December, 2013 Christmas Liturgies SUNDAY The Holy Eucharist 7:30 a.m. Rite I 9:00 a.m. Rite II 10:15-11:15 Formation 11:15 a.m., Rite II Weekdays Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Wednesdays, 9:30 am The Holy Eucharist 2nd Thursday, noon Healing Eucharist Christmas Eve (December 24) 4:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant & The Holy Eucharist, Rite II * 7:30 p.m. Sacred Music and The Holy Eucharist, Rite II * 10:00 p.m. Sacred Music and The Holy Eucharist, Rite II Christmas Day (December 25) 10:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite I * The nursery is available for children under age three. Over three years of age are welcome to attend church.
The Rector Dear Friends, Season has started with a bang! Over 400 parishioners attended one of the eight Neighborhood Gatherings last month. The Women of Trinity hosted the Christmas Market for the 58 th year. A myriad of Christian Formation opportunities, the most in the parish s history, have started. And recently, Trinity-by-the-Cove hosted its first Du Athlon with over 50 participants, half of which were guests from the wider Naples community. Our well respected Concert Series begins this month with two wonderful Christmas Concerts given by our talented Director of Music and splendid Choir. While the media continues to tell us most every day that the world and our country are in historic turmoil, life here at Trinity-by-the-Cove is thriving. This issue of the Trinitarian gives you a glimpse of more ministry offerings and opportunities. Our ministry is not merely for ourselves, the Service Commission has a wonderful service day planned this month and our Christmas offering will once again be directed to Habitat for Humanity. The Fine Art of Living initiative for 2014 is approaching and invitations will soon be mailed. Here again, the focus is serving our local community through funds raised for the Archangel Fund for Collier County Charities. The Grant Commission is beginning their important work of determining the receipts of the 2014 grants. Surely we can be agents of hope for each other, our community and world. Not only does our parish enable and empower us to do so, as baptized Christians we are called to go forth into the world rejoicing in the power of the Spirit to proclaim the Good News our world is so desperate to hear. Find your place here at Trinity-by-the-Cove to learn, grow and serve. There is room for everyone! Page 2 December, 2013
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Do you know what Jonah, Moses, and Isaiah all have in common? A ll were prophets. In Deuteronomy 18:18-19, God says, I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. And like these three, many prophets were reluctant to follow God s calling. Moses didn t think he could talk to God s people because he stuttered. Jonah didn t want to go to Ninevah to preach to the people, and we know where he ended up. And Isaiah said he had unclean lips; ask our 4 th and 5 th graders what happened to him. (Isaiah 6:1-8 ) The prophets may have been ordinary people, but it was their response to God s call that made them extraordinary. From the earliest days in the atrium, the children hear about the prophets being people who listen to God with all of their heart, mind, and soul, and who then tell this message to God s people. During Advent we hear the prophets listening to God and then telling God s people the message of the coming Messiah. The people who walk in darkness have seen a great Light. (Is 9:2) While the people of Israel have been waiting hundreds of years for their Savior, our children also hear the prophecies while waiting the four weeks of Advent. Now, through Bible study, the older children in the atrium are reading the scriptures about the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Amos. Together, we have wondered why it was such an important job in Israel s history and we began to understand that when a period of darkness gathered over the people of Israel, it was the prophets who taught them how to look into the depth of their history. There, the people of Israel would begin to feel the presence of the Lord in which He continued to say: I love you with an everlasting love. Through our readings, we all agree that this probably wasn t a very easy job, and that perhaps it was not always comfortable or popular. Sometimes the words of the prophets (God s words) were scolding and admonishing, and people didn t want to hear that. We too can understand their thoughts, Why am I doing this? However, while reading God s call to each prophet, we also realized that while God may call the prophets to difficult tasks, He also equips and empowers them. Jeremiah s excuse to ignore the call was that he was only a boy. Even our children wonder, Why would he use a young boy for such a task? But God touches Jeremiah s lips and gives him the words to say. What a gift! While Ezekiel is not young, he is told to go and deliver angry words to the God s rebellious people. Ezekiel s words come while eating a scroll, a scroll filled with words of lamentation, and mourning and woe. But amazingly enough, as the words are digested they become part of Ezekiel and wow, they taste like honey! While the prophets may seem reluctant to follow God s call, He is persistent and still uses them and sustains them through the difficult times. The Lord called adults and young people, cultured and uncultured people, priests and non-priests to be prophets. We asked the children, I wonder what these Old Testament prophets can tell us about God s call in our own life, today? Are we listening with our whole heart, mind and soul? Are we reluctant to answer? Why is He so persistent? Do we trust Him to be with us, always, and to empower us? Can He really work through me? I wonder! Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen (BCP, proper 28)
Advent Advent is a word that comes to us from Latin and means coming, and we take it to mean the coming of Christ. In the Church, we take the four Sundays before Christmas (the Advent Season) to think and pray about the coming of Jesus Christ. Part of what Advent is about is putting the focus on Christmas and that wonderful eve when we come to church, sing carols, have great dinner feasts, and exchange gifts. We also pray about Jesus coming again in glory. To make Christmas all the more joyful, we spend our time in Advent by being a little bit more solemn and somber. We do this in church by wearing blue vestments and by changing some of the words we say. To help families mark Advent and prepare well for Christmas, Trinity-by-the-Cove offers two unique devotionals with art and insight to emphasize family prayer, family togetherness, the beauty of religious art, and the biblical themes of Advent. Advent Placemats and Lessons & Carols To encourage families with busy schedules to sit down for family dinner, say grace and spend time talking about God, Advent Placemats are available. There is a different placemat for each Sunday in Advent. The placemats are sold in sets of 4 for $10 and include an online Advent Devotional based on Lessons and Carols. Proceeds benefit Children s Ministry. Page 4 December, 2013 Advent Cards Teaching Children the Beauty of Notes Christmas cards are always a popular way to extend warm wishes and loving care during the Christmas Season. In an age when email and texting provide instant connection, the handwritten note and joy of receiving a card in the mail stand as a unique and meaningful way to express the joy of Christmas and the importance of thoughtful preparation. The cards are sold in sets of 4 for $5 (proceeds supporting Children s Ministry) and include a devotional that should be used weekly in concert with Sunday worship the themes in the cards and in the Scripture readings are taken from Scripture read in church during the Sundays in Advent. The devotional is intended to be used on a night of the week, during or after dinner time, maybe at bedtime, when the family gathers to read through the devotional, and offer prayer as a family. As part of the prayer time, use the Advent Cards to write notes to family and friends as you pray for them. By doing so, children should feel more concrete and focused in their prayers. The Art: After imagining the concept of the cards, an artist in Ocean Springs, Mississippi named Magtilt van Thiel was asked to create artwork that would give children beautiful images that would engage them.
Advent Daily Devotions for the Season of Advent Available in the Parish Hall The season of Advent begins on Sunday, December 1 st this year. This year we have three resources for your Advent devotional reading. The views of these readings vary from the Incarnation to a historical view from the prophecies to the elements in our daily lives that provide meaning to this special season. A WORLD AWAITS DAILY REFLECTIONS FOR ADVENT FROM THE WORKS OF C.S. LEWIS As a young man, C.S. Lewis considered himself an atheist, far too logical and clearheaded to ever believe in something so fanciful as the Incarnation of God in human form. But when a powerful conversion experience took over, Lewis became one of the foremost defenders of Christianity, without ever losing his preference for clear and logical thinking. Follow Lewis in this booklet of daily Advent reflections, and your celebration of Christmas will never be the same. FAITHFUL FACTS FOR ADVENT BY PAUL L. MAIER Respected Christian historian, professor and theologian Paul L. Maier helps readers travel back in time to the first Christmas in these daily devotions for Advent that utilize facts from history confirming our faith in Jesus. Each day readers will learn something new about the prophecies and fulfillments of Jesus' birth that can then be applied to our faith today, bringing home the reality of Christ's presence with us at this time in history. ELEMENTS OF ADVENT BY RON GLUSENKAMP Like many seasons in our lives, the season of Advent is comprised of many elements that work together to provide a particular tone, structure and environment to Christians who are preparing for the birth of the Savior. Each day of Advent explore the meaning behind elements such as candles, music, story, promise and readiness that enrich our experience of bonding with our Lord during this busy time. The Rev. Alice Sadler Page 5 December, 2013
Advent Service Day On Friday, December 6th, you have an opportunity to sign-up for one of several different service projects. We kick off the day at church at 8 a.m., head out to volunteer serving others, and gather back in the parish hall at 5 pm for wrap-up and dinner. SERVICE PROJECTS 1. IMMOKALEE CHILD CARE CENTER: Light garden work including planting flowers, mulching and arranging the layout for an Outdoor Classroom. Volunteers are asked to bring their favorite garden tools and gloves. Lunch will be provided. We expect the project times will be 9 AM to 12. Five volunteers are needed. The Trinity Community Grant Commission provides financial support to the Immokalee Child Care Center this year. 2. IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY CENTER needs help with a large mailing for Interfaith Action of Southwest Florida, a partner organization of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. The work will begin at 1 PM. If possible, the volunteers who went to the Child Care Center in the morning could also perform this task so we can reduce the number of trips to Immokalee. Please consider volunteering for both Immokalee Projects. 5 volunteers are needed. 3. SALVATION ARMY Christmas packages preparation for distribution to needy families. We will have two shifts: 9 AM -12 PM and 1PM -3 PM. We need 5 volunteers for each shift. The Toy Shop is located at 2975 Horseshoe Drive South. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINIC located on Goodlette-Frank near downtown Naples. We have two projects: A. Kitchen clean-up and organization will require 5 volunteers from 9 AM - 12 noon. B. Medical supplies inventory and organization will require 8 volunteers from 9AM until 12 noon (Estimated time required). 5. PACT TRAINING SESSION for new Pre-K Literacy volunteers to teach Parents how to read books to their Pre-K child. This Project is sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of Collier County. The classes will be help at Parkside Elementary School in East Naples during a 6 week period starting in January. Classes are conducted for 1.5 hrs. twice a week for the 6 weeks. Tutors need to be at the school from 1 PM - 3 PM two days per week. The days of the week are flexible. The class includes the parent(s) and the Pre-K student. This program enables the parent to learn to read 12 books to their child. In addition to improving the English literacy of both parent and child, bonding and respect are enhanced. Collier County Schools has recognized the PACT project as an important new element in reading improvement for the many children of non-english speaking parents. They want to spread the program to the other elementary schools such as Shadowlawn, Avalon, Golden Gate and Manatee. We are seeking at least 4 volunteers but the number for the class is unlimited! All Service volunteers are encouraged to consider this ministry and attend the training session Jim Wheeler, Service Commission Chair, jw2447@me.com; 239-398-3620, or 239-732-6505 Page 6 December, 2013
Coming this Month Boat Blessing & Brat Fry Save the date of December 7th for a fellowship event The Boat Blessing we start in the church and head to the dock! In the course of this busy life it is wonderful to set aside times of refreshment and peace good time with friends and fresh air. This year, we continue with what might become a new tradition at Trinity-by-the- Cove: the St. Nicholas Day Boat Blessing & Brunch. St. Nicholas is known for his love and care of children, but did you know that he also is the patron saint of sailors? We take the opportunity as his feast day (December 6) approaches to have our second boat blessing at Trinity-by-the- Cove. Here s the plan: Saturday December 7th 3:15 p.m.: Boaters arrive at the church dock and que for the blessing of the boats (Blessing at 4 p.m.) 3:30 p.m. Brat Fry in Quay Park (a/k/a back parking lot near the dock). Fr. Edward has cast aside New Orleans cuisine and enlisted the help of the heart land. We ll have a d o w n - h o m e Wisconsin Brat Fry thanks to the help of our Wisconsin parishioners! Call Fr. Edward if you are interested in helping. Baker s Dozen Enjoy Fellowship with other Trinitarians and help bake Christmas Cookies or the past three years, a dedicated and growing F group of Trinitarians has helped Fr. Edward prepare and bake over 600 cookies for decorating following church in Advent. On December 7th we will gather to prepare dough and begin cutting cookies. On December 14th we will gather to bake the cookies, prepare the icing and decorate the parish hall. Then, on December 15th, we gather to help the children, youth and all parishioners decorate Christmas cookies. Email Fr. Edward if you are interested in helping. We save the two Saturdays and look for a time that fits best for most! Join us! We welcome new blood. The Decorating of the Church for Christmas Included in this issue of the Trinitarian you will find an envelope to use for your donation to participate in decorating the church for Christmas. On the envelope please indicate who is giving the donation, and who it is given in memory of or in thanksgiving for. It will help the office greatly if you print this information so it can be correctly printed into all the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day bulletins. Please return your envelope and donation to the Parish Office by December 16th (feel free to put it in the offering plates on Sunday). There is no set amount for your donation for flowers; whatever is comfortable for you and your family. Parishioners and Friends Enjoy Last Page 7 December, 2013
Coming this Month NEWS FROM THE WELLNESS COMMITTEE WELLNESS SUNDAY - DECEMBER 8 TH Flu and pneumonia shots will be available as well as screenings for blood sugar, blood pressure and pulse oximetry for emphysema (oxygen percentage). Flu Shot $25 for non-medicare Pneumonia Shot $45 for non-medicare Medicare forms will be available for those who are eligible. There is no charge for the screenings. The Naples Community Hospital Blood Mobile will also be on site. Please sign the roster in the Parish Hall to schedule your time to give blood. Men of Trinity Breakfast Meeting Monday, December 9 at 8:00 a.m. Mark Goebel announces that Susan McManus, President of Champions for Learning from the Education Foundation will be Men of Trinity s guest speaker for their breakfast gathering in December. All men of the Parish are invited to attend and the best way to indicate your attendance is to email Mark: mark.c.goebel@g mail.com. If you are new to Trinity-by-the-Cove or a long-time member, we look forward to having you join us for fellowship, information, and a yummy breakfast! Page 8 December, 2013 WOMEN OF TRINITY CHRISTMAS RECITAL BY Director of Music John Fenstermaker and Suzan Bergland, flute TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 11:30 RECITAL 12:30 P.M. LUNCHEON he church will ring out with Christmas joy as T director music for Trinity-by-the-Cove John Fenstermaker and parishioner Suzan Bergland pipe old and new carols of the season. Featured work is a new carol medley by Robert Power who has composed more than three hundred works of church music. You will hear both the lovely Hill & Tyre harpsichord and the mighty Casavant organ in this holiday concert. Please sign the roster in the hall when it appears. Please note: Women of trinity luncheons will have a new caterer this year. Crave Culinaire by Chef Brian Roland will be preparing some really delicious lunches. If you attended the Christ Market Preview Party you sampled his wonderful creations. After many, many years, we are increasing the price of your lunch to $15 and hope that you understand the increasing cost of a good and healthy lunch! CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT TRINITY-BY-THE-COVE Saturday, December 16th at 5 pm Sunday, December 17th at 4 pm he church will ring out with Christmas joy as T the choir sings favorite carols, old and new. They will be accompanied by prominent Naples musicians Richard Fleisher, harp, Wendy Willis, flute, and Peter Lewis at the mighty Casavant pipe organ. John Fenstermaker conducts. You ll hear O Come, All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, Calypso Carol, Sleeps Judea Fair, Go Tell it on the Mountain, Infant Holy, Masters in this Hall, and others. A carol singalong concludes the concert.
Coming this Month THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING Invite you to an Advent Morning of Reflection with Bishop Dabney Smith Wednesday, December 18 9:00-12:30 a.m. he Rt. Rev. Dabney Smith will lead our Advent Morning of Reflection on Wednesday, T December 18th. You know Bishop Smith as our bishop for Southwest Florida and an excellent speaker. We are fortunate that he had time in his always busy schedule to come Trinity. His topic is "The Spirituality of Advent". This will be a perfect opportunity to reflect on the bishop's insights and spend some time in contemplation away from the holiday frenzy. You'll find this time set apart just one week before Christmas to be a welcome reminder of why the celebration of the birth of Christ is so important to us. The Daughters of the King invite you to come for a continental breakfast at 9:00 in the parish hall, gather in the church for Holy Eucharist at 9:30 and stay for Bishop Smith's guidance on "The Spirituality of Advent". Please sign the roster in the hall to assist with planning. 2013 Trinity Christmas Market What a blessing this parish is, not only for all of us, but also for the many in the Collier County community who will benefit from our wonderful outreach. The Christmas Market was a great success and so well advertised, thanks to Mary Cooper. Kudos to Wanda Zaiser, Vendor Chair and to Jana Kirk, Vendor Chair-in-training. Linda Bennie And Elizabeth Chish-Graham again presented a spectacular Preview Party. Set up and take down crews and everyone in between, thank you so very much. As of this moment here are the financial rewards: Gingerbread House $674, Golden Elephant $6,614; Gourmet Booth $4,679, Coffee & Cookie, $133. As we have final figures we will share them with you. Sally Weir, Chair GIFTING OPPORTUNITIES Immokalee Child Care Pajama/Shoe Tree Select an ornament off the tree in the parish hall, record your selection on the form, purchase a pair or two of pajamas for the child indicate and bring your wrapped gift back to the hall with the ornament on it. Trinitarians have participated in this Christmas tradition for the children helped by the Immokalee Child Care Center for over twelve years: your generosity is always astounding Scholarships for the children of the El Buen Samaritan School in the Dominican Republic: Trinity continues its financial and spiritual support of the Albergue School for the barrio children (babies thru the 3rd grade) in the Dominican Republic. Currently there are 90 children in the school who because of our help attend the school, have decent clothing and two hot meals a day. Purchasing a scholarship for $275 covers the expense for one child to attend for a full year and keeps them off the streets where they would be without your help. This is Trinity s eighth year assisting the school and Trinitarians have been very generous in their support of this world mission project. These scholarships make a meaningful gift for family members and friends. Parkside Elementary School This year, we are starting a new Christmas giving opportunity for you to share in. Each classroom teacher at Parkside has chosen a book that he/she especially would like to have in their classroom. Starting December 8th, the books will be on display in the parish hall and you will be able to purchase one of the books for a nominal $10-15 each; inscribe it to the school classroom; and gift it to Parkside. Many of the children who attend Parkside are not fortunate to have a lot of proper books in their homes and it is a blessing for us to be able to help build up the classroom libraries. Page 9 December,, 2013
Coming / Around CHRISTMAS PAGEANT DECEMBER 24TH s is the tradition at Trinity-by-the-Cove, there A will be a Christmas pageant as part of the 4:00 p.m. liturgy on Christmas Eve. Our 2 and 3 year olds will be sheep. Our shepherds and angels are ages 4-10 (fifth grade). We hope to include an additional opportunity for the children stay tuned! All parents and grandparents who would like their children to participate shou ld c ontact L i nd a Gemm er (Linda@trinitybythecove.com) so that we can anticipate parts and costumes. Parts will be distributed on December 8 th. December 22, 2013, Fourth Sunday of Advent 9:00 a.m. Regular Church Day (Rite II & Rite III) 10:15 a.m. Regular Atria & EYC Time 11:15 a.m. Pageant Costumes Distributed 11:45 a.m. Singing Practice & Pizza 12:15 p.m. Pageant Rehearsal for all 1:00 p.m. Dismissal December 24, 2013, Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist 3:00 3:30 p.m. Parents and children arrive @ church to insure good (or regular) seats. to give parents ample opportunity to find seats before the crowds form! 3:30 p.m. Fr. Edward, Mrs. Gemmer & Catechists will gather the children from the church, process to the parish hall for vesting, final instructtions, and prayer before the service begins. 4:00 p.m. The service begins. Daughters of the KING For His sake... I am but one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, by the grace of God I will do. Lord, what will you have me do? Motto of the Order of the Daughters of the King If you are interested in knowing more about Trinity s chapter of the daughters of the King, please contact Mother Alice or Susan LaPointe, 566-2493. DOES GOD STILL HEAL TODAY? THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF ST. LUKE THE PHYSICIAN rinity-by-the-cove hopes to expand the Order of St. T Luke the Physician to meet the needs for healing in our parish. This is not a group that one just decides to join. I ask you to pray about the gifts that God has given you and discern if this is an area in which God is calling you to serve. To begin the classes in January, you must join the International Order of St. Luke. Go to www.orderofstluke.org. You will learn everything you wish to know about the International Order of St. Luke. To join, go to the box on the right side of your screen. Then you will be sent the training materials for the classes in January. The International Order of St. Luke the Physician is an ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. Members meet in local chapters to study Scripture, specifically the biblical stories of the healing miracles, as well as additional books on Christian healing. Induction to the Order will be in January and February. Please contact Mother Alice (239-262-6581 ext. 206) if you are interested or have question Page 14 December, 2013
December, 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1Advent 1 7:30 Holy Eucharist 10:15 Christian Formation for Children/Youth 11:15 Holy Eucharist 2 12:00 Grief Support Group/lunch offsite 3 8:30 Morning Prayer 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:30 Contemplative Prayer 4:00 Daughters of the King 4 9:30 Holy Eucharist 10:15 Rector s Class 11:30 Holy Eucharist @ Glenview 6:00 Rite III Rehearsal 7:30 Choir Rehearsal 5 8:00 Men s Bible Class 9:00 Church Mouse Sale 9:15 Thursday Women s Bible Class 3:00 Parents of Prodigal Children 4:45 EfM #1 6 8:00 Advent Service Day 5:00 Advent Service Day Dinner 8:00 Naples South AA 7 1:00p.m. Baker s Dozen 3:30 p.m. St. Nicholas Boat Blessing & Brat Fry 8Advent 2 Wellness Sunday 7:30 Holy Eucharist 10:15 Christian Formation Classes for all 11:15 Holy Eucharist 9 8:00 Men of Trinity 1:00 Grief Support Group 10 8:30 Morning Prayer 9:00 Staff Meeting 10:00 WOT Board Meeting 1:00 Sewing for Hope 1:30 Contemplative Prayer 11 9:30 Holy Eucharist 10:15 Rector s Class 7:30 Choir Rehearsal 12 8:00 Men s Bible Class 9:15 Thursday Women s Bible Class 12:00 Healing Eucharist 4:45 EfM #1 13 FAL Envelope Stuff 8:00 Naples South AA 14 11:00 Baker s Dozen 5:00 Music at Trinity Christmas Concert & Reception 15Advent 3 7:30 Holy Eucharist 10:15 Adult Christian Formation Classes 10:15 Christmas Cookie Sunday 11:15 Holy Eucharist 4:00 Music at Trinity Christmas Concert & Reception 16 1:00 Grief Support Group 17 8:30 Morning Prayer 9:00 Staff Meeting 11:15 Holy Eucharist @ Moorings Park 11:30 Women of Trinity Christmas Recital & Luncheon 1:30 Contemplative Prayer 4:30 Finance Mtg. 18 9-12 noon Advent Quiet Day & Holy Eucharist 4:30 Vestry Meeting 6:00 Rite III Musicians 7:30 Choir Rehearsal 19 8:00 Men s Bible Class 9:15 Thursday Women s Bible Class 1:00 Parkside Event 4:45 EfM #1 20 10:15 Rector s Class 8:00 Naples South AA 21 22Advent 4 7:30 Holy Eucharist 10:15 Christian Formation Classes 11:15 Holy Eucharist 23 1:00 Grief Support Group 24Christmas Eve 8:30 Morning Prayer 9:00 Staff Meeting 4:00 Christmas Pageant 7:30 Sacred Music & the Holy Eucharist 10:00 Sacred Music & Holy Eucharist 25 Christmas Day 10:00 Holy Eucharist 26 Parish Office is Closed 27 11:00 William L. Carmel Buriel 4:00 Ruf/Henshaw Wedding Rehearsal 5:00 Ross Wedding Offsite 8:00 Naples South AA 28 3:30 Ruf/Henshaw Wedding 29Christmas 1 7:30 Holy Eucharist 10:15 No formation Classes 11:15 Holy Eucharist 12:30 Pageant Rehearsal 30 1:00 Grief Support Group 31 8:30 Morning Prayer 9:00 Staff Meeting 1:30 Contemplative Prayer
Or Current Resident PARISH STAFF RECTOR: The Rev. Michael Basden, ext 202; SR. ASSOCIATE RECTOR: The Rev. Edward Gleason; ext 214; ASSOCIATE RECTOR: The Rev. Alice Sadler, ext 206; DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: John Fenstermaker, ext 207; ASSISTANT ORGANIST: Mary Watkins; OFFICE & FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR: Bill Haidle, ext 204; PARISH ADMINISTRATOR: Polly Butler, ext 202; DIRECTOR OF CATECHESIS: Linda Gemmer, ext 215; STAFF ASSISTANT: Katie Anderson, ext 201; DIRECTOR OF GIVING, Don Scott, ext. 211; MEMBER MINISTRY COORDINATOR: Judy Fratus, ext 213; PARISH COUNSELOR: Ellen Harris, 404-0862; SEXTON: Russell Holaway, ext 210; HOUSEKEEPER: Tasha Moreno Standing Notices The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is celebrated at the Easter Vigil, the Day of Pentecost, All Saints Day or the Sunday after All Saints Day, and on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord (the First Sunday after the Epiphany). Baptisms are reserved for these occasions or when the Bishop is present. The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is offered to members of the parish, in good standing, and members of their immediate family. Lent is not a suitable season. It is expected for the parish office to be informed when a member of the parish is hospitalized in order to secure the ministrations of the church. The Sacrament of Holy Unction is administered at the Healing Service on the second Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. Vestry Mike McDonnell, Senior Warden Jane Francoeur, Junior Warden John Beeman Joanne Fowler Diana Harrison Mark Goebel Jim Jessee Tom Melvin Mick Moore Kathy Morris Marilyn Tiburski Jody Tiffany Visitors/New Member Lane and Vinny Dicksinon Lori Daniel Lorie Cutting & Liz Eaulman Nancy Hussey Anne & Mike Watts Yuliya Hough and son Haven Weddings Morgan Fauth and Kevin Coleman, November 16, 2013 Deaths Johnny Harris November 10, 2013 Frederick Johnson November 15, 2013 Thomas Talton, November 17, 2013