Bishop Ely to Visit All Saints on Sunday, April 18

Bishop Ely's visit is an opportunity for those of us who wish to take another step in our faith journeys. If you have been considering deepening your relationship with God and the Church, this would be a wonderful time to do so.

Baptism: Perhaps you have attended church, even with some regularity, but never been baptised.

Reception into the Episcopal Church:   Former Roman Catholics and those who have been confirmed in another tradition may wish to formalize their life in the Episcopal Church.

Confirmation: Younger members, baptized as infants, or  earlier in life, and baptized  adultswho may wish to  "confirm" their faith at this time. For those under eighteen, this decision should be made freely, on their own, without undue family pressure.

Reaffirmation: For confirmed members who wish to mark developments in their Christian journeys, such as: recently re-awakened faith in Christ, a significant sense of spiritual growth, newcomers committing to this parish community, those celebrating a  new marriage, or  who wish to indicate a renewed sense of committment to living out their baptismal promise.

Those who wish to be  baptised, confirmed, received into the Episcopal Church from another expression of Christianity, or who wish to reaffirm their faith are asked to contact the parish office. (862-9750)

Preparatory meetings will be held on Saturdays, April 10 and  17 from 10 AM to Noon.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Since beginning the prayer shawl ministry, we have distributed over half a  dozen shawls and the demand is increasing. We've gotten wonderful feedback from the recipients! There is no right or wrong way to create these shawls, although knitting and crochet patterns are available. Everyone is welcome to participate, so dust off your knitting needles and crochet books. Please contact me at 802-862-3106 or  e mail westievt@comcast.net with any questions, comments, requests for shawls or suggestions.

Elaine Horseman, RN

Daffodil Days

We will again sponsor the American Cancer Society's sale of daffodils.

A sign up list will be posted on the office desk during February. The order will be placed on March 2, and the flowers will arrive the week of  March 22.

This year's choices are as  follows:

Fresh bouquets of  10 daffodils - $10

Potted daffodil bulbs  have 3  multistem bulbs in each pot - $15

"Bear and a  Bunch" includes a 10 inch Boyd's bear with a  daffodil bouquet - $25

There are also ways to support the research and programs of the  American Cancer Society  by providing "Gifts of Hope" daffodil bouquets anonymously to cancer patients, or "Bear Hugs For Hope" anonymously to children impacted by cancer. Donations for each start at $25.

Emergency Food Shelf Suggestions for  Any Time

Cereal (low sugar)

Peanut Butter

Baby Food, Baby Formula, Diapers

Canned Soup (low sodium)

Tuna

Canned Fruit (in juice or light syrup)

Pork and Beans

Canned Vegetables (low sodium)

Tomato/Spaghetti sauce

Dry pasta: Spaghetti, Macaroni, etc.

Rice

Juice (100% juice, canned concentrate)

Meals in a  can

AVOID GLASS CONTAINERS, WHICH CAN BREAK

If you wish to make a monetary donation, every gift helps. Just one dollar buys three cans of beans. $3 buys  eight cans of  soup. $5 buys seven boxes of cereal.

The Vermont Refugee  Resettlement  Program

needs help from the  community in the process of accomodating  newly arriving refugee families. At this time they need donations of:

Twin and double mattresses

Double box springs

Winter Jackets

Boots

Twin linens in sets, labeled

(Contact volunteer office: 802-338-4633 at Hegeman Avenue in Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester.)