St. Aidans News

7/7/2019

7/7/19

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 ...

10 am: Worship, Children's Chapel and Nursery

You 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!!!

Reception for The Reverend Canon Torey Lightcap and The Reverend John Bullock on Sunday, July 7.

St. Aidan's is especially blessed to have The Reverend Canon Torey Lightcap and The Reverend John Bullock with us on Sunday, July 7. Canon Lightcap will be our celebrant and is also delivering the sermon. Reverend Bullock is now serving as our Deacon. Come welcome them to St. Aidan's.

O Lord my God, I will give you thanks for ever!

Our readings for Sunday, July 7 are: 2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; Galatians 6:1-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20.

Click Here to view the July 7 Lectionary Readings.

"Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

As faithful stewards we bear one another’s burdens by doing good to all, both the household of faith and the community around us. We are to care for each other, to bring encouragement, hope and life to one another. Meeting other people’s needs as they are known is one of life’s greatest blessings.

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, July 7, 2019

Chalice Bearers: Carolyn Sturgeon-G, Paul Reed-E

Acolytes: Mercedes J.

Lectionary 1: Clarice Ewing

Lectionary 2: Julie Wojtas

Intercessor: Karon Wintrode

Ushers: Don and Janet Seifert

Counters: Thomas Wojtas, Jim Bush

Altar Guild: Julie Wojtas

Eucharistic Visitor: Karon Wintrode

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Tim Tatlock - Reception for Canon Lightfoot and Deacon Bullock

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,

Sharon Seidel

Church Secretary

** To View July-August ROTA, c lick here .

Prayer Requests: Please email any prayer requests and other special prayer matters to Karon Wintrode and she will post them on Unison. kwintrode@comcast.net

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.

Memorial Service for Mary Powers Saturday, July 13

A Memorial Service for Mary Powers, who passed away on June 22, will be held at Saint Aidan’s on Saturday, July 13, at 10:30 am.

June 30: Farewell Reception for Father Shawn and Marcia Streepy

On Sunday, June 30, we said a bittersweet farewell to Father Shawn and Marcia Streepy. After serving six years as St. Aidan's priest, Father Shawn has retired. We have been blessed by and enjoyed both Fr. Shawn and Marcia for these past six years. They will be greatly missed!

Thank you Carolyn Sturgeon for the pictures!

NEW PARISH DIRECTORY!

We are in the process of putting together a new picture Parish Directory, and this time you get to choose the photograph of yourself that you would like included in the directory.

Please email those photos to the church at staidansolathe@sbcglobal.net by Thursday, August 1.

There is no truth to the rumor that if you do not submit a photo, a group of high school boys will scour the internet looking for silly pictures to use as your personal photo (check out this darling). Well, there might be some truth to the rumor, so please submit those photos for our new directory! Blessings.

CROSS-LINES Is Hiring!

Cross-Lines is a community outreach organization that helps those in need in multiple ways, from food to job search skills. They currently have two openings for full-time positions. If you or someone you know is interested, information is available at their website, cross-lines.org.

Thanks,

Paul Reed

Johnson County Food Ministry - Center of Grace- July 25

Please pitch in and help serve the Community Meal at the Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe,on Thursday, July 25. 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

Annual Underwear Drive for Olathe Schools through July 28

Even though it seems as though school just got out, we are close to our annual Underwear Drive for Olathe school children of all ages. We will also do the shopping for you – just write “Underwear” on the memo line of a check to the church. Last year we collected well over our goal of 415 pair of underwear thanks to the generosity of St Aidan’s. Please see Kathy Mencer (913 592-5413) for details.

Toiletry Items for Homeless Shelters

Know how good a cool shower feels on a warm 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.