Too Many Anniversaries

by Father Casey

It was already going to be a month of terrible anniversaries.

May 14 marks one year since a white supremacist rampaged through a grocery store in Buffalo, killing 10.



On May 24, it will be one year since the horrors at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, when 19 children and two teachers were killed in their classrooms.

And in June, it will be one year since a man walked into a potluck supper at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama and shot three people dead.

Given the pace of gun violence in our country – there were nearly 50 shootings in the United States in the past year in which four or more people died – it was unlikely that we would only be marking anniversaries this month. And sure enough, last Saturday, yet another angry person with easy access to assault weapons was able to quickly end the lives of innocent people. This time it was in our backyard, at a mall in Allen where many of our parishioners regularly shop.

It feels like a replay loop after each of these catastrophes. There will be some who offer “thoughts and prayers” to the victim families, and others who ...

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In this E-news:

• Confirmation, Reception, & Reaffirmations this Sunday
• Peace Post on Gun Violence
• Outreach with Food Pantry & Austin Street
• SWANS Meet
• EMF Cookout, Annual Meeting, Silent Auction & Fish Fry
• Recognition Sunday Taco Breakfast
• Pentecost Readers Needed
• Mobile Blood Drive
• Impact Kids
• Figs With Kids Summer Plans
• VBS Key Dates
• Stock Gifts

Confirmations, Receptions, Reaffirmations

Oh My!

This Sunday, May 14, Bishop Neil Alexander will be with us for both Sunday services. Bishop Smith is unable to attend and Bishop Alexander, in his stead, will confirm, receive, and witness the reaffirmation of baptismal vows at the 11:15am service. A reception will follow the 11:15am service in the Gathering Space.

Keep in your prayers all those who are:

Being

Confirmed

Quinten Bolden

Kevin Brown

Willow Carson

Russell Cowser

Liz Hayden

Daniel Keyser

Kellan Reid

Mannie Selles

Being

Received

Evelyn Caldwell

Robin Caldwell

Diana Cooley

Edwin Cooley

Sara Kammrath

John Kammrath

Hannah Morrison



Reaffirming Baptismal Vows

Benjie Bledsoe

Allen McReynolds

Kathey Roberts

Peace Post on Gun Violence

This Sunday, May 14 our chapter of Episcopal Peace Fellowship is sponsoring a special gathering of Peace Post. Translate your worry and anger at the prevalence of gun violence in our society into advocacy to our elected officials. Episcopal Peace Fellowship will provide the stationary, stamps, and information; you provide the words.

Join us in adding your voice this Sunday from 10:00am – 11:00am and 12:15pm –1:00pm in the Church Office Lobby. 

Outreach Reaches Out

The Outreach committee will be in the gathering space this week and the next several weeks to tell you about upcoming opportunities. Drop by for more information. Additionally, this week offers 2 Outreach Opportunities to take part in:

Food Pantry

Every third Monday of the month, the Fig Food Pantry puts together grocery orders for families in need. Volunteers of all ages are needed and welcome. No special skills required.

Join us in Roper Hall this Monday, May 15 from 10:30am to 6:00pm - stay all day or come for an hour. Walk-ins are welcome.

For more info contact:

Jodi Dalton or Alan Justice

Austin Street Ministry

Our next visit to serve dinner at Austin Street Center will be this Wednesday, May 17. If you are interested in serving a meal to our most vulnerable neighbors at one of Dallas’ largest homeless shelters, please contact

Mother Rebecca or Matt Harms

SWANS

Single Women Alone Network, known affectionately as SWANS, will be meeting this Thursday, May 18 at 1230pm in the Parlor for their regular monthly meeting. If you are a woman finding yourself living on your own and wish to broaden your circle of fellowship and support, please join us. For more information about this group please contact:

Pastor Nancy

Episcopal Men's Fellowship Events

Spring Cookout & Annual Meeting

All Parish men are welcome to our Annual EMF cookout on Thursday, May 18 at 6:00pm. We will gather next to the Bell Tower.

Serving will start about 6:30pm, and the General Meeting will follow.

Cost is $10 per person. 

Support EMF by signing up to attend 

Silent Auction &

Fish Fry Return

After a four year hiatus, Episcopal Men’s Fellowship will be hosting its annual Silent Auction and Fish Fry. 

Join us Sunday, June 4, from 4:30-7:30pm for the biggest fundraiser of the year as EMF auctions off items ranging from sporting goods and jewelry to concert tickets and vacation getaways. All proceeds benefit ministries and outreach projects that our church supports. Cost will be $10 per person or $25 per family. 

Preregister so you’ll be ready when the bidding opens. 

Not Too Late to Donate

EMF is still looking for more items to include in this year's auction, so if you have a special talent or treasure that can help us reach our goal of $75,000, please stop by the EMF table in the Tower Cloister this Sunday or contact

Jim Kirkman or call (972) 814-0041 

Recognition Sunday Next Weekend

Join us for breakfast tacos in Roper Hall next Sunday, May 21 at 10:00am. On Recognition Sunday we celebrate our graduating seniors, formation teachers, and volunteers. This year we will recognize St. Hilda's Guild, Episcopal Men's Fellowship, and Outreach for their leadership and continued support of Transfiguration and our comunity. 

Pentecost Readers Needed

As part of our worship on the weekend of Pentecost, May 27 & 28,

we hear the story from the Book of Acts in many languages. If you can read the story in a language other than English, at any of our three services, please contact Fr. Ted. You can use the button below to volunteer. Be sure to let him know the language you speak and which services you would be able to attend.

Mobile Blood Drive

Help save a life by donating blood. On Sunday, June 4, Carter BloodCare will be on-site at Transfiguration. Use the button below to schedule an appointment between 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Impact Kids

All 4th & 5th graders are invited to our last Impact Kids for this season on Wednesday May17 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in classroom S203. During our time-together the kids experience fellowship and conversation; then explore how they can make an impact as kids in the lives of others. 

Kids will learn that serving others is, compassion in action, and understand as Christians we are called to this as a way of life. 

Figs With Kids

Mark Your Calendar

Mark your calendars for June 3. Figs With Kids will be heading to the lake - hosted by the Robb family. More details to come. Follow Figs With Kids on Facebook to keep up with all that's happening this summer.

VBS Is A Month Away

May 24 - 6-8pm - VBS Prep Party in S203

Register Your Superhero



June 5 is the start of Vacation Bible School for this year! It is nearer than you think. If you have not done so already, now is the time to register your child so they become a part of the Hero Hotline where all are called together to serve God.

More Volunteers Needed



Volunteers are still need to help us staff the Hero Hotline...the theme for this year's Vacation Bible School.

To sign us to volunteer use the link below and join us as we assist our children to grow into their ministry.

Key Dates for VBS Volunteers

May 28 - 10:15am -12:30pm - VBS Prep and Set-Up S203

June 4 - 10:30-11:30am - Youth Volunteer meeting S203

Stock Gifts

Transfiguration welcomes stock gifts as a means of pledge payments, memorial gifts, etc. However, some stock transfers come without notice of the sender’s name or intended designation (Capital Campaign, special project, etc.) Please contact our Parish Administrator, Cathleen Dolt, in advance of your gift, or with any questions.

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