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Welcome to Ware!
Worship Times
Sunday 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:30 a.m. Adult Forum
(September-May)
10:10 a.m. Children’s Chapel
(September—May)
10:25 a.m. Sunday School
(September—May)
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Get in Touch with Ware
P.O. Box 616
7825 John Clayton Memorial Highway
Gloucester, Virginia 23061
www.warechurch.org
804-693-3821
Staff Rector: The Rev. T. Grant Ambrose
Parish Administrator: Kristin Brooks
Minister of Music: Michael Monaco
Christian Education: Beth Richardson
DECEMBER WARE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Parish News 3-4
Upcoming Events 7
Calendar 11
Inside this issue:
Vox clamantis in deserto
I vividly remember a sign that was on the door of one of the classrooms in my
high school. The sign read Vox clamantis. I had been fascinated with Latin since
I saw Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and this Latin phrase Vox clamantis
quickly attracted my attention. But there was a problem, I didn’t know what it
meant. The classroom was the domain of Doctor William Turpin of blessed
memory. Mr. Turpin, as he preferred to be called, was a Rhodes Scholar who
taught Latin, Greek, English literature, and Computer Programming (yes, that’s
correct, Computer programming -- as a hobby). Mr. Turpin was also a devoted
Episcopalian. One day, I worked up the courage to ask him what does the sign
on the door mean in English. With a wry smile he says, “’A Lone Voice Crying
Out in the wilderness’. And that’s what I feel like most of the time. A voice in the
wilderness.” And he walked away.
Vox clamantis in deserto. How often do you feel like a lone voice crying out?
What are the deserted places, the wildernesses, in your life?
In Advent, we are invited to prepare to receive Jesus Christ once again, and this
preparation has a dual focus. At one level, we prepare to hear again the story of
the birth of the Son of God and to contemplate how that act continues to impact
our lives today. On another level, we prepare for Christ’s Second Coming when
once and for all this world will be fully restored in God. To aid our preparation,
we hear various voices at Advent chief among them John the Baptizer the one at
the root of Vox clamantis in deserto.
John the Baptizer was truly a lone voice crying out in the desert. His voice cried
out against injustice. His voice cried out against the excesses of this world. His
voice cried out against the inequality that plagues humanity. His voice cried out
to the one who would suffer for our sake so that all may truly be made new. His
voice fell on many deaf hears.
Yet, John’s voice does not have to continue to cry alone. We can hear his voice
and rather than ignore, engage. We can hear his voice and rather than wait for
someone else to come along to make a difference, step out and begin making a
difference ourselves. We can hear his voice and turn our attention away from
selfish desires and turn anew to Jesus and his desires.
T. Grant Ambrose
RECTOR’S NOTES
Let us use our Advent time, the time before our Christmas celebrations, to hear the lone voices crying out – the
voices of the hungry, the cold, the marginalized, the abused, the forgotten, the oppressed. May we, having heard
these voices, not leave them in the wilderness, but help bring them into the light of the Living Christ upon whom all
our faith our hope our love is founded. May we move from the Vox Clamantis in deserto to joining in the heavenly
chorus proclaiming Gloria in excelsis Deo – glory to God in the highest.
Faithfully,
T. Grant Ambrose
EPIPHANY RETREAT
Epiphany is a great time to have a retreat. Christmas is behind us, and the
new year upon us. We need a break; we need to plan for the future. Join the
Reverend Grant Ambrose on Saturday, January 6, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
for an Epiphany quiet day. There will be group activities and time for quiet
reflection. Then, join the three parishes of Abingdon, Ware, and Kingston, for
a celebration of Epiphany at 4:30 p.m. followed by a potluck supper.
Please let the Ware Church office know if you plan to attend so refreshments
may be prepared.
PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION
Come to the Chapel on Sunday, January 14, at 11:45 a.m. for an information
session on Confirmation in 2018. Bishop Susan will be with us on Easter Sunday,
April 1, for confirmation. For more information, contact the church office.
TRI-PARISH EPIPHANY CELEBRATION
Looking ahead. On Saturday, January 6, WAbingSton will gather at
Ware Church for an Epiphany Celebration. We’ll have a service at
4:30 p.m. followed by a potluck supper and the burning of the greens
(weather permitting). More information as we draw nearer to the new
year, but mark your calendars now. We hope to see you there!
Angel Tree
For the second year, we will be sponsoring the children of the inmates of the Gloucester
County Jail. We expect to be receiving names from officials any day now. Once we receive
the information we will share those names and the needs on the Angel Tree. The coordina-
tor is asking that we provide clothing for the children, as someone else is already sponsoring
toys. It will be nice to include a book for the child as well. For more information, speak
with Ann Dyal. More information to come. Stay Tuned!
Join us Sunday, December 3, beginning at 9:30 a.m. for
Advent Wreath making. Candles and other supplies
will be provided. Please bring greenery and a pair of
clippers. A light continental breakfast will be provided
as well. There will also be an opportunity to
work on your wreaths after the 10:30 a.m. service if needed.
We will also be selling Christmas Wreaths to benefit our Children and Youth Programs
beginning Sunday, December 3. Come by the table in the parish hall for more
information and to sign up. Costs of the wreaths will be available at the sign up table.
Parish News
Parish News Come help us dress the Church for Christmas.
The Chancel Guild will be meeting on Saturday,
December 23rd at 9am. If you are able to, please
come and help us decorate the Church with
greenery and arrange the poinsettias for our
Christmas services. We will have hot chocolate
and carols to enjoy while we work.
Calling all children and youth! Let’s make Christmas
cookies!! We’ll make Christmas cookies during the
Sunday School period to be delivered to our shut ins.
Join us on Sunday, December 17th!!!
If you would like to buy a poinsettia in memory/honor of a loved one this Christmas,
please fill out a form and turn into the Church office by Sunday, December 17th. Forms
can be found in the Church, in the weekly
e-vine, or in the Church Office.
Please call 804-693-3821 with questions.
D E C E M B E R BETH RICHARDSON
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Christian Education classes (K--‐12) are held during the 10:30 am service. The church provides Chil-
dren’s Bibles, but it is encouraged for students to bring their own from home. An Adult Forum/Bible is
held at 9:30 am on the second floor of the Parish Hall. Refreshments are served.
Happening This Month
December 3 Advent Sunday & Breakfast– collect greens from your gardens to make an Advent
Wreath. Please bring enough to share. The church supplies the oasis & candles. Remember the lo-
cal nursing homes and those who are infirm will receive and advent wreath.
Christmas wreaths for sale- Please support our annual fundraiser for our youth and purchase a
wreath. The wreaths are fresh and handmade at Farmer’s Daughter in Gloucester.
December 10 Help us decorate the Christmas Tree for our Farm‐to-Table scheduled during coffee
hour.
December 17 Missionary Project – Come prepared to make cookies for our “Barbara’s Cookies.”
Named in memory of the late Barbara Roane, who always shared a smile and her support of the chil-
dren at Ware. Each bag filled with cookies and love are adorned with a Angel drawing by Barbara.
Hammer & Nail Guild - Next gathering of the guild is Saturday, 9 December (2nd Saturday of the
month). Breakfast at 8:00 am in the Parish Hall, followed by some projects in the church and parish
hall. We start early and are finished by 10:00 am. All are welcome to join in...bring an appetite and a
smile.
Stewardship Pledges - Many thanks to all who have committed a pledge of support for 2018. We are
hopeful that others will continue to submit pledges to the office. If you need a pledge card, please
contact the office or Pat Roane.
Vestry Election - Extend your thanks to our new vestry members: George Bains, Virginia Roane, Lee
Brown, and Kirby Smith. Their willingness to serve is certainly appreciated.
D E C E M B E R PAT ROANE
THE VESTRY - UPDATES
Charles Humphries
CHOIR & MUSIC
Music is going from strength to strength with a busy time leading up to Christmas.
As numbers swell in the congregation, we need our choir numbers to swell also. If you know
of anyone who is at a loose end on Wednesday evenings and wants some gaiety in their life;
send them our way! The Sanctuary choirs would be glad to have new additions. A sense of
rhythm and some pitch is all that’s needed. Re-kindle those high school choral days. Singing
brings all walks of life together and allows us to escape the hustle and bustle of the every-
day as well as the worlds challenging situations. Come and hear us through the Christmas
period. Don’t be a stranger. Either call the office or send an e mail to Charles at mu-
[email protected]. We would love to hear from you.
New Service Music in Advent
In Advent, we will be introducing a new set of Service Music. There will be special pew
cards with the music printed on it for ease of use. There will also be a short “rehearsal” for
anyone interested at 10:15 a.m. in the church to go over the new settings of the Trisagion,
Sanctus, and Agnus Dei. See you then.
Christmas Party
Sherry and I cordially invite you to celebrate the coming of Christmas with us at our home
on Saturday, December 16th from 1-6pm. Please drop by or stay the whole time. We will
be offering festive drinks, mulled wine, and festive nibbles. Please RSVP to
[email protected] with the number of guests in your party who will be attending.
See you in December!
CHARLES HUMPHRIES
We wish you a Happy New Year and
will resume our meetings on Sunday,
January 28th at 4pm.
YAC
Farm to Table
UPCOMING EVENTS
VESTRY
Join us on Sunday, December 10th to
enjoy our seasonal event, Farm to
Table. We will enjoy a locally grown
meal with fellowship and good
conversation. We look forward to
sharing this meal with you!
The Vestry will on Monday, December 18th at 6pm in the
Library.
W.O.W. BOOK CLUB
The Book Club will meet next on
January 8th at 11am to discuss David
and Goliath by Gladwell. Please join us!
HOLY DAY SERVICES
Please join us for the following services:
• Thursday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. in
the Chapel for The Feast of St Thomas
• Tuesday, December 26th at 7:00 p.m. in
the Chapel for The Feast of St. Stephen
• Wednesday, December 27th at 7:00
p.m. in the Chapel for St. John
•Thursday, December 28th at 7:00 p.m. in
the Chapel for The Holy Innocents
Join Share With Ware at 2:30 pm on
Sunday, December 3rd at Cary Adult
Home for their 1st Christmas Party.
Hope to see you there!
Share With Ware
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LAITY SCHEDULE DECEMBER
12/3/2017
. VESTRY OF THE
DAY LECTOR CHALICER USHER 1 2
8:30 AM RICK ZIMA MARTHA AMBROSE MARTHA AMBROSE RAY GRUBBS
VESTRY OF THE
DAY LECTOR CHALICER USHER USHER
10:30 AM RICK ZIMA BILL WHITLEY DIANA JOYCE JOHN MASIAK BILL WHITLEY
ACOLYTE ACOLYTE1 ACOLYTE2 COUNTER COUNTER1 GREETER
HAYDEN ZIMA HARRISON ZIMA LARKIN DENTON RICK ZIMA ELIZABETH ROANE THE ZIMAS
12/10/2017
. VESTRY OF THE
DAY LECTOR CHALICER USHER 1 2
8:30 AM PAT ROANE MARY LAWRENCE MIKE JENKINS SARA DELO
VESTRY OF THE
DAY LECTOR CHALICER USHER USHER
10:30 AM PAT ROANE BRUCE FORSBERG DEBBY WIGGINS RICK ZIMA LLOYD WARD
ACOLYTE ACOLYTE1 ACOLYTE2 COUNTER COUNTER1 GREETER
JOSH WARD JACOB WARD NEWIE LAWRENCE PAT ROANE LLOYD WARD THE ROANES
12/17/2017
. VESTRY OF THE
DAY LECTOR CHALICER USHER 1 2
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VESTRY OF THE
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10:30 AM JOE BROWN ANN BROWN PEG MONCURE HENRY MONCURE JOHN MASIAK
ACOLYTE ACOLYTE1 ACOLYTE2 COUNTER COUNTER1 GREETER
ANDIE HARTLEY CARTER HARTLEY STEPHANIE RIEDELL JOE BROWN LINDSAY SOUTH THE BROWNS
12/24/2017
. VESTRY OF THE
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SON KENNY RICHARD-
SON CATESBY JONES
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5:00 PM JOHN GALLOWAY PAT ROANE PETER TEAGLE DIANA JOYCE CHUCK CROOK BRECK MONTAGUE
ACOLYTE ACOLYTE1 ACOLYTE2 GREETER
MEG TEAGLE DREW TEAGLE JACOB WARD THE TEAGLES
VESTRY OF THE
DAY LECTOR CHALICER CHALICER USHER USHER
10:00 PM JOHN GALLOWAY JIMMY KILDUFF PEG MONCURE TOM HAY HENRY MONCURE BRECK MONTAGUE
ACOLYTE ACOLYTE1 ACOLYTE2 GREETER
JILLIAN LAWRENCE NEWIE LAWRENCE THE LAWRENCES
12/25/2017
. LECTOR CHALICER USHER 2
10:00 AM MARTHA AMBROSE MARTHA AMBROSE GENE BATCHA
12/31/2017
. VESTRY OF THE
DAY LECTOR CHALICER USHER 1 2
8:30 AM HELEN BROWN MOLLY HOFFMAN-
CROOK TOM HAY DICK ZIMA
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10:30 AM HELEN BROWN JIMMY KILDUFF JANE SMITH JACK COOPER LEE BROWN
ACOLYTE ACOLYTE1 ACOLYTE2 COUNTER COUNTER1 GREETER
RHIANNON KILDUFF AURORA KILDUFF FINN KILDUFF HELEN BROWN JACQUE KILDUFF THE KILDUFFS
Bishops, Clergy, and Vestry
The Right Reverend Shannon S. Johnston, Bishop of Virginia
The Right Reverend Susan E. Goff, Bishop Suffragan of Virginia
The Right Reverend Edward “Ted”
Gulick, Bishop Assisting
The Reverend T. Grant Ambrose,
Rector
D.P. (Pat) Roane, Jr., Senior Warden
Richard D. Zima, Junior Warden
George Bains, Treasurer
Rector Notes 1-2
Choir & Music with Charles 6
Upcoming Events 7
Laity Schedule 9
Inside this issue:
Joseph S. Brown, III; Woodrow W. James,
Jr.; Carole A. White; Diana Joyce;
Helen Brown; J ohn Galloway;
Edward H. James
3- Newton DeShazo
5 - Taylor Denton
5 - Pearle Kuemmerle
5 - Phil Morton
7 - Dick Zima
9 - Fred Forsberg
9- Eddie Ray
11 - Mary Lynne Birdsall
12 - Barbara Bowden
12 - Ada Montague
13 - Kenny Wiggins
16 - James Hecht
17 - Russell Clements
17 - Larkin Denton
20 - Judy Doyel
24 - Lewis Lawrence, Jr.
29 - Philip Marshall
31- Joe Leming
