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Remember that Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 am Sunday morning, March 14. Set clocks ahead one hour at bedtime. See you in church!

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Lenten Supper and Discussion Groups will continue on Thursday, March 11. Come for a simple supper and discussion of portions of a WGBH production of Harvard Profession Michael Sandel titled “Justice.” Supper begins at 5:30; the film and discussion, led this week by the Rev. Susannah Smith and Ian Dunn, will begin at 6:00 pm. No reservations are necessary.

A Lenten Quiet Day titled Engaging with the God of Suffering and Struggle will be held on Saturday, March 13, at St. Matthew’s Church in Hillsborough. Sponsored by the Spiritual Life Committee, the retreat will be led by the Rev. Dr. Jo Bailey Wells, Director of the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies and Associate Professor of the Practice of Ministry and Bible at Duke Divinity School.

Episcopal Youth Community will meet on Sunday, March 14, at regular times, sixth through eighth graders at 5:00 pm and ninth through twelfth graders at 6:30. Contact Caren Parker for additional information about EYC.

Adult Education Classes for Sunday, March 14, include the third of four presentations by David Jamieson-Drake on Jesus as Prophet.
A parent gathering will feature Will Dudenhausen of the Dispute Settlement Center presenting a class on Improving Communication with Appropriate Assertion Skills.

The Adult Inquirers’ Class will meet on Monday, March 15, at 7:30 pm with a class titled Stewardship: the Main Work of the Church. All of the classes in this series are open to anyone who would like to know more about the Episcopal Church.
Episcopal Campus Ministry will meet on Tuesday, March 16, at 5:30 pm for fellowship, dinner, and discussion of Living Water.

Episcopal Campus Ministry will meet on Tuesday, March 16, at 5:30 pm for fellowship, dinner, and discussion of Living Water.

Vestry Elections will take place on March 21 following all Sunday services. Biographical information about the nominees is available in the March issue of Cross Roads.

The annual CROP Walk to reduce hunger will be held on Sunday, March 21. To walk or to sponsor a walker, come to the Outreach Ministry table after morning services on Sundays or contact Barbara Tremblay.

 Plans are underway for the parish’s annual ABC Sale on April 17. Parishioners are urged to Volunteer their skills and talents in producing the sale; co-chairs for several departments are still needed. See the Volunteer Form.
Information about Applications for Grants from sale proceeds is available here. The deadline for grant applications is March 31.
This parish-wide event that benefits the entire community is not to be missed. Contact Sale Co-chairs Perri Kersh or Christina Balderson for additional information or to volunteer your help.

Altar Flowers are rearranged into small bouquets and delivered to parishioners on Mondays. More people are needed to deliver these flowers of celebration or commiseration; if you can help, please contact Mary Guckes.

Altar Flowers for Easter may be donated by filling in the form from the March issue of Cross Roads and submitting it to the parish office by March 29.

The Inter-Faith Council’s requested donation for this week is family sized soups; donation baskets are located in the church, the Yates wing, and the parish office.

Pledges to the 2010 Parish Budget can be made here. Pledges are welcome at any time throughout the year.

Please see Sunday Announcements for detailed information about these messages.