Email from St. Alban's Episcopal Church

Please join the Parish Life Committee for a festive end-of-summer Ice Cream Social this Sunday, August 27. Please join us! It will take place in the Parish Hall, immediately following the 8:00 am and 10:30 am services. We'll celebrate the start of school with some tasty chocolate and vanilla treats! Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you!

Hymn Requests for August 20

This week we have a fantastic hymn request! A huge shout out to Adam for bringing our favorite music into worship this summer!

Hymn 8—Morning has broken

Requested by Kate Giroux

How Great Thou Art

Requested by Bethany Bower

“It was a favorite of my parents and was sung at bother of their funerals.”

& by Pam Matthes

“This has been a favorite and joyful song in our family since I was very young.”

& by Debbe Heiman

Ministry Sunday

September 10, 2023

One Service ONLY at 9:30 am

Ministry Sunday will be September 10, 2023, immediately following the 9:30 Holy Eucharist. There will only be one service that day. 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.

Emails are being sent out to the different ministries regarding set up, etc. Please take a moment to respond with the necessary information as soon as possible. Thanks!

Registration Open for Sunday School!

We are excited to announce that registration is open for Sunday School (grades Pre-K through High School). Please register your children by either going to the church website or by using the QCR code below. This information is very important for parish record keeping.

For more information on registration or about St. Alban’s Sunday School, please see Adam Hutson or send us an email at sundayschool@stalbansva.org.

Don’t forget: Sunday School returns on 9/17 at 9:15 am.

Superheroes Needed for Children's Christian Education

We are looking for superheroes to volunteer in children's Christian education. Whether it be an extra hand during Sunday School, volunteering for Vacation Bible School, or donating supplies, you will make a difference in a child's spiritual life. The benefits of being a children's ministry volunteer are earning instant hero status, all-you-can-eat Goldfish crackers, exercise, unlimited high fives, and free crayons.

For more information on becoming a superhero, please see Adam Hutson or email us at sundayschool@stalbansva.org.

St. Alban's Annual Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, November 18, 2023

The Christmas Bazaar will be here before you know it!!

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

VOLUNTEER.

Join our enthusiastic volunteers and help prepare and carry out the annual Saint Alban’s Christmas Bazaar. Do you have one hour? One day? How about a week? We are calling all volunteers to help decorate the parish hall, set up and take down the tables and chairs, move sale items in and out, and work in the cafe or one of the stalls. Much of the work starts the Sunday before the bazaar and continues in the evenings during the bazaar week.

DONATE.

Donations are being accepted now, so bring your items to the parish hall closet in marked boxes and sturdy bags on or before November 7, 2023.

This year, we need tools, sporting goods, outdoor gear, toys, jewelry, handbags, scarves, neckties, jewelry boxes, movies & music (DVDs & CDs only), and books; popular fiction (adventure, historical, crime, romance) books, particularly in paperback format, as well as history/autobiography books, and cookbooks, published within past 10 years. Place items in boxes or sturdy bags marked with what’s inside. When choosing items to donate, consider what you or others would like to buy. All items should be clean and in good condition. Please ensure any battery‐operated items have a battery so the customer can see that they work.

NOT SOLD AT THE BAZAAR:

lectronics such as TVs, VCRs, DVD players, computers, printers, Furniture, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Large Handbags.

LARGE, HEAVY ITEMS:

Please call the church office to make arrangements or email bazaar@stalbansva.org.

RECEIPTS FOR CHARITABLE DONATIONS:

Are located in the Bazaar closet or by contactingbazaar@stalbansva.org

SPREAD THE WORD!

Encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to attend. If you’re new to St Alban’s or have never volunteered at the bazaar, this is a great way to meet your fellow parishioners.

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For more information, contact the bazaar co-chairs Nick Huskins and Bethany Bower @ bazaar@stalbansva.org.

Belvedere Backpack Meals Are Back!

Packing food bags for students at Belvedere Elementary is coming back! Please join us after the 8:00 AM services during coffee hour to help out—this is a great way to support a local school in fellowship with parishioners!

The next dates are: 9/3, 10/1, 10/29, 11/19, and 12/10. If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Monique Clark!

Caregiver Support Session on Sunday, September 24

The next caregiver support session will be on Sunday, September 24 after the 10:30 AM service in Room 11.

All are welcome! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact info@stalbansva.org and we will connect you with the support team!

Annandale Christian Community for Action Updates

How Can You Support ACCA?

Thank you for the continued support of the pantry, last week you donated 23lbs of food!

Special needs currently include: toilet paper, paper towels, canned soup, and pasta sauce.

See the monthly ACCA newsletter by clicking here!

Br. Luis' Priestly Ordination

Saturday | 9.16.2023 | 10:30 AM

Br. Luis will be ordained to the Priesthood on Saturday, September 16th 2023 at 10:30 AM at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. More information to come for the livestream, but we wanted to let you all know!

Parish Prayers this week:

For the Sick and the Suffering in our Parish

Harris Andrews, Allison Blanchard, Nancy Calvert, Ava Campbell, John Clements, Liz Clements, Helen Cassidy, Evangeline Clark-Wiles, Christina Daggs, Mary Ann Daymont, Nell Dillard, Darren Foster, David Hamnett, Nancy Harrell, Elizabeth Howton, Martha Kelley, Kay Lusk, Steve Lusk, Jack Martin, Duncan McBride, Elizabeth Ninde, Elayne O'Loughlin, Allison Canales Romero, Jerry Sare, Sally Sare, Lynne Schrag, Ginger Shea, Cheryl Sinsabaugh, Bari St. Cyr, Evie Tanner, Tom Tycz, Fran Walinsky, Kenneth Youngert, Kathryn Zimmerman, Sara Zimmerman.

For the Sick and the Suffering: Family and Friends

Tom Baden, Pat Beck, Ann Bobeck, Barbara Cook, Jean Cothran, Jean & Greg Cox, Ed and Kathy Curran, Ellie and her family, Kate Dora Games Thiel, Sunny Haggrd, Anthony Harris, Rita Johnson, Wray Kinard, Fred Lusk, Liz Lybrand, Sue Marshall, Donell Mathews, Mo McHugh, James and Janice McPhee, Susan Metsala, Lynn and Bob Nanney, Anita O'Dea, Wilmot O'Loughlin, Evelyne Orlander, Kathy Parkhouse, Margery Peck, The Premock Family, Glenn Reichenbach, Tricia Richardson, Susie Simko, Maria Ana Velasquez, James Vogel, Chuck Woods, Janet Woods.

Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God

by Barbara Cook

in memory of her parents Arthur and Catherine Cranham,

and her brother David Cranham

For the Departed

For Those in Military Service and Civilians Working Around the World

Bobby Dubas, Daniel Stephenson, Gwen DeFilippi, Alison Dilworth

For Birthdays This Week

Henry Martin (8/31), Adam Nassar (8/31), Fay Froh (9/1), Harry Baisden (9/2), Renee Martin (9/2)

Parish Cycle of Prayer

We pray for the Intercessory Prayer Group and for their gift of compassion and hearts open to the Holy Spirit.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Sunday School teachers and Youth Leaders

Anglican Cycle of Prayer

Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui

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.

Deadline for submitting announcements for Digital SAM is every Wednesday at 9:00am.