Saint Monica's Episcopal Church
Messenger
June 2016
From the Rector’s desk by Rev. Anthony MacWhinnie, II
I grew up in the Episcopal Church. Some of my longest relationships are with churches and people in those churches from this very diocese. In fact, my oldest and best friend and I met when we were little boys at an Episcopal Church. We acolyted together. We attended lock-ins together. We went to Sunday School together. We were confirmed together. We had sleep-overs together. And we were lucky that our parents facilitated all this togetherness. We did everything together, including stir up trouble. My mother used to say that he was a bad influence on me. And his mother used to say the same thing about me! And you know what?? They were both probably right! In the long run, though, we’ve been a great support to each other. And it’s that long run that I want to speak about. Growing up, my best friend and I used to go to his grandparent’s house and, among other things, we’d play pool. There were rules that we had to abide by. We had to take care of the felt. We had to use chalk appropriately. We had to cover the table when were finished. Never were we allowed to sit on the table. Cues could only be stored on the rack, not just willy-nilly strewn around the garage. There were expectations placed upon us and the consequences would be permanent banishment should we breach them. Along with the expectations though, there were rewards. Snacks, a place to be, and pool lessons were big on the list. Quickly, one of the lessons we learned was about “the long green.” Granddaddy’s pool table seemed to be a quarter mile long. If the cue was at one end and the object ball at the other, well, it was the hardest shot in the game. The
long green took patience. The long green took skill. And where we had no skill, the long green took practice. In the end, the long green gave us something back. Like Paul’s suffering, endurance, character, and hope, the long green seemed to give us some of all of that. Our job was just to keep at it and learn the lessons as they came. The season after Pentecost is sometimes referred to as the “long green season” because the liturgical color for the rest of the year, sans special occasions, is green. Sometimes it can feel like there is nothing happening. Sometimes it can feel rote and repetitive. But, through the years, I’ve come to realize that the long green works a magic all its own. It molds us. It shapes us. And, it imparts life lessons that only the long green can. So, keep your eye on the ball. Keep your hand steady. Get low and strike fluidly. Whether you sink the shot or not, the long green will teach you something, if only you let it. Anthony+
Opening Soon! At 470 S. Hwy. 29
Our Staff & Vestry Rev, Anthony MacWhinnie, II, Rector Vestry: Chuck Barnett - Senior Warden Dan Ferguson- Junior Warden/Co-Treasurer Beth Woods, Susan Early, Ann Philen & John Velaski Brenda Ferguson—Church Secretary Twinette McDonald - Music Director Sally Putters - Parish Nurse
To volunteer or for information on when and where to drop off donations, contact Dawn Hayes
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Health tips for summer:
Contemplative Retreat for Women
St. Monica’s will offer free Osteoporosis Screening on Thursday, June 9th from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Sacred Heart’s Mission in Motion team will provide the service. Take advantage of this free service. Avoid dehydration by drinking lots of fluids especially water. Dehydration can be a very serious condition that can be prevented by taking in adequate fluids. When you are working in the yard or garden, in the hot sun without drinking, getting drenched in perspiration you can become very ill. Vitamin water can be of value. So DRINK— DRINK—DRINK. Minimizing mosquito madness (Mayo Clinic Healthletter 6/2016.) Summer means the return of insects. To mosquito-proof your summer, ban the insects from your backyard and protect yourself from their bites First, eliminate their breeding ground – standing water. Change water in landscape features such as birdbaths and fountains at least weekly. Store outdoor flowerpots, buckets and other containers upside down. Replace outdoor lights with yellow “bug” lights, which may be less attractive to mosquitoes than ordinary lights. In the U.S., many types of mosquitoes are most active at sunrise, sunset and evening. Insect Repellent 101 Make use of this quick tutorial to keep you hours outside bite and sting free. The most widely studied and most effective repellents contain DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide, or N, Ndiethyl-3-methylbenzaide). Choose a repellent that provides protection for the amount of time that you will be outdoors. The more DEET a repellent contains, the longer it can protect you from mosquito bites, with protection times ranging from 1 hour (4.75 percent DEET) to 5 hours (23.8 percent DEET). Apply the insect repellent on skin that is not covered by clothing. You can also spray insect repellent on the outside of your clothing since mosquitoes may bite through thin material. Do NOT spray aerosol or pump products in enclosed areas. Do NOT spray pump or aerosol product directly on you face. First spray on hands and carefully rub on your face. Do not allow insect repellent to contact your eyes and mouth. After returning indoors, use soap and water to wash skin that has been treated with insect repellent. Have a safe and bite-free summer!
Contemplative Retreat for Prayer Women: Led by the Rev. Marshall Craver at St. James Episcopal Church, Fairhope, this retreat offers three simple prayer practices that when used together serve as a bridge from that sense of separateness from God to a more consistent state of “praying without ceasing” or practicing the Presence. Come and join us Saturday, June 18 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM as we learn about and practice: Prayer of the Heart as taught by the desert Fathers and Mothers, Brother Lawrence’s, Little Interior Glance, and St. Ignatius’, Prayer of Examen. The beauty of these classic prayer practices is that their content and shape rise out of and are connected to our daily lives, which means that by learning them we begin to experience prayer more and more as a way of being rather than an isolated act of doing! Presented by the Women’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study and open to the public, please feel free to invite your friends. We are so blessed to have the opportunity to offer this session. Cost is $15.00 and lunch (from 12 - 1) is included. Scholarships are available if needed. For more information, contact Sue Ladd at sueladd@bellsouth.net or 928-6203. RSVP to the St. James office at 928-2912 by June 15. Make your check payable to St. James Episcopal Church with “Day Retreat” on the memo line.
By Nurse Sally
From The Coastline, May 24, 2016
Fr. Marshall Craver is serving in his fourteenth year as the Associate Rector of St. Paul's, Mobile. Marshall and his wife Jan have led numerous retreats in parishes and dioceses in Alabama, North Carolina, Texas, and Florida.
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About Council on Aging, our Charity of the Month From the agency’s website
Our Charity of the Month for June is Council on Aging of West Florida. Council on Aging of West Florida is a local, independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that has served seniors and their families since 1972. Council on Aging of West Florida helps seniors in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties live healthy, safe and independent lives in their own familiar surroundings by providing community based, in-home programs and services such as Meals on Wheels and Alzheimer's respite care, which is provided by an Adult Day Health Care Center. Other programs and services include case management, the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs, caregiver support and training, and the operation of numerous senior dining sites throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. is funded in part by grants and/or contracts with the Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc., the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the State of Florida Department of Children and Families, United Ways of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties and the Corporation for National Services. The Council on Aging of West Florida also receives financial support from the City of Pensacola, Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, and area businesses, organizations and individuals.
Mosaic tilers resume work By Viv Welch
After almost a year, I am excited to be back in the tile shop working on the “Four Gospels” mosaic medallions for the Narthex. After completing St. Luke and St. John, we began working on St. Matthew, but in May of 2015, work had to be put on hold when I found myself caring for my father who had Alzheimer’s. After my father’s death in December, I was free to work again, but illness and other commitments kept the team from working together until recently. After a few sessions, you can see, St. Matthew is nearing completion and should be installed in the Narthex some time later this month. The final Gospel project, which we hope to begin shortly, will be St. Mark who is represented as a Winged Lion.
You can help support this invaluable resource by donating cash or items from the wish list below during the month of June. Up to 45 people per day Individually wrapped snacks: Crackers Cookies Potato chips Individual cups of: Pudding Jell-O – sweet and artificially sweetened Fruit or applesauce For crafts: Cheap paper plates Pom poms Glitter & glitter glue Wiggle eyes Construction paper Larger pipe cleaners Ribbon For Birthday parties and seasonal parties Themes include, Hawaiian, western and spring themes Colorful small paper plates, Colorful small paper napkins Table or wall decorations Note: Crafts and party items can be leftover packages that will be combined later.
Episcopal Night At the Ballpark Maritime Park Saturday, June 17— 6 pm For tickets & information visit Www.DIOCGC.org
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Comfort in the name of St. Monica’s
Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer
If you know Dodie Matlock, you know she is always knitting or crocheting something. She and other members like Audrey Westbrook often use leftover and donated yarn to craft blankets and caps for the families at Ronald McDonald House and chemo caps for the patients at the Sacred Heart Cancer Center in the name of St. Monica’s. From Ronald McDonald House Charities The Ronald McDonald House is all about families staying together. Our families greatly appreciate your support during the most difficult time in their lives. You help make a home for families like Esperanza’s. Her mother, Angelica, recalls the moment her family’s world began to spin, “as parents, you know when your child is sick.” Seven-year-old Esperanza was transferred to a local hospital from Okaloosa County due to severe dehydration and low calcium levels. After running several tests, her doctors discovered that she actually had no calcium in her body. Esperanza lost the ability to use her arms and legs, and temporarily lost memory. “She didn’t even remember us. We were terrified and upset for our youngest daughter”, Angelica says. After talking to a nurse about their family of six having nowhere to go, the found RMH and showed up at our doors with nothing but what they were wearing that day. “It was such a blessing to have the House. It helped Esperanza to see her siblings every day, and they were excited to have the scrapbooking section to make cards for her. We were just happy to be able to focus on our daughter in the hospital and the House made that happen.” Today, Esperanza is doing great, with only the occasional follow up appointment where she was treated. Due to donors like you, Esperanza’s family got everything they needed including; toiletries, diapers, food, and love. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for your gift of knitted blankets and caps. For more information, call 850-4772273 or visit www.rmhc-nwfl.org. Shannon Krupa, Family Services Director Summer Jimmerson, Development Director From Sacred Heart I wanted to thank you very much for the crocheted hats that you donated for our patients here at Sacred Heart Cancer Center. Please thank everyone in your church group who helped make these pretty hats! Have a nice day, Sincerely, Linda Wall
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. May 1, 2016 Santa Rosa Correctional Institution, Milton, Florida Jun. 5, 2016 Elba Work Release, Elba, Alabama Jun. 12, 2016 Fountain/JO Davis Correctional Facility, Atmore, Alabama Jun. 19, 2016 Holman Correction Facility, Atmore, Alabama Jun. 26, 2016 Loxley Work Release, Loxley, Alabama
Upcoming Youth Events
Summer Camps at Beckwith - May 29-August 2 Episcopal Night at the Ballpark - Friday, June 17th at 5:30 pm (Maritime Park, Pensacola) Diocesan Acolyte Festival - Saturday, August 20th (Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile) EYC Kickoff - Sunday, August 28th (Beckwith) Baylights Weekend - September 30th - October 2nd (Beckwith) National Acolyte Festival - October 8th (Washington National Cathedral) Province IV Leadership Gathering - December 1-3 (Lake Logan Episcopal Center, Canton, NC) Happening #53 - February 3-5, 2017 (Holy Nativity, Panama City)
Beans & Rice Ministry Last Saturday of every month! Feeding the hungry in our community 9-11 am If you would like to help with the Beans and Rice Ministry, please contact Connie Chamberlin or Ann Philen
Potluck Lunch
Bernice Warner & Danise Beadle
Beth Woods & Twyla Hinton To the glory of God Pauline Somerville
Barbara Cross & Brenda Ferguson
To the glory of God
Jeanine Black
Carol Farrel
Chuck Barnett
Coffee Hour 10:30
Flowers
Arrangers
Eucharistic Visitor
Vestry of the Day
Susan Early
Ray Farrel
Beth Woods
Ann Philen
Carol Farrel
Jackie Wright
* If you are unable to meet your obligation, please call a replacement, or swap with someone.
John Velaski
John Velaski
Beth Woods
Carol Farrel
Ann Philen
Beth Woods
Nursery
To the glory of God
Ray Farrel & Jim Warner
Jeff Woods & Chuck Barnett
Jim Morningstar & Ray Farrel
Ushers
To the glory of God
Valerie Smith
John Velaski & Dave Somerville
Tom Chaapel & Dave Somerville Bill Ramsey & Jim Warner
Connie Chamberlin Chuck Barnett
Altar
Trey MacWhinnie Katherine Chaapel
Acolytes
Katherine Chaapel & Bailee McGuffin
Katherine Chaapel
Carol Farrel
Trey MacWhinnie Katherine Chaapel
Pauline Somerville
John Velaski
Lector Epistle reading
Beth Woods
Ron Philen
Connie Chamberlin
June 26
Dan Ferguson
Chuck Barnett
Carol Farrel
Psalm
Fred Woods
Dave Somerville
June 19
Ray Farrel
Connie Chamberlin
Ron Philen
Lector 1st Lesson
Ron Philen
John Velaski
June 12
Eucharistic Minister
June 5
Service Schedule for June 2016
To the glory of God
Connie Chamberlin & Dora Giles
July 3
June Prayer Requests
Military and First Responders Prayer List
Marie Cartwright Brenda Ferguson Ashton Gaff Julianna Horn Julian Lewis Myron Lewis Bob Matlock Frank Murphy Ashton Resmondo Maggie Rose Rodak Rusty Sellers Brennis Whaley Trey Whaley Roy Whaley Jr.
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 James Klinginsmith
David Wolfe Melanie Velaski
William Knapp Andrew Kuntz Cody Melancon Chase Scott Jeremy Wright
Birthdays
3, Jim Morningstar; 8 Beth Woods; 17, Wimberly Murphy; 20, Bill Putters; 29, Gary Beadle; 30, Brennis Whaley
Anniversaries …
16, Bill & Norma Ramsey; 17, Robert & Audrey Westbrook; 19, Bill & Kathy Vail If your birthday or anniversary is not listed or not listed correctly, please let Brenda Ferguson 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!