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6/30/2019

6/30/19

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 joyfully in the Episcopal tradition, each other in prayer and fellowship, and serve the community through our outreach ministries. 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 our outreach ministries, we know that you’ll find a home here at St Aidan’s!!!

Brunch and Reception for Fr. Shawn and Marcia Streepy Sunday, June 30

Sunday, June 30, is Father Shawn’s last Sunday after six years at Saint Aidan’s. There will be a brunch before worship from 8:15 am to 9: 45 am, and a reception after worship starting at 11:00 am for Fr. Shawn and Marcia Streepy.

Your Way, O God Is Holy!

Our readings for Sunday, June 30 are: 2 Kings 12:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62

Click Here to view the June 30 Lectionary Readings.

Hand To The Plow - Sunday, June 30

In the Gospel reading from Luke, Jesus advises his followers to avoid distractions and to keep focused solely on the Kingdom of God. On Sunday, June 30, we discuss a proven method to keep that focus.

Someone said to Jesus, "I will follow you wherever you go." And Jesus responded, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." Luke 9:57-58

It doesn't sound like Jesus was complaining...he was simply observing that he had chosen to share the lot of those who were poor in the eyes of the world. Nor does he demand that his followers do the same. No, they are simply told to proclaim the kingdom of God. How are we to do that? That is a question we must each answer for ourselves.

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, June 30, 2019

Chalice Bearers: Paul Reed-G, Mike Belt-E

Acolytes: Mercedes J. Gia S.

Lectionary 1: Barb Chlumsky

Lectionary 2: Sarah Smith

Intercessor: Clarice Ewing

Ushers: Sherry Suddarth, Shirley Sanders

Counters: Kurt Gordon, Mike Belt

Altar Guild: Karon Wintrode

Eucharistic Visitor: Carolyn Sturgeon

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Tim Tatlock

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,

Sharon Seidel

Church Secretary

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Johnson County Food Ministry - Center of Grace- June 27; July 25

Please pitch in and help serve the Community Meal at the Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe,on Thursday, June 27. 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

Prayer Requests: Please email any requests for inclusion in the Prayers of the People and other special prayer matters to Karon Wintrode at kwintrode@comcast.net

Pastoral Concerns: In cases of pastoral emergencies, please contact Senior Warden Julie Wojtas at 630 865-3931. If she is not available, please contact Vestry Member Jane Bush at 913 226-3565.

Collect for Independence Day - July 4

Lord God Almighty God, in whose name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Reception for Deacon John Bullock and Canon Torey Lightcap on Sunday, July 7

On Sunday, July 7, after worship there will be reception for Deacon John Bullock and Canon to the Ordinary Torey Lightcap in Sifers Hall.

Memorial Service for Mary Powers Saturday, July 13

A Memorial Service for Mary Powers, who passed away on June 22, will be held at Saint Aidan’s on Saturday, July 13, at 10:30 am.

Progress is being made on the playground! Mulch has started being placed down. Note the three huge bags of mulch still on the north side of the parking lot...looks like more needs to be done. Thanks to all for helping.

On Sunday, June 23, Fr Shawn blessed the beautiful quilts that are going to go to retirement homes. Thanks go to Nikki and Kathy for putting them together, and for Bobby Broadway for the material.

CROSS-LINES Is Hiring!

Cross-Lines is a community outreach organization that helps those in need in multiple ways, from food to job search skills. They currently have two openings for full-time positions. If you or someone you know is interested, information is available at their website, cross-lines.org.

Thanks,

Paul Reed

Annual Underwear Drive for Olathe Schools through July 28

Even though it seems as though school just got out, we are close to our annual Underwear Drive for Olathe school children of all ages. We will also do the shopping for you – just write “Underwear” on the memo line of a check to the church. Last year we collected well over our goal of 415 pair of underwear thanks to the generosity of St Aidan’s. Please see Kathy Mencer (913 592-5413) for details.

Toiletry Items for Homeless Shelters

Know how good a cool shower feels on a warm day? Share that feeling with the homeless in our midst. Please bring personal-size toiletry items and put them in the basket in the entryway. Blessings.

Unison

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.

The Ladies' Book Club is on Summer Break during June and July. They meet again on August 18 at 5 pm

August 18

Read Ahead:

"Holy Envy" by Barbara Brown Taylor

For more information contact Kayte Salvagni

574-8499-276

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 that 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.