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At St. Matthias you will find
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Christian CommunityA true sense of belonging and community. Anglican HeritageBeauty, dignity, and a sense of reverence in worship, and shared leadership between lay persons and clergy...plus more. Biblical FaithEncouragement, understanding, and challenge to have the same faith as those in the Bible had. Core Values
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Luncheon with Bishop Rob
WHEN: Immediately following worship on Sunday, March 4th, at St. Matthias
WHAT: Families are asked to bring a dish (10-12 servings) generally reflecting a "South of the Border" influence
By way of organizing, please consider the following plan, using last name initials:
A-G: Entrees; Casserole
H-N: Sides; Salads
O-Z: Desserts
If you would prefer a different category, call someone from that category and switch
AND if it won't work for you to bring anything, come eat anyway (and maybe plan to come early to set up or stay after to clean up)
It will help planning if you can list your name and dish on the kiosk on Sunday, February 26th
Questions or concerns: call Jim Rosa 488-1936 or Sue Kana 487-9113
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Lenten Information
Lenten Focus 2012
Lent is upon us and I wanted to make sure you had a heads up on the way well walk through Lent at St. Matthias this year. There are three focus points:
- Bishop O'Neill will be with us on March 4th as part of his regular pastoral visitations. He will perform confirmation, receptions, welcoming new members, and baptism. We'll have a congregational meal and conversation with the Bishop followed by a Vestry meeting. Please plan to attend this gathering of the St. Matthias Family. There is a sign-up sheet on the kiosk.
- Small Groups: We are asking each small group to meet weekly during Lent as the primary discipline and time for formation. Weekly gives the groups a chance to build Christian Community and build this life-giving dynamic into one's life. Resources are available through Fr. Scott to support this.
- Daily Lenten Devotions: Via our Website and eBlasts, St. Matthias will provide daily devotions for each day of Lent. We'll begin these on Ash Wednesday via our eBlast, and then linked to our homepage. When you receive the first day's devotion, you can follow links to update your preferences for eBlasts and devotions.
- Lenten Sermon Series on Prayer: During Lent Fr. Scott and others will focus on the way of prayer: a place of meeting God and of discovering more of His character.
- The 14 Stations of the Cross are hanging on the walls around the church. The first station is nearest the American Flag continuing counter clockwise to the opposite wall. The Stations were created by the Youth Group in 2002. If you are interested in the devotions for each Station, please see Bill Clewe or Fr. Scott.
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Vestry Retreat Support
The Vestry will be on retreat February 24th and 25th as part of their team building, to pray, and to continue progress implementing the vision God has given us. We would appreciate a bit of support for our time. Would you or a few of you be willing to help by providing one of the following
¨ Main Course for a dinner on 2/24 (at the Hesses' home); to serve 8, ready at 6pm
¨ Salad and bread for dinner on 2/24
¨ Simple dessert following dinner 2/24
¨ Simple Lunch for 2/25
Please RSVP to Fr. Scott if you are able. We greatly appreciate this in advance.
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 The Church Calendar is Available Online The St. Matthias calendar is online via our Website at saint-matthias.org/Calendar. You can also add a feed from our calendar to your own Outlook or iCal via the link provided on the Calendar page. If you have an event that needs to be on the calendar or a change to your ministry's schedule (including small groups), please email Micky at stmatthias@comcas.net or Fr. Scott as padrescott@gmail.com |
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Life Line Screening at St. Matthias
What You Don't Know Can Hurt You!
- If you are age 21-80 learn your risk for developing 6 different chronic diseases.
- $3 out of every $4 spent on healthcare is for treatment of chronic disease
- Better lifestyle habits can help prevent 80% of heart disease and 90% of type 2 diabetes
The 6 for Life Health Assessment measures your risk of developing 6 chronic diseases, including heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, diabetes, COPD and lung cancer. A customized report will determine which risk factors contribute most to your disease risk and are within your control to change. Finger-stick blood tests along with biometric measurements are included with this assessment. St Matthias Episcopal Church will be hosting a Life Line Screening preventive health event on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Protect your health by registering today for the 6 for Life Health Assessment for $79. Call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners to schedule your appointment. Take control of your health, knowledge is empowering.
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