[Info] St. John's Weekend Update

[Jane Volkema]

Dear Members and Friends of St. John's,
St. John's Weekend Update


Saturday, 1 March 
> St. John¹s Preschool/Parish Auction ‹ This Saturday at 7 p.m.
> There will be both live and silent auctions. Cocktails, non- alcoholic
> beverages, hor¹dourves ‹ and many amazing items and services up for bids.
> Volunteers are still needed to help with set-up and clean-up. Give Laura
> Martin a call to let her know how you can help or if you have any suggestions.
> LauraOMartin at gmail.com or 202-906-9297.
> 
> 

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sunday, 2 March

> Readings for this Sunday:
> http://www.io.com/~kellywp/YearA_RCL/Lent/ALent4_RCL.html
> 
> 9 a.m. 
>> Holy Eucharist, Rite II
> 
> 10:00 a.m.  
>> Sunday Parish Forum held in the Chapel:
>>> The Rev. Ron Conner ³Eastern Orthodox Theology; New Patristic Thought²
>> Sunday School  - Tucker Room
>> Coffee & Fellowship  - Blake Hall
> 
> 11:00 a.m. 
>> Holy Eucharist, Rite II with the Great Litany
> 
> 12 p.m. 
>> Coffee & Fellowship  - Blake Hall
>> 
> 
Tuesday, 4 March
> Lenten Bible Study with the Reverend Dr. Albert Scariato
> Tuesdays, 12 February - 11 March 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Chapel of the Carpenter
> ³Jesus through the eyes of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Paul² (begin with
> light supper / close with Compline)
> This week¹s discussion will be on Jesus through the eyes of Luke & Paul.
> 
Wednesday, 5 March
> 5:30 p.m. 
> Holy Eucharist and Centering Prayer in The Chapel of the Carpenter
> 
Saturday, 15 March
> 5:00 p.m.
> Funeral of Pembroke Hart
> 
> 

Announcements & Events

> Plan to attend this special Lenten Meal and Service
> Maundy Thursday Lamb Feast & Holy Eucharist
> Thursday, 20 March, 6:30 pm Blake Hall
>> We will begin with a lamb feast followed by Holy Eucharist all held in Blake
>> Hall. Following the service we will process with the choir to the church for
>> prayers and the stripping of the Altar. Sign up by using the insert in your
>> Sunday bulletin or on the sign-up sheet in Blake Hall. Attend some or all of
>> the evening¹s offerings. This dinner and service is a wonderful opportunity
>> to introduce St. John¹s to your friends, family and co-workers.
>>  
> Lenten Booklet
>> Be sure to pick up a copy of the Lenten Booklet "Walk through the Bible
>> during Lent" prepared for the parishioners of St. John¹s.
> 
> Help is needed next week with two parish mailings
>> We could use your help in the parish office on Monday or Tuesday next week
>> helping to stuff and stamp envelopes, and seal and stamp flyers for the
>> Georgetown House Tour. Please contact Jane Volkema, 202-338-3296 if you are
>> interested helping.
>> 
> Volunteers are needed
>> Please volunteer to help with answering the telephone in the Parish Office
>> during our weekly staff meeting. This is usually Mondays at 1 p.m. for about
>> an hour. If Monday is a holiday, then the meeting is held on Tuesday. Please
>> contact Jane Volkema, 202-338-3296 if you are interested in signing up to
>> help.
>> 
> Palm Sunday Palms and Easter Flower Memorials
>> The back page of your Sunday bulletin will be a tear-off form for you to use
>> for dedication(s) of Palms and Memorial Flowers for Palm Sunday and Easter.
>> Please submit your dedications early so the Flower Guild can begin to plan
>> their purchases.
>> 
> Save the Date - Annual Parish Meeting
> Sunday, 6 April
>> There will be one service at 10 am, followed by the Annual Parish Meeting at
>> 11 am. Reports are due to Jane Volkema (Jane at stjohnsgeorgetown.org) no later
>> than Tuesday, 25 March. The Annual Report will be made available in a pdf
>> format and emailed to all on the Parish list-serve and will be posted on our
>> website. A limited number of hardcopies will be printed for those who do not
>> have the electronic alternatives.
>> 
> Two Parish Outings for the whole family
>> Saturday, 29 March
>> "All Things Bright and Beautiful" U.S. Botanic Garden Orchid Exhibit.
>> Visit: http://www.usbg.gov/
>> Saturday, 19 April
>> "All Things Bright and Beautiful" National Museum of Natural History
>> Butterfly Pavilion .
>> Visit: http://www.butterflies.si.edu/

> 
Jane K. Volkema
Parish Administrator
St. John's Georgetown
http://www.stjohnsgeorgetown.org
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