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Insights in the Interim
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This day is a new day
That has never been before.
This year is a new year,
the opening door.
Enter, Lord Christ-
we have joy in Your coming.
You have given us life;
and we welcome Your coming.
I turn now to face You,
I lift up my eyes.
Be blessing my face, Lord;
be blessing my eyes.
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As For Me and My House, We Will Serve
the Lord
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With the New Year upon us many people turn to making their New Year's resolutions; for some it is losing weight, or quitting smoking, for others it could be becoming debt free or even to be less stressed. Every year people make a New Year's resolution. Most of these resolutions have two things in common: Read more ...
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Deacon B's Bench
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The Feast of Epiphany
During the time of Jesus, people believed a new star appeared in the sky each time a child was born.
One night a group of wise men, educated and knowledgeable people, spotted an extremely bright star in the sky, which, according to them, meant that someone very important had been born on that night. Little did they know how correct they were. Read more ...
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Additional
Events
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Thursday, Jan. 3, 10:30 a.m.
Search Committee Meeting
Sunday, Jan. 6, noon
YOSH Building
Property Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Jan. 10 and 24, 6:30 p.m.
Youth and Families Committee Meeting
January 27, noon
YOSH Building
Date Night With God and Your Spouse
January 30, 6:30 p.m.
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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Mark Your Calendar in February:
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Annual Souper Bowl
Sunday Gathering
Sunday, Feb. 3, 11:30 a.m.
MAG Shrimp Boil
Friday, Feb. 8, 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Ministry Fair
Sunday, Feb. 10,
after both services
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 12,
6 - 9 p.m.
Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, February 13,
7 a.m., noon, and 7 p.m.
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News from the Pews
St. Hilary's Episcopal Church
January 2013
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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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Sunday, January 6, 9:30 a.m.
St. Hilary's is in the process of adopting an Endowment Fund Policy. Join us for an open forum discussing the proposed Endowment Fund Policy document. Trevor Whitley, Vestry liaison for Finance will facilitate the discussion. Read more ...
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Wednesday, January 7, 7 p.m.
This month's Men's Action Guild (MAG) meeting will be in Browning Hall at 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013. This new date and time is being set to attract more men of the parish to this ministry. Read more ...
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 Saturday, January 12, 8 a.m.
The next ECW Rummage Sale will take place at St. Hilary's on Saturday, January 12 at 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help set up on Thursday and Friday and to clean up on Saturday. Read more ...
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 Sunday, January 13, noon
Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting and six vestry positions will be filled. In addition, we will discuss the Father Miller Endowment and the adoption of an appropriate endowment policy. Child care is provided. Read more ...
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Thursday, January 17, 10:30 a.m.
Lunch Bunch is a group of men and women who gather monthly during the fall, winter and spring for a potluck lunch in Browning Hall. Read more ...
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Thursday, January 17, 7 p.m.
The Women's Book Group of St. Hilary's, which is open to women of all ages, will read Gail Godwin's Evensong to prepare for our January gathering. Read more ...
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Friday, January 18, 6 - 10 p.m.
Calling all parents ready for a break! Our nursery staff will babysit in Browning Hall so moms and dads can have a Friday night out! Read more ...
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Sundays, beginning Jan. 20, 9:30 a.m.
Parishioner and retired professor Nick Ranson will lead a multi-week DVD series and discussion of "Christianity: The First Two Thousand Years." Read more ...
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Sundays, Jan. 20 and 27, 9:20 a.m.
The Parenting Group meets in the Conference Room to the left of Browning Hall. Nursery care is provided. Parents of all ages are welcome to join us. Beginning January 20, we will discuss "Christianity and Islam." Read more ...
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Mondays, 6:30 p.m. and
Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
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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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 ... |
Tuesday, February 12 This year our annual Shrove Tuesday event will include a silent auction and all proceeds benefit Youth and Families mission work! WE are seeking donations of goods and services for the auction. Read more ... |
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January 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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