SAINT MONICA'S NEWS

Thought for the Month

October is Stewardship Month. Our theme is Catch the Spirit: Spiritual Growth, Outreach and Unity. Our commitment Sunday , when we will promise God our time, Talents and Monday, is October 31, 2010. We ask you to pray for a spirit filled Stewardship Month.

Pies for Thanksgiving

The Young People's Fellowship (YPF) will make and sell pies for Thanksgiving. Orders can be placed with any member of YPF beginning October 24, 2010. Pies will be delivered on Sunday, November 21, 2010. Please see either Marie Brown-Harvey or April Elliot for further information.

From the Desk of the Rector

Fr. Davidson was chosen by Virginia Theological Seminary to be a mentor to newly ordained priest in the Episcopal Church. He attended the training session from Sunday, October 17-19 in Baltimore, Maryland. he thanked you for your prayers.

Donations

1. Alarm clocks. Families in the homeless shelters are in need of alarm clocks. Please donate alarm clocks between October 3-November 7th. For more information contact either Patricia Nelson or Susan Davis.

2. Food Pantry. We always need non-perishable food to provide healthy meals for the families who come to our food pantry. Please bring food or money to the alter every Sunday for the pantry. the following are weekly suggestions:

October 3rd cereals

October 10th peanut butter and jelly

October 17th 100% fruit juice

October 24th canned spaghetti with meatballs, ravioli, beef stew and tuna

October 31st soups

3. Underwear. We are collecting underwear for the homeless. Carol Anderson and others are responsible. we will give them away on Thanksgiving Sunday, November 21st.

Synfoni Green

Synfoni Green successfully completed the Architectural Registration Examination. Congratulations Synfoni; we are proud of you.

Andre Krausz

Our prayers and best wishes go to Andre Krausz, son of Richard Krausz, who will soon be deployed to service his country.

Diocesan Convention

The 226th Annual Diocesan Convention was held Friday, October 22, and Saturday 23, 2010. Business included election of Diocesan Standing Committee (on lay, one clerical member); 2012 General Convention (four lay, four clerical deputies , and up to four alternates each other); and One Synod (one lay, one clerical deputy). Walter Benjamin and Joe Noel represented our church along with Fr. Davidson.

Veterans Day

On Sunday, November 14, 2010, St. Monica's will observe Veteran Day at both services. To have your name or that of a loved one listed among the veterans and those currently serving, please contact Evelyn Green. Remember to provide the person's name, branch of service and war/conflict.

Birthdays and Anniversaries in October

Happy birthday to: Synfoni Green 2nd; Angela Chambers and Trevor Wilson 4th; Beverly Haughton-Watson 5th; Nicholas Harvey 6th; Susan Davis and Carol Harris 7th; Immauni James 8th; Elijah Henriques 10th; florence Burke 11th; Parron Duncan 16th; Eddie Davis, Jason Harvey and Neville Rodway 18th; Andrea Anderson 22nd; Charles Palmer 24th; Beverly Forrester, Jordan Taylor and Kathleen King 25th; Monet Warren 28; Edrick Hall 30th    

Happy

Anniversary to: Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Faucher 3rd; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Nelson.

Condolences

We extend our Christian sympathy to Mary Pinnock and family on the death of her sister. May she rest in peace.