The Season of Lent

 "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: Rite I Liturgy is used for Worship Services During the Season of Lent

It’s that time of year again in our worship season where we change from Rite II services in the prayer book to Rite I. Rite I has a penitential tone that moves us to a season of self-reflection and repentance as we prepare for the Easter resurrection.  This change helps draw us into a period of self-examination of our faith as we worship together.

Attention All Worship Volunteers/ Those interested in Volunteering for Worship! Training is March 9 at 9am We will hold a training session for all who are involved/interested on Saturday March 9th starting at 9 am. This is for current and prospective Altar Guild, Ushers, Lectors, Acolytes, and Eucharistic Ministers. Anyone who wishes to volunteer for our worship services welcome and encouraged to attend! Whether you are a long-time volunteer or have been waiting to get started, this training and fellowship session is for you.

ECA Reach Committee to Meet This Sunday, March 10 at Noon Come see what in-reach and out-reach ministry is all about at ECA. Typically meeting on the Second Sunday of each month after the 10:30am Service.

Lenten Program Continues: The History and Mystery of the Holy Eucharist Meeting Next Wednesday March 13th fo rlast night . Please sign up for Lenten Series Dinner in the Narthex. All are Welcome! Invite a friend! Click Here to view the Lenten Series Flyer

Easter Lily Flower Dedications Available, Sign-up Sheets in the Narthex Sign up for Easter Lilies and help support this ministry! The sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex. Be sure to fill out a form to have your dedication printed in the bulletin. Suggested donation is $30. Thank you for supporting this ministry!

Holy Week Server Schedule: Servers Needed for all the Services!

If you would like to serve during any of the services for Holy Week, please email the office ASAP ecaparish@gmail.com. We need Lectors, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Acolytes and more for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil on Saturday and Easter Sunday. Thank you to all who serve!

Now Collecting Easter Candy for Easter Egg Hunt on March 31 at 10:15am ECA is asking for donations of candy for the Easter Day Egg Hunt: Help support our Annual Easter Egg Hunt by donating small individually wrapped peanut -free candies or other small items (stickers, erasers, etc.) There will be a bin in the narthex to collect donations. Thank You!

ECW Outings: Dinner March 12 at 6pm & Georgia Symphony March 17 at 5pm  Join the Ladies of ECA for their 'Food for Thought' Dinner on March 12 (location TBD) & to go see Bliss Peterson, who will perform with the Georgia Symphony on Sunday afternoon, March 17th at 5:00pm at Bailey Performance Center at KSU. Contact Janice Maxwell to learn more or RSVP.

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through February 2024      Actual         Budget               +/-       

Revenues                                  $34,817                     $43,977               $9,159

Expenses                                   $41,527              $56,869              $15,341

Net Year to                               ($6,710)             ($12,892)             $6,182

Fr. Paul is available during the week, Monday - Thursday, for guidance, prayer, and support.

Fr. Paul is out of the office on Fridays. Please call 770-490-7234 or email rector@ecamarietta.org with any concerns, needs, or questions.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1673 Jamerson Road

Marietta, GA 30066

770-928-7916

www.ecamarietta.org

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