Saint Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church
Saint Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church October 2014 Newsletter ST MM HONORED WITH PERFORMANCE OF YOUNG VIOLINIST
Tessa Fravel On September 14, we were honored to have guest violinist, Tessa Fravel, play for our worship service. Tessa is the eleven year old daughter of Jared and Crystal Fravel, and the granddaughter of Julia and David Poisson. Tessa and her teacher, Carol Burgess, performed a violin duet during the Offertory. We look forward to future visits from Tessa.
MONTH CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesdays – Healing & Intercessory Prayer, 11:00 a.m. - MANNA – (First Wednesday of each month ) 9:00 a.m. Crafters and Artists Meet (First and third Monday of each month)10:00 a.m. October 5 – Blessing of the Animals Service 11:30 a.m. –following worship service October 20 -Vestry Meeting, 7:00 p.m. – (Third Monday of each Month) - All Are Welcome! October 27– Articles for the November Newsletter are due - See Phyllis Olson
October 5– Pentecost 17, Proper 22 - Fr. Thompson October 5 – Blessing of the Animals Service – 11:30 a.m. - Fr. Brown October 12 Pentecost 18, Proper 23 –Fr. Brown October 19 Pentecost 19, Proper 24 –Fr. Thompson October 26- Pentecost 20, Proper 25 – Fr. Thompson
BLESSING OF ANIMALS
COMMUNION SERVICE TAKEN TO JEAN AND JOHN MCCALMAN Deacon Carol, Jan Standing, and Dona Rouse recently went to Fox Hollow to hold a brief service, delivering Holy Communion to our friends, John and Jean McCalman. These ladies often visit shutins for the purpose of delivering Holy Communion. If you need such a service, or know someone who does, please let Deacon Carol know.
We will celebrate the Blessing of Animals on Sunday, October 5, 11:30 a.m., following the worship service. This annual observance of thanksgiving for all creation usually coincides as near as possible with the church's feast of Saint Francis of Assisi Francis (1181-1226). Francis, at the age of twenty- five, renounced all material values and devoted himself to the relief of the poor. He was a man of tremendous spiritual insight and power whose consuming love for Jesus and for all creation found expression in all that he did or said. He is known as the patron saint of animals. He called animals "his brothers and sisters" and wrote a
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magnificent poem known as "The Canticle of the Sun" in which brother sun and sister moon figure prominently. You are encouraged to bring your pets of any size or age to the church parking lot and participate in this annual celebration of life. If it is not possible to bring your animal to the service, a picture, or just a name can be presented.
MERRY MARKET Can it be time again for the Merry Market?!!! The preparation time has begun for our fall bazaar. The date is November 22. (Traditionally held the Saturday before Thanksgiving.) We will need crafters, artists, and bakers to create holiday items to sell. We urge full parish participation in order to make the event successful. As always, tables will be rented to vendors. Carol Burgess already has a number of vendors signed up to set up their tables on bazaar day. Vendors pay $15.00 per table.
PHOTO GALLERY
Claude and Tally
This event is always a happy time, and it gives us an excellent opportunity to invite members of our community into our church. Monies earned from this event go to community outreach.
Lucy Dunn and Jean enjoy a humorous moment
Lori
NOVEL OPPORTUNITY OFFERED BY PHOENIX FASHIONS From now until December 24, 2014, Phoenix Fashions will reward every customer that spends more than $50 with an additional 10% discount, and then match the discount amount in a check made out to the church of the customer’s choice. The church can then use the funds any way they choose to help make this a memorable Christmas for needy families in our area. Darrel and Susan Marks, owners of Phoenix Fashions, say this is their way to give thanks for the support they have received during Susan’s illness.
Phil rehearses for his solo
We, as shoppers, can turn this very generous offer into outreach funds for our church. Phoenix Fashions is now open seven days a week until Christmas. The giving program has no limit or exceptions.
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Vestry Members We will sadly miss our dear friend, Helen.
Bob Rinaldi, Senior Warden Phil Cox -Junior Warden Guy Standing, Treasurer Hollis Colquhoun, Sherol Grigerick, Pete Olson, Skip Ragland, and Philip Cox
Every family has one weird relative. If you don’t know who it is, then it’s probably you. Copied from the internet HELEN COLVIN October 8, 1930 – September 15, 2014 LITTLE CHILD MIND From Bonnie Johnson’s blog – www.kenosisfills There are times when I actually think I might know a lot of stuff, but just when I start to feel really certain, something happens and I get dropped right back onto the preschool chair. That’s ok, though, because it means there is a lot yet to discover out in the big world. Adventure awaits! And I kind of like starting the day knowing that I don’t really know – then everyone’s my teacher and each moment has a lesson. Then Mystery and Magic and Miracles weave in and around the ordinary, and my soul sees the Sacred in all the tiny bits of life that make a Life.
You are invited to contribute articles for our monthly newsletter. Please contact Phyllis Olson
St. Mary Magdalene Church 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes, NC PO Address: Box 456, West End, NC 27376 Telephone: 910 673 3838 Website: http://stmm.dionc.org Email: [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Phyllis Olson
The Rev. Robert Brown, Vicar The Rev. Fred Thompson, Priest Associate The Rev. Carol Burgess, Deacon Associate A Mission of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
When my heart and mind are open and the pages left uncolored, when the inner sage is quiet, the wonder reappears and everything is God. St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church Newsletter
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Tessa Fravel On September 14, we were honored to have guest violinist, Tessa Fravel, play for our worship service. Tessa is the eleven year old daughter of Jared and Crystal Fravel, and the granddaughter of Julia and David Poisson. Tessa and her teacher, Carol Burgess, performed a violin duet during the Offertory. We look forward to future visits from Tessa.
MONTH CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesdays – Healing & Intercessory Prayer, 11:00 a.m. - MANNA – (First Wednesday of each month ) 9:00 a.m. Crafters and Artists Meet (First and third Monday of each month)10:00 a.m. October 5 – Blessing of the Animals Service 11:30 a.m. –following worship service October 20 -Vestry Meeting, 7:00 p.m. – (Third Monday of each Month) - All Are Welcome! October 27– Articles for the November Newsletter are due - See Phyllis Olson
October 5– Pentecost 17, Proper 22 - Fr. Thompson October 5 – Blessing of the Animals Service – 11:30 a.m. - Fr. Brown October 12 Pentecost 18, Proper 23 –Fr. Brown October 19 Pentecost 19, Proper 24 –Fr. Thompson October 26- Pentecost 20, Proper 25 – Fr. Thompson
BLESSING OF ANIMALS
COMMUNION SERVICE TAKEN TO JEAN AND JOHN MCCALMAN Deacon Carol, Jan Standing, and Dona Rouse recently went to Fox Hollow to hold a brief service, delivering Holy Communion to our friends, John and Jean McCalman. These ladies often visit shutins for the purpose of delivering Holy Communion. If you need such a service, or know someone who does, please let Deacon Carol know.
We will celebrate the Blessing of Animals on Sunday, October 5, 11:30 a.m., following the worship service. This annual observance of thanksgiving for all creation usually coincides as near as possible with the church's feast of Saint Francis of Assisi Francis (1181-1226). Francis, at the age of twenty- five, renounced all material values and devoted himself to the relief of the poor. He was a man of tremendous spiritual insight and power whose consuming love for Jesus and for all creation found expression in all that he did or said. He is known as the patron saint of animals. He called animals "his brothers and sisters" and wrote a
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magnificent poem known as "The Canticle of the Sun" in which brother sun and sister moon figure prominently. You are encouraged to bring your pets of any size or age to the church parking lot and participate in this annual celebration of life. If it is not possible to bring your animal to the service, a picture, or just a name can be presented.
MERRY MARKET Can it be time again for the Merry Market?!!! The preparation time has begun for our fall bazaar. The date is November 22. (Traditionally held the Saturday before Thanksgiving.) We will need crafters, artists, and bakers to create holiday items to sell. We urge full parish participation in order to make the event successful. As always, tables will be rented to vendors. Carol Burgess already has a number of vendors signed up to set up their tables on bazaar day. Vendors pay $15.00 per table.
PHOTO GALLERY
Claude and Tally
This event is always a happy time, and it gives us an excellent opportunity to invite members of our community into our church. Monies earned from this event go to community outreach.
Lucy Dunn and Jean enjoy a humorous moment
Lori
NOVEL OPPORTUNITY OFFERED BY PHOENIX FASHIONS From now until December 24, 2014, Phoenix Fashions will reward every customer that spends more than $50 with an additional 10% discount, and then match the discount amount in a check made out to the church of the customer’s choice. The church can then use the funds any way they choose to help make this a memorable Christmas for needy families in our area. Darrel and Susan Marks, owners of Phoenix Fashions, say this is their way to give thanks for the support they have received during Susan’s illness.
Phil rehearses for his solo
We, as shoppers, can turn this very generous offer into outreach funds for our church. Phoenix Fashions is now open seven days a week until Christmas. The giving program has no limit or exceptions.
St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church Newsletter
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Vestry Members We will sadly miss our dear friend, Helen.
Bob Rinaldi, Senior Warden Phil Cox -Junior Warden Guy Standing, Treasurer Hollis Colquhoun, Sherol Grigerick, Pete Olson, Skip Ragland, and Philip Cox
Every family has one weird relative. If you don’t know who it is, then it’s probably you. Copied from the internet HELEN COLVIN October 8, 1930 – September 15, 2014 LITTLE CHILD MIND From Bonnie Johnson’s blog – www.kenosisfills There are times when I actually think I might know a lot of stuff, but just when I start to feel really certain, something happens and I get dropped right back onto the preschool chair. That’s ok, though, because it means there is a lot yet to discover out in the big world. Adventure awaits! And I kind of like starting the day knowing that I don’t really know – then everyone’s my teacher and each moment has a lesson. Then Mystery and Magic and Miracles weave in and around the ordinary, and my soul sees the Sacred in all the tiny bits of life that make a Life.
You are invited to contribute articles for our monthly newsletter. Please contact Phyllis Olson
St. Mary Magdalene Church 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes, NC PO Address: Box 456, West End, NC 27376 Telephone: 910 673 3838 Website: http://stmm.dionc.org Email: [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Phyllis Olson
The Rev. Robert Brown, Vicar The Rev. Fred Thompson, Priest Associate The Rev. Carol Burgess, Deacon Associate A Mission of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
When my heart and mind are open and the pages left uncolored, when the inner sage is quiet, the wonder reappears and everything is God. St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church Newsletter
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