The Calling of St Peter and St Andrew
Bernardo Strozzi
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January 22, 2017
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
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Hello Old Donation! 
What a strange and dreary week it's been. Still, I hope that the weather hasn't stopped you from having a good holiday weekend, and both celebrating and remembering the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tonight, I hope you'll all come out and join us for our second night's journey into the Pilgrimage to Jerusalem! Last week was a fantastic offering, with authentic food and tales recounted by our pilgrims of the places they went. Tonight will be a continuation of the journey, with more delicious food, pictures, stories, and even some video footage of the trip. Come and see Jerusalem through our pilgrims' eyes.
On Sunday, Fr. Bob will be preaching in the Historic Church and I will be in the Gathering. Our Adult Forum will be led by Carol Gurioli who will continue to teach on healing in the Gospels, and we will also have the New Testament video series with Mary Poteet in the Music Room and What Anglicans Believe led by Kipper DeGavre in the library.
We've got a lower-key week this week; all the more reason to come out tonight! I hope to see you soon.
In Christ,
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| What's Happening Today... |
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6:00pm Holy Eucharist, 6:30pm Supper
7:00pm Studies:
Israel Pilgrimage - Places Part II
Interested in seeing photos of the pilgrimage? Click here!
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GriefShare 6:00pm in Alfriend House
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Tomorrow, Thursday 19 January
NO Bible Study!
NO Young Adults!
Parish Event!
Vestry
Tuesday, 24 January 7:00pm in Alfriend House
Vestry Nominations - We Need You!
One of the most important ministries of our parish is to serve on the vestry. This group of 13 members are spiritual and organizational leaders of the congregation. Elected for a three year term, you meet monthly and are responsible as liaison to one of our commissions. We will elect 4 new members this year. Please prayerfully consider if this might be a place for you to serve. Ask one of the existing vestry members or clergy about it and submit your name for nomination to the office or clergy.
New Year's Resolution?
Are you already finding it difficult to keep your New Year's Resolutions? Well, here's an easy one for some of you. Resolve to turn in your 2017 Annual ODEC Pledge card! While this "Resolution" is presented a bit 'tongue-in-cheek,' we are currently still waiting to receive seventy or so pledges just from folks who pledged last year. Your Vestry counts on a robust pledge return rate to help it make decisions on the budget. It is really important for the health of the administration of all of our programs and missions. So, if you still haven't returned the annual pledge card you received in your Red Envelope, please plan now to bring your card in on Sunday, contact the church office, or pledge here
online
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JOY Dinner Group
Friday, 27 January, 5:30pm at Leaping Lizard
2016 Pilgrimage to Israel
Are you curious about what all we saw and places we visited? Check out our Flickr album HERE!
Offering Envelopes
The 2017 envelopes are in the Parish Office and in the back of the church.
Advent Wreath Forms
Please return your advent wreath form to the Parish Office so
we are able to reuse them next year!
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Dishes in the Kitchen
Did you bring something to share and forget to take your dish home with you? If so, check the items that are piling up in our kitchen!
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Third Sunday after Epiphany
8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I:
The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
9:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite II:
The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
10:30am Holy Eucharist, Rite II:
The Rev. Robert J. Randall, Jr.
10:30am The Gathering, Rite II: The Rev. Ashley E. Urquidi
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Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, guide our minds, fill our imaginations and control our wills, that we may be wholly yours and totally dedicated to you. By the power of your Spirit, release in abundance every resource necessary to Faithfully Preserve the Heritage and Build for the Future of Old Donation. We ask this by the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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