NEWS AND EVENTS

The Rev. Dr. Marjorie Jones And Independence Celebration Of Guyana

On Sunday, May 27, 2012 we celebrated the Independence of the Republic of Guyana. Our guest speaker was The Rev. Dr. Marjorie Jones, a Guyanese. She is a Professor of Education at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is an Associate Minister at the Historic Charles Street A.M.E. Church. The Rev. Dr. Jones serves as Director of Christian Education and for the past sixteen years she has facilitated "Sister to Sister, a weekly women's Bible study group. She is married to Compton Jones, has four adult children and four grandchildren.

From The Desk Of The Rector

Thank you to the vestry and congregation for allowing me to do my continuing education. It was a refreshing time of reminding ourselves of our ministry as ordain clergy and the effectiveness and relevancy in 2012 and beyond. It was obvious to us that we have the same old issues as well as issues that confront us today that we must seek the guidance of God in understanding and interpreting for our congregations.

Annual Mother's and Father's Dinner and Program

We thank the Young People's Fellowship for sponsoring the Annual Mother's and Father's Dinner and Program. Thanks also to the members who selected the menu and prepared the food.

The food was delicious and the program was inspiring and uplifting. It was a delightful way to spend the day. The following are the Young People's Fellowship members:

Javanna Elliott, Cotdell Tuning, Tyrek Noel, Camry Brown, Connor Elliott, Raven Reaves-Jackson, Elijah Elliott, Jason Harvey, Taylor Thomas, Taylor Jordan-Blue, Camry Brown, Yasmine Nahounou and Cameron Jones.

Patronal Festival

On Sunday, May 13, 2012 we celebrated our Patronal Festival. Monica is our patron saint; a woman of persistent prayers and a strong confidence in God, who can change individuals and situations. 108 years reminds us that God has always been with us and will continue so to do. We must recognize the signs of the times and be proactive. We thank God for the past and we pledge in our time to be creative and innovative as we look afresh at our church, its ministries and its relevance in 2012.

As we celebrate Monica we remember the women of our church, local and worldwide. The caring nature of women has given our church a deep sense of never giving up and persisting in the face of all odds, with god as our guide. We thank God for our women and we pray that their work and witness with and for us will continue to show in even greater caring ministries as we move forward.

Food Pantry

Please continue to donate to the Ruth Small Food Pantry. Suggested items are canned or instant potatoes, canned meats (tuna, salmon, chicken(, canned sweet potatoes, soup, peanut butter,jelly and individual fruit cups. Thank you for your continued support.

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 schedule.

Activity Calendar

Weekly: 1) Mondays-Prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. 2)Wednesday-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 Says (Monthly): 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.

Birthdays And anniversaries In May

Happy Birthday to: Constance King 1st; Dominique Dupuy 2nd; Gregory dupuy 3rd; Kathleen Register 5th; Gregory Hurdle 7th; Andre Barnaby 9th; Patricia bell 10th; Nancy Bailey 13th; Percy Nelson 14th; Lloyd Wimbish 19th; Ann Johnson and Gwendolyn Hall 20th; Jean Hylton 27th; Olive James and Marvin Jones 29th; Terry Brown and Beverly Watkins 31st.

Condolences

We announce the death of Janice Binion, president of St. Monica's Episcopal Church Women. Mrs. Binion, the wife of Fred Binion died Sunday, May 20, 2012. Our prayers go with her husband, her mother Johnsie Walker, her sister Jeanette and all other family members. May she rest in peace.

Happy Anniversary to: Mr. and Mrs. Barnaby 10th; Mr. and Mrs. Brown and Mr. and Ferguson.

In Memory for May

In Memory of: Victoria Naraine, Henry Allen and Matthew Walker 2nd; Garnet Farnes and James McMillan 3rd; Blanch Campbell, Eugene Bussey, Norma Martin, Charles Palmer, Joseph Pilgrim and errol Tripp 4th; Marcelyn Bowen 5th; Sebert Goldenblum and Ciela Oalvert 14th; Grace Michelle, Mathide Stevenson, Leveta Watson, Maxine Hilburn, Carrie Pilgrim and Julian Price 16th; Frank Robinson, william skeete, Howie Hattie and Rudolph Clarke 18th; James Willis 21st; Roy Soares and Earl White 22nd; Irma Reis 25th; Benjamin Taylor, Charlotte Gilmore and Victor Lambert 26th; Pearci Bastiany, Dora Hicks, Leon Miller and Eugene Simmons 27th; Patricia Gouch 30th; Edith White 31st.