SAINT MONICA'S NEWS

Saint Monica's Video

James Ault has made a wonderful short video about Saint Monica's. There are two links to the video in the blog. The first link is in the upper right column. The second link is at the bottom of the blog. Both links are labeled St. Monica's Video.

Christian Education Volunteers

Christian Education Volunteers Needed

If you have time, and talent then teach!

Saint Monica's Christian Education needs teachers and

co-teachers.

Chose your grade level:

K-2; 3-5; 6-8; High School

Training begins Friday, August 28, 2009.

See Carol A. or Terrie T.

Larrabee Fund

For many years Saint Monica's has participated in the Larrabee Fund. Individuals in need receive help by applying through their churches. Mrs. Agnes MacBeth represents Saint Monica's. We are looking for two individuals to sit on the board and anyone interested should see either Father Davidson or Mrs. MacBeth.

Saint Stephen Harvest Gala

Saint Stephen Episcopal Church cordially invites us to its Harvest Red Carpet Gala on Saturday, October 31. 2009 at Birch Meadow Banquet Hall, 76 East Dudley Town Road, Bloomfield. The cost is $75 per person and Saint Monica's has six tickets. Anyone who is interested in purchasing a ticket should see Father Davidson.

Father Thomas Beck

Father Thomas Beck was our supply priest for both services on Sunday, August 2, 2009. Father Davidson returned in office on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.

Alter Guild Members at the 8 a.m. Celebration

Again, Father Davidson appeals for men or women who attend the 8 a.m. celebration to offer themselves to serve on the Alter Guild. The duties are to prepare, with others, for the Sunday celebration and to keep our vestments and vessels in good order.

Sunday, August 30, 2009; Growing Our Church

On Sunday, August 30, 2009 we had one service that began at 9:30 a.m. We went to your tribes, and each tribe said the Collect for Purity, the Epistle, the Psalm, and the Holy Gospel. After the readings the tribes discussed the following topics: 1) What can I do to help increase the membership of Saint Monica's? 2) What can Saint Monica's do to increase the membership? 3) Are we going to build a new church? and 4) How realistic is our hope?

The comments made by tribal members will be made available in the future. At 10:30 a.m. the service continued with the Confession.

Homecoming and Fun Day

Fun Day will be on Saturday, September 5, 2009 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The tribe of Levi is spearheading the planning and will be asking all tribes to help with making sure that the day is a success. We hope to have basketball, soccer, balloon toss, dodge ball, dominoes, scrabble, just to name a few. There will also be refreshments. All members are expected to help make this day a success by donating food items and coming out on the day.

Homecoming will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2009. We hope to use the day to look ahead at the ministries and programs we would like to do to enrich the life of our parish. We are asking that when you arrive for worship that you go to your tribe for the Liturgy of the Word and discussion of three topics. We will gather for the Thanksgiving.

Parish Secretary

Saint Monica's is looking for a Parish Secretary, male or female. The policy is that we will not hire a member of Saint Monica's as Parish Secretary.

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School at the Church of the Good Shepherd was cancelled.

Diversity Sunday

On Sunday, August 9, 2009 we celebrated with our Jamaican brothers and sisters. On Sunday, August 30, 2009 celebrated with our brothers and sisters from Trinidad and Tobago. We will celebrate with our brothers and sisters from Navis on September 20, 2009 at the 10:30 a.m. service.

Birthdays, Anniversaries and Baptisms
Happy birthday to Clarence Tuning July 24; Hazel Weathers and Iceline Russell July 31.
Gloria Ricketts August 2; Ashley Cohen and Elaine Stewart August 3; Dorothy MacLachlan, Veronica Airey-Wilson and Andre Stewart August 4; dorothy Archer and Agnes MacBeth August 5; Louise Kenney and Deborah Oliphant August 6; Charles Groce August 7; Sandra Mahoney and James Philips August 10; Sarah Legister and Peter Marsele August 12; Clement Forrester and Becki Hall August 14; Bianc Haughton and Alana Martin August 16; Casey Morris August 17; Hyacinth Tate August 18; Nigel Martin August 19; Jean Ulett August 21; Christopher Walters August 22; Taylor Bradshaw and Channen Paddyfote August 26; Irene Nurse-Cohen August 29.

Happy wedding anniversary to Clarence and Edwina Tuning July 25; Eddie and Susan Davis August 5; Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lightfoot August 15; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Noel August 25.

Two baptisms took place on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at the 10:30 a.m. celebration. We welcome a grandchild of Mrs. Josephine Allen, Olivia May Allen; and Jayla Nariah Hall.

Congratulations to Stephen Lightfoot, son of our senior warden, and Kishauna Thomas who were married Saturday, August 15, 2009. Also, congratulations and best wishes to Nathaniel Baker and his fiancee' Anna who will be marries on Wednesday, August 26, 2009.

Condolences

We extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Carmen Brown and family on the death of a love one. Also to Ms Vina Morgan on the death of her sister. Also to the family of David Hickmon who lost a father and to the family of Ena and Ossie Smith who lost a granddaughter. Also to Pat Hurdle and family on the death of her aunt who was buried on Saturday, August 29, 2009 in Barbados. May they rest in peace.

Renewing Licenses for parish liturgical assistants.

It is time to renew licenses for parish liturgial assistants. All requests for new licenses will have an immediate effetive date and and expiration date of December 31, 2012. If you are interested in continuing to serve in your present ministry please let Fr Davidson know by Sunday, August 9, 2009.