Newsletter for February , 2026

St. Aidan's February 6, 2026 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, February 15, at 10:00 am Last Sunday After the Epiphany St. Aidan's Episcopal Church 14301 S. Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062 913-764-3050

Sunday, February 15, 2026 Rev. Dr. Steve Rottgers

10 am Holy Eucharist Serving on Sunday Acolyte: Mike Belt Lector: Paul Reed Intercessor: Barb Belt Ushers: Sarah Smith and Bonnie Eckel Counter: Mike Belt and Karon Wintrode Altar Guild Jane Bush Be Our Guest: Dave Kahn

The Liturgy of the Word Sunday Feb 8 Exodus 24:12-18 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9 Psalm 2 ATTENTION: ROTA SERVERS!!! Click Here for February ROTA Click here for March/April ROTA Remember that if you cannot serve please find a substitute and let the office or Jane know. If you have requests for in advance contact Jane Bush [email protected] Thank you! Jane Bush (I am taking over for Janet)

Last Sunday in Epiphany It appears in addition to the 4th Wise Man who brought fruit cake, there also was a Wise Toddler who visited Jesus. See the calendar for Lenten activities as we prepare for Easter.

St. Aidan's updates Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper 5:30pm in Sifers Hall. Donations for Center of Grace. Serving pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Lenten Studies Beginning Wednesday Feb 25 will gather at 5:30pm-7:00pm for watching and discussing musical renditions of the Gospel Stories from "The Cotton Patch Gospel", "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Godspell". Bring your favorite soup or salad to share. Annual Meeting The annual meeting was held Sunday February 8 after a postponement due to inclement weather. At the meeting Janet Seifert was appointed clerk of the vestry. Outgoing vestry members Don Seifert and Kurt Gordon were honored, and new members Ruth Henderson and Myke Chovanec were welcomed. Fr. Steve announced that Karon Wintrode will serve as the People's Warden and Jill Reed would serve as the Rector's Warden for the next year. They join Martha Miller, Anne Brunner, Joe Fossati and John Zemites as our leadership team. Diocesan delegates to convention/convocation are Carolyn Sturgeon and Jane Bush, with Martha Miller volunteering as the alternate. Thanks to those who provided delicious treats. We are blessed to have Fr. Steve with us and a dedicated leadership team. In addition, Janet and Don Seifert were honored as St. Aidan's Angels by Fr. Steve for their efforts the past year. We thank them for all they do. 

February Birthdays and Anniversaries! Mary Rottgers 2/4 Jeff Wintrode 2/5 Ruth Henderson 2/11 Deb May 2/11 Douglas Mays 2/11 Kathy McDaniel 2/20 Kathy Mencer 2/21 Don and Janet Seifert 2/11

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]

Diocesan Happenings Bishop Search Torey Lightcap and Scott Howard, Co chairs of the search committee, shared details about the committees work and their reflections on the process in an email from the dioceses. The Committee has conducted zoom interviews and will present a slate to the Council of Trustees on March 4 and the council expects to release the Slate on March 9. For more information, I have included a copy of the email. Click Here For more information visit the diocesan website on the search HERE Young Adult Spiritual Retreat This is a spiritual retreat for people who seek God amid a fragmented and at times frenzied experience of the demanding realty of being alive. Come and spend a day reflecting on the pathway to a more integrated life that fosters wholeness in body, mind and spirit. Explore Christian contemplative practices that assist finding the One who longs for you, calls you beloved, and whose desire is to bring you an abundant life of wonder and curiosity.  This retreat will include times for group and individual reflection, prayer and meditation, time in nature, mindful movement, and periods of silence. Come and see and simply be. All are welcome.  When: Saturday, March 7, 1-8 pm Where: Upton Hall @ Grace Cathedral, Topeka Who: Young adults age 18-30ish Fee: $20 (includes supper), optional $40 to stay overnight (includes breakfast), scholarships available Register online: Available here The Living church is a newsletter for the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion that we subscribe to. If you are interested in reading it, the February PDF is attached here. Living Church PDF

BackSnack Program 2026--2027 St. Aidan’s is partnering again with Harvesters in the Backsnack program. This year we will be partnering with four Olathe Elementary Schools. 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 February 26th, 2026 *** 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 February 15, 2026 10:00am Last Sunday after Epiphany February 17, 2026 5:30 pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed. February 18, 2026 Ash Wednesday Noon ashes only 6pm ashes and eucharist February 22, 2026 10:00am First Sunday in Lent February 25, 2026 5:30pm Lenten Program examining Christian Musicals. Bring your favorite soup or salad to share. February 27, 2026 Center of Grace 3:00pm Cook 5:00pm Serve Desserts to office by noon March 1, 2026 10:00am Second Sunday of Lent March 4, 2026 5:30pm Lenten Program examining Christian Musicals. Bring your favorite soup or salad to share. March 8, 2026 10:00am Third Sunday of Lent Daylight Saving time begins, you lose an hour of sleep. March 11, 2026 4:30 pm Vestry meeting 5:30pm Lenten Program examining Christian Musicals. Bring your favorite soup or salad to share. March 15, 2026 10:00am Fourth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2026 5:30pm Lenten Program examining Christian Musicals. Bring your favorite soup or salad to share. March 22, 2026 10:00am Fifth Sunday of Lent March 25, 2026 5:30pm Lenten Program examining Christian Musicals. Bring your favorite soup or salad to share. March 29, 2026 10:00am PALM SUNDAY

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