August 3, 2017
Sisters and brothers:

This Sunday will be a bit "unusual" for us.  First, it is the actual day of the Feast of the Transfiguration.  Now, we usually hear the Transfiguration account on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday - just as we did this year.  While that Sunday has basically become "Transfiguration Sunday," it is not the actual Feast Day itself.  This year however we get a two-for simply because of the way the calendar falls.  So come join us this Sunday expecting to celebrate the unique story of Jesus being Transfigured on the mountain top.

This Sunday we will also dedicate the new church doors.  The glass is being installed as I write this blog (the timing of this is one reason why the ATP is going out late this week).  While the trim and varnish will not all be 100%, they are close enough to being completed AND the doors are already in use.  They are handsome and are a real asset to our facility.  They are doors we can be proud of and mark exactly where the main entrance is. 

These two events: The Feast of the Transfiguration and the dedication of the new Church Doors are two very, very good reasons why we hope everyone will join us.  

(And don't forget that on August 13th we'll have our annual Tie-Dyed Sunday!)

Blessings!

Fr. Dewayne




Scripture Readings for Sunday


As Moses came down from Mount Sinai carrying the two tablets of the Covenant, he was not aware that the skin on his face was radiant from speaking with God

 
Proclaim the greatness of our God
and worship on God's holy hill; *
for our God is the Holy One.


We heard this ourselves-this voice from heaven-when we were with Jesus on the holy mountain. 

 
J esus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while [Jesus] was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 



Click   here  to go to the Lectionary Readings



 Snapshot of What's Happening! 
 
This Week
                                                      
Friday
Daytimers
11:00 a.m.
Sunday 
Sunday Worship
11:00 a.m.

Tuesday
Midweek Fellowship Group
6:00 p.m.

Looking Ahead

Sunday, August 13
Tie-Dye Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Friday, August 18
Hamburger/Hot dog Karaoke
6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 19
Painting and Wine Event



Please Keep in Prayer:

Those who are ill or recovering

Wendy Wheaton (friend ofSusan Schlesinger)
David Hedges ( " )
Jack Harker (friend of Virginia Harrison)
Zanny Sylvetta (friend of Paul Maschi)
Sandy Chambers (niece ofPaul Gossett)
Dick Cantrell (cousin ofVirginia Cohlmia)
Debbie Wilson (friend of Virginia Cohlmia)
Shelley Bradley ( " )
Lisa Chaney ( " )
Myrna Campbell ( " )
Linda Stevens ( friend of Francie Faudree-Gillman)
Merissa Roblato (Fr. Dewayne's niece)
Ray Voils
Murrel Wilmoth
George Fadaol
Ken Neal-Rosario - eye procedure July 12th
Cloyd Stotler-Easley - undergoing tests
Penny Walker (friend of Lori Stem)
Gerry Daley (Joyce Daley's son)
Jonathan Longacre
Gary Alexander - recovering from surgery
Herb & Ada Allison (Kelly Austin's in-laws)
Carla High (friend of Joyce Daley)
Janice West (friend of Eric Sanchez)
Joseph Rapacki (friend of Eric Sanchez)
James Barrentine (Kevin Barrentine's father)
Jonathan Cantrell
Chris Curtis (friend of Raul)
Steve Rathburn (family of Mikki Mast)
Mary Lynn Ruehlen (friend of Rack and Eric)
Sarah Vizza (Kathy Elliott's daughter-in-law)
Mike Feess
Roseann O'Brien


Those who are (or will be) traveling

Danny Mackey
Joyce Lynch & Preston Smith
Kathy Elliott


Those who have died

Carlene Sanchez (Eric's mom)


Those in need of comfort or support

Martin Wing (friend of Virgina Harrison and partner of Jack)
Eric & Rack and the Sanchez family
The family of Jeanne Miles
Marie Welden
Marlon & Alexis
Celesta Birk, Steph Cantrell, Jonathan and Eden
Theo Simatupang
Ral & Casey Conrad

In thanksgiving for birthdays and anniversaries

Kathy Elliott (August 9)
Michelle Dautenhahn (August 13)
Mikki Mast (August 14)
Scott Carmen (August 15)
Johna Abbott & Sandy Sexton (August 16)
Scott Crow (August 17)
Alexis Mendez (August 17)
Karl Villadsen (August 17)
Victor Evens (August 19)
Erin Roach (August 20)
Sky Walton-Ramirez (August 21)
Bishop Rick Hollingsworth (August 24)
Rack Brown & Eric Sanchez (August 26)
Howard Brewer (August 27)
Sylvia Belitz (August 28)
Steve Culley (August 30) 





Giving Statements-Part 2
*PLEASE RE-READ*

It has come to our attention that the link (below) to contact Donna Eastham was entered incorrectly. If you have clicked on the link in the last couple of weeks, your message was not-- repeat, was not--received. The typo has been corrected, so please try again, so that Donna will actually receive your request. 

Again , if you would like a mid-year statement, please contact our Treasurer,  Donna Eastham, to verify that your contributions to date have been received and entered correctly. You  may also want to adjust your pledge, as your circumstances may have changed--favorably or otherwise--since you made your pledge last fall. Please let Donna know if you would like to make an adjustment, and she can make that change in our church's financial system.  

Thanks to each of you for your generosity!



Food Pantry Leader Needed

During the July Vestry meeting, Karl Villadsen submitted his resignation as Food Pantry Coordinator.  His last day will be the end of December. Karl has faithfully served the Food Pantry for many, many years.  We thank him for his dedication and for letting us know well in advance of his departure from this role. While we may not like it, we certainly do understand his need to step back at this time.  

We are, of course, now looking for someone to take over as the lead person for this ministry.  The Food Pantry is the biggest and most visible ministry we have, and almost all of those who benefit from it are folks outside our parish family.  

If you have the time to dedicate to this wonderful and vital ministry, please contact Raul Rosario or Fr. Dewayne Messenger.  


For Everyone with a Big Heart...




Painting and Wine Party, Aug 19th

Have you ever wanted to take painting lessons but were afraid that you might not have the talent?  Have you ever wanted a chance to brush up on your paint strokes?  Have you ever wanted to paint like Picasso?
Then consider joining in on the Painting and Wine Party slated for Saturday, August 19th.  The cost is $35 and includes all your art supplies and a glass of wine! Times will be announced soon.


Prayer for Church Growth and Attendance

God, you are the source of life and growth.  Pour out your Spirit upon us that we may grow together in wisdom, love, devotion, and faithfulness. Stir up within us a desire to draw closer as one family. Give us a yearning for outreach, that we may serve a hurting world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.   Amen.


Sharing Fellowship
 
Here is the schedule of those providing refreshments for the weeks ahead:
Week 1 - August 6    A-D
Week 2 - August 13   E-K
Week 3 - August 20   L-R
Week 4 - August 27   S-Z


Worship With Us on YouTube

If you are not able to worship with us when you are away, or if you are ill, you can now stay connected to your parish family by worshiping with us on YouTube. 



We're More Connected!
 
To download our church app, go to your Play Store and search for Churchlinkapp.  Select the app and download. (The app is free.) Once downloaded, open the app. Allow it to know your location.  In the search field, type in "the parish church of st. Jerome."  Select our parish, and you should be connected.  


Parish Church of St. Jerome
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Tulsa, OK 74106
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