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3/24/2019

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3/24/19

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

O God, you are my God; eagerly I seek you!

Our readings for the Third Sunday in Lent are: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35.

Click Here to view the Third Sunday in Lent Lectionary Readings

The gardener said, "Sir, let it alone for one more year." Luke 13:8

In his parable of the barren fig tree, Jesus encourages patience. The lesson for us: people can realize their stewardship values at different times in life. Let's be open to discovering the many ways we can compassionately care for our world and its people.

Moses and the Burning Bush: Turn aside and Look

A man exiled from the country of his birth and working for his in-laws as a shepherd encounters a burning bush on the mountain of God, turns aside to look upon the sight, and God calls him to rescue the enslaved Israelites in Egypt. What is God calling you to do?

Adult Forum Program

On Sundays in Adult Forum at 9 am we are looking at the Civil Rights Movement and the Episcopal Church.

Vestry Installation Sunday March 24

We are installing the Vestry Members during the Sunday worship service on March 24 before the Passing of the Peace.

Be sure to thank our dedicated Vestry members this morning!

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, March 24, 2019

Chalice Bearers: Ben Strain, Paul Reed

Acolytes: Mercedes J., Raquel J., Gia S.

Lectionary 1: Barb Belt

Lectionary 2: Carolyn Sturgeon

Intercessor: Karon Wintrode

Ushers: Tom and Kathy Mencer

Counters: Don Hutchinson, Kurt Gordon

Altar Guild: Karon Wintrode

Eucharistic Visitor: Karon Wintrode

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Mark and Norma Sappenfield

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

To View Updated March-April ROTA click here.

Ladies' Book Club Next Meeting at St. Aidan's is Sunday, March 24 @ 5 pm

The book to be discussed on March 24 is: Fire Road by Kim Phuc Phan Thi.

Please see Kayte Salvagni for more information.

574-215-3720

Looking Ahead ...

The book to be discussed on April 28 is:

Church of the Small Things by Melanie Shankle

Donuts for Briarwood Elementary School

We are collecting 15 dozen donuts March 24th-28th for the Briarwood Elementary School spring Fun Fair, our Olathe School partner. Bring them to the church by Thursday. See Kathy Mencer 913 592-5413.

Activity at St. Aidan's - St. Patrick's Dinner 3-16-19

BackSnack Packing and Lenten Series 3-20-19

The 2019 Lenten Series is the program “Entering the Passion of Jesus” with New Testament scholar Amy Jill-Levine. We meet on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 pm for fellowship, a light meal, and our program.

Single Pack BackSnack Packing on March 27

BackSnack Packing is happening on March 27 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.

Johnson County Food Ministry - Center of Grace

-Community Meal Thursday March 28

Please pitch in and help serve the Community Meal at the Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, this Thursday, March 28. Cooks at 2 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

Daughters of the King Spring Assembly: April 6

"Pour Out Upon Us the Seven Fold Gifts of the Holy Spirit."

Daughters of the King Spring Assembly is on March 30 at St. David's Episcopal Church, 3916 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS 6604.

Pre-registration due date is Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Advance Registration: $25 // At the door: $20

See Carolyn Sturgeon for registration form.

913-499-9375

The Bible Challenge Has Resumed: Samuel, Psalms and John

The Right Reverend Cathleen Chittenden Bascom

The Right Reverend Bascom was ordained the Tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Kansas on March 2 at Grace Cathedral in Topeka. She will be visiting the Northeast Convocation from May 14 through May 24.

GIVE THE GIFT OF EPISCOPAL MEGACAMP TO THE PARISH YOUTH

As a parish we look to the future of the Church and give the gift of Summer Episcopal MegaCamp to our campers by raising the money to cover all of their costs – please give generously to our young people!

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

New Parish Email System – Unison:

So Easy Anyone Can Use It!!

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.