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Sunday, October 20
8:00 am – Holy Eucharist, Rite II
9:15 am – Christian Education
Adult Forum – Room 11
Sunday School – Room 13
10:30 am – Holy Eucharist, Rite II
11:45 am – Caregiver Support, Room 11
Monday, October 21
8:00 am – Morning Prayer via Zoom
Tuesday, October 22
8:00 am – Morning Prayer via Zoom
9:00 am – Holy Eucharist w/ Healing Prayer
10:00 am – Chatting Fingers, Room 11
10:00 am – Bible Study, Library
Wednesday, October 23
8:00 am – Morning Prayer via Zoom
8:00 pm – Compline via Zoom
Thursday, October 24
8:00 am – Morning Prayer via Zoom
Friday, October 25
8:00 am – Morning Prayer via Zoom
Saturday, October 26
8:00 am – Yoga, Parish Hall
Sunday, October 20
8:00 am – Holy Eucharist, Rite II
9:15 am – Christian Education
Adult Forum – Room 11
Sunday School – Room 13
10:30 am – Holy Eucharist, Rite II
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Adult Forum at 9:15 in Room 11
Civility with Fr. Jeff
| | This week Fr. Jeff invites us to talk about civility from a Christian perspective. Next week will begin a series exploring the theological depths of the Lord’s Prayer! All are welcome, please join us! | | |
Ministry Sunday Spotlight
Altar Guild, Lectors & Intercessors, Hypothermia Shelter
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This week's Ministry Sunday Spotlight is the Adopt-a-Highway program and the Ushers Team! Learn more by listening at the end of the service to a representative of the Altar Guild, or by stopping at their table during Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall!
As Father Jeff wrote in THE WORD, we are doing Ministry Sunday a little differently this year. Each week we will focus on one or two ministries immediately following the 8:00 and 10:30 Holy Eucharists and this week will be Altar Guild, Lectors and Intercessors, and Hypothermia.
Representatives from each ministry will be available to discuss how our combined efforts serve the mission of St. Alban’s. Please be supportive and plan to stop by for a visit, and when you do, ask yourself, “Where is God calling you to serve?” We can help find the right fit for you and your lifestyle. Whether you have one hour of time to donate or can chair an entire committee, there is a place for everyone at St. Alban’s. For more information, please contact Karen or Rick Weinberg at rweinberg1@cox.net.
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Our ushers are a ministry of hospitality that helps make all, including newcomers and visitors, feel welcome and comfortable at our worship service.
They are a ministry of presence: The ushers begin their work at the services early, making sure the church is ready for those coming to worship, that lights are on, the church is neat, and that bulletins are ready to give to all attending.
They welcome all and hand out bulletins at every Sunday worship service. They
provide or get special support for those whose needs are made known. During the service, they play key roles in collection and communion. After services, they usually see that the church is neat and ready to be secured.
The ushers are constants at our worship services. If interested, contact Tom Tycz at tstycz70@gmail.com.
| | Caregiver Support Session on Sunday October 20 | | Do you have someone you care for, support, or otherwise take care of? Join us with fellow caregivers in Room 11 after the 10:30am service for fellowship and support! Snacks are provided. | | | Poe Middle School Grocery Distribution on October 23 | | Please join us! We will gather in the Parish Hall 2:30 - 4:00 pm to pack food bags for students. We then distribute them to families at the Heritage Center from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Sign up clicking here. | | | Thanksgiving Prayer Service with ACCA on Sunday, November 24 at 4:00 pm | | Please join us here at St. Alban’s the Sunday before thanksgiving for a special Evensong (sung Evening Prayer) service. We will welcome religious leaders, ministers, and their congregations to our home as Thanksgiving approaches. All are welcome! | | Advent Quiet Day on Saturday, December 7 | | Save the date for our Advent Quiet Day lead by Br. Alex. We will gather in the morning through lunchtime and have ample space to practice contemplative prayer focused on lectio and visio divina, We will engage the themes of advent: the incarnation of our Lord, and His second coming. More information to come! All are welcome! | | Saint Alban's Joins the Interfaith Community for Dialogue | | |
In September, St. Albans became a member of the Interfaith Community for Dialogue (ICD). The ICD is group of representatives from faith based and associated organizations in Fairfax County dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and positive relationships among diverse peoples in and around Fairfax. They include representatives from the Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh and Bahai faiths. To meet this goal, the ICD holds community dinners, dialogues and educational programs, as well as service projects to enhance the well-being of the community. This will be the first event since St Alban’s joined and will be held in November.
Upcoming events are on November 10th and November 17th, focused on "Welcoming the Stranger." For more information and to register, click here.
| | Host Coffee Hour! There's a New Way To Sign Up... | | Christmas Bazaar Raffle Updates! | | |
Please use this form to make a donation to the 2024 St. Alban's Christmas Bazaar Raffle taking place on Saturday, November 23. We thank you in advance for your help in making this event such a success each year! Please note that we are seeking items of $75 value and above. For example, Gift cards, experiences, toys, Legos, fine art and jewelry, hand-crafted items.
Please contact Christine Peck or Stephanie Lightner with any questions cmpeck02@verizon.net or stephanielightner55@gmail.com.
| | Annandale Christian Community for Action Updates | | |
You helped donate 32 lbs of food this past week, thank you!
Food donations are greatly needed! ACCA continues to be in need of canned chicken, canned meat, peanut butter and pasta sauces.
In addition, volunteer drivers have been working overtime to deliver food to people’s homes. If you have a spare hour once every week or two, try doing a delivery. It can be very rewarding. You don’t have to drive on a regular schedule, but just when you have time.
Please drop off food donations in the Narthex, so that Fran Walinsky can take donations to the pantry each week. Monetary donations to ACCA are also welcome! For info, click here.
Contact Gail Coleman, gv.coleman@verizon.net or Debbe Heiman at deborahsheiman3@gmail.com if you have any questions!
See the monthly ACCA newsletter by clicking here!
| | Serving Schedule for October 20 | | |
8:00 am
Crucifer: Sarah Traum
Torchbearer: Unfilled
Torchbearer: Unfilled
Intercessor: Barbara Cook
Usher: Al Avellino
Usher: Stanley Utterback
Lector: Harry Baisden
Lector: Kit Ryan
LEM: Marc Cheek
LEM: Unfilled
Coffee Hour: Julie Parker, Cathy Casey & Kit Ryan
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10:30 am
Crucifer: Unfilled
Torchbearer: Unfilled
Torchbearer: Unfilled
Intercessor: Linda Cummings
Usher: Unfilled
Usher: Unfilled
Lector: DeeDee Brinkema
Lector: Chris Peck
LEM: Chris peck
LEM: Unfilled
Coffee Hour: Betsy Anderson, Donna Eichna, Barbara Hallman, Carolyn Foley Linda Cummings
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Altar Guild: Team III, Captain: Dottie Ninde, Donna Archer, Linda Cummings, Darren Foster,
Jo Hodgin, Jane Lesko.
Security: Remy Jurenas
Counters: Sally & Ray Hanlein
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Is God calling you to help make our worship together more beautiful?
Serving the church is one way to worship God, and also practically support your parish -- we need YOU to pitch in on Sunday mornings! We are always in need of Acolytes and Eucharistic Ministers to assist at the altar. Training is flexible! You can also be a Lector, Intercessor, and Usher with simple, on the job training. Sign up in the Narthex, or email Alex for more information.
| | Parish Prayers this Week: | | |
For the Sick and the Suffering in our Parish:
Gail Allison, Allison Blanchard, Nancy Calvert, John Clements, Liz Clements, Helen Cassidy, Evangeline Clark-Wiles, Mary Ann Daymont, Jane Edwards, David Hamnett, Nancy Harrell, Trish Huheey, Martha Kelley, Kay Lusk, Jack Martin, Sue Mairena, Duncan McBride, Elizabeth Ninde, Elayne O'Loughlin, Benny Robles, Allison Canales Romero, Jerry Sare, Sally Sare, Lynne Schrag, Ginger Shea, Cheryl Sinsabaugh, Bari St. Cyr, Evie Tanner, Tom Tycz, Ron Vogel, Fran Walinsky, Zinnah Wiles, Kenneth Youngert, Sara Zimmerman, Anne Zuvekas.
For the Sick and the Suffering — Family and Friends:
Debby Aune, Kitty and Bill Blessing, Ann Bobeck, Tess Brody, Kathy Curran, Barbara Cook, Jean Cothran, Jean & Greg Cox, Winship Durrett, Sincerria Elliot, Cristabel Espinoza, Geri Falek, Kate Dora Games Thiel, Michael Hamnett, Frieda & Heather Higdon, Jim House, Pamela James, Rita Johnson, Richard Kinch, Wray Kinard, Fred Lusk, Liz Lybrand, Donell Mathews, George McCord, James and Janice McPhee, Lynn and Bob Nanney, Judy Pearson, Anita O'Dea, Evelyne Orlander, Margery Peck, the Premock Family, Glenn Reichenbach, Tricia Richardson, Regina Rockwell, Jim Schmidt, Marjorie Taber, Justin Traum, Howard Tompkins, Maria Ana Velasquez, Chuck Woods, Janet Woods, Abby.
For Those Who Have Died
Bill Blessing, brother in law of Robin Barbee
For Those in Military Service and Civilians Working Around the World
Bobby Dubas, Alison Dilworth
For Those Celebrating a Birthday
Madeleine Clune (10/20), Olivia Findorff (10/20), Martha Kelley (10/21), Mary Tycz (10/22), Catalina Cashdollar (10/22), Luanne Gutermuth (10/23), Mark Deal (10/24), Doug Mairena (10/25), Gean Martin (10/26)
For Our Parish
We give thanks for our security teams whose dedication, vigilance, and humble service help protect our parish and keep us safe.
For Our Diocese
Christ Church, Winchester and St. Aidan’s, Alexandria.
For the Worldwide Anglican Communion
The Anglican Church of Rwanda
To place a name on the prayer list contact the parish office
at 703-256-2966 or email info@stalbansva.org
Updates regarding those on this list are greatly appreciated.
For pastoral emergencies please call (571) 383-6096.
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