Sermon by The Rev. Canon Stephen C. Casey, Rector
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Christmas Services at St. Edward’s 2017 – Festival Holy Eucharist and Midnight Mass
8:00 PM: Festival Holy Eucharist with Choir
10:30 PM: Midnight Mass
Sermons given by The Rev. Canon Stephen C. Casey, Rector
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Weekly Parish Email January 4, 2019 – January 10, 2019
Dear parishioners of St. Edward’s,
The Rev. David Bateman, our interim rector, has quite unexpectedly taken ill. Although surgery is required, he hopes to start within a few weeks. To be on the safe side, we are arranging for supply priests through January 20. Please pray for Rev. Bateman and prepare to extend a warm St. Edward’s welcome to him on Jan. 27.
We are so grateful to welcome The Rt. Rev. Robert Gepert as our Celebrant and Preacher for this Epiphany Sunday. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
Brian Newsome, Senior Warden and Meredith Westgate, Junior Warden
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Food Pantry Needs for January:
Elbow macaroni
Chunky peanut butter
18 oz jelly
Cereal
Canned pineapple
Canned peaches
Canned fruit cocktail
Canned spinach
Canned kidney beans
Canned carrots
Canned tomatos
Canned corn
Canned mixed vegetables
Canned spaghetti sauce
Or jarred spaghetti sauce
NO green beans..have large supply!!!
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EVENING KNIT WITS – EVERY TUESDAY AT 7:00 PM in our relaxing lounge area. Beginning in January… ALL invited to join with any hand work … quilting, needlepoint or knitting! (Weather permitting). Any questions, please contact Gail Irons or the parish office.
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New Coffee Hour sign up sheet will be on the coffee service table for those to sign up for the 9:15 and 10:15 services in 2019
The new 2019 Flower Chart is in the narthex. Flowers are $50/each per week and we can have 2 people sign up for each Sunday.
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The January Scepter is posted online and is in print (in color)! Pick up a copy or visit our website. It is a great issue with lots of photos!
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SKH and Giant grocery cards will be in your parish mailboxes on Sunday.
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ADULT FELLOWSHIP
WHAT: The Annual “January-Blahs” White Elephant Party: Bring the ugliest, funniest, junkiest gift you can find (beautifully wrapped of course) and join in our fun-filled “swap” party.
WHEN: January 20, 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Elaine Radcliffe’s house, 3190 Grande Oak Place, Lancaster (West Hempfield).
BRING: A wrapped white elephant gift as described above PLUS your favorite “goodie” (finger food, such as cheese ball, dip and chips, etc.).
RSVP: To Elaine Radcliffe, please, at 717-285-4912 or at [email protected].
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Krist Kindling Dinner: Krist Kindling families and other former or possible future Krist Kindlers, please plan to join us at the annual Krist Kindling dinner in the parish hall on SUNDY, January 13th at 6:00 pm. Families, please bring a main dish and a salad or dessert – enough to serve 6 – to share, as well as your own table service. If you are single, or a couple, please bring one dish to share. Beverages will be provided. Bring your stories and your good humor! GUARANTEED: A warm and cozy evening with a few good laughs and maybe a surprise or two. Everyone is WELCOME to join in the fun. Questions? Call Meredith Westgate at 717-898-9245.
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Altar Guild: Julie Hoff, Rose Dixon, Michelle Bentley
Coffee Hours: 8:00 AM – Stephen and Catherine Donohue 10:15 AM – We need a host
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 6TH
8:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite I
LEM/Reader: Mark Jakiel
Ushers: Roger Kloepping and Jerry Hoff
Greeter: Ginny Kloepping
10:15 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II
LEM: Camille Horine
Server: Kiki Davis-Brugmann Crucifer: Piper Brugmann
Readers: 1st: Amy Swiernik 2nd: Carol Cotnoir
Ushers: Ellen Milligan and Lois Kronenwetter
Greeter: Carl Cotnoir
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MONDAY, JANUARY 7TH
6:30 PM – N/A (PH)
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 8TH
7:00 PM – LCS Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
7:00 PM – Evening Knit Wits (Lounge)
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9TH
12:00 Noon – Holy Eucharist with healing
6:30 PM – Praise Band Practice
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 10TH
7:00 PM – Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM – Vestry Meeting (PH)
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First Sunday after Christmas Day – December 31, 2017
Guest Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Beth Mollard
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Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 24, 2017
Sermon by The Rev. Canon Stephen C. Casey, Rector
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Advent/Christmas Worship Services 2017
FOURTH ADVENT – DECEMBER 24TH
9:30 AM – Low Mass
CHRISTMAS EVE – DECEMBER 24TH
4:30 PM* – Family Service of Holy Communion
*Praise Band will be playing music commencing at 4:15 pm.
Children’s Sermon
8:00 PM* – Festival Holy Eucharist with Choir
10:30 PM – Midnight Mass with Choir
*Nursery is available for children up to age 4 at the 4:30 pm and 8:00 pm services
CHRISTMAS DAY – DECEMBER 25TH
- 10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II
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First Sunday of Advent – December 3, 2017
Sermon by The Rev. Canon Stephen C. Casey, Rector
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Last Sunday after Pentecost – Christ the King: November 26, 2017
Sermon by The Rev. Canon Stephen C. Casey, Rector
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Advent Quiet Afternoon – Saturday, December 16th
“Expectation; Repentance and Waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promise.”
Schedule of Events
2:30 p.m. – Devotions
Daughters of the King
Meditations
2:45 p.m. – living in the tension between the historical past and the present;
3:45 p.m. – living in the tension between tradition and the needs of the contemporary generation
4:45 p.m. – living in the tension between revelation and interpretation.
5:30 p.m. – Holy Eucharist
Prayer, meditations and Eucharist are in the church. A bell will ring 5 minutes before the beginning of each meditation.
Refreshments and restrooms are in the hallway.
Reading room and a place for quiet contemplation is available in the education wing.
Coffee and conversation are in the parish hall.
To help maintain a quiet atmosphere, please put your cell phone in silent mode and confine any phone conversations to the cell phone room.
Between meditations, please feel free to remain in the church, wander around the building and enjoy the quiet.
Thank you for coming today. We hope you find the afternoon restful and restorative.
Wishing you a blessed Advent.
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ST. EDWARD’S ANNUAL COOKIE SALE – December 2, 2017
St. Edward’s 13th Annual
Holiday Cookie Sale
Saturday, December 2nd, 8 AM
COME to the St. Edward’s annual holiday cookie sale and choose from over 60 varieties of your favorite Christmas cookies, candies and other holiday treats. Come early for the best selection. . and tell your friends!!!
Enjoy the delicious baking talents of our St. Edward’s community of faith. We look forward to offering a wide selection of tasty creations, once again, for this wonderful seasonal fundraising event.
We are having our benefit breakfast, again, with a selection of hot items and beverages for one price. Come for the cookies and stay for breakfast!
Thank you for your support.