Saint Monica's Episcopal Church
Messenger
June 2015
From the priest's desk by The Rev. Anthony MacWhinnie, II
“The Bishop is coming! The Bishop is coming!” Yes, I’ve been waiting a while to say that one... I imagine colonial coated riders on horses warning the townsfolk when I say that, too. But instead of an invasion it’s a great celebration! I can’t wait for the bishop to be here, for several reasons. First, we’ll have confirmations, receptions, and reaffirmations. These will be the first ones IN YEARS that we’ve had at St. Monica’s. It’s a sign of positive growth at this parish This is Father Anthony’s new profile picture as drawn by Zane. and that is an amazing thing. Second, I’m excit- We think the resemblance is ed to share the excitement remarkable! of St. Monica’s with the Bishop. When I talked to him several weeks ago he didn’t know we were growing the way we are. He’s excited for us and I can’t wait to share that with him in person. And third, this will be Bishop Duncan’s last visit with us. As you’ve no doubt heard, the Bishop is retiring, and soon. The new bishop will be consecrated in July, so really, our visit from Bishop Duncan will be one of his last official acts as bishop of this diocese. It’s the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. On June 10th we’ll receive the Bishop here at St. Monica’s. Yes, that is a Wednesday. Yes, the service will be in
Our Staff & Vestry The Rev, Anthony MacWhinnie, II, Priest in Charge Vestry: Chuck Barnett - Senior Warden Dan Ferguson- Junior Warden/Co-Treasurer Linda Aligood —Treasurer Susan Early, Frank Murphy, Ann Philen & John Velaski Viv Welch—Clerk of the Vestry Brenda Ferguson—Church Secretary Twinette McDonald - Music Director Sally Putters - Parish Nurse
the evening. Make plans to be here now. Find rides. Offer rides. Do what you need to do to be here because this is important for our church and for you. It’s not often that we receive a Bishop and it’s very rare indeed that we receive him for the last time. Please be here! And what a great time to invite your friends and neighbors to church! It’ll be a big deal and a great service. The Bishop is a great preacher too, so I can’t wait to see what he has to say. Invite your friends and neighbors! What better time to practice the hospitality of God than now? What better place than here? God bless you! Anthony+
Council on Aging of West Florida Wish List
CRAFT MATERIALS Zippers, buttons, lace, small pieces of leather, fur trim, old jewelry, ribbon, small pieces of fabric, NO CERAMICS, puzzles (less than 1000 pieces) BINGO PRIZES All food items must be individually wrapped. Microwave popcorn (Large size) for snacks while playing Bingo. Wrapped cookies and Rice Krispy Treats, snack packs of Jell-O and pudding cups (not the refrigerated type), fruit cups, Little Debbie Cakes, individually wrapped bite size candies, individual packs of peanut butter crackers and cheese crackers, individual bags of chips, Vienna sausages, potted meat, drink boxes, juice