Announcements for December 1, 2024
Note: This week’s 10:00 a.m. service will be streamed live on St. Barnabas’ YouTube Page.
2024 Advent Worship Schedule
1st Sunday of Advent: Holy Eucharist, Rite II: December 1, at 10:00 a.m.
2nd Sunday of Advent – Lessons & Carols: December 8, at 10:00 a.m.
3rd Sunday of Advent: Holy Eucharist, Rite II: December 15, at 10:00 a.m.
4th Sunday of Advent: Holy Eucharist, Rite II: December 22, at 10:00 a.m.
Christmas Eve: Holy Eucharist, Rite II: December 24, at 5:00 p.m.
Coffee Hour SUNDAY
A reminder that we serve coffee, tea, and light refreshments in the parish hall following the 10:00 a.m. service on the first and third Sundays of the month. Please join us if you can!
Advent Reflections
Diocesan intern Susan Mitchell will lead a program of Advent reflections via Zoom on Thursday, December 5, 12, and 19, at 7:00 p.m. These reflections are based on the book, Mary, favored by God, by Catherine Upchurch. (No need to purchase the book, but it is available on Amazon should you wish.) Each night, Susan will make a brief presentation, and then we will discuss the readings and our own faith journeys, ending our time together by praying Compline. The schedule is as follows: December 5: Luke 1: 26-38, The Annunciation; December 12: Luke 1: 39-45, The Visitation; and December 19: Luke 1: 46-55 The Magnificat—Canticle of Mary. All are welcome, and please email Fr. Tim if you plan to attend (priest@stbarnabassykesville.org). You don’t need to sign up for all three nights. Whatever works for you works for us!
Here is the Zoom info:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83144939176
Meeting ID: 831 4493 9176
One tap mobile +1-301-715-8592, 83144939176# US (Washington DC)
Christmas Altar Flowers
Christmas is almost here, and what better time to remember loved ones than to donate money for altar flowers in their name as a loving tribute. Please sign up by emailing Susie in the church office (parish@stbarnabassykesville.org) or by leaving a message at (410) 489-2800. Be sure to let us know whether your donation is in memory of or in honor of your loved ones and include their name(s). Your $40 checks should be made payable to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, with the words “Altar Guild Flowers – Christmas” in the memo line. Checks may be placed in the offering plate or mailed to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1426, Eldersburg, MD 21784.
Thanksgiving Pantry Project Gratitude
Wow, St. Barnabas; you are so generous with your love! For the Thanksgiving Pantry Project, we were able to give our three families store gift cards for $500 each, enough for a hearty Thanksgiving meal, groceries, and help with buying Christmas presents. One of the families texted, “I am grateful for all the help; things have been really rough the past couple of months. Thank you guys so much for keeping an eye on us. God bless you all.” If you would like to continue the blessings for these families for Christmas and into the New Year, please support our Christmas Pantry Project. Checks should include “Pantry Project” on the memo line and be put in the offering plate, while cash donations can be given directly to Jill Singleton or Wayne Pugh. We will be collecting money through December 15. Thank you!
Feedmore Van – 1st Wednesday of the Month
Join Wayne Pugh on Wednesday, December 4, as St. Barnabas supports the Feedmore program of the Salvation Army. Feedmore serves the homeless population in Baltimore by providing hot and cold meals, clothing, blankets, and toiletries to adults and children. We meet at the Salvation Army depot in Baltimore at 4:30 p.m. and return to the depot at 6:10 p.m. To assist with this important mission, please see Wayne after church or call him at (410) 707-4604.
Updates to Directory and Prayer List
Has any of your contact information changed? Need to update your picture or add one? Can anyone on the Prayer List be removed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please contact Susie in the church office at parish@stbarnabassykesville.org to update your listing.
Church Life in Pictures
Did you know that the large cork board at the top of the stairs in the parish hall displays St. Barnabas’ congregational life in pictures? Feel free to add your own St. Barnabas pictures. And check it out – you will probably see pictures of yourself along with your church family. What a great celebration of our church family!
Blue Christmas Retreat
For those experiencing grief or loss around the holiday season, you are invited for a time of respite, support, and comfort in the winter months. The Claggett Center (Adamstown, MD) is hosting a Blue Christmas Retreat on December 20-22, 2024. For more information and to register, visit https://claggettcenter.org/adult-programs.
St. Barnabas Prayer List
Immediate Concerns: Tim Colliflower, Lois Graham, Tim King, Paul Lochran, Joshua Love, Debra Miller, Loredana Pica, Bryan Pugh, and the Stafford family
For those with ongoing concerns: Al Antonelli, Larry Ballantine, Sadler Bernstein, Kathy Bigelo, John Bittorie, Jakisha Blackwell, Tom Breeden, Donna Brothy, Karen Jean Chappell, Kay Chappell, Michael Cross, Aaron Ellis, Judson Foit, Dylan Foxwell, Barbara Fuston, Sandra Gaines, Nancy Gerace, Austin Graham, Fr. Gary Hawkins, Melissa Hawkins-Holt, Mary Johnson, Amanda Lehew, Raxley McGrew, Mike McNeley, Meg McPherson, Michelle McTaggart, Dan Moyer, Scott Murphy, Andrew Reier, Barbara Reynolds, Ollie Rivera, Vic Russell, Bobbi Schneider, John Simms, Kim Simpson, Tom Stang, Rachel Stevens, Jenn Thatcher, Tym Thatcher, James Wade, and the Rev. Mary Walton
Birthday Prayer – Dwight Baglin, Michael Gerwig, and Phoebe Wilburn
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants Dwight, Michael, and Phoebe as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
If your birthday or anniversary is listed incorrectly, or was omitted, please let the office know so our records may be updated. Thank you!
Do You Have an Announcement for Next Sunday?
Please submit your announcement by 9:00 a.m. Wednesday morning for the Sunday bulletin.
The earlier announcements are provided the better, especially as we approach the holiday season. Thank you!
Upcoming Events
December 1 First Sunday in Advent
December 5 Advent program via Zoom, led by Diocesan Intern Susan Mitchell, begins at 7:00 p.m. and continues December 12 and 19. Details above, in Announcements.
December 8 Second Sunday in Advent – Lessons and Carols
December 12 Advent program via Zoom continues
December 14 Thrift Shop open for sales, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
December 15 Third Sunday in Advent
