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February Calendar 

February 5, 2012 – The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Guest Preacher:  Kathleen Mirani
8:00am              Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:30am   Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Nursery Care for children through age 4, 8:30 – 12:00 noon
10:45 am Children & Youth Christian Formation
10:50 am Adult Christian Formation

Kathleen Mirani will be preaching on how her mission involvement at the Church of Our Redeemer has impacted her life.
 
Mission Sunday Adult Forum:  Come to the adult forum on February 5th to learn about how you  can make a difference in feeding the hungry.  Justin Pasquariello from Children's HealthWatch will talk about major legislation that is coming before congress in 2012, the Farm Bill, that will effect how we feed the hungry and how we grow our food.  Justin will also discuss how each of us can make a difference in the outcome of the bill.  This should be an exciting discussion of how our advocacy can impact millions of hungry people and your own table!  The Children's HealthWatch is affiliated with the Grow Clinic.
 
February 12, 2012 - Special Service Sunday : Camp!
Every summer many of our children and youth attend the Barbara C. Harris Camp in New Hampshire for a week of fun, friendship, worship, and learning. What do they do? What's it like? What kind of songs do they sing? Come and find out at our February 12 Special Service Sunday. We'll replicate (as much as we can without the campfire) summer camp worship. So dress down -- feel free to wear your jeans and campers, wear your camp t-shirts! Our special guest preacher will be Sam Gould, Director of Youth Ministries for the Diocese of Massachusetts. Sam has been working at Camp in roles from counselor to chaplain for many years. Join Sam and our Diocesan Youth Council deanery representative and youth vestry member Sarah Neumann after the service for an Adult Forum to learn more about diocesan youth ministries, from the Youth Leadership Academy to middle and high school retreats. There are many opportunities for our young people to learn and exercise leadership beyond the parish level.
 
If you have a child who may be interested in attending Camp, you can find out much more at www.bchcenter.org. Kate is currently tentatively planning to be a camp chaplain the week of July 30th. Please remember camperships are available to all Redeemer parishioners, making BCH Camp a very affordable option: see Kate to have your campership form signed. 

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
 
Adult Christian Formation
 

2/5       What happens when Christian Mission meets Advocacy?

How we can be a voice for the voiceless and speak for those in need, especially those who don't have enough to eat?  Join Kathleen Mirani, our preacher of the day, and other members of the Mission Committee to learn more about the connection of Christian Mission and Advocacy.
 
2/12     Camp – Everything you wanted to know and more
Join Sam Gould, diocesan youth missioner and our preacher of the day, along with our own Diocesan Youth Council member Sarah Neumann, to learn about summer camp opportunities at the Barbara C Harris Camp (for children entering grades 4-12, and family camp, too) as well as other diocesan youth programs throughout the year.
 
Family Circle, February 5
The next Family Circle will be held Sunday, February 5, 4:00-6:30 pm.  More details will be forthcoming.  Any questions, please contact maryannburnside@gmail.com.
 
Save the Date: February 9, for Renewal of Ministry

The Renewal of Ministry celebration with the Welcoming of a New Rector is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, February 9. There will be dinner at 6pm, worship service at 7pm, and a dessert reception after the service. Bishop Tom Shaw will be our celebrant and preacher. The nursery will be open for child care. We are asking for volunteers to make a finger-food dessert.  A sign-up sheet for the dinner, dessert reception, and child care is available on-line at http://tinyurl.com/Feb-9-RSVP.  Please sign up ASAP so we have a close estimate of guests for dinner and dessert.  Also, if you plan to volunteer to bring a dessert, please list item on sign-up sheet.  For those without internet access, you may RSVP to Lisa, 781-862-6408.
 
Shrove Tuesday Pancakes are Back!
Tuesday, February 21, 5:00-6:30pm
Look forward to celebrating Shrove Tuesday every year at Redeemer? Well, you're in luck! The Youth Group would like to invite you to a pancake dinner the evening of February 21. Stay tuned to the announcements for more details and to hear about our exciting fundraising ideas!
 
Ash Wednesday Services – February 22
Ash Wednesday services (Holy Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes) will be held on February 22, at 12noon and 7:30pm.

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