The Epistle                                          July 30, 2014

Newsletter of St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, Alexandria, Virginia    

 


Fun on the Holy Mountain

 

St. Aidan's parishioners have been enjoying the summer camps at Shrine Mont!  Here are some of their favorite camp adventures, and a few words about where they experienced God while at camp:

Kevin Coneway, St. George's I - Kevin's favorite thing at camp was Kangaroo Court but he also liked Casino Night, the pool party and playing Cows and the Chickens.  He liked the counselors and coffee house.  He saw God at all camp worship.

Ryan Coneway, St. George's II - Ryan's favorite part about St. George's camp was all the fun activities like Kangaroo Court, Casino Night, and the pool party.  He saw God in all the fun with friends there.

Nat Boling, St. George's II - Nat's favorite things about Shrine Mont are the food and how much fun they have at worship and the evening program.  He says he experienced God "everywhere" at St. G's.

Sophia Rees-Hoofnagle, St. George's II - Sophie also enjoyed the food at camp, but requested lots of fruit and vegetables upon return.  She was excited to hike up North Mountain (2 hours up!).  She found God most at nightly cabin check-ins. 

Audrey Boling (not pictured), SHYC (Senior High Youth Conference) - This was Audrey's second year at SHYC, a group of high schoolers that enjoy many of the regular camp activities but spend most of their days working on service projects in the local community.  (She was unavailable to provide specific comments at press time.)

Quick Links

CHURCH SCHEDULE CHANGE THIS SUNDAY

Please keep in mind that this Sunday there will be no 8:30 a.m. service because of our parish retreat to Shrine Mont.  We will have services at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. only.  Back to normal the next week!

Our newest St. Aidanite, Tate Palmedo 

On Sunday we had the joy of baptizing Tate Palmedo, son of Kendra Hamilton and Mike Palmedo and the grandson of Nancy Greer and Richard Hart, into the Church.  Welcome to the family, Tate!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Sunday morning classes for kids and adults take a hiatus for the summer and will return in the Fall. 

Summer Outreach Opportunities

Outreach Opportunities for Local Schools:

School Supplies - Belle View Elementary has asked us to help provide backpacks full of school supplies for the 2014-2015 school year.  Our goal is to donate seven backpacks per grade level.  Supply lists and more information are available at Church on Sundays.  Filled backpacks are due back to church before August 17.

 

Summer Bookmobile

Many parishioners generously donated books for a summer bookmobile that makes several stops in the community on a weekly basis to try to increase kids' summer reading opportunities.  Books were especially appreciated by kids in County-funded summer camps at the Gum Springs Community Center.  Here is a glimpse of the bookmobile in action:

UCM & Rising Hope Food Collection 

We collect food for both Rising Hope and UCM.  Rising Hope, also, needs clean in-season clothing in good condition and small household items.  Volunteers are needed to deliver donations on the first and third Sunday of each month.

UCM collection (food items only) is the first Sunday of the month.  Food can be delivered during the week.  Hours of delivery are:  Sundays 10:30am-1:30pm, Mondays-Fridays 9:30am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-4pm.  Their phone number is 703-768-7106 x 343. 

Rising Hope collection (food and seasonal clothing) is the third Sunday of each month.  Food, seasonal clothing and household goods can be delivered Tuesdays-Fridays during the week.  Hours of delivery are:  Tuesdays-Fridays 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4pm.  Thursdays they are open late until 8:00pm.  Their phone number is 703-360-1976.

 

The sign-up sheet is in White Hall. If you have any questions, contact our coordinator, Mario Costantino at (703)577-9672 or MarioKarenand3@aol.com.Thank you for your help.

 

Next Steps Juice Ministry Looking for Volunteers

If you would like to Volunteer to purchase and deliver $30 worth of juice for distribution to homeless families in Fairfax County, please contact Leslie Aitcheson at skiswithsnails@aol.com.

 

Coffee Hour

Please consider signing up to prepare coffee, juice and simple snacks for an upcoming coffee hour following the 10:30 service.  You can get your kids involved and even could join with another family to share duties.  The monthly sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the parish hall - include your name, phone number and e-mail.  If you are a first timer, we can help you learn your way around. 

From the Treasurer
 

Operating Income Received this week            5,315

Budgeted weekly income                                5,576

Received for 2014                                        150,563

Budgeted for 2014                                        164,684 

 

 
This Week at St. Aidan's:

Thurs, July 31:       7:00 pm Karate Class

 

Friday, August 1:   8:00 am Silent Prayer

                                 4:00 pm Shrine Mont Parish Retreat (thru till Sunday)

 

Sunday, August 3: NO 8:30 am service - due to Shrine Mont  Retreat

                               10:30 am Service

                                 5:30 pm Service

 

Tues, August 5:      8:00 am Silent Prayer

                                 9:30 am Woman's Book Group


 


 

Who's Serving this Week: 

Sunday:  August 3, 2014

 

8:30 a.m.  Reader: No 8:30 am service due to Shrine Mont Retreat

 

10:30 a.m.  

            Lesson: Genesis 32:22-31  Dan Watson

            Epistle: Romans 9: 1-5  Peggy Trumbo

            Chalice:  Adrianna Kaplan

            Ushers: Dan Watson, Debbie Watson

           Acolytes: Charley Costantino


 

Coffee Hour:  
 

Flowers: John Schnorrenberg (in memory of Barbara)

 

Altar Guild: Darlene Ash, Christine Niemunn, Karen Herndon, Cristina Mazzanti.
 

Vestry Person of the Month - Kathryn Coneway

         

Sign-up sheets to provide altar flowers and coffee hour are on the bulletin board in White Hall