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Church of the Holy Comforter Weekly eNews | December 14
, 2017
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Worship Service Schedule
Saturday, December 16
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist
Sunday, December 17 - The Third Sunday of Advent
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, with Choristers (Children's Chapel available)*
10:10 a.m. Adult Forum and Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, with Adult Choir (Children's Chapel available)*
Wednesday, December 20
7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
* childcare available
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All-Parish Service Project
Christmas Wreath Laying at Arlington Cemetery
This Saturday, Dec. 16
Join Holy Comforter and Wreaths Across America for a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. It's a small act that goes a long way toward keeping the memory of our veterans alive. We will meet at Holy Comforter at 7:00 a.m. and carpool together. Afterwards we will return to church for cookies and warm beverages.
Learn more.
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Add some Christmas cheer to your home and support our Youth Ministry!
Youth Ministry
Christmas Greens Sale
This Sunday, Dec. 17
This Sunday you can purchase your Christmas greenery right here at Holy Comforter. Proceeds will benefit the Youth Ministry programs. We will have a beautiful selection of wreaths, swags, Christmas balls, and other decorative greenery.
Learn more.
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Voce Chamber Singers,
Richard Giarusso, Director
Beautiful Star:
Christmas with Voce
This Sunday, Dec.17
at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Voce's holiday concert will highlight the versatility of it's singers in a dynamic program of music spanning styles and centuries that is sure to put you in the holiday mood! Seasonal standards by Praetorius, Brahms, Rutter, Britten, and others are complemented by works of two contemporary American composers-Kevin Siegfried's powerful "Annunciation" and music by Shawn Kirchner blending folk, gospel, and classical styles. Soulful works for instruments and voices by Norwegian superstar Ola Gjeilo and a brilliant a cappella arrangement of Mel Torme's beloved "Christmas Song" round out this varied program. Please join us! Learn more about the Voce Chamber Singers, and buy your tickets
HERE.
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Contribute to the
Christmas Flower Fund
The deadline for inclusion in the Christmas Bulletin is Tuesday, December 19 at noon.
The brilliant array of poinsettias on the altar is one of the visual joys of Christmas at Holy Comforter. Please help the Altar Guild to create a vibrant display by contributing to the Christmas flower fund. Download the
Christmas Altar Flowers Form. Questions? Contact
Lolly Mixter.
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Ushers Needed for Christmas Eve!
We are in desperate need of ushers for the 10:00 p.m. service on Christmas Eve. If you are available, please respond with your availability
HERE.
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Living Crèche Coming Soon
Sunday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Please contact
Lauren Breeden to let her know if your child is interested in portraying a lead character in the Living Creche. We will need Mary, Joseph, the Angel of the Lord, and the Three Wise Men. Costumes will be available for shepherds, animals, and angels prior to the services in McGill Hall. Come early to get your costume!
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8 Minutes a Week
It's the question we were asked to ponder in the sermon this week, and one that's important to keep in mind this holiday season:
How do we prepare our hearts?
Follow the Link
HERE for more.
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ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION
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Adult Forum
This Sunday Dec. 17; 10:10 a.m. in St. Mary's Chapel
Advent III - What is God calling us to do? We will explore salvation as a quality of life -- here and now -- that reflects God's desire for human community using Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
The two questions of Advent always seem to be the same: "How is the advent of God trying to come into my life/our world?" and "What do I need to do to prepare for God's advent?" Another way of asking the same questions is, "What do I need to change in order to allow God's trans-formation to take place in me and ultimately the world?" What activities beside the hanging of the greens and singing of Christmas carols follow from the prophet's words?
By Donald Booz
Link to scripture
HERE. Download the Resource Sheet
HERE.
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Save the Date!
Saving the Environment --
What Can One Person Do?
Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018
Refreshments at 9:30 a.m.; Program at 10 a.m.
Come to this special program sponsored by ECW (Episcopal Church Women) to learn the things each and every one of us can do to help save our environment. The program will be presented by Susan Stillman, who actively promotes environmental conservation both in the community and in her personal life. She has served in several capacities in the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club and is Chair of the Town of Vienna Community Enhancement Committee. She utilizes solar panels on her home and bikes all over Vienna, and she also champions native plants and natural landscapes and writes in support of environmental issues in Virginia. Family and friends are welcome. Childcare provided. Questions? Please contact
Jane Schmiedekamp.
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Thank You from the ECW Giving Table
Donations estimated to be over $11,000!
The Episcopal Church Women would like to express our gratitude for the generosity of this parish. The donations for the Christmas Giving Table are estimated to be over $11,000. Special thanks to Chris Doyle, Aimee Davis, Catherine and Leah Skinner, Amy Britton and the Moms' Group, Dottie Stone, and Joni Langevoort.
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Donate to Mt. Carmel House
Deadline Extended!
Please Contribute by Sunday, Dec. 17!
Holy Comforter has supported Mt. Carmel House, a permanent supportive housing program for women recovering from homelessness, for more than twenty years. This year the shelter is in need of Walmart gift cards, gloves, tissue packs, and small hand sanitizers. Our preschool will be designing and putting together this year's gift bags. Please bring your contributions to the box labeled "Mt Carmel" in the narthex or to the Church Office. Questions? Please contact
Linda Lee Malone.
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Apply for Outreach Grants
Completed applications due by December 31
The parish Outreach Team is currently accepting applications for grant funding from organizations that serve God's people in need. We are particularly interested in assisting organizations with which members of our congregation work or volunteer. Our short 2017 Grant Application Form is available for download HERE. If you know of an organization that would benefit from our parish's assistance, please feel free to share a copy of the Grant Application Form with them. Questions? Contact Joni Langevoort.
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Men and Women: Volunteer at Pennywise!
Make lifelong friends doing work for your church and your community. Pennywise has shifts that need you and you'll be working with dedicated and fun-loving people who would love to get to know you. Tuesday through Saturday, the front desk needs two volunteers for the shop to be open (see openings below) but back room shifts for sorting, pricing, and display are very flexible and fun too. Most back room volunteers work between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m .and come and go as needed! Contact Linda Khan.
The following volunteer slots are open at Pennywise:
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