Weekly News January 22, 2026
- St. Wilfred Episcopal Church
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
This is Praise Sunday, the 4th Sunday of the month, and it is also potluck! We are having “Souper Sunday”, so please bring your favorite soup, salad, side dish or dessert.
The Food Pantry served 150 families last Friday (families are eligible to come once a month per USDA regulations) so that equates to over 650 families per month. You can help by donating the monthly toiletries that we announce every month. Details are below in the food panty section.
The Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, February 1st after the regular service during Coffee Hour.
The Celebration of Life for Ann Lenk is February 28th at 11:00 with a reception following in O’Bryon Hall hosted by the ladies of DOK.
Book studies are held on the first and second Sundays of the month. Beginning in January we will be discussing the Theology of the Devil (Satan) and Demons. (No book). Grab some food at Coffee Hour and join us in Ricker Hall. No gathering on February 1st .
This month's collection is for SURE. "SURE is a faith-based Justice Ministry designed to train volunteer leaders to work with community leaders and public officials to correct inequities in the Sarasota community that adversely affect the poor, under-served and disadvantaged. We provide hope for equality of opportunity for the future. For additional information about the programs you may talk to Chloteal Lewis or Sue Tharp. Information can also be found at https://www.sarasota-united.org/about-sure
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 600 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 January the Food Pantry is collecting liquid cleaning supplies. For February it will be shampoo. 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/ (Updated 11/13/25) 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 in the Office the first & third Wednesday of the month at 2 pm.
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, 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, Avery Woodruff, Katherine Vestal, and LouAnn.
+ For those who have died and their families that mourn .
+ For those celebrating birthdays including Marti Urschel; 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: Connie Anderson
Junior Warden: Lyn Wheeler
Treasurer: Buddy Edwards
Secretary/Clerk: Diane Tennant
Additional Vestry 2025: Jane Homburg & Joel Swallow
St. Wilfred Episcopal Church
3773 Wilkinson Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
941-924-7436
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