Announcements for December 16

Christmas Pageant Organizational Meeting This Sunday
Children of all ages are invited to participate in the children’s Christmas Pageant, offered during the 4:00 p.m. service on Christmas Eve. There will be a brief organizational meeting for parents and children in the church after the 10:00 service this Sunday, December 16.

Vestry Meeting
The December meeting of the vestry is Monday, December 17, beginning at 7:00 p.m..

New Parish E-mail Address
We have updated the computer and changed internet service providers in the parish office. Check with the parish office if you need the new e-mail address. Also, please note that we are no longer maintaining a dedicated fax line.

Contribute to Christmas Flowers
If you wish to contribute to the poinsettias and special greens that adorn the church during the Christmas season, please use the flower envelope included with the Christmas letter or found in the pews. Contributions may be designated as memorials, thanksgivings or purely to the Glory of God.

Save the Date for the Feast
The annual Feast of St. John the Evangelist, celebrating both our patron saint and our own parish community is scheduled for Saturday, January 5. Please plan to come. Invitations have been mailed; RSVP cards can be placed in the offering plate or returned to the parish office.

Cookie Walk Thanks
This year’s Cookie Walk was a great success. Heartfelt thanks to all the bakers, buyers and helpers. Without you the Cookie Walk could not function or exist. Profits are over $3,500. Save the date; next year’s Cookie Walk will be December 7, 2013. –Alison Deniston

Christmas Worship Schedule
Services on Christmas Eve will be at 4:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The early service includes the children’s Christmas pageant. The late service is the festive, choral Christ Mass. It is preceded by special Christmas music for choir, organ and congregation beginning at 10:00 p.m. The Christmas Day service begins at 10:00 a.m.