Weekly Announcements
The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
July 25th , 2010
WELCOME
Summer for many people is vacation time and if you are going away we hope you have a great time. If you are here vacationing a special welcome to you and hope you will come back to worship while you are here.
Please remember that during the summer and vacation season church expenses continue so do please give generously in thanksgiving for this Parish Church and for the joy of the Good News. Let us all always ensure our giving in pledging and offertory plate is consistent and continues throughout the church year to faithfully support the work of the Church in this place. Thank you as always for all faithfulness and support in time, talents and financial gifts Simon+ and Michael+
Ministers of Liturgy: Nancy Roenfeldt, Donna George, & Kate Scefonas; Ushers: Peter Marshall, Isabelle Lieb, Bruce Fox, & Christopher Wagner; Summer Refreshments: Ginnie Coleman.
The flowers on the altar are given in loving memory of June Nicholson, Alyce & Cliff Stiegelbauer & Bart Lisanti by their grand-children.
If you would like a conversation with the Rector or Assistant Rector about anything or you have a need for priestly ministry or you would like to receive Holy Communion at home or in hospital due to sickness, please call to make an appointment. Pastoral one on one ministry is a very active focus of ministry. Let us know if you or a loved one is need a listening ear, prayer or advice. We rejoice in being able to be alongside on the pilgrim road of life.
THIS WEEK:
Monday: 5pm Nurture Group
Wednesday: 9am Morning Prayer in Church 9:30am Eucharist & Summer Bible Study, please see below
Friday: Bulletin Collation.
Saturday: Marriage of Victoria Fox & Peter Munsill
FOOD PANTRY: If you have any non-perishable goods for the needy please bring them to Church. Our Food pantry is located in the closet on the stage in the Parish hall. Please either take food directly there and place it inside or leave at the office if that is easier. Keep it coming please as there are so many needs around us. With deepest thanks.
Buildings and Grounds Volunteers needed: Calling all interested in gardening, gardening maintenance, handyman/maintenance work: If you would like to be on our volunteer list to support our regular contractors and as needs arise, please let Karin have your name and contact information.
If you would like to receive Holy Communion at home or in hospital due to sickness call Kate at 671.3226, ext. 15. A licensed Eucharistic Visitor or the clergy will be happy to bring the Blessed Sacrament to your home or to the hospital.
Rector and Assistant Rector’s Open Door policy
When Father Simon arrived 8 years ago he began this and since Fr. Michael arrived he has done the same. The Rector was asked by a parishioner at the time “is this something new the Church does?” to which Father Simon replied it is a priority of his ministry. Many people avail themselves of this one on one pastoral ministry by the clergy. If you yourself would like a conversation about anything or you have need for priestly ministry please call Kate (who is now part time Clergy PA as well as part time Sexton) on 671.3226 ext. 15 to make an appointment. Let the clergy know if you or a loved one is in need of a listening ear, prayer or advice. The clergy rejoice in being able to being alongside on the pilgrim road.
Episcopal Morning and Evening Prayer are said publicly or in private every day of the year by the clergy and some parishioners. Public celebrations are stated in the weekly calendar. If a parishioner would like help and advice in observing this Prayer of the Church (called The Daily Office) do see the clergy for further information about how to do this. It is a good spiritual anchor for each day.
Every Wednesday Morning Prayer is said at 9am with Eucharist and Homily at 930am.Both services last 30 minutes. Why not make these a part of your week? These are in Church unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available by appointment at any time using The Book of Common Prayer and most especially before Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Easter and Pentecost. Please call the Rector for an appointment
The Laying on of Hands and the Anointing with Oil is offered at any time by appointment and also on the Third Sunday of the month after each service. This is for prayer for oneself and by proxy for any persons who are sick and in need.
The blessing of crosses/ religious objects is available after any service. If you would like a House Blessing please arrange directly with the clergy.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ST JOHN’S FAIR, SATURDAY SEPT. 18TH. – The Barn will be open to accept donations on Saturdays in June, July and August from 9am – noon. To sign up to help accept donations, please call Victoria Crosby 516.674.3513.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FAIR: Helpers needed for Fair set up. Please call or give your name to Victoria or Kate. Thank you so much.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION will be on Welcome Back to Church Sunday, Sept. 12.
Sunday morning Bible Study will resume in the Fall.
