FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE Volume 67 Number 5
MAY 2017
The Episcopal Church of Saint Michael & All Angels Pacific View Drive at Marguerite
Corona del Mar
California 92625
949.644.0463
stmikescdm.ladiocese.org
...From the Desk of the Rector
BELOVEDS IN CHRIST -
SAVE THE DATE JUNE 4, 2017
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hese are the “Great Fifty Days”! The Easter Season is the oldest in our Christian Calendar: it encompasses the amazing events of Christ’s resurrection and ascension and the coming of God the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. (You will note that it has ten days more than Lent.) Easter Season challenges us to be Easter people. What does being Easter people mean? In “Surprised by Hope” (page 209) The Rt. Rev’d Tom Wright, the retired Bishop of Durham, writes: “God’s new world of justice and joy, of hope for the whole earth, was launched when Jesus came out of the tomb on Easter morning. ...He calls his followers to live in him and by the power of his Spirit to be new-creation people here and now, bringing signs and symbols of the kingdom to birth on earth as in heaven.” This seems to me to be what “being Easter people” means. What does “resurrection” mean? To witness to belief in “resurrection” as we do at the end of the creeds (“the resurrection of the dead” as we say in The Nicene Creed – BCP 359, and “the resurrection of the body” as we say in The Apostles Creed – BCP 96 and 120) is a follow-through to having said “I believe in God...” at their beginning. To confess faith in “resurrection” is not to talk about something natural in human beings, but to talk about the first thing – trust in God. When Christians talk about “resurrection” we do not mean: (a) that God reanimated the cells of the dead body of the crucified Jesus. God will not have to go hunting for our bones or ashes and reconstitute our bodies. Paul, the earliest writer on the resurrection, spoke of a “spiritual body” (1 Cor. 15:44). Something new was and is being worked in resurrection. (b) “Resurrection” does not mean that our immortal souls live on. Rivers of ink have been spilled debating the difference between immortality and resurrection as God works it. Immortality is a pale, comfortless, vague affirmation compared to the resurrection of Christ -- and us. (c) “Resurrection” does not mean the same thing as the Bible stories in which two widows’ sons and two sisters’ brother are brought back to life ...only to die again. “Resurrection” means that Christ dies no more, that “death will be no more” (Rev. 21:3); for us, it means something new and unending. (d) Christ’s resurrection was not a mere psychological event to the disciples, although their experience of the risen Christ utterly changed their lives. They had all deserted him in his dying -- only to later proclaim him at the risk of death. The empty tomb signals an event which Jesus confirmed in his postresurrection appearings.
PENTECOST 50TH ANIVERSARY OF THE PARISH PETER HAYNES’ RETIREMENT CELEBRATION LUNCHEON FOLLOWS 9 AM WORSHIP
READ ABOUT OUR 50 YEARS
Our parish history, “A Celebration of 50 Years,” is available for $15 from Lulu Press bit.ly/SMAAhistory. Twenty percent of the purchase price supports our parish budget. 51 pages of text, color photographs, and historical tables.
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THE 2017 VESTRY Senior Warden....................................Mark Peterson markpeterson@catespeterson.com.......949.231.2231 Junior Warden........................................Clyde Dodge clydedodge@cox.net..............................949.375.1530 Christian Education...........................Melinda Rader melindarader2244@gmail.com...............949.230.3644 Clerk of the Vestry.....................................JillFaller jjfaller@gmail.com...................................949.706.9495 Building and Grounds..................Murry McClaren murrymcclaren@ca.rr.com......................714.979.6978 Communications..................................Norris Battin nbattin+SMAA@gmail.com..................949.500.2442 Evangelism...................................Anne Warmington amwarmington@hotmail.com................202.550.4100 Fellowship .............................................Beth Bianchi bethebianchi@gmail.com.......................949.721.0192 Finance.....................................................Larry Casey Lcasey@dsrg.com...................................949.230.3529 Worship..........The Very Rev’d Canon Peter D. Haynes phaynes@stmikescdm.org................949.644.0463x11 Mission................................................Kati Nicholson kmowat22@gmail.com............................949.300.3164 Stewardship.........................................Stacie Tibbetts sltibbet@uci.edu.....................................714-544-8490 Ombudsperson...................................Craig Kennedy ckennedy@cpkenlaw.com.....................949.474.1500
A CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO THE RECTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND most recently by Karen & Curt Biddulph in thanksgiving for the life of Mary Ann Affleck Lutomski Shurly. These funds extend our Parish’s mission of outreach, providing for such needs as can be helped by financial assistance.
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PLEASE CHECK THE FORWARD MOVEMENT DISPLAY RACK ON THE WALL IN MICHAEL’S ROOM. Pick up a pamphlet or two to share with family and friends. A donation box is provided. Some time ago I reviewed a pamphlet on “Decluttering.” Here is another look at this subject in “The Spiritual Practice of Decluttering.” The author asks “How can we live a more godly life, a place where clutter is not king and we are not its subjects?” She writes that our first task is to get control of our space and the next is to get hold of our time. Her five tips include the following: 1.When something new comes home with you, let something else go away. 2. Become a good cook of leftovers and give food away. 3. Become a brilliant recycler – paper, junk mail, etc. 4. Start cleaning and clearing one spot. 5.Get a partner and exchange “declutter” help. Another tip: Read “For the Good Use of Leisure” on Page 825 in The Book of Common Prayer.
* * * PHONE TREE MINISTRY: NEW MEMBERS NEEDED. Our goal is to contact every parishioner by phone once a month. This is a great opportunity to get to know others better and to share information, needs, and suggestions about Saint Mike's. Please contact Ruth Poole at 949.644.9263.
* * * WE NEED GREETERS, USHERS, Tellers, and Altar Guilders. Please contact Canon Haynes, if interested, or call the Parish Office.
* * * LEST WE FORGET: There have been 3,978 American military casualties in Iraq and 482 in Afghanistan and other locations. "Lord hear our prayers for those who are dead and for those who mourn."
A PRAYER FOR OUR PARISH Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. --BCP page 816
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MAY ANNIVERSARIES Birthdays 1st - Jane Woodson 2nd - Peter Coppen 2nd - Nancy Lyons 7th - Matthew Shaw 9th - Russ Hardt 10th - Teri Corbet 12th - Judy Brady 17th - Melinda Rader 18th - Mary Caldarone 21st - Mary Bowman 21st - Keith Lumpkin 24th - Keith Nelson 25th - Sherry Crail 28th - Jamie Mead 29th - Harry Selling Baptisms
3rd - Constance Davidson 4th - Norm Bianchi 23rd - Richard Zevnik 25th - Chace Warmington Weddings
10th - Russ & Robin Hardt TIME AND TALENT: If you are thinking about volunteering with one of our Commissions at St. Mike’s, please review the “Parish Life” booklet on the back rail of the sanctuary, which describes these activities. We need greeters, acolytes, coffee hosts, and ushers, and have other interesting assignments as well. Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet new people at St. Mike’s. Please call Anne Warmington with questions: 202.550.4100. FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE is a publication of Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Corona del Mar, CA. Copy deadline is the second Wednesday of the month. We welcome letters and articles. Editor: Susan Beechner 949.644.0463 sbeechner@stmikescdm.org
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Rector’s Desk from page 1 Here are seven ideas as to what we are saying when we confess belief in “resurrection,” “the resurrection of the dead” and “the resurrection of the body”: (1) The resurrection is a statement about the character of God. A trustworthy God raised Jesus from the dead. A faithful God raises us. Resurrection is a claim that the God of love does not stop loving us upon death and that history does not exhaust the possibilities of God for Christ or for us. Every kind of possibility about our risen life is imaginable. Imagine! (2) Belief in resurrection is a statement about Jesus Christ, who is victorious. We have been saved by his death and are saved by his life (please see Romans 5:10 for example). The disciples did not believe in the resurrection because they believed in Jesus; they believed in Jesus because they believed in the resurrection. Jesus’ rising was the test of his relation to God. He becomes the “first fruit” of the new creation in which believers take part. (3) Belief in Jesus who “rose again” in “the resurrection of the body” makes a statement about the new creation. The same God who created out of chaos now makes a mystery which will surprise us -- and has already begun to do so. (4) Christ said of his resurrected body and presence, essentially, “It is I.” This connects the person we are with the person we shall be. Everyone dreams of some sort of fulfillment; death appears to cut off the possibility. Resurrection is the fulfillment of the whole, unique human person. (5) Resurrection faith is a statement about the present. John’s Jesus makes it most clear that resurrection is both a having and a hoping. It has begun, and the believer already lives in it. But we are smart enough to know that physical death is ahead, so we are not content with a mere “now.” So? (6) Resurrection faith is a statement about what is to come. All humans, including those most near dying, care about the future. Resurrection faith says that death does not have the last word. We do not know in detail what is ahead, but Christians are assured that we will be “like” Christ and will be “with” him. Clearly “we will be changed” (1 Cor. 15:52); but there is also something continuous.” We are “we”. (7) Resurrection language is a statement about baptism. Baptism is dying with Christ and being raised with him to new life. Every baptism is a resurrection, every return to baptism in repentance, and every experience of newness in Christ through baptism is participating in resurrection. “...believe in God ...and...the resurrection.” eyes and hopes.
PRESCHOOL UPDATE By Anne Warmington On behalf of the board of the preschool, I am very happy to report that interest and efforts continue to move forward with opening the preschool in the fall of 2017. On Wednesday, April 12th, Melinda Rader brought the new Vestry up to speed on the progress of the preschool. The Vestry is extremely supportive of this endeavor and sees the preschool as a positive venture for the church with a breakeven plan. As a reminder, the preschool budget is not part of the Annual Parish Budget, but is supported through donations, bequests, designated gifts and tuition. We have been extremely fortunate to have the support of Ray Pentz and through his generous gift we will be able to touch more families in our community and make a difference in the lives of others. We will have more information to share as soon as we secure our license, which should be in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
In March we began a ChurchNext Course, "Let the Women Speak," which springs from the book “Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter.” Author and Episcopal priest Lindsay Hardin Freeman has identified every woman who speaks in the Bible, and created a sacred circle of mothers, grandmothers, warriors, prophets, See tomorrow with fresh prostitutes and murderers. Her retelling of these stories makes these women profoundly relatable. We looked at the old testament story of Abigail, a woman of enormous strength who had a wealthy, but ill-tempered and substanceabused husband. We will continue on this path through spring--more stories! All are welcome! Our next meeting is May 30 (always the last Tuesday of the month) at 7am in the home of Beth Bianchi. For directions: 949-636-3418, or bethebianchi@gmail.com.
Yours, In Christ -
THE MISSION COMMISSION ADVISES that April and May are our "Baby Essentials" drive months in support of Families Forward. We will collect diapers, wipes, diaper cream, baby formula, and baby food throughout April and May and deliver to Families Forward to help support local families in need: www.families-forward.org. Please look for the large White Bin in Michael's Room for your donations.
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FOR THE LLO OVE OF MIKE SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION
Our mission is to seek and share Jesus Christ as spiritual food for life’s journey.
3233 Pacific View Drive Corona del Mar, CA 92625 949.644.0463 949.644.9247 FAX stmikescdm.ladiocese.org
The Very Rev’d Canon
Peter D. Haynes, Rector [phaynes@stmikescdm.org] The Rev’d Barbara Stewart, Ph.D. Associate Rector [barbarastewart001@gmail.com] Susan Caldwell Director of Christian Education [scaldwell@stmikescdm.org] Ray Urwin, D.M.A. Minister of Music [rurwin@stmikescdm.org] The Rev’d Fennie Chang, Ph.D. Canterbury Irvine The Rev’d Canon Ray Fleming Assisting Priest The Rev’d Norm Freeman Assisting Priest Susan Beechner, Parish Secretary [sbeechner@stmikescdm.org] Marybeth Waniek, Bookkeeper [mwaniek@stmikescdm.org]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday Holy Eucharist at 8am & 10am Nursery Care 9:30am -11:30am Sunday School 9:45am Adult Education 9am
Wednesday Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing-12 noon ABOUT SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, CORONA DEL MAR We are a Christian Community of the Anglican Communion who come to hear God’s word and receive and share the Lord Jesus Christ. Our purpose is to have Christ live in us in order that in Christ we may live faithful and productive Christian lives. Our commitment to the Gospel is evangelical; our liturgical tradition, catholic; our theology orthodox but open to thought, reflection, and spiritual endeavor. We care about the world and strive to serve Christ in it.
Susan Caldwell
PRAYERS
The Joy of Remembrance
HEALING
he wonderment of Eastertide, the 50 days following Easter, is that we remember what Christ has done. The Empty Tomb, the work on the Cross, Jesus’ words asking us to share in His feast: “Do this in remembrance of me.” Holy Week was a blessing, as if certain pages in a book were opened and read out loud, the familiar ones, the ones we know by heart. The crucial elements of the Passion and its drama speak to us each year at our Good Friday Stations of the Cross for Children and Families service. Not everyone can make it to the 4pm worship service on the parish patio, but those who attend are united in the spirit of dramatic presentation and audience. This year we had an abundance of attendees, which was a delight. This dramatic reading takes about 35 minutes. At each Station of the Cross on the patio, there is a Saint Michael’s parishioner in costume and in character. This year, Elizabeth Henry, began at Station One as Pilate. She put an amusing spin on his character as a bored and questioning Pontius Pilate. Next was Kati Nicholson brandishing a plastic and foam dagger as Barabbas. Dressed in black and wearing black sunglasses, she reminded us of a motorcycle rider of the 1950s. But it worked! The children were in awe. There were about 15 children watching, some close up, some at a distance. At the Third Station was Barbara Black as Herod. Barbara had done a great job turning a very large scarf into a thoughtfully constructed toga. Her resourcefulness was an answer to my prayer, but Barbara Black took the basics of barely anything and made it into something. Next, Lynn Headley, who said she had always wanted to be Mary was Mary. She had envisioned showing up in a costume with a flowing blue ensemble. But no, for Stations of the Cross, what was folded up as her costume was all black. Mary is dressed in mourning for this part. She is mourning for her beloved son.
Brad Valerie Nadine Suzie Mary Betty Teri Michele Joanne Polly Craig Norm Theo Mark Cathy Victor
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GUIDANCE Barbara Whitney Scott, Samantha, Shelby Cliff Dale Wendy Larry Leslie Olive Christine REPOSE Robin McDowell Marcia Last Tom Birch Dick Bolles+ +Fred Borsch THANKSGIVING - for our Episcopal Parish Church, Saint Michael & All Angels; - for Allan Stover;
- with the Zevniks
Call Esther McNamee for prayer requests 949.640.1749
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MEN’S GROUP: Meets on Thursdays at 7:30am in the Davis Library to discuss questions relating to theology, science, and philosophy. All men are welcome.
* * * REMINDER: Please wear your name badge on Sundays.
* * * PLEDGE ENVELOPES: If you ordered pledge envelopes for 2017, please pick yours up on the table outside the Davis Library.
* * * INKLINGS: Meets monthly on the third Thursday, 9:30-11am in Davis Library to read and study writings of C.S. Lewis. Susan Caldwell leads the discussion.
* * * ADULT ACOLYTE CAPTAINS NEEDED: The ministry commitment is based on a rotation Sunday schedule and on an “as needed” basis depending upon the liturgical calendar year. Contact Susan Caldwell, Director of Christian Education, 949.644.0463 ext.12, if you would like to take part in the Acolyte Ministry at Saint Michael & All Angels.
* * * HELP FOR HUNGRY PEOPLE: We are always in need of donations for replenishing our food cupboard. Please call Murry McClaren with any questions or to learn what types of food are currently needed. THANK YOU ALL for your help with this project.
* * * FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE - ADS NEEDED: Our newsletter is printed by C & M Publications at no cost to St. Mike’s, thanks to the support of the local businesses whose ads are found on the back of the calendar each month. If you or someone you know might like to become a sponsor, please call Susan Beechner in the parish office for more information.949.644.0463 x10.
* * * DO YOU HAVE A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS? Please contact sbeechner@stmikescdm.org with changes or additions.
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Parish Financial Report Year-to-date through March 31, pledges received are close to budget after taking into account a single, large payment of a parishioner’s total annual pledge in January. Year-to-date total expenses are favorable to budget by approximately $11,000 primarily because the $9,067 annual property and liability insurance premium payment budgeted for January wasn’t paid until April. We need help with tellers after the 10:00 am worship service on the third Sunday of the month, so just once each month. The work involves counting cash and checks and preparing a bank deposit slip, and takes about 30 minutes. If you are interested, please call the office at 949-644-0463 and leave your name and a phone number where we can reach you. Thank you all for your generosity to Saint Michael & All Angels. --Larry Casey Finance Commission Chair
* * * SENIOR FITNESS: An exercise class for seniors meets for an hour every week on Tuesdays at 1:30pm in the North Wing. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Peggy Montgomery, 949.644.2239.
* * * ONLINE LEARNING - TRY CHURCHNEXT: We continue to explore the resources for online learning available to us through "The Well," which is our parish's module within the ChurchNext website. ChurchNext has a number of offerings and is constantly being updated and expanded. A number of our parishioners have participated. Please take a moment to obtain a user name and become familiar with the offerings. The website offers a wealth of opportunities for reflection and learning both in a group and individually. If you need any assistance or have any questions, please contact Susan Caldwell, 949.644.0463 ext. 12, or scaldwell@stmikescdm.org.
LOAVES & FISHES: This month we will continue to collect full size hygiene items, such as bars of soap, lotions, toothpaste and tooth brushes, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, and speciality items for mom, such as perfume, bath salts, etc. to fill the Mother’s Day baskets given at the soup kitchen. Monetary donations are always welcome too. Please make checks payable to Saint Michael’s with Loaves & Fishes on the memo line. Tax ID #95-2123746). Attention Travelers: We are always collecting hotel/travelsize toiletries for shower kits for the homeless patrons.
* * * UNITED THANK OFFERING (UTO) is a ministry of the Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church. Through United Thank Offering, men, women, and children nurture the habit of giving daily thanks to God. These prayers of thanksgiving start when we recognize and name our many daily blessings. Pick up your blue box in Michael’s Room and begin your daily thanksgivings. Our Spring Ingathering will be Sunday, May 21.
* * * A REMINDER FROM YOUR SMAA COMMUNICATIONS TEAM. You have several options to publicize your ministry or event throughout the SMAA community: this newsletter, our Facebook Page (facebook.com/ SMAACDM), the weekly Sunday bulletin, the spoken word at announcement time, or even an email to our “digital parishioners.” Contact Norris Battin for the newsletter and Facebook, Susan Beechner for the bulletin and email, and Fr. Haynes for announcements (nbattin@gmail.com, sbeechner@stmikescdm.org; or phaynes@stmikescdm.org.)
* * * WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP meets the last Tuesday of the month and is effectively using our subscription to ChurchNext as the study focus. Beth Bianchi provides her home and coordinates the study session each month.
Stations of the Cross for Children April 14, 2017
Station One Elizabeth Henry as Pilate
Barbara Black as Herod
Station Two
Kati Nicholson as Barabbas
Michael, Mike and Matthew Kiper
Happy Easter Everyone!
Beth Bianchi
Tom, Charlotte and Kati Nicholson
Marco Caldarone
Xander Annerl
Canon Peter Haynes
FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE
HOLY MEN & HOLY WOMEN
NORM EWERS
JACKSON KEMPER (1789-1870) First Missionary Bishop of the Episcopal Church, USA
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ackson Kemper was born in the Hudson River Valley of New York where his parents had taken temporary refuge during a smallpox outbreak in New York City. He was the son of Col. Daniel Kemper, a former aide-de-camp to General George Washington at the battles of Germantown and Monmouth during the American Revolution, and Elizabeth (Marius) Kemper, who descended from well-known families of the Dutch New Amsterdam era. He entered Columbia College at the age of fifteen, where he studied theology under Dr. Henry Hobart and graduated in 1809 as the valedictorian of his class. Relocating to Philadelphia, Kemper was ordained a deacon of the Episcopal Church in 1811, by Bishop William White, and a priest in 1814, as he served at Christ Church. Exhibiting his particular interest in evangelism, he persuaded his elderly mentor to make a missionary journey to western Pennsylvania, during which he also founded St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, in Wheeling, West Virginia. In 1835, the Episcopal Church’s General Convention decided to consecrate missionary Bishops to preach the Gospel west of the settled areas of the United States. The first chosen was, naturally, The Rev’d Jackson Kemper. After his consecration on September 25, 1835, Bishop Jackson decided to head West and recruit would-be priests from men already living in the West. He established a training college in St. Louis, which, unfortunately failed in 1845 for lack of funding. The indefeatible Jackson Kemper went on to found in 1842 Nashotah House and Racine College in Wisconsin. He also founded the mission parish that became the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Milwaukee. Jackson Kemper was the first clergyman of his church to urge outreach to the Native American peoples and the translation of the services of the Church into their language. His first
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official act as Missionary Bishop in what would become Wisconsin was laying the cornerstone for a new frame church building for Hobart Church, Duck Creek, which served the Oneida Indian Mission. Perhaps more significantly, the first ordinations in what would become Wisconsin were also at Hobart Church. There, Kemper ordained William Adams and James Lloyd Breck, two young recruits from the East who helped establish Nashotah House Seminary on October 9, 1842. He was regularly invited to the Oneida reservation at Duck Creek, where he lived the rest of his life. Jackson’s kindness, friendliness, honesty, and concern for souls caused him to travel constantly on horseback or wagon. The extent of his work can be seen in the fact that he organized eight dioceses: California, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin; founded three colleges, and promoted mission work among the Potowatami, Seneca, and Huron Indians with whom he worked. He pleaded for translation of the Scriptures into their languages. His last public work was a confirmation service. Feeling ill, he weakened and died on May 24, 1870. His last words were “I have been faithful; I hope I have kept the faith.” Kemper is honored with a feast day on the liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church (USA) on May 24. Nashotah House and the breakaway Anglican Church of North America have mission funds named after the missionary bishop, Bishopstea. His residence in Delafield is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as is Kemper Hall, an Episcopal school for girls in Kenosha, Wisconsin, which is named for him. References: “Lesser Feasts and Fasts,” 1997: Wikipedia; Church History
* * * ST. MIKE’S COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION is looking for volunteers to help in the parish’s marketing, advertising, and public relations efforts. If interested, please contact Norris Battin at 949.500.2442, or nbattin+SMAA@gmail.com
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CANTERBURY CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT NETS $6,000 TO UCI CHAPLAINCY By Keith Nelson
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anterbury Irvine, the multi-parish support group for the Episcopal chaplaincy at UC Irvine, would like to thank Saint Michael & All Angels for the enthusiastic assistance you gave us in the Fifth Annual "Canterbury Cup," held at the Bella Collina Golf Course in San Clemente on April 1. Not only did Saint Michael's send a fine foursome to compete (Jackie Dodd, Myrna Ireland, Bob Wolfe, and Don Sheetz), but our parishioners also sponsored one of the 18 holes in the course for $100 and bought over $800 in tickets for the raffle we held in conjunction with the tournament. You thus played a huge role in the success of the tournament which generated over $6,000 for the work of the Rev. Dr. Fennie Chang, our current chaplain, and the tenth in a line of Episcopal chaplains at UCI going back to 1966. Fifty-six golfers from eight Orange County parishes participated in our competition, whose famous golden cup was won this year by a team from Trinity parish in Orange. The raffle prize of $400 was won by a contestant from St Joseph's in Buena Park. It was a busy day -- golfing caps were sold (not to speak of "mulligans"), a putting contest arranged, lunch occurred, and a silent auction was held. We enjoyed a beautiful day at a beautiful place, and the tournament was one of the best we have ever held. For your generous role and contributions, we thank you very much.
* * * PLEASE REMEMBER Saint Michael & All Angels has a Parish Emergency Fund funded by parishioners and available to parishioners facing financial emergencies and needing economic assistance. Requests should be directed to our rector or any member of our Vestry. If you are able to contribute to this fund, all gifts are welcome!
Calendar of Ev ents At Saint Mic hael & All Ang els Events Michael Angels
IN THE COMING WEEKS
AAC - All Angels’ Court MR - Michael’s Room CR - Conference Room
DL - Davis Library SW - South Wing NW - North Wing YR - Yellow Room, AAC GR - Green Room, AAC RR - Red Room, AAC
Coptic Christian Church, 7:00-11:00 a.m., Sanctuary Basketball, 8:00-10:00 a.m., AAC Basketball, 10:00-4:00 p.m., AAC
Saturday
Meeting Rooms:
Yoga class, 9:00-10:00 a.m., NW (5/19, 26) Whiz Kids, 9:15-10:15 a.m., AAC Basketball, 10:30-12; 1:15-2:45; 3:30-4:30 p.m. AAC Volleyball, 4:30-6:00 p.m., AAC AA meeting, 7:00-10:00 p.m., SW
Friday
EACH WEEK
Mon., June 19th, Baroque Music Festival Concert & Reception, 8:00 p.m., Sanctuary & Patio
THE VERY REV’D CANON PETER D. HAYNES’ RETIREMENT PARTY
SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY
PENTECOST - WEAR RED
A VERY SPECIAL SUNDAY, JUNE 4TH - COME CELEBRATE WITH US!!
IN THE COMING MONTH
Wed., May 3rd Sandi Ames Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thurs., May 4th Staff Meeting, 9:30 a.m., DL Sun., May 7th Youth Sunday Sunday Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. only, beginning May 28th) 50th Anniversary Committee Meeting, 9:20 a.m., CR Sundays-at-Nine, 9:00 a.m., DL (begins 10:00 a.m. 5/28) An Afternoon of Opera Concert, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary Nursery Care from 9:30-11:30 a.m. (begins 8:30 a.m., 5/28) th Mon., May 8 Life Line Health Screening, 8:30-5:00 p.m., AAC Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. (begins 8:45 a.m., 5/28) th Tues., May 9 Hutchins Consort Board, 5:00 p.m., CR Godly Play, children 4-11, Yellow Room Sandi Ames Workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Formation, 5th-8th grade, Green Room th J2A, High School, 2nd & 4th Sundays, Corner Room Wed., May 10 Senior Ministry, 2:00 p.m., CR Volleyball, 1:00-3:00 p.m., AAC Vestry Meeting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., CR Monday Parish Church & Preschool Relations Committee, 9:00 a.m., CR Fri., May 12th Grandparents’ Day, Harbor Day in our Parking Lot St. Mike’s Basketball, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Sat., May 13th Citizens’ Climate Lobby, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., DL Sun., May 14th Mother’s Day Tuesday Senior Fit, 1:30-2:30 p.m., NW Mon., May 15th Annual Deanery Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Whiz Kids, 9:15 -11:20 a.m., 1:45-2:45 p.m., AAC Faith Episcopal, Laguna Niguel Basketball, 5:00-8:00 p.m., AAC Wed., May 17th Deadline for June For the Love of Mike AA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., SW Thurs., May 18th Inklings (C. S. Lewis Book Study) 9:30-11:00 a.m., DL Wednesday AA meeting, 7:00-8:00 a.m., SW Sun., May 21st UTO Spring Ingathering Yoga class, 9:00-10:00 a.m., NW (not 5/24, 31) 50th Anniversary Planning Meeting, CR, 9:20 a.m. Whiz Kids, 9:15-10:15 a.m., 1:45-5:00 p.m., AAC Bishop-Coadjutor Elect John H. Taylor, preaching Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing, Noon Sun., May 28th Summer Worship Schedule begins: SAA meeting, 7:30-9:00 p.m., SW One Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. Thursday Men’s Group, 7:30-9:00 a.m., DL The Bible Challenge, 7:30 a.m., DL Coach Jon, 10:30-11:30 a.m., AAC Friends of Music Executive Committee, 10:30 a.m., CR Whiz Kids, 2:50-5:00 p.m., AAC th Mon., May 29 Parish Office closed for Memorial Day Basketball, 4:00-5:00 p.m., AAC Tues., May 30th Women’s Fellowship, 7:00 p.m., Bianchi’s Home Basketball, 5:00-8:00 p.m., AAC Parish Choir Rehearsal, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Sanctuary Spyglass Hill Homeowners Board, 6:00-9:00 p.m., CR
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Mike Kiper Sr. stepped in to be the one to carry the Cross of Jesus as the farmer Simon of Cyrene. Usually, Mike takes pictures of our event, but this year, he was volunteered by his wife, Kristy, to be an actor and she took the pictures! Mike did a great job as Simeon. Jane Woodson, also a first time participant, did a lovely job as Veronica at the Sixth Station. Following her was, Murry McClaren as Caiaphas. Murry has been a faithful participant to Stations of the Cross for Families for many years. She is always one of the first to say yes when I make my rounds to ask people to read and join in the drama troop. At Station Eight, Annemaria Ballin was the woman with her basket full of bread who spoke to Jesus as he walked along the Via Delorosa. Annemaria says she loves to act and remembers participating in plays at home while growing up in Germany. At Station Nine, Tom Nicholson talked to the children as the Roman Soldier. His script read like this, “I’m the Roman Soldier who made a crown of the thorns and put it on Jesus’ head. I’m the one who forced him to get up every time he fell under his cross. But I saw how he forgave the people who hit him and made fun of him. When Jesus was on the cross, I asked him to forgive me for being unkind to him. I believe he truly was the Son of God. I hope you believe this too!” (quoted from “A Journey with Jesus,” by James Allen, O.M.I.) At Station Ten, Wally Paulson acted as the criminal. He did a good reading of the script. Many thanks to Wally for being willing to play the part of the unkind criminal. No one likes to portray a villain but Wally answered the call to fill in the vacancy and was willing to step in and play this particular character for the second year in a row. If you see Wally on Sunday, thank him. It is always my hope to fill all actors’ parts for Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, but getting 14 people to commit on a holiday week can sometimes be an obstacle and hurdle to overcome, especially if they are given a character that is less than glamorous and also downright mean. At the Eleventh Station, Anne Conover was Dismas, the thief who hung beside Jesus on the Cross. Dismas believed in Jesus and asked to be remembered. Jesus said to him, “Today, you will be with me in paradise.”
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Julie Jenkins was Mary Magdalene. This script speaks of her faithfulness to be with Jesus to the very end. The Rev’d Barbara Stewart was Salome. She was another woman disciple who was faithful to Jesus while others ran away. Dale Woolley as Nicodemus at the Fourteenth and final Station. Nicodemus was the wealthy ruler who helped to give Jesus a proper burial. Then, to connect the patio Stations with the new Stations of the Cross in the sanctuary, we all walked over to the church. Inside each person in character stood in front of his or her particular tile. We closed our time together with the final readings in the bulletin script. Then each person said his/her character’s name and together we all said, “Come Lord, Jesus, Come.” Following our performance there were refreshments, thoughtfully served by Barbara Paulson, waiting for us in Michael’s Room..We all agreed that it had been a memorable Good Friday afternoon at Saint Michael & All Angels. +++ Looking ahead to next year: Scripture tells us of the surprises and unexpected events following the resurrection: the earth shook, the company of soldiers fell over as the stone rolled away, angels appeared, and astonished women ran all the way back to the hiding disciples. Perhaps next year we will see the Stations of the Resurrection? Let me know if you would iike to participate in 2018.
ACOLYTES NEEDED: Do you have one hour to offer this parish each month? Would you like to participate in the worship service on Sundays by carrying the Cross or lighting the candles? Acolyting is a valuable ministry in the life of Saint Michael & All Angels. Please contact Susan Caldwell if you are interested in learning more about this ministry, or to volunteer! 949.644.0463 x 12.
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RIP: FIFTH BISHOP OF LOS ANGELES FREDERICK HOUK BORSCH [Episcopal News Service] The Rt. Rev. Frederick Houk Borsch died early April 11 from complications of myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of leukemia. He was 81 years old. Borsch died in his sleep at his Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home, according to a post on the Diocese of Los Angeles’ Facebook page. He served as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles from 1988 to 2002. The clergy of the Diocese of Los Angeles learned of Borsch’s death as they gathered for the annual Holy Tuesday renewal of vows at the Cathedral Center on April 11. Educated at Princeton, Oxford and the General T h e o l o g i c a l S e m i n a r y, h i s d o c t o r a t e i n N e w Te s t a m e n t s t u d i e s w a s f r o m t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f Birmingham in England, according to an announcement from St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church in San Marino. He held teaching posts in England, at S e a b u r y - We s t e r n S e m i n a r y, a n d a t G e n e r a l Theological Seminary prior to becoming dean and president of the Church Divinity School of the Pacific
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in Berkeley, where he served from 1972 until 1981. That year he became dean of the chapel and religious life at Princeton University. Borsch remained at Princeton until his 1988 election as bishop. Borsch returned to academics after leaving the Diocese of Los Angeles, serving as professor of New Testament and chair of Anglican studies at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. The seminary honored him in 2014 by instituting the Frederick Houk Borsch Chair in Anglican Studies. Contributor of essays, articles and poetry to a number of journals and newspapers, Borsch was the author or editor of some 20 books. A bibliography, along with more biographical information, is available at www.frederickborsch.com/biography.htm. On April 22 a memorial service was held at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, and another service will be held at a later date at St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Santa Monica, California.
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