Pageant Practice this Sunday 11/23 (Speaking parts only after the 10 am Service)

All children (4 and older) are welcome to be a part of our Christmas Pageant. Directed by Andrea Myles-Hunkin and Garrett Bowne, the Pageant will be incorporated into our 10:00 am service on the 4th Sunday of Advent, December 21st. Pageant practice will be held 11/23, 11/30, 12/7 & 12/14. Interested families should contact the Director at 939-8294 or email mylesfromhome@msn.com.

Junior High Youth Group Community Service this week 11/23: We will be working at the Preble St. soup kitchen. Meet at the Church at 11:30 AM, be over to Preble St. by 11:45 AM, back at the church around 1:15 PM where we will meet with Father James and have a pizza party. We will be done around 3:00 PM. Adults needed to shuttle and chaperone/work. Please call or e-mail McIntosh ajm111@aol.com Andrew McIntosh if your child will attend and if you can help 797-3993 (home) or 232-3900 (cell).

Advent Wreath Making Workshop Sunday, November 30th at 3:00 pm
Bring some evergreens and a pair of garden clippers. Each family is asked for a $10 contribution to offset the cost of materials, which can be brought on the day of the event. (One wreath per family is recommended.) The workshop will be followed by Lessons and Carols, the lighting of our outdoor Memorial Tree and conclude with a one hour reception in the Parish House. You and your family may attend any or all of these events. This year, the reception will also offer "kid-friendly" finger-food along with the usual array of wonderful adult appetizers. If you would like to attend, please reply by email to hurdman@maine.rr.com or sign up in the Guild Room.

Children's Bell Choir - Our Bell Choir is very simple and involves the children ringing colored bells to pre-recorded music. To participate the children should be 4 or older, need to know their colors and be able to follow simple directions (entering & exiting while keeping their bells quiet). Rehearsals will be held on 12/7 & 12/14 immediately after the10:00 am service. This is currently open only to children not in the Pageant, but may open to others once everyone has had a chance to sign up. Questions? Contact Bell Choir Director Jessica LaPlante cell 650-7977; jlaplante@homesinmaine.com.

X-Mas Eve Singing Group - The children's singing group will perform one short song during the family service on Dec. 24th at 4 pm and is appropriate for children in first grade and older. This group will be led by Mrs. Echavarri and will practice during Guiding RAY time and also on 12/7 & 12/14 after church. This is open to everyone including children already signed-up for the Pageant. Just email Mrs. E. and let her know if your child would like to participate. Mrs. Echavarri 781-2198; bernkatkat@maine.rr.com.

Gingerbread House Workshop Sunday, December 7th from1:00-4:00 PM

$30 includes a wonderful gingerbread house, icing, and lots of candy and treats for decorating. All you supply is the imagination!Leave the mess behind and start an annual tradition that your family will love. Sign up in the Guild Room or email Julie Morrison at 797-2201or jmorrison500@yahoo.com. Are you looking for a way to get rid of extra Halloween candy? The Gingerbread House Committee will happily take it off your hands! Donations will be accepted on Sunday mornings or in the church office anytime during