News from St. Ann's Episcopal Church

J.J., Dorothy, Karen, Pat, Lori, Michael, Maggie, Jeannette, Joanne, Elizabeth, Teagan, Lou, Terry, Todd, Cole, Shirley, Susan, Minerva, Amy, Jim, Anita, John, Dan, Fred, Cindy, Benedict, Liz, Mike, Bob, Dan, Darlene, Evan, Megan, Barbara, Arthur, James, Mike, Frances, Marie, Dan, Kelly, Mary, Jeanie, Sue, Maryann, and Maxine.

And we remember those serving in our Armed Forces:
Baret, Bryce, Todd, Steven, Michael, Tim, Matthew, Benjamin, Chris, Guy, Joseph, Alicia, Carl, Dave, and Anne.

And we remember those who have died:

And we remember those serving in public office:

Barack (Pres),

Joe (V-Pres),

US Senators:

Dick & Roland,

US Rep: Melissa,

Governor: Pat,

State Senator: Pam, State Rep: Jack, Mayor: Brian, County Board: Yvonne, Anna, Marc, Bob, Scott, James, Kenneth, Lyn, Ed, Kathleen, Barbara, Mary, Sue, John, Peter, Sandra, Tina, Paula, James, Virginia, Randall, Mary, Daniel, and Ersel.

"Jesus did not come that we might have less death, he came that we might have life and not just any life - but so much life that we can share it abundantly with others." ________________________________________________________________

Greetings friends,

What a wonderful Sunday morning at St. Ann's today. Most people remembered that our Sunday Eucharist through the summer (starting today) is at 9:00am -- with one service only.

We had a lovely, energetic, and sizable congregation. We prayed for folks marking milestones in their lives, for those serving in the Armed Forces, and for all whom we especially remember on this Memorial Day weekend.

My homily focused on a perhaps unexpected reading from the Gospel of John . . . looking at the prayer Jesus prayed for his disciples (and us) at the Last Supper, on the eve of his crucifixion. Contact me if you would like a copy of today's homily.

Please, be sure to scroll down through this edition of the "Rector's Reflection" for all the news.

Remember -- one service on summer Sunday's -- 9:00am!

Thank you, God Bless you, and -- See you in church!

Rev. Pat Conley+

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Many "Thanks" -- to our winning St. Ann's team . . .
for your thoughtfulness and generosity !!

� Howard McCarthy & Mike Emrich for hot water heater repair.
� Lay Weeders . . . for your ongoing grounds care.
� Finance Committee for the long hours sorting out details.
� Altar Guild for all the arrangements for Easter season, and always.
�  Terree Emrich for your excellent leadership of the Choir.
�  Choir for your inspiring music leadership every week.
� Howard McCarthy for the "Red Door" project.
�  "Counters" - for your attention to our "pennies at prayer."
�  Ruth Cotton for the organ repair (before Easter).
� David Chase, Joan Purdy, Howard McCarthy, et al, for Plant Sale.
� Nancy Jung and Susie Scott for beautiful flower arrangements.
�  Nancy Phillips and Joan Purdy for Parish Life leadership.
�  Joanne Gitlin and Joyce Kunath for the extended coffee hour.
� Randy McCarthy for Sunday School leadership.
�  Mike & Lynn White for Green Group & Book Group leadership.
�  The Rev. Lynn White for standing in the gap so often.

� Gunnar & Joanne Gitlin for the gift of our fabulous new copier.
� Acolytes for all your help, we need you every week.
� Anna Blaho and Anna Zaino for Godly Play this fall.
� Building & Grounds team, for the work day in April & everything.

- What a mistake, to start this list -- there's not enough room to finish - thank you ALL!
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Outreach Team . . . Ready, Set, GO!

Five years ago this August, St. Ann's received a $10,000 gift - for the purpose of "Outreach" within our community. We have $9,000 remaining of that original gift -- and, "the hour has come" to fulfill the wishes of that visionary donor and expand the Outreach ministries of St. Ann's.

An Outreach Team is being formed . . . and, we are very happy to announce that the first to express their interest in serving on this Outreach Team are:

Bill Clow Acolyte Schedule thru May 31 09

    Mary Keyse
    Nancy Wright
    Randy Wakitsch (Team Leader)
    and, Mike White.

    But, today . . . I would like to "draft" each one of you to be "on the team" as well. Whether or not you have the time and inclination to attend a number of meetings, still -- we're asking everyone - to participate.

We begin this venture with a blank canvas, determined to consider all of the ideas possible before putting the brush to palette. And, everyone in and around the parish is invited to submit ideas for consideration.

What an exciting prospect . . . visioning and creating NEW ways for you and me to be God's heart and hands in the world - in this community.

Please, contact Randy Wakitsch with your questions and comments. Thank God for this opportunity!
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scale Losing it for St. Ann's!

We have kicked-off our 90 day Weight Loss Challenge FUNraiser 2009.

This year 19 people have joined the challenge team. The event officially started last Sunday, May 17th, and ends August 16th.

Pat McCullough is our Team Leader!

Because you care about our health & the ministries of St. Ann's, we ask you to pledge financial support based on our weight loss.

Losing weight is never easy, but it will be much more possible for our team members to reach their goal if YOU are a sponsor. Your pledges create incredible incentive for the weight loss team.

Please, click this link to pledge your support for the combined weight loss of the team - or for the weight loss of one or more individuals.

Pledge toward the combined weight-loss per pound of the team members together . . . Examples: 25 cents, 50 cents, $1, or more per pound for all the pounds lost by the team together . . . (you indicate a maximum total contribution).
OR, pledge toward the loss per pound of any individual team member, i.e. you might pledge $1, $2, $5, or $10 per pound for the weight loss of a specific team member . . . (you name the individual and indicate a maximum total contribution).

EVERYONE wins in this event!

Yes, there is still time for new members to join the team. If you are interested in being a member of the weight loss team, please let us know right away. Call my direct cell phone (815-355-6840) or e-mail: Rev. Pat Conley +