Saturday, February 8, 2014


LITURGY OF THE WORD AND WEEKLY READINGS










Sunday, February 23, 2314:Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany: Celebrating Five Years In this Sacred Space
First Lesson: Leviticus (19:1-2, 9-18)
Psalm 119:33-40, Page 766, BCP
Paul's Epistle: (1 Cor. 3:10-11, 16-23)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Matthew ( 5:35-48)
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday: 1 John 1:1-10; Tuesday:  1 John 2:1-11; Wednesday  1 John 2:12-17; Thursday  1 John 2:18-29; Friday  1 John 3:1-10; Saturday  1 John 3:11-18. 
Sunday, February 16, 2014: Sixth Sunday After The Epiphany: The Celebration of Absalom Jones
First Lesson: Isaiah (61:1-4) 
Psalm 137:1-6, Page 792, BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Galatians 5:1-5)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To John (15:12-15)
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday: Heb. 13:1-16; Tuesday: Heb.13:17-25; Wednesday: Rom. 12:1-8; Thursday: Rom. 12:9-21; Friday Rom. 13:1-14; Saturday: Rom. 14:1-23.
Sunday, February 9, 2014: Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany
First Lesson: Isaiah (58:1-9a)
Psalm 112:1-9, Page, 755, BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (1 Corinthians 2:1-12)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Matthew (5:13-20)
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday: Heb. 13:1-16; Tuesday: Heb. 13:17-25; Wednesday: Rom. 12:1-8; Thursday: Rom. 12:9-21; Friday: Rom. 13:1-14; Saturday: Rom.14:1-23.
Sunday, February 2, 2014: Fourth Sunday After The Epiphany
First Lesson: Malachi (3:1-4)
Psalm 84,  Page 707, BCP
Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Hebrews 2:14-18)
The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To Luke (2:22-40)
Suggested Readings For The Week
Monday: Heb. 11:1-12  Tuesday Heb. 11:13-22; Wednesday: Heb. 11:23-31; Thursday Heb. 11:32-12:2 Friday: Heb. 12:3-11; Saturday: Heb. 12:12-29


NEWS AND EVENTS




St. Monica's Website
To visit St. Monica's website CLICK HERE.
Directions To St. Monica's
For driving directions to St. Monica's, 3575 Main Street, Hartford CLICK HERE
Food Pantry
Everyone please bring a nonperishable food item to continue our weekly support helping those in need. Suggested items but not limited to the following: canned or instant potatoes, canned (tuna, chicken, and salmon), peanut butter, jelly, cereal, juice, canned fruit and vegetables. For your convenience, envelopes labeled "Food Pantry" are available in the Narthex.
Lenten Study
The book chosen for the Lenten season is Not A Fan: Become A Completely Committed Follower Of Jesus by Kyle Idleman. The used copies cost $4.46, new copies cost $8.90. 
Annual Parish Meeting 
The Annual Parish Meeting with Vestry and Officer Elections was held on Sunday, February 9, 2014. The results were as follows: Senior Warden - Walter Benjamin; Junior Warder - Cyrus Aimey; Treasurer - David Hickmon; Clerk - Marie Brown-Harvey; Vestry April Carter, Evelyn Green and Terrie Thomas.
Young People's Fellowship
The Young People's Fellowship hosted its annual Black History lunch on Sunday, February 16, 2014 after the 10:30 a.m. service. Tickets were $15.00. 
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 February
Happy Birthday to: Gladstone Cooke 2nd; Jeannette Walker 3rd; Lisa Powell 4th; Keith Martin 6th; Shauntelle Barnaby and Sharon Walters 7th; Racine Fairweather and Daniel Ricketts 8th; Camry Brown 9th; Robert Nelson 12th; Norma Morris and Terrie Thomas 14th; Stephen Lightfoot 23rd; Monica Oliphant 25th; Shawn L. Bailey 26th; Evelyn Rhule and Ruth small 28th.
Happy Anniversary to: Robert and Stephanie Lightfoot 26th.
In Memory For February

In Memory of: Doris Dale and George Lindesay 2nd; Vernell McKnight 3rd; Ena Sterling 5th; Walter Mitchell and Warren Fuller, Jr. 6th; Edward Hicks 7th; Inez Rhule, Uris Crooks and Barry Washington 8th; Louis Brewster 9th; Cyril Crooks 11th; Diana Wells and Robert Jones 12th; Alfred Leckey 13th; Harriott Parker 14th; Prince Reid 15th; Walter Wiggins 16th; Jennie Calloway, Lisa Cuffy and Verl Samuda 17th; Mabel Jones 18th; George Taylor and Pedro Hester 19th; Clara Luster, Albert Gaines, Michael Holder, Glancy Stevenson and Martin Smith 22nd;  Emma Wimbish 23rd; Hortence Sofin and Lovenzo Rowe 24th; Paul Mikell and James Willis 26th; Lillian King and George Bell, Sr. 27th;  Lilla Carlozzo 28th; Charles Allen 29th.
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. As a courtesy, please call Fr. Davidson to verify if he has anything schedule.
Clergy
The Rev. Charles Davidson
Vestry Members
Carol Anderson, Cyrus Aimey (Junior Warden), Veronica Airey-Wilson, Joyce Asiedu, Winston Barnaby, Walter Benjamin (Senior Warden), Marie Brown-Harvey (Secretary), April Carter, Evelyn Green, David Hickmon, A. Bates Lyons, Joseph Noel, Evelyn Stewart, Terrie Thomas.
Music
Rochelle Holder - Youth Choir
Nathaniel Baker - Music Director/Organist
Rector Emeritus
Canon Cyril Burke
Email
monicahartford@gmail.com

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Black History Month
Black History Month, Also know as African-American History Month in America, is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February and the United Kingdom in October.

The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States, when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History announced the second week of February to be "Negro History Week." This week was chosen because it marked the birthday of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

A the time of Negro History Week's launch Woodson contended that the teaching of black history was essential to ensure the physical and intellectual survival of the race within broader society:

"If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated. The American Indian left no continuous record. He did not appreciate the value of tradition; and where is he today? The Hebrew keenly appreciated the value of tradition, as is attested by the Bible itself. In spite of worldwide persecution, therefore, he is a great factor in our civilization"

Source: This is an excerpt from Wikipedia. To read the entire article click HERE 
THE BOOK CORNER
A Love No Less
by Pamela Newkirk

Pamela Newkirk has collected a treasury of fifty love letters written by African Americans dating from 1858 to today. Her historical introductions to each era and each couple are worth the price of the book. The letters themselves offer intimate glimpses into each relationship. 

Especially intriguing is the way the letters from males emphasize their respect for and sense of equality of their female mate. Given the patriarchal culture of the past, this is an amazing testimony to the maturity of their love.

One could wish for more letters (and in many cases many more letters were available). The publishers seem to have focused on economy and beauty of display--quality over quantity. For the reader wanting a quick, moving introduction to this genre, 
"A Love No Less" is no less than a classic. For the researcher wanting an in-depth examination, other original sources will meet their need.
Review by Robert W. Kellemen, Ph.D