The Flock. The Warden s Welcome. St. Francis of the Tetons Episcopal Church

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1 The Flock A P R I L The Warden s Welcome T H E P R I N T E D V O I C E O F S T. F R A N C I S O F T H E T E T O N S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H St. Francis of the Tetons Episcopal Church 20 Alta School Rd. Alta, Wyoming Phone: sftetons@silverstar.com episcopalidaho.org Easter is upon us and brings another season of glorious miracles. The frozen, dormant, fallow ground is slowly warmed back to life by the sun's rays. The bears begin to stir in their dens as sleepy hibernation dreams lift with the smells and sounds of approaching springtime. The welcomed sounds of spring are in the air - birds chirping, newborn calves crying, ice cracking under our feet, heavy snow loads sliding off roofs, rushing water run-offs. What a time of miracles indeed! During this Eastertide, we too may experience a renewed life force that perhaps calls us from our spiritual sleepiness to a gentle, or not so gentle, awakening. The beautiful chant, "Jesus Remember Me" is with me constantly during this time of reflection and re-birth. As we at St. Francis fully live this Easter season, we step into a time of remembrance of Jesus' gift of life eternal given freely to us - to each of us, to all of us. In celebration or sadness or solemnity or reverence we experience this greatest miracle of all. Through Lent, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter morning, perhaps you and I will recall our own personal deaths and resurrections. Perhaps we will, with God's help, die to the old and be reborn anew. Resurrection- The reversal of what was thought to be absolute. The turning of midnight into dawn, hatred into love, dying into living anew. If we look more closely into life, we will find that resurrection is more than hope, it is our experience. The return to life from death is something we understand at our innermost depths, something we feel on the surface of our tender skin. We have come back to life, not only when we start to shake off a shroud of sorrow that has bound us, but when we begin to believe in all that is still, endlessly possible. Please join us for our Worship Service & Sunday school at 10AM We give thanks for all those times we have arisen from the depths or simply taken a tiny step toward something new. May we be empowered by extraordinary second chances. And as we enter the world anew, let us turn the tides of despair into endless waves of hope. -Molly Fumia In God s Peace, Carol

2 P A G E 2 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper St. Francis met once again for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper on March 4th. Clarke Arick was our leader in the kitchen for the event, along with Clarke helpers included Rod Gust, Becky Park, Patty Sticher, Jim & Ellen Rein, Jim Steele and JP Trudelle. A great time was had by all and a remark was made that this was the fanciest Shrove Tuesday supper they had ever been too. Great Job! Above: Rod Gust and JP Trudelle show us how to make the sausage and bacon. Right: Jim Steele shows us his expertise at flipping flapjacks. Below Left: Hannah Hoth and Julie Parisee share some girl time while enjoying their meal. Below Center: The kitchen staff pose for a picture. Below Right: Becky Park and her son William, along with a friend, enjoy the fellowship of the evening. When asked what Easter means to our Sunday school children their reply was.. What Does Easter Mean to Me? Spencer Parisee, age 10 Eggs and it is the day that Jesus rose from the dead. Hannah Hoth, age 6 It means my birthday is coming Tristan Anschutz, age 5 "It is a day when a bunny scatters eggs everywhere with prizes in them." Molly Griffith, age 7 Easter means candy in an Easter basket.

3 A P R I L P A G E 3 Angel Care Ministry Angela Warner, our church Sexton, had taken on a ministry that come from her huge heart. Angel Care is a church ministry that is set up to help the members of St. Francis that may be in need of rides, meals or even friendship. reach people, she is a great lover of animals large or small, she has been know to take in animals that have been hurt or in distress. If you feel you are in need and would like to contact Angel Care, please call Angie at Church Ministry is a vital part of who we are at St. Francis, if you are interested in either joining or starting a ministry for our congregation please contact Carol Taylor or call the church office. Volunteers in the congregation have come together to help Angie with this need. Angie s love does not just If you would like to be a volunteer to help with this ministry please contact Angie at the number above or call the church office at Angie Warner and her puppy Duke. Holy Week Service Schedule Palm Sunday Service Sunday, April 13th at 10:00AM with Canon Lucinda Ashby Maundy Thursday Agape Meal & Foot Washing Thursday, April 17th at 6:00PM Maundy Thursday Service Thursday, April 17th at 7:00 PM with Deb Adams Good Friday Service Friday, April 18th at 12 noon with Jim Schulz Prayer Vigil Saturday, March 30th from 6:00-9:00PM. Come to pray, watch and wait. Easter Sunday Service Sunday, April 20th at 10:AM with Rev. Mary Erickson Easter egg hunt immediately follows the 10:00 service. Announcing Summer Sunday School! School will be letting out sooner than you think, and since traditionally St. Francis hasn t offered a summer Sunday school, we need your help to spread the news! We are pleased to offer this Christian education opportunity to overlap regular services starting at 10am. We will do our best to coordinate learning along with the readings going on upstairs as well as remain open to the education of our youth taking place downstairs. As projects warrant we would love to share them during announcements and always welcome the children to take part in communion when offered. We hope this will meet the needs of our families and we invite your feedback and ideas anytime. Volunteers will always be needed and appreciated! And those interested should contact the church office at (307)

4 P A G E 4 Paradise Point Campers Needed Located on beautiful Payette Lake and nestled in the mountain valley of McCall, this Idaho gem is loved by all who visit. A centerpiece of the mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho, Paradise Point Episcopal Camp is celebrating its 75th year. Paradise Point has long been a place of beauty and wonders where your family and kids can build new friendships, experience new activities and learn new skills. On this pristine 50 acres of sandy beaches and lush forest, you will enjoy spiritual reflection and time with God during a camping experience never to be forgotten. Paradise Point is a place for people of all ages to grow, play and participate in Christian formation in a safe and nurturing community. The highly trained staff works hard to provide a fun, yet safe environment for all who choose to attend. All our camp staff is professionally trained in CPR and First Aid and have gone though child abuse prevention training. Professionally certified staff is also employed for the waterfront, archer range, and the ropes course and climbing wall. Come and experience the ministry of Paradise Point and feel the magic of camp! For this year St. Francis will cover half of the expenses of one of the Youth camps offered at Paradise Point. For more information please contact the church office. For more information on the camp visit the diocese website at Rector The Rt. Rev. Brian Thom Bishop of Idaho bthom@idahodiocese.org Senior Warden Carol Taylor caroltaylor58@hotmail.com Music Director Gayle Lien rlien@silverstar.com In the Office Nancy Parisee sftetons@silverstar.com njparisee1@yahoo.com Parish Sexton Angie Warner Treasurer Beverly Palm bpb@ida.net For the 5 Sundays of Lent Gayle Lien and the St. Francis choir had invited everyone and anyone, in the congregation, to sing The ladies of St. Francis met again in March to chat about their family history and show off their family heirlooms while enjoying a delicious meal. Monica Hoth (right) had told us about growing Come Y All Come good old Gospel music with the choir, this invitation was open to all whether or not they had time to come to the rehearsal at 9:00AM. Ladies Lunch up on a farm and spending time at her family cabin. Cheryl Reinertsen shared with us the family clock that has been passed down through her family. The Ladies meet once a month, their next meeting will take place on April The outcome of this invitation was overwhelming, many Sundays there were more members singing with the choir than sitting in the pews. Thank you to Gayle and the St. Francis choir for this fun opportunity to sing with the choir and enjoy more fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ. 16th at 12:30; this month they will be helping the Easter Bunny stuff eggs. All are invited. Please bring a dish to share.

5 A P R I L April Service Volunteers April 6th Morning Prayer Worship Leader Deb Adams Lay Minister Becky Park Lay Reader Sharon Froberg Greeter/Usher Nanci Garling Refreshments Sharon Froberg Food Basket Connie Steele Sunday School Jaine Lewis Palm Sunday Passion Play Readers Needed Parts are available for all! Please see the sign up sheet on the piano after the services. April 13th Holy Eucharist Palm Sunday Celebrant Canon Lucinda Ashby Lay Minister Angie Warner Lay Reader Carol Taylor Greeter/Usher Jaine Lewis Refreshments Monica Hoth & Anna Anschutz Altar Flowers Palms Sunday School-Wendy Danielson April 20th Holy Eucharist Easter Sunday Celebrant Rev. Mary Erickson Lay Ministers Schulz & Temblay Lay Reader Angie Warner Greeter/Usher Wagener & Steele Refreshments Pot Luck Lunch Altar Flowers Easter Lilies Sunday School Nancy Parisee & Jen Chamberlin April 17th Evening Prayer Maundy Thursday Worship Leader Deb Adams April 18th Morning Prayer Good Friday Worship Leader Jim Schulz April 27th Morning Prayer Worship Leader Darrell Reinke Music Nanci Garling Lay Minister Sharon Froberg Lay Reader Monica Hoth Greeter/Usher Monica Hoth Refreshments Hill & Warner Altar Flowers Easter Lilies Sunday School Becca Wartig April 19th Prayer Vigil 6-7PM Angie Warner 7-8PM Deb Rouleau 8-9PM Carol Taylor P A G E 5 Easter Candy Donations Needed We are in need of candy that will fit in Easter eggs. Please leave your donations in the church office Happy Birthday April 9th Lydia Hanson April 13th Hannah Hoth April 17th Nancy Parisee April 19th Gayle Lien April 22nd Cheryl Reinertsen April 29th Connie Steele Worship & Worship Space Committees will not be meeting in the month of April. Vestry The next meeting for Vestry members will be on Sunday, April 6th after church. Prayer meets every Wednesday at 10:30AM and Thursday at 4PM, all are invited. Church Meetings Congregation Book Study will take place on Sunday, April 6th after church. The Adult Bible Study group discusses this book every Monday at 6PM at church. March Attendance March 2nd 24 Ash Wednesday 11 March 9th 39 March 16th 38 March 23rd 33 March 30th 27 Prayer Requests Carrie Bakken, Nancy, the family of Bob Norton, Deborah Dempsey, Jack Knight, Edie Barnes, Carol Flaherty, Alice Wilson, Anna, Trampus, Lloyd Gust, Josh Bogle, Eve Fish, David Arentz, John Waters, Don, Anita Joy, Rod Harvey, Rick Griffen, Chip Watt, John Sweet, Katy Borcz, Kim Corman & family, Jeff Furset, Anne Williams, Linda Roberts, Robert & Florence Smalser, Inger Trudelle as well as all nations, their leaders & citizens & all faith communities and schools of Teton Valley. Attendance for Thank You Thank You to our St. Francis church family for the food, cards, calls and s regarding the death of Jean Moulder. Your warm compassion and caring was of great comfort to our family during this time. The Parisee & Moulder family

6 P A G E 6 St. Francis Vestry Members Senior Warden Carol Taylor caroltaylor58@hotmail.com Junior Warden Jim Rein jwreins2002@yahoo.com Toni Hill John Paul Trudelle Sharon Froberg frogwumin@silverstar.com Nanci Garling garlingnanci@yahoo.com Erica Tremblay tetonbird@gmail.com Becky Park rpark4@silverstar.com Clarke Arick patriciasticher@yahoo.com A Voice From the Vestry Approved Vestry Minutes from February 23, 2014 Present Becky Park, Nanci Garling, Erica Tremblay, Carol Taylor, Sharon Froberg, Toni Hill, Jim Rein and Nancy Parisee. Absent John Paul Trudelle and Clarke Arick The minutes were reviewed for the January meeting, there was one correction to be made; Jim made a motion to accept the minutes, as corrected, and Erica seconded the motion, all in favor, motion carries. Sr. Warden Report Carol started the meeting with Old Business to catch her up with what had been discussed at last month s meeting. A proposed definition and meaning of the Sweetheart award was given, it is thought that this award is given out to people with a musical contribution to the church. Carol had asked Jim to follow up with Lisa Wagener on the status of the MOU with the Seventh Day church. The Vestry retreat will be on hold for now. Carol asked that the Vestry read through the book Born of Water, Born of Spirit all at once instead of a chapter a month. Carol reported that meetings with the staff are taking place once a month; job descriptions are being updated. The payroll for employees is now the treasurer s responsibility; the employees will now have their paychecks checks automatically deposited. Questions came up as to why we cancelled the fundraiser, Carol had explained that a number of events occurred that led to its cancellation. Erica was asked where we were with the emergency shelter status; she stated that she would follow up with it this month. Volunteers were called to represent St. Francis at the Eastern Deanery meeting in Idaho Falls on May 3rd; the theme of the meeting will be Parish Disaster & Emergency Preparedness. Erica and Sharon will represent the church at this meeting. There was a request from Deb Adams to cover expenses for a trip to Pocatello to meet with the Commission on Ministry, the request was for $78.14 for books, $65.52 for gas and milage to and from Jerome for a total of $ Jim made a motion to cover the expenses and Toni seconded the motion, all in favor, motion carried. Rev. Cunningham had requested that we cover $75.00 for him to get a room when he comes here to preach, he also asked for $50.00 for meals for a total of $ per Sunday to come here. Jim made a motion to pay Rev. Cunningham $ if the Reverend has to get a hotel and $ if he stays with a parishioner, Nanci seconded the motion, motion carried. Carol noted that there may be a discrepancy with the figures; she will talk to Deb Adams to clarify the amounts. Bruce and Cathy Mason had asked how much money the Boy Scout troop will be receiving this year, the Finance Committee will review this request and compare it to last years to see if adjustments need to be made. Shrove Tuesday was discussed, Carol asked for someone to head up the event, Jim volunteered Clarke Arick, he will contact Clarke to see if he can oversee the supper. Jr. Warden Report The Columbarium door leak was brought up by Jim, he stated that nothing had been done due to the snow, he will call and get an update from the Columbarium Committee. Jim stated that he spoke with Carl Jordan about an that Carl had sent him regarding Fall River rebates for energy conservation. It was decided that the church should do an energy audit with Electrical Wholesalers, who were recommended by Fall River to do the audit. Jim wanted Vestry s permission to get the audit done; he will be working with Ron Lien on this. A motion was made by Nanci to go ahead with the audit and Toni seconded the motion, all in favor, motion carried. Treasurer Report The January Transaction Detail by Account was reviewed, there were no changes noted so Erica made a motion to accept the report and Sharon seconded the motion, all in favor, motion carries. The Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual was reviewed by the members, Toni asked for clarity as to why the church is paying for the garden maintenance for the Columbarium instead of the Columbarium fund, no answer was given at this time. Toni had said that her daughter Rayma would like to maintain the weeds around the church this year, Carol asked Rayma to get in touch with Jim Rein. The furnace is still not working, Jim will continue to work with Fox Creek, the company that is repairing the furnace, they have already replaced the pump and cylinoid valve. Worship Committee The Vestry reviewed the last Worship Committee minutes, no further discussion took place. Pastoral Care Carol stated that three requests were received; Carol will follow up with the Pastoral Care committee. It was suggested that we give out $20.00 gas cards to those who volunteer to drive parishioners to appointments out of Teton County; Angie Warner is the point person for this ministry. It was decided that the money for these gas cards will come out of Back to Health. Meeting adjourned. Nancy Parisee

7 A P R I L P A G E 7 April 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Boy Scouts 7: Prayer 4:00 4 AA 7: Bible 7: AM MP w/deb Adams Vestry meets after church 7 Congregation Book Study 6: Prayer 4:00 Bible 7:00 11 AA 7: Lent AM HE w/canon Lucinda Ashby Parish Ministry Talk after church Palm Sunday 14 Congregation Book Study 6:00 15 Boy Scouts 7: Prayer 4:00 Agape Meal 6:00 7:00 w/ Deb Adams Maundy Thursday 18 AA 7:30 12:00 noon w/ Jim Schulz Good Friday Prayer Vigil 6:00-9:00 PM 20 10AM HE w/rev. Mary Erickson Easter Egg hunt after church 21 Congregation Book Study 6: Prayer 4:00 Bible 7:00 25 AA 7: Easter 27 10AM MP w/darrell Reinke 28 Congregation Book Study 6: Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25-26 Easter 2

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