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A Message from Rev. Bailey
We are still in Epiphany for most of this
month. Richard DeCusati's picture of the mysterious light on our bulletins
assures us we have been surrounded by God's light through the depths of
winter. The season of light followed our use of the Sun-Son-Savior
Stewardship symbol. The
image of light and new life has coincided with
a time of changes in the parish: my retirement plans, new additions to our
Vestry, help from Helen Daley as the plans for new ordained leadership
proceed. It is never too late to make a pledge for 2012. We need more help
to carry us through the year.
Lent starts on Wednesday, February 22nd with Ash Wednesday. We will have two
services that day. One at 12 Noon and one at 7PM. The last Sunday in
February is the first Sunday in Lent. We will be using Rite One for our
liturgy during Lent.
We will be using the image of the Phoenix, the bird we adopted several years
ago, as our Lenten symbol of new life at All Saints. It will be on our
bulletin and enrich the theme of our weekly discussions. Each week we will
have a parishioner lead the discussion on “Here I Am, Send Me," and what it
means to be called to serve.
But before that, the new Vestry will be having a meeting as well as a
retreat day to get to know each other better and to set goals for this
coming year. I will install them on a Sunday that is convenient to the
majority of them. As they decide on their responsibilities you will see them
in their new roles and I know that they will have your support.
Our Sundays will be quieter this month but full of wonderful Bible passages.
Our organist, Marilynn Fuller, will be away for several Sundays as she heals
from an operation on her hand. We will miss her but wish her well as she has
been in pain for some time. We will be using Synthia and hope to find more
people who can operate the machine during the service to keep each service
as lively as possible.
We will continue to deepen our relationship with the Church of God. There
are plans being developed for a joint meal between services. They are very
welcoming if we want to join in a service and we have invited them to share
with us. They have been lending Rev. Ron Holy Oil for anointing during his
Thursday night worship. God works in mysterious ways to have His name
honored and shared.
The four movies that were such a success may be shown again this spring.
Watch for notices of them. They were very well received in the fall and
winter. There is something very special about seeing the Bible come alive,
acted out and full of song and energy.
Robin Miller will be taking a much deserved week’s vacation in February. Her
hard work on a daily basis has helped us go forward in ways we can only
imagine. She is a joy to work with.
Epiphany's color is green. Another symbol of new life. In the midst of the
cold there is increasing sunlight. The green color reminds us of the warmth
of spring to come. God breaks through any darkness and God's light guides
our lives. Our faith enriches our life at All Saints and in the rest of our
lives as well. Join us on our journey into the future that God has waiting
for us.
Blessings, Bailey

RESTORE.......RENEW.......RE-ENERGIZE!!!!!!!
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
THE FOURTH SUNDAY
AFTER THE EPIPHANY
JANUARY 29ND
REV. BAILEY WHITBECK
10:00 AM SERVICE
Fellowship after church in the Parish Hall.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
NURSERY CARE AVAILABLE
GODLY PLAY, EXCITING PROGRAM
HIGH SCHOOL WITH JIM SCOTT
Coming Activities
On THURSDAY EVENINGS, 7:00 PM,
IN THE GUILD ROOM
WITH REV. RON.
MUSIC, PRAISE, HEALING,
AND EUCHARIST
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, VESTRY MEETING,
6:00
Deadline for the next SAINTS ALIVE
newsletter
is Wednesday, February 15th. Please send articles
to Evelyn Sanford,
bluewolf25@comcast.net
PRAYER LIST - As of February 1st,we
will be
clearing the current prayer list. If you have names for the
prayer list, you will need to send them to
secretary2@verizon.net, or
call the church office, 508-222-2233.
Please remember
YOUR PLEDGE IS
VERY IMPORTANT TO THE CHURCH.
Thank you
PRAYER LIST - If you would like
a name on the prayer list,
please email the church office,
secretary2@verizon.net, or
if we can remove a name,
please email or call the church office.
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