St. Michael s Episcopal Church Weekly Newsletter Grosse Pointe Woods, MI October 22th, 2017 Your Vestry! Kevin O Connor For reflection So, it's that time of year again, when members of the Vestry will be approaching you. No, not trick or treat silly. That time when someone asks you something hard. Would you like to join the Vestry? Don't panic. Take a deep breath. It is okay to check for the nearest exit. But, just this once, stop and really search your heart. If you have done this before, thank you. If you have yet to commit to a ministry like this, it can seem overwhelming. Your life may already be full and a challenge. Yes, that is important. But you are a person of faith, or you wouldn't be here. You are a member of St Mike's. Your church needs you. What are the earliest experiences you can remember of learning you needed to follow the rules and have enough money to be safe? When you are asked to give by a beggar on the street, by the Church, by a charity do you feel any tension or discomfort? Describe the feeling in both its emotional and physical forms. Can you recall a positive experience of giving anything time, money, work? How would you describe that experience? What was positive about it? Normally, we need but 4 people. This year, we've called 8 folks to the Profile committee, we need 4 for Vestry, and we'll need another 10 (perhaps) for the Search Committee. If you can, it is time to step forward. Time to take part. Think about it, please?
Thrift Shop Open Sunday, Oct. 22 9 a.m. 10 a.m. The shop will be open the fourth Sunday of each month. Ushers Meeting Sunday, Oct. 22 nd Brief meeting for Ushers after both services Monday, Oct. 23 th 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Meeting in Yeoman Hall St. Teresa s Guild Meeting Monday, Oct. 23rd 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Meeting in the Conference Room Vestry Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24 th 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Meeting in Yeoman Hall St. Elizabeth s Guild Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 24 th 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Meeting in the Lounge Pumpkin Decorating Party Sunday, Oct. 29 th after the 10:30 a.m. service Join us in Yeoman Hall where there will be pumpkins waiting to be decorated. This party is for all parishioners and guests to get creative, laugh and have fun together. Kids of all ages are welcome to wear costumes to church, and there will be treats to enjoy while decorating. You will have your choice of decorating supplies carving tools, stickies, markers, etc. to create a festive pumpkin. Please sign up in Yeoman Hall so we know how many pumpkins to have. If you have questions or would like to help with the party, contact Laurie Wood or Kathie Groschner. Wednesday, Oct. 25 th 10 a.m. - noon Meeting in the Conference Room Craft Day Saturday, Oct. 28 th 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Please join us for a day of crafting in Yeoman Hall. Come for an hour or for the whole time. We will have representatives from the prayer shawl ministry here and others working on quilts or work on your own projects as well. Beatitudes Class Thursday, Nov. 2 nd, 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Meeting in the Lounge. Jesus began his ministry with the Beatitudes in his Sermon on the Mount. His was the New Way of thinking. What do the Beatitudes mean? Who are the Blessed? Together, let s find out! Richard Simonds will continue to lead the Beatitudes Class again on Nov. 16 th. There is no cost for the class. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Questions: contact Richard Simonds or Elaine Backhurst. Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen Saturday, Nov. 4 th Please sign up in Yeoman Hall to volunteer.
Sign-up for Altar Flowers Do you have a special person or celebration you would like to dedicate altar flowers to? You can now sign up for any Sunday. The cost is $37.50 for one vase or $75.00 for both vases. Sign-up sheet is in the Office, or call 313-884-4820 or email stmichaelsgpw@gmail.com United Thank Offering Autumn Ingathering All are invited to expand the circle of thankful people through participation in the UTO ingathering November 19. The UTO program encourages daily prayer, offerings, awareness of God s abundance, and sharing our gifts with others. Info. is available on a table across from Yeoman Hall, or at: www.episcopalchurch.org/uto Survey Please complete the online survey that has been emailed to you. Your response to The Church Assessment Tool (CAT) is very important. If you have a paper version of the survey, please be sure all answers are filled out before submitting to the church office. Thank you! Lost and Found Have you lost a hat, gloves, glasses? Please check the lost and found basket in the church office. Pastoral Care Looking for volunteers to become a Eucharistic Visitor or Eucharistic Minister (Chalice Bearer). Reverend Maryjane will be offering classes for both. All licenses are expiring Advent 2017. If you wish to continue as a Eucharistic Visitor or Eucharistic Minister (Chalice Bearer), please use the sign-up sheet in Yeoman Hall. Questions, contact Cheryl Mac Donald (586) 558-3954 St. Elizabeth s Guild is sponsoring an ingathering of personal hygiene products for Crossroads. Deodorant is especially appreciated, as well as toothpaste and toothbrushes, bars of soap, shampoo, etc. If you would like to participate, please leave your contributions in Yeoman Hall before Sunday, November 19. Volunteers Needed Friday, October 27, and/or Saturday, October 28 to assist with the 183 rd Convention of the Diocese of Michigan. You may choose to serve as teller, hospitality/greeter, or assist with vendor set-up/break-down. In addition to our gratitude, volunteers also receive special treats and perks. For info or sign up, please contact Julie Travis, 183 rd Convention Volunteer Coordinator, at pcjuli@yahoo.com or (734)233-7334. If you have something to contribute to the Weekly Newsletter, please email your info. by MONDAY to: stmichaelsgpw@gmail.com Oct. 22 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Oct. 24 Oct. 25 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 ---------- Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 8 Nov. 8 Upcoming Events - Save the Date! Thrift Shop Open Ushers Meeting St. Teresa Guild Meeting Vestry Meeting St. Elizabeth Guild Meeting Craft Day Pumpkin Decorating Party Beatitudes Class Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen Breakfast Set Up Lite Breakfast Outreach Meeting
Assisting at our Services Interim Rector The Rev. Maryjane Peck 8:00 AM Service code: + is sub 8:00 AM 8-Oct 15-Oct 22-Oct 29-Oct Acolyte R. Rhein J. Zink W. Rogers W. Rogers Altar Guild Chalice Bearer E. Backhurst E. Backhurst E. Backhurst E. Backhurst K. McLeod K. McLeod K. McLeod K. McLeod D. Pegg D. Pegg D. Pegg D. Pegg J. Rhein L. Schmitt-Matzen C. MacDonald J. Zink Lector J. Rhein G. McQueen Dianne Pegg L. Schmitt-Matzen P. Gibson W. Rogers D. Pegg, C. MacDonald Ushers D. Backhurst A. Grayr D. Pegg M. Miller 10:30 Service code: + is sub 10:30 AM 8-Oct 15-Oct 22-Oct 29-Oct Acolytes T. Pappas T. Pappas T. Pappas T. Pappas L. Wood M. Isenberg L. Wood L. Wood Altar Guild P. Wood G. Davenport P. Wood P. Wood K. Groschner S. Graham S. Fischer-Lewis B. Davenport Chalice Bearer B. Davenport D. Ludlow C. MacDonald M. Miller Counters Greeters F Twiddy LS-Matzen D Scrace K O Connor B Barringer M Krawczek J Pattee K Groschner G. Davenport E. Garzel B. Sheehy D. Zmyslowski B. Davenport M. Isenberg J. Sheehy K. Zmyslowski Lector K. Groschner R. Simonds S. Fischer-Lewis B. Payton Prayers C. Steinkampf S. Graham E. Garzel L. Gaskin D. Scrace D. Zmyslowski B. Payton P. Dyble Ushers J. Graham S. Graham J. Payton P. Groschner K. Johnson J. Sheehy G. Morketter C. Skaff B. Sheehy J. Zink J. Saunders F. Stringer G. Peller N. Saunders Prayer List Mike Bamford Star Gilezan Jack Huckins Dottie Steiger Barbara Bangs Peter Gilezan Don Kalso Pam Stanley Sterling Berry Jan Graham Jack Manko Frederick Stringer Ed Binder Sally Graham Margaret McCarthy James Sutton Chris Christopoulos Peter Groschner Dianne Pegg Carolyn Thompson Mary Cohen Vic Harper Scott Simon Deacon Jack Trembath Kathie Crook Ruth & Beverly Hatcher Deacon John Fitzgerald
I am the True Vine Abide in me He who abides in me, and I in him, brings forth much fruit. Abide in my Love. John 15:1-9 ST. MICHAEL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 20475 SUNNINGDALE PARK, GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236 PH: 313-884-4820 FAX: 313-884-4821 EMAIL: STMICHAELSGPW@GMAIL.COM FACEBOOK: ST. MICHAEL S CHURCH GROSSE POINTE WOODS WEBSITE: WWW.STMICHAELSGPW.ORG