Weekly News
April 22, 2023
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Third Sunday of Easter

Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 am

Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 am

The Rev. Dr. Douglas P. Johnson
Celebrant
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Search Committee Update
Applications now being accepted
Applications for our 5th Rector are now being accepted. Information about the position is available in The Episcopal Church database accessible to clergy searching for a new position and shared through the network of diocesan transition officers.

All potential candidates must apply through Father Chas Marks, the designated representative at the Diocese of West Missouri as our Transition Missioner. Likewise, any referral of names of potential candidates must be made through Father Marks. The Diocese will perform any required initial screening and forward names of qualified candidates to the Search Committee for consideration.

Keep up-to-date with the progress of our Rector search anytime by viewing the dedicated Rector Search page on our website!
St. Patrick's Day Dinner Rescheduled
Join us on Saturday, May 20
The annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner originally scheduled for March 18 has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 20, at 6:00 pm.

Please look for a new sign-up list in the Narthex.
Primero Agua (Water First) Update
Resurrection donates $1,450
Earlier this year the Outreach Committee presented a new international outreach opportunity to the congregation, Primero Agua, a humanitarian aid organization founded in 2010 to help bring clean water to the people of Honduras. Our parish generously responded with $1,450 in donations, which will be matched with a $1,000 grant from the Diocese of West Missouri. Thank you for your support!

In memory of Frances Smither
Frances Keenon Roser Smither 1927 – 2023
Frances Keenon Roser Smither, 95, resident of Winston-Salem, NC and previously Blue Springs, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023.

Frances was born on the Roser farm outside Lexington, Ky. to John and Grace Woodard Roser. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Robert) Smither Smith of Clemmons, N.C.; and son Gayle (Eve) Smither, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Frances is also survived by five grandsons and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Gayle D. Smither and her son Michael Warren Smither.

A Memorial Service will be held in the future. Contributions may be made to St Clement’s Episcopal Church; P.O. Box 1547, Clemmons, North Carolina 27012

Frances is the mother of former parishioner Terri Smith (husband Bob) and regularly attended our 8:00 am service until relocating to South Carolina with Bob and Terri.

O Lord, we pray you grant eternal rest unto Frances and let perpetual light shine upon her. Amen.
On the Calendar
Every Wednesday: Bible Study at 1:00 pm
Every Friday: Fellowship at Vito's Pizza on Missouri Hwy 7 in Blue Springs at 6:00 pm

Wednesday, May 10: Vestry 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 13: DOK 10:00 am
Tuesday, May 16: Book Club 1:00 pm
Thursday, May 18: LunchBunch at 11:30 am
Saturday, May 20: St. Pat’s Dinner rescheduled 6:00 pm
Sunday, May 28: Wear Red, White, and Blue to Church (Memorial Day Weekend)