NEWS AND EVENTS

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.

Directions To St. Monica's

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Daughters Of The King

On Sunday, June 24, 2012 the Daughters of the King admitted Elaine Stewart, Donna Ricketts and Maggie Alton-Claude at the 10:30 a.m. service. The main mission of the Daughters is to pray for their church and clergy on a regular basis. We thank them for their ministry.

Fathers Day

We extend to all our fathers our best wishes and pray that they will enjoy good health and continue to be good role models to their children. We thank God for our men here at St. Monica's.

Graduating Members And Friends

We congratulate all of our graduating members and friends.

1. Amanda Banks graduated from Boston University with a BA in International Relations.

2. Julie-Ann Williams will enter Sage Park Middle School.

3. Taylor Jordan-Blue will enter Northwest Catholic High School.

4. Cotdell Tuning will enter University High School.

5. Cameron Jones will enter Windsor HIgh School.

6. Raven Reaves-Jackson will enter Classical Magnet High School.

7. Courtney Samuda will enter Capitol Community College.

Lost Items

Some members have lost personal items over the last three weeks. If you see something lying around please put it in the Rector's box.

Feast of St. Barnabas

We celebrate the Feast of St. Barnabas on Monday, June 11th. St. Barnabas is an encourager. We read of him first in Acts 4:36-37 when he sells his property and gives the proceeds to the young Christian Church so that all of its members had all things in common. We hear of him again when he introduced Paul to the Disciples and then again when he and Paul journey together on missionary journeys. Let us work on becoming encouragers to each other in the days ahead.

Sharing Articles

Have you recently read an articles that you would like to share? If so, please send it to the Rector via email no later than Wednesday afternoon.

Matthew Gamble In Concert

THE CONCERT WAS CANCELLED

Matthew Gamble will be in concert Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. A native of St. Paul Minnesota, Matthew began his formal studies at the North Carolina School of the Arts. Shortly thereafter he relocated to Prague, Czech Republic where within a short time he made his professional debut in the title role of Don Giovanni. He is currently a Resident Artist with the Connecticut Lyric Opera.

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.

Maureen Evans and Exercise

Do you want to exercise but think it is boring and you do not know how to start? Now is the time! Maureen evens will begin her next six-week session on Monday, June 4, 2012 in the Parish Hall. Classes are on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and possibly Friday. Contact Maureen for more information.

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 June

Happy Birthday to: Norest Walters 5th; Audrey Powell 6th; Tiffany Ricketts; Winston Linton, Jeremy Ifill and Samuel Clark 10th; Deborah Simmons 13th; Malik Walker 15th; Lewis Timoll 16; George Scott 17; Isaiah Gilmore 19th; Brian Lightfoot 21st; Bridjette Neals 24th; Brandy Neals 24th; Fred Binion 25th; Rubye McAlpine 27th; Cicero Tilley 28th; Eleanor Nelson 29th.

Condolences

We record 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.

We extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Jean Ulette and other relatives as they mourn the death of their aunt who died in Jamaica. May she rest in peace.

In Memory for June

In Memory of: Coleridge Jones 4h; Leonora Rogers 6th; Mary Russell, Alfranso Davis, Susan Scott and Hugh Bennett 8th; Delwyn Wakins and Leroy Zeigler 12th; Ella Smith 13th; Gwendolyn Sangster 14th; Maelie Smith, Marie King and William Peters 15th; Lillian Peters 16th; Cora Jasper, Aston Archer, Edman Wiltshire and Pearl Mitchell 20th; Mandred Henry 21st; Richard Wilson 22nd; Laura Carter 24th; Benjamin Parker 25th; Bissina Taylor 24th; Carrie Sales 25th; Jess Atkins, Jr. 27th; Gwen Davidson 29th; Noel Earle 30th.