HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I THE LITURGY OF THE WORD Entrance (Congregation Stands) Salutation Celebrant: People: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Purity Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Summary of the Law BCP p. 324 Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. Kyrie BCP p. 324 Celebrant: Lord, have mercy upon us. People: Christ, have mercy upon us Celebrant: Lord, have mercy upon us. Collect of the Day BCP p. 159 Celebrant: People: Celebrant: The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Lesson Isaiah 40:1-11 All are seated Lector: A reading from the Prophet Isaiah. Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord's hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. A voice says, Cry out! And I said, What shall I cry? All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand for ever. Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, Here is your God! See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. 2
He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. Lector: People: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 BCP p. 708 Benedixisti, Domine You have been gracious to your land, O Lord, * you have restored the good fortune of Jacob. You have forgiven the iniquity of your people * and blotted out all their sins. I will listen to what the Lord God is saying, * for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to him. Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him, * that his glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth have met together; * righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring up from the earth, * and righteousness shall look down from heaven. The Lord will indeed grant prosperity, * and our land will yield its increase. Righteousness shall go before him, * and peace shall be a pathway for his feet. The Second Lesson Lector: A reading from the Second Letter of Peter. 2 Peter 3:8-15a Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed. 3
Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home. Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation. Lector: People: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Gospel Mark 1:1-8 Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 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, John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Celebrant: People: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ. The Sermon A brief period of silence Katherine Ferguson, Deacon Intern The Nicene Creed BCP p.358 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the 4
Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Prayers of the People (Form IV) BCP P.388 Deacon or other leader Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Silence Lord, in your mercy 5
Hear our prayer. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, especially ; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. We commend to your mercy all who have died, especially, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. Silence Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Prayers for the Social Order: In Times of Conflict BCP p.824 O God, you have bound us together in a common life. Help us, in the midst of our struggles for justice and truth, to confront one another without hatred or bitterness, and to work together with mutual forbearance and respect; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Celebrant adds a concluding collect: Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen. Confession Celebrant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. A brief period of silence. Celebrant and People: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy upon us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name. Amen. Celebrant: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. People: Amen. The Peace Celebrant: People: 6 The peace of the Lord be always with you. And with thy spirit.
Verbal announcements will resume in January. Please see pp. 9-12 Offertory Sentence Improvisation Presentation Hymn 7 THE HOLY COMMUNION The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer II) BCP p. 340 The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them up unto the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. People It is meet and right so to do. Celebrant continues: It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God... Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying, Celebrant and People: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts: Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The people kneel or stand. Then the Celebrant continues: All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy,
didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen. And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord s Prayer BCP p. 336 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: People: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. The Bread and Wine are distributed to the communicants. Communion may be received around the Altar platform. Gluten-free wafers and chalice are available; please make your need known to the priest. If you do not wish to receive communion, please come forward with arms crossed to receive a blessing. Intercessory prayer is offered during the administration of communion in the small sacristy room to the right of the baptismal font. Post-Communion Prayer Celebrant and People: Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. The Blessing Hymn #76 On Jordan s bank the Baptist s cry WINCHESTER NEW The Dismissal Celebrant: People: Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia. Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia! Postlude Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661 J.S. Bach 8
Today Nursery Care. Infants and children up to age five are welcome in the church nursery. The nursery is open from 7:45 am - 12:15 pm and is staffed by warm, caring professionals who look after our children. Crayons and paper are also available in the Buddy Baskets at the back of the Nave. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 8:00 am, Nave. Appreciating Advent Sunday Forum, 9:30 to 10:15 am, Parish Hall. With the Christmas season right around the corner, many of us may already be feeling the stress that the season inevitably brings. Advent is a time when we are called to realign our focus from the cares of our day-to-day lives to the jubilant anticipation of the birth of Jesus. But what does it mean to live a life with focus on both God and the love of Jesus? Join us during Advent for a series of forums that will provide an overview of the contemplative tradition within Christianity. This three-part series will focus on the biblical precedent for the contemplative life, the monastic life and its evolution over the past 2,000 years of Christianity, and what is being called the New Monastic Movement. Forums will be held December 3, 10, and 17 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Questions? Contact Daniel Johnson, Seminarian at djohnson2@vts.edu Sunday School, 9:30 am, upstairs classrooms. Level 1 and Level 2 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be ending at 10:15 this Sunday so all can enjoy the wonderful Lesson and Carols service! Saint George s Choir Rehearsal, 9:30 am, Nave. A Procession of Advent Lessons and Carols, 10:30am, Nave. Our annual Procession of Advent Lessons and Carols featuring the choirs of Saint George s, beloved hymns and music to celebrate the season. Do invite your friends to this wonderful service in anticipation of Christmas. Coffee Hour, following the 10:30 am service, Parish Hall Youth Confirmation Class, 12:30 2:00 pm, EYC Room. Contemplative Blue Christmas inspired Eucharist, 4:00 PM, Nave. Are you feeling out of sorts as you remember a beloved friend or family member who is no longer with us in the way that they once were? Are you wondering what to do this year without that person s presence? Are your emotions feeling out of step at times with the season? Join us for a special contemplative Eucharist inspired by the "Blue Christmas" tradition. 20s & 30s Appreciating Advent Series, December 3, 10, and 17, at 5:30 pm. Monday, December 11 Food Pantry, 12:00 PM 1:00 PM, Door #3 HOST, 5:30 6:30 PM, Parish Hall. The Week Ahead Tuesday, December 12 Food Pantry, 12:00 PM 1:00 PM, Door #3. HOST, 5:30 6:30 PM, Parish Hall. Wednesday, December 13 Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Noon, Nave. Food Pantry, 12:00 PM 1:00 PM, Door #3. Vestry Meeting, 7:30 PM, Room 114 Thursday, December 14 Food Pantry, 12:00 PM 1:00 PM, Door #3. Children s Choir, 5:30 PM, Music Room. St George s Choir, 7:30 PM, Music Room and Nave. Saint George s Receives Human Rights Award, 7:00 PM, Arlington County Board Room. 9
Friday, December 15 Food Pantry, 12:00 PM 1:00 PM, Door #3 Next Sunday Nursery Care. Infants and children up to age five are welcome in the church nursery. The nursery is open from 7:45 am - 12:15 pm and is staffed by warm, caring professionals who look after our children. Crayons and paper are also available in the Buddy Baskets at the back of the Nave. Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 8:00 am, Nave. Appreciating Advent Sunday Forum, 9:30 to 10:15 am, Parish Hall. With the Christmas season right around the corner, many of us may already be feeling the stress that the season inevitably brings. Shopping, decorating, baking, and traveling all consume more and more of our time and attention during this time of year. What can get lost is the understanding that this time is also one of the most joyful times of the liturgical year, a time we call Advent. Advent is a time when we are called to realign our focus from the cares of our day-to-day lives to the jubilant anticipation of the birth of Jesus. But what does it mean to live a life with focus on both God and the love of Jesus? Join us during Advent for a series of forums that will provide an overview of the contemplative tradition within Christianity. This three-part series will focus on the biblical precedent for the contemplative life, the monastic life and its evolution over the past 2,000 years of Christianity, and what is being called the New Monastic Movement. Forums will be held December 3, 10, and 17 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Questions? Contact Daniel Johnson, Seminarian at djohnson2@vts.edu Sunday School, 9:30 am, upstairs classrooms. Saint George s Choir Rehearsal, 9:30 am, Nave. Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10:30 am, Nave. Coffee Hour, following the 10:30 am service, Parish Hall Youth Confirmation Class, 12:30 2:00 pm, EYC Room. 20s & 30s Appreciating Advent Series, December 3, 10, and 17, at 5:30 pm. 10 Announcements Collection of Staff Purse for Christmas. The Vestry approved the collection of a staff purse to distribute to the St. George's staff for Christmas. Few of us really understand how much they do to make our congregation function, most of it unseen and behind the scenes. We've had a wonderful year, and it would not have been possible without the outstanding work done by our staff. You can either drop off a check in the offering plate or at the office with a notation that it is for the "Staff Purse". Please join the Vestry in thanking them for their outstanding service. Final date to contribute is Sunday, January 7th. HOST Clients Christmas Gift! Each Christmas, St. George's has a Christmas party for the homeless individuals that attend the Helping Others Setting Tables (HOST) bagged meal program. We will supply extra treats, warm socks and hats, and McDonald's gift cards, with help from your donations. We will be distributing the gift cards on December 18th and 19th during the HOST bagged meal program. Please make checks payable to Saint George's Episcopal Church and write "Host Christmas" in the memo line. You can place your donations in the collection basket or place them in the Outreach Box in the Parish Office with attention to HOST/Erin McCabe. Cash donations can be given to us directly. You can also make an online donation at www.youcaring.com/hostchristmas. Thank you so much for making the Christmas season a little bit brighter for Arlington s homeless. Please see me, Katherine Ferguson, or John Churchman after services for more information. You can also email questions to emccab@yahoo.com. St. George s Angel Tree St. George s is once again collecting gifts cards and toys for the children of Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington s clients and their upcoming Christmas party. We will be collecting toys and gift cards until Sunday, December 17, 2017. The
Christmas party will be held at St. Alban s in Annandale on December 17. Gifts of all types are accepted and here are some suggestions Dolls of Color, Sports Balls, Flash Drives and Gift Cards to Starbucks, itunes or Target. All gifts must be new and unwrapped. Please place gifts in the Volunteer Room and clearly label them Angel Tree Donation. If you have a gift card please give it to Montserrat Miller or Ed Mott. Thank you and no gift or gift card is too small to put a smile on a child s face this Christmas. Help make Christmas merry for children/youth at Columbia Grove Apts Our twin organization through VOICE is the Columbia Grove Apartments. Families can get a toy for their children through APAH. We need more Gift Cards for teens/pre-teens! We need helpers and also drivers for the toy gifting Dec. 15 (4 to 8 p.m.) and 16 (10a.m.-4p.m.) at the Springs near Ballston. Special opportunity: help teens make gifts for their parents at Columbia Grove Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. Contact Kathie Panfil (kathie@panfil.net) for more information. Gifts for Life (Episcopal Relief & Development). Give an entire community the opportunity to not only survive, but thrive with Gifts for Life. Gifts for Life is a powerful way to make an impact, your gift will help fight poverty, hunger and disease worldwide. By putting your faith into action, Gifts for Life empowers both individuals and communities all over the world to transform their lives. It is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Spread the word. With each gift you purchase, you'll receive a FREE gift card or E-card announcing you have made a generous gift in honor of a loved one and now you can share the news via Facebook and Twitter. For more info and to donate, visit https://www.episcopalrelief.org/what-you-can-do/gifts-for-life St. George's is looking for new lectors. If you are interested in reading the lessons at either the 8:00 or 10:30 services, please contact Toby Walter at twalter8@aim.com or (703) 314-0168. Saint George s to Receive Arlington County Human Rights Award Saint George's is a winner of the 2017 Arlington County Human Rights Commission's James B. Hunter Human Rights Award. This award is intended to highlight the work of individuals, community groups, non-profit organizations and businesses in Arlington for sustained commitment and outstanding accomplishments in the area of human rights. The award will be presented on December 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Country Board room. All are welcome. Cookie Exchange, Games, and Caroling, Sunday December 17, 3:00-5:00 PM, Parish Hall. Get out your rolling pins, cookie cutters, and other baking utensils. It's time again for the Saint George's Cookie Exchange, Games, and Caroling event. For all the interested bakers, please bring 3 dozen cookies for the exchange (no store bought or slice and bake variety). Everyone is invited to attend even if you don't want to participate in the cookie exchange. This is a wonderful chance to experience the joy of the holiday season. Families of Faith will continue on Thursday December 21st in the Rhodes Room, from 6:30-7pm (with opportunity for continuing discussion afterwards). Our focus in light of the holiday season will be on the virtue of Thankfulness. All parents and anyone who functions in a caregiving role for children or youth is welcome! Talk to Rev. John with any questions. Music for Christmas: Vivaldi s Gloria - Dec. 24th at 9:30pm. The Saint George s Choir and orchestra offer an extended prelude to our 10:00pm Christmas Eucharist with an offering of Vivaldi s Gloria. Plan to come and hear the good news of the angels set to wonderful music to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Greening of the Church, December 22 and December 24. If you are interested in assisting the Flower Guild as we prepare our sanctuary for the Christmas celebration, please contact Valerie Troiano (resamplevt@yahoo.com) and join us for one (or two!) of the following sessions: +Friday December 22, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm or Sunday December 24, from 10:00am until 2:00pm.It is not necessary to sign up for the entire shift - if you can come for an hour to help, that will be fine. Thank you! Valerie Troiano (resamplevt@yahoo.com) Christmas Service Schedule. Dec. 24th, 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Advent 4) Note: No 10:30 am. service Dec. 24th, 4:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist Dec. 24th, 9:30 p.m. Music for Christmas: Vivaldi s Gloria 11 Dec. 24th, 10:00 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist Dec. 25th, Christmas Day, 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord, Jan 7th. Join us as we celebrate the feast of Jesus' baptism and baptize new members at both the 8:00 and 10:30 services. Bishop's Visitation, Jan 14th, 10:30 a.m. Join us as we welcome the Rt. Rev. David Jones, retired Bishop Suffragan of Virginia. We will have confirmations, receptions and reaffirmations of faith. Annual Meeting, Jan 21st 9:15 a.m. Please bring breakfast food to share and hear a review of our life together in 2017! We will elect four new vestry members and give thanks for the ministry of those who are finishing their terms, Denise Cormaney (Senior Warden), Mary Martha Churchman, Eric Goldman and Elliott Branch. The Vestry is the primary leadership body of the parish and works with the Rector to discern the vision and priorities for Saint George's. This is done is a spirit of discernment (prayerful decision-making). The vestry makes all financial decisions as well. If you would like to run for vestry, please email our Rector by Dec 17th at swilliams@saintgeorgeschurch.org. In order to be eligible, you must be able to meet the following criteria and expectations. Each term is three years. 1. Confirmed Communicant in Good Standing (baptized, confirmed/received, faithful in corporate worship) 2. Subscribe to the following declaration and promise. "I do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation; and I do yield my hearty assent and approbation to the doctrines, worship and discipline of the Episcopal Church; and I promise that I will faithfully execute the office of Vestry member of Saint George's Church, according to my best knowledge and skill. 3. Vestry Retreat in Richmond, Friday Feb 2nd through Sat, Feb 3rd. 4. Vestry Meetings on the Third Wed of each month 5. Liaison to Ministry Area and attendance at monthly/quarterly meetings 6. Attendance at major parish events. Two Ideas to help St. George s and Possibly Reduce Your Taxes As we approach the end of the year, St. George s will be grateful for all donations we receive up until the very end of the year. As you consider your end-of-year giving plans, here are two ideas that can benefit St. George s AND may help reduce the taxes you owe: 1) Charitable giving can potentially be a great way to lower taxes, while also contributing to St. George s. But for your contribution to have a meaningful effect on your taxes, make sure your itemized deductions exceed the standard deduction. For 2017, the standard deduction the amount you can deduct if you decide not to itemize is $6,350 for a single taxpayer, $9,350 for a head of household, and $12,700 for a married couple filing jointly or a surviving spouse. This may mean moving the Capital Campaign donation you had planned to finish up in 2018 into 2017 that would help St. George s pay off our outstanding construction loan and increase your tax deduction for 2017. In the current bull market, donating appreciated securities (including stocks and mutual funds) instead of cash, may enable greater tax benefits as well as a larger contribution to St. George s. Contributing appreciated securities you have held for at least a year entitles you to a tax deduction and also helps you eliminate the capital gains tax. Contributing appreciated assets to St. George s is particularly easy through a donor-advised fund (DAF) your brokerage house can help you, or the Diocese of Virginia has DAF s available, too. With a DAF, you can contribute your appreciated securities (or cash), be eligible for a tax deduction for this year for the full fair market value of the appreciated stock, select how the proceeds are invested for potential additional tax-free growth, and use the funds for future grants to St. George s. 2) Take advantage of a qualified charitable distribution If you want to donate to St. George s and you're 70½ or older, you may want to look into a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). It's a direct transfer of funds from your IRA custodian and payable to a qualified charity, which counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution for the year, up to $100,000. It's not included in your gross income and does not count against the limits on deductions for charitable contributions. These can be significant advantages for certain individuals, but the rules are complex be sure to consult your tax advisor. If you d like more information on either of these topics, please contact Bob Clarke on the Finance Committee. Mark your calendars for Shrine Mont 2018: April 20-22, 2018! Our annual Shrine Mont retreat is a great chance to take a break form your busy life and relax and get to know other members of our Saint George's community. More details on the retreat to come, but be sure and mark the date!! Elena Keydel, Shrine Mont Retreat Chair, keydelena@gmail.com. Do you want to help make our Shrine Mont retreat a success? Want to help advertise for our Shrine Mont retreat? Or manage registration for the retreat? Help plan music, or activities for the weekend? Rather then having 2 or 3 people in charge of the whole retreat, we're seeking "subchairs"-with specific and time limited tasks-to help plan our Shrine Mont parish retreat. Many of these jobs are before the weekend (so you don't have to do anything the weekend of the retreat!) Interested in helping? For details of the various subchair roles, see the Shrine Mont page on the website. Questions? Speak to Elena Keydel, Shrine Mont Retreat Chair, keydelena@gmail.com. 12
Prayer List To make or renew a prayer request, please contact the parish office at 703.525.8286 or info@saintgeorgeschurch.org Today s flowers are given by Marge Miller in thanksgiving for the quiet ministry of Priscilla Mott, our communion Bread baker. To donate flowers, please visit our homepage, click on the connect tab, and select flower guild. You can also contact the office at info@saintgeorgeschurch.org or 703-525-8286. Suggested $40 donation. We pray for: Submitted by: Relationship Rev. Loren Mead Ed and Priscilla Mott Friend Jim Mott Ed and Priscilla Mott Son Rt. Rev. Ted Eastman The Rev. John B. Shellito Parishioner Michelle Ferraina Loretta Goodwin Friend Solveig Belanga The Rev. John B. Shellito Parishioner Kathryn Billings John Wagner Granddaughter Nick George Don George Son Andrea Long, Dennis Long, Mike Long Daniel Johnson Family friends Hessling Family Denise Cormaney Family friends Josh and Heidi White family Anna Alt-White Family Bob Horn Katie Wells Family friend Robert Harris Mila Lynne Floro Brother-in-law Lourdes Bautista Mila Lynne Floro Friend Alex Cosico Mila Lynne Floro Friend Hans Calis Mila Lynne Floro Friend Joe Otto Allison Otto Uncle Rob Stefan George DeFilippi Parishioner Karen Ashbrooke Linnet Ed and Priscilla Mott Son's friend's mother Mary Catherine Bredl Ken Grundborg Friend Georgia Gaydos Mandy Walter Friend Trinity-by-the-Sea, Port Aransas Fred Varn Church in Texas Neville & Lorraine Fleurs Loretta Goodwin Parents Valentine Nefdt Loretta Goodwin Friend Mr. and Mrs. Ganachari Gauri Ganachari Parents For the departed we pray for: Gilbert Barrientos, brother of Jorge Barrientos; Steve Smith, friend of Mila Lynne Floro; Jo Horne, family friend of Katie Wells; Brian Gotosa, parishioner. Thanksgiving for the Birth of: Mark Prescott Cowherd (parents Charles and Michelle Cowherd); Hunter Santino Droppers (parents Tiffany and Greg Droppers), Zoe Catherine Davis (parents Emily and Neil Davis). For those deployed overseas: We pray for: Submitted by: Relationship: Shelton Haynie Brian Glenn Friend In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Western North Carolina - (IV, The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd José Antonio McLoughlin In the Diocese of Virginia Cycle of Prayer: Santa Maria, Falls Church; Meade Memorial, Alexandria. In the Region 3 (Arlington Episcopal) Cycle of Prayer: We pray for all clergy and laity; especially at Saint Mary s. In St. George s Cycle of Prayer: We pray for the Building s and Ground s Committee and all who are homeless and hungry in our community. This week s birthdays David Grahn (12/10), Judy Lyons (12/12), Lori Grimm (12/15), Helen Malone (12/15) 13
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915 N. Oakland St, Arlington, VA 22203-1916 703-525-8286 Fax 703-522-6634 www.saintgeorgeschurch.org The Diocese of Virginia Bishop of Virginia Bishop Suffragan Assistant Bishop The. Right. Reverend Shannon S. Johnston The Right Reverend Susan E. Goff The Right Reverend Edwin F. Ted Gulick, Jr. St. George s Clergy and Staff Rector Associate Rector Minister of Music Parish Administrator Facilities Manager Bookkeeper Contributions Manager Clergy Associate Clergy Associate Deacon Intern Seminarian The Reverend Shearon Sykes Williams swilliams@saintgeorgeschurch.org The Reverend John B. Shellito jshellito@saintgeorgeschurch.org Dr. Benjamin J. Keseley bkeseley@saintgeorgeschurch.org Joel P. Wood info@saintgeorgeschurch.org Jorge Barrientos jbarrientos@saintgeorgeschurch.org Bob Stone bstone@saintgeorgeschurch.org Nancy Kee nkee@saintgeorgeschurch.org The Right Reverend A. Theodore Eastman (Retired) The Reverend Dr. Robert Prichard Katherine Ferguson Daniel Johnson St. George s Vestry and Officers 2017 Senior Warden, New Revenue Liaison Junior Warden, Pastoral Care Liaison Interim Treasurer Registrar, Vestry Member Vestry Member Vestry Member, Buildings and Grounds Liaison Vestry Member, Parish Enrichment Vestry Member, Worship Liaison Vestry Member, Finance Liaison Vestry Member, Children and Youth Liaison Vestry Member, Social Justice Liaison Vestry Member, Fellowship Liaison Vestry Member, Outreach Liaison Denise Cormaney Don George George DeFilippi Mary Martha Churchman Elliott Branch Manuel Figallo Emily Davis Eric Goldman Bradford Hardin Darren Hekhuis Linda Sibert Katie Wells Mary Yuhas St. George s Trustees Constance McAdam, Michael Woods 16 Those Serving Today Celebrant The Rev. Shearon Sykes Williams Preacher Katherine Ferguson, Deacon Intern Assisting Priest The Rev. John B. Shellito Eucharistic Minister Ben Matarese Acolyte Mary Knox Lector Nina Janopaul Intercessor Dennis Fish Ushers Kenneth Robinson Altar Guild Marjorie Miller Flower Guild Angela Churchill, Lisa Provenzo COPYRIGHTS: Liturgical texts: The Holy Eucharist, Rite II The Book of Common Prayer; Hymn of Praise: Festival Canticle, Richard Hillert. Words, Music reprinted from Lutheran Book of Worship 1978 Augsburg Fortress; Festival Alleluia: James Cherponis Morningstar Music, Inc. Presentation Hymn: Now all the Vault of Heaven Resounds, text 1958 Service Book and Hymnal, Augsburg Fortress; Sanctus: Setting by Ronald Arnatt, 1975 GIA Publications, Inc; Fraction Anthem: Easter Alleluias, Tone VI 1998 Oxford University Press. All rights reserved and reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net #A-717214.