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A Moment of Singularity is the theme of a quiet morning at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Morning Prayer will be offered in the church at 8:30 a.m.; meditations at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.; the morning will conclude with Eucharist at 11:30. Light refreshments will be offered.  St. Edward’s is located at 2453 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.

The 12th Annual St. Edward’s Cookie Sale will take place on Saturday, December 3rd starting at 8 AM until sold out at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church located at 2453 Harrisburg Pike in Lancaster, just ½ mile from Route 741 (Rohrerstown Road).  There will be over 60 varieties of cookies sold deli-style by the pound.  We supply all of the boxes, etc. for everyone to choose their own delicious selection to enjoy and share over this holiday season.

The annual cookie sale benefits ministries that assist those less fortunate such as Crispus Attucks, COBYs, and Anonymous Addiction Groups.

During the holiday season, St. Edward’s participates in our Jesse Tree Project, which provides much needed holiday gifts and spirit to those children that are less fortunate in the Lancaster area so that their holiday may be bright.  We will be delivering gifts and warm clothing to over 50 children this year.  St. Edward’s also participates in a Christmas card mission for those serving in our military and through the skill and devotion of our beloved “Knit Wits,” St. Edward’s lovingly creates blankets, hats and scarves, prayer shawls and pocket prayer squares for so many groups in need.

The cookies and baked goods are ready for your selection!  So, come early on December 3rd and enjoy holiday cheer and good spirit while helping those in need during the holiday season.  Stay for our benefit breakfast, as well!  After getting your cookies, choose from a selection of hot breakfast items and beverages for one price of $6.00/person.  Enjoy your breakfast in our café style setting, with soothing holiday music, this year, at St. Edward’s!

For more information, please contact St. Edward’s at 717-898-6276.

 

 

Holiday bells will ring at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. when the Hershey Handbell Ensemble presents a concert of seasonal music. The church is located at 2453 Harrisburg Pike in Landisville, and, although the event is free, an offering will be taken.

On the program will be well-known Christmas songs, such as “Away in a Manger,” “Dance of the Sugarplum Fair,” “Gesu Bambino,” “Veni, Veni, Emmanuel,” plus special arrangements of other holiday pieces.

Based in south-central Pennsylvania, the Hershey Handbell Ensemble was formed in 2004 and is made up of people able to play advanced literature, interested in advancing the art of handbell ringing through education and performance while uniting people through the musical arts. The 15-member group under the direction of Dr. Shawn Gingrich performs on seven octaves of Malmark Handbells, Handchimes, and other assorted instruments.

The Ensemble will have their selection of popular CD recordings available for purchase at the concert.

The December 2 concert is part of a series of events at St. Edward’s showcasing the church’s fellowship outreach. To get on the church’s email list for events’ notifications, readers should email: [email protected] with “Subscribe Events” in the subject line.

St. Edward’s Episcopal Church is a community of faith, giving to God, giving to each other, giving to the world. The Reverend Canon Stephen C. Casey is its rector. On the web at: www.Sainteds.org. For more information, call the church at 717.898.6276.