Announcements for December 18

Vestry Meeting
The vestry meets Monday, December 19, beginning at 7:00 PM with Evening Prayer in the church.

From the Vestry: Pledge Update
Yet again this week, more pledges have come in to bring us closer to our estimated 2017 budget of $230,000. This week we have pledges that total $177,918. For anyone who is still considering a pledge, please do so before the end of this month by calling or emailing the Parish office. Thanks to all for everything you do, and have a blessed Christmas! –Anne Edwards, Senior Warden 

Contribute to Christmas Decorations
If you would like to contribute to the decorations that adorn the church during Christmas time, please use the flower envelope found in the pews or provided in the Christmas letter. Contributions may be given in memory of a loved one, in celebration or thanksgiving, or simply to the Glory of God.

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow! 
That was definitely our theme song as we caroled through St. John’s neighborhood December 11th. The weather didn’t deter our stalwart crew from bringing good cheer to neighbors and gathering canned goods for the Rich Township food pantry. Our efforts hauled in over 80 lbs of food and several cash donations for the pantry. Many thanks to everyone who participated!

Christmas Worship Services
On Christmas Eve, the family service begins at 4:00PM. The “midnight” Christ Mass begins with music at 10:00PM, followed by the Holy Eucharist at 10:30PM. On Christmas Day, the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 10:00 AM. (Although it is a Sunday, there will be no 8:00AM service on Christmas Day.)

Parish Office Holiday Closing
The parish office will be closed December 23 – January 2.