Jun 26 2009
This Week’s Notes for June 28, 2009
Brunch for the Rector and his family on July 12
Calvary Stewardship-What’s Happening?
Weekly Calendar & Prayer List for June 28, 2009
THIS WEEK’S PLATE OFFERING WILL BENEFIT THE PAWCATUCK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER. Each year hundreds of families are supported by the food bank, weekend lunch backpack program and clothing shop. The newly opened Granato Senior Center offers a beautiful space for socializing and events. The PNC also offers free transportation to obtain medical care as well as many other important services.
WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY! The sun was out and the rain stayed away. We must have done something right. If you couldn’t make it to the Church Fair and yard Sale on Saturday, the 13th, you missed a terrific opportunity for some great bargains, the best hot dogs in town, fun, games (you might say they were a ‘smashing’ success), and true Episcopal spirit. We made $5,785.25! It all takes a lot of work, and I want to thank everyone who gave of their valuable time. All the ECW Planning Committee, who organized and set it up. All the parishioners who worked throughout the day. John Cory and Chip Stapleton for building the games, Jack Hall, Elizabeth Johnstone, and Alex Wickman (Youth Group), for helping with the games and Face Painting, the Clean-Up Team and our shoppers (a very necessary part of the day). Last, but by no means least, our husbands – the ECW Auxiliary). Thank you all! Just a quick note: everyone wore blue aprons and I think some accidently went home. While they are for sale, $13 each, not all were paid for. If you have one and don’t want to buy it, please return it; we will need them next year. Thank you again. Julia Stapleton.
NEWS ABOUT OUR PRAYER LIST: We are trying something new as of June 1. Each name on our prayer list will remain for one month. This will enable us to mention each person by first name during the Prayers of the People on Sunday mornings. By doing this, we hope to make our prayers more meaningful to all. Those putting a name on the list may, if they wish, call the church office at the end of a month’s time to request that their person be included for another month. HOW TO REMOVE SOMEONE FROM THE PRAYER LIST AFTER 4 WEEKS OR AT ANY TIME WITHOUT FEELING GUILTY: When we pray, we put our trust in God. We know God hears all of our prayers and knows far better than we as to what is best for us. Therefore, we will hold all up in prayer for 4 weeks and then we hand them off to God. This does not preclude anyone continuing to pray for whomever they wish.
RETURN OF YOGA! Gentle Yoga classes resumed on Monday, June 22 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Drop-ins are welcome. The cost is $10. weekly. All proceeds are donated to the Yoga Foundation, which provides programs at the York Correctional Center. The instructor is Elizabeth Johnstone, who generously donates her time to the ECW Outreach project.
CALLING ALL CASSEROLE MAKERS! Calvary Parish is re-starting a program to provide wonderful, homemade casseroles for parishioners in need of assistance. We are looking for volunteers to prepare casseroles which can be divided into 2-portion freezer-proof plastic containers which will be stored in the freezer beneath the Chapel. Casseroles should be labeled, including main ingredients, date prepared, and cooking time and temperature. Please sign up in the Parish Hall. Any questions? Please call Lois Cole at 860.535.2089. Thank you!
Our friends at the PAWCATUCK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER need donations of canned fruit, boxed cereal, jars of jam and jelly, and any other non-perishable food items. Next time you’re grocery shopping, why not pick up a few extra items and place them in the basket at the back of the church. Many local families need our help!
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS are needed. It is an easy ministry to provide a few simple sweets and to make coffee for those wanting to share fellowship and camaraderie after the 10:00 service. If you could do this just once or twice a year, it would be a tremendous help to Calvary. Please sign up on the sign-up sheet posted in the Parish Hall. Your help will be appreciated!
