St. George s Episcopal Church October 2014 This is a free publication for members and friends Volume 20, No.

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1 St. George s Episcopal Church October 2014 This is a free publication for members and friends Volume 20, No. 9 RALLIED by Father Paul Allick I am writing this column in mid-september. I am still freshly reflecting on our Rally which we celebrated on September 7. What I enjoy about Rally is the sense of starting up once again. There is a newness to our coming back together to share in another program year at St. George s. Our music leaders, our children and youth, our altar servers, our Children s Chapel teachers, and so many more, all come back together in one voice to proclaim the Lord s goodness on this corner of Highway 100 and Minnetonka Boulevard. All of the fan fair, the decorations, the bagpiper and trumpeter, the grand procession, reflect our desire as a community to worship God in sincerity, beauty and celebration. All of the work put into the day reflects our desire to work together as God s people. The next step in our rallying is to seek pledges and other monetary gifts to build our budget for the year. My hope is that there will be much joy and celebration in this effort as well. We have so many gifts to share with one another. We have so much to celebrate. We have two very distinct and important liturgies each. Throughout the year I see many individuals and families taking full advantage of both services depending on their schedules that particular. It is wonderful to have these options. We have the quiet dignity of the 8 a.m. service held together by some of the most devout and fun people I have ever met at an early service. We have the musically enriched celebration at the 10:30 a.m. service led by our praise group, music director, choir, and artists in residence. They are joined by acolytes, lectors, ushers, chalice bearers and all kinds of people helping with hospitality. We also have the gift of an expanding and successful Children s Chapel. We have a well-attended Adult Hour inbetween these services. This is especially a gift for newcomers wanting to know more about our tradition. All of that is just s. I could go on listing so much more, but I will stop here. I am honored to serve a community with so much faith and commitment in serving the Lord s mission. I hope we are all feeling thankful and grateful and ready to keep sharing our resources to keep expanding our work. We offer our sympathies to The Rev. Dr. Mildred Cox and her family on the death of her husband Walter, who passed away on September 13, We also extend our sympathies to Harold Morgan and family on the death of his wife Carol, who passed away on September 20, St. George s Newsletter October 2014 Page 1

2 THE WARDEN S CORNER by Jane Jacobson, Rector s Warden We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community. Dorothy Day Were you there? Were you a witness to the energy of the Holy Spirit on Rally? If you were unable to attend the 10:30 a.m. service on September 7, allow me to give you a recap. Close your eyes and picture the sound of bagpipes. Now open them to see the church festooned with balloons and the most beautiful procession of banners, acolytes, choir members, children and clergy. Now add in heavenly music provided by a guest trumpeter, our Choir and our Praise Group. But I am not done. Now imagine the lilting soprano voice of Dorothy Benham singing the Communion Hymn and garnering applause for her efforts. Randy Egan, our Organist and Choirmaster, deserves accolades for enriching our worship through spectacular music. Fr. Paul commissioned and blessed school teachers, acolytes, new Lay Eucharistic Visitor (LEV) members and a new Lector. All of these ministries are supported by volunteers and we thank them. The body of the church has many members and our varied gifts and talents are used to the glory of God. The reason St. George s is a viable, Christ-centered community, is due to the determination, devotion, and commitment of the whole parish. All of us are being called by the Holy Spirit to share our Godgiven talents. Some of us convey our abilities in the lime-light, while a good many of us work behind the scenes. The point is, no matter how you choose to serve the Lord, do it unequivocally, freely and with childlike love. ADDRESS CORRECTION by Patty Dittrich, Parish Administrator Oops, we goofed last month. Dick Bormes correct address is as follows. Sorry, Dick Park Center Blvd. #814 St. Louis Park, MN EDUCATION CORNER by Heather Whitesell School Coordinator Children s Chapel is back in full swing. We are continuing discussion of the Church Year, and anticipating the beginning of Advent. It is good to be rewarded by the smiling faces and interesting comments the children provide. Preteen Group The young people met in the youth room on the second for rounds of ping pong, air hockey, and pool. The kids talked about ideas for service projects throughout the year. We are still thinking about a name for the group. Confirmation The older youth are back from summer break and met at St. Alban s for review of topics including Church history and the Bible as gleaned from our text My Faith, My Life. ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR FALL 2014 s at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall by Father Paul Allick Please join your Priest and Deacons as we explore the book, Questions on the Way: A catechism based on the Book of Common Prayer by Beverly D. Tucker and William H. Swatos, Jr. As we take our journey as disciples of Jesus Christ, so many questions come up. I have found this book invaluable in my private study and in teaching others about the Christian Faith. October 5: Religion (presented by Father Paul) October 12: The Bible/The Creeds (presented by Father Paul) October 19: The Ethic of Love (presented by Deacon Diane) October 26: The Sacraments (presented by Deacon Eileen) November 2: The Church (presented by Father Paul) November 9: The Christian Life (presented by Deacon Diane) November 16: Prayer (presented by Deacon Eileen) St. George s Newsletter October 2014 Page 2

3 CONGRATULATIONS TO PATTY DITTRICH ON 20 YEARS OF SERVICE Submitted by Jane Jacobson, Rector s Warden The Vestry of St. George s church, on behalf of the congregation and staff, would like to congratulate and thank Parish Administrator Patty Dittrich for her 20 years of service. As anyone who has worked with Patty knows, she is a valuable source of information and know-how, and somehow she is able to keep track of everything and everyone. Patty began her work at St. George s back in 1994 when The Rev. John Baldwin was the rector. Patty was hired by Kenny Wales, husband of Patti Wales, who at that time was the Senior Warden of St. George s. Thank you, Patty. We appreciate all your good work, your attention to detail, and all you do for us behind the scenes. OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 3 Paul Schroeder 4 Gwen Gysland 5 Eric Kilberg Sydney Holbach 6 Patrick Reese 7 John Hagerman Evan Troyer 9 Sydney Norman 14 Gayle Vann by Patty Dittrich, Parish Administrator 15 Mary Kuhfeld Heather Whitesell 17 Roxy Zaun Katherine Owens 20 Yosef Hunter 21 Barbara Behrens Emmanuel Yeakehson 24 Sydney Prince 25 Amanda Salami 26 Martha Geiger Congratulations to Bob Just and John Eder who had their union blessed here at St. George s on, September 14, That date marked John and Bob s 25th anniversary, so the date was very special to them. Bob Just was an active member of Buildings and Grounds and the Vestry when they lived in St. Louis Park. They currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia. THANK YOU by Patty Dittrich Parish Administrator Kris Kelley and Bill Stromberg for putting screening up on the soffit on the Toledo Avenue side of the building. Maybe we won t have birds nesting in there anymore. Jane Jacobson for all of her hard work in negotiating with our tenants on their leases. Carole Leonard, Bill Stromberg, and Jane Jacobson for all of their hard work in helping with the reception for the blessing of union ceremony recently held at St. George s. You are all terrific!!! St. George s for the wonderful flower arrangement for my 20 th anniversary of working at St. George s. The years have gone by quickly!! IN-GATHERING SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 On, November 2, All Saints, St. George s will be having an in-gathering of pledges, welcoming of new members of our community, as well as a shared meal following each service. BLOOD DRIVE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Wednesday, October 29, is the day of St. George s semi-annual Blood Drive. The drive will be held at Spirit of Christ Church at 5801 Minnetonka Blvd. from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Appointments can be made by contacting Paul or Camille Schroeder at pacam@mchsi.com or at You can give the gift of life by participating in this drive. Appointments should be made by, October 26. Thanks for your participation. St. George s Newsletter October 2014 Page 3

4 Calendar of Events October 2014 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday am HE, Rite 1 9 a.m. Choir 11:30 am Committee :30 pm Staff Meeting 9 6:30 pm AA(LL) 10 6:30 pm: Supper Club at Bruce & Nancy Becker s 11 9 am to 12 noon: Fall Cleanup Day 12 8 a.m. - Rite 1 9 a.m. - Choir 12-1:30 pm Mid-teen group 2 nd /2 nd Offering 13 7 pm Buildings & Grounds Committee 14 7 pm Finance Committee DAYD 6:30 pm AA (LL) 17 DAYD a.m. - Rite 1 9 a.m. - Choir 11:30 am Welcome Committee Meeting noon St. Mary s Circle 7 pm- Vestry :30 pm Staff meeting 23 6:30 pm AA (LL) a.m. - Rite 1 9 a.m. - Choir :30 pm Kids Café Happy Halloween Confirmation class at St. George s 6-7:30 pm 7-8 pm: Newcomer orientation (parish hall) KEY: HE: Holy Eucharist CEB: Christian Building LL: Library Lounge DAYD: Dinner at Your Door St. George s Newsletter October 2014 Page 4

5 Ministers of the Eucharistic Assembly October 2014 October 5 Seventeenth October 12 Eighteenth October 19 Nineteenth October 26 Twentieth Readings Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:7-14 Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46 Isaiah 25:1-9 Psalm 23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Isaiah 45:1-7 Psalm 96:1-9 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22 Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18 Psalm 1 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46 Lectors Mary Kuhfeld Carole Leonard Steve Harvala Maraline Keeling Karen Marie Cherry Karen Hurlbert Paul Schroeder Kathie Brown Caryl Eschweiler Ravi Norman Leslie O Donnell Mary Weekes Jessica Olson Chalice Mary Kuhfeld Steve Harvala Maraline Keeling Karen Hurlbert Kris Kelley Kathie Brown Ravi Norman Leslie O Donnell Cyprian Troyer Jessica Olson Greeters Tom Boe Lou Michelich Rosie Michelich Kris Kelley Tom Harmon Ushers 8 a.m. Ron Erickson Ron Holbach Bruce Becker Gordy Justus Ron Erickson Bruce Becker Ron Holbach Gordy Justus 10:30 a.m. Bill Stromberg Don Janke Tom Zaun Lou Michelich Jane Jacobson Bob Jones Tom Zaun Lou Michelich Acolytes: Lay Eucharistic Visitors Harper Malone Aidan Seifert Harry Kelley Sydney Norman Alissa Swartwood Steve Harvala Brendon Snyders Calista Snyders Carol Peterson Richard Norman Sydney Prince Mary Kuhfeld Coffee Hour: 8:00 a.m. Ron Holbach Karen Hurlbert Holbach family Betty Bauer Carole Leonard Geri Alberg 10:30 a.m. Gloria Monroe-Johnson Iris Alexander John Carlson Jane Carlson THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN MINNESOTA Annual Convention 2014 The 157 th Convention of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota was held Friday, September 26, through Saturday, September 27, at the Sanford Center in Bemidji. The theme for this year s convention was Engaging God s Mission through Ending Hunger. St. George s representatives were: Fr. Paul Allick, Amanda Norman, Tom Boe, Deacon Diane McGowan, and Deacon Eileen Harvala. St. George s Newsletter October 2014 Page 5

6 About St. George s 5224 Minnetonka Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN Office hours Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Parish staff: Paul Allick, Rector paula@stgeorgesonline.org Diane McGowan, Deacon smarl@aol.com Eileen Harvala, Deacon eileenh@stgeorgesonline.org Patty Dittrich, Parish Administrator pattyd@stgeorgesonline.org Heather Whitesell, Children and Youth Coordinator heatherw@stgeorgesonline.org Randy Egan, Organist/Choirmaster eganmusic@earthlink.net ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Priest in Residence: Mildred Cox Artists in Residence: Mark Bauer, tenor; Dorothy Benham, soprano; Stephen Houtz, baritone; and Don Moyer, bass. Vestry: Jane Jacobson, Rector s Warden; Tom Boe, Parish Warden; Iris Alexander, Ryan Anderson, Steve Harvala, Mary Kuhfeld, Ravi Norman, Bill Seely, and Tom Zaun Clerk of the Vestry: Mary Weekes Parish Treasurer: Kathie Brown SUPPER CLUB AT BECKER S FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 6:30 PM FALL CLEANUP DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 9 A.M. 12 NOON YOUR HELP IS NEEDED Fall is here, and it is time to start thinking about cleaning up St. George s gardens and buildings for winter. The Buildings and Grounds Committee is holding their Annual Fall Cleanup Day on Saturday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Coffee and rolls will be provided. If the weather is bad, the alternative date will be Saturday, October 18. Please join us for a little work and good fellowship. Watch for a signup sheet in the Parish Hall. St. George s Newsletter October 2014 Page 6 The fall gathering of Supper Club will be on Friday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Bruce and Nancy Becker, 3325 Hill Lane in Wayzata. Supper Club is a social gathering of St. George's adults from both the early and late services. It's a fun evening of good food, lively conversation, and friendship. Let Nancy and Bruce know by October 6 if you will be attending This is a potluck affair, so tell them what you would like to bring appetizer, salad, main dish or dessert. PHOTO DIRECTORY UPDATE By Carole Leonard, Photo Directory Co-coordinator The second draft of the photo directory has been proofread and returned to Lifetouch. Parishioners who had their photos taken should have directories available to them by the end of October.