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Attendance for Sunday Services

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Each Sunday, the 11am service is live-streamed on our YouTube channel.  Previous service recordings are also available by using the YouTube link.

Current and recent Worshipcast Service Booklets and, when available, text of each Sunday’s Sermon are available on our Worshipcast and Sermons page.

Announcements for the week beginning September 21, 2025

* Nursery –  NO NURSERY THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. A Nursery for children 4 years and younger is available in Conkey House on Sundays from 8:15 am through the 11:00 am service.

* Adult Forum – This Sunday at the Adult Forum at 10:00 a.m. in Palen Hall, Fr. Robin will once again lead the parish in the observance of the 1700^th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea held in 325. Last Sunday, Fr. Robin talked about the reasons Emperor Constantine convened this first ecumenical council and what the assembly was like. This Sunday he will look at the product of the Council – the Nicene Creed – and doctrines it affirms and the heresies it rejects. All are welcome.

* Parish Picnic – The Holy Faith Parish Picnic is scheduled for this Sunday, September 28, from 5–7 p.m. at Camp Stoney/Bishop’s Ridge. Come join in a wonderful afternoon of food, fellowship and fun. All you need to bring is yourselves, a friend (or two), and your favorite side dish, salad or dessert. Our day together will end with a traditional service of Compline.

* Kid’s Corner – Youth Group meets Sunday the 28th!!  Join us for a service project.  We will create loving artwork and hand-written cards for our youth partner in California who is struggling with a serious illness.  We will also write cheery notes to members of our parish family who could use a little friendly contact.  Come eat pizza and participate in some ever-important inreach/outreach.  12:30-1:45 p.m. in Kinsolving Room. See you there!!  Contact Pam to RSVP. Pam Jones at pengojones@gmail.com

We meet 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. in the Youth Room.  Meet by the blue Faith Explorer sign in Palen Hall and we will head to the youth room together!! For more info contact Pam Jones at pengojones@gmail.com.

* Children’s Chapel – Is God calling you to help with this vital ministry? We are in need of chapel teachers and assistants for both the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, with as much or little frequency as you can offer. All volunteers working with children and youth receive safeguard training. Please contact Sarah Stone, sstoneholyfaithsf@gmail.com AND Mother Lynn, rev.lynn@holyfaithchurchsf.org (505) 412-0506.

* Songs and Stories – From 10 to 10:40 a.m. each Sunday, your child/ren ages 5 and up (we need older kids and teens too!) are invited to join a group of their friends to sing songs, hear stories from the Bible, dance, play, snack and generally have fun!! Bring your child/ren to Palen Hall after the 8:30 a.m. service (or come early for the 11 a.m. service). The kids will be led to the youth room where they will have an opportunity to learn songs, listen to stories and do activities. The children will be escorted back to Palen Hall to reunite with parents at 10:40 a.m. This is an opportunity for you to attend the Forum and enjoy coffee with fellow parishioners.

* Nursery Workers Needed – Our nursery attendants play a vital role in the health of our community, by providing parents and caregivers of children up to age four a safe and welcoming environment during our Sunday services. We are looking for both regular and occasional workers who are available from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Parishioners who can volunteer on occasion would be a great addition, too! Safeguard training and a background check are required. Please let Donna, donna@holyfaithchurchsf.org or (505) 982-4447, know if you, or someone you know, is interested. The Church of the Holy Faith has a growing Family and Children’s Ministry and we want to keep it rolling! Please pass this information on to anyone who might be interested.

* Parish Picnic Sept. 28 – The Holy Faith Parish Picnic is this Sunday, September 28, from 5–7 p.m. at Camp Stoney/Bishop’s Ridge. Come join in a wonderful afternoon of food, fellowship and fun. All you need to bring is yourselves, a friend (or two), and your favorite side dish, salad or dessert. Our day together will end with a traditional service of Compline.

* Loose Offering For Homeless Kits – On Sunday, September 28, the loose offering will be directed to the Outreach Opportunities Ministry (OOM) to pay for supplies for Homeless Kits. Twice a year, the OOM will have items for the homeless available for parishioners to pack in ziplock bags that can be kept in the car and handed out, helping to assure those on our streets that they are beloved children of God. Kits will be available October 5^th and 12^th. It costs between $400-$500 to purchase the supplies.

* Women’s Spirituality Group Retreat – The Women’s Spirituality Group is offering a one-day retreat October 4th, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The retreat will focus on the prayer attributed to St. Francis.  We will take the day to look deeply into this beautiful prayer for peace which is so dear to praying hearts around the world. The day includes a limited continental breakfast and a light lunch.  As space is limited, do contact Mother Madelynn at mkpriest@msn.com or the church office, if interested, at your earliest convenience.

* Blessing of the Animals – For the observance of the Feast of St. Francis, join in the St. Francis garden of the church with your pets at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 5. Following a brief prayer service, we will bless dogs, cats, and other pets on leashes or in carriers (please). Pets will receive a special treat, a signed certificate with their name and a prayer for the year ahead.

* Upcoming Ministries Fair – In observance of our Patronal Festival, the Ministries Fair will take place immediately following the 8:30 a.m. service on Sunday, October 5, in Palen Hall. The Ministries Fair is a wonderful way to be introduced to the many ministries and activities that serve our parish, the Santa Fe community, and the world. Come discover how you can become a part of the wider Holy Faith family. Representatives for each ministry are asked to contact Mark Childers at 982-4447, ext. 102, or medw.childers@gmail.com to reserve a table.

 * Winetasting Fundraiser October 9 – Join Father Robin Dodge and Thérèse Saint-André on October 9th for a fundraising evening at the Gruet Tasting Room, St. Francis Hotel to support the Holy Faith Juarez House Build Project. We will have acclaimed New Mexico still and sparkling wines and French picnic fare from 6:00-8:00. Tickets go on sale the first of September for $100 each. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our special Santa Fe fall. Purchase your ticket(s) online using the Donate button on Holy Faith’s website. In the comment section, note “for the Winetasting event.”  https://holyfaithchurchsf.org/  You may also contact the Parish Office to register. (505) 982-4447.

* Scheffler Lecture – The Library Committee is proud to announce that the annual Scheffler Lecture will be delivered by The Rev’d Canon Jan Naylor Cope on Friday, October 17th at 3 pm.  Canon Cope serves as Provost of Washington National Cathedral. She holds degrees from Wesley Theological Seminary and Virginia Theological Seminary.  Prior to ordination, she held a variety of senior positions including Deputy Director of Presidential Personnel in the White House.  Canon Cope is a frequent international guest preacher throughout the wider Anglican Communion. Together with her husband, John, she has led retreats to the Holy Land and Greece.

The title of the lecture is “Washington National Cathedral: Living into its Second Century.”  The Scheffler Lecture will take place in Palen Hall and a reception will follow.

* Daughters of the King – The Daughters of the King resumed their monthly meetings Thursday, September 18 at 3:00 PM in the Kinsolving Room. We will begin a study of “Wisdom Distilled from the Daily: Living the Rule of St. Benedict Today “. All ladies of the church are invited to join us.

* Prayer Shawl Ministry – The KnitWits will be meeting again Thursday, November 6 from 5:30 to 7:00 in the Kinsolving room. Please jjoin us for a cozy evening of handiwork, tea, and cookies. Questions? Call Allyson at (505) 983-0283. Next meeting is December 4th.

* Faith Family is Here for You – Sometimes it takes a lot of courage to admit you need help. When we are honest with ourselves and others, our lives are enriched with authentic Christ-like relationships. Can Faith Family be part of your life, either for a ride somewhere, or a visit, or a small chore around the home? Please do not hesitate to contact our Lead Disciple if you have a pastoral need! For assistance in September, please contact Eric Butler, (505) 500-6935, ebinbru@icloud.com. For assistance in October, contact Barbara Dedmon, (505) 690-9831, barbaradedmon@gmail.com.

* From Your Treasurer – Holy Faith is extraordinarily blessed to benefit from an endowment that supports our work within the parish and our beloved community. The endowed funds, with a current combined value of over $11 million, are overseen by the Investment Committee. The Committee meets quarterly with our investment management team at Northern Trust to review market performance and to discuss risks and opportunities. Annually, the Investment Committee determines how funds are invested. Generally, a percentage is determined of investments in equities and fixed income instruments. Northern Trust follows the approved investment mix reallocating investments as needed to meet expectations. 

When the annual budget is considered, the draw that can be taken from the endowments is determined by averaging the three prior years investment values at year end. The by-laws limit the disbursement to 4% of the average. The Investment Committee reviews the disbursement request and, if approved, passes that recommendation on to the Finance Committee for consideration. If approved by the Finance Committee, the Vestry then reviews and considers the recommendation and makes the final decision. At each step, the guidelines established in the by-laws for the calculation and disbursement of funds is reviewed to ensure compliance.

Twice annually, at mid-year and year-end, funds are drawn from the investments which are then directed towards the intended purpose of the endowment. Once again, the Finance Committee and the Vestry review the disbursement and use of the draw to confirm agreement with the by-laws.

I hope these past few reviews of our endowed funds has been helpful. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please feel free to contact me or any member of your Vestry.

Thank you!

Charles Rountree

* Hospital Notification – Holy Faith Parishioners admitted to the hospital are encouraged to contact one of the Holy Faith Clergy. Due to HIPAA restrictions, hospitals are not authorized to release patient information, and therefore our Clergy are often unaware when a parishioner has been admitted to the hospital. We take our pastoral responsibilities seriously and want to bring the ministry of prayer and healing to our parishioners.

* Education for Ministry Books – The Holy Faith Library has a complete set of the EfM texts for 2025-26. If you are interested in the program but perhaps do not have the time to enroll, you can still read the excellent books in the program. There are fifteen texts for the term, encompassing the topics of the Hebrew Scriptures, the Christian Scriptures, Christian History, Christian Ethics and Spirituality, and more. The books are all shelved together and there is a listing available in the library. Come check out what is new in today’s ministry!

* Twice Blessed Seeking Donations – Please don’t forget that the Guild welcomes your contributions of used or new items for the Twice Blessed portion of the St. Nicholas Bazaar. Keep us in mind as you clean out garages, closets, etc. Items may be left in the Guild room behind Palen Hall or taken upstairs and left in the Twice Blessed room at the end of the hall in Conkey House. If you need help with pick up, please contact Cathy Gronquist (cathy@gronquist.org or 505-231-4557). Thank you all for your support of the Women’s Guild.

* Cookie Ministry – The Cookie Ministry provides refreshments after the 8:30 Sunday Service before the Forum and before the 11:00 Service. This is a very easy and rewarding ministry for the Parish. Bakers bake and bring cookies, bars, scones or brownies; non-bakers can bring cheese and crackers, strawberries or mandarin oranges. Cookies can be brought ahead of time and put in the freezer in Palen Hall kitchen or brought to the kitchen before the 8:30 service. Hosts bring 2 quarts of half-and-half and plate the cookies, etc., on Sunday morning before 9:30, and replenish the cream as necessary. To sign up, text or email Karen Gahr at 703-623-7192 or wegahr@aol.com and I will invite you to our “Meal Train” scheduling site.

* Faith Family –Community with Compassion – Our mission statement reads, “We strive to live as a community with compassion for one another and the world around us.” Living as a community with compassion is needed now more than ever. Faith Family “disciples” are the hands and feet of Christ and provide help in a wide range of situations, from meals to rides to letters or a phone call. For assistance during the month of September, contact Eric Butler, ebinbru@icloud.com, (505) 500-6935. Interested in being a Faith Family disciple who can help? The commitment time is up to you, and we always welcome new disciples. Contact Mother Lynn, rev.lynn@holyfaithchurchsf.org, (505) 412-0506.

* Missing Library Books – Your Holy Faith Library houses an extraordinary collection of books. Some, however, have wandered away without a forwarding address. Recent requests reveal that the copy of An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith, by Barbara Brown Taylor—currently being read and discussed by the Spiritual Classics group—has gone astray. Also missing are books of special interest to the Women’s Spirituality Group: Hildegard of Bingen: A Visionary Life and Praying with Hildegard of Bingen. We encourage you to use the library, but please take the time to check the books out! There are instructions next to the computer, and it is really quite easy and quick. If you need hands-on assistance, the librarian is available most Monday and Tuesday mornings. Meanwhile, check your bookshelves for these and other wandering titles.

* Be a Scout – Join Troop 57 (ages 11-17) or Pack 57 (ages 5-10) for Scouting for boys and girls including weekly meetings, camp outs, hikes, activities, and fun for the whole family. Both groups meets weekly at Holy Faith on Monday evenings. For more information contact Dave Blick at dblick@troop57santafe.org or 505-660-0341.

* Beware of Gift Card Scam – This scam continues to target churches across the country. Scam emails designed to look as though they have been sent by the rector or bishop requesting “a favor” prey upon the loyalty and generosity of church members. Do not be fooled – legitimate emails from Fr. Robin always originate from fr.robin@holyfaithchurchsf.org. Fr. Robin will never email you asking for a gift card. The only email address that Bishop Michael will use for DRG business is bishophunn@dioceserg.org.

* Recycle for Sight and Hearing Aid Recycling Program – The Capital City Lions Club collects used eyeglasses and hearing aids for distribution to those in need. If you have old or no longer needed eyeglasses, sunglasses or hearing aids, please donate them in the collection box that is near the back entry to Palen Hall or phone Sylvia Stevens at 946-0473 for more information. “Where there is a need, there is a Lion.”