NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

• RECTOR'S MESSAGE

  Dear Friends,
  
  As I think about so many events taking place in the community as we are in season, I think about time and relationships. I think God wants us to savor time, to live fully into it, and to relish the sweetness of each moment and those with whom we pass it.
  
  
  
  I pray that we do not fall into the traps of being hurried or anxious. If we do, we overlook the gift of now. And when we fill our time anxiously with activity, we overlook those who may be suffering or who may need us. When we give time to time, we can love more, both God and our neighbor.
  
  
  
  When we gather on February 11th for the Dinner Auction and Dance, I pray that we can use that time just to be with each other and to savor the moment, along with enjoying good food and music. If you have not purchased your ticket yet, please do so soon! If the cost is prohibitive, just send me a private note and give what you can. All are welcome.
  
  Yours in Christ,
  Fr. Jonathan Evans
  
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• SAVE THE DATES

  Sunday, January 29 – Study of the Hebrew Scriptures 11:15am in the Library.
  
  Monday, January 30 – Men's Book Club 9am in the Church.
  
  Tuesday, January 31 – Prayer and Faith Sharing 10am in the Church.
  
  Tuesday, January 31 – Stephen Ministry Meeting 6pm in the Library.
  
  Tuesday, January 31 – Handbell Practice 6:30pm in the Church.
  
  Wednesday, February 1 – Contemplative Prayer 11am in the Church.
  
  Wednesday, February 1 – Choir Practice 6:30pm in the Church.
  
  Friday, February 3 – Bible Study 9am in the Library.
  
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• YOU ARE INVITED! DINNER DANCE CELEBRATION

  Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 11, 2023 for a night of dinner, dance and a live auction! Our evening will begin at 5:30pm with hors d’oeuvres. There will also be a cash donation bar with wine and soft drinks available. A jazz band will play during the dinner hours, and dancing is welcome! You can now make your reservation online using THIS LINK or send a check to St. Monica’s Episcopal Church, In the memo line write: DINNER DANCE. If you have any questions, contact Susan Gibson at tohdov@gmail.com
  
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• ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - FEB 5th, 2023

  After the service of Holy Eucharist on February 5, we will have our annual meeting. We will be electing vestry members, hearing from our treasurer, voting on a proposed budget, and inducting a parishioner into the “Vestry Hall of Fame.”
  
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• LADIES LUNCHEON IN JANUARY

  On Monday, February 13th, at 12:30, we will be meeting at Skillets located at 8845 Founders Square in Naples. All ladies are welcome to join! For questions, contact Linda Duffy at 413.896.6425.
  
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