A Letter to the Philippians

Inside this issue:

Feast of Epiphany 2

Hailey Allin’s Ordination 2

Anniversaries & Birthdays 2

Centering Prayer 3

Stewpot Schedule 2016 3

Amazon Smile 3

Altar Flowers 3

Stewardship 4

Canon McCormick-Retiring 4

189th Annual Council 4

From your Treasurer 4

Electronic Giving 4

Kroger Rewards 4

Annual Meeting Information 5

Ministry Schedule 6

Our Mission is to be about Christ’s work by: welcoming the stranger; celebrating all of life; accepting, forgiving and loving each other; providing a place to grow in mind and spirit; teaching and living the scriptures; seeking and trusting God’s guidance; and serving Christ in all persons.

January 2016

Dear Philippians, With the consent of the vestry and clergy leadership, Pete Rauchenstein of Rauchenstein Consulting Group, will be with us beginning January 11, 2016, to conduct a Feasibility Study, which will determine whether or not we will continue with an official campaign beginning in February. You may remember that we’ve talked about the likelihood of a capital campaign beginning in 2016, and we believe this is the time to do it. Pete will be in Jackson for three weeks, helping to organize and attending “cottage meetings” to which all parishioners will be invited. At these meetings, the potential items for a campaign will be introduced and described, and everyone will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. It’s the best possible way to insure that everyone has a part in the formulation of our capital needs. Obviously, a new organ is the most crucial element of the campaign, but we are looking at other needs as well. If the Study indicates that St. Philip’s believes that we are called to continue, Pete will be with us for approximately three months to conduct the campaign We will begin to mail invitations to the cottage meetings next week. We look forward to meeting with as many people as possible so that this potential capital campaign adequately addresses the needs of the church and the dreams and vision of the parish. Results of the Feasibility Study will be announced at our Annual Parish Meeting on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016, during which we will also elect a new senior warden and three new vestry members. It’s going to be full but exciting! Happy New Year to all! Kyle Dice Seage+

S t . P h i l ip ' s Ep i s cop a l Chur c h

Upcoming St. Philip’s Events….

Feast of the Epiphany: Wednesday, January 6th, 6:00 p.m. Vestry Meeting: Wednesday, January 13th, 6:30 p.m.

Boy Scouts Pack Meeting: Monthly: 1st Tuesday, 6:00p

Boy Scouts Den Meeting: Monthly: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:00p

Cub Scouts/Den Meeting - Jackson Academy Monthly: 1st Wednesday 6:00p

Education for Ministry-EfM: Weekly: Thursday , 6:00p - EYC

Music for Aardvarks Tues. 4:00p and Thurs. 10:00a

MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP Monthly: 3rd Sunday, 7:00 a.m.

RED HAT READERS Monthly: 3rd Tuesday ,11:00a - library

ULTREYA Monthly: 4th Monday, 6:00p - EYC

VESTRY Monthly: 2nd Wednesday , 6:30p - EYC

Jan 1 Drew Hendon Angie Jackson Eddie Taylor Polly Slawson Jan 2 Lollie Everett Karen Evers Jan 3 Stephanie Clement Jan 5 Fred Brister Jan 8 Julie Goforth Carole Thornton Jan 9 Virginia Anderson Graham Veillette Jan 10 Dale Buchanan Jan 11 Lisa Estes-Dorrell Jan 13 Emily McLarty Jan 15 Grace Duckworth Max Garriott

Jan 16 Robert Everett Billy Ray Sigh Julia Marks Young Jan 17 Santana Sheppard Jan 18 Britain Garner Mike Garrett Jan 20 Jenny Lind Boone Jeff Cole Jan 24 Patty Clark Jan 25 Jane Jones Jan 27 Jordan Bryan Lee Lewis Jan 28 Vicki Lunardini Jan 29 Faye Barron Leila Salisbury Jan 30 Jamie Himes

Jan 1 Glinda & Sonny Davenport Jan 17 Amy & Dan Wells Jan 24 Caroline & Jim Newkirk

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WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

AA Big 12: Tuesday, 8:00p

AA Solutions: Monday - Thursday, 12:00p

ACA: Sunday, 4:00p

ACA Red Book: Wednesday, 6:30p

Al-Anon Meetings: Monday & Friday, 6:30p

OA Tuesday, 5:30p

Birthday & Anniversary Wishes

EPIPHANY SERVICE Wednesday, January 6, 2016

6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist

A King cake reception will be held following the service.

Hailey Allin’s Ordination On Saturday, January 16, 2016, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, the Rev. Hailey Allin will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests. You are welcomed and encouraged to attend the ordination in support and thanksgiving for her ministry with us. Hailey will be with us as a priest on the fourth Sunday of January and February, and at our Easter Vigil, and after Easter, her curacy with us will end. It has been a joy for me to teach and support her during her transition from deacon to priest and I know that sentiment is shared by all of you.

Amazon Smile

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2016 Stewpot Cooking & Serving Schedule

February 14th

April 10th June 12th

August 14th October 2nd

December 11th

Contact Faye Barron (fayebeau@gmail.com) for more information.

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BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD

Beginning at noon on Wednesday, January 6, in the library there will be a mid-week opportunity to strengthen your relationship with God within through the contemplative disciplines of Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer. We will begin our weekly time together exploring the gospel reading for the following Sunday using Lectio Divina which is an ancient method of studying the scriptures. During Lectio Divina, we listen to the Biblical text with the "ear of the heart” as if in conversation with God and God suggesting to us the topics for discussion. The Lectio Divina method includes reading (lectio), reflecting on (meditatio), responding to (oratio) and resting in (contemplatio) the Word of God with the intent of nourishing and deepening one's relationship with God. Following our gospel discussion, we will enter into 20 minutes of Centering Prayer (silence). Traced to the practices of early Christian monastics, Centering Prayer is a popular method of Christian meditation and silent prayer during which participants, with intentional practice, experience God's presence within themselves. It is both a relationship with God and a discipline to strengthen that relationship. Never intended to replace other mental, verbal or affective prayer, Centering Prayer adds a deeper meaning to these more active methods of prayer while facilitating a receptive form of prayer which emphasizes a personal relationship with God and deepening a relationship with the living Christ. We hope that you will join us on January 6 for a more detailed explanation of both practices and participate with us every Wednesday, Noon – 1:00 p.m, thereafter ! If you have any questions, please contact Anne Mollere at 601-981-0362 (H), 601-497-0374 (C) or ablutions@aol.com

The Giving of Altar Flowers on Sunday is a wonderful way to celebrate and/or remember our loved ones. There are many open dates on the calendar (located on the bulletin board, in the narthex.) We encourage at least two people to give flowers each Sunday. The cost is $45.00 per person/family.

Kroger Community Rewards Program to benefit St. Philip’s Outreach Program

Visit Kroger.com. St. Philip’s NPO number 72298

If you use your telephone number at Kroger instead of your Plus card, you can register with St. Philip’s by calling 800-576-4377.

From your Treasurer

As of the end of December, St. Philip’s budgeted receiving Pledge Payments of $395,585.00 but have actually received only $349,757.00

Please make every effort to keep your pledge current. Your pledge allows St. Philips to do all that we do.

FINAL DAY TO POST 2015 PLEDGES: Friday, Jan 8th

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Your Pledge makes Great Things Happen!

2016 Stewardship Update

Pledges to date 115 pledges 20 new pledges 60 increasing pledges

$377,950.00

The entire parish hall now has WIFI access! Simply enter the password and take advantage of surfing the web, accessing your emails, etc. - - stp5400stp

Enjoy the convenience of electronic giving!

St. Philip's is pleased to announce that we now offer electronic giving. Parishioners and visitors can donate to available funds listed in the drop down menu. You can also post your 2016 pledge! https://secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin.aspx?sn=93096

Do you plan to attending the 189th Annual Council?

Registration forms are now available in the parish office or online: http://annualcouncil.dioms.org/ January 1st, the registration fee is $135/$85. Cancellations must be made by January 1, in order to receive a $40.00 refund. The opening service on Friday, January 29th, begins at 6:00 p.m.

Canon Kathryn Weathersby McCormick is Retiring After nearly 25 years of faithful service to the diocese, and working with and for three bishops, Kathryn McCormick, Can-on for Finance and Ministry, is retiring. Her influence and pastoral care for the diocese has touched every single parish in Mississippi and many individuals. The diocese would like to present a “purse” to Kathryn at Annual Council 2016 in thanksgiving for her faithful service. If you would like to contribute, you may send a check to the diocesan office to the attention of Liley Gilbert. Checks should be made payable to the Diocese of Mississippi and with “Canons purse” in the memo line. Please address the gifts to: Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi P.O. Box 23107 Jackson, MS 39225-3107. ATTN: Liley Gilbert

Join in fellowship and dinner at the St. Philip’s Annual Parish Meeting

Wednesday February 3, 2016 6:00 p.m. parish hall

Elections for new Vestry candidates will be held Nursery provided

After the parish supper, we will conduct the official business, which will include the election of three new vestry members and a senior warden. If you are interested in running for vestry, please let a vestry member know so that we can send you the autobiographical information sheet for the vestry slate. If you are interested in running for Senior Warden, please let a vestry member know by Monday, January 5th, 2016. Nomination for warden must be made by a vestry member 30 days prior to the parish meeting and voted on by the vestry. Nominees must have served at least one prior term on the vestry. Members rotating off are P.G. Bernheim, Brian Bullard, Kenny Goforth and Ellen Hailey. Annual Reports due to parish office by: Friday, January 15th.

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REMEMBER: If you are unable to serve, it is your responsibility to secure a replacement.

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Servers TimeSun. Jan 3

Wed. Jan 6

The Epiphany 6:00 p.m.

Sun. Jan 10

Baptism of Our LordSun. Jan 17 Sun. Jan 24 Sun. Jan 31

Acolytes - Crucifer 10:30 AM Julia Conway Katie Seage Julia Conway Anna Floyd Jack Smithson Alex Baham

Banner

Gospel

Torch Emily Thompson Betsy Seage Emily Thompson Emma Floyd Grace McIntire Madison Scott

Torch Natalie Thompson Grace McIntire Natalie Thompson Katarina Salisbury Sauny Sewell Katarina Salisbury

Incense Boat

Lay Eucharist Minister 8:00 AM Fred Parker Bob Everett Chad Espeland Pam David Bob Everett

Chalice Bearers Pat Sebrell

10:30 AM Julie Goforth Grace Duckworth Fonda Devrow Grace Duckworth Jill Bullard Nancey Scott

5:00 PM Pam David Patience Rall Lester Hailey Anne Mollere Gerald McWhorter

Greeters 8:00 AM Vangie Joseph Barbara & John Lollie & Bob Everett Rosa Dial Susan Slaughter

Rogers

10:30 AM Aubrey Luke Barbara & John Carol Parker Lee Lewis Melanie Williams Karen EversRogers

5:00 PM Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor

Lectors (Read) OT Julie Goforth Darden MacWade Tom Welch Mark Herbert Debbie Thompson James Briggs

NT Terre Schriver Christy Dunaway Ben Preston Lee Lewis Melanie Christopher Nancey Scott

Lay Eucharist Visitor 10:30 AM Julie Goforth Fonda Devrow Grace Duckworth

Deliver Communion Thornton Imo Clower Thornton

Oblation Bearers 10:30 AM Sigrid & Jack Conway The Sonny Davenport

Family

The Peter Everett

Family

The Kenny Goforth

Family

The Lester Hailey

Family

The Kirk Hill Family

Ushers 8:00 AM Chad Espeland John Rogers Bob Everett John Rogers Chad Espeland

10:30 AM Kenny Goforth Jack Conway Aubrey Luke Mark Herbert Lisa Estes-Dorrell Sigrid Conway

Randy Keng Pete Everett Darden MacWade Greg Webb Pete Everett Jack Conway

5:00 PM Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor

Catechesis No Sunday school Julie Goforth Rita Hill Sarah Ballard Bruns Myers

Leahbeth Turpin Vicki Lunardini

Living the Good News No Sunday school Darden MacWade Leila Salisbury Amanda & Kelly Julie Crump

Vicki Lunardini Adams Karen Evers

Baby Room Dottee Everett Staff Sigrid Conway Sherry McWhorter Susan Hall Anderson Mary Beth Luke

Toddler Room Carolyn Alford Jack Conway Suzie Veillette Anna Floyd Caroline Newkirk

VPOD P.G. Bernhiem Brian Bullard Jack Conway Dick David Christy Dunaway Bob Everett

Verger 10:30 AM Jim Carrington Tommy Sebrell Jill Bullard Jim Carrington Dottee Everett Tommy Sebrell

Coffee Hour Linda Gilliland James Briggs Carolyn Townes Ginger Hoover Teresa Miller

Vicki Lunardini Anne Hartness Mary Ann Everett Mary Lewis Golden Beverly Scafidel

Thurifer Brian Bullard

Altar Guild 8:00 AM Marcie Skelton ALL LADIES Susan Slaughter Lucette Bennett Laura Glaze Lucette Bennett

(take down Christmas)

10:30 AM Jean Schott Grace Duckworth Faye Barron Dottee Everett Faye Barron

Sigrid Conway Sigrid Conway

5:00 PM Ruth Cory Patience Rall Mary Lewis Golden Sherry McWhorter Mary Lewis Golden

Cleaning, Saturday Rosa Dial Lucette Bennett Nancy Scott Debbie Carrington Lucette Bennett

Beverly Scafidel Julia Marks Young Beverly Scafidel

Flower Guild Ellen Hailey Fonda Devrow Rosa Dial Mat Ellison Billy Ray Sigh

Wednesdays 10:00 AM Lucette Bennett Beverly Scafidel Lucette Bennett Beverly Scafidel Lucette Bennett

Linens Lucette Bennett

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Mission of St. Philip’s Our Mission is to be about Christ’s work by: welcoming the stranger; celebrating all of life; accepting, forgiving and loving each other; providing a place to grow in mind and spirit; teaching and living the scriptures; seeking and trusting God’s guidance; and serving Christ in all persons.

VESTRY

Mr. Aubrey Luke, Senior Warden

Mr. Chad Espeland, Junior Warden

Mr. P.G. Bernheim

Mr. Brian Bullard

Mr. Jack Conway

Mr. Dick David

Mrs. Christy Dunaway

Mr. Bob Everett

Mr. Kenny Goforth

Mrs. Ellen Hailey

Mr. Jim Newkirk

Mrs. Beverly Scafidel

Mr. Bill Wells

Mr. P. G. Bernheim, Treasurer

Ms. Grace Duckworth, Clerk of the Vestry

STAFF

The Rev. Kyle D. Seage Rector

The Rev. Bruns M. Myers, III Assistant to the Rector

Mrs. Lisa Estes-Dorrell Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper

Mr. David R. O’Steen Principal Parish Musician

Mr. Thomas Aurelia Sexton

Mrs. Caroline Newkirk EYC Coordinator

Mrs. Elizabeth Rall & Ms. Amanda Spurlock Nursery Attendants

The Rev. Molly MacWade, Priest Associate The Rev. Deborah A. Hanson, Deacon

The Rev. Hailey Allin, Curate

Bishop of Mississippi

The Rt. Rev. Brian Richard Seage

Parish Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 7:30a - 4:00p

Friday: 8:00a - 12:00p

601.956.5788

601.956.5670 Fax

Staff & Vestry

The Parish Church of St. Philip

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, Mississippi 39211

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