SAINT MONICA'S NEWS

Parish Secretary

We welcome Ms. Whitney Haughton as our new part-time Parish Secretary. Ms Haughton will work every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday. She is a student, and a member of the First Cathedral Church.

The Reuben Tribe Newsletter

The Reuben Tribe launched the first edition of its monthly newsletter, St. Monican, November, 2009. The following quote is from the Newsletter: "This Newsletter will let us know about upcoming events in the church and about what is happening within the Episcopal Church Family. It will help us nurture and inform the congregation and new members, as well as reach out to others in the community. Our neighbors will know who we are and what it's like to be a part of St. Monica's Episcopal church." Joyce Asiedu is the editor.

Friendly Reminder

Please remember that the items in the Food Pantry/Feeding Closet are for Food Pantry/Feeding use only. If you are hosting a coffee hour or an event, please plan accordingly by purchasing all of the items you will need including cutlery and paper goods in appropriate quantities. The signed contract with Food Share states that we will use these items for Food Pantry/Feeding only. Thank you for your cooperation.

November Events

November 1, 2009 - All Saints/All Souls and Baptism

November 15, 2009 - Report from Discussions

November 22, 2009 - Thanksgiving Service and celebration of the independence of Barbados at both services

November 29, 2009 - Advent Sunday

Y.P.F. Bake Sale

The Y.P.F. hosted a bake sale on Sunday, November 22, 2009 after both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. service.

Father Davidson

Father Davidson was in Ireland from Tuesday, November 3rd through Saturday, November 7th for his annual Continuing Education; he returned on Sunday, November 8th. He will complete his 2009 vacation from Monday, November 23rd through Thursday, November 26th.

Father Tom Beck was our supply priest On Sunday, November 8th.

Annual Christmas Bus Ride

The following is an excerpt from a flyer that is posted on the Church's bulletin board:

St. Monica's first Annual Christmas Bus Ride will be Friday, December 18, 2009 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The baskets (laundry baskets) should include Christmas dinner: turkey, ham, or pork roast or a gift certificate from Stop & Shop, potatoes (sweet or white) or rice or macaroni and cheese, vegetables (canned, fresh or frozen), fruit juice, 2 dozen rolls and desserts.

In conjunction with the first Annual Bus Ride, the Y.P.F. will distribute fruit basket to residents of St. Monica's Apartments on Monday, December 21, 2009. The fruits to be placed in the baskets are: apples (red delicious and granny smith), bananas, pears, grapefruit, and oranges. Any donations are appreciated.

Family Matters

This is information about donations given for specific things:

Church sign/notice board - a proper Church sign will cost about $4,000; to date $900 has been given and is in the bank.

A proper lectern costs about $2,500; to date $350 has been given and is in the bank.

An industrial dish washer can cost cost about $4,500; to date $350 has been given and is in the bank.

The $100 given to buy a clock is in the bank; we will soon purchase a clock.

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Baptisms and Condolences

Happy birthday to Darryl Burke, Florence Mursell, and Myrtle Senior November 1st; Cyril Burke, Patricia Nelson and Charles Satchell November 3rd; Evelyn Green November 4th; Herbert Bowen and Carmen Brown November 5th; Scott Thornton November 9th; Marcus Clark November 11th; Rory Elliott, Lucy Fuentes and Gwendolyn Sangster November 13th;

Denzil Samuda November 14th; Hylton Cooke November 15th; Patricia Hurdle November 17th; George Jordon November 19th; Bates Lyons November 20th; Carol Anderson November 24th; Blondell Thornton November 25th; Andrea Branch November 26th; Austin Tagbo November 27th; Verona Francis and Kenneth Lambert November 29th; Marion Hanson and Stephanie Lightfoot December 3rd; Cameron Jones and George Hudson December 5th.

Congratulations to the Barnabys on the birth of a second grandchild. We pray God's blessings on mother and child.

Condolences: We extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Rochelle and Shannon Holder on the death of a loved one. We also extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Olive James and family as they mourn the death of an uncle.