In This Issue

Pledge Announcement

Exploring Spirituality and Aging

Family Night In

Lunch for the Soul

Capitol Steps Performance

Havana Nights Party

Life Planning Workshops

Another Chance to Get in Shape

Summer Camps and Mission Dates

Meeting for Newcomers Committee

Stuff the Bus

Potluck Olympics

Upcoming Book Discussions

Clean Out your Closets

Sunday Services
Times

Rite I: 7:45 a.m.

Rite II: 9:00 a.m.

Rite II: 11:15 a.m.

Come Just as Your Are: 5:00 p.m.

Mark your Calendar!

Men's Group Meeting

Feb. 8

Stuff the Bus

Feb. 8

Potluck Olympics

Feb. 8

Celebrate St. Anne's and Parish Meeting

Feb. 9 @ 10:00

See article at left for more details

Isaiah Discussion

Feb. 9 at 7:00

Thirst and Theology

Feb. 12

Women's Group Gathering

Feb. 15

Greeters and Newcomers Committee Meeting

Feb. 15

St. Anne's Snow Tubing Trip with Region 5

Feb. 15

St. Anne's Food Pantry

Feb. 16

Contemplative Service

Feb. 19

Exploring Spirituality and the Aging Process

Feb. 22

Family Night In
Feb. 22

Life Planning Workshop

Feb. 23

Lunch for the Soul Planning Meeting

Feb. 23

Spiritual Shape Up Starts

Feb. 23

Helping Hands

The Helping Hands Leader for January is Mary Ann Panarelli. Please call or email the Church Office should you or someone you know need a

Helping Hand.

703-437-6530

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The Readings for Feb. 9, 2014

Isaiah 58:1-9a,

Psalm 112:1-9,

1 Corinthians 2:1-12

Matthew 5:13-20

February 5, 2014

Did You Know?

It was commonly called "Mob Football," no it was not trying to get a hotdog at halftime at the Super Bowl. It was common in northern England from the 12th century until "The Highway Act of 1835" was passed by Parliament , outlawing the event. Apparently the game was played on public roadways, on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Often played between two villages, the only time the game was stopped was when the round object chosen, we have no good information about whether that round object was necessarily a ball, was either kicked, thrown, or punched into the boundaries of the opposing team or until "mayhem or murder" was committed. Pancake Suppers seem pretty tame in comparison.

Mardi Gras in France, Faschnact in Switzerland, Fasching in Germany, Fat Tuesday in England, Pustni torek in Slovenia, throughout Christendom the tradition of celebrating on the day before Ash Wednesday has been special. For some, the rationale was using up all the rich foods in the larder, hence making pancakes. For many it has always been a great day to have a party. Sometimes it's even an opportunity to make a political statement. In the early days of the Reformation the city of Basel, Switzerland, in protest against the Church moved i's Faschnacht celebration to the first Tuesday after Ash Wednesday, which is still the custom today.

Whatever the reason, Shrove Tuesday (the next day we are shriven of our sins) as it is often called today, is a great time to get together. Come join us on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 in the Great Hall for a Mardi Gras potluck supper. We are in need of some organizers. If you are interested in helping with the event, please contact Susan.

A Celebration of St. Anne's -- This Sunday at 10:00

This Sunday we will be combining our 9:00 and 11:15 service for A Celebration of St. Anne's which will begin at 10:00. The service will focus on our action inside and outside the walls of our church and will also include the annual meeting. Afterwards there'll be will be a great chance to talk with folks who are involved with dozens of our missions including our Food Pantry, Youth Group, EfM, etc. There will also be light refreshments served in the Great Hall. Because there'll be so much going on that day there'll be no Sunday School or children's music. It's going to be an amazing and fun event and we hope you'll join us!

Opportunity to Discuss Isaiah with VTS Professor

Please join us on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library as St. Anne's Spiritual Shape-Up welcomes Professor Stephen L. Cook from Virginia Theological Seminary for a presentation on Isaiah and its call to take on the role of servant in our lives. Dr. Cook is the author of Conversations with Scripture: 2 Isaiah, the text that the Spiritual Shape-Up classes studied this fall. This event was rescheduled from its original date.

Closing the Gap but Still Short

When Vestry met on the budget, we as a congregation were $80,000 short of the resources we need to maintain St. Anne's as a vibrant and caring Christian community answering the call to minister to each other and to the world beyond our walls. Our community responded and closed the gap substantially, but we are still $47,000 short. There are many families who have pledged in 2012 and 2013 who have not yet pledged for 2014, please prayerfully consider making your pledge to keeping our community strong. There are many new families for whom pledging financial support at the beginning of a year may be a new concept. Please consider making a first time pledge because our budget is based on the commitments from the congregation and that every pledge, large or small, makes a huge difference. Nearly 100 of our 247 pledgers have increased their level of giving for 2014. Please prayerfully consider joining that group.

Pledges can be made online at or by completing a pledge card (available in the narthex) and dropping it in the collection plate or mailing it to the office.

Thank you.

Exploring Spirituality and the Aging Process

Please join us on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10:00-1:00 for a workshop and time of time sharing for those who are considering a residential retirement facility for themselves or a loved one. The Rev. Bruce Steward, Director of Chaplaincy Services at Goodwin House in Alexandria will facilitate the discussion. Coffee and tea will be provided; please bring a snack to share. To sign up for this workshop, please contact the Church Office or sign up on the clipboard in the Narthex.

Family Night In!

Are you interested in meeting other families at St. Anne's? How does a night of fun, fellowship, and make-your-own tacos sound? Join us for Family Night In! on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. We'll provide shredded cheese, flour tortillas, and hard taco shells...you bring your favorite filling and toppings to share! If interested, please sign-up on the clipboard in the narthex or email Rev. Laura.

Lunch for the Soul Planning Meeting

�Hola St. Anne's! We are well on our way to a strong relationship with Lunch For The Soul based out of Trinity Presbyterian in Herndon. It is clear that as a church we are excited to help this unique program, however, for some of us, Wednesday mornings are not a workable time slot. On Sunday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. in Room 1 we will have a planning meeting to brainstorm other ways we can support our day laborer neighbors. If you have any questions please contact Katrina Alexander (703-328-5206).

Capitol Steps Performance

The Capitol Steps are coming back to Reston on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. for another evening of hilarious political satire! Have a fun evening and help Cornerstones (formerly Reston Interfaith) continue to assist less fortunate individuals and families in our community. Contact Suzi Jones (703-742-6867) soon for tickets. Tickets are $75 each.

Save the Date!

Havana Nights Party!

Fundraiser for Cuba Mission trip!

Saturday, March 1 in the evening

More details to come!

Life Planning Workshops

This is an early notice that we will be holding an important series of Life Planning workshops on five consecutive Sunday afternoons from Feb. 23 to March 23, running from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Eight guest speakers will discuss topics that are vital to our preparation for the latter stages of life, including: Financial planning; Home modifications; Staying healthy in body and mind; Wills, trusts and medical directives; Discussing the future with your family. Target audiences are not only everyone age 50 or better, but also the adult children of 50-year-old parents. For more information contact Michael Broddle at 703-795-3910 or

Another Chance to Get in Shape!

St. Anne's Spiritual Shape-Up class is back for spring! An in-depth study of the Gospel of Matthew starts Sunday, Feb. 23. Led again by Bro. Mike Boland, the class will run for eight weeks and will consist of study, discussion, and meditation on scripture - a perfect activity for Lent. Classes will meet Wednesday mornings, 10-noon, or Sunday evenings from 7-9. Cost is $30. Please sign up early so that we can be sure we have enough books ordered in advance. The sign up sheet is available in the Narthex or you can contact the Church Office.

Summer Camp and Mission Dates

On these cold mornings it feels like summer is just a distant dream, however, it is time to start talking summer Mission Trips. This year we're traveling to Appalachia/Dungannon, Philadelphia, the Dominican Republic and around Northern Virginia as well as Vacation Bible School. We've got something for every age from elementary school up and for all energy levels! It's a chance to change the world and change yourself! There'll be a meeting on March 2 at 1 p.m. in Room 1 to discuss how they work, what we're doing this year, cost and age requirements, and whatever other questions you might have. If you need info before the event drop a email to Tim Barwick. The dates of this year's mission trips are below.

� Philadelphia Mission Trip - June 28-July 3 (tentative)

� Mission Possible - July 14-18

� Vacation Bible School - July 21-25

� Dungannon - July 26-Aug. 2

� Dominican Republic - July 12-22

Meeting for Greeters & Newcomers Committee

We are looking for new volunteers to join us to discuss these important ministries. Our greeters welcome everyone into the church on Sunday mornings, and we are in need of some new volunteers. We also hope to add new members to our Newcomers Committee. This committee is responsible for our Newcomers' Coffee hours, which introduces St. Anne's to new members. We believe that these two ministries can work together to help make visitors and new members feel warmly welcomed. Please consider joining us on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. in the Library. If you have any questions please contact Susan Allen.

Stuff the Bus

St. Anne's is partnering with Cornerstones and Fairfax County in a food collection extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 8. Volunteers will sign up to work two-hour shifts starting at 9:00 and ending at 5:00 at Shoppers Food Warehouse in Herndon. We'll be giving SFW customers a list of food items that we need for our Food Pantry and that at the end of the shopping trip they can drop off to help Stuff the Bus. Then, starting at 5:00 we need volunteers to meet us at St. Anne's to unload the Bus and stock our Food Pantry. This is an activity for all ages, children under 13 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please click here to sign-up or for more information contact Susanne Walsh.

Potluck Olympics

We declare open the 1^st Potluck Olympic Winter Games of St. Anne's! Join us on Saturday, Feb. 8 for food, fellowship, and fun at the Potluck Olympics. TO PLAY: "adopt" a country by selecting one of the countries posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Bring a native food dish to share as well as a few fun and interesting facts about the faith and spirituality of that country. We'll gather at 7:00 p.m. in the library to broaden our palates, have fun, and watch the Olympic Games together. Be sure to sign up on the clipboard in the narthex and to note which country you have "adopted" for the evening. Questions? Please contact Rev. Laura .

Upcoming Monday Book Discussion Selections

On Monday, Mar. 3 at 12:30 at Caf� Montmartre on Lake Anne Plaza the Monday Book Group will be discussing The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway. For their April meeting, which will be on April 14 at 9:30 in the Library, the group will be discussing In the Land of Invisible Women by Qanta Ahmed.

Clean Out your Closets and Donate Coats for OAR

Help provide a warm, fresh start to those who are newly released from prison with your gently used coats. Fairfax OAR (Opportunities, Alternatives, Resources) needs used men's/women's coats, S-XXL. The collection box is in the narthex. This has been a record year for donation, thanks to all who have already given so generously! OAR told us of a man released from prison during a snow storm when everything was closed, but they were able to give him a warm coat for his new life. We also need volunteers to help take the coats to Fairfax weekly. Check out the OAR website. Any questions, contact Jackie Wooldridge or by calling 703-819-2346.