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Confirmation
Nicholas Poussin, 1645
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, UK
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February 4, 2018
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
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January 31 
Happy Wednesday to friends and neighbors!
BIG NEWS! Last night we were asked if we would like to have a bishop's visit for this Sunday. OF COURSE, WE WOULD. We have a class of adults who took the study with the Rev. Kipper deGavre last fall and are ready to be received or Confirmed. I had been trying to line up a church close by who had a bishop's visit scheduled where they could join with that church's celebration. Bishop Jay Magness had a cancellation in his visits so he is coming to us. +Jay retired last year as Bishop of the Armed Forces and is well known to us. For a while Jay and Carolyn attended ODEC before he was ordained bishop and moved to DC. He is now assisting Bishop Hollerith in our diocese part-time. We will have a reception following the 10:30 services to honor and give thanks for these people making new affirmations of their ministry and faith.
SO - if you were prepared and desirous of confirmation or reception but missed prior visits, send me a note right away and we can talk about whether this is a good opportunity for you. We have 8 now, but there may be more of you so, please call or email immediately. Bishop Magness will only be at the 10:30 service in the Church. I will preach and celebrate for 8:00 and 9:15. Jacqueline Soltys+ will have The Gathering.
Last Sunday we had a very positive and interesting Annual Meeting. You elected Meredith Guzman, Brennon Pope, Rebecca Barrio, and Mitch Bean to vestry. The youth elected Megan Barrio, so for our second time we have a mother-daughter team on vestry! The vestry elected Bill Waide as Senior Warden, following my nomination. We have an outstanding team again on vestry, and I am very pleased with where we are headed. We will publish an email next week with the full presentation for those who missed.
You have 24 hours to get in orders for Super Bowl Subs and chances on the game for the J2A fundraiser. Details below. Take it easy for your game prep, and help the J2A group get to England.
There is NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAM TONIGHT. After the first two of a three week series were snowed out, we are just going to wait and start on Feb 21 for teaching. Remember, Wednesdays in Lent at Old Donation are "holy days of obligation" - so put them in your calendar now beginning with Ash Wednesday, Feb 14.
See you Sunday... come be with us, especially to celebrate these new Episcopalians!
Peace and blessings,
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| What's Happening Today... |
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No Wednesday Night Program Tonight
Next week: 7 Feb: Commission Mtgs
14 Feb: Ash Wednesday
21 Feb: Wednesday Night Programs resume!
GriefShare 6:00pm in Alfriend House
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Confirmation | Reception | Reaffirmation
THIS Sunday, 4 February, 10:30am service
If you were prepared and desirous of confirmation or reception, or would like to reaffirm your faith, send a note right away to find out whether this is a good opportunity for you. Please call or
email Father Bob immediately.
Thursday Morning
10:00am Holy Eucharist, 11:00am Bible Study
Young Adults
Thursdays at 5:30pm in Alfriend House. Supper and babysitting provided.
Sunday Adult Formation
Power Hour: Julie Sterzing will share her personal story, and we'll hear from several of our Turkish friends about their experiences of being displaced persons for the past year and a half. Facilitated by Nancy Ries and Julie Sterzing in the Parish Hall.
Non-traditional Bible Study: Rob Bell is funny, smart, cool, and relatable. Join us to hear Rob share his approach to our Bible stories in a whole new way, followed by a group discussion.We meet in Fr Bob's office.
J2A Pilgrimage Sub Sale
Last Chance - until 2:00pm tomorrow (Thursday)! You may call the office and purchase using your credit card.
Please ask for Gretchen!
The sandwiches will be ready for pick up THIS Sunday, 4 February. All proceeds go to this year's pilgrimage.
Don't forget to buy a chance on the Super Bowl scoring game, too!
Call Gretchen now to order sandwiches or buy a chance! 497-0563
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Ladies' Game Night
Friday, 2 February 7:00pm in Alfriend House. BINGO!
Boxes of Offering Envelopes are located in the Parish Office, back of the Church and in the lobby of the Parish Hall.
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Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
9:15am Holy Eucharist, Rite II
The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II with Confirmation
The Rt. Rev. James Magness
10:30am The Gathering, Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Jacqueline Soltys
Isaiah 40:21-31
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
Psalm 147:1-12, 21c
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Jacqueline Soltys, Associate Priest
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