The Weekly Report
For Week of February 5, 2012

Sunday

Altar Flowers—The flowers in the High Altar Sanctuary are given by Howard Hines to the greater glory of God and in memory of his brother Martin Charles Hines.

Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord,
and may light perpetual shine upon him.
May he and all the faithful departed ,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd — Both atria meet every Sunday from 10:00 am until the Agnus Dei when the children join their parents in the church. Children 3 to 5 years old meet in the 12th Street Atrium Children aged 6 and over meet in St. Vincent's Atrium. As always, we welcome parishioners to visit. For more information speak to Victoria Ebell or contact her at 301.322.6157, or VictoriaEbell@comcast.net)

Have you pledged for 2012? — Your pledge is important! Your financial gifts support Christ's ministry in this parish. You may find pledge forms at the back of the church. Please fill one out and drop it in the offering plate or the marked box at the back of the church.

Community

Monday Night Group 2.0 — The next meeting of the Monday Night Group will be on Fabruary 6 in the parish house at 7:30 p.m. As ASA's adult community group, MNG gathers over food and drink to discuss our faith in an open, honest, and respectful exchange of ideas. We welcome all perspectives and encourage anyone still discovering their faith to stop by and get to know the group. Contact Katherine Nehring with any questions -- arrogantemu@gmail.com.

Diabetes Support Group — The next meeting of the Diabetes Support Group will be Thursday, February15 in the Parish House dining room. If you have any questions please contact Chuck Partridge (cpartridge@aota.org) or Susan Hawfield (shawfield@rebuildingtogethermc.org). All are welcome!

Theology Book Club – The next meeting of the Theology Book Club will be on Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the dining room of the Parish House. We will be returning to our discussion of C.S. Lewis's Reflections on the Psalms.

Getting Involved

N Street Village — The next date for our Outreach ministry at N Street Village is Monday, February 27. We encourage new volunteers to become a part of this ministry. For more information, please contact Chuck Bass, Fred Sutton, Eve Wilkins or Albert Bacon.

General Interest

St. Paul's Hymn Sing -- Mark your calendars! St. Paul's --K Street will host a good old-fashioned parish hymn sing on Friday evening, February 10 at 7:30 pm with Robert McCormick and John Bohl. Join us and bring your friends! A reception will follow. Do you have a favorite hymn? Drop your suggestions on the St. Paul's Facebook page.

2011 Giving Statements -- The 2011 giving statements have been sent out and should have arrived by Tuesday, January 31. If we have your e-mail address on record, you will have received an e-mailed a copy of the giving statement. If not, then a hard-copy has been mailed to you. If you do not receive a giving statement please notify the parish administrator, Michael Vreeland.

Intercessory Prayers

One of the goals of the parish's Pastoral Care Team is to encourage communication and care among our parishioners. When you have a request for prayer, are feeling bereft or would like to hear a friendly voice please contact Anne Lyn Welsh at annelynwelsh@comcast.net.

Please pray for:
Joe F., who rushed to the emergency room after suffering chest pains. An angiogram revealed a blocked artery, so he was transferred to Suburban Hospital, where the docctors performed angioplasty. He will have to take it easy for an unspecified period of time. We are glad he is on the mend.
Susan H. whose surgery to remove her gallbladder went smoothly. She expected to return to work on Wednesday, 1 February.
Martha L., Clay Wellborn's cousin, who is undergoing cancer treatment in San Antonio, Texas.

February Birthdays — We offer thanksgivings for those parishioners who are celebrating their birthdays this month.
2 Pauline H.
6 Scott M.
12 Jacqueline (Jackie) B.
15 Annette R.
17 Beryl H.
19 Charles E.
20 Alfred M.
28 Catherine H.
29 Mickey T.

Coming Events

Celebration of the 15th anniversary of Father Lane Davenport's ministry as Rector in this parish. Fr. Davenport first began his service as rector at Ascension and St Agnes on February 9, 1997. We will celebrate the occasion on Sunday, February 12 by having an extra special, festive coffee hour! Please watch for sign up sheets in the undercroft and consider what favorite foods you would like to share on this happy occasion.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, will be February 21. We will have our traditional Pancake Supper that evening. Pancake-eating is scheduled to begin about 7:00 pm., but set-up and pancake-making will begin considerably earlier. Watch the undercroft for sign-up sheets. Helpers are needed for decorating and table set-up, pancake-flipping, and clean-up. You may remember that John Loomis is said to make the best pancakes anywhere, but he can't feed all those hungry pancake-eaters alone. Plan to come and bring your friends., and all pitch in!

Lent Begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22, just two and a half weeks away. Ash Wednesday Services with imposition of ashes will be held at the mid-day Low Mass at 12:10, and at High Mass at 7:00 pm.

A series of Lenten observances are being planned. Watch your bulletin, the Ascension and St. Agnes web site and Facebook page for further information which will be coming shortly.

Watch your mailbox for a mailing about schedules for Lent and Holy Week observances.

New Parish Directory being prepared. If you have moved, changed e-mail addresses, or phone numbers then please fill out the Response Card at the front of the bulletin and give it to an usher or put it into the collection plate. You may also e-mail the parish administrator, Michael Vreeland, at mwvreeland1@verizon.net.
By keeping the parish office informed of the changes you won't miss important mailings or e-mails.

Kalendar

Sunday, February 5
Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ (transferred)
7:40 am Morning Prayer, Church
8:00 am Low Mass, Church
10:00 am CGS; Children 3-5, 12th Street Atrium
10:00 am CGS; Children 6 and over,
St. Vincent's Atrium
10:00 am High Mass, Church
11:50 am Coffee Hour, Undercroft

Monday, February 6
Feria
12:10 pm Low Mass, St. Agnes Chapel
7:30 pm Monday Night Group, Parish House

Tuesday, February 7
Feria
12:10 pm Low Mass, St. Agnes Chapel
7:00 pm Vestry Meeting, Parish House

Wednesday, February 8
Feria
6:15 pm Evening Prayer, St. Agnes Chapel
6:30 pm Low Mass, St. Agnes Chapel

Thursday, February 9
Feria
12:10 pm Low Mass, St. Agnes Chapel

Friday, February 10
Feria
12:10 pm Low Mass, St. Agnes Chapel

Saturday, February 11
Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday
10:00 am Altar and Flower Guilds, Church

Sunday, February 12
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
7:40 am Morning Prayer, Church
8:00 am Low Mass, Church
10:00 am CGS; Children 3-5, 12th Street Atrium
10:00 am CGS; Children 6 and over,
St. Vincent's Atrium
10:00 am High Mass, Church
11:50 am Festive Coffee Hour, Undercroft

The Weekly Report For Week of February 5, 2012