Page 1 THE MAGNIFICAT November 2016 The Head of this Church Jesus Christ Bishop Rt. Rev. Edward J. Konieczny Rector Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story Associate Priest Rev. Scott Lee Assisting Priest (retired) Deacons Rev. Ji m Hunkins Rev. Nancy Bridges Rev. Bill Hesse Administrative Assistant Debbie Griggs Bookkeeper Kay Zumwalt Nursery Director Taylor DeShazer Youth Minister Donna Costello Youth Minister Chris Hand Youth Minister David & Jill Youngblood Youth Minister Roger Webb Praise Ensemble Chris Rathbun Chris Weigand Weekly Worship Schedule 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. Eucharist Liturgy/ Rite I 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Eucharist Contemporary Liturgy 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Eucharist Choral Liturgy (Nursery available from 8:30 to 12:30) Guy Nembhard Emily Niklas Chancel Choir Dr. Karl Nelson Organist Betsy Banks Senior Warden Gail Warne Senior Warden Elect Junior Warden Dewayne Crunk Mike Ryan Chancellor Tom Ferguson Treasurer J.R. Rounsavall Morning Prayer Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. (barring any emergencies) 325 East First Street, Edmond, OK 73034 Phone: (405) 341-3855 Contact Us E-mail Phone office@stmarysedmond.org (405) 341-3855 Facebook.com/stmarysedmond St. Mary s School (405) 341-9541 Head of School Pamela Dockter Mission Statement We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord to form our lives into the image of Christ to serve our neighbors in the name of Christ to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ.
Page 2 The Magnificat Building Excitement: How God will transform this land into our church home!
Page 3 We seek to be formed into the image of Christ. This is done through spiritual formation, and at St. Mary's we strive to offer something for all ages. Sunday Morning Formation 10:00 to 10:45 Fr. Mark's class takes Re-Pitching the Tent, a journey in Theology and Architecture Meets in the Library, west end of the parish hall Wired Word looks at current events through Gospel eyes Meets in the middle room of the middle hallway The Seekers deepens a personal relationship with Christ Meets in the middle room of the west hallway Children's Formation tells the basic stories of our faith Meets upstairs in the west hallway Youth Formation learns how to live a life of faith Meets in the Canterbury House by the playground Wednesday Night Formation is from 6:15 to 7:30 (There is an inexpensive parish meal first from 5:30 to 6:15) Youth worship together and discus the depths of faith Meets in the Canterbury House by the playground Fr. Scott is leading a discussion on the Gospel of Mark Meets in the Library Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Friday Nights The 1st Friday each month is Men s Dinner: November 11th will be the dinner this month. Sign up sheet is by the T.V. in the Parish Hall. The 2nd and 4th Fridays each month: singles group (Whole in One) 5:30 PM in the Library followed by dinner out together There are many, many additional opportunities to support, serve, learn, and grow in the love of Christ. There s a place for you!
Page 4 Monthly Events.. The Magnificat Ladies Bridge Game The games are the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Parish Hall. All women are welcome. For more information, call Carol Cleveland 340-8246. Whole in One The meetings are the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month in the church library at 5:30 p.m. then dinner out together or potluck. All singles are invited to join us. UCO Food Pantry The UCO Food Pantry especially needs canned beans, canned fruit, baby diapers and feminine hygiene items. Just a dollar or two of grocery store items truly helps a family in need. UCO students are especially grateful to you!! Altar Flowers Flowers for the Altar sign up sheet and forms are posted in the North hallway across from the kitchen. Sign up dates are available. Please sign your name on the date and fill out the form if you would like to place flowers on the altar, In Memory of, In Thanksgiving for and/or a special occasion. Please fill out a form and turn into the office or place in offering plate. Please keep this ministry alive by donating, Sixty dollars or more. For more information contact, Diane Wilson. Ministry Blanket The blankets that we provided this year are fleece blankets that carry great meaning, for each knot in the fringe symbolizes a prayer. One-by one the knots are tied by individual parishioners at the end of each service. One-by one the blanket recipient is lifted-up to God by a caring congregation. A blanket is freely and reverently offered to anyone in St. Mary s Episcopal Church Community. A donation of $10 is accepted for those outside the community. We respectfully accept all inquiries regarding this Ministry in care of Mary Lambert at wmlambert@hotmail.com. *The Church also hosts Scouts, UCO s Pre-School for the Hearing Impaired, Ryan s Case which is a number of volunteers who make pillow cases for patients at OU Children s hospital, a group that meets for Tai Chi, and there are many additional opportunities to support, serve, learn, and grow in the love of Christ.
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Page 6 The Magnificat Daughters of the King Invitation to Ladies of the Church Daughters of the King November 7 th meeting will be held at 6:30pm in the old nursery room of the parish hall. Anne Winzenread will present a devotional, Amazing Grace during the meeting. The material that Anne will share comes from a new book of inspiring stories behind some of our most loved hymns. Anyone who s interested in attending and would like to learn more about this prayer order, that also emphasizes service and evangelism, is most welcome. Special appreciation to 6 courageous warriors of breast cancer who shared their testimony of faith and trust in the Lord s healing grace, on a panel discussion during our October 3 meeting. Thank you for witnessing God s love and faithfulness to you during your experience with breast cancer, as well as for educating those present with valuable information and resources, should one encounter the need in the future. Linda Mason, Anne Winzenread, Dawn Cash, Cindi McCook, Tracy Garrison, and Mary Kay Gumerlock - all of you are amazing ladies and soldiers for Christ! We re so grateful to have heard your stories, and are blessed by your presence in our lives.
Page 7 Men s Dinner in St. Mary s Parish Hall Reminder this month: November 11, 2016 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 24th
Page 8 The Magnificat The UCO food pantry especially needs canned beans, canned fruit, baby diapers and feminine hygiene items. Just a dollar or two of grocery store items truly helps people in need. UCO students are especially grateful to you!!! Flowers for the Altar Sign up sheet is posted in the North hallway across from the kitchen. Sign up dates are available. Please sign your name on the date if you would like to place flowers on the altar, In Memory of, In Thanksgiving for and/or a special occasion. Please fill out a form designating type of flowers and color preference along with a donation of at least sixty dollars. Place in the offering plate or turn into the church office at least one week before the Sunday requested. If any questions, contact Diane Wilson (405) 509-0784 Children's Chapel All children (PreK-3rd) are invited to Children's Chapel November 6 @ 8:45am. Parents, take your child to the Children's Chapel room across from the kitchen before attending the 8:45 service. Children will return during the Passing of the Peace after a child-friendly service of prayers, songs, a Children's Sermon, and activities. Sunday School Thanksgiving Community Project Who: Sunday School children and parents What: Serve fall drinks, treats, and decorated pumpkins to the senior residents Where: Fountains at Canterbury Senior Living Community (The Springs nursing home) at 1404 NW 122nd St OKC When: Saturday, November 5; Meet at nursing home lobby at 12:15, Event starts at 12:30 Why: A time to show thanks and love to the senior residents and demonstrate a Christ-like servant attitude for our children Thursday Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Any questions contact: Anne Winzenread (405) 209-5209 or AnneWinz@hotmail.com
Page 9 Thanksgiving Service Wednesday, November 23, 2016 7:00 P.M. We encourage you to bring your favorite pie and join us for the Pie Fest after the service!
Page 10 The Magnificat November Birthdays. 11/1 Kyle Gage 11/5 Jane Mason 11/6 Truman Hanson 11/8 Sammie Kenyon 11/8 Judy DeVaughan 11/9 Benton Baker 11/11 Channing Hamel 11/12 Baylee DeShazer 11/12 Allison Cash 11/13 Janet McDonald 11/14 Susan Carter 11/15 Alexander Chard 11/18 Scott Saulnier 11/18 Asa Stamps 11/20 Miranda Kotey 11/23 Tom Norton 11/23 Kathryn Gage 11/24 Susan Gregg 11/25 Janet Weigand 11/25 Ben Kenyon III 11/25 Keith Dale III Gage 11/26 Michele Davey 11/26 Jessica Marshall 11/27 Sally DeBellevue 11/27 Justin Marshall 11/27 Amanda Rainey 11/28 Pat Hoig 11/28 Alice Norton 11/29 Betsy Banks 11/29 Mark Story 11/29 Sunny Folmar 11/29 Regan Crider 11/30 Linda Crider 11/30 Emily Costello