THIS WEEK AT SAINT ANNE, Thursday July 18, 2024

THIS WEEK AT ST. ANNE

Thursday, July 18, 2024

THIS SUNDAY, July 21

Sunday Summer Worship Schedule

Please join us on Sunday morning for worship at 10:00 am --This Sunday will feature contemporary music with members of the Praise Band.

St. Anne Nursery Hours

The nursery is open every Sunday from 9:45 am until 11:15 am. Children ages 6 months through kindergarten are welcome. - Kimberly Briede, nursery attendant. briedek@yahoo.com.

Church Office Hours Reminder

St. Anne Church's office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm. The office is closed on Fridays.

Gift Counters for July 21:

Aubrey Ramey, Kirk Ealy

Lectors for July 21:

Eric Glosby, Janice Urbanik

Sunday Zoom Link:

https://tinyurl.com/SundayWorshipSt-Anne

Phone Meeting ID 293

627 979# Password: 066306

Weekday Worship Online

Morning Prayer is live on our Facebook page on Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 am.

PARISH ACTIVITIES

New Location! Wednesday Word: Scripture, Coffee & Conversation

Looking for some Bible study and fellowship in a relaxed setting? Join us for six weeks this summer as we gather in a local coffee shop and talk about the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday. We will gather on Wednesday mornings from 9 am to 10 am on July 24 and 31 and on August 7, 14, 21. No expertise required; come to one or come to them all! Next meetup will be facilitated by Berni Murray on 7/24 at Crimson Cup Coffee, 8249 Market Place Drive, West Chester OH 45069. Readings for this week are 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Ephesians 3:14-21, and John 6:1-21.

New! Summer Forum: At the Intersection of Rome & Canterbury

Join us on Sunday, August 4 after the 10 am service for a group discussion about the ups and the downs for Roman Catholics as they migrate toward The Episcopal Church. Led by St. Anne's new Assisting Priest, Fr. Mike Smith (himself a former Roman Catholic priest) the discussion will explore some of the primary reasons Roman Catholics are leaving their denomination in search of something else to feed their spiritual journey. We will also explore ways in which we can reach out to those who feel abandoned by the Roman Catholic Church.

St. Anne Day Returns!

We are approaching the feast day of our namesake and are planning an afternoon of fellowship and community fun following the service on Sunday, July 28. Sign ups for food, games, and clean up are in the community room. Email Jody Baird at JordanBaird1@gmail.com if you have any questions.

New! Join Us for Lunch Bunch!

Please join us for Lunch Bunch on Monday, July 22! This fellowship opportunity is open to all parishioners: newcomers to long-timers, all ages are welcome. We meet every month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays around 11:30 am in the Community Room. Bring your lunch, visit with new friends, and stay as long as you like. We look forward to seeing you!

Men's Book Club - This Sunday!

The Men's Book Club has chosen Dr. Anthony Fauci's On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service for their July book selection. "The memoir by the doctor who became a beacon of hope for millions through the COVID pandemic and whose six-decade career in high-level public service put him in the room with seven presidents." Our next meeting is Sunday, July 21, at 6 pm at The Rusty Bucket, Liberty Center. All men of all ages who enjoy reading and conversation are invited. Please see Baker Meyer or Bill Pearce for details.

Ladies Fellowship Dinner - This Sunday!

The ladies will meet for dinner at North Star Cafe in Liberty Center on Sunday, July 21 at 6 pm. Please RSVP to Angi Meyer at bawkmeyer@gmail.com .

New! Next Friday Fellowship July 26!

The next Friday Fellowship fun will be hosted by Frankie Croisant and Diane Caruso on July 26th at 5:30 pm at 493 Clubhouse Drive, Mason, 45040 - There is plenty of time to add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Community Room. The main dish will be grilled pork tenderloin and a vegetarian alternative. Please bring a chair and BYOB. We will have water and some wine to share. We hope for good weather but if not, there is plenty of room to gather inside.

These casual get-togethers will be every other Friday this summer. Each host will provide the entree and request that guests provide an appetizer, a side dish, or a dessert to share. Please note: You can attend any or ALL of these events! No Limit to the fun!!

Upcoming gatherings:

Aug 9 - Patty & Greg Cargill and Meg & Ethan Chamberlain
Aug 23 - Trish Hanna and Meredith Baranzano
Sept 6 - Cheryl McKettrick and Marnie Gautsch
Sept 20 - Eric and Pam Frischmuth

Signup sheets will be in the community room, where you can indicate what events you are planning to attend and what you will be bringing to each soireé. Questions? Contact Frankie Croisant at fcroisant@gmail.com.

Education for Ministry

Do you desire to go a little deeper, learn a little more about your faith? Wondering how to live into your baptismal vows? Education for Ministry (EFM) is a four-year program of group study intended to develop a richer foundation for life and ministry. EfM covers Hebrew Scripture, the Christian Testament, Church History, and Theology. The program was developed by the School of Theology at the University of the South and is sponsored by the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Many at St. Anne attended classes mentored by Hawley Todd, who leads discussions that help you find your way into deeper relationship God and each other. It is a truly transformative experience. Contact Hawley Todd to register directly for one of his classes at efm.htodd@efm.sewanee.edu. Or if you have questions and want to learn more, reach out to Sister Kathleen Clare, Bernie Murray, Bob Pearson or anyone that has already taken this course. Some of you have already participated in an EFM discovery session. We are open to having other sessions if there is interest.

Calling All Youth!

Nursery clean day is scheduled for August 4th from 11:30 am till 3 pm. Youth aged 12 to 23 are invited to join in cleaning, purging and sanitizing the nursery. Even if you can only be there for a small time, come join us! We will enjoy pizza, drinks and fun as we prepare the nursery for the new school year. Email eycstannechurch@gmail.com to confirm you will be there.

Nursery Helpers Needed

We need you! As part of our commitment to Safe Church guidelines, our nursery must have one adult plus one additional person over 16 present at all times. Kim Briede continues in her role in the Nursery, and we will be posting a second staff nursery attendant position to provide greater consistency of care. In the meantime, volunteers are needed to provide backup support during the worship service. All that's required is a 1.5-2 hour online training, valid for five years. Safe nursery care is a valuable way to help our families with young children get the most out of their worship experience. If you are interested in helping with this important ministry or have questions on how to obtain Safe Church training, contact Greear Frischmuth at mgf.saec@gmail.com or sign up on the sheet posted outside the nursery.

Worship Volunteers

The worship volunteers' schedule is now posted on the website. Go to About Us --> Worship Services --> Lay Ministries. Scroll down to the July, August, or September list. Or for July, just click on this Link: July Volunteers . (click on the download button for the PDF.)

This Saturday! Hiking In the Spirit

This is a self guided tour this Saturday July 20 . See hike details below.

Where: Keehner Park, 7411 Barret Rd, West Chester Township OH 45069

When: Saturday July 20 at 8:30 am

Sunday Summer Brunch

Sign-up sheets for the Sunday Brunches on August 11 and September 8 are now in the Community Room. Please help create these events by bringing a dish to share. We're also looking for volunteers to help set up and clean up. Questions? Contact Jody Baird, Vestry Liaison for Hospitality & Fellowship, at Jordanbaird1@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SOCIAL JUSTICE

New! Backpack Ministry

Reach Out Lakota's Back To School program is kicking off this Sunday, July 21. The 2024 program expects to provide new school supplies to 900 students in our local school community. St. Anne members can help ensure a successful start to the school year with the tools they need by taking one of the 3 donation tags located in the church hallway: supplies, backpack, or financial contribution. To learn more about this wonderful community outreach program, click on this link: https://reachoutlakota.org/events/back-to-school-program.html. All donations must be received no later than AUGUST 4. Thank you St. Anne for your generous support. If you have any questions, call or text Vicki Hamant at

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Attention yarn crafters and sewers! Our adult size prayer shawl inventory is empty and we need your help. If you are able to knit, crochet, or sew a prayer shawl for people in need, please complete your gift as soon as you are able. Please wash and dry the completed shawl before placing it in a 2 gallon ziplock bag and put it on the counter in the sacristy. Printed prayer shawl information and guidelines can be found on top of the cabinets by the west entrance of the Community Room. Questions? Contact Gretchen Theus at ggtheus@hotmail.com. Also, if you need yarn or fabric to create a shawl, please let Gretchen know.

Rescheduled! Reading & Relating

The Reading & Relating for Saturday July 20 has been cancelled. Reading & Relating will resume Saturday August 17.

"Spencer's Laundry Ministry" Sign-up for July 31

Our Laundry Ministry at Splash & Dash continues to go well. As Spencer Pugh initiated this work, the Outreach Service Commission has decided to rename the ministry; moving forward it will be called 'Spencer's Laundry Ministry'. We will continue the ministry on the final Wednesday of every month in Spencer's memory. Please use this link to sign up for any event through November: https://tinyurl.com/Spencer-Laundry-Ministry.

Antiracism Discussion Group

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 pm via ZOOM. The topic will be the book, "Take My Hand" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Inspired by real events, it is a searing and compassionate story about a Black nurse in post-segregation Alabama who blows the whistle on a terrible injustice done to her patients. If you have any questions about the group, please contact, Dianna Kenneally (diannackenneally@gmail.com) The Zoom meeting link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83081252585?pwd=6StGa0LIhaF26qns8w0uS3J4fcYQWM.1

Meadow Ridge Apartments

Meadow Ridge Pantry is in serious need of breakfast cereals. Please consider adding cereal to your shopping list. Of course, beans, tomato sauce, soup, macaroni and cheese, and any non-perishable foods are always welcome. For questions, contact Berni Murray at dbpoiry@gmail.com.

Trinity Church Free Pantry

This pantry is for those who are un-homed and/or the low-income residents of Hamilton and the surrounding area. As part of this ministry, we have been asked to collect toiletries such as shampoo, soap, disposable razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and deodorant Also, there is a special need for sheets, blankets, and pillowcases at this time. The donation box is located on the north wall of the community room. For more information, contact Dennis Murray, at dgmurray57@gmail.com.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Prayers for the short term: Margaret Koegle, Shawn Lewis, The Lewis Family,

The Isola Family, Joe Balmos, The Meibers-Turner Family, The Lytle Family, Zach Glesius,

Pete & Karen Glesius

Prayers for those who have died: Nick Dengler, Patricia Isola, Roberta Meibers

Prayers for the long term: Janet Dines, Mike Gibbons, Sr. Kim Gibbons,

Barbara Craycraft, Scott Brock

For those serving on active military duty: Paul Santowski, Alex Hamilton, Josh Silva, Michael Hudson, Christina Pagan, Quinn Jeter, Jacob Kim, Hudson Pearce, Carolyn Ellison, John Doyle, Michael Doyle, Luke Jaumotte, Brendan P. Murray, Chris Madyda.