Remembering in Prayer This Week

Glenn, Greg, John, Francie, Bryce, Eileen, Stan, Sonja, Frank, Sharon, JoAnn, Jeremy, Tae Hyun, Scott,

Athena, the Buccino family, Marilyn, Lucy and Carol.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Church of the Nativity, Scottsdale.

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Today – Dec 7th, Growing Inward: The Episcopal Way of Devotion. If you're considering being Confirmed or Received into the Episcopal Church, or you need a refresher, this class is for us all. Parish Hall during coffee hours.

Sonoran Bells Concert Sunday, Dec 7th, 3:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the wonderful music of Sonoran Bells! (Free will donation; suggested donation-$15)

Christmas Nativity - calling all kids, youth & adults who might be interested in performing in our Christmas Nativity Performance during the Christmas Eve 4:30 p.m. service. There would only be one rehearsal on Sunday, December 21st after service. There will be a sign-up sheet on the board just outside the Parish Hall.

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.

Christmas Caroling at Hacienda Assisted Living will be happening on Saturday, December 13th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Meet in church parking lot at 5:00 pm. A Pizza Party in the Parish Hall will follow afterwards. Please email Isaac at albansyouth@stalbansaz.org, or call our office. A sign-up sheet will also be available in the Narthex. All ages and talent levels welcome!

Ask the Bishop! Do you have questions for Bishop Jennifer Reddall about Jesus, the Episcopal Church, the Anglican Communion, the Bible or anything? We will be having ‘Ask the Bishop’ sessions during coffee hours Dec 14th, after the 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. services.

True Concord ‘Lessons and Carols’ Sunday, Dec 14th, 7 p.m. We’ve been offered discounted tickets for St Alban’s members!! Call True Concord during business hours at 520-401-2651 or scan QR code on flyers available at church. Will not be available after December 12, or when sold out.

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.

December:

Monday, Dec 8 9:00 a.m. Yoga (call office for details)

10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study (Lib/Rm10)

Tuesday, Dec 9 6:00 p.m. No Youth Choir (MR)

Wednesday, Dec 10 10:00 a.m. Healing Prayer Service

6:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal (MR)

Thursday, Dec 11 9:00 a.m. Yoga (call office for details) 7:00 p.m. Adult Handbell Rehearsal (MR)

Friday, Dec 12 10:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Fellowship (Lib/Rm10)

Sunday, Dec 14 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Bishop Reddall visit

7:00 p.m. True Concord Concert

**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