Weekly News February 26, 2026
- St. Wilfred Episcopal Church
- Feb 26
- 3 min read
The Celebration of Life for Ann Lenk is Saturday, February 28th at 11:00 with a reception following in O’Bryon Hall hosted by the ladies of DOK.
The Church of the Nativity (5900 North Lockwood Ridge Road) is hosting their “Flower Festival & Traditional English Tea” on Friday and Saturday, February 27th and 28th . Viewing the spectacular floral arrangements (Friday & Saturday 9:30-3) and listening to the musical concert (Saturday 12-1) is free. The English Tea is $25 (Friday & Saturday 10-2). For more information please visit https://churchofthenativity.com/
The Adult Class that meets the First and Second Sundays in Ricker is held after the service so grab your coffee and nosh. We are looking at Noah from The Older Testament. Who was he? Why did the Father, select him? What influence does he have in God’s movement in history?
Holiday Schedule:
Good Friday April 3rd - Noon
Early Easter Service April 5th - 7:30 am (outside)
Easter Brunch April 5th - 8:45 am
Easter Service April 5th - 10:00 am (inside)
The Food Pantry served 150 families last Friday (families are eligible to come once a month). You can help by donating the monthly toiletries that we announce each month. Details are below in the food panty section. WE ARE ALSO IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS.
This month's plate collection is for the Episcopal Relief & Development Fund who partners with faith and community leaders to advance lasting change in communities affected by injustice, poverty, disaster and climate change. Inspired by our faith and in collaboration with local experts, they provide resources and programming that nurture early childhood development, reduce violence against women and girls strengthen communities’ climate resilience and provide support in the wake of disasters. For more information go to: https://www.episcopalrelief.org/
Needless to say the amount of families visiting our Food Pantry has doubled. You can help by volunteering, providing the toiletry items listed below, or donate funds. To donate online please go to: https://www.stwilfredsarasota.org/
FYI – Our Food Pantry serves approximately 650 households per month and is increasing! Changes to the SNAP program of supplemental food assistance has been reduced by the federal government and an increase of local families needs is expected.
For March the Food Pantry is collecting deodorant. Toiletries are not included with government food assistance and the need is greater than ever. They are in need of egg cartons, paper and plastic bags. There is a basket in the narthex, or kindly bring the items to the office.
The Food Pantry can always use some help on Fridays distributing the food and some strong arms on Thursdays. Please arrive around noon. If you know of someone that can lift heavy things that would be great! This would be on Thursdays and they don't have to commit to every week.
Facebook is a fun way to stay connected with the Church and the news and happenings! Postings from the Preschool, the Diocese, the Episcopal Church, the National Cathedral, plus some fun and humorous items. Visit us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/458237684264439
It's easy to give online to the Church ! Just click on the following link: https://www.stwilfredsarasota.org/ 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.
Cursillo meets the first & third Wednesday of the month at 4 pm in our chapel.
Prayers for the needs of our Parish, particularly those who are ill or in any kind of trouble including Jim, Roberta, Tony, Eddie, Rob & Barbara, Allan, Victoria, Herb, Amy, Julio, Marilyn, Charlene, Ginny C., Maverick, Amber Bradley, Barbara M., Anton, Jane, Aaron, Barbara J., Sarah, Lyn, Ray, Jack & Mary Sue.
Long term prayers: Betty Thompson, Michael Petusky, Barbara & George Harding, Lila & Les Porter, Dee Rigdon, Eddie, Rita Mahaffey, Ina O’Reilly, Ellen Jankowski, Ann Arvedon, Shez Arvedon, Avery Woodruff, Katherine Vestal, and LouAnn.
+ For those who have died and their families that mourn .
+ For those celebrating birthdays including Barbara Crain, Lila Porter, Michael Guernsey, Connie Anderson, and Rita Mahaffey; and for those celebrating anniversaries .
+ For those who are traveling.
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Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (10-2)
Priest in Charge: The Reverend Joyce W. Holmes
Senior Warden: Diane Tennant
Junior Warden: Kobie Drew & Chris Frano
Treasurer: Buddy Edwards
Secretary/Clerk: Ruth Hendricks
Additional Vestry 2026: Jane Homburg & Dorian Gantt
St. Wilfred Episcopal Church
3773 Wilkinson Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
941-924-7436
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