The Song of Saint Francis

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1 The Song of Saint Francis Saint Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church Salter Path, North Carolina November 2018 It s a Date Suffering and Growing November /2 Art Opening 5:30 BluSail group 11/18 Angel Tree 11/25 Blessing of the Bricks 12/13 Angel Tree potluck and carol sing 12/15 Christmas Cheer Lunch & Presbyterian 12/24 Christmas Eve Service 1/12 Hope Mission Cook & Serve We have become more open with each other since the storms began, I am noticing, and more compassionate. St. Francis has always been a friendly, affirming church, but I am seeing an even greater interest in talking with each other and really listening. We ask about damages and health and what all has to be done, and where the hope is, and how to find the energy for all of this. And we want to know the truth. Suffering does that, and we are suffering together. Suffering often opens us up to each other, to more depth and to communion. It can break down walls that separate us if we let it. It is common to the whole human family, and it is as persistent as the day is long. That it why it makes us brothers and sisters to everyone, if we let it. Then let it. Use this time to become even more the person you essentially are in your heart. Use it to become a more honest and daring love. If it has been hard for you to reach out, try it now. The burdens we all are carrying encourages us to become more vulnerable, more openly needy, softer, gentler, even more mystical. Suffering also can connect us more strongly to God. Jesus in many ways is for us a man of great love, and great sorrows. Great compassion and excruciating pain. Unspeakable awareness of everyone, who knew about betrayal and forgiveness, and yet teaches us to sing Alleluia at the grave. We can t dodge this bullet. It hits every one of us right in the heart. But we can open up and let God shine through us. We can let this be food for the soul. We can become more than we ever dreamed. Everett+

2 Page 2 Vestry View Meet Lisa Mosier Some people are just easy to talk to and to get to know. Beth Beswick knows that for sure, as well as the Baxter's, Betty Watson, Bobbie Hill, and the others who volunteer in the nursery. While big people are having church upstairs, Lisa gets to know the little people downstairs, such as the Perry boys, Win and Holt. She considers herself a floor person who likes to get down on the floor and play with the kids. She likes singing and dancing with kids and to see their different personalities. Lisa is in her second year at St. Francis, as our representative from Nancy s Nannies, who comes each Sunday to watch over our children. Lisa currently lives in Newport with her husband. They moved here from New Jersey to take care of a disabled friend who needs help with daily living. Lisa was born in Louisiana, and because her father was an accountant for Texaco, her family moved where he was called to work. She considers herself a Southern girl and was glad for the opportunity to come back this way. I was surprised when Lisa told me about her two grandchildren, ages eight and ten. I would have thought those would have been the ages of her children not her grandchildren! Working with kids must keep you young! In her spare time she enjoys cross-stitching. Lisa has child care experience and has taken continuing education classes for her day care work. In addition to the work she does for St. Francis, she does other baby-sitting jobs in the local area for Nancy s Nannies. She is looking forward to the communal baby-sitting for the annual military balls coming up in November. Lisa was raised Catholic and raised her children in the Catholic tradition as well. She feels comfortable with our liturgy and enjoys the warm, friendly people here at St. Francis. Lisa joins us upstairs when her duties have ended. Thanks, Lisa, for caring for our children! Barbara McCreary Openings: Artistry In Small Bites Is available for purchase on Sundays for $30. Shipping is an additional $5. Businesses may purchase multiples of 6 for $108 (40% discount) with payment in advance. Also available is a consignment price of 20% off when sending a check for those sold during the month to SFBTS 920 Salter Path Road, Salter Path, NC For additional information, please contact the Parish Administrator or Bobbie Hill by phone or . Art Gallery November The exhibit will be comprised of the work of students who participate in open studio on Thursday afternoons at BluSail Gallery. This will be two dimensional work including the work of our mentor, Lynn Golitz. Altar Guild Advent will be here very soon and it will be time for the Hanging of the Greens! Watch the bulletin for the date and time. Many hands make light work!

3 Page 3 Christmas Cheer Mark your calendars for Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11:45 to participate in The Christmas Cheer Luncheon at First Presbyterian Church in Morehead City. Come sing Christmas Carols to the elderly while they enjoy a delicious Christmas meal. Plan to stay behind to be fed yourselves and then help clean up. We are usually gone by 2:00. Dress in your finest Christmas gear, i.e. shirts, hats, headbands, etc. We hope. We hope you can join us. Any questions??? See Libba Shelton or. ST FRANCIS ANGEL TREE St. Francis Outreach TRINITY CENTER and CAMP TRINITY HURRICANE RELIEF St Francis donations were delivered to Trinity Center to help with hurricane damage restorations for Trinity Center and Camp Trinity. Look for the St Francis Angel Tree on Sunday, November 18. We are adopting the students at Bridges School again this year. Each student will be depicted on a paper angel with their name, age, grade, and a gift suggestion. Gifts should be wrapped and students name on a gift tag affixed and returned to church on Thursday, December 13 when we will have our gift return and pot luck supper. We will also put together a snack bag stocking for each child and a collection of school supplies for each teacher. The Outreach Committee will provide a variety of snacks to fill stockings for each student. We ask that you please donate school supplies for the teachers. Details on the St Francis Angel Tree will be published in the church bulletin the Sunday before Thanksgiving. ANGEL TREE POTLUCK AND CAROLING SAVE THE DATE: On Thursday, December 13 from 5:30-7:30 we will have the Angel Tree gift return with a pot-luck dinner followed by caroling. Additional details and sign up sheet for this event, will be published and posted as time nears. If you have any questions, please see Denise Throckmorton or Geraline Castle

4 Page 4 We welcome you to Thanksgiving at Trinity Center Open November 20-25th Thanksgiving Overnight Special Package: $82 per adult per night; $48 per youth 5-17 yrs per night; $12 per child 1-4 yrs. Includes: Lodging in our rooms (one twin and one double bed per room) Daily Breakfast at 9:00am & Dinner at 6:00pm Thanksgiving mid-afternoon Dinner Thursday at 3:00pm Requires Credit/Debit Card on file Nonrefundable Deposit of $10 per room for one or two night stay; $20 per room three or more nights Final payment due on arrival Box Lunches available pre-ordered at $12 pp (Friday & Saturday only) Spend as many nights as space here allows. The beach is wonderfully relaxing during a holiday week, and Trinity Center is always a stress-free destination. We do all the work, and you have all the fun with your family! Room rentals only / No Meals: $75 per room per night for up to two people; $5 each additional person up to four people No included meals Requires Credit/Debit Card on file Nonrefundable Deposit of $10 per room for a one or two night stay; $20 per room three or more nights Final Invitation payment due to on Thanksgiving arrival at Trinity Center Thanksgiving 3:00pm Dinner Only: $29.00 per person; $15.00 per child (11 yrs and younger); No charge for infants under 1yr Payment due when making reservation Come spend Thanksgiving with us! Please call trinity@trinityctr.com TRINITY CENTER 618 Salter Path Road Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512

5 Page 5 November 5-Pat Gallo Sarah King 10-Romaine Riddle 11-Sara Beck Pruitt 12-Robin Smith 14-Ainsley Horton 15-Grace Kemp Mary Lou Wilson 19-Dona Styron Francesca Styron 30-Jeannie Baxter Lay Ministry Schedule for November 2018 November 4 November 11 November 18 November 25 Veteran s Day Kids Sunday Vestry Terry Smith Layne Helwig George Hirasawa Barbara McCreary Lector Romaine Riddle George Hirasawa Kids Prayers Pat Jones Pat Jones kids Pat Jones Crucifer Pat Jones Kids Beth Beswick Chalice Jolene McCann Pat Jones Pat Jones Richard Seale Richard Seale Pat Jones Altar Guild Linda Seale Linda Seale Terry Griffin Betsy Randall Betsy Randall Torchbearers Sharon Watling Jami Turner Terry Griffin Sharon Watling Kids Jami Turner Audio Gary Keeter Stover Morris Larry Castle John Clarke Nursery Beth Beswick Beth Beswick Geraline Castle TBD Coffee Hour Beth Beswick Jolene McCann Robin and Terry Smith Jean and Jim Turner Kay Brackins Lisa Park

6 St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church 920 Salter Path Road Salter Path, NC Save the dates! Angel Tree begins - November 18 First Class Mail Hope Mission Cook & Serve January 12 Sunday Schedule: 9:00 am Adult Forum; 10:00 am Eucharist Service Nursery available; casual dress welcome Wednesdays 12:00 noon Celtic Eucharist St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church is a parish in the Diocese of East Carolina The Right Reverend Robert Skirving, Bishop Rector The Rev. Everett Thomas, Ph.D. Priest in Residence The Rev. Chris Carlin Vergers Marion Morris Parish Administrator Treasurer Dan Riddle Asst. Treasurer Stover Morris Sexton David Shapiro/ Vestry Class of 2018 Beth Beswick Pat Jones, Senior Warden Terry Smith Vestry Class of 2019 Layne Helwig George Hirasawa, Junior Warden Barbara McCreary Vestry Class of 2020 Ted Goetzinger Sharon Watling Stover Morris Clerk of the Vestry Korin Gagnon Music Director Craig Everett Art Gallery Director ECW Chair Bobbie Hill Outreach Chair Denise Throckmorton Director of Youth Ministry Marian Goetzinger The Song of St. Francis is a monthly publication of St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church. Sound side of NC 58 between Mile Marker 10 and 10½ 920 Salter Path Road Salter Path, North Carolina (252) All rights reserved