Announcements:
WELCOME For those who are new
We are grateful for your presence here. We’d love to hear what brought you here this morning: please fill out a Visitor Card and hand it to one of our priests or ushers (or put it in the offering basket). We do a lot of sitting, standing, bowing, and kneeling in our service. There isn’t one right way to do this, so feel free to sit, stand, or kneel as you are comfortable during the service.
NURSERY HIRE. We are so excited to share with you that we have hired Nine Barraza as our nursery staff.
THANK YOU. From Clare’s Closet and Needle Crafters to everyone who visited their Christmas store. Clare’s Closet will be open Saturday the 14th 10am to 1pm, Friday the 20th, 12:30pm to 2:30pm and Saturday the 28th 10am to 1pm.
Needle crafters meets every Friday 12:30 pm to 1 pm. Anyone is welcome to join us!
LGBTQ+ MINISTRY EUCHARIST. TONIGHT at St. Mark’s (431 Richmond Pl. NE, Abq.), 6pm, followed by a potluck dinner.
All are welcome!
ANNUAL MEETING - JANUARY 15. Between services on January 15, starting at 9:15 am, we will have our annual meeting. At which we will approve the Parish’s annual budget, and elect Vestry members and Delegates to Diocesan Convention. All are welcome, but only Parish Members can vote. If you have a question as to whether you are a Member, please talk with one of our Clergy or current Vestry members.
AFGHAN FAMILY UPDATE. Our Afghan family is thriving at the end of their first year in Albuquerque. The kids are very fluent in English and the parents are coping with the difficulties of a new language. They drove to California to spend thanksgiving week with friends. They want to thank your for your support and wish you a happy new year.
GIFTS FOR LIFE REPORT. You gave a little under $3000 dollars to Episcopal Relief and Development as our St. Francis Christmas gift! This went to 7 micro-credit loans for women running businesses, 10 disaster relief kits, 50 mosquito nets, 2 goats, and additional donations to women’s well-being and hurricane relief through Episcopal Relief and Development.
Thanks be to God!!!
FR. ALEX’S SABBATICAL - HELP AND INPUT NEEDED. Dear friends, I need your help. I would like to apply for a Lily Grant for my sabbatical. The cool thing about the Lily Grant is that it is for YOU too. The congregation must have an interest in growing together and a plan to do so during the time that I am away (3 months in 2024). Please join me the 22nd of January following each service to discuss plans!
FROM FEAST TO FAST TO FEAST AGAIN. Dear sisters and brothers, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, so by God’s mercy we announce to you also the joy of his Resurrection, who is our Savior. On the 22nd day of February will be Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season. On the 9th day of April we will celebrate with joy Easter Day and Christ’s victory over the grave. During Lent there will be a time of gathering for simple meals, instruction in the basics of faith, conversation, and prayer. Including First Communion classes for children.
FOOD & FELLOWSHIP AFTER THE SERVICE (10:30AM ONLY). Next Sunday, we invite those with last names beginning with letters I-L to bring a dish to share.
NAME TAGS. If you need a name tag, please add your name to the list in the narthex or send us an email. If you have a name tag, consider wearing it.
HOW TO CONNECT MORE. Are you looking to be involved in a group, in service, or in some other way? Do you know someone who is spiritually seeking? We’d love to help you or your friend connect with others. Contact the office to speak with one of our priests.
STAY IN TOUCH! Office Hours are 10am-12pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. A weekly schedule of events and ways to connect with others can be found on our website and in our weekly email. If you do not get the weekly email please let Fr. Alex know by calling 505-896-1999 or emailing stfechurch@gmail.com. For more information, visit our website: www.stfepiscopal.org
AND…Don’t forget to trust God with the future, love others in the present, and learn from and then let
go of the past this week (Philippians 3:13-14). Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord.
WELCOME For those who are new
We are grateful for your presence here. We’d love to hear what brought you here this morning: please fill out a Visitor Card and hand it to one of our priests or ushers (or put it in the offering basket). We do a lot of sitting, standing, bowing, and kneeling in our service. There isn’t one right way to do this, so feel free to sit, stand, or kneel as you are comfortable during the service.
NURSERY HIRE. We are so excited to share with you that we have hired Nine Barraza as our nursery staff.
THANK YOU. From Clare’s Closet and Needle Crafters to everyone who visited their Christmas store. Clare’s Closet will be open Saturday the 14th 10am to 1pm, Friday the 20th, 12:30pm to 2:30pm and Saturday the 28th 10am to 1pm.
Needle crafters meets every Friday 12:30 pm to 1 pm. Anyone is welcome to join us!
LGBTQ+ MINISTRY EUCHARIST. TONIGHT at St. Mark’s (431 Richmond Pl. NE, Abq.), 6pm, followed by a potluck dinner.
All are welcome!
ANNUAL MEETING - JANUARY 15. Between services on January 15, starting at 9:15 am, we will have our annual meeting. At which we will approve the Parish’s annual budget, and elect Vestry members and Delegates to Diocesan Convention. All are welcome, but only Parish Members can vote. If you have a question as to whether you are a Member, please talk with one of our Clergy or current Vestry members.
AFGHAN FAMILY UPDATE. Our Afghan family is thriving at the end of their first year in Albuquerque. The kids are very fluent in English and the parents are coping with the difficulties of a new language. They drove to California to spend thanksgiving week with friends. They want to thank your for your support and wish you a happy new year.
GIFTS FOR LIFE REPORT. You gave a little under $3000 dollars to Episcopal Relief and Development as our St. Francis Christmas gift! This went to 7 micro-credit loans for women running businesses, 10 disaster relief kits, 50 mosquito nets, 2 goats, and additional donations to women’s well-being and hurricane relief through Episcopal Relief and Development.
Thanks be to God!!!
FR. ALEX’S SABBATICAL - HELP AND INPUT NEEDED. Dear friends, I need your help. I would like to apply for a Lily Grant for my sabbatical. The cool thing about the Lily Grant is that it is for YOU too. The congregation must have an interest in growing together and a plan to do so during the time that I am away (3 months in 2024). Please join me the 22nd of January following each service to discuss plans!
FROM FEAST TO FAST TO FEAST AGAIN. Dear sisters and brothers, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, so by God’s mercy we announce to you also the joy of his Resurrection, who is our Savior. On the 22nd day of February will be Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season. On the 9th day of April we will celebrate with joy Easter Day and Christ’s victory over the grave. During Lent there will be a time of gathering for simple meals, instruction in the basics of faith, conversation, and prayer. Including First Communion classes for children.
FOOD & FELLOWSHIP AFTER THE SERVICE (10:30AM ONLY). Next Sunday, we invite those with last names beginning with letters I-L to bring a dish to share.
NAME TAGS. If you need a name tag, please add your name to the list in the narthex or send us an email. If you have a name tag, consider wearing it.
HOW TO CONNECT MORE. Are you looking to be involved in a group, in service, or in some other way? Do you know someone who is spiritually seeking? We’d love to help you or your friend connect with others. Contact the office to speak with one of our priests.
STAY IN TOUCH! Office Hours are 10am-12pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. A weekly schedule of events and ways to connect with others can be found on our website and in our weekly email. If you do not get the weekly email please let Fr. Alex know by calling 505-896-1999 or emailing stfechurch@gmail.com. For more information, visit our website: www.stfepiscopal.org
AND…Don’t forget to trust God with the future, love others in the present, and learn from and then let
go of the past this week (Philippians 3:13-14). Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord.
