Newsletter for 3/7/2021

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St. Aidan's Weekly Newsletter

The Third Sunday of Lent 03/07/2021

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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St. Aidan's Sunday Services are on Facebook Live.

Remember in-person worship will be held this Sunday, March 3.

Adult forum will be held in Seifert Hall at 9 and worship at 10.

Masks are required, practice social distancing, and sign in for contract tracing.

Check UNISON, FACEBOOK, and our Website for Schedule Updates.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT TO ACCESS THE LIVE BROADCAST.

March 7, 2021 Sunday Worship Service

Holy Eucharist RITE II, 10:00 am - Rev. Tom Baker

Sermon: "Turning Tables"

If you are watching our online worship service, please use the attached Worship Booklet below. It includes our Lectionary Readings and Hymns.

Click Here for the Worship Booklet

ROTA for Sunday, March 7, 2021

Acolyte: Jane Bush

Lector 1: Joe Fossati

Lector 2: Sarah Smith

Intercessor: Karon Wintrode

Ushers: Don and Janet Seifert

Altar Guild: Julie Wojtas

Counter: TBD

If you are unable to serve on your scheduled Sunday, please find your replacement.. Sharon Seidel

Click Here For "February and March 2021 ROTA"

2021 Altar Guild Schedule

Fr. Tom's Talk ...

Lent is a time when we traditionally focus on prayer, service, fasting, and repentance. Last week we talked about prayer. Today, I want to talk about fasting.

The whole point of fasting is to purposely empty out a space to allow God in. It can sound rather simple but there is no point in giving something up if you don’t take something in. When you fast a particular food and that craving feeling hits it can become a time to invite God into that empty place you’ve created. When you fast an activity, like watching TV, you can invite God into the time you created with prayer, Bible study, or devotional reading.

Scripture strongly encourages us to fast both in the Old and New Testament. It is interesting to me that every religion employs fasting as part of its religious practice. Perhaps because it forces us to open up and to let the divine inside. It is an intentional action that ritualizes that our God is not distant nor uncaring but that God will never stop trying to connect with us.

Please let me know if you’d like to sit down and talk or enjoy a coffee, at a social distance of course, or feel free to call me at 785-670-0158, or email me at tbaker1102@yahoo.com. My office hours are Monday - Thursday 10 am - 3 pm. … Fr. Tom

The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18

Lent is a foolishness to many people, but to we Christians it can be a time of spiritual growth and healing, a time of grace and forgiveness, a time of challenge and hope.

Sunday, March 7, 2021 - The Third Sunday In Lent - In-person service

9:00 am Adult Forum

10:00 am: Spiritual Communion Service, In Person worship plus service is on Facebook Live

Wednesday, March 10

12:00 pm: Noon Day Prayer - on Facebook LIVE

5:30 pm: Vestry Meeting

Thursday, March 11

BackSnack Delivery

6 pm: Cup of Cocoa - join us via ZOOM

Sunday, March 14, 2021 - The Fourth Sunday In Lent - In-person service

9:00 am Adult Forum

10:00 am: Spiritual Communion Service, In Person worship plus service is on Facebook Live

Click here to see March Birthdays and Anniversaries

News from St. Bridget’s DOK Chapter

“Remembering and honoring the memory of our friend, George J. Dunmore, St. Bridget’s DOK Chapter has donated books about Black History (really American History) to St. Aidan’s Library. They are free to check out with a promise to return.

And, special thanks to Dr. Tracey S. Fisher, author ✍️ of Little Big Change . . . for many of the book recommendations. Please stop by St. Aidan’s Library on Thursday during Office hours or before or after church ⛪️ on Sundays.”

Olathe Schools Outreach - Underwear

The Olathe School District is in need of more underwear for needy students. We have met three request since the August underwear drive. At this point, we have no reserves. To continue this service to meet the needs of our Olathe students, we are requesting additional funds for the remainder of the school year. If you would like to assist, please make your check to St. Aidan's and specify it is for underwear. Thank you for your support.

Pledges and Offerings

Please send your pledges and offerings to the church office.

You may also donate online.

MAKE SURE YOU DESIGNATE ST. AIDAN'S IN THE DROP DOWN BOX.

Click here for Donation form.

Links for the ZOOM events are available on the website, under EVENTS.

Adult Forum

I’m excited to announce our next program for Adult Forum.

We will be be reading and discussing Diana Butler Bass' “Christianity for the Rest of Us” (link below).

This book has been used by many churches and is a very interesting read about what modern people are looking for in a church

Her findings will surprise and encourage you!

Come join our growing group! The book is free and donations are appreciated.

Click here for link to book.

"Cup of Cocoa" with Fr. Tom - ZOOM

Due to popular demand Cup of Cocoa has returned on Thursdays at 6 pm. Join us via ZOOM.

BackSnack Program

St. Aidan’s is in our second decade of working with five Olathe Elementary Schools in this important ministry.

... See St. Aidan's Facebook and Web page for more information about BackSnacks.

Click here to see the BackSnack Packing and Delivery Schedule for 2020-2021

Pastoral Concerns and Prayer Requests

Pastoral Concerns:

In case of pastoral emergencies, please contact Fr. Tom Baker at

785-670-0158 (call or text) or email him at tbaker1102@yahoo.com.

Prayer Requests:

Please email any prayer requests to Karon Wintrode, and she will post them on Unison. kwintrode22@comcast.net.

The parish email system is accessible through our website – www.staidansolathe.org See Julie Wojtas (630 865-3931) for information or any questions.

Be sure to check Unison for all updated information regarding St. Aidan's.

Thanksgivings and Prayers

Thanksgivings –

We give thanks for the birthdays of Russ Sifers, Gunda Pretzel and Chris Jayaram. We give thanks for the people of St. Aidan’s and the privilege of serving each other, our church and our community throughout the year. We give thanks for the faithfulness and resilience of St. Aidan's parish as we all work together during this difficult time, finding new ways to stay connected in spite of the challenges.

Cycle of Prayer –

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church of England.

In the World Council of Churches Cycle of Prayer we pray for the people of Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino.

In the Kansas Cycle of Prayer, we pray for St. Martin in the Fields, Edwardsville.

For Our Parish Leadership –

We pray for our rector, Rev. Tom Baker and his wife, Cherie. We pray for the members of the Vestry: Senior Warden Jane Bush, Mark Sappenfield, Sarah Smith, Kathy Mencer, Bonnie Eckel, Clarice Ewing and Paul Reed for the Vestry Clerk, Janet Siefert; for our Treasurer, Tim Tatlock; and for our delegates, Carolyn Sturgeon, and Sarah Smith.

For Our Troops, Veterans, and Law Enforcement –

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women in the service and law enforcement at home and broad. Defend them with your grace; give them courage; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence; through Jesus Christ. Amen.

For the Departed –

Eternal Lord God, you hold all souls in life: Give to your whole Church in paradise and on earth your light and your peace; and grant that all your faithful people may at the last enter into your unending joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Guidance and Grace

Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Healing –

Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servants, and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that those for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.