From the Desk Of The Rector
The mission of the Church is to restore all people to the unity with God and each other in Christ. We engage in that mission when we pray and worship, when we proclaim the Gospel, and promote justice, peace and love and this is done through the ministry of all its members, lay people, bishops, priest and deacons. Over the years the Anglican/Episcopal Church has achieved this mission through full time clergy and all the other supports of parish life: parish secretary, organist, choir director, sexton/cleaners, auditors, providers of electricity, water and gas, lawn care persons, all of whom need to be paid from weekly giving of members and to a lesser extent fund raising. We cannot forget the need to have building(s) that must be maintained so that we can worship and fellowship comfortably.
Many of our churches/parishes are finding it difficult to do the above; the question is of sustainability; do we have the capacity to support and maintain all of the above and remain viable? Can we maintain ourselves at the level to which we are accustomed?
I hope 2013 will be a time of reflection on the above and I hope we will do more long range planning that engages us in the realities of our present life.
Thank you, as always, for being the best stewards you can be as we build our life together as a family of God called St. Monica's Church. Let us continue to pray for God's guidance and for each other as we allow God to 'guide us, lead us, along the way'.
Many of our churches/parishes are finding it difficult to do the above; the question is of sustainability; do we have the capacity to support and maintain all of the above and remain viable? Can we maintain ourselves at the level to which we are accustomed?
I hope 2013 will be a time of reflection on the above and I hope we will do more long range planning that engages us in the realities of our present life.
Thank you, as always, for being the best stewards you can be as we build our life together as a family of God called St. Monica's Church. Let us continue to pray for God's guidance and for each other as we allow God to 'guide us, lead us, along the way'.
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Upcoming Events
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 13th.
Stations of the Cross:Friday, February 15th at 6:15 p.m. and every Friday in Lent.
Absalom Jones Day Celebration: Sunday, February 17th.
Lenten Book Study: Begins Wednesday 20th.
Lenten Book Study: Begins Wednesday 20th.
Annual Black History Lunch
The Young People's Fellowship will host its Annual Black History Lunch on Sunday, February 17th after the 10:30 a.m. service. The cost is $15.00 per person. Please see any member of the Young People's Fellowship for tickets.
Lurlene Williams
Lurlene Williams would like to thank the members of her church family who were able to attend her retirement dinner. Special thanks to Fr. Davidson for blessing the quilt. Many blessings to all of her church family.
2013 Calendars
Once again the calendar project was a success. We made a profit of $1725.00. Thanks to all of you fore your support. Special thanks to Euna Farrell, Paul Edwards, Arlette Hurdle, Jeremy Ifill, Olive James, Donna Ricketts and Evelyn Rhule for their efforts in selling the calendars.
Food Pantry
The Young People's Fellowship will host its Annual Black History Lunch on Sunday, February 17th after the 10:30 a.m. service. The cost is $15.00 per person. Please see any member of the Young People's Fellowship for tickets.
Lurlene Williams
Lurlene Williams would like to thank the members of her church family who were able to attend her retirement dinner. Special thanks to Fr. Davidson for blessing the quilt. Many blessings to all of her church family.
2013 Calendars
Once again the calendar project was a success. We made a profit of $1725.00. Thanks to all of you fore your support. Special thanks to Euna Farrell, Paul Edwards, Arlette Hurdle, Jeremy Ifill, Olive James, Donna Ricketts and Evelyn Rhule for their efforts in selling the calendars.
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.
Birthday And Anniversary in February
Happy Birthday to: 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; Monica Oliphant 25th; Shawn Bailey and Barbara Lindo 26th; Evelyn Rule and Ruth Small 28th
Happy Anniversary to:Lewis and Cynthia Timoll; Verna Ferguson and her dear husband 16th; Bob and Stephanie Lightfoot 26th.
In Memory for February
In Memory of: Vernell McKnight 3rd; Ena Sterling 5th; Walter Mitchell and Warren Fuller, Jr. 6th; Edward Hicks, Sr. 7th; Inez Rhule, Uris Crooks and Barry Washington 8th; Louis Brewster 9th; Cyril Crooks 11th; Diana Wells and Robert Jones 12th; Alfred Leckey 13th; Harriot Parker 14th; Prince Reid 15th; Walker Wiggins 16th; Paul Mikell and James Willis 26th; Lillian King and George Bell, Sr. 27th; Lilla Carlozzo 28th; Charles Allen 29th.
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