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Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting
Sunday, February 12, 2012, immediately following the 10:00AM service
Chili Supper
February 18, 2012
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Ongoing Events:
Worship
Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays - 4:30 p.m.
Sundays - 10:00 a.m.
Food Pantry
1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesdays
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Choir Practice
Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m.
(resuming January 25)
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Getting Involved
St. Nicholas is not a building, it's a community that belongs to all of us. All are encouraged to participate to the fullest extent. Please visit this link on our website for a list of current ministries and contact persons. There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin boards above the drinking fountain at St. Nicholas. Please take time to sign up.
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Contact Us...
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News From Our Diocese
We encourage you to sign up for our diocese's new email newsletter to keep up with news and events from the larger community. Click here to sign up.
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News from Nick is published by St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Elk Grove Village, Illinois each Thursday.
Please submit copy to Douglas by clicking here. Deadline is Wednesday at noon.
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-News from Nick Archive-
Miss an issue of News from Nick? Need to refer to an earlier issue? No problem--issues are archived and available at any time
at this link.
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Reflection from Manny
 Well, there's nothing like starting the new year with a little unexpected and unwanted repair work. You may not have noticed or perhaps you were unable to be with us last weekend, but the large, yellow bucket in the middle of the entrance was not meant to be a new design feature. Alas, we have sprung a leak. Yes, Houston, we have a problem! We put the plant stand in front of the bucket to sort of 'hide' things a bit. Didn't fool too many, that's for sure. As for the problem itself, it will take more than a large, yellow bucket or a flower stand to repair. Fortunately, we have started the process for necessary repairs. The Bishop and Trustees Committee has been contacted as has the roofing company. Unfortunately, it's pretty tough to do much work with snow and ice still covering where the hole may be, not to mention the cold and wind that makes such repair work dangerous and difficult. Rest assured, this will be taken care of.
That's what we do, isn't it? If some thing goes wrong, we correct it. If some thing is broken, we repair it. This goes for our homes and it also applies to our church--this, our spiritual home. Of course, finances are always a concern. Warranties and contracts are being checked and doubled-checked. Time is what will be needed...and some good weather, too.
This roof issue is not going to set us back in our efforts at becoming a stronger church. Nor will we allow this "drip-drop-drip-drop" to dampen our enthusiasm one bit. It's a set back that will be resolved, in time, and with nature's cooperation. In all our lives, a little rain will fall. Oh well, for us at St. Nicholas, it was a bit more rain than what we wanted and certainly not inside our building. You know, my friends, stuff happens. This is not the first time we've dealt with a building matter and it certainly will not be our last bit of drama. We're okay. Our building is okay and spring is only a mere three months away!
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St. Nicholas Annual Meeting - February 12
The St. Nicholas Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, February 12, 2012, following the 10AM liturgy. If you are able, please bring a dish to share as we'll also enjoy a potluck lunch.
All are most welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting where we'll discuss our shared ministry for 2012 and our budget and finances. We'll also elect lay leaders.
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Chili Suppers: An Evening of Fun, Friends and Good Food!
 Our 2nd Annual Chili Supper is fast approaching (February 18), we are asking for community members to bring tables and chairs to the church to ensure that we have enough for the number of people we are expecting to attend this event this year. If you are able to loan the church some tables and/or chairs we ask that you place your name on the bottom along with contacting Jessica Tamaski (tamaskij@dupage.edu or 630-607-2258).
Also if you have new items that you would like to donate for the use of door/raffle prizes please contact Jessica Tamaski (tamaskij@dupage.edu or (630)607-2258). If you would like to make a cash donation to help offset the costs of the Chili Supper please make checks payable to St. Nicholas and mark Chili Supper in the memo.
Thank you!
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Readings for This Weekend
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Shout Outs
 To Bob Kalicki for making the necessary contacts to get the roof repairs started. Eason Williams and Tim Black for taking care of the immediate work of cleaning and disconnecting the light fixture to prevent any additional damage or danger. Great work and much thanks. To those who do so much behind the scenes and do it all so well. To the Support Groups who contribute their time, talent and treasure in helping and assisting with life at St. Nicholas. |
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Prayer Requests
Leah Gibbs, mother-in-law to Ginny Gibbs who begins cancer treatment.
Guadalupe Ramirez, grandmother of Benny Delgado, who is in the hospital due to a serious brain illness.
Lauren Wozniak, granddaughter of Eunice Dohra, who is spending a college semester studying in Rome; for her safety and well-being.
Paul Widem, a long-time friend of Nancy Allan, who has been hospitalized for several months; for his recovery and well being.
Joyce Marks and the entire Marks Family: Joyce is recovering from a serious head surgery. The Marks Family are dear and long-time friends of Nancy Allan.
Eileen Maher, sister of Mary Beth Jarvis, as she recovers from a stroke.
The Martin Family: Karen, Tom and Katie
Our sisters and brothers at St. Bede's Church, as they go through the transition of merging with St. Nicholas.
Hope Smith
Ethel (Corkey) Stratton, the mother of Hal Stratton, as she continues to recover from surgery and a nasty fall.
Eunice Dohra
Richard and Mary Gans
Godfrey James Catanus, Paul Swanson's friend who is out of coma and in recovery.
Beth Jarvis as she begins the transition of moving away.
Carrie Loos
Paul Brouillette
For those in transition: those searching for work, those who are moving and those encountering changes in life.
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