St.
Thomas Newsletter
March 2010
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FROM THE PULPIT
“Now the green blade riseth
from the buried grain.
Wheat that in dark earth
many days has lain.
When our hearts are wintry
grieving or in pain.
Thy touch can call
us back to life again.”
This Easter hymn from The Hymnal, 1982 seems to say it all this year. Here in the Midwest United States(as in
other parts of the country) it has been an unusual winter. We have had ice storms, blizzards, warm weather, mud,
sun, fog, wind, water, lightning, thunderstorms, and whatever else you can think of. I have heard so many people
comment that they cannot wait until spring comes this year.
Lent and Easter are a lot like that. Lent is a solemn time of sober self- examination of soul and of conscience and
of habits. Just like the ice trimmed out the dead parts of the trees, a journey to the cross can rid our lives of dark
excesses and dead accumulations. Seeing the Savior on the cross can clear our foggy minds and help us focus in a
world of extreme distractions.
I can’t wait until Spring.
I can’t wait until Easter.
And then it happens…the weather and winds gets gradually warmer.
The flowers begin to pop through the ground.
The sun shines longer each day.
“Love is come again like wheat arising green.”
It will be good to journey through winter into spring and summer this year. For many reasons. It will be good to
near the end of the 40 day journey to the cross and stand at the empty tomb. For many reasons. Easter reminds us
that because Jesus rose again from the dark grave, we too will experience the freshness of eternal life. Let our
prayer be…Bring us back to life again!
FATHER MIKE
St. Thomas Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthdays
March 1st Dana Riley March 16th D. Bowen Loeffler
March 14th Amy Cantu March 27th Joan Loeffler
Anniversary
March 22nd Joseph & Donna Mitchell
Ministry Schedules
St. Thomas Lector Eucharistic Minister Ushers/Greeters Accompanist
th
March 7 Bob Butcher Bill Quayle Shirley Hartlaub / Jane Lazzara Bonnie Daniels
March 14th Donna Becker Donna Becker Bob Butcher Anne Butcher
March 21st David Barnes Bob Butcher Debbie Barnes Bonnie Daniels
March 28th Mike Mabee Mike Mabee Jeff & Joy Roth Anne Butcher
Dates to Remember
March 1st – Community Market is once again starting up their Community Cash program. Save your
receipts and turn them into the church office. Community Market donated over
$1,000,000.00 to local charities in Ohio and Indiana.
Saturday March 6th - FATHER MIKE’S INSTALLATION – 11:00 am with Bishop Persell presiding.
Reception following in the Guild Hall
March 7th – Sunday Service Time Change - St. Thomas 9:00 am Peace Lutheran 11:00 am
March 18th – ELMS Community Dinner 5:00 to 6:30 pm All are Welcome.
April 1st - Maundy Thursday Services St. Thomas: 5:30 foot washing
Peace Lutheran: 7:30 Communion
April 2nd – Good Friday Port Clinton Community Service will be held at St. Thomas from
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
April 2nd - Good Friday Service - Peace Lutheran 7:00 pm
April 4th - Easter Sunday Service: St. Thomas 9:00 Peace Lutheran 11:00
June 17th – Pictures for the new St. Thomas Church Directory 2:00 – 9:20 pm Details to follow
Every Wednesday during Lent - Stations of the Cross will be held at 12:00 noon at St. Thomas.
Peace Lutheran will have a Lenten Meal from 5:30 – 6:30 pm with a Lenten Service following
at 7:00 pm. All are welcome.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
214 East Second St.
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
Contact information Sunday Scripture Readings
March 7th – Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 63:1-8;
1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
March 14th – Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32;
214 East Second Street
2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
March 21st – Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126;
419-734-3404
Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8
419-734-0334 Fax
March 28th – Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16;
[email protected] e-mail
Philippians 2:6-11; Luke 22:14-23:56
www.episcopalportclinton.com
Service Time: Sunday 11:00 a.m. IN THE HOSPITAL
Please remember to call Fr. Mike if
Fr. Mike Wiechers – Pastor someone is hospitalized.
419-960-7052
[email protected]Office Hours:
Monday & Wednesday – Peace Lutheran
9:30 -12:30 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday – St. Thomas
9:30 – 12:30 a.m.
Friday – Day off
