Parish Happenings & Updates (Page 13)

It’s been a long time since Marty and I had an extended vacation together. Of course, we were happy to see the beauty of Alaska – but, I must tell you – as we drove home on Monday night into the Shenandoah Valley, the majestic beauty of our landscape struck me. Though we were on a ship with limited access to the internet and social media, the news did make its way of the horrific murders at Robb Elementary School…

Though we were on a ship with limited access to the internet and social media last week, the news did make its way of the horrific murders at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. One of our dinner companions for the week was a retired schoolteacher. The pain in her face was palpable as we heard the news of what had happened. We stand horrified at the incomprehensible. We feel anguish, anxiety and helplessness. The shooter took bright, beautiful people —…

St. Paul’s UCC in Woodstock is holding a prayer vigil for the victims of the shooting in Texas. It is at 7 p.m. this Sunday, May 29, in their sanctuary. All are welcome.

BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5 We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. If you RSVP’d, the cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be paid by check made out to Emmanuel then given to Mother Kathy, either treasurer, or mailed to Emmanuel (122 E. Court St., Woodstock VA 22664).…

BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5: LUNCH RSVPS DUE TODAY We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. Please RSVP for lunch via this form by TODAY, Thursday, May 19, as we have to give a final count to Shrine Mont. The cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be…

The 2022 sale is coming Saturday, June 11, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. indoors and outdoors at St. Andrew’s! We’ll start taking donations of items May 18 at St. Andrew’s. If you don’t have a key to the building, please contact Colleen Gray or the church office to arrange a drop off time. We accept all items that are in gently used, clean, working order. Everything from clothes, lawn care items, tools and children’s clothes/toys/books/gear to sports equipment, kitchenware…

BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5 We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. Please RSVP for lunch via this form by Thursday, May 19, as we have to give a final count to Shrine Mont. The cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be paid by check made out to…

BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5: LUNCH RSVPS DUE NEXT WEEK We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. Please RSVP for lunch via this form by Thursday, May 19, as we have to give a final count to Shrine Mont. The cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be…

BECKFORD PARISH AT SHRINE MONT JUNE 5 We’re kicking off the summer with a service and fried chicken lunch at Shrine Mont on Sunday, June 5. The service is at 11:30 a.m. at the lower pavilion followed by lunch in the dining hall. Please RSVP for lunch via this form by Thursday, May 19, as we have to give a final count to Shrine Mont. The cost of lunch is $14.75, per person, which can be paid by check made out to…

ST. ANDREW’S UKRAINE CRISIS DONATION CHALLENGE We have raised $7,300 for the Ukraine relief fund, exceeding our goal. Thank you to all who have so generously given. Though we are a small parish, we are truly showing the power we hold to help during a time of great suffering for so many. Funds are being sent directly to the Episcopal Relief & Development fund created to provide humanitarian assistance to those fleeing the violence in Ukraine.  EMMANUEL ALTAR FLOWERS If you would…

A HOLY WEEK MESSAGE FROM MOTHER KATHY Dear Beloved in Christ, The most sacred week of the Christian calendar is upon us. This week of rich liturgical traditions began last Sunday with Palm Sunday and reaches its climax on Easter with the proclamation of Resurrection (and Alleluia!) and the power of Christ to overcome death. Usually, we think of passing from life to death; in The Lighting of the Paschal Candle, we are reminded that Jesus did the opposite: he…

A HOLY WEEK MESSAGE FROM MOTHER KATHY Dear Beloved in Christ, The most sacred week of the Christian calendar is upon us. This week of rich liturgical traditions began last Sunday with Palm Sunday and reaches its climax on Easter with the proclamation of Resurrection (and Alleluia!) and the power of Christ to overcome death. Usually, we think of passing from life to death; in The Lighting of the Paschal Candle, we are reminded that Jesus did the opposite: he…