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An eNewsletter from Church of the Holy Comforter
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May 21, 2015
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Help Represent Holy Comforter
at Viva Vienna!
This Sunday, May 24-Monday, May 25
 Come and enjoy this fabulous festival over Memorial Day and Pentecost weekend. Holy Comforter has a booth which provides an opportunity for
extraordinary outreach to our community. This is a fun and fabulous two days!
To volunteer to staff our booth, please sign up
here.
Please contact
Katherine Hutt or
the Rev. Valerie Hayes for more information.
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 Eat, Pray, Wash - Mission Trip Fundraiser
Sunday, May 31, 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Get your car washed!
Grab a snack!
Join us for church!
All proceeds benefit the Holy Comforter Senior High Mission Trip to Boston, MA this summer. Download a flyer
here.
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Choral Evensong with Festive Reception
Sunday, May 31, 5 p.m.
Holy Comforter's Adult Choir and Choristers will combine to present an evening service of song and Scripture. This beautiful and moving liturgy will be followed by a festive reception. Music will include Preces and Responses by William Smith, Evening Canticles by Peter Aston, and organ music by Gerre Hancock and Charles Villiers Stanford. Questions? Please contact
David Kelley.
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Save the Date: Shrine Mont Parish Retreat
September 11-13, 2015
The Rt. Rev. Edwin F. "Ted" Gulick Jr. will be our Retreat leader.
Download a Registration Form
here. Details coming soon!
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June 14-September 13
8:30 a.m. Sunday - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m. Sunday - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
5:00 p.m. Saturday - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
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Stewardship 2015: Walking the Way
Our Church Home depends on us! Pledge online here.
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Goal: $1,200,000
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Pledges: 730 mailed
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Access online giving through "Give Now" on the Holy Comforter website.
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 Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Church of The Holy Comforter whenever you click and shop here. Please share the link!
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 Stephen Ministry Cares!
Is life feeling overwhelming at the moment? Have you experienced or are you anticipating a loss or transition? Are you facing a difficult decision? You may find the support of a Stephen Minister helpful during this period of time. Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained to offer high-quality, one-to-one Christian care to people going through tough times. Questions? Contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes.
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Summer Choir Camp
August 24-28, and August 30
All children entering second grade or above are eligible for this week of singing, musical learning, friendship, and fun. $100 fee includes lunches, recreational activities, music education based on the Royal School of Church Music curriculum, and a cool camp t-shirt! Download the Registration Form and the Medical Form
here. Questions? Please contact
David Kelley.
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Adult Christian Formation
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Your Faith, Your Life:
An Invitation to the Episcopal Church
Sunday, May 31
12:30-1:30 p.m., Lillian Croy Room
Light Lunch, Child Care
This course offering is for those wishing to learn and re-learn about the Episcopal Church; our theology, history and structure, and worship and sacraments.
Please go to
TimeToSignUp to sign up for child care. Questions? Contact
the Rev. Valerie Hayes.
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Sunday Adult Forum
Sundays, 10:10-10:50 a.m., St. Mary's Chapel
Topics change weekly and will at times include a series of classes.
May 31 - Summer Faith
Sunday Adult Bible Study
Sundays, 10:10-10:50 a.m., Lillian Croy Room
Beginning in Genesis,
The Story curriculum will study the major biblical themes (stories) and provide reading, study, and reflection questions to connect Your Story with God's Story in the Bible.
Midweek Adult Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Library
Midweek Adult Bible Study is offered for those who cannot attend the Sunday Adult Bible Study.
For more information on any of these offerings, contact
the Rev. Valerie Hayes.
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Making a Difference:
Click the link above for the third issue of Holy Comforter's Outreach eNewsletter.
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Children's & Student Ministries
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Junior High Beach Weekend
Friday, June 12-Sunday, June 14
All 7th, 8th and 9th graders are invited to our annual beach weekend retreat at Cape Henlopen State Park, near Rehoboth. The group will leave the church at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12 and return Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m. Come, have fun in the sun, bring a friend and enjoy the end of school year in style! The cost is $75. Questions? Contact
Mother Margaret or
Denis McMullan.
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Hogwarts VBS
Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31
Session 1: 9:00 a.m.-Noon;
Session 2: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Download a
Prefect Registration Form.
Download a
Student Registration Form.
Questions? Please contact
Lisa Arthur.
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Toiletries Drive for Samaritan Ministry
Our Sunday School students are holding a toiletries drive for the homeless clients of Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington. Please donate shampoo, deodorant, soap, or another toiletry items to support this drive. These items are not covered by food stamp assistance, and are greatly needed by our homeless brothers and sisters. For more details, please contact Susan McGuire or Ben Gregg.
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 Last Call for Parish Directory Photos!
Deadline is June 5
If you did not get your photo taken for the Parish Directory and/or are new to the Parish and would like to have your photo included, it's not too late! Please submit a high quality color photo, 5"x7" or smaller, or digital file sized 250 dpi at 2.5 inches wide--preferably vertical head and shoulder view. These photos will be printed "as is" and can not be returned. If you are using a professional photo, you must complete a Publication Authorization Form, found in the church office. Please email photos to
Julie Mehigan or drop off hard-copy photos at the church office.
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ECW Has Ministry Openings
ECW (Episcopal Church Women) currently has openings for two important and rewarding volunteer positions:
- Remembrance (Funeral) Receptions
- Cloister Shop
Both positions are part time and can be filled by one individual or by a job-sharing team. Read more about the duties of these positions here. Remember, all women of the church are automatically members of ECW.
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ECW Needs Confirmation Reception Help
This year, the reception honoring the 2015 confirmation class and the Bishop will be held on Sunday, June 7 after the 11:00 a.m. service. The ECW needs assistance before, during, and after the reception. If you would like to lend a hand for this very special event, please visit "Time to Sign Up!" You can sign up to shop, set up, serve or clean up. Questions? Please contact the ECW here.
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New Regional Life Committee
You're invited to be a part of the Region 5 Regional Life Committee! This group was formed to explore concrete ways to encourage the parishes and people in our Region to be more of an intentional community with a shared life.
The committee welcomes any member of a Region 5 parish and any Region 5 clergy to participate, and our hope is to involve all nine parishes. Our first region-wide project, entitled "Teen Sex Trafficking: Hiding In Our Neighborhood" will take place in the fall, and will feature speakers involved in the fight against trafficking in Fairfax County. Stay tuned for details on how you can help with the planning and implementation. Questions? Contact Joni Langevoort, Committee Chair and Region 5 Vice President.
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Apply for Campership Grants
Grant Application Form Due May 31
Parents--now is the time to sign your child up for a youth summer camp grant! ECW is again offering a $100 grant to each parish youth who will be attending Shrine Mont or another Christian camp this summer. This is a great encouragement for kids to have both fun and a good Christian experience during their summer vacation. Application forms are available for download
here. Please don't delay!
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Pathfinders Young Adults Group
Tuesday, June 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Pathfinders meets at the church on the first and third Tuesday of each month for facilitated Bible study and fellowship. For more information contact
Kathy Staudt or follow the link
here.
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Prevention of Misconduct Training
Saturday, June 6, McGill Hall
Prevention of Child Abuse Workshop: 9:00-Noon
Prevention of Adult Misconduct Workshop: 12:30-3:30
All volunteers who work with children and/or adults should have this training. Coffee and breakfast food will be provided for the morning session; sandwiches and drinks for the afternoon session. The training is free. Register online
here.
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Check out the Cloister Shop!
The Cloister Shop has gifts for graduation, confirmation, baptism and Father's Day.
We have jewelry, adult and children's books, and other items which make great gifts. Located in McGill Hall, we are open each Sunday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Stop In!
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Volunteer at Pennywise Thrift Shop
Front Desk:
 1st Tuesday - 2 to 4 p.m.
2nd Tuesday - 10 a.m. to noon
4th Wednesday - noon to 2 p.m.
3rd Friday - 10 a.m. to noon
4th Friday - noon to 2 p.m.
Consignment:
1st Thursday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
4th Thursday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
5th Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
2nd Friday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
5th Friday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Questions? Contact Frances Sullinger.
Every Monday visit the Craigslist DC website and type "Pennywise" or "Holy Comforter" in the search box to see all the things that are listed for the week. Check it out!
Donations: If you need help carrying things from your car into the shop, please call in advance, 703-938-7062. We might be able to help.
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Thank you to Herb Langford for his decades of service to this critical ministry and welcome to Jeanne Firey, the new coordinator for the Greeters. If you would like to greet; just once or on a regular basis; please go to TimeToSignUp or contact Jeanne Firey. It is an easy and fun way to participate in church ministry. Give it a try!
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Volunteer for Coffee Hour
Volunteers make Coffee Hour possible. Individuals, families, and groups are encouraged to email Chris Doyle or call 703-255-6135 for more information.
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Message from the CHC Endowment Board
You can endow your giving to Church of the Holy Comforter through your will.
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Publication Guidelines and Timeline
Find general publication guidelines and a link to submit articles here.
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Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, NE Vienna, VA 22180-3510
Phone: (703) 938-6521 Fax: (703) 281-1360
Web:
www.holycomforter.com
Deadline: Monday at 12:00 noon
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