February 3, 2022

Dear Friends in Christ:

I've set this email to automatically send in the morning, since who knows if we'll have power on Thursday? And speaking of that, by the time you read this we should have moved from rain, to ice, and into snow. This is sort of the worst possible progression when it comes to utilities and travel. So, if you can stay home, please do. And if you have trouble or need something, please feel free to reach out to me on my cell phone, or through the church office (assuming I can get there).

Mostly, please just stay safe. This too shall pass, no matter what that pesky groundhog says.

On to the updates . . .

WORSHIP

Our current policy at St. Timothy's is that face coverings are strongly recommended, though not currently required inside our building. (We had no internet at church on Wednesday, so you'll have to come to church on Sunday to read the bulletin insert.)

Sunday 2/6, Epiphany V

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, 2/8, 7pm

Our monthly Tuesday Taize' service--the second Tuesday of each month--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. You can find the service outline and music HERE. (We will have printed copies at the door.)

Wednesday 2/9

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

CHOIR REHEARSAL CANCELED

This evening's choir rehearsal has been canceled, due to weather concerns. As noted above, please stay home if possible. Choirmaster Andrew has emailed Sunday's music to choir members, but feel free to reach out to him if you have any questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 7, Bishop Search Listening Session, St. Mark's, N. Canton 6:30pm

Feb 9, Bishop Search Listening Session, St. Paul's, Akron 6:30pm

Feb 12, Bishop Search Listening Session, St. James, Wooster 10am

Mar. 1, tentative Pancake Supper

Mar. 2, Ash Wednesday services, 12:10pm and 7:00pm

Mar. 6, Dinner Theater, Dundee OH (see below)

Mar. 9, hosting MACCA Lenten service, 6:30pm

DINNER THEATER TRIP

On Sunday, March 6, 5 PM, folks from St. Tim's will be going to a dinner and theater show, at Longnecker Evangelical Anabaptist Fellowship, 2200 Township Road 606, Dundee, Ohio, which is about 17 miles from Massillon.

Dinner is typically chicken and potato, salad and dessert plus beverage. That evening's show is called "A Hillbilly Wedding".

Cost $30.00 per person.

There is a sign-up sheet in the parish hall, if you're interested in attending.

ST. TIMOTHY SUNDAY

Thank you to all who helped make this past Sunday a delightful--yet modified--celebration of our patron saint. We had lovely music, a wonderful sermon from Mo, and great food and conversation together. Special thanks to Rita and Sarah for the food, and to all who helped out with the set up and clean up. It was good to spend time together after worship. Let's do it again!

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 continue to pray for all those affected by COVID-19, the nurses, doctors, and staff who care for them, 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 ✥Donna Wheeler-Badgley ✥Fred Gibbs ✥Sheila Gwatkin

✥Christine Hoffman ✥Regina Hoffman ✥Carolyn Flamm ✥Ingrid ✥Betsy Lloyd  

✥David Braid ✥Greg Rush ✥Linda Boyer ✥Kassie Vetrano ✥Ralph Tennis

✥Dave Miller  ✥Retta Faye Edwards ✥Vivian Louk ✥Eamonn Hunter ✥Tony Donahue

✥Chuck Scheurer ✥Helen Rengstorf ✥Fran Miller

For the repose of the soul of Mother Beth Frank.

Details for Mother Frank's funeral service can be found HERE.

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

Celebrating birthdays this week are Cathy Tilley (2/6), Anne Buchman (2/7), and Cody Strawder (2/12).

Kevin & Kathryn Miller will celebrate their anniversary on February 8th.

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

I have to say that I've been inspired at seeing new faces in church the past few weeks. It's an exciting time at St. Timothy's, as we slowly start to rebuild ourselves into what we will be and do in the future. Nothing looks like it used to, and neither will we. All sorts of exciting new ideas and ways of doing ministry keep flowing out of our people, and it is thrilling to see the new witness that God is continually molding us into.

Last Sunday, Cristin and I dedicated the Altar flowers to the people of St. Timothy's in honor of St. Timothy Sunday, and I just wish we could afford to do that every week. Y'all are an inspiration and a balm to my soul!

Faithfully,

Fr. George