Announcements for December 9

The Christmas Pageant is Coming
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 organization meeting after the 10:00 service next Sunday, December 16.

December Sunday School Schedule
Sunday School classes for children and adults will meet this Sunday, December 9, and next Sunday, December 16. They will then be on vacation December 23 and 30 and will resume January 6.

Daughters of the King Help Lawrence Hall
Once again the Daughters of the King will be coordinating the St. John the Evangelist Church Wish List Drive for the children, youth and families at Lawrence Hall Youth Services. You may give your donation to Iris Bestow or any Daughter of the King.

Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols at Church of the Holy Family
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Family in Park Forest will hold its most beloved annual musical event this Sunday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m. This year's festival will feature inspiring seasonal hymns and anthems sung by Holy Family's own choir, joined by the choir of St. Paul’s in Homewood, and the Canticum Novum chamber ensemble. All are welcome to this magical and spiritual service, which will be followed by a gala reception in the Parish Hall. Holy Family is located at the corner of Sauk Trail and Orchard Dr., just west of Western Avenue.

Advent Taize Service at Infant Jesus of Prague
A one hour service of simple songs, scripture, and prayer. Thursday, December 13, 7:30 p.m.

Vestry Nominations
The vestry nominating committee will be meeting soon. If you feel you might be called to this particular ministry, please speak to the Rector or one of the Wardens.