November 26th, 2019

11/26/2019

11/24/19

St. Aidan's Weekly Newsletter

The mission of St. Aidan's is to make disciples by proclaiming Christ as Lord and making a difference in our community.

Adult Forum Sunday, November 24 at 9 am

There is Adult Forum on Sunday, November 24!

Don Hutchinson will share the Final Convention Brief, Minister Teams and New Diocesan Task Forces.

Annual Joint Thanksgiving Worship with St. Mark's Lutheran Church on November 24 at 5 pm.

Sunday, November 24 at 5 pm at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. St. Mark's will provide meat, gravy, and stuffing. Side dishes and desserts are brought to share by those planning to attend. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.

St. Mark’s: Overland Park, 21155 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS.

Thursday, November 28 is Thanksgiving!

Have a great Thanksgiving, everyone! Enjoy the Holidays with friends and family.

Thanksgiving Prayer

Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

November 24 is Christ the King Sunday

The New Testament proclaims Jesus as Priest, Prophet, and King. Sunday we celebrate Christ as King!

Sunday Worship at St. Aidan's ...

9 am: Adult Forum

10 am: Worship; Children's Chapel and Nursery

All Are Welcome At Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church!

We are a loving community of followers of Jesus who worship joyfully in the Episcopal tradition, each other in prayer and fellowship, and serve the community through our outreach ministries. Please stay after worship so we can say hello. Whether it is through participating in the worship on Sunday morning, or through serving as the hands and feet of Jesus to the world by our outreach ministries, we know that you’ll find a home here at St Aidan’s!!!

In Peace Our Savior Shall Reign!

Our readings for Sunday, November 24, are: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Canticle 16; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43

Click Here to view the November 24 Lectionary Readings .

Then one of the criminals said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Luke 23:42

Even in his darkest time, as death approached, Jesus remained king. And as king, Jesus assured the criminal that all would be well for him. In our dark times, let’s remember that Jesus’ promise extends to us too.

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, November 24, 2019

Last Sunday of Pentecost: Holy Eucharist, RITE II

... The Rev. Canon Torey Lightcap, Preaching and Eucharist

Chalice Bearers: Mike Belt-G, Jane Bush-E

Acolytes: Mercedes J.

Lectionary 1: Mark Sappenfield

Lectionary 2: Sarah Smith

Intercessor: Karon Wintrode

Ushers: Sherry Suddarth, Shirley Sanders

Counters: Kurt Gordon, Mike Belt

Altar Guild: Julie Wojtas

Eucharistic Visitor: Karon Wintrode

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Carolyn Sturgeon

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, December 1, 2019

First Sunday of Advent: Holy Eucharist, RITE II

... The Rev. Canon Torey Lightcap, Preaching and Eucharist

Chalice Bearers: Don Seifert-G, Sarah Smith-E

Acolytes: Mercedes J.

Lectionary 1: Carolyn Sturgeon

Lectionary 2: Joe Fossati

Intercessor: Paul Reed (ROTA Addition)

Ushers: Mark and Norma Sappenfield

Counters: Kurt Gordon, Don Hutchinson

Altar Guild: Julie Wojtas

Eucharistic Visitor: Carolyn Sturgeon

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Darlene Kincaid

Thank you, Sharon Seidel, Church Secretary

staidansolathe@sbcglobal.net

Remember: If you are unable to be at church on the Sunday you are assigned, please find a replacement - switch Sundays with someone.

Click here to view the November-December ROTA.

Angel Tree: Tree Is Up - Angels Have Arrived!

Angel Tree ® is a ministry which provides holiday gifts to the children of an incarcerated parent.

St. Bridget’s Chapter of the Daughters of the King® will be St. Aidan's Angel Tree® Christmas Coordinators, led by Barb Belt and Carolyn Sturgeon.

Contact Carolyn Sturgeon at 913-599-9375. for more information. Financial donations are always welcome.

Click here to view Angel Tree Flyer in PDF.

Be Our Guest Ministry

The end of the year is fast approaching and that means it is time for a new Be Our Guest Ministry calendar for 2020. Would you like to join this dedicated group of parishioners that provide treats for the social hour after church? I can add you to the 2020 schedule for as many times as you would like to serve. If interested or if you have any questions, please contact Janet Seifert.

Adult Forum: The Four Sundays of Advent, December 1, 8, 15, 22

For the four Sundays of Advent, The Adult Forum will engage the book Watch for the Light, a collection of daily readings that will help us go deeper into the season of Advent. Come prepared to discuss your experience of the first week’s readings on the first Sunday of Advent, December 1! The readings begin on November 24–see the table of contents in the photo below. Come prepared to discuss your experience of the first week’s readings on the first Sunday of Advent, December 1!

The church has ordered copies of the book, and they are available for purchase for $15. If you prefer to borrow a copy, that is okay too. Or, you may order your own copy from Amazon or your local bookshop.

For more Adult Forum information, click here.

St. Aidan's Calendar for week of November 24:

Sunday, November 24

9 am - Adult Forum: Don Hutchnson - Final Convention Brief

10 am - Children's Church and Nursery

10 am - Canon Lightcap, Preaching and Eucharist

5 pm - Joint Thanksgiving Worship and Potluck at St. Mark's Lutheran

Monday, November 25

7 pm - 12-Step Men's Group

Tuesday, November 26

8 pm - Al Anon

Wednesday, November 27

5 pm: NO BackSnack Packing

Thursday, November 28 - Have a Great Thanksgiving!

1 pm - NO Center of Grace Meal

8 pm - Al Anon

December...

Sunday, December 1 - The First Sunday in Advent

The Snoopies are Returning

9 am - Adult Forum: Watch For the Light, Advent Reading Discussion

10 am - Canon Torey Lightcap, Eucharist and Preaching

11am - All Parish Budget Meeting

Click Here to View St. Aidan's November Calendar.

Be sure to schedule all your meetings/events with Senior Warden Julie Wojtas, and also put them on the calendar above the copier in the office.

All Parish Budget Meeting - Sunday, December 1

It’s the time of the year when we talk facts and figures as we look at the Parish Budget for 2020. Please stay after worship next Sunday for the All-Parish Budget forum facilitated by the Finance Committee.

BackSnack Packing Resumes - Wednesday, December 4

BackSnack Packing is on Wednesdasy at 5 pm. During the school year we pack healthy weekend “BackSnacks” for the students at five area elementary schools. Don Seifert is our BackSnack Coordinator. Come help with this rewarding outreach!

Pastoral Concerns: In cases of pastoral emergencies, please contact Senior Warden Julie Wojtas at 630 865-3931. If she is not available, please contact Vestry Member Jane Bush at 913 226-3565.

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

Also, If you know of any parishioners who are unable to come to church and would like Holy Eucharist brought to them, please email requests to Karon Wintrode at kwintrode22@comcast.net, or to Carolyn Sturgeon at freckeye@yahoo.com.

Toiletry Items for Homeless Shelters

Know how good a warm shower feels on a cold day? Share that feeling with the homeless in our midst. Please bring personal-size toiletry items and put them in the basket in the entryway. Blessings.

The Hope Grows Here Stewardship Campaign for 2020 concluded with Commitment Sunday on October 27.

The final Stewardship letter was mailed earlier this week. It is attached below.

Thank you to all for your pledges. Your faithful stewardship will help sustain all the ways St. Aidan's is our church home, and allow us to be of service to our community.

If you have not had a chance to turn in your pledge card, it is not too late! Please bring your pledge card to church, or drop it in the mail. Contact the church office if you need an extra pledge card.

Click Here to read the Final 2020 Stewardship Letter

Unison

Check out the new improved parish email system accessible through our website – www.staidansolathe.org! See Julie Wojtas (630 865-3931) for information about accessing this friendly parish email group.