ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE NEXT WEEK FEBRUARY 18, 7 PM AT THE CHURCHAsh Wednesday is the official beginning of Lent, and we kick off with a short (~40 min), spoken (no music) service that includes the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. As with all our services, kids are very welcome to attend and learn what it's all about.
MARDIS GRAS PANCAKE SUPPER IS NEXT TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17! Shrove Tuesday is coming up NEXT WEEK, February 17, and we are looking for volunteers to help set up, cook and clean. The sign-up sheet is in the undercroft, OR you can also sign up RIGHT HERE online.
LOOKING FOR KID SERVERS AT THE SHROVE TUESDAY SUPPER We are looking for kids who would like to be servers at the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Sign up for an hour to work. Pass out pancakes and jambalaya, get drinks and help clean up trash. It's going to be tons of fun. Please see Jen Urciuoli ASAP to sign up OR email her at jenstrose@hotmail.com.
OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING THIS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15, NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME The outreach committee is a very active and productive group of parishioners who help decide how to allocate the money we set aside as a parish for outreach, as well as what projects we want to participate in throughout the year. They also send cards to parishioners who are sick, and tend to general parish needs. They also happily welcome new members and/or just drop-ins with suggestions.
ADULTS: INTERESTED IN CONFIRMATION BUT COULDN'T MAKE THE AFTER-CHURCH MEETING? No problem at all. Just email Astrid and she'll add you to the list and give you any information you need. Meanwhile, save the date ...
FEBRUARY 28 (SATURDAY) ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS 9:30 AM - NOONAdults interested in being confirmed on March 22 when the bishop visits are invited to attend a course all about our tradition and the service of confirmation - what it means, why we do it, what's in the service itself, etc. Email Astrid with any questions you may have, and meanwhile, save the date!
THANK YOU TO OUR NEW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS A big thanks to Greg Freeman and Paul Bruening, who have agreed to co-chair our upcoming capital campaign, about which you will be hearing much in the weeks ahead.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING TO HELP OUT? We can use your help! There are lots of ways to help, big and small. Email one of our co-chairs, Paul Bruening or Greg Freeman if you're interested, and, if you can, mark your calendars for February 21st at 10 am. We will have our first training meeting at that time.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SAVE THE DATE Dreaming about your summer plans? Before you make them, keep in mind Vacation Bible School, which will be the last week in July (July 27-31), 9:30 am - noon. VBS is for kids ages 4-12; older kids are welcome - encouraged - to sign on as volunteers.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER MEETING SUNDAY MARCH 1 Volunteers for this year's VBS: We will meet Sunday March 1 after the 10 am service. Want to be a volunteer? Please email Astrid. We can always use more help!
LOVE INC NEWS: SEEKING DRESSER DONATIONS Have a dresser you're looking to give away? Love INC is specifically looking for dressers for several of its clients in need. Talk to or contact Eileen Doherty at exparad@aol.com.
ANNUAL MEETING REPORTS are all HERE and you can look them over whenever you have a chance.
THE "EVERYTHING ROTA" The rota through February 15 is available HERE. The new rota will be posted early next week.
DIRECTORY AS A PDF The parish directory is available at this link to those who would like an electronic copy.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY
9 am
Reader - Leeann H
Server - Melanie
10 am
First Reader - Stacey M.
Second Reader - Needed
Servers - Livia & Peggy
Altar - Leeann H.
Counters - Faith & Katie
Coffee Hour - Stacey & Colin
Sunday School - Sarah & Derek
MARDIS GRAS PANCAKE SUPPER IS NEXT TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17! Shrove Tuesday is coming up NEXT WEEK, February 17, and we are looking for volunteers to help set up, cook and clean. The sign-up sheet is in the undercroft, OR you can also sign up RIGHT HERE online.
LOOKING FOR KID SERVERS AT THE SHROVE TUESDAY SUPPER We are looking for kids who would like to be servers at the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Sign up for an hour to work. Pass out pancakes and jambalaya, get drinks and help clean up trash. It's going to be tons of fun. Please see Jen Urciuoli ASAP to sign up OR email her at jenstrose@hotmail.com.
OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING THIS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15, NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME The outreach committee is a very active and productive group of parishioners who help decide how to allocate the money we set aside as a parish for outreach, as well as what projects we want to participate in throughout the year. They also send cards to parishioners who are sick, and tend to general parish needs. They also happily welcome new members and/or just drop-ins with suggestions.
ADULTS: INTERESTED IN CONFIRMATION BUT COULDN'T MAKE THE AFTER-CHURCH MEETING? No problem at all. Just email Astrid and she'll add you to the list and give you any information you need. Meanwhile, save the date ...
FEBRUARY 28 (SATURDAY) ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS 9:30 AM - NOONAdults interested in being confirmed on March 22 when the bishop visits are invited to attend a course all about our tradition and the service of confirmation - what it means, why we do it, what's in the service itself, etc. Email Astrid with any questions you may have, and meanwhile, save the date!
THANK YOU TO OUR NEW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS A big thanks to Greg Freeman and Paul Bruening, who have agreed to co-chair our upcoming capital campaign, about which you will be hearing much in the weeks ahead.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING TO HELP OUT? We can use your help! There are lots of ways to help, big and small. Email one of our co-chairs, Paul Bruening or Greg Freeman if you're interested, and, if you can, mark your calendars for February 21st at 10 am. We will have our first training meeting at that time.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SAVE THE DATE Dreaming about your summer plans? Before you make them, keep in mind Vacation Bible School, which will be the last week in July (July 27-31), 9:30 am - noon. VBS is for kids ages 4-12; older kids are welcome - encouraged - to sign on as volunteers.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER MEETING SUNDAY MARCH 1 Volunteers for this year's VBS: We will meet Sunday March 1 after the 10 am service. Want to be a volunteer? Please email Astrid. We can always use more help!
LOVE INC NEWS: SEEKING DRESSER DONATIONS Have a dresser you're looking to give away? Love INC is specifically looking for dressers for several of its clients in need. Talk to or contact Eileen Doherty at exparad@aol.com.
ANNUAL MEETING REPORTS are all HERE and you can look them over whenever you have a chance.
THE "EVERYTHING ROTA" The rota through February 15 is available HERE. The new rota will be posted early next week.
DIRECTORY AS A PDF The parish directory is available at this link to those who would like an electronic copy.
WHO'S ON THIS SUNDAY
9 am
Reader - Leeann H
Server - Melanie
10 am
First Reader - Stacey M.
Second Reader - Needed
Servers - Livia & Peggy
Altar - Leeann H.
Counters - Faith & Katie
Coffee Hour - Stacey & Colin
Sunday School - Sarah & Derek