Weekly News September 24, 2026
We have collected even more fabulous items for the Auction - this is exciting! Come for coffee hour just to enjoy the fun on Sunday.
When purchasing items for the Silent Auction, payment may be made by credit card if you wish (get those points !!). Jeanne will be set up with a laptop to process online payments. Come see our unique items this year.
Our Welcome Family and Friends celebration will be September 27th . We collected fabulous items for our Silent Auction in benefit of the Bishop’s Appeal - see the photos on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/StWilfredEpiscopalChurch in multiple posts.
Restaurant Gift Cards: Connors & Bonefish with Mother Joyce
Ringling Grill ($75) & Private Tour (4) of Ringling Ca’ d’ Zan
Sail Venice 2 hour excursion for two
Tickets (2) West Coast Black Troupe
Made to order Mohair silk & Merino wool shawl
Multiple pieces of artwork
including original pieces by Liz Frano
Publix gift cards - $100 & $200
Treat Yourself basket – gift certificate to Seasons 52, wine, handmade afghan & lotions
Historical themed cookbooks
Hostess holiday breakfast basket
Wine & cheese picnic purse
Gingerbread haunted house
Custom made seashell jewelry
Garden tea party (succulent plants & tea)
First Watch gift basket including (3) $20 gift cards
Adult studies are held on the first and second Sundays of the month. Grab a plate of food at coffee hour and join us in Ricker Hall.
This month's plate collection is for the Bishop’s Appeal. The Bishop’s Appeal supports vital expressions of our mission: The Episcopal Charities Fund fuels parish ministries that feed the hungry, shelter the vulnerable, and walk alongside those facing hardship. Local churches become the hands and feet of Christ in their own communities. DaySpring forms disciples and renews leaders. On sacred ground, youth, clergy, lay leaders, and other visiting groups encounter Christ and return home transformed.
The Food Pantry served 145 families last Friday (families are eligible to come once a month). 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 September 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 is on hiatus until the fall.
Prayers for the needs of our Parish, particularly those who are ill or in any kind of trouble including including Maverick, Amber Bradley, Aaron, Barbara J., Larry, Michele, Father Scott, Amy, Barbara C., Jan, Dick, Ray, Tom, Judith, Jaynie and Ken & family.
Long term prayers: Betty Thompson, Barbara & George Harding, Lila & Les Porter, Dee Rigdon, Eddie, Rita Mahaffey, Ina O’Reilly, Ellen Jankowski, Irene Petusky, LouAnn McDuffie, Herb Oleen, Lynette Harding, Dane Forst, Charlene, Ginny Carter, Rob & Barbara Crain, Ann Arvedon, Shez Arvedon, Avery Squirciarino, and Katherine Vestal.
+ For those who have died and their families that mourn.
+ For those celebrating birthdays including Robin Drew, Vicki DeRosset and Todd Cooper; 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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