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Advent Theme
Our theme for Advent is "Prepare for the Expected." We will look at our spiritual, physical/financial life as Christians. We will have our usual Novenas, December 16-24 at 6:30 a.m. and we will introduce different kind of coffee hour. We are also planning a prayer walk both as a spiritual and physical exercise.Some Thoughts On "Prepare for the Expected"
Discernment as Wisdom
First, let God be God and man be man. This takes discernment regarding the distance between God and humanity. Even kings must recognize where true wisdom comes and that there are some concealed matters that belong only to God. the character needed is a heart that is submissive to the divine.
Second, Remember that good companions encourage righteousness. On the other hand, wicked companions will bring corruption and then destruction. The character needed is self-discipline to rid oneself of evil influences, whether it be so-called friends or aspects of culture. Maintain righteousness through good companions.
Third, always take the humble position. By taking the best seat in the house (either literally or figuratively), one could be asked to move to the back in humiliation. Let praise of you come from others. Do no promote yourself. thew character needed, of course, is genuine humility of heart and spirit.
Thought to remember: Discernment is part of wisdom.
Source: 2011-2012 Standard Lesson Commentary - September 25, 2011.
Third Annual Christmas Bus Ride
Saint Monica's Annual Bus Ride will be Tuesday December 20, 2011. We will visit a few Hartford schools to share Christmas cheer. Each member is asked to fill a Christmas basket/box with food items worth about $60. Over fifty families are depending on your support, so please do not disappoint them.
The basket (laundry basket) should include:
1) A gift certificate for Stop n' Shop for meat.
2) Potatoes or rice or macaroni and cheese.
3) Vegetables (canned, fresh or frozen).
4) Fruit juice (100% juice only).
5) 2 dozen rolls.
6) Dessert.
The basket may also include foods that children eat during the vacation. For example:
Cereal, peanut butter, jelly, cocoa (hot chocolate), soup, bread, crackers, fruit juice (100% juice only), fresh or canned fruits and vegetables.
Please confirm your seat reservation by Sunday, December 11th. On Tuesday, December 20th, dress warmly and arrive promptly at 5:15 p.m. to load the baskets on the bus.
This year Christmas Day and New Year's Day will be on Sundays. We will have our usual Christmas Eve Service at 11:00 p.m. and our New Year's Eve Service at 11:00 p.m. On Christmas Day and New Year's Day we will have one service at 9:30 a.m. Holy Innocents Day is December 28th; we will have a service for our children and youth at 6:30 p.m.
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 altar every Sunday for the pantry.
Weekly suggestions: Sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned green vegetables, evaporated milk, instant mashed potatoes, boxed dressing, canned and/or packaged gravies.
Fr. Davidson needs our cooperation if we wish to reschedule a meeting on Monday or Wednesday between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Fr. Davidson schedules interviews and pastoral counseling either before or after Prayer Meetings on Monday. He may also schedule interviews and pastoral counseling on Wednesday. He schedules events when there is no Bible Study. As a courtesy, please call Fr. Davidson to verify if he has anything scheduled.
Activity Calendar
Weekly: 1) Mondays-Prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m.; 2) Wednesdays-Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.
Special Days (Weekly): 1) Wednesdays and Fridays-Food Pantry opens 10:00 a.m. to noon.
2) Every other Thursday-Pro's and Con's Task Force at 6:30 p.m.
Special Days (Monthly): 1) First Thursday-Stewardship Committee at 6:30 p.m.; 2) Second Thursday-Vestry Meeting 6:30 p.m.; 3) Third Tuesday-Women of Valier; 4) Third and fourth Saturday opens at 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.; 5) First Saturday-Episcopal Church Women (ECW) at 12:00 noon
Happy Birthday to: Marion Hanson and Stephanie Lightfoot 3rd; Cameron Jones 5th, Jason Hall and Jefferson McAlpine 7th; Brian Brito 8th; Connor Elliott, Juliett Mikell, Joseph Noel and Jevon Wilson 9th; Gordon Holder 11th; Frances Sharp 12th; Gabrielle Irving 13th; Michelle Davis 15th; Ivy Anderson and Gwendolyn Bailey 16th; Winnie Anderson 19th; Pamela Brown, Julia Rankin and Sheena Petrolito 20th; Marcia Esson and Joyce Taylor 21st; Jane Collins and Erika Feurtado 22nd; Whitworth Lewis and Cherell Russell 23rd; Christopher Toppin and Kurtis Webb 24th; Leover Neals and Norest Walters 25th; Maureen Evans, Asante Asiedu and Verna Ferguson 26th; Courtney Samuda 28th; Nora Brown 29th; Lloyd Samuels 31st.
Happy Anniversary to: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin/Maureen Evans, and Mr. and Mrs. Allan James 15th; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marseles 21st.
Victoria Hicks 3rd; Brian Trapp 5th; Maxine Freeman, Arlene Simmon and Scott Smith 7th; Marion Hairston and Morris Holder 8th; William Wood 9th; Miceal Reid 10th; George Sargeant 12th; Selvyn Clayton and Oliver Stoney 13th; Ernest Anderson and Deborah Wells 17th; Gwendolyn Brown 18th; Frederick Brescoe 21st; Gwende Stewart 22nd; George White 24th; Leonard Anderson 25th; Roger Douglas, Sr., Kathleen King and Daniel Wilson 27th; David Lane 29th.
Condolences
We record the death of Mildred Hunter. We extend our sincere Christian sympathy to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
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