Weekly Announcements for Week of January 29, 2012
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Annual Parish Meeting is TODAY in the Parish Hall immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service.

The Adult Sunday School Classes will not meet today due to the Annual Parish Meeting. Classes resume next Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

Youth - REVOLUTION today from 5-6:30! We'll be discussing "Knowing Your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats". Coming Up...Wednesday morning @ 7:10am it's Donuts and Devotion @ Donut Palace * ASYM will be hosting a "Really Big Football Game Watch Party" Feb. 5th @ the CFLC…bring your favorite snack * ASYM goes to Winter Jam 2012 @ Chesapeake Energy Arena on Feb. 18th * "Ski Trip Twenty 12"…get information by going to www.skidaddy.com/allsoulsyouth. Also…pick up your sweet "REVOLUTION 44" t-shirt today…only $15! If your in 6th-12th grades…it's time for you to CONNECT with ASYM! For any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to email Terry @ asym44@mac.com or by text @ 405-206-4215.

Matthew 6:33 states, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." These were words that Jesus spoke to his disciples to comfort them when they wondered, "What shall we eat?" and "What shall we drink?" As you ponder and consider what you might give to "First Fruits-Strong Roots," know that the Lord will meet your needs if you truly seek the kingdom of God and put your full trust in him.

A New Adult Inquirer’s Class begins Sunday, February 5th at 10:30 a.m .meeting in the Chapel of St. Mary.
Evensong will be sung Sunday, February 5th at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Mary. A reception hosted by E.C.W. will follow in the Parish Hall. Plan to attend and invite a friend.

Read the Bible in 90 Days. Meetings continue on Monday nights at 7pm in the South Lounge. Those following the schedule corporately should be on Day 21 of the reading (1 Samuel 16:1-1 Samuel 28:19). Please see or e-mail the curate if you would like to begin the schedule. It always a good time to begin reading the Bible. jlock@allsoulsokc.com

It is that time again! Children’s Sunday school will be putting together “Bags of Love” for the clergy to distribute to our homebound parishioners on or near Valentine’s Day. We would greatly appreciate your contribution of any of the following items: travel-size lotion, soap, Kleenex, candy, mints, tea bags, snacks, cookies, post-it notes, pens, pencils, word puzzle books, or anything you think someone who is homebound would like (be creative!!). Please leave your new or unused items in the box located near the undercroft reception desk by Sunday, February 5th. Thank you!

We need your help! Children’s Sunday school is in need of clean, one-gallon size plastic milk-type “jugs” (some teas and juice beverages also come in these containers). Please leave your cartons on either reception desk (upstairs or down). Additionally, we are in need of a few children’s plastic golf club sets. If you have questions, please contact Alicia Fay (alfay@allsoulsokc.com or 842-1461 x 120). Thank you so much!

Women’s Day Class - Community Bible Study meets each Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the undercroft of the main church building. If you have any questions or need additional information call Tiffany at 757-7227. Pre-registration required for childcare.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study meets at 7:00 a.m. with Fr. Lock each Tuesday in the South Lounge. Class will not meet Tuesday, February 7th.

Bible Study with Fr. Lock will not meet Wednesday, February 1st. Class resumes on Wednesday, February 8th at 11:00 a.m. meeting in the Library.

What place does Joseph have in Episcopal tradition? Why do we hear so much more about Mary than Joseph? Historically, Joseph was called the foster father of our Lord, even though the Bible calls Jesus the son of Joseph (for example, John 1:45). He is called father, of course, not because of his biological role in the genesis of the man Jesus, but because of his role in raising the child. Joseph is one of these figures that is often neglected, but the more thought one gives to him, an awareness grows of what a profound role he must have played in the life of our Lord. Joseph is personally important to me because I see in him a model for pastors, humbly and courageously protecting Mary and the child Jesus. Submit questions to the Curate - jlock@allsoulsokc.com