Weekly News: January 8, 2025
- Lindsey Nickel
- Jan 8
- 3 min read
The office will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) for the National Day of Mourning in honor of President Jimmy Carter.
Please return your pledge card as soon as possible so the Finance Committee may begin working on the 2025 budget.
The Annual Congregational Meeting will be Sunday, January 26th after the regular service during Coffee Hour. Please bring a dish as it will be POTLUCK!
Condolences to Angel (& Todd) Cooper, and Connie Graham (preschool teacher) for the loss of their mothers.
This month's plate 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 www.suresarasota.org
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 January the Food Pantry is collecting liquid cleaning supplies.
They are in need of egg cartons and still need paper 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. 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.
The Food Pantry will be closed January 3rd due to the holidays.
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, Sue, Jennifer, Michael, Lorraine, Allan, Victoria, Mimi, William, Clare, Carmen, 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 Ramona Glenn, Jane Boaks, Ann Johnson, Jacqueline Edwards and Barbara Flounders; 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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