Announcements for March 10

Spring Forward This Sunday
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 10. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour.

Loaves and Fishes Next Sunday
Loaves and Fishes has been moved from this Sunday to next Sunday, March 17. Everyone is invited to a St. Patrick’s Day-themed brunch following the 10:00 service. If you can, bring a dessert or side dish, but even if you’re not able to bring a dish, you are welcome. Please come and join in the fellowship.

Wednesday Evening Classes for Lent
Pastor Orr is offering an adult class for Lent on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in the church. “Heaven: Who, What, When, Where, How.” You may still drop in on any of the classes. This week the class will explore the question of “when”—do we experience heaven during this life, or only after death, or not until the end of time?

Take a Stand Against Gun Violence: CROSSwalk
Bishop Lee and a resolution at last year’s Diocesan Convention urge all members of the Diocese of Chicago to become active in efforts to reduce gun violence. These efforts include public witness, political advocacy and support of positive youth programs. CROSSwalk brings these efforts together. This year’s CROSSwalk procession is Friday, March 22, beginning at St. James Commons at 6:00 p.m. More information is available at www.crosswalkchicago.org.

Updating Parish Records
Please help us update and expand our parish records. These records help us communicate as a parish community and enable us, as a community, to celebrate individual milestones like birthdays and anniversaries. You may provide or update your information, and submit it online, by going to this link. Thank you. Paper copies of the information form are also available around the church.

Sign up for the Watch
It is our custom to pray and keep watch over the reserved Sacrament from the evening of Maundy Thursday until the noonday service on Good Friday (March 28-29), just as Jesus asked the disciples to keep watch with him before his crucifixion. If you wish to participate in the watch, a sign up sheet is available in the back of the church. Sign ups are for one-hour segments.