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3/17/2019

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3/17/19

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

REMINDER:

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

- Saturday, March 16, 2019 -

Social Hour at 6:30; Dinner at 7:00 pm

The Lord is my light and my salvation!

Our readings for the Second 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 Second Sunday in Lent Lectionary Readings

Some Pharisees came and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." Luke 13:21

We might want to remember what a brave man Jesus was. Stewards strive for bravery too, not necessarily to the extent of risking their lives, but sometimes in embracing people and ministries that may be out of the mainstream.

God's Promise and Abram's Trust: Reckoned as Righteousness

Abram was on the run from troubles when God appeared and made God’s first covenant with Abram, promising that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. Scripture says that “Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.”

Adult Forum Program:

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

Lay Ministers Serving Sunday, March 17, 2019

Chalice Bearers: Jane Bush , Sarah Smith

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

Lectionary 1: Mark Sappenfield

Lectionary 2: Kayte Salvagni

Intercessor: Barb Belt

Ushers: Rich Salvagni, Janet Seifert

Counters: Mike Belt, Jim Bush

Altar Guild: Julie Wojtas, Darlene Kincaid

Eucharistic Visitor: Carolyn Sturgeon

Children's Chapel: Samantha Zamarripa

BOG Ministry: Janet Seifert

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.

The Way of Love in Lent - March 6-20

Do you traditionally give up something such as desserts for Lent, or struggle to read the Bible? Would you like to move closer to God?

Follow “The Way of Love” Lenten calendar available in the narthex and on-line; there will also be daily emails on Unison to the parish.

Click here for the Lent 2019 Calendar

Lenten Series: Passion of Jesus - March 20

The 2019 Lenten Series is the program “Entering the Passion of Jesus” featuring New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine.

We will meet on March 20, and 27 at 6 pm for fellowship and a light meal. See the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.

Reclaiming Jesus:

Leaders Call Nation To Repentance

As many in the Christian faith begin to observe Lent, the Reclaiming Jesus elders are renewing their call to Christians to remain steadfast in their faith and engage with the deepening challenges our nation faces.

Installation of Vestry Members - Sunday, March 24

During worship on March 24 we will recognize and install our hard-working dedicated Vestry members.

Please thank them all!

Ladies' Book Club Next Meeting at St. Aidan's is 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

The Bible Challenge Has Resumed: Samuel, Psalms and John

Single Pack BackSnack Packing on March 20

We usually 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. Single Pack on March 20.

Johnson County Food Ministry - Center of Grace

-Community Meal Thursday March 28

The next community meal is this Thursday, February 28. We welcome volunteers to join us for this monthly event. It is always a privilege and a joy to serve others in this very important ministry.

CENTER OF GRACE MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEAL – GOOD NEWS!

Thanks to the hard work of our Outreach Committee chaired by Barb Belt and Mark Sappenfield we have arranged for the funding to continue serving the monthly community meal at the Center Of Grace in Olathe. God bless our Outreach Committee and the generosity of the parishioners and friends of St. Aidan’s.

Questions? See Barbara Belt

913 515-9001 and bbeltjhawk@gmail.com

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.