St. George s Episcopal Church June & July 2010 This is a free publication for members and friends Volume 16, No.

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1 St. George s Episcopal Church June & July 2010 This is a free publication for members and friends Volume 16, No. 6 HOW MANY MINISTERS DO WE HAVE? By Fr. Paul Allick Who are the ministers of the Church? The ministers of the Church are lay persons, bishops, priests, and deacons. (Catechism, Book of Common Prayer, p. 855) Given this definition of minister, we have over two hundred ministers at St. George s. Each baptized person is ordained to the priesthood of all believers in Christ s Church. Each baptized person is called to take their place in the life, worship, and governance of the Church. We also have ministers ordained to the sacramental Priesthood. There is me, the Rector, and there are the Reverends Mildred Cox and Anne Scheible. Mother Mildred works in developing the Alzheimer s Ministry which is for the whole Diocese. She also supplies at other parishes and works as a Chaplain for the Minneapolis Police Department. Mother Anne is retired from her secular job and as a Priest on the Mutual Ministry Team at St. Mathew s, Chatfield, MN. Both Priest s have made their home with us and have offered to help serve in any way that is supportive to our mission. We also enjoy the support and companionship of the Reverend Yosef Hunter. Reverend Hunter is ordained in the Baptist and African American Methodist Episcopal Tradition. He serves at the Healing Station at the 10:15 Holy Eucharist. We are blessed to have these ordained leaders/supporters among us. Their service joins with the countless ways other ministers serve at our altar and on our mission with us: acolytes, musicians/singers, Altar Guild, Ushers, Lay Eucharistic Visitors and Ministers, Lectors and leaders of the Children s Chapel service. Soon we will see another lay ministry evolving among us. Some of our laity have expressed an interest in serving at the Healing Station on Sunday Mornings. They will assist with our ordained leaders. At the Healing Station we encounter the Sacrament of Holy Unction. Unction is the rite of anointing the sick with oil, or the laying on of hands, by which God s grace is given for the healing of spirit, mind and body. (Catechism, Book of Common Prayer, p. 861) The Sacrament of Holy Unction is offered for all kinds of healing, as the Catechism puts it, mind, body and spirit. You can also come forward to pray for other s healing by proxy. Each Sunday at St. George s we gather to experience three facets of our sacramental life: Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation (Confession), and Holy Unction. Often we add a fourth and have a Baptism. It takes the whole body of ministers to make this all happen. And so we welcome all ministers to participate. If there are any of these ministries I have written about that you are interested in, please do not hesitate to ask me about them. St. George s Newsletter June & July 2010 Page 1

2 WARDEN S CORNER By Kathie Brown, Parish Warden The Vestry is working on a new mission statement that will reflect our parish profile. You should be hearing about this soon. Next, I would like to see us brainstorm and look specifically at the areas of youth/children, outreach, worship and hospitality which were identified within the parish profile. Father Paul, Laura and I have been talking about the committee structure, as well as about raising up new leaders within the parish. We want to avoid burning people out. And we want to have more people involved in church committees with the understanding that there is a set, not an unlimited, time commitment when agreeing to serve on a committee (for example, two years). Specifically in regard to the Finance Committee John Stonhouse has stepped down as a member of the committee and as endowment officer after several years of dedicated service. We are looking for someone to take his place. If you have expertise or interest in either of these positions, I would be happy to talk with you about what is involved. The time commitment would be two years. Bishop Prior is holding gatherings of lay people around the diocese. Laura Harmon, Jeffrey Evans and I attended the meeting at Trinity Church in Excelsior on May 1. The focus was on networking with each other by sharing the strengths and weaknesses of each parish and then seeing where we can help each other out. You will be hearing more about all of the above items in the next several months. In the meantime, if you have any thoughts on these subjects, please feel free to share them with any member of the vestry. SUPPER CLUB FRIDAY, JUNE 25 Supper Club will be held at the home of Patti Wales on Friday, June 25, at 7 p.m. Please contact Patti at to let her know if you will be attending and what you will be bringing. Salads, main dishes and desserts are needed. NEWS ABOUT YOUTH & CHILDREN by Heather Whitesell Sunday School News The children have been continuing to celebrate the Easter season. We learned about Jesus as Shepherd and what our role as sheep may be. We also have been discussing a lot about peace. We talked about Jesus giving peace to the disciples and at the Last Supper. Then we had a discussion on how to create peace in our own lives and in the world today. Thanks to Jessica Monroe, Kris Kelley and Laura Harmon for helping out as teachers in Sunday school this year! Youth News The youth leader took a cue from Adult Education and decided to teach the kids about the Anglican rosary. It was a beautiful evening, so we spent it outside on the grass making our own rosaries and praying together. In August, we will begin a new two-year session of multi-parish confirmation classes. Look for more information to come! Sunday School, Youth Group and Children s Chapel will resume again in September. Have a great summer! CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. GEORGE S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS Julian Mejia St. Louis Park Emma Eschweiler - Hopkins THANK YOU NOTE from University Episcopal Community Dear People of St. George s, Thank you for your generous gift of the collection from Fr. Paul s installation. Paul made a real difference in his ministry as chaplain at the UEC. I know he will there as well. Thanks, Jerry C. Doherty St. George s Newsletter June & July 2010 Page 2

3 Chaplain 2 JUNE BIRTHDAYS Margaret Bloomquist 4 Cyprian Troyer 8 Carol Peterson Maggie Nancarrow 9 David Sell 10 Katie Kelley Nancy Justus 11 Jade Carlson 14 Joan Weisbeck Joie Kraabel Chardae Kimber 17 Jennifer Voorhees 18 Donna Murphy 20 Rosalie Michelich 21 Marion D. Miller Edith Ward 24 A.J. McFarlin Michele Kimber James Harvala 25 Nathalie Wilcox Patty Dittrich 26 Kristine Kelley 27 Lois Dietrich 28 Kathy Swanson MEMORY LOSS MINISTRY GROUUP MEETS 2 ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH By Sandy Stonhouse Some of our parish members met recently with The Rev. Mildred Cox to begin a group for ministry to family, friends and parishioners who have Alzheimer s/dementia issues. We have planned to gather after the 10:15 a.m. service on the second Sunday of the month. Come to the library lounge with your coffee and your book The 36-Hour Day. If you were able to pick up your book in May, please read the first chapter of ten pages which we will use as part of our discussion. Anyone who is interested may join us. If you have questions, please see Rev. Mildred or Sandy Stonhouse. JULY BIRTHDAYS 1 Kendra Karwacki 3 Tyler Williams Melissa Monroe 4 Jan Whipple 7 Karl Sell 8 Nancy Becker 9 Julie Rousselow 12 Nina Monroe 15 Jasyn Rousselow 16 Kevin Milligan 17 Amanda Jones Philip Eschweiler Hazen Kraabel Bob Herbers 18 Angela Orsburne Jane Carlson 19 Curtis Olufson 21 Marj Schneck 23 Tracy Keeling 24 Janet Anderson 26 Ron Lonetto III 28 Gale Winikoff Andrea Winikoff 30 Emma Eschweiler St. George s Newsletter June & July 2010 Page 3

4 Ann Wilson THANK YOU ST. GEORGE S from Patti Wales I would like to extend a very big thank you to all who helped with my brother s memorial service. I was so proud of St. George s their welcoming, the work put in by the kitchen crew and, of course, the service itself and those who took part. My brother and I shared something very special, and that was great parents. We both were very grateful to them. THANK YOU ST. GEORGE S CHOIR AND PRAISE GROUP We would like to say a huge thank to the choir and the praise group for sharing their musical gifts with us. The choir will take a break over the summer months. St. George s Newsletter June & July 2010 Page 4

5 Calendar of Events June 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 am HE, SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING 9:15 am (between church services) p.m. Finance Committee :30 pm AA(LL) :00 am HE, Newsletter deadline 16 2 p.m. Staff Meeting :00 am HE noon St. Mary s Circle at Patti Wales house 7:00 p.m. Vestry Mtg pm - Supper Club at Patti Wales :00 a.m. HE, Rite II 7 pm Buildings & Grounds PH = Parish Hall LL = Library Lounge CEB = Christian Education Building AD ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY CLEANUP THANK YOU By Kathie Brown Thank you to Kitty Reese, Bill Stromberg, Laura Reese, Laura Harmon, Nate Harmon, Mark Hartmangruber, Cathy Asgian, Dawn Bacon, Ryan Anderson and Kathie Brown for helping with our Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on Sunday, May 30.

6 Calendar of Events July 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :00 am HE, 5 FOR 4 TH OF JULY HOLIDAY :30 pm AA(LL) :00 am HE, Adult Education at 9:15 a.m p.m. Finance Committee 14 2 p.m. Staff Meeting 15 Newsletter deadline :00 am HE Adult Education at 9:15 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Vestry Mtg 25 8:00 a.m. HE, Rite II Adult Education at 9:15 a.m pm Buildings & Grounds PH = Parish Hall LL = Library Lounge CEB = Christian Education Building NOTE: Patty Dittrich will be on vacation July Fr. Paul Allick will be on vacation August 6-20

7 Ministers of the Eucharistic Assembly June 2010 June 6 June 13 June 20 June 27 Readings 1 Kings 17:17-24 Psalm 30 Galatians 1:11-24 Luke 7:11-17 Chalice 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, Psalm 32 Galatians 2:15-21 Luke 7:36-8:3 Isaiah 65::1-9 Psalm 22:18-27 Galatians 3:23-39 Luke 8:26-39 Maraline Keeling 1 Kings 19:15-16, Psalm 16 Galatians 5:1, Luke 9:51-62 Kathie Brown Alan Poulsen Laura Harmon Eileen Harvala John Hagerman Leslie O Donnell Kathie Brown Lectors Carole Leonard Carole Leonard Maraline Keeling Mary Weekes Gale Winikoff Paul Schroeder John Hagerman Caryl Eschweiler Jeffrey Evans Kathie Brown Greeters Brad, Margaret & Sophia Heil Mary & Alan Poulsen Milt Hill John & Nancy Taylor Ushers 8 a.m. Ron Erickson Bob Miller Bruce Becker Ron Erickson Bob Miller Bruce Becker 10:15 a.m. Acolyte: Kitty Reese Bill Stromberg Jacob Carlson Tom Zaun Leon Vann Abby Smith Jane Jacobson Bob Jones Jacob Carlson Tom Zaun Leon Vann Nathan Harmon Lay Eucharistic Visitors To be determined To be determined To be determined To be determined Coffee Hour: 8:00 a.m. Help needed Betty Bauer Carole Leonard Geri Alberg 10:15 a.m. Alan & Mary Poulsen Milt Hill Gladys Williamson John & Jane Carlson Alan & Mary Poulsen THANK YOU! from Patty Dittrich, Parish Administrator I want to thank all the volunteers who manned the parish office during the month of May. Thanks to Bob Miller for being flexible with counting the Sunday offering and fitting it into his schedule. I did find out that trying to count with a four-month-old on your lap isn't easy. Spending this time with my grandson, Sam, has been a blessing indeed. How fortunate I am to be able to spend this much time with him. I must admit it has been challenging. It is a whole new experience; one that I will definitely remember and cherish. So, thank you St. George's for making this possible. AUGUST CORN FEED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED by Laura Harmon It has been the tradition at St. George s to have a corn feed in August where the parish comes together for a fun event for the whole family. If this is something you would be interested in working on, please talk to Laura Harmon or call her at

8 Ministers of the Eucharistic Assembly July 2010 July 4 July 11 July 18 July 25 Readings Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalm Galatians 6 (1-6)7-16 Luke 10:1-11, Chalice Amos 7:7-17 Psalm 82 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Maraline Keeling Amos 8:1-12 Psalm 52 Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42 Hosea 1:2-10 Psalm 85 Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) Luke 11:1-13 Laura Harmon Eileen Harvala Alan Poulsen John Hagerman Leslie O Donnell Kathie Brown Alan Poulsen Lectors Mary Kuhfeld Mary Kuhfeld Maraline Keeling Marion Miller John Stonhouse Eileen Harvala Julian Mejia Emma Eschweiler Leon Vann Nada Hughes Mary Poulsen Greeters Ron Zaltz Barb Behrens Brad, Margaret & Sophia Heil Mary & Alan Poulsen Milt Hill Ushers 8 a.m. Ron Erickson Bob Miller Bruce Becker Ron Erickson Bob Miller Bruce Becker 10:15 a.m. Acolyte: Kitty Reese Bill Stromberg Abby Smith Tom Zaun Leon Vann Holden Hagerman Jane Jacobson Bob Jones Jacob Carlson Tom Zaun Leon Vann Nathan Harmon Lay Eucharistic Visitors To be determined To be determined To be determined To be determined Coffee Hour: 8:00 a.m. Help needed Betty Bauer Carole Leonard Geri Alberg 10:15 a.m. John & Sandy Stonhouse Bob & Bonnie Jones John & Nancy Taylor Milt Hill Gladys Williamson S.T.E.P. BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROJECT IN AUGUST by Camille Schroeder St. George s will again be the site of the annual St. Louis Park Emergency Program s Back-to-School project in August. In preparation for this event, we need to collect new school supplies to be distributed to the students. While it seems early to be thinking about school starting (it s hardly over), it is a great time to watch for good prices on school supplies. Traditionally some of the best buys in school supplies are in July. Walgreen s and Target do a great job by having low prices on needed items. Zippered 3-ring notebooks, two-pocket folders without fasteners, Ticonderoga pencils, 12-count Crayola colored pencils, adult- size Fiskars scissors, and glue sticks are some of the most needed items. Good-quality backpacks for high school students are also needed. Please watch for these bargains as you decide just what you want to donate to the students in St. Louis Park. Also, think about volunteering to help out with this project. News of specific times will appear in the August newsletter or you can ask Camille Schroeder. Thanks.

9 About St. George s 5224 Minnetonka Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN or Parish staff: Paul Allick, Rector Mildred Cox, Associate Priest Patty Dittrich, Parish Administrator Heather Whitesell, Children and Youth Coordinator Randy Egan, Organist/Choirmaster THANK YOU to Eileen Harvala who has volunteered to be St. George s resident photographer. NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID MINNEAPOLIS, MN PERMIT NO. 152 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Wardens and Vestry: Rector s Warden: Laura Harmon Parish Warden: Kathie Brown Vestry: John Carlson, Jeffrey Evans, Gwen Gysland, John Hagerman, Mark Kraabel, Mary Weekes, and Tom Zaun Our Mission is to: Listen, Proclaim, Serve, Celebrate! PARISH SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING SUNDAY, JUNE 6 10 O CLOCKERS COME EARLY 8 O CLOCKERS STAY LATE! By Fr. Paul Allick On Sunday, June 6, we will have a Parish Semi- Annual Meeting at 9:15 during our usual Christian Education time. We will gather to get updated on our finances and how our mission is going. We will also gather to find out what is on the minds of parishioners. We have much to celebrate. We have much work yet to do. Please make the time to come and join us. The meeting will last about 45 minutes. CARD TABLES MISSING We are missing some of the card tables from the closet in the parish hall. If you have borrowed them, please return them once you are through using them. Thank you. CONGRATULATIONS! Ted Eschweiler graduated from St. Olaf College on May 30, 2010 with his BA in English and Concentrations in Management and Media Studies. Emma Eschweiler will graduate from Hopkins High School on June 3 and was awarded the top departmental honor in Music for her vocal contributions over the years. Amanda Jones, daughter of Bob and Bonnie Jones, graduated from Metro State University on May 6th with her Master s of Science in Technical Communication. MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK Our thanks to Gladys Williamson, Bob Wheelock, Geri Alberg, Patty Dittrich, Mark Kraabel, Mark Hartmangruber, Gregg Jacobson, John Stonhouse, Bill Stromberg, Carole Leonard, Gloria Monroe and her grand-daughter, Alissa, for their hard work planting, washing windows and pews, and cleanup

10 and general maintenance on the recent planting and cleanup day.