Friday, February 18, 2011

Announcements for February 20

  • Vestry Meeting
    The vestry meets Monday, February 21, beginning with Evening Prayer in the church at 7:00 p.m. Materials are distributed electronically and are also available in the vestry folders outside the parish office.

  • Celebrate Episcopal/Lutheran Communion
    The tenth anniversary of the full communion agreement between The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, known as Called to Common Mission, will be celebrated this Sunday, February 20, at St. James Cathedral. Bishop Wayne Miller of the Chicago Metro Synod of the ELCA will preside and Bishop Jeffrey Lee of the Diocese of Chicago will preach. A reception follows the liturgy, which begins at 5 p.m. All are welcome.

  • Little Hands Ministry Spring Events
    A calendar of spring events for the children’s Little Hands outreach ministry is available. Pick one up in Sunday School or the undercroft. Mark your calendars for the next event. Saturday morning, March 12, we will gather at Irons Oaks to decorate a rain barrel for use at the church.

  • Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
    Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 9. The traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will be offered Tuesday evening, March 8, beginning at 5:00 p.m. This year, it will be “pay at the door,” but please sign up so we can get a headcount. Sign up sheets are available in the church and undercroft, or you may call the parish office.