Weekly News

December 28, 2024

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
 

This Sunday

December 29, 2024


First Sunday after Christmas

Holy Eucharist Rite I

8:00 am


Holy Eucharist Rite II

10:30 am


The Rev. Jonathan Galles

Celebrant

Service Bulletin

Readings

Server Schedule

Book of Common Prayer

Hymnal

Watch the 10:30 am service on-line with Facebook or YouTube

 

Biggs' Annual New Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, Dec. 31


Ring in 2025 at the Biggs' home on New Year's Eve beginning at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome!


BYOB and a finger food to share.


Location: 30404 Pink Hill Road; Grain Valley

 

Bingo Night

Friday, January 3


Kick-off the new year with a family bingo night on Friday, January 3 beginning at 7:00 pm


We'll provide soft drinks. You are welcome to bring snacks to share.


There will be FANTASTIC prizes for the winners!

 

Remember your 2024 pledge

Please give by December 31


It's almost time to welcome in the new year, but before we leave 2024, please check to see if you have paid the full amount of your pledge for this year.


If you haven't, you have until December 31 to give for it to be counted as a deduction on your 2024 taxes. You can also give the amount in early 2025 (please identify it is for your 2024 pledge) and you can then deduct it on your 2025 taxes, if that strategy benefits you with regard to your tax liability.


Also remember, if you have given any "in-kind" support to Resurrection during 2024 and would like the amount to be included on your giving statement, please complete a Request for Addition to Contribution Record, attach supporting documentation and receipts, and give to the Treasurer.


Thank you for all your support of Resurrection and our ministries this past year Without you our parish literally could not operate. Wishing you many blessings for 2025.

 

Vestry Nominations Open

Seeking Candidates


Anyone interested in serving on the Vestry should contact a member of the Vestry or Fr. Jonathan. The Vestry is the board of directors for the parish and is comprised of lay people who represent the parish as a whole in decision making, planning and communication.


A CANDIDATE FOR VESTRY MUST: 

• Be an adult, confirmed communicant in good standing. 

• Be at least 16 years of age.

• Be faithful in worship.

• Be faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God. 

• Be known to the treasurer (contributing financially each year.)

• Been confirmed by the Bishop or received into the church after having been confirmed in another denomination.

 

Dinner-Go-Round returns in 2025

Please sign-up in the Narthex


We're bringing back a favorite Winter tradition at Resurrection…. ALL are welcome to participate---singles and couples! Your choice of "In-Home" or "Restaurant" Dining.


Sign-up in the Narthex to be placed in a small group to dine together once a month starting in either January or February. Please indicate your preference of In Home or Restaurant when you sign-up. Each couple/single will host once. For any questions contact Elaine Gilligan.

 

See Nunsense at the New Theatre & Restaurant on February 1

Last day to sign-up is this Sunday


Sign-up in the Narthex by December 29 to see the show Nunsense at the New Theatre & Restaurant on February 1, 2025. Seating is at 11:45 am. Tickets cost $39,50 and include the show, a buffet meal, and drink (coffee, tea or soft drink).


Nunsense is a hilarious comedy spoof about five nuns who get caught up in a series of misadventures. The convent’s cook, Sister Julia, accidentally serves food that poisons a large group of nuns and they start dropping dead like flies!


When the remaining sisters plan a talent show to raise money to bury their dearly departed, hilarity ensues! With catchy songs and irreverent comedy, Nunsense is sure to keep audiences rolling with laughter. This show is great for all ages, bring the whole family! Starring Vicki Lewis, Beth in “NewsRadio,” Deb in “Finding Nemo” and Flo in “Finding Dory.”

 

Save Best Choice® labels

Clip and bring to church


Please remember to clip and collect labels from products with the Best Choice®, Clearly by Best Choice®, and Best Choice® Superior Selections® logos and bring them to church for us to redeem them for $.03 per label.


There is a collection box in the Narthex. Best Choice® products are available at Price Chopper stores. Make sure you clip the UPC code with the words Best Choice®.

 
 

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, December 31: New Year's Eve celebration at the Bigg's home at 7:00 pm

Friday, January 3: Bingo Night at 7:00 pm

Saturday, January 4: Confirmation with Bishop Diane Bruce at 10:00 am

Sunday, January 5: First Sunday Breakfast between services

Wednesday, January 8: Bible Study at 1:00 pm; Vestry meeting at 7:00 pm

Thursday, January 9: Adult Education at 6:00 pm (reading C.S. Lewis “The Great Divorce”)