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Delicious Menu Planned for Breakfast Sunday on December 16
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Join us on Sunday, December 16, for a Christmas feast! Chef Dave and his team will create a holiday brunch consisting of Christmas Croissant Strata, a
pplewood smoked bacon, m
aple and sausage biscuits and gravy, crème brûlée
oatmeal with ginger cream sauce, f
resh fruit, and beverages. This extra-special Breakfast Sunday will take place between the 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services. Want to help? Contact Chef Dave.
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Christmas Flower Deadline
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Christmas flower envelopes are now available. If you didn't receive one in the bulletin this Sunday, you may pick one up at the parish offices. The deadline to return the envelopes is this Sunday, December 16.
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Advent and Christmas Service and Event Schedule
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Sunday, December 23
8:00 a.m.The Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:00 a.m. A Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols and Eucharist, Rite I
Reception will follow in the Parish Hall
Monday, December 24
4:00 p.m.The Holy Eucharist, Rite II, and Children's Christmas Pageant
6:00 p.m.The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
11:00 p.m.The Holy Eucharist, Rite I
Tuesday, December 25
10:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite II
The Parish Offices will close at noon on Monday, December 24, and be closed on Tuesday, December 25 and Wednesday, December 26
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Mom's Morning: Thursday, December 13
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The December Mom's Bible Study will be tomorrow Thursday, December 13
from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. in Discovery House (918 Orleans). This month's topic is Prayer and Doubt. What is our response when God doesn't answer our prayers in the way that we would like? Join this fun group of women for an enlightening morning conversation!
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Classical Guitar Performance at St. Chad's
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The St. Chad's Episcopal Church parish invites you to join them on December 19 at 6:30 p.m. for a
classical guitar performance with Ben Pila. Dr. Pila is a semi-regular performer at the national 9/11 museum where he performed for Pope Francis. He has shared the stage with Barack Obama, George W. Bush, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Itzhak Perlman, and Yo-Yo Ma. He has been featured on The Today Show, and NPR's From the Top. He has won multiple awards for his music, including the ASCAP Best Performance
of a Contemporary Work award.
St. Chad's Episcopal Church is located at
5609 North Albany Avenue in
Tampa.The cost is $20 per person suggested donation. Child care is available for a donation of $10 per child. Light refreshments will be served. Call
872.7545 for more information.
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Action Items and Opportunities
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The
candle in the Sanctuary Light is
available for Sunday, January 13, 2019. I
f
you would like to take this opportunity to honor a loved one and support St. John's, please contact the parish offices at 259.1570 or
by clicking here
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EYC Tacky Christmas Party!
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| This Sunday, December 16, is our 2nd Annual EYC Tacky Christmas Party, from 4:3 to 6:00 p.m. in Discovery House! Dress in your most festive outfit, invite your friends, and bring a wacky/funny WRAPPED gift (worth $15 or less) to share in our White Elephant gift exchange. It's going to be an awesome night of food, games, and gifts--you don't want to miss it! |
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2019 Youth Mission Trip: Just a Few Spots Left!
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| Our 2019 Youth Mission Trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains, NC is almost full! We currently have only two open spots (of 18 total). Our trip will be June 8 through 15, 2019 and a $100 deposit will secure your spot on the trip! While in NC, our group will serve the local community through kids' clubs, nursing homes, and building projects-and on our free day, we will have fun at Carowinds Amusement Park. Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in this life-changing experience! |
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Information and Resources for our Parish Family
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December 13
Ella Greene
December 14
Mary Greacen, Kathy Lewis, Donna Gem, Sharon Stoll
December 15
Peggy Thompson, Marty Angiulli, Alexis Farmen, Hayden Atzenhoefer
December 16
Bridget Wiese, Andrew Mason, Samuel Shoukry, Richard Baker
December 17
Lynn Rydene, Guy King, Susan Sharp, Jackson Andrews, Dennis Carr, Chase Ackerman
December 18
John Webster, Ronnie Goodheart
December 19
Paul Keesling, Sandy Murray, Lora Hulse, Marilin Espino-Maya, Evan Lick, Keith Bexley
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Sunday's Scripture Snippet
The crooked shall be made straight,
and the rough ways made smooth;
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God
Luke 3
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Hospital Visitation
We want to provide support during your time of need! However, because health regulations prohibit the clergy from being informed when our parishioners are in the hospital, we will not know if you or someone you love is there unless you tell us. We want to provide support in any time of need or crisis. Please call the parish offices at 259.1570 or
click here to email us to let us know when you need us.
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Thursday, December 13
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) and Healing and Anointing, 10:00 a.m., Chapel
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 8:00 a.m., Church
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 9:15 a.m., Church
Sunday School for Children, 9:15 a.m., Parish Hall
Parish Breakfast and Sandwich Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Parish Hall
Join us for a Christmas feast! Chef Dave and his team will create a holiday brunch of Christmas Croissant Strata, applewood smoked bacon, maple and sausage biscuits and gravy, crème brûlée with ginger cream sauce, fresh fruit, and beverages. This extra-special Breakfast Sunday will take place between the 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services.
Sunday is also our monthly Sandwich Sunday. Please join us in the Parish Hallthe 9:15 a.m. service to make sandwiches and bag lunches for the patrons of Faith Café. Thanks to our hosts for this month, Helen and Bailey Turnquist.
Adult Christian Formation, 10:30 a.m., Lowry Room
The Sunday Adult Formation group will conclude a three week Advent study this week.
The group meets on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Lowry Room. B
ring your coffee and join us for a lively discussion between services.
For more information, contact Kathleen Moore at 785.9400 or
[email protected]
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The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 11:15 a.m., Church
EYC Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Discovery House
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Tuesday, December 18
Contemporary Women's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m., Lowry Room
Contemporary Women's Bible Study continues its fall session on Tuesday mornings at 6:45 a.m. in the Lowry Room. All women are welcome! For information,
contact Deacon Kathleen at
[email protected]
or 785.9400.
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Wednesday, December 19: The Feast of St. Thomas
The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 12:15 p.m., Chapel
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Wednesday Nights in St. John's, 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
The group continues the study Christianity and World Religions: Questions We Ask About Other Faiths. Adam Hamilton, named by PBS's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly as one of the top "Ten People to Watch," interviews religious leaders in Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism, then honestly and respectfully discusses the differences between each and Christianity. This six session DVD series builds bridges without compromising beliefs.
Contact Paul and Winkie Game at [email protected] with questions about the group.
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