At our regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 19th, all members were present either in person or via ZOOM.
The Financial reports for September were approved. Our income for the 9-month period is a little over $10,000 lower than what was budgeted for that period; on the other hand, expenses were nearly $17,000 lower than budgeted. It’s important that folks make sure their pledges are current as we approach the end of our year.
The Stewardship campaign is moving along nicely. However, follow-up calls, visits, and mailings will be forthcoming to those who have not yet pledged. Save yourself from hearing from members of the Stewardship Team by returning your pledge cards!
Father Christopher told us that there are 8 individuals planning on being confirmed at a ceremony at St. Matthew’s Cathedral on Sunday, November 7th. This news was greeted with joy as it’s the largest number many of us could remember in a very long time.
The Vestry will be meeting in person on Saturday, November 13th, in a “wrap up” to our Vestry retreats we’ve had this year. Newly elected Vestry persons will also attend this meeting.
Our traditional Toy Drive with Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) benefiting children within CPS will be back “in person” this year after doing it virtually in 2020. As soon as we receive our cards from CPD, our little Christmas tree will be set up in the vestibule to the north of the Narthex and filled with cards to pick up. Be on the lookout for it!
It’s not too late to run for a position on the Vestry, delegate to the Diocesan Convention, or a member of the Endowment Fund. Fill out the form and get it in!! All that meet the previously detailed requirements will get on the ballot.
