Tools 4 School 2015

Tools 4 school 2015 blessing
Father Steve Giovangelo blessed our Tools 4 School supply drive donations this Sunday during the 10 AM service.
Tools 4 school 2015
These supplies will be delivered to students in IPS School 57 by Deacon Cathy. Bless your generosity!


Mission Trip Team 2015

Group
Holy Family Mission Trip Team 2015 – Philadelphia, PA
This year’s Mission Trip Team gathered this morning at sunrise to load up vans to travel to Philadelphia, PA for a week of service. Deacon Cathy Scott prayed with the team and family members.
Prayers
We pray to you, Lord, who made Your home with the outcast and the poor. Help us be Your hands and feet as we seek to serve in Your name. Give us the wisdom to understand the needs and stories of others. Help us always realize that our Holy Family extends beyond our walls and, sometimes, beyond our own comfort level. Open our hearts to love, our arms to embrace, and our eyes to see the Kingdom of God in our midst. Amen.
Family


Outdoor Chapel: Taizé

Taize
On Saturday, July 11, we used our new outdoor chapel for the first time for a Taizé service. It was a beautiful evening, finally free from rain.
Music
Music was provided by two members of our youth group.
Cross 1
During the service, congregation members were given a chance to spend time with the cross while we sang songs.
Cross 2
Cross 3


Thanks, Father Bruce!

Bruce Boss
Special thanks to the Reverend Bruce Boss for sharing his time and talents with us during the first half of Father Mike’s sabbatical.
Bruce Bryan
Senior Warden Bryan Luce extended his gratitude on behalf of the congregation.
Bruce cake
We enjoyed a special hospitality hosted by our vestry following the 10 AM service.


City of God: First Fruits Blessing

First Fruits talk

 
On Sunday, June 28th, Deacon Cathy Scott and Charles Forman spoke with congregation members about the biblical tradition of first fruits offerings in relation to our City of God campaign.
 
First Fruits Blessing
 
The Reverend Bruce Boss blessed the ingathering of contributions as well as pledge planning cards at both of our Sunday morning services. More details about our City of God capital campaign can be found HERE.