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Nov 2016
As of 11/28, 19 pledges come to slightly over $50,000 toward our goal of $250,000. Stewardship Sunday (when we hope all pledges are returned) is the second Sunday in Advent (12/4/2016). If you can, watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” on NBC 5 on Saturday, 12/3/2016, at 7:00 PM. Thanks to all who have already turned-in their pledges! :-) Calvary Stewardship Pledge Card 2017 Calvary 2017 Stewardship Campaign...
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Nov 2016
Our Calvary Community Thanksgiving Dinner wase held at Calvary Episcopal Church in Batavia following the 10:15AM Holy Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2016. Mory and Marsha Synder hosted the Thanksgiving Dinner. 14 people from the parish and our community joined together for the Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, dressing, lots of veggies, and lots of pie. Several members of the parish dropped off dishes for the dinner and had other commitments. Thanks to everyone who participated in any way! Here is an album of some of the photos taken today. https://goo.gl/photos/9HiGPndh3dRLGN8g8......
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22
Nov 2016
Calvary’s Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service took place at Calvary Episcopal Church, 222 S Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL 60510 starting at 7:00 PM CST. A video with excerpts from the service is part of this post....
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15
Nov 2016
Calvary’s “Why do we do what we do?” Class meets the third Tuesday of each month through June, 2017. Led by Fr Michael Rasicci, this class explores “Why do we do what we do?” Living as Christians in the modern world, this class looks at how the roots of our faith can guide us through our daily lives. We meet in Memorial Hall of Calvary Episcopal Church, 222 S Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL 60510. Class times are from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. ...
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14
Nov 2016
Here is a copy of the Calvary Stewardship Pledge Card for 2017. Please view the Calvary Stewardship Presentation 2017 and consider making your pledge. You can click on the link, print-out the Pledge Card, complete it, and bring it or mail it to Calvary. We’ll post a copy of the Calvary Stewardship Letter for 2017 as soon as it is ready. 2017-calvary-stewardship-pledge-card (You can print the card above and complete it off-line) ...
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13
Nov 2016
https://calvaryepiscopalbatavia.church Calvary Stewardship Presentation 2017 –Looks at stewardship as a tree with roots based on the mission of Calvary Episcopal Church, Batavia, IL and bearing fruit in different aspects of Parish life and service. ...
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09
Nov 2016
We celebrate Christmas and Advent at Calvary Episcopal Church in Batavia, IL. Come join us! We have a Christmas Eve service and two services on Christmas Day–our 8:00 AM service and our 10:15 Service. We also serve a Community Christmas Dinner following the 10:15 service–starting about 12:00 PM. Sign-up to come and to bring a pot-luck to share. We’d love to see you. More details about Christmas Eve and Advent coming soon....
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08
Nov 2016
Calvary’s “What in the World?” Class meets the second Tuesday of the month through June, 2017. Led by Fr. Mike Rasicci at Calvary Episcopal Church in Batavie, IL. The focus for this class is “How do we live as Christians in Today’s World?” Class meets in Memorial Hall from 7:00PM to 8:30PM. The video was from the class on 11/08/2016....
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06
Nov 2016
The drawing for the Calvary 50-50 Raffle took place following the Calvary Chili Cook-off today in Rector’s Hall. 99 tickets were sold and 50% of the proceeds went as a donation to Calvary Episcopal Church ($1,237.50)–Thanks to everyone. The remaining 50% of the proceeds were divided among 15 winners drawn from a bowl by the youth of our Parish in attendance at the Chili Cook-off. No one had to be present to win. Winners will receive checks from Calvary Episcopal Church in the mail. Calvary will record the entire donation of non-winners......
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06
Nov 2016
Today was the first day of our Calvary Chili Cookoff for 2016. 72 people came to judge 13 chili masters. Each person voted for his/her favorite chili by putting a dollar in the “tip jar”. The three chili masters with the greatest number of votes were declared the winners of the Calvary Chili Cookoff for 2016. Here are the winners for the year. Check out the short video clip from the Calvary Chili Cookoff Challenge 2016. First Place–Baffes Family with more than 70 votes Second Place–San Miguel Family with more than 47......
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