Announcements for February 26

• New Mural in Children’s Worship
  This mural has recently been completed in the youth worship space. It reproduces the children’s stained glass window in the Prayer Corner (former baptistery) in the church. The text comes from Matthew 19:14 where Jesus says, Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not. The children will dedicate the mural next Sunday, March 4, during youth worship. Thank you to Tracie Moxley and Patti Pohrte for painting this wonderful gift to the children and the parish.
  
  
• Lenten Fish Fry Scheduled for March 23
  Mark your calendars for the traditional Friday evening Lenten fish fry, presented by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. More details to follow.
  
  
• Chrism Day on March 3
  All people of the diocese are invited to join Bishop Lee on Saturday, March 3, at St. Paul and the Redeemer, 4945 Dorchester Ave, in Hyde Park for Chrism Day. The program begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Chrism Mass at 11:00 a.m.
  
  
• Lenten Study at St. John’s begins this Wednesday
  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 this Wednesday, February 29 and take place in the church from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  
  
• Women’s Retreat
  It’s not too late to sign up for the Women’s Retreat! It is being held in Saugatuck, Michigan from March 2 – 4. Contact any of the Daughters of the King for more information or call Janet Irvine.
  
  
• Vestry Minutes Online
  Minutes from the December and January vestry meetings are now available online this newsblog. Click the label "Vestry Minutes."
  
  
• Celebrating Pastor Orr’s Ordination Anniversary
  Thank you to Susan Marquis, Cynthia Turnquest and everyone who contributed to a wonderful celebration of Pastor Orr’s 20th ordination anniversary last Sunday. Contributions in honor of this anniversary will be sent to Pastor Orr’s seminary, Virginia Seminary, to help rebuild the seminary chapel, destroyed by fire in October 2010. Contributions will be received in the undercroft or parish office through March 4.
  
  
• Lenten Quiet Day at Church of the Holy Family
  A Lenten Quiet Day will be held on Saturday, March 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Church of the Holy Family, Orchard Drive and Sauk Trail, Park Forest. The Rev. Dr. David Moffett-Moor will be the conductor and will speak on Celtic Christianity as seen through the faith and practice of St. Patrick. Sponsored by The Spirituality Network of Chicago, the day will include meditations, time for silent reflection, small group sharing, and prayer. Lunch is included in the suggested donation of $45. (Scholarships are available.) To register, email info@SpiritChicago.org.