Weekly News November 6, 2025
- St. Wilfred Episcopal Church
- Nov 6
- 3 min read
The Salvation Army Angel Tree is up and full of tags waiting to be taken. There are tags for children, seniors, stock for the Salvation Army toy store and a few of our preschool children. The items will be due back by Sunday, November 30th .
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. This Sunday - read the Book of Colossians and bring your Bible. Join us in Ricker Hall during coffee hour.
The Celebration of Life for George Hardy will be next Saturday, November 15th at 11:00 with a reception following. His remains will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery with his family in attendance.
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/
The Food Pantry will be providing 350 turkeys and sides for Thanksgiving. You can help on Thursday, November 20th. It is a drive-thru event. Please arrive by 12:30 for instructions.
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.
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://onrealm.org/StWilfredSarasota/-/form/give/UZZDBUOJGC (Updated 8/21/25) 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, Sandra M., Ginny C., Maverick, Amber Bradley, Barbara M., Anton, Jane, Aaron, Lilli, Katherine Vestal, Barbara J., Robin, 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, Paul Russo Jr., Carlos Castellanos, Linda & Paul Russo, and LouAnn.
+ For those who have died and their families that mourn.
+ For those celebrating birthdays including Connor McCarthy; and for those celebrating anniversaries including Barbara & Rob Crain.
+ 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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