St. Aidan's News

12/30/2019

12/29/19

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.

A Prayer For New Year’s Day: The Feast of the Holy Name

O God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whose years never fail and whose mercies are new each returning day: let the radiance of your Spirit renew our lives, warming our hearts and giving light to our minds, that we may pass the coming year in joyful obedience and firm faith; through him who is the beginning and the end, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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, December 29, is the First Sunday After Christmas

God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba Father!"

Our Lectionary Readings for Sunday, Dec. 29 are: Isaiah 61:1-10-62:3; Psalm 147:13-21; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:47; John 1:1-18

Click Here to view the December 29 Lectionary Readings .

"And the Word became flesh and lived among us. He was full of grace and truth. And of his fullness we have all received."

Jesus came and showed us the fullness of his grace and his truth. Let us follow his example and extend that same grace and truth to each other and those we meet.

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, December 29, 2019

First Sunday after Christmas: Holy Eucharist, RITE II

. ..The Rev. Avelino Baguyos

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

Acolytes: Mercedes J.

Lectionary 1: Sarah Smith

Lectionary 2: Paul Reed

Intercessor: Chris Burbach

Ushers: Mark and Norma Sappenfield

Counters: Kurt Gordon, Don Seifert

Altar Guild: Karon Wintrode

Eucharistic Visitor: Karon Wintrode

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Clarice Ewing

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.

Adult Forum - Dec. 29; 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.

2020 Calendar

I am doing the January calendar on Dec. 31st. Please be sure to schedule your events with Julie Wojtas and write on the Calendar (above the copier) in the church office. Thank you everyone for all of your generous support and timely information throughout the year. As we enter into the New Year, may we look forward to many blessed events and adventures ahead in 2020.

Sharon Seidel

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.

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. More information will be coming soon. Also, there will be a reception for the Reverend John Bullock in Sifers’ Hall on January 12 after the worship service.

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!

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.

St. Aidan's Youth Ministry

Click here to check out St. Aidan's Youth Education Page.

The Calendar at St. Aidan's

Sunday, December 29 - The First Sunday after Christmas

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

10 am - Rev. Avelino Baguyos - Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Monday, December 30

7 pm - Men’s 12-Step Group

Tuesday, December 31 - New Year's Eve

8 pm - Al Anon

Wednesday, January 1 - New Year's Day - Office is Closed

Thursday, January 2

8 pm - Al Anon

Wednesday, January 8

5 pm - BackSnack Packing Resumes

Saturday, January 11 - Deacon John Bullock's Ordination -Topeka

Sunday, January 12 - Reception for Rev. John Bullock - Sifer's Hall

Sunday, January 26 - Annual Meeting and Chili/Soup Luncheon

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

Reminder... January 2020 Calendar printed 12/31/19.

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.

Pledge Cards for 2020

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.

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.