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May 14, 2024

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Tuesday, May 14

12 Noon

Prayers for Peace and Healing

in the Holy Land

On Facebook and Zoom

Last Call for Pentecost Readers

On Sunday, May 19, we observe the Feast of Pentecost, the day when the early Christians received the gift of the Holy Spirit and were able to understand various "tongues."

As is our custom here at St. Dunstan's, we will mark Pentecost by hearing a passage from Scripture (Acts 2:1-11) in several languages. If you are able to read in a language other than English, please consider offering a couple of verses of the Acts passage in that "tongue." Fluency is absolutely not a requirement! The more folks who volunteer, the less any one person will need to read. In the past I have been able to find translations in most languages, so please let me know your preference. It is a lot of fun!

To volunteer, please email me no later than TOMORROW (Wednesday, May 15), so that I can get you your verse(s) as soon as possible. Thank you! ~ Patty+

Saturday, May 18

5 p.m.

Memorial Service for

Charles "Tom" Kunz

St. Dunstan's

Reception following

Sunday, May 19

The Feast of Pentecost - Wear Red!

10:30 a.m.

Celebrate the

"Birthday of the Church"

Please worship with St. Dunstan's on the Feast of Pentecost this Sunday, May 19! We will celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit by hearing the Acts of the Apostles lesson in multiple languages, and we will be treated to a special Song of Praise by the Children's Choir.

Come join the festivities!



Also...Remember to wear RED  - or ORANGE - this week, if possible. The idea is to suggest fire!

Katie has been called to serve as Lower School Chaplain at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Potomac, where she will share her abundant gifts with children in Preschool through Grade 5 and their families and teachers. Congratulations to Head of School - and St. Dunstan's parishioner - Robert Kosasky (above) on this very wise decision!

12 Noon

Service and Justice Forum:

So Others Might Eat (SOME)

Parish Hall

Please join us this Sunday, when we will hear from Daryl Wright, SOME's Senior Vice President of Community Outreach. Daryl's passion for helping those in underserved and marginalized communities spans more than three decades. He brings that passion to community-driven organizations where he can educate and bring to the attention of community leaders the work of SOME. Not just the work, but how they can support our brothers and sisters and help in transforming lives.

For more than 50 years, SOME has been a trusted agent for change in the D.C. region as a leader in the effort to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness in our nation's capital.

This is the fourth in our series of six forums

on service opportunities and justice issues.

Coming Up

Tuesday, May 21

11 a.m.

What Now!

Parish Hall

St. Dunstan's small group for socializing, sharing, and mutual support continues this morning. Participants are welcome to bring lunch and stay after the meeting to break bread together.

Please be in touch with convener Ray Donnelly

for more information.

American Red Cross

Blood Drive

1-6 p.m.

Church of the Redeemer

6201 Dunrobbin Drive, Bethesda

Never say, my blood type is common, they do not need me! Because your type is common, the need for it is great. And never think if you have rare blood type that yours is not needed. When it is needed, nothing else will do the job!

Give the gift that provides the ill and injured what will save and sustain their lives. Sign up today using the button below:

SAVE THE DATE:

June 24-28

Vacation Bible School 2024

9 a.m.-12 noon

St. Dunstan's

Registration fee: $50

(discount for subsequent children in the same family)



Once again this year St. Dunstan's is delighted to offer a five-day Community Vacation Bible School! 

 VBS is open to children entering Kindergarten through Grade 5; preschoolers may attend accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  

Recent Scenes from St. Dunstan's

"No Mow May"

You may have noticed the grass growing higher and higher around St. Dunstan's campus recently... This is on purpose!

The Green Team and the Building and Grounds Committee have elected to participate in "No Mow May," an international movement to do away with fossil fuel–dependent lawns and encourage yards that support native plants and pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

Please help spread the word in the neighborhood!

For more information, visit Bee City USA.

For Your Prayers

If you have added names to our Parish Prayer List, please help us keep the list current and accurate by letting The Rector know when they are ready to "graduate."

For healing, strength, and protection:

Hollis Anderson, Dottie Audette, Rosemarie Barrett,

Phil and Patti Carroll, Bill Cooke, Henry Cox,

Jessica Dalrymple, Samuel Dunton, Kenny Farnsworth, 

Katie Beck Fey, Doug Holy, Ben Hull, Julie Jordan,

Sheila Kurtz, Patricia Mackenzie, Shawn Merhaut,

Joyce Nugent, Norris Overdahl, Keith Reilly, Juanita Rilling, Theresa Russo, Barbara Sander, Mary Ann Scott,

Curtis Shively, Katie Spero, Jack Tovornik, Claire, Gerald, Jane, Julie, Karen, Katherine, Kevin, Mary, Matt, Rosy, Sarah, Sherry, Todd, and Tanya

For peace in all parts of the world impacted by war

and other violence, particularly Haiti, the Holy Land, Sudan, and Ukraine

For all affected by climate disasters and natural disasters, particularly the victims of flooding in Texas and tornadoes in the midwest

For the men and women of our Foreign Service

and Armed Forces

For all refugees and immigrants,

especially Syed, Elyas, Erfan, and their family

For the Vivanco Family, missionaries in Quito, Ecuador

May he rest in peace and rise in glory:

Bill Allcot

former parishioner of Patty Alexander

The St. Dunstan's Vestry

The Reverend Patricia Phaneuf Alexander, Rector

Vince Leonard, Senior Warden

Bill Sander, Junior Warden

 Cliff White, Treasurer

Nils Overdahl, Assistant Treasurer

Janet Repka, Registrar

Leo Bouma

Karen Edwards

Doug McManus

Carmen Petruzzi

Janet Repka

Louise Smoak

St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church | Website

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M and Th, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

(Office closed Fridays and on Federal holidays)