From the Desk Of The Rector
The church should be the place where burdens are lifted, wounds are healed, depression is dismissed, poverty is rebuked, joys are restored, lives are changed, the anointing is felt - having been touched by the fire of God - and God is in the midst. When we attend church, we should want an audience with the God who died for us, who blesses us, and who answers our prayers. We should want to meet where good news is being preached and not where gossip is being practiced. When we come to worship, we should come to the mercy seat if only to thank God and bless His name. Remember that church is not a spectator sport; and even if it were, God through His son Jesus christ is the spectator and not us. Therefore, give Him His due.
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Tea and Hat Parade
The Tea and Hat Parade will be Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The cost is $10.00. Donations of sandwich items, flowers, and tea items are welcomed.
Foodshare Walk Against Hunger
Foodshare's 30th Annual Walk Against Hunger will be Sunday May 5, 2013. The proceeds that St. Monica's from the Walk is important to our Food Pantry. The Pantry provides groceries to over 100 families each week. Every member is asked to make a personal donation and then ask friends, Family, colleagues and neighbors to donate. For additional information, see either Mavis Blackwood or Stephanie Lightfoot at the 8:00 a.m. service or either Denzil Ricketts or Pat Nelson at the 10:30 a.m. service.
Union Of Black Episcopalians Conference
The Union of Black Episcopalians will hold its North East Regional Conference on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at The Church of the Good Shepherd. Good Shepherd is located at 155 Wyllys Street, Hartford. Keynote speaker is Bishop Barbara Harris. For more information see either Bates Lyons or Marion Hanson.
Union Of Black Episcopalians Annual Luncheon
The Hartford Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians hold its annual luncheon at the Chowder Pot Restaurant on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $45 for adult. See Dorothy Jackson, Marion Hanson or any other member of UBE for more information.
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 April
Happy Birthday to: Winston Barnaby and Greta Jordan 1st; Kishuana Lightfoot 2nd; Elvida Montgomery 3rd; Ijeoma Nwazojie 6th; Kylee Lightfoot 8th; Carmen Garvey and Justin Hall 10th; Nicole Walters 11th; Donna Ricketts 13th; Maureen anderson 19th; Hattie Henry 21st; Norma O'Neil 22nd; April Elliott, Joan Jones, Andre Krauz, Denzil Ricketts and William Washington 23rd; Julio Anderson 26th; Ingrid Dupuy and Norma Ifill 28th.
Happy Anniversary to: The Garveys on the 10th; Nicholas and Marie Harvey 25th.
Our sympathy for William Washington
We extend sincere Christian sympathy to the family of William Washington who died last week. Mr. Washington was an usher at the 8:00 a.m. service and he volunteered with the Food Pantry. May he rest in peace.
Our Sympathy to Ms. Dorothy McLachlan
We extend sincere Christian sympathy to Ms. Dorothy McLachlan as she mourns the death of her sister. May she rest in peace.
In Memory for April
In Memory of: Florence Mursell, Mary Countryman and Earl Eyrich 1st; Audrey Martin and Thomas Owens 4th; Carrie Bobcock 5th; anna Fish 6th; Wilfred Jaell 8th; Phoebe Smith and Mabel Ramsey 12th; Marie Williams, silver Gardner and George Sadler 13th; James Boulden; Clinton Dowen 16th; Mabel Mitchell 17th; Theodore Canigen, James Weeks
and emma Walker 18th; Vernah Morgan 20th; Glendora Skeete 21st; Georgiana Scott 22nd; David Murray 23rd; Anna Crawford 24th; Bevbal Atkins, Lillian Seymour and Clarence Williams 25th; Gertrud Elliott, Muril Callender and Victoria Naraine 28th; Christine Lambert and Llewellyn Hanson 30th.
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