May 2, 2022

Dear Friends in Christ:

I am back from Romania, and wanted to update you on a few things for the coming weeks. I have much to say about my experience with Ukrainians fleeing Russian brutality, and rather than tell you one at a time, I have scheduled a presentation for this coming Sunday, May 8th at 11:30am. I realize that's Mother's Day, and many people may already have plans. However, it seems a fitting day to talk about mothers who are running to safety with their children, and how we might support them. Sarah Emmert has graciously agreed to provide something of a brunch for us after the service, so I hope you will be able to join us.

This presentation is open to the public, and I will look into possibly videotaping, but I make no promises as to technology.

On to the updates . . .

WORSHIP

St. Timothy's current policy is that face coverings are suggested, though not required inside our building. You can always find the most-current updates on all our services by checking the calendar page of our website.

Wednesday 5/4

Fr. George is required to attend the annual Clergy Conference this week, so our mid-week service is canceled for this week.

Sunday 5/8, Easter IV

8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I. In person only.

10:00 am Rite II Holy Eucharist. In person and streamed at our website and on our Facebook page. This week's bulletin is HERE.

Tuesday, 5/10, 7pm

Our monthly Tuesday Taize' service will be streamed at our website and on Facebook, and your in-person attendance is welcome. You can sing along with us at home or in church. The service outline and music are HERE. (We will have printed copies at the door.)

Wednesday 5/11

12:10pm Our mid-week service of Holy Eucharist. In person only.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 8  Fr. George presentation on Ukraine, 11:30am

May 10  Tuesday Taize' 7pm

May 11 Potluck & book study #1, 6:30pm

May 15  Mark Thewes organ recital at St. Joseph's, 4pm

May 18  Potluck & book study #2, 6:30pm

May 23  Washington HS Baccalaureate, 4:30pm

May 25  Potluck & book study #3, 6:30pm

May 25  Ascension Service, 7pm

May 28  Maureen "Mo" Major Ordination, 10am

June 1  Potluck & book study #4, 6:30pm

June 5  Pentecost, Fr. George Presides Cathedral 5pm

PRAYERS REQUESTED

When you ask for someone to be added to the prayers, they will stay on our list for four weeks unless we hear from you. We will maintain a continuing prayer list for those with ongoing needs. The email list below merges both lists.

Please be sure to let us know if someone should be taken off this list so we can focus on those in need.

Please pray for the people of Ukraine, that they would be kept safe from violence and harm.

Please also pray for the citizens of Russia, as they suffer for what their leaders are doing.

And please also keep these friends and parishioners in your prayers:

✥Bob Meyer ✥Chris Lane ✥Priya Kurian ✥Mike Ziegelhofer ✥Chuck Tilley

✥Michael Flamm  ✥Liz Frank ✥Bobbie Muhlbach ✥John Muhlbach  ✥Isaac Leggett 

✥Mike Requa  ✥Toni Contini ✥Brian Dorosch ✥Beth Conley ✥Nancy Brooks

✥Bob Daane ✥Chuck Coleman ✥Patty Ann ✥Cary Koontz ✥Noble Carpenter

✥Roger Walters  ✥Colleen Major ✥Gail Moss ✥Linda June ✥Stephen Huba 

✥Roy Schoenfeld ✥Fred Gibbs ✥Sheila Gwatkin  ✥Betsy Lloyd ✥Greg Rush

✥Linda Boyer ✥Eamonn Hunter ✥Tony Donahue ✥Dan Farley  ✥Janice Swan

✥Carla McCartney ✥David Sparkes ✥Brian Pudloski ✥Ann Farmer ✥Alvin Books

✥Rhea Hollar 

For the repose of the soul of Phyllis Holding

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

Celebrating birthdays in the next week are Jane Meyer (5/2), Christine Streb (5/2), Reena Kurian (5/6), Noble Carpenter (5/8), Robert Hess (5/12) and Keith Jarvis (5/14).

Mike and Bonnie Burns will celebrate their anniversary on May 11th

Be sure to send good wishes and thoughts to all who celebrate this week!

PERIODIC PUZZLE

As the green-thumb types know, it is Tulip Time!  In the islands in our church parking lot, there are a couple brightly colored bunches that really catch the eye, and really needed to be a puzzle.  So, voila'!

You will find the puzzle by clicking HERE. You can choose your background color, number of puzzle pieces, and even set it to display just the edge pieces. Plus, you get a very affirming crowd reaction once you have completed it!

Also, if you want to take a trip down puzzle memory lane, you can go back and find the whole collection on our website at this LINK.

BECAUSE OF YOU

I am a bit overwhelmed by all the unsolicited contributions that came in prior to my trip to Romania.  I did not ask for any contributions (though I will), but the generosity just kept flowing in.  I want to show you some of what you paid for.

Over one thousand pounds of food to feed the 45 people living in the center that we've established in Constanta.

Fifteen dressers and ten bunk beds in addition to a full set of dishes for people to eat with.

(I spent a good chunk of my time assembling this furniture. So if you buy anything from IKEA and need a hand . . . don't ask me because mine are a little worn out right now.)

Two brand-new dryers and an additional washing machine for keeping up with laundry and diapers and bed sheets.

Our time in Romania included the observation of Orthodox Easter, which is crucially important and holy to the people of Ukraine. We had a most splendid feast on Sunday afternoon, all prepared by the refugees living in the two Life For Ukraine centers. But the thing that really got to me was seeing the Easter eggs that the children had prepared. In the past, an Easter egg dyed the colors of the Ukrainian flag would never have meant anything to me . . . but now, they kind of mean everything.

Faithfully,

Fr. George