A Newsletter of St. Francis Episcopal Church, Goldsboro, NC August 2018

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1 The Franciscans A Newsletter of St. Francis Episcopal Church, Goldsboro, NC August 2018 What s the Difference between Change & Change? You read that correctly. In addition to what we see as good & bad change, we may have forgotten about receiving change since we may now often pay electronically for purchases. When we pay in cash, change may jingle happily in a pocket. We may respond to the various kinds of change positively, negatively, neutrally. When paying cash was the norm, some of us liked getting new coins or collected special old ones. When I use money instead of electronics to pay, receiving money back reminds me, although I ve spent money, I have financial resources in hand. Each of us experiences change in life situations at some point. Some experience change often! When life s demands exhaust our resources [financially or emotionally] we can learn & grow, relying on God s grace, which we often receive through another human s help, insight, kindness. How positively do we respond to & treat ourselves when we face the challenge of change? When we see change negatively, feel challenged by change, find ourselves in a crisis, we can learn from the Chinese the word for crisis, which is written with 2 brush strokes: 1 st is the stroke for danger, 2 nd is the stroke is for opportunity. [Confusion Is a State of Grace by Barbara F. Page 75.] Notice the perspective about opportunity we express when we pray the Prayer Attributed to St. Francis [Book of Common Prayer p. 833]. Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; & it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen. This prayer helps adjust our perspective about serving but doesn t require our overworking ourselves & doing too much. Remember: Jesus encourages the disciples to rest. They get in a boat & float on a lake to get away from the crowd s clamoring demands. Like them, we all need to give ourselves a break. Notice what we say as we pray the prayer For the Good Use of Leisure BCP P. 825: O God, in the course of this busy life, give us times of refreshment & peace; & grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies & renew our minds, that our spirits may be opened to the goodness of your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Use our leisure to rebuild our bodies & renew our minds. Why? So our spirits may be opened to the goodness of God s creation. Where are you on a scale of 1-10 [least to best] in giving yourself a break? Where are you on a scale of 1-10 [least to best] in accepting someone s offer to help you or handle work for you? Where are you on this scale when it comes to asking for help or a break? If you fall at the lower end of the scale consider this: Can you climb up a rope attached only to your own belt? Confusion is a State of Grace. P. 80. Peace & Blessings, Marcia+

2 2 ~ The Franciscans August 2018 ~ St. Francis Episcopal Church 503 Forest Hill Drive, Goldsboro, NC FUN PARISH RETREAT WEEKEND at TRINITY CENTER September 21-23, 2018 Complete a registration form and return with payment to hold your spot! (We have 6 rooms reserved and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.) Name Phone Names of those attending (for children include ages): WEEKEND COST: Adult Double $328 (for 2 people) $82 per person per night Adult Single $204 $102 per person per night Youth: $58/per child (5-17 yrs.) $29 per person per night; $24/per child (1-4 yrs.) $12 per person per night Each guestroom has a private bath, double & single bed and is individually heated/cooled. Cots & cribs available upon request. Registration deadline is September 9, 2018 make checks payable to St. Francis! $5 per cket for a chance to WIN! ECW NEWS CITF BAKING Fridays at 9:00 am August and September AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Sausage Rolls SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28 Pie Shells NOTE: Mitch Baker won t be here this year during Christmas in the Forest so we need people to take on baking the sweet potato pies (regular & low fat). See Judy Moye if you are interested in helping out in this area of baking. August 15, Wednesday Episcopal Church Women s August Trinity Center on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 9:00 am. Speaker will be Barbara Lau of the Pauli Murray Project and Duke Human Rights Center. Hear about Pauli Murray, civil and women s rights activist, lawyer, Episcopal Priest, and author. Cost for refreshments and lunch is $20. Please give your payment to Barbara Pedersen, our ECW Treasurer, no later than Fri, August 3 rd. We must send one check by 8/5 along with registrations. A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR The deadline to submit items for the next newsletter is August 15 th for the September issue. Corinne Stewart, Parish Administrator Buy a cket for St. Francis drawing for a chance to win a fun weekend for two to our Parish Retreat at Trinity Center. The Retreat is from dinner Friday, Sept. 21 st un l a er lunch Sunday, Sept. 23 rd, all meals included. There will be ample me to enjoy the beau ful surroundings of Trinity Center, both the ocean and the sound as well as explore the towns of Morehead City, Beaufort, Swansboro, perhaps shop for an ques, collect shells, paddle or walk on the beach. Someone must win! Limited number of ckets available for this golden opportunity. Drawing will be held Sept. 9, 2018 a er the 10:30 am service. Tickets are $5 each buy one, buy several!!!!! See for yours! The Franciscans St. Francis Episcopal Church (503 Forest Hill Drive) P. O. Box 11406, Goldsboro, NC Tel: , Fax: parish@stfrancisgoldsboro.org Web Page: The Rt. Rev. Rob Skirving, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina The Rev. Marcía O. McRae, Rector William Hayes, Organist/Choirmaster Corinne Stewart, Parish Administrator The Franciscans: Corinne Stewart, Editor The Franciscans is published 11 times a year. The deadline for items to be considered for inclusion is the 15 th of each month.

3 ~ The Franciscans August 2018 ~ 3 August/Agosto 2018 Domingo Sunday Lunes Monday Martes Tuesday Miércoles Wednesday Jueves Thursday Viernes Friday Sábado Saturday HE = Holy Eucharist (Communion) Service ECW = Episcopal Church Women Santa Misa = Spanish Mass Study & Conversation HERE 5 11 Pentecost 8:30 AM HE 10:30 AM HE 11:30 AM ECW Meeting 6 Transfiguration Of Our Lord Jesus Christ 7 8 9am-4pm Stuff the News-Argus St. Francis Texas Roadhouse TAKE FLYER! Good Shepherd Lutheran Pentecost 8:30 AM HE 10:30 AM HE :00 AM Study The Year of Living Biblically FINAL session! 15 Saint Mary the Virgin, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Franciscans Deadline) 6:00 PM Parish Summer Supper & Evening The Siler s Good Shepherd Lutheran Pentecost 8:30 AM HE 10:30 AM HE + Blessing Backpacks & Book Bags 20 6:00 PM Vestry Meeting Saint Bartholomew the Apostle 25 TBD Pentecost :30 AM HE

4 4 ~ The Franciscans August2018 ~ SUNDAY LAY SERVER SCHEDULE AUGUST 2018 August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 10:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 9:30 am SUBDEACON Roger Brogneaux None Jodi Baker Roger Brogneaux LECTORS David Powell Roger Riddle Gail Riddle Pat Biggers Diana Hammond Diana Hammond CRUCIFER Roger Brogneaux Jenny Kelly Jodi Baker Roger Brogneaux USHERS LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITOR ALTAR GUILD Mitch Baker Need Volunteer Roger Brogneaux Mitch Baker Roger Brogneaux George Moye George Moye Need Volunteer Eldica Cyrus Debbie Stedner Betsy Powell FLOWER GUILD Kristine Wright Kristine Wright Kristine Wright Kristine Wright TELLERS SOCIAL HOUR Need Volunteer Debbie & Stan Stedner Need Volunteer Debbie & Stan Stedner If you are unable to serve as scheduled, please find a replacement AND notify the church office. NOTE: September 2, 2018 ONE service at 9:30 am The Worship Committee has decided to change the one Sunday each month that we have only ONE Holy Communion SERVICE to the first Sunday of each month starting September, 2018! 3 Savannah Shoemake 4 Debbie Stedner AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 23 Jane Anthony Denise Cowan LAST Parish Summer Supper and Evening Prayer Wed., August 15 6:00 The Siler s home, 110 Breezewood Drive, Goldsboro Bring heavy hors d oeuvres or finger food to share! Wine & lemonade provided 8 Mitch Baker 21 Elaine Elmore If your birthday has been omitted please notify the church office so that the birthday lists are up-to-date. Eldica Cyrus and her family wish to thank everyone for coming out to join her as she celebrated her 75 th Birthday in June. Your well wishes, thoughtfulness, and gifts were greatly appreciated!

5 ~ The Franciscans August 2018 ~ 5 WEDNESDAY SERVICE CITF BAKE DAYS BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS STUFF THE BUS TEXAS ROADHOUSE St. Francis Wish List 1) Postage stamps 2) Copy Paper (letter 8.5 x 11 ) 3) Lemonade mix 4) Coffee (decaffeinated only) 5) Paper towels 6) Trash bags (tall kitchen drawstring) 7) Multipurpose spray cleaner 8) Wasp spray Thank you for your Continued Support! Items of Note Holy Communion said service each Wednesday at 12:00 noon in the Library. Join our CITF baking coordinator, Judy Moye, in the kitchen each Friday in August at 9:00 am to make sausage rolls for Christmas in the Forest. On the first Sunday of each month we recognize all those who have a birthday in that month (August 5). If we don t have your birthday, call the Church Office at Drop off school supply donations in the News-Argus parking lot, August 8, 9am 4pm at 310 N. Berkeley Blvd. Our Fundraiser night at Texas Roadhouse is Wednesday, August 8. Take a flyer to give your server. Flyers can be found in the Church or Parish Hall or on the front page of our website! PRAYERS FOR HEALING Prayers for Healing are offered the second Sunday of each month (August 12) during the service. BOOK STUDY PARISH SUMMER SUPPER BLESSING BACKPACKS VESTRY MEETING The final Book Study on The Year of Living Biblically is Tuesday, August 14 at 9 am in the Library. The last Parish Summer Supper with Evening Prayer is Wednesday, August 15 at 6:00 The Siler s home, 110 Breezewood Drive. Bring finger food to share. Wine & lemonade will be provided. Sunday, August 19 we will have a blessing of backpacks and book bags for students and teachers during the services. The Vestry meets on Monday, August 20 at 6:00 PM. ONE 9:30 am SERVICE Sunday, August 26 we will have only ONE Holy Communion service at 9:30 am. Blessing Backpacks & Book Bags Sunday, August 19

6 St. Francis Episcopal Church (503 Forest Hill Drive) P. O. Box Goldsboro, NC NOTE: 1 st Sunday of each month We recognize everyone with a birthday in that month during the service. 2 nd Sunday of each month Prayers for Healing during the service. Wednesday, August 8 9am 4pm Drop your school supplies/donations off in the Goldsboro News-Argus Parking Lot at 310 N. Berkeley Blvd. Consider helping Wayne County Students in need by donating school supplies: composition notebooks, backpacks (all sizes), paper, thumb drives, pocket folders, crayons, markers, pencils (reg. & colored), etc. ~ The Franciscans August 2018 ~ Of Current Interest... August 8 Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser night August 15 6:00 PM Summer Parish Supper + Evening The Siler s home August 19 Blessing Backpacks & Book bags August 20 6 PM Vestry Meeting August 26 9:30 am One service! Holy Communion St. Francis Vestry: 2018 David Powell Crissie Lewis, Jr. Warden 2019, Treasurer 2020 Jodi Baker Diana Hammond Gerald Herring, Sr. Warden, Clerk Katherine Phinizy, Check Signer The Rev. Marcía McRae, Rector ciga2@bellsouth.net Gerald Herring, Sr. Warden Crissie Lewis, Jr. Warden