THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION
ECA WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
  "Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others." 
Note: Volunteers Needed! We need more volunteers for our Sunday services, please consider how you would like to volunteer for our Worship Services on Sundays.
THIS WEEK AT ECA

THURSDAY 2/13:
9:00am STAC School on campus until 5pm
7:15pm Choir Practice

FRIDAY 2/14:
9:00am STAC School on campus until 5pm

SATURDAY 2/15:
9:00am Gamblers Anonymous

SUNDAY 2/16:
8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II
9:30am Adult Christian Formation
10:15am Children/Youth Christian Formation
10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II
12:00pm Southern Comforters Meeting after the 10:30 Service

MONDAY 2/17:
7:00pm Cultured Pearls Book Club

TUESDAY 2/18:
9:00am STAC School on campus until 5pm

The Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany
February 16, 2020

O  God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Southern Comforters Meeting THIS SUNDAY
All are welcome to fellowship with those who knit, crochet or make no-sew fleece blankets to support The Linus Project. This group typically meets on the third Sunday of each month following the 10:30am service.
Cultured Pearls Book Club Feb. 17 at 7pm
Please join us for this month's Cultured Pearls Book Club for a discussion of "Run Away" by Harlan Coban. This club typically meets monthly on the third Monday of each month. Contact Lillian Stanton for more information. All are welcome for fellowship and discussion.
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Men's Morning Cup February 22 at 7:30 am
Come join other ECA men for a 'Cup-of-Joe' and Jesus, where men have an opportunity to share thoughts focused around the Forward Day by Day daily devotional series. Invite a Friend!
ECW - Women's Group Meeting February 23
All Ladies are invited to attend the ECW meeting (typically meets on the fourth Sunday of each month) following the 10:30 Service. Come and see what ECW is all about!
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper February 25
Mark your calendar - don’t miss the fun and fellowship! Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is on Feb. 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm hosted by ECA Youth and assisted by Men's group. IHOP has donated pancake batter, bacon and sausage for the event. Adults are $7, Children are $4 and Families are $20. 
We will also have a short service including the Litany of the Burning of Ashes and the "Burying" of our “Alleluia” for Lent.   Invite your friends and neighbors!  Attention all men and youth of the parish! We need cooks; servers; set up help and clean up help to make this event a success. Please let John Capawana or Fr. Paul know if you can help at the Pancake supper.
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Sunday Worship Volunteers Needed for Acolytes, EM’s, Lectors, Greeters & Ushers
Sunday worship happens each week because of numerous volunteers who participate in many areas of the worship service. Currently, we need Acolytes, EM’s, Lectors, Greeters & Ushers. Please consider volunteering for one of these ministries. Our volunteer list has decreased recently, and your service is appreciated. Please contact Foster Peterson or Fr. Paul for more information. Thank you for serving!
2019 End of Year Financial Statements
End of year financial statements for tax purposes are in the Narthex. We also ask hat you check your 2020 pledge commitment statements to ensure all information is correct. Please contact the office with any questions.
Seeking Flower Donations for Altar Flower Ministry for 2020
There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex for flower donations with a form to complete and attach to your check. (The form indicates who your donation is in 'honor', 'memory' or in 'thanksgiving for'.)The suggested amount is $35 and more than one person can sign up for a particular date. Thank you for supporting this worship ministry!
Holy Rollers: Transportation Volunteers Needed
ECA needs volunteers to help transport parishioners to and from church. If you feel like you can help with this ministry, please contact Ron Allen ( ronallenga@yahoo.com ). Thank You!
LOOKING AHEAD...
February 22 at 2pm: 7th Annual British Tea
February 23 after 10:30 Service: ECW Meeting
February 24 at 7:15pm: Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
February 25 at 5:30: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
February 26 Ash Wednesday Services at Noon & 7pm
February 28 at 7pm: Dominoes Fellowship
March 4 at 6:30pm: Lenten Program Begins
IN OTHER NEWS....
NEW PARISH DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!
ECA has newly updated photo directories available (one free per household). Please see Brenda or Wanda on Sunday to get yours! Additionally, you may stop by the office Tuesday - Thursday 10-3 to pick one up from Pamala.

UPDATED INFORMATION REQUESTED
ECA considers it an honor to acknowledge service to our armed forces. If you or a family member are currently serving in our armed forces, please email  ecanews@bellsouth.net to update. You may also update birthday and anniversary dates as well. Thank you!  

REACH COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLES FOR PANTRIES 
Read more about REACH and collect food for these local food pantries in our communities. Read more about it  HERE

NEW ECA NAME TAGS AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING
A great way to learn everyone's names is by wearing a name tag. You can order a name tag by emailing Michele Floyd, click  HERE

PHOTOS OF THE BISHOP AND ECA WORSHIP SERVICES 
Photos of Bishop Wright worshiping with us and the Bishop's forum can be seen  HERE  or on our website  HERE
The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation | www.ecamarietta.org

1673 Jamerson Road Marietta, Georgia 30066
770-928-7916

SUNDAY SERVICES
8:30AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II