Monthly Newsletter and Events

The Parish Annual Meeting is scheduled for this Sunday, May 3 from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm in the Ed building. At this annual gathering, the Vestry – the board of directors of the church who oversee the church operations – reports to the congregation about our ministries and worship attendance over the past year. Of course, there will be ample refreshments and a fun icebreaker.

We also elect members of the congregation to serve on the Vestry. The terms of the following Vestry members will expire on May 3: Beth Mizia, Preston Irving, and Len Mizia (Rector’s Warden). Len Mizia will be running for an additional three-year term. (Beth and Preston will not be running this year; we thank them for their service.)

Please note that we are also seeking delegates and alternate delegates to the Diocesan Convention (to be held Saturday, October 10 from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm at the Sheraton Valley Forge in King of Prussia, PA. These are great opportunities to learn about the workings of the wider Episcopal Church and meet other Episcopalians. If this is of interest, talk with a Vestry person or Father Sean.

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James Gang: The next "James gang" gathering is for lunch on Tuesday, May 12 at 12:00 PM. Location: Raine’s Restaurant, 2363 Bristol Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. This gathering is "Dutch," meaning that each person pays their own way. Join us for fun, fellowship, & good food! Contact Chris Parker to RSVP or ask any questions.

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As a non-profit organization, our business meetings are open to the public. Here is the schedule for the next round of business meetings:

Finance and Property

Monday, May 18, 6:30 pm (in the library or online via Zoom)
Monday, June 15, 6:30 pm (in the library or online via Zoom)

Vestry

Monday, May 20, 6:30 pm (in the library or online via Zoom)

Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 pm (in person only at Fr. Sean’s home – 1203 Birch Ave, Yardley) RSVP to Fr. Sean

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Sign-up Genius is our online platform for volunteering: readers, Eucharistic Ministers, and Coffee Hour hosts. Contact Edith in the church office with any questions.

Eastertide (April 5 through May 17, 2026):

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F48ACAF2DA2FD0-62463085-eastertide#/

Pentecost (May 23 – June 28, 2026):

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F48ACAF2DA2FD0-63408031-pentecost#/

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Outdoor “Mass on the Grass” services will be offered, weather permitting, on the lawn in between the church and Apartment House building. If the weather does not cooperate, we will worship in the church building. The dates are as follows: May 30, June 6, 13, and 20 (all Saturdays at 5:00 pm). Beginning on June 27, the Saturday summer services will be inside the air-conditioned space of the narthex or church library.

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St. Mark’s Food pantry – The dates that we will voyage to St. Mark’s in Philadelphia are the following Saturdays: May 16 and June 6. We take a break in the summer then resume in the fall.

It is very helpful and important that, if you plan to make soup and/or volunteer at the kitchen on the designated day, please add your name to the sign-up sheet in the narthex, or contact Edith in the church office. Thank you!

Drop off dates and times for the soup are Thursday, May 14 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM and Friday, May 15 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

Recipe for May 16: Chicken Kale Soup

3 medium onions, chopped -3 medium carrots, chopped -4 stalks celery, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced, -¾ lb kale, chopped, -8 cups low sodium chicken broth or stock

1 ½ lb cooked diced chicken, -2x 15 oz cans cannellini or other white beans

½ tsp each dried oregano, basil, parsley, rosemary, -1 tsp dried thyme, -1 tsp black pepper

1 cup small pasta (acini de pepe, ditalini, or similar)

Sauté onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and kale in pot until onions are translucent and kale has cooked down. Add chicken broth, chicken, beans, herbs, and simmer until heated through. Add pasta and simmer until tender. Add salt or herbs to taste if needed. Makes 12 servings.

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Parish Prayer list

HEALING: Anne, Audrey Serfass, the Cancila family, Darryl, Denny Randal, Keith, Larry, Pat and John W., Phil, Michael Speck, Sue Brown, Walt Mayall

SPECIAL PRAYERS: Babe Sidman, Christopher, Doris Laino, Ginny Manning, Jason, Joan Eiker, the Redjal family, Ryan, Terri Lotierzo, Tim McCarthy, Zachary

EXPECTING NEW BIRTH: Nick & Julianna Frisch, Erinn & Taylor Strobl

THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

THE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER: La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico, the Most Reverend Enrique Treviño Cruz, Primate

ALTAR FLOWERS (dates, names of donors, and the faithful departed):

May 2-3:

Gary & Susann Brown in memory of Sara Lee and William Brown and Frank and Elsie Fisher

May 9-10: Father Sean in memory of Paul and Barbara Slack

May 16-17:

Russell G. Mayall in memory of Evelyn and E. Russell Mayall, Eileen Mayall and Frances Mayall

May 23-24:

Chris Parker in memory of George Parker and with gratitude for God's abundant blessings

May 30-31: Linda Scammell in loving memory of members of the Wallis & Irwin families

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Christianity has died many times and risen again, for it has a God who knows his way out of the grave.

– C.K. Chesterton

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Q: Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?

A: Noah; he was floating his stock while everyone was in liquidation.

Q: Did Eve ever have a date with Adam?

A: No. Just an apple.

Q: How does Moses make his coffee?

A: Hebrews it.

Ian S. Markham and Samantha R.E. Gottlich

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