[ November 2, 2009; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]

part of this past weekend’s convention work was to approve the diocesan budget for next year, a budget which now includes funds for a full-time congregational developer to serve among the congregations of the diocese — from roslyn to bonners ferry, from oroville to grangeville. bishop waggoner invited fr. paul to fill the position, and fr. paul has accepted the job — recognizing the many ways it will stretch all of us as we move forward. the full-time job with the diocese is to begin January 1st, so there is ample time to re-organize and to plan for smooth transition in ht leadership.

it’s cold outside — you’ve blown out the sprinklers and your nose won’t stop running — must be about time for Advent!

this year during Advent at Holy Trinity, we’re encouraging as many people as possible to self-select into small groups of 4-6 to read and discuss together Esther De Waal’s Seeking God: The Way of St. Benedict, which focuses us on the guiding themes of stability, obedience, and conversion of life as we begin to develop our own informed practice of ‘holiness’ or ‘holy living.’

the weekend of October 31st thru Monday, November 2nd is a holy triduum in the church, during which time we celebrate the feasts of all hallow’s eve (halloween), all saints’ day, and all souls’ day.

The Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go, your faith has made you well.” Mark, ch.10

perhaps you’ve experienced one of those awkward moments when, after looking feverishly for something you’ve lost, someone pops in on the scene and instantly spots your missing treasure — perhaps the glasses on top of your head or the pencil behind your ear.

continuing on tuesday, october 20th from 6:30-8pm, spokane’s south hill library — 3324 south perry — hosts a book discussion series. as the website says, ‘some of these seem simple at first glance, like a children’s book, but look closer and you’ll find a wealth of interpretations. we’re looking forward to some thought-provoking discussions between readers with different points of view.’

[ October 4, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] join us for the annual blessing of all God’s creatures during the 7pm service