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June 23, 2022
Dear Friends in Christ:
Now that we've officially entered into summer, things have slowed down a bit at church. Our choir is resting their voices, we got our former fieldworker all ordained and sent off to Boardman, and our Taize' service is taking the summer off. Given the slower pace, it seems we can make this a two-week update, which will carry you through till after our nation's birthday.
Who knows? Maybe you'll even get two puzzles at the end?
On to the updates . . .
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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. This week's bulletin insert can be found HERE
Sunday 6/26, Pentecost 3
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 6/29
12:10pm Our mid-week service of Holy Eucharist. In person only.
Sunday 7/3, Pentecost 4
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 7/6
12:10pm Our mid-week service of Holy Eucharist. In person only.
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FUNERAL FOR DAVID SPARKES
We will hold a service for our dear, departed Organist David tomorrow afternoon, June 24th, at 4pm. Our Choir will sing, and we will share Holy Communion. A brief reception will follow. This service will be livestreamed at our website at on our Facebook page.
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JAY SPENCER AND THE BIG BAND
Our own Jay Spencer will be performing a FABULOUS program of Freddy Martin's music at the Palace Theater in Canton on Friday, June 24th at 7:30pm.
Our favorite CSI Organist steps out from behind the Mighty Kilgen for a rare treat of big band music. As Jay says, The closer will be "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts"! If that tells you anything.
Freddy Martin's music, as played by the Joseph Rubin Orchestra. Show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are a mere $26. More information can be found HERE. Come on out and support Jay in a fabulous big-band evening of entertainment with music from years gone by.
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THE INDOOR CLEANUP #1
This Saturday, June 25th, we will gather starting at 9am to work on cleaning out what will forever be called "Ron's Office" at church. We're aiming to remove a lot of outdated tools and supplies, and begin organizing that space for it's next life as a flower prep space and supply storage. We will also be taking a crack at going through the cupboards in the pantry and downsizing our collection of hundreds of dishes. Though we have been moving toward being greener with using dishes and flatware, we have way more than we will ever need. The plan is to donate one full set of dishes to an organization that helps those transitioning into housing.
Come join us, June 25th between 9am and noon. As usual, we will provide donuts, coffee, and water. Any time you can spare within that window is greatly appreciated.
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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 pray for the Rohingya people of Myanmar, as they suffer ongoing persecution.
Please pray for the victims of the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
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 ✥Mike Requa
✥Toni Contini ✥Brian Dorosch ✥Beth Conley ✥Bob Daane ✥Chuck Coleman
✥Patty Ann ✥Noble Carpenter ✥Roger Walters ✥Colleen Major ✥Gail Moss
✥Stephen Huba ✥Roy Schoenfeld ✥Fred Gibbs ✥Betsy Lloyd ✥Greg Rush
✥Eamonn Hunter ✥Tony Donahue ✥Carla McCartney ✥Linda Boyer ✥Tina Gottshall
✥Ruth Lash ✥Roberta Ott ✥Steve Deuble ✥Gayle McHenry ✥Hanna Davydov
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BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES
Celebrating birthdays over the next two weeks are Maggie Bomze (6/27), Breely Ehmer (6/27), Katie Streb (6/28), Steve Merrill (7/1), Janine Hartman (7/6), Sally Miller (7/8), and Jennifer Card (7/8).
Bill and Ellen Elder-Joseph will celebrate their anniversary on July 8th.
Be sure to send good wishes and thoughts to all who celebrate in the coming weeks!
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PERIODIC PUZZLE
Yep. Two puzzles for two weeks. The first puzzle is the title page of a book I am reading. It's not in any way what you'd call "beautiful," but my family thinks the subtitle is hilarious, and I thought it might make an interesting and challenging puzzle.
You will find that puzzle by clicking HERE.
The second puzzle is a bit more what you'd expect from me during the summer months. Daisies!!! Last year, our gardening crew planted a bunch of daisies at the northeast edge of the parking lot, and this year they are repaying the effort by blooming with abandon. Because, hey, even the dumpsters deserve a little beauty around them.
You will find that puzzle by clicking 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.
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I have often been reminded lately that things happen slowly, but they still do happen. A great example of this is that starting yesterday, the crew from Coppersmiths began repairing and restoring the gutters around the church building. This is the first step of many that will lead to the restoration of our worship space. | |
Things happen slowly, but they still do happen. On Tuesday evening this week, I received some messages from local artist, David McDowell, who is using his incredible talents to create statues for our reredos of St. Timothy and St. Cecelia. Here's a picture of his current tiny Timothy model for reference. | |
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Things happen slowly, but they still do happen. And, as Martin Luther King, Jr. once noted, "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." As we approach our 246th July 4th holiday, we would do well to reflect on that idea.
Our country faces challenges, but it is still better than it was long ago, and still not as good as it will one day be. Let each of us recommit ourselves to striving toward making this a more perfect union, day after day, and year after year.
And you just knew there'd be a Collect coming, right?
Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the
earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace:
Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the
strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in
accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. Amen. BCP 258
Faithfully,
Fr. George
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