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Weekend Worship Schedule
Saturday, December 10
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist
Sunday, December 11 - The Third Sunday of Advent
Special Guest Preacher at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
The Reverend Vicentia Kgabe, PhD
Rector of the College of the Transfiguration
Grahamston, South Africa
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:10 a.m. Adult Forum and Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Readings this Weekend
Event Highlights
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Blessing of the Pledges
This Sunday, Dec. 11 at all Services
In this season of Advent, please take time to think and pray about your church and what it means to you and your community. To help us achieve a more consistent level of funding, we encourage you to schedule an automatic recurring contribution online
here.
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Youth Group Wreath Sale and Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser
Wreath Sale Dec. 11, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Gift-Wrapping Dec. 11 and 18, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This holiday season, please support Holy Comforter Youth Ministries by purchasing holiday wreaths or gift-wrapping services. You may also donate online.
Learn more.
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Christmas Flower Fund
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. The deadline for inclusion in the Christmas Bulletin is Monday, December 19 at noon. Questions? Contact
Lolly Mixter.
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Tim Meyers Ordination
Saturday, Dec.17, 11 a.m. in Greensboro, NC
On Saturday, December 17 our former seminarian, Tim Meyers will be ordained to the Holy Order of Priests in North Carolina. You may remember what a gift Tim was to our parish during his time at Holy Comforter. Please be praying for Tim this weekend that he may be supported by family and friends and uplifted by the Holy Spirit.
Send your best wishes to Tim.
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ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION
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Adult Forum Special Guest:
The Rev. Vicentia Kgabe, PhD, Rector of the College of the Transfiguration, Grahamston, South Africa
This Sunday, Dec. 11, 10:10 a.m., St. Mary's Chapel
Come hear Dr. Kgabe as she preaches and speaks about her experiences in the Worldwide Anglican Communion and as the first female head of any seminary in southern Africa. Join conversations about women's leadership in ministry, theological education and reconciliation across communities of faith.
Learn about upcoming Adult Forums.
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Outreach Grant Applications Due Dec. 12
The parish Outreach Team is currently accepting applications for grant funding from organizations that serve God's people in need.
Download the Grant Application Form. 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
Susan McGuire.
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Appalachia Mission Trip - August 2017
We are assembling a mission team to serve in partnership with Appalachia Service Project (ASP) at its Jonesville, VA work site from August 6-12, 2017. Questions? Contact
Susan McGuire by Dec. 31.
Learn more about ASP.
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Youth Group Update
Dec. 11 - Youth Group in Rodman. EPIC (Episcopal Parents in Community) in McGill Hall. Combined dinner 5-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 18 - Youth Caroling Party. Meet at church at 4 p.m. We will visit some of our parishioners in the Vienna area and sing Christmas carols. Dinner and pickup at the McMullin's house.
More details about the Caroling Party to follow. We will have a "white elephant" gift exchange with a limit of $10 (or less) per person. The idea is to share and have fun-not break the bank!
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Parents' Night Out
Friday, Dec. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Need a night to finish up shopping or enjoy some quiet during the busy holiday rush? Feel free to drop your child off for an evening of dinner, crafts, and a holiday movie. RSVP to
Kristen Long by Dec. 14 with the name and age of your child. A $5 donation per child is requested for dinner expenses.
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Living Crèche
Saturday, Dec. 24, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Please contact
Kristen Long 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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We are in dire need of ushers to cover the following Christmas Eve services on Dec. 24:
- 11 a.m. - need 2
- 4 p.m. - need 2
- 10 p.m. - need 4
If you can usher at one of the open slots please contact
Catherine or Clyde Clark.
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Voce Chamber Singers Concert
Sunday, Dec. 18; 4 p.m., Holy Comforter
Voce joins forces with the players of Ensemble Gaudior, a period-instrument ensemble based in Oakton, to present one of the true gems of the Christmas repertoire: the exquisite Messe de Minuit (Midnight Mass) by the French baroque composer, Marc-Antoine Charpentier. The first half of the program offers seasonal a cappella works by composers from the 16th century to the present, and the concert closes with a festive audience sing-along accompanied by baroque orchestra. Please join us!
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Parish Fellowship Evening:
Gingerbread Extravaganza and Potluck Dinner
Monday, Dec.19, 5:30-7 p.m.
Join us for a fun evening of fellowship, dinner, and decorating gingerbread houses! We will supply a pre-constructed gingerbread house and all the decorating supplies. You supply a dinner item to share (dessert and beverages will be provided). A $10 contribution per family is requested to cover the cost of supplies. Childcare will be provided. Questions? Contact
Kristen Long.
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