October 2, 20th Sunday after Pentecost

 Daily Scripture Readings;  bookofcommonprayer.net/daily_office.php

See the different options.  There is full morning and evening prayer.  There is also the option of the readings only.  There is also an app for receiving the daily readings by email, or on a mobile device

 Sunday Scripture Readings:  bookofcommonprayer.net/lectionary.php

Set it for 1979 Contemporary, and the Bible version used in Church is Revised Standard Version

Emmaus Road:  Monday October 3, 7:00 p.m.

We continue reading Fr. James Martin’s book Between Heaven and Mirth.  Fr. Martin has been a favorite author for the Emmaus Road Group.  We’ve read his books, The Jesuit Guide to Everything,  Jesus, and My Life with the Saints.  The book is available from Amazon.  We will read the Introduction and Chapter 2

Below is a description

 Between Heaven and Mirth will make any reader smile. . . . Father Martin reminds us that happiness is the good God’s own goal for us.” —Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York

 From The Colbert Report’s “official chaplain” James Martin, SJ, author of the New York Times bestselling The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, comes a revolutionary look at how joy, humor, and laughter can change our lives and save our spirits. A Jesuit priest with a busy media ministry, Martin understands the intersections between spirituality and daily life.  In Between Heaven and Mirth, he uses scriptural passages, the lives of the saints, the spiritual teachings of other traditions, and his own personal reflections to show us why joy is the inevitable result of faith, because a healthy spirituality and a healthy sense of humor go hand-in-hand with God's great plan for humankind.

Food For Thought: 

 On the Food for Thought Table this Sunday, it might seem like it’s Church of the Angels Sunday Morning Talk Show.  

 We have several articles from several sources to help put the current political climate into some kind of context in order, as the prayer in The Book of Common Prayer states, “Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy name We entrust the authority of government, come November.

 1.  From last Sunday’s New York Times.  The Political Magic of C.S. Lewis.”   The author reflects on Lewis’ thoughts on the relationship of Christianity to politics and government.

 2.   From The New Republic, “All the Rage.”  John Judis gives a survey of the emergence of populism at various points in U.S. history.  The article is non-partisan, general background.

 3.  From The New Republic, “Red-State Blues.”  This is an article reviewing two books, Hillbilly Elegy, and Strangers in Their Own Land.  This was out last week, and so these are copies for those who didn’t get them.

 4.  From The Christian Century, “Narrow Escape.”  This is more of a summary than a review of the book Hillbilly Elegy.  You’ll get the gist of the book and save yourself having to read it.  (Like seeing the movie version of Pride and Prejudice.)

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Church of the Angels

Annual Parish Retreat for 2016

Looking For “Day Trippers”

Saturday October 16, 2016

The Annual Parish Retreat is probably the best way to get to know people in the parish.  We have a chance to spend quality time together over meals and activities and this is gives an opportunity for a deeper connection than we can get at coffee hour.   The hope is that as people bond, their church experience is enhanced.

 One unique thing about the Annual Parish retreat is that you don’t have to go away for the whole weekend.  Because  The camp is only an hour and 15 minutes from COA and a very nice and easy drive it is possible to enjoy the site, the presentation, and the people on one day, Saturday.

 What happens on Saturday

 Breakfast  at 8:00 a.m.

 Then a presentation for adults lasting from 9-11:30 or so.  This year one of our parishioners, Kelly Brandt, will be talking about dealing with losses of all kinds.  Kelly recently received her Certified Bereavement Facilitator, (CBF) certificate through Glendale Adventist Medical Center, and she will be leading a program called Reignite, a two day grief support workshop in January 2017 for women who are childless by circumstance, not by choice. 

 After that, there is lunch.

 In the afternoon there are a variety of things to do.  People go into town.  They  walk as a group around Lake Gregory.  Last year some us went up to the fire look out tower.  Later in the day we put out snacks before dinner.  People play games, work on puzzles, read, or just talk and visit.

 After dinner we do a campfire and roast marshmallows and make smores.

 It makes for a very nice day, and again you get to know people, make connections, develop friendships.

 For people just coming on Saturday we charge $50.00 which covers the cost of 3 meals and the use of the facility.

 Dip your toe in the water!

 So,  give this some consideration consideration.  Then push past the inertia and dip your toe in the water.

 We've done this activity for decades and we've always had a good experience.

Music with the Angels:  Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble Presents:

 The greatest hits of 1525

 Thomas Tallis.  Josquin des Prez.  Christobal de Morales. Heinrich Isaac.  Claudin de Sermisy. Jacob Arcadelt. These are only some of the composers who dominated musical life in the early 16th century. Join Jouyssance as we explore the early and middle Renaissance, and present early (and beloved) examples of such great genres as madrigals, chansons and Lieder.

 Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 4 p.m.

Church of the Angels

1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena

 Tickets

$25 General Admission

$20 Seniors / SCEMS members

$15 Students

Available at the door or in advance.