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., Karen, Pat, Lori, Michael, Jeannette, Joanne, Teagan, Lou, Todd, Cole, Shirley, Susan, Minerva, Amy, Jim, Anita, John, Cindy, Benedict, Liz, Mike, Darlene, Barbara, Arthur, Mike, Frances, Marie, Jeanie, Maryann, Rebecca, Greg, 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 are grateful for Guy Porth's scheduled safe return from Afghanistan to Woodstock on/about July 30th.
And we remember those who have died:
Arthur Cone, and John Loacker's friend's father, Fred.
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 26, 2009 Rector's Reflection 
Another inspiring morning at St. Ann's today.
Terree Emrich was our organist, and Becky, Brian, and Lenore Clow presented a beautiful Anthem (Yes, I did call them the "Von Clow Family Singers" - for those of you who remember "The Sound of Music").
My homily was about the Gospel reading today . . . John's version of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with nothing more than a few loaves and a couple fish. It was a sermon with a name, a rarity for me: "What are you hungry for?"
Next week, I've already promised to reflect in my homily on the escapades of King David and the beauty, Bathsheba. . . there's sooooooo much more to that story coming up next week. You'll just have to wait until Sunday.
Seventy people filled the pews, even though many people are out of town today. If you were present - thank you for making the service so meaningful. If you were not present -- be safe in your travels, be rested in your activities, be well in body and spirit, and be at St. Ann's when next you are able.
Please, scroll down the announcements and articles below - you don't want to miss anything going on at St. Ann's! Thank you.
God Bless You!
Rev. Pat Conley
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Hold the date -- for this SUMMER MINISTRY --
This summer, Woodstock Area Community Ministries (WACM),
has agreed to provide a lunch for 20 to 25 hearty appetites for the homeless folks using the PADS Kishwaukee Site facilities. As an active member of WACM, St. Ann's has volunteered to provide food for Monday,
August 24th. We are asked only to provide the food - others will
serve it. If you would like to help provide and/or deliver the food, please call Dinah Hoppe at [815-338-1360]
or e-mail, Thanks, Dinah Hoppe.
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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 call Joan Purdy at
(815) 338-7092.
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The POD has arrived!!
 It's time to start bringing items for the August 14-15 Yard Sale.
The storage POD is in the parking lot, and we will receive items for the sale each Sunday, right after church. You may call the church to drop things by at other times.
Contact Joanne Gitlin for more information. Your donations and participation are greatly encouraged and greatly appreciated!
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Here is the best link for current events - and the bigger picture of the Episcopal Church -- check it out!
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Here is the link to our latest Diocese of Chicago newsletter . . . some very interesting news here . . .
https://www.churchpost.com/view_mail.php?id=cp4a68d3c837a
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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
When you are online (at the St. Ann's website calendar) . . . . . . . you may then, CLICK ON ANY SPECIFIC EVENT OR DATE FOR EVEN MORE DETAILS!
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August 2 9:00am Eucharist -- (Apple Tree Project Ends!)
August 9 9:00am Eucharist
-- followed by Annual Picnic
Brunch
Aug 14-15 Annual Parish YARD SALE -- start
planning now!
August 16 9:00 Eucharist (Weight
Loss Fundraiser ENDS)
August 23 9:00 Eucharist
August 30 9:00 Eucharist (Labor Day
Weekend)
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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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Update July 26, 2009
About Our Cash-Flow "Crunch" at St. Ann's . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes, we received adequate contributions this week to cover the upcoming July 30 payroll and bills which are due. Thanks you so very much for responding to the following message that has been circulated during the past week:
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.
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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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