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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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
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Jr. Warden
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
Clerk of the Vestry
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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, Terry, Todd, Cole, Shirley, Susan, Minerva, Amy, Barbara, Jim, Julie, Anita, John, Dan, Fred, Cindy, Benedict, Liz, Mike, Bob, Dan, Darlene, Evan, Megan, Barbara, Arthur, James, Mike, Frances, Marie, Dan, Kelly, Mary, Jackson, Jeanie, Grace, Sue.
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 Anne
And we remember those serving in public office:
Barack, Joe, Pat, Melissa, Don, Dan, Pam, Jack, Mike, Mark, Brian, Virginia, Tina, Paula, and Jim.
And we remember tose who have died:
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Only a few things in life really matter, and those few things that do matter, matter immeasurably.
- Kent Kilbourne See you in Church!
Rev. Pat + |
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This Past Sunday at St. Ann's -- (Feb 15th)
Once again, many gathered to pray, sing, and converse with God and friends at St. Ann's this past Sunday. We enjoyed the liturgy of silence, music, reflection and encouragement. The sermon was about Naaman, the mighty Old Testament military commander who was desperate for healing from his leprosy -- and the "little people" who helped him. The bottom line: The power of the simple, honest truth - told in genuine kindness - by the humblest of persons!
By the way, I received the following video link in my e-mail again yesterday. I've viewed this link before, and consider it worth passing on. When you have about 3 minutes you might want to take a look at this lovely production . . . A video to inspire and encourage - if you haven't seen it yet - The Interview With God
And, here is another worthwhile little video . . . it provides a simple explanation about our consumer-related economy, and its inherent challenges. The Story of Stuff
Finally, remember each other in prayer -- and know that I pray for each member of St. Ann's every day.
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| You can change or stay the same; there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again. Benjamin Button (Movie voice over-letter to his daughter)
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Dates and Events
Thursday, Feb 19 7:30 pm Choir; Needlepoint Group in A.M.,
Saturday, Feb 21 VESTRY RETREAT CANCELED! - TO BE RESCHEDULED
Saturday, Feb 21 4:00pm Burial Eucharist & Faure Requiem for Val Gitlin
Sunday, Feb 22 8am & 9:30am Eucharist; 10:45 Sunday School;
10:45 Altar Guild; 4:00pm Book Group.
Meeting at home of Sharon & Jack Porter.
Book: The White Tiger, by Aravid Adiga.
Tuesday, Feb 24 6:30 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
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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February Book Group -- 
Latest changes . . .
The February selection for the Book Group is The White Tiger, a novel set in India by Aravind Adiga. The group will meet at Sharon & Jack Porter's home on Sunday, February 22, 2009. (4:00pm)
The group enthusiastically welcomes new members. We will look forward to our discussions in April. Write for more information or address/directions: Sharon Porter or call Sharon at (815) 334-8166. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Lenten Outreach Project: Nets for Life
I am still in need of a little assistance with setting up and shepherding this year's Lenten outreach project called "Nets for Life." If one or two of you have some time and the inclination to help out by designing, producing, and setting up a display in the parish hall for this project -- I'd greatly appreciate it.
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Stained Glass Committee Needed . . . More committee volunteers are welcome . . . are you interested?
Our resident stained glass artist (Bruce Armstrong) has offered St. Ann's the gift of his creative talents in making stained glass inserts for the doors between the church and the parish hall.
A small committee is being formed to meet during Lent to consider and discuss the content of those stained-glass images. If you are interested in serving on that committee, please contact me. Thanks so much. +Rev. Conley
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Date: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009
Service Times: 12:15 (noonish)
and 7:30pm.
What is Ash Wednesday?
The first of the forty days of Lent, named for the custom of placing blessed ashes on the foreheads of worshipers at Ash Wednesday services. The ashes are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality, and may be imposed with the sign of the cross. Ash Wednesday is observed as a fast in the church year of the Episcopal Church. The Ash Wednesday service is one of the Proper Liturgies for Special Days in the Book of Common Prayer (p. 264). Imposition of ashes at the Ash Wednesday service is optional.
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About Shrove Tuesday and our Pancake Dinner --
Date: Tuesday, February 24th
Pancake Dinner Time: 6:00pm
Coordinators: Bruce & Natalie Armstrong
We need some helpers!
Please contact coordinators to RSVP and to see how you might help: Armstrong E-Mail or call Bruce/Natalie: What is Shrove Tuesday?
The day before the beginning of Lent is known as Shrove Tuesday. To shrive someone, in old-fashioned English (he shrives, he shrove, he has shriven OR he shrives, he shrived, he has shrived), is to hear his acknowledgment of his sins, to assure him of God's forgiveness,and to give him appropriate spiritual advice.
The term survives today in ordinary usage in the expression "short shrift". To give someone short shrift is to pay very little attention to his excuses or problems. The longer expression is, "to give him short shrift and a long rope," which formerly meant to hang a criminal with a minimum of delay.
On Shrove Tuesday, many Christians make a special point of self-examination, of considering what wrongs they need to repent, and what amendments of life or areas of spiritual growth they especially need to ask God's help in dealing with. Often they consult on these matters with a spiritual counselor, or receive shrift.
Shrove Tuesday is also called Fat Tuesday (in French, Mardi=Tuesday; gras=fat, as in "pate de foie gras", which is liver paste and very fatty), because on that day a thrifty housewife uses up the fats that she has kept around (the can of bacon drippings, or whatever) for cooking, but that she will not be using during Lent. Since pancakes are a standard way of using up fat, the day is also called Pancake Tuesday. In England, and perhaps elsewhere, the day is celebrated with pancake races. The contestants run a course while holding a griddle and flipping a pancake. Points are awarded for time, for number and height of flips, and number of times the pancake turns over. There are of course penalties for dropping the pancake.
The day (or sometimes a longer period immediately preceding Lent) is also called CARNIVAL, which means "farewell to meat." "Carni" as in carnivorous, and "vale" as in valediction, valedictorian, etc. One last hamburger before the Lenten fast begins!!
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 Speaking of ASHES . . .
Randy Wakitsch will be preparing new ashes for use on Ash Wednesday. If any children or youth would like to help Randy burn the dried palms from last year -- please, be sure to contact Randy and let him know.
Thanks Randy. Randy Wakitsch
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2009 Daily Lenten Meditations Sign Up
If you would like to sign up for the 2009 Daily Lenten Meditations from Episcopal Relief & Development their link is provided below. Those who sign up will receive an email each day during Lent featuring reflections adapted from the writings of the Rev. Barbara C. Crafton. As we embark on a spiritual journey this season, may these meditations invite us to see ourselves, our neighbors and the world through God's eyes.
Here is the sign-up link: Episcopal Relief and Development
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