Announcements for Februry 8

Copies of Annual Reports
Paper copies of the reports to this year’s annual parish meeting are available on the information tables in the church, west foyer and undercroft. Please email the parish office if you would like to receive a copy electronically (PDF format).

Getting to Know Your Vestry
Look for brief introductory statements from new and continuing vestry members on the information tables.

Memorial Service for Bishop Wiedrich
A memorial service for former Suffragan Bishop William Wiedrich, who died November 26, will be held at St. James Cathedral on Saturday, February 14 at 11 AM. The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold will preach and preside.

High School Youth and Their Parents
Please attend a very quick informational meeting regarding the Episcopal high school youth retreat--Happening #99--immediately following this Sunday's 10 AM service. Check out the diocese's website HERE for more info about the retreat (March 6th - 8th).

New Adult Sunday School Class
The adult Sunday morning class begins a new study this Sunday: Lost Christianities: Christian Scriptures and the Battles over Authentication. Why did some Scriptures “make the cut” and others didn’t? How did “orthodox” Christianity become established? The classes begin with a 30 minute DVD lecture by Prof. Bart Ehrman, followed by discussion. Join us!

Wednesday Evening Class for Lent
This year, the Wednesday evening Lenten class will study The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Final Days in Jerusalem by Marcus J. Borg & John Dominic Crossan. The class will include presentations on the material in the book as well as discussion. If you wish to read the material before class, please acquire your own copy of the book.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Yes, Lent is almost here. The traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake supper is Tuesday, February 17, beginning at 5:00 PM. It’s time to clear the larder of “delicacies” like eggs, milk and bacon before the Lenten fast begins.