Our Annual Meeting was very informative thanks to all the efforts of our Vestry and Committee Heads. Thank you to all who attended.  We look forward to a very good year in 2012.  Our new Vestry members are Amy MacNeill, Deborah Smith and Margaret Whitley    Rector's Forum Sunday at 10:15 am will resume in February  Rector's Scripture Study Tuesdays 10:30 am in Davis Hall   Wednesday Morning Prayer 9:00 am Wednesday Evening Holy Eucharist 6:30 pm GRACE PLACE Sunday School where God Reaches All Children Everywhere    Sunday School for Children in Grades Pre-k through 5th   The next Grace Place rotation classes will be Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5th, and 12th.  This rotation cycle is about "When Jesus Was a Child"  There will be no GP classes on Feb. 19th, and 26th due to the Cherokee County winter break     Club 56 and Rite 13: Begins with New Beginnings, Prayer Book Study and Study of Self.    Blood Drive Monday February 6th 2:45 - 7:45 with Free Spaghetti Dinner for All Donors.  Youth Group Valentine’s Day Dinner and Silent Auction All Proceeds go to VBS February 11th in Davis Hall 5:30—8:30 pm $15 per couple includes 5 Raffle Tickets for Gift Baskets that will be on display.   Children 5-12 $2.00 Children Under 5 Free. Child Care Available Valentine Gift Basket Raffle In just a few short weeks we will kick off our VBS 2012 Fundraising Season. This year our VBS theme is “SKY” ! We want to be able to again raise enough money to support our children and allow them to have another successful Bible School experience. Below, you will find a list of Gift Basket Ideas. We are asking that the baskets have a minimum of $30 - $80 worth of items inside the basket. Also the basket should be wrapped in clear cellophane and a list of the items and their value attached to the outside of the basket. Please sign-up for a basket theme on the Sign-Up Sheet at Church. Gift Baskets are due for display on February 5, 2012. Thank you so much for your support!   Examples: Movie, Wine and Cheese, Date Night, Chocolate Delight, All about a Girl, Gift Card, Spa, Sports, Snacks, Sports, etc...... Lenten Fish Fry News     Donations for fish, foods and supplies are welcome and will be solicited from the congregation. Fish fry dates for this year are: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Passion week begins, Monday, April 2, with Good Friday, April 6. Coordinator for this year is Emily Mikkelsen who can be reached at 404-550-9059 and emilyjmikkelsen@hotmail.com. P.S. I look forward to working with the "faithful regulars" as well as many new parishioners at the Fish Fries this year. We have such a good time in the kitchen. It is a great outreach to the neighborhood, some guests making St. Clements a regular Friday night stop in Lent! Emily. Attention Altar Guild Members: Our next meeting is February 11, 2012 at 9:00 AM in Davis Hall.  Breakfast will be provided.  Please plan to attend.  This meeting is also open to anyone thinking about joining Altar Guild.  There is no obligation.  If you would like to join us; please let me know.  Thanks.  Susie Bishop, Altar Guild Chairman   The Men's Discussion Group meets every Friday at the IHOP in Canton on Route 20 beginning at 12pm.  We have a lively conversation and welcome other men or women to join or visit fora session.  Topics are broad and current to the state of our country and the church's role in our society. The Book Club will meet on Monday February 13th  at 1:30 in Davis Hall   to discuss the book “THE IMMORTAL  LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS” by Rebecca Skloot   DOK meeting Schedule Tuesday Feruary 7th AT 7:00 PM IN THE church  A Note from the Treasurer Do you have online bill pay?  Please consider signing up to tithe through on –line bill pay. Listed below is the information you will need. St. Clement’s Church 2795 Ridge Road Canton, GA  30114 770/345-6722