Patronal Feast and Annual Meeting this Sunday, Jan 29
Things Not to Miss:
- Our new Director of Music: Christian Clough will be here leading the choirs in great music and making the organ sing.
- The Annual Meeting: Everyone is encouraged to be in the sanctuary at 10:20a for the Annual Meeting. We’ll vote on new Vestry members, vote on the budget, and hear other important stuff. (Kids are welcome to be at the meeting; the Nursery will also be open, and Veggie Tales will be playing in the Byllesby Room.)
- Saint Paul’s Feast Day: As this oh-so-humble apostle himself said, let’s glorify God because of him. …Or, we could glorify God because this community is so great.
Get Your Afterglow Auction Tickets Today!
The Afterglow Auction is Saturday, Feb 11, at 7:30p. It’ll be a fun, festive evening with your friends and neighbors, featuring emcees Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag (hosts of the podcast “How To Do Everything”), the Brian Rowe Jazz Quartet, expert-selected wine and cheese, and, of course, an incredible selection of unique experiences for auction* — all to support the mission of SPR.
How do you get in on this spectacular evening? Just email Dan Puchalla (dap@sp-r.org) RIGHT NOW and let him know how many tickets you need. It’s $50 per parishioner ticket, $25 for your non-parishioner guests.
*Get a sneak-peak at just some of the auction selection here.
Next SPR Women’s Meeting is this Saturday, Jan 28
All women are invited to the next get-together of the SPR Women on Saturday, Jan 28, in the Byllesby Room, 3:00-5:00p. This month we’ll have a tea. Each person is to bring her own teacup. If she would like to help with refreshments, contact Vinita: vinitawright@sbcglobal.net or call at (773) 995-0009. Also, each person will bring something to read — no longer than 2-3 minutes. It can be a poem, favorite quote, something she wrote. The focus is on hope and inspiration for 2012. At this meeting, we will discuss plans for the year.
Young Adults Super Bowl Party
All Young Adults (20s and 30s): Come watch the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 5, in a sweet private party room at Bruce & Crystal Plummer’s building (355 E Ohio St), which includes a huge TV and comfy couches. We’ll gather at 5:30p. Please RSVP to Jessie DeGrado by this Friday, Feb 3 — we need your name for the building’s security desk. Email Jessie at jdegrado@gmail.com.
Parents of Yng Children: Books, Babes, Brunch, Feb 4
Tired of reading “Tubby” for the millionth time? Need more room on your book shelf? Looking for a new favorite author or just some good coffee cake? Come enjoy brunch with your babes on Feb 4, 10:00a – 12:00p. Bring a book — for either a baby or an adult or both — to swap. Location will depend on how many people say they will come, so please RSVP to Megg Hoover: margarethoover@hotmail.com or (773) 414-5759.
Raise Some “Dough” for Shoesmith School
If you buy a pizza or other item from the HomeMade Pizza on 55th St. on Tuesday, Feb 19, 1:00 – 9:00p, they will donate a portion of the sale to Shoesmith Elementary, our neighbor and partner across Kenwood Park. Call (773) 493-2000 to order, or order online at homemadepizza.com.
Questions? Contact Sara Bigger: sarafaganbigger@gmail.com
Absalom Jones Celebration on Feb 12
Absalom Jones was the first African-American priest ordained in the Episcopal Church, in 1804. The Diocese of Chicago and the Chicago chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians will honor him on the occasion of his feast day. The Rev. Juan Reed will be the speaker. The Absalom Jones celebration will be on Sunday, Feb 12, at 3:00p at St. James Cathedral downtown (65 E Huron).
Mental Illness Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member with mental illness? Would you like to understand better how to care for yourself and them? The Cathedral Counseling Center is offering a 5-week support group for friends and family members of those struggling with mental health concerns. Beginning Saturday, Feb 25, 1:00p-2:30p in the Byllesby Room. It is completely confidential. Please call Vickey Sultzman, LCSW by Monday, Feb 20 to reserve a place. (312) 252-9500 x165. Our own parishioner Janet Underwood serves on the board of CCC, and can answer any questions about the agency.
