Announcements for November 30

Uplifting Update
The lift is now operational. This Sunday look for guidelines and instructions on use. The final components of the associated renovations should wrap up soon.

Fall Pledge Campaign Follow Up
Thank you to everyone who has turned in a pledge card. We had a wonderful response on pledge Sunday. If you have not yet turned yours in, please offer it in worship or get it to the parish office as soon as possible.

The Cookie Walk is Coming: December 6
Hopefully everyone is busy baking! Cookies may be dropped off Friday, December 5, anytime between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. And volunteers are always needed, both Friday and Saturday. Please contact Alison Deniston if you can help.

Advent Wreath Making This Sunday
The Advent wreath is a wonderful way to keep the Advent season in your home. Materials for constructing Advent wreaths will be available in the undercroft this Sunday, November 30, during the 9:00 hour. (If you already have a ring, please bring it.)

Cathedral Shelter Christmas Baskets: Pick up Date is December 5
All families have been adopted! Thank you also to everyone who contributed money for the youth shopping expedition. Please read the directions for wrapping and boxing carefully. Boxes must be delivered to the parish office by 9:00 AM, Friday, December 5.

Sunday School Classes on Vacation
Sunday School classes for children and adults are on vacation this Sunday, November 30, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and to provide the opportunity for making Advent wreaths. They will resume next Sunday, December 7.

Give to the Youth of Lawrence Hall
Once again we have the opportunity to bring joy to the kids and youth of Lawrence Hall Youth Services, a ministry of the Diocese of Chicago. Daughters of the King encourages you to give checks or gift cards (from places such as Best Buy, Target, Jewel-Osco, iTunes, movie theaters, restaurants, and Chicago attractions). Please give the checks and gift cards to Iris Bestow by December 7.

Grande Prairie Singers Concert
“Winterlude 2014” is the season opener for the Grande Prairie Singers, scheduled at 4 p.m., Sunday, December 14, at Faith United Protestant Church in Park Forest. Tickets are $15 in advance ($10 for students); the three-concert subscription is $40. Enjoy holiday favorites! See Bob or Betsy Burgwald for tickets.