Weekly Announcements
July 11, 2019
The Week Ahead
Sunday, July 14
9:30 am: Sung Eucharist
Tuesday, July 16
7 pm: Finance Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 18
7:30 pm: Vestry Meeting
Sunday, July 21
9:30 am: Sung Eucharist
Reminder: Church of the
Redeemer
Summer Sunday Worship - 9:30 am
Announcements
Continuing this Sunday and throughout the month of July, Reverend Bruce Davis will be the Sunday Missioner for the Church of the Redeemer. Pastor Bruce recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of his ordination as a Lutheran minister and, although recently retired, continues to serve as supply clergy to several area congregations. Welcome Pastor Bruce.
This Sunday and continuing through Sunday, September 1st, there will be one service each Sunday morning at 9:30 am. The regular worship s
chedule will resume with Celebration Sunday, September 8th.
Thrift Shop
Tuesday, July 2nd was the last day the thrift shop was open before it closed for summer vacation. Reopening is scheduled
for Tuesday, August 20th. Thank you for the many generous donations and to all the dedicated and hard-working volunteers who help to make the Redeemer Thrift Shop such a success. No donations will be accepted while the shop is closed.
BJ's Membership
Is there a member of the congregation with a BJ's connection who is willing to utilize it to purchase supplies, on the church's behalf, (bottled water for the dispensers and bathroom paper) two to three times per year? Before she moved, this was one of the many behind-the-scenes tasks that Mary Huber undertook; and, as BJ's offers the best pricing for these items, it would be most advantageous to continue to purchase them there. Please contact the church office if you would be willing to assume this responsibility.
Coffee Hour Hosts Needed
In order to continue fellowship hour during the summer, hosts are needed for the following Sundays: July 14, July 21, August 4, August 11 and August 25.
If you are able to serve in this special ministry please contact Ruth Ward and/or sign up on the sheet in the Fellowship Hall.
Ushers Needed
If you would like to help in this special Ministry of Welcome, please contact Sharon Parry.
Acolytes Needed
We are in desperate need of additional acolytes. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please contact Elaine McDaid.
Volunteers Needed
Fellowship Hour Hosts, Acolytes, Ushers and Flower Guild
If you would like to volunteer for any of these important ministries, contact Ruth Ward (Fellowship),
Helen Lightcap (Flower Guild), Elaine McDaid (Acolytes)
or Sharon Parry (Ushers)
At the back of the church is a Prayer Book.
On the cover it says
"For those in need..." In the book please write in the names of those who need our prayers. Please enter the name and the date (and reason, if you wish). At every Eucharist and at Evening Prayer, we will pray for those named in the book. After a month, the person's name will be removed from our prayers, unless it is entered anew.
Please pray for those who need healing and comfort:
Ashley Ann, Diane, Erin W, Isaac, James M, Nick, Ruth,
Rose Adams, Joe Atkinson, Betty Brown, Marlaine Brown,
Ralph Cole, Pete Davis, Debbie Diehl, Steve Farrell, Bob and
Katie Grange, Jett Hall, Emily Knox, Martin Knox, Chris Lamb, Joanne Magalon, Lucy Rooney, Peter Rosado, Joan Sherrill,
Carl Witzel and those we hold in our hearts.
Please pray for the departed.
Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord,
and let light perpetual shine upon them.
Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servants, and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that those for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God,
now and forever.
Amen.
Book of Common Prayer
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Ministry Schedule July 14th
Serving this Sunday at 9:30 am
Acolytes - Danielle Adams
Altar Guild - Danielle Adams, Elaine McDaid, Lee Lucas
Counters - Bruce Fillipo, Tim Kolynych
Flower Guild - Betty Arzt
Intercessor - Lindsay Crosby
Readers - Anne Ramirez, Israel Ramirez
Shepherds - Bruce Fillipo
Ushers - Ian Post, Glenna Kolynych
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Altar Flower Dedications
Sponsoring our Sunday altar flowers is a great way to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, remember a loved one who has passed, or mark any other special occasion. The suggested donation is $20 per arrangement, which offsets the cost of the flowers provided by Leary's Florist. If you wish to sponsor the flowers, please submit your name and preferred wording of the dedication to
[email protected] or in a note placed in the offering plate.
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Property Team
Things To Be Done Around Redeemer Notebook
If you notice something that needs attention around the campus (i.e. leaky toilet, broken light, etc.), please record it in the black & white
notebook in the Property Team's mailbox outside the church office.
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Gift of Angels
There are expenses that pop up that are not included in our annual operating budget, and this program covers those.
Your gift to the Gift of Angels program can be in the form of a monetary donation or a gift-in-kind and can be made in thanksgiving or in memory of someone. It can cover all or part of an item on the wish list. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive recognition of your gift, and all gifts are recorded in our Book of Memorials and Gifts.
The Wish List currently includes: weed control supplies, floor buffer and pads and chairs for the Parish Hall.
Please make checks payable to Church of the Redeemer and designate Gift of Angels or your specific designation on the memo line.
Your consideration of support for this campaign is greatly appreciated!
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Missions
St. Mary's Food Cupboard
During the month of
May, 2019, St. Mary's volunteers contributed 320 hours, provided 7,735 meals to 482 people and distributed 16,665 pounds of food to those in need.
During the month of
June, 2019, volunteers contributed 300 hours, provided 6,795 meals to 453 people and distributed 15,225 pounds of food.
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Riddle Hospital's Hospice Comfort Cart
In an effort to improve the care they provide, Riddle Hospital has created a Comfort Cart for their patients who have been placed on hospice care. The goal is to make each patient's room a calm environment while addressing the psycho-social and spiritual needs of patients and their families. They are seeking donations of prayer books and small bibles, religious items such as rosaries or icons; 3' x 4' blankets which are placed on the patients and taken home by the family after their loved one passes away. If you wish to help, please contact Stefanie McMahon at [email protected] or (484) 227-3240.
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Fundraising
The Thrift Shop closed for summer vacation
on Tuesday, July 2nd and will reopen on Tuesday, August 20th.
During the hiatus, in addition to assisting with clean-up and getting the shop ready for the Fall season, volunteers will enjoy a well-deserved vacation.
No donations will be accepted while the shop is closed.
Thrift Shop sales for June were $1,527.
Total earnings year-to-date are $11,449.
Cyn Mattson 610-353-8125
Visit the Thrift Shop on Facebook
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Amazon Smile
Remember to use Amazon Smile when you shop online!
To use AmazonSmile, simply go to http://smile.amazon.com/ from the web browser on your computer or mobile device, or go to Amazon and search Amazon smile. On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you need to select Church of the Redeemer as your charitable organization to receive donations.
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Acme and Giant Gift Cards
See Rick and Ginny Doyle during fellowship hour to purchase your Giant and Acme Gift Cards. Redeemer receives 5% of the value of the card. The Giant on Township Line Road also offers discounts on gas. The more you buy, the more you save.
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Church of the Redeemer, Springfield
145 West Springfield Road
Springfield , Pennsylvania 19064
(610) 544-8113
www.redeemerspringfield.net
Senior Warden
George Baughan
Minister of Music
Susanna Faust
Eucharistic Visitors
Linda Bennett,
Carol Kane, Claire Witzel
Vestry Members
George Baughan '22 - Senior Warden
Lee Lucas '20 - Junior Warden
Ginny Doyle '22
- Clerk of Vestry
Sharon Appelbaum '21
Keith Brown '22
Jim Lambert '21
Helen Lightcap '20
Jane Nyiri '20
Gary Rew '21
Parish Administrator
Maria Macfarlan
Sexton
Gary Rew
Our
Mission
"As people of God, we come together in joyful worship, to care for each other, to engage in Christian formation, and to reach out to others thoughtfully and compassionately."
"Becoming one with Christ, with one another, and with all God's people"
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