Announcements for December 20

• Vestry Meeting Monday
  The vestry meets Monday, December 21, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
  
  
• Christmas Services
  The Holy Eucharist and children’s Christmas pageant, Christmas Eve, 4:00 p.m.
  Festival Choral Holy Eucharist, Christmas Eve, music at 10:00 p.m., worship at 10:30 p.m.
  The Holy Eucharist on Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m.
  Christmas Lessons and Carols (with Holy Communion), Sunday, December 27, at 10:00 a.m.
  
  
• Christmas Pageant Rehearsals
  There will be a rehearsal for all children cast in speaking roles in the Christmas pageant this Sunday beginning at 9:00 a.m. Both of the younger Sunday School classes (Godly Play and Catechesis) will meet for Sunday School as usual. ALL participants in the pageant, please attend rehearsal Wednesday, December 23, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
  
  
• Donate Christmas Flowers for the Church
  Envelopes are available in the pews if you would like to contribute to the Christmas beauty of the church. Donations may be made in honor or celebration of a loved one or event, in memory of the faithful departed, or to the glory of God.
  
  
• Altar Guild Correction
  The altar guild will gather to decorate the church for Christmas on Wednesday, December 23rd (not the 22nd, as printed in The Evangelist), at 10:00 a.m. Please RSVP to Sue Buckman for lunch.
  
  
• Vestry Nominations
  The vestry nominating committee will be meeting soon. If you feel called to serve on the vestry, please speak to Pastor Orr or one of the wardens.
  
  
• Pledge Reminder
  As the year comes to a close, please remember the importance of fulfilling your 2009 pledge to support the ministry of St. John’s. And if you have not yet returned your pledge card for 2010, please do so as soon as possible.
  
  
• Parish Office Closed
  The parish office will be closed December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday.