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Arlington, Virginia ANNOUNCEMENTS Updated October 24, 2009 WORSHIP
Fall, Winter, Spring Service Schedule--Sunday Services are:
October 25 - November 1, 2009
New Worship Material!
Children’s Chapel Service--Children in kindergarten or pre-school through second grade are invited to attend a service conducted specifically for them. Every Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. come to the top floor above the Rector’s office. (The children first meet for an activity period in the space above the music room.) Children in this age group have an opportunity to learn and take part in liturgical worship at their level of understanding. They use a 20-minute prayer book service based on the Rite II Eucharist and learn hymns from the Hymnal 1982. They serve as crucifer, acolytes, and ushers. Before the actual worship begins, they participate in activities that relate to the worship service or to the lesson for the day. Emphasis is on learning through games, especially those that allow a lot of wiggling.
Choirs Have Resumed Rehearsals!-- CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Sunday School--
Sunday School is held after the 9:00 AM service. Our Sunday School has 4 classes serving preschool children (age 3) and up. All students learn more about each Sunday’s gospel lesson, participate in crafts, games, and prayers, and engage in the wonder of God.
Our dedicated group of volunteer teachers looks forward to helping your child grow in God’s love. OUTREACH
Outreach Envelope Collection--The yellow envelope collection on the first Sunday of each month is designated for the Rector's Discretionary Fund. For Sundays of October, the Yellow Envelope collection goes to the Sudan Solar Ovens Project.
Outreach Basket Collection--in October is children's books for The Reading Connection.
Gifts for Life--
The 2009 Christmas Catalog from Episcopal Relief & Development is on a table in the Parish Hall. Gifts for Life are available in five different categories:
Animals & Agriculture, Basics for Life, Green Gifts, Preventing Disease, Creating Economic Opportunities, and Just for Kids. To ensure delivery of gift cards by Christmas, orders must be placed by Mon., Dec. 7, 2009. PARISH ACTIVITIES
Wednesday Book Group Schedule October 28, 2009 - March 24, 2010--
Halloween Bingo on Friday, October 30, 2009-- YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Leaf Raking and Pizza Party--The Youth group will meet to rake leaves from the church grounds on Sun., Nov. 1 at 3:00 p.m., followed by pizza in the Parish Hall. Bring a rake and lots of enthusiasm! Contact: Caroline and Mark Haynes.
Parish Italian Dinner--The Youth Group is hosting a dinner to raise money for the high school mission trip. Youth Group members are needed to help set up, cook, serve and clean up for the Italian dinner for the parish on Sun., Nov. 8. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall, and Youth Group members should plan to be at the church at 4:30 p.m. to help set up and cook. Contact: Lisa Harkins.
Popcorn Theology For Fall 2009--The Powell’s will be hosting St. Michael’s Youth Group Popcorn Theology again this Fall on the 3rd Sunday of the month,
5-7 p.m., at their home. The remaining dates: November 15, and December
20. As always, friends are welcome! PARISH ADMINISTRATION
Parish Directory update--The Parish Directory has been updated. You may find a copy on a table in the Parish Hall. Click to see how to update your information.
Parish Office hours--
The Parish Office will be open Tuesday--Friday from 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Coffee Hour--There is only one sign-up for Coffee Hour, the 9:00 a.m. service Coffee Hour (8:30 a.m. in the summer hours), but there is still a self-catered Coffee Hour after the 11:15 a.m. service. We ask the hosts signed up for the earlier Coffee Hour to make two (2) pots of coffee and leave any leftovers for the 11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour. Click here for suggestions on hosting a coffee hour.
The Guardian--The print version of the October 2009 issue of The Guardian is available in the Parish Hall.
Please pick up your copy of The Guardian and sign the sheet in the Parish Hall. By picking up your Guardian at church, you help
St Michael’s save postage! Thanks! The web version of the September 2009 issue of The Guardian is available.
Parish Directories--Parish Directories are available for pick up in the Parish (Guild) Hall! Please help yourself up to two (2) per family. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fall Back on All Saints’ Day!--Remember to set your clocks back to Eastern Standard Time on Sun., November 1st at 2:00 a.m.!
DIRECTORY UPDATES
Should you have updates, corrections, or additions to the St. Michael's Episcopal Church Parish Directory, please contact Cindy Matlack who is maintaining the database.
NAME BADGES
Since we have many new parishioners, you are reminded to wear your name badges. If you need a name badge, please request one on the form located on the table by the name badges and one will be made for you. LOOKING FOR USED CELL PHONES
Doorways for Women & Children, along with other women's shelters, collects used cell phones. The phones are either recycled and used for emergency service for women who are being threatened or harassed, or they are turned into Shelter Alliance which recycles components of the phones and pays the shelters for each phone that is turned in. Either way, the women and shelters benefit and you can clear out some junk from your home! Please put the cell phones in the box at the back of the Church. Any questions, call Caroline Haynes.
ENJOY COFFEE HOUR - SIGN UP TODAY TO HELP! We have posted some hints on what to do to host a Coffee Hour at St. Michael's.
Our wonderful sexton, Carlos Marquina, makes hosting coffee hour easier than ever. Carlos makes the coffee and tea and puts out tablecloths, sugar, creamer, etc. With Carlos’ help, yes 11:l5ers and choir members CAN host coffee hour! All you need to do is provide goodies and Carlos will do the rest for you. You may drop food off on Saturday or before 9:15 AM on Sunday. (Please label all food “for coffee hour” and include the date.) RECYCLING OF EYE GLASSES St. Michael's collects used eye glasses to be recycled by the Lions
Club. A box for receiving these glasses is available outside of the
Church Office. FALL, WINTER, SPRING SCHEDULE OF SUNDAY SERVICES
We Don’t Live Forever, But Your Stories Will!--
Did you ever see Nat King Cole in the pews? Who absconded with the trophies the men’s softball team won? What became of that group of defecting Czech students St. Michael’s hosted? And just what is the Order of St. Andrew?
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