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The Episcopal Church in Oviedo / Winter Springs, Florida

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Collect for the Week
The First Sunday
    after Christmas
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Readings for the Second Sunday after Christmas

Jeremiah 31:7-14
Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a
Matthew 2:13-23
Psalm 84:1-8

 
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Coming Up at Incarnation...
 

 
 Sunday January 2
8:30 & 11:00am services


There will be no Christian Formation classes on 12/26/10 or 1/2/11
(Catechesis of the Good Shepherd / Youth / Adult classes return on January 9th)
 

A new Pastor's Class  beginning January 9th...
"...and He sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick" Luke 9:2
  We will explore foundations in the Christian Ministry of Healing.  We will look at the healings of Jesus through a study in the Gospels.  This course is an introduction to the healing ministry but encourages all who take part to become personally involved, pointing to ways in which this ministry may be developed both individually and corporately.  (Sunday Mornings between services from 9:45-10:45.)    

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Annual Meeting of the Mission
with election of 3 new vestry members and a "State of the Mission" address by Father Jon - January 23rd / 10am (between the services)
WITH BREAKFAST!  If you are interested in running for vestry please contact Fr. Jon or Jeff Woodside our Senior Warden.

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COMING IN THE NEW YEAR...

FIRST FRIDAYS

carla waterman
Dr. Carla Waterman

February 4th & 5th - First Friday - Spiritual Direction Retreat at Canterbury with
Dr. Carla Waterman.  For a flyer and more details Click Here. To Register call Terra
at Canterbury - 407-365-5571 or email her at
tmedeiros@canterburyretreat.org

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Diocesan Men's Retreat with Dr. John Tolson.


John tolson
 


February 11th-13th at Canterbury

Click Here for a Flyer.


Dear Friends,

A few favorite shots from Christmas Eve...
xmas 2010

xmas 2010 -2
(Thanks Randi for putting this on your Facebook Page)


A friend posted this image on their blog... (I looked for the artist info but could not find it)

nativity poverty

I have pondered this image the last few days.  It grips me - The exhaustion in Mary, the gaze of Joseph that seems to say "now what?"   This is not the cozy image we recreate in pageants and in our mind's eye, it is stark.  The two greatest moments of paradox in all of human history: How Christ Jesus entered this world and how he left it; coming in humility and surrendering His life on the cross.  There are still many days remaining in the season of Christmas, time to ponder this miracle moment.

in the mission,
Father Jon+

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$$$  - All contributions and gifts must be received or postmarked by December 31, 2010 to be included in your 2010  TAX STATEMENT.


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A Few Things....

A rich read from Dean Rick Lobs - thoughts on Christmas Click Here

Organic Discipleship resumes January 5th and 6th 2011

Morning Prayer Weekdays 7:45am / St. Francis Oratory Chapel

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Sunday Morning Schedule for January 2, 2011

8:30am 1st Service / Holy Communion Rite II
11:00am 2nd Service / Holy Communion Rite II

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