Announcements for December 14

Vestry Meeting
The vestry will meet Monday, December 15, beginning with Evening Prayer in the church at 7:00 PM.

Practicing Our Faith Book Club
All are welcome to join the book club discussion of Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope by Joan Chittester. We'll meet in the Guild Room on December 18th at 7:00 PM for what promises to be another lively exchange. Our selection for the third Thursday in January is Come Be My Light: The Private Writings of the “Saint of Calcutta,” which chronicles Mother Teresa’s spiritual heights and doubtful desolation as she described them in writings to her spiritual advisors.

How Many Episcopalians does it take to drink three gallons of cocoa?
Apparently, it takes thirty-two. That’s how many people gathered December 7th for caroling for canned goods and complete cocoa consumption. Great success on both fronts: We collected more than 80 pounds of food for the Rich Township Food Pantry. Sincere thanks to our youth for their prep work and for bringing along friends and family. Thank you to other parishioners who joined us and brought friends and family, too. Finally, many thanks to the residents of Bruce Avenue who gave so generously.

Cathedral Shelter Thank You’s
For those who contributed to the Cathedral Shelter Christmas Basket program, thank you’s are in the undercroft. Look for the card with your name on it.

Sunday School for Children Meets This Week
Sunday School classes for children are in session this Sunday, December 14. After this Sunday, they will be on break until after Christmas.

Children’s Christmas Pageant
Children and youth of all ages are invited to participate in the annual Christmas Pageant. The pageant is the proclamation of the Gospel at the 4:00 PM service on Christmas Eve. If you would like to be in the pageant, please gather in the church this Sunday, December 14, following the 10:00 AM service.

High School Youth Group
Good luck on semester finals, and enjoy your break. Our meetings will resume in February.