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December Women’s Fellowship

Our next gathering will be on December 13th at Tamara Tyler‘s house. This event is meant to be relaxed and stress-free, and a time of fellowship; there is no requirement to prepare or bring anything. Here are the details: * Location: Purcellville, VA (Please check the Weekly eNews letter for the exact address)* Day and…
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Christmas Poinsettias

If you would like to dedicate Christmas poinsettias this holiday season, please click on THIS LINK or cut and paste the following:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDoNTN_kxiZO4hLtUGCkmDe_TcVvK6rvy01YBXkLLkB-AcbA/viewform?usp=dialog and fill out the form. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Rachel Reeves at [email protected]
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Lessons & Carols Dec. 6

Patrick Henry College Lessons & Carols Service Join the PHC Chorale, Orchestra, and Harp Ensemble on Saturday, December 6th at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for a service of Lessons & Carols. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
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St. Nicholas Feast Day

St. Nicholas Feast Day Celebration Join us on Saturday, December 6th, at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to celebrate St. Nicholas and his remarkable life of generosity, love, and commitment to orthodoxy. There will be plenty of festive singing, hands-on crafts, lively activities, and delicious refreshments. Rumor has it St. Nicholas himself may make an appearance! We…
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Nursery Volunteers

Nursery Volunteers Needed! Our nursery continues to grow – what a blessing! With that growth comes the need for more volunteers to help during the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday mornings. If you are able and willing to help, please contact Julie Rafferty. Thank you!
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Women’s Group Nov. 22

Women’s Fellowship November 22th, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Lydia Guthrie will be leading our next discussion at our upcoming Women’s Fellowship on Skye Jethani’s book With – Reimagining the Way You Relate to God. Sign up at the COOS Women’s Fellowship link here.
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Work Day Nov 8

All Parish Work Day Our Saviour’s Fall Work Day will be Saturday, November 8th, beginning at8:30 a.m. We will give the nave a deep cleaning and tidy up the grounds. The latter will include weeding, raking leaves, and applying mulch. Remembering that “many hands mean light work,” volunteers are needed. Lunch will be served. So…
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Choir Tour Nov 9

St. Andrew’s College Choir Tour On Sunday, November 9th, the St. Andrew’s College Choir will be leading the parish’s Sunday service. Join us as they beautify our worship and learn more about this new Anglican College.
Easter Egg Hunt | Apr 20
We invite all families to join us for a joyful Easter Egg Hunt immediately following the 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday! The children will be split into two age groups:
• Ages 2–6 will search for eggs around the cottage
• Ages 7 and up will hunt in the woods (with supervision), where some eggs will contain clues to a hidden grand prize!
Eggs will include a mix of candy and non-candy treats, and each child will receive a goodie bag at the end of the hunt. Volunteers are needed to help with egg stuffing, treat donations, egg hiding, and event supervision. If you’re able to lend a hand, please sign up here.
Let’s make this a joyful and memorable Easter celebration for all our children!
Spring Clean Up | 4/12
We’ll have a Spring Clean Up on Saturday, April 12th from 9 a.m. to noon, which includes lunch. Outdoor chores will include helping to spread mulch around the church planting areas, and cleaning leaves out of the church and cottage stairwells. Indoor work will focus on giving the church a good cleaning in preparation for Holy Week. Sign-up sheets will be on the table in the narthex, or even better, email the Junior Warden at [email protected], so that there will be plenty of food for everyone.
Easter Lilies
If you would like to donate Easter Lilies in honor of or in dedication to a loved one, please contact Rachel Reeves at [email protected] with how you would like them remembered in the Easter Sunday bulletin. You can place your donation of any amount in the offering dish on Sunday.
Education Soiree | Apr 25
St. Peter’s Church in Purcellville 6:00-9:00 PM on April 25
Join the Loudoun Classical School community for its 3rd Annual Soiree and Silent Auction this spring, as the renowned conservative leader, Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, speaks about the importance of the classical education movement. The dinner event will take place at St. Peter’s Church in Purcellville, from 6:00-9:00 PM on April 25. Please contact Amy Greene at 703-217-9029 or visit [email protected] with any questions.
The Feast of the Annunciation
Please join us for a service of Holy Communion for the Feast of the Annunciation on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Membership Forms Due
| If your intention is to be confirmed or received in May when the Bishop visits, please return your membership form to Rachel Reeves or Fr. Jonathan this Sunday, March 16th. You can also scan and email it to [email protected]. Please submit your form by Monday, March 17th. Thank you! |
Lenten Offering
Each year, our bishops encourage every member who is 18 years or older to give an offering $100 above and beyond their tithe to support the planting of new churches. This initiative is called REC100. Learn more about the work of REC100 by going to rec100.org. To make your donation write REC 100 on the memo line of your check or on your envelope. You can also give online.
Senior Warden’s Update
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Praise God for continuing to work mightily in our midst as we grow in Him and in His grace! If you didn’t get a chance to attend our encouraging quarterly Parish update meeting last Sunday, you can watch a recording here, and the handouts are available on the church website Parish Hall Campaign page. Reports included finances overall and capital campaign, progress on the new Parish Hall, making the best use of our current buildings, and highlights of our current ministries including foreign and local missions, children’s education, and neighborhood fellowship groups.
Please let any member of the Vestry know if you have questions or ideas on how we can better serve the Lord with you.
Your Senior Warden,
Steve Mouton
Pew Cushions
Balcony Pew Cushions Will Return!
The 6 pew cushions in the balcony have been taken to an upholsterer for resizing, and we hope to have them back within 2 weeks. Your patience is very much appreciated while they are away.
We encourage everyone to attend the Parish Update during the Sunday School hour this coming Sunday for more details on how the Vestry is working to adjust the space we have to more comfortably accommodate all who attend services here.
A Call to Men | Mar 1
A Call to Men to Exercise a Unique Discipline
Men of COOS: This Lenten season, consider joining with other men as we engage in a series of ascetic practices aimed at mortifying the flesh and cultivating good habits to the end of becoming more like Christ. Together we will embark on a 40 day journey of self-denial, spiritual disciplines, and mutual encouragement. Participants will meet regularly for prayer, conversation, and mutual encouragement. We will be meeting on Saturday, March 1st at 8:00 a.m. to discuss details.
If you have questions or would like participate, contact Mark Mitchell [email protected]
Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
If you would like to join fellow Church of Our Saviour parishioners and usher in the Lenten season on Tuesday, March 4th, please sign up in the Narthex or contact Rachel Reeves by Sunday, February 23rd. You will be assigned a place to feast and emailed more information the week prior. All are welcome and encouraged to participate!
Ash Wednesday
Palm Branches and Ash Wednesday Services
In preparation for the imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday, please bring in your palm branches from last year’s Palm Sunday. There will be a glass vase in the Narthex where you can leave them.
This year’s Ash Wednesday and Imposition of Ashes will be held on Wednesday, March 5th, at 7:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.












