Our Blessing of the Animals Service is tomorrow at 11:00 AM right outside the Parish Hall in front of our newly paved parish patio!
We will have a brief service with a general blessing, a time following where each individual animal is blessed, and a time for some food and beverages.
If you cannot join us, please pray with us for good weather and a blessed time of worship and fellowship.
Fr. Tom
Upcoming Schedule
Adult Christian Ed Class Sunday, 9 AM.
Choir Meet/Practice
Wednesdays, 4:30 PM, in the choir/organ loft
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, 10/5/24, 11 AM, refreshment to follow
September and October Outreach for Home Sweet Home Homeless Ministry
Click here to see the flyer.
VESTRY MEMBERS NEEDED
In the Episcopal Church, the Vestry serves as the governing body of a local parish. A vestry member acts as a “spiritual trustee,” aiding the Rector in managing and nurturing the church’s ministries and programs. Currently, three vestry members are concluding their terms, necessitating the appointment of three successors. This role is pivotal in shaping our church’s inviting culture and in fulfilling our commitment to honor the Lord with all He has entrusted to us. A vestry member should be a confirmed member of St. Matthew’s, regularly participate in mass as a communicant, and contribute to the parish’s ministry through both spiritual gifts and financial support. Those interested in joining the vestry are encouraged to speak with Father Tom.
CALLING ALL VOICES AND MUSICIANS
Rehearsals for the Adult Choir are held each Wednesday at 4:30 PM in the church choir loft in the sanctuary. Rehearsals for the Children’s Choir will be held on Sunday mornings at 9 AM in the sanctuary and begin on September 15th. The Handbell Choir will begin practicing following the second service and fellowship time at 12:30 pm beginning on September 22nd.
A NEW CANON TO THE ORDINARY
Canon Mark Evans (who will be with us on Sunday, October 13th) is retiring in November of this year. A special word of thanks to Fr. Mark for his ministry to St Matthew’s and a word of congratulation as he and Sandy move up to Wisconsin to be closer to family. A New Canon to the Ordinary has been selected to replace him, and he begins his service to the Diocese of Springfield on November 15th, 2024. To read about the Rev. David Wells, click here.