Weekly News

May 24, 2025

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

1433 NW R.D. Mize Road

Blue Springs, MO 64015

This Sunday

May 25, 2025

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Holy Eucharist Rite I

8:00 am

Holy Eucharist Rite II

10:30 am

The Rev. Jonathan Galles

Celebrant

Service Bulletin

Readings

Server Schedule

Book of Common Prayer

Hymnal

Watch the 10:30 am service on-line with Facebook or YouTube

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping those who serve in our armed forces at home and abroad. As we remember this Memorial Day all those who sacrificed themselves for our nation’s ideals, defend with your heavenly grace all who risk themselves in these times; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Funeral Services for Carolyn Laster

Saturday, May 31

Services for Carolyn Laster will take place on Saturday, May 31, at the Church of the Resurrection with Visitation beginning at 5:00 pm followed by the Celebration of Life service at 6:00 pm with inurnment in the Church columbarium. A reception will be held after the service in the undercroft.

Obituary

Carolyn Sue (Allen) Laster, 84, Oak Grove, passed on March 28, 2025. Born Oct. 01, 1940, in Kansas City, she was the daughter of Charles Allen and Dorothy Brody. She was raised by her step-father Edwin Goldenberg. On Sept. 23, 1960, she married John F. Laster, Sr. They moved to Oak Grove in 1968.

She worked as an accounts receivable clerk for Sealtest Dairy for 3 yrs and at Wonder Bread/Hostess Cake for 24 yrs. She enjoyed the outdoors, square dancing, summers in their pool getting tan and loved spending time with all her grand and great grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Blue Springs and a member of the Daughters of the King.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, John F. Sr. and son Edwin. Survivors include two sons, John Jr. (Nancy), San Antonio, TX and Patrick (Stephanie), Lee’s Summit; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection.

In Loving Memory

Carol Seay

Carol Seay, widow of The Rev. Donald Robert ("Bob") Shea, former Vicar of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection from 1978 to 1983 recently passed away in Lindenhurst, Illinois.

O God, whose beloved Son took children into his arms and blessed them; Give us grace to entrust Carol to your never-failing care and love, and bring us all to your heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Upcoming Events

Wednesdays at 1:00 pm: Bible Study

Thursdays at 6:00 pm: Adult Education (currently reading The Strangest Way)

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Tuesday, May 27: Book Club at 1:00 pm

Saturday, May 31: Jersey Boys at New Theatre & Restaurant (matinee show)

Sunday, June 1: First Sunday Breakfast at 9:15 am

Sunday, June 8: Pentecost Sunday (wear red!)

Wednesday, June 11: Vestry meeting at 7:00 pm

Sunday, June 15: Necessity Pantry Ingathering

Tuesday, June 17: Monthly Men's Breakfast at Royal Biscuit at 7:00 am

Saturday, June 21: Daughters of the King meeting at 10:00 am

Tuesday, June 24: Book Club at 1:00 pm

Sunday, June 29: Bishop's Visitation - one service only at 9:30 am followed by reception

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Services for Carolyn Laster will take place on Saturday, May 31, at the Church of the Resurrection with Visitation beginning at 5:00 pm followed by a Celebration of Life service at 6:00 pm. A reception will be held after the service in the undercroft. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection.

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