Announcements for December 22

Cookie Walk Thank You
A huge thanks to everyone who participated in the Cookie Walk in any way—by baking, helping with set up, sales and clean up, and buying! Special thanks to coordinator Alison Deniston. This year’s Cookie Walk raised over $3,800.

Children’s Christmas Pageant
All participants in the Christmas Pageant should have received their role assignments and scripts. There will be rehearsals at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday, December 22; after church this Sunday; and at 4:00 p.m., December 23.

Schedule of Christmas Services
4:00 p.m., December 24: The Holy Eucharist with the Children’s Christmas Pageant
10:00 p.m., December 24: Christmas Music for organ, choir and congregation
10:30 p.m., December 24: Choral Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m., December 25: The Holy Eucharist
(The 9:00 a.m. Wednesday healing service will not take place this week.)

Sunday School Classes on Vacation
Sunday School classes for all ages are on vacation until January 5.

The Feast of St. John the Evangelist
The annual celebration of our patron saint is scheduled for Saturday, January 4. The vestry prepares and hosts this feast each year in celebration and thanksgiving for the parish. All are invited. Please RSVP. Reply cards were included with the invitations. Additional copies are available in the information tables.

St. Nicholas at St. James Commons
If you’re downtown this holiday season, stop by St. James Commons for a special exhibit for all ages on St. Nicholas, the “Bishop Who Became Santa Claus.” Flyers are available at church or more information is available here.