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Dear Friends, I continue to be surprised and delighted by the strength of the Holy Spirit at St. Matthew’s. As you know, I’m not talking about folks speaking in tongues or jumping and shouting, although there is nothing wrong with a jump and shout faith. I am talking about the stories of prayer that brings results and soothes the soul; the feeling of welcome extended to those who visit; the excitement over ministry
and the openness of ministry to everyone; and the depth of our altar guild, for they sense the true sacredness of worship. The Holy Spirit is known here, and I would go so far as to say the Holy Spirit dwells here. Without your faithfulness, this would not be true. The Holy Spirit has certainly been moving lately. It is my joy and privilege to report to you that we have a new aspirant for Holy Orders. At just 20 years old, Mary Rosendale is young, just a junior at Mesa State. Mary was raised here at St. Matthew’s; her parents have moved to Parachute and attend church there, but this Is Mary’s church. We will soon convene a discernment committee for her, and I am in full support of this. You have to wonder, did God hit her with lightning? How did a call come to such a young, beautiful girl? How does a call come to anybody? Recall Elijah fleeing from the wrath of Jezebel, seeking God’s word. He waited in a cave. God’s word for Elijah came in a still, small voice. Samuel heard the word of God come to him so loudly it woke him up. Moses was confronted with a burning bush. It’s hard to ignore a burning bush! In each case: Elijah, Samuel, Moses, our existing aspirant Chris Lesley and now Mary Rosendale – every time, God made himself heard. This is a voice that comes to us most often in prayer. Did Chris or Mary pray to be called to Holy Orders? I don’t think so. Imagine a light bulb being turned on, or a thick fog slowly clearing. Quickly or slowly the call appears and becomes undeniable, and when the individual can no longer deny it, the call sort of bubbles forth. What kind of church lifts up two people called to Holy Orders in the space of just over a year? It must be a church filled with the Holy Spirit. While it means a good deal to accept that God is calling you the priesthood and a life that is set apart, it is also something to hear a call to ministry, period. There are so many who drive the shuttle for folks at the homeless shelter, or volunteer at the center or the day center, those who provide for newborn babies where their parents cannot, those who teach our children and youth, those who donate food, those who volunteer at Marillac Clinic, take communion to those who cannot come to church and serve the Lord in so many ways. We have an environment at St. Matthew’s that is loving and supportive and the spirit is active and present and many good things come of this. Here is my answer to the question: how is it that we have lifted two people to seek Holy Orders? The answer lies with you: your faith, your presence, your prayers and your ministry. On behalf of both Chris and Mary, I thank you. Faithfully, Pastor Hollis
T H E M O N T H LY N E WS L E T T E R O F
S T. M AT T H E W ’ S E P I S CO PA L CH U R CH
THE EVANGEL
The Rev. Hollis Wright
Rector
Inside this issue:
Senior Warden’s
Report
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Birthdays &
Anniversaries
3
Ministry News
Treasurer’s Report
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Ministry News 5
July/August Calendar
Ministry Schedules 5
6-7
Hand bell Choir Info 8
Ministry News 9
Ministry Contacts 10
Community News 11
July/August 2010
Volume 50, Issue 7
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Sr. Warden’s Report
One of the most thrilling things that can happen in a congregation is the announcement that a member is to start the discernment process leading to Holy Orders. Most of you know of Chris Lesley’s work for the past year with a discernment committee. Now, equally exciting, is the request for a discernment committee to work with Mary Rosendale, who is about to embark on the five-year quest toward becoming an Episcopal priest. For those of you who don’t know Mary, she is the daughter of Ed and Liz Rosendale who were active in St. Matthew’s until their move to Parachute several years ago. At one point they were the sponsors of the youth program. Mary returned to St. Mathew’s when she came back to Grand Junction to attend Mesa State College, where she will be a junior next year. Most recently at St. Matthew’s she has been leading a weekly Bible study group for young adults. For the past several months, Mary has been counseling with Pastor Hollis about the call to the priesthood she has received. The official process starts with the Bishop’s office sending a trainer to St. Matthew’s to prepare a group from the congregation to work with the aspirant on discerning her call. That takes about a year. If that is successful, St. Matthew’s then nominates the aspirant for a review by Bishop O’Neil and a committee of the Diocese of Colorado toward becoming a postulant—a candidate to study for the clergy. If it all runs smoothly, it is about a five-year process, including three years in seminary. By the time you read this, Chris will have completed his aspirant year and should know if he has been recommended to go before
the Bishop. You may recall that Chris has delivered several thoughtful sermons during the past year and has taken part in a number of ministries, including the Altar Guild (good training for a future priest). So after many years of not having a member of St. Matthew’s aspiring to the priesthood, we now have two. This is an exciting time for the members of St. Matthew’s as they add their support of and prayers for Chris and Mary that their calls will be successful. My personal feeling is that, in a somewhat different way, this is as important to the Church in sustaining itself as attracting young families. Not nearly as important but nevertheless necessary, the Vestry at its June meeting approved a revised “Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of St. Matthew’s Parish.” This was reviewed with the congregation at the last annual meeting in January. Then the Foundation Board of the parish thought the Endowment article needed some revision. Working with the legal advice of Terry Farina, it was decided to strike the detail of that article and rely on the resolution that established the foundation years ago for the operating guidelines. The Amended and Restated Articles will again be taken to the next annual meeting for final adoption. In essence, the articles simply establish St. Matthew’s as a legal entity. Jr. Warden Garry DeGarmo presented a rendering of the proposed bell tower showing its location at the southeast corner of the building. That rendering is now on display in the gathering space. The two of us will be coming to—or will have come to—the three Sunday services to answer your questions about the project. There has been lots of activity around the church recently. Vacation Bible School was a hoot—36 youngsters learning and playing with the enthusiasm that only those 10 and younger can generate. Other folks were off to Cursillo for a long weekend. And Pastor Hollis and Youth Minster Kristen Lizotte took four teenagers on a mission to Southern California for a week of work projects and participating in the life of a vibrant metropolitan area. Financially, we seem to be in decent shape going into the slow financial months of the summer. Our operating income for the first five months was $158,000 and our expenses were $151,000. So we are just under $7,000 in the black for the year. We appreciate your faithful stewardship. Barclay Jameson
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 3888 27 1/2 Rd.
Grand Junction, CO 81506 Ph# (970) 242-3293 Fax# (970) 242-5703
e-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.stmatthewsgj.org
Rector: The Rev. Hollis Wright e-mail: [email protected] Deacon: The Rev. Judy Schneider e-mail: [email protected]
Priest Associate: The Rev. Robert Engels
Clerk of the Vestry, Peggy Pretti Treasurer Sue Emerson Rich Bacher Dave Emerson Ken Brownlee Ed Groenert Lynn Bird David Hutton Kristin Chillemi Rich Paul Suzanne Cucchetti
Staff: Parish Administrator Beth Fisher Youth & Family Minister Kristen Lizotte Music Ministry: Choir Director Dara Fubler Church Musician Daniel Foster Nursery Supervisor Heather Palo Sexton Vic Melchor The Evangel Editors: Sue Emerson Beth Fisher
Vestry: Sr. Warden: Barclay Jameson
Junior Wardens: Garry DeGarmo
Sharon Conrad
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7/06 Dale & Donna Williams 8/14 Jim & Rita Paronto
7/11 Floyd & Lela Hunt 8/20 Pat & Ruth Gormley
7/20 Karl & Win Lambertson 8/20 Don & Buzzie Aust
8/04 Walt & Sue Orloff 8/21 Chuck & Lucia Webster
8/04 Dick & Karel Watson 8/27 Bud & Harriet Smock
8/08 Joel & Deborah Robinson 8/28 Dave & Sue Emerson
8/09 Chris & Nikki Lesley 8/30 Roger & Jeanette Benson
8/13 Byron & Shirley Ann Crocker 8/31 Garry & Krish DeGarmo
8/14 Frank & Helen Ligon
July & August Anniversaries
July & August Birthdays
7/12 Dennis Pretti 8/01 Rosemary Litz
7/13 Bill Lamb 8/01 Lynne Bird
7/13 Joan Graham 8/01 Jane Aldoretta
7/16 Cathy Donahoe 8/04 Ryder Suplizio
7/17 Betty Coombe 8/05 Fran Ellinwood
7/19 Joel Robinson 8/08 Sue Orloff
7/19 Reece Paronto 8/09 Bill Shannon
7/22 David Sigismund 8/09 Morgan Martsolf
7/22 Howard Martsolf 8/10 Polly Bloom
7/24 Lori Howard 8/10 Christopher Quarles
7/25 Marjorie Brock 8/18 Ken Brownlee
7/25 Brittany Hutton 8/20 Steve Bradley
7/28 Charlene Newton 8/20 Lynette Bay
7/29 Jean Koizumi 8/23 Karel Watson
7/30 Ann Moss 8/23 Ben Mills
7/31 Judy Martsolf 8/27 Sherry Farny
7/03 Reed Miller
7/05 Chris Lesley
7/08 Kay Rushing
7/09 Bill McLaughlin
7/09 Marcia Poirier
7/09 Svetlana Hightower
7/10 Byron Crocker
7/10 Clint Taylor
7/12 Maridel Andres
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Treasurer’s Report
May 2010
May Operating Budget Year to Date
Giving $30,459 Giving $156,581
Other Income $1,122 Other Income $1,196
Total Income $31,582 Total Income $157,777
Expenses $(27,786) Expenses $(150,972)
May income over expenses
$3,795
YTD Income over expenses
$6,805
A detailed financial report is posted monthly on the Vestry bulletin board, which is on
the east side of the pillar in the Gathering Space around from the water fountain. You can contact Sue Emerson, Treasurer at [email protected] if you have questions.
Ministry News
A Friendly Reminder
Please make it a habit to greet visitors or new members with a smile and some conversation after the service. Remember, you are an important
element of a visitor’s first impression of the church. If they have a question that you cannot answer, ask someone on the Vestry to assist you.
Taize
Service
July 4 and 18 7:30 PM
August 1 and 15, 7:30 PM
Come and enjoy a time for meditation. there is a lesson, a quiet time and music in a calm and renewing atmosphere. You will find it a truly enriching experience. Feel free to bring a friend; it is a completely personal experience.
Pastoral Care
Two ladies would like visits from a St. Matthew's parishioner. If you enjoy a brief visit and good conversation, please consider this ministry. For more information, contact Deacon Judy Schneider or Jim Sidwell 257-0543.
Help Wanted
One or more individuals who could spare 1-2 hours per week to lovingly care for
our library. The system is computerized, and the bar code scanner communicates
with the Library of Congress for the information and automatically enters it
into the database. Training on the system is available. Please contact Pastor Hollis
or Sharon Conrad if you can help.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2 3
4
7:30 AM - Service
10:00 AM - Service
5:00 PM - Service
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Church Office Closed
6 11:30 AM - St.
Francis Study Group
7 12:10 PM - Healing Service
12:45 PM - Prayer Chain
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9 10
11
7:30 AM - Service
10:00 AM - Service
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7:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study
5:30 PM - Finance Committee
13 11:30 AM - St.
Francis Study Group
14 12:10 PM - Healing Service
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16 17
18
7:30 AM - Service
10:00 AM - Service
5:00 PM - Service
7:30 PM - Taize
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7:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study
20 11:30 AM - St.
Francis Study Group
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12:10 PM - Healing Service
22 23 24
25
7:30 AM - Service
10:00 AM - Service
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7:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study
27 11:30 AM - St.
Francis Study Group
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12:10 PM - Healing Service
29 30 31
July 2010
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
11:30 AM - St.
Francis Study Group
4 12:10 PM - Healing Service
12:45 PM - Prayer Chain
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6 7
8 7:30 AM - Service
10:00 AM - Service
5:00 PM - Service
9 7:00 AM - Men's Bible Study
10 11:30 AM - St.
Francis Study
Group
11 12:15 PM - Healing Service
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15 7:30 AM - Service
10:00 AM - Service
5:00 PM - Service
16 7:00 AM - Men's Bible Study
5:30 PM - Finance Committee
6:00 PM - Vestry
17 11:30 AM - St.
Francis Study
Group
18 12:15 PM - Healing Service
19 Evangel Articles
Due
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22 7:30 AM - Service
10:00 AM - Service
5:00 PM - Service
7:30 PM - Taize
23 7:00 AM - Men's Bible Study
24 11:30 AM - St.
Francis Study
Group
25 12:15 PM - Healing Service
26 9:00 AM -
Assemble Evangel
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29 7:30 AM - Service
10:00 AM - Service
5:00 PM - Service
30 7:00 AM - Men's Bible Study
31 11:30 AM - St.
Francis Study
Group
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Ministry Schedule July 2010
If you have days in September that you cannot serve, please call Marjorie at 243-4801 or [email protected] by August 1. If you cannot serve on a scheduled day, please exchange with someone or get someone to serve for you. Once the schedule is finished I am not able to be responsible.
July 4 July 11 July 18 July 25 August 1
Altar EMs 7:30 10:00 5:00P
Richard Bacher K.Roy Jones Darrian Bay Kristen Lizotte Sharon Conrad
Garry DeGarmo Krish DeGarmo Jeanne Berryman Landon Aldridge Robert Jess
Richard Emerson Dennis Pretti Sharon Conrad Ann Hayes Marjorie Suedekum
Terry Farina Richard Bacher Ann Hayes Nancy Hunter Chris Lesley
Pat Gormley Richard Emerson Darrian Bay Kristen Lizotte Kathy Swain
Lector 7:30 OT Ps NT PP 10:00 OT Ps NT PP 5:00P OT Ps NT PP
Peggy Pretti Dennis Pretti Dennis Pretti Peggy Pretti Youth Youth Youth Allan Conrad Allan Conrad Jean Koizumi Jean Koizumi
Laura Farmer Terry Farina Terry Farina Laura Farmer Richard Berryman Kathy Swain Jeanne Berryman Margaret Palo Margaret Palo Kristen Chillemi Kristen Chillemi
Garry DeGarmo Krish DeGarmo Krish DeGarmo Garry DeGarmo Vicki Canaday Allan Conrad Sharon Conrad Kathy Swain Kathy Swain Chris Parsons Chris Parsons
Pat Gormley Lois Jarre Lois Jarre Pat Gormley Shirley Ann Crocker Suzanne Cucchetti Ann Hayes Spike Howard Spike Howard Lori Howard Lori Howard
Carol Jones K. Roy Jones K. Roy Jones Carol Jones Youth Youth Youth Youth Virginia Settle Virginia Settle Jean Koizumi Jean Koizumi
Acolytes 7:30 10:00 5:00P
Carol Jones Chris Lesley Marjorie Suedekum
Jan Smith Marjorie Suedekum Robert Jess
Carol Jones Jeanette Benson Richard Bacher
Garry DeGarmo Jim Sidwell Chris Lesley
Jan Smith Jonathan Hernandez Richard Bacher
Ushers 7:30 10:00 5:00P
Bud Smock Larry McDonald Merrilyn Simpkins Youth Youth Allan Conrad Jean Koizumi
Charles Webster Lucia Webster Barclay Jameson Linda Jameson Shirley Jess Gale Bacher
Lee Wildhaber Judy Wildhaber Landon Aldridge Chip Newton Ed Settle Virginia Settle
George Dunham Lynn Dunham Gary Bird Lynne Bird Chris Parsons Margaret Palo
Laura Farmer Carol Jones Merrilyn Simpkins Youth Youth Spike Howard Lori Howard
Greeters Youth Deb Feeley
Svetlana Hightower Odele Hightower
Youth Deb Feeley
EVs Commons Atrium
Jeanette Benson Richard Bacher
Mary Mills Laura Farmer
Richard Emerson Garry DeGarmo
Corky Perry Rene Crow
Jeanette Benson Richard Emerson
Evs Home Bob Robinson Carol Robinson
Barclay Jameson Linda Jameson
Landon Aldridge Patricia Aldridge
K. Roy Jones Carol Jones
Joel Robinson Deborah Robinson
Tellers Rich Paul Kristen Chillemi
Barclay Jameson Suzanne Cucchetti
Lynne Bird Ed Groenert
Garry DeGarmo Lynne Bird
Suzanne Cucchetti David Emerson
Altar Guild
Debbie McLaughlin Jeanette Benson Jean Koizumi Chris Lesley Joan Wright
Marjorie Brown Darrian Bay Krish DeGarmo Betty Scott Kathy Swain Billie Taylor
Merrilyn Simpkins Jennifer Hernandez Jonathan Hernandez Peggy Pretti Sue Sidwell Marjorie Suedekum
Carol Jones Marjorie Brock Sue Emerson Beve Farina Marge Lair Mary Mills Sue Orloff
Debbie McLaughlin Jeanette Benson Jean Koizumi Chris Lesley Joan Wright
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Ministry Schedule August 2010
If you have days in September that you cannot serve, please call Marjorie at 243-4801 or [email protected] by August 1. If you cannot serve on a scheduled day, please exchange with someone or get someone to serve for you. Once the schedule is finished I am not able to be responsible.
August 1 August 8 August 15 August 22 August 29
Altar EMs 7:30 10:00 5:00P
Pat Gormley Richard Emerson Darrian Bay Kristen Lizotte Kathy Swain
K.Roy Jones Terry Farina Nancy Hunter Chris Lesley Richard Bacher
Dennis Pretti Pat Gormley Barclay Jameson Laurie Kadrich Kathy Swain
Richard Bacher Dennis Pretti Chris Lesley Marjorie Suedekum Robert Jess
Garry DeGarmo Krish DeGarmo Laurie Kadrich Landon Aldridge Richard Emerson
Lector 7:30 OT Ps NT PP 10:00 OT Ps NT PP 5:00P OT Ps NT PP
K. Roy Jones Carol Jones Carol Jones K. Roy Jones Youth Youth Youth Virginia Settle Virginia Settle Jean Koizumi Jean Koizumi
Dennis Pretti Peggy Pretti Peggy Pretti Dennis Pretti Paul Hillard Nancy Hunter Laurie Kadrich Kristen Chillemi Kristen Chillemi Chris Parsons Chris Parsons
Krish DeGarmo Garry DeGarmo Garry DeGarmo Krish DeGarmo Chris Lesley Margaret Palo Jeanette Benson Kathy Swain Kathy Swain Marjorie Suedekum Marjorie Suedekum
Terry Farina Laura Farmer Laura Farmer Terry Farina Richard Paul Linda Jameson Barclay Jameson Spike Howard Spike Howard Lori Howard Lori Howard
Lois Jarre Pat Gormley Pat Gormley Lois Jarre Bob Robinson Carol Robinson Joel Robinson Kathy Swain Kathy Swain Virginia Settle Virginia Settle
Acolytes 7:30 10:00 5:00P
Jan Smith Jonathan Hernandez Richard Bacher
Carol Jones Marjorie Suedekum Richard Bacher
Darrian Bay Chris Lesley Marjorie Suedekum
Garry DeGarmo Jeanette Benson Robert Jess
Carol Jones Sheria McAllister Chris Lesley
Ushers 7:30 10:00 5:00P
Laura Farmer Carol Jones Merrilyn Simpkins Youth Youth Spike Howard Laurie Howard
Dan Poliak Laura Farmer Barclay Jameson Linda Jameson Chris Parsons Jean Koizumi
John McConnell Audrey Mc Connell Henry Hayes Margaret Palo Ed Settle Virginia Settle
Bill McLaughlin Debbie McLaughlin Landon Aldridge Chip Newton Shirley Jess Gale Bacher
K Roy Jones Terry Farina Gary Bird Lynne Bird Spike Howard Lori Howard
Greeters Youth Deb Feeley
Svetlana Hightower Odele Hightower
Youth Deb Feeley
EVs Commons Atrium
Jeanette Benson Richard Emerson
Mary Mills Krish DeGarmo
Joel Robinson Deborah Robinson
Richard Bacher Garry DeGarmo
Laura Farmer Richard Emerson
Evs Home Joel Robinson Deborah Robinson
Corky Perry Rene Crow
Landon Aldridge Patricia Aldridge
Bob Robinson Carol Robinson
K. Roy Jones Carol Jones
Tellers Suzanne Cucchetti David Emerson
Sharon Conrad Rich Paul
David Hutton Barclay Jameson
Kristen Chillemi Ken Brownlee
Richard Bacher Sharon Conrad
Altar Guild
Debbie McLaughlin Jeanette Benson Jean Koizumi Chris Lesley Joan Wright
Marjorie Brown Darrian Bay Krish DeGarmo Betty Scott Kathy Swain Billie Taylor
Merrilyn Simpkins Jennifer Hernandez Jonathan Hernandez Peggy Pretti Sue Sidwell Marjorie Suedekum
Carol Jones Marjorie Brock Sue Emerson Beve Farina Marge Lair Mary Mills Sue Orloff
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Youth & Family News
To the Entire Congregation at Saint Matthew’s: We want to thank you all for the opportunity to reach out within ourselves and in our faith. We never would have known how close we all could be or how strong our faith can shine if we were not given the wonderful opportunity to grow on our mission trip to California. We learned so much about ourselves and about one another; we truly feel blessed for being given this opportunity. Thank you for all that you made possible in prayer, donation and support. We have gained a new height in our faith and are very excited to share our experience with others. In God’s Grace and With Love for You All, Saint Matthew’s Youth Group
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If you are interested in ringing in the choir, please sign up in the Gathering Space. E-mail
questions and concerns to Dara at: [email protected].
How to purchase a bell:
The cost of each bell is $325, to be paid in full by December 31,
2010.
Bells can be inscribed for many reasons: In memory of a loved one
To commemorate a special event In thanksgiving
Each bell will be inscribed on the handle on gold leaf paper. The inscription may contain up to three lines
with no more than 30 characters (including spaces) per line. Sponsor forms are available in the gathering
space.
Cathedral Ridge: The Church Camp and Conference Center
Allan Conrad
In April the diocese purchased an existing property to be renovated and used by
various groups throughout the diocese. It now has a name, as announced by Bishop
O’Neill in his email to the clergy and the Standing Committee on June 2nd. I’d like to share that message with you as it contains the rationale for the name selection.
Dear Friends,
As you know, we recently acquired a beautiful 156-acre property, just outside of Woodland Park, that will
become a place set apart for conferences, retreats, and summer youth adventures in the days ahead.
I am writing you today to let you know that we have chosen a name for this special gathering place for
our diocesan life and ministry: Cathedral Ridge.
The property sits on a ridge, surrounded by the shelter of the forest and covered by a canopy of stars at
night. The name evokes the inspiring architecture of creation itself that lifts our eyes to heaven and calls
us all to a more transcendent vision of ourselves. As the name suggests, Cathedral Ridge is a place
apart—a sanctuary from home or work or school, where all of us can gather to build the vital
relationships that are so important to our common life and ministry and to grow in faith. Cathedral Ridge
will be a place where we can all discover and re-discover the divine gift of the Pentecost event—that
people gather, that God inspires, that eyes and hearts are miraculously opened, and the kingdom is
revealed.
The name was chosen in consultation with Linden Marketing Group, a marketing firm from
Carbondale. They conducted many focus groups to gather feedback and reaction all around the diocese,
and from groups outside the Episcopal Church who might use a property like Cathedral Ridge for a
meeting, workshop or retreat.
Over the next several months, the identity for the property will evolve – there will likely be many facets
of life and gathering at Cathedral Ridge. But for now, as you plan and dream about visiting this
wonderful place for a vestry retreat, a regional gathering, a diocesan opportunity like the Church
Development Institute or Resort Ministry Conference – or if you and members of your congregation
consider coming down this summer to volunteer as part of the building effort –you now have name to
attach to this place that is ours to share: Cathedral Ridge.
God’s peace and blessing be with you.
Faithfully,
Bishop O’Neill
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FELLOWSHIP
Wine, Women, Jesus and Dessert WWJD meets the second Friday of each month, and we usually meet at a member’s home. For more information please contact Suzanne Cucchetti at (970) 778-6056.
Men of St. Matt’s Meets the first Monday of the month, between September and May. Please contact Larry McDonald,234-0813 or Joel Robinson, 254-8045 for more information.
ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Men’s Bible Study Every Monday morning, at 7 a.m. at the home of Darin Carei. All are invited to join us for fellowship, coffee, doughnuts and the Scriptures each Monday morning. Contact Darin Carei for more info, 243-3818.
St. Francis Bible Study Group Tuesdays in the Library. Drop in during your lunch hour. Sack Lunch and conversation from 11:30; study time 12-1:30 p.m. For further information contact
Bonnie Benson 241-7707.
Discover the Bible meets on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. For more information, contact Peter
VanVoorhees at 986-8101.
Education for Ministry The year runs from September until the end of April or 1st week of May. To sign up or get more information contact the church office.
Drop In Sunday Study Group In the meeting room between services Sundays 8:45-9:45. Come anytime and share ideas over coffee. Contact Allan Conrad 256-0155 or Nancy Groenert 254-8756 for more information.
Sunday Lectionary Discussion In the Library Led by Chris Lesley, our aspirant to Holy Orders. Casual drop-in group between the services follows the week’s lectionary through the Bible.
Ministry News
Acolytes Bible Study Groups: Men’s Bible Study St. Francis Study Group Discover the Bible Drop in Sunday Study Choir Cursillo Daughters of the King
EFM Evangel Guilds St. Martha’s Altar ECW/St. Margaret’s Homeless Shelter Junction Shuttle Foyers’ Dinners Greeters Habitat for Humanity Outdoor Fellowship Kitchen Chair Legacy Society LEM’s Men of St. Matt’s Ministries Schedule Newcomers Ministry Outreach Day Center Pastoral Care Prayer Chain Prayers & Squares Stewardship Stephen Ministry Taize Ushers WWJD Weed Whackers Worship Team Youth & Family Minister
Jim Sidwell Darin Carei Bonnie Benson Peter VanVoorhees Allan Conrad Dara Fubler Sharon Conrad Jeanette Benson Gretchen Lubinski
Laurie Kadrich Sue Emerson Beth Fisher Joan Wright Peggy Pretti Darin Carei Linda Jameson Craig/Emily Parker Debra Feeley Craig Parker Bill Shannon Sheri McAllister Terry Farina Judy Schneider Joel Robinson Marjorie Suedekum Allan/Sharon Conrad Mackenzie Shannon Jim/Sue Sidwell Merrilyn Simpkins Margaret Palo Frances Simpson Kim Simpson Laurie Kadrich Jeanette Benson Judy Schneider Jean Koizumi Dennis Pretti Suzanne Cucchetti Buzz Aust Daniel Foster Kristen Lizotte
257-0543 243-3818 241-7707 986-8101 256-0155 245-4909 256-0155 241-2945 241-1790
433-7646 244-8700 242-3293 241-9652 263-4473 241-6182 255-1679 201-7942 234-8084 201-7942 245-0165 263-0940 242-3378 241-8714 254-8045 243-4801 256-0155 245-0165 257-0543 464-5446 243-2467 242-7157 241-0940 433-7646 241-2945 241-8714 244-9033 263-4473 778-6056 241-7770 242-3293 242-3293
Ministry contacts
Guilds:
St. Martha’s Altar Guild: Meets 10:00 a.m., first Saturday of the month. Contact Joan Wright 241-9652
Daughters of the King : 3rd Thursday of month at 6:30 p.m. through June. Off for the summer. Resume again in September on the 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Jeanette Benson or Gretchen Lubinski.
ECW/St. Margaret’s : Meets the third Thursday of each month at 1:15 p.m. in the Gathering Space at St. Matthew's. They are on summer break and will resume in September. Contact Peggy Pretti .
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SAMS Missionary Update Dear Prayer partner,
Thank you for your prayers for travel and time with family! It was a wonderful time
together! My time at the SAMS office was very strengthening and encouraging. My
time with the family helped me reconnect with my sister’s kids and meet some of
their friends important to them. Trying to transition to night owl when I’m a morning gal was tough,
but I’m mostly caught up again! It was a blessing to be able to hug each of them and have some time
to talk with them as well! With Lacey’s graduation, folks were around the house a bit more than a
typical summer Saturday too! Thank you God!
My return to immigration on Thursday resulted in my file being rejected but with some specific things
that need to be done. I am asking the Diocesan office to clarify a couple of those which perhaps will
allow me to be done with all of this side of the effort in a week or two. I pray that Rev. Juan Marquez
is successful at getting the critical information they are seeking to smooth the process a bit.
This week I hope to build my caseload up to a reasonable level. The two days at the clinic last week
were smoother for the scheduler and I, though her ―system‖ still confounds me. Please pray that we
can continue to work well together and that my caseload rises to a good level relatively promptly.
A concert in which Las Chicas Nices were supposed to participate in May was cancelled and this coming
Sunday is the rescheduled date. True to form, we have had no rehearsals so far. The plan is to
rehearse every day this week. Please pray that God guides the song selection, our rehearsals and the
concert!
Please pray for the preparations for supervising the students in August. May God bless and guide you
in all you do!
Cathy Donahoe is a missionary with the South American Missionary Society. She is serving in the Dominican Republic as a physical therapist in San Pedro de Macoris at the Clínica Esperanza y Caridad. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Snail mail: Apartado 587, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
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