African Team Ministries Sunday 21, Part of the Episcopal Global Mission, this non-profit private voluntary agency supports missions, evangelism, orphans, refugees, and famine relief to and through the Church in East Africa. The agency organizes preaching missions in the USA for African bishops, and makes African crafts available for sale on consignment in congregations, dioceses, and other church settings. Please support this mission by purchasing goods or making a financial donation.
Family Bowling/CiCi’s Pizza Sunday, March 21 We will meet at St. Bart’s at 3:00 pm and return at 7:30 pm. The cost of the trip is $10.00 per person. Everyone is invited for some St. Bart’s fun!
Ecumenical Lenten Wednesday Worship & Lunch
11:30 am Light Lenten Lunch
12:00 pm Ecumenical Worship Service
12:30 pm Light Lenten Lunch
Wednesday, March 24h – St. Mary’s Catholic Church
219th Convention of the Diocese of South Carolina, March 26 Diocesan Convention will be held at St. Paul’s, Summerville with registration beginning at 7:30 am and the convention starting at 9:00 am. Please pray for Mark, our Bishop, the Standing Committee and all delegates to convention. The Book of Common Prayer contains an appropriate prayer on page 818.
The Parish Office will close Thursday, March 25 at noon for Diocesan Convention and will reopen Monday March 29 at 9:00 am.
Easter Egg Hunt following the Easter Day Liturgy Sunday, April 4. Please bring your Easter Baskets. Donations of candy to fill eggs and baked goods for the refreshment table are needed. Please see Kathy Walker, Minister to Families, for details.
Christian Education Classes, Godly Play and Children’s Chapel are cancelled Sunday April 4 and Sunday April 11.
A note from the Parish Administrator: There are several names on the prayer list that do not have cards on the prayer board. Please check the list and add a card if you would like continued prayers for a loved one or friend.
Attention ALL Volunteers! Information and Applications for the Order of St. Vincent are available on the table adjacent to the chapel. If you need assistance with paying the application fee, please speak with Fr. Ridgill. This is definitely NOT another committee, group meeting or work group. The Order of St. Vincent offers a means to assist you in your existing ministries by providing you with useful materials and advice that will equip you and help others understand that your service to the church is not a task or job, but a calling from God into ministry. OSV helps us “Worship the Lord in the beauty of Holiness” in all that we do in His Name.
Lenten Wednesday Adult Education Series: The Seven Ecumenical Councils or “Keeping the Faith in a World of Religious Confusion” from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Fr. Ridgill will continue to lead our study of the Ecumenical Councils and their importance in Christian history and theology.
Beat the Mid-Morning Slump! Start Your Day Off with Spiritual Nutrition (Sun – Fri) 7:30 am Morning Prayer (25 min) 8:00 am Daily Eucharist (30 min) Come to one or both and start your day with prayer and worship.
The Stations of the Cross The Stations of the Cross is said in the chapel every Friday during Lent. You are also encouraged to say the stations at anytime using the pamphlet provided at the entrance to the chapel. Fr. Ridgill will be glad to join you, time permitting.
Kingdom Kids Wednesday Night Programs continue on Wednesday evenings with Lenten suppers beginning at 6:10 pm immediately following the 5:30 pm Eucharist.
Habitat for Humanity is looking for a part-time store manager. Interested parties may inquire at 843-383-8517. Habitat is also in need of donations. They accept furniture, house wares, linens, toys etc. Please no clothing.
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