The Last Sunday after Pentecost:Christ the King

From the Rector

#PortOuvert
It has been a long week, and I am pausing on my day off to try and absorb what has been happening, and particularly the desire to close our borders to those in need in the face of fear over terrorist attacks.
In re-watching some of the coverage this week I found myself wondering about the French in Paris last Friday night and how so many opened their doors to strangers who were in need of shelter. I wonder if they asked the people at the door to pass some test in order to be let in whilst gunmen were shooting in the streets?
This week France has engaged in air strikes against Daesh targets - and I don't know quite what I think about that, but I do know that their commitment to the 30,000 refugees who they already agreed to take has been encouraging.
So if we want to know what we should do for those who are fleeing violence and asking us for shelter - I am pretty content to follow the Parisian example:
#PortOuvert
Love,   
Matthew+

Thanksgiving
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving this week. At this time of year we are often asked how people might be able to give back to those less fortunate during this season. Please see the thankgiving basket ministry on the News Page, and also sign up for Home & Hope volunteering on our parish website members page:
www.transfig-sm.org/members.html
Home & Hope hosting week at Transfiguration is November 29 - December 6.


News & Announcements
 - also see www.transfig-sm.org
TODAY: Thanksgiving Baskets
The Parish Care Committee is preparing Thanksgiving baskets for parishioners who are unable to attend church services or are recently bereaved.  Please help by bringing fruits and small baked goods or cookies to the parish hall this Sunday, Nov. 22. Contact: Gillian Hartford

Today, Nov. 22: Christmas decor meeting
If you are interested in helping, please gather immediately following the 10:30 service today for a brief discussion about plans for Advent/Christmas decorating.

Transfig Teens - Today at 12noon
Our program for Transfig Teens takes on a slightly different tone for this week as we invite Virginia Fox to come and wonder with us about our life together at Transfig. Come and help us shape the Teens (and whole church!) program for the next year & we will take more photos for the Stations of the Cross.

Distil - Tonight: November 22nd, 6:15pm
Our second Dinner Club evening takes place tonight, Nov. 22 at 6:15 at Jessica and Aidans. The theme is: "Muddy Field vs Bright Field" - we explore light and dark on a Fall evening.  Bring along fall foods to share and talk about this theme with Fr. Matthew and Dawn. Questions? speak to Dawn Bailey.

Peninsula Ballet Nutcracker
The Peninsula Ballet Theatre presents  Nutcracker at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City, December 19, 20 and 21 and "The Nutcracker Sweet" a magical condensed version for the youngest ballet fans, at San Mateo Studio One Theatre, December 5,6,12 & 13.  Camila Krause will be performing in this production on Dec. 6, 12, 19, 20 and 21. For ticket information visit:
PeninsulaBallet.org or call 650.369.7770.

Snow Day is coming!
Snow day is coming up on December 19th, 4-6pm! Thank you to George Philipp who has volunteered to take the lead. All interested volunteers, please speak to George or Matthew on Sunday. Please also consider whether you might help to fund this popular event.
Be a Snow Angel, a Snow Ball or a Snow Flurry!
Snow Angels - donate $500 and pay for a whole pallet of snow.
Snow Ball - donate $200, for part of a pallet. 
Snow Flurry - donate $50, towards snow for the day.
First Sunday of Advent, November 29
Next week is the first Sunday of Advent and our Advent wreaths will be available for construction and to take home. Come in and be ready to put your advent table centerpiece together.
'Women who knew Jesus' author conversation and book signing
Come hear the Rev. Dr. Bonnie Ring talk about her new book, Women who knew Jesus. Copies will be available for purchase and author-signing. Rev. Ring invites readers to experience these women and their encounters with Jesus as part of the continued spiritual journey of the followers of Jesus.
Saturday, Nov. 28, 5 p.m. @ Holy Family, 1590 So. Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay
Sunday, Nov. 29, 5 p.m. @ Good Shepherd, 1300 Fifth Avenue, Belmont
Contact: Michael Arase-Barham, 
vicar@holyfamilyhmb.org, 650.593.4844 

Happy Birthday:  
Loretta Faulkner on Monday, Jessica Clouse on Wednesday and Jennifer Robinson on Friday.


​This Week
Sunday, November 22
The Last Sunday after Pentecost/Christ the King
8am          The Traditional Eucharist
9:30am    The Joyful Noise Eucharist
10:30am   The Musical Eucharist
11:30am    Christmas decorating meeting
noon         Transfig Teens Off Topic
6:15pm     Distil Dinner Club
Monday, November 23
3:15pm      Snake Dragon Club -Japanese language storytime(classrooms)
7pm           FA Meeting (Parish Hall)
Tuesday, November 24
9am           Morning Prayer(Good Shepherd, Belmont)
6:30pm    Thanksgiving Eucharist (based on 12 Steps), Good Shepherd, Belmont
7pm          AA Meeting  (Parish Hall)
Wednesday, November 25
9am          Morning Prayer (Chapel)
10:30am   Gospel Preview (Parish Hall)
2pm           Staff Meeting (Parish Hall)
3:15 -5:45pm   Looking Glass Korean Learning Center(classrooms)
4-5:30pm   Looking Glass Korean Learning Center(classrooms)
7pm           Transfig Choir Rehearsal 
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving Holiday
Parish Offices closed
Friday, November 27
Day after Thanksgiving Holiday
Parish Offices closed
Saturday, November 28
11:30-3:30    Private Event (Parish Hall)
Sunday, November 29
The First Sunday of Advent
8am              The Traditional Eucharist
9:30am        The Joyful Noise Eucharist
10:30am      The Musical Eucharist
Home & Hope Hosting Week begins