The Paraclete. July-September 2014

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1 The Paraclete July-September 2014 Newsletter of The Church of the Holy Spirit 1334 Country Club Drive Gallup, New Mexico HolySpiritEpiscopalChurchGallupNm To Know Christ and Make Him Known, through Love

2 Christian Formation Schedule Sundays: 9:15 am Beginning July 6: A study of the Book of Genesis Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm: Prayer and Bible Study contact Alicia Burke (burke_9211@msn.com), Linda Hally (lhally47@gmail.com), or Erik Pederson (erik.anton.pederson@gmail.com) for details Popcorn 7:00 pm At the Fellowship Hall Invite your friends & join us for popcorn, soda, & a movie! July 25 September 26 Holy Spirit Bishop s Committee meets Sundays, June 22 and August 10 around noon. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Church of the Holy Spirit Ministers Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Michael Louis Vono Co-Vicars: The Rev. Lynn Perkins, The Rev. Roger Perkins Bishop s Warden: Debbie Johnson Bishop s Committee. Linda Hally, Peter Handeland, Sandra McCoy, Erik Anton Pederson, Daniel Woodard Treasurer: Ed Hally Delegates : Sandra McCoy, Erik Anton Pederson. Alt.: Daniel Woodard Organist: Loren Omoth 2

3 CHS Gallup Farmers Market* 8:30-11:30 am Saturdays in August & September All Proceeds go to Battered Families Svcs. Anyone can participate. Here are ways to volunteer: Donate handmade items, or ask a friend or artist to donate a handmade item; Get together with friends on Tuesdays at 10 am at the church to work on crafts; Donate cloth or other materials for crafts; Shop at our table and invite friends to shop at our table. Call Tammy Iralu at with any questions, or her at terimuso@q.com. * located in the downtown walkway between Aztec and Coal Holy Silence Before Sunday Services Many of us long for a time of quiet before the worship service begins on Sunday morning a time to collect ourselves, to pray, to BE in God s presence in our lovely Nave. It is wonderful to greet one another and catch up on our news, but will you please hold off on this until after the service or take the conversations outside the Nave? Thank you for your consideration. Taize Prayer Service Each Second Sunday, at 4:00 pm, Westminster Presbyterian hosts a Taize Prayer Service for the community. Taize prayer is a meditative prayer service that incorporates simple, repetitive song and chant, scripture readings, and periods of group silence in a setting of peace and soft light that fosters communion with God. Through Taize, participants can worship in a community setting, yet remain open to the voice of God and discover the prayer within themselves. 3

4 Community Church of the Holy Spirit! Join us for a free Community Coffeehouse on Saturday, September 27, starting at 6:30 PM, at Church of the Holy Spirit. Musicians, poets, storytellers, jugglers, court jesters, Knights of the Round Table, etc., call ahead at to sign up to share your talents. Not a performer? Just show up for a night of fun, friendship & free refreshments! Invite-A-Friend-To-Church and Potluck Birthday/Anniversary Celebration Sunday August 17 Potluck signup sheet is posted in the Fellowship Hall 4

5 Prayers and Services For All Parts of Our Lives Many of us are familiar with the wide range of services and prayers available in the Book of Common Prayer; indeed, they enfold and support us from cradle to grave! Holy Baptism The Holy Eucharist Confirmation A Form of Commitment to Christian Service Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage Thanksgiving for the Birth or Adoption of a Child Reconciliation of a Penitent (Confession) Ministration to the Sick Ministration at the Time of Death Burial But did you know there are many other services also available to you when/if you have need of them? Among theses are: Celebration for a Home (House Blessing) The Blessing of a Pregnant Woman Anniversary of a Marriage (Renewal of Vows) A Public Service of Healing Also available is Spiritual Direction or Companionship, a regular time of meeting to explore how God is at work in your life and to deepen your relationship with the Divine. If you d like to explore any of these areas, talk to Lynn or Roger. 5

6 First Saturday: Healing Prayer and Song Beginning on Saturday, September 6, please join us the first Saturday of each month at 5:00 pm for Healing Prayer and Song, a service for healing of mind, body, & spirit, including: a blend of traditional & modern folk-music styles, scripture, prayer, and Holy Communion. Please invite your friends to this casual and comfortable worship service. Everyone is welcome! A time of fellowship with refreshments will follow. Holy Spirit Used Book Sale Saturday October 4 9:00 am 5:00 pm Donate your good used books and come buy more to replace them! Contact Allison Diabetes Support Group Returns from Summer Vacation September 5:30 pm The second Thursday of each month is our regular monthly support group meeting open to all who suffer from type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Please help us get the word out to others in the community. Contact: Debbie Johnson (djohnson@gmcs.k12.nm.us) 6

7 Blessing of the Animals And Evensong Sunday October 5 4:00 pm Invite your friends to join us for this delightful and meaningful service in association with the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi All animals must be on a leash/lead or in a container, please! If your beloved pet has recently passed on, bring a picture for the memorial portion of the service. STILL NEEDED: Greeters Would you be willing to serve at the door on Sunday morning, greeting newcomers, having them sign the guest book, and generally making them welcome and comfortable? Acolytes Help us lead our worship services by serving as crucifer, torch bearer, thurifer, etc. Adults and youth all are welcome and needed! Lectors Will you lend your voice to our worship services on Sundays, reading the Old Testament or New Testament lessons? Lay Eucharistic Ministers Our worship services are so much more meaningful (and efficient) when we have lay folks serving the chalice of wine. Is God calling YOU to such a ministry? 7

8 Cradle Song May God cradle you in his arms like a mother. Stay close to him and reflect his love. Like a mirror, a glass, or pure mountain water reflecting the great blue, like eyes reflecting another s gaze, reflect him. We have no light of our own except for the light awakened by that great spark, that flame of love that gives us birth. We are like glass, fragile, easily broken, and yet the home the globe of the untamed flame, that tongue of fire. Poems by Tammy Iralu Renascence I could live again. I could say: This body has hung against the tree long enough. No longer will I let the sun leather my flesh until it crackles like poorly cured leather. I could live again. I could be the seedling, uncoated, cracked open and no long closed in on itself. I could be the seedling spilling like wine poured out from the leather flask, like anthers stirring the blossom. 8