Church of the Annunciation
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Church of the Annunciation |
| Volume 8 | Summer 2010 |
Issue 6 |
Senior Warden - Dick Hussey - 792-7183 |
Junior Warden - Barry Peterson - 587-4658 |
Treasurer - Jack Lewis - 761-0209 |
Joan Oster - 795-6546 |
Sue Hookom - 778-7170 |
Barbara Vedder - 778-1681 |
Ed Upshaw - 778-0448 |
Ann Lewis - 761-0209 |
Clerk of the Vestry - Terry Hussey - 792-7183 |
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Altar Guild - Joan Oster |
Lay Euchartic Visitors - Joan Oster |
Moses' Basket Ministry- Barbara Vedder |
Member Outreach- Terry Hussey |
DOK- Caroline Powers |
Servers Coordinator - Barbara Vedder |
Newsletter- Terry Hussey |
ECW - Luanne Collins |
Website- M J Smith |
Shawl Ministry- Jean Zelko |
Episcopal Relief & Development Coordinator - Jackie Meaker |
Events- A Committee |
Military Ministry- Sue and Bill Wait |
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Senior Warden's Report |
Junior Warden's Report
May finds us warm and dry. What a glorious month. The gardens are a bit parched but colorful all the same. The Memorial Garden is beautiful with the recently planted coangela and the fresh mulch. Many thanks to Cecil and Jackie Pepka. We are entertaining proposals to repair the sprinkler system and then will reshell the parking areas. The hand railings have all been repainted and we recently made repairs to the HVAC system, the hot water tank in the rectory and some electrical repairs. Ahh, the joys of getting older. Over all the church's buildings and grounds are in nice condition with regular maintenance and an able set of hands arranging for the many ministries our church hosts during the month. What a joyful, welcoming church we have, thanks to you. If you have an event and need to use our facilities please fill out a "request for usage" so that we can prepare correctly for your event. We are preparing our physical plant to be as spiffy as possible for our celebration of Father Harry's retirement Receptõon June 27. If anyone see something that needs repair, please let me know. In Christ, Barry L. Peterson 941-587-4658 |
The Vestry has scheduled a Farewell reception for Father Harry for Sunday, June 27, from 4 to 6 pm. At that time, parishioners are invited to gather in Lowe Hall to celebrate his ministry with us and wish him well in his retirement.Father Harry came to Annunciation on June 1, 2003 after serving as Assistant Rector at St. Thomas Church, Snell Island; Good Samaritan Church, Clearwater, and as Rector at St. Bartholomew's Church in St. Petersburg. Since coming to Annunciation, he has led us in a repair and renovation program that has left our facilities attractive, safe, and ready for maximum use by our parishioners. He has attracted many new families to our parish, and sheltered all of us under his wing with caring and compassion. He has healed the divides that separated us, and left us a healthy, happy, financially sound congregation, busy doing the Lord's work in our community and the world. |
As in other summers, we will have just one worship service on Sundays at 9 AM from June 6 through the month of September. Leading us on July 4 will be the Rev. Parke Allis our own parishioner. Through the remainder of July and the first three weeks in August, our leader will be the Rev. Russell Johnson, the former Dean of the diocese's cathedral of St Peter's in St. Petersburg. The Rt. Rev. Michael Garrison, Bishop of Western New York, a frequent visitor at Annunciation will lead our services on August 22 and August 29. Father Russell Johnson will return for the month of September. We are hoping to have a new priest in charge shortly after that. |
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I have long been interested in "Why people come to Church" and if this "Why" was being accomplished. I recently read something which shed some more light on this question for me and I will pass it on. "Deep in the traditions of Christians, Jews and Muslims is the understanding of the necessity for the daily praise of God."
Muslims have never seen prayer as "asking". They know little of petitions in prayer, yet every Muslim is required to praise God five times a day, at dawn, at noon, in late afternoon, at sunset, and at night. Jews understand this, also. The tradition of Judaism is to pray three times a day (as Jesus and his disciples did) at morning, noon, and evening. Christians enter into this tradition by praising God with Morning and Evening Prayer, which is the invitation of the Church for all to join in the ceaseless and daily praise of God. I will ask you now to get out your Book of Common Prayer. Nearly every Episcopalian has one. They often are not sure exactly where it is, and when it is found it is either in a completely new condition, or it is mostly unused with the exception of those pages dealing with public worship, but they do have one. Please place your prayer book in an easily accessible spot of your house, and go to it regularly. As you leaf through it, you will find many delightful offerings. I ask you to be especially aware of how often and where the words "Worship" and "Thanks" appear. Please note that the Holy Communion of both Rites I and II starts with "The Great Thanksgiving", and ends with the peoples response to the Deacon's dismissal of "Thanks be to God." Not many of us observe daily, Morning, and Evening Prayer. (Or do we?) But, we do attend Sunday services, say grace at our meals, and we offer many unspoken prayers of gratitude for our own personal creation, preservation, and for all the blessings of our lives, as we are experiencing them. I suggest that, whether we are aware of it or not, we do have an understanding of the necessity for the daily praise of God. This keeps us aware of our place in God's creation and of God's place in our lives. |
Coming Events All of these chairs will be looking for helpers, watch the bulletin board as the event draws nearer. |
1. Meeting with Wood Assets confirms that our investment account is doing very well, with significant growth in the first quarter.
6. Parish Profile is nearing completion. Vestry will send Terry suggestions this week. |
MUSIC'S CORNER  |
Wow, I cannot believe another choir season has gone by so quickly! By the time this is published, we will have had our annual choir party at the Fetterman household, and completed our 2009-2010 choir season. |
| Information about Family Promise AID is : www.familypromiseofmanateecounty.org |
ECW Honors Mary Saunders as "Woman of the Year"
The board of the Episcopal Church Women voted Mary Saunders as our Woman of the Year for 2010. In a presentation at the 10:30 service on April 25, Caroline Powers noted that Mary serves the church as an acolyte and in the choir. Mary is a member of the Daughters of the King, a service order of Episcopal Women. She is our coffee hour hostess every week of the year, going out of her way to make it special with seasonal table decorations, pretty napkins, and many little extras. Everyone goes to Mary for help in the kitchen, and she is always willing to help make the coffee for a potluck, brunch, or soup supper. We salute you, Mary. |
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At their May 6 meeting, the ECW elected their officers for the coming two years. |
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 4,039! ThatA‹fs the number of handmade afghans that have been made and delivered to wounded servicemen and women since the start of the Handmade Afghan ProjectA‹\HAP. We will be sending more rectangles in June, so bring yours in. |
DATES TO REMEMBER
Nov 13 Holly Berry Bazaar |
Keep on Knitting and Crocheting | ||
PRAYER NEEDS |
I am not sure if everyone knows that a number of years ago the Daughters of the King started a prayer chain at Annunciation. This chain consists of a number of prayer-dedicated people who pray daily (and sometimes more) for names given them by friends and family. These prayers are kept up for ten days. All one has to do to add a name to the prayer list is to call one of these persons or the church office.
Carol Broden... 794-0797 Caroline Powers..729-3798 Jeanne Akers... 792-4533 This Chain is not to be confused with our regular prayer list at church. You may always call the office to have someone put on that list also. Our chain is mainly for immediate intervention. God's Peace and our Loving Prayers Daughters of the King at Annunciation |
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| PRAYERA‹? LISTA‹? UPDATE The Prayer List will be updated in this manner. A‹? All requests will be removed after 4 Sundays. This does not include the Military.A‹? If you have someone on the Military List, please contact us and let us know their status. |
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| PRAYERA‹? REQUESTSA‹? If you have a request for someone to be on the Sunday Prayers of the People, be sure to specify when you call in the request.A‹? Otherwise they will just be on the Prayer List that is at the back of the Church.A‹?A‹?Thank You! |
ATTENTION!!!! Don't forgetAA‹acMost of us are so fortunate we forget that others in our community are in need of basic food supplies. Please bring non-perishable food items each Sunday to supply the food bank at Roser Chapel. Suggested food items: peanut butter, tuna fish, dinner in a box, beans, snack packs, etc. There is a basket for food near the entrance of the church. Your help is greatly appreciated. |
Your Help is Needed
The Community Coalition for the Homeless/Open Door Day Resource Center is in dire need of travel size soaps, shampoos, deodorants, etc These items are used for ditty bags for the homeless when they come into the center. We also need clothing: jeans, work pants, t-shirts, socks, shoes, work boots, underwear, etc. We are not asking for new; gently loved would do. These folks have nothingAA‹acsomething would be a lot. We also need backpacks. We are still in need of bikes and bike locks. We also need help with our Annual Stand Down. For more information, please call Trudie Bailey 723-2098 or jimbaile@tampabay.rr.com. |
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Ministry Opportunity It doesnAA‹aft take an extraordinary person to make a difference to others. It takes the ordinary personAA‹afs willingness to extend GodAA‹afs loving arms that can bring joy, comfort, and hope that make a difference in anotherAA‹afs life. We will soon begin a Ministry of Care. A group of note writers is needed to meet twice monthly. Cards for remembering birthdays, anniversaries, welcome, farewell, get well, sympathy etc. will be prayerfully completed for members and friends of Annunciation. Please contact Lorraine in the church office or drop off a note with you name and phone number and days of the week you can or cannot meet. January, 2008 is our goal to begin the Note WriterAA‹afs Society here at the Church. Is this an opportunity for you to care? |
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| Save Your Box tops! Notice the bag on the bulletin board to collect Box tops for Education. We ask you to check your cereal, cake, yogurt and other containers for these specially marked box tops which bring cash for special needs at the school on the island. Please put them in the plastic bag on the board. Thanks. |
We Need Your HELP!
MORE DRIVERS ARE WELCOME AND NEEDED! |
A Note From Our Money Counters Teams of trained volunteers count the collection money following each Sunday service. They would appreciate it if you would use your donation envelopes each week, rather than just tossing a check in the plate. Writing your name and dollar amount on the envelope makes their job a little easier, and it also assures that you will get credit on your statement for tax purposes at the end of the year. Thank you. |
JULY  |
AUGUST |
BIRTHDAYS |
BIRTHDAYS |
| July 01 - Irene Bystrom July 02 - Kenneth Haagenson July 02 - Faith Peterson July 04 - Amanda Goodhue July 08 - Thibaut Brian July 09 - Eleanor Sauers July 11 - Harryette Jenkins July 12 - Irene MacMackin July 13 - Phil Emmons July 14 - Ella Briggs July 15 - David Claxton July 15 - Julie Lind July 23 - Jess Tucker July 28 - Wilda Bingler July 28 - Jan Pettus July 29 - Liz Lang July 30 - Jeanne Dwan July 30 - Frank Wiley July 31 - Jean Barth |
Aug 03 - Jean Zelko Aug 05 - Kiera Johnston Aug 03 - Doug Emmons Aug 09 - Kurt Henke Aug 09 - Arthur Rowe, Sr. Aug 09 - Chip St Charles Aug 10 - Mary Cullinan Aug 13 - Bemis Smith Aug 15 - Sylvia Harris Aug 16 - Terry Hussey Aug 18 - Larry Albert Aug 18 - Ginny Thompson Aug 19 - Pat Hannon Aug 21 - Sophie Garvey Aug 21 - Marilyn Seifert Aug 22 - Thom Tenny Aug 23 - Ruth Curry Aug 23 - Ruth Holliday Aug 26 - Deacon Joyce Maranville Aug 26 - Jayne Richardson Aug 26 - Bill Seaman Aug 27 - Dick Turner Aug 29 - Charlotte LaFlam |
JULY |
AUGUST |
ANNIVERSARIES  |
ANNIVERSARIES |
| July 4 - Ron & Mary Jo Bopp July 4 - Jess & Janet Tucker July 5 - Barry & Faith Peterson July 21 - Don & Sue Hookom July 27 - Bud & Gretchen Edgren July 30 - Doug & Tori Garton |
Aug 1 - Dave Lowe & Wendy Andrus-Lowe Aug 20 - Daniel & Audrey Marjeram Aug 31 - Bemis & Teri Smith |
