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May 26, 2022
Dear Friends in Christ:
By now you've heard about the tragic killing of at least 19 little kids and 2 teachers at their elementary school in Texas. There are a lot of emotions coursing through our nation right now, but mostly sadness and anger. As God's faithful people, we are called to pray, of course. But we are also called to do what we can to prevent this from happening again.
For more than 60 years, motor vehicles were the number one cause of death by injury for Americans between the ages of 1 and 24. And now, it is injuries by firearms. There are more guns than people in the United States. Worldwide, 90% of the children killed by guns are killed in the United States. These numbers are not a coincidence.
There are many opinions as to what should be done, and therefore nothing gets done. And so, along with sadness and anger we add the third emotion of despair. It is hard to find hope in the midst of all this, but as the people of God we must try. Because the belief that the future will be better--somehow better--that is what keeps hope alive.
You can find an excellent letter from the Bishop HERE.
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.
Tonight
We have decided not to offer an Ascension Service this year, for a variety of reasons. However, you might enjoy following along with last year's service, which was streamed online at this LINK.
Sunday 5/29, Easter VII
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 6/1
12:10pm Our mid-week service of Holy Eucharist. In person only.
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FINAL BOOK STUDY
June 1st will be the final episode of our book study series. (Watch for a new offering in the fall.) As a reminder, we are providing the entrée for the weekly book study, and ask folks to bring an appetizer, side, or dessert to share. It helps our entrée planning to have you sign up in advance, so please do so on the sheet in the parish hall, or call the church office and we'll sign you up. Join us, Wednesday, 6/1 at 6:30pm.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
May 28 Maureen "Mo" Major Ordination to the Diaconate, 10am
June 1 Potluck & book study #4, 6:30pm
June 4 Church Cleanup Day #2, 9am-12pm
June 5 Pentecost, Fr. George Presides, Trinity Cathedral, 5pm
June 18 Funeral for Fr. Erv Smuda, St. Paul's Canton, 10am
June 18 Luther: the Rock Opera, Holy Trinity Lutheran, 3pm
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GREAT GROOMING OF THE GROUNDS part 2
If you've got a green thumb (like my wife), or like to assist those who do (like me), come on over for our second church gardening day on Saturday, June 4th, from 9am to noonish. We will have donuts, coffee, and bottled water. Please bring whatever gardening tools you think might be helpful for weeding, planting, and trimming.
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20s 30s RETREAT
The Diocese is offering a retreat for those in their 20s and 30s at Bellwether Farm, July 8-9. Since I am in my 20s plus my 30s, I will not be going. But this retreat is open to all people in that age group, whether or not they are Episcopalians. You can register and find out more at this LINK. I can definitely vouch for the comfort of the rooms and the deliciousness of the food!
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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 also pray for the citizens of Russia, as they suffer for what their leaders are doing.
Please also pray for the families and victims of the recent gun violence in Milwaukee, Buffalo, California, and Texas.
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 ✥Nancy Brooks ✥Bob Daane
✥Chuck Coleman ✥Patty Ann ✥Noble Carpenter ✥Roger Walters ✥Colleen Major
✥Gail Moss ✥Stephen Huba ✥Roy Schoenfeld ✥Fred Gibbs ✥Sheila Gwatkin
✥Betsy Lloyd ✥Greg Rush ✥Eamonn Hunter ✥Tony Donahue ✥Carla McCartney
✥David Sparkes ✥Linda Boyer ✥Savanna Dissette ✥Ruth Lash ✥Roberta Ott
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BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES
Celebrating birthdays in the next week are Jessica Fike (5/29), John Harris (6/4), and Chuck Tilley (6/4).
No anniversaries of which I am aware.
Be sure to send good wishes and thoughts to all who celebrate this week!
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LUTHER: the Rock Opera
My former band, Lost And Found will be bringing our musical version of the life of Martin Luther back to Massillon next month. Interestingly, the last time we played music together was when we performed this musical set right here in Massillon. It seems only fitting that we emerge from this hiatus doing the same thing at the same place.
So, Saturday June 18th, at 3pm, we'll be performing Luther: the Rock Opera at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, over on the west side. Tickets are $10, with a family maximum of $20.
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HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR KIDS
We are partnering with Massillon City Schools and their Care Team Project, which provides support for children and their families. Among the basic needs they strive to meet are hygiene products. So, for the next couple months, we are collecting new toiletries and hygiene products for local children. If you'd like to pitch in, we're in need of toilet paper, facial tissues, soap, deodorant, feminine products, shampoo, toothpaste, and so forth. You can bring your contributions to the church any time, and we will pass them along toward the end of summer. (Or sooner, if we get a lot!)
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PERIODIC PLANT PUZZLE
On Sunday, we decorated the Altars with potted flowers instead of cut flowers. And now, those same plants have been put into planters by the northwest doors. So once again, our cycle from the Altar to the world and back is underway. A perfect metaphor for our lives in Christ.
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.
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Every year, a few days after Christmas, we remember the Slaughter of the Holy Innocents, who died because of Herod's fear of losing power. It is hard to pray this Collect right after Christmas. But it is even harder needing to pray it again now for
✥Xavier ✥Amerie ✥Annabell ✥Uziyah ✥Nevaeh ✥Jackie ✥Eliahna ✥Alexandria ✥Alithia ✥Eliahana ✥Jailah ✥Jayce ✥Jose ✥Layla ✥Makenna ✥Maite ✥Miranda ✥Rojelio and ✥Tess
The Holy Innocents December 28
We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy
innocents of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray,
into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your
great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish
your rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Faithfully,
Fr. George
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