August Newsletter

St. Aidan's August 1 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, August 3, at 10:00 am Eighth Sunday of Pentecost St. Aidan's Episcopal Church 14301 S. Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062 913-764-3050

Sunday, August 1 Fr. Steve Rottgers

10 am, Holy Eucharist Serving on Sunday Acolyte: Sarah Smith Lector: Clarice Ewing Intercessor: Anne Brunner Ushers: Janet and Don Seifert Counter: Don Seifert and Kurt Gordon Altar Guild: Bonnie Eckel Be Our Guest: Clarice Ewing

The Liturgy of the Word Hosea 11:1-11 Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Colossians 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21 ATTENTION: ROTA SERVERS!!! The Summer ROTAs are finished. 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]

News from the NE Convocation Discerning God's Call Retreat Aug 22-24, 2025 Formerly the Vocationers retreat, this is a weekend for anyone desiring a more intentional ministry, either lay or ordained. click here for more information Sacred Listening Circles  Do you desire a Christian group where you can share what is going on in your life and be met with prayerful listening? Group Spiritual Direction is an intentionally cultivated space to share the spiritual journey with others. The purpose is to encourage one another in your walk with God. The outcome is a sense of shared joy and deepening confidence as you more fully live out of your spiritual convictions and commitment.    A program of Group Spiritual Direction will be offered in the diocese starting this fall. Through monthly small groups (4-5 persons), participants will gather to pray and share where they sense the presence of God in their lives. The small group serves as a spiritual director/companion in listening and helping each person discern their spiritual path. These groups become sacred listening circles as they pray for one another. An orientation for the program will be held on Saturday, August 16th, at Upton Hall in Topeka. Participation in the orientation is required for participation in the listening groups. The program is open to anyone in the diocese, lay and clergy. The orientation will be in-person in Topeka; groups that are formed, however, will most likely meet on Zoom so participants will not have to travel. The orientation will be held at Upton Hall from 10 am – 2 pm, August 16th. The cost is $20 for lunch. For more information, contact Rev. Mary Becker, Deacon for Diocesan Spiritual Life. Deacon Mary is a trained facilitator of the groups, receiving her training from Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Learn more and Register Online.

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 July 31 *** Also, we need your help by bringing individually wrapped desserts for the Center of Grace to St. Aidan's by noon on that Thursday.

Online Giving For online giving, for those using technology, please go to our website: Donations - St. Aidan's Episcopal Church (staidansolathe.org) Or if you would like to donate through other means, Please contact Tim Tatlock at 913-764-3050

Upcoming Events August 10, 2025 10:00am COMAP Ninth Sunday of Pentecost August 16, 2025 Group spiritual direction orientation The purpose of this is to learn about group spiritual direction to practice the sacred art of listening to each other for God's loving purpose in our lives. Topeka Upton Hall Click here for more information   August 17, 2025 10:00am Tenth Sunday of Pentecost Aug 22-24, 2025 Discerning God's Call Retreat Formerly the Vocationers retreat, this is a weekend for anyone desiring a more intentional ministry, either lay or ordained. click here for more information August 24, 2025 10:00am Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost August 28, 2025 Center of Grace 3:00apm cook 5:00pm distribute meals August 31, 2025 10:00am Twelfth Sunday of Pentecost September 5-7 Marillac Retreat Center in Leavenworth Silent Retreat Trusting that "Silence is God's preferred language" you are invited into an elongated time of presence with God. Reportedly a wonderful place to stay with extensive property for walking. Click here for more information September 7, 2025 Celebration of St. Aidan's Feast Day 10:00am Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost September 13 2025 Be Loved Province 7 Episcopal Church Women Fall Gathering Oklahoma City. Click here for more information or see flyer that Sarah will post at church.

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