Announcements for March 13

• Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time Begins
  Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday morning, March 13. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour.
  
  
• Materials for Lent
  An updated version of “Lent for Dummies” is available on the information tables. Copies of this year’s Lenten meditations from Episcopal Relief and Development are also available.
  
  
• Lenten Study Series
  Again this year Pastor Orr will offer a Lenten study series on Wednesday evenings. A handout with information is available in the undercroft. The class will address some of the big topics in Christian theology: The Historical Jesus, Baptism—Jesus’ and Ours, Miracles, The Last Supper/The First Eucharist, and Why Did Jesus Die? As a starting point, we will draw upon Dorothy Sayers’ plays on the life of Jesus: The Man Born to Be King. No soup this year. Just come for class in the church Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The first class meets this Wednesday, March 16.
  
  
• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Recap
  Thank you to chefs Geoff Eysenbach, Margi Strombeck, Ted Stone and Bill Bestow and servers Nia Green and friends. And thanks to all of the children who made TWO fabulous A******* banners and “buried” them—to remain hidden throughout Lent. It was a fun event, great fellowship and raised $180 to help support PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter).
  
  
• Lenten Fish Fry April 1
  Mark your calendars. The master fryers of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will offer a traditional fish fry Friday evening, April. More details to follow.
  
  
• Upcoming Seabury Program
  All are invited to a lecture and book signing by Douglas Hicks on Living Faithfully in the Global Economy; How Much is Enough: Rethinking Money, Faith, and Well-being. March 18, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 Chestnut, Chicago. Mr. Hicks will also be offering a workshop on Saturday, March 19 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn. Flyers are posted and more information is available on the lecture here and on the workshop here.
  

Announcements for March 6

• Materials for Lent
  An updated version of “Lent for Dummies” is available on the information tables. Copies of this year’s Lenten meditations from Episcopal Relief and Development are also available.
  
  
• Lenten Study Series
  Again this year Pastor Orr will offer a Lenten study series on Wednesday evenings. A handout with information is available in the undercroft. The class will address some of the big topics in Christian theology: The Historical Jesus, Baptism—Jesus’ and Ours, Miracles, The Last Supper/The First Eucharist, and Why Did Jesus Die? As a starting point, we will draw upon Dorothy Sayers’ plays onthe life of Jesus: The Man Born to Be King. No soup this year. Just come for class in the church Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
  
  
• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper this Tuesday
  Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 9. The traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will be offered Tuesday evening, March 8, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This year, it will be “pay at the door,” but please sign up so we can get a headcount. Suggested donations are $5.00/adult; $3.00/child. Also, please consider bringing a donation for the food pantry. Sign up sheets are available in the church and undercroft, or you may call the parish office.
  
  
• Ash Wednesday Services
  The Holy Eucharist with the imposition of ashes will be offered on Ash Wednesday, March 9, at 6:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  
  
• St. John’s Yarn (Knitting) Ministry
  The St. John’s knitters will be meeting this coming Monday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild room. All are welcome... knitters, crocheters, or talkers!
  
  
• Little Hands Gather to Make a Rain Barrel
  All children are encouraged to join in the Little Hands project to create a rain barrel for St. John’s. Meet at Irons Oaks (Western at Vollmer) on Saturday, March 12, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Wear something you can paint in. Call Pastor Orr with questions.
  
  
• Faith in Films: Cookie’s Fortune on Friday, March 11
  As Lent begins, this film explores hypocrisy. Starring Glen Close, Julianne Moore, Liv Tyler, and Chris O’Donnell, directed by Robert Altman. Scripture readings for reflection: Joel 2:12-18 and Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18. Gather in the Guild Room at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. All are welcome.
  
  
• Upcoming Seabury Program
  All are invited to a lecture and book signing by Douglas Hicks on Living Faithfully in the Global Economy; How Much is Enough: Rethinking Money, Faith, and Well-being. March 18, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 Chestnut, Chicago. Mr. Hicks will also be offering a workshop on Saturday, March 19 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn. Flyers are posted and more information on the lecture is available here and on the workshop here.