 The First Sunday of Advent + 30 November 2014 |
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Help make our Christmas Masses glorious celebrations as we greet again the new born King. Donate towards the brass quintet for Christmas Eve Masses in memory or thanksgiving of a loved one. Or, donate towards the poinsettias that will decorate the church during Christmastide. You can complete the form in the bulletin on Sunday and earmark your check "Christmas music" or "Christmas flowers" or you can email Daniel directly. |
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Advent Begins This Sunday
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"Therefore, keep awake-- for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake."
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Advent at St. Columba's always begins with Daniel playing the Bach prelude, Sleepers Awake. It's one of the great traditions of ours that announces to us all: "Welcome to Advent!" Wake up is the cry of Advent. Throughout Advent, the Prophets will be calling us to wake up to the Lord and to the fullness of life that He offers each day. All we need to do is awaken our hearts, our minds, our lives, our families to the power of God's love, mercy and peace. This is the message of Advent. Join us this Sunday as the first candle of Advent is lighted; sing the familiar joyous carols of preparation. Awaken your heart, and your life, to the power of God. Open wide your heart to the Lord. Allow yourself to let go of the hurt, pain and disappointments of life that often separate us from others, and especially from the Lord. All we need to do is open our heart just a little to the Lord - what comes next is the outpouring of God's grace, love, strength and peace.
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This week's " For Faith" Thanksgiving mediation by Bishop Wright can be found by clicking here. |
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EYC
November 30
- 5pm Middle School EYC
- 6pm EYC Dinner
- 7pm High School EYC
After a phenominal weekend at Camp Mikell at Happening #62, we are back on regular schedule for for this Sunday, November 30. Don't forget to check out the Diocese of Atlanta Youth social media links Easton has set up for the diocese:
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CLICK HERE to visit the new Facebook page and like us
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This is about connecting the EYC of our diocese! Parents are welcome too because everyone needs to keep up in easier ways!
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Advent Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 7
at 4:00 pm
On Sunday, December 7 beginning at 4pm, our choir will sing Advent Lessons and Carols. We'll hear prophecies of our Savior's birth from the Old and New Testament Scriptures, and our choir will sing some of the most beautiful anthems that make up our Advent season of hope and expectation.
A festive reception will follow. Plan to join us on 12/7 as we prepare to celebrate once again the birth of our Saviour!
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Have You Made Your Pledge for 2015?
Our 2015 pledge drive got off to a great start, but we're still only 50% towards our goal of 150 pledges and $600,000 for 2015. If you have submitted your pledge, thank you! If you have not yet pledged for 2015, please take a moment to do so now. You can complete your pledge online by clicking the link below or by completing a pledge card at church on Sunday mornings. The future financial stability of St. Columba's depends on all of us making a commitment of time, talent, and treasure for the ministry and mission lived out here today, and by God's grace and with support from all of us, for generations to come. >> CLICK HERE to learn more about
the campaign or to pledge securely online
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