Youth Sunday......May 18 10:00am to 1:30pm - a celebration of ST. Hilary's Youth and Volunteers

Featuring the Christian teen band "The Adoration Band" from Sarasota, sponsored by our own YOSH (Youth of St. Hilary's).

Skit performed by YOSH and the children of St. Hilary's and a sermon by one of our graduating seniors.

After the service, on the front lawn, there will be: inflatables, games, music, lunch.

Cost is $3.50 per person.

Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs, sun screen and helping hands. If you want your child to participate in this fantastic service, look for notices in the bulletin or contact Karin Winter at 671-7450. Hope to see you there!!!

Welcome Ceil, our new secretary

Please join us in welcoming our new parish secretary. Her name is Ceil (pronounced "seal", short for Cecilia). Ceil started on Wednesday April 23rd and will be in the office Monday thru Friday and can be reached at 936-1000 x 10 or press 0 for operator.

She's been busy learning a lot of new things this week so if you are in the office, please introduce yourself.

The office hours are now Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5pm and Friday, 9am to 2pm. There will no longer be office hours on Sundays. Donna Bixby is now working Mon thru Fri. Please don't hesitate to contact us during the week for whatever we can help with. Thanks.

Events upcoming for 2008
*Three-5th Sunday Family Services (Jun. 29th, Aug. 31st, Nov. 30th)
*Youth Sunday - May 18th
*Vacation Bible School - August 3rd to 8th

Wednesday night program we need your ideas!

Thanks to all who attended the series in April regarding safeguarding our children against abuse.

Thanks also to Deacon B for coordinating this effort.

We are planning to have an "Adult Education" steering committee for St. Hilary's and we'd like you to help. If you are interested in this endeavor, please send a written note or email to Fr. Bob (frbob@sainthilarys.org). Please include when you would be available (day of the week, times), along with your name and phone number. Snowbirds are always welcome to participate by mail, email and/or in person.

Thanking you in advance for your participation.

Vacation Bible School - God's Big Back Yard

Mark your calendar - You won't want to miss this year's Vacation Bible School. It's going to be a backyard bash!!!

When: Sunday, Aug. 3, 11:15am to 3:00pm, lunch included ($3.50 for adults, kids eat free)

Monday, Aug. 4 thru Thurs, Aug 7 from 8:45 to 12:00pm

Friday - Backyard Bar-B-Q Bash, 5:00pm to 7:00pm ($3.50 per person, youth and adults)

Where: St. Hilary's Campus - Sign-in is in Browning Hall.

Cost: $15.00 per child (includes lunch Sunday, snacks, crafts and t-shirt) - Turn in registration forms at the Tree House in Browning Hall.

What to Bring: Sunscreen your child before leaving home. Wear a t-shirt every day.

God's Big Backyard is an outdoor adventure that starts in our own backyard and gets bigger each day as kids take the love of Jesus into their homes, neighborhoods, and communities. Kids will experience God's Word in Backyard Bible Club, meet real-life servants at Community Corner and explore and create through fun-filled crafts, snacks and games. You won't want you or your child to miss it.

We still need about 15 more volunteers to make this happen so please consider your gift of time to St. Hilary's children - there is something for even the most hectic schedule.

Also, look for posters around campus marked with items and monetary gifts available for donation. Contact Betsey Lunsford at 481-8730 or Karin Winter at 671-7450 for more info. See you in our Backyard!!!

Soup Kitchen Alert

Four baby girls will be born in the next four months. Their mothers have nothing but love to give them. Can you help with newborn items such as bedding, clothing, bottles, formula, diapers, gift cards or anything you think a newborn might need.  They still need blankets for the homeless as well,  Please drop these items in Browning Hall.  Contact Doris Ramsey if you can help. 239-225-0254. Thanks so much.

HEADING NORTH

If you are heading north for the summer, please contact the office and let us know so that we can change our database to reflect that.  You can contact Joanne Therrien with that information at 936-1000 x15.

HELPING HANDS

To our St. Hilary's Families that need "HELPING HANDS" around the house. Whatever your needs are: electrical, need a ladder, patching plaster, painting, light carpentry, fix a faucet, door locks, etc. - we have folks who can help.  Also, won't you be a helper to others not able to do for themselves. We need people who can help around the house, & with transportation needs.

Contact Bill McDowall, 267-3234 if you can offer assistance in any of these areas, or contact the office if you need "helping hands".

PROPERTY COMMITTEE UPDATES

We are establishing an oversight committee for the cleaning of the buildings on campus. This seems to be a topic of conversation, so if you have an interest in what we spend, how we contact or the cleaning that is done, please plan to participate. Contact Jim G. at 768-3136.  So far, there has been little response.

The next Property Committee Meeting will be on Monday, May 5th, 2008
at 5:00 p.m. in the Browning Hall.  All are welcome!

COLLECTING COUPONS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

We are looking for donations of "non-store specific" (i.e. brand name, can be used anywhere) coupons to help our military families in need.  Claire Sloss will be taking your donations in a box provided in Browning Hall.  If you have any questions, please contact Claire at the office on Tuesdays.  Thank you.

The Children's Advocacy Center needs stuffed animals, put in box in Browning Hall.

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

If you find you have some children's books, coloring books or other children's materials not being used in your home any longer, would you please consider donating them?  We are gathering these items for the homeless children who will most definitely appreciate your kindness.  Thanks again, Pastor Jackie.

CALLING DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSIONARIES

If you are planning to join St. Hillary's mission team on the June 28 to July 5 2008 trip, please see Deacon Cynthia for application packets.  Thanks.  Deacon Cynthia

Roses, we've got roses

from now until Mother's Day, May 11th.  Please help the Youth of St. Hilary's (YOSH) in their fundraising efforts.  These roses come in a variety of beautiful colors. A dozen for $10.00 or one for $1.00. You can purchase a dozen or two after the Sunday Services......yes, we've got roses!!!

BRIDGE LESSONS!!

Monday night bridge sessions are from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  Everyone is welcome including those who have played a "long time ago" who wish to start again.  A review table will be established as needed.  No pre-registration is necessary.

Beginner and Review Bridge lessons will be offered on Wednesdays in Parish Hall from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., starting again on January 2nd. Please bring a copy of Bridge for Dummies.  Please also study the first chapter of the book.  This is an excellent book, which is badly named.  No pre-registration is required but at least 3 beginners will be needed, so invite your friends and come as a group.

Beginner game sessions will start again in January 9, 2008, 12:30 - 2:20 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  This is an open session with brief discussions to answer questions, review the basics, discuss defensive play, and play of the hand.

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