Current Updates

September 21, 2023

Dear Friends in Christ:

As we move through the seasons of the church year, God's creation moves through it's parallel cycles. Sometimes--at least in our hemisphere--these cycles have matching meanings . . . like how Easter lines up nicely with the flowers beginning to blossom, and the signs of new life all around us.

Other times, these cycles just run on parallel paths, having little to do with each other. What I have in mind in this case is the appearance of mums everywhere you look. Even though people have already started their extravagant Halloween displays, I know it's really still September because it is now mum season. You could say, mummification must precede Halloween.

All of which is to say, thank you to Saturday's six volunteer gardeners who dug around and tidied up and planted these lovely reminders of the seasons around us.

On to the updates . . .

WORSHIP

Sunday 9/24, Pentecost 17

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

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

Wednesday 9/27

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

Sunday 10/1, Pentecost 18

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

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

Wednesday 10/4

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

UPCOMING DATES OF NOTE

Sept. 21 Spaghetti Dinner, 5:30-7pm

Sept. 24 Organ Concert, Holy Trinity, 3pm

Sept. 30 Try Tank at Bellwether Farm

Oct. 1 Confirmation Class, 11:30am-12:30pm

Oct. 4 Episcopal Church 101, 6:30-7:45pm

Oct. 8 Children's Sunday, 10am

Blessing of the Animals, 1pm

Oct. 10 Taize', 7pm

Oct. 11 Episcopal Church 101, 6:30-7:45pm

Oct. 15 Confirmation Class

Oct. 18 Episcopal Church 101, 6:30-7:45pm

Oct. 21 Rivalry Game (away)

Oct. 25 Episcopal Church 101, 6:30-7:45pm

Oct. 28 Grounds Grooming, 9am-12pm

Oct. 29 Morning Prayer, both services

Confirmation Class, 11:30am-12:30pm

ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER, September 21

Join us tonight, September 21st for our Annual Spaghetti Dinner!

Always a fun time, good food, and great company. Meal includes Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, and Refreshments. Plus, the ever-popular Raffle!

Adults: $8

Children under 6: $5

Family Maximum: $20

All are welcome!

Still in need of your delicious desserts!

Please consider pitching in to help make this the success it always is!

ORGAN CONCERT, September 24

This Sunday, September 24th, there will be a special concert by local organists to dedicate the new organ at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on the west side of town. Our dear friend, Dr. W. Robert Morrison has graciously donated the organ from his home to become the new worship-leading instrument in that congregation. (You can read about it HERE, unless there's a paywall.)

Dr. Morrison has been a big supporter of all things St. Timothy's, so if you're free that afternoon, it would mean a lot to him for you to be there.

The concert starts at 3pm, and includes Mark Thewes, Chad Pittman, and Jared Goldinger, as well as Dr. Morrison. Sure to be a joyous musical experience for all!

ECW FTW!

And speaking of organ concerts, long-time observers of our fine instrument will have noted that we adjusted the height using a high-tech process called "wooden shims," (aka, 2x4s).

However, thanks to a generous donation from our ECW group, we now have a brand new bench that is not only beautiful but is also adjustable! Many thanks to our generous ladies!

TRY TANK, September 30

The Diocese is trying a new thing called Try Tank. Or, actually, St. Barnabas in Bay Village is trying it on behalf of the Diocese. Basically, it's organized group brainstorming various challenges, like how better to use music and technology, and ways we might address food insecurity and gun violence.

You can find more information HERE, and I hope you'll consider attending, just to experience Bellwether Farm if nothing else.

CONFIRMATION CLASS SCHEDULE

Our first Confirmation Class met this past Sunday, after the 10am service. We'll continue meeting every other week, from about 11:30am to 12:30, which means the upcoming schedule is

Oct. 1
Oct. 15
Oct. 29
Nov. 12
Nov. 26

Also, we're in need of 3 adult volunteers to serve as mentors for these young folks. We promise it is not a big time commitment, and will likely strengthen your own faith. If you're interested in serving as a mentor, please see Ellen Elder-Joseph, Danielle Shaffer, or Fr. George

EPISCOPAL CHURCH 101, starts Oct. 4

Join us Wednesday evenings in October to share a meal and discuss what it means to identity as Episcopalians.

6:30-7:00 Light Supper and/or Snacks

7:00-7:45 Presentation and Conversation

Please bring a small dish to share. Coffee will be provided; other beverages are welcome.

Tentative topics are as follows:

Oct. 4: Polity, Structure, Canons, History
Oct. 11: Worship, Music, Prayer Book, Sacraments
Oct. 18: Community, Baptismal Covenant, Ethics, Incarnation
Oct. 25: Via Media, Questions and Discussion

We will be using "Episcopal Questions, Episcopal Answers" by Ian Markham & C.K. Robertson as something of a guide for these sessions, which you can find HERE, or wherever you get your books. But, fair warning, we will be essentially reading the book in reverse, starting with chapters 7&8. You don't need to have the book to participate, but it might help with your thinking on the various topics.

SOCKTOBERFEST IS BACK

Thanks to Aaron Litten, we are once again a collection point for the Jaycees annual Socktoberfest. We'll have a bin in the parish hall during the month of October, and you're encouraged to bring in new undergarments (socks, underwear, bras, etc.) to donate to our neighbors in need. More details to come, but keep it in mind for now.

DIOCESAN CONVENTION, Nov. 10-11

Each year, every parish in the Diocese sends three delegates to Diocesan Convention. (As you'll learn in our first Episcopal 101 session, Oct. 4th.) We currently have two volunteers who have stepped up to serve, and we need a third before the October 20th deadline.

This year's convention is in nearby Wooster, and since all the business sessions take place on Saturday, one could easily drive over for the business and be back back home for dinner.

You can find more information HERE. Please consider representing St. Timothy's, and speak to Fr. George if you are interested or have any questions.

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 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 & Russia, that they would be kept safe and live in peace and safety.

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

✥Priya Kurian ✥Chuck Tilley ✥Liz Frank ✥Mike Requa ✥Brian Dorosch ✥Bob Daane

✥Gail Moss ✥Greg Rush ✥Tony Donahue ✥Ruth Lash ✥Gayle McHenry

✥Eamonn Hunter ✥Sarah Kouri ✥Marilyn ✥Andrew DeBroeck ✥Leah ✥Trisha Rusford ✥Gabriella Santos ✥Steve Deuble ✥Dan Kloock ✥Ian Long ✥Ann Renkert ✥Carolyn Flamm ✥Linda Schmidt ✥Ray Anderson ✥Stephanie Morrow ✥Tiffany Thornton

✥Roger & Gloria Campbell ✥Eve Bonk ✥Karen Fox ✥Crystal Riggleman

✥John & Bobbie Muhlbach ✥Patti Partridge ✥Tim Wentzel ✥Janine Hartman ✥Toni Contini ✥LeeAnn Danner ✥Sandy Simpson ✥Larry Moss ✥Molly McCann ✥Anna & Daniel

✥Sydney & Carl ✥Tommy Anderson ✥Chris Streb ✥Robert Yacoviello ✥David Meyers

✥Mary Lou Long

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

Those celebrating birthdays over the next two weeks include Fran Miller (9/27), Liz Frank (9/28), Jessica Rohr (9/30), Bob Bossart (10/3), Ingrid Arguaga (10/3), Jamie Joseph (10/4), and Floyd Postlethwait (10/6).

Jon & Wendy Silvis will celebrate their anniversary on 9/24, Bob & Mary Lou Long will celebrate theirs on 9/25, and Doug & Fran Miller will celebrate theirs on 9/28.

Be sure to send good wishes and thoughts to all who celebrate in the coming weeks!

PERIODIC PUZZLE

As I've mentioned before, the Third Street bed has multiple peak moments over the summer, and we've reached another one. It amazes me that this was just a patch of grass just a few years ago. But thanks to the hard work put in on our Grounds Grooming Saturdays, we end up with a vision of loveliness for everyone who passes by. You can find the puzzle HERE.

As always, 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.

As I mentioned up top, we live through the cycles of the year, both inside the church and out. One of the cycles I've seen over the years is that families tend to need a little bit of extra help as the school season starts, and kids are back in school.

And so, we've had an uptick in folks coming to church in need of groceries, and our supply is getting low. If you are able to pick up a couple items to help us restock, it would be much appreciated. Key items are cereals, soups, canned meats, and pasta sauce. Please don't bring canned vegetables, as we've got plenty of those.

Hope to see you around church!

Faithfully,

Fr. George