March 17, 2022

Patrick of Ireland, Bishop, 461

Dear Friends in Christ:

Before I came to St. Timothy's, I worked at a Lutheran church on Long Island called "The LIFE." I still help with their social media and some editing things, so I set up this Facebook page for their new ministry in Romania, helping Ukrainians who are fleeing violence in their home country. The basic idea is, people arrive at the Romanian border needing transportation and housing, and The LIFE is meeting those needs for hundreds of people each day. You can find out more information and/or contribute to these efforts by clicking HERE.

The week after Easter (4/18-4/25), in an effort to help with things on the ground, I will be heading over to Romania for a brief time. Since we are trying to keep all the contributions to the relief fund going directly to help the people in need, I will be looking for interested donors to help cover my flight expenses. Please talk to me if you're interested in helping with this.

Meanwhile, keep praying for peace. We've had enough heartbreak in this world, and we just need some peace and safety, for everyone.

On to the updates . . .

WORSHIP

St. Timothy's current policy is that face coverings are recommended, though not required inside our building. You can find the latest updates on all our services by checking the calendar page of our website. This week's bulletin insert can be found HERE.

Sunday 3/20, Third Sunday in Lent

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.

Wednesday 3/23

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

6:30pm Ecumenical Lenten service at First Baptist Church, E. 6th St. and Lincoln Way.

Rev. Mark Kreemer of St. Paul’s Lutheran preaching

Sunday 3/27, Fourth Sunday in Lent

One Service Only

10:00 am The Rt. Rev. Mark Hollingsworth, Jr. will visit us for a Confirmation service with Holy Communion. In person and streamed at our website and on our Facebook page. This week's bulletin is HERE.

Wednesday 3/30

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

6:30pm Ecumenical Lenten service at First UMC, E. 3rd St. and Lincoln Way.

Rev. Sara Coons of First Christian preaching

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mar. 20 Choirmaster Andrew Bolden recital, 3pm (see below)

Mar. 27 Bishop Hollingsworth Visitation (10am service only)

Apr. 6 Fr. George preaching at MACCA service, 6:30pm

Apr. 10 Palm Sunday

Apr. 14 Maundy Thursday with Agape' Meal

Apr. 15 Good Friday, services at noon and 7pm.

Apr. 16 Easter Vigil, 8pm

Apr. 17 Easter Sunday, 10am

Apr. 27 Weekly book study starts, using "Being Christian."

May 8 Bike Blessing at Ernie's Bike Shop

THE BISHOP IS COMING! THE BISHOP IS COMING!

Bishop Hollingsworth will meet with those being confirmed or received at 9am, and will be with us for coffee hour after the service, and will then meet with the Vestry following that. For this reason, we will have just one service that day at 10am, so we can gather as one congregation with our Bishop.

Please note: If you would like to be Confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church on March 27th, you need to let me know before March 21st.

Technical reminder: If you were confirmed in a church with Apostolic Succession (ELCA, Orthodox, Roman Catholic, etc.) you would be received. If you were confirmed in another body (Presbyterian, Methodist, etc.) you should be confirmed.

Either way, you get your own signed prayer book!

ANDREW'S RECITAL, March 20th

Our talented Choirmaster, Andrew Bolden, will be part of a MacDowell Club recital at the Cable Recital Hall on Sunday, March 20th at 3pm. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Come and hear our favorite Tenor do what tenors do!

EASTER VIGIL, Saturday, April 16, 8pm

This being an even-numbered year, we will celebrate Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 16 (rather than a sunrise service on Easter morning). Some of the folks from Faith Lutheran will be joining us, along with Pastor Emily Seitz for this Vigil service. On Easter Sunday, we will have just one service at 10am.

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 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.

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 ✥Fred Gibbs ✥Sheila Gwatkin  ✥Betsy Lloyd ✥Greg Rush

✥Linda Boyer ✥Dave Miller ✥Retta Faye Edwards ✥Vivian Louk ✥Eamonn Hunter

✥Tony Donahue ✥Chuck Scheurer ✥Dan Farley  ✥Janice Swan ✥Carla McCartney

ACOLYTES CRUCIFERS AND USHERS (oh my)

If you're interested in serving as an usher (passing offering plates and handing out bulletins) please see Sarah Emmert or Fr. George.

If you'd like to carry the Cross in our processions, or light candles and carry torches, please speak to Fr. George.

It would be wonderful if we could field a team of worship leaders in time for Easter!

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

Celebrating birthdays over the next two weeks are Scott Hupp (3/20), Greg Schumacher (3/21), Cormac Kimball (3/22), Wendy Silvis (3/22), Kelly Gayheart (3/28), and Joseph Casline (3/28).

Dick and Marilyn Croasdaile will celebrate their anniversary on March 29th.

Be sure to send good wishes and thoughts to all who celebrate the next couple weeks!

PERIODIC PUZZLE

Well, in my opinion, you can never have too much stained glass or too many flowers, even if it is still Lent. So, I give you one of the lovely arrangements from Sunday's Altars.

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're really missing getting a new puzzle every week, you can go back and find the whole collection on our website at this LINK.

The world feels very unsettled these days. Beyond the international conflicts, people are having a tough time here at home, with rising prices on everything that has a pricetag. But in the midst of uncertainty, we can be reminded of God's presence with us and the constant renewal all around us.

As my wife has begun raising her annual army of seedlings, and cleaning out the flowers beds at our home and around the church, I am constantly reminded of the power of renewal and hope. Flowers, like babies, remind us that God has not given up on this world. There is always hope, always new life, always resurrection.

Together, we are still walking through Lent, but Easter is coming. Easter is always coming.

Faithfully,

Fr. George