Weekly News
February 11, 2023
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Sixth Sunday after
the Epiphany

Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8:00 am
Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10:30 am

Please bring a can of soup to church for Souper Sunday outreach!

The Rev. Dr. Douglas P. Johnson
Celebrant
Annual Meeting Recap
New Vestry elected

The annual meeting of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection was held on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Retiring Vestry member and Junior Warden Les Woodward was honored with a plaque acknowledging all his contributions to our parish.

Vestry members Bill Carle and Jim Gilligan were re-elected and named Diocesan Convention/Deanery delegates. Tim Culver was elected to the Vestry. Bill Carle will continue as Senior Warden and Jim Gilligan will again serve as Treasurer. Joe Owen was elected new Junior Warden at the Vestry meeting held on February 8. Elaine Marshall will continue her role as Secretary.
Necessity Pantry In-gathering
Sunday, February 19
Resurrection will host an in-gathering for the Necessity Pantry on Sunday, February 19. Most needed items include dishwash soap, bath soap bars, stick deodorant, shampoo, and toothpaste.

There will be a donation box in the Narthex. Financial contributions are also gratefully accepted.

The Necessity Pantry is a joint outreach ministry of the Episcopal churches in eastern Jackson County and is based at St. Michael's in Independence.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Feb. 21
Bring last year's palms to burn
As we leave the season of Epiphany, we prepare for the season of Lent!

We will celebrate all that is sweet with our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 21.

Please bring last year's palms to church for later burning,
Ash Wednesday February 22
One service only at Noon
The liturgy of the Imposition of Ashes will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday February 22 in the Nave.

Ash Wednesday is the first of the forty days of Lent and is named for the custom of placing blessed ashes on the foreheads of worshipers.

The ashes,imposed with the sign of the cross, are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality.
Coming on Sundays in March
Adult Forum with Bill Stancil
Don't miss our Adult Forum with Dr. Bill Stancil every Sunday in March beginning at 9:15 am. Dr. Stancil will present The Road to Character. This series will explore how character development can predispose us to be more consistent and reliable in our actions.

March 5: The Virtuous Life
March 12: Finding the Golden Mean
March 19: Prudence and Justice
March 26: Courage and Temperance
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

Thursday, February 16: LunchBunch at Saints (20220 E Jackson Drive in Independence) at 11:30 am
Saturday, February 18: Daughters of the King at 10:00 am; Deanery Meeting by Zoom at 10:00 am
Tuesday, February 21: Book Club at 1:00 pm; Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 22: Ash Wednesday service at 12:00 Noon
All Sundays in March: Adult Forum with Dr. Bill Stancil at 9:15 am
Wednesday, March 8: Vestry meeting at 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 18: St. Patrick's Day dinner at 6:00 pm