Looking Ahead - St. Monica's Episcopal Church

1 Thank you Betsy Smith The Flower Committee for arranging this week s altar flowers. This Week at St. monica s Sunday Messenger March 24 & 25, 2018 Looking Ahead Sat. Apr. 7 Lay Eucharistic Minister Training - 9am - Church Sun. Apr. 22 Bishop Visit and Confirmations - 9:30 am Sat. Mar. 24 5:00 pm - Holy Eucharist Sun. Mar. 25 7:45 am & 9:30 am - Holy Eucharist 10:45 am - Sunday School - Christian Formation - Adult Journeys - Parish Hall Mon. Mar. 26 11:00 am - Pastoral Care 7:00 pm - Al-Anon 7:00 pm - Narcotics Anon. 7:15 pm - Stephen Ministries Tues. Mar. 27 6:30 pm - Holy Eucharist - A Time of Contemplation 7:30 pm - Men s AA Wed.

2 Mar. 28 8:30 am - Men s Bible Study 11:00 am - Contemplative Prayer 12:00 pm - Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayers - Chapel 5:45 pm - Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - Choir Rehearsal Thurs. Mar. 29 5:30 pm Simple Supper in the Parish Hall 6:30 pm - Maundy Thursday with Foot Washing Fri. Mar. 30 12:00 pm and 6:30 pm - Good Friday - Traditional Liturgy Sat. Mar. 31 7:45 pm - The Great Easter Vigil Sun. Apr. 1 7:45 & 9:30 am - Easter Day - Holy Eucharist 10:45 am - Easter Egg Hunt St. monica s Prayer List To add a name, fill out a pink Prayer Request form located in the Activity Center in the Church , Parish Hall or email Linda at Please provide first and last name of person, reason for prayer request, length of time to be left on list, if a card or visit is required, provide address and phone number.

3 Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks, unless otherwise requested. New This Week Jean, Nancy Beaupre, Debbie Corey Members of St. monica s Sue Baker, Doug Ball, Dick & Nancy Beaupre, Hilda Betts, Phyllis Cavallaro, Roswitha Christie, Cindy, Bob Des Jardin, Michael Gaynor, Nancy Hennel, Alex Knox, George Lackey, Susan McFarland, Ralph & Margaret Miano, Al Neuner, John Patterson, Teagan Perkins, Millie Robbins, Nancy Scofield, Mary Sprague, Norm Williamson, Butch Yarusevich Family and Friends Alan & Family, Jesus Ansotegui, John Aubrey, Richard Benson, Richard Berggren, Carrie Blessing, Dr.

4 Bernie Brommel, Alex Careaga, Casey, Ricky & Gerry Cookson, Tom Connolly, Bob and monica Coughlin, Richard D Allesandro, Ruth Doiron, Michael Ebanks, Marnie Evans, Michael & Ethel Farny, Herb Fallon, Margaret Gates, Brendon Gebhardt, Donna Gentzel, Dave and Michaele Glaze, Sarah Goebel, Ray Holt, Tanner Holt, Jax Jones, Scott Lapierre, Janine Lauria, Maude Matley, Tim Maule, Laurie May, Lee McClellan, Alan Morgan, Lupe Mu oz, Dianne Murphy, Tony Olivieri, Salvatore Ortenzo, Kristin Perkins, Lily Ramos, Martha Reaney, Leya and Josh Saintilma, The Rensin Family, Carol Roman, Charlie Rowell, Rebecca Rupert, Wendy Rose, The Thorn Family, Tyson, Selena, Jim and Angie Wakefield, Julie Wenhert, Autumn Williams, Zak Williams, Tricia Williams, Christine Wright For specific prayers email our prayer chain coordinator: Colleen Rossomando at Please note: Placement of name on the prayer chain list does not automatically add the name to the St.

5 monica s Prayer List. Please see above for instructions. We Remember: Ann Belury - May she rest in peace and rise in glory. Dick Beaupre - May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Serving Our Country Sal Filardi Jr., Schaeffer McHenry, Troy Nelson, Charlie Norris, Alexander Popper, Doug Ross, Daniel Williams Coffee Hour hosts NEEDED: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 The Coffee Hour sign-up sheet is posted on the kitchen door closest to the parish hall. Sign up now for your favorite weekend or special day! Soup of the Month Beef Vegetable Due March 26 Birthdays 3/25 Dan Zeidman 3/26 Abigail Disselhorst Neil Kelly Beth Moss 3/27 Christof Blake Joan Blessing Evalyn Studier 3/28 Lisa Dearborn Jill Peck 3/29 Heather Williamson 3/30 Victor Saco Nick Thompson Anniversaries 3/25 Rick and Sylvia Moore 3/26 Philip and Karen Martin 3/30 Paul and Linda Ross A reminder to please wear your name tag to Coffee Hour so that we may have the opportunity to greet you by name and others can get to know you!

6 Adult Christian Education Our Faith Journeys A Conversation With Fr. Eric After Coffee Hour, Fr. Eric will offer a short reflection, then facilitate a discussion about our faith journeys. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. Together we will learn more about how we have, are now, and will continue to grow in a deeper love and commitment to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and each other. March 24/25 - Palm Saturday/Sunday - This marks the beginning of Holy Week with Holy Eucharist services at: 5 pm, 7:45 , 9:30 am - *THE PROCESSION TO START OUR SERVICE WILL BE IN THE PARISH HALL* March 27 - Tuesday of Holy Week - Holy Eucharist: A Time of Contemplation at 6:30 pm March 29 - Maundy Thursday - Simple supper at 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall.

7 The service begins at 6:30 pm and includes foot washing as well as Holy Eucharist. March 30 - Good Friday - Traditional liturgy at 12 noon and at 6:30 pm March 31 - The Great Vigil of Easter at 7:45 pm This is the first Holy Eucharist of Easter and begins with the lighting of the new fire. April 1 - Easter Day - Holy Eucharist with music at 7:45 am and 9:30 am and the Easter Egg Hunt after the 9:30 am service. Easter Flowers Your Name: Contribution in Memory of: Contribution in Thanksgiving for: Amount: $ Donations are being accepted for the flowers that will decorate and beautify St.

8 monica s for our Easter celebrations. Please complete this form and mail it to the office, or put it in the offering plate at any service. All contributions received by Sunday, March 25, will be listed in the Easter bulletin. Please PRINT CLEARLY so names are correct in the bulletin. Did Some-Bunny Say Easter Egg Hunt? Please join us for an Easter Egg Hunt following the 9:30 am Service. St. monica s 2017-2018 Friends of Music Contact the Church office and join St. monica s Friends of Music program! $50-$99 Friend of Music Support Preferred seating for all special concert and worship programs Although gladly accepted, there is no sense of obligation to make additional contributions when attending special concert programs $100-$199 Friend of Music Angel In addition to the benefits above, with your approval, your name will be listed as a Friend of Music in all concert series programs and you will be recognized publicly in the Messenger at the end of the season.

9 $200 or more Friend of Music Benefactor In addition to the benefits above, you and a spouse or guest are invited to attend a private champagne reception in April, 2018 (details to be announced) $500 or more Friend of Music Benefactor Underwriter In addition to the benefits above, you are invited to attend an end of the year Gourmet Dinner at the home of Dr. Ronald Doiron (details to be announced) 2017-2018 Friends of Music Concert Series In addition to special instrumental accompaniment at our Christmas and Easter Services, our Friends of Music are offering the following special programs this year: St.

10 monica s Summer Music Camp Grades 1 through 6 Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 8 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon Concert and Light Lunch on Friday, June 8, at 12:00 Noon SAINT monica S Episcopal Church 7070 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 34119 PHONE: (239) 591-4550 FAX: (239) 591-4572 WEBSITE: OFFICE HOURS: Mon - Thu. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Fri. 9:00 am - Noon WHERE CHRIST S LIGHT SHINES Next Sunday - 4/1/18 Easter Day Acts 10:34-43 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 John 20:1-18 Psalm 118:1-2,14-24 Funding Future Ministries Your will is the simplest and most common way to make a planned gift to St. monica s. - The Endowment Committee THE REV.