Announcements for December 30

RSVP and Instructions for the Feast
This year’s Feast of St. John the Evangelist begins with Evening Prayer in the church at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 5. Please RSVP to the parish office by January 2. And everyone is asked to bring a small object to the feast that symbolizes or represents their particular connection to St. John’s. It can be fun or serious. Consider a memento or symbol for a special event (for example, a wedding or baptism), an activity or ministry that you particularly enjoy, a special place at St. John’s. Watch your e-mail for further suggestions.

Lessons and Carols This Sunday
Services of Scripture readings interspersed with music of prayer and praise 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.

Recycle Your Christmas Trees and Lights
Natural Christmas trees and holiday lights can be recycled at Irons Oaks (Vollmer and Western) on Saturdays, December 29 and January 5, from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

Sunday School Classes are on Vacation
Christian Education classes for all ages are on vacation this Sunday, but will resume January 6.

2013 Offering Envelopes are Available
Please pick up your 2013 offering envelopes in the undercroft.

2012 Pledge Payments
For tax purposes, clearly marked 2012 pledge payments received through January 6 will be posted to 2012 statements. After January 6, 2012 payments are still welcome, but will be posted to 2013 statements, listed as previous year pledge payments.