E-News for Jan 9, 2009

Ascension E-News
January 9, 2009

Epiphany Pageant
Next Sunday, January 18th at the 10AM liturgy, our children and adults will participate in a “pick-up” pageant. This is not to be missed. All children are strongly encouraged to meet in the church at 9AM. Thanks, Greg

Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the parish will be held on Sunday, January 25 @ 11AM. Members in good standing are invited to vote. All are strongly encouraged to attend.

Adult Education @ 9AM (held in the education wing)
Adult ed. will this week will feature a video on the Holy Land. Please join us!

Children’s Education Sunday @ 9AM (held in the education wing)
Godly Play and Youth Group will meet in the church to practice the Epiphany Pageant…all are encouraged to participate. If you have any questions please see lead teachers Catherine Shepherd or Carol Newberry.

The Ascension Café
Coffee, tea, and breakfast foods are available in the Ascension Café—education wing @ 9AM.

Nametags!
On Sunday pick up your new nametag at entrance you have indicated. If you do not have a nametag, please write your name on the list that will be at the nametag holder. Please return the nametags to the basket underneath the nametag holder.

Coffee Hour
We have many open slots for 11AM coffee hour on Sundays. Please see the board in Geisser Hall to sign-up. This is an important hospitality ministry.

Bible Study
Join us for Bible Study on Wednesdays January 14th @ 10:30AM in the Education Wing. Coffee and tea are provided.

Outreach Opportunities (meeting Jesus in our neighbor)

• Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the first Saturday of every month at 10AM to pray for those in need as we knit prayer shawls. Please contact Jean Hagan at (401) 826-3484 for further information. All are encouraged to attend. If you know of someone who may like to receive a prayer shawl, please speak with Greg, Anne, or Jean Hagan.

• Join Greg at St. Elizabeth’s Court Sunday, January 18th @ 1:45PM for a wonderful outreach Mass to the people of this assisted living community at 109 Melrose St. Providence, RI 02907 (401) 490-4646

• Food Pantry collection. Consider volunteering at the Cranston food pantry. Sign-up sheet is located on the bulletin board in Geisser Hall. Please remember that the food basket is located in the hallway outside the church for donated food to go to the Cranston Food Bank. If you have any questions please contact Shirley Sibielski.

• Arnold House Shelter Toiletry Items: Please bring in travel size toiletry items and place them in the bin in the back of the church (Narthex). These will go to help those who are in need.

Readings for this Sunday:
(click here for online version)
Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11