Posts from May 2024
Rummage Sale for Outreach, Saturday June 8th 10am-3pm
Faye Powell has organized a church-wide rummage sale to develop an emergency fund to serve our unhoused neighbors, and she still needs your help. Please bring your items- clean, in good working order, and fairly priced by you- to the church no earlier than Sunday, June 2nd. Some suggestions are: clothing for kids and adults, toys and games, sports equipment, housewares, home decor, costume jewelry, garden tools, etc. We still need volunteers to help advertise the event (flyers are available),…
Rest Eternal: Patrick Childs
Patrick Eugene Childs, Jan’s son, died Friday, May 17, peacefully without pain, surrounded by prayers and love. A memorial service will be held at St. John the Evangelist (2036 SE Jefferson St, Milwaukie, OR) on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm with a reception to follow. Patrick was a lifelong sports fan, eagerly awaiting the game –often games– to listen to each day, In remembrance, those attending are encouraged to wear apparel from their favorite sports team.
Office Closed Monday, May 27 in observation of Memorial Day
The building will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observation of Memorial Day. There will be no Deacon Hospitality that day. The parish admin will be available by email on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Preparation for Bishop Akiyama’s Triennial Visitation in September
The Bishop visits every parish in the diocese at least once every three years to celebrate a Eucharist service. Bishop Akiyama is scheduled to visit St. Philip the Deacon on Sunday, September 8, 2024. While she is here, she can celebrate baptisms, confirmations, receptions, and reaffirmations. If you or someone you know would like to receive one of these sacraments, please reach out to the office as soon as possible. There are some requirements and forms to be completed no…