Dear Friends in Christ -
Highlighting community outreach across the Episcopal Church and the theme "Put Your Faith to Work," new print and video advertisements for the Episcopal Church debuted May 22 for a summer run in public media: USA Today on May 22-23; CNN Headline News/Airport Channel during peak holiday travel times, including the Memorial Day weekend.
There's an affiliated website, where you can see both the print and video ads: www.PutYourFaithToWork.org.
These ads might cause you to ponder what you're up to this summer . . . and whether or not what you're doing is changing your life and the lives of others.
Faithfully,
Janet+
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
DANCE DANCE DANCE
Dear Friends in Christ -
Come join the fun tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. A wonderful dance instructor is going to come and teach us a few steps, and we'll dance the night away - well, at least until 9:30 or so!
Come with a partner or come on your own. Kids are welcome, too.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Blessings,
Janet+
Come join the fun tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. A wonderful dance instructor is going to come and teach us a few steps, and we'll dance the night away - well, at least until 9:30 or so!
Come with a partner or come on your own. Kids are welcome, too.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Blessings,
Janet+
A good reminder
Dear Friends in Christ -
I was uplifted and encouraged by this morning's reading from "Forward Day by Day," so I'm sharing it with you. I hope it lifts and encourages you, too.
Blessings,
Janet+
The meditation is based on Matthew 13:24-30:
He put before them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared as well. And the slaves of the householder came and said to him, “Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come from?” He answered, “An enemy has done this.” The slaves said to him, “Then do you want us to go and gather them?” But he replied, “No; for in gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them. Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.” ’
The meditation offered in "Forward Day By Day" . . .
The kingdom of heaven is the rule of God whose name and nature is love. It is the experience of God's love, loving relationships with others, and self acceptance. It exists here and now. But it exists in a world where people estranged from God use and abuse one another. We know moments of wholeness, but we also know horrible loss from violence, illness, and untimely death. We experience reconciliation and healing, but we also suffer from conflict, coercion, and destruction. The kingdom of God exists in a world filled with sinful people. In the words of the parable, it is the wheat in the midst of weeds.
The tendency, especially among religious folk, is to seek a perfect world by getting rid of all the weeds. Even in church the desire by conservative and liberal alike is to be rid of those who oppose them. Imperfect people are a poor instrument for purging the world of evil; they become oppressors themselves. Pulling the weeds also destroys the wheat. We are not to judge because judging destroys ourselves as well as the other.
Let us nurture the rule of God through forgiveness, understanding, loving confrontation, and encouragement. Then the wheat will crowd out the weeds.
I was uplifted and encouraged by this morning's reading from "Forward Day by Day," so I'm sharing it with you. I hope it lifts and encourages you, too.
Blessings,
Janet+
The meditation is based on Matthew 13:24-30:
He put before them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared as well. And the slaves of the householder came and said to him, “Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come from?” He answered, “An enemy has done this.” The slaves said to him, “Then do you want us to go and gather them?” But he replied, “No; for in gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them. Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.” ’
The meditation offered in "Forward Day By Day" . . .
The kingdom of heaven is the rule of God whose name and nature is love. It is the experience of God's love, loving relationships with others, and self acceptance. It exists here and now. But it exists in a world where people estranged from God use and abuse one another. We know moments of wholeness, but we also know horrible loss from violence, illness, and untimely death. We experience reconciliation and healing, but we also suffer from conflict, coercion, and destruction. The kingdom of God exists in a world filled with sinful people. In the words of the parable, it is the wheat in the midst of weeds.
The tendency, especially among religious folk, is to seek a perfect world by getting rid of all the weeds. Even in church the desire by conservative and liberal alike is to be rid of those who oppose them. Imperfect people are a poor instrument for purging the world of evil; they become oppressors themselves. Pulling the weeds also destroys the wheat. We are not to judge because judging destroys ourselves as well as the other.
Let us nurture the rule of God through forgiveness, understanding, loving confrontation, and encouragement. Then the wheat will crowd out the weeds.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Our Beloved Lois
Dear Friends in Christ -
Today we offer prayers for Lois Wilson, who passed away on Wednesday, May 21st.
The Liturgy of Thanksgiving for Lois' Life and our Lord's Resurrection will be at 10:00 a.m. today (May 28th) at St. Paul's. A Committal Service will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Lois' family invites everyone to a reception at Brownson Country Club following the interment at Riverside.
We pray that Lois will rest in peace and rise in glory. And we pray for comfort for her family and friends.
Faithfully yours,
Janet+
In case you didn't get a chance to see it, here's a copy of Lois' obituary:
Lois I. Booth Wilson, 82, of Shelton, wife of the late Frederick J. Wilson Jr., entered into peaceful rest on May 21, 2008 at the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven.
Mrs. Wilson was born in Naugatuck on March 4, 1926 daughter of the late Winfred and Albertina Zehnder Booth. A resident of Shelton since 1967, she prior lived in Naugatuck. Lois was employed as a secretary in the banking industry in New Haven for many years. She was an active member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Huntington serving on the Altar Guild for 35 years, former Treasurer, and longtime volunteer of the Family Table Outreach Program. She was also a member of the Mothers of Twins Assoc. in New Haven for 44 years, Derby Senior Center, A.A.R.P., and a volunteer at the Shelton Food Bank and the Spooner House in Derby. She enjoyed traveling, theater, fine dining, and most importantly her grandchildren.
She is survived by a son Frederick J. Wilson III, a daughter Wendy L. Hadden, and 2 cherished grandchildren, Amanda and Timothy Hadden all of Shelton as well as several nieces and nephews and dear friends. She was predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday May 27, 2008 from 4-7 pm in the chapel of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church Street, in the Huntington section of Shelton. On Wednesday May 28, 2008 at 10:00 am a Liturgy of the Resurrection and of Thanksgiving for the life of Lois I. Wilson will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Janet C. Waggoner officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Shelton. Contributions in memory of Lois may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church St., Shelton, CT 06484. The SPINELLI-MALERBA-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver St. in Ansonia has been privileged to assist the family. To send a condolence, please visit www.spinellifuneralhome.com.
Today we offer prayers for Lois Wilson, who passed away on Wednesday, May 21st.
The Liturgy of Thanksgiving for Lois' Life and our Lord's Resurrection will be at 10:00 a.m. today (May 28th) at St. Paul's. A Committal Service will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Lois' family invites everyone to a reception at Brownson Country Club following the interment at Riverside.
We pray that Lois will rest in peace and rise in glory. And we pray for comfort for her family and friends.
Faithfully yours,
Janet+
In case you didn't get a chance to see it, here's a copy of Lois' obituary:
Lois I. Booth Wilson, 82, of Shelton, wife of the late Frederick J. Wilson Jr., entered into peaceful rest on May 21, 2008 at the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven.
Mrs. Wilson was born in Naugatuck on March 4, 1926 daughter of the late Winfred and Albertina Zehnder Booth. A resident of Shelton since 1967, she prior lived in Naugatuck. Lois was employed as a secretary in the banking industry in New Haven for many years. She was an active member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Huntington serving on the Altar Guild for 35 years, former Treasurer, and longtime volunteer of the Family Table Outreach Program. She was also a member of the Mothers of Twins Assoc. in New Haven for 44 years, Derby Senior Center, A.A.R.P., and a volunteer at the Shelton Food Bank and the Spooner House in Derby. She enjoyed traveling, theater, fine dining, and most importantly her grandchildren.
She is survived by a son Frederick J. Wilson III, a daughter Wendy L. Hadden, and 2 cherished grandchildren, Amanda and Timothy Hadden all of Shelton as well as several nieces and nephews and dear friends. She was predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday May 27, 2008 from 4-7 pm in the chapel of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church Street, in the Huntington section of Shelton. On Wednesday May 28, 2008 at 10:00 am a Liturgy of the Resurrection and of Thanksgiving for the life of Lois I. Wilson will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Janet C. Waggoner officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Shelton. Contributions in memory of Lois may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church St., Shelton, CT 06484. The SPINELLI-MALERBA-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver St. in Ansonia has been privileged to assist the family. To send a condolence, please visit www.spinellifuneralhome.com.
Friday, May 9, 2008
HAIR
Dear Friends in Christ (kak-kak-kak)
It is with some trepidation (kak-kak-kak) that I share with you that my hair will become a different color on Saturday (tomorrow) at 3:00 p.m. Leslie's revelling in her role as "colorista" . . .; she's got her station at The Hair After all set up and ready to go! (kak-kak-kak - is that my knees knocking??)
Dave and his hair will be there at 3:00 along with me. Mark will wander in about 3:30 or so . . .
You're welcome to come on down to the Hair After - or wait until Sunday morning to see "the hair." Leslie has volunteer to fix it up right for the morning. She says I can't wear it in my regular "boring" style if it's a funky color! (kak-kak-kak)
All this is in good fun, and in honor of the work our parish has done together toward our two big goals this year: to fix up the old church and to balance our budget - and all for the Glory of God and the advance of His kingdom. Onward and upward!
Faithfully . . . (kak-kak-kak)
Janet+
It is with some trepidation (kak-kak-kak) that I share with you that my hair will become a different color on Saturday (tomorrow) at 3:00 p.m. Leslie's revelling in her role as "colorista" . . .; she's got her station at The Hair After all set up and ready to go! (kak-kak-kak - is that my knees knocking??)
Dave and his hair will be there at 3:00 along with me. Mark will wander in about 3:30 or so . . .
You're welcome to come on down to the Hair After - or wait until Sunday morning to see "the hair." Leslie has volunteer to fix it up right for the morning. She says I can't wear it in my regular "boring" style if it's a funky color! (kak-kak-kak)
All this is in good fun, and in honor of the work our parish has done together toward our two big goals this year: to fix up the old church and to balance our budget - and all for the Glory of God and the advance of His kingdom. Onward and upward!
Faithfully . . . (kak-kak-kak)
Janet+
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