A Letter to the Philippians

Inside this issue:

Upcoming Events 2

Anniversaries & Birthdays 2

From your Treasurer 3

EYC News 3

Electronic Statements 3

Amazon Smile 3

Stewpot News 3

Kroger Rewards 3

Adult Sunday school 4

Outreach News 4

Ultreya News 5

Life Line Screening 5

LEM Refresher Training 6

Altar Guild Meeting 6

Goat Roast News 6

Ministry Schedule 7

Our Mission is to be about Christ’s work by: welcoming the stranger; celebrating all of life; accepting, forgiving and loving each other; providing a place to grow in mind and spirit; teaching and living the scriptures; seeking and trusting God’s guidance; and serving Christ in all persons.

August 2015

First Wednesday Programs at St. Philip’s

August 5 From Minerva to Maria: How Pagan Rome Created the Christian Church

Patsy Ricks, retired Latin teacher, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

Patsy’s presentation will help us understand how the form of the Christian Church in Rome grew from ancient Roman houses and temples to large Basilicas. In her presentation, Patsy will show slides and discuss how the following ancient places are related to the beginning of Christianity in Rome: the Pantheon, the Churches of San Nicola, Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Sante Maria Sopra Minerva, St. John’s Lateran, St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, and St. Peter’s in Rome.

September 2 Now Departing -- Social Media Flight #2015: Aisle seat or Window seat for ya?

Boty McDonald, Ridgeland City Prosecutor

From the first books to Facebook: tracing the arc of media from the invention of the printing press to the proliferation of the smart phone. Boty shares his take on profound power of the smart phone -- as a personal "telescope" on the world, as a customized "microscope" for information, and as a sweet, neat way to build deep connections and community. Listen how this old dad came to embrace and enjoy -- and use! -- Instagram and Snapchat!

October 7 Tigers, Bears and Bulldogs, Oh My:

The Strange Hidden History of College Football Mascots Jim Woodrick, Director of Mississippi Department of Archives and History

Football, it has been said, is like religion in the South. If true, then mascots are among the most cherished symbols of the “faithful.” From Bully to Mike the Tiger and Big Al, college mascots inspire a great deal of passion among fans, young and old alike. But few know the true origin of these foam-headed heroes. Historian Jim Woodrick will bring a few of these stories to light, and some might just surprise you!

November 7 Social Media, Part Deux

Many of us are connected to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and other forms of social media. Not surprisingly, there are many who have steadfastly refused to get on board at first, and then are amazed by how the world gets both bigger and smaller through this media, whether it’s finding old high school friends, or reading New York Times articles on Twitter or retrieving long lost recipes on Pinterest. In addition, increasingly St. Philip’s is using social media for publicity, relaying information and communication. If you do not belong to any social media forums, we’d like to help you sign up! In addition, we will speak about Access, a new online program St. Philip’s that can send emails, provide an online directory, update information and make online giving easier.

December 2 Stained Glass, Advent Spirituality

Andy Young, Owner of Pearl River Glass

Artist live with the idea of advent. We are in anticipate of the creative impulse that will turn an idea into a real form, whether painting, sculpture, glass, ceramics or weaving. Andy will talk about stained glass commissions for churches and where theological ideas come from and how they are expressed.

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

Boy Scouts Pack Meeting: Monthly: 1st Tuesday, 6:00p

Boy Scouts Den Meeting: Monthly: 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:00p

Cub Scouts/Den Meeting - Jackson Academy Monthly: 1st Wednesday 6:00p

Education for Ministry-EfM: Weekly: Thursday , 6:00p - EYC

MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP Monthly: 3rd Sunday, 7:00 a.m.

RED HAT READERS Monthly: 3rd Tuesday ,11:00a - library

SSD - Dr. Thomas Nov 14 - 16, 8a-5p

ULTREYA Monthly: 4th Monday, 7:00p

VESTRY Monthly: 2nd Wednesday , 6:30p - EYC

Aug 1 Tommy Dorsey Aug 2 Julian Kay Aug 3 Bryant Himes Aug 4 Hailey Bryan William Bryan Ed Rigdon Aug 5 Cynthia Low Burgess Aug 7 Pam David Aug 8 Dottee Everett Katarina Salisbury Aug 10 Julia Conway Aug 12 Susan Slaughter Aug 13 Linda Gilliland Aug 18 Amanda Medlin Aug 19 Marion Peaks John Rogers Aug 21 Ben Pyle

Aug 21 Brian Bullard Madison Gregory Nina Lott Aug 23 Gus Evers Aug 24 Elizabeth Stanga Aug 25 Carrie Dellapenna Aug 26 William Bell Dot Woodruff Aug 28 Freeman Bennett Gracie Hopton Crystal Thompson Aug 29 Jadyn Hunter Aug 30 Kelly Adams Aug 31 Jay David Oliver Galicki

Aug 3 Pam & Dick David Jamie & Bryant Himes Aug 6 JoAnne & Thom Welch Aug 7 Tracy & Steve Bell Linda & Randy Keng Aug 8 Teresa & Bubba Miller Aug 9 Frances & Jimmy Stringer Aug 12 Mat & Hal Ellison Aug 13 Eugenie & Glynn Bradshaw Aug 15 Barbara & John Rogers Aug 16 Linda & Charlie Walley Aug 19 Britain & Jeremy Garner Aug 22 Sigrid & Jack Conway Aug 26 Mary & Dale Buchanan Aug 28 Dottee & Pete Everett Beverly & Rolland Shaw

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WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

AA Big 12: Tuesday, 8:00p

AA Solutions: Monday - Thursday, 12:00p

ACA: Sunday, 4:00p

ACA Red Book: Wednesday, 6:30p

Al-Anon Meetings: Monday & Friday, 6:30p

OA Tuesday, 5:30p

Birthday & Anniversary Wishes

Annual Rummage Sale: Saturday, August 1st, 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Adult Sunday school: Sunday, August 2nd, 9:00 a.m. Hinds County Election Commission: Tuesday, August 4th, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. First Wednesday: Wednesday, August 5th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Vestry Meeting: Wednesday, August 12th, 6:30 p.m. Book Buddy Information Meeting: Tuesday, August 18th, 9:30 a.m. EYC Kickoff: Sunday, August 23rd, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events….

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

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

If you use your telephone number at Kroger instead of your Plus card, you can register with St. Philip’s by calling 800-576-4377.

Call Lisa or Dottee for help.

Electronic Contribution Statements In an ongoing effort to be good stewards of the earth, and reduce the office supplies and postage expenditures, we will begin sending contribution statements via email from Constant Contact. For those who do not have email, paper statements will be mailed. Statements are sent quarterly: Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sept Oct - Dec Year-end statements will continue to be sent via first class mail.

Amazon Smile Do you use Amazon for online purchases? St. Philip’s is now an approved charity on Amazon Smile! If you access Amazon through smile.amazon.com and use your same account, St. Philip’s will receive a donation for all approved purchases. Another way to help support the mission of our parish!

2015 Stewpot/Cooking & Serving Schedule

August 9 October 4

December 13

Next Stewpot weekend is August 8/9 when Ben Preston will lead a team of choir members, family, and friends. Please contact Faye Barron (fayebeau@gmail.com) if you want to be included in the group who will serve at Stewpot.

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From your Treasurer

We have an urgent need for all to bring your pledge current. Thanks for helping with all we do at St. Philips. Peace PG The entire parish hall now has WIFI access! Simply enter the password and take advantage of surfing the web, accessing your emails, etc. - - stp5400stp

We'll kick off with both Junior and Senior EYC on Sunday, August 23rd, 5:30p-7:00p at the church. Details to come.

Adult Sunday School

On August 2nd , we begin a new series for Adult Sunday School. We will be using John Dominique Crossan's study of The

Challenge of Jesus. This is a study of the life of Jesus drawn not only from the Gospels and other scripture but from the

research of the world's foremost scholar on the life and times of the historical Jesus.

Our study will be divided into four sections each consisting of four weekly sessions which will explore:

1. The World at the Time of Jesus

2. The Life of Jesus and the influences of the surrounding social, governmental and religious institutions

3. The Death of Jesus

4. The Resurrection

Each session begins with a 15 minute video presentation by Dr. Crossan followed by group discussion.

Please come and join us for this new, different and Challenging study of the life and times of Jesus based on historical

research placed side by side with scriptural accounts.

ALL ARE INVITED!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

IT WILL NOT BE DULL!

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Outreach News

BOOK BUDDY PROGRAM It’s hard to believe, but school will be starting back in August. Our Book Buddy Ministry at McLeod School begins shortly after Labor Day. Many thanks to all who have been such faithful volunteers. We are looking forward to your continued service. There are an overwhelming number of children at McLeod who need a “buddy” because they are behind in their school-work. It requires an hour each week, of your choosing, with a child who is kindergarten through the 5th grade. If you are interested, please call Patty Clark at 601-956-6826-home, 601-201-9332-call or email patty124p@aol.com. There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 18th at 9:30 a.m. at St Philips.

Life Line Screening at St. Philip's St Philip's is pleased to offer a preventive health event

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will host their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings on 8/31/2015. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis.

Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount).

All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

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Ultreya News De Colores!!

What is a Cursillo Weekend?

Cursillo comes from the Spanish and means "a short course". The Cursillo Movement is introduced over a consecutive seventy-two hour period called a "Three Day Weekend." During the three day weekend, which begins Thursday evening and ends Sunday afternoon, a team of Episcopal Priests and/or Deacons and lay personnel present a series of talks to the entire group. The team and candidates discuss these talks in small groups. The discussions provide an opportunity to share insights about the presentations and hear how others received that same presentation. The talks and discussions cover a variety of topics including:

The lay person's role within the Church Meaning of grace and sacraments Importance of prayer and the study of God Christian leadership and living Christianity in community Our call to transform the very environments in which we live The importance of supporting one another in our efforts to live a truly Christian life

In addition, throughout the weekend the participants will attend daily Eucharist. Typically, by the end of the weekend, all participants and staffers have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and a better understanding of the power of the Holy Spirit. Also, everyone will leave the weekend having met new friends throughout the state. The next Cursillo #129 weekend will be held September 24-27, 2015 at Gray Center in Canton. We have a few St. Philippians attending and if you are interested, don't hesitate to ask someone. What is an Ultreya Meeting?

"Ultreya" is a Spanish word, derived from the original Latin, meaning Onward! This word is used by the Cursillo community to signify the meeting which is held after a Cursillo experience. This meeting is held in conjunction with several other Jackson area parishes and provides continuity and continues to uphold the community. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come to an Ultreya meeting, even though one might not have attended a weekend.

The Ultreya meeting this month is Monday, August 24th beginning at 6:30. We will begin with snacks/refreshments and the program will start at 7:00pm. As always, would love for you to bring a friend, snack and or just yourself! The location of the meeting is at Charmont Clubhouse is located at 100 Charmont Place in Ridgeland (off Lake Harbor Drive). Drive close to the gate and it will open automatically.

The Giving of Altar Flowers on Sunday is a wonderful way to celebrate and/or remember our loved ones. There are many open dates on the calendar (located on the bulletin board, in the narthex.)

We encourage at least two people to give flowers each Sunday. The cost is $45.00 per person/family.

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Welcome to ACCESS for ACS!

Our online Parish Directory is HERE! Go to our web site at http://stphilips.dioms.org and clink on the Online Giving link. You will have to register the first time and set up your password. Once logged in, you can search for fellow parishioners, set up Online Giving, review your current pledge. You can then use electronic giving as a way to automate your regular offerings.

Electronic giving is convenient for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. When travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, this program will allow your offerings to continue on an uninterrupted basis.

ATTENTION St. Philip’s Licensed Lay Eucharist Ministers

St. Philip’s is providing Licensed Lay Leader training to be held September 19th. Beginning with Noonday Prayer, lunch will follow, and then training with David O’Steen and the Rev. Kyle Dice Seage. All Licensed Lay Leaders are urged to attend. This training will count toward recertification at the end of 2015. RSVP to the Parish Administrator Lisa Estes-Dorrell lisa@stphilipsjackson.com so we will have an accurate headcount for lunch.

Altar Guild Meeting: September 19th, 10:00 a.m. lunch to follow.

GOAT ROAST NEWS The 34th Annual Goat Roast and Bluegrass Mass is October 11th. Make plans with your family and friends to spend the day celebrating this time honored tradition.

So….What’s happening at Goat Roast this Year?

Saturday, October 10th, the meat cooking team and the sides preparation team will come to St. Philip’s to start Goat Roast weekend. Activities will start about 9:00 am. Stay tuned for details.

Saturday Night Cooking Party is a great way to continue the Goat Roast fun. The cooking grills will still be hot so bring something to grill and a side to share and enjoy Live Music at this pre-event event. All of the meat will be ready to pull that evening so come prepared to help pull and chop!

Of course The Vernon Brothers will be leading us in our wonderful, musical celebration at the service and after in the Hollow.

We will have sponsorships again. There was an overwhelming response from the community the past couple years in the desire to support Habitat for Humanity. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in sponsoring, please contact Kenny or Julie.

Goat Roast defines St. Philip’s to the Jackson community so let’s put our best foot forward. Please commit to volunteering! It’s a great way to get involved in a really fun church event. Contact Julie and Kenny Goforth to find out more at julieg1091@gmail.com. We will have an organizational meeting, stay tuned for more details.

Tickets and t- shirts will go on sale in September.

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

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Servers Time Sun. Aug 2 Sun. Aug 9 Sun. Aug 16 Sun. Aug 23 Sun. Aug 30

Crucifer 10:30 AM Julia Conway Katie Seage Shelby Conerly Alex Baham Jack Smithson

Banner

Gospel

Torch Grace McIntire Betsy Seage Emily Thompson Hank Berthelot Emma Floyd

Torch Katarina Salisbury Madison Scott Natalie Thompson Ree Berthelot Sauny Sewell

Incense Boat

Lay Eucharist Minister 8:00 AM Jim Carrington Lucette & Kenneth Chad Espeland Bob Everett Fred Parker

Chalice Bearers Bennett Pat Sebrell

10:30 AM Nancey Scott Fonda Devrow Lundin Grace Duckworth Jim Carrington Jill Bullard

5:00 PM Pam David Tom Welch Lester Hailey Gerald McWhorter Rev. Hailey Allen

Greeters 8:00 AM Barbara & John Lollie & Bob Rosa Dial Vangie Joseph Chad Espeland

Rogers Everett

10:30 AM Ruth Cory Aubrey Luke Karen Evers Melanie Wiliams Lynda Jungkind

5:00 PM Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor

Lectors (Read) 1st Lesson Melanie Christopher Christy Dunaway James Briggs Kit Barksdale Brian Bullard

2nd Lesson Jim Newkirk Aubrey Luke Debbie Thompson Terre Schriver Mark Herbert

Lay Eucharist Visitor 10:30 AM Nancey Scott Fonda Devrow Lundin

Deliver Communion Lou Cotton Imo Clower

Oblation Bearers 10:30 AM The Cecil Dorrell

Family

The Kirk Hill Family The Johnny Jungkind

Family

The Randy Keng Family The Lee Lewis Family

Ushers 8:00 AM John Rogers Bob Everett John Rogers Kenneth Bennett Chad Espeland

10:30 AM John Conway Linda Keng Lisa Estes-Dorrell Pete Everett Lynda Jungkind

Greg Webb Randy Keng Cecil Dorrell Kenny Goforth Johnny Jungkind

5:00 PM Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor Eddie Taylor

Sunday School Julie Crump Sarah Ballard Caroline Newkirk Leila Salisbury Rev. Deborah Hanson

Living the Good News Karen Evers Leahbeth Turpin

Baby Room Suzie Veillette Dottee Everett Katie Vineyard Sherry McWhorter Sigrid Conway

Toddler Room Jim Veillette Mary Beth Luke Caroline Newkirk Carolyn Alford Jack Conway

VPOD Bill Wells P.G. Bernheim Brian Bullard Jack Conway Dick David

Verger 10:30 AM Tommy Sebrell Jim Carrington Jill Bullard Tommy Sebrell Dottee Everett

Coffee Hour Mary Lewis Golden Teresa Miller James Briggs Ruth Cory Linda Gilliland

Ginger Hoover Beverly Scafidel Anne Hartness Rebecca Fortenberry Vicki Lunardini

Thurifer

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

10:30 AM Jean Schott Faye Barron Grace Duckworth Machelle Bernheim Faye Barron

Sigrid Conway Dottee Everett Sigrid Conway

5:00 PM Judy Johnson Mary Lewis Golden Patience Rall Sherry McWhorter Mary Lewis Golden

Cleaning, Saturday Rosa Dial Lucette Bennett Nancey Scott Debbie Carrington Lucette Bennett

Ruth Cory Julia Marks Young Ruth Cory

Beverly Scafidel

Flower Guild Rosa Dial Fonda Devrow Lundin Stacy Sinquefield Ellen Hailey Mat Ellison

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

Linens Patience Rall

VESTRY

Mr. Aubrey Luke, Senior Warden

Mr. Chad Espeland, Junior Warden

Mr. P.G. Bernheim

Mr. Brian Bullard

Mr. Jack Conway

Mr. Dick David

Mrs. Christy Dunaway

Mr. Bob Everett

Mr. Kenny Goforth

Mrs. Ellen Hailey

Mr. Jim Newkirk

Mrs. Beverly Scafidel

Mr. Bill Wells

Mr. P. G. Bernheim, Treasurer

Ms. Grace Duckworth, Clerk of the Vestry

STAFF

The Rev. Kyle D. Seage Rector

The Rev. Bruns M. Myers, III Assistant to the Rector

Mrs. Lisa Estes-Dorrell Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper

Mr. David R. O’Steen Principal Parish Musician

Mr. Thomas Aurelia Sexton

Mrs. Caroline Newkirk EYC Coordinator

Mrs. Elizabeth Rall & Ms. Amanda Spurlock Nursery Attendants

The Rev. Molly MacWade, Priest Associate The Rev. Deborah A. Hanson, Deacon

The Rev. Hailey Allin, Curate

Bishop of Mississippi

The Rt. Rev. Brian Richard Seage

Parish Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 7:30a - 4:00p

Friday: 8:00a - 12:00p

601.956.5788

601.956.5670 Fax

Staff & Vestry

The Parish Church of St. Philip

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, Mississippi 39211

We’re on the web www.stphilipsjackson.com