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Rector Search Committee Needs Your Input
As we launch our search for a new rector for St. Anne's, our first step will be writing a profile of the parish that will include our vision for the future and the qualities that we would like to see in our next rector. To do this, we need to hear from you!
Our first set of focus groups will be held this Sunday; Saturday, June 13; and Sunday, June 14. We will also hold focus groups on the following Wednesdays: June 10, 17 and 24. We will be scheduling more groups once we determine the need. Childcare will be provided during most of the Sunday groups.
Please click here to sign up online.
It is so important to hear from as may parishioners as possible at this point in the rector search process. Please don't let his opportunity go by!
Suzi Jones, Chair
Rector Search Committee
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Our Seminarian, Connor Gwin, is Being Ordained
God willing
The Right Rev. Bishop Shannon Johnston,
Bishop of Virginia,
will ordain
Connor Brindley Gwin
to the Sacred Order of Deacons
on
Saturday, June 6 at 4:00 p.m.
at
The Falls Church Episcopal,
115 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church
All are welcome
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Does Your Last Name Begin with A, B, C, D, E,orF?
Please Bring in an Item for Coffee Hour in June
Our summer coffee hour experiment begins this Sunday. If you name begins with A, B, C, D, E, or F we are asking you to provide a coffee hour snack during the month of June. (The remaining letters will be assigned later months.) Coffee hour is an important time for fellowship. It is also a great way for new members and guests to feel that warm St. Anne's welcome. Please mark your calendars and bring something to share. We look forward to your assistance making our experiment work!!!
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So Glad to BEE here! St. Anne's Now Has Bees!
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Parishioner David Youngs transfers the bees from the transport box to the bee box, which is located in the memorial garden.
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A colony of bees -- 10,000 or so bees -- now call St. Anne's home. The bees arrived Tuesday afternoon. David Youngs picked up the bees and transferred them to a newly built bee box which is located near the memorial garden. The bees have access to a large amount of sugar water to encourage them to stay in their bee box and to help them adjust. We are very excited about this new project!
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Philadelphia Mission Trip -- Items Needed!
Help us help the kids! The Philadelphia Mission Trip team is seeking donated items to take with them to Philadelphia on June 21. They are looking for craft supplies and summertime fun items such as: new bathing suits (in child/youth sizes), basketballs, footballs, kickballs, Frisbees, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, jumbo crayons, markers, colored paper, and coloring books. Target gift cards welcome. Cash donations are greatly appreciated for the shelter improvement project which will be given to the group upon arrival. Please make check donations made payable to St. Anne's with "Philly shelter" in the memo. Please place your donations in the bin in the Narthex prior to June 18. Thank you for your support!
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Can You Give Two Hours to Feed Hungry Children?
St. Anne's is seeking volunteers to work with Cornerstones and Fairfax County serving lunch to children at the Cedar Ridge Community Center. The program provides summer nutrition to school-age children who are entitled to free or reduced price meals during the school year. St. Anne's volunteers work with Cornerstones staff to set up the lunchroom, serve the meals provided by the county, clean up and get acquainted with the Cedar Ridge community. The program runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 22 through August 28 serving between 30 and 50 children daily.
This is the fifth year that St. Anne's has worked with the program and we are looking for volunteers aged 16 (great for school Community Service hours) and up. We need volunteers who can commit to specific days (your commitment does not have to be every week) as well as substitutes. A brief orientation will be provided by Cornerstones staff at Cedar Ridge. Please click here to sign up online. For more information or to volunteer, contact Carol Hurlburt (703-264-9054).
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Spring Parish Camping Trip: June 5-7
The St. Anne's Spring Camping Trip on June 5-7, 2015 in Shannondale Springs, WV is currently at capacity. If you and/or your family are interested in participating, please email Rev. Laura and she will add your name(s) to the waiting list.
Day-trip to the campsite on Saturday, June 6: Only an hour from St. Anne's, it is easy to join us for the day! Day-trippers are welcome to do so on Saturday, June 6. Come and enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming, canoeing, or relaxing on the beautiful banks of the Shenandoah River. Stay for the "Grill Night" style Pig Roast (where each participant brings a side dish or dessert to share with everyone) and s'mores around the campfire. Pig roast partakers: $5/person. If you are planning to join us for the day, please sign-up on the clipboard in the narthex or email Rev. Laura.
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Raise the Roof Trunk Sale to Benefit Cuban Church
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La Trinidad Episcopal Church in Bermeja. This church was decommissioned due to the deterioration of its physical state.
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Do some good and clean out your closet, join us for our "Raise the Roof" Trunk Sale on June 20, 8:00-1:00, rain or shine in St. Anne's parking lot. This trunk sale will be our first step in raising $6,400 to build a new roof for La Trinidad Episcopal Church in Bermeja, Cuba. This church was decommissioned due to the deterioration of the physical condition of the church. St. Anne's, in conjunction with the Diocese of Cuba, is working to rebuild the church and draw the church community at Bermeja together again.
Here is how our trunk sale will work:
- Gather the items you want to sell. These items will be sold from the trunk of your car or in the area immediately by your car. Tables and chairs will not be provided.
- Bring your items to St. Anne's to sell on the morning of June 20.
- Sell your stuff!
- Write St. Anne's a check for the items you sold.
- St. Anne's will write you a tax receipt.
- Pack up unsold items and take them home - unfortunately, no items can be left at the church.
- La Trinidad gets a new roof!
This is a great opportunity to raise money for a wonderful cause! Please click here to reserve your spot. Hot dogs, chips and water will be available for purchase. For more information, please contact Eleanor Ware.
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Acolyte Training
There will be a 30 minute CRUCIFER TRAINING for all high school aged acolytes on Sunday, June 7 immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service (approx. 11:45 a.m.). Rising 9th graders and older are invited to attend and be trained specifically as a crucifer by Rev. Laura.
There will be a 45-minute ACOLYTE TRAINING for all new and returning acolytes on Sunday, June 28 immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service (approx. 11:45 a.m.). This session is for rising 5th grade and older, including any high schoolers who are unable to attend the June 7 training. Please direct any questions or send your RSVP to attend to Kelly Cosgrove.
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Family Gatherings
We know this is a busy time of year with lots of events competing on our calendars. Due to lack of sign-ups, the June Family Gathering scheduled for Saturday, June 13 has been canceled.
We hope more of you will be able to join us for Water Games at the next Family Gathering on Saturday, July 18 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. We plan to beat the heat with water games outdoors at St. Anne's. Bathing suits and towels recommended. Goggles optional. Water balloons encouraged. Look for more details and where to sign up online coming a bit later in June. Questions? Contact Rev. Laura.
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Another Great Way to Stay in Touch
We've got an exciting new service that will keep you up-to-date on important St. Anne's news, updates, weather closures, etc. All you have to do is text the word stannes to phone number 20673 from your mobile phone or device. You'll be asked to confirm that you want these updates. Once you confirm you'll automatically get information on a weekly basis. If you decide you don't want them anymore just text the word stop to 20673.
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Planning for our 2016 Cuba Mission Trip
We are pleased to share that planning for our next Cuba mission trip has begun! We will have an informal meeting about Cuba mission trip on June 21 at 12:00. Our Cuba mission trip is planned for January 8-18, 2016.
We hope that these mission trips to Cuba will become a more permanent part of St. Anne's mission offerings. The 2016 trip will be St. Anne's third trip to Cuba. During the previous two trips, mission trip members have worked closely with the Bishop of Cuba, and St. Anne's has developed a great relation with the Bishop and her office. During our planned 2016 trip to Cuba a representative from the Diocese of Virginia will be joining us, and we will engage in a work project.
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Children's Chapel -- Summer 2015
Children's Chapel will be offered this summer during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday services beginning on Sunday, June 28 and continuing through Sunday, August 16. Children ages preschool through 5th grade are invited to participate. Volunteers are needed to lead Children's Chapel; no prior experience necessary! Two volunteers are needed each Sunday to teach the lesson and guide children in the craft. The lesson, craft idea and materials, and snack are provided each week. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up on the clipboard in the Narthex or contact Rev. Laura.
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Save the Date! Baby Shower for Laura & Wilson
Mark Sunday, August 9 on your calendar for a baby shower for Rev. Laura and Wilson who are expecting a baby girl in early September. The shower will be held in the Great Hall at 2:00 p.m. More detail to follow. Questions? Please contact Susan. |
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Discussion on How to Learn About your Genealogy
On Saturday, June 13 the Ageless Group will hold the last of this season's scheduled meetings in St. Anne's Library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Leigh Griffiths will talk about the methods available to anyone who wants to delve into genealogy and create a family history.
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Monday Book Group Discussion: June 29
The Monday Book Group will be meeting on June 29 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 1 to discuss Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo. All are welcome!
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Food Pantry Items
Our shelves are almost full but we need just a few more items to be able to pack 100 bags on June 18. Can you help? We need cereal, canned fruit, canned green vegetables, and brown rice. We are also low on all sizes of diapers. Thank you so much for your support of this mission. Here is a complete list of requested items and sizes for the pantry:
10-20 oz boxes of low-sugar cereal
15 oz cans of fruit (packed in juice or water)
15 oz cans of low-salt vegetables
1 lb bags of dried beans
23.5-24 oz jars of pasta sauce
1 lb boxes of pasta
16-18 oz jars of peanut butter
16-18 oz jars of jelly/jam
7.25 boxes of macaroni and cheese
1 lb bags of white or brown rice
6 oz or 12 oz cans of tuna or chicken
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The Return of Grill Night on June 24
Grill Night returns June 24 at 6:30 p.m. Bring something to grill for your yourself and your family and something to share. This is a great time to enjoy some fellowship and the setting sun. A wonderful way to relax and chat after a long day. We need 3 or 4 people to sign up to set up tables prior to Grill Night and to man the grill; our grill master crew would rotate throughout the summer. If you are interested, please contact Susan.
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