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.
815-355-6840
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May
Birthdays
3 Cathy Etheridge
3 Maddie Wienke
4 Cameron Scott
5 Rob Andrews
8 Greg Schroeder
10 Marie Blaho
14 Ben Phillips (son)
22 Jane Shanlever
25 Lynn Steinwehe
27 Irene Brown
28 Jenna Castillo
28 Scott Lechtanski
30 Carrie Wienke
May
Anniversariese-mail your anniv ersary
information to Rev. Conley
1 Patricia Conley
& Roma Simons
1 Helen &
Lewis Hague
28 Mike &
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2009 Vestry
and Wardens
Sr. Warden
Jr. Warden
Treasurer
Asst. Treasurer
Clerk of the Vestry
Vestry Members
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Please, remember in prayer this week . . .
Please e-mail Prayer Requests, and Updates to Rev. Pat
That the sick and those in special need may find your healing love, especially:
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, Rebecca, 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:
Barbara Curme
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. | |
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"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
- Abraham Lincoln
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Greetings friends,
Consider the Abe Lincoln quote - above. This sentiment has been quite on my mind of late. Don't worry, there is no reason to fear that my years (or your years) might be "cut short" for some unthinkable reason -- it's just that I am becoming more aware of how important it is to create and/or discover quality, energy, excitement, and meaning in each and every day of my life.
Perhaps this awareness is a by-product of maturity.
I've also had the following little bumper-sticker phrase bouncing around in my head lately:
"St. Ann's may not add days to your life . . .
. . . but, it will certainly add life to your days!"
This remains true for me, as I will soon begin the fifth year of ministry in this parish. The days and quality of my life are ever so greatly enriched by involvement in the life of St. Ann's! I trust this is true for you as well.
As many of you may remember, summer is when we catch our breath (take a bit of vacation) and plan for the next calendar cycle -- which is the Church School & Choir "year" - September through May.
Terree Emrich is already making music and choir plans for the coming year. Perhaps someone you know would like to be a part of the musical life of St. Ann's? Now is the time to encourage them to contact Terree Emrich. (815-338-1442)
And, some people have noticed that the number of young children on Sunday mornings is increasing. What marvelous news! Parents-of-young-children, please remember that your children are ALWAYS welcome in church. We invite and encourage you to bring the babies and toddlers (and all the rest) any time you possibly can! With that invitation comes the realization that those little angels will occasionally make gurgling noises unto the Lord now and then -- and, rest assured -- those are welcome sounds at St. Ann's. (Even during the sermon - lol.)
Now, don't forget to scroll on down to all the announcements and news below . . . especially the information about the upcoming Parish Picnic, the August YARD SALE, preparing for our "Godly Play" and other Sunday School opportunities, and all the other events and activities that are just around the corner.
 One more thing -- about Summer -- if you think you'll have a little extra watermelon any time soon -- I'd LOVE an invitation to drop by your home for a bit of lively conversation, vacation photos (yours, not mine) and watermelon!
And, don't forget how important it is to be in church at St. Ann's on Sunday morning, whenever you are in town!
Thank you, God Bless you, and -- See you in church!
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Marking Milestones
We give our thanks and ask God's special blessing for the significant events and passages, especially:
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for Brian Clow is planning to attend Middlebury College in Vermont this fall.
- Natalie Armstrong is home from the hospital.
- Clarence Langdon's ministry at St. Ann's while Rev. Conley was on vacation. - Thank him for this ministry.
- The ministry of Lynn White, Randy Wakitsch, Howard McCarthy, and the Finance Committee -- and everyone else -- while Rev. Conley was on vacation.
- Thank God that Santo & Kathy discovered the water in the church basement as quickly as they did, and that Howard McCarthy, Joan Purdy, Mike & Terree Emrich, Brian and Bill Clow, and others were so quick to respond to the call for help when the church basement flooded.
- Thank God for good Church Insurance that should cover all but $500 of the basement flood damage.
Please, notify me of other "milestones" and "thanks" to inclusion in this column. Thanks --
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Website Parish Calendar <---- Click Here !
Available NOW . . . the online version of St. Ann's calendar of services and events. Just click the link above for the latest information.
Please call or e-mail the church office with anything you wish to add to this calendar.
815-338-0950 or office@stannswoodstock.org
or Rev. Conley 815-355-6840
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We have unveiled our updated St. Ann's Website.
Please check it out! www.stannswoodstock.org
(same address as before.)
This revised Website provides us with greatly expanded opportunities (some of which are not yet in use). The site will always be "a work in progress" -- as any interactive website is designed to be. Yet, there is already much to be explored.
Try it out . . .
Please, if you have any questions or find anything on the website to be troublesome or erroneous, please, contact the church office.
Your feedback and suggestions are encouraged!!!
Click here to provide Website Feedback.
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NEXT Book Group -- 
The next Book Group selection is The Scalpel and the Soul by Dr.
Allen Hamilton. The group will meet August 2nd at Victoria Castillo's home,
4:00pm.
Dr. Allan Hamilton, a Harvard trained
brain surgeon, shares inspirational stories and advice that empower well being
in both patients and healthcare professionals alike.
Dr.
Hamilton's first book, The Scalpel and
the Soul: Encounters with Surgery, the Supernatural, and the Healing
Power of Hope, was awarded the Nautilus Silver Award. He
now joins the ranks of Deepak Chopra, M.D., Barbara Kingsolver, Thich
Nnat Hanh, Jean Houston, PhD., Eckhart Tolle, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
All are Nautilus Award winners.
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Cans for St. Ann's.
Simply place your aluminum cans in a plastic bag and place the bag outside the church's dumpster fence (on the right/west side). Howard will collect the cans and turn them into "cash" for St. Ann's.
Thank you, Howard!
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 Yard Sale - August 14-15
As you get into your seasonal cleaning and organizing, remember -- the St. Ann's Annual Garage Sale is coming up soon.
Contact Joanne Gitlin for more information. Your donations and participation are greatly encouraged.
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 Losing it for St. Ann's!
The challenge is well underway.
This year 18 people have joined the challenge team. The event officially started last Sunday, May 17th, and ends August 16th.
Because you care about our personal health - and the financial health of St. Ann's ministries -- we ask you to pledge financial support based on our weight loss. Your pledges create incredible incentive for the weight loss team.
EVERYONE wins in this event!
Here is the winning team of losers: Rob Andrews, Mary Jane Andrews, Natalie Armstrong, Patrice Braun, Bill Clow, Rev. Conley, Ruth Cotton, Cathy Etheridge, Nadine Francione, Joanne Gitlin, Dinah Hoppe, Joyce Kunath, Carol Lahti, Pat McCullough, Sharon Porter, Joanell Powers, Linda Spencer, and Carrie Weinke. ___________________________________________________________ |
 Mission-Oriented Coffee in St. Ann's CupsYou may have noticed that on most occasions we use real cups for coffee at St. Ann's (in lieu of paper products). This is one of the small contributions we make towards a greener St. Ann's.
You may also have noticed that some time ago we changed the coffee we use as well. We purchase our coffee from Pura Vida. Pura Vida is Fair Trade, Certified Organic and Shade Grown. Check out this quick video that explains the Pura Vida philosophy.
The special private label "Bishop's Blend" coffees are doing double-good. These coffees are a joint fundraising venture that also benefit Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). Our purchase of Bishop's Blend helps ERD meet needs worldwide. Episcopal Relief & Development receives 15% of the purchase price from the sale of each bag of Bishops Blend coffee.
On the third Sunday of each month the Green Group makes this same "Bishop's Blend" coffee available to the public for purchase. Watch for the coffee sales table in our parish hall after the 9:30 Eucharist on these special Sundays.
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JULY Coffee Hour Hosts
July 5 Lori Trout
July 12 Dave & Bette Chwalisz
July 19 Joanell & Mike Powers
July 26 Joan & Rob Purdy
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St. Ann's Episcopal Church
The Rev. Patricia A. Conley
Rector
815-355-6840
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