The Season of Advent

 "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


Friday, December 22

No Dominoes this month


Saturday, December 23

9am Gamblers Anonymous


Sunday, December 24

Advent 4 10am Holy Eucharist Rite I One Morning Service Only


Christmas Eve/The Eve of the Nativity

5pm Children's Christmas Story, Holy Eucharist Rite II

7pm Traditional Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Rite II

9pm Festive Christmas Carols

9:30pm Traditional Candlelight Service Rite II


Christmas Day

Monday, December 25 

10:30am:The Birth of our Savior - Holy Eucharist Rite II. One Service Only


Tuesday, December 26

5pm ECW Food for Thought Dinner at Cherokee Chophouse


Wednesday, December 27

4:30pm Reach Serving Dinner at Shady Grove

LOOKING AHEAD


Sunday, January 7

Annual Parish Meeting: Note Service times will change to 8am & 10:30am. Breakfast at 8:30am.


Sunday, January 14

9:45am Bible Challenge Resumes. Beginning "A Journey with Matthew".


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The Fourth Sunday of Advent


December 24, 2023


2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16

Canticle 15

Romans 16:25-27

Luke 1:26-38


We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by thy daily visitation, that when thy Son our Lord cometh he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Server Schedule for the Month of:


December


Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Schedule


Thank you for Serving ECA!


We Need YOU!

Important Reminder:

Year End Giving must be Received before December 31 to be credited to the 2023 fiscal year. Thank you for your continued support!



Mark Your Calendar: Annual Parish Meeting January 7th at 9am On Sunday, January 7th, we will have services at 8am & 10:30am with the Annual Parish Meeting in between these two services at 9am. Breakfast will be available for those who would like to eat at 8:30am. You won't want to miss this time of reflection, sharing and vision for ECA!

Last Call for the Annual ECA Children’s Christmas Story - Come one, Come ALL!   If you have children or grandchildren who want to participate in the telling of the Christmas Story this year, please contact Molly Norman. Open to all!

Annual ECA British Tea Tickets Now on Sale!

Please plan to join us at our upcoming Annual British Tea on February 10, 2024! Tickets are $25.00 and will be available for purchase after our church services. This is a wonderful opportunity to treat yourself and to gather with your friends for Valentine's Day. Please see Linda Dobos, Wanda Ziembinski, or Cheryl Farr for tickets. Thank you!

ECW 'Food for Thought' Dinner December 26 at 5pm The ECW ‘Food for Thought’ Dinner will be on Tuesday, 12/26 at 5:00pm at the Cherokee Chophouse in Marietta. Contact Janice Maxwell with any questions or to RSVP 678-575-4503. Come and See what we are all about!

Reach is serving the un-housed at Shady Grove on Wednesday, December 27th at 4:30pm All are invited to join the ECA Reach ministry in preparing and delivering a meal to the homeless population every 4th Wednesday of the month at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Travel Sized toiletries are also being collected for this outreach. Contact Cindy Lippert to learn more.

Vestry Nominations Now Open. Please Prayerfully Consider Serving on Vestry We are seeking nominees and persons willing to serve on Vestry at ECA. Please prayerfully consider being a member of the Vestry and serving in this capacity. It is a 3 year ministry and Vestry members support the mission and ministry we do at ECA.

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Nov 2023        Actual                  Budget           +/- 

Revenues                                  $232,760                   $250,929              $18,169

Expenses                                  $234,027                   $255,728               $21,701

Net Year to                                   $1,267                     ($4,799)               ($3,532)

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

Fr. Paul is out of the office and off 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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