THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

 "Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others." 

ECA WEEKLY CALENDAR


Thursday, October 12

11:30am ECW Food for Thought Lunch


Saturday, October 14

9am Gamblers Anonymous

10am ECW Wreath Workshop

11:30am Journeys Group Meeting


Sunday, October 15

8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

9:45am Adult Christian Formation

9:45am Children/Youth Christian Formation

9:45am Bible Challenge Meet-up

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

12pm Southern Comforters Meeting


Wednesday, October 18

6:30pm Faith, Food & Fellowship


Thursday, October 19

2pm ECA Cultured Pearls Book Club

LOOKING AHEAD


Monday, October 23

7pm Buildings & Grounds Ministry Meeting


Tuesday, October 24

6pm ECW 'Food for Thought' Dinner


Wednesday, October 25

5pm Reach serving at Shady Grove


Friday, October 27

7pm Dominoes Game Night!


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The Twentieth Sunday

after Pentecost

Proper 23


October 15, 2023


Exodus 32:1-14

Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23

Philippians 4:1-9

Matthew 22:1-14


Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.



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October


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We Need YOU!

It’s Stewardship Season at ECA! Please Consider your Pledge to our Ministry! This year’s theme isRooted in Abundance, and it’s a reminder to us that we are inspired to give because so much has been given to us. Prayerfully consider your pledge during this season reminding us of our roots here are ECA. Pledge Sunday is November 5. Click here to read letters and testimonies....


Pledge Statements are Available in the Narthex

Please take a moment to pick up your YTD Pledge Statement located in the Narthex. Thank you! We can't do what we do without YOU!

Children/Youth Christian Formation (Sunday School) Meeting Today! The Children/Youth Christian Formation at ECA meets on the first and third Sunday of each month.  Join us!  For more information or to volunteer, contact Molly Norman. 

Southern Comforters Meeting Sunday after the 10:30am Service All are welcome to fellowship with those who knit and crochet to make blankets for children in difficult circumstances, and prayer shawls for our parishioners and friends. This ministry meets on the third Sunday of each month after services in the activities building.

October is the ECA REACH Cathy Norris Food Drive While we always collect food for our food pantry partners, October is known as the Cathy Norris Food Drive. Please help us honor her legacy and donate in October! Please bring donations to church on Sunday.  

Episcopal Church Women Planned Outings for October

Scheduled Outings:

  • 10/12 at 11:30am lunch at Fresh to Order Marietta.
  • 10/14 at 10am Wreath Making Workshop: Bring a woven wreath, artificial flowers, leaves, etc. a glue gun, scissors and ribbon.  
  • 10/24 at 6pm dinner at Frankie’s Italian in Marietta. 

Contact Janice Maxwell to sign up or learn more!

Faith, Food & Fellowship Event Wednesday, Oct. 18th – All are Welcome! All are welcome to join us for food, fellowship and fun! This program meets on the third Wednesday of each month for a meal, fellowship, and faith based activities. If you’d like to help with this program, please email Robin Keith. 

ECA ‘Cultured Pearls’ Book Club to Meet October 19that 2pm.

This month’s book is The Last Flightby Julie Clarke.  November will be The Judges Listby John Grisham.  Contact Lillian Stanton to learn more. 

All Saints Sunday Names are Requested. All Saints is November 5 Please take a moment to fill out a form to include your loved one's in the All Saints Sunday bulletin. This is also Pledge Sunday. You won't want to miss it!

October's Ministry Spotlight is: Parish Life!

This ministry exists to encourage and promote a sense of community and life together within ECA. We meet periodically throughout the year with planned social gatherings. Some of these activities include a movie night, game nights, weekly Dominoes Game Night on the last Friday of each month, the Cultured Pearls book club (Thanks to Lillian Stanton for facilitating and hosting), the Annual Ladies British Tea, a Back-to-School Ice Cream Social, festive Caroling around the fire pit for Christmas, and more! To help with Parish Life, contact Chris Renaud.


Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Sept 2023           Actual                 Budget                   +/- 

Revenues                                     $191,619         $203,094        $11,475

Expenses                                      $179,115          $206,622     $27,507

Net Year to                                   $12,532          ($3,528)        ($16,061)

Fr. Paul is available during the week, Monday - Thursday, for guidance, prayer, and support.

Fr. Paul is out of the office on Fridays. Please call 770-490-7234 or email rector@ecamarietta.org with any concerns, needs, or questions.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1673 Jamerson Road

Marietta, GA 30066

770-928-7916

www.ecamarietta.org

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