COMING UP SUNDAY- AUGUST 12

This is the 11th Sunday after Pentecost- Proper 14
School supplies are on sale. What we especially need are: 1 subject notebooks, Large pink erasers, Folders with pockets, 2 inch binders. School supplies will be distributed on Aug. 19 and Aug. 26.
WARM meal food items needed! We have a new menu this month and there still are a lot of items that need to be donated for Aug. 19. Sign up at church.
Bishop's Committee meeting on Aug. 12.
Only a few more weeks left for the Charlestown Farmer's Market. This week we sent another check to 1000 Jobs Haiti for $185.
This Friday at the Charlestown Farmer's Market, you can drop off your electronic waste items for free from 9-noon! Things such as computers, cell phones, microwaves, televisions, etc. The only thing there is a charge for ($10) is the disposal of fridges, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. It is held at Church of the Holy Spirit, 4150 Old Post Road.
This week we received a check from the Feinstein Foundation for $250.73. This is our share of the $1 Million Food Challenge that was held in March and April. We will send this money to the food locker at Wood River Health Services.
FYI-On Saturday, Sept. 29, the diocese will sponsor a Safe Church Training session at St. Thomas from 9-4. This program is designed for adults working with children at the church.