11 am, Monday August 25th

Those who have joined St. Aidan's in the last three years probably don't know Charles, but you will be hearing about him for years to come.  Charles has been a part of St. Aidan's for probably 50 years.  He was raised two blocks from where this church would later be built, back when all of this area was out in the country.  He is known for his great faith and for his "amens" during sermons.  Charles has been in a nursing home for two years and he died on Thursday.  We will celebrate his life this

Monday, August 25th, beginning with a viewing at 10 am, followed by the service at 11.   

Burial will be at Mount Comfort Cemetery and we will return to the church for a reception for friends and family.  

We are asking parishioners to bring food for the reception.   

May his soul and the souls of all the departed rest in God. 

Keep an Eye on the 10:30 Sunday Service!

Your liturgical leaders have come up with a series of special monthly offerings for our 10:30 service, beginning in two weeks on September 7th.  That morning, all are invited to come at 9:30 to have fun learning to sing a few simple hymns in parts or in rounds.  We will spend this time before the 10:30 service seeing how easily anyone can participate in singing which has been called "praying twice."   The songs we learn at 9:30 will then be used in the service at 10:30.  And...looking forward....

October 12, The Sunday after Octoberfest.....Bluegrass and Gospel

November 2,  Combined Morning Service for the Bishop's Visit with musical elements from both of our morning services with as many instruments as our parishioners can come up with.

December 6, The Second Sunday in Advent.......TaizeŽ music and prayers 

St. Aidan's Moms' Group Dinner - Sunday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair and join us for dinner and some relaxing time together before the back-to-school chaos begins in earnest.  $10 will cover pizza and drinks.  Desserts or sides also welcome.  RSVP to Elizabeth.

CRAB FEST - Saturday, Sept 6 at 6 p.m.

The annual St. Aidan's Crab Fest is approaching!  Come eat all the crabs you can pick for $35/person, or opt for hotdogs for $5/person  ($80 family cap) at this fun and family-friendly gathering.  BYOB (or other drinks) and a salad, side or desert to share.  Proceeds go to benefit NOVAM (Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry).

Camp-Out - Sat., Sept. 27

Bring your tent and come camp out under the stars on the St. Aidan's grounds!  We'll start with a cookout at 6 p.m. and enjoy a campfire, music, and of course, s'mores.  You'll have the easiest commute to church ever!  RSVP to Elizabeth so we can coordinate food and drinks.  

Community Chalk Draw - Aug. 29 

 A Call to St. Aidan's Runners

Good Shepherd Housing Needs You!

Non-profit Good Shepherd Housing is part of a Rock n'Stroll event on the morning of October 11. Work up an appetite for Octoberfest with a 1, 5 or 10K along Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria. St. Aidanites are invited to form a team.  Contact Phil Paradine for registration details.

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.