SAINT MONICA'S NEWS

Calling All Teachers, Counselors and Others

Fr. Davidson is inviting all teachers, former teachers, counselors and all interested members to a conversation about outreach to our schools in Hartford. We will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a Eucharist to honor Saint Paul. Our conversation immediately follow after the Eucharist.

Annual Reports

All Organizations of Saint Monica's Church must submit an annual report to the Church Office no later than January 15, 2011. You may contact the Church Office for the format of the report and what the report should include. Please feel free to contact either the Parish Clerk or the Church Office if you have questions.

Bishop Ian Douglas

Bishop Ian Douglas will visit Saint Monica's on Sunday, January 16, 2011 during the 10:30 a.m. service. He will meet with the vestry after the service.

Young People's Fellowship.

1. The Fellowship is taking orders for Valentine flowers through Sunday, January 30,2011.

2. The Fellowship will host a Black History celebration and dinner on Sunday, February 20, 2011. Tickets are $10.00 per person or $35.00 for a family of four. Please see members of the Fellowship for tickets.

Thanks To Mr. Scott and Others

We say thanks to George Scott for the donation of a platform for our lectern. Thanks as well to all who give donations and give of their time and talents to enhance the ministry of our church.

Saint Monican Newsletter

The Saint Monican Newsletter welcomes your stories and reflections as it attempts to build a culture of sharing our faith and memories with one another. Please encourage your children to send their stories as well. See Joyce Asiedu for more information.

Gospel Choir

Saint Monica's Gospel Choir has rescheduled it annual elections due to the visit of Bishop Ian Douglas on January 16, 2011. The elections will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011 immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service. The following are the officers of the Gospel Choir: 1) President; 2) Vice President; 3) Secretary; 4) Financial Secretary; and 5) Chaplain. All active members of the Choir are eligible to be nominated. The names of nominees should be sent to Terry Brown. There is a call for sopranos and altos. The Gospel Choir welcomes any member of Saint Monica's who is willing to share in the ministry of spreading the Gospel through song.

Episcopal Church Women

The meeting of the Episcopal Church Women has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 23, 2011 immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service.

Usher Guild

The Usher Guild is currently seeking individuals who are willing to give their time in serving as ushers in 2011 for either the 8:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. service. Ushers serve three Sundays per month for four months. Anyone interested in this ministry is asked to see either Marie Brown-Harvey or Everton Stewart.

Birthdays and Anniversaries in January

Happy birthday to Jessica Hurdle 1st; Christine Hurdle 5th; Cynthia Timoll and Doreen Radway 9th; Jennie Dixon, Tyreik Noel, and Hubbard Warren 12th; Winston Anderson, Elroy Toppin and Allen James 20th; Nellie Jordan and Joanne Silva 22nd; Lorraine Mapp 24th; Floyd Wyche 28th; Janice Binion and Lauren Toppin 30th; Barbara Neals 31st.

Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson 16th; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wyche 30th.

Condolences

We record the death of Kathleen King who was buried Tuesday, January 4, 2011 and Auvita McKenzie.

We extend our sincere Christian sympathy to their families and friends.

May they rest in peace.