The First Week of Lent
04 March 2023
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Be sure to check out the Lenten Brochure (LINK) for all the opportunities available for you this Lenten season.
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Sunday Mornings
"Basics of Believing: In Depth"
9:30 - 10:30 am
Our Sunday morning forum this Lent will look at what Christians believe about God, the Incarnation, Resurrection, Scripture, Miracles, Sacraments, and Community. This class will be a great program for anyone new to the church, new to the parish, or preparing for confirmation. The adult forum meets in the narthex. Grab a cup of coffee and bring your Prayer Book and favorite Bible.
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Stations of the Cross
"Setting Out In Great Hope"
Wednesdays, 6.30 pm
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Beginning 8 March, we will pray Stations of the Cross every Wednesday evening beginning at 6.30 pm. When the weather permits, we'll use our outdoor Stations of the Cross; otherwise, we'll walk stations using the indoor stations in the church.
spiritual nature of walking
Stations of the Cross.
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Lenten Series
"Angels - Their Beauty, Grace, & Meaning"
Wednesdays, 7.15-8.00 pm
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"O higher than the cherubim, more glorious than the seraphim, lead their praises . . . " Angels appear in some of the most significant stories of Scripture: the story of creation, the Annunciation to St Mary, the dreams of St Joseph, the shepherds adoration, the empty tomb of Jesus at the time of His resurrection, to name a few. This Lent we'll explore these stories of Scripture and discover how angels show us the very thoughts, heart, and will of God and what God is doing even now as we 'entertain angels unawares." Join us for dinner and the program eachWednesday after Stations of the Cross.
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Fish and Chips Dinner
Sunday, 26th March
5:00 pm & 7:00 pm
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Our annual fish and chips gala is coming up! Sunday, 26th March we'll have two seatings, the first at 5pm and the second at 7pm. We'll have the place set up in authentic English Pub style, and there will be baskets of freshly cooked white cod, with authentic English chips, and of course a side of mushy peas! A selection of speciality and craft beers and wine will be available as well as a delicious dessert and more! Tickets are $20 per person through the 13th. After he 13th, tickets increase to $25. It's a fun night and a fundraiser for a good cause!
Tickets will sell out, so buy your tickets today! Proceeds will benefit the playground and other youth program needs.
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The coffee guild is in need of additional help on Sunday mornings. We provide the coffee, pastries, juice and other goodies that we all enjoy so much before and after each of the services. We have teams on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month that divide up the duties in whatever way best works for their team. The greatest need is help on the 1st Sunday of the month, but we can use help any Sunday morning. Please speak with Wendy Lambert wendyclambert7@gmail.com or with Laura Dillon ldillon0881@yahoo.com for more information or to sign up.
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We need chalice bearers for both the 8.30 and the 11.00 Sunday Masses. No experience necessary - all high school youth and adults are welcome to serve. If you'd like to learn more, speak with our verger, Jerry Adams, or a member of the clergy. You serve as often as you'd like by signing up using the online rota for the Mass at which you'd like to serve. See the button below for the online rota. |
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Urgent Plea: Pantry Items for The Place of Forsyth |
The Place of Forsyth is currently experiencing a double whammy in their food distribution program; low inventory and increased need. Last year over 7,300 people turned to The Place for help. In the last quarter of 2022, they fed over 320 households (1,900 individuals) per week! You can help replenish the low inventories by donating the following food and non-food items. Food Items: Canned chicken, tuna, fruit, vegetables and pasta; Peanut butter & jelly; Spaghetti noodles & sauce; Sugar and Flour (<2 lb bags); Cooking oil. Non-Food Items: Toilet paper, Paper towels, Laundry detergent, Adult & Baby diapers, Feminine Hygiene Items, Cleaning supplies. Place your donations in the wicker basket in the Narthex. Items are transported weekly to The Place ( https://www.theplaceofforsyth.org/). If you have any questions regarding this outreach activity, please contact Tom Dillon ( tommlaura@yahoo.com). Thank you again for your continued generosity. Your donations have a real and immediate positive impact on our neighbors in need. |
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Click the link below to sign up to serve as lector, chalice bearer, acolyte, subdeacon, and thurifer. New volunteers needed for all ministries and training is provided. If you have any trouble with the online rota, contact the parish office (770) 888-4464 (speak with Daniel or Father Tripp). |
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Take on a Mid-Week Lenten Program This Lent: You'll Be Glad You Did! |
Wednesday Evenings
- 6.30 - Stations of the Cross
- 7.15 - Dinner and Program
- 8.15 - Sung Compline
Lent is that 40-day journey preparing us for our celebration of Easter, and the season begins Ash Wednesday. The three hallmark disciplines of Lent are prayer, fasting (self-denial), and almsgiving. How can this Lent be more intentional for you? How might you grow your faith in new and refreshing ways? What might you give up this season that will help you focus on your life of prayer, devotion, and service in Jesus' name?
Perhaps part of your Lenten journey can include our Wednesday evening program. We'll begin each Wednesday by walking the Stations of the Cross and then gather in the Narthex for a light meal (soup and salad) and our lenten program, "Angels: Finding Grace, Beauty & Meaning thru the Messengers of God." The evening concludes with a candlelight sung Compline.
All are welcome; the program is designed so that each week stands on its own - attend as your schedule allows. Come for one, two or all three of the Wednesday evening programs. Click the button below to view the full details in our Lenten Brochure. A schedule for dinner hosts is posted in the Narthex. We'd love to have volunteers provide the soup, salad, and bread that make up our Wednesday light supper.
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Saint Columba's Church
770-888-4464
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