Weekly News March 12, 2026
- St. Wilfred Episcopal Church
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
The Food Pantry is in need of additional help on Friday’s distributing the food (or Fridays for unpacking the crates & setting up the tables). Several of our volunteers are ill / recovering or out of town. Please arrive around noon.
Thursday March 26th at 7:00 pm, the Reverend Nikki E. L. Seger will be installed as rector of St. Boniface Church on Siesta Key. As we continue to build our bond of shared outreach with St. Boniface, it would be nice to have a good representation. Carpooling is possible.
The Adult Class will meet the Second Sunday of April in Ricker after the service so grab your coffee and nosh. The Lectionary will be the discussion subject.
The objects in lieu of altar flowers for Lent:
Week One: Sand symbolizing desert, drought, bleak and dry
Week Two: Water symbolizing life sustaining
Week Three: Shells and bulbs symbolizing the beginning of spring
Week Four: Branches with leaves symbolizing the beginning of life
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 125 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 increased. 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, Barbara C., Ruth, Larry B., 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 Bill Moore, Tracey Davis, Donna Verstate and Kay Fraser; 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 & Lyn Wheeler
St. Wilfred Episcopal Church
3773 Wilkinson Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
941-924-7436
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