Alban’s Message

Vol. 14 No. 13 February 24, 2019 8:00 am Morning Prayer (Monday -Friday) in the chapel Annual Parish Meeting February 24, 2019 One service only at 9:15am

All parishioners are welcome to attend the meeting following the special, 9:15 am service, and are welcome to ask ques- tions and participate in conversa- tion. Members of St. Alban’s (those who are confirmed communicants in good standing, and are known to the treasurer) will elect four new members to the Ves- try.

invites you to Evensong On the Last Sunday after the Epiphany (Quinquagesima)

Sunday, March 3rd 7pm

A special meditative service of readings from Scripture, choral anthems, evening hymns, prayers and chanted psalms.

Acolyte workshops

Final acolyte workshop will be held on No Sunday School or March 3rd, during the 9:15 Sunday Adult Forum this Sunday 2/24 school time period. See more details in the email version of SAM.

HOLY BAPTISM If you would like to give electronically, please visit www.stalbansva.org and click on the MyEoffering tab. You may also use your phone to scan this QR code.

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2018 Pledge statements are available in the narthex

Save the date for our 2019 Lenten Series Topic for the Lenten series are as follows: Historical highlights in the formation of the Anglican and Episcopal Churches March 20 – A captivating evening of photos and stories from Fr. Jeff and Kate’s experiences on Wednesdays in Lent sabbatical. Come see how your rector spent (March 20, March 27, three months in Europe!

April 3 and April 10) – March 27 The English Reformation

Stations of the Cross at 6:00 pm April 3 – The English Civil War, Plymouth, and Soup and Salad dinner at 6:30 pm Jamestown

Program lecture at 7:00 pm April 10 – The Revolutionary War and the Founding of the Episcopal Church

Shrove Tuesday ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE Pancake supper 7am – Drop In Imposition of ashes (Narthex) Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00pm. – 8am Morning Prayer (Chapel) in the Parish Hall. 12pm – Holy Eucharist w/ Imposition of Ashes (Nave) th Come prepared for the 104 Annual Pancake Games! 6pm – Children’s Ash Wednesday Service (Nave) ACCA Pantry 7pm – Holy Eucharist w/ Imposition of The recent Stuff the Bus/Giant store food drive resulted in Ashes (Nave) about 2,500 lbs of food donated to ACCA! Thanks to all who contributed. Our St. Alban's donations were down that week, “I invite you, therefore.. to the observance - as expected, but we know they will pick up again. As a re- of a holy Lent, be self examination and - minder, ACCA accepts non -perishables, including non -food repentance; by prayer, fasting and self items like toiletries and diapers. Thank you again. denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s Holy Word…”

First Friday Lunch Lay Eucharistic Ministry The Book of Common Prayer p. 265 Bunch Meeting & Training Lenten Quiet Day Lay Eucharistic Ministers are an Practicing the Way of Love in a Violent Four P’s in important part of our worship Falls Church World services, administering the chalice March 1, 11:30am When: Saturday, March 9 at Communion. Whether you are interested in learning to become a Time: 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Please RSVP to Sally or Lay Eucharistic Minister or have Place: Ray Hanlein if you been serving for years, please join We will gather for a light breakfast at can come! us on March 10 at 11:30 in the [email protected] 8:30 in the Narthex. church. We'll discuss and review After a morning of quiet reflections, [email protected] some changes. Please contact (703)573 -9171 we will have a light lunch and Betsy Murray, Deacon Theresa, or conclude with a celebration of Holy Eu- the parish office if you plan to charist. attend or have questions. For more information: Contact Kay Lusk

Readings for February 24 Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Psalm 37:1-12, 41-42 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:27-38 – February 24 one service only March 3 8:15 AM 9:15 AM 8:15 AM 10:15 AM

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