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A Warm Welcome and a Heartfelt Greeting in the Name of Jesus, to all our Visitors!

If you would like to join our parish family, please fill in a Family Card and hand it over to any of our Sidespersons on duty (they are usually the ones taking the Collection), one of our Wardens (ask for Dyan, Michael, Lalith, or Githa), or our Priest-in-Charge: Revd. J. S. Charles. Family Cards are available with our Sexton, W. Arul Das—the smart gentleman in white on duty at the back of the church after service...
After-Service Fellowship:
After the 8:00am service A cup of tea is served in the Parish Hall, every Sunday. On 4th Sundays, the Mothers’ Union hosts a Combined Breakfast. On other Sundays, you may buy your own breakfast—usually home-cooked treats prepared by Arul Das’ wife, Shanthi.
Birthdays and Other Anniversaries:
If you wish to have a dedicated celebration of Holy Communion on your birthday, or any other anniversary that is special to you, your Vicar is able and willing to arrange a special service; provided that sufficient notice is given.
Bible Study: Commencing on Friday the 13th of January 2012 till Friday 30th March
The Bible Study Group will meet every Friday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Parish Hall
Lenten Bible Study: the Gospel of Mark
From Galilee to Jerusalem: A Discipleship Journey
A Bible Study that digs deep into the Gospel of Mark and explores issues such as: What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? What kind of commitment and sacrifice does God require? How does a disciple of Jesus deal with problems, pain, and persistently difficult circumstances? How does a disciple of Jesus handle wealth? The study will be conducted by Wijith DeChickera.
A Lenten journey of discovery and re-dedication to discipleship.
Services & Special Events
Sunday
(Every 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sunday)
6:30am - English Holy Eucharist with Sermon
8:00am - English Holy Eucharist with Sermon
9:30am - Tamil Holy Eucharist with Sermon
5:30pm - English Holy Eucharist with Sermon
Sunday
(Every 4th Sunday)
8:00am - Combined English & Tamil Holy Eucharist with Sermon
Wednesday 7:00am - Mid-Week Holy Eucharist
Elders’ Fellowship:  commencing at 10 a.m.
The ‘senior friends’ of our parish meet twice a month— every 2nd and 4th Wednesday—for fun-filled fellowship.
Youth Fellowship: 9:45am to 10:45am
The Youth of the English congregation meet to discover what God’s Word has to say about issues that concern young Christians, and to pray, discuss, and have fellowship and fun. Those between the ages of 16 and 25 are warmly welcome!
Medical Clinic: Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30pm
A free Medical Clinic is conducted by our Mothers’ Union, in the Parish Hall. Pass the good news around. Also, come by and lend a helping hand!
Sunday School: 9:30am to 11:00am
Children are taught God’s Word and ways—in a fun, meaningful, and innovative manner, by a group of committed teachers.
Poya Day Prayer Meeting: 9.00a.m. to 10:00a.m.
This unique Sri Lankan holiday gives us the opportunity to take time out of our busy schedules to meet as a parish family and bring the needs of our times before our Father. This month, the Poya Day Prayer Meeting will be on Tuesday the 7th.

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