August 19, 2021

Dear Friends in Christ:

By now, we've all become familiar with the term "breakthrough infections." If you'd asked us a year ago what that term means, I doubt most of us would have had any idea. (Just as two years ago we might have asked, "What the heck is social distancing?")

You probably know at least one person who has contracted one of these breakthrough infections. And while they are scary, they are almost uniformly less severe for the vaccinated. So, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, if you are able to be vaccinated and have not yet done so, please get that done as soon as you are able. We love you, and we want to keep you around.

On to the updates . . .

WORSHIP

You can find this week's bulletin insert HERE.

Sunday 8/22, Pentecost 13

8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite I. In person only. Face coverings are recommended, though not required at this service.

10:00 am Rite II Holy Eucharist. In person and streamed at our website and on our Facebook page.

All COVID protocols including social distancing and face coverings are in place. We ask that you please comply with this requirement for the sake of families with children, who cannot yet be vaccinated. Masks are available inside the parking lot doors.

This week's bulletin is HERE, and the hymns are HERE.

Wednesday 8/25 12:10pm

Our mid-week in-person service of Holy Eucharist. Face coverings are recommended, though not required at this service.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Sept. 5 -- Blessing of Hands Litany after both services

Sept. 9 -- Choir Rehearsals start (7pm Thursdays)

Sept. 12 -- Choir returns to 10am service

Sept. 14 -- Tuesday Taize' returns (online and in person 7pm)

Sept. 23 -- Spaghetti Dinner (5:30-7pm)

Sept. 25 -- Breakfast and Tiffanys (8-10:30am) MassMu fundraiser

Oct. 3 -- Blessing of the Animals (1pm)

Oct. 8-9 -- ECW Rummage Sale (Fr 9-2, Sa 9-12)

Oct. 23 -- Rivalry Game (and Prayer Service)

Nov. 12-13 -- Diocesan Convention (need delegates)

Dec. 5 -- Candlelight Walk (5-7:30pm)

WINE UPDATE

Reintroducing wine on Sunday seems to have gone well. (Other than my dropping 30 consecrated wafers on the floor--thank God [and the Altar Guild] for the Reserved Sacrament we keep onhand.) We will continue to offer the Sacrament in both kinds going forward, provided it still seems safe to do so. And, as a reminder, Jesus is equally present in both elements, and you are under no obligation to partake in either one.

PRAYERS REQUESTED

Please continue to pray for all those affected by COVID-19, and please keep these friends and parishioners in your prayers:

✥Bob Meyer ✥Judy Wigginton  ✥David Wigginton  ✥Chris Lane ✥Priya Kurian

✥Chuck Tilley ✥Michael Flamm  ✥Liz Frank ✥Bobbie Muhlbach ✥John Muhlbach  

✥Isaac Leggett ✥Mike Requa  ✥Toni Contini ✥Brian Dorosch ✥Beth Conley

✥Bob Daane ✥Chuck Coleman ✥Patty Ann ✥Paul Kaboth ✥Steve Deuble

✥Noble Carpenter ✥Roger Walters ✥Tim & Sharon Gerber ✥Colleen Major 

✥Brian & Jay Moock ✥Chuck Scheurer ✥Pete Welch ✥Linda June ✥Gail Moss

✥Marilyn Williams ✥Mike and April Henry ✥Sue and Gary Bolden ✥Brian and Amy Pudloski ✥Wendy Woods ✥Greg Page

And for the repose of the soul of Dana.

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

Celebrating birthdays this week are Amanda Smith (8/23), Anna Schroeder (8/23), Rita Haines (8/24), Matt Kurian (8/26), Ellin Schroeder (8/26), Tony Kovacevich (8/28),

Sarah Emmert (8/28), and Carol Traylor (8/28).

Celebrating anniversaries this week are Hal and Pam Dill (8/22), Paul and Janet Kaboth (8/22), Robert and Mary Ann Fulton (8/28), Paul and Missy Meek (8/24), and

Richard and Jane Ferguson (8/28).

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

WEEKLY PUZZLE

You're not gonna believe it, but it's time for more flowers!

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!

STATUE COMMITTEE

So, I've been in touch with local artist David McDowell about creating two small statues to occupy what we call "the niches" on our High Altar. (St. Timothy--our patron--on the right, and St. Cecelia--the patron saint of music--on the left.) David works with aluminum, which can then be painted or coated in bronze. You can read about the beautiful angel statue he created for Aultman Hospital HERE.

Anyway, David is just finishing up a collection of bus stop benches for Louisville, and then we are next on his schedule. I'd like to gather a small group of folks to provide input as David provides sketches and begins his work on our behalf. If you're interested in serving on this committee, please let me know. I think four or five participants should be sufficient.

I hope you are holding up okay during these challenging times. Please continue doing all you can to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. As children begin heading back to school, I offer this prayer from page 829 of the BCP:

For the Care of Children:

Almighty God, heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the

joy and care of children: Give us calm strength and patient

wisdom as we bring them up, that we may teach them to love

whatever is just and true and good, following the example of

our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Faithfully,

Fr. George