Newsletter for May 1, 2026

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Newsletter for May 1, 2026

5/2/2026

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St. Aidan'May 1, 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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Sunday,May 5, at 10:00 am

Fifth Sunday of Easter

St. Aidan's Episcopal Church

14301 S. Black Bob Rd,

Olathe, KS 66062

913-764-3050

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Rev. Dr. Steve Rottgers

10 am Holy Eucharist

Serving on Sunday

Acolyte: Don Seifert and Debbie Ellsworth

Altar Guild: Bonnie Eckel

Lector: Anne Brunner

Intercessor:Barb Belt

Ushers:Kathy Mencer and Myke Chovanec

Counter:Kurt Gordon and Mike Belt

Be Our Guest: Mary Rottgers Kentucky Derby theme

The Liturgy of the Word

May 3, 2026

ATTENTION: ROTA SERVERS!!!

The ROTA for May/June will hopefully be out by the time you read this. If you have dates that do NOT work for you please let me know. [email protected] 913 226 3565

Click here for April/May 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

Cinco De Mayo Party

Come enjoy a fiesta on May 6 at 6:30pm here in Sifers Hall.

5:30 Start Time

Kerala Food Fest

Authentic Kerala Cuisine

Fundraiser for Mar Thoma

May 2, 11am-4pm
Heritage Park, Olathe Kansas Shelter #2

From the desk of the Rector

The Month of May was worth the wait!

The saying goes, “April Showers bring May flowers!” It doesn’t say to what extent that may happen! We have been through some severe weather days with major late afternoon and night thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, winds and rain amounts. It brings to mind, “watch what you pray for, you just might get it!” Thankfully, we’ve made it with no damage or loss. We have come through the shift from winter to spring and there is a lot to enjoy and celebrate this coming month.

I remember elementary schools in my hometown celebrating “May Day” with spring clothing, special food, a May pole dance with all participating and marking May 1^st as a special day.

Being an official Kentucky Colonel (Charter signed by Governor John Y Brown of KYC Fame) and an Ambassador for Makers Mark, Mary and I have always celebrated the Kentucky Derby the first weekend in May. My seminary years were in the Kentucky Bluegrass, and it is where Mary and I met. We both had past times of being at the Derby and find it a fun way to start Springtime. Ladies, get out your spring hats and I can now officially start wearing my seersucker suit.

Another day of celebration for some is Cinco de Mayo. We at St. Aidan’s will be gathering for this on Wednesday May 6^th for some good Mexican food and perhaps a Margarita or two. Come join the fun and fellowship! There will be more details as we come closer to this event.

Mother’s Day comes next and we will celebrate that on Sunday, May 10^th.

During the next weeks we will be remembering Jesus’s Ascension on Sunday, May 17^th and the bestowing of the Holy Spirit to all on Pentecost Sunday, May 24^th. It also happens to be Memorial Day weekend on the 24^th and thus the Indianapolis 500 and for many, the mental threshold of the coming of Summer. Schools will be letting out, students will be graduating or making plans for vacations.

It is a busy month, yet we will celebrate each part as the month unfolds. We can celebrate the shift in our own lives with the empowering of each of us with God’s Holy Spirit to be no longer dependent disciples waiting to be led like sheep, but as Apostles of Good News and shepherds in a world where many do not know about Jesus and the Holy Spirit. That one thing alone is worthy of celebration!

Fr. Steve+

May Birthdays and Anniversaries!

Carrie Wilson 5/01

Anne Brunner 5/04

Becky Spriggs 5/05

Elizabeth Baehner 5/13

Bonnie Eckel 5/14

Samantha Hutchinson 5/19

Jim Bush 5/20

Phil Crowell 5/31

Nikki and Phil Crowell 5/17

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

The search committee announced on March 9 that they are extending the search process and inviting more applicants. The plan is to hold a bishop election in October at diocesan convention. To view the letter click HERE

For more information visit the diocesan website on the search HERE

Timeline
May 11, 2026 — Application period closes. A petition process is not currently planned.
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.

Mega Camp information

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]

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 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.