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1 July, 2016 The Episcopal Parish of Alton has as its mission: To live and show Christ in our midst. As I’m writing this article, I’m truly looking forward to two educational events here in the Episcopal Parish of Alton. The first is called Pizza & Brainstorming, and is sponsored by the Education Commission. We’re going to brainstorm about what kind of educational events and programs we would like to see for children, youth, young adults, adults, and intergenerational programming. The possibilities are vast, and include things like traditional Sunday school for children and youth on Sunday morning; Christian education for adults during regular Sunday school time or at other times during the week; Intergenerational events at different seasons of the Church year; periodic retreats for parents and their children/grandchildren; a music or drama program for our children and youth, or an intergenerational music or drama program; Family Fun Night continued past this summer; workshops or programs for young adults; a parents’ forum; workshops on topics that might interest you; intergenerational programs based on a craft or skill (an intergenerational knitting club or art club would be examples); and the list is limited only by our imaginations! I truly hope we come up with some viable intergenerational options. One of my least favorite sayings is, “children are our future.” It sets my teeth on edge, because children and youth are our present as well! They are the Church with us right now. Children, youth, and young adults possess gifts and perspectives that we need to listen to and learn from as we serve Christ together. We need one another as we continue our Christian journey. Did you know that the average age a person successfully navigates adolescence (forms a “core self” with consistent values and beliefs) is now approximately 30 years? Are you aware of the fact that one in four high school, and one in every five college students has an active suicide plan, and that teen/young adult suicide has reached epidemic levels? This is true for young people in almost every cultural and socioeconomic group. It is also true for children who come from loving and caring families. The answer to this epidemic is mentoring. Every young person needs at least five mentors besides his or her parents/grandparents in order to safely navi- gate adolescence. It takes even more mentors in order to truly incorporate young people into the life of the Church. So please attend this summer’s Family Fun Nights! Please weigh in with your ideas for Christian education and programs! Let’s think outside the box. Every idea has some merit, even though it might at first seem impractical. If you weren’t able to attend the Pizza & Brainstorming event, or attended, but have more ideas, please email me your ideas at [email protected]! Mother Cindy+ THE TIES THAT BIND: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY The Reverend Cynthia A. Sever, Rector
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July, 2016
The Episcopal Parish of Alton has as its mission:
To live and show Christ in our midst.
As I’m writing this article, I’m truly looking forward to two educational events here in the Episcopal Parish
of Alton. The first is called Pizza & Brainstorming, and is sponsored by the Education Commission. We’re
going to brainstorm about what kind of educational events and programs we would like to see for children,
youth, young adults, adults, and intergenerational programming. The possibilities are vast, and include things
like traditional Sunday school for children and youth on Sunday morning; Christian education for adults during
regular Sunday school time or at other times during the week; Intergenerational events at different seasons of
the Church year; periodic retreats for parents and their children/grandchildren; a music or drama program for
our children and youth, or an intergenerational music or drama program; Family Fun Night continued past this
summer; workshops or programs for young adults; a parents’ forum; workshops on topics that might interest
you; intergenerational programs based on a craft or skill (an intergenerational knitting club or art club would
be examples); and the list is limited only by our imaginations!
I truly hope we come up with some viable intergenerational options. One of my least favorite sayings is,
“children are our future.” It sets my teeth on edge, because children and youth are our present as well! They
are the Church with us right now. Children, youth, and young adults possess gifts and perspectives that we
need to listen to and learn from as we serve Christ together. We need one another as we continue our Christian
journey.
Did you know that the average age a person successfully navigates adolescence (forms a “core self” with
consistent values and beliefs) is now approximately 30 years? Are you aware of the fact that one in four high
school, and one in every five college students has an active suicide plan, and that teen/young adult suicide has
reached epidemic levels? This is true for young people in almost every cultural and socioeconomic group. It is
also true for children who come from loving and caring families. The answer to this epidemic is mentoring.
Every young person needs at least five mentors besides his or her parents/grandparents in order to safely navi-
gate adolescence. It takes even more mentors in order to truly incorporate young people into the life of the
Church. So please attend this summer’s Family Fun Nights!
Please weigh in with your ideas for Christian education and programs! Let’s think outside the box. Every
idea has some merit, even though it might at first seem impractical.
If you weren’t able to attend the Pizza & Brainstorming event, or attended, but have more ideas, please
email me your ideas at [email protected]!
Mother Cindy+
THE TIES THAT BIND: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND
INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY
The Reverend Cynthia A. Sever, Rector
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Please continue to remember in your prayers all those in need of healing.
Heavenly Father, giver of life and health, comfort and restore those who are sick, that they may be
strengthened in their weakness and trust in your unfailing love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
BOOK CLUB On June 7 the Book Club visited the Black
Madonna Shrine and Grottos in Eureka, Mis-
souri. The Black Madonna was featured in the
June club selection, Girl From the Train by Irma
Joubert, and also in the August selection, The
Secret Life of Bees by Susan Monk Kidd.
Our next meeting will be August 17, 2016 at
10:30 am at Trinity. Please join us to discuss this
wonderful book. 2016 COMISSIONS
Evangelism and Outreach Commission:
Charles Buxton: [email protected]
Jean Downey: [email protected]
Gay Bryant: [email protected]
Parish Life Commission:
Mary Molloy: [email protected]
Charles Buxton: [email protected]
Dan Plate: [email protected]
Finance and Insurance Commission:
Will Lane: [email protected]
A.J. Goers: [email protected]
Denise St. Peters: [email protected]
Education Commission:
Barb Ulffers: [email protected]
Lynn Hoffman: [email protected]
Property and Maintenance Commission:
Diana Enloe: [email protected]
Will Lane, [email protected]
Public Relations Commission: Diana Enloe: [email protected]
Dan Plate: [email protected]
Liturgy and Music:
Carl Slaughter:
Barb Ulffers: [email protected]
Phone numbers for members of Vestry can be
found on the back page of the Angelus each
month. Feel free to contact commission mem-
bers with any questions, comments or concerns
you may have or to volunteer to help.
Verla Moyer, Barb Swany, Jean Downey, Barb Ulffers, Mary Molloy and Mary’s mother, Delores Molloy
TOP 10 REASONS FOR BEING AN EPISCOPALIAN
(according to Robin Williams, that is)
10. No snake handling.
9. You can believe in dinosaurs.
8. Male and female, God created them; male and
female we ordain them.
7. You don't have to check your brains at the
door.
6. Pew aerobics.
5. Church year is color coded.
4. Free wine on Sunday.
3. All of the pageantry, none of the guilt.
2. You don't have to know how to swim to get
baptized.
1. No matter what you believe, there's bound to
be at least one other Episcopalian who
agrees with you.
Have a Happy and Safe
4th of July!
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Summer Health Tips
Heat Safety
Stay hydrated and keep cool. Stay out of the direct sun. Seek shaded or air conditioned areas such as
libraries or malls. Schedule outside events early in the morning or evening hours. Drink water. Most per-
sons need two to three quarts of water per day and more in hot weather when sweating and exercising. Y ou
know you are drinking enough when your urine is very light yellow to clear. Avoid liquids containing alco-
hol and large amounts of sugar.
Wear light-colored and light-weight clothing. Use hats with brims and wear sunglasses, especially chil-
dren. The first area to burn on a child is their cornea. Protect with at least a broad-spectrum 30 SPF sun-
screen every two hours and more often after sweating and swimming. The higher the SPF number the more
protection. Follow instructions on sunscreen. Most recommend you wait fifteen to thirty minutes before
going outside so that the cream has time to activate. Don’t forget sunscreen on cloudy days.
The elderly, small children and people with chronic health conditions are more vulnerable to the heat.
Call and check on friends, family and neighbors. Be aware of heat stroke symptoms such as altered mental
state, not sweating and nausea and seek medical attention immediately. Muscle cramps may be an early
sign of heat sickness.
Swim Safety
Never swim alone! NEVER leave your children unattended, even if only for seconds! Encourage all
children to use life jackets or approved flotation devices no matter their skill. Always keep a phone nearby
the pool and learn CPR. Do not jump or dive in a shallow pool. Keep yourself and children away from pool
drains and pipes. Wash your hands before you swim. This cuts down on the spread of germs like crypto and
E.coli.
Food Safety
Cases of food poisoning peak in the summer months, so don’t forget to wash your hands when you’re on
the go. Transport coolers in the air conditioned passenger compartment in the car. Do not leave coolers in
your car for longer than one hour. Do not let food sit out for longer than one hour. Keep wrapped raw meat
and poultry separated from cooked foods, fruits and vegetables. Use a food thermometer (Beef roasts, pork
and veal=145 degrees, ground beef=160 degrees and poultry=165 degrees).
Rabies/Lyme Disease/Zika
Avoid contact with strange dogs and cats and with all wild animals to help prevent rabies. Check your-
self and children for tick, especially hair and skin folds. Mosquitoes are most active in summer months.
Protect yourself against West Nile virus and Zika by using bug spray with DEET and avoid mosquito
breeding grounds like standing water. Sorry to say, in all studies the natural organic bug repellants failed
almost immediately. The most effective product against Aedes and Culex mosquitoes was Sawyer Picar-
idin. Natrapel 8 Hours and Off Deepwoods also rated high.
Blessings,
Parish Nurse Amy Bohn
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Vestry Rector’s Warden: Charles Buxton
Parish Warden: Mary Molloy
Clerk of the Vestry: Sue Goers
Treasurer: Donna Fisher
Mother Cindy Sever 585-261-8970
Gay Bryant 466-4806
Charles Buxton 462-5832
Jean Downey 466-2253
Diana Enloe 463-0391
Donna Fisher 791-3860
A.J. Goers 466-2963
Lynn Hoffman 823-2806
Will Lane 208-7051
Mary Molloy 531-0317
Dan Plate 550-9534
Carl Slaughter 377-3757
Denise St. Peters 467-1233
Barb Ulffers 462-1364
The Episcopal Parish of Alton
St. Paul’s Church Trinity Chapel
10 East Third Street Alton, Illinois 62002 1901 State Street
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Telephone: 618-465-9149 E-mail: [email protected]
Rector: [email protected]
Website: www.episcopalalton.org
Angelus Editor: [email protected]
July Birthdays
1 A. J. Goers
7 Ethan Plate
9 Morgan Alexander
11 Anne Schmitt
20 Jodie Eagleton
Chuck Drennan
21 Cory Swiecicki
23 Elizabeth Bumbacher
25 Barbara Ulffers
26 Donald Moyer
27 Aaron Shields
28 29 Peter Hayes
30 Gigi Darr
The church office will be closed on Monday, July 4, in cele-bration of Independence Day.
