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

St. Aidan's Youth Ministry Holiday Daycare - Saturdays, December 14 and 21 from 9 am - 1 pm

Our Youth Ministry Team invites you to bring your children by while you shop or take a time out of the busy season. Daycare for Potty-Trained through 12^th Grade. Activities include Advent videos, Bible Stories and crafts.

Saturday, December 21 - 5:00 pm - Blue Christmas Worship

Sunday, December 22 - 10:00 am - Advent Lessons and Carols

Tuesday, December 24 - 4:30 pm - Christmas Eve Festive Eucharist

Wednesday, December 25 - 10:00 am - Christmas Day Eucharist

Sunday Worship at St. Aidan's ...

9 am: Adult Forum - Advent

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 15, is the Third Sunday of Advent

The Lord Shall Reign Forever!

Our Lectionary readings for Sunday, December 15, are: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12.

Click Here to view the December 15 Lectionary Readings .

Jesus answered them,

“Go tell John what you hear and see:

the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them.”

Mathew 11:4-5

What Jesus offers are not things that people want (as in Christmas gifts) but things they need: sight, the ability to walk and to hear, especially to hear the good news. A steward might be thinking: How can we bring these necessities to the needy around us?

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, December 15, 2019

Third Sunday of Advent: Holy Eucharist, RITE II

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

Chalice Bearers: Carolyn Sturgeon-G, Ben Strain-E

Acolytes: Mercedes J.

Lectionary 1: Kayte Salvagni

Lectionary 2: Mark Sappenfield

Intercessor: Barb Belt

Ushers: Rich Salvagni, David Kahn

Counters: Kurt Gordon, Mike Belt

Altar Guild: Carrie Wilson

Eucharistic Visitor: Carolyn Sturgeon

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Janet Seifert

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, December 22 , 2019

Second Sunday of Advent: Holy Eucharist, RITE II

... The Rev. Canon Torey Lightcap, Eucharist

... Deacon John Bullock, Preaching

ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS

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

Acolytes: Mercedes J.

Lectionary 1: Sarah Smith

Lectionary 2: Clarice Ewing

Lectionary 3: Mark Sappenfield

Lectionary 4: Kayte Salvagni

Lectionary 5: Chris Burbach

Lectionary 6: Paul Reed

Intercessor: Karon Windrode

Ushers: Sherry Suddarth, Shirley Sanders

Counters: Don Hutchinson, Jim Bush

Altar Guild: Karon Wintrode

Eucharistic Visitor: Karon Wintrode

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Barb Belt

NOTE - Dec. 21, 24-25: There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for the 5 pm Blue Christmas service, 4:30 pm Christmas Eve Festive Eucharist and 10 am Christmas Day Holy Eucharist. If you are planning to attend, please sign up to serve!

ALSO! I will be doing the January-February ROTA next week! If you know you will be gone on certain Sundays in January or February, please email me at the church office.

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 November-December ROTA, click here.

Blue Christmas Worship, Saturday, December 21 at 5 pm.

On Saturday, December 21, at 5 pm we are having a Blue Christmas Service, officiated by Deacon John Bullock. Many people experience at least some loneliness, sadness or loss in this season. Please join us in a simple worship of song, readings and a reflection of God's hope.

St. Aidan’s Youth Daycare – December 14, 21 from 9 am-1 pm

Our Youth Ministry Team invite you to bring your children by while you shop or take a time out of the busy season. Our goal is fun but our activities include: Christmas singing; Making holiday ornaments; Watching Christmas shows;The Christmas Story; Making a manger scene. We invite all our neighbors to drop in and join the fun!!!

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

Adult Forum Advent Program - December 15, 22

During Advent, Adult Forum is discussing the book Watch for the Light, a collection of daily readings that will help us go deeper into the season of Advent. Click here for more information on Adult Education.

Gift of MegaCamp

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 – please give generously to our young people!

Memorial Contribution for Poinsettias

Memorial Envelopes are available in the back of the church pews if you would like to contribute in remembrance of your loved ones.

Be Our Guest Ministry 2020 Schedule

Would you like to join this dedicated group of parishioners that provide treats for the social hour after church? Please contact Janet Seifert, and she will add you to the 2020 schedule.

United Thank Offering (UTO)

UTO grants are awarded for projects in The Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion, each year with a different focus. For 2020, the focus is Bless: Share faith, practice generosity and compassion, and proclaim the Good News of God in Christ with hope and humility. Thank you for your contributions.

Christmas Worship Services Sign-Up Sheet

There is a ROTA Sign-Up Sheet on the Bulletin Board for the Blue Christmas, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services. If you will be at St. Aidan's and can serve, please sign up.

Pledge Cards for 2020

It’s not too late to return your pledge card! Please bring your pledge card to church, or drop it in the mail. Contact the church office if you need an extra pledge card.

January 11, 2020 - Ordination for John Bullock in Topeka

January 12, 2020 - Reception for John Bullock in Sifers Hall-St. Aidan's

Episcopal Diocese Advent Events

You are invited to take part in these special Advent events offered to everyone in the diocese as a way to enhance the season and explore the Way of Love:

A Video book discussion with Bishop Cathleen Bascom of The Power of Love by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. This online discussion will last one hour, and people can participate by video or by phone. The link to join the discussion will be sent to those who pre-register with an email to Melodie Woerman at mwoerman@episcopal-ks.org. Please use the subject line “Book Club.”

An Advent Quiet Day on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. David’s, 3916 SW 17th Street in Topeka. The theme for the day will be “Creating Space for God” and will feature meditations on creating space in order to hear the voice of God, as well as time for personal reflections, group sharing and a closing Eucharist.

The retreat leader is the Rev. Ted Blakley, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, Hutchinson.

The cost is $10 per person, which covers lunch.

Click here for registration form.

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

Angel Tree gifts will be delivered on December 15.

Thank you to all who have participated!

St. Bridget’s Chapter of the Daughters of the King® are 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.

The Calendar at St. Aidan's

Thursday, December 12

8 pm - Al Anon

Saturday, December 14

9 am to 1 pm - St. Aidan's Youth Daycare

Sunday, December 15 - The Third Sunday of Advent

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

10 am - Canon Torey Lightcap, Eucharist and Preaching

Monday, December 16

7 pm: Men’s 12-Step Group

Tuesday, December 17

8 pm: Al Anon

Wednesday, December 18

5 pm: DOUBLE BackSnack Packing

5:30 pm Vestry Meeting

Tuesday, December 19

8 pm: Al Anon

Saturday, December 21

9 am to 1 pm - St. Aidan's Youth Daycare

5 pm - Blue Christmas Worship - Deacon John Bullock

Sunday, December 22 - The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Lessons and Carols

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

10 am - Canon Torey Lightcap, Eucharist and Deacon John Bullock, Preaching

Tuesday, December 24

4:30 pm - Christmas Eve Festive Eucharist

Rev. Baguyos - Eucharist and Preaching

Wednesday, December 25

10 am - Christmas Day Eucharist

Rev. Baguyos - Eucharist and Preaching

Click Here to View St. Aidan's December 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.

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.

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.