Monthly Message from The Rev. Michael Case, Priest-in-Charge

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1 Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER IN THIS ISSUE: Monthly Message from Father Michael Senior Warden Report... 2 Holy Week Events... 3 February Vestry Highlights... 4 Doctrine of Discovery... 5 Treasurer s Report... 6 Birthdays & Anniversaries... 6 Ladies Time Out Event... 7 Secret Sister Luncheon... 7 Mardi Gras Photos... 8 Church Calendar... 9 Fr. Michael Case Office Hours: Wednesday, 03/14/ :30-8:30PM Tuesday, 03/27/ :30-8:30PM Please call the church office at (208) or Fr. Michael at (208) to make an appointment The Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity 828 W. Cherry Lane Meridian, Idaho (208) SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30 AM Monthly Message from The Rev. Michael Case, Priest-in-Charge Dear People of Holy Nativity, As we enter March we are almost halfway through our Lenten journey. Once again, we are in a time of soon, but not yet. Soon, we will celebrate Christ s triumph over the grave but not yet. As we await that triumphal day, we still have time to live deeper into our Lenten practice, whatever that may be. As we near the end of the month, we also near the end of our Lenten journey. The final week of March will pull us deep into the liturgies of Holy Week, kicked off by Palm Sunday and the Passion reading. On Wednesday of Holy week, we will celebrate Tenebrae, a service that moves from light to darkness, reminding us that the darkness will never overcome Christ s light. On Thursday, we will have the opportunity to celebrate our Seder Supper (soup and bread) in the Parish Hall prior to our Maundy Thursday service in the sanctuary. This service commemorates Jesus washing of the feet of the disciples at the institution of the Last Supper. This demonstration by Jesus of the new commandment to love one another will be part of the service. As always, all may, some should, none must. On Friday we will walk the Stations or Way of the Cross, utilizing our newly acquired stations. This will be followed by our Good Friday service, commemorating Jesus crucifixion. All of this is to lead up to Great Vigil of Easter on Saturday. It is here that we kindle the new fire and light the Paschal candle. In the early church, the Vigil was a night-long service that began in darkness and ended with the dawn on Easter. It was here that those who had been studying for 3 long years were able to celebrate baptism into the new faith. All of our evening services begin at 7:30 p.m. Check the newsletter for times of the Seder Supper and Stations of the Cross. Continued on page 2

2 MARCH 2018 Page 2 Monthly Message from The Rev. Michael Case Continued from page 1 Finally, with the end of March and the beginning of April, we will celebrate Easter, which falls on April first. While we will be celebrating a new month, we will also be celebrating new life Christ s triumph over the grave. As always, Holy Week has a lot to offer the people of Holy Nativity. It is my hope and prayer that those of you that have not experienced the full array of services offered during Holy Week will take advantage of this opportunity. Of course, those of you who have experienced these services before are welcome as well. Through the services of Holy Week we are able to see how our liturgy builds to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, life over death. May your journey through the end of Lent and into the joyous season of Easter be blessed. God s peace to you always, Michael + Thank you for your kindness Just a quick note of thanks to all who sent cards with warm sentiments, brought food or expressed their condolences after the passing of Darwin s father. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated and so very heartwarming. We feel very blessed to have such wonderful friends. Darwin & Mary Buchanan Senior Warden s Report JoAnn Myers March 2018 One of the things we did at our last Vestry meeting was talk about the four goals we have for the year of Listed below are the committees and their members thus far: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Vestry Liaison: Garry Mattson Chairman: Mike Magette Members: Phil Street, Clay Lisle STEWARDSHIP: Vestry Liaison: Shawna Myers Chairman: Gladys Clymens Members: Barbara Samperisi YOUTH GROUP: Vestry Liaison: Christy Fendley Chairman: Member: Paula Parish OUTREACH & EVALGELISM: Vestry Liaison: Len Anderson Chairman: Carrie Magette Members: If you would like to be on a committee, please contact the chairman of that committee. We would like at least 4-6 members on each committee. Thank you, for donating your time to be on these committees. My wish for all is to have a wonderful month and take time to enjoy every day. JoAnn

3 MARCH 2018 Page 3 The Great Vigil of Easter Saturday, March 31st 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary This service consists of four parts: 1. The service of Light (Kindling of new fire, lighting the Paschal candle, the Exsultet); 2. The services of Lessons (readings from the Hebrew Scriptures interspersed with psalms, canticles, and prayers); 3. Christian Initiation (Holy Baptism) or the Renewal of Baptismal Vows; 4. The Eucharist. In the early church, the Vigil was a nightlong service that began in darkness and ended with the dawn on Easter. Seder Supper Thursday, March 29th 6:00pm Join us for delicious Hot Soup & Bread Sign-up sheets are in the Parish Hall for those willing to help with food for this event. Sunday, March 25 9:30pm...Palm Sunday Wednesday, March 28 7:30pm... Tenebrae Thursday, March 29 6:00pm...Seder Supper 7:30pm...Maundy Thursday Friday, March 30 6:00pm...Stations of the Cross 7:30pm... Good Friday Eucharist Saturday, March 31 7:30pm... The Great Vigil of Easter Sunday, April 1 9:30am...Easter Eucharist Flowering of the cross for children on Easter Sunday Easter Egg hunt for children after 9:30am service

4 MARCH 2018 Page 4 FEBRUARY VESTRY HIGHLIGHTS The meeting opened a 6:38 PM with Christy Fendley reading the Prayer for Vestries. Minutes - Cindy Wolfenbarger Minutes were approved as presented by on Jan. 21st. Treasurer s Report - Mike Magette Mike handed out and reviewed the financial reports. There were no issues and we are doing well. Vestry Reports: Internet Service: Mike mentioned our Internet service with Century Link. Cindy Wolfenbarger said that our promotion will be ending March 4th and she is supposed to call Century Link to find out what the new promotion will be. We are paying $ per month. Mike said that Cableone might be cheaper. He will send Cindy some information so she can negotiate with them. Action Items: Goals for 2018 It was noted that we need to start setting up committees to work on our four goals for Each area should have a vestry liaison, a chairman and 4-6 committee members. 1. Capital Campaign: Chairman - Mike Magette Vestry liaison - Garry Mattson Members - Phil Street, Clay Lisle and Youth Group: Vestry liaison - Christy Fendley Chairman: Members - Paul Parish and Outreach/Evangelism: Vestry liaison - Len Anderson Chairman-Carrie Magette Members: These committees will be advertised and parishioners invited to join the committees that interest them. Sound in the Parish Hall- Fr. Michael Fr. Michael suggested we use some large colorful panels on the walls in the Parish hall to deaden some of the sound the Vestry agreed this would be a good idea. We are also considering having the large cross in the front of the Sanctuary mounted up on the wall (Before Easter?). Fr. Michael needs to talk to Jason Becker. Youth Group-Christy Fendley Christy asked if it would be possible to use the rectory for the Youth Group room. The one they are using now tends to end up as a temporary storage area. Additionally, she asked if it would be possible to fix it up with a stove and fridge to use for overnight events? She also said that Scout troops might be interested in renting it for events. Again, the vestry thought it would be worth looking into since the space is not being used for anything at this point. The meeting ended at 8:00 PM with all praying the Lord s Prayer. Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Wolfenbarger, Vestry Clerk 3. Stewardship: Vestry liaison - Shawna Myers Chairman - Gladys Clymens Members - Barbara Samperisi and...

5 MARCH 2018 Page 5 The Doctrine of Discovery Diocese of Idaho Initiative All Saints Episcopal Church Boise, ID Saturday, March 10, :30 AM-3:00 PM Please join friends and neighbors for a presentation by Good Shepherd Fort Hall. Bring an important item to be placed on the Altar we will build, as we learn of Indigenous Ministries in discussion and video.

6 MARCH 2018 Page 6 FEBRUARY 2017 TREASURER S REPORT Cash Balance $45, March Birthdays Accounts Payable / Bills -$ Balance After Payment $44, FUND BALANCES Operating Reserve $6, Be Our Guest $2, Caring Closet Fund $1, Children s Ministry $ Cents A Meal $ Building Fund $ Memorial Fund $3, Paradise Point $3, Women s Group $1, Youth Mission $1, Kitchen Improvements $2, Total $25, MONTHLY RECURRING EXPENSES Gladys Clymens...3/1 Somsiri Stovall... 3/3 Linda Ipaye... 3/4 Harmon Avera... 3/5 Jessica Erickson... 3/5 Diana Bush... 3/6 Marian Hendrix...3/10 Gail Oates...3/10 Scott Erickson...3/19 Michelle Smith...3/30 Jordon Myers...3/21 George Beres...3/24 Lisa Van Der Veen...3/26 Brian Fendley...3/28 Teri Sackman...3/28 Jerry Lofton...3/29 Stephany Galbreaith...3/30 Grace Street...3/31 Office Copier $ New Commercial Loan $2, Priest $1, Total $3, Happy Anniversary Melissa & Rob Fujioka-Burnz... 3/25

7 MARCH 2018 Page 7 IDAHO CITY HOT SPRINGS Ladies Time Out Saturday, March 24th Join us for a fun outing to the Hot Springs in Idaho City. We will meet at the church at 10:00 a.m. to carpool and plan on being back around 3:00pm. The cost of The Springs is $18.00 per person. Bring extra money for drinks and food. Please sign up as we need reservations and they limit the number in the pool. Any questions call Sue Pahlas at The Secret Sister Luncheon was great fun with wonderful Hawaiian theme food and special entertainment by Sonya Shue, Michelle Smith and Kay Grooms. Plus we had a special tribute to Wilma Ellensohn - one of the founding members of the church, followed by the reveal and drawing of names for the upcoming year. It was lots of fun for all who attended.

8 Holy Nativity MARCH 2018 Page 8 Mardi Gras Potluck... Great Food! Lots of wonderful food! Special thanks to Christina Sokso who took the above photos and added them to Facebook!

9 MARCH 2018 Page 9 MARCH 2018 CALENDAR SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 Choir Practice 7:30pm 2 Walking In The Parish Hall 10:30 to 11:30am Youth Sunday 9:30am Holy Eucharist 9:45am Sunday School 10:45am Youth Group Be Our Guest Meal 8 Choir Practice 7:30pm 9 Walking In The Parish Hall 10:30 to 11:30am :30am Holy Eucharist 9:45am Sunday School Be Our Guest Meal 15 Choir Practice 7:30pm 16 Walking In The Parish Hall 10:30 to 11:30am 17 Happy St. Patrick s Day 18 9:30am Holy Eucharist 9:45am Sunday School 10:45 Knitting Circle 10:45am Youth Group Pastoral Care Mtg. 6:30pm 21 Vestry Meeting 6:30pm 22 Choir Practice 7:30pm 23 Walking In The Parish Hall 10:30 to 11:30am PALM SUNDAY 9:30am Holy Eucharist 9:45am Sunday School TENEBRAE 7:30PM SEDER SUPPER 6:00PM MAUNDY THURSDAY 7:30PM GOOD FRIDAY 7:30PM THE GREAT EASTER VIGIL 7:30PM APRIL 1, 2018 EASTER SUNDAY 9:30am Holy Eucharist Sunday School Flowering of the Cross Easter Egg Hunt for Children Following Service LEADERSHIP TEAM Bishop of Idaho: The Rt. Rev. Brian Thom Priest-in-Charge: The Rev. Michael Case Assisting Priest: The Rev. Alice Farquhar-Mayes Music Director: Ms. Heidi Roberts Senior Warden: Ms. JoAnn Myers Junior Warden: Mr. Garry Mattson Finance Chairman: Mr. Mike Magette Treasurer: Ms. Donna Lofton Ministry Schedule: Ms. Kelly Mattson Children s Sermons: Mr. Matt Wheeler Sunday School: Ms. Diana Bush Youth Group: Ms. Christy Fendley Altar Guild & Flowers: Ms. Clare Barrett Food Bank: Mr. Richard Jones Fellowship: Ms. Mary Buchanan Women s Group: Ms. Sue Pahlas Worship Committee: The Rev. Michael Case Editor: Ms. Linda Burnz