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Morning Star

April 2018

Christ Episcopal Church

The Reverend Mary Caucutt, Rector The Reverend Chris Galagan, Deacon The Reverend Douglas Sunderland, Associate Clergy The Reverend Warren Murphy, Associate Clergy The Reverend David Fox, Associate Clergy

PO Box 1718 Cody, WY 82414

PHONE (307) 587-3849 E-mail info@christchurchcody.org

Webpage christchurchcody.org Facebook: “Christ Church Cody”

Third Thursdays at Christ Church “Living our Faith”

Faith in Mission in Africa Heidi Galagan, Faith Model,

and David Rawlings April 19th, 2018 6:00—7:00 pm

Christ Church Parish Hall

(light dinner provided)

Church Spring Cleanup Saturday, April 28th - at 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Lunch at noon Come one and all to help spruce up the church grounds and Memorial Garden. Bring your gardening tools. The Vestry will be providing lunch for all participants!

Casper Children’s Chorale Concert Saturday, April 7th – 6:30 pm Free Admission See Page 4 for more information

Cody Community Choir Concert Sunday, April 29th at 7:30 pm Monday, April 30th at 7:30 pm Free Admission See Page 4 for more information

Church Clean-Up Day

For your spirit? Check out these two choir concerts hosted at Christ Church this Month!

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Dear Parish Family; Depending on when this newsletter is mailed, or when you open and sit to read it,

you might be sitting down to the Last Supper, mourning the death on the cross,

waiting in breathless anticipation for the first Eucharist of Easter, or you may be

skipping happily through hardboiled egg dishes after the fact. I write you today

thinking about that breathless pause, the silence of Holy Saturday.

One of my favorite icons is the Harrowing of Hell, an icon for Holy

Saturday. In this icon, Jesus has broken open the heavy gates of hell, is trampling them, and is leading

a whole host of the dead into the resurrection of new life. For early Christians, the resurrection was no

solitary event. Jesus bursts forth from the tomb accompanied by everything that was previously

forgotten, abandoned, left to die in its sin. In his own death, he joins all that is dead with a promise of

liberation. There is no place, no human community, no individual heart so corrupt, deceitful, filled

with violence and hatred, that it can withstand the trampling feet of Jesus penetrating it with the life

and love of his death and resurrection.

At Christ Church, we have been spending 40 days in the wilderness of Lent in practice for our own

Harrowing of Hell this Holy Saturday. As best we are able, we have been looking into our lost, angry,

fearful, wounded, gifted, beautiful, creative selves that are sometimes hard to face honestly. On Holy

Saturday, we sit in silence, contemplating all that is false, broken and breaking, dead and deadening,

sin-drenched in our own heart and life. As we look honestly at the “selves of our self,” we know them

to be bound as if in the land of the dead, and we know Jesus has joined us there and is breaking us out

of prison. The irresistible force of resurrection is come among us.

The Spirit of the Risen Christ shines on you and sets you free. Accept the great gift, and pass it on.

Peace, Mary

The Beginning of the Good News Sunday Mornings at 9:00

Final Three Sessions: April 8th, April 15th, April 22nd

The Gospel of Mark is our Sunday Gospel companion through 2018. The “Beginning of the Good News” has deepened our understanding of this Gospel. Written around the year 70 CE during a turbulent time of persecution, Mark conveys a sense of urgency, chal-lenging Christians to remain steadfast in their radical commitment to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Mark was originally an oral gospel, told by traveling evangelists as they shared the good news they had received. Our final two sessions will help us experience the powerful storytelling that is Mark. We will listen to an actor tell the entire Gospel of Mark in these last sessions. Session X: He is Going Ahead of You April 8, 2018 Session XI: Mark’s Gospel – Onstage with Max McLean April 15, 2018 Session XII: Mark’s Gospel – Onstage with Max McLean April 22, 2018 Sunday morning at 9:00 on April 29th, May 13th, and May 20th will host special speakers from Christ Church outreach partners: Little Explorer’s Preschool, Hope House, and Thomas the Apostle Center.

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A Deacon’s Journey A Report from the Deacons’ Symposium 2018 Early last month a small gathering of people met in Casper for a time of prayer, study, and reflection on the purpose and importance of the diaconate in the Diocese of Wyoming. Led by Fr. Benjamin Thomas, Director of Church Relations for the St. Francis Foundation we examined the past, present, and future of the diaconate in our diocese. We also met with Bishop Smylie to share concerns and celebrations we have experienced, as well as our hopes for the future. Fr. Benjamin’s message was sobering – statistical data regarding the decline in church attendance in mainline churches indicates that, if the trend continues, we may have only 23 Easters left in the life of the church. Fr. Benjamin also told us that somewhere, today, the last Episcopalian is waiting to be baptized. This is a frightening thought, and a definite wake-up call for all of us. We need to think about how we “do church.” How can we keep our rich tradition, yet still keep up with the times? We have wrestled with this for several years. Fr. Benjamin shared with us that people today fall into one of four categories: active church members, C&E Christians (Christmas & Easter), disheartened individuals who once came but no longer attend church, and the “unchurched” (those who don’t know anything about church). The last category makes up about 50% of today’s population. So, this may indicate that we need to consider our “unchurched” neighbors. We should ponder ways to share God’s message of love and salvation, knowing that they may never walk through our red doors. How do we help them to know Christ through us? We need to be the face of Christ in our workplaces, check-out lines, Little League games, schools, and wherever we may go. A new movement in the Diocese of Wyoming, called Fresh Expressions, is designed to help us as we tackle these issues. We will hear much more about this in the future. In the meantime, let us remember Jesus’ words from John 13:34-35. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” In peace, The Rev. Chris Galagan, Deacon

Food 4 Kids Are you interested in taking turns delivering

food to Cody Middle School? Our faithful Thursday evening drivers are looking for someone who could trade off this responsibility on a rotational basis. If you think this is something you think you’d like to do, please contact Kay Strike or Chris Galagan.

Blankets for Babies A recent delivery of 25 blankets to Park County Public Health nurses was the result of our March sewing day. We will set up shop again this summer in a spare room at church, and set our summer goal to meet or beat last year’s to-tal of 100 blankets in 2 months. We’ll need lots of help, so watch for dates and times to be announced in the next newsletter. Many, many thanks go to the devoted fundis* (foon-dees) who have shared their creative skills by sewing so many blankets this year. You make a difference. *fundi = the Swahili word for artisan, craftsman, seamstress, or tailor.

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Christ Church Hosts Casper Children’s Chorale Concert Saturday, April 7th – 6:30 pm Free Admission

4:00-5:00 pm workshop for leaders & young singers

Christ Church is honored to host the Casper Children’s Chorale under the direction of Marcia Patton. The

concert will be held in the nave. Please spread the word and invite a friend. The concert is during the Park 6

School Spring Break, we hope that some young people who have not flown the coop for the week will be able

to come listen to this amazing choir. If you are interested and able to participate in the free singing workshop

that precedes the concert, please call the church and we will put your name on the list.

Christ Church Hosts Cody Community Choir Concert Sunday, April 29th at 7:30 pm Monday, April 30th at 7:30 pm Free Admission

Come hear the music our Community Choir have been preparing as they practice every Tuesday evening in the Christ Church parish hall. We are in for a musical treat advise co-directors Larry and Alice Munari. If you are interested in lending a hand for a reception for the choir following their concert, please contact The Rev. Chris Galagan.

J2A Visits the Montana Rescue Mission on April 21st Please pray for safe travel and deep learning for our Journey to Adulthood group, Fiona

Gallagher, Amelia Gee, Miles Lange, Hayley Callahan, Maddie Rhodes, and

Miriam Horton, and their mentors The Rev. David Fox and Stephany Anderson as they

travel to Billings to learn about the mission and ministry of the Montana Rescue Mission.

Bishop John Smylie Annual

Visitation

Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May

6th The Bishop will be traveling to Christ Church on the first weekend in May for his annual visit and Confirmation on Sunday morning. We have a great group of graduating seniors who have completed a confirmation course and are discerning their confirmation. We invite adults to make their confirmation or reaffirmation of faith during the Bishop’s visit. If you are interested in confirmation or reaffirmation, please contact the church office.

Graceful Disruptions Lent 2018

The Formation Committee and Worship Committee want to hear from you! Let us know how you experienced the Graceful Dis-ruptions series in Worship and on Thursday nights. Feedback forms are available in the narthex, or we can email one to you on request. Thanks!

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Kids Korner

April 1 – EASTER!! Sunday – No Rite 13, No J2A, No YAC, No Confirmation classes today 10 AM: Children’s Chapel in Poker Church 6th – 12th grades help with Easter hunt After 10AM service: EASTER EGG HUNT with Surprise Guest!! (We will supply bags for Easter Egg Hunting) AND BRUNCH!! Sunday, April 8 10 AM: Godly Play: Mystery of Easter After communion, Rite 13, YAC Sunday, April 15 10AM: Godly Play: Synagogue and the Upper Room After communion, Rite 13, J2A Saturday, April 21 J2A to Billings Rescue Mission. Sunday, April 22 10AM: Children’s Chapel in Poker Church After communion, Rite 13, J2A, YAC

Saturday, April 28 9 AM: Clean-up day. Youth helpers needed. Will be fed. Sunday, April 29 10AM: Godly Play: Circle of the Eucharist

After communion, J2A Happy Easter season everyone! Our weather has mixed blessings in Cody during this time of year. On my way to work this morning, I drove through fog, rain, snow, and sunshine. Spring is a good time toallow all of our feelings to mix together in our hearts: confusion, fear, loneliness, and then blast them away with the sunshine of the Easter promise: God loves you so! Hugs, Nancy

THUNDERHEAD EPISCOPAL CENTER 2018 Camp Dates

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If you notice that either your or someone else’s birthday or anniversary is not listed, please contact the church (587-3849) office to get your name on the list.

April Birthdays April Anniversaries

4-1 Hayley Callahan, Ryan Kovac, Mike Galagan 4-2 Jim Nielson 4-3 Jenny DeSarro, David Reinitz 4-4 Nelson Thomas, Peter Kuyper 4-5 Riley Nielson 4-6 Marty Coe 4-8 Shirley Lehman, Sam Tilden 4-9 Whitney Fabrizio, Owen Preston 4-10 Alta Howrey Clark, Rick Stonehouse, Charlie Wynn 4-11 Logan Johnson 4-13 Bob Stevens, Jill Stonehouse 4-16 Rick Case, Marilyn Walker 4-19 Mariah Stephens 4-21 Phyllis Ostrom 4-22 Anne Wilkinson-Smith 4-23 Kaitlyn Loberg, Tom Keegan 4-24 Mary Jean Fike 4-25 Jilly Eakins 4-28 Brian Hogg

4-1 Mike and Cathy Swartz

4-17 George and Claudine Dillman

4-25 Josh and Brooke Stewart

4-26 The Ordination of the Rev. Douglas

Sunderland (2002)

4-29 Merl and Marilee Sorensen

The Fellowship Store is always OPEN!!! Look for our logo items - mugs, water bottles, aprons, caps; an assortment of note cards; Kiteto Fundraiser jewelry; Books by Warren Murphy and Daphne Grimes; Seasonal items.

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Altar Flower Donations Altar Flower Donations may be given on any Sunday throughout the year. We ask a donation of $15 per request, payable to St. Anne’s Altar Guild. Please provide the information below along with your payment which can be placed in the Altar Guild Mailbox in the Church office, or mailed to Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1718 Cody, WY. 82414. If you have questions regarding a memorial, celebration, or thanksgiv-ing, please contact Deborah Blanchard at 307-899-4459.

Altar Flowers Given By: _______________________________________ Given in Thanksgiving For: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ (or) Given in Loving Memory Of: _______________________________________ _____________________________________ (or) Given in Celebration of: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ For Which Sunday?_______________________ One Time Only? Yes No Automatic Annual Renewal? Yes No Contact Email: _______________________________________ Contact Phone Number: _______________________________________

April Memorials

Altar flowers for the month of April are given:

By Bill Garlow in thanksgiving for the life of Dorothy Garlow;

by Jill Carow in thanksgiving for the lives of my grandparents, Bertha and John H. Stafford, Sr.,

and James and Lillie Molloy, and my parents, Peg and John H. Stafford, Jr.;

by Virginia Livingston thanksgiving for the life of

Bertie Geneva Owen and in celebration for the birthday of Rebecca Lynn Livingston;

by Daphne Grimes in thanksgiving for the lives of

Dorothy & George Buchanan and Dodds Buchanan;

By Margo Wilkinson in celebration of Ann Wilkinson Smith's Birthday;

by Jerry and Jim Hager in celebration of

Brian Hogg's Birthday;

by Jay and Connie Moody in thanksgiving for the lives of Brooks and Huldah Borron, and Harold Sperry;

by Rusty Collie in celebration of the birthdays of

Tim, Rick, and Jill;

by David and Mary Jean Fike in thanksgiving for the blessings of their children:

Christopher Fike and Elizabeth Coppo;

by Jay and Connie Moody in thanksgiving for the lives of Ethel L. Moody

and Helen A. and Henry C. Larsen.

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April Please check the following

schedule for special events

on Sundays

Sundays at Christ Church Cody

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

9:00 AM - Adult Ed

10:00 Holy Eucharist

11:00 Rite 13

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 EASTER SUNDAY

11:15 Easter Brunch Easter Egg Hunt

2 5:30 Worship Committee Meeting 5:30 No EfM 7 NA

3 10 Long Term Care Center Service 12:05 Healing Eucharist 7 Cody Community Choir

4 6 Bell Choir 7 Adult Choir

5 6 6 Square Dancing

7 4-5 Casper Children’s Choir Workshop 6:30 Casper Children’s Choir Concert

8 5:30 Anglican Pilgrimage Pilgrim Dinner at TAC

9 5:30 EfM 5:30 Worship Committee Dinner 7 NA

10 10:30 Absaroka Assist-ed Living Service 12:05 Healing Eucharist 5:30 Mission Committee Meeting 7 Cody Community Choir

11 6 Bell Choir 7 Adult Choir

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13 6 Square Dancing with Caller

14 All Day - Square Dancing with Caller

15 16 5 Vestry Meeting at the Bargain Box 5:30 EfM 7 NA

17 12:05 Healing Eucharist 4:30 Formation Committee Meeting 7 Cody Community Choir

18 6 Bell Choir 7 Adult Choir

19 6-7 3rd Thursday

20 J2A to Montana Rescue Mission 6 Square Dancing

21 J2A to Montana Rescue Mission

22 23 5:30 EfM 7 NA

24 12:05 Healing Eucharist 7 Cody Community Choir

25 6 Bell Choir 7 Adult Choir

26 27 6 Square Dancing

28 9 Church Clean-up 7 NWC Community Orchestra Concert in Powell

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7:30 Cody Community

Choir Concert

30 5:30 EfM 7 NA in Little Church 7:30 Cody Community Choir Concert

1 12:05 Healing Eucharist 7 Cody Community Choir

2 6 Bell Choir 7 Adult Choir

3 4 6 Square Dancing

5 Bishop’s Visit

4:00 Bishop Meets with

Christ Church Leaders