St. Aidan's News

1/5/20 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. 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!!! Sunday, January 5, is the Second Sunday Sunday After Christmas How Dear to Me Is Your Dwelling, O Lord Of Hosts! Our Lectionary Readings for Sunday,January 5 are Psalm 84; Jeremiah 31:7-14;Canticle #16; Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a; Canticle #21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Click Here to view the January 5 Lectionary Readings. "Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt." Matthew 2:14 Joseph’s consistent care for Jesus has won him the title of ‘patron saint’ of stewardship. Joseph remains a role model for all stewards. What can we do to further the presence of Jesus in today’s world? How can we advance his mission” How can we care for people like Jesus did? Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, January 5, 2020 First Sunday after Christmas Morning Prayer: Carolyn Sturgeon Lectionary 1: Sarah Smith Lectionary 2: Mark Sappenfield Ushers: Don and Janet Seifert Counters: Don Hutchinson, Jim Bush Altar Guild: Julie Wojtas Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa BOG Ministry: David Kahn I appreciate all of you for your help with the scheduling! 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. To See the January-February 2020 ROTA, click here. Give the Gift of Episcopal MegaCamp to the Parish Youth Each Advent we look to the future and give the gift of Summer Episcopal MegaCamp to our campers by raising the money to cover all of their costs. Your donation during the season will send our young people to Camp Wood in June. Please write “Episcopal Camp” on the memo line of your check. Adult Forum - Jan. 5, 12 Adult Forum is discussing the book Watch for the Light, a collection of daily readings that will help us go deeper into the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Click here for more information on Adult Education. John Bullock’s Ordination Into the Priesthood - Jan. 11, Topeka Make plans now to attend Deacon John’s ordination service in Topeka on January 11 at 10:30 am, Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603. Reception For The Reverend John Bullock – Jan. 12, St. Aidan’s We are having a reception for Rev. John Bullock on Jan. 12 after the morning worship (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) service. Come and celebrate with us. Annual Meeting and Chili/soup Luncheon - Jan. 26 We are less than a month away from the Annual Meeting, when we will elect new Vestry members and a new Diocesan delegate. Just a reminder that annual reports from the various committees and departments will be needed for the final Annual Report! St. Aidan's Youth Ministry Click here to check out St. Aidan's Youth Education Page. The Calendar at St. Aidan's Sunday, January 5 - The Second Sunday after Christmas 9 am - Adult Forum: Watch For the Light, Reading Discussion 10 am - Morning Prayer led by Carolyn Sturgeon Monday, January 6 7 pm - Men’s 12-Step Group Tuesday, January 7 8 pm - Al Anon Wednesday, January 8 5 pm - BackSnack Packing 5:30 pm - Vestry Meeting Thursday, January 9 8 pm - Al Anon Saturday, January 11 10:30 am - Deacon John Bullock's Ordination at Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603 Sunday, January 12 After Worship - Reception for Rev. John Bullock - Sifer's Hall Thursday, January 23 Center of Grace Community Meal Sunday, January 26 Annual Meeting and Chili/Soup Luncheon Click Here to View St. Aidan's January 2020 Calendar. Reminder... 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. 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.  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. To View January Birthdays and Anniversaries, click here. Episcopal Youth Website Episcopal Youth News STAY CONNECTED St. Aidan's Episcopal Church 14301 South Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062 913-764-3050 Email: staidansolathe@sbcglobal.net Website: www.staidansolathe.org Facebook Page: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Olathe, KS Twitter: @staidansolathe  ‌ ‌ Visit our website Click here for updated Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Information

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