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St Matthews Episcopal Church

To Grow in Christ, Sharing His Love through Worship, Education, Prayer, Fellowship, Hospitality and Outreach

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1 Create Event 8:00a Morning Prayer Drag Morning Prayer\|8:00AM\|Rita Smith - Altar<br>Marie Roller- Lector 10:15a Morning Prayer Drag Morning Prayer\|10:15AM	2 Create Event	3 Create Event 3:20p Contrary Motion Drag Contrary Motion\|3:20PM\|HHS Girls Acapella Group	4 Create Event 9:45a Prayer Group Drag Prayer Group\|9:45AM\|Wednesday morning Bible study is active at 9:45 for prayer and 10:00 for study/discussion 5:30p Choir Practice Drag Choir Practice\|5:30PM\|@ Choir Room\|Our regular Wednesday evening rehearsals are at 5:30 pm in the choir room. If you like to sing, please come sing with us	5 Create Event 10:00a B&B Dropoff Drag B&B Dropoff\|10:00AM\|Donations will be accepted today from 10am to 2pm in Browse and Buy area of the Parish hall. We are still in need of little girlâ€™s and boyâ€™s clothes as well as kitchen items. 7:00p Vestry Meeting Drag Vestry Meeting\|7:00PM	6 Create Event Office Closed Drag Office Closed\| Epiphany Drag Epiphany\|\|The feast of Christâ€™s epiphany or â€œmanifestationâ€ <br>originated among the Christians of Egypt in the third <br>century. The date of January 6 was probably chosen <br>because the Egyptians celebrated their great feast of <br>the winter solstice on that day, in honor of the sun god <br>Horus.<br>The Christian feast was primarily a commemoration of <br>the Lordâ€™s baptism, as it still is for the Eastern Orthodox <br>churches. The feast became known in the West during <br>the fourth century, about the same time as the feast of <br>the Nativity on December 25 began to be celebrated. <br>In the West, the feast of the Epiphany acquired some of <br>the Christmas associations, particularly the story of the <br>Magiâ€™s visit. This visit was regarded as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.<br>It is this emphasis on the manifestation of Christ that <br>permeates the entire season that follows the feast of the <br>Epiphany. In Christ we see the fullness of God dwelling <br>in a human being. This fullness is Christâ€™s by right, but <br>it is to be ours as adopted heirs of God. On this feast, <br>we celebrate the glory that is to be revealed in us when <br>Christ is â€œall in all.â€<br>One Epiphany custom was a procession of children, <br>dressed as the magi, carrying a star on a pole and going <br>from house to house singing star carols. Another was <br>the baking of a special â€œkingsâ€™ cakeâ€ with a coin in it. <br>Whoever found the coin would be king of the Epiphany <br>Day celebrations. Traditionally, January 6, the twelfth <br>day of Christmas, is the day when Christmas trees, <br>decorations and creches are removed from home and <br>church after the Epiphany worship services.	7 Create Event Praise Box Weekend Drag Praise Box Weekend\|\|First weekend each month is Praise Box weekend with the little church. During each service you will have an opportunity to thank the Lord for your blessings and make a donation reflecting that gratitude. 10:00a B&B Drag B&B\|10:00AM\|Browse and Buy is open from 10 am to 2pm each Saturday 5:30p Holy Eucharist Rite II Drag Holy Eucharist Rite II\|5:30PM\|Holy Eucharist with Rev. Kit Tobin<br>Peg Packard - Altar and Lector
8 Create Event Praise Box Weekend Drag Praise Box Weekend\|\|First weekend each month is Praise Box weekend with the little church. During each service you will have an opportunity to thank the Lord for your blessings and make a donation reflecting that gratitude. Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ Drag Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ\|\|Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. This brings to an end the season of Christmas. The Church recalls Our Lord's second manifestation or epiphany which occurred on the occasion of His baptism in the Jordan. Jesus descended into the River to sanctify its waters and to give them the power to beget sons of God. The event takes on the importance of a second creation in which the entire Trinity intervenes. 8:00a Holy Eucharist Rite I Drag Holy Eucharist Rite I\|8:00AM\|Holy Eucharist with Rev. Kit Tobin<br>Kitty Rolfe- Altar<br>Janet Wilson- Lector 9:00a Church Shcool Drag Church Shcool\|9:00AM\|Education classes for both adults and children<br>Come one and all-whatever your age.Â We are offering Sunday School classes for everyone.Â If you aren't here on Sundays at 9:00 am, the rest of us miss you.Â Adult class is looking at the scripture readings for each Sunday in the parish hall, with snacks.<br>The youth to toddlers are meeting downstairs at 9:00 am to work on the same scripture.Â Wednesday morning Bible study is active at 9:45 for prayer and 10:00 for study/discussion.Â If you are interested in starting a new group for study, please let me know.Â Kitty 10:15a Holy Eucharist Rite II Drag Holy Eucharist Rite II\|10:15AM\|Holy Eucharist with Rev. Kit Tobin<br><br>Kitty Rolfe- Altar<br>Mary Vasey, Bill Statham- Lectors	9 Create Event 6:30p Prayer Shawl Ministry Drag Prayer Shawl Ministry\|6:30PM\|@ Library\|Prayer shawl ministry meets the second Monday of the month-every month at 6:30 in the library. We create shawls with prayer for anyone in the parish in need of prayer for health, emotions, joy and sadness. If you are working on a project and would like to work in a group, bring it along and join us. Itâ€™s a peaceful hour of prayer, fellowship and production. Polish up your needles and away we go.	10 Create Event 3:20p Contrary Motion Drag Contrary Motion\|3:20PM\|HHS Girls Acapella Group	11 Create Event 9:45a Prayer Group Drag Prayer Group\|9:45AM\|Wednesday morning Bible study is active at 9:45 for prayer and 10:00 for study/discussion 5:30p Choir practice Drag Choir practice\|5:30PM\|@ choir Room\|Our regular Wednesday evening rehearsals are at 5:30 pm in the choir room. If you like to sing, please come sing with us	12 Create Event	13 Create Event Office Closed Drag Office Closed\| 6:00p Dish to Pass Dinner Drag Dish to Pass Dinner\|6:00PM\|@ Parish Hall\|We will have a dish to pass dinner on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Table service and beverages will be provided. Letâ€™s start the New Year with good food, fun and fellowship.	14 Create Event 10:00a Blood Drive Drag Blood Drive\|10:00AM\| Because of critical blood shortages in our area, St. Matthew's has been asked to sponsor an earlier drive for Saturday, January 14 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the parish hall. A light breakfast and lunch will be offered to all donors. <br> This drive is in addition to the one we are planning on Saturday, March 17. Donors will be eligible for both drives since the requirement for donating "whole blood" is every 56 days. Eligibility for "double red cells" is every 112 days, up to 3 times / year. Please consider donating and mark your calendars accordingly. We are also asking church members to extend an invitation to family, friends and co-workers by letting them know of both drives. A sign-up sheet is available in the parish hall lobby or you can schedule an appointment by calling the Red Cross directly at 1-800-733-2767. If you have questions, please call <br> Rita Smith @ 562-2022. 10:00a B&B Drag B&B\|10:00AM\|Browse and Buy is open from 10 am to 2pm each Saturday 5:30p Holy Eucharist Rite II Drag Holy Eucharist Rite II\|5:30PM\|Holy Eucharist with Rev. Kit Tobin<br><br>Terry Fox -Altar<br> Judy Peters- Lector 5:30p Holy Eucharist Rite II Drag Holy Eucharist Rite II\|5:30PM\|Holy Eucharist with Rev. Kit Tobin<br><br>Terry Fox -Altar<br> Judy Peters- Lector
15 Create Event 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Drag 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany\| 8:00a Holy Eucharist Rite I Drag Holy Eucharist Rite I\|8:00AM\|Holy Eucharist with Rev. Kit Tobin<br><br>Rita Smith - Altar<br>Dori Fulk- Lector 9:00a Church School Drag Church School\|9:00AM\|Education classes for both adults and children<br>Come one and all-whatever your age.Â We are offering Sunday School classes for everyone.Â If you aren't here on Sundays at 9:00 am, the rest of us miss you.Â Adult class is looking at the scripture readings for each Sunday in the parish hall, with snacks.<br>The youth to toddlers are meeting downstairs at 9:00 am to work on the same scripture.Â Wednesday morning Bible study is active at 9:45 for prayer and 10:00 for study/discussion.Â If you are interested in starting a new group for study, please let me know.Â Kitty 10:15a Holy Eucharist Rite II Drag Holy Eucharist Rite II\|10:15AM\|Holy Eucharist with Rev. Kit Tobin<br>Rita Smith- Altar<br>Peggie Diello, Brigid Galusha- Lectors	16 Create Event Doug and Jean Mace Anniversary Drag Doug and Jean Mace Anniversary\| 12:00p Acts and Facts Deadline Drag Acts and Facts Deadline\|12:00PM\|Deadline for February Acts and Facts submission. Please email or give to Phyllis by Noon today	17 Create Event 3:20p Contrary Motion Drag Contrary Motion\|3:20PM\|HHS Girls Acapella Group	18 Create Event The Conversion of Saint Peter the Apostle Drag The Conversion of Saint Peter the Apostle\| 9:45a Prayer Group Drag Prayer Group\|9:45AM\|@ Library\|Wednesday morning Bible study is active at 9:45 for prayer and 10:00 for study/discussion 5:30p Choir Practice Drag Choir Practice\|5:30PM\|@ Choir Room\|Our regular Wednesday evening rehearsals are at 5:30 pm in the choir room. If you like to sing, please come sing with us	19 Create Event 10:00a B&B Dropoff Drag B&B Dropoff\|10:00AM\|Donations will be accepted today from 10am to 2pm in Browse and Buy area of the Parish hall. We are still in need of little girlâ€™s and boyâ€™s clothes as well as kitchen items.	20 Create Event Office Closed Drag Office Closed\|	21 Create Event No Service Today Drag No Service Today\|\|No service this evening. Please join us for the single service this weekend tomorrow morning at 9:30am following by the Annual Meeting at 10:30 with a dish to pass. 10:00a B&B Drag B&B\|10:00AM\|Browse and Buy is open from 10 am to 2pm each Saturday
22 Create Event 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Drag 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany\| 9:30a Morning Prayer Drag Morning Prayer\|9:30AM\|<br>Kristen Eames- Altar 10:30a Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Lunch Drag Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Lunch\|10:30AM\|On January 22nd we will have our Annual Meeting after the 9:30 am worship service. The 2012 budget will be presented and vestry elections will be held. There will be a pot luck dinner as well. There will not be a 5:30 pm service Saturday, the 15th or an 8:00 am service on Sunday the 16th.	23 Create Event	24 Create Event 3:20p Contrary Motion Drag Contrary Motion\|3:20PM\|HHS Girls Acapella Group	25 Create Event The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle Drag The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle\|\|St. Paul, named Saul at his circumcision, a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, was born at Tarsus, the capitol of Cilicia. He was a Roman citizen. He was brought up as a strict Jew, and later became a violent persecutor of the Christians. While on his way to Damascus to make new arrests of Christians, he was suddenly converted by a miraculous apparition of Our Lord. From a fierce persecutor he became the great Apostle of the Gentiles. He made three missionary journeys which brought him to the great centers of Asia Minor and southern Europe, and made many converts. Fourteen of his Epistles are found in the New Testament. He was beheaded in Rome in 66, and his body is kept in the Basilica of St. Paul near the Ostian Way. 9:45a Prayer Group Drag Prayer Group\|9:45AM\|Wednesday morning Bible study is active at 9:45 for prayer and 10:00 for study/discussion 5:30p Choir Practice Drag Choir Practice\|5:30PM\|@ Choir Room\|Our regular Wednesday evening rehearsals are at 5:30 pm in the choir room. If you like to sing, please come sing with us	26 Create Event	27 Create Event Office Closed Drag Office Closed\|	28 Create Event 10:00a B&B Drag B&B\|10:00AM\|Browse and Buy is open from 10 am to 2pm each Saturday 5:30p Holy Eucharist Rite II Drag Holy Eucharist Rite II\|5:30PM\|Dori Fulk- Altar<br> Mark Armstrong-Lector
29 Create Event 4th Sunday after the Epiphany Drag 4th Sunday after the Epiphany\| 8:00a Holy Eucharist Rite I Drag Holy Eucharist Rite I\|8:00AM\|Bill Game- Altar<br>David Lapp- Lector 9:00a Church School Drag Church School\|9:00AM\|Education classes for both adults and children<br>Come one and all-whatever your age.Â We are offering Sunday School classes for everyone.Â If you aren't here on Sundays at 9:00 am, the rest of us miss you.Â Adult class is looking at the scripture readings for each Sunday in the parish hall, with snacks.<br>The youth to toddlers are meeting downstairs at 9:00 am to work on the same scripture.Â Wednesday morning Bible study is active at 9:45 for prayer and 10:00 for study/discussion.Â If you are interested in starting a new group for study, please let me know.Â Kitty 10:15a Holy Eucharist Rite II Drag Holy Eucharist Rite II\|10:15AM\|Bill Game- Altar<br>Peggie Diello, Kitty Rolfe- Lectors	30 Create Event	31 Create Event 3:20p Contrary Motion Drag Contrary Motion\|3:20PM\|HHS Girls Acapella Group