Saint Monica's Episcopal Church
Messenger
September 2015
From the Rector’s desk—the value of volunteers by The Rev. Anthony MacWhinnie, II An article was posted on your St. Monica’s Facebook page, just this week that was singing the praises of volunteers in the church. And, by the way, that article was posted by another volunteer. So much of what is accomplished at St. Monica’s is done by unsung, volunteer heroes. The bulletins every Sunday are done by Brenda, who volunteers most of her time as church secretary. And this last week the copier was out of commission, so she took it upon herself to get the bulletin done, then to take it to a copier place to be copied. She really goes out of her way on a weekly basis, but even more so this week. Dan is your Jr. Warden, which means he has a lot of responsibilities with regards to maintenance here. He could just “call someone”, but he doesn’t. He spends a tremendous amount of his own time working at the church, fixing and improving things. And Viv, wow! The newsletter you are reading right now, the website, the Facebook page, all that communication, the face of St. Monica’s to the electronic world… That’s all Viv! And that’s all volunteered time on her part. John makes the monthly server schedule and trains acolytes and servers. Dave keeps the altar guild scheduled and trained and both John and Dave cover any gaps when folks can’t make it. And then there is the whole host of folks who serve on the altar and acolyte and read and the choir who sing in services. And the crew that mows the major portion of our lawn with the tractor and bush hog, Dan, Ray, and Gary. And the ladies that coordinate the Beans and Rice ministry, Connie and Ann. And all those quilters wrangled by Texann. And do you know what Pauline did this week? She came in and literally wiped out a mold problem we were having in Thee House! And who else? BoBS cooks, Fred and Tom and Mike. And Susan who coordinates all of our yard sales! And the vestry who volunteers their time
as well! And Linda our treasurer and bookkeeper! We couldn’t keep the lights on without her! And Beth with the beautiful flowers! And Jim and Jackie who seem to do a bit of all of the above! And the list goes on! And here’s the thing… I’m sure I missed some people! And I’m sorry if I missed you. You are valued too! So much of what is right about the church is in that little list. People go out of their way to help and to serve, and none of them do it for the recognition, although a little recognition is nice once in a while. It’s nice to be appreciated, surely. But mostly, I think they do it because they want to serve. They see needs and they fill them. They have skills and they use them. They have time and they give it. They have gifts given by God and they freely give them back to this community. That’s good stuff, right there. And I’m glad to be a part of this Christian community. Now, just because there is already a list of people doing things, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for you. There is always room! Let someone know if you have a desire to volunteer. Not only do we need you, but we crave your presence. Come and be a blessing to us! All are welcome. Anthony+
Our Staff & Vestry The Rev, Anthony MacWhinnie, II, Rector Vestry: Chuck Barnett - Senior Warden Dan Ferguson- Junior Warden/Co-Treasurer Linda Aligood —Treasurer Susan Early, Frank Murphy, Ann Philen & John Velaski Viv Welch—Clerk of the Vestry Brenda Ferguson—Church Secretary Twinette McDonald - Music Director Sally Putters - Parish Nurse
This is a non-profit organization that provides care for injured or orphaned wildlife. Please help by bringing any of the supplies that are on the list in the Narthex.
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Hurricane preparedness
Beckwith Summer Camp summary
We have arrived, approaching peak time of the hurricane season (midAugust to October 1). Let’s review our preparedness and actions during the season. Remember Hurricane Watch conditions are possible and a Hurricane Watch is issued 48 hours in advance of landfall. Hurricane Warning conditions are expected and are issued 36 hours in advance. Is your Hurricane Kit ready? Include non-perishable food and enough water to last each person for three days, and a first-aid kit including any prescription medications you need. Don’t forget personal hygiene items, flash lights, battery operated radio (have extra batteries) and a water-proof bag that contains cash and important papers. A manually operated can opener and lighter or matches are also essential. Remember special needs for infants or pets and a cooler with ice packs. Decide on an evacuation plan that everyone understands. This is especially important if you and your family get separated. When preparing your home, ensure windows are covered, clear your rain gutters of debris, store outdoor furniture, garbage cans, and secure all doors. Before your power goes out, ensure you have a full tank of gas in your vehicle and some extra fuel properly stored in approved containers. Have extra cash on hand in case ATM’s are not functioning. Charge your cell phones ahead of time and limit usage. Fill bath tubs and other large containers for washing and flushing toilets. Turn your refrigerator down prior to the storm to freeze water and food. Prepare for a power outage that can last for at least three to four days. Remember any severe storm can be deadly and destructive. You can remember the cycles and prepare accordingly. In case of illness, call the health department for appropriate directions. Emergency Rooms and walk-ins can be very busy. Be Prepared and pray for others who are affected by the storm. God bless every one and be safe. Nurse Sally
I want to say Thank You St. Monica’s for making it possible for me to go to Camp Beckwith. Even on the first day, you have a lot to do. There is almost no time to do anything else except for what they plan for you! Even during the night, there are still so many things to do until bedtime! (Which is 12:00 or 1:00 am) I had a very nice counselor, but all of the counselors are very nice! She let us jump around during nap time! Some of my favorite things that I did were, night swimming, napping, eating, playing, singing, ropes course, and making friendship bracelets! Bailee (McGuffin) was with me all the time. I'm sure she enjoyed camp and making so many friends. Having Bailee around really helped me because when I was homesick, she was right there. She was such a good friend. Anyway, for food they always had amazing food! Maybe once or twice I didn't like the food, so I took buttered bread instead. And their toaster works very well! It makes toast the way I want it! Some examples of food are: hamburgers, biscuits and gravy, fruit salad, ham and cheese subs, and my favorite, pot roast! Yum! I'm so glad that I got to go to camp with Bailee and that I was able to do all of these activities with her. I’m also very glad that I got to make new friends. Thank you again St. Monica’s and thank you for letting me share my camp experiences!
By Nurse Sally
For more information on hurricane preparedness, visit one of the following web sites: http://www.myescambia.com/beready http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/hurricane http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes http://www.weather.com/storms/hurricane-central
By Kathryn Chaapel
Caps and wraps of comfort delivered
On August 14, 2015, 50 crocheted chemo caps were delivered to the Sacred Heart Cancer Center located at 1554 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL. The items of comfort were handmade and contributed by Mrs. Audrey Westbrook. Pictured here are the lovely Lisa Halford and her coworker Paula Carlisle, receptionists, at the Oncology/GYM Oncology Department on the third floor at the Sacred Heart Cancer Center.
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Small Church Conference being held at St. Monica’s Adapted from The Coastline This year’s Annual Diocesan Small Church Conference will be held right here at St. Monica’s on November 14th, 2015! The Commission on Diocesan Missions that sponsors the event is dedicated to helping small congregations carry out the work of the Church in their communities. Each year the Commission presents a one-day conference for small churches. Forty-five percent of the congregations in our diocese have fewer than 120 baptized members. The conference provides presentations, discussion, and sharing on topics of particular interest to smaller congregations. Everyone is welcome (even large congregations). Topics covered in the past have included Stewardship in Small Churches, Working with Young People, Communications, Evangelism and Outreach. This year, attendance is expected to be up from previous years as Bishop Kendrick is particularly interested in small church development and will be attending the event. This is our chance to practice the “Radical Hospitality” we talked about at our New Beginnings Retreat. Visitors from all over the diocese will be here, so let’s give them an experience they won’t soon forget! St. Monica’s is unique among most churches in our diocese in that we have eight acres to share with others! Because of this, we are offering free overnight self-contained RV parking for those who might not ordinarily attend because of distance. There will be opportunities for everyone to be involved in some way from mere presence to assisting with facility and food preparations, to parking and other logistics. If you would like to volunteer, please speak to a vestry member.
Last year’s event was held at St. Cyprian’s, Pensacola.
Episcopal Church Women Fall Retreat Adapted from The Coastline
Save the Date! Hosted by the Diocesan Episcopal Church Women Commission, a Full Weekend Retreat is planned for October 2, 3 & 4 at Beckwith Camp and Retreat Center. Keep your light shining and give yourself the respite of a retreat for three glorious days. Come relax and recharge your spiritual life with workshops, sharing meals, worship and the splendor and serenity of Weeks Bay. Mark your calendars now, round up your girlfriends, and we’ll look forward to seeing you The Very Reverend Kate Moorehead this fall. The Very Reverend Kate Moorehead will be our keynote speaker and will delight us with her sharp wit and amazing talks. She is the 10th Dean of St John’s Episcopal Cathedral in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Vassar College and graduated cum laude with a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary. She is author of four books, Organic God (2006), Between Two Worlds (2004) and Get Over Yourself: God’s here (2009). Her latest book is Resurrecting Easter. Kate and her husband James (J.D.) have three sons–Luke, Jake, and Max. For more info contact Becky Taylor Scott, President of the DIOCGC Episcopal Church Women at 903-571-0652 or bekatay@me.com.
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Please Join Us For Baylights 2015 A Weekend of Fellowship and Fun in Support of Beckwith
Weekend Events Include:
Friday, September 25th Bishop Russell Kendrick & The BayLights Band
with The Undercroft Cafe sponsored by Nativity Dothan The Cafe opens at 6:00 pm with music starting at 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 26th The Bishop's BBQ
sponsored by St. Andrew's Panama City
12:00 pm
Diocesan Ultreya 2:00 pm Fun Activities for the Family & Youth all day
Cornhole, Badminton, Blooper Ball, Pool Volleyball, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddleboards, Giant Water Slide & Challenge Course Elements Available - SEC Football in Wilson Hall
Saturday Night Silent Auction & Party featuring Sugarcane Jane sponsored by St. Christopher's Pensacola Auction opens at 4:30 pm and music starts at 6:00 pm Silent Auction items include Vacation Homes, Condos, Hunting & Fishing Trips, Art, & Themed Baskets
Sunday, September 27th Holy Eucharist - 10:00 am A Special Thank You to our Sponsors:
St. Andrew's, Panama City; St. Christopher's, Pensacola; Church of the Nativity, Dothan; Kathy & Gary Moore; Karen & Matt McDonald; Joe McDaniel; Cursillo Commission; Margaret & Mark Deakle; Cynthia Tappan; Cara & Shawn Snyder; Cathy & John Griffing; St. Luke's, Mobile; McGee & Lonnie Lorren; Becky & Wayne Brunson; Katherine & Ellis Allen; Shannon & Adrian Longcrier; Bishop Kendrick and The Diocese of The Central Gulf Coast; PR Chemical and Paper Supply Company
Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church Women will hold an Indoor Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 12 from 8 am until 2 pm. This is not your average rummage sale! Shoppers will be able to browse at their leisure in air-conditioned comfort. A boutique section of the sale will feature handpicked, high-end items such as furniture, clothing – some new with tags, vintage items, books and rare treasures. Other items for sale include children’s items, yard tools, sporting goods, housewares, and more. Come hungry! We will be selling Sausage Biscuits and coffee for breakfast and Hot Dog Combos for lunch. Donations of furniture, gently used clothing and shoes, electronics, household and other items for the rummage sale are gratefully appreciated. To arrange drop off or pick up, please call St. Monica’s Office at 850-937-0001 (if no answer, leave a message). Proceeds from the sale will be used toward start-up costs for a permanent Saint Monica’s Thrift Store in the Cantonment community. The Thrift Store will be an outreach ministry providing low cost quality clothing, furniture, toys, household goods and other items. Thrift Store profits will be used to fund outreach projects such as St. Monica’s Beans and Rice Ministry and Emergency Food Pantry.
Kathryn Chaapel
Trey MacWhinnie & Bailee McGuffin
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Acolytes
Altar
To the glory of God Beth Woods
To the glory of God
Pauline Somerville
Carol Farrel
Flowers
Arrangers
Eucharistic Visitor
John Velaski
Jackie Wright
Fred & Beth Woods
Julianna Horn & Jackie Wright
Carol Farrel
Valerie Smith
To the glory of God
POTLUCK
TBA
Ray Farrel
Jeanine Black
To the glory of God
Pauline Somerville & Caro Farrel
TBA
Bill Ramsey & Jim Morningstar Ray Farrel & Bill Ramsey Jim Morningstar & Chuck Barnett TBA
Ushers
Beth Woods
Trey MacWhinnie Bailee McGuffin
Ushers
Ron & Ann Philen
Kathryn Chaapel
Beth Woods
Carol Farrel
Ushers
Viv Welch
Trey MacWhinnie Bailee McGuffin
* If you are unable to meet your obligation, please call a replacement, or swap with someone.
Ray Farrel
Danise Beadle & Rowena Chaapel
Dodie Matlock & Mike Scordato
Coffee Hour
TBA
Bill Ramsey & Jim Morningstar
Ushers TBA
Ray Farrel & Jeff Woods
Ushers
Oblation Bearers
Nursery
Ushers
Beth Woods
Greeters
Bill & Sally Putters
Chuck Barnett
Beth Woods
Lector Epistle reading
Ray Farrel
Beth Woods
Connie Chamberlin
Texan Stephens
Carol Farrel
Psalm John Velaski
Chuck Barnett
Pauline Somerville
Mike Scordato
Fred Woods
Fred Woods
Connie Chamberlin
John Velaski
Dave Somerville
October 4
Ron Philen
September 13 September 20 September 27
Dave Somerville
Eucharistic Minister, 9:30 Lector 1st Lesson
September 6
Service Schedule for September 2015
September Prayer Requests
Military and First Responders Prayer List
John Aligood Don Blankenship Butch Brazel Sarah Chestnut Bill Cross Gabriel Ferguson Connie Godwin Mike Godwin Nancy Holland Kendra Hughes Myron Lewis Kedra Macon Shawna Martinson
Connor Aligood Adrian Blachuta Adam Blankenship Josh Brayman Brian Condon Daryl Coy Field Cross Mark Feely Patrick Ferguson Aaron Gaff Adrian Gaff
Bob Matlock Bernice Morgan Joe Morgan Paul Palmer Rusty Sellers Jennie Shelby Wanda Shearer Dee Dee Slettabaugh Bob Tebbs Frank & Polly Welch Brennis Whaley Stephen Zammito
Benjamin Gaff Tim Hartford Johnny Hurd James Klinginsmith William Knapp Andrew Kuntz Nicholas Matroni Chase Scott Jeremy Wright
Birthdays in September…
6, Brenda Ferguson; 17, Ashton Resmondo; 19, Tom Condon; 22, Wayne Horn; 30, Deborah Fulgham
Anniversaries in September…
11, Bill & Nancy Holland; 18, Ron & Dora Giles; 22, Maurice & Mary Currie; 23, Tom & Phyllis Condon If your birthday or anniversary is not listed or not listed correctly, please let 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!