Remembering in Prayer This Week

Glenn, Greg, Nancy, John, Francie, Bryce, Eileen, Stan, Sonja, Frank, Sharon, JoAnn, Jeremy,

Tae Hyun, Lucy, Athena, the Buccino family, Marilyn, Wyatt, and Clarice.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Saint Anthony of the Desert, Scottsdale.

We’ve added a new Event and Facilities Request Form to make planning simple and smooth.

Take a look!

Today (Sunday) - Ask the Bishop! Do you have questions for Bishop Jennifer Reddall about Jesus, the Episcopal Church, the Anglican Communion, the Bible or anything? She will be available on Sunday for a Q/A time during both coffee hours.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Eucharist Services – Get your INVITE postcards (In Narthex) to give to friends, neighbors, and cashiers! 4:30 & 7:30 services.

Christmas Eve 4:30 Family Service - In our Nativity Story, children/youth will take part in telling the story through new eyes. There are simple parts for all who want to join us. Parents, only one rehearsal on Sunday, December 21st, about 11:30 (following the Service). The sign- up sheet is in the Narthex, or email Isaac - youth.

The Outreach Team has been busy filling requests before the end of the year. Please check out the thank you letters from some of the recipients on the hallway bulletin board. It is through the generosity and caring members of the parish that allows us to help others in need. We thank you for making this possible!

Christmas Flower Offering You’re invited to remember or honor a loved one by contributing toward the poinsettias that will brighten the church in the Christmas season. You’ll find envelopes in the pew pockets. Please fill out the front of the envelope (print legibly please) and enclose an amount of your choosing. The names of those remembered and honored will be printed in the Christmas bulletin.

Deadline for returning envelopes is Wednesday, December 18th.

New book club – Four-Week Book Study: Love Wins by Rob Bell Join Sonny Bertschinger and Barbara Toohey for a four-week exploration of Rob Bell’s thought-provoking book Love Wins. Our first gathering is Tuesday, January 6, with sessions continuing each Tuesday in January. Choose the time that works best for you—10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Sign up in the Narthex so we can add you to the mailing list and keep you updated. A limited number of books are available for purchase for $15.00.

Tis the Season (for scammers)! During this season of giving, please be vigilant, as it is also the season of scamming. Be extra cautious with phone calls, emails, text messages, and DMs from “churches, priests, deacons, and even the bishop” who ask for money or gift cards directly and not part of a stewardship campaign. Signs to look out for: wrong email address; misspelled names or words; poor grammar; asking for Venmo/Zelle or other non-verifiable payment; increased pressure to give. A reminder that Mother Lainie or her staff would never ask for money from you directly. And if you are not sure if the request is legitimate, CONTACT the person in question directly (do NOT REPLY to the message that may be suspicious) to ask them.

Christmas Eve Services 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. & Christmas Day Service at 10:00 a.m.

December:

Sunday, Dec 14th, 7:00 p.m. True Concord ‘Lessons and Carols’

Thursday, December 18th at 5:30 p.m. Worship in the Style of Taize service

Wednesday, Dec 24th, Christmas Eve Eucharist Services

4:30 with Youth Singers & 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Service with guest harpist Dr. Christine Vivona

Thursday, Dec 25th, Christmas Day Service 10:00 a.m. (We will sing carols)

**Offices closed: December 24th, 25th and 26th.**

If you are Interested in exploring baptism, confirmation, or being received into the Episcopal Church, please call the office or send an email to albansinfo@stalbansaz.org to arrange a short meeting with Mtr Lainie to discuss your interest.

PK= Preschool

PH= Parish Hall

Lib= Library

MR= Music Room