The Season of Easter

 "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

Thursday, May 15

2pm Cultured Pearls Book Club


Saturday, May 17

9am Gamblers Anonymous


Sunday, May 18

YOUTH SUNDAY

8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

9:30am Adult Christian Formation: Bible Challenge

9:40am NO Adult Christian Formation: Current Topics (will resume next week)

9:45am Children/Youth Luau: Last meeting of the academic year

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

12pm Southern Comforters Meeting

2:30pm ECW Outing (musical)


Tuesday, May 20

6pm ECW 'Food for Thought'


Wednesday, May 21

6:30pm No Triple F this month (will resume next month)


Thursday, May 22

10am ECW Outing (Titanic Experience)

LOOKING AHEAD


Friday, May 23

6pm Graduation Party for Henry Peterson: All invited


Sunday, May 25

8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

9:30am Adult Christian Formation: Bible Challenge

9:40am Adult Christian Formation: Current Topics

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II


View the Calendar for May here


The Fifth Sunday

of Easter

May 18, 2025

Youth Sunday


Click here to view the bulletins:

8:30am Holy Eucharist

10:30am Youth Sunday Service


Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


Acts 11:1-18

Psalm 148

Revelation 21:1-6

John 13:31-35


Server Schedule for the Month of:


MAY


Thank you for Serving ECA!


We Need YOU!





Join us for Youth Sunday THIS Sunday, May 18 as we Celebrate the End of the Year and Honor our Graduates! 10:30AM dress in your best Hawaiian Shirts


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 A Big Congrats to ECA Graduates:




Highschool

  • Henry Peterson,graduating High School from Jacob's Ladder
  • Emily Wilson, graduating from Riveridge HS and headed to University of Georgia

College

  • Nathan Keith, graduating from Belmont College
  • Cole Samuel, graduating from Georgia Southern University
  • Riley McLaughlin, graduating from the University of Georgia
  • Lilly Daniels, graduating from the University of the South (will go on to complete a Masters & PhD program with a scholarship and stipend). - Granddaughter of Jeannie Bowen

End of Year Luau for Children/Youth Christian Formation THIS Sunday!

Join us Sunday, May 18 for Youth Sunday. There will be a Luau during the Sunday School hour with lots of fun, goodies and a bounce house! We will also honor our graduates and their accomplishments on this day and send them off into their next phase of life with a blessing and celebration. 

Southern Comforters to Meet this Sunday, May 18 at Noon. All are Welcome!

All are welcome to fellowship with those who knit and crochet to make blankets for children in difficult circumstances, and prayer shawls for our parishioners and friends. This ministry meets on the third Sunday of each month after services in the activities building. 

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Outings Scheduled for the Month of May

 Outing to the Woodstock Musical “Once on this Island” on Sunday, May 18 at 2:30pm. Tickets are $20. | ECW ‘Food for Thought’ Dinner Tuesday, May 20 at 6pm at Copeland's on Barrett Parkway. | Outing to the Titanic Experience in Doraville on Thursday, May 22 at 10am (tickets $45). | Music Bingo at Rally Point Grille on May 29 at 7pm. Contact Janice Maxwell to RSVP or learn more. All Ladies Welcome!

No Faith, Food & Fellowship this month: Please join us in June for Bible Trivia!

No meeting in May - All are welcome to Join us in June for food, fellowship and fun! This program meets on the third Wednesday of each month for a meal, fellowship, and faith based activities. You won't want to miss this! If you’d like to help with this program, please email Robin Keith.

All of ECA invited: Graduation Party for Henry Peterson May 23 at 6pm: RSVP Requested

All are invited to attend a party for Henry on Friday, May 23 from 6-9pm at the Pavilion/Activities Building. Drop by any time to celebrate Henry's accomplishment as he graduates from high school! At the grad's request, we will have Mexican food, sweet treats, lemonade and a dance party. Come for a little bit or stay a while! RSVP is requested. Contact Bliss at blisspeterson@gmail.com or 678-662-0508 or click here: EVITE

ECA Reach Collecting Canned Goods for the Ministries we Support ECA Supports Encompass Ministries and Never Alone by donating canned goods and non-perishables. Please bring donations on Sunday and place them in the baskets provided. During these difficult times these items are greatly needed.  

Each Month we make available and update our Year-to-Date Financials

YTD) Through Apr. 2025     Actual           Budget        +/-

Revenues                                 $87,525            $90,581            ($3,056)

Expenses                                 $91,604          $100,568            ($8,964)

Net Year                                ($4,079)          ($9,987)              $5,908


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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