SEPTEMBER 2016 M A R Y S

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1 SEPTEMBER 2016 O T H E B E L L S S T. M A R Y S

2 Dear St. Mary s family, The article below was written in August of 1996 by The Rev. Alexander Greene for Journey Through the Word. I think it is as relevant today as it was when he wrote it. The scripture verse he references is Hebrews 11:32 12:6. Privileges A privilege is a freedom or opportunity which has been given us and which we cannot claim is ours by right. This writer recalls being in a class taught by Reginald Fuller, a noted New Testament scholar, in which he said that it s a privilege to pray the Lord s Prayer. When Terry Waite was seemingly bout to be executed he was permitted to pray that prayer. There are privileges we take too much for granted. How many Americans and Canadians do not bother to vote in elections? The joy of black South Africans when for the first time they were able to choose their leaders would have reminded us that freedom to cast one s ballot is a precious privilege. Many church members take their Christian faith for granted. They have their children done and come to worship occasionally without considering that baptism and church membership have been bought with the blood of Christ and the witness of godly people, even unto death, through the ages. That is a message of today s Bible selection. And there is life itself. Do we thank God for the experience of waking in the morning and for the opportunity which a new day brings? The ordeal of Terry Waite tells us that life is a privilege we must never take for granted. Prayer: Lord, help me to live and pray as Jesus did. Reflection & Discussion: Think of a privilege you have been given and failed to appreciate at the time. Discuss the notion that worship, prayer, and practice of your faith is, indeed, a privilege. Give thanks. Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Fran

3 SEARCH COMMITTEE UP-DATE The Search Committee has now completed the reference checks, in-house interviews, and on-site interviews as was mentioned in last month s Up-Date. A meeting has been scheduled for the vestry to meet and discuss where God is leading us. Once the decision to offer a call to a candidate is made we notify the diocese for approval from Bishop Brewer. Then, and only then, are we permitted to contact the candidate with our offer of a call. The candidate then has a given length of time to discern if St. Mary s is where he/she is being called by God. Your prayers are very important. Please continue to pray for the wisdom of discernment for St. Mary s, the search process and the selection of a candidate! In June of 2015 the Vestry of St. Mary s Episcopal Church, Daytona Beach, Florida adopted the following policy concerning the practices and procedures for assisting persons requesting financial help. POLICY TO ADDRESS PANHANDLING PRACTICES ON ST. MARY S PROPERTY 1. Members of the congregation are strongly requested to not give money out to persons panhandling. 2. All monies and other forms of assistance are to be distributed by the rector only. 3. If a member feels called to offer/provide monetary assistance to a person soliciting, they are requested to do so by providing the funds to the rector and the rector will then distribute themoney to the designated person.

4 WALKING THE LABYRINTH Recently St. Mary s was extended an invitation by our Senior Warden, Fran Dunn, to meet together at one of several labyrinth stations in the Daytona area to pray and reflect on our lives and the life of St. Mary s. It was a very powerful and moving experience for each of the participants. History of the Labyrinth. The Labyrinth dates back 4000 years and was used to heighten awareness of the human condition as an aid to psychological and spiritual growth. It is an ancient symbol relating to wholeness. The classical labyrinth has an association with Christianity. It all but disappeared until the Middle Ages brought renewed interest and a more complex design-an eleven circuit, four quadrant design which forms a cross with a rosette in the center signifying enlightenment. The Labyrinth is a metaphor for life s journey, a circuitous path to the center and back a journey to the center of yourself and back out into the world with a broader understanding of who you are, being mindful of your life experiences and your spiritual journey. It has long been used as a meditation and prayer tool with the idea of coming closer to God. Walking The Labyrinth You are on a journey, a journey toward the light that is God. A journey towards the center of the labyrinth and out again. A journey toward God and out again. A journey of receiving and then giving. Walk with expectancy. As you journey, reflect on what you see, hear, think. Expect to discover the wonderful, the fantastic. As you move toward the center of the labyrinth, confess and let go of things that hinder your relationship with God. As you journey, unmask yourself, peel away the layers grow by subtraction. Prepare your inner self to meet with God. The turns of the labyrinth can represent the changes and passages in your life.

5 We are moving forward in our Foster a Family project and all hands on deck are required. We are trying to locate adequate housing and work, for our family, Susan and Jerry. In addition we are asking every member of the congregation to help in any way they can, be it prayer, odd jobs, knowing of a job, toiletries, new under garments for both, an apartment etc. As you can see the list is long but not overwhelming. We as a community can help make the lives of these two good people better. Look into your hearts and ask God what he would have you do. Thank you Danielle Rogers Missions and Outreach, chair CURSILLO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS Friday, Sept 16, 2016 ST. PETER THE FISHERMAN NEW SMYRNA BEACH 6:30pm Please bring a dish to share and join in fellowship and prayer MUSICIANS NEEDED Also Save the date: Saturday, Nov 18, 2016 St. Mary s hosting the Ultreya

6 LOOKING HEAD Bible Studies WEDNESDAYS-6:30 P.M. New Blackaby Series THURSDAYS-11:00 A.M. Cursillo Masque Ball Saturday, November 12, p.m. St. Barnabas, Deland Healing Service Thursdays 10:00 A.M. HUM Feeding Bridge of Hope Third Tuesdays of each month As early as 8:30 A.M.; as late as 11:30 A.M. Palmetto House Dinners Paula Rizzo New Coordinator First Wednesday at 5:00 P.M. Book Club New Meeting Place Riviera Country Club Voting In the words of Mark Twain and his understanding of the Christian responsibility of a citizen: A Christian s first duty is to God. It then follows, as a matter of course, that it is his duty to carry his Christian code of morals to the polls and vote them...if Christians should vote their duty to God at the polls, they would carry every election, and do it with ease...it would bring about a moral revolution that would be incalculably beneficent. It would save the country. Collier s Magazine (September 2, 1905)

7 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 Come for fun, food, and line dancing 6:00 PM - sign-up in Palmer Hall $15 per person NIGHT Make A Friend, Be a Friend, Bring a Friend To Jesus Co-Ed Cursillo #123 Cursillo for many is a renewal and nurturing of faith; for others it is a beginning into knowing and truly feeling the authentic love of Jesus Christ in our personal lives. In essence it is a mini course in Christianity. And it is an experience you will never forget. If you are interested in going to Cursillo, particularly this one coming up, please contact Danielle Rogers, Kathy Munroe or Rachel Ramsey, to get the process started. Even if you are unable to go to this Cursillo weekend, fill out the paper work now for the future. CONGRATULATIONS TO: KATHY MUNROE and RACHEL RAMSEY who are blessed to have been selected to work on the team of about 30 Cursilliesta s (Cursillo Members) for this up-coming Co-Ed Cursillo on October 6-9. We at St. Mary s are grateful to have these two beautiful Christian ladies to represent our church in a ministry that is close to their hearts and ours. PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! for Kathy and Rachel as they prepare for and embark on this mission of spreading Jesus intimate love and compassion to all those who are team members and candidates.

8 DAUGHTERS OF THE KING Monthly Meeting: Second Tues.of each month. First Meeting Tuesday, September 13 at 10:00 am ********************************* DEADLINES Weekly Bulletins Thursday NOON Sunday Servant Scheduling 20th of the month (dates of known absences, please) Monthly Newsletter 25th of month ***************************** BOOK CLUB Saturday September :00 pm Riviera Country Club Contact person JoAn Macdonald ***************************** PALMETTO HOUSE DINNER 1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Prepare and Serve Dinner To Residents SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 LUNCH BUNCH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 HOOLIGANS INT. SPEEDWAY BLVD. (NEXT TO OUTBACK ) 1:00 pm ************************************* NEXT CURSILLO WEEKEND CO-ED Oct. 6-9, 2016 ******************************* PASTORAL CARE LAY IC VISITORS Thank you for your assistance and service to those in need. Anchored in Christ, Tom Farrell ******************************* SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 Bake your favorite cookies to share at coffee hours To take part, sign up in Palmer Hall

9 SUNDAY SERVANTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER :30 AM LEM READER 1 Scott Law David PeQueen Kay Bielick Bob Kundinger READER2 Patricia Langtry Judy Langston Rondi Terracino Kay Bielick CRUCIFER Scott Law David PeQueen Kay Bielick Bob Kundinger PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Nell Moore Kathy Munroe Mark Skolski Rondi Terracino USHERS Sally Stedman Peggy Hopes Rondi Terracino Judy Langston LEM 1 R EADER 1 10:30 AM Fran Dunn Carmen Howell Jackie Block Frank Gummey LEM 2 Jackie Block Sally Cullen Pete Corliss Fran Dunn READER 2 Pat Carlin Kathy Schuh Danielle Rogers Rachel Ramsey CRUCIFER Bob Kundinger Frank Gummey Pete Corliss Frank gummey TORCH Fran Dunn Sally Cullen Peyton Glugover Carmen Howell TORCH Jackie Block Carmen Howell Sydnee Glugover Fran Dunn PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Shiela McKay- Vaughan Frank Gummey Rachel Ramsey Catherine Maher OBLATIONERS The Cliftons The Mays Nancy White Winnie Condon Brenda Jarvis Phyllis Lowry ALTAR GUILD Carmen Howell 2 Susan Gummey 3 Pat Carlin Brenda Jarvis Marlene Kellington 4 Clare Rakestraw Pat Hook 1 Chesley Bennett Nita May Marcia Shearer FLOWER GUILD Pat Hook 2 Winnie Hart Dawn Foster 3 Susan Gummey Marlene Kellington 4 Clare Rakestraw Pat Hook 1 Winnie Hart COUNTERS Paul Francis Rachel Ramsey Danielle Rogers Winnie Hart Danielle Rogers Jackie Block Danielle Rogers Paul Francis Daniel Rogers USHERS: Larry Clifton (Captain), Brenda Jarvis, Winnie Hart, Ken Apholz Alternates: Victoria Mills, Frederick Aryeetey

10 SEPTEMBER 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 10:00 HEALING 11:00 BIBLE 1 10:00 HEALING 11:00 BIBLE 7:00 CHOIR PRACTICE 2 9:00 ALTAR GUILD 2 10:30 FLOWER GUILD :30 HOLY RITE 1 9:15 CHOIR 10:30 HOLY RITE II COOKIE SUNDAY 10:00 GOOD SAM S 7:00 SEARCH TEAM 1:00 PALMETTO HOUSE DINNER 6:30 BIBLE 10:00 HEALING 11:00 BIBLE 7:00 CHOIR PRACTICE 9:00 ALTAR GUILD 3 10:30 FLOWER GUILD 3 1:00 BOOK CLUB 11 8:30 HOLY RITE 1 9:15 CHOIR 10:30 HOLY RITE II :00 DOK MTG 7:30 VESTRY 14 10:30 INDIGO MANOR 6:30 BIBLE 15 10:00 HEALING 11:00 BIBLE 7:00 CHOIR PRACTICE 16 9:00 ALTAR GUILD 4 10:30 FLOWER GUILD :30 HOLY RITE 1 9:15 CHOIR 10:30 HOLY RITE II :30 1:00 HUM FEEDING 21 6:30 BIBLE 22 10:00 HEALING 11:00 BIBLE 7:00 CHOIR PRACTICE 23 9:00 ALTAR GUILD 1 10:30 FLOWER GUILD :00 WESTERN DINNER WITH SPECIAL GUEST PERFORM ANCE :30 HOLY RITE 1 9:15 CHOIR 10:30 HOLY RITE II 1:00 LUNCH BUNCH HOOLIGANS INT. SPEEDWAY 6:30 BIBLE 10:00 HEALING 11:00 BIBLE 7:00 CHOIR PRACTICE 9:00 ALTAR GUILD 2 10:30 FLOWER GUILD 2

11 SEPTEMBER 2016 Happy Anniversary 4 John and Vivienne Tranter 5 Tom and Marge Farrell Happy Birthday 2 William Cannons 6 Catherine Corliss 8 George Yates 8 Gloria Shaw 9 Paul Mazlow 12 Rachel Moore 14 Hope Kalamajka 15 Kathy Lorenz 16 Dolly Kauffman 22 Catherine Maher 27 Jamie Musselwhite 30 Marlene Kellington 15 Jim and Sylvia Richey 17 John and Anne Gallion Deacon Don Wanstall Jerry Read Gordon Walker

12 The Reverend Robert Anderson, Interim Rector Richard Wright, Organist/Choir Director St. Mary s Episcopal Church Judi Raske, Parish Administrator Tom Raimondo, Sexton Miguel Berrios, Security St, Mary s Episcopal Church 216 Orange Ave. Daytona Beach, FL Phone: (386) Fax: (386) stmarysdaytona1216@cfl.rr.com WEB Site: Our Services The mission of St. Mary s is To know Christ and to serve him Office Hours: 10 am till 2 pm Monday through Friday Sunday 8:30 am Rite I Sunday 10:30 am Rite II NOTICE MINISTRIES AND LEADERS Before scheduling meetings, functions or events for your groups, please check the master calendar in the church office to make sure your date does not conflict with any other events that may be scheduled. Please fill out a Calendar Request Form which is available in the office. Events will be approved by the Vestry REMINDER If you are in the hospital or scheduled to be in the hospital in the near future, please inform the church office so that we will know that you are there. Please leave a message if the church office is closed Senior Warden: Junior Warden: Secretary: Treasurer VESTRY Pete Corliss Tom Farrell Claudia Forrester Bob Kundinger Danielle Rogers Fran Dunn Shiela McKay-Vaughan Jacqueline Block Jamie Musselwhite