Weekly News November 20, 2025
- St. Wilfred Episcopal Church
- Nov 20
- 3 min read
Sunday will be our Thanksgiving dinner after the service. It is our potluck week, however this month the church will provide the turkey and sides, and we ask that YOU bring the dessert (or a side if you prefer). There will be "to go" containers to take a meal home. And door prizes to a lucky few.
There is an assortment of complimentary Advent books in the Narthex. Feel free to take one.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree is up and full of tags waiting to be taken. Please take a tag with the needs and wishes for disadvantaged children and seniors in our community The items will be due back by Sunday, November 30th - unwrapped and in a bag (if possible) with the tag attached. If you would like to donate and have us do the shopping, you can write a check or go online to: https://www.stwilfredsarasota.org/
Last Friday Bishop Scharf visited both our Preschool and Food Pantry. He had glowing words for us. See his post (with photos) on Facebook. It can be seen on our site.
Book studies are held on the first and second Sundays of the month. We are currently studying “The Dawning of Indestructible Joy: Daily Readings for Advent” by John Piper. Copies will be available.
Today we are distributing 350 turkeys and sides for All Faiths Food Pantry. The cars are lining up as I write this. Bravo to the volunteers !!
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/
This month's plate collection is for the Salvation Army Angel Tree. This allows us to do the shopping for unclaimed tags, or items for their “closet” to fill in the gaps of wishes.
The Food Pantry will be closed on November 27th.
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 November the Food Pantry is collecting bar & liquid soap, and Christmas items including decorations, wrapping paper, ribbon & bows. 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.
The Men's Study Group led by Rev. Ev meets Thursdays from 12:00 - 1:00 in the Church office.
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, Karen, Julio, Marilyn, Charlene, Ginny C., Maverick, Amber Bradley, Barbara M., Anton, Jane, Aaron, Barbara J., Bob T., Jack & Mary Sue.
Long term prayers: Betty Thompson, Michael Petusky, Barbara & George Harding, Lila & Les Porter, Dee Rigdon, Eddie, Rita Mahaffey, Sue Wilson, 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 Dan Fago; and for those celebrating anniversaries .
+ For those who are traveling.
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“We step confidently and boldly into the future God has for us — not because we have all the answers, but because we are ready to be surprised by the Spirit.”
— Bishop Douglas Scharf
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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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