Holy Comforter Episcopal Preschool & Kindergarten finished its school year with chapel and bounce house fun! Families gathered to celebrate abundant learning, giving thanks, and blessed friendships. A big shoutout to the teachers at HCEP&K who give the children such a memorable year! | |
Senior Saints Meeting, Lunch, and Music
TODAY! Friday, June 2; 11:45 a.m.; Ministry Center
Lolly Mixter will bring us an interactive demonstration of the beautiful, magical, music of the handbells. Learn about the history of handbells! Learn about handbells in worship! Listen to handbells! Make music with handbells! Bring your own lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided.
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PLEASE NOTE: This weekend (June 3–4) there will be no Saturday service. There will be one service on Sunday, June 4 at the 10 a.m. | | |
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Trinity Sunday Choral Evensong
Sunday, June 4 at 5 p.m.
Holy Comforter’s England Pilgrimage Singers will present a service of evensong followed by an elegant reception. Music will include Harold Friedell’s Evening Service in F Major, “Pilgrims’ Hymn” by Stephen Paulus, and Peter Nardone’s Preces and Responses in D-flat. Join us, and bring a friend!
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Greeters welcome members of the congregation and visitors as they arrive for the service, introduce newcomers to members of the congregation, and provide support as needed. | |
Ushers distribute service bulletins, count attendance, pass the collection plates, bring the collection plates and elements forward, assist with communion, and tidy the pews. | |
Coffee Hour Hosts can be ministries, families, or individuals! This is a great opportunity for ministries to highlight what they do and distribute information about upcoming events. | |
Consider Joining the Acolyte Ministry
Youth in grades 7th through 12th are invited to serve in the Acolyte Ministry. Acolytes perform an important role supporting the clergy in a variety of tasks during worship. Learn more.
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Vestry Person of the Month (VPOM)
Each month one Vestry member is the Vestry Person of the Month (VPOM). The role of the VPOM is to serve as the point person for our combined interaction within the Holy Comforter community and the Vestry’s canonical role and responsibility in promoting the spiritual well-being of our parish. For the month of June 2023, the VPOM is Mark Schmitt. Learn more about Mark at the Holy Comforter website, which also includes the minutes from the monthly Vestry meetings, the Vestry Corner, and other Vestry communications. If you have any comments, questions, or are in the need of pastoral care, please do not hesitate to reach out this month’s VPOM.
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PENNYWISE Thrift Shop
Located at 214 Dominion Road, NE, Vienna, VA
Pennywise is celebrating this season of sunshine and popsicles with season-ready clothing and accessories for picnics to concerts. Come see us. We open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday through Saturday and at noon on Sunday. Pennywise welcomes new volunteers and there are two-hour shifts available. Volunteers can welcome clients when they arrive and then ring up their sales as they leave. There are also volunteer options for sorting and pricing items in the backroom or for accepting items for consignment. Training is provided for all positions. If you are interested in volunteering at Pennywise, please contact Judy Kilkenny for more information.
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Interested in volunteering on Sunday afternoons at Pennywise?
You can also sign up online HERE!
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SIGN UP TODAY
Youth Beach Trip
June 9–11
Calling all youth! Sign up for the Youth Beach Trip to Cape Henlopen State Park. This trip is for 7th–12th graders. Cost is $75. Spaces are limited. We will leave the church at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 9 and return at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 11. Interested? Contact Denis McMullan, Andrew Eastman, or Lynne Brents.
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In Our Own Voice
Presentation on Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Illness
Monday, June 12; 7–8.30 p.m.; Ministry Center
Come learn about the struggles we all face and share. This 90-minute presentation “In Our Own Voice” from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Northern Virginia is a chance to ask questions, gain a deeper understanding, and dispel stereotypes and misunderstandings. Questions? Contact Matthew Barazia.
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SAVE THE DATE
A Talk About Islam
Sunday, June 18; 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Join us in the Ministry Center after church on Father’s Day to hear Jan Mohammad Jahid, one of our Afghan friends, talk to us about Islam, with a focus on the mutual values we all share.
Jahid is currently working on Afghan issues for CNAS (Center for a New American Security). Himself the father of three adorable little girls, Jahid is looking forward to seeing other fathers at this Father’s Day program. As he said “Since I am far away from my father, I will show respect to the fathers of others.”
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Holy Land Pilgrimage Forum
Sunday, June 25; 11:15–12:15 a.m.; Ministry Center
Do you want a taste of the recent Holy Land Pilgrimage? Do you want to hear stories and see video from the pilgrims themselves? Are you interested in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land for yourself? Join us for a presentation with the pilgrim band who traveled to Israel/Palestine last March. Come find out about the possibility of another Holy Land Pilgrimage in the future. Questions? Contact the Rev. Ann Gillespie.
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Hogwarts Vacation Bible School: June 26–30
Everyone is invited to join the fun. Here’s how you can help:
Please visit TimeToSignUp to see volunteer details. Volunteer opportunities include:
- Help transforming the building into Hogwarts (Mon., June 19–Sun., June 25). Skills required: A can-do attitude!
Other volunteer opportunities include:
- Volunteers to launder Prefect robes (6–10 robes per volunteer). To volunteer, contact vbs@holycomforter.com.
We are collecting paper towel rolls, toilet paper rolls and white sheets—all sizes. Please leave your donation items in the collection box in the Narthex. Questions? Email vbs@holycomforter.com.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The FACETS team welcomes new team members to help with delivery of hot meals. On the 2nd Sunday of each month, a group of Holy Comforter volunteers makes hot meals in the church kitchen that get distributed to community members in need at two locations in Fairfax City. The time commitment is about an hour and a half, and you can decide whether to volunteer for one month or more. This is a great opportunity to give back and interact with community members who receive the meals. Interested? Please contact Laura Gori or sign up online HERE. If you are interested in volunteering sometime but don't want to sign up in advance, please email Laura, and she'll contact you when an extra driver is needed. Thank you! | | | |
ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO PLEDGE! Giving financially is one way we make our faith real. When we give back some of what we have, and join it with others’ gifts, a tangible sense of having more than we expected happens. Please make a pledge HERE! | | | | | | |
