St. Columba's Calendar | This Week

MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008
8:45 am – 9:00 am	Morning Prayer in St. Aidan's Chapel A brief service of psalms, canticles, scripture and prayer for the beginning of the day.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm	Water Ministry in Room 205 Schedules showers and laundry at the church for neighborhood men and women in need weekdays except Wednesday, 11 am-1 pm.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm	Remembering Bereavement Group in Room 202 A follow-up bereavement group for those who wish to continue the healing that begins with Remembering.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm	Building and Grounds Committee in Room 212A A standing committee of the vestry that concerns itself with every material aspect of keeping a roof over our heads.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm	EfM Class in Room 215
7:45 pm – 9:00 pm	Celtic Ringers in the Bell Room For beginning and intermediate adult ringers.
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008
8:45 am – 9:00 am	Morning Prayer in St. Aidan's Chapel A brief service of psalms, canticles, scripture and prayer for the beginning of the day.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm	Water Ministry in Room 205 Schedules showers and laundry at the church for neighborhood men and women in need weekdays except Wednesday, 11 am-1 pm.
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm	Flower Guild in Room 215 Members work in teams arranging altar flowers for services and festivals and rearranging flowers afterward for delivery to parishioners.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm	Vestry/Nursery School Board in Room 212A
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm	Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina in Room 202 All who seek to deepen their relationship with God through prayer are welcome to join us. Begins with lectio divina (meditative Bible study).
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm	Outreach Steering Committee Mission Leader End-of-the Year Roundtable in the Great Hall Refreshments and fellowship followed by the roundtable at 7:30 pm. RSVP to Rose Duncan (202-363-4119, ext. 212) by the end of the day Sunday if you plan to attend.
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm	Baptism Preparation Class in Room 203 Parents and godparents explore baptism and what it means to raise a child in a faith community. Part two of two.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm	North Dakota Planning in Room 220 Learning To Use Power Tools. Please wear work shoes/boots and work pants. You will also need safety googles. Contact Emily Gowdy Canady with any questions.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm	Columba Fund Board in the Church Office
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008
7:00 am – 8:00 am	Wednesday Eucharist in the Church A simple liturgy with a homily. Breakfast follows.
7:30 am – 8:30 am	Men’s Group in Room 203 Open to parish men, this group meets weekly for prayer and discussion on the spiritual journeys of men.
8:45 am – 9:00 am	Morning Prayer in St. Aidan's Chapel A brief service of psalms, canticles, scripture and prayer for the beginning of the day.
10:00 am – 11:30 am	Mothers Group in Room 203 Meets weekly (Sept. to May) to support one another in the challenges and joys of parenting. Child care is available.
10:00 am – 11:30 am	Child Care (Mothers Group) in Room 215 Available for infants and children through preschool Sunday mornings and for special services and events.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm	St. Aidan Ringers in the Bell Room For adults at any level of ringing experience.
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm	Primary Choir in the Music Room This beginning choir for grades one and two sings in church every six weeks.
6:25 pm – 6:55 pm	RSCM Theory in Room 203 Sight-singing, music theory and liturgy training for beginning Boy Choir and Girl Choir members.
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm	Benedictine Cell in the Deming Library Meets to pray, reflect and explore the Rule of St. Benedict. Newcomers are always welcome.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Boy Choir in the Church This choir for boys in grades 3 through voice change sings at the 9 am Sunday service.
7:00 pm – 7:55 pm	Girl Choir in the Music Room For grades 3 through 8, this choir sings weekly at the 9 am Sunday service.
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm	Girl Chapel Choir in the Bell Room Auditioned choir made up of advanced members of the Girl Choir.
8:15 pm – 10:00 pm	Chamber Orchestra in the Music Room For adults and experienced young people. All orchestral instruments are welcome.
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008
7:30 am – 8:30 am	Thursday Morning Bible Group in Room 212A Enjoy provocative, open-ended questions about the upcoming Sunday lessons.
8:45 am – 9:00 am	Morning Prayer in St. Aidan's Chapel A brief service of psalms, canticles, scripture and prayer for the beginning of the day.
10:00 am – 10:30 am	Eucharist & Healing Service in St. Aidan's Chapel A simple liturgy with a homily and the healing rite.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm	Water Ministry in Room 205 Schedules showers and laundry at the church for neighborhood men and women in need weekdays except Wednesday, 11 am-1 pm.
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm	Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina in Room 202 All who seek to deepen their relationship with God through prayer are welcome to join us. Begins with lectio divina (meditative Bible study).
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm	SON Final Planning Meeting in Room 220
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm	St. Columba Singers in the Music Room This large choir divides to sing the 9 or 11:15 service on Sundays, singing together for festival and special services.
9:30 pm – 10:30 pm	St. Columba Singers Ensemble in the Music Room Drawn from the St. Columba Singers by audition, its repertoire is suited to a smaller ensemble.
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008
8:45 am – 9:00 am	Morning Prayer in St. Aidan's Chapel A brief service of psalms, canticles, scripture and prayer for the beginning of the day.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm	Water Ministry in Room 205 Schedules showers and laundry at the church for neighborhood men and women in need weekdays except Wednesday, 11 am-1 pm.
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008
8:00 am – 5:00 pm	Playground Fix-it Day in the Playground Please come down to the playground and help us as we treat and seal wood and tackle a few items on the Nursery School Director’s to-do list. Beverages and snacks will be provided by the Nursery School Fix-It Committee. Our morning shift is 8 am-12:30 pm, and the afternoon shift is 12:30-5 pm. Contact Joe Matal (301-320-9580) with your questions/RSVP, or just show up.
9:00 am – 6:00 pm	Getting The Life You Want: Mothers Group Spring Retreat *The retreat is open to all members of the Mothers Groups and St. Columba’s Church.* Take stock of your life as it is now and how you would like it to be. Recent author of Lose Weight, Find Love, De-Clutter & Save Money: Essays on Happier Living, master certified and executive life coach Michele Woodward will address understanding and living your values; priority setting; overcoming objections, barriers and challenges; using your time to support your values and priorities; envisioning the life you want; and making a plan, determining objectives and next steps. Cost is $40 and includes lunch and free time activities. We’ll go out for dinner afterward. Questions? Contact Katie McGervey (301-587-2283).
9:15 am – 11:00 am	Flower Arranging in the Church Members work in teams arranging altar flowers for services and festivals and rearranging flowers afterward for delivery to parishioners.
10:00 am – 11:00 am	Baptism rehearsal in the Church
10:00 am – 12:00 pm	Columba Sticks-in-Stitches in Room 220 Knitters, purlers and crocheters, novice or skilled, are invited to get together. Don’t forget your needles!
10:30 am – 12:00 pm	Discernment Steering Committee in Room 215 The Discernment Ministry offers programs and resources to aid parishioners in strengthening their relationship with God through a spirit of faithfulness.
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2008
8:00 am – 8:45 am	Eucharist in the Church A simple eucharist with a homily and without music. Coffee follows.
8:00 am – 1:00 pm	Sunday School Teacher Sign-up for 2008-09 in the Common
8:45 am – 12:30 pm	Child Care in Room 120 Available for infants and children through preschool Sunday mornings and for special services and events.
9:00 am – 10:00 am	Baptism and Eucharist in the Church A full service with sermon, hymns and the healing rite. Children second grade and under go out for storytime and prayers during the sermon and return at the peace. The Boy Choir, Girl Choir and St. Columba Singers sing. Child care is available.
9:00 am – 10:00 am	Recorder Consort in the Bell Room The consort plays frequently in services and welcomes new recorder players (all voices).
9:15 am – 9:45 am	Baptism and Eucharist for Preschool Children and Their Families in the Great Hall The liturgy is simplified, the gospel told story-style and there are songs children can sing.
10:15 am – 11:05 am	Sunday School in the First and Second Floor Classrooms Preschool/Kindergarten classes learn about singing in church. Primary classes learn about Clare of Assisi and Julian of Norwich. Intermediate classes focus on the role of the Church in peace and justice issues.
10:15 am – 11:05 am	Youth Sunday Morning Classes Rite 13 meets in Rooms 203 and 220; J2A meets in Room 212; YAC meets in the Deming Library; Senior Class meets at Friendship Terrace by way of the Great Hall porch.
10:15 am – 11:05 am	Adult Bible Study in the Church Office Led by a layperson, this group discusses the Sunday lessons. All are welcome.
11:15 am – 12:15 pm	Eucharist in the Church Full liturgy with sermon, hymns and the healing rite. The St. Columba Singers and the Singers Ensemble sing. Child care is available.
11:15 am – 12:00 pm	Eucharist for Preschool Children and Their Families in the Great Hall The liturgy is simplified, the gospel told story-style and there are songs children can sing.
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm	20s & 30s meet-up space in Room 220 If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of people in the Common after the 11:15 service, bring your cup of coffee and doughnut and meet fellow parishioners in their 20s and 30s in a quieter atmosphere.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm	Gallery Choir in the Music Room This high school choir sings occasionally at the 11:15 Sunday service.
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm	Festival Ringers rehearse in the Bell Room
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm	Eucharist in the Church This smaller service with a sermon and hymns offers another way to organize your weekend and still get to church. The style of worship and music varies from week to week.