Worship Schedule
 
Sunday
8:00 am low mass
10:00 am high mass
 
Tuesday
6:30 pm low mass

This Sunday, February 5, Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
Epiphany, an ancient feast celebrated on January 6 and marked on six subsequent Sundays, commemorates the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Christ Jesus to the Gentile, non-Jewish, community. 

Fundraising to Support God’s Work at St. Monica’s and St James’ Parish 
Fundraising plans to raise the money the Parish- approved budget requires this year are underway. A number of people have sent suggestions via emails to the vestry@smjec.org inbox or made passed along their ideas in person. Please continue to do a little homework and send in your ideas.

Major Changes Proposed for Hospital Next Door
On Thursday evening, IBG , the development company negotiating a 75-year lease with Specialty Hospital to develop 1928 and 1956 portions of the building into  apartments, made a presentation in the nave of their plans to the community. At a follow-up meeting at the church on January 31 at 7:00 pm (after Mass), ANC Commissioner Scott Price will meet with parishioners and residents to answer any additional questions they might have. The Vestry is seeking to meet with IBG to discuss the project and impact on the Parish. 

Service of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation of Faith 
On February 4, Mildred Engram will be confirmed at the Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation of Faith service, 10:00 am, in the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. Welcome, Mildred, to the Episcopal Church and this community of faith. If you can, join Mildred and her family at this service of joy.
 
Congratulations Liz Stanley
On January 28, the Capitol Hill Group Ministry elected Liz Stanley as a member of its Board.  Congratulations, Liz, and thank you for your leadership on the Board.  We look forward to continue working with CHGM

New Blooms In Our Gardens
Come springtime, Look for daffodils planted along the fence and in other bare spaces. The Capitol Hill Gardening Club gave us several large bags as part of its Bulbs for the Hill program. It distributes thousands of bulbs to organizations and individuals for planting in areas visible in our neighborhood. Thanks to Doris Celarier for her efforts in making this happen. 

Food Pantry 
The Parish of St. Monica and St James makes monthly donations to the Food Pantry of the Church of the Reformation on Capitol Hill. If you would like to donate food items, please place them by the baptismal font for blessing at the third Sunday of the month. Food Pantry.