Friday, February 1, 2013

Announcements for February 3

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, February 12 
Lent will be here soon. Mark your calendars for the traditional pre-Lent Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, next Tuesday, February 12, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the undercroft.

Yarn Ministry 
The yarn ministry meets this Monday, February 4, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room.

Ash Wednesday Services
Ash Wednesday is February 13. The Holy Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes will be offered at 6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The Personal Observance of Lent 
As Christians we are called to the personal observance of a “holy Lent.” Guidelines and various resources, including a significantly updated version of “Lent for Dummies” (online here), are available on the information tables around the church.

Men’s Retreat with Bishop Epting
The Alpha and Bravo Men’s Groups at St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church are sponsoring an overnight Lent retreat for men at the Dekoven Center in Racine, Wisconsin, beginning Friday, February 8 at 5:30 p.m. and continuing through Saturday, February 9, until 1:30 p.m. Bishop Epting is the retreat leader; it is open to all men of the diocese. A flyer is posted in the undercroft.

Fifth Annual Lenten Fish Fry
The fish fry is coming Friday, March 8. Once again Smiley Tillman will be providing entertainment. Mark your calendars and invite your friends!