Saturday Evening Schedule

Celtic Mass, 5:00-6:15 p.m. Our Celtic Mass will feature special music arranged by Henry Lebedinsky and include additional candlelite and incense.  There is a nursery provided at this service.

Sunday Morning Schedule

Worship and education initiatives will find structure within the Sunday morning schedule. 

8:00 am- Holy Eucharist Rite II (Rite I on fifth Sundays, four times yearly), without music

9:15 am-10:15 am- Spiritual Formation (Sunday School) for all ages, adults meeting in the Nave and the youth and children will be downstairs

10:30-11:45am-Holy Eucharist Rite II

Sunday Morning Adult Spiritual Formation, 9:15-10:15 pm

Calling all Adults...to Spiritual Formation and Faith Development!   We are very pleased to announce and promote what we consider a superb and balanced plate of options for adult spiritual formation and faith development, each Sunday through the end of May, 9:15-10:15a.m.   Bible Study?  Religion in Literature?  Building Emotionally Healthy Homes?  What interests you the most?    

(1) Bible Study in the Neighborhood, with George Pusack, leader (704-896-1431, gwpusack@bellsouth.net)  The group that met in the Stenhouse home had a great time with the Gospel of John.  Now they intend to continue as they study Acts. 

(2) Religion and Literature, with George Jacobs, leader (704-896-8629, georgejacobs@bellsouth.net)           This fine group explores religious and theological gems in contemporary literature.  They will be off for another week then resume on April 20.  Contact George and join the fun.  They will meet in the Rector’s office.

(3) All in the Family: Healthy Relationships in Home and Parish.  Fr. David is THRILLED to be offering this course, along with local family counselor Brenda Ricketts.  Designed to help us all better understand the hidden dynamics of family issues, this class will meet in the nave, starting promptly at 9:15am.  Even if you haven't made Sunday morning adult spiritual formation part of your routine, consider this one for the next few weeks.  We will make it user-friendly and learner-centered.

When we think of the need for blood, we often think of emergencies.  But for many across the region, transfusions are a way of life.  People who suffer from cancer, heart disease, leukemia and other major illnesses need blood on a regular basis to survive.  You can make a difference in their lives by donating blood during St. Alban's Spring Blood Drive!

When? Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.  Appointments are being scheduled at 15 minute intervals.

Who? Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will be at St. Alban's

Why?  What we collect will be transfused in the surrounding community within 7 days.  Each unit may save as many as three lives.

Where?  Downstairs by the back entrance to St. Alban's
How to Donate?  Contact Jeff Ready at 704-896-2625 or jsready@mi-connection.com to schedule an appointment.  Sign up sheets will be in the Narthex in the weeks ahead.

Please bring any type of non perishable item for the Ada Jenkins Loaves and Fishes food pantry to church during the month of April. All kinds of paper products are needed for the pantry: paper towels, toliet paper, feminine products, diapers, etc. Please bring only unopened, new items for the food pantry.

Community Health Screenings-

Where: St. Albans Episcopal Church

When: Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Pre-registration is required.

Ultrasound tests conducted by Life Line Screening will be held to determine risk of stroke (due to carotid artery blockage), abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis. These diseases are preventable and treatable if caught in time. Early detection is prevention. Tests are $45 each (osteoporosis test is $35). Complete package is $129. Appointments are required. Call 1-800-324-1851

Staff and church members receive discount coupon price of $10 off on all 4 screenings for a total of $119. Please call Michelle at 704.733.8289 to receive discount price.

Life Line Screening’s mission is to make people aware of undetected health problems and encourage them to seek follow-up care with their physician. You will receive your results in 21 days.

Beginning on Thursday, April 17 and continuing each month on the 3rd Thursday, we will be having a Men’s Bible Study and Lunch at the church at 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. All men are invited to attend and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Andy Humer  for a head count: andrewhumer@aol.com.

Mom’s Group

Holy Eucharist at The Pines Retirement Community

The Newcomers’ Committee has scheduled our next quarterly Welcome Brunch for Sunday, May 4, 2008 following the 10:30 A.M. service All who have come to St. Alban’s in the past quarter or anyone who was unable to attend the last brunch are encouraged to attend. Please R.S.V.P. to Pam Ross at 704-895-2227 or pkross@mi-connection.com.  We look forward to sharing a meal and fellowship with you and hope that this informal setting provides an opportunity for you to learn more about our parish. The location will be announced soon.

Mark your Calendars!

The Parish Life Committee asks that you reserve Sunday, June 1 on your calendar.  This is the date for our annual Worship and Picnic at the Davidson College Lake Campus. 

We pray for fair weather that will allow us to celebrate the Eucharist by the water, followed by our end-of-the-school-year picnic.  Fried chicken will again be provided by the committee.  More details to follow in May.

Vacation Bible School 2008 (VBS)

Mark your calendars for St. Alban’s VBS to be held on June 22-26, 2008. The family kick-off event will be held on Sunday, June 22 in the evening and the VBS will run Monday through Thursday from 9 to 12.

Copies are still available for purchase. They will make wonderful Mother's Day gifts for the cooks and book collectors in your family! They are $12 each and you may purchase your copy in the church office during the week or in the narthex on Sunday mornings.