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Mark Your CalendarAnnual Parish Meeting — Sunday, January 262020Inside this issue:Annual Parish Meeting& Vestry NomineeBios1Vestry HiLites4Altar Flowers & CoffeeHour Baristas4God & Donuts5Diocesan VisioningTour5The Giving Tree andSte. Croix Parish, Haiti6Meals on WheelsCoordinator Needed7Spiritual Formation forChildren & Youth8Adult SpiritualFormation9Wonder in AllCampaign10Preschool News12Inclement Weather13Calendar14High Notes SubmissionsArticles for the February HighNotes must be submitted toKelli by Wednesday, January 22.Following both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services, the Annual Parish Meeting ofEmmanuel Episcopal Church will take place on Sunday, January 26. During thismeeting, members of the Emmanuel leadership will briefly review 2019 activities,present the 2020 budget, distribute the 2020 Parish Pictorial Directory, as well asprovide ample time for questions and answers. Candidates for Vestry will beintroduced and ratified by the congregation during the meeting. Please plan to joinus for coffee and a light snack while hearing briefly about all of the good workaccomplished in 2019 with an eye toward continuing such efforts in 2020 andbeyond.Happy New Year to you all!Aaron Flaaen and Tom Craig, Senior and Junior WardensMeet Our Vestry NomineesLiz Kane started attending Emmanuel in 2017 and nowthe whole family attends as regularly as possible with a twoand four year old. As a recovering clergy spouse, Liz is soexcited to have a church home again! Liz and her husbandRoss can be seen hosting coffee hour. A native NorthernVirginian, Liz has lived in Alexandria for 15 years mostly inDel Ray, but currently at Virginia Theological Seminary. Lizworks in health policy, operations and technology and lovesto organize chaos with project plans.Scott Keplinger is honored to be invited to be part ofthe Vestry and to give back to the incredible Emmanuelcommunity. Scott has spent most of his life in Virginia andlives in Del Ray with his wife, Courtney, and his two children,Alex (EPS c/o 2018) and Layne (current EPS 4/5 student). Hehas been a teacher for nearly 15 years and works forAlexandria City Public Schools as an elementary school(Continued on page 2)
High NotesPage 2Our 10 -Year Visionfor EmmanuelEmmanuel Episcopal Church is athriving, engaged and creative parishworking to educate and meet theneeds of children, youth and adults;live and demonstrate our Christianvalues; and create a more humane andjust world through community serviceand outreach.Diocesan BishopsThe Rt. Rev. Susan GoffThe Rt. Rev. Robert Wilkes IhloffEmmanuel Church StaffRectorThe Rev. Charles C. McCoart, Jr.Associate for WorshipThe Rev. Joan L. PeacockSeminarianPete NunnallyKevin NewellDirector of Spiritual Formation forChildren and YouthElise FlickOrganist/Choir DirectorRyan FitchParish AdministratorKelli CortsAdministrative AssistantKaren O’HernSextonCarlos GuzmanNursery CaregiversLillian UrreaNatalie De Leon SantizoJeni RiveraSunday Services8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.Church Office HoursMonday—Thursday10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.Emmanuel Episcopal Church1608 Russell RoadAlexandria, VA 22301703-683-0798 (phone)703-683-6158 rg(Continued from page 1)special education teacher. Scott is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing andhiking, home renovations, watching Nationals baseball and UVA basketball, andlearning new techniques to master the BBQ pit. Scott and his family have beenmembers of Emmanuel Episcopal Church since 2014.Emily McNaughton was born and raised inTroy, NY. Emily is a cradle Episcopalian. Sheattended Hood College and graduated from RussellSage College with a degree in psychology and math.She also completed the New England BankersAssociation School of Management at WilliamsCollege.Mrs. McNaughton retired after 30 years of servicewith the US Treasury, 25 years as a National BankExaminer for the Comptroller of the Currency and 5years as Manager of Internal Controls for the Officeof Federal Housing Enterprises Oversight.Since moving to Emmanuel right after Chuck’s arrival, she has been involved inthe Bag Lunch Program, is a reader at the 8:00 a.m. service, was co-chair of theGhostly Gatherings, and assists with funeral receptions. She was also on a groupwho redesigned the annual pictorial directory.A widow, she resides with her dog in Old Town.John Read was baptized and grew up as amember of the St George’s Episcopal Chapel inLewes, Delaware. He has had the opportunity toattend Episcopal churches in MO, VA, GA, TX, HI, andIA through his various military assignments and wasfortunate to find Emmanuel shortly after coming tothe area in 2017. He has served in the congregation byhelping with the church yard sale, cooking forCarpenter Shelter Dinners, taking part in church clean-up and service days, and as a new member of thechurch counting team. His wife Megan is a SundaySchool teacher, and kids Benjamin (6), and Thomas(4) really enjoy the always kid-friendly fellowship of Emmanuel (especially thekid bags). John is an Officer in the United States Army currently assigned to theHeadquarters of the Army G-8 (Programming and Budgeting) and recently wasselected for the Army’s Advanced Civilian Schooling program that will allow theRead family to stay several more years at Emmanuel as he earns his MBA from afull time program in the DC area.(Continued on page 3)
Page 3High Notes2019 Vestry(Continued from page 2).Nathan Turner and his family have reallyenjoyed supporting Emmanuel and ALIVE!initiatives since relocating from NYC about 2years ago. His wife, Paige, is the brains behind allcoffee hour endeavors as well as the head chaserof two little ones. Cole (3) is a proud member ofthe Sea Green Two’s class at EmmanuelPreschool and Callen ( 1) is excited to follow inher brother’s footsteps in the next few years.Nathan, professionally, has worked in digitaladvertising for the last 10 years and currentlyworks at a leading marketing intelligence firm. A graduate of RadfordUniversity, Nathan holds degrees in History and Political Science and was also amember of the Division I Cross Country/Track & Field programs. He still enjoysrunning as well as playing guitar and cooking.Aaron Flaaen (Senior Warden)Tom Craig (Junior Warden)Barbara Huffman (Worship)Maria Jones / Matt Stratford (Education)Katie Deemer / Doris Rudolph (Service)Joe Dresen / Janie Piemonte /Meredith Wade (Stewardship)Emily McNaughton / Greg Shannon(Fellowship)Gene Lange (Treasurer)Sarah Kolo (Clerk)Contacts for Ministry TeamsWorshipTeam Coordinator: Nancy DupreeAcolytes: Kelly and Joe DresenAltar Guild: Mary Ann FrankCounters: Kelli CortsGuitar Circle: Stewart BartleyMusic & Choirs: Ryan FitchReaders (8:00): Suji KellyReaders and Chalice (10:30): Jerry BoykinUshers: Bob CallahanEducationTeam Coordinators: Joani PeacockElise FlickAdult Spiritual Formation: Beth BolandSunday School: Elise FlickPreschool: Nicole CrochetChris Yianilos Chris has had the goodfortune of being compared to “the McCoart kids”since the day he was born as the “Very Reverend”Chuck McCoart and his siblings (all perfect in theeyes of the Yianilos parents) grew up across thestreet from Chris and his family. Chuck grew upCatholic, of course, and Chris grew up GreekOrthodox. Today, they both are at Emmanuel.The father of two children, (Anthony and Ellie)and the husband to Torra, Chris and the Yianilosfamily have been part of the Emmanuel familysince 2013. Chuck married Chris and Torra on thebeach in 2004.Chris enjoys coaching both kids’ basketball teams, and he sometimes coachesAnthony’s baseball teams. As a lawyer, he prides himself on beating engineerswhen he “helps the kids” make slightly above average Cub Scout pinewoodderby cars. Chris is also proud of the fact that while he is on the shorter side ofthe height spectrum, he is a player/captain of the City of Alexandria co-edrecreational volleyball team that has won several City championships. (MeredithMartino can verify!)Chris is the proud father of a chocolate lab named Belle, a miniature schnauzernamed Teddy, and a grumpy old cat named Libby.After graduating from Virginia Tech and then Washington & Lee School of Law,Chris worked as a law clerk to a federal district judge, as a lawyer in aWashington, DC, law firm, and then he spent 10 years working for U.S. Senator(Continued on page 4)ServiceTeam Coordinator: Sean EllisAdult Summer Service Trip: VacantALIVE!: Sarah OrndorffBag Lunch Program: Karen CodaCarpenter’s Shelter Breakfast: Jennifer JonesCarpenter’s Shelter Dinner: Bonnie LilleyCommunity Lodgings: Barbara HarslemGiving Tree: Sylvie HarrisHaiti: John MaassHaitian Coffee Sales: Kim ScottMeals on Wheels: Katie KellyRefugee Family: Kim ScottUnited Thank Offering: Bonnie FairbankYard Sale: Megan & John ReadFellowshipTeam Coordinator: TBDBreakfast with St. Nick: Courtney KeplingerCoffee Hour Baristas: Ann WheatonCraft & Sewing Group: Gudrun CallahanEaster Egg Hunt: TBDPrime Timers: Bonnie Fairbank; Barbie FrankShrine Mont Parish Retreat: Joe ScottTwenties & Thirties (TnT): Leo CruzStewardshipTeam Coordinator: Adam SchildgeAnnual Giving: Jane Kolson; Tyler DornBuilding and Grounds: Meredith WadeFinance: Stewart BartleyFoundation: Jane Kolson
Page 4High NotesAltar Flower Dedications(Continued from page 3).John Warner as his counsel, legislative director, andDeputy Chief of Staff. Since 2009, Chris has worked atVirginia Tech where he now leads the university’sgovernment relations team, advancing and protectingthe university’s priorities in Washington, DC and inRichmond.Chris’ favorite part of his job is a program he startedcalled, “Hokies on the Hill.” HoH is a semester inWashington program that places Virginia Techundergraduate students in internships on Capitol Hilland offers them a full semesters worth of credit for theinternship and affiliated coursework. As part of theprogram, Chris teaches the students about the “realworld” in Congress and the Executive Branch.Chris was pleased to serve on the Vestry for threeprevious years and is hopeful to have the opportunity toserve again.HiLitesSend a messagewith flowers!Would you liketo express yourthanks forfamily, friends,or an especiallygoodfortune? Howabout thechance to publicly remember loved ones who havedied, or commemorate a special occasion? If this issomething you want to do, then we have a way.Dedicate flowers and have your remarks included in theSunday service bulletin. All you need to do is sign up onthe flower chart in the parish hall, payment envelopesare provided, place a check in the Sunday offeringbasket, mail a check to the church office, or go to ourwebsite and donate via e-giving. Be sure to designatethe donation is for flowers and include a note with anyspecial instructions or remarks. The suggested donationfor flowers is a minimum of 60.Dates for Sundays in 2020 are now available.At a special budget meeting on December 4, theVestry. Found ways to address the budget shortfallMade a plan for informing and educating thecongregation about the revised budget Discussed how to increase the percentage ofparishioners who pledge Planned to work with Dominion Energy to increaseenergy efficiency in the building Sarah Kolo, ClerkCalling All Baristas!A simple cup of coffee and alittle conversation can makeall the difference in feelingwelcomed to a newplace. Being a barista forEmmanuel’s regular SundayCoffee Hour requires anoccasional commitment,buying ready-made cookiesor crackers, some grapesand a quart of half-n-half. The coffee, tea, cups andplates are all there plus instructions. You can step upjust once or become a regular barista member. ContactAnn Wheaton who can answer questions and walk youthrough the process.
Page 5High NotesGod & Donuts AnnualRetreatDiocesan Visioning TourJanuary 24—26Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,The God & Donuts class is very excited about its annualretreat to Shrine Mont in January. The teachers andstudents both look forward to this weekend every yearand always appreciate the thoughts and prayers of thecommunity as we continue this introspectivejourney. As always, the weekend is sure to be filledwith lots of laughter and, if we're lucky, a little bit oflearning, too!If you would like to learn more about the upcomingretreat, contact Chris Piemonte or Rachel Piemonte.During the Pastoral Address at our DiocesanConvention last month, I articulated my vision for ourDiocese for the next few years. At the end I said, "Ifthe vision belongs to the bishops alone, it will never beours. So let's continue this address as a conversation. Iinvite the people of the Diocese to come together in aseries of vision gatherings during the season ofEpiphany."This communication is your invitation to take part inour Diocesan Visioning Tour. Below are the dates,times and places of seven gatherings across ourDiocese. I hope you will mark your calendar to attendone near you. The questions we'll discuss will bepublicized before the sessions, so that participants willhave a chance to give them some thought, and so thatpeople who can't attend might have a chance tosubmit their thoughts.God bless us all as we seek to:Be Light Have Life Share JoyAnd all so that the Love of Jesus may be manifested inthe world.Faithfully yours,The Rt. Rev. Susan E. GoffBishop Suffragan and Ecclesiastical AuthorityEmmanuel’s youth on there January 2019 retreat at Shrine Mont.Generations of GenerosityCheck out the article in VTS’s 2018-2019 AnnualReport about former seminarian KC Robertson. Thearticle is posted on the “Parish Life” bulletin board inthe parish hall.Visioning Tour Dates and LocationsWed., Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m.Christ Church, Glen AllenThurs., Jan. 16, 1:00 p.m.Christchurch School,ChristchurchThurs., Jan. 23, 7:00 p.m.Aquia Church, StaffordThurs., Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m.St. Paul's, IvySat., Feb. 8, 1:00 p.m.Calvary, Front RoyalSat., Feb. 15, 1:30 p.m.Good Shepherd, BurkeSat., Feb. 29, 10:00 a.m.St. Peter’s, ArlingtonWay to go KC!Click here to register for a Visioning Session near you.
Page 6High NotesThe Giving Tree and Ste. Croix Parish, HaitiWe continue our annual fundraising event in support of our partner parish and school, Ste. Croix in Léogâne, Haiti.Last year this fundraiser raised almost 9,000! With your help we hope to raise a similar amount.This year we are focused on supporting 2 major areas: music program scholarshipsOur vision is to build on the music program toprovide a comprehensive music learningenvironment by fully funding salaries for musicteachers and purchasing additional musicalinstruments and equipment. Why do we fund amusic program? There are no other musicprograms or music teachers in the region aroundLéogâne. Acquiring basic musical abilityrepresents a potential job with opportunities towork in a music band, called a “fanfare” in Haiti, infuneral processions, or to accompany churchservices. More importantly: the students love it,the teachers are thrilled with it, and the Rev.Sonley (himself a musician) would like to continueto inspire the school children with the joy ofmusic.Secondly, we would like to increase the number ofsponsored student scholarships. Generous Emmanuel parishioners currently sponsor 9 scholarships maybe wecould sponsor 10 scholarships? You can “Sponsor a Child” with a full 1-year scholarship, which covers full tuition,school uniforms, school lunches, and needed supplies. The goal is to connect a donor from Emmanuel to a specificchild; donors receive a photograph and short biography and have an opportunity to continue sponsoring that samechild for multiple years. The need is great for those families that have no financial resources, but have children whoare qualified and desire to attend Ste. Croix school.(Continued on page 7)
High Notes(Continued from page 6)The Giving Tree has been set up in the church foyerdecorated with envelopes for you to select fromthrough Sunday, January 5. Each envelope willrepresent a need to sponsor, along with the amount.There are a wide variety of needs, from 5 to 500.Please consider taking an envelope if you and yourfamily would like to participate in this special way ofloving and bringing joy to others.Instructions:Visit our Giving Tree and locate an item or items thatyou would like to contribute towards. Please returnyour donation envelope in the offertory collectionbasket or mail to the church office. Checks should bemade payable to Emmanuel Church with “Giving Tree”in the memo line. You may also donate via E-Givingbut please ensure you indicate which item you aresponsoring. If you are unable to physically pick up anenvelope you can contact the Giving Tree coordinatorsto identify needs.Following is an example of some of the items that youwill find on the Giving Tree:Amount 5ItemPlastic recorder for music program 10Percussion instrument for music program 20One new book for school library 25Instrument tuner 25Flash cards for English class 30Music stand for music program 35Ukulele for music program 50Musical instruments repair fund 50Sheet music for music program 50Metronome for music program 75Student flute for music program 100Music teacher salary for one month 100Student clarinet for music program 125Student trumpet for music program 200Student trombone for music programSponsor a Child: full one year scholarship forelementary school student 500Contact Sylvie Harris or Sean Ellis with any questions.Page 7Meals on WheelsCoordinator NeededWe are in need of somecoordination help for our Mealson Wheels program whichprovides hot and cold meals tohome-bound residents in ourcommunity. We need someoneto coordinate our drivers orhelp in findingsubstitute drivers for the firstMonday of each month. This isa role that can be mainly handled from your computeras it entails confirming the list of dedicated Emmanueldrivers to the Meals on Wheels coordinator inAlexandria. If you are interested in taking over, pleasecontact Katie Kelly.What We Do For Light
Page 8High NotesSpiritual Formation for Children and YouthI hope everyone was able to keep warm over theholidays! Our Youth Sunday this month coincides withour celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany, when theMagi arrived to worship the newborn King. This monthin Sunday School, children will learn about Jesus’Baptism and his calling of the disciples to follow himand proclaim the good news. There is no Sunday Schoolon the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend.Advent Wreath MakingOn the First Sunday of Advent, many families joined usto make Advent Wreaths and Christmas ornaments.Thanks to everyone who joined us!If you are not receiving my weekly “Youth MinistriesUpdate” e-mail, please send me an e-mail to confirmthat your child is registered for Sunday School this year— having your child on the roster ensures that we areaware of any special needs your child has and that wehave your contact information easily accessible in theevent of an emergency; it also helps me make sure wehave enough supplies/resources for all of the kids eachweek.Elise FlickDirector of Spiritual Formation for Children and YouthLast Call for Confirmation Candidatesfor October 2020!Packing Christmas Baskets forFamilies in NeedIf your child would like tobe confirmed whenBishop Jim Mathes visitsus on October 4, 2020,please make sure to letElise know by Sunday,January 5.This year our youth practiced helping others during theholiday season by packing baskets of holiday foods for8 families who couldn’t otherwise afford Christmasdinner. Thanks to our parent volunteers and toeveryone who donated food items for this project!New Weekly Coloring Sheets for ourYoung Members!Each Sunday, we will have a new coloring sheetavailable from the ushers that is specific to that week’slessons, in addition to the reusable coloring sheetsprovided in the Worship Bags. The drawing pads andother materials in the Worship Bags have beenreplenished also. Please remember to take yourcreations home with you!(Continued on page 9)
High NotesPage 9Intentional MovementWorkshopPopcorn Theology: WhiteRight: Meeting the EnemySunday, January 5 6:30 PMSunday, January 19 6:30 PMHow does the way we move communicate who we areand what we think? Grace, strength and purpose inour movements are gifts to ourselves and to those weinteract with. Join us for an Intentional Movementworkshop taught by LocalMotion Project's SaraLavan. Sara is a former professional dancer, andcurrent dance educator, with decades of experienceteaching healthy, intentional movement to all ages.Come see how movement can be an art form andspiritual practice. Dress comfortably for stretchingand moving! All ages welcome. Cost free,refreshments provided. Memorial Room.(Continued from page 8)Thanks to the Scott family for transporting thecompleted baskets.Join us for "Popcorn Theology", January 19, 6:30 to 8:00p.m. in the Memorial Room for a screening of thedocumentary White Right: Meeting the Enemy (55minutes). In this Emmy-winning documentary,acclaimed Muslim filmmaker Deeyah Khan meets U.S.neo-Nazis and white nationalists including RichardSpencer face-to-face and attends the now-infamousUnite the Right rally in Charlottesville as she seeks tounderstand the personal and political motivationsbehind the resurgence of far-right extremism in theU.S.Speaking with fascists, racists and proponents of altright ideologies, Deeyah, attempts to discover newpossibilities for connection and solutions. As she tries tosee beyond the headlines to the human beings, her ownprejudices are challenged and her tolerance tested.When she finds herself in the middle of America'sbiggest and most violent far right rally in recent years,Deeyah's safety is jeopardized. Can she find it withinherself to try and befriend the fascists she meets? Withdivisive populist rhetoric infecting political and publicdiscourse across western democracies, White Right:Meeting the Enemy asks why. The film is an urgent,resonant and personal look at race wars inAmerica. Free and open to the public, discussion tofollow, refreshments provided. Trailer and information.Upcoming Offerings at VTSFor more information and to register click on links.January 11: Listening to God: A One Day Workshopon Discerning Vocation in Everyday LifeJanuary 13: Reconciliation in the Midst of Conflict:Biblical and Practical ApproachesJanuary 14 to 17: Writers’ ResidencyJanuary 22 to February 19: Why Be a Christian?Claiming Christian Identity in a Post-Christian Culture
Page 10High NotesWonder in AllEmmanuel’s formal Annual Giving Campaign has ended, however we welcome yourcommitment anytime. If for any reason you did not receive a campaign packet inthe mail, please let the church office know or pick one up at the back of the church.This year’s commitments made by our parishioners will be used by our Vestry tocreate Emmanuel’s budget for 2020. We encourage all to participate in supportingthe work and Christian ministries of our thriving congregation!20192020 Annual Pledge(as of December 24)2020 Capital Expenses(as of December 24)Annual Gifts 423,829 443,953 44,813Pledges15914190New Pledges22104Goal 450,000 / 20 new 450,000 / 15 new 55,000Thank you to the following individuals and families who have made a 2020 pledge. Those names with asterisks havealso made a pledge for capital expenses.Kerry & David Abbott*Jennifer AdamsKerry & Patrick Adams*Paula & John Ajello*Mary Morrison & Ian AlbergDawnita & Sylvan Altieri*Elizabeth & Tom Anderson*Kara & Dave Anderson*Katie & Lee AndersonKate ArmstrongAshley & Phillip AshMarianne Bailey & Alex BambaraKate & Brian Bartholomay*Christina & Stewart BartleyHam Beggs*Lola Beggs*Ruth & Tom BilodeauBeth Boland*Jerry Boykin*Jim BradleyJudi & Tony Brush*Joy Burwell*Amélie & Charles Cagle*Gudrun & Robert Callahan*Walter Carlton*Beth Tuttle & Bob CarragherTheresa McCarthy & Peter ChandlerAndy Chriss*Karen Coda*Mary Lou Collins*Peggy ConnerTaylor & Tom Craig*Susan & Leo CruzVonda Delawie*Eileen O’Brien & Chuck Dervarics*Patricia Vance & Paul Donato*Mandy & Tyler Dorn*Kelly & Joe Dresen*Nancy Dupree*Gail & Ron Eger*Sean Ellis*Claire & Stefan ElserMarion & Don Ervine*Bonnie & Ralph FairbankJeanne & Bob FedenToby & Oscar FitzgeraldBridget & Aaron Flaaen*Carol Foss*Barbie Frank*Mary Ann & Geoff Frank*Victoria FrankPaulette & Doug Garthoff*Bettina Gehring*Jenny & Joseph Gesley*Pat HadleyGinny & Tack HambyIréne & Hank Harris*Joye Harris*Holly & Steve Hartell*Sarah HastingsBayanne & James Hauhart*Barbara HelsingSarah Orndorff & Nate Ho*Carlyn & Brandon HollingsheadBarbara Huffman*Beth JarrettCarolyn & Dan JonesMaria Jones*Jennifer Jones & James Kaelin*Liz & Ross KaneMary & Phil KasikKaeli & Kevin KeatingSue & Pat Kenny*Courtney & Scott Keplinger*Sarah & David Kolo*Jane & Ken Kolson*Kathleen & Timothy LaDonna*Katie & Dan LamotheJeanie & Gene LangeLee LarkinBonnie Lilley*Louise & Lowell LivinghouseLaura & Gian Macone*Meredith Martino*Elizabeth & Chris Massey*Jacqueline & Patrick MatlockLauren Maxey*Chuck McCoart*Kathleen McCulloch*Carter McDowell*Emily McNaughton*Nancy Kuhn & Bucky Mills*Nieta & Sandy Morrison*Lucy MustinRegina Natale & Megan ShileyKay ParkerJoani PeacockPete Petersen*Kristin & Steven Pfeiffer*Janie & Mike PiemonteRachel PiemonteLeslie & Dwayne Piepenburg*Pauline Porter*Anna Mary PortzGrace & David Pratt*Joanne & Harlen PyleMegan & John Read*Anne & Brett Reinke*Margaret & Geoff Rhodes*Laura & Thomas Rigby*Sandra RobbinsJoan Rodano*Patty & Keith Rogers*Doris Rudolph*Kate Erklauer & MaxScharrenbroich*Amy & Adam Schildge*Alicia Hosmer & Jason Schmauder*John Schoenewolf*Sarah & Jason ScofiKim & Joe ScottMegan & Greg ShannonCindy Shen*Marissa & Christian SimpsonAudrey & Rick SmithLouise & Frank Snyder*Joyce & Ed Soyster*Cappie & Bill StiersBrooke & Matt Stratford*Pat Barbarowicz & Chuck Thomas*Olga Thomas*Sharon & Blake Thompson*Marilyn TullochBarbara Harslem & George TuttlePat Tyler*Meredith Wade*Laura West*Ann Wheaton*Catherine & Doug Wheeler*Jamie WilliamsJacqueline WillanRance Willis*Margaret & Brett Wohler*Anonymous
Page 11High NotesGod willingThe Rt. Rev. Susan E. GoffBishop Suffragan ofVirginiawill ordainAmanda Patrice BourneMary Gwynn CrichtonWilliam Streit DickinsonMatthew Dumont-MachowskiClaire Louise ElserJames Hamilton Bates Morton IIIPeter Eric NunnallyLeslie Colleen SchiefelbeinSamuel Rixey SheridanAED Installed at EmmanuelAn AED, or automatedexternal defibrillator, isused to help thoseexperiencing suddencardiac arrest. It's asophisticated, yet easy-touse, medical device thatcan analyze the heart'srhythm and, if necessary,deliver an electrical shock,or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish aneffective rhythm. An AED gives audible prompts thatguide the user through the entire process. Thanks tothe generous donation of Dr. Brett Wohler, Emmanuelnow has an AED. It is located in the stairwell thatconnects the vestibule to the Sunday School rooms. Inthe event of a cardiac emergency, 911 should be calledimmediately by one person as another goes for theAED device. If you would like more information onAEDs go to the Red Cross website or contact Karen inthe church office.to the Sacred Order of DeaconsSaturday, March 7 at 10:30 a.mChurch of the Epiphany3301 Hidden Meadow Dr Herndon, VA 20171The Bishop and the Standing Committeerequest the honor of your presence.All members of Emmanuel are invited toattend the ordination service.Come One — ComeAll!Celebrating Joani’s 25 years as a priest.Congratulations Joani!
Page 12High NotesPreschool News — Green 4/5’sPreschool Board of DirectorsMelissa Bennett (Chair)Megan Savage (Treasurer)Kate Bartholomay (Secretary)Matt Stratford (Vestry Liaison)Becca Brocato (Teacher Representative)Meghan Currie (Resource Parent)Kate Sosnoff (Resource Parent)Brandon Hollingshead (Parishioner)Chuck McCoart (Ex Officio)Nicole Crochet (Ex Officio)Preschool StaffDirectorNicole CrochetOffice AdministratorDawn DoucetteFinancial AdministratorKelli CortsHello from the Green 4/5! We had awonderful and very busy holiday month. Webegan by reading The Gingerbread Boy. Weloved making cookies with gingerbreadscented play dough and read many booksabout gingerbread people. Who knew therewere so many? We had fun learning about thegingerbread girl, baby, cowboy, and ourfavorite, gingerbread pirates! We even mixedand measured and rolled out our owngingerbread men who escaped from the ovenand sent us on a gingerbread hunt throughthe school! Very exciting! We also enjoyedreading The Polar Express. We each made aglass conductor lantern and created our veryown Green 4/5’s Polar Express. We wrappedand taped black butcher paper on manymany boxes before joining them together in a line and decorated our train withoil pastels. We then punched our BELIEVE tickets to board the train, enjoyed acup of hot chocolate, and sang Christmas songs. It was magical! We also had afabulous Holiday program and sang Jingle Bells and danced the Reindeer Pokeyfor all of our friends and families. We fit a lot in a very short school month andenjoyed every day! We wish you all a HappyNew Year!Cappie Stiers and Amy ErnstTeachersPierina BattiforaRebecca BrocatoMary Beth ConryMeghan CoteAmy ErnstMarilu EscalanteChristy FinnPaige GilganMollee HansenPerrin KeelerJacqueline KittredgeSavannah McManusDana MutschellerNancy PalmerKate SchneiderCappie StiersAmanda WombleSchool HoursMonday—Friday9:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.Emmanuel Episcopal Preschool1608 Russell RoadAlexandria, VA 22301703-683-0303 (phone)703-683-6158 uelonhigh.orgOpen House and ToursOur preschool is having an open house for new families on Sunday, January 12from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Visit our website for more information or better yetschedule a personal tour; contact the preschool office (703-683-0303).
High NotesCalling All EmmanuelPreschool AlumniHelp Us Build Our Alumni List!Help Us Build our Alumni List! It's the preschool's 50thbirthday and we're gathering names and contactinformation for alumni to reconnect with one another.If you or your child/ren graduated from EmmanuelPresc
Sexton Carlos Guzman Nursery Caregivers Lillian Urrea Natalie De Leon Santizo Jeni Rivera helping with the church yard sale, cooking for Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Church Office Hours School teacher, and kids Benjamin (6), and Thomas Monday—Thursday 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal Church 1608 Russell Road
