- Guest Preacher: Canon Vicki Garvey
This Sunday, February 7, Canon Vicki Garvey will be the guest preacher at both services. She serves as the Canon for Lifelong Christian Formation with the Diocese of Chicago. She will also visit the lectionary study class. This Bible study class meets every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Guild Room.
- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
The annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper will be held Tuesday, February 16, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the undercroft. This year’s supper is jointly sponsored by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and the youth of the parish. Tickets will be sold at the door, but please sign up in advance so we can get an estimate on attendance. You may call the parish office or sign up sheets are available in the church and undercroft.
- Absalom Jones Celebration February 14
The 27th annual diocesan celebration of the life and ministry of Absalom Jones, first African American priest in the Episcopal Church, will be held Sunday, February 14, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3801 South Wabash. Everyone is welcome.
- Faith in Films: Mother Teresa on February 12
Friday, February 12, Faith in Films will show Mother Teresa: In the Name of God’s Poor. Meet in the Guild Room at 7:00 p.m. Popcorn and discussion are served.
- Ash Wednesday Services
Ash Wednesday is February 17. The Holy Eucharist and imposition of ashes will be offered at 6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m.
- Feast Recipes
Recipes are available for the dishes served at the Feast celebrating St. John the Evangelist. Look for the goldenrod colored pamphlet in the undercroft. If you pick up a copy, please consider making a freewill donation. All proceeds will be forwarded to Episcopal Relief and Development for Haiti relief. Perhaps the amount of a typical restaurant meal? The need for relief in Haiti will continue for a very long time. You may always contribute directly through Episcopal Relief and Development at their website, www.er-d.org.
- Lenten Study Series: The Screwtape Letters
This year the Wednesday evening Lenten study series will read and discuss C. S. Lewis’ book, The Screwtape Letters. The book is a satirical account of a devil’s attempt to win the allegiance of his human “patient.” Copies of the book are inexpensive and readily available. Please acquire your own copy in advance of the class. The first class will be February 24.
- Little Hands
The Little Hands ministry will meet Saturday, February 6, at 4:00 p.m. to work on a project to help the South Suburban Family Shelter. Each child is asked to bring one small, new stuffed animal. All grade school aged children are invited. Friends (and older and younger siblings) are also welcome. Meet in the undercroft.
