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3/31/2019

3/31/19

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.

Sunday Worship at St. Aidan's ...

9 am: Christian Education; 10 am: Worship, Children's Chapel and Nursery

Saturday: 5 pm Worship

You are my hiding place!

Our readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent are: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.

Click Here to view the Fourth Sunday in Lent Lectionary Readings

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

When the religious leaders accuse Jesus of violating their traditions by welcoming sinners, he responds with three stories: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Today’s Gospel lesson of the Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of Jesus’ most beloved and moving stories.

Adult Forum Program

On Sundays in Adult Forum at 9 am we are looking at the Civil Rights Movement and the Episcopal Church.

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, March 31, 2019

Chalice Bearers: Tom Mencer, Don Seifert

Acolytes: Mercedes J., Gia S.

Lectionary 1: Sarah Smith

Lectionary 2: Carolyn Sturgeon

Intercessor: Clarice Ewing

Ushers: Sherry Suddarth, Shirley Sanders

Counters: Julie Wojtas, Don Seifert

Altar Guild: Carrie Wilson

Eucharistic Visitor: Karon Wintrode

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Carolyn Sturgeon

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

Thank you,

Fr. Shawn

To View Updated March-April ROTA click here.

LENTEN DEVOTIONS: THE WAY OF LOVE IN LENT

Follow “The Way of Love” Lenten calendar available in the narthex and on-line; there are also be daily emails on Unison to the parish.

To View Follow the Way of Love Calendar, click here.

George Dunmore Goodbye Blessings Sunday, March 24

Last Lenten Study Wednesday, March 27

Single Pack BackSnack Packing on April 3

BackSnack Packing is happening on March 27 with a Single Pack. We pick up the boxes at the Resource Center down the street at 1:30 pm, and pack at 5 pm. Thanks to all our faithful packers and deliverers.

All-Parish Clean-up Day Saturday, April 13

We are sprucing up the parish building and grounds on Saturday, April 3, in anticipation of our guests and newcomers on Easter Sunday, and we need your time and talents. See Jr. Warden Don Hutchinson.

Johnson County Food Ministry - Center of Grace

-Community Meal Thursday March 28-

Next Meal is April 25

Please pitch in and help serve the Community Meal at the Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, this Thursday, March 28. Cooks at 1 pm, servers at 5 pm, and clean-up crew at 6 pm. And be sure to bring those desserts to the church by noon on Thursday!!

Questions? See Barbara Belt

913 515-9001 and bbeltjhawk@gmail.com

Daughters of the King Spring Assembly: April 6

"Pour Out Upon Us the Seven Fold Gifts of the Holy Spirit."

The KS DOK Spring Assembly, Pour Out Upon Us the Seven Fold Gifts of the Holy Spirit, is Saturday, April 6 at 9 am at St. David's Episcopal Church, Topeka.

If you do not have access to a form, you may send your check for $15, please include a note with your contact information - your email address, phone number, DOK Chapter, DOK Chapter Parish, and Chapter City & State, to St. David's Episcopal Church, ATTN: Daughters of the King, 3916 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604.

Pre-registration due date is Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Advance Registration is $15. At the door: $20

(The Registration fee includes lunch.)

See Carolyn Sturgeon for registration form.

913-499-9375

The Bible Challenge: Available at a computer or phone near you!

Looking Ahead ...

The book to be discussed on April 28 is:

Church of the Small Things by Melanie Shankle

Please see Kayte Salvagni for more information.

574-215-3720

GIVE THE GIFT OF EPISCOPAL MEGACAMP TO THE PARISH YOUTH

As a parish we look to the future of the Church and give the gift of Summer Episcopal MegaCamp to our campers by raising the money to cover all of their costs – please give generously to our young people!

When: Sunday, June 2, 2:30 pm to Saturday, June 8, 11 am, 2019

Where: Camp Wood YMCA, Elmdale, KS

Who: Students in grades 3-12 for 2017-18 school year (you must have finished third grade to attend); Camp is NOT restricted to Episcopalians or regular churchgoers. All are welcome, so feel free to invite friends and family.

Click Here for Registration Form

New Parish Email System – Unison:

So Easy Anyone Can Use It!!

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.