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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July
Birthdays
2 Bette Chwalisz
7 Kris Emrich
8 Becky Clow
10 Julie Monroe
11 Anna Blaho
12 Audrey Minor
15 Victoria Castillo
17 Jordan Castillo
18 Lynne Howard-Reed
18 Richard Yao
18 Casey Hill
20 Anthony Murauskas
24 Elizabeth Eidok
24 Bill Clow
28 Vic Murauskas
30 Kate McCullough
July
Anniversariese-mail your anniv ersary
information to Rev. Conley
Jeff & Kandy
Schroeder July 1
Don & Becky
Blaho July 1
Howard & Sandra
McCarthy July 5 Benjamin & Claire Phillips July 5
Tom & Dinah
Hoppe July 7
George & Chita
Yao July 18
Gunnar & Joanne
Gitlin July 23
Rob & Janet
Knuth July 28
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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, Maxine, and Cloid.
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:
Sue Gustat
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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July 19, 2009 Rector's Reflection 
We had a wonderful Eucharist this Sunday -- 61 people were in attendance. In addition to the inspiring liturgy, this morning we had an extraordinary string quartet, featuring our very own: Carol Lahti, Becky Blaho, Julia Blaho, and Mike Palmer. My, one never knows what one will experience when embarking upon a Sunday morning Eucharist at St. Ann's, Woodstock! :)
I'd like to thank the many individuals who responded to my afternoon call-for-assistance - when I could not find the key-security-apparatus for my car. It's a "smart-car" . . . but, as my grandmother might have put it . . . "Patty, you have to be smarter than the car." Anyway -- all is well that ends well.
Please, scroll down the announcements and articles below - you don't want to miss anything going on at St. Ann's!
God Bless You!
Rev. Pat Conley
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July 20, 2009
About Our Cash-Flow "Crunch" at St. Ann's . . . . . . . . . . . .
St. Ann's depends on pledge income as our major source of funding. At present, 54 individuals (or families) have pledged $148,497 towards our 2009 general operating budget. Our records indicate that, as of June 30th, we have received $70,677.50 in such pledge payments.
Our expenses have been held down to a level below budget. Still, we are presently experiencing cash-flow challenges. The bottom line is that we are running slightly behind budget on our pledge income, which has made it difficult recently to meet our payroll on time.
Understandably, some parish families have been severely impacted by the current economic situation. If anyone is able to send financial support above-and-beyond your 2009 pledge (or, make a NEW pledge if you have not already done so) -- to make up for those who would like to support, but who are not able to do so right now -- your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
We ask everyone to again review your pledge and/or other contributions to St. Ann's. Any help you can provide to assist us through this summertime "cash-crunch" is greatly appreciated.
Note: Payroll occurs on the 15th and last day of each month. Additional cash support before the July 31st payroll will be especially important! Thanks so much.
-- from the Finance Committee, and Rev. Patricia Conley, rector.
July 20, 2009
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Parish Picnic Brunch
and Lobster Fest Kick-Off Celebration
Sunday, August 9th -- immediately after the 9:00am Eucharist -- we will enjoy our Annual Parish Picnic Brunch. FUN, FUN, FUN for everyone!! Sign up via the sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall -- or send an e-mail to the office@stannswoodstock.org - and we'll forward all such e-mails to Bruce and Natalie Armstrong -- our coordinators for the event. Or, just call Bruce and Natalie at: (847) 669-8257. If you are able to help with setting up the tables and chairs . . . please contact Rev. Pat Conley . . . Tom Hoppe is going to let us use his tent-canopy again -- but, he needs help setting it up . . . and we need help with the tables and chairs as well. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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ONLINE PARISH EVENTS CALENDAR . . . . !!!
Available
NOW . . . the online version of St. Ann's calendar of services and
events. 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
Please find all the details of upcoming events in our online calendar:
http://www.stannswoodstock.org/article178778.htm
CLICK ON ANY SPECIFIC EVENT OR DATE FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
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We have unveiled our updated St. Ann's Website.
Please check it out! www.stannswoodstock.org
(same address as before.)
Whenever you find the banner (as above -- and at the top of this e-mail) -- it is a live link to our website . . . just "click-n-go."
This revised Website provides us with greatly expanded opportunities - including our official St. Ann's Parish Calendar . . . a home-page slide show.
The site will always be "a work in progress" -- as any interactive website is intended to be. Yet, there is already much to be explored.
Try it out . . . Your feedback and suggestions are encouraged!!!
Click here to provide Website Feedback.
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The POD has arrived!!
 It's time to start bringing items for the August 14-15 Yard Sale.
A storage POD is in the parking lot, and we will receive items for the sale each Sunday, right after church.
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 and greatly appreciated!
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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. __________________________________________________________ |
St. Ann's Episcopal Church
The Rev. Patricia A. Conley
Rector
815-355-6840
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