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Church of the Holy Comforter Weekly eNews | September 20
, 2018
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Worship Schedule
Sunday
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:10 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Wednesday
7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
Saturday
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
*childcare available
Please note: Adult Forum will resume on Sunday, October 7
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Every now and then, we have short-term projects in the parish. Can we call on you for help? This is NOT a big commitment! Can we call you -- maybe? Click the red button above to go to Time To Sign-Up!
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Calling All Young Adults!
Come hang out with Holy Comforter's newly formed Young Adult group at Bull Run Winery in Centreville, Virginia this Sunday September 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. Their will be live music and a BBQ food truck at the venue in the afternoon, along with wine and other food and beverage available for purchase. If you're interested in attending and meeting other young adults in the Holy Comforter community, we look forward to seeing you out there! Interested? Please contact Tim Davis at 703-627-0707 for more information.
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Sign Up Now!
Annual NOVA Pride Festival
Saturday, September 29; 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Bull Run Special Events Center, Centreville
Join us at our booth as we reach out and invite people to visit Holy Comforter as an open and welcoming community of faith! Bring your kids! Bring your dogs! Food, music, activities, and fun! Very family friendly. NOVA Pride seeks to educate, advocate and celebrate diversity! Learn more
HERE. Sign up
HERE. Questions? Contact
the Rev. Valerie Hayes.
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Celebrate the Ministry of the Rev. Valerie Hayes at Holy Comforter!
Sunday, September 30; 10:10 a.m.
Our Senior Associate Rector, Valerie Hayes will conclude her ministry at Holy Comforter on Sunday, September 30. A festive reception bidding farewell to Valerie, will be held between the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Please join us in the narthex as we thank Valerie for her ministry among us and wish her and Jim God-speed.
The "purse" is a long-standing tradition in bidding our clergy farewell. Please send or drop off your donation in the Church Office payable to Holy Comforter with "Reverend Valerie's Purse" written on the memo line.
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We are putting together a book of sentiments of gratitude, memories, and/or special notes and drawings to be presented to Valerie at her farewell celebration on September 30. Please drop off your notes, letters, and drawings to the Church Office.
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Celebration of New Ministry!
Thursday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m.
The Wardens and Vestry of Church of the Holy Comforter invite you to join with us for a Celebration of New Ministry as we welcome the Reverend Jon C. Strand as our 7th Rector and renew our shared call into ministry.
The Rt. Reverend Robert Wilkes Ihloff will celebrate. A reception will follow. All are welcome!
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Exciting news! Plumbing has been installed for the roof drains. Windows and doors have also been framed. Check out the latest Ministry Center construction updates
HERE!
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What a blessed start Holy Comforter Preschool and Kindergarten has had!
In August, 16 returning teachers and 4 new staff members lovingly prepared their classrooms and on September 5, we welcomed 56 children into our Preschool and 15 Kindergartners. It is a joy to hear the children's laughter in the hallways and to watch them be so excited about learning.
We began new hours of operation for the Preschool -- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We also began two new programs --
Early Risers and
Afternoon Adventures.
What a blessing to celebrate God's love with the children!
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Confirmation Class Starts this Sunday, September 24!
7:30-9:30 p.m. in Rodman House, Lower Floor!
The Confirmation curriculum, called Confirm Not Conform is intended for junior or sophomore high school students. For questions or to enroll in the class, please contact
Kathy DeSanti-Paulini.
7th-12 Grade Youth Group Starts in October!
First and Third Sunday!
Sign up for Field of Fear,
a Special Youth Group Kickoff Event!
Sunday, October 7 at Cox Farms, Centreville
- Must reserve by October 1
- Meet at Rodman House at 6 p.m.
- Return to Rodman House at 10:15 p.m.
Ticket includes the Dark Side Hayride, Haunted Cornfield, and entry to the Forest. Concessions available. Learn more
HERE. For tickets or questions, please contact
Denis McMullan.
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Celebrate Recovery!
As we continue to lift of the hope of recovery during September, we are glad to provide the calendar
HERE for reflection and prayer. It is also available on the parish website. We are also glad of the availability of unfermented grape juice at all services beginning September 22.
Our rector writes:
As a means of pastorally supporting as many in wellness and full participation in our community of faith, in addition to the bread and the wine, which are the normative elements of Christian practice, we also offer gluten free wafers and unfermented grape juice at communion. To request gluten free, please do so when at the communion rail by saying "gluten free" when the priest or server comes to you. If you wish to receive unfermented grape juice, please request "glass chalice" when the person serving the chalice comes to you.
To read more about the Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church
HERE.
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Make and Urgent Donation!
Please give today to the Episcopal Relief & Development Hurricane Relief Fund and help their partners and dioceses reach vulnerable communities devastated by Hurricane Florence and other ravaging storms. As ERD continues to assess ongoing needs in impacted areas, your urgent gift will enable them to respond now -- and in the long run to aid in recovery. Please give
HERE.
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Save the Date and Register!
You are invited to Five Talents 20th Anniversary Events. Register to attend and join us for one of our upcoming events:
Breakfast at Angelika Film Center
Wednesday, October 3
7:30-9 a.m.
Join us for breakfast, inspiriting stories, reflections, and more. Featuring exciting videos and guest speakers from around the world.
Dessert at Vienna Presbyterian Church
Sunday, October 7
3:30-5 p.m.
Join us for a fun gathering to celebrate twenty years of empowering the poor. Families are welcome and refreshments will be provided.
For more information or to register for one of these events please visit the Five Talents website
HERE.
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Sign Up and Join Holy Comforter's Team! All Ages Welcome!
Crop Walk
Sunday, October 7; 2 p.m.
Holy Comforter will be fielding a team to participate in this annual walk to benefit food programs for the needy. We're hoping to raise funds for the Committee for Helping Others (CHO) by getting friends to sponsor the walkers for making the trek. The 5K route will start and end at Vienna Town Green. Water and light snacks will be provided by the organizers. We are encouraging our walkers to wear a Holy Comforter T-shirt for better team identity but the main thing is to have fun and support a great cause. We're looking for a team leader to organize our group -- no experience required. Please click HERE to register or donate. Please contact Joni Langevoort with questions or if you'd like to act as team leader.
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Moms' Group Meeting
Friday, September 28; 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Lillian Croy Room
Please join the Holy Comforter Moms' Group for a casual Meet and Greet event. Feel free to stop by for a short while even if you cannot stay the entire time. Enjoy coffee and fellowship as we get to know each other better. The Moms' Group meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Please RSVP to
Amy Britton so that we can plan for refreshments and childcare.
Dinner at Sakura
8369 Leesburg Pike
Sunday, September 30; 7-9 p.m.
Join the Holy Comforter Moms' Group for an evening of great food and fellowship. This invitation is open to all women at Holy Comforter! Please RSVP
HERE before September 25 so that we can adjust the reservation as necessary.
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Senior Saints Tour
of Blenheim House
and Lunch at Bob Evans
Friday, October 5
The Senior Saints meeting on October 5 will begin with a tour of Blenheim House at 3610 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax, Virginia. Historic Blenheim ca. 1859, is a central-hall plan Greek Revival-style brick farmhouse, built just prior to the Civil War, with more than an amazing 122 Civil War inscriptions left on the house walls by Union soldiers during their occupation of the Fairfax Court House area in 1862-1863. These inscriptions are known as the "Diary on the Walls." There is no charge for the tour. We will have lunch as a group at Bob Evans.
If you plan to drive directly to Blenheim House, please arrive in time for a 10:30 tour. Carpooling from Holy Comforter at 9:45 am will be arranged for those who wish to drive and those who wish to ride.
Please contact
Sandy Titus to sign up, and let her know if you plan to drive separately, or if you will drive and have room for one or more carpoolers, or if you prefer not to drive and would like a ride.
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Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, October 6 at 5 p.m.
Bring your dogs, cats or other animal companions for the Blessing of the Animals, as we celebrate St. Francis.
Share your blessing by bringing pet food and toys to be given to a nearby animal shelter. Come celebrate the role that our pets and animal companions play in our lives. Then stay for the First Saturday Social & Yappy Hour at 6 p.m. -- refreshment and treats for both humans and animals.
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2 Flavors of FOYERS!
Traditional - meets in homes
Dine-Out - meets in restaurants
Enjoy fellowship and good food in small groups. Foyers meet once a month (at a time scheduled within each group) to share a meal and friendship. It's a great way to get to know people. All Foyer groups are now forming. Sign up for the Fall-Winter round in the narthex through September 30 or notify
Shelia Creswell.
You must sign up to be included in the fall round!
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Revenues from the Pennywise Thrift Shop fund a variety of ministries and activities within our parish as well as numerous community charitable programs and services. Volunteers do all of the work at the shop, and we always need volunteers:
- Desk/cashier
- Consignment
- Sorters
- Pricers
- Stocking racks and shelves
- Porch Patrol
Youth Service Opportunities: Students can earn service hours.
Jewelry donations are being accepted for both fine and costume jewelry!
To volunteer, please contact
Mary Coulombe. Want more information? See the Holy Comforter website
HERE. Find us on Facebook
HERE. Track special items on Craigslist
HERE.
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