Please stay after the 10:30 service on December 22nd to help put up the Christmas greens for our Christmas Eve services. Volunteers will be needed to fluff the garlands, and we will also need people who are comfortable climbing ladders.

Note: Fluffing is a sit-down job. For those with allergies, all the greens are artificial. Although, there might be a little dust in the air as we unpack everything.

The Parish Office will be closed Deember 26 through January 2nd. This will allow Father Bryan and Crystal and the rest of the staff a nice break.

The date for Fr. Bryan’s Celebration of New Ministry is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Your offering supports the ongoing mission of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.

Contributions are welcome by using the QR code found in the bulletins, by placing checks and cash in the collection plate, or here on our website by pressing the Give button in the upper righthand corner.

Every month we have a Parish Potluck and a Sunday Lunch, and we are looking for ministry groups to host these social and outreach events.

For the Sunday Lunch your group would volunteer to serve the meal, clear tables and do the clean up.

For the Parish Potluck the ministry group would select the main course while parishioners bring the side dishes. In the past the main course has been loaded potatoes, taco bar, and sub sandwiches.

Please speak to those in your group and let Crystal know when you would like to help out. Ministry groups can include: Acolytes, Altar Guild, Chalicists, Subdeacons, Greeters, Lectors, Parish Choir, Youth Group, Friend’s Bible Study, The Group Book Study, Eucharistic Visitors, Landscape Committee, Men’s Group Sunday Suppers, Parish Staff, Vestry — or a group of your friends.

Winter 2024-2025 Theme: “Following Jesus:

his winter, our Bible lessons follow the theme “Following Jesus.” They encourage us to consider what compels us to follow Jesus, what it means to be part of Jesus’ beloved community, and how we are partners in Jesus’ mission. The writer of the student book is Laura Wittman; the writer of the teacher book is Taylor Mills. Video Hosts are Paula Brousard, Andrew Weitze, and Robin Wilson.

The St. Philip’s Vestry recently formed a new committee for pastoral care and Jane Ann Bramlett has graciously agreed to chair the committee. During this transition time, the vestry felt it was critical to pay close attention to the needs of our parishioners. If you or someone else in the parish is struggling, is in the hospital, or has a pastoral need, please call the parish office. To avoid Jane Ann getting too many calls or text messages at work, we ask that you call the parish office before calling Jane Ann directly.

To add someone to the prayer list, please contact Crystal in the office 580-226-2191 or Susan Habeck at 580-319-1467.