Announcements for Sunday, April 29, 2008
The Flowers on the altar this weekend and the Bread and Wine
are given to the glory of God by
Janine and Dave Hepner in thanksgiving for 24 years.
RECTOR’S NOTE
“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me” (Matthew 28:10).
Jesus calls us all to find him in the everyday happenings of our lives. The Season we have entered is called Eastertide. We will celebrate the feast of Easter for fifty (50) days. The season began on Easter Eve and concludes the Day of Pentecost. During this season there is no fasting. The Council of Nicaea (325) directed that Christians are to pray standing. The word “alleluia” (Praise the Lord) is said or sung repeatedly, which contrasts sharply with the season of Lent when alleluia is omitted. The “Alleluia, alleluia” may be added to the dismissals and their responses during the Great Fifty Days. The Paschal candle burns at all services during Eastertide.
Adapted from Dictionary of The Episcopal Church
CURATE’S NOTE
What happened to the Confession?
You may have noticed that we are doing things a little differently this Easter season. First, we all remained standing during the Eucharistic Prayer on Easter day. And now we’ve skipped the Confession three weeks in a row. Why are doing things differently, and why are we doing these specific things? The short answer to these questions is we do things differently because it’s Easter. We stay standing during the Eucharistic Prayer on Easter day because standing is the posture of resurrection–we who have been redeemed by Christ have been made worthy to stand before God. And we don’t say the Confession during Easter because we are focusing on the fact that we have been forgiven. Instead, we focus on saying Alleluia. Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
EYC (Episcopal Youth Community – 7th – 12th grade):
You may have noticed someone new meeting you this morning. That’s because the EYC is in the middle of its next big fundraiser The 30 Hour Famine, which raises awareness about child poverty by collecting money in exchange for participants going without food. Yesterday, EYC-ers spent the morning staking out downtown Aiken, receiving donations from a number of businesses and folks on the street. Today is St. Thaddeus’ turn to help. Your donation will go, not just to 30 Hour Famine, itself, but it will also be used by the EYC to help fund our mission trip to the Gulf Coast in June. So consider this an opportunity to not only help the youth of St. Thaddeus, but hungry children worldwide. Did you know that just a $30 donation can feed hungry child for a month? The 30 Hour Famine for the St. Thaddeus EYC will take place from 7:00 am on April 25 to 1:00 pm on April 26.
CHILDREN’S CHAPEL: Designed for young children, ages 3-6, this program is a worship service specifically tailored to introduce your child to weekly bible stories and lessons. All 3-6 year olds are invited to attend a half hour program during the 10:30 A.M. worship service. The program includes songs, games, stories and lots of surprises! Children will process together to the chapel with a rotating weekly teacher and be returned before communion begins. If you would like to find out more about chapel or if you would like to volunteer to teach, please contact Erica Sanders at 649-3093.
MOST: Men of St. Thaddeus will meet this Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. (4th Tuesday of April) in the Stevenson-McClelland Kitchen/Patio/Parlor. Bring your main entree to cook on the grill. Salad, potatoes and drinks will be provided.
THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP: We will be picking up the second part of Living the Questions, which is a seven session unit that considers such questions as “Evil, Suffering, and the God of Love” and “Practicing Resurrection.” We meet on Mondays at 6:00pm in the Large Parlor of the Stevenson-McClelland building. We have a meal together and then watch some brief DVD clips and discuss the questions posed. See Joseph Whitehurst (joseph.whitehurst@gmail.com) for more information.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BOOK GROUP: The Wednesday Morning Group is reading and discussing the book: The Faith Club – a Muslim, a Christian and a Jew searching for understanding. It is never to late to join. Please call Barbara Verbrick for more information, 648-1006.
BOOKSTORE: Open weekdays 8:30 – 4:00 in the Church Office. This months feature is Children’s gifts for young children, Baptism or Birth.
ATTENDANCE
Sunday Services, April 13, 2008: 266
Wednesday 11:00 Service, April 16, 2008: 14
Saturday, Soup Kitchen Meals served, April 12, 2008:115
DISHES AND MORE DISHES: If you are missing a dish from one of our suppers we have had lately, please look in the Church Office. Thank you.
NOT SO YOUNG ADULTS: This group will meet TODAY, April 20 at noon after the 10:30 service for a family cook-out. Jeannie and Steve Simmons are hosting. Their address is 60 Graystone Court. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be supplied. Please bring a side dish and your beverages. Please call Jeannie, 649-9897, if you have any questions.
“DO YOU NEED A MINISTRY YOU CAN DO AT HOME? The parish card ministry offers the opportunity to connect with, and bless, members who need a get well message, some congratulations, or a word of sympathy; caring words for life’s many experiences. You and a partner can write these messages at home – for one month, once a year! Call Ellyn at 648-8458”.
SAFE CHURCH, WORSHIP LEADER, AND EUCHARISTIC VISITOR:
Training for these ministries will be held October 4 at St. Martin’s-in-the-Field in Columbia or St. James in Greenville. If you have not had safe church or if your license for one of these ministries is about to expire, please register through the Diocese (on-line) or use one of the registration forms on the bulletin board in the narthex or call the church office or your ministry leader.
PARISH COOKOUT: TODAY, April 20 following the 5:00 P.M. service, hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided by Parish Life. Please bring a dish to share and join the fellowship. This cookout is open to all regardless of which service you attend. Come and have some fun!
FLOWER COMMITTEE: WANTED – SOMEONE TO HEAD UP THIS BRANCH OF PASTORAL CARE THAT CAN OVERSEE/ORGANIZE TAKING FLOWERS TO SHUT-INS, HOSPITALS , NEW BABY, ETC. Also needed are some people to assist in arranging the altar flowers on Sunday evening after the 5pm service or on Monday morning. We also need some people to deliver the flowers. Always neededare 48 ounce juice cans or other large cans to place the flowers in. We can also use those glass vases which come from the florist. Call the church office if you have questions about this very rewarding ministry. 648-5497.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: The Strawberry Festival is THIS SATURDAY, April 26 on the grounds of Mead Hall and St. Thaddeus. The festival begins at 10 am and ends at 3 pm. The proceeds go to the education enrichment of Mead Hall. For more information please call Heather Mahan 439-4833 or Lisa Toole 215-5869. Vendors may call Linda Serkiz 640-2684.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PLANT TABLE: The Wednesday morning Bible Class is in charge of the plant table at the Strawberry Festival on April 26th. All proceeds go to Mead Hall. Please bring plants for sale at this table. For further information, please contact Anna Marie Tiffany at 648-8422.
LUNCH BUNCH: The Lunch Bunch will celebrate Spring and the opening of the “new” Newberry Hall on Thursday, April 24 at 12 noon. Don’t miss this opportunity. $14 all inclusive. Please call the church office, 648-5497 or Jan Waugh, 648-0417 for reservations.
ULTREYA! Sunday, May 3, 2008 immediately following the 5 pm service. Bring a dish to share and join the fellowship. Ultreya is open to all, you do not have to be a Cursillista to participate. Hosts are: John and Kathie Fowler, and Ruth and Steve Gordy. Ultreya is a Spanish word meaning to persevere or to encourage to go onward.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: Aiken’s 16th Annual Observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held at Saint John’s United Methodist Church at the corner of Richland Avenue and Newberry Street on Thursday, May 1, 2008 beginning at 6:45 p.m. The Theme this year is “Prayer, America’s Strength and Shield”. The music will be by the Midland Valley Nazarene Choir, National Day of Prayer Band. All are welcome to this free, family-friendly event! Information: 648-2447
Seniors: High School and College: Names wanted in the Church Office.
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Financial Position through March 31, 2008
2008 2007
Budget Actual Actual
Revenue $172,494 $175,004 $144,399
Expense $181,245 $173,375 $155,779
Balance $(8,751) $1,629 $(11,380)
ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC – Sunday May 18, following the 10 AM combined service on the church grounds and in the S-M Building. Featuring the M.O.S.T. BBQ, inflatables, fellowship, games and more. Watch the weekly newsletter for details as we get closer to the 18th.
Call Kathie Fowler @ 648-5981 to volunteer or for details.
