OTEY NOTES Summer Sundays at Otey are Delicious!

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1 OTEY NOTES Summer Sundays at Otey are Delicious! From Our Rector...! The late George Connor was a friend of mine. George was the longtime head of the English Department at UT Chattanooga, as well as a great Episcopal churchman and leader.! He compiled and edited a book some of you know, Listening to Your Life: Daily Meditations with Frederick Buechner. On a beautiful summer day last week, I was reminded of a Church School class he taught one Sunday that I was lucky enough to attend.! On June 19, Joan Hurst and her team prepared a delicious meal that was enjoyed by dozens of parishioners.! Looking around the Parish Hall that morning, the vision of what the brunches could accomplish was fulfilled: a real church family, sitting around getting to know each other, loving each other, lifting up each other, sharing one another's burdens.! Joan s food, prepared with thought, care, and love made all the difference. We d love to have you join us any or every Sunday until mid- August from a.m. in the Parish Hall. May every week bring our church family closer together. (More pictures on Page 7) The class dealt with the beauty and the glory of God which we discern in literature, music, painting, and (importantly) in the sights and sounds and feelings we encounter everyday of our lives.! Quoting Mr. Buechner, George reminded us to "...stop, look and listen to life on this planet, including our own lives, as a vastly richer, deeper, more mysterious business than most of the time it ever occurs to us to suspect as we bumble along from day to day on automatic pilot."! He referenced a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins: (continued on next page)! PAGE 1

2 From Our Rector... (continued $om previous page) Glory be to God for dappled things--- For skies of couple-colour as a brinded cow; For rose moles all in stipple upon trout that swim; Fresh chestnut-falls; finches wings; Landscape plotted and pierced--- fold, fallow, and plough; And all trades, their gear and tackle and trim. All things counter, original, spare, strange;... Praise Him.! Pay attention, we're reminded, don't fail to see God's glory, God's ingenuity, God's divinity in every day. And you know, sometimes we want to, and try to, but we are simply incapable of doing so! Life is hectic (VERY hectic around Otey this summer). We are, after all, only human.! But we can try. We can make some time, however brief. For it is important not only to our spiritual health, but our physical and mental health as well. Take some time, MAKE some time, during these summer months to stop, look, and listen for God. Remember, Scripture tells us that Jesus often took time to be alone and pray and consider his relationship with his Heavenly Father. Do the same. Take in the beauty. Experience it completely. Soak up and savor every iota of God's love. Feel God's presence in your life.! God s peace,!! Joe Morning and Evening Prayer Ministers Needed If you re looking for another way to increase your ministry opportunities, this may be for you. There are two openings for readers of Morning and Evening Prayer. The Morning Prayer vacancy is for Fridays, a summertime appointment only, beginning July 8, 7:30 a.m. The Evening Prayer vacancy is a long-term one on Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. If you are interested in either (or both) please see Karen Keele (kkeele@sewanee.edu or ). Don t Forget! Your daily meditation from Forward Day By Day......is just one click away at oteyparish.org!! PAGE 2

3 Fire On The Mountain News and Notes Mission Accomplished!! We're back from a great trip to Alabama, and our youth did an awesome job working with Church of the Advent in Lillian and at a camp in the Pensacola area for at risk kids called Camp Happy Sands. Painting, cleaning, sorting, power-washing, hanging signs were all done with a willing attitude which is hard to do when the temperature is pushing 100 degrees. Our youth were gracious, kind to one another and helped make Mission Outreach 2011 one of the best. It was obvious to all the difference they made. A big thank you to Mickey and Rachel Suarez for their hospitality and for adding the fun factor to our outreach. (More pictures on Page 6) Closer To Home...! During the week of June 20 we reached out to meet needs on the mountain, and also down in Sherwood. We hosted Vacation Bible School for special needs adults in the mornings and worked on home repairs in the afternoons. On Wednesday of that week we partnered with our friends at the Islamic Center to volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank. We wrapped up the week with a great hike to Stone Door. Let s Celebrate!! July 4 is our annual fund-raiser. We'll be selling jambalaya on the lawn of Brooks Hall and rumor has it that a famous local band will provide background music. Support our youth! In Christ, Betty Carpenter! PAGE 3

4 FEED MY SHEEP! For Today O God: Give me strength to live another day; Let me not turn coward before its difficulties Or prove recreant to its duties; Let me not lose faith in other people; Keep me sweet and sound of heart, in spite of Ingratitude, treachery, or meanness; Preserve me "om minding little stings or Giving them; Help me to keep my heart clean, and to live so Honestly and fearlessly that no outward Failure can dishearten me or take away the Joy of conscious integrity; Open wide the eyes of my soul that I may see good in a$ things; Grant me this day some new vision of thy truth; And make me the cup of strength to suffering Souls; in the name of the strong Deliverer, our Only Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (Prayer taken from the Forward Day by Day) Opportunities to serve: The CAC is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 11:00 and by appointment. Please stop in or call ( ). We are located in Otey Memorial Parish Hall just past the Thurmond Library. We would love to see you and tell you about this ministry to the greater Sewanee community. What we need: Washing powder (many of our families include 5 8 people, that s a lot of laundry!) Soap (for the dishes)!! Shampoo (large bottles, please) Toilet Paper!!! Feminine hygiene Special items: Mayonaise! Mustard Ketchup! Crisco Financial donations are always welcome. The next Mini Mobile Food Pantry (MMFP) is Wednesday July 20th. Otey Memorial Parish The Rt. Rev. John Bauerschmidt Bishop of the Diocese of Tennessee The Rev. Joe Ballard Rector Church Office Hours Monday Friday 8:30 am 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 4:30 pm Telephone and Fax (931) STAFF Beverly Powers, Secretary bpowers_otey@bellsouth.net Lisa Rung, Financial Secretary lhrung_otey@bellsouth.net Kathy Sturgis, Organist Gary Sturgis, Choir Director Betty Carpenter, Youth Ministry camppc2@msn.com Robin Reed, Christian Formation robinrs_otey@bellsouth.net Kana Goldsmith, CAC Director cac_oteyparish@bellsouth.net Chris Hackett, Seminarian, T 12 Sheila Layne, Nursery Director Will Cate, Newsletter / Website VESTRY Rachel Suarez, Senior Warden Ann Millar, Junior Warden Roy Millar, Treasurer Henry Chase, Assistant Treasurer Amy Burns, Clerk Steve Blount Doris Carlisle John Grammer John Solomon David Spaulding Elizabeth Wilson Noel Workman!! Kana! Kana Goldsmith, CAC Director! PAGE 4

5 FOLKS AT HOME What is it? What does it do? What do they have? PHASE II PLANNING REPORT Folks at Home is a membership-based, volunteer driven, not for profit organization developed for and dedicated to assisting its members in continuing a dignified and comfortable lifestyle in their community through services they need or require. We are a sponsored project of Otey Memorial Parish. People of all ages are invited to join Folks at Home as Members, Vendors, Volunteers, or Committee Members.! 1. Get services you want or need We coordinate access to affordable quality services.! 2. Volunteer Talent We match capable and skilled volunteers with membership needs.! 3. Health Advocates F@H arranges transportation to appointments or providers for in-home care needs. We explain the options for your care needs and make referrals. F@H will do a Home Safety and Accessibility review with a skilled professional.! 4. Safety Equipment F@H has equipment available for your use: bath/ shower chairs, wheelchairs, etc. Grab bars and handrails are also available for installation in your home.! 5. Personalized Service We meet your needs, that you request, and we are available to assist you and your family in a one-to-one personal way.! 6. Community Connection F@H keeps you in touch through phone calls, home visits with students and community volunteers, transportation options, and referrals to services you want or need. Your support, questions and suggestions are welcome. For more information, you may call, , come by, or visit our website at The Phase ll planning committee continues their work for the future of Otey's Parish Hall.! Cargill and Associates, a consulting firm, was hired to help the committee in organizing the fundraising campaign, which will hopefully occur in conjunction with Otey's Annual Drive this fall. The architects are currently working on designs for the future parish hall, and in August the consultants plan to come to Otey and meet with parishioners at an all-parish meeting.! Committee members Sandy and Bruce Baird, Doug Seiters, Ann and Bill Davis, Beth Wiley, Peggy and Randy Peterson, Bill Wade, Bill Mauzy, John Solomon, and Roy Millar are available to answer any questions you may have.! The committee appreciates all those who took the time to complete and return the surveys and look forward to continued input as the people of Otey Parish move forward with this exciting project. Please contact us, Kathleen O Donohue, Director, Folks at Home, Brooks Hall, Otey Memorial Parish, 216 University Ave., P.O. Box 291, Sewanee, TN (931) folksathomesewanee@gmail.com! PAGE 5

6 OTEY MEMORIAL PARISH, SEWANEE, TN! JULY 1, 2011 FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN MISSION TRIP TO ALABAMA PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS... Don and Sue Armentrout, Elvie Biddle, Mitchell Bird, Carl Bloeser, Terri Blount, Ann Brewster, Karen Bunting, Clyde Burgoon, Ada Byrd, Jim Cameron, Brownie Carney, Faye Carney, Bud Clark, Mary Clinton, Loulie Cocke, Michelle Cooper, Suzie Coughlan, Meta Crane, Mary Sue Cushman, Louvica Davis, Keith Durham, Paul Engsberg, Jeff Fishman, Matthew Fleming, Sally Franklin, Amy Hanna, Charles Hubbard, Dave Hubble, Patrick Irwin, Rayma Lee Johnson, Bill Jones, Jody Jones, Jean Livingston, Howell Lynch, Mary Farris Lynch, Julie Marsman, Elizabeth Masters, Ruth Matlock, Chrissy Meeks, Wil Mills, Sheila Naidu, Mary Bethany Neal, James Newton Jr., Evie Patterson, Cheri Peters, Peggy Rhys, Joy Rue, Michael Rusin, Mike and Joan Sharp, Clea Sherrill, Kip Slawter, Brian K. Smith, Barbara Springer, Jasmine Stafford, William Stimart, Dessie Taylor, Alexander Thiel-Hadjilambrinos, Polly Thurman, Tibby Tucker, Phil Vest, Reid Ward, Lethia Watson, Tyler White, Fred Wile, Kathy Woods, Harry Yeatman, and Virginia Carter Zinn. We pray for those serving in Afghanistan, and Iraq and for their families, especially Joe Alexander and Jimmy Blankenship. We also pray for the victims of war, and all the persons affected by the floods in Nebraska and North Dakota.! PAGE 6

7 OTEY MEMORIAL PARISH, SEWANEE, TN! JULY 1, 2011 SUNDAY BRUNCH AT OTEY PARISH Please join us this Sunday!! PAGE 7

8 It s Almost Time for Vacation Bible School! Children entering grades K-5 are invited to join us July 18 22nd from 9 AM to Noon as campers at St. James Episcopal Church, Midway, for the Big Jungle Adventure: A Faith Walk with Jesus. Otey Parish works cooperatively with St. James, Christ Church Alto, and Holy Comforter to sponsor an amazing week filled with music, crafts, Bible Stories, and games. Lunch is provided each day. Friday there is a big potluck and a special cool summer surprise! Please mark your calendars and consider helping... we need Youth (entering grades 6-12) to help with guiding our kids and Adults to help with activities and lunch. Please contact Robin Reed ( ) if you can help. Don t Forget! The deadline for submissions for the August 2011 issue of Otey Notes is: Wednesday, July 20 submissions to: cate.will@gmail.com Otey Memorial Parish 216 University Avenue P. O. Box 267 Sewanee, TN US POSTAGE PAID NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PERMIT NO. 9