December 1, 2016 Emmanuel's E-News
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Greetings from
Emmanuel Episcopal Church!
This Sunday is the Second Sunday of Advent.
Rev. Ellen will celebrate.
We look forward to seeing you in church!
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What is Advent?
The Christian season of Christmas actually begins on Christmas Eve and lasts for twelve days, ending on January 6. (No, the twelve-day season of Christmas did not start with the song. It was the other way around.) The time before Christmas is Advent, a season of preparation for Christmas. Christians prepare for celebrating the birth of Jesus by remembering the longing of the Jews for a Messiah.
In Advent, we're reminded of how much we ourselves also need a Savior, and we look forward to our Savior's second coming even as we prepare to celebrate his first coming at Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin word adventus, which means "coming" or "visit." In the season with this name, we keep in mind both "advents" of Christ, the first in Bethlehem and the second yet to come.
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THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4th:
Get your chance to grab a goodie from the "Awesome Bucket of Candy!"
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Emmanuel and the Kensington Arts Center Present:
The Third Annual Advent Art Show
November 18- December 11
In the Emmanuel Sanctuary
Hours:
- Tuesdays through Fridays from 10am- 2pm
- Saturdays Nov. 19 and Dec. 3 & 10 from 10am- 2pm
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KAC Strings at Kensington Arts Center
KAC announces two outstanding new youth ensembles!
- Stringendo: For middle school string students
- Toccata Strings: For high school string students
Click on the KAC logo for full information on these exciting opportunities, including FREE strings workshops at KAC December 5th- 9th.
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Lawrence Hall
Youth Services
Holiday Gift Giving
Once again we are collecting gifts for Lawrence Hall students, boys and girls, ages 12 to 21. Tags can be found on the tree at the back of the church or on the tree outside the sanctuary. Please bring your new,
UNWRAPPED gifts to church by December 11
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Suggestions for gifts include: books, sports equipment, gift cards (Target, Best Buy, grocery stores), hats, gloves, basic clothing (i.e. socks, underwear), blankets, games, art and craft supplies, DVDs, bath and body items. If you would like to include wrapping supplies, they would be welcome.
If you have any questions, please call Ellen Busch, (708) 354-5847. As always, thank you for your continued support of this very important child-centered Episcopal Charity.
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We need volunteers to make/bring soup, salad, bread and dessert for our Wednesday Evening Advent Series. Please email Rev. Ellen directly.
Thank you!
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Thank you!
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Short Takes
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Send us your news! We would like to celebrate your and your family's achievements. Did your child get into the college he/she wanted? Did they make the honor roll? Are they performing in a concert or play? How about a work promotion or achievement for you or your spouse? Let us know so your church family can celebrate with you.
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Join Us for Morning Prayer
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Emmanuel Weekly Schedule
Monday
9:30 am- Morning Prayer
Tuesday
7:30 am- Contemplation & Meditation
Wednesday
9:30 am- Healing and Anointing Service
Thursday
7:30 am- Contemplation & Meditation
8:00 am- Said Mass Rite II
10:00 am- Choral Mass Rite II
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Planning an Event?
All event dates MUST be sent to the Parish Administrator so that they can be entered on the website calendar. This is the master calendar. If you are planning an event, click on the calendar graphic to find out if your event conflicts with other activities.
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Vestry Minutes
Click on the dates below to view the minutes of the respective Vestry meeting:
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Coffee Hour
The Vestry provides Coffee Hour for the
8:00 and
10:00 services. We have been approached by a few people who like to help with Coffee Hour. If you would like to take an occasional
Sunday, please contact
Lisa Enright
or Penny Longo.
The church provides the coffee grounds, lemonade mix and paper products. You would be responsible for food. Items usually are coffee cakes, breads, cookies, half & half and fruit. It is a wonderful time to have a conversation with people after church.
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Christmas with the Chorale
Sunday, December 4, 2016 @ 3:00 PM
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Come and celebrate the holidays with the William Ferris Chorale as we turn a page! Maestro Paul French concludes his 13-year tenure as Music Director with a tribute to the Chorale's founders, Bill Ferris and John Vorrasi.
The Chorale will perform a program of festive polyphony, delightful carols, and several selections from Ferris' rich choral output for the Christmas season, including Lullay, Jesu and Sleep, Holy Babe!
Click on the poster for more information or to purchase your tickets today.
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This Sunday is the
Second Sunday of Advent
Lessons appointed for
the day:
The Old Testament:
The Response:
The Epistle:
The Gospel:
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Meetings and Special Events
December 4:
December 11:
December 18:
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