Dear parishioners & friends of St. Edward’s,
As we journey through the second week of Advent, let us keep our vision of peace in our hearts, minds, and prayers.
Let us also start the week with a prayer for Church Musicians and Artists. We have been so blessed, at St. Edward’s, to receive the gifts of our talented singers and musicians, each week, live and recorded, for our services. And we are blessed to have the talents of Father Rick and all those dedicated to making this upcoming Christmas season brighter as they fill it with music in the many offerings that are being planned. And, we should pray for all those musicians and artists longing to perform, and cannot, due to Covidtide, and how their hearts are yearning to bring “joyful noise” to so many. All of this talent is no small thing, and for that, we thank you all.
For Church Musicians and Artists
O God, whom saints and angels delight to worship in heaven:
make them worthy at length to behold it unveiled for evermore;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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In case you missed it, we invite you to view our Sunday worship:
Sunday, December 6th – Rite II – 10:00 AM
Internet and Email Safety Reminder: Please be vigilant in protecting your email accounts and your private information with online purchasing. The office received an email today, from “Rick Bauer” asking for a favor in running an errand. Looking at the email address attached to the name revealed it was a fake, but it is very easy to get lured in, especially when you think you are helping our rector, or fellow parishioner, especially during this season. Please delete anything that looks suspicious, and do not reply. If you have replied, go into your account settings and change your password.
Be well. Stay safe. Keep the faith.
Michelle
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Let’s bless our church family with some Holiday cheer!
Since we can’t wish each other a Merry Christmas in person this year, we are asking you to send a digital photo of you/your family holding a large piece of paper or sign displaying some sort of Christmas message. (Santa hats and reindeer antlers are optional). We’ll put them all together to create a virtual Christmas card.
Text your photo and names of those in the photo to Christina McLaughlin at 717-415-7043 or email them to [email protected] no later than Sunday December 13th.
– Christina McLaughlin and Ellen Milligan
The December Scepter is online. If you would like to stop by for a color copy, during the week, they will be in the front entry of the church from 11 AM – 3 PM.
Jesse Tree gifts have been wrapped and are ready to be picked up this week by the COBYS representatives. Thank you to all!
Is everyone who is participating in Krist Kindling having fun?!?!? It sounds like there are some great stories, already!!
Those people who indicated their grocery cards should be mailed to them, they are being posted tomorrow.
The Episcopal Calendars are being shipped this week and should be available by next Monday, December 14th.
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Hempfield Area Food Pantry: We continue to receive monetary donations, from our parish family, that are so needed at HAFP. As we continue to get closer to this holiday season, keep these families in your prayers, and prayerfully consider a monetary donation to St. Edward’s to send to HAFP. Thank you for your dedicated and continued support.
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MINISTRY, WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK VIA ZOOM
Tuesday, December 8th – 6:30 PM – Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday Evening, December 9th – 6:30 PM Contemporary Bible Study
Led by Bill and Yvonne Gasperetti via Zoom. Please email Bill or Yvonne if you would like to participate.
Friday, December 11th, Lunch & Learn Adult Spiritual Formation – 12 Noon – 1 PM
Join us for this series led by Father Rick, Bob Mosebach, and Wanda Stoltzfus. Scroll down to note the Zoom meeting join information.
Friday Evening Prayer – December 11th
We invite you to Evening Prayer this Friday evening at 7:00 PM. This is a wonderful way to peacefully end our week and is led by Patrick Ishler.
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Friday Lunch & Learn: December 11th 12 Noon – 1 PM via Zoom
Our conversation continues, this week, with Chapter Six, in our text. We have had engaging and enlivening discussions each week! Please take the time, this week, to review the handout (link is below) as you read Chapter Six. Perhaps you would feel comfortable in delivering the closing prayer? There are so many wonderful Prayers and Collects to share with the group, from our BCP. We would welcome your participation. Attendance at every session is not required.
Chapter Six Handout, click here.
With Peace,
Father Rick, Bob Mosebach, and Wanda Stoltzfus
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