St. Patrick s Shamrock Dece mber 2018 A Newsletter of St. Patrick s Episcopal Church 341 Village Blvd. Incline Village, NV 89451 www.tahoeepiscopal.org Phone: (775) 831-1418 Issue date December 2018 Published Monthly Issue No. 786 Christmas Camp! Christmas Camp continues through December 19th, leading up to our Christmas Eve Pageant! We ve had up to 25 kids in this wildly successful program! Each week we sing, craft, and learn about the Nativity narrative. Much thanks to our leaders and many volunteers who have made this possible!
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St. Patrick s Shamrock Page 3 Notes From Sarah Dear Friends in Christ, Advent, the season of preparation has begun. It is the time when we prepare our hearts, souls, and minds for the coming of Christ. It is a time when we discern how we can better reflect Emmanuel, God with us, to the world. It is a time when we return, renew, recommit to the way of love, as modeled by Christ Jesus. I ask you to use this Advent as an opportunity to consider how you walk in the way of love, not only during this holiday season, but every day of your life. Jesus way of love is inclusive inviting in lepers and sex workers, those on the margins. Who do we tend to exclude from our community? Jesus way of love is compassionate healing the blind and the paralyzed. Who in our lives might need some healing from wounds crushing their souls? Jesus way of love accepts the other the Samaritan woman at the well and the Syrophoenician woman hemorrhaging blood. Who in our world has exhibited signs of courage and faith, yet we have deemed them too different, too other, to accept into our hearts? My friends, Jesus way of love is not easy, yet it is required of us as children of God, as people of the faith, as disciples of Christ. We are called to walk in the way of Jesus, the way of love, no matter how difficult it may be, no matter how the world pushes back against us. So let us enter this Christmas season, preparing for the Christ child, with our hearts, souls, and minds, renewed for the journey ahead, our journey with Jesus. God s Peace and Love, Sarah+ Christmas Service Schedule Monday, December 24 Tuesday, December 25 Sunday, December 30 5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist II with Music 10:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist II with Music 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Lessons and Carols (no 8 a.m. service today)
St. Patrick s Shamrock Page 4 Donations Needed for North Tahoe Winter Warmth & Wellness GiveAway North Tahoe Event Center, Sat 12/22, 12-6pm Many of our North Tahoe neighbors lack these basics of life. Please generously share with them: Personal Care Items * Toilet paper, Kleenex, soap, shampoo & cream rinse, deodorant, disposable razors, feminine hygiene items, body lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes (for all ages), bandaids, antibiotic salve, dental floss, disposable diapers (all sizes), diaper wipes & cream, baby lotion, baby shampoo, Vaseline Household/Laundry Items Laundry detergent & bleach, dish soap, Windex, toilet & tub cleansers, dryer sheets, paper towels, batteries, flashlights, headlamps, utility candles, blankets, warm fleece/fluffy blankets (sofa or twin sized), sleeping bags, flannel sheets. Winter Clothing (new & lightly used; all ages; male & female) Sweaters, sweatshirts, sweatpants, coats, jackets, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, powder pants, snow bibs, thermal underwear; new winter socks Nonperishable, High-Protein Foods Canned tuna, meats, chicken, stew, chili, beans, spam, & Vienna sausages, peanut butter; dog & cat food/ treats *Small personal care items may be available from hotels, motels, & dentists. We welcome large-quantity purchases for greatest value & economy; individually packaged items also helpful. Drop Off Bin: St. Pat s Lobby 11/18 to 12/18 Sun-Fri, 9-12pm Questions: Call Meera @ 775.230.1066 Tahoe Neighborhood Table & United for Action Donation checks can be made out to NTFRC (North Tahoe Family Resource Center) with WWW in the memo line. Please mail to: Meera Beser, PO BOX 178, Kings Beach, CA 96143
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St. Patrick s Shamrock Page 7 Birthdays December: Mariposa Gollery 12/11 Judy Morrison 12/17 Don Morrison 12/18 January 2019: Shelby Erickson 1/13 Clare Novak 1/28 Sharry Gollery 1/30 February: Connie Skidmore 2/5 Joe Gareffa 2/12 Marilyn Gareffa 2/12 Jeffrey Krichbaum 2/15 Anniversaries December: Sarah Syer (Deacon Ordination) 12/6 Brent & Viki Welling 12/28 January: Jim & Lora Kelly (in memory) 1/31 February: Marty & Suzanne Gollery 2/11 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please let the office know if you or someone that you know would like a remembrance in the Shamrock. There will be a page in each quarterly issue, with the next publication in June,. Please email your special dates, (month/day/year) including baptisms and confirmations to: office@tahoeepiscopal.org. We apologize if there s been an error or omission. Corrections may be submitted to the office at anytime!
St. Patrick s Shamrock Page 8 Monthly Shamrock Newsletter DEADLINES Arcles are due in the Church Office: office@tahoeepiscopal.org All Arcles are due by the 15th of the previous Month January issue: deadline December 15 February issue: deadline January 15 March issue: deadline February 15 April issue: deadline March 15 May issue: deadline April 15 June issue: deadline May 15 July issue: deadline June 15 August issue: deadline July 15 September issue: deadline August 15 October issue: deadline September 15 November issue: deadline October 15 December issue: deadline November 15 SPONSORS OF THE SHAMROCK Ad space is currently available in our new monthly format! For $120 a year, your business will be featured every month in the Shamrock in print form, on our website, and on our Facebook page! Sponsors help us to offset our printing costs for this vital part of our communications ministry! Contact the office TODAY: 775-831-1418 office@tahoeepiscopal.org
St. Patrick s Shamrock Page 9 Coffee Hour Refreshments! Please be sure to sign up if you d like to bring in treats on Sunday mornings! The sheet is on the foyer coffee table! Please sign up for as many Sundays as you can: there will be no coffee hour on those Sundays without a "host"! St. Patrick s Art Gallery! Please contact the office if you re interested in presenting your hang-able art in our hallway gallery! Please recycle your inkjets for cash for St. Patrick s! A green collection box is in the foyer! Please remember to put your inkjets in a plastic sandwich baggie to prevent leakage! Current Photo Directories are $5.00, to cover printing costs. Pick up an updated copy today! New members, please fill out the contact information card at the front of the church, and provide your family photo to be included in our directory! Or if you d like to update your family photo, please email office@tahoeepiscopal.org. The Altar Flower donation - Only $65.00! Please sign up on the chart in the Narthex and make sure to put flower fund in the memo line on your checks. Sign up now to ensure a lovely display every Sunday! The theme will change every couple months and we are looking for oils, watercolors, photography, children s art, quilting, and knitting! Show us your special talents! Staff & Committee Chairs The Rev. Sarah A. Syer Rector The Rev. Dr. David J. Mussatti Priest (adjunct) The Rev. Jim Kelly Priest (retired) Rev. Clare Novak Interfaith Associate Donna Axton Music Director Jessica Rotter Parish Administrator/ Shamrock Marilyn Gareffa Altar Guild Judy Layton Art Bob Skidmore Columbarium/ Flannel Team Bill Drewes Finance Emy Gurowitz Fundraising Judy Morrison & Viki Welling Godly Play Lainie Vreeland & Monica Rice Library Connie Skidmore & Cherry Barney Outreach Karen Barney Webmaster Vestry Karen Colbert, Marsha Tejeda, Viki Welling (2016-2019 term) Marty Gollery, Ginnie Jed, David Markwell (2017-2020 term) Jan Hrindo, Jim Hooper, Gary Thomsen (2018-2021 term)
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