ANNOUNCEMENTS

TODAY WE WELCOME THE REVEREND KIRSTEEN WILKINSON.  Kirsteen is Dick and Anne Donnelly’s daughter who is celebrating 10 years of priestly ministry today here at saint Alban’s where in many ways it began.  She currently serves Saint Mark’s Plainfield, Indiana.

 OPEN, INVITE, WELCOME COMMISSION HAS THEIR FIRST MEETING TODAY AFTER CHURCH AT 1PM.  Please meet in the lounge downstairs.  We are still looking for a few people who would like to serve on this commission.  If you are interested, then please talk to Jordan Trendleman or Father Dan.

ALPHA COURSE TONIGHT!  Alpha will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight.

 DAUGHTERS OF THE KING will meet this Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

 BABY SHOWER FOR MOTHERS WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE!

The Daughters of the King have been asked to sponsor a baby shower at St. Alban’s the month of February to help A Baby’s Closet replenish items needed by expectant mothers and those who have an infant or toddler under age three.  Daughters will be at a table in the narthex each Sunday for both services to assist you.  A list of larger items needed are:  baby gate, blankets, quilts, car seat (convertible), clothing (newborn to 4T), coat, jacket, snowsuit, crib and mattress (set), diaper bag, high chair, onesies, sheets (crib), sleepers, strollers (can be used in good condition), towels (bath) and toys.

A list of miscellaneous items needed are:  cream, lotion, oil, powder, shampoo, bath wash, bottles, bottle brushes, hair brushes, nail clippers, pacifiers, Q-tips, rattles, sippy cups, spoons, teething rings and wipes.

A“baby bottle” will also be available for collecting any loose coins and cash to purchase diapers only.

 

PANCAKE SUPPER is scheduled for Tuesday February 28 at

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.    Pancakes, sausage, fruit, and beverages will be served. A free will offering will be taken.  Proceeds will go to the Operating Fund.  Please sign the poster in the narthex so we will know how much food to purchase.  Join us and bring your friends!

ALBAN’S SHIRTS & HOODIES FOR SALE Polo Shirts, T-Shirts, Hoodies and Zip-Up Jackets with St. Alban’s Episcopal Church logo on them will go on sale starting Sunday, February 5 in the Parish Hall. Samples will be available to look at. Prices are as follows:

T-Shirt                     $  9.00    —     (2X – 4X sizes are $2 –$4           extra)

Polo Shirt               $15.00    —       (  “      “     “        “     “      “      “  )

Hoodie                    $22.00    —       (  “      “     “        “     “      “      “  )

Zip-Up Jacket         $30.00

Any questions, please see Norm Grams at church or call him at home at 449-9682.

 Lunch Bunch Schedule

Below is a tentative schedule for 2017.  All dates and places are subject to change, if necessary.  We welcome all who can join us on the second Tuesday of each month for lunch.  Watch for the flyer on the bulletin board in the narthex for making your reservation.  We will arrange to carpool from the church, especially when the location is out of town.  Occasionally we have dessert at someone’s home where further visiting and fellowship continues.  If you have questions, want directions, or need to cancel your reservation, please call Anita at 449-9682.

March 14                   Rusty Dog Irish Pub, Huntington

April 11                       Casa Grande, 6035 Stellhorn Rd.

May 9                         Acme Bar & Grill, 1105 E. State Blvd.

June 13                      Sweetwater Sound Café, 5501 US Hwy 30

July 11                       Boathouse Restaurant, Winona Lake

Aug. 8                         Das Dutchman Essenhaus, Middlebury

Sept. 12                     Quiet Corner Tea & Coffee Room, outside                                                         Churubusco

Oct. 10                       Lakeside Café, 1040 N. Coliseum Blvd.

Nov. 14                      Joanna’s Family Restaurant, 10366 Leo Rd.

 

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:

brown paper bags                                              jiffy corn bread mix

peanut butter, jelly                                             ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise

pancake mix and syrup                                     broth, chicken and/or beef

pudding/jello                                                       bar soap

fruit                                                                       tuna

sugar, flour, cake mix                                        diced tomatoes

fruit

REMEMBER IN PRAYER Alpha program, Dick and Bonnie Camp, Andrew Davis, John Diver, Dick Donnelly, Susie Foley, Ian Fox, Denise Frede, Tammy Gillig, Glen Grate, Michael Grosjean, Princeton Holiday, Claire Irvine, Deb McMahan, Don Mefford, Catherine Michael, Jim Morris, Carol Postel, Doris Sanxter, Tom Shadid, Larry Shaw, Stan Smith, Cindy Spice, Rick Spice, Charles N. Stath, Chris Stath, Bill Townsend.

Military: Kaylee Collins, Sean Collins, Daxton Demorest, Jeremy Faux, Dylan Frick, Adam Johns, Eric Lamberty, Matthew Michael, Ty Sumner