Announcements for February 19

• Vestry Meeting
  The vestry meets Monday, February 20, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Materials have been distributed electronically.
  
  
• Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, February 21
  Everyone is invited to the annual pancake supper Tuesday, February 21, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12, available at the door. Proceeds will benefit P.A.D.S. Please also consider bringing an item or two to donate to the food pantry.
  
  
• Ash Wednesday Services
  Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday, February 22. The Holy Eucharist with the imposition of ashes will be offered on Ash Wednesday at 6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent.
  
  
• Materials for Lent
  A variety of materials are out on the information tables—offered to aid in the observance of Lent. Look for the handout “Lent for Dummies.” The pamphlet “Daily Collects and Scripture Readings for Lent” and the booklet of meditations from Episcopal Relief and Development are also available.
  
  
• Lenten Book Study with Bishop Lee
  The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee, Bishop of Chicago, will be offering an on-line book study this year during Lent. The book is A Practical Christianity by the Very Rev. Jane Shaw, Dean of Grace Episcopal Cathedral in San Francisco. Bishop Lee writes: “Jane Shaw fashions a rare thing: she presents a companion to the season of Lent—and the whole Christian life—that is both beautiful and useful.” More information is available on the diocesan website.
  
  
• Lenten Study at St. John’s
  Pastor Orr will offer a study course on Wednesday evenings during Lent again this year. This year’s topic is the Ten Commandments: Their Interpretation and Relevance in Contemporary Society. Classes begin Wednesday, February 29 and take place in the church from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  
  
• Grande Prairie Singers Spring Concert
  On Sunday, March 4, the Grande Prairie Singers present "The Romantics," featuring the music of Schubert, Mendelssohn, Grieg, and Brahms. The concert starts at 4:00 p.m. at Flossmoor Community Church. Tickets are regularly $18 in advance ($20 at the door), but they're available now from Bob Burgwald for only $10 each.