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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 October 26, 2025

Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m. Remember to turn your clocks backward one hour.

* Nursery. 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.

Farewell to Mother Lynn

This Sunday is Mtr. Lynn’s last Sunday as Holy Faith’s Associate Rector before she and Tom move to Colorado to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren. Please come to the Coffee Hour at 10:00 a.m. in Palen Hall in Mtr. Lynn’s honor to give thanks for her ministry among us and to wish her Godspeed in her new endeavors.

Faith Explorers

This Sunday, Faith Explorers will not meet in the youth room. We will all go to Palen Hall to celebrate Mother Lynn during the Forum time between services. It will be fun!!!

Kid’s Corner

The Fall Carnival was an absolute success! Kids from age 3 months through adults played games, made art, ate popcorn,enjoyed the cake walk and joined together to break a seemingly iron-clad pinata! Father Robin once again beat the small children in the egg and spoon race – but we will be training for next year, Father!!. All would agree that Holy Faith’s Fall event is a definite keeper! See you next year!!

Stewardship Campaign Kick-Off

The 2026 Stewardship Campaign “You are the Light of the World” begins this Sunday. Pledge packets are available for pick-up at all of Sunday’s services, and you are encouraged to return your pledge on or before Sunday, November 23. Join in for the reception after Sunday’s Evensong at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate the generosity of Holy Faith’s parishioners.

Prayers for the Departed

On Tuesday, November 4, we will offer prayers for the departed at a special Taizé Evensong commemorating all the Faithful Departed beginning at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to add the name of a loved one who has died to the prayers, please contact Eli in the parish office at 982-4447 or parishoffice@holyfaithchurchsf.org no later than Friday, October 31.

Annual Parish Thanksgiving Dinner

Join us on Sunday, November 23, at 5 p.m., when we as a parish family count our blessings and wrap up the annual Stewardship Campaign with a Thanksgiving Potluck Supper. The turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and bread will be provided – the rest is up to you! Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert.

FAITH FAMILY – What a Blessing!

Our Faith Family ministry has been going strong for over four years! If you have been the recipient of this caring group of Faith Family Disciples, you know how important this ministry is. Please reach out if you are in need of a ride or a meal or companionship – we are your family!

The days will soon be darker earlier in the evening. If you prefer not to drive at night, but would like to attend an evening church service or activity, such as Evensong, the Thanksgiving Dinner, or upcoming Christmas services, please reach out to the Lead Disciple as soon as possible and we will try to find you a ride. The more lead time we have for a request, the better.

For assistance in November, contact Rhonda Black, (505) 920-1271, rsb125@gmail.com. Want to be blessed by being part of this ministry? Contact Fr. Robin, fr.robin@holyfaithchurch.org or call the office (505) 982-4447

Pray for the Repose of the Soul of “Street Chaplain” Joe

Joe Dudziak, founder of Chaplain Joe’s Street Outreach, long time Interfaith Community Services volunteer, and tireless advocate for the homeless, died this past weekend at age 66. His Street Outreach Ministry has been one of our grant recipients for several years, and he has been a guest forum speaker. If you would like to donate to his ministry that will continue through the work of others, go to https://www.chaplainjoes.org/

The Women’s Spirituality Group

The Women’s Spirituality Group is offering a pre-Advent book study, “God is in the Manger”, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.  The study began October 20 and meets Mondays 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in the Kinsolving Room.  The sessions will continue each Monday, at the same time, through November 17th, skipping November 3rd. If your book does not arrive in time, don’t be too concerned about not having read it or having it in hand. The format of the session will allow for participation without a copy of the book in hand. The book is a very slim volume and available from Thrift Books or Amazon.

All Saints’ Evensong

A Solemn Evensong on All Saints’ Sunday will be held on Sunday, November 2, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us for an evening of sung prayers and anthems in an evening service unique to the Anglican tradition. Evensong is a wonderful way to introduce your family and friends to our beautiful church and our rich Christian heritage. There will be a festive reception immediately following the service in Palen Hall, in thanksgiving for the generosity of the people of Holy Faith as we begin our Stewardship Campaign for 2026.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

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

Adelante Harvest

Help Us Reach Our Goal: 150 Bags of Rice! Drop off your rice donations in Palen Hall by Sunday, November 16, 2025. The Santa Fe Public Schools Adelante Program is collecting bags of rice as part of the annual Harvest Project. Your donation will help ease the financial stress of holiday meals for local families. Together, we can nourish families and support student success. Adelante supports the academic achievement and life success of Santa Fe children and youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability. See Flyer.

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 October, contact Barbara Dedmon, (505) 690-9831, barbaradedmon@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 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 Eli parishoffice@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.

* 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.

* 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.”