Dear SUUS Families,
“We Are Family!” This is an exciting week at SUUS as we continue our monthly exploration of “STORY.” This Sunday we will honor our youth as they share their Coming of Age stories with us on Zoom. The service is dedicated to Faith Formation with a celebration of our youth, shared stories from the year and appreciation for our entire Faith Formation Family! There will also be a very special “Story for ALL.”
After we Zoom, there will be an outdoor end-of-the year party at SUUS with pizza and games! If haven’t experienced one of Jennifer Swenson’s special events this year, then you won’t want to miss this one! Check out the details below and please RSVP if you want pizza!
I hope you can join us for the celebration!
Love,
Amy
p.s. Since SUUS is closed for now, Amber the Tiger is looking for a place to crash! This week the Martinos graciously offered her lodging. Is there another FF Family who might be able to help for next week? She seems to get along very well with other cats, likes to play the piano and maintains a meatless diet! Any cat lovers out there?!
Faith Formation Happenings
WORSHIP
Sunday, May 23 at 10:30am: “We Are Family” – Rev. Terry Sweetser & Amy Buckley
A Coming of Age Celebration & Faith Formation Appreciation Service
CLASSES
Sunday, May 23 at SUUS – End of the Year Faith Formation FAMILY PARTY!
12:30pm – PIZZA (Small Cheese Pizza per Family. PLEASE RSVP so we can order enough)
1pm – GAMES!
Please join us for an end-of-year BASH! We will literally “light” the giant chalice we created together last year, eat pizza & cupcakes, get wet and play games! Please bring a mask, reusable water bottle, swim wear/clothing you don’t mind getting wet and a towel! All are welcome to join! Rain date: Sunday, June 13
*Last day of the FOOD DRIVE: Please come with some items for our final delivery! Check out the list of items needed below.
Sunday, May 30 – No Faith Formation (Memorial Day Weekend)
Sunday, June 6 at 1pm – Purple Martin Visit at Hammonasset State Park
Save the date for a tour of the Purple Martin nests at Chase Pond guided by Enrique Alvarez. More details to follow! Last day of Faith Formation for this year, but check out the save thte date below!
Saturday, September 11 – SAVE THE DATE for a Faith Formation CAMPOUT at SUUS!
Calling ALL campers (tents, rv’s, hammocks)! Did someone say s’mores?! Save the date for a campout at SUUS to roast in the new church year! More details to come!
For any child or youth participating in Faith Formation activities, please complete the online registration form: https://shorelineuu.breezechms.com/form/769f58
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Amistad Catholic Worker House Food Drive
Final Drop-off Date: Sunday, May 23! Please donate generously.
LAST CHANCE TO SUPPORT our neighbors at Amistad Catholic Worker House in East Haven, CT where Luz Catarineau and her husband Mark Colville have been feeding the homeless since 1994. Now more than ever they need our help, and even in a global pandemic they continue to provide breakfast and lunch to those in need. Please review the list below and if you are able, kindly deliver your items to the covered bins at the top outdoor stairs at SUUS. If you are unable to contribute food at this time, they are always accepting prayers. For more information about Amistad, please visit their website: https://amistadcw.wordpress.com/
Breakfast
Coffee
Powdered creamer
Sugar
Pancake mix (complete preferable)
Pancake Syrup
Lunch
Juice mix
Pasta sauce
Pasta-variety
Canned vegetables
Rice
Beans-red, black, garbanzo beans
Essential Paper Products
Toilet tissue
Paper towels
Napkins
Facial tissue
*Please note: Amistad is happy to take anything else beyond the items listed above to either use as part of a meal or to bag up for families that are served.
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
Saturday, June 5 from 1 – 3pm: SUUS MOMs Group hosted by Karis Lagasse
Please mark your calendar for the June gathering. There will be a bonfire, sharing of joys and concerns, companionship and connection. Masks are required. Rsvp’s are welcomed and encouraged. Chairs and open minds will be provided.
PILLARS
Wednesday, June 9 at 7pm – Faith Formation Committee Meeting