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Church of the Holy Comforter Weekly eNews | July 12
, 2018
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Summer Worship Schedule through September 9
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Wednesday
7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
Saturday
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
*childcare available
A Note About Children's Chapel
During the summer months, Children's Chapel will be available during the 10:00 a.m. service on the following dates:
- Sunday, July 15
- Sunday, July 22
- Sunday, July 29
- Sunday, August 19
- Sunday, August 26
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Join the Summer Pickup Choir This Sunday!
If you have ever considered joining the choir, now is your chance to try it out -- with no long-term commitment! There are two remaining pickup choir dates this summer: July 15 and August 12. Simply meet in the choir room at 9:15 a.m. for a brief rehearsal, then sing at the 10:00 service. No vestments needed; no midweek rehearsals. If you have any questions, contact
David Kelley.
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Explore the breadth and depth of the Christian tradition!
This Sunday, July 15; 11:30 a.m.
Join us for part 2 of a special showing of the DVD series
Christianity: the First Three Thousand Years in the Chapel following the 10 a.m. service. The series will run for consecutive Sundays through August 12. Each installment stands on its own so please join us for any or all of these.
This film series is the companion to the book by Diarmaid MacCulloch studied in EfM year 3. EfM (Education for Ministry) is a distance learning program that aims to increase understanding, deepen faith, and strengthen ministries.
Learn more about EfM
HERE.
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Dear Friends,
Recently, you were contacted by Father Jon Strand about the urgent need to meet the "challenge" of Holy Comforter's 2018 budget shortfall. Father Jon referenced the likelihood that we will have to reduce or eliminate support for our Outreach ministries. One of those is the Samaritan Ministry that supports the homeless in our local area. If we fail to meet this challenge, Holy Comforter will not be able to help support the full-time Samaritan Ministry caseworkers. Thanks to Holy Comforter's $8000 per year, these caseworkers:
- Find affordable and safe housing for the homeless men, women, and children
- Prepare candidates for employment opportunities through the STRIVE program
- Address emergency food and medical needs
- Offer access to computers and a safe address where the homeless women and men can receive their U.S. mail
Samaritan Ministry is one of the most effective organizations truly doing God's work to support our brothers and sisters in Christ, who, unlike all of us, will not have a roof over their head this evening. The challenge continues. Please click
HERE to make your donation today.
Sincerely,
Candace Dibblee
Chair, Church of the Holy Comforter Samaritan Ministry
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Construction continues as the center hallway walls are built. Read more
HERE about the latest construction news.
Please Note: Demolition has begun on McGill Hall, the kitchen, and the the narthex restrooms. The elevator will be available to access the restrooms on the first and third floors until further notice.
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Sign Up Now to Reserve a Space!
Youth Tubing Trip
Saturday, August 11 at Front Royal Learn more and download forms HERE.
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Coffee Hour is offered once per month on the first Sunday of the month. During the summer, it will be between the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday services. Please sign up online
HERE to host Coffee Hour! Questions? Contact
Katy Lee.
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Summer Choir Camp is Coming!
Register by July 31!
August 13-17 and 19
Do you know a young person who loves to sing? All rising 2nd graders through rising 7th graders are eligible for this week of singing, musical learning, friendship, and fun. Campers who are not parishioners of Holy Comforter are particularly welcome! Learn more and download Registration Forms online
HERE. Questions? Please contact
David Kelley.
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Bring an Entree or Side Dish to Share!
Enjoy Water Games and Outdoor Movie!
Saturday, July 28; 6 p.m.
Join us following the 5 p.m. Saturday service for a fun summer night of food, water games, and an outdoor movie! Bring your beverages, picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and Super Soakers. All are welcome! In the event of rain, the potluck and movie will be moved indoors to the narthex. Questions? Please contact
Lauren Breeden.
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Friday, August 17; 7:15 p.m.; Nationals Park
Join us as we cheer the Nationals on to victory. It'll be Hawaiian Shirt Night so have fun with your wardrobe. To reserve your ticket(s) please contact
Lauren Breeden.
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Shrine Mont All-Parish Retreat
Theme: Getting to Know You!
September 7-9; Shrine Mont Conference and Retreat Center
Join us on the mountain as we explore: being known by God and knowing God more deeply; relationship with self, others, and significant others; and getting to know one another more deeply. Join us for this wonderful, fun time of fellowship and sharing and play! Details and registration coming soon!
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Like Pennywise on Facebook!
Find us on Craigslist too!
The Pennywise Thrift Shop in Vienna is a treasure trove of clothes, household items, jewelry, hats, books, and much more at unbelievably reasonable prices! Revenues from the 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. Shifts vary by type of work:
- Desk/cashier: usually work a two-hour shift, which can be once a month or more depending on your availability.
- Sorters: Volunteers sort all donations. Shifts can be as short as 1 hour and coordinated with the Day Chair.
- Pricers: Volunteers price items that are chosen for the shop based on preset guidelines. Shifts can be as short as 1 hour and coordinated with the Day Chair.
- Stocking racks and shelves is done while pricing and sorting to keep everything moving.
- Porch Patrol: Volunteers sign up for one or more week shifts during a year and move donations from the porch afterhours into the shop.
- Youth Service Opportunities: Students can earn service hours. Shifts coordinated with the Day Chairs.
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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