The Episcopal Church of
Our Saviour
2979 Coloma Street
Placerville, California 95667
(530) 622-2441 fax 642-8823
The Rev. Craig Kuehn, Rector
"The Good News"
The Wise Men Are Coming!
On Saturday January 5th, the eve of the Epiphany, we will celebrate the giving of the great gifts that the magi brought the baby Jesus. We will begin with the Holy Eucharist at 3 PM. At this service the magi will appear and bring gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. After the service we will gather in the parish hall for dinner. The dessert will be an Epiphany Cake and a surprise in the cake will yield our new Epiphany royalty.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Classes are held on Sundays at 9:30. They are multi-age classes for children preschool through 6th grade, and meet in Saint Matthew's Room in Peirce Hall. Classes are taught by a rotating team of teachers. We use the Seedling curriculum which was developed for use in smaller churches with multi-age groupings. Please call LeAnn Bettencourt or the office if you are willing to help.
CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
Children's Chapel meets in Saint Matthew's Room each Sunday between 10:30 and 11:10. The children are then brought to the service. Children's Chapel is for ages 3-6th grade and each lesson is based on the readings for that Sunday. If you would like to teach or be a substitute teacher please call the office or LeAnn Bettencourt.
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
The Daughters of the King will gather Thursday, January 3rd at 9:30 AM for Communion followed by social hour at 10:00, and 10:30 for the meeting. The sisters are now reading a new book, "The Practice of Prayer", for group discussion. They continue their service of prayer and work. To add your concerns to their prayer list, please call the the church office. To learn more about the Daughters of the King, visit the Daughters of the King home page.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN
ECW is changing!!! There is no longer an organization on the Diocesan level. There are no officers, no convention, and no ECW assessments. In our parish, we will continue to meet on the second Wednesday for food and fellowship. Our January meeting will be held on January 9th, at 10 AM, followed by a pot luck luncheon. This meeting will be devoted to tying up loose ends. Because Ash Wednesday falls on our regular meeting day in February, our February pot luck will be held on February 6th. Plan to attend both meetings and see what's new.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
The El Dorado County Sheriff, supported by S.T.A.R., the Sheriff's Team of Active Volunteers and volunteers with the El Dorado County Department of Community Services offer this free daily "check in" telephone reassurance service for isolated elderly and physically challenged adults.
Calls are made 8:00 and 10:00 AM seven days a week.
Three attempts are made to contact a participant before family, friends or a neighbor are asked to check on the participant.
When the above efforts fail, a peace officer is dispatched to conduct a welfare check at the participant's home.
To receive this free service, call the El Dorado County Department of Community Services at (530) 621-6159 or (800) 510-2020.
Dates to Remember
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A more detailed printed version of the "Good News" is available by mail. Would you like to receive a copy? Please call the church office or fill in the form below.
The sanctuary and offices are handicapped accessible from the church parking lot, off Conrad Street. The lower level Parish Hall and classrooms are accessible from the parking lot, by ramp, or directly from the handicapped parking space off Coloma Street. If you wish to receive Communion, but prefer not to climb the steps to the chancel rail, please tell one of our clergy and we will happily accommodate you.