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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AT ST. MATTHEW’S:
Sunday School and Children’s Choir are winding down for the year but there’s still lots going on until the end: Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
May 11th: Pentecost/Mother’s Day: Sunday School, First Communion Class for 1st-2nd Graders, dress rehearsal for Children’s Choir which will sing a Spanish song at the 10:30 service for Pentecost.
May 18th: Last formal day of Sunday School lessons.
May 25th: Memorial Weekend: Sunday School party for ages Pre-K -5th grade. Come join us for snacks, crafts, music and games. We will begin our meeting in the Children’s Chapel.
First Communion This coming Sunday, May 11 (Mothers Day, Pentecost) is the first communion for about 8-10 1st and 2nd graders. There will be a reception with cake and punch after the 10:30 service in the Parish Hall. Please come and celebrate with us!
Cookie Sales to benefit “Wellspring Community” On Sunday May 11th a special group of young lady cookie bakers "Best Buddies Bakery" will be selling "Cowboy Cookies" outside of the church between services and if any left, after 10:30 service. You have to try them! The cookies are 6 for $2.00 and will be packaged for your Mother's Day outings. Don't miss them! The proceeds will go to the development of a community home in Douglas County called “Wellspring Community” for special needs adults.
Parker Task Force Food Bank--May is "Baking Month" Thank you for all of the fruit donations in April. May is "baking month". Please donate items needed for baking such as all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, self-rising flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cocoa, cornmeal, pancake mix and baking mix. Right now, they do not need cake mixes. Please put your donations in the wicker basket located in the narthex. Thank you for your continued support of this community program! Please contact Jennifer Tinsley or Vince Lucero if you have any questions.
Grocery CardsWhen shopping for groceries, gas, or home & garden items please consider purchasing Grocery or Tagawa Garden cards. They are a perfect way to contribute to our church without having to spend extra money, gas and time. Here is how it works: You pay for the card, shop, use the card and the store gives St. Matthew’s a percentage of what you spend. We have King Soopers, Safeway and Tagawa cards available. Tagawa Gardens gives St. Matthew’s 20% of purchases. You can also use King Soopers cards at their gas stations. Cards may be purchased after each service in the Parish Hall. If you have any questions, please call Dawn Lucero 303-617-0923.
Newcomer’s Wine and Cheese Event
St. Matthew’s will be hosting our 7th semi-annual wine and cheese event, on Friday May 16, at 7:00 pm. All newcomers to our church family are invited, as well as existing members. This will be a great opportunity to meet and greet other members and find out more about St. Matthew’s. RSVP (advise if child care is needed) to the church office (303-841-0121) or sign-up in the Parish Hall, so we can get an idea on the quantity of refreshments, and if you have taken the Safeguarding God’s children workshop please let us know if you would like to volunteer for childcare. For more info, please contact John Gile at 303-523-9998 or john_gile@comcast.net
Episcopal Summer Camp, 2008 Upcoming dates for Summer Camp, 2008 Please visit the Summer Camp page for registration forms and other information. Middle School Camp June 15-21 Click here to download a flyer with camp dates and general information. Trinity Ranch The home of the Diocese’s summer camps, Trinity Ranch is located in the Pike’s Peak region of Colorado, and borders the San Isabel National Forest. The majestic wilderness provides an excellent setting for growth and renewal. A typical week at Trinity Ranch includes Bible studies, crafts, picnics, church services at the outdoor chapel, horseback riding, volleyball, softball, ping pong, horseshoes and adventures on a low ropes course. Campers enjoy miles of hiking trails, fishing and camping out, and Middle and High School Campers even enjoy a day rafting on the Arkansas River.
Cursillo... Say That Again? You are going to start seeing & hearing about Cursillo & how to get involved at St. Matthew's. If this is all new to you, you can find out more! If you are now a Cursillista (term for those who have attended), we can talk about forming our reunion group! Either way, Please consider this is an invitation to deepen the joy & meaning of your Christian walk in community. How to Find Out More! * See the complete article in this month's Messenger for more detail! If you have any questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kandy Halstead kjhalstead@comcast.net 303.284.2334
Altar Flowers
The flower memorial list is on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall. To request a remembrance, please write your name on the chart. Then complete this form with the name of the person to be remembered or honored on the date you wish to give flowers, or call the Parish Office (303-841-0121). You can place this coupon in the offering on Sunday, drop it in the Parish Mail Box on deck by the back door.
List below the Person(s) to be remembered. Add appropriate language such as: In Loving Memory of……, In Thanksgiving for ….., or in Celebration of ….., please print clearly:
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Name of donor(s) __________________________________________________
Phone #________________________________________________________
Date requested: ____________________________________________________
The minimum donation for Sunday flowers is $40 payable on or before date requested and may be shared with another family. Please mark check in memo area Flowers for …... Thank you for making our church beautiful!
Children’s Chapel Children’s Chapel: St. Matthew’s provides Children’s Chapel for ages 3-3rd Grade during the 10:30 service. Children join the beginning procession from their seats in the pew when they see a child bearing a cross come down the aisle. They continue on over to the education building where they will have an age appropriate lesson based on that day’s Gospel. They come back to church at the Peace to join their families for the Eucharist. Parents of children new to Children’s Chapel are welcome to attend until their child is comfortable coming on his/her own. Parish families: If you notice that there are more than 12 children processing please offer your assistance to the leader and volunteer to help that day. You do not have to be a parent of a child in the procession!!
Activity Bags for Kids
The vestry has placed new "activity bags" for kids filled with Christian coloring books and crayons for our children and visiting guests to use during the church service. Please feel free to grab one located on the hooks below the nametags in the narthex before service and return it to the hooks when you are done. We hope to make families with small children feel welcome during our service and this is one way to help them feel comfortable. If you have any quiet children activities that would be a good donation for the bags, please let us know. A huge thank you to Laurie Landry for her expertise in making these wonderful bags. Contact Jennifer Tinsley or Laurie Landry if you have any questions or donations.
Father's Day Fundraiser for the Kids!
Looking for the perfect gift for Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, the neighbor or special family friend for Father's Day? We are selling mugs or tumblers personalized with your kid's artwork (or your own if you choose!). We will give you a template made of special paper and your children use non-toxic washable markers to draw any picture that is meaningful to them...made especially for Dad. You can take the template home to complete or we will also have the company's brand markers available during fellowship times so you know your special gift will turn out perfect. The template is mailed in for processing and returned as a melamine mug or tumbler with "to-go" lid. A one-of-a-kind gift that can't be replaced! Each mug or tumbler costs $10. Templates and markers will be available between services and after the 10:30 service for three Sundays: April 27th, May 4th, and May 11th. All templates must be returned by May 15th to the church office to be processed in time for Father's Day. The finished mugs and tumblers will be distributed on June 1st and put in the church office for pickup during office hours after that date. Please contact Jennifer Tinsley at 720-519-1713 or tinsleybedlam@comcast.net if you have any questions.
Metro Denver’s Youth are sponsoring a Habitat House! Isn't it refreshing to hear about the positive and life changing work the youth in our community are doing? Through Habitat's Youth United program, youth from across the Denver metro area have been working hard to raise $85,000 to fully sponsor a Habitat house in partnership with the Benbrahim-Moumni family.
Douglas County 2008 Election News!
As many of you might remember the 2006 Douglas County General Election made national news due to voters waiting in lines for up to 6½ hrs to vote. In order to prevent the same situation from occurring again, all eligible Douglas County voters are encouraged to apply for a mail-in ballot per election or a permanent mail-in ballot for all future elections. Visit the Douglas County web site www.DouglasVotes.com to download an application or pick one up at the table located in the parish hall. Benefits of a mail-in ballot include not waiting in lines as well as not feeling rushed while voting. For more information feel free to contact Parishioner Susie Chapin following Sunday services.
IT’S VACATION TIME AGAIN!
Not that you have forgotten about your much awaited, planned event, but Hearts and Hands would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the many soaps, tissues, shampoos and other complimentary toiletries provided for you by hotels. Though you might not have use for these items, they are greatly needed and appreciated by the guests of the St. Francis Shelter in Denver. You may drop off these items in the basket located in the Parish Hall before or after Sunday services. If you would like to help with this ministry or need additional information please contact any Hearts and Hands Outreach Ministry member. Thank you.
Christine Greene Parish Secretary (303) 841-0121
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