St. Matthew’s Good News – 7/14/2023

new article coming next week…

Ft Tom

Upcoming Schedule

Worship

Adult Christian Ed Class Sunday, 9 AM.

ALL-CHURCH (INDOOR) PICNIC
Saturday, August 12th, serving begins at 5:30 p.m. Fried chicken, and coffee/tea will be provided. Please sign up to bring a dish to pass or help defray the expenses. Find the Sign-up sheet on the main hallway bulletin board. This is a great opportunity to invite family & guests to our church.

NANCY ROBERTS, long time member of this Parish, passed away last Monday. Her funeral and internment will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 20th (honoring her devotion to the Thursday morning prayer fellowship). Fr. Tom will be the Celebrant.

SUMMER EPISCOPAL ACTIVITIES AVAILAIBLE
The Diocese of Springfield offers summer activities: Cursillo (for anyone age18+) happens July 13-16. For information about these Cursillo, go to the Diocesan website at episcopalspringfield.org

OUTREACH ACTIVITY
June, July. The Salvation Army has a long history of helping families in need. Right now the Army is stressing the overwhelming need in McLean County for food. We can help by donating items such as: spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, macaroni, tune fish, cereal, soup, canned corn, rice, coffee, tea, salad dressing, canned fruit, flour, sugar, and salt. Please bring your donations to church, and the Outreach Committee will convey them to our local Army headquarters. Thanks so much!