Weekly News: December 5, 2024
- Lindsey Nickel
- Dec 5, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Dec 19, 2024
Stewardship and the Advent Giving "season" begins now. Individually addressed envelopes are in the Narthex. If yours is not picked up Sunday, then it will be mailed on Monday. Included is information of our activities, monetary & volunteer opportunities, and your annual pledge card. Funds postmarked by December 31st will be credited towards your 2024 giving. And please return your pledge card as soon as possible so we may begin working on the 2025 budget.
Thank you so very much to everyone who contributed to the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Bicycles & tablets for the kids were primary, and coffeemakers & towels for the seniors. Your generosity is amazing!!
The Preschool Fundraiser of “Braided Pastry” is in process. The order forms are in the Narthex and at the breezeway door. Orders are due by Wednesday, December 11th , and will be delivered here on Thursday, December 19th . Tiffany will contact you to make arrangements to pick them up.
The Bishop's first official visit is next Sunday, December 15th. During Coffee Hour we will have Bill's annual "Feast of the Seven Fishes" (there is MUCH more than seafood served - it is an Italian feast including pasta). There are sign up sheets in the Narthex and at the breezeway door so Bill knows how much food to cook.
You can also sign up for name badges (complimentary) and/or Altar Flower sponsorship for 2025.
Activities around our Deanery:
Christmas Tea - Saturday, December 7th at 1:00. $25 and please make reservations. Church of the Holy Spirit 129 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey 941-966-1924 chsosprey.com for more information.
Seraphic Fire Christmas Concert (candle lit setting) - Sunday, December 8th at 7 pm. St. Boniface Episcopal Church 5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key 941-349-5616 www.Seraphicfire.org
Father Ev's Advent class is this Sunday December 1st, which is held during Coffee Hour in Ricker Hall. The title is "Preparing for Christmas". Grab a plate of food and join in.
The preschool fundraiser for “Braided Pastry” is in process. The order forms are in the Narthex and at the breezeway door. Orders are due by Wednesday, December 11th, and will be delivered here on Thursday, December 19th. Tiffany will contact you to make arrangements to pick them up.
This month's plate collection is for the Daughters of the King Outreach programs.
Facebook is a fun way to stay connected with the Church and its news and happenings! You can find postings from the Preschool, the Diocese, the Episcopal Church, and the National Cathedral, plus some fun and humorous items.
For December, the Food Pantry is collecting toothpaste, brushes, and denture supplies.
They need egg cartons and paper bags. There is a basket in the narthex, or you can kindly bring the items to the office.
The Food Pantry can always use some help on Fridays distributing the food. Please arrive around noon. THEY ALSO NEED SOMEONE WHO SPEAKS OR UNDERSTANDS SPANISH TO HELP WITH CHECK-IN. The person does not need to be fluent - any help is appreciated.
Last week we served approximately 155 families – with the household average of 3.2 people, this represents 496 individuals. And multiplied by 4.33 weeks in a month, this equates to an average of 12,147 people served. What a community impact!
It's easy to give online to the Church! Just click on the following link: https://onrealm.org/StWilfredSarasota/-/form/give/UZZDBUOJGC .
There is no need to log in. You can designate which fund you wish to contribute to.
Standing meetings:
DOK and Men of AIM meet the third Sunday of the month after Coffee Hour.
The Finance Committee and the Vestry meet the fourth Wednesday of the month.
The Women’s Cursillo group will meet one Wednesday a monthat Church of the Holy Spirit (129 S. Tamiami Trail - Osprey) from 2:00 - 4:00. Literature has been printed if you are interested in learning about this national organization. Please see Keith Miller for information.
The Men's Study Group led by Rev. Ev has resumed, and meets weekly on Thursdays at noon in the Office conference room.
Prayers for the needs of our Parish, particularly those who are ill or in any kind of trouble including Anna Lee, Ann, Mary, George, Ramona, Caroline, Lou Ann, Barbara M., Jim, Roberta, Tony, Rob, Sue, Jennifer, Allan, Victoria, Mimi, Rev. Kelly and Canon Nancy.
Long term prayers: Betty Thompson, Jeanie Wood, Michael & Irene Petusky, Dee Rigdon, Rita Mahaffey, Barbara & George Harding, Father Glenn, Leslie & Lila Porter, Sue Wilson, Paul Russo Jr., Carlos Castellanos, Linda & Paul Russo, Ina O'Reilly, Dr. Mary Sue Brady, Ellen Jankowski, Eddie, Patti, Lynette, and Hudson.
+ For those celebrating birthdays; and for those celebrating anniversaries.
+ For those who are traveling.
+ For those who serve in the armed services on our behalf including Aaron, Trey, Jimmy, Jacob and Jeremy.
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Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (10-2)
Priest in Charge: The Reverend Joyce W. Holmes
Senior Warden: Connie Anderson
Junior Warden: Lyn Wheeler
Treasurer: Buddy Edwards
Secretary/Clerk: Ruth Hendricks
Additional Vestry 2024: Joel Swallow, Diane Tennant & Bruce Wilson
St. Wilfred Episcopal Church
3773 Wilkinson Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
941-924-7436
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