SAINT MONICA'S NEWS

Thoughts For The Week

To say we follow Jesus without attempting to obey reveals our lack of faith that He will lead us right in every way. Obedience to God is an expression of our love for God.

From Our Daily Bread

"Lead me, guide me along the way, for if you lead me I cannot stray..."

From Lift Every Voice and Sing II, pp. 194 and 195

Your Comments and Contributions

Your comments and contributions are important. Please let us hear from you.

1. Send your emails to: monicahartford@gmail.com

2. Comments can be made on the blog.

3. See me (Floyd Wyche) in church. I attend the 8:00 a.m. service.

Entering Worship Space

Members are reminded that they can enter the worship space only during the singing of a hymn once the liturgy is in progress. The Bulletin has the notation You may enter, which is a friendly reminder of the appropriate times to enter once the liturgy is in progress.

A Reminder of the Rector's Schedule

The Rector is in office on Monday and Wednesday. Tuesday is set aside for meetings in the Diocese or with other individuals. Thursday is set aside to visit the sick and shut-in, those in hospitals and nursing homes. His Sabbath Day/Day Off is Friday. On Saturday he works from home and uses the day to prepare for Sunday worship. The Rector is always available by appointment except on his Sabbath and Sunday.

Summer Schedule

The times of our Sunday services will remain the same throughout the summer. The format of our services will change to Morning Prayer and Eucharist beginning Sunday, July 11, 2010 and will continue until the last Sunday in August (August 29, 2010). Some members of our congregation will be asked to lead Morning Prayer during this time. Our Canons now allow us to appoint Worship Leaders who are not ordained. Of course our rubrics have always stated that in the absence of an ordained person to lead worship 'all that is appointed through the Prayers of the People, except the blessing may be said by a Lay Reader'; Worship leaders have replaced Lay readers. For more information please see pages 406-407, BCP.

Bible Study

We are returning to our Bible Study on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. We will begin with a healing service at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 7:00 p.m. We will continue our study of 1 Peter.

Rite III

On Sunday, August 15, 2010 we will use Rite III at the 10:30 a.m. service. Rite 3 allows a greater participation by the congregation during the sermon. It means we will have to read the Holy Gospel before we come to the Eucharist if we are going to be able to share the 'good news' with each other. More was explained on Sunday, August 8, 2010.

Friendly Reminder: Food Pantry & Saturday Feeding

This is a friendly reminder that the food and supplies in the Food Pantry storage area are for the Food Pantry and Saturday feeding use only. We have signed a contract with Food Share stating that we will only use these items for the Food Pantry and Saturday Feeding. All organizations are reminded to purchase their food and supplies. Plan ahead to insure that you will have what is needed for your activity. Please do not ask anyone with a key to open the Food Pantry. They are are not authorized to do so. Thank you for your cooperation.

Gospel Trip to Philadelphia

The Parish Committee is sponsoring a gospel fundraising trip to Philadelphia. The bus leaves Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 6:00 a.m. sharp from St Monica's parking lot. There will a two hour all you can eat luncheon on the ship Spirit of Philadelphia. Later, there will be a professional guided heritage tour of Philadelphia. Donation of $125 includes bus trip, boat ride and guided tour. All deposits are due ASAP. See any member of the Harvest Committee for more information.

St. Monica's 106th Anniversary & Recognition Ball

This is a fundraiser to help retire the debt on our building. It will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Hilton Hotel located at 315 Trumbull Street, Hartford. Ticket are $75 per person. Cocktails will be 7:00 p.m.-8: p.m. Dinner, program and dancing will be 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. For ticket information see Ms. Synfoni Green, Mrs. Arlette Hurdle, Mrs. Gloria Marsele, or Mrs. Paul Scott.

Birthdays and Anniversaries in August

Happy birthday to: Gloria Ricketts 2nd; Dorothy McLachlan and Veronica Airey-Wilson 4th; Louise Kenney and Deborah Opliphant 6th; Charles Groce and Irma Reid 7th; Agnes MacBeth 8th; Sandra Mahoney and James Phillips 10th; Sara Legister and Peter Marsele 12th; Clement Forrester and Becki Hall 14th; Bianca Haughton 16th; Casey Morris 17th; Jean Ullet 21st; Christopher Walters 22nd; Taylor Bradshaw and Channen Paddyfote 26th (her 24th birthday); Irene Nurse-Cohen 29th; Princess Wiggins 30th.

Happy anniversary to Mr & Mrs. Blackwood 3rd; Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Davis 5th.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ulett 11th (48th wedding anniversary).

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Noel 25th.

Condolences

The family of Ruth McBean sincerely thanks you for your kind expressions of sympathy; your cards, your hugs, and your prayers.

We extend our sincere sympathy to the Tuning family on the death of of the mother of Edwina. May she rest in peace.

We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Annie Allen who died recently. May she rest in peace.

Our sincere Christian sympathy to Myrtle Senior on the death of her 99 year old sister Essie Atkinson. May she rest in peace.

The family of Mrs. Cynthia Washington Barrett wishes to express heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the St. Monica's Episcopal Church family for their comforting words, constant prayers, love, support and invaluable assistance rendered to the family during our great loss. Your deeds of kindness have given us strength and solace during our recent bereavement. May God continue to bless and keep each of you.