I love serving at St. Ann's in Woodstock. Thank you for the opportunity.
Call or e-mail me with any news or questions you may have.
God Bless You.
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Remaining
25 Randy Wakitsch
28 Alina Hill
30 Karen McCullough
31 Tim Killinger
February Birthdays
4 Rob Purdy
11 Alan Hill
14 David Chase
24 Becky Stretch
24 Pat Lechtanski
28 Spin Bowe
28 Vincent Castillo
28 Holly Emrich
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2009 Vestry
and Wardens
Sr Warden Mike White
Jr Warden Joan Purdy
Treasurer
Becky Stretch
Asst. Treasurer
Sharon Porter
Clerk of the Vestry
Joanne Gitlin
Vestry Members
Victoria Castillo
Sharon Porter
Dinah Hoppe
Howard McCarthy Duane Lahti
Mary Keyse
Holly Williams
Randy Wakitsch
Joanne Gitlin
Tim Killinger
Joanell Powers
Steve Fleming
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 Another meaningful Adult Spiritual Life retreat with The Rev. Brian Hastings . . .
This past Friday night and Saturday morning was another inspirational time with Brian Hastings -- enjoyed by all who were able to attend. |
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Today at St. Ann's
We had a great crowd in church this morning. And I had such a "whale of a time" presenting today's sermon about Jonah and the "big fish!"
The choir continues to inspire us -- under the temporary leadership of Phyllis Connelly (while Terree Emrich is on sabbatical for much of the next couple months). Thank you to everyone who participated in today's service.
I'm running short on time this evening . . .so, I'll just send this reflection on to you with announcements and highlights of things to come.
Remember each other in prayer -- and know that I pray for each member of St. Ann's each and every day.
God bless you.
Rev. Pat + |
Looking Ahead . . .
February 6 -- Family Fun Potluck and Baby Shower
We're getting ready for Isaac Fleming to come from Korea.
Here is what Isaac's mother-to-be tells us about him:
Isaac is currently 7 months old. The last we heard, at 5 months old he was 12 lbs. and 23". He was considered a bit small for his age, but healthy. We have not been given any updates on his weight/length since then, unfortunately.
Isaac will be 8 months old on 2-15-09. We have been purchasing 12 month sized outfits, thinking he could wear them in the spring when we bring him home...and also purchasing some 18 mo. old outfits as well. That's the tricky part -- just guessing as best we can, and buying stuff that might be a little big, hoping for the best.
We certainly appreciate you folks for doing this. Your kindness is so appreciated. Please let me know if there is anything we can do, or if you need any other information.
Angela Fleming
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February Book Group -- 
DATE CHANGE
The Febuary selection for the Book Group is The White Tiger, a novel set in India by Aravind Adiga. The group will meet at Victoria & Vince Castillo's home on Friday, February 20, 2009.
The group enthusiastically welcomes new members. We will look forward to our discussions in April. |
 Speaking of Books . . .
I am intrigued with a book recommended to me this morning. So intrigued, in fact, that I'll be picking it up at our local bookstore to read. If anyone else reads this book, I'd love to hear what you think of it. Title: "You don't have to be wrong for me to be right" - author, Rabbi Brad Hirschfield. |
Please, remember in prayer this week . . .
That the sick and those in special need may find your healing love, especially:
J.J., Dorothy, Annette, Ruth, Karen, Pat, Lori, Michael, Maggie, Jeannette, Joanne, Elizabeth, Teagan, Lou, Val, Terry, Todd, Cole, Shirley, Susan, Minerva, Amy, Barbara, Jim, Julie, Anita, John, Dan, Fred, Nub, Cindy, Benedict, Liz, Mike, Bob, Dan, Darlene, Evan, Megan, Barbara, Angela, Arthur, James, Mike, Frances, Marie, Dan, Kelly, Mary, Jackson, Maxine, and Jeanie.
And we remember those serving in our Armed Forces:
Baret, Bryce, Todd, Steven, Michael, Tim, Matthew, Benjamin, Dan, Chris, Guy, Joseph, Alicia, Carl, Dave
And we remember those serving in public office:
George, Richard, Barack, Joe, Rod, Pat, Melissa, Don, Pam, Jack, Mike, Mark, Brian, Virginia, Tina, Paula, and Jim.
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Dates and Events
Sunday, Jan 25 8am & 9:30am Eucharist; Sunday School 10:45am
Thursday, Jan 29 7:30pm Choir; Needlepoint Group in AM.
Sunday Feb 1 8am & 9:30am Eucharist; Sunday School 10:45;
Acolytes meet 10:45;
Adult Forum (The Book of Common Prayer) 10:45am
Monday, Feb 2 7:00pm Woodstock Area Community Ministries (WACM)
board at St. Ann's (Contact Dinah Hoppe
or Jackie Smithson for details)
Thursday, Feb 5 Drop-In Shelter Lunch (See Dinah Hoppe for details)
7:30pm Choir
Friday, Feb 6 1:45 St. Ann's Executive Committee Meeting
6:30pm Family Fun Night Potluck &
Baby Shower for Isaac Fleming
Sign Up in Parish Hall and/or Contact Holly Emrich
for details h.emrich@sbcglobal.net or 815- 459-4323
Sunday, Feb 8 8am & 9:30am Eucharist; Sunday School 10:45am
PM Festival of Music - at Grace Lutheran.
Poster in Parish Hall. Benefitting WACM.
Thursday, Feb 12 7:30 pm Choir; Needlepoint Group in A.M.
Sunday, Feb 15 8am & 9:30am Eucharist; 10:45 Sunday School;
10:45 Green Group; Bishop's Blend Coffee Sales
Thursday, Feb 19 7:30 pm Choir; Needlepoint Group in A.M.,
Friday, Feb 20 7:30pm Book Group. The White Tiger, a novel set in India
by Aravind Adiga -at Vincent/Victoria Castillo's home.
Saturday, Feb 21 VESTRY RETREAT (In Parish Hall) 8:30am - 2:00pm
Sunday, Feb 22 8am & 9:30am Eucharist; 10:45 Sunday School;
10:45 Altar Guild
Tuesday, Feb 24 6:30 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner (No Voting after all)
Wednesday, Feb 25 ASH WEDNESDAY. 12:15 Eucharist & 7:30pm Eucharist
Thursday, Feb 26 7:30 pm Choir ; Needlepoint Group in A.M.
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