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3-18-18 St. Aidan's Weekly Newsletter The mission of St. Aidan's is to make disciples by proclaiming Christ as Lord and making a difference in our community. Fifth Sunday in Lent March 18, 2018 Lectionary Readings for the Fifth Sunday In Lent. What Gets God's Goat? In the Gospel reading for Sunday, March 18, Jesus speaks of glory, death, loving life, losing life, service, and honor. Is there a common theme to Jesus’ seemingly rambling remarks? In the sermon, we try to address this question as we conclude our sermon series “What Gets God’s Goat?” Lay Ministers Serving March 18 Chalice Bearers: Jane Bush, Carolyn Sturgeon Acolytes: Samantha Z., Ben B., Mercedes J. Lectionary 1: Mark Sappenfield Lectionary 2: Barb Belt Intercessor: No Intercessor - Rite One Ushers: Paul and Jill Reed Counters: Mike Belt, Jim Bush LEV: TBD Altar Guild: Carrie Wilson Children’s Chapel: Amber Baker Church Basement ‘Ladies’: Darlene Kincaid “Although Christ was a Son, he learned Obedience through what he suffered.” Hebrews 5:8 Although suffering is part of life, Christians have always sought to alleviate suffering wherever possible. A steward seeks out ways to soften the difficulties of life for family and friends, for neighbors and those far away. Don't Forget: St. Patrick's Day Dinner March 17 The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner is Saturday, March 17: Social hour starts at 6:30 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. BackSnack Packing Resumes Wednesday, March 21 You are cordially invited to help pack weekend healthy food packages for five area elementary schools on Wednesday afternoons at 5 pm in Sifers Hall; we also go to pick up the boxes earlier that day at 1:30 pm. Come for a great ministry and a great time!! Food Pantry at St. Paul's in Kansas City, KS St. Aidan’s has a visible and influential presence at the Food Pantry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Kansas. Several parishioners faithfully serve each Wednesday by transporting bulk food substances to the pantry and assisting the clients of the pantry. Please see Gloria Kelley (913 201-5820) or Kathie Kleeman (913 620-4832) for more information about the Food Pantry. Donations for St. Paul’s Food Pantry Effective on March 31, NourishKC will partner in operating the Pantry; federal guidelines prohibit the Pantry from dividing bulk food individual portions, so please contribute sizes which do not need to be reduced; as always, you can contribute by writing a check to NourishKC and note “St Paul’s Food Pantry” on the memo line. March 22: Johnson Country Food Ministry at the Center of Grace Love God and your neighbor by preparing and serving the community meal at the Center of Grace, 520 S. Harrison, Olathe, this Thursday, March 22. Cooks should arrive at 2 pm; servers at 5 pm; and clean-up crew at 6 pm. Episcopal House of Bishops Meeting March 7 The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church met in retreat at Camp Allen in Navasota, TX. During the March 7 session, the bishops unanimously accepted the following statement on sexual harassment, gender-based violence, and gender bias and inequity. To read statement, click here. House of Bishops on Gun Violence At The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church on March 7, the House of Bishops unanimously accepted the following statement on gun violence. “I call heaven and earth to witness against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live.” (Deuteronomy 30:19) To read entire statement, click here. Presiding Bishop's Annual Appeal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has launched the 2018 Annual Appeal calling on all Episcopalians to support the mission and ministry of the Church. There will be an insert in the bulletin on Sunday, March 18 explaining this. Click here to read the appeal. For more information, contact Tara Elgin Holley, Episcopal Church director of Development, tholley@episcopalchurch.org To make donations to the Episcopal Church 2018 Annual Appeal, go to Click here to make a Donation to the Episcopal Church 2018 Annual Appeal. Our Common Communal Prayer Gun Violence: During the Season of Lent we as a parish are mourning the death of all victims of gun violence. We are not alone in our concerns and our prayers. There is a March for Our Lives on March 24; please gather at the JC Nichols Memorial Fountain in Kansas City, Missouri, between noon and 1 pm. Easter Day and Easter Season Flowers There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex for Altar Flowers on the Sundays during the Easter Season, and you will find coin envelopes in the bulletins for memorial donations for Easter Sunday lilies. Small Room Off the Narthex St. Aidan's Family, In preparation for the all parish clean up day, March 24th, I would like you to consider allowing me to organize and clean the small room off the narthex and convert it to a library/meeting room. I would move the white cabinet into the parish hall under the television so that the Daughters of the King materials, visitors bags, and BackSnack pack supplies are still close at hand.  Fr. Shawn had the original idea and has agreed to let me move the bookcases at the back of the church into this room and to add a few chairs from the sanctuary. I think it would make it a more attractive place as we come into the church and a comfortable place for small groups to gather.  Of course, I need your feedback and approval. If there is serious disagreement, I'll forget this project. No harm, no foul.  Also, I had thought that offering to put fresh flowers on the altar as a celebration or memorial to family and friends might be a good idea, But I'm not sure if or how to make this happen. Since I'm flying blind on this, I would like to hear anybody's opinion. I have checked with florists in the area, and Price Chopper will deliver 2 bouquets every week using our vases for $32-$35/week.  Thanks for your consideration.  Gloria Kelley All-Parish Spruce-Up Day, Saturday, March 24 Please plan to help sprucing up the church building for Holy Week on Saturday morning, March 24, starting at 9 am; a list of Holy Improvements is on the bulletin board. March 25: Palm Sunday Worship at 10 am March 28: Seder Supper at 6 pm March 29: Maundy Thursday Worship at 7 pm March 30: Good Friday Worship at Noon and 7 pm Stations of the Cross at 6 pm March 31: Holy Saturday - No Holy Eucharist April 1: Easter Sunday Worship at 10 am; Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday April 1 Traditionally we have had an Easter Egg hunt for the children in our parish and family friends after the Easter sunday service We decided to keep this tradition, instead of hosting a community Easter Egg hunt the week before. We do request donations of candy and plastic eggs to fill for our children. Please bring any donations to church the next few weeks before Easter Sunday. We'll be filling those eggs the Saturday before Easter. Thanks so much! Daughters of the King Upcoming Events ... An Invitation to the Ladies of St. Aidan's to Join Daughters of the King - Preparation: April - July St. Bridget's Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King invites any woman at St. Aidan's who would like to become a Daughter to please contact Carolyn Sturgeon. There is a three-month preparation period required for membership which includes using a National Study Guide designed to help women prayerfully discern a call to become a member. We anticipate beginning the study in April and concluding with a Service of Admission in late June or early July. The study will be planned with the prospective members' schedules in mind. Please contact Carolyn Sturgeon for details, or come to St. Bridget's Chapter meeting after worship at 11:15 am on the Second Sunday of each month. Ultreya! April 13 If you are interested in attending, please contact Carolyn Sturgeon at 913-499-9375 or freckeye@yahoo.com for more information. Save the Date: Daughters of the King Spring Assembly - April 21 The annual Daughters of the King Spring Assembly is scheduled for Saturday April 21, from 9 am to 4 pm. It is being held at Grace Episcopal Church, 715 Millington St., Winfield, KS. Save the Date: Radio Gals - June 16-17 Due to their season ticket holders, many matinees are sold out. At present, there are seats still available for a group on Saturday, June 16 at 2 pm or 7:30 pm, and Sunday, June 16 at 2 pm or 7:30 pm. Are you interested in attending Radio Gals? If so, please contact Carolyn Sturgeon with your preference for date and time by leaving a message at (913) 782-7468 or by email to freckeye@yahoo.com. "God is not unjust, and He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them." Hebrews 6:10 We have many areas for ministry both at St. Aidan's and through St. Aidan's. Check out the Community Outreach opportunities below. BackSnack Packing; St. Paul's Food Pantry; JCFM-Center of Grace; Bessie's House; Angel Tree; Discretionary Fund. Click here for detailed descriptions. Join a Committee! There are many committees at St. Aidan's that you might be interested in and like to join. We have compiled a list of these for you to pray about. You can make a difference, get involved and join a committee. Click here for a List of St. Aidan's Committees. Episcopal Youth Calendar, Website and News St. Aidan's is sending 5 members to Mega Camp June 3-9 at Camp Wood YMCA The camp theme this year is Beyond Belief which will help campers ponder the BIG questions about God. What if God is bigger than you ever imagined? What if hope was real? What if you could change the world? Campers will explore how God can be seen in the vastness of creation, the power of community, and even in their own hearts. They’ll also discover how God’s endless love launches amazing adventures and that God always has new mysteries to explore. Episcopal Youth Website Episcopal Youth News The Calendar at St. Aidan's Monday, March 19: 8 pm - 12-Step Program Tuesday, March 20: 8 pm - Al Anon. Wednesday, March 21: 11 am - St. Paul’s Food Pantry, K.C., KS. 5 pm - BackSnack Packing - Sifers Hall 5:30 pm - Choir Practice - Nave 6 pm - Vestry Meeting Thursday, March 22 JCFM-Center of Grace... Cooks-2 pm; Servers-5 pm; Clean-up crew-6 pm 8 pm - Al Anon. Saturday, March 24: 9 am - All Parish Clean-up Day No Saturday Worship Looking Ahead ... Holy Week - March 25-30: 25-Palm Sunday; 28-Seder Supper @ 7 pm; 29-Maundy Thursday Worship @ 7 pm; 30-Good Friday Worship @ Noon & 7 pm; Stations@ 6 pm; 31-Holy Saturday-NO Worship Sunday, April 1: Easter Sunday Festive Eucharist and Easter Egg Hunt! Click here for St. Aidan's March 2018 Calendar. St. Aidan's February-March 2018 Serving Schedule.  Please inform the church office of any changes.To view the schedule click here. 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