The Episcopal Church of Saint Michael & All Angels Pacific View Drive at Marguerite Corona del Mar California 92625 949.644.0463 www.stmikescdm.org

FOR THELOVE OF MIKEVolume 65 Number 5 MAY 2015

...From the Desk of the Rector

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SAINT MICHAEL & ALLANGELS TO REPLACELAWN WITHCALIFORNIALANDSCAPE

Extensive landscape renovationgets the greenlight from the

Vestry and backing from the Cityof Newport Beach

By Clyde Dodge and Tom Nicholson

Saint Michael & All Angels will soonbe replacing 50,000 square feet ofwater-hungry lawn with a professionallydesigned California-friendly, drought-tolerant landscape. The Vestry approvedthe plan on March 21st, and the City ofNewport Beach and the Municipal WaterDistrict of Orange County approved theturf removal on March 25th. Turfremoval will begin immediately.

Saint Michael & All Angels will becelebrating it's 50th anniversary as anEpiscopal Parish Church. One veryvisible sign of the commitment thechurch has to its community will be thenew landscape, the first phase of whichwill be finished this year.

California is still in the grip of a severedrought, and the Church leaders felt itwas time to remove the water-hungrylawn that has graced the campus for thepast 48 years. The Vestryperson incharge of Buildings and Grounds, TomNicholson, proposed this new landscapeproject as a way to reduce our waterconsumption. He makes the followingpoints about this project:

Saint Michael’s is preparing to celebrateour upcoming 50th Anniversary and,while we celebrate our past, we also lookforward to our future!

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THE SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS ON MAY 24, THEFEAST OF PENTECOST, WITH HOLY EUCHARIST AT 9AM. THEREGULAR WORSHIP SCHEDULE RESUMES ON SEPTEMBER 13

WITH WORSHIP SERVICES AT 8AM AND 10AM.

And God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered togetherand let the dry land appear.”

And God saw that it was good.

This prayer from the Episcopal Network for Stewardship of God’s Creationand opening verses (9-10) of Genesis remind us that part of Christian teachinghas always been that human beings have responsibility to care for the earth,to be good stewards of God’s creation.

Attitudes toward “this fragile earth, our island home” (BCP 370) are diverse:Is this planet simply natural resources to be developed? Or is it “home,” aconglomeration of interdependent ecosystems teeming with diverse life-formsthat struggle to survive. Reading Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring when anundergraduate at Cal brought me to the latter perspective. There are manyaspects of caring for creation including conserving energy, reducing wasteand pollution, recycling, preserving natural habitats, repairing damagedecosystems, and distributing resources such as water in ways that benefit thecommon good.

With so many important aspects to consider when caring for the earth,how do we know where to start? How do we know if we are being goodstewards?

It is good news that there are many ways we can become better stewardsof creation. By being mindful of our attitudes and making several smallchanges, we can form better habits. Over time, these new habits will formthe basis of a more ecologically-friendly lifestyle. Where we start is not theissue; what is essential is that we do start. Recognizing that we need to be

THERE WILL BE AN OPEN ALL-PARISH MEETING AFTER WORSHIP(about 11:15am) ON SUNDAY, MAY 3; TO DISCUSS THE LANDSCAPINGPROJECT. PLEASE COME WITH YOUR QUESTIONS AND CONCERNSTO ASK OUR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, DON HENRY , AND OUR OWNPARISHIONERS/LEADERS, KATI MOWAT AND TOM NICHOLSON

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O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every livingcreature. Make us ever thankful for your loving care of nature as a spiritualpower, and grant that we, rememabering the account we must one day give,may be faithful stewards of your good gifts, through Jesus Christ our Lordwho lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.Amen

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Finance......................................Julie Jenkinsjdfritz@aol.com.............................949.640.0134Mission...............................Barbara Stewart+barbarastewart001@gmail.com.........714.979.7449Stewardship.............................Matthew Shawmattjshaw@yahoo.com..................949.645.4942Ombudsperson..........................Louise Stoverlstover@volt.com..........................714.432.7371Worship...The Very Rev’d Canon Peter D. Haynesphaynes@stmikescdm.org...........949.644.0463x11

THE VESTRYSenior Warden.............................Myrna Irelandmireland6@sbcglobal.net....................949.759.1509Junior Warden.............................Donald Sheetzdonald.sheetz@gmail.com..................949.720.0700Christian Education.....................Barbara Blackbbblack56@sroadrunner.com...............949.640.7989Clerk of the Vestry........................Karlene Millerkarlenemiller@gmail.com...................949.336.6215

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Communications...........................Clyde Dodge[clydedodge@cox.net.......................949.375.1530Evangelism.............................Anne Warmingtonamwarmington@hotmail.com...... ...202.550.4100Fellowship............................................OPEN

Building and Grounds..............Tom Nicholsontom@nicholsoncompanies.com.........949.872.9067

MAYANNIVERSARIES

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Birthday

2nd - Peter Coppen Nancy Lyons 7th - Matthew Shaw 9th - Russ Hardt 10th - Teri Corbet 12th - Judy Brady 14th - Richard Wallis 17th - Melinda Rader 18th - Mary Caldarone 21st - Mary Bowman 24th - Keith Nelson 25th - Sherry Crail 28th - Jamie Mead 29th - Harry Selling

Baptism

3rd - Constance Davidson 14th - Norm Bianchi 23rd - Richard Zevnik 25th - Chace Warmington

Wedding

10th - Russ & Robin Hardt

CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE TOTHE RECTOR’S DISCRETIONARYFUND most recently by Suzie and thePeltason family in thanksgiving forJack, and by Richard Hine andKatherine Hine Shaha in thanksgivingfor Bob Hine. These funds extendour Parish’s mission of outreach,providing for such needs as can behelped by financial assistance.

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FESTIVAL CONCERT -- ORGAN,BRASS, AND CHOIR: Friday June12, 7:30pm at Walt Disney Concert Hallcelebrating the 150th anniversary of theDiocese of Los Angeles. Bus leaves fromthe church; free tickets. Contact LynnHeadley 714.920.7981. orlynnheadleygc@ear th l ink .net .

THE WELL

THIS MONTH WE WILL LAUNCHTHE NEXT session of "The Well," ouron-line learning project. We will beparticipating in a parish-wide classentitled "Introducing EpiscopalWorship" taught by Father JamesHamilton. This is a thoughtful,beautiful course that provides anoverview of the structure andsignificance of our service,accompanied by written lessons, shortvideos with music, and discussionsquestions. It's a meaningful class forthose who are very familiar with thechurch as well as those who are new.The class can be taken at your ownpace, but we will be engaging in ascheduled on-line progress through itstarting on Pentecost Sunday, whichis May 24. We will be holdinginteractive hands-on help for signingup and becoming familiar with the on-line class on May 10 and May 17. Ifyou would like to get started beforethen or have any questions, pleasecontact Kathleen Peterson atkathleenopeterson@gmail or (949)378-5002 or Susan Caldwell atscaldwell@stmikescdm.org.

PHONE TREE MINISTRY: NEWMEMBERS NEEDED. Our goal is tocontact every parishioner by phoneonce a month. This is a greatopportunity to get to know othersbetter and to share information, needsand suggestions about Saint Mike's.Please contact Ruth Poole at949.644.9263.

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ATTENTION VETERANS: SaintMichael & All Angels will participate inthe National Celebration honoringVeterans (especially WWII)"Celebrating the Spirit of ‘45" to takeplace on Sunday, August 9th. We wantto honor all Veterans at the 9:00 a.m.worship service at church, followed bya brunch in Michael’s Room. Allfamilies and guests are welcome tocelebrate with us. The Senior Ministryat St. Mike’s is hosting this gathering.Please contact Murry McClaren at 714/979-6978 to let us know if you have aVet in your family whom we can honor.We also would like pictures andmemorabilia to share at the brunch. Itwill be a fun time to tell stories andrelive those times with families andfriends.

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Our "Next 50 Years" plan willkick off with a very visiblerepresentation of our dedication toour community, our parish family,and our environment - through thecreation of new outdoor spacesconsisting of drought-tolerantCalifornia flora, contemplative andmeeting spaces, walking paths, andcommunity/public use areas.

This project will begin in Apriland Phase 1 (removal of thirstygrass and replacement withprofessionally designed landscapeplan of drought-tolerant plantingsand decomposed granitepathways) will be completedwithin 2-3 months.

The immediate benefits will besubstantially less water usage, lesspesticide usage, and lessmaintenance through theimplementation of nativevegetation, weather-smartirrigation controllers, drip irrigation,and semi-permiable pavingsurfaces.

Forward-thinking concepts forPhase 2 and beyond will bediscussed and agreed upon withinput from the Parish and supportfrom the broader community.

Current ideas focus on thecreation of a community garden,two community orchards, andinteractive spaces to facilitateconnectivity with the land for thebenefit of the parish and greatercommunity. The goal is to betterutilize the resources of the parishfor the benefit of the community.

This plan has been shared withthe Corona del Mar BusinessImprovement District recently, andthey were enthusiasticallysupportive.

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WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Theirnext meeting will be Tuesday, May 26.The group meets at the home of BethBianchi at 7pm. Being discussed isCultivating Meaningful Work: LettingGo of Self-Doubt and “Supposed To”.For more information, and directionsto Beth’s home, please contact MelindaRader, 949/230-3644, or Beth Bianchi,949/721-0192.

better stewards is an important first step.While many of the decisions we makealong the way will be small, they allreflect our attitudes and, over time,shape our lives.

My Mom taught me to turn off extralights. I remember my Dad wanting tobuy energy efficient appliances.Twenty-one years in Berkeley taught memany attitudes and perspectives aboutecology and caring for our environment.

Our contact with nature has deeprestorative powers. After basking inCalifornia sunshine or feeling wind blowwhile driving a convertible or rolling ingreen grass with Luke I always feelmore peaceful within myself andconnected to surrounding power and toGod. What in nature feeds you?

We Californians are finally hearing alot about conserving water. When youdo, please remember this prayer frompage 306 of our Book of CommonPrayer:

We thank you, Almighty God,for the gift of water. Over itthe Holy Spirit moved in thebeginning of creation. Throughit you led the children of Israelout of the bondage in Egyptinto the land of promise. In ityour son Jesus received thebaptism of John and wasanointed with the Holy Spiritas the Messiah, the Christ, tolead us,through his death andresurrection, from the bondageof sin into everlasting life.We thank you, Father, for thewater of Baptism. In it we areburied with Christ in his death.By it we share in hisresurrection. Through it we arereborn by the Holy Spirit.

Our “landscape renovation” programis already underway and THERE WILLBE AN OPEN ALL-PARISH MEETINGAFTER WORSHIP (about 11:15 a.m.)ON SUNDAY, MAY 3; PLEASE COMEWITH YOUR QUESTIONS ANDCONCERNS TO ASK OURLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, DONHENRY AND OUR OWNPARISHIONERS/LEADERS, KATIMOWAT AND TOM NICHOLSON.

This project will certainly conservewater and thereby witness to ourneighbors that we are good stewardsof God’s creation and, by reducingcosts of water and gardening, will

provide more resources for ministryhere. Permeable paths will connectprayerful places like our sanctuary andlabyrinth with new ones, perhaps areflection garden and/or new stationsof the cross.

Our playground will be extended androse garden highlighted. In the initialplan is:

“Community Garden – including useas instructional/educational tool onurban gardening/ producing nutritiousfood for Church members andneighborhood (which I hope we willbroadly define). Could include:vegetable garden, fruit trees, bee‘hotel’, place to grow flowers/ orchidsfor use in the Church, etc.”

My fervent hope is that we will growfood to feed hungry people and so liveinto my favorite Bible verse, Matthew25:40: “Inasmuch as you do good toGod’s beloveds in need you do it withJesus.”

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Yours, In Christ -

THANK YOU, HARRISON! St.Mike’s Nursery is the happy recipientof new equipment, courtesy ofHarrison Vandervort’s Eagle Scoutproject. He has built (with the usualinvolvement of his scout colleagues) awater table and sand table for ourtoddlers, and a beautiful, pre-schoolstorage cubby, painted in primarycolors which perfectly match the floor.Stop by the Nursery sometime to seeand admire his handsome and usefulcreations. Thanks, Harrison!

PRAYERS

THANKSGIVING

- with Ben Card for his mother,Virginia;

- with Teri & Cliff Corbet for theirmothers, Patricia and Gladys;

- with Barbara Black for her brother, Joseph Hirka

3233 Pacific View DriveCorona del Mar, CA 92625

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Our mission is to seek and shareJesus Christ as spiritual food

for life’s journey.

HEALING

GUIDANCE

SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELSEPISCOPAL CHURCH

A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OFTHE ANGLICAN COMMUNION

The Very Rev’d CanonPeter D. Haynes, Rector

[phaynes@stmikescdm.org]Susan Caldwell

Director of Christian Education

[scaldwell@stmikescdm.org]Ray Urwin, D.M.A.

Minister of Music[rurwin@stmikescdm.org]

The Rev’d Fennie Chang, Ph.D.,Canterbury Irvine

The Rev’d Canon Ray FlemmingAssisting Priest

The Rev’d Barbara Stewart, Ph.D.,Assisting Priest

Susan Beechner, Parish Secretary[sbeechner@stmikescdm.org]Donnie Lewis, Bookkeeper

[dlewis@stmikescdm.org]

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SundayHoly Eucharist at 8 & 10am

Nursery Care from 9:30-11:30amSunday School 9:45amAdult Education 9am

WednesdayHoly Eucharist with Prayers

for Healing-12 noon

Call Esther McNamee for prayer requests 949.640.1749

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CHRISTIANEDUCATION

SusanCaldwell

ABOUT SAINT MICHAEL & ALLANGELS, CORONA DEL MAR

We are a Christian Community of theAnglican Communion who come tohear God’s word and receive and

share the Lord Jesus Christ.Our purpose is to have Christ live in

us in order that in Christ we may livefaithful and productive

Christian lives.Our commitment to the Gospel is

evangelical; our liturgical tradition,catholic; our theology orthodox but

open to thought, reflection, andspiritual endeavor.

We care about the worldand strive to serve Christ in it.

Our parish subscribes to the onlinelearning program “Church Next.” Ifyou are interested, please contactKathleen Petesron who will give youaccess details.(continued on page 5)

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REPOSE

Journey with the Saints,The British Isles, Part I

Calling all Saint Michael & AllAngels actors and actresses!! It

is that time of the year again whenwe look toward summer andprepare for Vacation Bible School.We will be journeying to The BritishIsles to learn about our belovedSaints. Those who we will lookforward to meeting are Patrick,Aiden, Cuthbert of Lindisfarne,Brigid of Kildare, Julian of Norwich,the Venerable Bede, and SaintGeorge. Please join us to follow thepaths of the faithful Christians whograced the green and rocky hills ofIreland, Scotland, England andWales.

VBS will take place on four Fridaynights in July: the 10th, 17th, 24thand 31st ; 5:30pm-7:45pm.

The cost is $60.00 per child or$70.00 for an entire family. Dinnerand T-shirt are included. Pleaseinvite elementary school agechildren, neighbors, Godchildrenand grandchildren. This event is forchildren ages 3-11 years old. Youthand teens are encouraged tovolunteer. Community service hourswill be recognized.

Beginning on July 10th, our firstguest will be Saint Patrick. He willtell his life’s story, his call to Irelandand his love for the Irish people. Wewill also speak with Brigid of Kildareand hear how coming to Christchanged her life. On July 17th, wewill journey to Iona to hear ofColumba and Aiden and move on tospeak with Cuthbert at Lindesfarne.We will be learning about theLindisfarne Gospels, among themost celebrated illuminated books inthe world. At Lindisfarne, be surenot to get caught in the tide, as theAncient Pilgrimage path disappearsat dusk.

On July 24th we will speak toJulian of Norwich, the Anchoress,and Venerable Bede, whose love oflearning and written appreciation ofhistory is with us to this day. Andon July 31st we will watch SaintGeorge in action fight the dragon.

WE NEED Greeters, Ushers and AltarGuilders. Please contact CanonHaynes if interested.

Beginning May 24: Sunday worshipschedule includes Holy Eucharist 9am,Sunday School 9am, Adult Education 10amand Nursery Care from 8:30am.

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LOAVES AND FISHES: This monthwe will collect monetary donationsfor college scholarships for the highschool students who help at the soupkitchen. Checks are always welcome,too. and should be made payable toSaint Michael & All Angels, withLoaves and Fishes on the memo line.(Tax ID #95-2123746) Attentiontravelers: We are also alwayscollecting hotel/travel-size toiletries forshower kits for the homeless patrons.

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PLEASE REMEMBER . . . SaintMichael & All Angels has a ParishEmergency Fund, funded byparishioners and available toparishioners facing financialemergencies and needing economicassistance. Requests should bedirected to our rector or any memberof our Vestry. If you are able tocontribute, all gifts are welcome!

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PLEDGE ENVELOPES: If youwould like pledge envelopes for 2015,please leave a message for ourbookkeeper, 949.644.0463, ext. 15.For those of you who have alreadyrequested pledge envelopes, they areavailable in Michael’s Room inalphabetical order.

TIME AND TALENT If you arethinking about volunteering with oneof our Commissions at St. Mike’s,please review the “Parish Life” bookleton the back rail of the sanctuary,which describes these activities. Weneed greeters, acolytes, coffee hosts,and ushers, and have other interestingassignments as well. Volunteering is awonderful way to meet new peopleat St. Mike’s. Please call AnneWarmington with questions:202.550.4100.

FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE - ADSNEEDED: Our newsletter is printedby C & M Publications at no cost toSt. Mike’s, thanks to the support ofthe local businesses whose ads arefound on the back of the calendar eachmonth. If you or someone you knowmight like to become a sponsor, pleasecall Susan Beechner in the parishoffice for more information.949.644.0463 x10.

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MEN’S GROUP: Meets on Thursdaysat 7:30am in the Davis Library todiscuss questions relating to theology,science and philosophy. All men arewelcome.

Another General Convention summer!And much of the information is alreadyavailable on line. There has been aconcerted effort to make moreinformation available through theGeneral Convention web site before theConvention itself. So, if you'd like tolook ahead here are some suggestions.

First, from the General Conventionweb page you can link directly to thetwo reports that have been getting themost attention: the Task Force for Re-imagining the Episcopal Church (TREC)and the Task Force on the Study ofMarriage. With an additional click, youcan link to the Blue Book reports(formally, the Reports to Convention ofCommittees, Commission, Agencies,and Boards). Instead of waiting for aprinted version, these are being loadedto the web site. And, instead of waitingfor one complete publication, reports arebeing added as they are submitted. So,if there's a report you're interested inand don't see yet, keep checking back.

The same thing is happening withresolutions to General Convention. Ifyou link to the Legislative Resourcespage, you can link through to all theresolutions that have been submitted.Once again, these are being added asthey are submitted, so keep checkingto see if your particular interest isaddressed.

With the Reports from the Task Forcefor Re-imagining the Episcopal Churchand the Task Force on the Study ofMarriage, and also the election of thenext Presiding Bishop, this should bean interesting General Convention. Youcan go ahead and start your review, andso be better able to keep informed aboutall that happens in and around this year'sGeneral Convention.

GENERAL CONVENTIONINFORMATION AVAILABLE

ONLINEThere will be songs and ballads,

bagpipes and drums. We look forwardto eating our regular bill of fare ofmacaroni and cheese and fish sticks,tater tots.

Following our dinner, there will betime for crafts and games. We also willbe practicing calligraphy and craftingother fine pieces art work such asjewelry and pottery.

If you would like to donate itemsfor dinner, please see the list of needsbelow.

6 boxes of Kraft macaroni andcheese

10 boxes of frozen fish sticks4 bags of Tater Tots4 crates of 25 individual bottles of

waterApples, grapes and bananasCarrots and celeryRanch DressingCheese cubes or string cheese Fig Newton cookies Scones

If you are interested in participating thisyear in VBS, please let me know. SusanCaldwell at scaldwell@stmikescdm.org or949-644-0463 Ext. 12. This is our fourthyear to do this particular outreach andministry. Please check your calendarand pencil in to volunteer one nightduring this heartwarming and memorymaking program. All are welcome!

Saint Patrick’s Breastplate

Christ with me,Christ before me,Christ behind me,

Christ in me,Christ beneath me,Christ above me,

Christ on my right,Christ on my left,

Christ when I lie down,Christ when I sit down,

Christ when I arise,Christ in the heart of every man

who thinks of me,Christ in the mouth of everyone

who speaks of me,Christ in every eye that sees me,Christ in every ear that hears me.

DO YOU HAVE A NEW EMAILADDRESS? Please contactsbeechner@stmikescdm.org withchanges or additions.

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PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LANDDECEMBER 26, 2015 - JANUARY 5,2016: Join Lutheran Bishop Guy Erwinand tour organizer The Rev’d CanonJim Newman in the Holy Land. Sitesinclude Bethlehem, Nazareth andJerusalem, the Mount of Olives, theGarden of Gethsemane, the JordanRiver, and the mysterious stone city ofPetra. Space is limited: send inreservation form and deposit as soonas possible. Eleven days, departingfrom Los Angeles on Saturday, Dec.26, 2015, and returning on Tuesday,Jan. 5, 2016. The cost from LosAngeles is $4,148. For moreinformation, please contact Newmanat 310.391.5522, 888.802.6722 (toll-free) or stbedesla@yahoo.com.

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HELP FOR HUNGRY PEOPLE: Weare once again in need of donations forreplenishing our food cupboard. Pleasecall Murry McClaren with anyquestions or to learn what types of foodare currently needed; and THANK YOUALL for your help!

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PLEASE CHECK THE FORWARDMOVEMENT DISPLAY RACK ONTHE WALL IN MICHAEL'S ROOMPick up a pamphlet or two to share withfamily and friends. A donation box isprovided.

Featured this month is the pamphlet"How Can You Help the Homeless?"The author, Bob McGonaglE, once washomeless himself. He gives a movingaccount of the alcoholism that led to hisdownward spiral and to recovery thatled to his life now as a sexton at Churchof the Redeemer in Cincinnati, Ohio, andhis commitment to advocating for thehomeless. He serves on the board ofthe National Health Care for theHomeless Council. A helpful sectionanswers such frequently askedquestions as: Should I give money topanhandlers? Should I engage inconversation with the homeless? Howdo I know if I am being conned bypeople claiming to be homeless?

“Remember,” he writes, "Paul saidthat we are 'fools for Christ's sake'Better to be a fool than to neglectsomeone in real need."

SPOTLIGHT ON ... BENBLEVINS-BOOR Yes, Ben is the tall teen, carrying the

cross at the Sunday services.Ben is in tenth grade at Sonora High

School in La Habra, where his mother,Marjie, teaches.

He's the one that Peter introduced afew weeks ago, as our next"swimming" hope at the Olympics.

When first starting to swim, he saysthat he used to just "fool around"having fun in the water.

Later, around age 10, he became moreserious about the sport and credits hiscoach to helping him develop a workethic at practice. Practice most oftentakes place in the early morning at thehigh school and he swims at the NovaClub when not practicing at the highschool.

Intensity in the sport is balanced, forBen, in other areas. He's a Boy Scoutand is aiming for the Eagle Scoutaward, (Lucky us at St. Michael's) andsays he has a bit of social life as well.He attends the "Journey to Adulthood"(J2A) Sunday School sessions.

Most of our acolytes, when askedabout their service at the altar, say thatthey like being close enough to see whatthe priest actually does at the altar.Perhaps anyone reading this, feels thesame way and might want to volunteerfor that work.

-- Barbara Black

FINANCIAL UPDATE (ESTIMATES):Pledges ahead of budget (108% of ytdplan.) Income is $144,217 vs.$131.457 budgeted as parish centerdonations continue strong. Totalexpenses $144,642 versus $152,233.budgeted ytd.

--Julie Jenkins

TRAVEL WITH ST.MIKES!

Sunday’s @ 10 to HighlightParishioner Adventures

Our summer 2015 adult educationprogram, Sunday’s @10, will featuretravelogues by parishioners who havebeen to (and lived in ) some veryinteresting places. The series, underthe direction of Ruth Poole, kicks offon Pentacost. May 24, and continuesthrough September 6. We will meetin the Davis library. The meeting datesand topics are listed below.

May 24 (Pentecost) - Introduction;Ruth Poole - Scotland

May 31 - Lynne Ruedy - Iran &Saudi Arabia

June 7 - Lynne Ruedy - Iran &Saudi Arabia

June 14 - Annemaria Ballin - India June 21 - Frances Fukuda, Susan

& Steve Caldwell - Australia June 28 - Ann & Steve Morris -

England July 5 - The Rev'd Canon Peter

Haynes - Salisbury July 12 - Barbara Black - HungaryJuly 19 - Norris Battin - Africa

(Compass Rose Society Communionvisit)

July 26 - Norris Battin - Africa(Compass Rose Society Communionvisit)

August 2 - War-time Memories -All in attendance

August 9 - NO MEETING -Honoring Veterans, Reception, etc.

August 16 - Keith Nelson - Sweden August 23 - Keith Nelson - Sweden August 30 - Barbara Stewart -

Mexico September 6 - Lynn Headley - Israel

DONNIE SAYS GOODBYE

“I’ve had a wonderful timeworking for St. Mike’s the past 18years,” said Donnie Lewis, ourretiring parish bookkeeper, “but it’stime to move on. I’ll miss youguys!” Donnie’s last day is May31. Thanks to Donnie for herconscientious service to our parish.

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NEW ACOLYTES WANTED: Do youhave one hour to offer this parish eachmonth? Would you like to participatein the worship service on Sundays bycarrying the Cross or lighting thecandles? Acolyting is a valuable ministryin the life of Saint Michael & All Angels.Please contact Susan Caldwell if youare interested in learning more about thisministry, or to volunteer! 949.644.0463x 12.

Sunday Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. (9:00 only beginning May 24th)

Nursery care from 9:30-11:30 a.m. (8:30 on beginning May 24th)

Sundays-at-Nine, DL (Sundays-at-Ten beginning May 24th) Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. (Sunday School at 8:45 beginning May 24th) Godly Play, children 4-11, Yellow Room Formation, 5th-8th grade, Green Room J2A Youth Group, high school, Corner Room 2nd & 4th Sundays Basketball, 6:30-8:00 p.m., AAC Monday Whiz Kids, 1:45-2:45 p.m., AAC

Volleyball, 3:30-6:30 p.m., AAC St. Mike’s Basketball, 7:00-9:00 p.m., AAC

Tuesday Whiz Kids, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., AAC Basketball, 5:00-8:00 p.m., AAC

Wednesday AA meeting, 7:00-8:00 a.m., SW Yoga class, 9:00-10:00 a.m., NW Whiz Kids, 9:00-5:00 p.m., AAC Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing, Noon ARCHES Yoga Class, 5:00-6:00 p.m., NW

Basketball, 5:00-8:00 p.m., AAC ARCHES Art Class, 6:30-8:00 p.m., SW

Thursday Men’s Group, 7:30-9:00 a.m., DL Whiz Kids, 12 noon-5:00 p.m., AAC (not 2/19)

Basketball, 5:00-8:00 p.m., AAC Parish Choir Rehearsal, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Friday Yoga class, 9:00-10:00 a.m., NW Whiz Kids, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon, AAC

Basketball, 1:30-2:30, 3:00-4:00, 5:00-8:00 p.m., AAC AA meeting, 7:00-10:00 p.m., SW

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IN THE COMING MONTHS

Sat., May 2nd Citizens’ Climate Lobby, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., DL Syriac Orthodox Church Liturgy & Reception, Sanctuary, MRSun., May 3rd Open All-Parish Meeting in Sanctuary on landscaping renovation project, 11:15 a.m Adult Christian Education Commission, 11:30 a.m., CRWed., May 6th Vestry Meeting, 5:00-7:00 p.m., CRThurs., May 7th Staff Meeting, 9:30 a.m., DLFri., May 8th- Sun., May 10th - Retreat at Camp StevensSat., May 9th Canterbury’s Spring Garden Party, 3-5:00 p.m., Trinity, OrangeSun., May 10th J2A Youth Group, 10:00 a.m., Corner RoomTues., May 12th Hutchins Consort Board, 5:00 p.m., DL Wed., May 13th Deadline for June For the Love of Mike Senior Ministry, 4:30 p.m., CRSun., May 17th Worship Commission, 11:30 a.m., CRSun., May 24th Pentecost - Wear Red! Summer Worship Schedule begins: One Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. The Bible Challenge, 7:30 a.m., DL J2A Youth Group, 10:00 a.m., Corner Room Friends of Music Executive Committee, 10:30 a.m., CRMon., May 25th Parish Office closed for Memorial DayTues., May 26th Women’s Fellowship, 7:00 p.m., Bianchi’s Home Spyglass Hill Homeowners Board, 6:00-9:00 p.m., CRSun., May 31th Trinity Sunday

Sun., June 7th Youth SundaySat., June 13th Alex Perkins CoL/BoD, 2:00 p.m.Sat., June 20th Sue Ewers CoL/BoDMon., June 22nd Baroque Music Festival Organ Recital, 8:00 p.m.Fri., June 26th Whiton’s Renewal of Marriage Vows, 5:00 p.m., SanctuaryFridays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 -Vacation Bible School 5:30-7:45 p.m., AAC, Sanctuary, NW

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A REMINDER FROM YOUR SMAACOMMUNICATIONS TEAM. Youhave several options to publicize yourministry or event throughout theSMAA community: this newsletter, ourFacebook Page (facebook.com/SMAACDM) the weekly Sundaybulletin, the spoken word atannouncement time or even an emailto our “digital parishioners.” ContactNorris Battin for the newsletter andFacebook, Susan Beechner for thebulletin and email, and Fr. Haynes forannouncements (nbattin@gmail.com,s b e e c h n e r @ s t m i k e s c d m . o r g ;phaynes@stmikescdm.org.)

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ADULT ACOLYTE CAPTAINSNEEDED: The ministry commitmentis based on a rotation Sunday scheduleand on an “as needed” basis dependingupon the liturgical calendar year.Contact Susan Caldwell, Director ofChristian Education 949.644,0463Ext.12 if you would like to take partin the Acolyte Ministry at SaintMichael & All Angels.

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Transformed by 12 years inTanzania, missionaries set

to return

By Matthew Davies

[Episcopal News Service] As achild, the Rev. Sandra McCanndreamed of someday going to Africa.But she never imagined it wouldbecome her home, her ministry andher entire life for 12 years.

When Sandy and her husbandMartin reached their mid-50s, theymade the audacious decision to giveup their successful medical careersin radiology and pathology, sell theirhome and move to Africa as EpiscopalChurch missionaries. Their movewas delayed for three years and inthat time Sandy graduated fromVirginia Theological Seminary with aMaster of Divinity degree and wasordained as an Episcopal priest.

After an “internship” year inMaseno, Kenya, where they workedalongside fellow Episcopalmissionaries Gerry and NancyHardison, the McCanns moved toDodoma, Tanzania’s capital city, andhave spent the past decade teachingand healing and living in a communityfar removed from their former livesin Columbus, Georgia. Theexperience has changed andexpanded their worldview forever,they say.

With support and encouragementfrom the Episcopal Church’s MissionPersonnel Office, and at the invitationof the late Bishop Mdimi Mhogolo ofthe Diocese of Central Tanganyika,Sandy taught at Msalato TheologicalCollege and eventually took up theposition of communications directoras well as serving as college chaplain.

Martin set up a pathology laboratorywhere diseases could be detectedthrough the use of a variety ofinvestigative techniques, a servicethat has grown steadily over the past10 years and was previouslynonexistent in the central part ofTanzania. Today, the clinic receivesspecimens from local governmenthospitals in Dodoma as well asseveral mission hospitals.

“The laboratory has brought a newdimension to the healthcare systemhere,” Martin told ENS. “Physicians,instead of going from symptoms totreatment, are expanding their

diagnostic capabilities and evidence-based care. Although there are still greatchallenges in treatment options, patientsare better off.”

Over the years, through generousdonations, Martin has been able toreplace and upgrade equipment and hisstaff of one assistant has grown tothree, one with a degree inhistopathology.

Martin has concentrated his effortson fine-needle aspiration, a simpleprocedure for establishing a swiftdiagnosis that he feels has a vital roleto play in resource-poor countries. In2014, he completed more than 1,200fine needle aspiration biopsies and2,200 histopathology cases.

Now in their early 70s, the McCannshave decided 2015 will be their lastyear in Tanzania, a difficult decisionfor them, but one that has been madeeasier by the successful conclusion toan endowment for Msalato TheologicalCollege to provide for studentsponsorships and faculty salaries.

But before they leave, they are eagerto ensure that Martin’s pathologypractice will be continued and areurgently seeking a pathologist (or two)to replace him.

[Anyone interested in working as apathologist in Dodoma should contactthe Rev. David Copley, missionpersonnel officer for the Domestic andForeign Missionary Society, atdcopley@episcopalchurch.org.]

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SOME HAPPY NEWS!

The long-awaited history of SaintMichael & All Angels’ parish, ACELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS, isnow in press and is expected to arrivein Corona del Mar sometime in earlyMay. More than five years inpreparation, organized in eight briefchapters with 50 photographs in vividcolor, this beautiful paperback offersus a personal walk through theachievements, challenges, joys andsorrows of our life together over halfa century as a religious family.

If all goes according to plan, youcan obtain a copy from its authors(Corinne Stover, Ruth Poole, LouiseStover, Norris Battin, & KeithNelson) after worship services onSundays May 10, 17, and 24 inreturn for a $10 donation to thechurch. Please be sure to bring a tendollar bill or your checkbook withyou to at least one of those services!

United Thank Offering (UTO) is aministry of the Episcopal Church forthe mission of the whole church.Through United Thank Offering, men,women, and children nurture the habitof giving daily thanks to God. Theseprayers of thanksgiving start when werecognize and name our many dailyblessings. Those who participate inUTO discover that thankfulness leadsto generosity. United Thank Offeringis entrusted to promote thankofferings, to receive the offerings, andto distribute the UTO monies tosupport mission and ministrythroughout the Episcopal Church andin Provinces of the AnglicanCommunion in the developing world.

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by Rachael Held Evans

New York Times bestselling authorRachel Held Evans embarks on a questto find out what it really means to bepart of the Church.

Like millions of her millennial peers,Rachel Held Evans didn’t want to goto church anymore. The hypocrisy, thepolitics, the gargantuan buildingbudgets, the scandals—church cultureseemed so far removed from Jesus. Yet,despite her cynicism and misgivings,something kept drawing her back to[The Episcopal] Church. And so sheset out on a journey to understandChurch and to find her place in it.

Centered around seven sacraments,Evans’ quest takes readers through aliturgical year with stories aboutbaptism, communion, confirmation,confession, marriage, vocation, anddeath that are funny, heartbreaking, andsharply honest.

Evans (A Year of BiblicalWomanhood ) uses the lens of herown journey as an evangelicalChristian to explore what ishappening in church circles todayand, more broadly, what it meansto be part of a church community.Evans humorously describes hergradual evolution from a teenagerwith a "crusader complex" to anadult who became increasinglyuncomfortable with her church'sconservative theology: "The troublestarted when I began to suspect Godwas less concerned with savingpeople from hell than I was."

Dividing the book into sectionsnamed after sacraments, Evansbegins by contemplating, in lyricalprose, the theological significanceof each sacrament's key ingredient(water, bread, ash, etc.). A powerfulstoryteller, Evans capturestransformative moments, such asleaving a church full "of kind,

generous people"; investingwholeheartedly in a new church that"collapsed slowly, one week at a time";and witnessing healing at the GayChristian Network's conference, feeling"simultaneously furious at Christianity'senormous capacity to wound and awedby its miraculous capacity to heal."Honest and moving, this memoir is boththeologically astute and beautifullywritten.

Rachel Held Evans is an award-winningwriter whose articles have appeared inlocal and national publications. She livesin Dayton, Tennessee, with her husband,Dan. Follow her on her blog atrachelheldevans.com, on Twitter at@RachelHeldEvans, and on Facebook atFacebook.com/RachelHeldEvans.page.

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