Parish Happenings & Updates (Page 43)
Madeline MacNeil Concert May 18 at St. Andrew’s
Madeline MacNeil, folk singer Hammered dulcimer and mountain dulcimer player, will present a concert at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church – 5890 Main Street Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 on May 18th at 7 PM. Bring your friends and family! Madeline MacNeil’s audiences hold their collective breath as the last notes of her songs drift into the tableau of stages large and mall. Since 1972, when she began performing in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, Madeline’s goal has always been to bring listeners into…
Emmanuel’s Table May 2018 Update
Word is spreading! May 1st Pantry activity saw 23 households representing 63, a new record! Of those, 5 households were first timers, confirmation that the work is well received and the word spreading. Woodstock neighbors continue to lend helping hands: Family Promise donated (and delivered!) cases and cases of toilet paper, dentist Sandra Drake donated two huge boxes of toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss, Joe’s Steakhouse gave us emergency space in their freezer. Several volunteers from other churches including a family of…
St. Andrew’s Rummage Sale — First Call
Turn trash to treasure For those of you who are Spring cleaning, downsizing or just want to clear out the clutter, I have an idea for you!!! If you are wondering what to do with the leftovers, you may consider donating those unwanted items to St. Andrew’s for the fall rummage sale held Saturday, September 8th from 7am-12pm. Please be mindful that items must be clean and in good working order. Clothing will only be accepted the week of the rummage sale so we…
UPDATE: Quilt Raffle Benefits Wellness Center Clinic
Quilt Raffle Drawing Quilt Raffle Update The Churches of Beckford Parish Quilt Raffle raised $400.00 to the Matching Challenge by Holtzman Oil & Propane that gives Shenandoah County School a free Wellness Center Clinic. Thank you to Susan Belyea for the donated quilt. The Episcopal Churches of Beckford Parish are having a Quilt Raffle to benefit the Matching Challenge by Holtzman Oil & Propane that gives Shenandoah County School a free Wellness Center Clinic. Tickets are $5.00 each and the winner…
Beckford Women’s Evening at Cave Ridge Winery
The monthly social/fellowship gathering of Beckford Parish women will be held at Cave Ridge Winery this Friday, May 11, at 6pm. The address is 1476 Conicville Rd., Mt. Jackson, VA 22842. Please note the following: * Carpooling – both Joy and Mother Kathy have offered to be drivers from the Woodstock area. * Bring an appetizer event for everyone to share in their wealth, paper and utensil will be provided * It will be a cash bar * This is…
Joint Service and Spring Tea April 29 at St. Andrew’s
fifth Sunday Joint Service! We plan to celebrate by having only one parish service this day — 10am at St. Andrew’s. It will be followed by a Spring Tea Get Together. Parishioners are encouraged to bring finger foods appropriate for a tea — savory or sweet (sandwiches, tea cakes, crumpets, etc.). But please come celebrate spring with us even if you don’t have a dish to bring! Please let Marcia Brownfield, Rich Thompson, or Randy Bailey know if you can…
Celebration of a New Ministry April 11, 2018
The Rector, Wardens, Vestries and all the Faithful of Beckford Parish invite your prayers and presence at the Celebration of a New Ministry they share with The Reverend Kathleen Murray as Rector of Beckford Parish. The Right Reverend Shannon S. Johnston XIII Bishop of Virginia, Presiding The Rev. Dr. Mitties DeChamplain, Preaching 122 East Court Street, Woodstock, Virginia Reception to follow at the Woodstock Presbyterian Church (next door) Clergy: Cassock, Surplice, and White or Festive Stoles. Please RSVP by April…
Welcome to Baby Emma Caroline Mills!
Sara Grace Massie Mills and husband Mike had their second baby, Emma Caroline, on April 9, 2018, at 2:37 in the afternoon. She unexpectedly arrived more than four weeks early (due May 10) but is a healthy 6 lbs 1.5 oz. and 17″ long and all are doing well – Thanks be to God! Ava is very excited to be a big sister.
Egeria’s Travels
For many Episcopalians celebrating Holy Week—the seven-day period preceding Easter—it’s hard to imagine Palm Sunday without a procession of palms or Good Friday without the adoration of the cross, and for many, the first celebration of Jesus’ resurrection at the Easter Vigil, celebrated after sunset on the eve of Easter Day. Who is responsible for conveying to the early Church what we know about the celebrations of Holy Week, celebrations that date back fourth and/or early fifth century in ancient…
Spring Forward – Daylight Savings Time 2018
Don’t Forget to Spring Forward this Sunday Don’t Forget to Spring Forward this Sunday!!!!
Emmanuel To Provide Lunch for Community Lenten Service March 13
Community Lent Lunch & Service are being held on Tuesdays throughout Lent at the Woodstock United Methodist Church, with the service at noon and lunch served at either 11:30 or 12:30. Emmanuel Episcopal will be hosting the lunch on March 13, 2018, and Mother Kathy will be leading the service. Please contact Joy Bauserman if you would like to help out: jmb1950jwb@aol.com or home phone 540 459-9527.
Parish Women’s Get-Together 3/9/18 at 6pm
The Beckford Parish Women are getting together this Friday Night at 6 PM at the Spring House Tavern in Woodstock. There will be a social time from 6 to 6:30, and meal ordering will be at 6:30. Contact Joy Bauserman know if you have questions: jmb1950jwb@aol.com or home phone is 540 459-9527.