Announcements for January 1

• You’re Invited to the Feast! Saturday, January 7
  Again this year the vestry is planning a wonderful feast to celebrate our patron saint and, even more importantly, the people who are our Church of St. John the Evangelist. The date is Saturday, January 7, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with Evening Prayer. Please remember to turn in your RSVP cards or phone the parish office so we can get a head count for dinner.
  
  
• Lessons and Carols, January 1
  Services of Scripture readings interspersed with music are a rich part of our Anglican worship tradition. This Sunday’s 10:00 a.m. service will be a service of Christmas Lessons and Carols. Holy Communion, although not a traditional part of these services, will be included on Sunday.
  
  
• The Feast of the Epiphany (The Manifestation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Gentiles)
  The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated Friday, January 6, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
  
  
• Recycle Your Live Christmas Tree
  Undecorated, live Christmas trees can be recycled January 7 and 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Irons Oaks (Vollmer Road just west of Western Avenue). Recycling keeps trees out of the landfill and the mulch will be used at Irons Oaks.
  
  
• Lawrence Hall Christmas Gifts
  Thank you to the Daughters of the King and Iris Bestow for coordinating Christmas donations for Lawrence Hall. And praise God for all who contributed. $1,210 in checks and gift cards helped provide Christmas gifts for the children at Lawrence Hall.
  
  
• Vestry Nominations
  The vestry nominating committee is meeting this Sunday. If you feel called to ministry on the vestry and would like to be considered in the nominating process, please speak to the Rector or one of the wardens.
  
  
• Vestry Minutes
  Vestry minutes continue to be posted on this blog. Click on the "Vestry Minutes" label. Minutes are posted after they are approved. The November minutes are now available.
  
  
• Offering Envelopes
  Offering Envelopes for 2012 are available for pick up in the undercroft. Envelopes that are not picked up will be mailed early in 2012.
  
  
• Holiday Office Closure
  The parish office will be closed December 30 and January 2 for the New Year’s Holiday.
  
  
• 2011 Contributions
  The “books” for 2011 will remain open through January 8. Contributions clearly marked 2011 will be posted to 2011 statements. All others will be posted to 2012.