Friday, February 19, 2010
Worship Changes
In the forty-day season
of Lent, there are some worship changes you will see and hear.
First, remember to respond, "And with thy Spirit" and the other Rite I
responses. We have switched to Rite I, for its more penitential
prayers and formal language. On Sundays, the Psalm and much of
the service music is said, not sung, to be a little more solemn and
simple. As usual, we forgo saying "All--ia" until the Easter
Vigil. The color changes from green to purple, the color solemn
preparation. The crosses are veiled symbolizing the shadows of
betrayal, trial, suffering, and death. The usual dismissal (May
the Blessing of God.) have changed to a solemn prayer.
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Journey
of Faith: Lenten Devotionals and Meditations
A limited supply
of "Journey of Faith: Lenten Devotionals and Meditations," written by
our own St. Aidan church members, is available in the narthex.
You can also download a copy from the St. Aidan's website at www.staidans.org.
From the main page, click on the 'Lenten Calendar' icon, and you will
be directed to the Lenten Schedule page and other materials. Many
thanks to all who contributed to make this booklet a reality.
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Lenten Altar Hangings
and Vestments
We are thankful for our
new Lenten altar hangings and vestments! Thanks to Bobbe Frank, Aniela
Jablonski, Nancy Langdon, and Harmony Kiser, our resident sewers, this
new Lenten array made ready for Sunday. And thanks to those who made
donations towards it. Bishop Whitmore will bless them next Sunday. The
cross on the frontal and the chasuble (worn by the celebrant) is a
Jerusalem cross - so that we can remember in Lent Jesus’s journey to and
trial in Jerusalem.
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Wednesday Nights in Lent
Lenten
Soup Suppers
Wednesday Lenten soup
suppers begin February 24th at 6pm. Come enjoy the vast array of
wonderful soup on Wednesdays in Lent, served from 6 - 6:45 pm. As
always, volunteers are needed to bring a pot of their favorite soup to
share with all and to help set up and serve. Sign up sheets are in Burtenshaw Hall. Please join us for spectacular soup and fellowship.
Contact Anne McManes for information at 770-442-8368.
Lenten Program
Servant Leadership (as
given by Christ when he taught his disciples, “Whoever wishes to be
first among you must be servant of all.”) The Rev. Katie Elberfeld
and Mr. Mark Elberfeld will lead the 5-week reflection on Servant
Leadership, including the importance of listening in serving and
developing the leader within each of us. Program follows soup
suppers6:45-7:30.
Lenten Program for Kids
Children ages 4-10 will
have their own mini-program on Wednesday nights following soup supper,
6:45-7:30. Please sign up with Susan Griffis
(suegrif@bellsouth.net)
or on the desk outside of the Sunday school wing.
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Welcome
This Sunday we welcome
Michael Collier our guest organist .
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Rev. Katie Elberfeld
We welcome The Rev.
Katie Elberfeld this Sunday and for the season of Lent. Ordained
in 1993, Katie now leads the Gabriel Center in Marietta, a
servant-leadership center. She will also be teaching on Sundays and
Wednesdays.
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Adult Christian Education
Adult Forum - Servant Leadership
Adult Forum on Servant
Leadership with the Rev. Katie Elberfeld begins this Sunday,
February 21 at 10am in Burtenshaw Hall. Starting with Mark 10:42-45, we
will explore scriptural passages during Sunday morning classes that
inform us about servant-leadership and the biblical underpinnings
related to our common call to live as servant-leaders.
Weekly Bible Study
The Weekly Bible Study is
on Tuesdays at 9:30 am and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. We study the
Sunday Lectionary in advance of the upcoming Sunday.
Bible Study - "To Live
Is Christ"
"To
Live Is Christ" bible study by Beth Moore journeys the audience through
the events in the life of Paul. Please join this inspirational speaker
and teacher as she guides ladies to live a Christ-like life. Invite your
friends to the study. They are offered at two different times as
follows:
Sundays during
the Sunday school hour in the classroom next to the library, January
24th - May 16th skipping holiday weekends. Tuesdays,
7:00 - 8:30pm in the library January 26th—April 27th.
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Bishop
Keith Whitmore Visit
Bishop Keith Whitmore,
Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Atlanta will join us at St. Aidan’s
next Sunday, February 28. As you know, our bishops try to
visit each congregation every year. Bishop Keith joined the diocese
nearly two years ago, but this will be his first visit with us.
Consider the bishop’s visit an extra special occasion and everyone
make plans to be here to greet him.
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Newcomer's
Dinner
If you are a newcomer to
St. Aidan's, you are cordially invited to a Newcomer's Dinner next
Sunday, February 28 at 5:00 P.M. You will have a delicious
dinner prepared by our volunteers, have the opportunity to meet some of
the Church staff, Vestry and volunteers, and have the chance to meet
other newcomers to St. Aidan's. We REALLY want to have the
opportunity to meet you and your family. Free loving childcare is
provided, but let us know the names and ages of your children.
Respond to:
Harmony Kiser - harmony.kiser@comcast.net 770-205-7899
Vickie Scott -
vickiesco@bellsouth.net
678-983-8499
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Loss and Grief Discussion
Group
Loss and Grief Discussion
Group led by the Rev. Dr. Deborah Silver began Thursday, Feb.
18 at 7:30 in the Cottage. If you or someone you love is
struggling with the loss of a relationship, job or other type of
significant loss, consider becoming a member of this support group.
The group will meet for 6 weeks on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:45. If
you would like more information please feel free to contact Deborah at
404-271-2253.
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Do You Remember Lenten Mite
Boxes?
A Mite Box is a small box
used by families or individuals for special collections. Mite
Boxes are often distributed during Lent as a symbol of our willingness
to give what we have for the care of others. The word "mite"
refers to a small offering or gift. (See the Parable of the Widow's Mite
in Luke 21.) We will distribute the boxes during Sunday School
next Sunday, February 28. You can also pick up a box from the narthex
anytime during Lent. The Mite Boxes are made available to the
congregation through Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). Funds
collected will be donated to NetsForLife, a partner of ERD
dedicated to eradicating malaria through the distribution of mosquito
nets.
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Covenant Singers
Note: The
Covenant Singers will
NOT meet on Thursday, February 25th.
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Introducing
NFCC Food Pantry "Item of the Month"
St. Aidan's has long
supported North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) with annual
Brown Bag food drives and assorted food donations. Now we'll be
collecting food donations based on specific needs identified by NFCC.
This will help balance the inventory in the NFCC Food Panty, so they
don't end up with tons of rice and no peanut butter, for example.
The "Item of the Month" will be listed in Parish Matters and eNews each
week. To donate, just purchase the "Item of the Month" during your
regular grocery shopping, and drop it in the box in the Narthex at any
time during the month. The NFCC Food Pantry "Item of the
Month" for February is: Cereal & Dry Milk.
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Buildings and Grounds Meeting
If you are involved in
Buildings and Grounds at St. Aidan's or would like to be, please join us
for a planning meeting in Burtenshaw Hall after the 11:00 am service
this Sunday,
February 21st. We'll be discussing the myriad of activities
involved with keeping the buildings and grounds of St. Aidan's
functional and welcoming to all parishioners and visitors, and will also
be soliciting help in several areas including landscaping, storage area
cleanup and organization, restroom improvements, and the St. Aidans
Green
Team.
For more information, contact Earl Bozeman at 404-486-9405 /
bozeman.earl@epa.gov.
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Gluten Free Wafers
At the request of a few
parishioners, we now have gluten free wafers. Any who wish to receive
them, please receive communion at the prayer station to the right of the
altar area (where the healing station often is). Note: it is
not a healing station unless we’ve used the litany for healing, which is
once every other month. Family members who do not need gluten free
wafers but who want to receive communion with a family member who does
may also receive at the gluten free station.
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Pastoral
Care Notes
Fr. Rob and
Harmony Kiser (our vestry person for Pastoral Care) have formed a
pastoral care group of nearly 20 parishioners whose mission it is to
serve those of St. Aidan’s in need. With nearly 900 people who call St.
Aidan’s home, there are many ways to take care of each other - but only
if we know about them. So please call the church or speak to Fr. Rob or
Harmony if you:
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If someone you know is
shut-in and would like a visit, a call, or a card;
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If a prepared meal would
be a help if you recovering from illness or have a special need or
situation
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If you or a parishioner
you know could use a ride to church or to an appointment;
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If you need help with
childcare because of an emergency situation;
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If you would like
communion at home because you can’t make it to church
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If you are ill or have
upcoming surgery scheduled
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If you are lonely or
depressed
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If you are going to the
hospital for a medical procedure and would like a prayer, some company,
or to be on the prayer list
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If you simply want someone
to listen
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Or, if being part of the
caregivers group sounds interesting to you.
Please also know that for
emergencies, Fr. Rob can be reached at 770-656-3011.
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St. Aidan’s
Green
Team
Green Team Tip
Although Valentine's Day
has come and gone, consider giving an organic bouquet when the occasion
calls for flowers. Non-organic flowers can contain 50 times more
pesticides than is legal to have on food. Buying local is a good
idea too, since 80 percent of flowers sold in the U.S. are imported from
Colombia and Ecuador on refrigerated airplanes. Better to give
home-grown blooms, to buy what’s in season from the farmers' market, or
to give a potted plant, which lasts much longer. The
Green Team
will meet with the
Buildings and Grounds committee this Sunday, February 21, in
Burtenshaw Hall after the 11 am service.
Recycling bins are
here!
Recycling bins are located in the kitchen, by the drink machine and
downstairs in the classroom areas for recycling paper, aluminum cans,
plastic bottles, and other recyclable materials. For information,
contact Earl Bozeman at 404-486-9405 /
sonnyb49@comcast.net.
How are you helping to
save the planet?
The
Green
Team would like to know what you are doing in your home and community to
help save our planet. Please send photos of your recycling
efforts, compost bins, rain barrels, etc. to Joyce Tripp Miller, 1205
Tuscany Ct, Alpharetta, GA 30004 or
jtmiller120@gmail.com. Please identify people who are in your
photos.
Join the
Green
team!
The St. Aidan's
Green Team
meets the second Sunday of each month after the 11 am service;
all are welcome to participate. If you are
interested in helping St. Aidan’s with its environmental stewardship
(recycling and the like) please contact Father Rob at
fr.wood@earthlink.net.
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Seder Meal
Wednesday, March 31,
2010
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Burtenshaw Hall
Sign up
online or in Burtenshaw Hall
Many scholars believe that
Jesus celebrated his Last Supper at a Passover Seder. Ours will be as
authentic as possible and it will be followed by the Holy Eucharist, as
has become the tradition in Christian churches. We hope it will be
deeply spiritual, educational, and fun. Reservations are strictly
required because all guests will have assigned seating, and will be
asked to prepare a simple dish for their table. Recipes will be
provided. Children are invited, but a nursery will be available for
young children. Reservations will be accepted until March 7th or until
104 reservations have been received. Sign up
online, in Burtenshaw Hall on Sundays or by calling or emailing:
Harmony Kiser: harmony.kiser@comcast.net,
770-205-7899 or Lynda
Frederickson:
lynda.frederickson@cherokee.k12.ga.us – 770-924-3895
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Get your youth ministry
updates online!
Youth Blog:
www.staidanseyc.blogspot.com
Facebook Group: St. Aidan’s EYC
Sunday - February 21
**Parent’s Meeting for all
EYC parents at 5pm in Burtenshaw Hall**
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Middle School -
“Who are you?” Bring something that represents who you are, what you
like, or who you want to be.
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High School -
“Extreme Game Night” There are brackets involved. What more do you
need to know?!
Wednesday - February 24
Join Carrie & Jonathan
tonight as we begin the “To Save A Life” Bible study. We will continue
this study throughout Lent.
Sunday, February 28
2nd Annual EYC Beach Trip!
EYC is going to Panama
City Beach June 1—June 5. Are you going with us? If you are, please
turn in your $50 deposit NO LATER THAN next Sunday, 2/28, as this will
hold your spot. The total cost for the trip is $200 and fundraising
opportunities are available.
Have you signed up for the St. Aidan’s Hunger Walk team?
If not, you can sign up in
Burtenshaw Hall on Sunday mornings or go to
www.hwr2010.org and after selecting
Episcopal Charities Foundation, you will have the option to join the St.
Aidan’s team. It is free to participate, however walkers are encouraged
to raise money for the event, which supports local Episcopal charities.
The Hunger Walk will be held Sunday, March 14 at Turner Field.
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Easter and Spring Break Plans
As many of you may have
seen, spring break for many school systems begins on Good Friday this
year. As you make your plans for the break, please consider
leaving the Monday after Easter so that you can worship at St. Aidan’s
for Good Friday - Easter and then enjoy vacation.
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Save
the Date
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March 6 - Diocesan
Ministry Fair
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March 14 - Hunger
Walk at Turner Field
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June 1-5 - EYC
beach trip
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June 7-11 -
Vacation Bible School
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January Financial Update
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Disaster
Relief for Haiti - The Challenge to Help
Thanks to everyone for
their generous contributions to earthquake relief in Haiti. We
have raised $2,308 to date for Episcopal Relief and Development, with
several families embracing the Challenge to Help by donating $100 or
more. Aid is now flowing into Haiti, but the recovery and
rebuilding process will be long and difficult. If you have not yet
donated, or would like to make an additional contribution, you can
donate to ERD online at
https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php or pick up an ERD envelope in
the narthex. You can also donate through St. Aidan's with a check
marked "Haiti" placed in the collection plate. Other agencies that
are helping are the Red Cross (
www.redcross.org) or Doctors Without Borders (http://doctorswithoutborders.org/).
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Camp
Mikell 2010 Summer Schedule
Camp Mikell is
the Diocese of Atlanta’s Camp and Conference Center in Toccoa, Georgia. Each summer, many kids make the trek to Mikell to reconnect with each
other and with God. Speak to Fr. Rob or one of many Mikell alums
about it, and make Camp Mikell part of your summer plans.
Mini Camp - May 21st-23rd,
Rising 1st and 2nd Graders; $325.00
(Includes cost for camper and parent/guardian)
Kid Camp 1 - May 26th-June 1st,
Rising 3rd-5th Graders; $395.00
Youth Camp - June 4th-June 10th,
Rising 10th-12th Graders; $395.00
Performing Arts Camp - June 13th-June 19th,
Rising 4th-9th Graders; $420.00
Intermediate Camp - June 22nd -June 28th,
Rising 8th and 9th Graders; $395.00
Junior Camp - July 2nd-July 8th,
Rising 6th and 7th Graders; $395.00
Kid Camp 2 - July 11th-July 17th,
Rising 3rd-5th Graders; $395.00
Work Camp - July 24th-July 29th,
Rising 10th Graders-Just Graduated; $285.00
Emmaus House - August 1st-August 5th,
Emmaus House Summer Program
Guest Camp - September 3rd-September
6th, Children, Adults, and Families of all Ages
OUTDOOR CAMPS
Outdoor Intermediate - May 26th-June 1st,
Rising 8th and 9th Graders; $395.00
Outdoor Youth - June 13th-June 19th,
Rising 10th Graders-Just Graduated; $395. 00
Outdoor Junior - July 11th-July 17th,
Rising 6th and 7th Graders; $395.00
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Hunger
Walk/Run
For over 25 years, the
Hunger Walk/Run has united Atlantans of all ages and athletic
backgrounds to raise money in support of the Atlanta Community Food
Bank’s efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in our area. Over 11,000
participants come together each March to raise more than $400,000. The
Hunger Walk is sponsored by six local nonprofits, including the
Episcopal Charities Foundation (ECF). Hunger Walk 2010 is at
Turner Field on March 14th from noon - 4pm. St. Aidan's needs your support! Join our team
by visiting www.HWR2010.org and
selecting "Episcopal Charities Foundation."
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Preschool/Mother's
Morning Out
We are now registering for the 2010-2011 school year. Please
call the preschool office at 678.743.3590 with questions.
|
18-24
mo. |
Monday/Wed |
9am-12 noon |
$150/mo |
|
|
Tues/Thurs |
9am-12 noon |
$150/mo |
|
2 yr.
old |
Mon/Wed |
9am-1pm |
$185/mo |
|
|
Tues/Wed/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$215/mo |
|
3 yr.
old |
Tues/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$185/mo |
|
|
Tues/Wed/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$215/mo |
|
4 yr.
old Pre-K |
Mon-Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$265/mo. |
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Next Baptism
The next baptism date is
Saturday, April 3rd at the Easter Vigil. If you are interested,
please speak with Fr. Rob and submit a request online at
www.staidans.org.
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Online
Giving at St. Aidans!
Don’t forget - you
can make contributions to St. Aidan’s online! Just go to our
website at www.staidans.org and
look for the online giving link. Online payments can be for anything
from pledge to youth trips and can be a one time or recurring payment.
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Pill Bottle Collections
We have resumed
collecting empty pill bottles for the Mathew 25 Ministry. We will
continue with this outreach as long as funding allows. Please place your
donations in the bin located outside of Burtenshaw Hall. Thank you for
your previous contributions. Any questions, contact MaryAnn Masson
gymsail@earthlink.net.
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Covenant Groups at St. Aidan's
- Currently, we have 5 active Covenant Groups at St. Aidan's. If you
would like more information about them, or you would like to be a member
of a group and you did not sign up, please contact Don Frank at
678-297-0885.
Lunch Bunch
Ken Adcox -
Ken.Adcox@comcast.net
The Seekers
Joe Rich -
joer123@bellsouth.net
Mommy and Me
Natalie Ferber - 770-888-6871
Retired Men
Don
Frank - 678-297-0885
Covenant Singers
Tom or Stephi McDonnell - 678-807-8975
If you
have interest in or ideas for starting a group, please contact Don
Frank.
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Around the Diocese
Ministry Fair 2010
Saturday, March 6
9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta GA
Please
mark your calendars and join us for a day full of celebration, a wide
variety of workshops and a chance to meet and greet friends from all
over the diocese. Our special Great Gathering guest this year, to
begin the day will be:
The
Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, PhD.
Ian
S. Markham was appointed as Dean and President of Virginia Theological
Seminary in August 2007. He completed his Ph.D. at University of Exeter
in the United Kingdom where he focused on Christian Ethics. He
previously earned an M.Litt. in Philosophy and Ethics from the
University of Cambridge and a B.D. in Theology from the University of
London. The cost for the day remains at $20 per
person which includes the Great Gathering, lunch and three workshops.
Workshops will include the topics: Parish administrators, safe church
practices, conflict management, websites and other digital tools.
congregational leadership and development, young
adult ministries, adult education and theology, Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd, interfaith dialogue and the Peace Village, food pantries and
other outreach ministry training, help for job-seekers, Episcopal Relief
& Development and the MDGs, financial tools and procedures, music in the
church, prayer and spirituality (including ZenTangling!), elder
ministry, the problem of trafficking in Georgia, military ministries,
stewardship offerings - for parishioners, for leaders and help with
endowments and planned giving, creation care, and the art of listening.
Plus a few, to be announced later, by Bishop Alexander and our guest,
Dr. Markham.
More details, registration materials and ONLINE Registration is on the Diocese website at
www.episcopalatlanta.org.
2010 Pilgrimages
Since the 4th century…
Man has sought God on the worn paths and narrow roads that lead to
Europe’s holy sites.
That journey continues today… Join us.
Christian
Pilgrims primary mission is to increase the number of people who join
the age old practice and discipline of pilgrimage. We encourage, invite
and lead people in this process. Each year we lead small groups on two
of the major Christian pilgrimage sites. In Spain, we walk the Camino de
Santiago. In Italy, we walk the Cammino di San Francesco
April 8-22, Oct. 7-21
Camino de Santiago (Spain)
May 13-26, Sept. 9-22
Cammino di San Francesco
(Italy)
For more information call
Dr. Stan Beecham at 770-262-5556,
info@ChristianPilgrims.org
or
http://www.christianpilgrims.org.
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On
the Web
Check the St.
Aidan's website for weekly updates: Sunday Server
Schedule, recent sermons, Sunday readings, Parish Matters, coming
events, and much more!
Check out the
Photo Gallery
for new photos and slide presentations of the recent events.
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Diocesan Connecting Newsletter
For MORE information - News Briefs; Art, Music; Workshops, Classes and
Seminars, and more.
Click here. Updated Weekly!
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Please
Pray For ...
Matt Sullivan,
brother of Becky Sullivan, for healing
Max & Dominga Mendoza, grandparents of Anna McCarthy, for comfort
strength and healing
Bernadette Harawa,
cousin of Cathy Biondi, for
strength and healing
The Rev. Paul Owens, son-in-law of Aubrey & Tera Morris, for
healing and strength
Gail Harper, sister of Cozy Ledford, for comfort, strength and
healing
Robert Ledford, father of Terry, for healing and strength
Renee, niece of Ron & Nadine Pearce, for comfort, strength and
healing
Chris Lamm, friend of John Ray, for healing
Jack McCabe, friend of the Kiser family, for comfort, strength
and healing
The people of Haiti and those who help them, for God’s strength,
courage, healing, comfort and wisdom
Tynan Olechny, friend of Lori Foley, for comfort strength and
peace
Barbara Monaghan, mother of Mike Monaghan, for strength and healing
Barbara Lanning, mother of Cathy Schlecht, for healing, strength
and comfort
W.D. Bledsoe, father of Christy Elliot, for strength, healing and
comfort
Alice Folsom, aunt of Judy Reardon, for comfort strength and
healing
Joe Wooten, father of Michele Hutnick, for continued courage,
strength and God’s healing
Barbara and Joe Matis, friends of Betty Hood, for comfort,
strength and healing
Mark and Marsha Bryant and family, for comfort, strength and
healing
William Haslam, brother of Ginny Cline, for healing and for
comfort for his family
Jan Dennis, friend of Ann West, for comfort, strength and healing
Elizabeth McIntyre, friend of Joey Sargent, for comfort, strength
and healing
Aubrey Morris, for strength, patience, and healing
Marianne Walker, for strength and courage
Derin Thompson, for
healing and patience
Joe and Marilyn Rich, for strength and healing
Anne Prianti,
strength, courage, peace of mind
Tommy Gall, for healing and comfort
Kevin, for peace,
strength and faith
Darrell Quinley, for healing and strength
Olivia Mechlowitz,
for continued recovery
Beverly Williams, for healing & comfort
Earlene Ledford,
for healing and comfort
Barbara Hall, for comfort, strength & healing
Mark Ledford, for
comfort and peace
Joan Spratt, for comfort and healing
Wyatt Barbee, for
God’s strength & comfort
Cindy Vega,
for comfort strength & healing
Alison Moyer,
for healing, patience &strength
All those serving our country at home and abroad, especially Katie
Laundon, Travis Mann, Gregory Sinnott, Eli Nagle, Mathew Latonis,
Richard Matyskiela, Jeff Cleary, Manuel Aviles, and Max Sullivan.
For the children of Honduras and India, especially Anita and other
sponsored children
For those who died, and for those who mourn.
PRAYER
REQUESTS
There are several ways you
may make a request: fill out a request card and put it in the Prayer Box
in the Narthex, call the church office, visit the church website or you
may contact Camille Johnson at
camillejj@comcast.net. Prayers will be in the above list for 3
weeks and will then be removed unless otherwise requested.
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