First Week after Christmas
2 January 2019
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Upcoming Events/Announcements
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Blessing Chalk
This Sunday, January 6
Chalk One Up For Epiphany!
Epiphany, which marks the coming of the Magi, draws our focus toward the Holy Family. As such it is also a time for blessing our family homes. A tradition of blessing the main door into your home by chalking "20+C+M+B+19" on the lintel or threshold of the door.
The letters have two meanings. First, they represent the initials of the Magi — Caspar, Malchior, and Balthazar — who came to visit Jesus in His first home. They also abbreviate the Latin phrase,
Christus mansionem benedicat:
“May Christ bless the house.” The “+” signs represent the cross, and the “20” at the beginning and the “18” at the end mark the year. Taken together, this inscription is performed as a request for Christ to bless those homes so marked and that He stay with those who dwell therein throughout the entire year. The chalking of the doors is a centuries-old practice throughout the world, and it's an easy tradition for us to adopt and in so doing dedicate our year to God from its very outset, asking His blessing on our homes and on all who live, work, or visit them there. At both the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses we will bless chalk for you to take home and mark your doors and your hearts inviting God's blessing upon you and those you love.
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The Anglican Way
Exploring Our Faith
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A journey through theology, history
& practice of the Episcopal Church
Sundays, January 13 - April 28
9:30 - 10:20 am
Beginning January 13, we will embark on a new series designed for those wanting to know more about the Episcopal Church and also our call to discipleship. This series will be the preparation also for those wishing to be baptized, confirmed, or received into The Episcopal Church. For those who may be new to the Episcopal Church as well as for those long-time members, this series will help answer questions about the theology, practices, history of the Church. We will explore how the way we worship and how our ancient faith is connected with mission and discipleship in the modern world. The class provides an opportunity to get to know other parishioners and ways to become involved in the life of our parish.
Senior high school youth will meet each Sunday in the EYC Cottage (#202) and adults will meet in the parish Narthex
(we will temporarily be using the narthex between the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses for this series).
To learn more or to sign up for this class (sign up is required for those who wish to be baptized, confirmed, or received into the church),
click here
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Annual Parish Meeting January 13
Nominations for Vestry
Save the Date! Our annual parish meeting will take place on Sunday, January 13 at 5:00 pm. During the meeting we will have the opportunity to elect four new members to the vestry, as well as hear reports from our parish ministries and begin to look into the coming year. The Knights of Columba will provide dinner and there will be a parish video highlighting the "Blessings of St. Columba's." Mark your calendars now! If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) to stand for election to the vestry, please speak with Senior Warden
Scott Doyle
or complete the
nomination form
found on the parish website.
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Ushers Needed
The Usher Ministry is actively recruiting for the Early and Late Services for Ushers. Part of our new initiative will be Training in the use of the AED that's in the Narthex, and CPR for those who wish to refresh their skills or acquire for the first time. Men, Women and Middle School/High School Students on up are welcome to join. Contact
Donna Cory
or
Larry Hutson
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Discover Tai Chi
An ancient art form that reduces stress and anxiety and improves balance! Complimentary first session. Contact
Gail Koch
or call her at 770-888-2790. We meet on Tuesdays from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Narthex. All are welcome.
Video of Tai Chi
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Stewardship Campaign Underway
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Pledge Drive 2019
Ingathering Sunday: January 13
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As we look to the future and ask you to continue your generous support of St. Columba's mission, we want to reflect on our great blessings as a parish. Four Blessings for St. Columba's 1. We're blessed by your care for each other and our church. 2. We're blessed by your abiding connections. 3. We're blessed by your sustaining contributions. 4. We're blessed by your stories, prayers, and praises.
In addition to your pledges and financial support, there are many other ways we are faithful, loving stewards of our parish and God's work. Together, let's find fresh ways to care, connect, contribute, and communicate as a parish who is grateful for all of God's blessings.
Thank you for being a blessing to St. Columba’s!
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Christmas Eve at St. Columba's
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The Christmas Eve Mass and Children's Christmas Pageant this year did not disappoint. The children brought the story of Jesus' birth to life for the parish at the 5:00 pm mass. Many thanks to directors
Katie Breunig & Liz Bradley
and all who helped make it possible!
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If you have announcements to be included in the bulletin or weekly parish email, or would like to add an event to the Kalendar, please submit items to Jennifer Farine, Assistant for Membership and Communications, at
jennifer@saintcolumba.net
. The bulletin deadline is noon on Tuesdays.
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