Welcome!

St. Simon’s is a community of faith, celebrating God’s love for all

and seeking to embody Christ in the world.

Today’s service is found in the bulletin. Music that is not included in the bulletin can be found in the blue hymnal.

Restrooms are at the bottom of the stairs in the main entrance and in the office wing.

The password for the Wi-Fi in the parish hall is welcome!

Interested in learning more? Please take one of the welcome cards in the pew. If you would like, you may drop the tear off slip in the offering plate. More information is available at www.saintsimons.org.

Welcome Children! You are welcome as full partici-pants in our worship.

Church school for ages 3-grade 12 begin at 9:55 a.m. Classes for younger kids are in the office wing and Middle & High School Youth are on the lower level.

Quiet bags are found at the Kids Corner in the entry, and young children will find quiet toys in the soft space ahead of the front pew. Active pre-schoolers may enjoy our spacious nursery at the foot of the stairs in the entry area.

Entering In Most people spend their entire lives living up to their false self, the mental self-images of who they think they are, instead of living in the primal “I” that is

already good in God’s eyes. But all I can “pay back” to God or others or myself is who I really am.—Richard Rohr

Engaging the Day Join us for fellowship in the entry following the 8:00 a.m. service and in the Parish Hall following the 10:00 a.m. service.

9:00 a.m.—Confessions of a Pro-Nuclear Episcopalian

Alan Medsker used to believe that we didn’t need nuclear energy, and that the risks outweighed the benefits. Then, a number of events transpired that changed his views completely. Come and learn how a TED talk, climate change concerns, environmentalism and Jesus’ command to love one another all conspired to lead him to be what he is today—a passionate supporter of nuclear energy.

11:30 a.m.—All Saints’ Festival Choir Rehearsal

11:45 a.m.—Fall Green Team Meeting

Join us in the St. Matthew Room to share ideas and plan Earth-friendly events for the coming season. We’d love to hear your thoughts, and we welcome both seasoned Earth lovers and new-comers.

5:00 p.m.—Spooky Spaghetti Supper

Join us for an evening of good food, fellowship, and spooky fun. In addition to enjoying a great meal, children will love exploring the church as they go on a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt! Costumes en-couraged, especially for the children.

Practicing Gratitude We are grateful for our Finance Team—treasurer, assistant treasur-er, bookkeeper, Giving Team—and all who pledge their financial resources to St. Simon’s.

Orthopraxy: The Path of Practice Do you know who you really are in God’s eyes? Take some time this week and be honest with yourself about your answers. Then check it out with someone who

truly loves you!

Welcome to St. Simon’s October 27, 2019

Walk-In Wednesday Potluck Supper

Wednesday Nights | 6:00 p.m. Join us on Wednesday evenings for a potluck meal. Bring a side dish to share and spend some time laugh-ing with and getting to know the wonderful people in our community. The supper ends with a brief service from Daily Prayer for All Seasons.

Monastic Night Wednesdays, October 30 | 7:00 p.m. Is sainthood only for “official” saints? In such a noisy world, is it possible to make a quiet space for Christ’s love and presence within us? As All Saints’ Day draws near, you’re invited to join us for the last night of this series to sing, learn, listen for God’s voice in the silence, and share Communion. Terry Petit will present on Brennan Manning and the radical love of God.

Centering Prayer Saturday mornings | 8:30 a.m. Join us on Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. for Center-ing Prayer. We begin with instruction on this simple method of silent prayer. All who seek God’s presence are welcome—no preparation or consistent attendance are required.

717 W. Kirchhoff Road Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005

847.259.2930—office@saintsimons.org www.saintsimons.org

Parish Office Hours—M-Th, 9am-3pm

Bryan Cones, Interim Rector bryan@saintsimons.org | 312.286.2994

Sunday, October 27 8:00am Eucharist & Fellowship 9:00am Adult Forum 10:00am Eucharist & Fellowship 10:00am Church School 11:30am Festival Choir Rehearsal 11:45am Fall Green Team Meeting 5:00pm Spooky Spaghetti Supper

Monday, October 28 6:30pm Adult Formation Team Meeting

Wednesday, October 30 6:00pm Walk In Wednesday 7:00pm Monastic Night

Saturday, November 2 8:30am Centering Prayer

Sunday, November 3 8:00am Eucharist & Fellowship 9:00am Adult Forum 10:00am Eucharist & Fellowship 10:00am Church School 4:00pm Youth Group

Celebrating God’s Love for All Seeking to Embody Christ in the World

Revive Center for Healing and Hope Christmas Baskets & Coat Drive

We are thrilled at the response from our generous parishioners! We have distributed 25 of 33 food cards, and 37 of 68 gift cards already. Please pick up a card this morning in the entrance after the 8:00 a.m. and 10 a.m. services. If you are unable to pick up a card, please call Cleo at 847.828.8957 and we can connect you with someone. Thanks all! The presents and gift cards will be collected on December 1. Thanks for your continuing generosity for these yearly donations to those in need during the season of Christ’s birth.

In addition, we will hold a coat drive in support of the Revive Center for Healing and Hope starting on Sun-day, November 3, and ending on Sunday, December 8. Along with the coats, hats and gloves would be quite welcome.

Transition of Treasurers We are thankful for the many years that Ben Witt has served as our parish treasurer and are grateful for Bob Lindquist who has stepped up to fill that role. Pat Engbrecht is continuing as assistant treasurer.

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