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God and God's children, through Christ our Lord.

May 11, 2025

This Week at St. Dunstan's

Sunday, May 11

Mother's Day

10:15am Holy Eucharist Service

Monday, May 12

7:00pm BSA Troop #657 Meeting

Tuesday, May 13

6:30pm Narcotics Anonymous

7:00pm Vestry Meeting

Wednesday, May 14

10:30am Bible Study

Thursday, May 15

7:00pm Choir Rehearsal

Sunday, May 18

Feast of St. Dunstan

9:00am Children's Chapel

10:15am Holy Eucharist Service

1:00pm Girl Scouts Troop Meeting

5:00pm Cub Scouts #1867 Pack Meeting

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday, May 25

11:30am Forum

Dying Well: A Conversation About Funerals and End of Life Decisions

Monday, May 26

Memorial Day Holiday

Church Office Closed

Thursday, May 29

Ascension Day

11:30am Holy Eucharist Service in the Chapel

Sunday, June 8

The Day of Pentecost

11:30am Chili Cook-Off

September 12-14

Shrine Mont Weekend

ONLINE WORSHIP LIVESTREAM

You can click the LINK to watch online at 10:15am. Video available on our YouTube channel after noon on Sundays.

Sunday Service Bulletin Link

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

Our weekly Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 10:30am. Join us in the Conference Room in the Parish Hall building. We would love to see you!

PARISH ADMIN OUT OF OFFICE

April will be out of the office on Monday, May 12. Please contact Chris by email or phone at (703) 203-2329 if you have an urgent need.

GRADUATES!

Please join us in congratulating St. Dunstan's recent graduates! Cecilia Curran earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Amherst College, Carter Brown graduates from McLean High School, and Julia Williams is graduating from Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School.

We wish you all great success in your future endeavors!

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL

SUNDAY, MAY 18

9:00AM

We will hold a short, child focused worship service with communion at 9:00am on Sunday May 18th. Please invite the young people in your life to join us.

FORUM

SUNDAY, MAY 25

11:30AM

Dying Well: A Conversation About Funerals and End of Life Decisions

On Sunday, May 25th join us for a forum after church led by Anna, Derrick, and Chris. The topic will be end-of-life preparations. We will dive into the language and theology of our Book of Common Prayer, wonderful hymns customarily played at funerals, and much more.

Often, we shy away from end of life conversations. The reality is that one of the best gifts we can give to our loved ones when we die is clarity about end-of-life care, funeral plans, and all else. We will meet in the Chapel.

ASCENSION DAY SERVICE

THURSDAY, MAY 29

11:30AM

Join us for a special Ascension Day service of Holy Eucharist in the chapel at 11:30 AM on Thursday, May 29 which is open to all.

In addition to celebrating Ascension Day, we will be giving special thanks for those who serve on the Altar Guild at this service. If you are interested in joining the altar guild, let us know by reaching out to Pat Moore.

WINDOW UPDATE

The crew from Foothills Sand to Glass has installed the first newly restored window panel and clear protective cover. The improvement is remarkable!

Window # 2 has been removed and is off to the workshop for restoration. We expect to have the second window back and reinstalled by mid summer.

SUMMER FELLOWSHIP HOSTS NEEDED

Summer is a great time to get involved and host outdoor fellowship. No coffee making, just cold drinks and snacks.

Please contact Martha Taishoff (703) 582-3338 or mvtaishoff@gmail.com to pick a Sunday or to get more information.

VINSON HALL EVENTS

Tue 5/13 7:00pm

Broadway Lectures w/songs-Alford Auditorium

Sat 5/17 & Sun 5/18 12:00 - 4:00pm

Spring Art, Photo Show-Ballroom

(wine/cheese are served about 3:00)

Tue 5/20 5:15pm

Episcopal Dinner-PH Dining Room

7:00 Episcopal Worship service w/Anna, Chris, Derrick-Chapel

If you'd like to have dinner in the PH any time, please call Carol Saunders (703) 532-6882 or C (703) 624-5675 so she can reserve a table. Please pay w/credit card, no tipping.

CHILI COOK-OFF

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

Celebrate The Day of Pentecost at St. Dunstan's annual Tongues of Fire Chili Cook-Off. Whether you like it spicy or mild there will a bowl of chili to make your taste buds holler!

Enter your unique pot of chili in the competition, or just come to sample the entries!

We will need many hands to make this event a success. There are several volunteer opportunities available.

This is a great event for students or scouts to earn community service credit. Please click the sign-up link below & join in the fun!

Sign-Up Here

SHARE OF MCLEAN

Most Need Items:

Canned fruit

Canned tuna/chicken

Canned tomatoes (diced, sauce)

Canned vegetables (corn, and peas only)

Canned or dried beans (chickpea only)

Pasta (elbow, penne, spaghetti)

Spaghetti sauce (cans or plastic jars only)

Rice (1lb bag)

Peanut Butter (16oz.)

Oatmeal (box)

Granola bars

Ramen noodles

Diapers (size 5 & 6)

Pull-ups (4T-5T)

Baby wipes

Toilet paper

Paper towels

Shampoo

Toothbrushes (individually wrapped), toothpaste

New socks and underwear (all sizes needed)

Donations of refrigerated & frozen chicken, fresh produce, yogurt, cheeses, and eggs by prior arrangement (contact: info@shareofmclean.org)

Share accepts reusable and paper grocery bags with handles.

SECOND STORY

Second Story is in urgent need of donations to help their teen residents & young mothers in crisis.

Second Story is the only teen shelter in the NOVA region. Please consider making a donation.

Urgent Needs listed in RED:

Trash bags-Kitchen, & small/medium

Paper towels, Toilet paper

All-purpose cleaner

Glass cleaner

Clorox Wipes

Dishwasher pods

Dish liquid, sponges

New mops/mopheads

Facial tissues

Full-size bed frame

Vacuum cleaners

Pencils

Plastic forks

Gift cards for fresh food

Adult Tylenol

Toothpaste

Cup noodles soup

Microwavable mac & cheese

Boxes of potato chip packs

Shelf stable snacks

Bottled water

Hand soap

Body soap

Hair bonnets, du rags

Textured hair products

Duffle bags

Diapers & Pull-Ups sizes 4T-5T, & baby wipes

Laundry baskets

Pads (not panty liners)

Men’s deodorant

Couch delivered to S.Story for young mothers

Twin mattress protectors

Bike

Mini-Fridge

PRAYER LIST

Prayer list

Michael, Jack, Karen, Nancy, Elizabeth, Richard, Nese, Court, Mani, Elliott, Brian, Louisa, Maureen, Charlie, Jacob, Rachel, Catherine, Roy, Harry, Wayne, Jim, Theresa, Misty, Cathy, Dan, Helen, Aidan, Bill, and Caroline.

Birthdays

Elizabeth McCall

Pray for our Country, our military, the people of Ukraine, and peace in the Middle East.