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St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
Mardi-GrasSt. Margaret’s StyleSaturday, January 26
6-8:30pm
Reserve your babysitter now for an adult evening including:Jazz & Cajun Music
No Host Beer & Wine BarThe Oooooooweeee best Gumbo in the desert! and all the Fixins’
$20 per person
Don’t like to drive after dark? Let us know and we’ll find you a ride!
Masks provided or bring your own
Buy your tickets on the patio Sunday, or call the office @ 760-346-2697 x104
The Rev. Lane Hensly, Rector ext 106—[email protected] The Rev. Troy Mendez, Associate Rector ext 105—[email protected] The Rev. Cherry Remboldt, Deacon—[email protected] John Wright, Organist-Choirmaster ext 109—[email protected] Chet Hecht, Parish & Outreach Director ext102—[email protected] Amanda Di Vita, Publications Director ext 101—[email protected] Darlene Fletcher, Controller ext 125—[email protected] Stacey Ross, Finance ext 130—[email protected] Debby Jansma, Parish Secretary ext 104—[email protected] Patti Whittle, Pre-K ext 141—[email protected] Norma Cardenas, Sexton, Veronica Aguayo, Sexton
St. Margaret's Staff
Mardi Gras ............................................................... 1Passages ................................................................... 2 Staff ............................................................................ 2 Education For Ministry .......................................... 3Meet The Vestry Nominees ................................. 4 A New Year, A New Light ...................................... 5 Help Wanted ........................................................... 6 Outreach Ministry .................................................. 7 Pre-View / Upcoming Events ......................8 &9Adult Education ....................................................10 Adult Education ....................................................11 School Page ...........................................................12 Nurse’s Notes .........................................................13 VIEW sponsors................................13,14,15 & 16
The VIEWSt. Margaret’s Church
47-535 Highway 74Palm Desert, CA 92260
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E-mail: [email protected]
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St. Margaret's Counseling Center
Growth Through Change
Counseling services for individuals, couples and familiesAdjustable fee schedule for parish members
Professional licensed staffFor information or an appointment call:
Kathleen Dale LMFT#22615, 760-346-5337 or Karen Dobbins LMFT#43439, 760-636-8680 or Brother Michael- Gregory Norrie (spiritual director) 760-218-6698
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Important NoticeBecause of very strict privacy regulations at our local hospitals, it is really important that St. Margaret’s is notified if someone is in the hospital—our hospital visitors will not be able to visit you unless they know you are there and can ask for you by name. Please call the church office and let us know! 760-346-2697—leave a message with Debby Jansma or on the answer machine.
Vestry MembersSenior Warden, Mario Hernandez,
Junior Warden, Margo Baxley, Jane Daugherty,Bryan Downer, Wally Grimm, Karel Lambell,
Bob Leo, Eva Myers, Eric Peterson, Melissa Platt, Ed Rainey,
Rita Saari, Marcia Slater-Hatfield
The View is a monthly publication —Issue 1-2013
What’s Inside
You can listen to our sermons at: stmargarets.org
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DeathsRay Cross Ed DeatonLovie Mann Jim MonroeStan ThompsonRuth Young
New Members/TransfersWally FletcherMarge FreemanEnrique HoytRon IsettiFrank & Pamela SimerlyPatrick Tierney
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(EFM)Education for Ministry by Steve Hanson
In September we began a EFM (Education For Ministry) class here at St. Margaret’s. Each month we will highlight one of the EFM students.
EFM, everyone wants to know what it’s all about...You ask, What is going on in the church library every Tuesday? Is it a book club? Well, they are reading a best seller, the Bible. But, why is it deathly quiet and then wild with laughter? What is “on-board” check-in, on the front porch, no lessTSA at the airport? And, at about 6 PM, trays of cheeses, dips, crackers andassorted sweets appear on the library table from out of nowhere. Is it the Last Supper? Then there is lively chatter and noshing for a break. I know they don’t watch movies, but just before they settle in to resume study, a huge bowl of hot popcorn arrives! Are they watching the food channel or the history channel?
Well, could they be that “Alphabet Group”, a “Ship of Fools” or those “EFMites” we hear about? It looks like some sort of “CULT” (used in the Bible, which is my personal, absolute favorite) group name for us. Whatever you call us, we are one of the most invigorating, intelligent and loving gifts God could put together.Seven eager students with two very gifted leaders. We first shared our personal spiritual autobiographies. While this can be a vulnerable experience, this mutual story time each of us shared bonded us immediately. Everyone in the class is wildly (in a blessed way) different and has so much to offer and to share. We all respect each other’s opinions and interpretations. In fact, that is what we build on when we work on our “Theological Reflection” from the week’s reading lesson- the real guts of the class. It is truly amazing how we incorporate everyday life and personal experiences into the readings from the Bible. To illustrate, I am showing you two pictures of our “TR” that we worked on last week showing the Exodus from Egypt to Sinai.
We were first going to start our journey depicted as X’s, but our leader, at the last minute, decided we were not just X’s , but the people on the journey, stick figures (stunning improvisation) in which we each put our own identity with colored markers. We then used the four-source model of Tradition, Culture, Action and Position to depict this trip (think of the TSA mentioned above). We then put ourselves in their “sandals”. by using our own experiences. We end class by writing a Collect, which we can then read aloud: Oh God who... We give thanks for... We pray for... So that... AMEN
This incorporates what we have learned from the lesson.I know, your all are saying, “What did they just do and how did they do it?” Well, after all, we are a “BRILLIANT CULT”!You too, can experience God speaking to you and leading you on your walk with EFM.
Dennis L Hooper was born in Missouri and grew up in Southern California. He married his wife Sally in 1965 and they had three children and now have 10 grandchildren.
In December 1965, Dennis began work-ing for Menasco Manufacturing Compa-ny, the largest maker of airplane landing gear. The positions held included cost accountant, financial analyst, computer programmer and systems analyst.
In July 1969, Dennis left Menasco to join National Kinney as Director of Accounting and was later promoted to Vice-President and Treasurer. The divisions of this company that Dennis was involved with included Parking, Secu-rity, Building Maintenance and Operating Engineers.
In November 1977, Dennis joined ABM Industries and was with them for 23 years. During this time, he held positions of Assis-tant General Manager, Vice-President & Regional Manager and Vice-President & General Manager. The divisions involved were Building Maintenance, Lighting and Security. Before leaving ABM, he was promoted to President of ABM Security respon-sible for over 4,000 employees with revenue of approximately $100,000,000.
Dennis is now busy playing golf & tennis and enjoying his family. Occasionally consulting in the lines of work that he had been responsible for in the past keeps his interest in the business community.
My name is Curt Gettis and I am excited about seeking a position on the Vestry of St. Margaret's Episco-pal Church.I was born, raised and educated in the Pacific Northwest. My B.A. and post graduate degrees are in educa-tion from Oregon universities. I was first a classroom teacher and then an elementary school principal for 32 years in Salem, Oregon where I met my wife Susan. We have been married for 34 years and have five adult children. We retired to Palm Desert for golf and sun 10 years ago.
I love St. Margaret's and I believe my talents can contribute to our continued growth and prosperity with God's help.
•Member of St. Augustine’s, Santa Monica 1978-1988; on the Church advisory to advance long range plans for growth and development.•Member of All Saint’s, Pasadena 1988-2011. Led adult confirmation classes; facilitated various Pastoral projects; organized yearly Christmas Market; Church realtor for staff.•First attended St. Marga-ret’s Spring 2009, when in town; moved permanently in December 2011 and transferred membership; work in reception/phones one day a week in the Church office; attending the first EFM class; and an “Angel” supporter of Desert Friends of Music.•I have a degree in Business and retired after 25 years with Sotheby’s.•I have been an officer on various HOA Boards for over 25 years.
I am truly at home here at St. Margaret’s and so happy that my permanent move will equip me to Build...Equip... and Change... whatever ministry awaits me.
Barbara Gibson and her husband, Bob, joined St. Mar-garet’s in 2001 after perma-nently moving to the desert in 1998. Barbara was an educator for 35 years, working in public and private schools in five states throughout her career. She was a middle school science teacher before serving several years as a principal in Washington State and finally, here, at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School from 2001-2006 and 2009-2010. Barbara has also volunteered at the Cellar Door, on the Communication Commission and is currently coordinating our Outreach Bonus Bag program. One of her favorite SMEC “jobs” is being part of the team responsible for adult fellowship events like our recent Mardi Gras and Oktoberfest evenings. When she’s not working at SMEC, you can find her at The Living Desert where she is a Wednesday docent; leading school field trips and performing other interpretive duties.
Meet The Vestry Nominees
Dennis Hooper Steve Hansen
Curt Gettis
Barbara Gibson
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The Rev. Troy D. Mendez, Associate Rector [email protected]
While the Spirit of Christmas remains in our hearts, a new year is beginning. By the time you receive this, you’ve probably already watched the Rose Bowl Parade, and you might have even witnessed the college football national championship. People start returning to school. Retailers recuperate from grappling with massive sales and even more massive returns of merchandise. And the Church begins to re-gather after the holiday festivities in the season of Epiphany.
Our church’s celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany takes place on January 6th. At that time, we begin to recall how God becomes flesh in the person of Jesus Christ and then is revealed to the Gentiles. The term “gentile” comes from a word that signifies people of a different heritage or background. In the gospels, all non-Jews are Gentiles. The word can also be translated as “the nations” or as “people of every tribe, language, family or nation.” Our English word “ethnic” is also a derivation of the Greek form of the word Gentile. In essence, the presence of Christ in the world unifies all of us, and invites the entire world into a new relationship and reality of love.
When Christ becomes known to the nations, a new reality begins to take place. Strangers – people of diverse backgrounds, those not always included in the mainstream – these strangers become
unified under the person of Jesus Christ. When we are told that “wise men from the East” came to visit the Christ child, we automatically assume that all of the Eastern visitors might have come from the same place. But the Bible doesn’t tell us that. Did the wise men know one another or were they merely traveling companions? And if there were merely traveling companions,
what might that tell us about their individual quests to follow the star, and eventually find the baby Jesus in the manger?
Regardless of how the wise men met one another on their journey, they traveled in search for the newborn king as a community of people. They looked out for each other’s survival. They most likely shared meals, stories of their families, and were greatly drawn into searching for the truth behind this mysterious revelation to the world.
And as a result of the magi’s search for ultimate truth, the church commemorates the season of Epiphany: A season that seeks to bring the light of God into the presence of community. Typically, we baptize infants on the first Sunday after the Epiphany, because we remember Jesus’s own baptism in the Jordan. The days in January are dark, and the season of Epiphany seeks to be a counterbalance to the wintry darkness that much of the world lives in during this time of year. The light overcomes the darkness, and the light of Christ permeates new aspects of our lives and this light infuses our common life and spirituality.
A new year, a new light, and new possibilities for community
“The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve” —(Matthew 20:28)Volunteering can happen in different forms, whether it is stuffing envelopes, greeting visitors, answering phones, making coffee or cleaning. There are many ways to volunteer and help out at St. Margaret’s. I want to help you to get “plugged in”. There are the obvious positions you see people doing around the church on Sundays; greeting, ushering, Altar Guild, Chalice Bearer, etc. But there are so many other opportunities for you in and around the campus all week long. Sometimes it is just a matter of seeing something and offering or contacting me in the office and share with me what you like to do and let’s see if we can match to a need. Below are some ideas of needs on campus but we are not limited to this list. Be prayerful and thoughtful and it can be so rewarding. If you already volunteer – THANK YOU. Share your
Be a WOW volunteer. Who are you, what do you LOve to do, and, are you Willing to serve?
stories with your church family and encourage them to come on board. Contact me in the church office or email and let’s get you “plugged in.” 760-346-2697 x 104
• DiocesanConventiononFeb.8&92013• Thursdays8am–organizeandrestockthechurchpews• Mondays1pm–sortclothingdonationsforOutreachCenter• GreetersandUshersforservices• HelpwithSundayFellowshipand/orBreakfast• AltarGuild• Handymanprojectsaroundcampus• SundayNurseryhelpers• Helptoupdatethewebsite
Debby Jansma, Parish Secretary [email protected]
Thank you to the following who have made a pledge for 2013 as of January 2, 2013Carla Abell, Peter & Becky Adams, Kay Adamson, Janice & Rod Ainsworth, Andrews Allen, Sybill Allen & Ralph Iannuzzi, Bill & Fran Anderson, Ron & Robin Anderson, Terry & Mary Ann Anderson, Robert & Diana Arrigoni, Robert & Tuti Arquilla, Jane Arthur, Curt & Dorothy Askelson, Sally Backman, Randy & Lynn Bailey, Don & Gail Baker, Tom Barker, Margo Baxley, Cash & Betty Baxter, Kay Bell, Rainer & Carolyn Bergmann, Ken & Jo Bice, Ralph & Sally Bolliger, Jack & Marian Bolz, Liz & Ron Borson, William Bowld, Charles & Cynthia Bowl-ing, Laura & Robert Boyd, Tom & Gail Brady, Peter & Nancy Brennan, Jack & Cory Brittain, Vera Brock, Joy Brower, John Buchanan, Bette Jo Buhler, Harold Bump, David Burgdorf, Brad & Vicki Burr, Judith Burton & Mary McKenzie, Audrey Carey, Natalie Carey, Donald & Beverly Carlson, Judith Carpenter, Aubrey Carter, Neil Castren, Elizabeth Chambers, William & Elise Chambers, Vicki & Dennis Chegwin, Bob & Joan Clark, Charlene Colburn, Burt Collette & Carolyn Greene, Joe & Wendy Connaughton, Shirley Coombs, Don & Joy Cooney, Alan & Kathy Coplen, James & Joanne Corning, Donald & Peggy Cravens, Jim & Barbara Curry, Kathleen Dale, Richard Dalwigk, Roger & Joyce Dash, Val & Jane Daugherty, Lorri Davis, Sandra Davis, Gerald & Janice Dawson, Fred De Leau, Robert & Connie Dean, Bob & L’louise DeButts, Larry & Mary Dejarnett, Nick & Lynn DeKock, Merle & Gail Denker, Dean & Ann Dierks, Lenny & Karen Dobbins, Roger & Peggy Douglas, Bryan & Aimee Downer, Ed Drenth, Rachel Druten, Connie & John Dunfield, Frank & Laura Durand, Andy Duvall, Frances Dye, George Eckardt, Louis & Diana Edelman, Janice Eickhorst, Suzanne Elliott, John & Joyce English, Phyllis Fisher, Michael & Darlene Fletcher, Jere & Diane Fonda, Bruce Fowler & Gene Erickson, Don & Lolita Fraser, Tom & Jeanette Frederick, Marjorie Freeman, Lee Fruechte, Ernest & Eileen George, Curt & Susan Gettis, Robert & Barbara Gibson, Harry & Joy Goldstein, Frances Gonsalves, Kay Gordon, Ron & Doris Green, Wally & Leigh Grimm, Richard Guelzow, Mary Gullickson, George Guthrie, Mary Eleanor Haenggi, Carol Hall, Sonya Hammond, Samuel Hamrick, Morley & Ann Handford, Steve Hanson, Meredith Hardy & Lin Holland, Rodger Harrison, Jim Hatfield & Marcia Slater Hatfield, Michelle Hathaway, Thomas & Karen Hathaway, Hal Haver, Dennis & Adrienne Hensley, Lane & Becky Hensley, Mario & Rose Hernandez, John & Patricia Heymann, Allen Hill, Virginia Hilligoss, Tom Hippensteele, Bill & Joan Hobin, Harvey Hoeppner, William & Patricia Wight Holby, Rose Holub, Bob & Anne Hopkins, Steven & Georgia Hosac, Robert & Betty Hovard, Jack & Toby Howard, Rhiannon Howell, Roy & Jo Hunter, Ginny Husen, Doris Inman, Sam & Annette Jack, Sis Jackson, Frank Jacobi & Tony Lewis, Karin Jacobs, Mary Jane Jenkins, Gary Jennings & John Poynter, Richard & Patricia Jensen, Carl Johannes, Steaven & Judy Jones, Thomas & Kay Jones, Lucy Karns, Dean Kauffman & Jose Rodriguez, Scott & Kathy Kaufman, Lorraine Kavanaugh, Robert Keener, Michael & Lynn Kelly, Ellen Kelsch, Elizabeth Kennedy, Glen & Joanne Kennedy, Robert Kimball, John & Barbara Kingston, Jack & Jane Knapp, Chris Knutson, Karel Lambell, Brian Landers, Bill & Louise LaNouette, Madeleine Larson, William LaVoie, Paul Legvold, Janet Leigh, Robert & Margaret Leo, Tom & Judy Lewis, Doug Lothes, Joseph Lund & James Kelley, Chip Lyman, Ruth & Leonard Lyon, Jack & Anna Maddan, Mildred Madsen, Scott & Ashley Maentz, Ted & Wilma Marchant, Gladys Martin, Elizabeth Mattfeld, Ruth E. Matthews, Pat Mauritzen, Robert & Patricia Mayall, Larry & Susan Mayle, Dennis & Nancy Maynard, Bert & Louise McCabe, Ray & JoAnn McCabe, Marcie McDaniel, Ashley & Patricia McDermott, William & Barbara McEwen, Thomas & Laura McGalliard, Betsy McGee, Bill & Mary McKinley, Marjorie McKinley, Rick & Sally McKinnon, Doug & Pat McMinds, John & Carolyn Mee, Elizabeth Meeks, Bill & Jane Melzer, Troy Mendez, Gary & Lola Methner, Norman & Barbara Metzger, Graham & Pat Miller, Richard & Catherine Miller, Les Modie, Douglas & Sandra Mohney, William Montgomery, Adrienne Morgan, Larry & Bobbie Morris, Ken-neth & Judith Morrison, Diane Moss, Dave & Diane Mueh, Barney & Kristin Mueller, Diana Mulcock, David Mulligan & Kawai Tam, Wayne & Eva Myers, Robert Naudain, Robin Nenninger, Jerry & Patricia Niemeyer, John Norman, Br. Michael-Gregory Allen Norrie & John Forand, George Nowotny, Michael O’Connor, Carl & Janet Olsen, Bonnie Ortale, Dave Osborne & Sandra Bergsten, James & Peggy Owens, Margaret Palmer, Pamplin Christian Foundation, Madeleine Parks-Goldman, Tracey Perles, James Person, Eric Peterson, Roy Peterson, David & Mary Ann Petree, Peter & Coulie Phillips, Richard & Joyce Phillips, Shirley Pierce, Bill & Mary Pinkley, Joan Platt, Michael & Melissa Platt , Jane Pogue, Bruce & Mary Pons, Justin & Marie Quackenbush, John Quigley, Edward Rainey & Scott Britain, Ann Rawley, George & Kate Reeves, Hank & Cherry Remboldt, Louise Reynolds, Margaret Reynolds, David & Rosemarie Rhodes, Liza & Stephen Rhodes-Reese, Loren Rice, Bob Richards, Frank Richards, Douglas & Gladys Richardson, Heike Richardson, Randall Rieck, Evelyn Rivers-Emerson, Jeff & Michelle Roberts, Jim & Leni Roberts, Tyler Roberts & Kyleigh Roberts, Parmele Root, Barney Rosenstine & Hal Groat, Russel & Jean Rostad, Marjorie Roth-well, Jane Russell, Katharine Russell, Rita Saari, Lilias Safran, Marilyn Salem, Tom & Diane Sawyer, Jay Scott, Phillip & Beverly Sheller, Lloyd & Sue Shigenaga, Rich & Nancy Shugg, Frank & Ann Sidles, Frank & Pamela Simerly, Pat & Clair Simmons, Mal & Sheila Sinclair, Shirley Singleton, Alice Sleight, Jean Smith, Ron & Roberta Smith, Steven Smith, Emi Snavely, Mary Lou & Thomas Solomon, Ramona Starke, Diane Stauffer, James Stewart, Carl & Terry Stand, Dave Strom, Robert Strong & Jon O’Connor, Graham & Rozanne Sutherland, Richard Swan, Fred Swann, Florence Teiger, Nancy Terrel, Edward & Brenda Thayer, Patricia Thinger, Jerry & Donna Thomas, Samantha Hirsch Thomas, Cindy Thompson, Warren & Edie Thoreson, George Thurston, Wayne & Christy Timberlake, Richard Tracz, Lewis Kerman & Clark Trafton, John Tyler, Ruth Uhrig, Jill Van Heusen, Jan Van Putten, Arthur & Jane Vikander, Robert & Mary Vining, Carol Virginia, Barbara Walker, Elaine Walsh, John & Sally Warjone, Albert Weaver, Joe & Jane Weber, Jude & Eve Wehler, Richard & Yvonne Werttemberger, Evelyn Whaley, Edie Whitman, William & Martha Whitmer, Jan & Dean Williams, Marjorie & Dennis Wilson, Richard Wirth, Carter & Barbara Witt, Fred & Flora Wolf, Sherry Wollenberg, Kathrine Wood & Karla Lewis, Tom & Pat Wood, John Wright, Masaru & Kelly Yamada, Sarah Yort.
For your convenience, Pledge Cards are in the pews
Renewed Pledges 270 New Pledges 65
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Outreach MinistryChet Hecht, Operations & Outreach Director [email protected]
Donations to the Outreach Bonus Bag program set a new record during the Advent/Christmas season. Members and friends of St. Margaret’s contributed more than $3,200 to the program, which provides fresh produce, meat and dairy products to the people served by the St. Margaret’s Outreach Center. And some people signed up for monthly donations to be charged to their credit cards, making our overall contributions even higher.
Donors received gift cards to send to their friends and families announcing that a Christmas gift in their names had been made to the OBB program at St. Margaret’s. The theme of the cards was that the perfect gift for someone who has everything is a
Holiday Gifts from ParishionersBring Record Donations to OBB Program
helping hand for people who have almost nothing. Pa-rishioners responded to the campaign so well that we ran out of cards and had to print more!
The OBB program will con-tinue in 2013. Donations will be accepted two Sundays each month after the 8:00 and 10:00 services. For further information, contact Barbara Gibson, Peg Leo or Becky Hensley.
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We would like to thank Joe Granado and Carl Stevenson and Coachella Valley Couples for their continued donations to the Oureach Center.
Upcoming EvEnts & ActivitiEs At st. mArgArEt’s
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Are you an Armchair Theologian? JointheRev.TroyMendezandtheRev.RoySegerforourThursdayMonthlybookstudy!
Do you ever wonder how Christian ideas developed through the centuries? Sometimes the unlimited supply of primary documents written by Christians throughout the ages seems very daunting. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to enter the world of theological reflection in a gentle way? If you’ve always been curious about how the Christian Church formed our creeds, formed our doctrines and practices, then these book discussions are for you! This month, we welcome the Rev. Roy Seger, a retired Lutheran pastor who will guide us through the life and writings of Martin Luther. All are welcome!
January 10th
January 11th
Silent Movies with Bob SalisburyFriday, January 11, 7pm TickeTs $10 (18 and under free)We welcome organist and silent film musician Bob Salisbury who will wow you with his wonderful organ interpretations of the movie Peter Pan. In his hometown of Avalon, on Catalina
Island, Bob played the Page Theater Pipe Organ on a nightly basis before the movies in the Casino theater. Invite a youngster to attend with you to see what the movies used to be like! Popcorn and beverages will be served after the program.
January 13th
Please join us, Jan. 13, just after the 10 a.m. Eucharist for a parish-wide conversation about the budget and financial overview for the 2013 program year. There will be two Parish Convocations in the coming year for open discussion with par-ish leadership about topics of interest to the entire congregation, each lasting about one hour: • Jan. 13: Budget and Financial Overview (led by treasurer) • Mar. 17: Mission and Ministry (led by Vestry)
Winter Convocation–January 13th
January 15th
You are cordially invited to the Labyrinth Guild’s candlelight walk on Tuesday evening, January 15, at 6:45 PM. There will be a brief introductory talk given by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Lund “The Journey Ahead” followed by the opportunity to walk the labyrinth as many times as you wish. Drinks and snacks will be available. Bring a friend! For more information call Alice at (760) 323-2399.
Labyrinth Walk —January 15th
How do I face a changing world? What resources does my church offer us to come to terms with a different world? Is there anything in the Bible, Sacraments, or Church teachings that will help me deal with change? Is God calling Christians to manage change? How has the Episcopal Church changed in the past 50 years? Come and explore these issues – in a five week course led by The Rev. Dr. Roger Douglas, held Wednesday afternoons starting on 1/9 at 4:30 p.m. We will meet in the Library.
Christians living in a changing world
Singing in the Rain! Starts Jan 17th
The women of St. Margaret’s are invited to be part of a short-term Bible study group that begins in January. Led by Rev. Betsy Stilwell, the group will use the study guide Singing in the Rain: Finding Joy in Life’s Ups and Downs. Meetings will be in the Library each Thursday at 1:30 pm from January 17-February 21. This book is available in Maggie’s Corner or online at: amazon.com.
January 17th
St. Margaret's Guild will be having lunch at 12:00 noon on January 18th at Back Street Bistro, (on El Paseo, across from the Historical Society.) All women are welcome, please call church office to R.S.V.P. at 760-346-2697.
St. Margaret's Guild Luncheon–January 18th
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Welcome BrunchJan.20that11:30a.m.inMeyersIf you are new to the area or are new to St. Margaret’s, you are invited to a Welcome Brunch. Our monthly brunches are informal times of conversation, food, and finding out what St. Margaret’s has to offer. RSVP by contacting the Rev. Troy Mendez at 760-346-2697 ext 105 or [email protected].
January 20th
Saturday, January 26 6-8:30pm
Mardi Gras St. Margaret’s Style
“Reserve your babysitter now” for an adult evening
including:Jazz & Cajun Music
No Host Beer & Wine BarThe best Gumbo in the desert! and all the Fixins’
$20 per person Tickets on sale on the patio or in the office
January 26th
January 25th
You won’t want to miss this stimulating speaker presented by the Forum at St. Mar-garet’s at 7:00 pm on Friday, January 25. Philip Zuckerman, Professor of Sociology and Secular Studies at Pitzer College, will discuss “The Rise of Irreligion in the U.S. and Europe.” Bring a friend and join in the conversation.
THE FORUM AT ST. MARGARET’Sa new, specialty speaker series
Chanticleer Friday, February 1, 7pm $35 Back By Popular Demand!A highlight of this season is the choral group Chanticleer. Chan-ticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venture-some new music. This is a not-to-be-missed concert event. Reception following.
February 1st
Come to Convention!All people of the diocese are invited to attend the 39th Annual Diocesan Convention on Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9 at St. Margaret's, Palm Desert. Especially appropriate for all members is the Friday evening gala dinner at the Hyatt Regency featuring Reggie McNeal as our keynote speaker. A Baptist minister with a mean wit, McNeal's lifelong passion is to re-orient church leaders away from the church and toward God's kingdom. His engaging, conversational tone will delight and amuse listeners, and hopefully inspire action! Another highlight open to all is the festive Eucharist, featuring a diocesan-wide choir, on Saturday morning and the bishop's address on Saturday afternoon. The address looks back at the past year and forward to plans for 2013. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, visit: www.edsd.org/diocon2013.
February 8th & 9th
January 27th
Join us for the Annual Meeting January 27th
Following the 10:00am service.
DOK Tea The Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) cordially invites the women of the church to an informational tea to be held Sun-day, January 20, from 2 to 4 PM at the home of Alice Sleight, 650 West Linda Vista Drive, Palm Springs.
January 20th
Wednesday
Thursday MonThly
Adult Education at St. Margaret’ssunday Mornings
Hear what the Spirit is saying (Meyers) 9am-9:45amThrough St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church you are invited to “Hear what the Spirit is saying” as we take up the Sunday readings at 9am every Sunday morning. Facilitated by Fr. Dan the readings appointed for the Sunday will be opened so that all who participate may place themselves in the stories of faith and be empowered to share the message of God’s love throughout the following week and beyond.
“Spiritual Day Hike” 10:45am in the Meyers
In January we will hike through some marvelous ‘wild flower’ displays: winter blooms that arrive each year as we remember Holy Women and Holy Men in the sea-son of Epiphany. These ‘blooms’ revealed the glory of God in their day and continue to delight us years (sometimes centuries) later. Using the Holy Women, Holy Men Calendar we will explore their lives (i.e., ‘blooms’) and wonder how we are to reveal the glory of God in our own day and in our own lives. Come and join the hike/conversation.
Studying the vast world of Theology as an “Armchair Theologian”The monthly book study continues on Thursday, January 10th at 1:00 p.m. In the Karns Admin. Building Library.Do you ever wonder how Christian ideas developed through the centuries? Sometimes the unlimited supply of primary documents written by Christians throughout the ages seems very daunting. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to enter the world of theological reflection in a gentle way? If you’ve always been curious about how the Christian Church formed our creeds, formed our doctrines and practices, then these book discussions are for you! This month, we welcome the Rev. Roy Seger, a retired Lutheran pastor who will guide us through the life and writings of Martin Luther. All are welcome!The schedule of dates, topics, and book titles are as follows:
January 10Luther for Armchair Theologians
February 14Calvin for Armchair Theologians
March 14John Wesley for Armchair Theologians
April 11Karl Barth for Armchair Theologians
May 9Bonhoeffer for Armchair Theologians
No pre-registration is required, but it is STRONGLY RECOM-MENDED that you order a copy and read the book before each discussion date. Come with your questions. Be ready to offer your opinion and feedback, and engage with one another . In our discussions, we will begin to gain a glimpse into the lives of these Christian theologians, and will begin to launch our own journeys of discovery into the vast and ever-broadening world of Chris-tian Theology.
Thanks in advance to many of St. Margaret’s Resident Clergy, including The Rt. Rev. Shannon Mallory, The Rev. Scott Miller, The Rev. Betsy Stillwell, and The Rev. John Tincher for their willingness to bring their expertise to many of our discussions.
If you have any questions, please contact The Rev. Troy Mendez at: 760 346 2697 ext 105 or e-mail: [email protected]
During Lent we hope to have on-line daily meditations written by members of our congregation, namely you, if you’d like to participate. The text will be your reflections on Lent, perhaps a story you have to tell from your experiences, or whatever heartfelt thoughts you have about the season of Lent.
If you are interested in writing a meditation or have questions, please call Alice Sleight at (760) 323-2399 to be assigned a day and receive appropriate scripture readings to use as your inspiration. The length of the meditation should be approximately 100-500 words.
Please join us in sharing your inspirational ideas, and call today to let me know that you would like to do it. These meditations should be done by mid-February so they can be on line by February 13 (Ash Wednesday).
Writers Needed For Lenten Meditations
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Christians living in a changing world— Wednesday, January 9thIt was over 50 years ago that I was ordained. Much has changed since that afternoon when I knelt before my bishop. I doubt that anyone in the church on that day could have imagined that:
1. There would be a woman Presiding Bishop.2. Key issues for 21st century Christians would be climate change, distribution of
resources, global warming, and recycling.3. An increasing number of Americans would list their religion preference
as “none.”4. We would have a dialogue with Muslims.5. What happens in Beijing or Tokyo would influence my lifestyle.6. Every person has a personal computer on their cell phone.7. We would see a loss of respect for major institutions such as the police,
congress, the church, the federal government.8. There continues to be an increasing number of people getting regular, aerobic exercise, and eating gluten free meals & yogurt.
If you are interested in investigating how Christians see change, come to a five-session class beginning Wednesday, January 9th at 4:30 p.m., led by The Rev. Dr. Roger Douglas. We will meet in the Library.
INTRODUCING a new, specialty speaker series “THE FORUM AT ST. MARGARET’S”
January 25th at 7:00pm in the Church
NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY CLASS Singing in the Rain! Starts Jan 17thThe women of St. Margaret’s are invited to be part of a short-term Bible study group that begins in January. Led by Rev. Betsy Stilwell, the group will use the study guide Singing in the Rain: Finding Joy in Life’s Ups and Downs. Meetings will be in the Library each Thursday at 1:30 PM from January 17-February 21. Watch the January bulletins for details or call Mary DeJarnett at 760-610-2460. This book is available in Maggie’s Corner or online at: amazon.com.
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Philip Zuckerman, Professor of Sociology and Secular Studies at Pitzer College will be the first speaker for the new series, The Forum at St. Margaret’s, on Friday evening, January 25, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary.
Zuckerman is not a theologian, but his research, findings and commentary are creating ripples across the landscape of the institutional church and faith groups. Drawing heavily on his experience living and researching in Europe, Zuckerman’s earlier insights posited that a “wind of secularity is blowing across North America.” The American Religious Identification survey showed that the number of Americans now claiming “none” as their religion has doubled since the 1990s. The Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Landscape survey reports a similar number of Americans as religiously “unaffiliated.” And the respected Harris poll shows that rates of atheism/agnosticism more than doubled in five years – all in religious, Christian America. Not to be outdone, Parade Magazine reported that 27% of Americans do not practice any religion and 22% said religion was “not a factor” in their lives. Bring a friend and join in the conversation. . . .
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Patti Whittle, Preschool Director [email protected]
PINT SIZE P.E. with Mrs. Whittle Happy New Year! In many places, January brings snow and ice. Here in Palm Desert, we must use our imaginations. This month in PE we will be creating a winter wonderland, complete with frozen streams, snowballs and snowmen. Students will be jump-ing over frozen streams and throwing snowballs (bean bags) at snowmen. While jumping, students will be encouraged to stand with both feet firmly on the ground, swing their arms, and jump landing on two feet. This exercise requires balance and concen-tration. Students will be throwing snowballs overhanded, trying to hit a target. This exercise requires focus and good aim. Our winter wonderland is designed to be fun for the students, while instilling a sense of confidence in their physical abilities.
STORYTIME with Mrs. Miller The start of a new year finds much of the country with winter weather. Although we are blessed with milder weather, January is a good opportunity to discuss snow and cold weather with preschoolers. This fits in with our snow day where the children will be delighted to touch and play in the snow! We will also be discussing bears– bear families, bears hibernating, bear friends, and bears in the wild! Next on the agenda is transportation which includes planes, trains and automobiles! A wonderful way to teach and reinforce the alphabet and build children’s vocabulary is by reading alphabet books with children. These range from various types of animals, adjec-tives about animals, dress-up play clothes (T is for Tiara) and words that are used to describe emotions. January will be full of wonderful books to read as we enhance children’s real life experi-ences through literature.
SPANISH with Mrs. McKissicFeliz Ano Nuevo! Happy New Year! This month in Spanish we will be working on the months of the year in Espanol and in English. We will also continue to practice basic greetings like hello, good-bye, and see you later. Numbers, colors and shapes will also be learned through songs, stories and games. It will be fun to learn new words that we can use daily at home and at school.
MUSIC with Mrs. WhittleThis month the children will continue singing the “Name Game” as well as learn songs that coincide with our themes each week.
Our children at St Margaret’s Episcopal School for their wonderful performance at the Christmas program. They did such a great job and we are so proud of all of them.
All the parents who lent a helping hand with our birthday celebration for Jesus. You are always such a tremendous help and we are thankful for all you do!
All our parents who attended our Christmas Program. It’s great to see all your smiling and proud faces as you watch your children perform.
Mrs. Burch for the Christmas ornament activity she provided for the Pre-K 2 class. She did such a wonderful job creating festive ornaments with the children.
Mrs. Hernandez and Mrs. Vandenbos for bring in a treat project for the “Dozen Day” celebration. The children had a great time on 12-12-2012.
ROSES GO OUT TO…
JANUARY: New Year. Snow.Bears. Space. Transportation. Welcome back.! I hope your Christmas vacation was an enjoy-able opportunity for your family to spend some good time mak-ing great memories. I had many wonderful and exciting times with my family and friends. Now, I am excited to be starting the new year.
December Events:
January letter of the week : “M,m”, “N,n”, “O,o” & “P,p” Please remember to bring in items for our board.
January 7 - School resumes
January 9 - Mask day - All children will make a mask and we will have a “Mask Parade.
January 18 - Snow Day - A note will go home with details about what your child should wear and other info the week of this event.
January 21 - NO SCHOOL ML King Birthday
January 24 - Hearing Screening -John Tracey Clinic will be hear at 9:00 am to screen each child’s hearing.
January 30 & 31- BLACK DAYS -Don’t forget to wear BLACK and bring in a BLACK item for our collage on this Thursday & Friday.
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A New Year seems to bring thoughts of self-improvement, of new goals to accomplish, of hope that all will be well for another twelve months. Let us all pray that is so!Several years ago in the VIEW an article was presented each month entitled “Saints of St. Margaret’s” and featured folks who contributed in large and small ways to the health and good fortune of this church. Lots of people were described and of course several “saints” were missed or the feature was discon-tinued before they were show-cased.
One such person is our Librarian, Catherine Miller. I recently discovered that many in this congregation do not know that we have a really nice library with some very interesting books. Currently each Sunday a library cart has been stationed in Karns Hall, where I understand considerable interest has been
shown in checking out the books presented. However the library has way too many books to show up on the cart and besides it is always fun to browse the shelves and surprise yourself by finding something which really speaks to you. Our Librarian does a great job of cataloging and sorting these books but apparently she does this almost anonymously. I encourage you to drop by the library, especially on Wednesday mornings when Catherine will be there, although the room is open most of the time. The library is located in the Karns Administration building.
And on a more urgent health topic—flu season is here! The sea-son started especially early this year and predictions are it may be a hard one. St. Margaret’s did not do a “flu shot” clinic this year because the shots are so readily available everywhere—drug-stores, grocery stores, clinics. The CDC recommendation is that almost everyone above 6 months of age should have an annual flu shot (and if you have some outlying problem where this is not for you, I’m sure your doctor has already told you that). PLEASE! For yourself, for your family, for the rest of us, get protected. Hav-ing the flu is definitely not the way to start a hopeful 2013!
A New Year
Nurse's Notes Kate Reeves, Parish Nurse [email protected]
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