St.
Thomas Newsletter
May 2011
FROM THE PULPIT
“I have come that you might have life and have it abundantly”
John 10
The whole Good News of the Easter Gospel is here: Jesus proclaims that His purpose is to bring
life and to bring it ABUNDANTLY. The key word in this scripture used in the May lectionary is
NOT life BUT abundantly. A heart might be beating and a body functioning, but life within
might be dull and meaningless. Jesus came to bring us life in all its abundance.
Easter has given us the assurance of eternal life, but life with God does not begin when we pass
from this life into eternity. We cannot be so enamored of eternal life that we gaze heavenward and
ignore the world around us. Indeed, some say, “Christians are so heavenly-minded they are no
earthly good.” If we think only of life after death, that might be correct.
In Jesus we are given not only life in eternity, but full and abundant life on earth. Jesus is not only
a sacrifice for sin, but also a model of how we are to live our life. In the Gospels we see how he
Himself lived the abundant life, demonstrating in daily life His new commandment: Love one
another.
Experience all around us shows how human life can be heartless and miserable. Listen to any
newscast, and you see that. Life can also be filled with joy. As Jesus walked up and down the
Holy Land, He brought a sense of joy and happiness into all the lives He touched.
We can imagine...
...how people enjoyed being with Him...
...how heads were held higher and shoulders squared when He was there...
...how people were more kind to each other after spending time with Him...
...how they listened to His pure word of truth...
...how, through Him, they met the Creator of the universe...
...how others felt unconditional love, total acceptance, and freeing forgiveness.
YES! Jesus' resurrection gives us eternal life later, but it also opens for us all the joy and fullness
of human life right now.
FATHER MIKE
St. Thomas Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthdays
May 2nd Sally Stilz May 23rd Eduardo Cantu, Jr.
May 6th Anne Belden May 23rd Fritz Hany
May 19th Joan Kasicki May 27th Dorothy Thierry
Anniversary
May 15th Rod & Anne Belden May 24th Scott & Pamela Bee
May 22nd Dan & Dana Riley
St. Thomas Lector Eucharistic Minister Ushers/Greeters Acolyte Accompanist
May 1st Bob Butcher Mike Mabee Debby Barnes Bonnie Daniels
May 8th David Barnes David Barnes Jeff & Joy Roth Julie Quayle
May 15th Bob Butcher Donna Becker Mike & Nancy Mabee Bonnie Daniels
May 22nd Bill Quayle Bill Quayle Bill & Lee Wahlers Julie Quayle
May 29th David Barnes David Barnes Bob & Anne Butcher Julie Quayle
Dates to Remember
May 5th - National Day of Prayer – Noon on the Courthouse Lawn
May 8th - Mothers Day
May 14th - Catawba Blood Mobile - 3307 NW Catawba Rod. 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
For Appointment call 1-800-Give Life. Walk-ins welcome after 10:00 am
ID Required.
May 19th - ELMS Community Meal – Chicken Bar-B-Q 5:00 to 6:30 pm Free to the Public.
Come and join us. Last event till September.
May 30th – Memorial Day
June 19th - Bishop Mark Hollingsworth, Jr. Visitation and Confirmation of Macey Good and
McKenzie Stine.
We pray for those who have died, and for those who mourn
Gayle Reeder April 17, 2011
“May her soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace”
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
214 East Second St.
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
Contact information Sunday Scripture Readings
St. Thomas Episcopal Church May 1st – Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16;
214 East Second Street 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
419-734-3404 May 8th – Acts. 2:14a, 36-41’
419-734-0334 Fax Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17; 1 Peter 1L17-23;
[email protected] e-mail Luke 24:13-35
www.episcopalportclinton.com
May 15th – Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23;
Service Time: Sunday 11:00 am 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
March thru June 2011
May 22nd – Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16;
Fr. Mike Wiechers – Pastor 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14
419-960-7052
[email protected] May 29th – Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8-20;
Office Hours: 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
Monday & Wednesday – Peace Lutheran
9:30 -12:30 a.m. IN THE HOSPITAL
Tuesday & Thursday – St. Thomas Please remember to call Fr. Mike if
9:30 – 12:30 a.m. someone is hospitalized.
Friday – Fr. Mike’s Day off
