Collect
5 Pentecost

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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6 Pentecost

Proper 9

 

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 

2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Mark 6:1-13

 

 

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Upcoming Events

  
Outreach Commission Meeting
Wednesday, July 11 in Roberta's Hall at 2:00 pm 

Vestry Meeting
Sunday, July 22 in Roberta's Hall after the 10:30 am service 

Fish Fry
Food Bank Fundraiser
Friday, August 3 in the Parish Hall at 5:00 pm 

Vestry Meeting
Sunday, August 26 in Roberta's Hall after the 10:30 am service 

WORKDAY
Saturday, September 8
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
 
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, September 9 during the 10:30 am service 
 
Lay Eucharistic Minister Training
Saturday, September 22
10:00 am - Noon
Chapel and Church

   First MOPS Meeting
Tuesday, September 11
9:45 - 11:45 am
in the Parish Hall
(Moppets in Bride's Room and Children's Workroom and Nursery) 

Rummage Sale 
during the Maitland Arts Festival
Friday and Saturday
October 5-6 in the Parish Hall

Blessing of the Animals 
Saturday, October 6 in the Centennial Courtyard at 3:00 pm

Parish Retreat
Anointed by the Spirit
By Bishop John Howe
Saturday, October 13
times TBD 
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Noonday Prayer in Roberta's Hall 

      

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Holy Eucharist 

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Holy Eucharist 

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"You know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich." 2 Corinthians 8:10
Dearly Beloved in Christ,

Generosity is at the heart of the Gospel - it is called grace. "Generosity is the habit of giving freely without expecting anything in return."  We tend to associate the word "generous" with financial giving, but generosity extends to all aspects of our lives.

In this Sunday's Old Testament reading we encounter David's generosity of spirit - "a man after God's own heart."  He has just learnt that his enemy King Saul, who has long sought to kill David, has been killed with his sons as they battled the Philistines.  Instead of dancing for joy at the death of his enemy, he mourns, and calls all of Israel to mourn as well, and in doing so heaps honor on the House of Saul.

In the Gospel reading we see Jesus' generosity of presence and compassion.  In the midst of crowds vying for his attention he remains calm giving his full attention to each person in need.  And Paul reminds the Corinthians of Jesus' greatest act of generosity: his death on the cross for our salvation.

Each one of us is called to have a generosity of spirit in all areas of our lives.  The extent to which we are able to be generous with all of who we are will be commensurate with our trust in God's provision.

May we remember where the Lord has already provided for us: in forgiveness of our sins, in healing, in financial provision, and may we trust in his ongoing provision, and from that place of security reach out with the same generosity of spirit.

In the Peace, Grace, and Love of our Lord,

Rev'd Sarah+    

 
Happy 4th
Thanks to all who helped: George for hanging all those flags! (and Fr Lee for providing them)  Joann for coordinating all the food!  Pat, Wayne, Joann, Sallie, and Etienne for the cooking and serving! A GREAT time was had by all.
 
4th of July Celebration
4th of July Celebration

 

 
The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4
There will be no Tabitha's Treasures, Noonday Prayer or Fellowship Under The Word
 
THE CHILDREN WILL BE SINGING!!!!

At the 10:30 am service on July 29 our children will be singing a few songs.  If you would like your child/grandchild to participate just have them join the others for the next couple of Sundays as Patty rehearses with them in the Choir Room after the 10:30 service.  Can't wait to hear them!
Children singing

 

 

We are still looking for volunteers to rock, play with, read to, and help make crafts with the babies, toddlers, and older preschoolers while the MOPS moms meet.  If you would like to help with this ministry either once or twice a month please email me or call me at the Parish Office.

 

 

prayer requestPARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS 

Ethel, Althea, Tyra, Whaley, Sue, Doug, Mary Ellen, George, Marnay, Nichole, Keith, Mary, Pete, Jim, Millie, Karen, Michael, Peggy, and Abbei.

LONG TERM PARISHIONER PRAYER NEEDS

Sue, Ival, Marion Chet, Stan, Jack, Mike, Suzee, Brenda, Mary Jo, Elizabeth, Roy, Jim, Trena, Terri, Sallie, Linda Sue, Donna, Lillian, Keisha, Jamie, Jeanie, Jean, Frances, Meg, Joan, Sandy, Ramona, and Becky.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS
John, Cindy, Leann, Ayla, Tom, Germaine, Nancy, Victoria, Brandon, Emily, Eden, Natasha, Ben, Tyler, Jessie, Jim, Ed, Clara, Karin.

LONG TERM FRIENDS AND FAMILY PRAYER NEEDS

Joe, Deborah, Jeannean, Barbara, Daniel, Robert, Tasos, Jason, Kyle, Fr. Dick Grant, Lew, Kailee, Paul, Duncan, Alan, Debra  

MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMLIES

Kevin Waters, Geoffrey Noplis, Zachary Adam Copes, Christopher and Brigitt Kincaid, Justin Moye, Danny Graham, Ronnie Robison, Chuck Gitschlag, Rory Patrick Coleman, Dennis Glasgow, Duncan Hanton, William Underhill, and Taylor Lee

COLLEGE STUDENTS AND SEMINARIAN

Isaac John Copes, Michael and Ryan Guerdan, Lindsey Nicolle, Robert Borr, Matthew and Sarah Pierce, Robin Campbell, David Bumsted

THOSE CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS

Tina Lambert, Doug Canning

THOSE CELEBRATING WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Walt and Millie Dzurus 

FOR SAFE TRAVEL

Roy and Bev Lassiter, Barbara Masters, Mark and Sharon Graham, and Howard Sims.

 

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