Saturday, May 19
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Sunday, May 20 - The Day of Pentecost
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Choristers* (Children's Chapel available)
10:10 a.m. Adult Forum
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Adult Choir* (Children's Chapel available)

Wednesday, May 23
7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer

*childcare available

Readings This Weekend
Event Highlights
Music Highlights

This Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20
Show thanks and gratitude for daily blessings, support the mission work of the Episcopalian community, and teach your children to be aware of their ability to help others. Make a daily offering in your Blue Box with thanksgiving, prayer, and generosity and help the UTO to give much needed support to our Church and the world.

Missing Hogwarts Items

All students in grades 7-12 for the 2018-2019 school year are invited to join the Acolyte Ministry. Those who are already active acolytes are invited to recommit for the coming year. Choristers too are welcome when you're not scheduled to sing. A Recruitment Letter, Acolyte Guidelines, and Commitment Form were recently mailed to all acolyte-aged students or can be found on the Holy Comforter website. Questions? Contact June Harper or ask any verger on Sunday mornings.

June 10-Sept. 9 Summer Worship Schedule
8:00 a.m. Sunday - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m. Sunday - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
5:00 p.m. Saturday - Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Sunday, June 10
The Right Reverend Robert Wilkes Ihloff, Bishop Associate, will be with us at the 10:00 service to celebrate the Eucharist and to do Confirmations and Receptions. Then join us on the front lawn for our Parish Picnic. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, frisbees, yard games, and super soakers! Main dish and drinks will be provided. We invite you to bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. We'll have a giant inflatable slide, too! All are welcome!

We need volunteers for set-up, serving, and clean-up. Sign up online HERE. Questions? Please contact Christa Hyland.

Register on Sunday, June 3!
There are currently more than 115,000 people in the U.S. waiting for organ transplants and 2,400 live right here in Virginia. Did you know that you can be a living donor? Living donation is when a living person donates bone marrow, an organ or part of an organ to another person. The living donor may be a relative, friend, or a stranger that has volunteered to help someone else. Living donation usually involves a kidney, a segment of the liver, or the lobe of one lung. Did you know that a family member of a parishioner needs a kidney? On Sunday, June 3, Holy Comforter will hold a registry drive for organ and bone marrow donation. You don't need to lay down your life to save someone -- you can donate! Learn more HERE or contact the Rev. Valerie Hayes.

This Saturday, May 19
9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Rodman House
Come explore and even discover some of the ways you might hear God's voice, to enter into your Easter joy of new life. An Opening to Grace Retreat provides a safe, respectful and gentle place for you to consider, pray, and listen for God's call to wellness for you. To register, please contact Alexandra MacCracken.

Sunday, June 3, at 5 p.m.
Holy Comforter's Adult Choir and Choristers will combine to present an evening service of song and scripture. This beautiful and moving liturgy will be followed by a festive reception. Music will include canticles by T. Tertius Noble, an anthem by Herbert Howells, and organ music by Ned Rorem and Dan Gawthrop. Join us, and bring a friend!

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 HERE. Questions? Please contact David Kelley.

"The story of Pentecost is not meant to be a benchmark of what the church should look like on any given Sunday. Rather, it seeks to communicate how important the church is and how inseparable it is from Christ. Every year, on the Day of Pentecost, we are reminded of who we are as a church, what we proclaim, and the source of that proclamation: Jesus Christ offers salvation to all, and the church exists to proclaim it." - Excerpt by the Rev. Dr. Kristen Emery Saldine, Austin Theological Seminary.

Link to scripture HERE. Download the Resource Sheet HERE.

On Sunday, June 10, at the 10 a.m. service, the following will receive certificates from the University of the South (Sewanee) in recognition of successful completion of the EfM program: Wesley Harrison, Julie Nutter, Sue van der Veer, and Amy Denman (in absentia).

EfM is a distance learning program that aims to increase understanding, deepen faith and strengthen ministries. Although it is a four-year program, students commit to one year at a time. Holy Comforter will have two EfM groups in the 2018-19 program year. For information and to register:

Friday class: Margaret Bain and Lillian O'Connell
Sunday class: Julie Nutter and Norma Williamson

Friday, June 15-Sunday, June 17
Join us for a weekend of sun, fun, and fellowship! Kick off summer with this annual trip to Rehoboth. You can even invite one friend! Secure your place with a payment of $75 per youth or $140 per family. Also, please download and complete the Parental Consent Form. Payments can be made to Church of the Holy Comforter with "2018 Beach Trip" in the memo line. Please drop off payment and Parental Consent Form at the church, attention Denis McMullan by this Sunday. Or pay online HERE. Choose "Youth Beach Trip" from the "Select a fund" dropdown menu, fill in name(s) of youth and follow the directions. Questions? Contact Denis McMullan.

Sunday, June 10

• Help deliver hard-boiled eggs and bottled water to Fairfax County homeless.
• Meet in McGill at 5:15 p.m. Expect to return at 7:30 p.m.
• Service hours available.
• Questions? Contact Denis McMullan.

Sunday, May 27-Monday, May 28
Come and enjoy this fantastic festival and longtime Vienna tradition over Memorial Day weekend. Holy Comforter will have our booth and everyone is welcome to help, including teens in need of service hours. We especially need individuals and families to cover 2 or 4-hour shifts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday. Questions? Please contact Amy Davison or Cassandra Bosco. Signup to volunteer HERE.

Friday, June 1 at 11:45 a.m.
Get ready to have some fun! One of our very own Senior Saints, Tom Riley, who will be on hand to entertain us with a program of  comedy, a skit, and even a little saxophone music!

"Tom Riley is one of the funniest, most inspiring persons I have ever met." - The Rev. George Berlin, Rector, St. Phillip and St. James, Denver, Colorado.

Bring your own lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided. If you need a ride or if you would like to bring a dessert to share, please contact Barbara Fitzsimmons.

Sunday, June 3 at 10:10 a.m. in McGill Hall
After 22 years as Director of Holy Comforter Episcopal Preschool, Sue Gosline has decided to retire. Join us as we celebrate her ministry here at Holy Comforter and wish her well.

The Pennywise Thrift Shop was created as a fund raising endeavor of Church of the Holy Comforter in 1961. The proceeds from the shop fund a variety of ministries and activities within our parish as well as numerous community charitable programs and services. Pennywise is now on Facebook HERE! You can also track items that can be found on Craigslist HERE and keep up on what is featured and on sale each week. Questions? Contact Jim Menke.

The following volunteer slots are open at Pennywise: