St. Aidan's Episcopal Church

Newsletter for October 10, 2021

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Sunday 10-10-2021

The mission of St. Aidan's is to make disciples by proclaiming

Christ as Lord and making a difference in our community.

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Join us for 'in-person' worship on The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.

Because of the upsurge in Covid19 cases and the Delta variant, masks are required during indoor worship for ALL attenders. We will continue to hold coffee hour after service.

NOTE: St. Aidan's Sunday Services are also on Facebook Live. You can access the Live Facebook broadcast through our website.

Check UNISON, FACEBOOK, and our Website for Schedule Updates.

Click Here to view You Tube Channel

October 10, 2021 Sunday Worship Service

Holy Eucharist RITE II, 10:00 am - Rev. Thomas Baker

If you are watching our online worship service, please use the attached Worship Booklet below. It includes our Lectionary Readings and Hymns.

Click Here for the Worship Booklet

ROTA for Oct. 10, 2021

Acolyte: Sarah Smith

Lector 1: Paul Reed

Lector 2: Joe Fossati

Intercessor: Carolyn Sturgeon

Ushers: Mark and Norma Sappenfield

Counter: Jane Bush

Altar Guild: Jane Bush

Be Our Guest: Carolyn Sturgeon

Here is the FINAL Revised October-November ROTA. Please be sure to recheck the ROTA! I have made some changes. If you are unable to serve on your scheduled Sunday, please find your replacement, and let me know who your replacement is by 10 am on the Thursday morning before your scheduled Sunday.

St. Aidan's October-November 2021 ROTA-FINAL REVISED (9-28-21)

Thank You, Sharon Seidel

When the man heard (what Jesus said), he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. Mark 10:22

Jesus suggested that the man give away everything he had...no wonder he was shocked, no wonder he went away, grieving. Jesus' suggestion to each of us, though it may be very different from this this man's, may be equally shocking. What is that suggestion, and how do we feel about it?

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday, Oct 10 - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

8:45 am: Adult Forum - "Way of Love" see below.

10:00 am: Sunday Worship Service

... In Person worship and on Facebook Live

11:15 am: Coffee and refreshments outside

11:15 am: St. Bridget's Chapter of the Daughters of the King Meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 13

12:00 pm: Noon Day Prayer - on Facebook LIVE

5:30 pm: Vestry Meeting

Sunday, October 17 - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

8:45: Adult Forum

10:00 am: Sunday Worship Service

... In Person worship and on Facebook Live

11:15 am: Coffee and refreshments outside

Click here to see St. Aidan's October 2021 Calendar

Click here to see St. Aidan's October 2021 Birthdays and Anniversaries

Fisherwoman Clarice Ewing and

Her 18 Pound Salmon!

On Clarice Ewing's recent trip to Oregon to visit relatives, she had an exiting time fishing in the Columbia River which separates Oregon and Washington. She is pictured here with the 18 pound salmon she caught!

She also visited Multnomah Falls and even climbed to the top! Then she went to see Mount Rainier. Be sure to ask her to show you more pictures and tell you about all of her adventures in Oregon.

Join us for Adult Forum, Sunday, October 10 from 8:45.- 9:15. We’re exploring together "The Way of Love". Join us, a cup of coffee is waiting.

The Way of Love is a way of life. More than a program or curriculum, it is a set of practices in our journey as disciples. Each Sunday we will look at a different practice: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, Rest. All materials will be provided.

Kansas Interfaith Action: Second Meeting 10/14

Join us at the Payday Loan Reform Forum on Thursday, 10/14!

As part of KIFA's 2021 Faith & Public Policy Forum series, we invite you to join us at the Payday Loan Reform panel on Thursday, Oct. 14th at The First Lutheran Church (1234 Fairlawn Rd.) in Topeka in-person or virtually through Facebook Live.

KIFA is a member of Kansans for Payday Loan Reform -- a statewide coalition that advocates for easing conditions of short-term, high-interest loans for borrowers while protecting the accessibility of short-term credit. You will have a chance to hear from experts about how to advocate for this issue effectively.

Please RSVP now and visit our website for more information. Share the FB invite with your friends. This event will be held in-person and streamed live through KIFA's Facebook page: @kansasinterfaithaction

See attached PDF for more information on the 10/14 meeting .

Carolyn J. Sturgeon

Cell: (913) 499-9375

Text for faster response

Please RSVP now and visit our KIFA'S website for more information.

Further details will follow on our Faith & Public Policy Forum Series event page.

Let's put faith into action together!

FAITH VOICES FOR

MEDICAID EXPANSION

Thursday, Oct. 21-at 7pm via Zoom

Gathering with fellow Kansans to love your neighbors by advocation for health care coverage for all.

Click Here for PDF Document.

BackSnacks

An update on BackSnacks will be coming soon!

Don Seifert

St. Aidan’s is in our second decade of working with five Olathe Elementary Schools in this important ministry.

... See St. Aidan's Facebook and Web page for more information about BackSnacks.

Center of Grace: Volunteers are needed to help pass out food at Center of Grace on October 28.

St. Aidan's helps prepare and hand out meals at Center of Grace in Olathe, on the fourth Thursday of the month. October 28 is our next day to serve. You're also welcome to drop off individually wrapped desserts to the church by 2 pm that Thursday.

Pledges and Offerings

Please send your pledges and offerings to the church office.

You may also donate online.

MAKE SURE YOU DESIGNATE ST. AIDAN'S IN THE DROP DOWN BOX.

Click here for Donation form.

Pastoral Concerns and Prayer Requests

Pastoral Concerns:

In case of pastoral emergencies, please contact Fr. Tom Baker at

785-670-0158 (call or text) or email him at tbaker1102@yahoo.com.

Prayer Requests:

Please email any prayer requests to Karon Wintrode, and she will post them on Unison. kwintrode22@comcast.net.

The parish email system is accessible through our website – www.staidansolathe.org See Julie Wojtas (630 865-3931) for information or any questions.

Be sure to check Unison for all updated information regarding St. Aidan's.

Links for the ZOOM events are available on the website, under EVENTS.

Thanksgivings and Prayers

Thanksgivings – Birthdays & Anniversaries

We give thanks for the birthday of Tajuania Walters.

We give thanks for the people of St. Aidan’s and the privilege of serving each other, our church and our community throughout the year. We give thanks for the faithfulness and resilience of St. Aidan's parish as we all work together during this difficult time, finding new ways to stay connected in spite of the challenges.

Cycle of Prayer –

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the church in the Province of the West Indies.

In the World Council of Churches Cycle of Prayer we pray for the people of Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Tukmenistan and Uzbekistan.

In the Kansas Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the youth ministries of the diocese.

For Our Parish Leadership –

We pray for our rector, Rev. Tom Baker and his wife, Cherie. We pray for the members of the Vestry: Senior Warden Jane Bush, Mark Sappenfield, Sarah Smith, Kathy Mencer, Bonnie Eckel, Clarice Ewing and Paul Reed; for the Vestry Clerk, Janet Seifert; for our Treasurer, Tim Tatlock; and for our delegates, Carolyn Sturgeon, and Sarah Smith.

For Our Troops, Veterans, and Law Enforcement –

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women in the service and law enforcement at home and broad. Defend them with your grace; give them courage; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence; through Jesus Christ. Amen.

For the Departed –

Eternal Lord God, you hold all souls in life: Give to your whole Church in paradise and on earth your light and your peace; and grant that all your faithful people may at the last enter into your unending joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Guidance and Grace

Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Healing –

Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servants, and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that those for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.