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Women's Ministry/ECW
of
St. John's
Focal Contacts:
Barbara Taylor (Co-Chair), Sharon Hunter (Co-Chair), Roslyn Sealy (Co-Secretary), Cynthia Stephens (Treasurer),
Gwendolyn Cardoza (Co-Secretary)
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Every woman who belongs to the Episcopal Church is a member of the ECW/Women's
Ministry. The purpose of this organization is to assist the women of the Episcopal Church to carry on Christ's work in
the world and to take their place in the life, governance and worship of the church. We participate for the spriritual growth,
fellowship, service, education, leadership training, and mission focus. Here at St. John's, we meet the second Sunday
of each month and usually sponsor the Women's Day Program and Luncheon. We usually sponsor one or two other fund raisers
during the year. The monies collected are used for the OUTREACH programs. We also oversee the collection of food for the Episcopal
Community Services, school supplies for the needy children, adopt-a-family at Christmas, send knitted sweaters to children
worldwide, hats and scarves to Seaman's Church Institute, and coordinate efforts for United Thank Offering. From time
to time we take on other projects. No special invitation is necessary.
The ECW Archdeaconry of Queens
Spring Membership Meeting
The Queens ECW Spring Meeting was held on Saturday, April 18th at St. Luke's Church, 85 Greenway Street, Forest Hills,
NY. We opened with Mass at 10AM and The Thomas F. Reese, Rector was the celebrant. After Mass, ECW members adjourned to the
Parish hall for coffee and bagels. Gues soeaker was, Ms. Sharika Gordon, VP of Human Resources, St. John's Hospital, Far
Rockaway. Next meeting of the Queens ECW Archdeaconry will be held in September at St. Joseph's Church/Queens Village.
Exact date will be forthcoming.
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Women's Ministry
Eleventh
Annual Luncheon
Iyabo Fadairo, Esq.
ECW/Women's Ministry
Speech
Iyabo Fadairo, ESQ - ECW/Women's Ministry Speech
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Women's Ministry
Tenth Annual
Luncheon
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| Women Ministry Honorees |
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On March 11th, 2012 the Women's Ministry held its Tenth Annual Women's Day Celebration
and Luncheon. Honorees: Mrs.Barbara Taylor, Mrs. Joan Lee & Mrs. Phyllis White. Special thanks to all
our supporters and attendees! Click Here Fore More Pictures
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Women's Ministry
Eighth
Annual Luncheon
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| Women Ministry Honorees |
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On March 14th, the Women's Ministry held its Eighth Annual Women's Day Celebration and Luncheon.
Honorees: Mrs. Uriel Adams, Mrs. Lottie Carney, Mrs. Mary Cox, Mrs. Edith Moore, Mrs. Iona Norville, Mrs.
Eleanor Robinson, Mrs. Roslyn Sealy, Mrs. Monica Waterman. Special thanks to all our supporters and attendees! CLICK HERE for More Pictures
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Women's Ministry
Ninth Annual
Luncheon
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On March 13th, 2011 the ECW/Women's Ministry of St. John's honored the following ladies:
Mrs. Gwendolyn Cardoza, Earlene Sealy and Sharon Hunter. Special thanks to all our supporters and attendees! CLICK HERE for More Pictures
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The Women's Ministry of St. John's Episcopal Church, Springfield Gardens, NY is committed to helping women
of all ages connect with each other as they pursue Jesus Christ. There are a variety of ways to become involved. Please contact
Monica Harrison or Barbara Taylor, both Co-Chairs of the St. John's Episcopal Church Women's Mininstry of St. John's
in Springfield Gardens, NY for more details, or visit this site for regular updates. We meet every 2nd Sunday on our church
premises at 137-67 Belknap Street, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413.
Under the leadership of our first rector, Fr. Jean J. Michel, the ECW chapter of St. John's was born. Mrs. Catherine
Ammons was the first chapter president. The women came together to support the mission of the National ECW, that is, to support
all women in their mission and ministry in the world. It was a very active group which sponsored an annual women's day,
raised funds, worked in the Vacation Bible School and was the outreach arm of the parish. During the tenure of our second
rector, Fr. Gerald Collins, the ECW was renamed as the Women's Ministry of St. John's: A new name, but the same mission
- outreach, the support of the national and diocesan ECW and using our gifts and talents to do God's work.
WHO
WE ARE
Every woman who is a member of the Episcopal Church is an Episcopal Church Woman. Some are active and
some are not. About 30% of the women of St. John participate.
WHAT WE DO
We use our gifts
to serve one another and to glorify God with our talents and treasure. We are the outreach arm of St. John's. We are about
the mission of the church; to feed the hungry, tend the sick, care for the homeless, and reach out to those in need, "the
least of them."
HOW WE DO MISSION
• Manage the collection of food for Episcopal
Community Services
• Make and send sweaters to Knits for Kids which delivers sweaters to needy children at home
and overseas
• Make and send hats and scarves to Seaman's Church Institute which delivers them to seamen far
from home at Christmas
• Collect toiletries for incarcerated and battered women
• Support the Jean J.
Michel Scholarship Fund
• Donate to the Susan Komen Cancer Fund
• Support Episcopal Relief and Development
• Donate to The Diabetes Association
• Contribute to the Church Periodical Club
• Donate to
Pediatric Aids at Queens Hospital
• Support the American Heart Association
• Make and send blankets &
baby items to St. John's Episcopal Hospital Pediatric Unit
WHERE WE MEET
In the undercroft
of St. John's Episcopal Church, Springfield Gardens, NY
WHEN WE MEET
On the second Sunday
of every month except July and August
WHAT IT COSTS
• Time
• Commitment
• $5/month - dues
ANNUAL EVENTS
• International Brunch and Nickel Social
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Women's Day Program and Luncheon
• Play/Luncheon/Trip
