Newsletter

January 24, 2023

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A message from our Rector

Worship



Wednesday January 25

6:00 PM Evening Prayer

Sunday January 29

8:00AM Holy Eucharist Rite II

10:00AM Holy Eucharist Rite II

In-person & via our YouTube channel

Children's Chapel for ages Pre-K ad older begins at 10:00AM in the Parish House.

Childcare available during 10:00AM Service in the Parish House

For more information on all worship offerings at St. Philip's

please visit our website.

In these months where COVID, RSV, flu, and other viruses are on the rise, we encourage all to remember the needs of our greater community. If you are feeling sick, please consider joining us in worship on the livestream. While we are not implementing a mask policy now, wearing a mask does prevent the spread of viruses, and we encourage all to consider this option if it is best for you during this time.

CALENDAR

This week at St. Philip's:

Tuesday January 24 to Tuesday January 31

Tuesday, January 24:

AA Meeting (6:00PM) @ Parish House

Wednesday, January 25:

Evening Prayer Service (6:00PM) @ Church

AA Meeting (7:00PM) @ Parish House

Bible Study (7:30PM) via Zoom

Thursday, January 26:

Worship Committee Meeting (9:00AM) via Zoom

Yoga (9:15AM) @ Church

Music Together w/Alexia (4:30PM) @ Parish House

Friday, January 27:

Children's Choir Rehearsal (3:30PM) @ Parish House

AA Meeting (7:00PM) @ Parish House

Saturday, January 28:

Tai Chi (10:00AM) @ Parish House

Sunday, January 29:

Holy Eucharist Rite II (8:00AM) @ Church

Choir Rehearsal (9:00AM) @ Church

Holy Eucharist Rite II (10:00AM) @ Church

Outreach Meeting (11:30AM) @ Parish House

Investment Committee Meeting (1:00PM) @ Parish House

Hedgewood Service (1:30PM) @ Hedgewood

Monday, January 30:

AA Meeting (7:00PM) @ Parish House

Tuesday, January 31:

AA Meeting (6:00PM) @ Parish House

Looking for more ministries and events at St. Philip's?

Please check out our calendar for a full list of events.

We hope you can join us!

Mardi Gras Open House at the Rectory

Notice change of date

Friday, February 10, 5:00PM. You are invited to celebrate Mardi Gras on Feb. 10 at the rectory. More details to come!

Staff News

Our parish administrator, Micki Bless, will be moving on from the administrator position at the end of January as she is beginning teaching dance at MOVE! in Cold Spring. As a lifelong dancer and now dance teacher, Micki is pursuing a dream. We thank her for all she has given to St. Philip's and wish her the best. Good news is that she will still be teaching dance at our nursery school during the week.

We welcome Johnna Locoparra as our new Parish Administrator. Micki will be training Johnna over the next couple of weeks to orient her to the workings of the Parish office. If you are in the area, please stop by and welcome Johnna.

Welcome to all: Become a LAY READER!

A new schedule for LAY READERS is about to be planned for the Spring starting in mid February. *All* parishioners are welcome to read at the 10 am (and also the 8am service). No expertise required. Please send me an email if you are interested in joining! Everyone is welcome. If you are already on the list no need to let me know. Sarah Bayne sarahbayne1@gmail.com

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual direction involves exploring ways to connect with God, and the

ways God is already speaking to you in your life. Spiritual direction is

the process of listening with another person to foster a deeper relationship with God. Interested in individual or group sessions of spiritual direction? Email Catherine Illian at catherineillian@gmail.com or

call her at 804-687-7694.

Flower Guild

Are you interested in floral arranging? Do you enjoy decorating with flowers throughout the seasons of the year? St. Philips is seeking to reorganize a flower guild ministry which would coordinate arrangements and other related decor in the interior of the church especially for the liturgical seasons of Advent through Easter. If you are interested or wish to learn more contact Amanda at rector@stphilipshighlands.org

Children’s Chapel Ministry Email Newsletter

 The children’s chapel ministry has created a monthly newsletter for the news and happenings in the children’s ministry at St. Philip’s. If you would like to be added to the email list, please email the office at office@stphilipshighlands.org. 

Free-standing altar

The worship committee has been in conversation about the possible use of a free-standing altar or altar table at some of our worship services. In order to learn where an altar might be used and in a location that is best for our church space, we will be experimenting with a temporary table during the next few weeks and months. When you attend worship where the free-standing altar table is being used, feel free to share your perspectives with Amanda or a member of the worship committee.

Bible Study

Join Rev. Amanda and others Wednesdays at 7:30PM via Zoom and if you like, in person in her office for some virtual connection, sharing and learning. If you plan to join in person let Amanda know so she can expect you. We will study this upcoming Sunday's scripture readings. You can find the readings here.

All are welcome!

Nursery School Update:

Happy New Year! Our friends at St. Philip's Nursery School have come back

from break making great developmental strides. Miss Micki has begun

teaching us the art of tap dance, we are working on our letter

identification and problem solving in our puppet theatre. What an amazing

place to learn!