St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
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"Matthew could understand that Christ, who was summoning him away from earthly possessions, had incorruptible treasures of heaven in his gift."
- St. Bede, the Venerable
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Feast of St. Matthew's, Baptisms & A Potluck...Oh MY!!!
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We hope you will join us on Sunday September 22nd at 9AM for a very special ONE Service Sunday where we celebrate the feast of St. Matthew's. The Bishop will be here to preach and help celebrate. We will have baptisms (which, as you may know are some of Mthr Betty's favorite things to do!!!!)
After the service there will be a potluck in the Parish Hall, please bring a dish to share if you can.
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RAINED OUT!!!
Garden and Grounds Fall Clean Up Postponed
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DATE HAS CHANGED TO
September 28, 2019
10 AM – 2 PM
All three weather reports say 90% chance of heavy rain tomorrow, September 21, so we are
moving the work day to September 28
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The Clean Up prepares the grounds at St. Matthew’s for winter. We will empty the flower boxes, put away the hoses, fertilize the lawn, clean up the flower beds, weed whack, prune, and tidy the shed. An early bird will be getting rid of the leaves with a blower, so the raking will be minimal to none (Thank you, Karen Parr!).
We’ll start at 10 AM-- I’ll bring in some sandwiches around noon—and quit at 2 PM. Of course, you are welcome to come whenever you can. If you have them, bring gloves, loppers, whackers, fertilizer spreaders and so on. We have extra tools at the church as well. And may the weather be on the dry side, if it please the Lord.
Please call me if you have questions, or email. Robin Harlow, Grounds Committee
robinharlow@aol.com
, 907 371 8430
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Permanent Fund Dividends Arriving Soon!
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We parishioners have been generous in the past-- sustaining the operations of St. Matthew's and its ministries-- so many times-- through so many snares--doing God's work among the homeless, elderly, and our children. Every Friday our crew heats the food for a hot lunch, and packages it up for delivery to those who are hungry, as we work with Angels in Motion. Along with the food, we also send cold weather gear from our supply, for those who need protection from the weather. Every week, we provide a communion service to the Denali Center or the Pioneer Home, visiting those too frail to attend services at St. Matthews. And a lot more.
Each year we count on your generosity in sharing a portion of the Permanent Fund Dividend to sustain St. Matthew’s. Although regular donations in the offering plate are a staple in our budget, they have fallen short this year of our needs to keep the church open, the heat and lights on , and pay our very limited staff.
So, now again, we ask for your donation of a portion of your PFD. A tithe, or 10%, of the PFD would be so generous, and if enough of us contribute, we’ll have a good start on returning to the black in the operating budget.
It is not impossible! If 160 of us each pledge $160 from the PFD, that provides $25K, which (after paying the 21% diocese tithe) comes back to St. Matthew's as $20K!
All that said, please know that we will be grateful for whatever you are able to give!
Grace and Peace,
The Vestry of St. Matthew’s
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Why we LOVE St. Matthew's
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It's Wonderful Wednesday Time Again!!!
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Mthr Betty is SO excited to restart the Wednesday night service at 7:00p! It will be a service with Holy Eucharist and healing prayers. This is a said service, and lasts about 35 minutes or so.
AND THEN… we’ll restart our Compline Service at 8:00 on Wednesdays, and these will be broadcast on LIVE on our FB Page. For those in Fairbanks, we would invite you to come down to the Church and be part of the congregation (you don’t have to be ‘on Facebook’ if you’d rather not). We are hoping to add a little music this year to this very short service.
Entrance to both these services will be through the Wooden Doors on 1st Avenue.
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Have you wondered about those Holy Women and Holy Men we Celebrate over the Church Year? Well, have we got a deal for you!! Beginning Sunday, October 13, Deacon Susan is going to lead a class on Saints of the Church… beginning with a perpetual favorite: Julian of Norwich. She will offer this class between the services…from 9:15 through 10:00, in the church library. We hope that you’ll come and take part in this lively study!!
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Sunday, Sept. 22nd 9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II Feast of St. Matthew's
A potluck immediately following the service.
Wednesday, Sept. 25th 6:00 PM - Choir Practice
7:00 PM - Evening Eucharist & Healing Prayers
8:00 PM - Compline Live on Facebook & in the Nave
Thursday, Sept. 26th 10:30 AM - Pioneer Home Service
Sunday Sept. 29th 8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II & Sunday School
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God speaks to those who take time to listen, and He listens to those who take time to pray.
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
1030 Second Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5235
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