Elves with pick-up trucks needed to help us load our tree/greenery order at Holy Spirit Church (just down the road on Braddock), transport them and unload them at our lot at COGS.  This will be Saturday morning, Nov. 30.  If you are an elf who meets our needs, please contact Gail Calabrese at gailcalabrese@verizon.net or 703-425-0961.  Thank you!

For those who adopted children for Thanksgiving Dinner from El Hogar,

For the All Soul's service, the participation of the choir, worship leaders, and John and Faith

Hurley reading the names of dearly departed,

For Steve Busch (Crucifer), John Morris and Charlie Biele (flag bearers) some of our veterans taking part in our Veteran's recognition last Sunday. 

For Nancy Biele's leadership with ESOl and the outstanding teachers. 

Help us recognize others for their good works! Email your suggestions to the Rector.

Our financial picture continues to be good. Overall Revenues are 1% above and Expenses 5% below budget.  Expenses continue to be below budget in many areas.  Utility costs are down 16% year-to-date. Pledge fulfillment continued on track in October and for the year-to-date. Other Regular Offerings are 11% above revised budget expectations this month and 4% higher than the increased year-to-date budget. Overall both October Revenues ($82,822) and Expenses ($93,850) were slightly up.  The 2014 Stewardship campaign is off to a good start with pledges received showing an average increase of 7.2% above last year. The Vestry continues work on the 2014 Budget. 

Stewardship Income is the most significant factor for the 2014 Budget. If you haven't made your 2014 Pledge, please do so as soon as possible so the final 2014 Budget can be determined.