LITURGY OF THE WORD

Sermons Of The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

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Sunday, May 31, 2015: Trinity Sunday

First Lesson: Isaiah (6:1-8)

Psalm 29, Page 620, BCP 

Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Romans 8:12-17)

The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To John (3:1-17)

Sermon: The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

Sunday, May 24, 2015: Day Of Pentecost

First Lesson: Acts (2:1-21) 

Psalm 104:24-35, 37 Page736, BCP

Second Lesson: Paul's Epistle (Romans 8:22-27)

The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To John (15:26-27; 16:4b-15)

Sermon: The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

Sunday, May 17, 2015: Seventh Sunday of Easter 

First Lesson: Acts (1:15-17, 21-26)

Psalm 1, Page 585, BCP

Second Lesson: John's Epistle (1 John 5:9-13)

The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To John (17:6-19) 

Sermon: The. Joseph L. Pace

Sunday, May 10, 2015: Sixth Sunday of Easter: Women's Day

First Lesson:  Acts (10:44-48)

Psalm 98, Page 727, BCP

Second Lesson: John's Epistle (1 John 5:1-6)

The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To  John (15:9-17)

Sermon: The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

Sunday, May 3, 2015: Fifth Sunday of Easter

First Lesson: Acts (8:26-40)

Psalm 22:24-30, Page 612, BCP

Second Lesson: John's Epistle (1 John 4:7-1)

The Holy Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ According To John (15:1-8) 

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Sermons Of The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

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From The Desk of  the Priest-In-Charge

7 Things that Happened When We Pray

God hears your prayer
Every time you pray, god is listening. Think about how amazing that is!
Time slows down
Prayer has the amazing power of making your world slow down. When life is moving too fast, spend some time in prayer. the reflection will always help!
You grow closer to Christ
Prayer is your direct link to God. Talking to God brings you closer to God, making you more attune to God's purpose for your life!
You help others
Praying for others, especially in their presence, can be an amazing encouragement. They will know your love as well as the love of God!
Your burden is lifted
Praying about your troubles will ease your load! God is eager to take on your burden and love you the entire way!
You commune with the saints
When you pray you are joining with all Christians past and present, lifting your voices to God in perfect harmony!
You worship
Praying to God is an act of worship. In prayer you are praising Him for all that He has done and is yet to. Praised God!
Source: Beliefnet.com

Blessings,

Rev. Tracy

Condolences 

The Rev. Tracy

St. Monica's Church family extends our sincere condolences to The Rev. Tracy and Fitzroy Johnson Russell with their families on the death of the Rev. Tracy's mother. 

Olive James

We extend our sincere condolences to Olive James and her family on the death of her husband Allan's nephew Damien Woodhouse.

Warren Stewart

We regret to inform you of the death of Mr. Warren Stewart, a former member of Saint Monica's, and husband of d

Deloris Stewart.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. 

Foodshare Walk
The 32nd Foodshare Walk Against Hunger was held Sunday, May 3, 2015. Thank you for your continuous support. Our neighbors in the greater Hartford area thank you as well. 
Birthdays And Anniversaries In May

Happy Birthday to: Gregory DuPuy 3rd; Kathleen Register and Dennis Williams, Jr. 7th; Gregory Hurdle; Andre Barnaby 9th; Patricia Bell 10th; Kaya Walton 11th; Nancy Bailey 13th; Eva Anderson 14th; Percy Nelson 17th; Lurlene Williams 18th; Lloyd Wimbish 19th; Glendowlyn Hall and Ann Johnson 20th; Jean Hylton 27th; Olive James, Marvin Jones and Elijah Elliott 29th; Terry Brown, Sonia Dupuy and Beverlye Watson 31st.

Happy Anniversary to: Winsome and Winston Barnaby; Dermoth and Nora Brown 20th; Verna Ferguson 20th.

In Memory Of: James McMillan and Garnet Garnes 3rd; Charles Palmer, Joseph Pilgrim, Norman Martin, Errol Tripp, Eugene bussey and Blanch Campbell 4th; Marcelyn Bowen 5th; Lynda Sealey 6th; Doris Redmond and Catherine Morehead 7th; Theron Robinson 8th; Margaret Alexander and Patricia Hurdle 11th; Rose Baisden and Christina Lang 12th; Ciela Calvert and Sebert Goldenblum 14th; Carrie Pilgrim, Maxine Hilburn, Julian Price, Grace Mitchell, Mathilde Stevenson and Leveta Watson 16th; William Skeete, Hattie Howie, Frank Robinson and Rudolph Clark 18th; Janice Binion 20th; Lindsey Royal, Charles Satchell and James Willis 21st; Roy Soare and Earl White 22nd; Irma Reid 26th; Benjamin Taylor. Charlotte Gilmore and Victor Lambert 26th; Pearci Bastiany, Dora Hicks and eugene Simmons 27th; Patricia Gouch 30th; Edith White 31st.

Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

St. Monica's Church family extends its sincere condolences to Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell and her family on the death of her mother. May she rest in peace.

Olive James

St. Monica's Church family extends its sincere condolences to Olive James and her family on the death of her nephew Damien. May he rest in peace.

Verona Brown Francis and Family

I sincerely thank all of you for the concern you've shown my family and I during this difficult time. Thanks for your calls, visits and prayers.

From Verona Brown Francis and Family     

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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Defensive Driving
Driving defensively is a great way for motorists to reduce their risks of accident, maintain their vehicles over the long haul and save money on their auto insurance. But driving can be habit-forming, and overtime many drivers develop habits that can compromise their safety on the road. No driver wants to make roads less safe, and many may just need to reacquaint   
themselves with the following defensive techniques they learn way back when the first started driving as teenagers. Below are four reminders.

• Avoid distractions. Older drivers didn't have too many things to distract them from the road, but nowadays it's easy to be distracted. That's because today's vehicles may be equipped with televisions, smartphone hookups and high-quality sound systems that can take drivers' attention away from the road. When getting behind the wheel, keep your stereo speakers low and turnoff all of your devices so you aren't tempted to check emails or text messages while driving.
• Don't be in such a hurry. Perhaps the most effective defensive driving technique is to slow down when on the road. That's easier said than done, especially for commuters who are running late and trying to get to the office on time. If you know you are running late, don't try to compensate by diving fast. Instead, call ahead to let whomever might be waiting for you know that you will be a few minutes late.
• Don't lane hop. 
• frequent switching between lanes can make other drivers nervous, increasing the risk of an accident. In addition, sudden or frequent lane changes can make it difficult for drivers to maintain their focus on the road and see than a few cars ahead of them. Stay in one lane as long as possible, on only pass on the left.
• Don't respond to aggressive drivers. If a fellow driver is driving aggressively, slow down and let him/he pass or pull over and let the person far away from you before you return to the load. Studies have indicated that road rage incidents escalate when drivers make eye contact with one another. Even if you are not at fault, it's up to you to avoid a dangerous situation and protect yourself and your passengers.

Source: Journeys: AAA Magazine (July/August 2015: p. 24)