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Insights in the Interim
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As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,' "
-- Mark 1:2-3
I have always tried to fashion my ministry on that of John the Baptist. I am a preparer too. As a priest specializing in transition ministry I prepare congregations for the one who will come after me.
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As For Me and My House, We Will Serve
the Lord
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"The season of Advent means there is something on the horizon the likes of which we have never seen before ... What is possible is to not see it, to miss it, to turn just as it brushes past you. And you begin to grasp what it was you missed, like Moses in the cleft of the rock, watching God's [back] fade in the distance. So stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder. There will be time enough for running. For rushing. For worrying. For pushing. For now, stay. Wait. Something is on the horizon." - Jan L. Richardson, Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas
Something is on the horizon and now is the time to prepare for it. It is that time of year again. It is Advent, the time where we try to slow down and prepare for the greatest gift that could ever be given to us.
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Thanksgiving
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Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
-- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
The annual Thanksgiving Day dinner was huge success. Forty-six parishioners, family and friends gathered together and shared their many blessings. The day began with the Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist service in the sanctuary. Then diners met in Browning Hall for socializing before dinner.
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Additional
Events
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Pastoral Care Committee and
Lay Eucharistic Visitors Meeting
Sunday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.
YOSH
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Altar Guild Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m.
Daughters of the King
Sunday, December 9, 11:45 a.m. December 9, noon YOSH Building
ECW Mini Bazaar
Sunday, Dec. 18, 8 a.m. Parish Hall
Parenting Group
Sundays, Dec. 9 and 18,
9:20 a.m.
Vestry Meeting
Sunday, December 16, noon
Sunday School for
Youth and Children
Sundays, 9:15 a.m.
A Time to Pray
Sundays, after the 10:30 a.m. service
Choir Practice
Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Episcopal Church Women
Mondays, 10 a.m.
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News from the Pews
St. Hilary's Episcopal Church
December 2012
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Saturday, December 1, 6 p.m.
Please join your St. Hilary's family for dinner in Browning Hall. Children's program, childcare, and transportation provided. Read more ...
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Sunday, Dec. 2 - Sunday, Dec. 16
Be an angel this Christmas season for a child in need. This year, St. Hilary's has committed to providing gifts to 90 children through Children's Home Society. Read more ...
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Sunday, December 2, 9:30 a.m.
Decorate your very own Advent wreath! Bring your ring, or purchase one for $4. Candle sets are $3. Enjoy some cookies and cocoa to get in the Advent spirit. Read more ...
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Mondays, 6:30 p.m. and
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. beginning January 9
Enjoy bridge and company? Join us in Browning Hall. These are opportunities to learn or improve your bridge game. Read more ...
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Wednesdays, December 5, 12, 19, 6 p.m.
Quiet. Do you long for it? Do you hear God's faint calling from your heart but cannot hear it completely because of the noise of life and your own mind? Read more ...
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Sunday, December 9, 9 and 11:30 a.m.
Ever wondered about the many happenings at St. Hilary's? Want to learn what various groups within the church do and how you can get involved? Read more ...
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Sundays, Dec. 9 and 18, 9:30 a.m.
Vestry Finance Liaison Trevor Whitley, CFA, CFP is a partner and financial planner with Marquis Wealth Management Group. Read more ...
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Monday, December 10, 11:30 a.m.
Lunch Bunch will join the ECW for a special thank-you luncheon in honor of those who've volunteered for the Rummage Sales and Christmas Bazaar. Read more ...
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Tuesday, December 11, noon
Join MAG in Browning Hall to review and plan projects for the coming year and elect new officers. A charcoal grill is available if you would like to bring something to grill, or bring a sandwich to eat. Read more ...
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Sunday, December 16, 4 p.m.
YOSH will hold this fun outing. The cost is $12 per person for unlimited play for two hours. All youth (grades 6-12) are welcome. Read more ...
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Monday, December 24, 5, 8, and 11 p.m.
Tuesday, December 25, 10 a.m.
Celebrate the birth of our Savior on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Read more ...
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Saturday, January 5, 4 p.m.
St. Hilary's is honored and excited to host the ordination of our very own Assistant Rector, Mtr. Kelsey Hutto. All are invited. Read more ...
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Thursday, January 17, 7 p.m.
The Women's Book Group of St. Hilary's will take a break in December and read Gail Godwin's Evensong to prepare for our January gathering. Read more ...
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Bible Study
Tuesdays in January and February Arlene Ord will lead a study entitled, "Who I Am in Christ." Please sign up on the Bulletin Board in Browning Hall if you would like to attend. Read more ... |
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December Birthdays and Anniversaries
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Contact Information
5011 McGregor Blvd.
Fort Myers, Florida 33901
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St. Hilary's on the World Wide Web
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