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Sunday Services
Join us for In-person worship Sundays at 7:30 am, 8:30 am and 11:00 am. Masks are optional. Please note that the 11 am Service is live-streamed on our YouTube Channel.
The Church of the Holy Faith uses a traditional Anglo-Catholic style of worship following the Book of Common Prayer, Rite I for all services except the Taizé Service.
- 7:30 am Spoken Eucharist in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd
- 8:30 am Spoken Eucharist in the Church with Hymns and Anthems sung by our Choir
- 11:00 am Choral Eucharist in the Church with sung Chants and Prayers
Weekday Services
Morning Prayer – Every weekday – Church Chancel
- 9:00 am silent prayer
- 9:15 am morning prayer
Taizé Service with Healing Prayers – every Tuesday. Located in the Church
- 6 pm
Holy Eucharist – Wednesday – Chapel of the Good Shepherd
- 12:10 pm
Evening Prayer – Every weekday – Chapel of the Good Shepherd
- 4:30 pm
Attendance for Sunday Services
Thank you for your interest in attending The Church of the Holy Faith. Masks are optional.
View live streaming or past services on our YouTube channel
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 July 21, 2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Prayer Shawl Ministry – Schedule Change – The head KnitWit lived up to her name and needs to reschedule the next meeting date. We will not meet on July 25th. The new date is August 1st from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Kinsolving room. Please join us for cookies, lemonade, knitting and crocheting. Hope you can attend. Any questions call Allyson at 505-983-0283. The next meeting is August 22.
- Mission Trip to Juarez – Have you ever considered a mission trip? Holy Faith is partnering with St. Bede’s Episcopal Church on a mission trip to build a home in the colonias outside Juarez, Mexico March 5th- 8th. This is an ideal mission trip opportunity: it is affordable and safe, a short travel distance, anyone from 7 to 107 can take part, and a huge amount of good is accomplished in a few days. Mother Lynn will hold an informational meeting for those interested in being part of the mission team, or helping with fundraising, on July 31st at 5 p.m. in the Campbell Room. Interested but can’t make the meeting? Contact Mtr Lynn, rev.lynn@holyfaithchurchsf.org or (505) 412-0506. A FIESTA DINNER celebration and fundraiser for the Juarez Mission Trip will be held August 10th at 6 p.m. at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church. Please come help support this mission work. Cost: $20 per person or $35 per couple; $10 for children under 12
- Faith Family – Faith Family is a pastoral ministry of Holy Faith. Lay “disciples” are trained in providing pastoral and practical assistance to parishioners such as rides to church or medical appointments, writing letters, making phone calls, picking up groceries, etc. Do you need assistance? Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but of courage and strength. We are here to bless each other! For assistance during July, contact Judy White, (202) 360-0224, judyknippawhite@gmail.com (through 7/26) or Pam Jones, (512)736-8416 (7/26-7/31).
- Children’s Chapel Summer Schedule – The 11:00 a.m. Children’s Chapel is suspended for the summer through Sunday, August 11, and resumes on Sunday, August 18. The 8:30 a.m. Children’s Chapel will continue as usual each Sunday during the summer months.
- School supplies / backpacks – Oh no, is it time for school ALREADY? Thankfully, no, but it IS time to collect supplies for those in need. The Mission & Outreach Opportunities Ministry has chosen Girls Inc., https://girlsincofsantafe.org/ to help this year. Two ways you can help:
- Go to Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/26C6IBYE72L3Z and purchase needed supplies. So easy!! It is just like a baby shower or wedding registry and items are sent directly to Girls, Inc. Please indicate “Church of the Holy Faith” in the message. If you need assistance, contact Brenda Shears, Shears@asu.edu, (505) 339-8149.
- Bring a backpack to Palen Hall (new or very gently used). A box will be provided for donations. Backpacks are for girls ages 5-13, but don’t limit yourself to “girly” designs. Our Youth Group is also collecting backpacks for students at a local middle school, so packs for older kids are welcome, too!
All donations (online and in Palen Hall) must be received by Sunday, August 4th.
- Confirmation, Preparation, & August Forums – Bishop Hunn will confirm those who desire to become members of The Episcopal Church, receive persons into The Episcopal Church from other traditions, and accept reaffirmation of baptismal vows here at Holy Faith on Sunday, September 15, at 11:00 a.m. Those who wish to be confirmed, received, or reaffirmed, please let Fr. Robin know so he can prepare you for the sacramental rite. Youth at least 14 years old are especially encouraged to make a mature profession of their faith by being confirmed. If there is sufficient interest, there will be a special youth preparation course. For all those interested in Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation (and all those who want to more about the Christian faith in general and The Episcopal Church in particular) are expected to attend the Sunday Forums at 10a.m. in Palen Hall in August through mid-September. The schedule is:
August 11: The Bible
August 18: The Beginnings of the Church
August 25: Anglicanism & the Modern Church
September 1: 1st Sunday of the Month Extended Fellowship Hour
September 8: Worship & the Prayer Book
September 15: Bishop Hunn meets with Confirmands;
11:00 Holy Eucharist with Confirmation, Reception & Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows
For all those interested in Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation, there also will be a Confirmation Retreat on Saturday, September 7, from 9:30a.m. to noon in the Kinsolving Room. Please mark your calendars now if you are interested. If you have any questions, please be in touch with Fr. Robin.
- Adult Forums in July – Welcome representatives from Tomorrow’s Women, https://tomorrowswomen.org/, a longtime Holy Faith Mission and Outreach grant recipient, and One America Movement. Tomorrow’s Women trains young women from Palestine, Israel, and the United States to be strong, compassionate leaders who partner to resolve conflicts and inspire action promoting equality, peace, and justice. One America Movement’s mission is to support faith leaders and faith communities to build a united American society by eliminating toxic polarization. Learn about the amazing work Tomorrow’s Women is doing right here in Santa Fe, as well as their partnership with On America Movement to bring the Jerusalem Youth Chorus to the Lensic July 21st at 7:30 p.m.
- Next week, 7/28: The Interfaith Shelter AND CASA First
All forums are held from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. in Palen Hall.
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Twice Blessed Seeking Donations – We welcome your contributions of used or new items for the Twice Blessed portion of the St. Nicholas Bazaar. Please 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.
- Altar Flower Dedications – Flower dedications are a wonderful way to show gratitude for or honor loved ones. When altar flowers are dedicated, the names and messages are listed in our worshipcast bulletin which is available for those worshiping in person or those joining in worship online. The suggested donation is $100. Contact the parish office at 505-982-4447 or donna@holyfaithchurchsf.org if you would like to reserve a Sunday for your flower dedication.
- Community Volunteers at the Penitentiary – Parishioners from Holy Faith are invited to join this group of volunteers at the prison. There are usually two or three volunteers that go to the prison on one evening per week and each person goes just once per month, if there are enough volunteers. These Bible studies and hymn sings last 1 1/2 hours. They like to be able to sing if possible. Piano players are highly prized. This group was started by St. Bede’s with members from 1st Presbyterian, Zia Methodist, United Church and probably others after the 1980 riot. For more information, contact Elaine Gere at 505-920-2608.
- 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.”