Newcomers to St. Tim’s

Have you been attending St. Tim’s for less than a year? If so, Fr. Ron and Charlotte would like to invite you to dinner at the rectory, along with some of your fellow parishioners. Please fill in the Newcomer Connection Form under the “Get Connected” section on the website, www.sttims.org. Charlotte will contact you in the next few weeks to set up a date. We’re so glad you are part of our community!

Gardening Meditation

Insight Meditation South Bay uses our facilities in the evenings for their programs, and when their leader, Shaila Catherine, heard about our Spring Work Day on May 11, she realized it conflicted with one of their planned retreats.  She offered to work on April 27 instead, so we made this into a gardening mediation.  Many thanks to Shaila and her group for their partnering with us on the upkeep of our facility! To return to Tuesday Announcements.

Alpha Omega Health Kits - Helping the Homeless Maintain Their Health and Confidence

For several years now, St. Tim's has been one of a dozen local churches that support the Alpha Omega Homeless Services Program of the MV/LA/LAH Community Services Agency by providing health kits each month.  Each kit costs about $20-25 to assemble, and contains items such as toiletries and underwear.  The health kits not only improve the quality of life for people living on the street, but also assist them in gaining and retaining employment.

This year, 6 covenant groups assembled and delivered a total of 30 health kits for men and women.  The CSA staff was delighted to receive them.  Thank you to all who participated!

Here is what a CSA program coordinator has to say about the importance of the health kits:

"The Alpha Omega health kits contain personal care items for our clients to maintain their health and confidence.  The Alpha Omega Homeless Services Specialist and the Alpha Omega Outreach Team volunteers distribute the kits to homeless clients who come to CSA for services and to un-housed and underserved people in the community, most of whom we meet at street outreach and community events.  The health kits serve a vital role in preserving clients' dignity by providing them with basic necessities like soap, clean socks, and underwear.  As one client said, the generosity of others gave her hope - she mentioned her gratitude for small things, such as receiving new underwear that fit, and a toothbrush of her own."

Covenant group members frequently engage in ministry together.  If you are interesting in joining a covenant group, contact Anne Wilde or check the list of groups in the Sunday bulletin.  For more information about the Alpha Omega Homeless Services Program or the MV/LA/LAH Community Services Agency, go to: http://www.csacares.org/alpha-omega/ 
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