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An eNewsletter from Church of the Holy Comforter
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May 19, 2016
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Holy Comforter Mom's Group
Today, 9 a.m.-Noon, Lillian Croy Room
Please join us in the Lillian Croy room across from the nursery. We will be discussing the first two chapters of The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. And Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. Please join us even if you don't have time to read the book. This is a great opportunity for Holy Comforter moms to come together and have fellowship. Childcare will be provided. Questions? Contact Virginia Harris.
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Waiters Still Needed for Spring Tea!
Gentlemen - ECW is still recruiting "a few good men" (including teens) to help as servers at the Spring Tea this coming Sunday! If you can spare a few hours on Sunday afternoon, please email Linda or Kamran Khan or call 703-862-8380 as soon as possible.
Your efforts will be much appreciated!
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Pick Up Your UTO Box or Envelope Now
Ingathering at All Services this Weekend
 This spring's United Thank Offering Ingathering will be held at all services this coming weekend, May 21-22. Stop by the table in the Narthex to learn more about this wonderful Episcopal outreach program. Grants support worthy projects in our diocese, nation, and around the world. And, every single penny donated is allocated in grant awards!
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Adult Forum Series
CROSS: Where God Is with Nadia Bolz-Weber
This Sunday, May 22, 10:10 a.m., Chapel
The cross sits at the center of our faith, and yet our understanding of what exactly happened on that cross remains conflicted and confusing. Was Jesus our proxy? The payment? The only way to appease an angry God? Nadia Bolz-Weber reminds us that our theories about the cross tell us as much about ourselves and our view of God as they do about Jesus and salvation. Questions? Contact
the Rev. Valerie Hayes.
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Share your love for Holy Comforter at ViVa Vienna!
Sunday May 29-Monday May 30
Holy Comforter Booth is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
You can help in convenient 2-hour shifts.
 Come and enjoy this fantastic festival and longtime Vienna tradition over Memorial Day weekend. Holy Comforter will have our booth, giving everyone a great opportunity for outreach to our community. Come one, come all! Everyone is welcome to help, including teens in need of service hours. Let Vienna know just why you love Holy Comforter! Signup sheets can be found at
Time To Sign Up. Questions? Contact
Amy Davison or
the Rev Valerie Hayes.
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 Fr. Rick's Retirement Celebration
Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26
Sign Up to Volunteer!
Holy Comforter is going to have a weekend of fun, celebration and even a few tears as we say goodbye to Father Rick and Debbie. We will need volunteers to help with the plans and logistics for the weekend. Saturday we will have a potluck dinner followed by a "walk down memory lane" in the Sanctuary. There will only be one service that weekend, Sunday at 10:00 a.m., with a reception to follow. Signup sheets can be found at
Time To Sign Up and in the Narthex. Questions? Please contact
Jeanna Spielmann.
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The Parish Directory is finally in!
Pick up a copy in the Church Office or the Narthex. One copy per family please.
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The First Sunday after Pentecost
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 Choral Evensong with Festive Reception
Sunday, June 5, 4:00 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
works by Parry, Sumsion, Vaughan Williams, Kelley, and Bach. Join us, and bring a friend!
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Classical Guitar Recital with Fr. Rick Lord
Sunday, June 12, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Please join us for a very special classical guitar recital by our Rector, Fr. Rick Lord. The program will include works by Dowland, Tarrega, Weiss, Pujol, and a duet for Guitar and Organ by W. de Blasio.
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Register for Summer Choir Camp
August 22-26 and August 28
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Opening to Grace Retreat
June 2-4, Rodman House
One Opening Available for Observer/Intercessor
Gestalt Pastoral Care is a healing ministry rooted in the Christian tradition of grace, integrating Gestalt growth work, spiritual companioning, and prayer for healing. The Rev. Tilda Norberg, author and founder of
Gestalt Pastoral Care will lead the retreat. The cost is $150 for observer/intercessor.
Download a Registration Form. Questions? Contact
Alexandra MacCracken.
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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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Addiction and Recovery Care
If you or someone you care for is struggling with addiction or substance abuse, we have parishioners in recovery who are available to talk or meet in confidence. If you are interested in speaking with one of the clergy or experienced parishioners, please contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes or the Rev. Margaret Peel.
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Appalachian Mission Trip Planning
Interest Meeting this Sunday, May 22, 12:15 p.m., Library
Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in a mission trip to Appalachia in 2017. We will have a short (half hour) interest meeting in the church library this Sunday, May 22, at 12:15 (right after the 11 a.m. service) to share options for the trip, understand more about the work in which you are interested, and discuss possible schedules. Questions? Please contact Susan McGuire.
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Toiletry Drive for Samaritan Ministry
Now-June 19
This year, Holy Comforter will again conduct a toiletry drive for Samaritan Ministry from Mother's Day until Father's Day. We ask that parishioners place their donated items in the plastic bins in the Narthex, located near the front door and under the Outreach Ministry Table. A list of the toiletries that are currently being requested by our Samaritan Ministry caseworkers can be found online here. No one has to be limited to this list, however! Questions? Contact Ben Gregg.
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Children's & Student Ministries
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Hogwarts VBS
July 11-15
Session 1: 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Session 2: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Register Now! Registration Closes June 1
FYI: the afternoon session is nearly full, but there remains plenty of room in the morning session. We are requesting donations of new or gently used Beanie Babies. Please drop off donations in the chest in the Narthex. Questions? Contact
Kristen Long. Download a
Student Registration Form. Download a
Prefect Registration Form.
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Youth Sunday
Sunday, June 5 at all Services
This is the chance for 7th-12th Grade youth to assist in various ways throughout the service. If your youth would like to participate in reading, ushering, greeting, or assisting during the service, contact
the Rev. Margaret Peel by June 1.
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Junior High Beach Weekend
Friday, June 17-Sunday, June 19
All 7th and 8th 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 17
and return
Sunday, June 19 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. To sign up please contact
Denis McMullan.
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Youth Labyrinth Walk and Movie Night
Wednesday, June 29
We will gather at 7:00 p.m. for a labyrinth walk and then watch a movie on the lawn! We're inviting our Region 5 youth from neighboring Episcopal churches and this event is open to all rising 7th-12th Graders.
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Help Wanted! ECW Has Positions Open
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) has announced volunteer openings for important ministry positions. These can be filled by one person, or can be shared. Specifically, they are seeking the following:
Program Chair/s - An idea person or two who can plan and coordinate several educational and/or inspirational programs to be offered during the next program year.
Publicity Chair/s - A good communicator or two to create, coordinate, and regularly distribute ECW information to the parish through Church publications, announcements, and other media. Both of these jobs will require only a small investment of time, and much of the work can be done from home when convenient.
To learn more, please contact ECW President,
Judy Kilkenny.
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Senior Saints Farewell to Fr. Rick
Friday, June 3, 11:45 a.m., McGill Hall
Please join us for a very special Senior Saints Farewell Luncheon to express our love and appreciation to Father Rick and Debbie for their many years of wonderful service to our congregation, and to wish them many marvelous blessings as they begin their retirement. We will have musical entertainment from the George Mason School of Music. Please bring your favorite salad to share. Dessert and beverages will be provided. If you have questions or need a ride, contact
Barbara Fitzsimmons.
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Volunteer at Pennywise Thrift Shop
 Front Desk:
1st Tuesday - 2 to 4 p.m.
3rd Tuesday - 10 a.m. to noon
1st Wednesday - 2 to 4 p.m.
5th Wednesday - noon to 2 p.m.
1st Thursday - 6 to 8 p.m.*
3rd Friday - 10 a.m. to noon*
4th Friday - noon to 2 p.m.
1st Saturday - noon to 2 p.m. every other month
Consignment:
5th Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1st Thursday - 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.
* 2 vacancies
We will be open noon-4 p.m. during ViVa Vienna, both Sunday and Monday!
As we come to the close of another year at Pennywise, please join us for the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Sunday, June 5 at 12:30 in McGill Hall following the 11:00 service. We love our over 150 volunteers and want to say thank you for all your time and help. Please RSVP to Lolly Mixer.
Questions? Contact
Gayle Bethea.
Learn more about Pennywise.
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Parishioner Catherine Belous is in the Philippines, serving for one year as a missionary through the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC). Follow Catherine on her blog
here.
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Access online giving through "
Give Now" on the Holy Comforter website.
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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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