When: December 17th at 12 p.m.
Location: Alison’s House
Please join us for a breath of fresh air during the holiday craziness. If you would like, bring two dozen cookies for the cookie exchange.
If you are in need of a ride, please do not hesitate to ask. Email Alison if you would like to attend.
The Angel Tree will return to St. Martin’s on November 19 in the undercroft.
Please choose a gift request, print your name and phone (or email) on the sheets under the gift number, and return the gift by 12/10.
Any questions, please contact Kathy Shanklin. Thank you for your generosity!
St. Francis of Assisi erected the first nativity scene on December 15, 1223. This year marks the 800th anniversary of this special remembrance of our Lord’s birth. In celebration, we will be filling the nave with nativity scenes from the Second Sunday of Advent until the Sunday after the Epiphany.
If you have a small nativity scene that you would be willing to display on one of the window sills, please let Father Rob know. Alternatively, you may wish to create your nativity scene to display. Small nativity scenes will be displayed in the windows; larger ones will be displayed on tables along the west wall. Both the Sunday School children and the St. Martin’s School children will create nativity scenes to display.
I hope you all will participate in this special celebration. During Advent, there will be an Open House on December 10th. A reception of appetizers and beverages will be provided. Please email Alison if you are able to bring an appetizer or beverage.
You can begin bringing in your nativity scenes on Sunday Dec. 3. Please make sure to place a label with your name beneath your nativity scene. Place them in the conference room.
Sunday, December 3, 5pm
Bring a dish and the family and celebrate the spirit of the season!
We’ll eat, have some crafts for the kids, listen to St. Nicholas’ story and have a visit with St. Nicholas.
RSVP by 12/1 to Heather Agosto, heather980@comcast.net
We are asking for donations of new or gently used coats to be dropped off for the next couple of weeks and ending on November 12th, St. Martin’s Feast Day.
There will be a receptacle in the narthex closet for donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity!