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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Upcoming
Birthdays
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info to Rev. Conley
9/14 Brian Clow
9/15 Lou Ness
9/17 Kate Halma
9/18 Janet Knuth
9/19 Matthew Phillips
9/24 Joanne Gitlin
9/28 Pat McCullough
9/28 Joanell Powers |
September
Anniversaries
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Rev. Conley
09 Pat & Peter Lechtanski
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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, Liz, Mike, Darlene, Barbara, Arthur, Mike, Frances, Marie, Jeanie, Sue, Maryann, Rebecca, Greg, Maxine, Jackie, Pam, Herb, Rae, Hope, Ricky, Patsy, Frank, Melanie, Mike, the Petelers, and Jay.
And we remember those serving in our Armed Forces:
Baret, Bryce, Todd, Steven, Michael, Tim, Matthew, Benjamin, Chris, 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.
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September 13, 2009 Rector's Reflection 
Back by popular demand . . . your St. Ann's Rector's Reflection.
I must admit, August simply did not give me an nanosecond for writing reflections. But, here I am this afternoon, catching up and touching base.
Some have been asking to see a photo of the Rector's new dog . . . and, so here is a picture of "Shadow." She is a 13 year old retriever/lab mix, and her 90 year old owner recently died, and dear Shadow needed a home. She will be at church now and then, but doesn't get into the car nearly as easily as little Pepper did.
Cathy Etheridge (vet) says Shadow has been well cared for and is in very good health for her age. Shadow will certainly be around the church from time to time, and she will enjoy our next Pet Blessing service (October 4, 2009). A big thank you to Carol and Duane Lahti who brought Shadow into our life.
This morning we literally opened the windows of the church -- it was soooooo beautiful outside. After our annual "Instructed Eucharist" we enjoyed an incredibly delicious Parish Fall Kick-Off Brunch. No, it wasn't our kickoff of the NFL season -- but, our kickoff of the our Fall programs at St. Ann's.
A few things to remember . . . very important dates . . .
-- next Sunday (9/20) we change the Sunday schedule:
8:30 Eucharist
9:15 Sunday School
10:00 Eucharist with Music
Thursday, Sept. 24 -- Bishop Joseph Atem, from Renk, Sudan, at St. Ann's. See all the details below.
If you were present this morning - thank you for contributing to the Liturgy's meaning. 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! Thank you.
God Bless You!
Rev. Pat Conley
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Bishop of Renk, Sudan
to Share at St. Ann's Church
Bishop Joseph Atem will be with us for an evening at St. Ann's on Thursday, September 24th.
His smile will warm your heart, and his presentation will stir your soul!
Be sure to save the date: Thursday, September 24th!
For more information about the Diocese of Renk, Sudan CLICK HERE
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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.
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!
9/16 6:30 Lobster Calling Night - Wells Fargo, old Wachovia, on Rte. 14.
9/20 FALL SCHEDULE BEGUNS
8:30am Eucharist 9:00am Choir Call
9:15am Sunday School 10:00am Eucharist
9/24 6:30pm Parish Potluck with Bishop Joseph Atem, Renk, Sudan
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 Father Matthew on Centering Prayer
You may well enjoy this video clip on YOUTUBE - from a Episcopal priest in New York.
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Outreach . . . food for hungry -- a SUMMER MINISTRY --
This summer, Woodstock Area Community Ministries (WACM), 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 volunteers provided lunch for the people who stay and visit at the PADS Transitional Home. If you want to learn more about the home visit the McHenry County Pads web site.
Our St. Ann's volunteers included Dinah Hoppe, Patrice Braun, Nancy Wright, Mary Keyse, Lisa Kelly and Randy Wakitsch. All donated food, and others served it. We menu included pulled pork sandwiches on buns, baked beans, watermelon, coleslaw, Mary's cookies and lemonade.
The people were very grateful for our generousity. We also felt priveledged to be of help. If you would like to help provide and/or deliver the food, please email Dinah Hoppe or call [815-338-1360].
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Our 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. __________________________________________________________ |
Here is the link to our latest Diocese of Chicago newsletter . . . some very interesting news here . . .
https://www.churchpost.com/view_mail.php?id=cp4aa0314332a
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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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St. Ann's Episcopal Church
The Rev. Patricia A. Conley
Rector
815-355-6840
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