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Attendance for Sunday Services

Thank you for your interest in attending The Church of the Holy Faith. Masks are optional.

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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 May 18, 2025

• 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.
• Seeking Full-Time Parish Secretary –The Parish Secretary supports the administration of the parish, performs some financial duties and maintains financial records, oversees human resources for church employees, and manages the general parish office. The ideal candidate will be discreet, maintain confidentiality, highly organized, detail oriented, and unflappable in dealing with people. Skilled in Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, WordPress, Paychex Flex, Church Windows, EFT Corporation, and/or Dropbox desired. Familiarity with church operations a plus, but not required. Competitive Salary, with Health Insurance and 403(b) Matching Plan. Position available mid-August. To apply, send cover letter and resume to info@holyfaithchurchsf.org by May 31, 2025.
• End of School Blessing – An End of School Blessing will be included in the May 25th 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Children, teachers, and students of all ages at either service may come forward for a special end of school year blessing.
• Parking Lot Closure on May 30 –The parking lot will be closed for re-paving on Friday, May 30th. Morning and Evening Prayer are cancelled on that day.
• Children’s Chapel Summer Schedule – Both the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Children’s Chapel will be suspended for the summer, beginning Sunday, May 25, through Sunday, August 10, and resuming on Sunday, August 17.
• College Books Scholarship – Members of Holy Faith who are enrolling, or are enrolled in college are eligible to apply. The application deadline is Sunday, June 15. Students may reapply each year (for a total of 4 years of undergraduate study) using the Renewal Application. Applications are available on the front desk in Conkey House or in the parish office.
• Parish Office Closure – The parish office is closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
• Prayer Shawl Ministry –The Knitwits are at it again on Thursday, June 5. Please join us in the Kinsolving room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for a relaxed evening. Bring your handicraft and we provide the lemonade and cookies. Hope to see you! Questions? Call Allyson at 505-983-0283. Next meeting is July 10.
• 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.
• Women’s Spirituality Group – The WSG will offer a study and discussion of Joan Chittester’s book, The Gift of Years. The book reflects on the central issues that emerge with age – the struggles and surprises, concerns and purposes, potentials and joys – through which Chittester illuminates the profound purpose of older age. The group meets in the Kinsolving Room beginning, Monday, June 2^nd , from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and will meet each Monday through June.
• Library Open House with Deborah Smith Douglas on Tuesday, May 20th at 3 p.m. – Following on her well-received Women’s Quiet Day program this year, Deborah Smith Douglas will discuss her new book, The Pilgrim Life: Finding God Along the Way. Steeped in Scripture, literature, art, and Benedictine spirituality, Deborah shares her own pilgrim journey and insights in this generous collection of essays. It is a welcome companion to her earlier book, The Praying Life: Seeking God in All Things. (Both books will be available after the talk: Pilgrim Life $20, Praying Life $10, cash or check only.)The presentation will take place in the library, with a reception to follow. All are welcome. Bring your friends!
• Vacation Bible Camp Call for Volunteers – Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) will take place this summer from July 14^th – July 18^th, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church. This is the second year that Holy Faith and St. Bede’s come together to organize this wonderful camp. VBC is free to all who attend (ages 4-12), and we need your help! As little as one 2-hour time commitment for the entire week will go a long way in helping educate our children about faith and community. Volunteer positions include helping with crafts, recreation, teaching, decorating, and preparing snacks. If you are interested, please contact Holy Faith’s family and children’s ministry coordinator, Sarah Stone, for more information at sstoneholyfaithsf@gmail.com.
• Faith Family is Here – Faith Family is a parishioner-led ministry by and for the people of Holy Faith. If you are in need of assistance – typically rides to church or doctor appointments – please let us know. We are also available for visits, check ins, cards, and coffee dates! For assistance in May, contact Judy White, judyknippawhite@gmail.com, (202) 360-0224. Please let Mother Lynn know if you are interested in helping with this ministry, (505) 412-0506. We can always use more helping hands!
• Celebrate National Family Month: May 11- June 15 –  National Family Month is observed during the 5-week period between Mother’s Day in May and Father’s Day in June. It is timed to coincide with the end of the school year, when families start spending more time together, and focus attention on mothers and fathers as the most powerful support system for their children as described in the Bible (Genesis 1:27-28). Two essential elements of family – marriage and parenthood – reveal God’s character like nothing else in Creation. Family does more than reflect God’s character… it provides a safe place where children can experience God’s love (through their parents) and learn how to love other people. Even Christ Himself was born within the context of a family. “God in the flesh” submitted to an earthly mom and dad to model what it means to honor parents and to benefit from their loving direction (Exodus 20:12 & Proverbs 1:8).
• 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.”