Newsletter for June 12, 2026

St. Aidan's June 12, 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, June 14, at 10:00 am Third Sunday after Pentecost St. Aidan's Episcopal Church 14301 S. Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062 913-764-3050

Sunday, June 14, 2026 Fr Steve Rottgers

10 am Holy Eucharist Serving on Sunday Acolyte: Paul Reed Altar Guild: Karon Wintrode Lector: John Zemites Intercessor: Kurt Gordon Ushers: Barb and Mike Belt Counter: Mike Belt and Kurt Gordon Be Our Guest: Clarice Ewing

The Liturgy of the Word June 14, 2026 Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7) Psalm 116:1, 10-17 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23) ATTENTION: ROTA SERVERS!!! Starting to prepare July and August. Please let me know if you have dates you are gone. [email protected] 913 226 3565 Click here for May/June 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

St. Aidan's updates New Air Conditioning in Sanctuary is being installed Week of June 1-5. Thanks Be to God.

May and June Birthdays and Anniversaries! June Trevor Gullach 6/4 Cecilia Strain 6/4 Dominic Strain 6/4 Chris Graham 6/22 Jane Bush 6/24 Laurie Bush 6/26 June Krista and Chris Graham 6/8 Jane and Jim Bush 6/10 Mark and Gunda Pretzel 6/10 Paul and Jill Reed 6/14 Mark and Norma Sappenfield 6/16

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 Dear friends in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, We're writing to keep you apprised of our progress as the Search Committee for the XI Bishop.  The period for the receipt of applications closed a few weeks ago, and we have been prayerfully considering each applicant. This phase of discernment includes going over résumes, listening to sermons, and conducting Zoom interviews and background checks. This work will continue throughout most of June, culminating in an in-person discernment retreat June 26-27. After final discernment and consultation, we look to commend a slate to the Standing Committee in early July. Once a slate has been named, we will step out and the Transition Committee will step in. You will hear from them as they prepare us for the election in October and consecration in April of next year. We're grateful for the trust extended to us by the Standing Committee, and we're thankful for the people of this diocese on whose behalf we serve. Discernment in sacred community takes place over time. We know that God guides this work. Please continue to pray for this effort, and for the Holy Spirit to assist us. Yours in Christ, Torey Lightcap and Scott Howard Co-Chairs, XI Bishop Search Committee  September 14-18 — Meet and Greets October 23–24, 2026 — Electing Convention, Grace Cathedral, Topeka April 17, 2027 — Ordination and Consecration, Grace Cathedral, Topeka. Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe will officiate. Discerning God's Call Retreat - August 22 Discerning God’s Call is a weekend welcoming all seekers in the Diocese of Kansas created to support their response to God with their lives. Hosted by the Commission on Ministry and led by the Canon for Spiritual Life and Clergy Care, Discerning God’s Call is strongly recommended for those exploring ordained ministry and for others who are interested in exploring more formal lay ministry.  Learn more and register online.  Help Identify Military Veterans Within Our Kansas Parishes The Rt. Rev. Ann Ritonia of the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries recently began a new Veterans Ministry Commission to help identify the veteran, military, and military-connected members in our parishes. The broader effort is intended to create better ministry opportunities to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our very unique and diverse military populations.     Please consider taking this survey  Veterans Ministry Survey - Intellistack. 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 March 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] We are done for the year! 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 May 28th, 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 June 21, 2026 10:00am Fourth Sunday after Pentecost June 25, 2026 Center of Grace Meal 3:00pm Cooks 5:00pm Distribution June 28, 2026 10:00 am Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

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