Next Sunday’s lessons are: 2Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45. Hymns: 427; 635; 707 (11:15); WLP 763, 325, 545; 390.
We welcome today the Rt. Rev. Jay Magness, Bishop Suffragan of the Armed Forces who is assisting in the Diocese of Virginia due to the retirement of Bishop Jones.
Choral Evensong tonight at 5:00 p.m., St. Mary’s Choir of Men & Women will offer music by Herbert Brewer, William Smith and Gerald Near. This service of prayers, canticles and lessons concludes with a reception in Paca Parish Hall.
Souperbowl of Caring TODAY – Your donation of soup today is part of a nation-wide effort to feed area families in need. No flat-screen needed—just drop off a can or two of soup and one dollar—all services—and deposit in one of the containers at each entrance. Everything collected goes to the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC).
Last week, the women's Tuesday Morning Bible Study began an 8-week study on the Book of Acts. Study materials from Yale Divinity School, can be found at http://www.yalebiblestudy.yale.edu. If you are interested, call or email Kristine Johnson (703-534-2024, kristineajohnson@comcast.net).
Lenten Chapel Course on Discernment: Join seminarian Andrew Terry and parishioner George Canizzaro for a Lenten course in which we will explore together tools and practices for discerning God's will in relation to our lives and vocations. The course will meet for four Sundays in Lent: February 26, March 4, March 18, March 25 from 10:15 am to 11 am in the Chapel. The course will be limited to 12 people. We ask that participants commit to being present for all four weeks of the course. Please sign up by February 19 in Paca Hall or by e-mailing anne.turner@stmarysarlington.org. Questions can be directed to Anne, Andrew, or George.
Adult Retreat Set for April 19-22 to Cambridge, Mass. A group from St. Mary’s will participate in a guided weekend retreat at the Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE) in Cambridge, Mass., beginning Thursday night, April 19 and ending Sunday, April 22. More than half of the 13 spots available are filled. Approximate cost for the whole weekend (airfare/transportation, meals and your own room at the monastery) is $500 or less if you prefer to provide your own transportation (train, frequent flyer miles, etc.). Plane reservations must be made in February. Want to know more or sign up? Contact Pam at Pam.Frick@stmarysarlington.org or (703) 527-6800.
