THE SEASON OF ADVENT

 "Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others." 

ECA WEEKLY CALENDAR


ECA Angel Tree: Take a card & help sponsor a family for Christmas!


Friday, December 5

6pm Youth Event: Movie Night!


Saturday, December 6

9am Gamblers Anonymous


Sunday, December 7

8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:30 NO Bible Challenge

9:40am Children/Youth CF

9:40am Current Topics CF

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I

12pm ECW Meeting

12pm Finance Committee Meeting


Wednesday, December 10

10am Ladies Tea Planning Meeting

LOOKING AHEAD



Saturday, December 13

9am Gamblers Anonymous

11:30am Journeys Group Meeting


Sunday, December 14

8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:30 Bible Challenge

9:40am Youth Breakfast

9:40am Current Topics CF

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I

12pm Reach Committee Meeting


Wednesday, December 17

No FFF this month



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The Second Sunday of Advent




December 7, 2025



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Merciful God, who didst send thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.



Isaiah 11:1-10

Romans 15:4-13

Matthew 3:1-12

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19


Server Schedule for the Month of:


December


If you would like to volunteer to serve or read at any of the Christmas Services, please email the office ASAP: ecaparish@gmail.com



Thank you for Serving ECA!


We Need YOU!

ECA Youth Event: Family Movie Night This Friday, December 5 at 6pm

All ECA Youth, their family and guests are invited to a Family Movie Night on Friday, December 5 at 6:00pm. Wear PJ's or a cozy outfit and bring a blanket to enjoy a Christmas Movie! Contact Lily Lippert to learn more. 

Episcopal Church Women to meet This Sunday after Services in Activities Bldg.

Episcopal Church Women meet monthly on the first Sunday of the month in the Activities Building. Outings and events planned thoughout the month. Join us!

Finance Committee to Meet This Sunday after Services in the Activities Bldg. 

All are welcome to join the Finance Committee meeting on the first Sunday of each month after services.  


Ladies Tea Planning Meeting Wednesday, December 10 at 10am

If you are interested in helping with the Annual Ladies British Tea, join us for the planning meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10am in the Activities Building.  

ECA Angel Tree to sponsor families in Need this Christmas: We need you! 

The Angel tree is up for this year in the Narthex. We are supporting 3 families and a total of 9 children. If you would like to participate, choose a tag for the gift(s) you would like to purchase. Return the gift by the due date with a gift receipt and gift bag. Red tags are due on 12/7, and green and yellow tags are due 12/14, both by 11:30 am. If there are question, parishioners can text or email Molly Norman at 404-372-8563, Molly.lippert@gmail.com  Thank you for all you do for ECA and our community!… It’s what we do!

Christmas Poinsettias and Flower Contributions now being accepted. If you would like to make a contribution for Christmas poinsettias, greens, etc. please fill out a flower form in the Narthex. Simply indicate whether your gift is "in memory of" or "in thanksgiving for." The amount is voluntary (suggested donation $30). Thank you for your gift!


Tickets for the 12th Annual Ladies Tea on Sale Now!  Tickets will be available this Sunday in the breezeway after the service. Tickets are $25 each and will be available every Sunday between services and after the 10:30. Everyone is welcome, including young adults over the age of 10. We look forward to welcoming you to another fun and delicious tea on February 7  at 2:00 pm in the Activities building. Remember, tickets would make a great stocking stuffer!

Vestry Nominations Open for 2026: Please Prayerfully Consider Serving

Those interested in serving on Vestry at ECA, please contact Fr. Paul. Vestry is a 3- year commitment with a retreat in January. Vestry qualifications are: any confirmed

Communicant in good standing of the parish not less than 18yrs of age, a regular attendant of church services the preceding year before election, and known by the treasurer to have made and fulfilled a stated financial commitment for church support throughout preceding year before election.

Each Month we provide our Year-to-Date Financials

Through November 2025 Actual              Budget               +/-           .             

Revenues                              $244,075        $263,982          ($19,907) Expenses                               $249,979            $264,056           $14,077

Net Year                               ($5,904)                    $73.83             ($5,830)

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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