A Letter to the Philippians

Inside this issue: From your Treasurer 2

Anniversary & Birthday 2

Celebration Sunday 3

Ascension Day Evensong 3

Children’s Christian Ed. 4

Vacation Bible School 4

Electronic Giving 5

Kroger Rewards Program 5

Stewpot Weekday 5

Altar Flowers 5

Amazon Smile 5

Episcopal Build - H4H 6

Pastoral Care Shepherds 6

Annual Parish Weekend 6

Ministry Schedule 7

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.

May 2016

Pentecost Fifty days after Easter, on May 15, we celebrate the birthday of the church! As luck would have it, that same weekend, we celebrate 50 years of Kyle Seage! That’s right - Kyle’s 50th birthday falls on Pentecost weekend. So many 50’s in one weekend must surely be a sign that we need to have a party! Through generous donations from multiple parishioners, St. Philip’s will be throwing a Crawfish Boil Birthday Bash in honor of Pentecost and Kyle’s 50th birthday! After church on May 15, we will gather for our traditional Pentecost picture, and then we will enjoy crawfish, birthday cake, and the music of Bill and Temperance with Jeff Perkins in the Hollow. (Psssst: We are also planning a special gift to St. Philip’s in honor of Kyle’s 50th birthday. Obviously, we cannot disclose that gift here without Kyle seeing it, but if anyone wants to know more about the gift or wants to contribute to the gift and party, please contact Jill Bullard, Machelle Bernheim, or Laura Glaze for more details.) In addition to crawfish, we will serve hamburgers and hotdogs, water, tea, and lemonade. If you prefer other beverages, you are welcome to BYOB. We hope everyone will join us for the big birthday bash!

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

Upcoming St. Philip’s Events….

Celebration Sunday: May 1st - Pot luck lunch! Ascension Day Evensong: Thursday, May 5th, 6:00 p.m. Mother's Day: Sunday, May 8th Vestry Meeting: Wednesday, May 11th, 6:30 p.m. Pentecost Sunday: May 15th, 10:30 a.m. (no 8a or 5p service today) Annual Parish Weekend/Camp Bratton-Green: May 20th - May 22nd

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; Saturdays, 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

May 1 Isabella Suell May 3 Melanie Christopher May 4 Bob Everett Mary Elizabeth Miller May 5 Tom Aurelia Glynn Bradshaw Craig Schwinn Meredith Floyd May 7 Carl Black May 8 Imo Clower May 9 Emily York May 10 Laura Magee May 14 Chad Espeland Kyle Dice Seage Jett Weksler May 18 Lind Bussey James Martin

May 19 Kirk Hill May 20 Nancey Scott May 23 Cole Furlow Hayden Miller May 27 Dick David Mary Ann Everett May 29 Carol English May 30 Jeff Klingfuss Fred Parker May 31 Brian Ates

May 1 Andrea & Andy Robinson May 9 Dara & Jonathan Rogers May 11 Marcie & Bill Skelton May 14 Linda & Lee Lewis May 19 Amanda & Kelly Adams May 20 Liz & Frankie Suell May 22 Jenny Lind & Wilson Boone May 24 Debbie & Jim Carrington Patricia & Ed Rigdon May 27 Margaret & Chad Espeland May 29 Katie & Weldon Vineyard May 31 Machelle & PG Bernheim

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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: Mon. & Fri. 6:30p Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina: Wednesday, 12 noon - library LAMBDA AA Meeting : Mon. 6:30p & Sat 4p OA Tuesday, 5:30p

Birthday Wishes

From your Treasurer As of the end of March 2016, St. Philip’s budgeted receiving Pledge Payments of $97,637, we have actually received $133,520.

Please make every effort to keep your pledge current. A GREAT WAY to stay current with your pledge is to set up an automatic payment! You can use your bank’s online bill pay to send a payment OR you can log in to ACS ACCESS and set up a bank draft from your account to go directly into St. Philip’s account. You will receive an email when each payment has been made.

Godly things are happening at St. Philip’s. Your pledge allows St. Philips to do all that we do. Thank YOU! P.G. Bernheim

IMPORTANT: If you plan to send only one check to pay your pledges (Annual and Capital Campaign), please make a notation on the memo line: amount to post to your annual pledge and amount to post to your capital pledge.

Anniversary Wishes

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Celebration Sunday We did it! On Sunday, May 1, St. Philip’s will celebrate reaching and even exceeding our Be Thou Our Vision Capital Campaign goal! We will dedicate our pledges during church, and then after church, we will have a celebratory potluck. Please bring a dish your family enjoys at times of celebration. If you are so inclined, wear blue – the color of the capital campaign and success – on May 1, but come regardless! We look forward to spending time together in grateful thanksgiving for all God has given us and for the bonds of commitment and fellowship we enjoy at St. Philip’s.

ASCENSION DAY EVENSONG

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016

6:00 P.M.

WHAT IS A CHORAL EVENSONG?

DURING THE 16TH CENTURY, ARCHBISHOP THOMAS CRANMER CREATED THE SERVICE OF EVENSONG FOR THE BOOK OF

COMMON PRAYER BY FUSING THE MONASTIC EVENING OFFICES OF VESPERS AND COMPLINE. WHILE THERE IS NO

SERMON, THERE ARE HYMNS, READINGS, ANGLICAN CHANT AND ANTHEMS SUNG BY THE CHOIR.

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Greetings from Children’s Christian Education!

Thank you to those who have responded regarding our special activity on Mother’s Day at 9:15 a.m. Weather permitting, we will gather in the courtyard for juice, muffins and enjoy making a memorable gift for our mothers. In preparation for supplies and volunteers, I need an estimate on how many children will be in attendance. If you have not responded, please email me at cjcrump320@bellsouth.net and let me know how many children/grandchildren you will have attending. Thanks in advance for your help!

During the month of May we will have special activities for Mother’s Day and Pentecost before the10:30am service. There will be no Sunday school on Parish weekend. As I ponder my thoughts and feelings of my St. Philip’s hiring a full time clergy person to work with our children, youth and young families, my heart if full knowing the future of children and youth at St. Philip’s will be vibrantly abundant in ways I remember it as a youth in the church. The church was never meant to be the exclusive faith teacher of children. Instead, God’s plan was for the two institutions, church and family, to form a partnership. I see that at my St. Philip’s. As new families have come to us, we as a St. Philip’s family have come together to get them plugged in because we know it provides families with meaningful shared experiences. This is especially true when the whole family participates in events like VBS or summers at Camp Bratton-Green. (make sure you register your child for First Camp/Regular Camp Sessions at CBG) I envision the growth my St. Philip’s children’s programs to possibly include a children’s choir, musical concerts by those in our parish showcasing their talents and individualities, and various fun projects, etc. We should expect children who grow up in our ministries to become leaders in the church and in the world. Children are a blessing from the Lord, and their company livens up our parish families fellowship. The innocence and creativity of children reminds us all that people were created to be holy and happy. As the school year winds down and we settle into a more relaxed schedule, I look forward to helping Leahbeth Turpin and Sarah Ballard for the week of VBS knowing this experience will richly nourish my soul! I am excited that Living The Good News and Catechesis programs will continue for the summer and we will have additional fellow parishioners join us to help in establishing the foundation for our children’s spiritual future. In His grace,

Vacation Bible School - June 13 - 17

Camp St. Philip’s online registration is OPEN! Go to the St. Philip’s website to sign up online. Register by May 31 to guarantee a t-shirt. See our awesome design below! http://stphilips.dioms.org/ We still need youth volunteers (grades 7-12) to help with skits and games! If you can help with one of these areas, please email Sarah Ballard at sballard777@gmail.com. Snack sign up will be up in May, so please be on the lookout. Mark your calendar for JUNE 13-17 and please note our NEW TIME, 9:00-11:30 a.m. Drop off begins at 8:45. Invite family and friends to join us for a week of “camping” fun and fellowship! Your Camp Directors, Leahbeth & Sarah

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

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

Reminder: You have to sign up at the beginning of each year for the Kroger Community Rewards program. By signing up, you help support our EYC.

For easy enrollment, use St. Philip's number: 72298

Electronic Contribution Statements In an ongoing effort to be good stewards of the earth, and reduce the office supplies and postage expenditures, we send contribution statements via email from Constant Contact. For those who do not have email, paper statements will be mailed.

Statements are sent quarterly: Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sept Oct - Dec

Year-end statements will be sent via first class mail.

Amazon Smile

When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to St. Philip's.

St. Philip's Episcopal Church AmazonSmile program activity between October 1 and December 31, 2015 has received a donation in the amount of $18.11. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/64-6023699 and support us every time you shop.

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The entire parish hall 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 make payments directly to your 2016 pledge!

https://secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin.aspx?sn=93096

2016 STEWPOT Weekday SCHEDULE

Monday, June 13th through Thursday, June 16th VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED ! ! !

St. Philips serves lunch to the homeless at Stewpot Community Services on West Capitol Street 6 times a year. Preparation begins at 11:30 and lunch is served at 12:00. If you are interested in serving, please contact Patty Clark at patty124p@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.

Episcopal Build Drawdown Habitat for Humanity

Did you miss out on the $1.5B lottery? Another opportunity to win big is coming - the Episcopal Build Drawdown for our Habitat for Humanity house. Along with the other three Episcopal Build churches, we will hold this wonderfully fun event. All the proceeds go to funding our next Episcopal Build Habitat house. Not only is this event a drawdown, but also a big party with music, and food as well. Save the date, Saturday night, May 7. The drawdown will be held at St. James’ Episcopal Church. Habitat Drawdown Silent Auction - We are looking for special items to put in the drawdown silent auction. These items can be anything from art, nice articles for a home, collectables, dinner parties, special experiences, fishing trips, hunts, to weekends at a vacation home or condo. If you have an item that you might be willing to share or donate for a very good cause, the Habitat Drawdown Auction Committee needs you! Donors can include any special notes in the wording that would specify dates available or other parameters of the donation. We also need help to coordinate these silent auction items. If you have questions or would like to offer an item, please contact Bill Burke p: 601-624-3450, e: billy_burke@att.net or Kelly Adams p: 601-209-5346, e: kelladium@gmail.com

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St. Philip's Parish Weekend Friday, May 20th- Sunday, May 22nd

At Camp Bratton Green Come for the whole weekend or just make day trips. Just be sure to come and enjoy the weekend with us!

Friday: 6:00 – 7:30 Open Grill

Everyone is on their own, but we will have the grill ready by 6: 00 for anyone who would like to use it.

After 7:30, you may have to restoke it if you wish to use it. And, the pool will be open for evening swimming for the

kids (of all ages).

Saturday: Arrive as early as you want

10:00 - 12:00 - Crafts for the kids at the Crafts Shack provided by our EYC

Lunch - Lunch is on your own in the Dining Hall 1:00 - 4:00 - Ropes Course!

3:00 - 6:00 - Free time. Fish, Swim, Sail, Canoe, Relax, Hike. 6:00 Crawfish Boil

Later, after dark we have a bonfire complete with S’mores

Sunday: 8:00 – 9:00 - Pancake breakfast

11:00 Eucharist 12:00 Potluck Lunch

What it will cost: Cabins: $11 single, $16 couple, $21 family for the night

Crawfish Boil: $8.00 per person Ropes Course: $15.00 per person

What you need to bring:

Covered dish for the pot luck dinner on Sunday. Bed linens, towels, pillows, blankets if staying in the cabins.

All snacks and drinks for the weekend. Lunch for Saturday, breakfast for Sunday.

Pool toys, towels, games, chairs, bug spray, sunscreen, etc. Cabins are first come, first served. If you have any special needs, call us! Any other questions, contact: Julie Goforth at Julie.Goforth@ergon.com

Pastoral Care Shepherds Needed It is not too late for you to become a St. Philip's "Shepherd". We need volunteers to be a short-term or long-term follower of a parishioner. Areas where one might be asked to volunteer include assisting our seniors, our college students, new members, anyone ill or hospitalized, new babies and losses of loved ones. The support we extend would be sending cards, emails or visits. Cooking meals and delivering them. If you would like more information please contact Machelle Bernheim at 601-842-6068 or machellebernheim@gmail.com.

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

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Servers TimeSun. May 1 Sun. May 8

Sun. May 15

Day of Pentecost

Sun. May 22

Annual Parish Weekend

CBG

Sun. May 29

Acolytes - Crucifer 10:30 AM Anna Floyd Alex Baham Anna Gail Welch Katie Seage

Banner

Gospel Katarina Salisbury

Torch Emma Floyd Madison Scott Emily Thompson Betsy Seage

Torch Grace McIntire Shelby Conerly Natalie Thompson Sauny Sewell

Incense Boat

Lay Eucharist Minister 8:00 AM Pam David Kenneth Bennett No Service Bob Everett

Chalice Bearers

10:30 AM Fonda Devrow Jill Bullard Tom Welch Kenneth Bennett Grace Duckworth

Grace Duckworth Nancey Scott Fred Parker Lucette Bennett Glynn Bradshaw

5:00 PM Tom Welch Anne Mollere No Service Gerald McWhorter

Greeters 8:00 AM Lollie & Bob Everett Susan Slaughter No Service Barbara & John Rogers

10:30 AM Mary Frances Ponder Lynda Jungkind Karen Evers Carol Parker

5:00 PM Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor No Service Eddie Taylor

Lectors (Read) OT Dan Garriott Lynda Jungkind Melanie Christopher Kenneth Bennett Debbie Thompson

NT Jean Schott Tere Schriver Mark Herbert Kenneth Bennett Brian Bullard

Lay Eucharist Visitor 10:30 AM Fonda Devrow Jill Bullard Tom Welch

Deliver Communion Carole & Stan Thornton Imo Clower Carole & Stan Thornton

Oblation Bearers 10:30 AM The Stephen Anderson

FamilyThe Nate Ballard Family The P.G. Bernheim Family The Chase Bryan Family

Ushers 8:00 AM Bob Everett Chad Espeland No Service John Rogers

10:30 AM Pete Everett Johnny Jungkind Kenny Goforth Sigrid Conway

Greg Webb Chip Glaze Lee Smithson Jack Conway

5:00 PM Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor No Service Eddie Taylor

Catechesis Sarah Ballard No Sunday School No Sunday School No Sunday School Sunday school classes

Leahbeth Turpin will be combined

Living the Good News Caroline Newkirk Julie Crump

Linda Smith

Baby Room Sigrid Conway Susan Hall Anderson Suzie Veillette Mary Beth Luke

Toddler Room Jack Conway Anna Floyd Jim Veilllette Carolyn Alford

VPOD *Dick David Bob Everett Laura Glaze Kirk Hill

Verger 10:30 AM Tommy Sebrell Julie Goforth Dottee Everett Jill Bullard

Coffee Hour Teresa Miller Mary Ann Everett Ginger Hoover

Beverly Scafidel Carolyn Townes Mary Lewis Golden

Thurifer Chad Espeland

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

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

Sigrid Conway Lee Furr

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

Cleaning, Saturday Rosa Dial Lucette Bennett Nancey Scott Debbie Carrington

Beverly Scafidel Julia Marks Young

Flower Guild Fonda Devrow Ellen Hailey Mat Ellison Lind Bussey Billy Ray Sigh

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

Linens Patty Clark No 8a or 5p H.E. on Sunday, May 22ndThere will be an 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist at Camp Bratton-Green, Canton, MS with POT LUCK!

VESTRY

Mrs. Dorothy Everett, Senior Warden

Mr. Chad Espeland, Junior Warden

Mr. Jack Conway

Mr. Dick David

Mrs. Christy Dunaway

Mr. Bob Everett

Mrs. Laura Glaze

Mr. Kirk Hill

Mr. Jim Newkirk

Mrs. Beverly Scafidel

Mrs. Leahbeth Turpin

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 Organist/Choirmaster

Mr. Thomas Aurelia Sexton

Mrs. Caroline Newkirk EYC Coordinator

Mrs. Elizabeth Rall & Ms. Amanda Spurlock Nursery Attendants

The Rev. Molly MacWade, Priest Associate

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

We’re on the web www.stphilipsjackson.com