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July 6, 2026
On this date in history...
On the evening of Saturday, July 6, the Declaration of Independence first appeared in a newspaper. The Pennsylvania Evening Post, published in Philadelphia, devoted its entire front page and nearly half of its second page to the Declaration’s complete text.
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Holy Cow!
Our Survey Deadline was
extended until July 6!
If you haven't submitted your responses
to the questionnaire, please do so TODAY!
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Happy News: Your CAT ORDER IS HERE!
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I recently attended a committee meeting at John Knox Village and was seated next to a woman patiently attaching the binding to a handmade quilt. Being a new quilter, I was interested in her work. Following the meeting I had a conversation with Sara Crew, resident coordinator and founding memberof the Boca Raton based Quilt Guild by the Sea. She is spearheading an ambitious program to award one of these quilts to every one of the 160+ veterans in residence at John Knox. She was planning a presentation ceremony for the first 10 veterans on June 9. Each Quilts of Valor ceremony is organized by Quilts of Valor in conjunction with the Boca Raton based Quilts Guild by the Sea. My husband Bill was to be one of the first recipients here.
The Quilts of Valor Foundation originated in 2003 by founder Catherine Roberts whoseson was deployed to Iraq and returned feeling deeply despaired and emotionally depressed. Feeling the pull of the age- old custom of the comforting and caring feeling of a quilt she made one for her son and noticed a change in his demeanor. She began to present quilts to others and thus the dream became a reality. Since that timeover 400 thousand quilts have been presented to veterans around the country.
Each quilt is hand-made requiring quality workmanship with approved patterns with a specific size not to exceed 60X65 inches. Most are made in Patriotic red, white and blue colors. It is rare for each quilt to be made and finished by a single creator. They will all go through many hands. Some will cut the pieces, some will assemble, others will trim and square it before it is sent with its backing to a special long-arm quilting machine for quilting. After quilting it will be returned to another to hand apply the binding to the edges. Every quilt is differentand each is registered with the foundation. The labor intensive making of each quilt is estimated to be 60 to 100 hours.
Any living veteran has been “touched by war” and any who have been honorably or generally discharged is eligible. None can be awarded posthumously. Action in a warzone is not a requirement nor is rank, branch or length of service. Quilts can be presented in a ceremony such as the one at JKV or individually. They can be presented on any day except Memorial Day which, out of respect, is reserved strictly as a remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. They are never to be considered awards but as gifts.
The ceremony is solemn and highly emotional. The quilt is folded back side up with a personalized label sewn in the corner showing the veteran’s name and a short personal message. Individuals are called and a “wrapper” and helper walk to stand in front. He will read his label and the quilt will be unfolded facing him. After he views it, it is turned around, shown to the audience and folded in half. It is then wrapped around the shoulders with a quietly spoken message: “It is an honor to present this quilt as a thank you for your service and sacrifice to your nation”.
Another ceremony is planned in November in conjunction with the Veternan’s day celebrations here at JKV when Sara hopes to present 20 to 25 more.
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A note from Kristen Manning, Account Representative, OneBlood...
Good Morning,
Thank you for hosting a Blood Drive Sunday, June 28th for St. Nicholas Episcopal Church.
We collected 5 pints of Blood, saving potentially 15 lives!
Thank you for your support in helping to save lives in our community.
I have attached the Honor Roll list of those who participated in the event.
I look forward to working with you again on future Blood Drives.
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In response to devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, we’ve been in daily contact with our local partners as they check in with congregations and communities to determine who is safe and who needs urgent assistance. We’re poised to deliver critical, sustained support throughout the evolving recovery process as details come into focus.
Learn more:
https://www.episcopalrelief.org/.../earthquakes-in.../
Photo Credit: Carl Campbell, unsplash
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Mark your calendars - our Holy Grillers will be on location at Mason's British Market to help them celebrate their 1 Year Anniversary. All sales proceeds benefit the Holy Grill Mobile Feeding Ministry, now in our 10th year of nourishing bodies and souls.
This event will be Saturday, July 18, 11:00am to 6:00pm, and we hope to have two shifts of volunteers. Details to be determined; contact Jack Gillis if you are interested.
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Parishioners Seeking Housing
A female parishioner is looking for an apartment.
Please contact Doreen for additional details.
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Prayer List Requests
Please submit Prayer Requests on the
Prayer Request form found in the pews
or eMail to Fr. Roger at:
Fr.Roger@StNicholasFL.org
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Inviting your
Event Photos and Videos
from St. Nicholas Events
Be part of our history by sharing your images from
events with the St. Nicholas Media Team to publish
in eNews, Facebook and any other outlets we use
to tell our story. St. Nicholas media is being
catalogued for posterity as well as promotions
in a cloud-based system for future reference
and accessibility. The more participation
we have from attendees, the greater variety we'll
have in visual record keeping and memory building.
If you would like to contribute your images, please
eMail to: Office@StNicholasFL.org
Thank you!
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Upcoming Events
Thu, July 9, 2026BINGO!1:00 PMDoors open at Noon. Ministry of Hospitality and Entertainment, BINGO provides our neighbors (particularly senior citizens) a safe and fun place for recreation.
Play for as little as $16 for 10 regular games or $25 for all games (10 regular games, 2 progressive coveralls, 6 special games, and the Money Ball!
Plus, St. Nicholas gives away a $15 Publix Gift each game day and monthly there are 4 (two on Thursday and two on Sunday) $50 cash give-a-ways! Sun, July 12, 2026Sunday Service9:30 AMHoly Eucharist followed by Coffee Hour in Parish Hall Bible Study11:00 AM to 11:45 AMLed by Kip Helwig, we will begin a study of the Gospel of Mark. Bibles will be provided. BINGO!2:00 PMDoors open at 1:00pm Ministry of Hospitality and Entertainment, BINGO provides our neighbors (particularly senior citizens) a safe and fun place for recreation.
Play for as little as $16 for 10 regular games or $25 for all games (10 regular games, 2 progressive coveralls, 6 special games, and the Money Ball!
Plus, St. Nicholas gives away a $15 Publix Gift each game day and monthly there are 4 (two on Thursday and two on Sunday) $50 cash give-a-ways! |
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St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
1111 E. Sample Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Phone (954) 942-5887 www.StNicholasFL.org
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