CELEBRATE!
- ST. JOHN'S ANNUAL PATRONAL DINNER - SAT., JAN. 12 - 4:30 PM (Potluck!)
The Vestry of the Episcopal Church of St. John the
Evangelist is pleased to invite all parishioners to gather joyfully for our
annual Patronal Dinner celebrating the Feast Day of St. John (Dec. 27). This
year's theme is the Patchwork Quilt, symbolizing the many diverse backgrounds
and stories that we all bring to the table of our loving parish. With that in
mind, parishioners are encouraged to bring their favorite quilts as decorations
for the event, and/or to contribute less precious items to be used as
tablecloths, too. As we all know, our new pastor Fr. Jeremy, himself, is the
latest addition to our parish quilt, so this event will celebrate his new
ministry, as well...
REGARDING
THE FOOD AND DRINK, since this is a true Pot Luck event, the Vestry
will not be providing any main course, but will be like every other parishioner
that will bring a dish or beverage. Please see the sign-up sheet this Sunday at
St. John's to RSVP. For more information, or to sign up as a volunteer, please
contact Vestry members Cyndie Knoll, Rob
McManamy,
or Jean Scott. Anyone who plans to attend should also RSVP by
Wednesday, Jan. 9. Thank you, and Happy New Year!
Annual
Meeting—Sunday, January 20th following the 10:00
a.m. service.
Fundraising
Coupon Booklets
The Vestry is supporting a new easy and fun product
to sell as a fundraising campaign for St. John’s. We are selling fundraising
coupon books for $20.00 from a company called Simple Qpons. The books allow
individuals to save money with things like buy-one-get-one-free and 50% off
discounts at tons of our favorite local merchants. There are two editions of
the book: one for Northwest Indiana and one for Southland Chicago. You can
contact Vestry members or the church office to either purchase books yourself OR to help in selling books for this
fundraiser.
Painting
with Friends
You don’t have to be able to draw a straight line
because we won’t ask you to. Mark your calendars to join St. John’s Paint Party
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, January 27 in the Undercroft. Shirley Reilly and
Bill Moser will guide you through the steps to create your own painting. The
class size is limited, and reservation deadline is Jan. 20. The cost is $40,
and all materials will be supplied. Call Gale Michael, Shirley
Reilly, or Bill Moser.
