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November 2010
Oh, the Places You’ll Go, an Ode to Bishop John Smylie (With apologies and thanks to Dr. Seuss) by the Very. Rev. Marilyn Engstrom You‘re two months now into your first ‗piscopal year, Bishop John, as our leader you‘ll go far and near. You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. God‘s anointed your spirit, so how can you lose? You‘re not on your own, as you go where you go, Amazing Grace will go with you, we want you to know. Come every Friday, you load up the car with rochet, chimere, your crosier and mitre, a bible, a Prayer Book; it won‘t ever get lighter. For a while at least, you‘ll study the map, but in time you‘ll know Wyo, so you can drive as you nap. You‘ll put it in gear and start down the road, not aware yet that Grace is part of your load. But here is a quilt Prayers and Squares have dubbed ―Grace.‖ Pack it each time as you start off on your race. The roads may be wide in the wide, open air so you can move right along in bad weather or fair. The highway‘s your home for an hour or two, don‘t worry, don‘t fret, or constantly stew. Moving on is our heritage—we descend from the Jew who crossed the Red Sea on their way to the Land. So relax at Elk Mountain—your trip will be grand. Interstate 80, the farther west that you go looks a lot like the Sinai, as you‘ll soon come to know. Out in Wyoming, the Great Divide you will cross, Up and down, back and forth—you‘ll gather no moss. The towns and the rest stops are scattered so far that time can drag slowly, when you‘re stuck in a car. We all have our stories—we certainly do— of bishops in purple in search of a loo. But in a few months you‘ll know where to stop, when to slow down, how to avoid all the cops. You‘re on your way up,
You‘ll be seeing new sights, You‘ll join the fast drivers and cruise to high heights. You won‘t lag behind because you‘ll have the speed. You‘ll pass all the truckers and soon take the lead. Wherever you go, you‘ll be the bishop who‘s blest baptizing the babies, encouraging youth to give of their best. Of course, on the highways in the dark of the night if you ever get lonely and your chest feels tight, just look at the stars by the moon‘s silver light and know that Grace come along to make everything right. The stars are like those shown to Abe and Sarah, his wife to account for descendents past the prime of their life. Our prayer now goes with you as you add to their fold. Be faithful, fun-loving and preach a message that‘s bold. Be bold as the Natives who first rode this range. Be bold as the pi‘neers who came looking for change. The old Eastern ways didn‘t work as they settled. They were tough, brave and strong—with marvelous mettle. As so as our Bishop, be brave as you ride, keep Gracey the Quilt and Jill by your side. Now this is a sad thing we have to embrace— it may take all winter to find your own place. As good and as willing as we are to make do, change is hard for most of this Wyoming crew. But that doesn‘t mean we‘re unfriendly or mad, we just warm up slow like an ol‘ heating pad. But after a year of riding the range, you‘ll find that you can lead us to change. And one of the ways that you‘ll know Grace abounds is when you come vis‘ting in one your towns, Continued on page 3 .
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Clergy & Staff The Rt. Rev John S. Smylie Bishop of Wyoming The Very Rev. Marilyn Engstrom Dean of the Cathedral The Rev. Richard Naumann Deacon Mary Naumann Senior Warden Carla Rumsey Junior Warden Janet Killian Choral Director Brock Tjosvold Organist Janet Stansbury Dean‘s Secretary Celie Russell Treasurer Kathl White Clothing Cottage Director
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Clothing Cottage: From Afghanistan No, the Clothing Cottage hasn't moved, or opened an annex in another country thousand miles away from Laramie. Yet the distance doesn't seem quite as far away when there is a tangible, helping connection. Some time ago a local resident asked to meet with Kathl White. This individual wanted to know if we would be willing to fill a request she had from the 467th Combat Stress Control unit, in Afghanistan. The unit wanted to provide sheets, towels and blankets for arriving soldiers. This was a request we could and desired to fill. From donations on hand, a large number of these items were gathered. Shipment was handled by this caring neighbor. Just a few days ago she stopped by to share with staff a letter she has received. The writer wrote... "Thank you so much for your box...they are very much appreciated, especially by the incoming soldiers. You are so thoughtful and generous to send so much to us. It is your support that sustains me personally through tough times. With gratitude...." "Tough times" may mean different things to different people. What seems "tough" to one individual, or family, isn't what another person or family is experiencing. Regardless, for one and all, the needs, hurts and hopes are real. "Ask and ye shall receive" sometimes seems beyond the realm of possibility. The Clothing Cottage has opportunities to meet some of these voids. The gifts and donations brought to the Clothing Cottage blesses the giver and comforts the recipient. One never knows fully what this means to either. One thing that is known, however, is that both will be changed. It is significant to remember that what we say, and what we do, does matter. Tonight when you get ready for bed -- think of the many here in our community, and around this world, who long for what we too often, take for granted or ignore. Each of us can embrace "outreach ministry." The Clothing Cottage is dedicated to just such a mission. Helen J. Butler
Clothing Cottage at Convention By Kathl White As you are no doubt aware the Diocesan Convention was held in Laramie this year. While in prayer, those of us at the Clothing Cottage felt called to have a table promoting the ministry of the Clothing Cottage and offering clothing for sale. We had a great time throughout the convention, and very much enjoyed meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends. We were also blessed to have made $414 through God's grace and the generosity of those attending the convention. In response, we have decided to pass this blessing along to others in need by contributing half of the proceeds to Dean Engstrom's discretionary fund and the other half to Nets for Life sponsored through Episcopal Relief and Development. Thanks be to God who continues to sustain us and enable us to minister in his name.
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And so on some Sunday in Moose, Powell or Cody with Grace alongside you‘ll never act groady. In Sundance or Cheyenne, Riverton, Baggs with Grace all around, your love will not flag. In Gillette, you‘ll be sharp and in Laramie, be wise.
charged up for your duties at this visitation, but find plans that sound much more like vacation. Museums and golf courses wait in most every town, rafting rides, hiking trails and hills to ski down. There are potlucks and picnics, receptions—such food. We‘ll bake, broil, roast for whatever your mood.
You‘ll have what you need when you close your eyes to lead us in prayer and praising God‘s name. With you as our bishop, we won‘t be the same. And like the good folks on Gilligan‘s Isle, who survived and then thrived and gave us a smile when each stranded victim, captain and crew offered their skills and found that this Grace could cure all their ills.
And then the day comes, someone whispers quite lowly, ―I‘ll show you a place that‘s fished by me only. It‘s a spot you can go to for walleyes and trout or just kicking back when you‘re tempted to pout. A place of fun, refreshment and rest, a place that for you will seem just the best. A place where God can restore your soul when being a bishop has taken its toll.
And so with this thought, we‘ll now have to quit, proclaiming the message that certainly fits. We never deserve it; we can‘t ever earn it, but Grace so amazing, who could e‘er spurn it?
O, Bishop John, with your dog collar on, there is fun to be done and souls to be won. There are points to be preached and kids to be teached and the wonderful blessings you‘ll do with your hands will make you the blessingest one in our land of the Mountains and Plains, the Rivers and Lakes. Your ministry here will make ol‘ Satan quake.
But God in God‘s mercy and power and love gives us this Grace from heaven‘s above. So here is the message—the point of this poem We invite you all now to take this thought home. As bishop or priest or deacon or lay, “God’s grace is sufficient for each one each day.”
Birthdays: 1 Bonnie Ridley Kraft, 1 Janet
And on you will go though the weather be foul. On you will go though your enemies prowl. On you will go, cross a river or creek though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak. On and on you will go and we know you‘ll drive far and face up to the problems wherever they are.
Killian, 2 Timothy Boyd, 3 Caleb Bristol, 4 Josie Mancuso, 5 Sharon Anderson, 5 Charlie Dewolf, 6 James Bowers, 6 Lois Roberts, 7 Cole Ehmke, 8 Rosemary Nicholls, 8 Samantha Stanfill, 9 Pamela Clarke, 9 Diane Sims, 9 Marsha Price, 9 Katherine Wang, 10 Jamie Egolf, 11 Andrew Sharum, 14 William Nelson, 16 Billie Kay Gross, 16 Margaret Zenoni, 17 Andrew Good, 18 Andy Jackson, 19 Dave Bray, 19 Suzanne Roe, 19 Kimberly Good, 20 Gene Blackmore, 20 Wenyong Wang, 21 Beth Hardin, 22 Emma Jo Spiegelberg, 24 David Bell, 24 David Shaffer, 29 Paula Seamom, 30 Tawnya Plumb
You may get mixed up as you already know. You‘ll get mixed up with strange folks wherever you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that life‘s a great balancing act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft and never mix up your right with your left. Just stay in the middle—it‘s the Anglican style. It guarantees you will last and be able to smile with sinners of all kinds—the short, fat or tall who‘ve found them a church that‘s roomy for all.
Anniversaries: 16 The Rev. Dick & Mary Naumann, 20 Eileen & Jack Routson, 20 Colleen & Terry Miner 3
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Linda Allgeier Kate Bieber David Bray Jen Davis Paul Flesher Valentina Gavrilova Joan Graham Dave Hammond Barb Hofmann Joyce Honour Helen Kidwiler Barb Kissack Lynne Livingston Karin McClinton Robbins Dora Montez Matthew Nichols Alene Parrill Marilyn Pedrick Bonnie Robertson Ray Robertson Shi Shine Leigh Smith Jess Smith Amy Tachiquin Dick Waggener Eleanor Waggener Linda Waggener Chris Walrath Pat Walsh Kathl White Punch Williamson Margaret Zenoni
In loving gratitude So, I‘m in a meeting with the Associate Vice President and a new employee that I have agreed to train and mentor due to an early retirement; I have a manager waiting for me to discuss access issues to our data; the consultant we have hired (don‘t ask me how much he gets paid) to help bring our application process on-line is waiting to discuss the recent modifications that have been requested, and the front office staff comes in and says that I have a visitor. The AVP asks, ―Is it important?‖ and the woman replies, ―Well, yes, I think it is.‖ I go to the front and there is a most wonderful sight – Marilyn, Dean of our Cathedral. I think that many of us that work closely with her sometimes underestimate her presence – especially in her collar. I could feel the difference in the people in the office. Marilyn then tells me that she is hand delivering something. Lo and behold it is the most magnificent quilt. I have nowhere to go so this could be a private moment (due to the people waiting for me), so we are conversing in the front lobby of a very busy department. I can‘t convey how much that moment, that gesture, meant and means to me. It seems we go on in our daily lives, doing what must be done, hoping we are doing the right thing. To have a quilt made especially for me, prayers said especially for me, is one of the most rewarding earthly pleasures I could experience. To the Prayers and Squares ladies, your ministry touches in so many ways. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your hands, hearts, and prayers. Marilyn and whoever requested the quilt – thank you from the soles of my feet to the hair on my head.
With VERY special thanks to:
In loving gratitude, Taimi Kuiva
Dean Marilyn Engstrom Janet Killian The Choir Dick Naumann Mary Naumann Carla Rumsey Janet Stansbury Brock Tjosvold
2010 Diocesan Convention Thanks It is with a very humble and grateful heart that I attempt to thank everyone that assisted in making the Annual Diocesan Convention a HUGE success. There were so many kinds words from so many people that it was nearly overwhelming. The Bishop John Smylie writes, ―Please express my gratitude to those who worked with you to serve your Diocese.‖ So please, give yourselves a big pat on the back, and rest for a while. You deserve it!
You are all truly wonderful!!!
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the Global Needs fund will ensure that your contribution will be used in the area of greatest need, though donations to any fund - including through the Gifts for Life catalog - will be matched. Click here: http://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php to donate today!
ERD Matching Gift Challenge to Raise $1 Million for Global Needs For the next six weeks, from October 19 through November 30, any donation made to Episcopal Relief & Development will be matched dollar- fordollar up to $500,000. This means a total of up to $1 million for relief and development programs in the places that need them most.
To support Episcopal Relief & Development's work, please visit www.er-d.org or call 800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
The Matching Gift Challenge is a chance for donors to give with the knowledge that their contribution will have double the impact. "If you give $50, you'll generate $100 in assistance to help people in need," said Judy Sawler, the organization's Manager of Direct Response Marketing, who is heading up the appeal. "Donate $500 and people all over the world will benefit from $1,000 in food, medicine, clean water, opportunities to start businesses and much more."
Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States and an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The agency takes its mandate from Jesus' words found in Matthew 25. Its programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Together with the worldwide Church and ecumenical partners, Episcopal Relief & Development rebuilds after disasters and empowers people by offering lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.
Any size gift to any of Episcopal Relief & Development's funds - online, by mail or by phone will be matched in full until November 30, or as long as matching funds are available. The matched gift amount will be donated to the Global Needs fund, which sustains the organization's work toward alleviating hunger, promoting health, creating economic opportunities and overcoming disaster.
St. Matthew’s Website Although still under construction we are happy to announce our new website located at: http://sites.google.com/site/stmatthewscathedral/ Please look it over and send us any suggestions, corrections, adjustments, etc. that you may have. The October & November issues of the Chimes and the Ministry Schedule are on the website for your convenience.
"Donors this year have made generous contributions to our disaster relief funds," said Rob Radtke, President of Episcopal Relief & Development, "but we also need to fulfill our ongoing commitments to people struggling against poverty, malnutrition and disease around the world. We hope that this year's appeal, twice the size of last year's, will help us to do that."
If you are willing to read the Chimes online rather than receiving the paper copy in the mail please let us know and we will discontinue sending you one in the mail.
Last year's Matching Gift Challenge was hugely successful, raising over $1.18 million, with $250,000 of that amount being matched through the generous contributions of two gracious donors. "We are immensely grateful to everyone for their steadfast support," Radtke remarked, "and especially for the extraordinary generosity of the donors who are providing the matching funds. This is truly a tremendous opportunity to make a difference where it is most needed."
Cathedral & Hunter Hall Room Use If you, your group or organization plan to use a room in the Cathedral or Hunter Hall please check with the office at 742-6608 for the availability of the room. This will avoid conflicts with others who may want to use the same room at the same time.
To have your gift matched, simply make a donation between now and November 30. Making a gift to 5
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Notes from the Jr. Warden By Carla Rumsey
Congratulations to Carla Rumsey who has accepted Bishop Smylie's invitation to serve as the diocesan coordinator for Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). As such Carla will be working with representatives of many congregations to provide information about ERD and encouragement to give to support this vital arm of the Episcopal Church. ERD provides many kinds of assistance throughout the world to alleviate hunger, thirst, poverty and illness, as well as disaster relief.
As fall begins we can reflect back on a very busy summer. This past month we held a cleanup day on Sat. Oct. 2nd for final preparations for Convention. Nine people attended to help clean the interior of the Cathedral and some of the grounds. Thank you so much for helping out! We received numerous compliments from Convention visitors! In other happenings, the ADA ramp on the east side of the Cathedral is almost complete, stones have been placed on the east facing side and the lights will be finished soon, we are still waiting for City Council approval for a handicapped parking spot in the western most parking spot on Ivinson and 3rd and the louver project was put on hold until after convention. If anyone is interested in helping replace them, please let me know. If you are looking for ways to volunteer time this winter, we still have a few projects on the ‗Adopt-A-Project‘ list. The list will be updated to show both those projects accomplished and those yet to be completed. Please contact either me at 399-2094 or Janet in the office at 742-6608. May God richly bless you for your gifts of time and talent to St. Matts!
Also congratulations to Dean Marilyn who was elected as a clergy representative to Diocesan Council and as a Deputy to General Convention 2012.
Taste: The Lord is Good MARGO’S SPINACH BALLS (a favorite holiday appetizer) Submitted by Marilyn Engstrom Ingredients: 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach (cooked and very well drained) 2 cups herb stuffing mix 1 large onion, minced 4 beaten eggs ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 ounce Gruyere cheese or Philadelphia cream cheese ½ tsp. garlic salt ¼ tsp. pepper ¾ cup melted butter
Budget requests If you need $ for any program please contact the appropriate committee chair for a funding request or the office for a budget request form. All requests do need to be presented to the appropriate committee chair and must be in the office by November 3 2010. Administration Committee: Mary Naumann, Chair Buildings & Grounds Committee: Carla Rumsey, Chair Education Committee: Marilyn Pedrick & Dave Bell, Co-Chairs Finance Committee Desmond Gabbidon, Chair Worship Committee: Marilyn Engstrom, Chair
Directions: Mix together and shape into balls. Place on cookie sheet and chill for several hours or overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve hot. May be made ahead and frozen, but it is best to thaw them before baking. Biblical stewardship is a giving out of devotion rather than duty. It's about the heart of the giver-the Christian willing to give out of poverty, not wealth.
By the Numbers (as of 26 October 2010) YTD Revenues: $221,989.96 YTD Expenses: $242,253.39 6
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Fr. Rolheiser is a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and is president of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, TX. He is a community-builder, lecturer and author of several books. For information, contact Fr. Carl Gallinger at St. Paul‘s Newman Center: [email protected]
Military Prayer Square Thank You Hello. My name is Terry Ommen. I'm currently deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan. I've been meaning to send you an email for several months now thanking you for the Military Prayer Square. I have square #M3394. It serves as a great reminder and inspiration of God's love, as well as, there are many people throughout the US who are praying for Service members and their families that are deployed so the world can be a safer place. My Uncle and Aunt, Les and Karen Ommen, live in Laramie, WY as well. They are currently on a missionary to Kenya, Africa. Please keep them in your prayers as well. Thanks and God Bless Terry COL Terry J Ommen KBC Installation Command - Deputy Commander Task Force Rushmore Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan Email: [email protected]
Faces in the Pew By Lynne Livingston Kathryn ―Katie‖ Rayburn came to Laramie from Broomfield, CO in August to go to UW. She‘s in her freshman year, planning on majoring and minoring in French and History, either in that order or switching them around. St. Matthew‘s reminds her very much of her home church, Holy Comforter, in Broomfield. Katie has an older brother and an older half sister. I asked Katie what she liked about Laramie and she said, ―It‘s close to home!‖ Also, she likes the size of the school, not too large and not too small. Katie fills her spare time by working out whenever and wherever she can and also learning how to knit and crochet. She‘s aware of the college age program Benjamin is developing and is glad to have a peer group of Episcopal young people. Welcome to St. Matthew‘s, Katie.
November Evensong with Bel Canto The Bel Canto Women‘s Choir will be joining the St. Matthew‘s choir for the November Evensong. The choir is composed of 45 women from across the campus community. This is a non-auditioned ensemble that welcomes women from all majors at the university. The choir sings repertoire from a variety of style periods, genres, and languages. What they will be singing: Prelude: Let Beauty Awake (Ralph Vaughan Williams) Anthem: Messe Basse (Gabriel Fauré) Postlude: Down to the River to Pray (American Folksong)
Ron Rolheiser to Speak at UW World renowned theologian, Ron Rolheiser, OMI, is coming to Wyoming and will be speaking in Laramie this fall. Presenting Dark Nights and Doubt in Faith; Fr. Rolheiser will help us understand that doubting is not necessarily a bad thing and help us discover gift in times of darkness.
The Cathedral Offices will be closed at noon on Wednesday November 23rd and all day November 24th & 25th in observance of Thanksgiving. The Clothing Cottage will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 24 through 29. We'll open again on the 30th. Many Thanksgiving blessings to our customers and volunteers.
The presentation is Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 in the University of Wyoming Ballroom at 7:00pm. 7
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go to our homes, to Joanie‘s kids and my brother‘s family. By the end of our five long days we accomplished our goal so that an auctioneer could be brought in to sell the remainder. Driving back to Laramie with several boxes of keepsakes, a heart full of memories and an exhausted body, I realized that during the upcoming weeks of this current stewardship emphasis, we have a similar opportunity within our congregation to similarly share with one another our stories and memories, our hopes and desires, our plans and commitments to one another and to St. Matthew‘s. All the members and friends of St. Matt‘s have been or soon will be invited to a smallish gathering for dessert (or other time appropriate snack) and to listen to one another and consider his or her participation in the ongoing life of the parish and our stewardship of relationships, buildings and programs. I certainly hope that you will be able to attend when you receive your invitation. During the month of November as we prepare to celebrate the national Thanksgiving holiday, I hope that you will take some time to count your many blessings, and not just the calories you will consume at a fantastic dinner. Among my own blessings are my parents who now live much, much closer; my wonderful brother who shared so many adventures; my wonderful sister who is also a great friend and dispenser of wisdom; my nieces and nephews and their families; many great friends along the way; opportunities for education, travel and ministry; and YOU, the terrific people who make up this parish family. By the way, I will probably set the table with Mother‘s china—in use for the first time in about a decade—and serve Grandma‘s cranberry salad and drink wine from Grammy‘s crystal goblets. Won‘t that be a great way to continue the journey from memory lane to future feasts?
Marilyn’s Musings This month, my sister, Joanie, and I reached significant birthdays that end with the big ZERO. We had thought that we would take a special trip together to celebrate these milestones, but we did not end up in a foreign country, an urban metropolis or even at a dude ranch or national park. Our ―trip‖ was a journey down memory lane as we returned to our hometown, Rawlins, to begin the monumental task of clearing out the home where we had grown up. Daddy had drawn the plans and did a lion‘s share of the actual construction. Many afternoons after school and on most weekends our whole family was on hand to lend a helping hand. My brother learned so much about power tools and techniques that he made a career in construction trades. I wonder if my assigned job of preparing lunches (often hotdogs grilled in the fireplace and yes, there are still stains on the hearth to prove it) led to my interest in cooking and eating. We all learned about sheet rocking, painting, and plumbing. As Joanie and I went through closets and cabinets jammed with the jetsam and flotsam of forty-eight years of family life, we were alternately laughing hysterically, oohing in amazement at a ―real find‖ and tearing up over sentimental souvenirs from vacations. Packing Mother‘s china for a granddaughter led us to recall wonderful holiday dinners where we were all dressed up and put good manners to work. Sorting through stacks of linens and boxes of silver (from our grandparents‘ homes) and a box of pocket watches led us to recall our familial roots: strong Swedish loggers and fishermen who loved jokes, fun and stories; strict German-English farmers who loved God, gardening and great food. Through it all sharing secrets, stories, goals attained, almost lost dreams, broken hearts. We disposed of scrapbooks, boxes of photos, railroad time cards, tools of all sorts, including those for mechanic-ing 1929 Nashes. Who would have thought Mother had never met a vase she could not save or that Daddy was so slender and short when he flew a glider in the Army Air Corps? Games, marbles, dolls, sleds, skis, fishing rods and creels, golf clubs, baseball gloves and hand knit mittens. It was all there to jog our memories, sort through, put in order and packed to
Hallelujah! It's Handel's Messiah!!
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The Christian Education Committee is pleased to announce that a Wednesday evening program with supper and study will be offered during Advent (December). The course will involve listening to portions of Messiah dealing with the prophecies of the coming Day of the Lord and the Messiah. It will investigate the scriptural passages and apply them for today. All members and friends are welcomed to participate in the class, however, those who wish to take an more in depth study November 2010 Chimes
(understand this to mean some reading between class sessions) are encouraged to purchase a study guide. You may order a guide by calling the office at 742-6608 or emailing Marilyn Engstrom at [email protected] The cost of the study guides is $17.00; payment will be due at the first class session. Scholarship help is available. This course will give you a whole new appreciation and understanding of Messiah and the Bible. A follow up study during Lent will look at the portions of Messiah dealing with the suffering, death and resurrection of the Messiah.
home or school.Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. O Lord, you understand this above all others, for your only Son hung among thieves on a rough wooden cross on a barren hill, just as Matthew Shepard hung from a rail fence on a lonely road. Be our light in the darkness, Lord; protect our children and fill them with the love of your Holy Spirit; hold them in your Son's loving arms in their most fearful hours, and be with them always. Amen.
St. Matthew’s Mustard Seed Mission By Carla Rumsey
Litany for Children who have died from bullying
UW students from the College of Health Sciences will be leaving November 9 for Honduras where they will be working at the Agua Salada Clinic. While there are a total of 28 people going to Honduras, our Mustard Seed funds are helping 14 nursing students. Prayer squares are being made for the whole team though. According to Dani Gifford (Uganda participant this past summer) the squares meant so much to those who received them.
by Maria L. Evans, Missouri The prayer below was circulated on the House of Bishops and Deputies list serve about the time of the anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard. It seems timely with the recent rash of suicides among youth who have been bullied. O God of justice and mercy, we pray that no more daughters and sons in this world die as a result of bullying simply because of who they are; be it race, religion, sexual orientation, or social awkwardness. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Ben McKay, who is eagerly working on getting Canterbury House up and running again, will receive our sponsorship for students attending the National Gathering at the end of December in Estes Park, CO.
That our schools become places of nurturing and hope rather than shame and derision. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Have you checked out the new St. Matt‘s website? Amy Tachiquin, has done a great job filling in the blanks and figuring out how it all works…Thanks Amy!
That our teachers instill values of charity and acceptance in all children so there is no need for one child to feel superior over another. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
If you didn‘t purchase a coffee mug at the presentations last month or at Convention this month, you can still purchase one in the parish office. Proceeds from the sale of the mugs will help keep the Mustard Seed Mission going. You can also become a Shareholder in the Mission by purchasing shares for $10 each or six for $50.
That parents can put aside what they were sometimes taught, in order to promote tolerance and diversity at home. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. That our communities support children who feel "different from the others" and show them lives that are theirs to claim, live they cannot begin to imagine to see at home. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Our Mustard Seed Mission supports students locally, nationally and internationally in their service to others in need and in their spiritual and personal development as young adults. If you know of any student groups that could use funding to help those in need, please let us know.
That all children can grow up feeling selfempowered and truly loved simply as themselves, and not suffer beatings and psychological abuse at 9
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1. Shoe Box: Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Most importantly, Pray for the child who will receive your gift. 2. Boy Or Girl? Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child‘s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Labels are available in the Cathedral office to attach to each box. 3. Fill With Gifts: Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Use the gift ideas provided on the bottom of this page. 4. Include Your Donation: Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. You write a check to Samaritan‘s Purse (note ―OCC‖ on memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box. If you or your family are preparing more than one shoe box, please make one combined donation. If needed this fee will be paid from the St. Matthew’s Sunday school account. 5. Drop Off: Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and drop off at the Cathedral office before November 15.
Turkey Humor Why do Pilgrims have trouble keeping their pants up? 'Cause they wear their belts on their hats! What is the difference between a chicken and a turkey? Chickens celebrate Thanksgiving!! Which side of the turkey has the most feathers? The outside! Why do turkeys eat so little? Because they are always stuffed! What did the turkey do in the Thanksgiving Day Parade? He played his drumsticks! What is the Turkey's favorite black tie celebration? The Butter Ball If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims! When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving? In the dictionary!
Gift Ideas Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc. School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. Hygiene Items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. Other: Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) A Personal Note: In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.) Please Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
What sound does a space turkey make? Hubble, hubble, hubble. What happened when the turkey got into a fight? He got the stuffing knocked out of him!
Favorite Christmas Recipes If you have a favorite Christmas recipe that you would like to share please email it to [email protected] or drop it by the office before November 20th. All recipes received will be printed in the December Chimes.
Operation Christmas Child A project of Samaritan‘s Purse Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through simple, gift-filled shoe boxes. Follow these simple directions:
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go, an Ode to Bishop John Smylie (With apologies and thanks to Dr. Seuss) by the Very. Rev. Marilyn Engstrom You‘re two months now into your first ‗piscopal year, Bishop John, as our leader you‘ll go far and near. You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. God‘s anointed your spirit, so how can you lose? You‘re not on your own, as you go where you go, Amazing Grace will go with you, we want you to know. Come every Friday, you load up the car with rochet, chimere, your crosier and mitre, a bible, a Prayer Book; it won‘t ever get lighter. For a while at least, you‘ll study the map, but in time you‘ll know Wyo, so you can drive as you nap. You‘ll put it in gear and start down the road, not aware yet that Grace is part of your load. But here is a quilt Prayers and Squares have dubbed ―Grace.‖ Pack it each time as you start off on your race. The roads may be wide in the wide, open air so you can move right along in bad weather or fair. The highway‘s your home for an hour or two, don‘t worry, don‘t fret, or constantly stew. Moving on is our heritage—we descend from the Jew who crossed the Red Sea on their way to the Land. So relax at Elk Mountain—your trip will be grand. Interstate 80, the farther west that you go looks a lot like the Sinai, as you‘ll soon come to know. Out in Wyoming, the Great Divide you will cross, Up and down, back and forth—you‘ll gather no moss. The towns and the rest stops are scattered so far that time can drag slowly, when you‘re stuck in a car. We all have our stories—we certainly do— of bishops in purple in search of a loo. But in a few months you‘ll know where to stop, when to slow down, how to avoid all the cops. You‘re on your way up,
You‘ll be seeing new sights, You‘ll join the fast drivers and cruise to high heights. You won‘t lag behind because you‘ll have the speed. You‘ll pass all the truckers and soon take the lead. Wherever you go, you‘ll be the bishop who‘s blest baptizing the babies, encouraging youth to give of their best. Of course, on the highways in the dark of the night if you ever get lonely and your chest feels tight, just look at the stars by the moon‘s silver light and know that Grace come along to make everything right. The stars are like those shown to Abe and Sarah, his wife to account for descendents past the prime of their life. Our prayer now goes with you as you add to their fold. Be faithful, fun-loving and preach a message that‘s bold. Be bold as the Natives who first rode this range. Be bold as the pi‘neers who came looking for change. The old Eastern ways didn‘t work as they settled. They were tough, brave and strong—with marvelous mettle. As so as our Bishop, be brave as you ride, keep Gracey the Quilt and Jill by your side. Now this is a sad thing we have to embrace— it may take all winter to find your own place. As good and as willing as we are to make do, change is hard for most of this Wyoming crew. But that doesn‘t mean we‘re unfriendly or mad, we just warm up slow like an ol‘ heating pad. But after a year of riding the range, you‘ll find that you can lead us to change. And one of the ways that you‘ll know Grace abounds is when you come vis‘ting in one your towns, Continued on page 3 .
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Clergy & Staff The Rt. Rev John S. Smylie Bishop of Wyoming The Very Rev. Marilyn Engstrom Dean of the Cathedral The Rev. Richard Naumann Deacon Mary Naumann Senior Warden Carla Rumsey Junior Warden Janet Killian Choral Director Brock Tjosvold Organist Janet Stansbury Dean‘s Secretary Celie Russell Treasurer Kathl White Clothing Cottage Director
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Clothing Cottage: From Afghanistan No, the Clothing Cottage hasn't moved, or opened an annex in another country thousand miles away from Laramie. Yet the distance doesn't seem quite as far away when there is a tangible, helping connection. Some time ago a local resident asked to meet with Kathl White. This individual wanted to know if we would be willing to fill a request she had from the 467th Combat Stress Control unit, in Afghanistan. The unit wanted to provide sheets, towels and blankets for arriving soldiers. This was a request we could and desired to fill. From donations on hand, a large number of these items were gathered. Shipment was handled by this caring neighbor. Just a few days ago she stopped by to share with staff a letter she has received. The writer wrote... "Thank you so much for your box...they are very much appreciated, especially by the incoming soldiers. You are so thoughtful and generous to send so much to us. It is your support that sustains me personally through tough times. With gratitude...." "Tough times" may mean different things to different people. What seems "tough" to one individual, or family, isn't what another person or family is experiencing. Regardless, for one and all, the needs, hurts and hopes are real. "Ask and ye shall receive" sometimes seems beyond the realm of possibility. The Clothing Cottage has opportunities to meet some of these voids. The gifts and donations brought to the Clothing Cottage blesses the giver and comforts the recipient. One never knows fully what this means to either. One thing that is known, however, is that both will be changed. It is significant to remember that what we say, and what we do, does matter. Tonight when you get ready for bed -- think of the many here in our community, and around this world, who long for what we too often, take for granted or ignore. Each of us can embrace "outreach ministry." The Clothing Cottage is dedicated to just such a mission. Helen J. Butler
Clothing Cottage at Convention By Kathl White As you are no doubt aware the Diocesan Convention was held in Laramie this year. While in prayer, those of us at the Clothing Cottage felt called to have a table promoting the ministry of the Clothing Cottage and offering clothing for sale. We had a great time throughout the convention, and very much enjoyed meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends. We were also blessed to have made $414 through God's grace and the generosity of those attending the convention. In response, we have decided to pass this blessing along to others in need by contributing half of the proceeds to Dean Engstrom's discretionary fund and the other half to Nets for Life sponsored through Episcopal Relief and Development. Thanks be to God who continues to sustain us and enable us to minister in his name.
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And so on some Sunday in Moose, Powell or Cody with Grace alongside you‘ll never act groady. In Sundance or Cheyenne, Riverton, Baggs with Grace all around, your love will not flag. In Gillette, you‘ll be sharp and in Laramie, be wise.
charged up for your duties at this visitation, but find plans that sound much more like vacation. Museums and golf courses wait in most every town, rafting rides, hiking trails and hills to ski down. There are potlucks and picnics, receptions—such food. We‘ll bake, broil, roast for whatever your mood.
You‘ll have what you need when you close your eyes to lead us in prayer and praising God‘s name. With you as our bishop, we won‘t be the same. And like the good folks on Gilligan‘s Isle, who survived and then thrived and gave us a smile when each stranded victim, captain and crew offered their skills and found that this Grace could cure all their ills.
And then the day comes, someone whispers quite lowly, ―I‘ll show you a place that‘s fished by me only. It‘s a spot you can go to for walleyes and trout or just kicking back when you‘re tempted to pout. A place of fun, refreshment and rest, a place that for you will seem just the best. A place where God can restore your soul when being a bishop has taken its toll.
And so with this thought, we‘ll now have to quit, proclaiming the message that certainly fits. We never deserve it; we can‘t ever earn it, but Grace so amazing, who could e‘er spurn it?
O, Bishop John, with your dog collar on, there is fun to be done and souls to be won. There are points to be preached and kids to be teached and the wonderful blessings you‘ll do with your hands will make you the blessingest one in our land of the Mountains and Plains, the Rivers and Lakes. Your ministry here will make ol‘ Satan quake.
But God in God‘s mercy and power and love gives us this Grace from heaven‘s above. So here is the message—the point of this poem We invite you all now to take this thought home. As bishop or priest or deacon or lay, “God’s grace is sufficient for each one each day.”
Birthdays: 1 Bonnie Ridley Kraft, 1 Janet
And on you will go though the weather be foul. On you will go though your enemies prowl. On you will go, cross a river or creek though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak. On and on you will go and we know you‘ll drive far and face up to the problems wherever they are.
Killian, 2 Timothy Boyd, 3 Caleb Bristol, 4 Josie Mancuso, 5 Sharon Anderson, 5 Charlie Dewolf, 6 James Bowers, 6 Lois Roberts, 7 Cole Ehmke, 8 Rosemary Nicholls, 8 Samantha Stanfill, 9 Pamela Clarke, 9 Diane Sims, 9 Marsha Price, 9 Katherine Wang, 10 Jamie Egolf, 11 Andrew Sharum, 14 William Nelson, 16 Billie Kay Gross, 16 Margaret Zenoni, 17 Andrew Good, 18 Andy Jackson, 19 Dave Bray, 19 Suzanne Roe, 19 Kimberly Good, 20 Gene Blackmore, 20 Wenyong Wang, 21 Beth Hardin, 22 Emma Jo Spiegelberg, 24 David Bell, 24 David Shaffer, 29 Paula Seamom, 30 Tawnya Plumb
You may get mixed up as you already know. You‘ll get mixed up with strange folks wherever you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that life‘s a great balancing act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft and never mix up your right with your left. Just stay in the middle—it‘s the Anglican style. It guarantees you will last and be able to smile with sinners of all kinds—the short, fat or tall who‘ve found them a church that‘s roomy for all.
Anniversaries: 16 The Rev. Dick & Mary Naumann, 20 Eileen & Jack Routson, 20 Colleen & Terry Miner 3
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Linda Allgeier Kate Bieber David Bray Jen Davis Paul Flesher Valentina Gavrilova Joan Graham Dave Hammond Barb Hofmann Joyce Honour Helen Kidwiler Barb Kissack Lynne Livingston Karin McClinton Robbins Dora Montez Matthew Nichols Alene Parrill Marilyn Pedrick Bonnie Robertson Ray Robertson Shi Shine Leigh Smith Jess Smith Amy Tachiquin Dick Waggener Eleanor Waggener Linda Waggener Chris Walrath Pat Walsh Kathl White Punch Williamson Margaret Zenoni
In loving gratitude So, I‘m in a meeting with the Associate Vice President and a new employee that I have agreed to train and mentor due to an early retirement; I have a manager waiting for me to discuss access issues to our data; the consultant we have hired (don‘t ask me how much he gets paid) to help bring our application process on-line is waiting to discuss the recent modifications that have been requested, and the front office staff comes in and says that I have a visitor. The AVP asks, ―Is it important?‖ and the woman replies, ―Well, yes, I think it is.‖ I go to the front and there is a most wonderful sight – Marilyn, Dean of our Cathedral. I think that many of us that work closely with her sometimes underestimate her presence – especially in her collar. I could feel the difference in the people in the office. Marilyn then tells me that she is hand delivering something. Lo and behold it is the most magnificent quilt. I have nowhere to go so this could be a private moment (due to the people waiting for me), so we are conversing in the front lobby of a very busy department. I can‘t convey how much that moment, that gesture, meant and means to me. It seems we go on in our daily lives, doing what must be done, hoping we are doing the right thing. To have a quilt made especially for me, prayers said especially for me, is one of the most rewarding earthly pleasures I could experience. To the Prayers and Squares ladies, your ministry touches in so many ways. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your hands, hearts, and prayers. Marilyn and whoever requested the quilt – thank you from the soles of my feet to the hair on my head.
With VERY special thanks to:
In loving gratitude, Taimi Kuiva
Dean Marilyn Engstrom Janet Killian The Choir Dick Naumann Mary Naumann Carla Rumsey Janet Stansbury Brock Tjosvold
2010 Diocesan Convention Thanks It is with a very humble and grateful heart that I attempt to thank everyone that assisted in making the Annual Diocesan Convention a HUGE success. There were so many kinds words from so many people that it was nearly overwhelming. The Bishop John Smylie writes, ―Please express my gratitude to those who worked with you to serve your Diocese.‖ So please, give yourselves a big pat on the back, and rest for a while. You deserve it!
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the Global Needs fund will ensure that your contribution will be used in the area of greatest need, though donations to any fund - including through the Gifts for Life catalog - will be matched. Click here: http://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php to donate today!
ERD Matching Gift Challenge to Raise $1 Million for Global Needs For the next six weeks, from October 19 through November 30, any donation made to Episcopal Relief & Development will be matched dollar- fordollar up to $500,000. This means a total of up to $1 million for relief and development programs in the places that need them most.
To support Episcopal Relief & Development's work, please visit www.er-d.org or call 800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
The Matching Gift Challenge is a chance for donors to give with the knowledge that their contribution will have double the impact. "If you give $50, you'll generate $100 in assistance to help people in need," said Judy Sawler, the organization's Manager of Direct Response Marketing, who is heading up the appeal. "Donate $500 and people all over the world will benefit from $1,000 in food, medicine, clean water, opportunities to start businesses and much more."
Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States and an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The agency takes its mandate from Jesus' words found in Matthew 25. Its programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Together with the worldwide Church and ecumenical partners, Episcopal Relief & Development rebuilds after disasters and empowers people by offering lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.
Any size gift to any of Episcopal Relief & Development's funds - online, by mail or by phone will be matched in full until November 30, or as long as matching funds are available. The matched gift amount will be donated to the Global Needs fund, which sustains the organization's work toward alleviating hunger, promoting health, creating economic opportunities and overcoming disaster.
St. Matthew’s Website Although still under construction we are happy to announce our new website located at: http://sites.google.com/site/stmatthewscathedral/ Please look it over and send us any suggestions, corrections, adjustments, etc. that you may have. The October & November issues of the Chimes and the Ministry Schedule are on the website for your convenience.
"Donors this year have made generous contributions to our disaster relief funds," said Rob Radtke, President of Episcopal Relief & Development, "but we also need to fulfill our ongoing commitments to people struggling against poverty, malnutrition and disease around the world. We hope that this year's appeal, twice the size of last year's, will help us to do that."
If you are willing to read the Chimes online rather than receiving the paper copy in the mail please let us know and we will discontinue sending you one in the mail.
Last year's Matching Gift Challenge was hugely successful, raising over $1.18 million, with $250,000 of that amount being matched through the generous contributions of two gracious donors. "We are immensely grateful to everyone for their steadfast support," Radtke remarked, "and especially for the extraordinary generosity of the donors who are providing the matching funds. This is truly a tremendous opportunity to make a difference where it is most needed."
Cathedral & Hunter Hall Room Use If you, your group or organization plan to use a room in the Cathedral or Hunter Hall please check with the office at 742-6608 for the availability of the room. This will avoid conflicts with others who may want to use the same room at the same time.
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Notes from the Jr. Warden By Carla Rumsey
Congratulations to Carla Rumsey who has accepted Bishop Smylie's invitation to serve as the diocesan coordinator for Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). As such Carla will be working with representatives of many congregations to provide information about ERD and encouragement to give to support this vital arm of the Episcopal Church. ERD provides many kinds of assistance throughout the world to alleviate hunger, thirst, poverty and illness, as well as disaster relief.
As fall begins we can reflect back on a very busy summer. This past month we held a cleanup day on Sat. Oct. 2nd for final preparations for Convention. Nine people attended to help clean the interior of the Cathedral and some of the grounds. Thank you so much for helping out! We received numerous compliments from Convention visitors! In other happenings, the ADA ramp on the east side of the Cathedral is almost complete, stones have been placed on the east facing side and the lights will be finished soon, we are still waiting for City Council approval for a handicapped parking spot in the western most parking spot on Ivinson and 3rd and the louver project was put on hold until after convention. If anyone is interested in helping replace them, please let me know. If you are looking for ways to volunteer time this winter, we still have a few projects on the ‗Adopt-A-Project‘ list. The list will be updated to show both those projects accomplished and those yet to be completed. Please contact either me at 399-2094 or Janet in the office at 742-6608. May God richly bless you for your gifts of time and talent to St. Matts!
Also congratulations to Dean Marilyn who was elected as a clergy representative to Diocesan Council and as a Deputy to General Convention 2012.
Taste: The Lord is Good MARGO’S SPINACH BALLS (a favorite holiday appetizer) Submitted by Marilyn Engstrom Ingredients: 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach (cooked and very well drained) 2 cups herb stuffing mix 1 large onion, minced 4 beaten eggs ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 ounce Gruyere cheese or Philadelphia cream cheese ½ tsp. garlic salt ¼ tsp. pepper ¾ cup melted butter
Budget requests If you need $ for any program please contact the appropriate committee chair for a funding request or the office for a budget request form. All requests do need to be presented to the appropriate committee chair and must be in the office by November 3 2010. Administration Committee: Mary Naumann, Chair Buildings & Grounds Committee: Carla Rumsey, Chair Education Committee: Marilyn Pedrick & Dave Bell, Co-Chairs Finance Committee Desmond Gabbidon, Chair Worship Committee: Marilyn Engstrom, Chair
Directions: Mix together and shape into balls. Place on cookie sheet and chill for several hours or overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve hot. May be made ahead and frozen, but it is best to thaw them before baking. Biblical stewardship is a giving out of devotion rather than duty. It's about the heart of the giver-the Christian willing to give out of poverty, not wealth.
By the Numbers (as of 26 October 2010) YTD Revenues: $221,989.96 YTD Expenses: $242,253.39 6
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Fr. Rolheiser is a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and is president of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, TX. He is a community-builder, lecturer and author of several books. For information, contact Fr. Carl Gallinger at St. Paul‘s Newman Center: [email protected]
Military Prayer Square Thank You Hello. My name is Terry Ommen. I'm currently deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan. I've been meaning to send you an email for several months now thanking you for the Military Prayer Square. I have square #M3394. It serves as a great reminder and inspiration of God's love, as well as, there are many people throughout the US who are praying for Service members and their families that are deployed so the world can be a safer place. My Uncle and Aunt, Les and Karen Ommen, live in Laramie, WY as well. They are currently on a missionary to Kenya, Africa. Please keep them in your prayers as well. Thanks and God Bless Terry COL Terry J Ommen KBC Installation Command - Deputy Commander Task Force Rushmore Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan Email: [email protected]
Faces in the Pew By Lynne Livingston Kathryn ―Katie‖ Rayburn came to Laramie from Broomfield, CO in August to go to UW. She‘s in her freshman year, planning on majoring and minoring in French and History, either in that order or switching them around. St. Matthew‘s reminds her very much of her home church, Holy Comforter, in Broomfield. Katie has an older brother and an older half sister. I asked Katie what she liked about Laramie and she said, ―It‘s close to home!‖ Also, she likes the size of the school, not too large and not too small. Katie fills her spare time by working out whenever and wherever she can and also learning how to knit and crochet. She‘s aware of the college age program Benjamin is developing and is glad to have a peer group of Episcopal young people. Welcome to St. Matthew‘s, Katie.
November Evensong with Bel Canto The Bel Canto Women‘s Choir will be joining the St. Matthew‘s choir for the November Evensong. The choir is composed of 45 women from across the campus community. This is a non-auditioned ensemble that welcomes women from all majors at the university. The choir sings repertoire from a variety of style periods, genres, and languages. What they will be singing: Prelude: Let Beauty Awake (Ralph Vaughan Williams) Anthem: Messe Basse (Gabriel Fauré) Postlude: Down to the River to Pray (American Folksong)
Ron Rolheiser to Speak at UW World renowned theologian, Ron Rolheiser, OMI, is coming to Wyoming and will be speaking in Laramie this fall. Presenting Dark Nights and Doubt in Faith; Fr. Rolheiser will help us understand that doubting is not necessarily a bad thing and help us discover gift in times of darkness.
The Cathedral Offices will be closed at noon on Wednesday November 23rd and all day November 24th & 25th in observance of Thanksgiving. The Clothing Cottage will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 24 through 29. We'll open again on the 30th. Many Thanksgiving blessings to our customers and volunteers.
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go to our homes, to Joanie‘s kids and my brother‘s family. By the end of our five long days we accomplished our goal so that an auctioneer could be brought in to sell the remainder. Driving back to Laramie with several boxes of keepsakes, a heart full of memories and an exhausted body, I realized that during the upcoming weeks of this current stewardship emphasis, we have a similar opportunity within our congregation to similarly share with one another our stories and memories, our hopes and desires, our plans and commitments to one another and to St. Matthew‘s. All the members and friends of St. Matt‘s have been or soon will be invited to a smallish gathering for dessert (or other time appropriate snack) and to listen to one another and consider his or her participation in the ongoing life of the parish and our stewardship of relationships, buildings and programs. I certainly hope that you will be able to attend when you receive your invitation. During the month of November as we prepare to celebrate the national Thanksgiving holiday, I hope that you will take some time to count your many blessings, and not just the calories you will consume at a fantastic dinner. Among my own blessings are my parents who now live much, much closer; my wonderful brother who shared so many adventures; my wonderful sister who is also a great friend and dispenser of wisdom; my nieces and nephews and their families; many great friends along the way; opportunities for education, travel and ministry; and YOU, the terrific people who make up this parish family. By the way, I will probably set the table with Mother‘s china—in use for the first time in about a decade—and serve Grandma‘s cranberry salad and drink wine from Grammy‘s crystal goblets. Won‘t that be a great way to continue the journey from memory lane to future feasts?
Marilyn’s Musings This month, my sister, Joanie, and I reached significant birthdays that end with the big ZERO. We had thought that we would take a special trip together to celebrate these milestones, but we did not end up in a foreign country, an urban metropolis or even at a dude ranch or national park. Our ―trip‖ was a journey down memory lane as we returned to our hometown, Rawlins, to begin the monumental task of clearing out the home where we had grown up. Daddy had drawn the plans and did a lion‘s share of the actual construction. Many afternoons after school and on most weekends our whole family was on hand to lend a helping hand. My brother learned so much about power tools and techniques that he made a career in construction trades. I wonder if my assigned job of preparing lunches (often hotdogs grilled in the fireplace and yes, there are still stains on the hearth to prove it) led to my interest in cooking and eating. We all learned about sheet rocking, painting, and plumbing. As Joanie and I went through closets and cabinets jammed with the jetsam and flotsam of forty-eight years of family life, we were alternately laughing hysterically, oohing in amazement at a ―real find‖ and tearing up over sentimental souvenirs from vacations. Packing Mother‘s china for a granddaughter led us to recall wonderful holiday dinners where we were all dressed up and put good manners to work. Sorting through stacks of linens and boxes of silver (from our grandparents‘ homes) and a box of pocket watches led us to recall our familial roots: strong Swedish loggers and fishermen who loved jokes, fun and stories; strict German-English farmers who loved God, gardening and great food. Through it all sharing secrets, stories, goals attained, almost lost dreams, broken hearts. We disposed of scrapbooks, boxes of photos, railroad time cards, tools of all sorts, including those for mechanic-ing 1929 Nashes. Who would have thought Mother had never met a vase she could not save or that Daddy was so slender and short when he flew a glider in the Army Air Corps? Games, marbles, dolls, sleds, skis, fishing rods and creels, golf clubs, baseball gloves and hand knit mittens. It was all there to jog our memories, sort through, put in order and packed to
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The Christian Education Committee is pleased to announce that a Wednesday evening program with supper and study will be offered during Advent (December). The course will involve listening to portions of Messiah dealing with the prophecies of the coming Day of the Lord and the Messiah. It will investigate the scriptural passages and apply them for today. All members and friends are welcomed to participate in the class, however, those who wish to take an more in depth study November 2010 Chimes
(understand this to mean some reading between class sessions) are encouraged to purchase a study guide. You may order a guide by calling the office at 742-6608 or emailing Marilyn Engstrom at [email protected] The cost of the study guides is $17.00; payment will be due at the first class session. Scholarship help is available. This course will give you a whole new appreciation and understanding of Messiah and the Bible. A follow up study during Lent will look at the portions of Messiah dealing with the suffering, death and resurrection of the Messiah.
home or school.Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. O Lord, you understand this above all others, for your only Son hung among thieves on a rough wooden cross on a barren hill, just as Matthew Shepard hung from a rail fence on a lonely road. Be our light in the darkness, Lord; protect our children and fill them with the love of your Holy Spirit; hold them in your Son's loving arms in their most fearful hours, and be with them always. Amen.
St. Matthew’s Mustard Seed Mission By Carla Rumsey
Litany for Children who have died from bullying
UW students from the College of Health Sciences will be leaving November 9 for Honduras where they will be working at the Agua Salada Clinic. While there are a total of 28 people going to Honduras, our Mustard Seed funds are helping 14 nursing students. Prayer squares are being made for the whole team though. According to Dani Gifford (Uganda participant this past summer) the squares meant so much to those who received them.
by Maria L. Evans, Missouri The prayer below was circulated on the House of Bishops and Deputies list serve about the time of the anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard. It seems timely with the recent rash of suicides among youth who have been bullied. O God of justice and mercy, we pray that no more daughters and sons in this world die as a result of bullying simply because of who they are; be it race, religion, sexual orientation, or social awkwardness. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Ben McKay, who is eagerly working on getting Canterbury House up and running again, will receive our sponsorship for students attending the National Gathering at the end of December in Estes Park, CO.
That our schools become places of nurturing and hope rather than shame and derision. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Have you checked out the new St. Matt‘s website? Amy Tachiquin, has done a great job filling in the blanks and figuring out how it all works…Thanks Amy!
That our teachers instill values of charity and acceptance in all children so there is no need for one child to feel superior over another. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
If you didn‘t purchase a coffee mug at the presentations last month or at Convention this month, you can still purchase one in the parish office. Proceeds from the sale of the mugs will help keep the Mustard Seed Mission going. You can also become a Shareholder in the Mission by purchasing shares for $10 each or six for $50.
That parents can put aside what they were sometimes taught, in order to promote tolerance and diversity at home. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. That our communities support children who feel "different from the others" and show them lives that are theirs to claim, live they cannot begin to imagine to see at home. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Our Mustard Seed Mission supports students locally, nationally and internationally in their service to others in need and in their spiritual and personal development as young adults. If you know of any student groups that could use funding to help those in need, please let us know.
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1. Shoe Box: Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Most importantly, Pray for the child who will receive your gift. 2. Boy Or Girl? Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child‘s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Labels are available in the Cathedral office to attach to each box. 3. Fill With Gifts: Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Use the gift ideas provided on the bottom of this page. 4. Include Your Donation: Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. You write a check to Samaritan‘s Purse (note ―OCC‖ on memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box. If you or your family are preparing more than one shoe box, please make one combined donation. If needed this fee will be paid from the St. Matthew’s Sunday school account. 5. Drop Off: Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and drop off at the Cathedral office before November 15.
Turkey Humor Why do Pilgrims have trouble keeping their pants up? 'Cause they wear their belts on their hats! What is the difference between a chicken and a turkey? Chickens celebrate Thanksgiving!! Which side of the turkey has the most feathers? The outside! Why do turkeys eat so little? Because they are always stuffed! What did the turkey do in the Thanksgiving Day Parade? He played his drumsticks! What is the Turkey's favorite black tie celebration? The Butter Ball If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims! When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving? In the dictionary!
Gift Ideas Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc. School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. Hygiene Items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. Other: Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) A Personal Note: In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.) Please Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
What sound does a space turkey make? Hubble, hubble, hubble. What happened when the turkey got into a fight? He got the stuffing knocked out of him!
Favorite Christmas Recipes If you have a favorite Christmas recipe that you would like to share please email it to [email protected] or drop it by the office before November 20th. All recipes received will be printed in the December Chimes.
Operation Christmas Child A project of Samaritan‘s Purse Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through simple, gift-filled shoe boxes. Follow these simple directions:
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7:15am Morning Prayer 7pm Boy Scouts
9am Quilting 7pm Prayer & Praise
7 8am,9:15am, 10:30am Services 10am Sunday School
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7:15am Morning Prayer 7pm Vestry 7pm Boy Scouts
9am Quilting 7pm Prayer & Praise
14 8am,9:15am, 10:30am Services 10am Sunday School
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3 5:30pm EfM 7pm AA
4 7pm Choir Rehearsal
10 5:30pm EfM 7pm AA
11 7pm Choir Rehearsal
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9am Quilting 9:30am Altar Guild 1:30pm Talbot Guild 6pm Sagebrush Quilters 7pm Prayer & Praise
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18 7pm Choir Rehearsal
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24 5:30pm EfM 7pm AA
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9am Quilting 7pm Collegiate Chorale
7:15am Morning Prayer
Shoe boxes due 7pm Boy Scouts
Concert
5 7:15am Holy Eucharist
Saturday 6 7pm AA
5:30pm Evensong w/ Bell Canto Women‘s Chorus
7:15am Holy Eucharist 10am Stratch Service
7:15am Holy Eucharist
7:15am Holy Eucharist
13 7pm AA
20 7pm AA
27 7pm AA
Offices Closed
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Collegiate Chorale Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 7:00 pm St. Matthew's Cathedral - 104 S 4th St., Laramie Contact for more information: Dr. Nicole Lamartine, [email protected]
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