Saint Monica's Episcopal Church
Messenger
July 2016
From the Rector’s desk by Rev. Anthony MacWhinnie, II
As I write this, it’s a cool day in June. It’s such a beautiful day! The heat wave that was last week has dissipated and now, it’s just glorious. Life is like that sometimes, isn’t it? Things can go south in a hurry, seemingly predestined, ordered, and completely out of our control. And then the next day, they are back to normal, good, and smooth sailing, like the whirlwind never happened. One of the things that we have to remember, even when things are good, is that control is an illusion. Even when we have smooth sailing, those smooth waters are often times not about anything we’ve done. We think we’ve got it all under control, but in reality, it’s just that the weather happens to be nice that day. Likewise, when things go south, we have to remember that it’s not our lack of control that is the issue (since we never really had it in the first place). No, sometimes things just get crazy and those things take us along for the bumpy ride. That’s how life works. It’s not all about us. It really is out of our hands, and that’s perfectly okay. A third thing we have to remember is relationship. Life gets rough sometimes, and when we are having a bad day, sometimes we turn our bad day on to other people. It’s infectious, in a way. In the aftermath though, we’ve stepped on toes. We’ve hurt relationships, some of whom might have not had anything to do with any of it. And all because our perception of control got jostled along the way.
Last week I preached about the Gerasene demoniac and how that was related to the story just before it where Jesus calms the storm tossed sea. Not only does Jesus have the power to tame the tempest outside, but he has the power to tame the tempest inside as well. And after the tempest was tamed, the man was sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed an in his right mind. When our tempest gets to be too much, sometimes we have to meet Jesus on the beach… Sometimes things happen in life. Sometimes we make mistakes. Sometimes we hurt one another. But then… Then it’s a cool day in June… Ephesians 4:32 says “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Have a good July. I hope it’s as glorious as it is right now. Peace, Anthony+
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Our Staff & Vestry Rev, Anthony MacWhinnie, II, Rector Vestry: Chuck Barnett - Senior Warden Dan Ferguson- Junior Warden Beth Woods, Susan Early, Ann Philen & John Velaski Twinette McDonald - Music Director Sally Putters - Parish Nurse
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Saint Monica’s Messenger
Health tips for summer: By Nurse Sally
Summer is finally here, school is out, and vacations have started. My wish for everyone is a wonderful summer season. I want to thank all of you who participated in our osteo health screening. I know several of you get your screenings from your doctor. However, there are several in the community who cannot afford to go to the doctor or they do not have transportation. This is why we reach out to the community with our free clinics. At most of our clinics we usually discover someone who needs help. We will be hosting a Flu shot clinic near the end of October or in early November. That time of year is not too late since it takes approximately two weeks to build immunity and the peak of flu season is in February. I want to say a few words about the high temperatures and the impact heat has on our health. The most serious form of heat injury is heatstroke, it can occur if your body temperature rises to 104 F (40C) or higher. Heatstroke requires emergency treatment. Untreated heatstroke can quickly damage you brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. The damage worsens the longer treatment is delayed increasing your risk of serious complications or death. Symptoms include: Body temp 104F plus (main sign of heatstroke), altered mental state or behavior, confusion, agitation, seizures, coma, nausea and vomiting, flushed skin, rapid breathing, racing heart rate, headache What to do? Seek immediate medical help. Call 911. Take immediate action to cool an overheated person. Immerse the person in cold water, use a cooling blanket, and apply ice packs to the groin, neck, back and armpits. Home treatment is not sufficient for heatstroke. To prevent heat related injury, avoid strenuous activity such as sports and yard work in the heat of the day. KEEP HYDRATED! DRINK WATER! DRINK WATER! DRINK WATER! There are various degrees of overheating. I have discussed heatstroke, the most serious, in this article. Just be careful and be aware of how you feel, and react accordingly. Be careful. Nurse Sally
FavorHouse, our Charity of the Month From the agency’s website
Our Charity of the Month of July is FavorHouse, a certified domestic violence center for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The composition of the Panhandle is rural, urban and coastal, hence a diversity of lifestyles which includes military, manufacturing, tourism, retail, fishing, industry, and agriculture. In 1976, a task force was formed to study the housing needs of women in Northwest Florida. From that study, it was apparent there was no housing available for victims of spouse abuse and their children. To address that need the Task Force on Spouse Abuse was formed under the guidance of the YWCA. In June 1979, the Task Force became the Favor (Family Anti-Violence in Organized Response) House Advisory Council, a program of the YWCA. During that year, funding became available from the Marriage License Trust Fund. FavorHouse was the designated program recipient for funds. Because of growth and expanded services, the YWCA felt it could not accept the responsibility of a growing program. Consequently in 1980, the FavorHouse Advisory Council became independent of the YWCA and incorporated as FavorHouse of Northwest Florida, Inc., and a Florida not-for-profit corporation. The FavorHouse mission, “With a commitment to excellence in our service to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, we actively work toward every intimate relationship to be violence free.” The Escambia emergency shelter capacity is 50 beds with a children’s playroom and a children’s counseling room. In November 1993, the Board completed construction of a new counseling center. The center encompasses 2,400 square feet and provides facilities for board meetings, victim’s programs counseling, the batterer’s intervention program, community education, and professional seminars. In October 2000, the Board purchased 4.5 acres with an existing residence of 3,000 square feet. June 6, 2001, the facility was certified as a 21-bed shelter for Santa Rosa County. If someone you know is suffering from domestic violence, FavorHouse can help. Crisis lines are staffed 24 hours a day, year round. Victims, their families and those who are assisting them may call for help at any time, (850) 434-6600. Donations have a direct impact on FavorHouse’s ability to provide victims and their families with shelter, counseling, education, and prevention programs.
Beth Woods
Valerie Smith
Carol Farrel
Chuck Barnett
Arrangers
Eucharistic Visitor
Vestry of the Day
Beth Woods
Vacant
Carol Farrel
John Velaski
John Velaski
Jackie Wright
Jeanine Black Pauline Somerville Ray Farrel
To the glory of God
To the glory of God
POTLUCK LUNCH
To the glory of God
* If you are unable to meet your obligation, please call a replacement, or swap with someone.
Dan Ferguson
John Velaski
To the glory of God
To the glory of God
Flowers
Sally Putters & Kathy Vail
Jeanine Black & Jeni Zayas
Audrey Westbrook & Dodie Matlock
Connie Chamberlin & Dora Giles
Coffee Hour
Carol Farrel
Jim Morningstar & Gary Beadle Ray Farrel & Jim Warner Beth Woods
Dave Somerville
Katherine Chaapel & Bailee McGuffin
John Velaski
Beth Woods
Fred Woods
John Velaski
July 31
Valerie Smith
Ann Philen
Beth Woods
Ann Philen
Chuck Barnett & Connie Chamberlin Jim Morningstar & Ray Farrel
Nursery
Ushers
Altar
Trey MacWhinnie Katherine Chaapel
Katherine Chaapel & Bailee McGuffin John Velaski & Dave Somerville Jeff Woods & Chuck Barnett
Trey MacWhinnie Katherine Chaapel Tom Chaapel & Dave Somerville Bill Ramsey & Jim Warner
Katherine Chaapel
Acolytes
Trey MacWhinnie
John Velaski
Lector Epistle reading
Carol Farrel
Chuck Barnett Ray Farrel
Beth Woods
Carol Farrel
Psalm
Ron Philen
Connie Chamberlin
July 24
Connie Chamberlin
Dave Somerville
July 17
Pauline Somerville
Fred Woods
Ron Philen
Lector 1st Lesson
Ron Philen
John Velaski
July 10
Eucharistic Minister
July 3
Service Schedule for July 2016
July Prayer Requests
Military and First Responders Prayer List
Toni Bartlett Ashton & Tracie Ferguson Gabriel Ferguson Ashton Gaff Kari K. Garcia Angela Scordato Hinkle Julianna Horn Brian Jack Bob Matlock Jean Moss Maggie Rose Rodak Rusty Sellers Dee Dee Slettahaugh Eddie Velaski
Connor Aligood Adam Blankenship Josh Braymen Daryl Coy Field Cross Mark Feely Patrick Ferguson Aaron Gaff Adrian Gaff Benjamin Gaff Tim Heartford Mark Hill Johnny Hurd
Melanie Velaski Brennis Whaley Heidi Woods
Birthdays in July
4, Margaree Mills-Fitchett; 5, Ron Giles; 8, Pauline Somerville; 24, Sally Putters, Nancy Argabrite; 27, Bill Ramsey
Anniversaries in July
11, Ron & Ann Philen; 19, Fred & Beth Woods If your birthday or anniversary is not listed or not listed correctly, please let the office or Viv Welch know.
Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church 699 South Highway 95-A Cantonment, Florida 32533 We’re on the web at Www.st-monicas.org
Phone: 850-937-0001 E-mail: Office@st-monicas.org All are welcome!
James Klinginsmith William Knapp Andrew Kuntz Cody Melancon Chase Scott Jeremy Wright
Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer Please make your prayers for the inmates, staff, victims of crime everywhere, and their families at each of these institutions rather than for the institutions themselves. Jul. 3, Ventress Correctional Facility, Clayton, AL Jul. 10, L.I.F.E. Tech Transitional Center, Thomasville, AL Jul. 17, Federal Correction Institution & Camp, Marianna, FL Jul. 24, Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola, FL Jul. 31, Barbour County Jail 24, Clayton, AL