It has come to that time of the Church year, when we must attempt to get organized for a successful Lent and Paschal. To that end, John has asked me to send the email to all of you, to set the get together day. This will be Sunday, February 12, 2012 following the 10:30 Liturgy. Grab some coffee and come up to the Ed. Bldg.

For the Worship Team Leaders (lectors, acolytes, sacristans, ushers) please bring your calendar so we can find a time when we can go over the planning lists and update them.

If you have items you want especially addressed, please email them to John by February 10, so they way be included in the topics to be discussed.

Download:   2012 Lent and Holy Week Schedule

Peace, Love + Joy,

Debi Laughlin, Holy Week Coordinator

We have spaces at tables for the 10^th Annual Fundraising Breakfast for the Friends of Third Place Commons.  Thursday, February 9, 2012, emceed by Alan Schauffler of KING5 News.

Enjoy a delicious Honey Bear breakfast, see friends and neighbors. Proceeds benefit Friends of Third Place Commons, the nonprofit that coordinates and staffs the LFP Farmers Market, among other community activities. Earley Fund Outreach money helped fund the 2012 Market Bucks program, giving low income residents and meal programs access to fresh produce.

The breakfast starts at 7 am and is over by 8:29 am sharp. Contact Sarah Phillips or Teri Howatt to reserve a place.

Pitch in on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 9:00 am – noon!

The winter work party will focus on the undercroft. We will clear out and organize the main storage area, prep the rooms next to the women’s restroom for an office and choir robing room and generally dust, clean and spruce up the undercroft.

Sign ups are on the Volunteer bulletin board. If you can’t make it on Saturday there are a few jobs that can be done at your convenience.

February 26th after the 10:30 am Eucharist, a light lunch will be served prior to the Annual Parish Meeting. The Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM.

This is the First Sunday in Lent.

February 22 is Ash Wednesday – Lent begins!

On this day, Noonday Prayer with Imposition of Ashes begins at noon.

The Ash Wednesday Liturgy & Eucharist begins at 7:30 PM.

On Sunday, February 19th will be a parish Celebration of New Ministry.

 
On this day, we will officially inaugurate and celebrate the new ministry that we and Mark Blindheim share!

 
There will be one Eucharist at 10:30 AM on February 19th. The Ven. Gen Grewell, Archdeacon of Olympia, will be present to preach and lead the inauguration of new ministry.

 
Come and be part of this momentous event!

The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple is one of the Major Feasts of the Church Year.

It is the last feast-day in the cycle of feasts having to do with Christ’s Incarnation. (In parts of the world, it is considered the “last day of Christmas”!)

There will be one Eucharist on February 5th at 10:30 AM. It will begin with the Candlemas Procession, starting in the Education Building.

Here it is from Bless the Space Between Us, (2008 Doubleday, New York) from “A Morning Offering”

May I have the courage today

To live the life that I would love,

To postpone my dream no longer

But do last what I came here for

And waste my heart on fear no more

This coming Sunday (Jan. 15th) at 9:30 AM, a new six week Adult Education series begins. The series is entitled: Epiphanies of Grace: The Christian Journey & Sacramental Life.

The sacraments exist to undergird and transform our journey through life.

This series will explore the meaning and spiritual effect of five sacraments, as they occur in the context of that life journey.

The origins of these sacraments in the life and ministry of Jesus and the New Testament will be presented.

Spiritual advice about ways to connect our lives with these epiphanies of grace will be offered. I am the author and presenter of this series.

Here is the topic schedule for the series:

January 15 Baptism
January 22 Eucharist
January 29 Confirmation
February 5 Reconciliation of a Penitent (Confession & Absolution)
February 12 Unction (Laying on of Hands & Anointing for Healing)
February 19 The Requiem

The classes meet in the Education Building from 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM. I hope you will join us. The series is designed to give inquirers, newcomers and long-term Episcopalians a deeper understanding of, appreciation for, and devotion to the sacramental life. Everyone is welcome!

Peace, Love & Joy!
JOHN+

What is the Community Resource Exchange?
In one place—on one day—the Community Resource Exchange connects thousands of people experiencing homelessness with the services and resources they need. Attendees enjoy a hot meal and have access to free health services, haircuts, voicemail accounts, legal assistance, public benefits, counseling, referrals to employment training and more. For more information on the CRE, go to:  unitedwayofkingcounty.org/cre.

What is the Foot Washing Station?
An area for CRE attendees to sit, take off their shoes and socks, and soak their feet in warm, clean water.  A volunteer washes and dries their feet.  They can select a pair of new socks to put on and take an extra pair with them.    Many are standing or walking much of the day and the opportunity to care for sore feet is very welcome.  During the foot washing, participants often relax, chat with the volunteers or others around them, and sometimes share their stories and challenges.

The foot washing station provides water and socks, but also a moment of respectful, quiet companionship.

Volunteers Needed for the Event , January 13th
Foot Washing Shifts

Morning: 7:30-11:30

What is the Foot Washing Station?
An area for CRE attendees to sit, take off their shoes and socks, and soak their feet in warm, clean water.  A volunteer washes and dries their feet.  They can select a pair of new socks to put on and take an extra pair with them.  Many are standing or walking much of the day and the opportunity to care for sore feet is very welcome. During the foot washing, participants often relax, chat with the volunteers or others around them, and sometimes share their stories and challenges.

The foot washing station provides water and socks, but also a moment of respectful, quiet companionship.

Volunteers Needed for the CRE January 13th
Foot Washing Shifts
Morning: 7:30-11:30, Afternoon:  11:30-3:00

What is the CRE – Community Resource Exchange?
In one place—on one day—the Community Resource Exchange connects thousands of people experiencing homelessness with the services and resources they need. Attendees enjoy a hot meal and have access to free health services, haircuts, voicemail accounts, legal assistance, public benefits, counseling, referrals to employment training and more. For more information on the CRE, go to:
unitedwayofkingcounty.org/cre.

Although we had some discussion about changing the schedule, we won’t change this Sunday.

However, on Sunday, January 8th there will be one Eucharist at 10:30 AM.

Sunday December 18^th is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. This is the Sunday devoted to the Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to Mary.

At the Choral Eucharist we’ll sing great Advent hymns, preparing us for the Incarnation. There will be Advent readings and a sermon by Fr. Jack to ponder. The Redeemer Choir will sing The Christ Child’s Lullaby, arranged by Sheila, and accompanied by Sharon Grabner on the hammered dulcimer.

We’ll receive Light and Life in the Eucharistic Bread and Wine! Come join us in sharing the closing blessings of Advent, as we prepare for Christmas!!