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St. Aidan's June 13, 2025 Update

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

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Join us for 'In-Person' Worship

Sunday, June 15, at 10:00 am

Trinity Sunday

St. Aidan's Episcopal Church

14301 S. Black Bob Rd,

Olathe, KS 66062

913-764-3050

Sunday, June 15

Rev. Steve Rottgers

10 am, Holy Eucharist

Serving on Sunday

Acolyte: Don Seifert

Lector: Joe Fossati

Intercessor: Karon Wintrode

Ushers: Paul and Jill Reed

Counter: Don Seifert and Karon Wintrode

Altar Guild: Bonnie Eckel

Be Our Guest: Janet Seifert

The Liturgy of the Word

ATTENTION: ROTA SERVERS!!!

The Summer ROTAs are finished.

Click here to see the June 2025 ROTA

Click here to see the July 2025 ROTA

Click here to see the August 2025 ROTA

If you are gone on your scheduled Sunday, please find a replacement and also let the office and Jane know.

Thank you! Jane Bush [email protected]

Baptism for Holly Jane Norris

Pentecost was a glorious celebration with the baptism of Holly Jane Norris. We were treated to the Winds of Harmony for service music and our special guest Reverend Cynthia Kephart assisted in the baptism and gave the sermon.

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Rector's Discretionary Fund Sundays

It is standard practice in all Episcopal churches to provide for a fund to be used at the discretion of clergy for emergency assistance, shelter, or other needs that are made known to the parish. Disbursements from the fund can be made to persons both within and without a particular congregation. St. Aidan's has such a fund, and we have designated the plate cash from the first Sunday of each month for the discretionary fund. The fund also receives designated donations from parish members that are welcomed at any time.

In recent months, the discretionary fund has dwindled at times to almost nothing or zero, and clergy have been unable to meet legitimate needs. To address this, the Vestry has asked that we remind the people of St. Aidan's to be mindful of this fund in addition to your regular pledge or giving. All contributions to the fund will be used wisely by Fr. Steve.

In 1970, when I was a first semester freshman student at Sewanee, I remember receiving a $5 check from the discretionary fund from St. John's, my church in Parsons. I can't say it was an emergency, but it left a lasting impression on me. I wasn't old enough then to buy beer, so I hope I put it to some good use!

Thanks for your support and consideration.

Don Seifert

Senior Warden

Sunday June 15

10:00 am Trinity Sunday

Sunday June 22

10:00 am Second Sunday after Pentecost

Thursday June 26

Center of Grace

3:00 meal prep

5:00 serving

Sunday June 29

10:00am Comap

Third Sunday after Pentecost

Pastoral Concerns and Prayer Requests

Pastoral Concerns:

In case of pastoral emergencies, please contact Fr. Steve Rottgers at 205-223-3638 (call or text) or email him at [email protected].

Prayer Requests:

Please email any prayer requests to the office [email protected]

BackSnack Program

2004-2025

St. Aidan’s is partnering again with Harvesters in the Backsnack program. This year we will be partnering with four Olathe Elementary Schools.

Summer is upon us, and Back snack will resume in September. The Pack are to be picked up on Wednesdays, and delivered on Thursdays.

Thanks to all our faithful volunteers that make this ministry possible. For more information on the BackSnack program, please contact Don Seifert at

[email protected]

Thanks to all our faithful volunteers that make this ministry possible. For more information on the BackSnack program, please contact Don Seifert at

[email protected]

Johnson County Food Ministry at Center of Grace

St. Aidan's helps prepare and hand out meals at Center of Grace in Olathe, on the fourth Thursday of the month. Dinner prep is at 3:00 pm and at 5:00 pm we distribute food at Center of Grace.

Next Outreach at Center of Grace is on June 26

*** Also, we need your help by bringing individually wrapped desserts for the Center of Grace to St. Aidan's by noon on that Thursday.