LITURGY OF THE WORD AND WEEKLY READINGS

Sunday, August 28, 2011: Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

There were no services today because of Hurricane Irene. We were encouraged to say Morning Prayer.

Morning Prayer:

Venite page 82, BCP

Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c, Page 738, BCP

First Reading: Exodus (3:1-15)

Song of Zechariah Page 92, BCP

Epistle:Paul's Letter (Romans 12:9-21)

You Are God Te Deum Laudamus Page 95, BCP

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew (16:21-28)

The Apostles' Creed Page 96, BCP

Suggested Readings For The Week

Monday James:2:1-13; Tuesday James 2:14-26; Wednesday James 3:1-13; Thursday James 3:13-4:12; Friday James 4:13-5:6; Saturday James 5:7-12, 19-20.

Sunday, August 21, 2011: Tenth Sunday After Pentecost

First Reading: (Exodus 1:8-2:10)

Psalm 124, Page 781, BCP

Epistle: Paul's Letter (Romans 12:1-8)

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew (16:13-20)

Suggested Readings For The Week

Monday Acts 26:1-23; Tuesday Acts 26:24-27:8; Wednesday John 1:43-51; Thursday Acts 27:27-44; Friday Acts 28:1-16; Saturday Acts 28:17-31.

Sunday, August 14, 2011: Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

First Reading: (Genesis 45:1-15)

Psalm 133, Page 787, BCP

Epistle: Paul's Letter (Romans 11:2a, 29-32)

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew (15:[10-20], 21-28)

Suggested Readings For The Week

Monday John 2:1-12; Tuesday Acts 23:12-24; Wednesday Acts 23:23-35; Thursday Acts 24:1-23

Friday Acts 24:24-25:12; Saturday Acts 25:13-27.

Sunday, August 7, 2011: Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

First Reading: (Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28)

Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b, Page 738, BCP

Epistle: Paul's Letter (Romans 10:5-15)

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew (14:22-23)

Suggested Readings For The Week

Monday Acts 20:17-38; Tuesday Acts 21:1-14; Wednesday Acts 21:15-26; Thursday Acts 21:27-36; Friday Acts 21:37-22:16; Saturday Acts 22:17-29.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Welcome From The Rector

Directions To Saint Monica's

The Rector's Desk

Do not be anxious about anything, but in eery situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Philippians 4:6).

What an experience it was for most if not all of us last Sunday as our young people led us in worship during the Liturgy of the Word. We have quite a bit of hidden talent that needs to be encouraged and developed. We thank the young people and the adults who helped them. Again we apologize for "spoiling" the sunday worship of some members. We thank those who rearranged the worship space immediately after the service.

Rescheduling Meetings

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.

Harvest Committee Meeting

The Harvest Committee will meet on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 6:60 p.m. All members are asked to attend. Please see Olive James for further information or concerns.

The Harvest Committee Presents Sight and Sounds

The Harvest Committee presents a fundraising trip to the Sights and Sound Theater in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 19 and 20, 2011. The fees are $290.00 per adult and $240.00 per child. Cost includes transportation, hotel fees and taxes, one breakfast and dinner, and ticket admission to the play Joseph. For more information please see Olive James.

Vestry Retreat

Our vestry retreat will be Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Diocesan House. All vestry members are expected to attend. There will be more information in the future

Parish Committee Cruise

The Parish Committee presents a good ole' time when we cruise on the Spirit of Boston in Boston Harbor. The cruise will take place on Saturday, September 10, 2011. The trip includes transportation, a sit down luncheon buffet and meal gratuities, entertainment, time at Quincy Market and a spectacular view while cruising Boston Harbor and Boston Historic Seaport district. Tickets are$130.00 per person. Please contact Patsy for more information.

Homecoming

Our Homecoming will be Sunday, September 11, 2011. We hope to present our program for the rest on tjis year and 2012. Your prayers are requested as we plan.

The Harvest Committee Annual Luncheon

The Harvest Committee will hold its Annual Harvest Luncheon on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the USS Chowder Pot IV in Hartford. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. and tickets are $40.00. Please contact Lorraine Mapp, Olive James or Cynthia Timoll for more information.

Birthdays and Anniversaries in August

Happy Birthday to: Gloria Ricketts 2nd; Icieline Russell 3rd; Dorothy McLachlan and Veronica Airey-Wilson 4th; Agnes Macbeth 5th; Louise Kenny 6th; Charles Groce and Irma Reid 7th; 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 Ulett 21st; Christopher Walters 22nd; Taylor Bradshaw and Channen Paddyfote 26th; Irene Nurse-Cohen and Florence Burke 29th; Princess Wiggins 30th.

Happy Anniversary to: Mr. and Mrs. Blackwood 3rd; Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Davis 5th; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lightfoot; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Noel 25th.

Condolences

We record the death of Mrs. Rebecca Hudson who died Tuesday, August 16, 2011. She was the wife of Mr. George Hudson. We extend our sincere Christian sympathy to the Hudson family. May she rest in peace.

Congratulations

We wish to extend our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Allen, who were married Saturday, August 20, 2011. Blessings.

ITEMS OF INTEREST

Floyd's Suggestion

I wish to share with you a profound essay that I recently read. The essay was written by an 11th grade student and can be found by CLICKING HERE

Clergy

The Rev. Charles Davidson

Vestry Members

Carol Anderson, Cyrus Aimey (Junior Warden), Veronica Airey-Wilson, Joyce Asiedu, Walter Benjamin (Senior Warden, Nora Brown, Terry Brown (Treasurer), Marie Brown-Harvey (Secretary),Evelyn Green, Shannon Holder, Bates Lyons, Joe Noel, Peter Marsele Terrie Thomas, Herbert Bowen (Hon)

Music

Rochelle Holder - Youth Choir

Nathaniel Baker - Music Director/Organist

Rector Emeritus

Canon Cyril Burke

Email

monicahartford@gmail.com

THE BOOK CORNER

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid

By Jeff Kenney

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is about Greg, a young boy, with an older brother, Rodrick and his best friend, Rowley Jefferson. His mother gives him a diary or a journal but only girls have journals and diaries and not boys like him. In this journal, he writes about a year in a school and his life which could relate easily to today's world. There are plenty of illustrations and the type is written on lines instead of just plain white paper.

The author has demystified the reading process as something other than an assignment or by force. Children appear to identify with Greg's life very easily regardless of their background. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is easy reading and works well with struggling readers as well. The author makes reading fun again without witchcraft or Vampires. Reality can be more frighting than the supernatural.

I highly recommend this book but I didn't like what happened to Rowley and Greg's friendship. I think the kook should have concluded and resolved it.

Review by Sylviastel

Listen to Jeff Kinney discuss the book by CLICKING HERE

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