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4/28/2019

4/28/19

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.

Sunday Worship at St. Aidan's ...

9 am: Christian Education; 10 am: Worship, Children's Chapel and Nursery

Saturday: 5 pm Worship

You Are Welcome At Saint Aidan's Episcopal Church!

We are a loving community of followers of Jesus who worship joy-fully in the Episcopal tradition, support each other in prayer and fellowship, and serve the community through our outreach minis-tries. Please stay after worship so we can say hello. Whether it is through participating in the worship on Sunday morning, or through serving as the hands and feet of Jesus to the world by out-reach ministries, we know that you’ll find a home here at St. Aidan’s!!!

The Lord Is My Strength And My Song!

Our readings for the Second Sunday of Easter are: Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31

Click Here to view the Easter Sunday Lectionary Readings.

The Resurrected Jesus Gives The Disciples Their Marching Orders

In the Gospel reading, the resurrected Jesus appears to the disciples and offers tangible proof of his identity to his disciple Thomas. Most Christians know about “Doubting Thomas,” but there is an even more challenging aspect to the Gospel lesson, one which has generated controversy and schism. We will look at this subject in the sermon on Sunday, May 5.

Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." John 20:21

Jesus offers two messages to his followers: be at peace, and get to work. As stewards, our work is to build up the kingdom Jesus preached, the kingdom of justice, love and peace.

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, April 28, 2019

Chalice Bearers: Tom Mencer, Jane Bush

Acolytes: Mercedes J., Gia S.

Lectionary 1: Joe Fossati

Lectionary 2: Clarice Ewing

Intercessor: Karon Wintrode

Ushers: Sherry Suddarth, Shirley Sanders

Counters: Mike Belt, Jane Bush

Altar Guild: Karon Wintrode

Eucharistic Visitor: Karon Wintrode

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Barb Belt

Please Remember: If you are unable to be at church on the Sunday you are assigned, please find a replacement - switch Sundays with someone.

Thank you,

Fr. Shawn

The May-June ROTA will be sent out on April 30. If you know there are dates you will be gone, please let the office know by 9 am on Tuesday, April 30.

Thank you,

Sharon Seidel

Secretary

To View Revised March-April ROTA click here.

New Parish Directory!

We are in the process of putting together a new picture Parish Directory, and this time you get to choose the photograph of yourself you would like included in the directory. Please email those photos to the church at staidansolathe@sbcglobal.net by Thursday, August 1. There is no truth to the rumor that if you do not submit a photo, a group of high school boys will scour the internet looking for silly pictures to use as your personal photo (check out this darling). Well, there might be some truth to the rumor, so please submit those photos for our new directory! Blessings.

Collecting Winter Coats for the Johnson County Christmas Bureau

Don’t move that gently used winter coat to the back of the closet this Spring!! Bring it to St. Aidan’s and donate it to the Johnson County Christmas Bureau.

Barrels for collecting coats are in the entryway.

Single Pack BackSnack Packing on May 1

BackSnack Packing is happening on May 1 with a Single Pack. We pick up the boxes at the Resource Center down the street at 1:30 pm, and pack at 5 pm. Thanks to all our faithful packers and deliverers.

2019 Women's Summit - May 3-4

The 2019 Women’s Summit for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas is this Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at Grace Cathedral in Topeka. The topic is “The Sacred Art of Listening” featuring keynote speaker Kay Lindahl. This is a time of worship, learning, and connection as we explore the sacred nature of listening.

Click here to register for both days or for Saturday only

Johnson County Food Ministry - Center of Grace

Next Meal is Thursday, May 23

Please pitch in and help serve the Community Meal at the Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe,on Thursday, May 23. Cooks at 1 pm, servers at 5 pm, and clean-up crew at 6 pm. And be sure to bring those desserts to the church by noon on Thursday!!

Questions? See Barbara Belt

913 515-9001 and bbeltjhawk@gmail.com

Seder Supper --April 18

Pictures by Carolyn Sturgeon

Easter Sunday April 14

Pictures by Mark Sappenfield and Carolyn Sturgeon

The Bible Challenge: Available At A Computer or Phone Near You!

Check out the daily emails with scripture passages and commentary as we read the Bible together: 1 Kings, Psalms, and Acts this week.

www.staidansolathe.org.

Sunday, April 28

The book to be discussed on April 28 is:

Church of the Small Things

by Melanie Shankle

Please see Kayte Salvagni for more information.

574-215-3720

Mega-Campers Matching Grant

We have raised $1000 toward the $1400 we need to sponsor three campers to Episcopal Mega-Camp this summer, and an anonymous donor has pledged matching funds of $200 if we can raise another $200 to meet our goal, so get out your checkbooks!! Thank you.

When: Sunday, June 2, 2:30 pm to Saturday, June 8, 11 am, 2019

Where: Camp Wood YMCA, Elmdale, KS

Who: Students in grades 3-12 for 2017-18 school year (you must have finished third grade to attend); Camp is NOT restricted to Episcopalians or regular churchgoers. All are welcome, so feel free to invite friends and family.

Click Here for Registration Form

Training on Sunday, May 5 After Worship

Check out the new improved parish email system accessible through our website – www.staidansolathe.org! See Julie Wojtas (630 865-3931) for information about accessing this friendly parish email group.

Not a digital native and intimidated by software programs? Help is on the way: be there on Sunday, May 5, after worship for a refresher on the Union email system facilitated by Senior Warden Julie Wojtas and Junior Warden Don Hutchinson in Sifers Hall.