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Your e-connection with St. Michael's Church Oct. 25, 2018 In This Issue +From Our Rector +AllHallowTide +From Our Assoc.

+Requiem Mass +Thanksgiving Dinner +Food Drive +In the Parish Family +Costumes for Sale +Community News Sunday Worship Times 8:00 a. m. Rite I 10:00 a.m. Rite II Coffee & Fellowship after each service.

org On Saturday, St. Michael's will host Bishops Jeff Lee and Joseph Atem to celebrate a twenty-year partnership between the Diocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Renk.

We will conclude by honoring our partners in this ministry, and sharing lunch together. As many of you know, St.

1 Your e-connection with St. Michael's Church Oct. 25, 2018 In This Issue +From Our Rector +AllHallowTide +From Our Assoc. Rector for Christian Education Stewardship Campaign +Children's Sunday School +Attention LIFT Kids +Renk Ministry Partnership +Peace & Justice Ministry +Trunk or Treat +Cumali Blanket Drive +Requiem Mass +Thanksgiving Dinner +Food Drive +In the Parish Family +Costumes for Sale +Community News Sunday Worship Times 8:00 a. m. Rite I 10:00 a.m. Rite II Coffee & Fellowship after each service. Sunday Church School 9:45 drop-off ~ Church school for children ages 3-5th grade starts at 10am in the lower level From Our Rector The Rev. Jesse Perkins jperkins@stmichaelsbarrington.org On Saturday, St. Michael's will host Bishops Jeff Lee and Joseph Atem to celebrate a twenty-year partnership between the Diocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Renk. We will begin the celebration at 10:00 a.m. in the community room, and it will include a presentation from Bishop Joseph and his work in South Sudan. We will conclude by honoring our partners in this ministry, and sharing lunch together. As many of you know, St. Michael's has a longstanding relationship with the University in Renk as it trains priests to go out into the world to be ministers of the Gospel and of reconciliation. I hope you can join us on Saturday to celebrate and learn more about this great work in which we engage, and the partners we have in it. To RSVP your attendance, contact Jackie Kraus at (847) or jackie.kraus41@gmail.com. Following this event, Bishop Joseph will be joining us on Sunday morning as our guest preacher at both services. The vestry, following the tradition of hosting a guest bishop, has designed all open offering that day to go to the Renk Partnership Team in support of this ministry. I hope to see you there! Jesse+ More From The Rector on ALLHALLOWTIDE... Next week, St. Michael's will be holding three significant events that all center around All Saint's Day - these three events are referred to as AllHallowTide. It starts with Halloween, or All Hallow's Eve, on the night before All Saint's Day (10/31). Traditionally, it was a vigil where the faithful would stay up all night praying and waiting for the next day. It also has many other expressions and is found in many cultures; for Christians in America, it is a

18 (watch calendar for seasonal class dates) Nursery (infants and children up to 3 years old) is available downstairs from 9:30am through the 10am service.

2 classrooms. They will join their families in time for communion. 9:00am ~ JR. High meet in the library & join the service at 10am. 9:00am ~ SR. High gather at the Sturtz House & join the service at 10am. 9:00am ~ Adult Formation meet in the Conference Room to (watch calendar for seasonal class dates) Nursery (infants and children up to 3 years old) is available downstairs from 9:30am through the 10am service. For Church School information please contact The Rev. Lisa Erdeljon, Associate Rector for Christian Education. For additional service information, events and activities, please visit our website by clicking here. mixture of fun and scary. We encounter death and mortality through costumes and fun fright (and sometimes we just dress up for fun). We mock death by dressing up as vampires, living dead, axe murders, or zombies - as though death holds no power over us. However, the truth is that "to dust we shall return," and as we move through Allhallowtide, our next liturgy is one of remembering our loved ones who have come before - All Soul's Day. On Friday evening November 2 at 6:30 p.m., we will celebrate All Souls, or properly called The Commemoration of All Faithful Departed, with a Requiem Mass. We cannot mock and deny death any longer, and the truth is that death affects us all here and now. Each of us has felt the grief that comes with losing someone we love. All Souls is a way of remembering, celebrating, and grieving the loss of those we love but see no longer. Our choir will be singing pieces from the Rutter Requiem. Finally, on Sunday morning November 4, we will celebrate All Saint's Day. Over the centuries, the church has identified individuals who have shown great faith in their lives and in their death, and serve as examples for us today. In particular, on Sunday we will honor St. Vincent of Spain, whose relic resides in our altar at St. Michael's. Vincent was a deacon, and adamantly professed his faith during the Great Persecution and suffered a cruel death for it at the hand of Emperor Diocletian. Even under the threat of torture and death, Vincent refused to burn the Scriptures and renounce his faith. Through each of these services we encounter something we like to forget: that each of us is mortal and one day our life will end. And throughout this triduum of celebration, liturgy, and grief, we also get to hear one more time of the saving love of God, who made a way for life even after our death. As the prayer book says, "even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia." (BCP 499) I hope you have a chance to journey with us through this year's Allhallowtide. Jesse+ From Our Associate Rector for Christian Education The Rev. Lisa Erdeljon lerdeljon@stmichaelsbarrington.org Last week, I participated in a number of conversations

about power and authority. This week, I am participating in conversations about leadership. In fact, as I write this, I am currently sitting next to Fr.

It is an interesting exercise to think about the balance between authority or power and leadership. I suspect they are directly related: the more authority, the more leadership.

Quick Links Our Website Little Angels Preschool Listen to Sunday Sermons The presentation on Servant Leadership was particularly interesting, as we discussed humility as a tool in leadership - the

And yet, as one of my clergy peers said, "Giving up power is anxiety inducing because you also give up control." But isn't that the point of servant leadership and empowerment?

When we can equally contribute to the progress and forwardthinking/moving of our church, then we can equally share the joys (and sorrows) of our future, as it unfolds before us.

3 about power and authority. This week, I am participating in conversations about leadership. In fact, as I write this, I am currently sitting next to Fr. Jesse, in a conference room, learning about parish leadership. Topics of presentations within this three-day workshop range from Servant Leadership to Marketing and Communications. It is an interesting exercise to think about the balance between authority or power and leadership. I suspect they are directly related: the more authority, the more leadership. And while both are "learn-able," some people seem to be more comfortable with and more inclined to have both authority and leadership. Quick Links Our Website Little Angels Preschool Listen to Sunday Sermons The presentation on Servant Leadership was particularly interesting, as we discussed humility as a tool in leadership - the ability to empower other people to step up and lead - the willingness to "give up" your own authority and power. And yet, as one of my clergy peers said, "Giving up power is anxiety inducing because you also give up control." But isn't that the point of servant leadership and empowerment? It allows us to share the responsibilities of running the Church, and it shares the liability, too. When we can equally contribute to the progress and forwardthinking/moving of our church, then we can equally share the joys (and sorrows) of our future, as it unfolds before us. Just as I invited you to think about the spiritual practice of authority last week, this week I invite you to think about how you lead. Specifically, how do you use your authority, your power, your leadership to bring about God's Kingdom? I'm sure I'm "preaching to the choir" about authority and leadership (St. Michael's members seem to have an unlimited amount of leadership), but I always think it's a good thing to do: a personal check-in of our own leadership and our own use of authority and power, and of course, a check-in of how we are using all of that, as we live into our calling to be Christians. In the meantime, I'll see you at Bishop Joseph's reception on Saturday (if you're coming), at church on Sunday, and at Trunk-or-Treat next week! 2019 Stewardship Campaign Follow us on Facebook

Vestry Meeting Summary August 20, 2018 Click here.

You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to

The tree on the Children's Stewardship Card is a reminder that the children of the church keep us grounded and demonstrate love at the same time.

As we continued to discuss Children's Stewardship Card Stewardship, they mentioned they have seen their parents writing out checks to place in

We reinforced this is a plan; they already know what they will write the check out for each week.

4 Vestry Meeting Summary August 20, 2018 Click here. Click here. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. ~2 Corinthians 9:11 As a parish, one way or another, we are all rooted in faith, and growing in love. The tree on the Children's Stewardship Card is a reminder that the children of the church keep us grounded and demonstrate love at the same time. Each week we see the Sunday school grow and witness the kids gaining a stronger relationship with God. As we continued to discuss Children's Stewardship Card Stewardship, they mentioned they have seen their parents writing out checks to place in the envelope. This is the seeing and remembering that I spoke about last week. We reinforced this is a plan; they already know what they will write the check out for each week. Now the children can do like the adults of the church and have their own plan of serving, by checking the boxes of the Children's Card. Thus, they have begun to understand. Song is another way of expression and growing in God's love. Each week Sara Torbeck, the Director of Children's Music, teaches the kids of Sunday school a song. This Sunday, October 28, the Children's Choir will be singing during the 10:00 a.m. service. There is still time if your child would like to participate. Sara has choir practice on Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. and again at 9:15 a.m.

Little Red Wagon St. Cyprian Food Pantry is our focus in October and November. Click here for more about the history of St. Cyprian Food Pantry. Needs are: canned corn, yams, cranberries, canned pumpkin, instant potatoes, cereal, canned soups.

Did you know we really advertised BIG within the community for Trunk or Treat? It is on Facebook and numerous flyers have been distributed at many local stores.

The purpose of Trunk or Treat is about...serving the children...serving the community. Both the police and fire departments will be here along with Davenport's spooky car.

5 Little Red Wagon St. Cyprian Food Pantry is our focus in October and November. Click here for more about the history of St. Cyprian Food Pantry. Needs are: canned corn, yams, cranberries, canned pumpkin, instant potatoes, cereal, canned soups. before Sunday performances. Please join Sara this week! Or her at We would love a strong voice of children to sing for Bishop Joseph's visit this Sunday. Did you know we really advertised BIG within the community for Trunk or Treat? It is on Facebook and numerous flyers have been distributed at many local stores. This amazing free family and fun event will be a way for St. Michael's Church to serve our community. A living example of how we just taught the kids, in serving others is how we serve God. The purpose of Trunk or Treat is about...serving the children...serving the community. Both the police and fire departments will be here along with Davenport's spooky car. Will we have more trick or treaters or more cars on October 31? I hope more cars, and more names on the sign-up sheet in the hallway. PS: We also will have hotdogs and a full Moon Lamp to light up the parking lot. "Erin and her camera" volunteered to capture the memory and will be set up in a family picture area. Click here for this Sunday's AT HOME with the Good News. JR & SR LIFT Sunday School will meet together this week (10/28) in the Sturtz House with Miss Kay at 9:00 a.m. As always, hot chocolate and & donuts! JR & SR LIFT Fall Celebration: Sunday, October 28, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Pumpkin Carving, hot dogs, S'mores, spooky walk, etc. Bring your own pumpkin or we'll provide one. Bring a Friend! Trunk-or-Treat: We'll be participating in Trunk-or-Treat this year. Come at 4:00 p.m. on October 31 to help decorate the Church Van and stay until 7:00 p.m., handing out candy to kids that come through our parking lot. Costumes encouraged! Confirmation Retreat: November 3-4 at Stronghold Retreat Center in Oregon, IL. If you are interested in being

confirmed, please contact Ric Lindeen at youth@stmichaelsbarrington.org.

Jack, Natalie, Anita, Virginia, Melissa, Bill, Jim, Sophie, Lori & Karl, John S., Katie, Marilyn, Jack, Ann, the Harms family, Addie, Mark, Ted, Barb & Steve, Patty, Phyllis, Amy.

6 confirmed, please contact Ric Lindeen at Those who have asked for our prayers: Jennifer, Bob, Kaky, Paulette, Bobbie, Sue, Ceres, Randy & family, the Gibbs family, Tanner, Susan & family, Laurie, Leslie, Gale, Char, Leslie, Julie & family, Jack, Natalie, Anita, Virginia, Melissa, Bill, Jim, Sophie, Lori & Karl, John S., Katie, Marilyn, Jack, Ann, the Harms family, Addie, Mark, Ted, Barb & Steve, Patty, Phyllis, Amy. [Typically names placed on the Parish Prayer List are listed for four weeks. The newly departed are also prayed for during the Prayers of the People on Sundays for a duration of four weeks following their death. Please notify any memb er of the clergy or Nancy to add a name to the prayer list.] Thank you for your support of our youth fundraiser! Celebration of Companion Relationship with Diocese of Renk Saturday, October 27 at St. Michael's, Barrington On October 27 from 10 am to 1 pm, Bishop Lee and Bishop Joseph Garang Atem of the Diocese of Renk in the Episcopal Church of South Sudan will host a celebration of the partnership between the two dioceses at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Barrington. Beverages and pastries will be provided in the morning and lunch will be served at noon. The event is free and open to the public; please use this link to RSVP by October 20. For more information Jackie Kraus or call the St. Michael's office at The Peace and Justice Ministry The Peace and Justice Ministry of St. Michael's will hold a meeting after the 10:00 a.m. church service on October 28, immediately following the coffee hour in honor of Bishop Joseph and Roda. All are welcome to attend. We will discuss upcoming events and future projects. We are offering two events soon: on Tuesday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Michael's Community Room with Michele Phillips presents:"be SMART: A conversation about kids and guns". Another is Wednesday, January 16, at 7:00 p.m. in St. Michael's Library with Randy Lewis: "Learning about Employment for All People." There are attachments for both events if you would like to do more advance publicity. At the meeting we will also discuss the possibility of co-sponsoring another refugee family and other potential events. All are welcome. We hope to see you there.

PLEASE RSVP IF YOU'RE BRINGING YOUR CAR! Remembering This Week Birthday 10.22 Court Rejman 10.23 Aston Boynton 10.26 Lynn Mayberry Bob Daly Anniversaries 10.24 Stephanie & Peter Douglas 10.

24 Helen Roberts Edwin Randall Jack Haugen 10.25 Eva Johnson 10.26 Stephen Wright Norman Linde Erin Semerad Bring your own candy to hand out AND remember to decorate your trunk.

7 PLEASE RSVP IF YOU'RE BRINGING YOUR CAR! Remembering This Week Birthday Court Rejman Aston Boynton Lynn Mayberry Bob Daly Anniversaries Stephanie & Peter Douglas Susan & Gwynne Johnson Meredith & David Perrine Lindsay & Kevin Taylor Rest in Peace Margaret Ford Robert Brown Barbara Hager Joy Dowling Helen Roberts Edwin Randall Jack Haugen Eva Johnson Stephen Wright Norman Linde Erin Semerad Bring your own candy to hand out AND remember to decorate your trunk. Prizes will be given out in three categories: Most Scary Trunk, Most Funny Trunk, and Best Overall. Let your imagination run wild. We have 40 parking spots to fill. If you will be bringing your car please RSVP to Kim Curtis at x 15 kcurtis@stmichaelsbarrington.org OR sign up poster in hallway. What is Trunk or Treat? It's a safe event that brings Halloween to parking lots where kids go from car to car and get candy from decorated trunks. Great fun for the kids - great fellowship with the entire community. We'll be indoors if inclement weather. Last Call For Blankets! Please drop off blankets by Sunday October 28. They will be distributed by Cumali on October 29. We're 20% to our goal of 100 blankets. During the month of October, Deacon Laurie is collecting 100 new or gently used blankets that will be given out on Monday nights this winter. Please help by leaving donated blankets in the large green wagon outside the community room. Read more...

Names of Dearly Departed for Requiem On Friday, November 2, 6:30 p.m., St. Michael's will celebrate All Soul's Day with the choir singing a Requiem Mass.

If you would like to have the name of a deceased loved one remembered at the Requiem Mass please print the name(s) in the designated binder located in the narthex

8 Names of Dearly Departed for Requiem On Friday, November 2, 6:30 p.m., St. Michael's will celebrate All Soul's Day with the choir singing a Requiem Mass. The names of those we love but see no longer will be read during that service (instead of Sunday morning). If you would like to have the name of a deceased loved one remembered at the Requiem Mass please print the name(s) in the designated binder located in the narthex (front foyer) by October 28. Thick & Creamy Pumpkin Bacon Soup Just...yum. Recipe here You're all invited to join us at the table for dinner! And now is the time to sign up to volunteer for the event in one of the many service opportunities. Click here to see how you can help. Contact Nancy Holmes if you have any questions. Thank you! Help a Needy Family This Thanksgiving Little Angels Christian Preschool and St. Michael's Church School are sponsoring a Food Drive to benefit St. Cyprian's Ecumenical Food Bank in Chicago. We will be collecting donations Monday, October 29 -

Thursday, November 15. The Little Angels collection wagon is located upstairs under the TV monitor. Click here for a list of suggested donations. In The Parish Family The S.M.E.G. LLC. (St.

Pictured to the right: Jim Blair, Denney Roper, and in the background Rob Wisnowski. Can you say Oompah?

9 Thursday, November 15. The Little Angels collection wagon is located upstairs under the TV monitor. Click here for a list of suggested donations. In The Parish Family The S.M.E.G. LLC. (St. Michael's Event Group) would like to thank all those who helped, donated and attended the Oktoberfest last Saturday. A great time was had by all. Pictured to the right: Jim Blair, Denney Roper, and in the background Rob Wisnowski. Can you say Oompah?! Halloween Costumes For Sale The preschool has some gently used Halloween costumes for sale (photo here). You can see the selection of costumes in the upstairs hallway. Contact Caren Hunter. Pub Quiz Trivia Night at St. Mark's, Barrington Hills, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. Calling all parishioners, friends, and family of St Mark's. Join us for a night of fellowship, friendly competition, and fun. Bring a snack to share and your favorite pub beverage.link here. The Community Meal meets next on Thursday, November 8, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 720 Dundee Avenue, Barrington. All welcome. Holy Apostles 50th Annual Auction Dinner & Dance Fundraiser. Saturday, November 10, 6:00 to 10:30 p.m.at Mill Creek Banquets 333 W Mill Street, Wauconda. All welcome. Tickets can be purchased online at

10 St. Michael's Vestry Wes Kimes, Senior Warden; Dayna Imhoff, Junior Warden Bill Ferry, Jim Stevens, Rob Wisnowski, Gwynne Johnston, Lora Gier, Greg Michaels, Lisa Farran, Tim Raynor, Gene Dawson, Michele Phillips, Suzanne Fleer, Renee Buxton. John Davis - Treasurer, Craig Anderson - Clerk ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Clergy and Staff The Rev. Jesse Perkins, Rector; The Rev. Lisa Erdeljon, Associate Rector for Christian Education; The Rev. Elizabeth Ward, Priest Associate; The Rev. Alvin Johnson, Priest Associate; The The Rev. Laurie Michaels, Deacon; Mark Sikkila, Organist & Director of Music; Sara Lloyd Torbeck, Director of Children's Music; Caren Hunter, Director of Little Angels Preschool; Ric Lindeen, Jr/Sr High Youth Ministry; Kim Curtis, Director of Sunday School; Kim Lessner, Parish Operations; Nancy Holmes, Parish Administrator/Rector's Assistant; Rich Hornickel, Sexton ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ St. Michael's Episcopal Church St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 647 Dundee Avenue, Barrington, IL The Parish Office is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. website: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Sword The Sword is published each Thursday. The deadline to submit items to be included is Tuesday at Noon. Any questions or comments regarding this publication should be sent to news@stmichaelsbarrington.org

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