May 24 : 2015

Carol Catherine (CC) Lacombe Parents: John & Carly Lacombe

Carly and John found St. Simon’s when looking for a

warm and loving local Christian church. Since then,

they have been grateful to have the community’s sup-

port during Carly’s surgeries and time in the hospital,

as well as during C.C.’s birth and time in the NICU. They look forward to

raising C.C. in the St. Simon’s family and with the values espoused here.

Carol Catherine will be baptized by her uncle in the Greek Orthodox tradition

at a later time. Today we welcome her into our community at St. Simon’s

with a special blessing.

Matthew James Parkhouse Parents: Steve & Jaime Parkhouse

Our family lives in Arlington Heights. We have three

children: Owen (7), Lily (6) and Matthew, who was

born in March. Our family has attended St. Simons for

a couple of years. We came to St. Simons because we

wanted a church with a good children's program. Our older children love at-

tending Sunday School and the Eucharistic Explorers class. We want our

children to be brought up with a good religious foundation. We feel very wel-

come at St. Simons, and we are excited to have Matthew baptized at this

time. Outside of church, school, and work, we enjoy playing soccer, swim-

ming, golf and tennis. Lily is also enrolled in dance through the Arlington

Heights Park District. We enjoy beach vacations and visiting the family lake

home on Torch Lake, Michigan.

Thomas Patrick Wood Parents: Tom & Meghan Wood

Our family first started coming to St Simon’s about 4

years ago. We spent a few years exploring other

churches but eventually found our way back to St.

Simon’s. We chose to come back to St Simon’s because

we feel most comfortable with the church community

and message. We love how open and welcoming the

church has been to our family. It’s very important for us to raise our children

with faith in a church where we all feel most at home. We are choosing bap-

tism for Thomas at this time because we believe baptism is an important first

step and milestone in his spiritual life. We look forward to continuing to raise

Thomas in the local missions and ministries of St. Simon’s.

We Welcome the Newly Baptized

Welcome! We’re so glad to have you with us.

St. Simon’s is a joyful and hopeful com-

munity that welcomes all those who

yearn for the love of Christ.

A few things to note:

Today’s service is found in the bulle-

tin. Music that is not included in the

bulletin is found in the blue Hymnal.

Restrooms are at the bottom of the

stairs in the main entrance.

Please ask the ushers to direct you

to the Nursery and Church School

should you be desirous of these

options for your children.

Please join us for Coffee Hour after

the service.

Interested in learning more, please

fill out a welcome card and pick up a

“New to St. Simon’s” booklet in the

entry.

Children, you are welcome as full par-

ticipants in our worship. We are de-

lighted by your presence.

Today

8am Holy Eucharist

9:45am Church School

10 am Holy Eucharist

11:10am Reception celebrating our Newly Baptized Children and Eucharist Explorers

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Eucharist Explorers—My Favorite Part . . .

Finn Haggerty My favorite thing was

learning the Ten Com-

mandments.

Patrick Haggerty My favorite thing was learning that Jesus broke down all

the walls so everyone could see him.

Andrew Moreth My favorite thing was when Pastor Elizabeth talked

about the baptismal font and then getting to learn about

my baptism.

JT Moreth I liked learning about the baptismal font and seeing pic-

tures of my own baptism.

Lily Parkhouse I liked the bead lesson because I liked talking about the

different things that I am. I am a daughter and I do

dance.

Owen Parkhouse I liked the bead lesson because I liked talking about why

I'm special. I think it is special that I am left-handed.

Zach Rogers My favorite thing was when we went around the church

and all the various rooms, baptismal font, and Stained

Glass window pictures were explained.

George Sallade My favorite thing was learning about the stained glass

windows.

Holy Baptism is understood as full initiation into

Christ’s Body, which means that all baptized per-

sons may receive Holy Communion regardless of

age. Our “first” communion may be on the day of

our Baptism.

Learning about our baptism and communion,

however, is a life-long process of being a disciple

of Jesus. A group of our children have spent the

last four months learning about the meaning of

their baptism and the Eucharist. We are so proud

of their commitment to this exploration—and it

continues.

Charlie Fitzgerald I loved learning about and making the stained

glass windows.

Jack Fitzgerald I loved learning about the Ten Commandments.

Kate Foley My favorite part was learning about stained glass

windows. They represent God and Jesus and

other famous people that lived in that time. My

favorite window is when Jesus was born because

he's a really nice guy.

Tyler Foley My favorite part was making the stained glass

windows, making the cross bracelets with the

beads, and learning what Pastor Elizabeth wears

and why she wears the green stuff.

Left to Right: Finn, Lily, Patrick, George (in front, in blue), Owen (back row), Jack (back row),

Charlie (front), Zach, Tyler, Kate

JT and Andrew

News and Events

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Summer Worship Schedule Begins June 7

Our summer worship schedule begins on Sunday, June

7. We will have one service beginning at 9am during the

summer months. As we transition to summer we will

celebrate our final First Sunday for the program year as

the children begin Summer Sunday School.

Potluck Brunch at June First Sunday

Join us on Sunday, June 7, as we welcome summer with

a potluck brunch following our 9am service.

Sign up in the Narthex or on the bulletin board outside

the parish hall for the dish that you would like to bring

to share.

The Return of Summer Sunday School: Superheroes of the Bible

Also beginning on Sunday, June 7, at 9am, children 3

years old and up are invited to Summer Sunday School

and learn about Superheroes of the Bible!

Through stories, skits,

prayers and crafts, we

will learn how some

Old and New Testa-

ment characters over-

came adversity and

problems. The class

will meet in the St. Luke room.

Nursery care is always available for children ages 3 and

under.

Volunteers Needed for Summer Sunday School

Our Summer Sunday School is taught by members of the

community. Would you consider volunteering to teach

our children one or more Sundays this summer? The

lessons are planned for you and all supplies are provid-

ed. We need two volunteers for each week. Please sign

up in the Narthex or online by visiting our website.

Questions? Call Sara at 847.259.0538

Our Last “Stories of Easter People”

During the season of Easter, members of our community

are sharing their story with us following the 10am ser-

vice, at approximately 11:30am. Next week, Joyce

Bowers share her story.

Please join us in the St. Priscilla Room and hear her

story deepen our sense of community and share wisdom

within our spiritual family.

Youth Ministry BBQ&A—We Need You

Calling all parents of children and youth—we need

your feedback. The Youth Ministry team will host

three BBQ & A listening sessions, beginning in

June. These events, held at the homes of parish-

ioners, will include a casual meal, opportunities

for children and youth to enjoy some recreation

while we hold a discussion forum for parents. Our

hope is that one of the three event dates will fit

into your busy schedule.

The dates for these listening sessions are:

Monday, June 8—6-8pm @ the hom e of

Jordan & Kate Rickard, 1411 W. Lexington,

Arlington Heights

Wednesday, July 22—6-8pm @ the hom e

of Cari Wilkins, 312 S. Derbyshire,

Arlington Heights

Sunday, August 16—10:45am-12:45pm

@ the home of Chris & Julie Wood, 310 E.

Kenilworth, Prospect Heights

Please RSVP by calling or emailing the Parish Of-

fice. Questions—please direct them to one of the

Youth Ministry committee members—Ken Stiff,

Kate Rickard, Kris Schurtz, Sara Lewandowski,

Julie Wood, Carl Raezer, and Pastor Elizabeth. If

you have interest in being part of the Youth Min-

istry team, please let one of us know!

Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed

June is St. Simon’s month for Meals on Wheels!

Please consider giving an hour to an hour and a

half of your time to help deliver these meals to

those people who need them. The sign up sheet is

in the Narthex. Thank you please call Sandy or

Jim Ladd at 847-392-5860 with any questions.

Testament of a Naked Man

The power of the Gospel according to Mark is

brought to life in a dramatic one-man perfor-

mance set in the poetic stillness of our sacred

space.

Join us on Wednesday, June 17 , beginning at

7pm as Angus Stuart presents a dram atic

telling of the Gospel of Mark. If you are curious to

learn more about this presentation, please visit

testamentofanakedman.com.

This Week Monday, May 25

Parish Office Closed

Wednesday, May 27

10am Bible Study

5:30pm Summer Supper @ Congre gational UCC Church

7pm Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, May 28

10am Lydia’s Circle

7:30pm Women’s Book Club

Friday, May 29

NO Coffeehouse Hours

Saturday, May 30

8:30am Centering Prayer

Looking Ahead Sunday, May 31

8am Holy Eucharist

9:45am Church School

10am Holy Eucharist

11:10am Fellowship

11:30am Easter People—Joyce Bow-ers

Sunday, June 7

9am First Sunday, Summer Sunday School & Potluck

Monday, June 8

6pm BBQ & A—Listening Session

Wednesday, June 17

7pm Testament of a Naked Man

Connect with us St. Simon’s Episcopal Church 717 W. Kirchhoff Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-259-2930 www.saintsimons.org

Parish Office Hours: M-F, 9am—3pm

The Rev. Elizabeth Jameson, Rector stsimonrector@gmail.com 847-477-2850 (cell)

Kieta Wheeler, Parish Administrator stsimonoffice@gmail.com

The Easter Season

In prayer for those who suffer in body, mind or spirit

Ellen, Lynette, Andrea, Ann Buckely, Carol Buckely, Kendall Ciesmeier,

Evelyn Cromer, Bob Dekker, Suzanne Digre, Maryallen Estes, Marge

Furniss, Sharon Grieger, Wally Hamann, Jim Julian, Conway Lackman,

Anthony Laurie, Christina Lecoeuvre, Hui Zhen Liu, Don Lord, Jeff Miller,

Eleanor Myers, Marge Orlemon, Karen Porzak, Ed Rossman, Sammy

Thompson, Marsha Traub, Bob Voedisch, Neal Waddell, Katie Weber,

Barbara Werling, Larry Wheeler, Kirk Whelan, Paul Wilson, and Mon Wong.

In prayer with those seeking a new relationship with God

Our Pentecost baptismal candidates—CC Lacombe, Matthew Parkhouse, and

Thomas Wood; for those in our Eucharist Explorers—Jack & Charlie

Fitzgerald, Kate & Tyler Foley, Finn & Patrick Haggerty, JT & Andrew

Morath, Owen & Lilly Parkhouse, Zach Rogers, and George Sallade; and for

our Confirmands—Abbott Butler, George Campe, Lily Hume, Tim

Lussenhop, Kyle Martin, and Anna Wilkins.

In celebration for this week’s birthdays and anniversaries

Bob Arnold, David Craig, Trey Higgens, Lynn Jensen, Cynthia Leonard, Sam

Pope, Russ & Marilyn Newlin, Dennis & Jill Pyzyna, and Jeremy & Lauren

Rogers.

With Gratitude

For Gayle Albanese and Karen Conkle for teaching our Eucharist Explorers

class, and to the children and their parents for their faithful participation.

We Care for Our Community

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