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I’d like you to explain why every house or every other house in Gilroy gets the Dispatch free. I know quite a few people who don’t subscribe and get it free. I’m wondering why that is? I have no problem with it, but maybe next year I won’t subscribe. Thank you.

On Nov. 1, some 50 members of the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real, led by Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves, will make a pilgrimage through the Elkhorn Slough Reserve, a natural treasure on the Monterey coastline that preserves the habitat of hundreds of plants, animals and birds. This grouping of 51 congregations includes St. Stephen’s in Gilroy, St. John’s in Morgan Hill and St. Luke’s in Hollister.

Romans can convey as much meaning, passion and emotion with facial expressions and body language as with their uttered words—often more. It is possible for two Romans to carry on a conversation across a street from one another, in spite of impenetrable traffic noise, simply by gestures and grimaces.

With laughter, love and awkward moments, it's easy to see why "The Affections of May" is Norm Foster's most produced play. Pintello Comedy Theater has chosen the popular comedy by Canada's most-produced playwright for its November production, with Rod Pintello directing. With the characters and storyline, this light-hearted romp strives to tickle your funny bone and make you feel right at home.

Initially when I was mulling over this column, I wrestled with whether the topics are or are not controversial. The word controversy itself seems to carry a lot of weight, perhaps undeservedly. Since I no long own a Funk and Wagnalls, I went to Wikipedia. Wikipedia states that “Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of conflicting opinion or point of view.” So there you have it.

At Saint Mary's, the current buzz word is "Five Ones." Fr Robert, our pastor, has talked and written about this several times. The idea is to provide some structure for intentionally deepening, growing, and maturing our faith through five weekly one hour dedications: one hour of prayer, one hour of study (scripture, theology, methods of prayer, etc), one hour of reading toward deepening faith (reflection or meditation books, scripture, etc), one hour of service, and one hour of pay toward the financial well-being of the parish.

My purpose in writing this column week to week is very simple. By telling you about the many parks, preserves and beaches we have at our doorstep, I hope you will be inspired to strap on your striders, grab your day pack and get out. No politics; no religion. The only passion I want to awaken is the one that pushes you outdoors.

“She was born to soar

“Sweeney Todd” is melodrama set to music at its nth degree. Stephan Sondheim’s music and Hugh Wheeler’s book bring this tawdry classic of Victorian English life together with a malicious, humorous tweak that will shock the squeamish and tickle fun house, gore-seeking viewers. Director Robert Kelly has brought Sweeney from the early 19th century to London amidst the German blitz in 1940.

Those who participate in social media are familiar with how posts can be shared around a network of friends. The latest viral video or cute animal photo is usually mixed in with a food photo or shared recipe. This week, I share how a post from a friend inspired this week’s column.