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PERMIT No. 183
ANNISTON, AL 36202
Volume 1, Issue 1
Newsletter Date
The Church of Saint Michael and All Angels We will serve the Lord and the needs of the community while extending hospitality to all people with all our gifts, to the glory of God.
The Trumpet
JUNE 2014
Dear Ones of St. Michael’s, In July of 2011, at the urging of the then Canon to Ordinary of the Diocese of Alabama, Pat Wingo, I came through Anniston on the way back to Chattanooga from serving at my annual camp session in Mississippi. At that point, I was just a possibility for the role of Interim Rector at SMAAA, but Pat thought I should go by and take a look at the place. I had a little bit of difficulty finding the church, but eventually I found my way up Cobb Street, and the church loomed to my left, appearing from behind the trees like some huge ocean liner coming into sight out of the fog. I don’t remember what I thought precisely, but surely it included the word, “Wow!” I had my camera with me to take some pictures. I had been on the road for hours, it was a hot day, and all I wanted to do was to sneak in and sneak right back out without seeing anyone. No such luck. It was so warm inside the church that I remember perspiration running down my back. As I quickly took my pictures and was busy being overwhelmed by the church, through the back door and right up the aisle came Marian Freeman, Helen Goodwin, and John Childs, just having finished lunch in the Parish Hall. Caught! I introduced myself to the trio, and somehow they knew I was not your average tourist checking the place out. (I was still dressed in camp clothes so there was no collar to give me away.) I certainly didn’t introduce myself as a candidate for the Interim Rector position, but they just knew. The rest, to coin a phrase, is history. That was just under three years ago! Those three years have been full of joys and challenges, of laughter and tears, of things done and things left undone, but always full! I want to say that I feel very good about the way I have finished up my four decade vocation as a priest. As I said Sunday in my final sermon, there’s that Holy Spirit thing so I can’t say with complete certainty that I am “done.” If God calls me to be Chaplain to the Ferrari Formula One team, well, I will catch the next flight to Italy! I can see me now praying with Fernando Alonso! What has made it possible for me to finish up my years of ACTIVE ministry feeling good is the affirmation of me as a priest and as a person you have thrown my way. I can honestly say - like really, seriously, honestly - that you members of St. Michael’s have been the most formidably wonderful people I have had the privilege of working with in my entire ministry. Your constant expressions of appreciation for my presence in your lives has warmed my heart. And there is NO greater privilege for a priest than to be welcomed into people’s lives, to share with them the good times and the hard times, the joys and the sorrows. Of all the expressions of appreciation, there is one that sticks out in my mind. I was having lunch with Jim and Susie Ulrey (who along with Ed Wade are personally responsible for my weighing ten pounds more than when I started at SMAAA!) at the Country Club one Sunday after church. I was just sitting there enjoying the good food and fellowship when I heard the sound of children behind me. I turned and saw Avery and Gracie Ward running toward me. They had just finished eating in the next room and had spotted me sitting with the Ulreys. They laughed and shrieked as they ran all the way across the room and jumped on me. I hugged on them for a few seconds and then they ran back to be with Grandma Florence and Grandpa Bryan. But let me tell you . . . affirmation doesn’t get any better than that. The girls running to greet me that day is an image I will hold in my heart. So I leave St. Michael’s feeling good about our time together. I hope the spirit about the place is positive. Speaking about affirmation, one person wrote me a note months back thanking me for bringing laughter back to St. Michael’s. What an enormous compliment! Laughter is such a joyful noise, even when prompted by a sense of humor as weird as mine! (continued on next page)
VESTRY MEMBERS
Terms ending…
2014
Lenn Costner, Jr. (Junior Warden)
Bryan Cuneo (Senior Warden)
Judy Suther
2015
Cathy Coleman (Clerk)
Jo Rhea Ford
Liz House
2016
Jim McDaniel
Deb Pratt
Sharon Wilkins
LET US KEEP THESE PARISH MEMBERS AND THEIR
FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS:
Jimmy Sloan, Jim Cummins, Dot Perry, Jeanette Bridges, Donna Williams, Anne Cody, Lenn Costner, Sr., Jim and
Charlotte McDaniel, Susie Ulrey, Audrey Vander Yacht, Joyce
Watson, Trisha Fowler, Liz House, Jackie and Ron White, Gail
Wilson, L. D. Lackey, Lucia Mason, Denise Dodd, Bib Pruett,
Sarah House (House), Lu Alice Thornton (House), Eula Mae House (House), Neil Rosenblatt (Jones), Clarence Page
(G. Costner), Mike Bridges (J. Bridges), Sadie Johnson (House),
Lawrence Langley (House), Craig Terrell (White), Dora Morgan
(White) and Summer Ingram (White), Ella Johnson (Cody),
Kathi and Al Harrelson (Mason), Jack Roberts (Mason),
Danny Morris (Kelly), Jason Frazier (Youngblood).
Prayer List Updates: Prayer is an important part of our parish life, and the prayer list keeps us connected with the needs of members, family, and friends. In an effort to keep the list up to date, names will remain on the family and friends list for one month. To renew a request for another month, simply call the office (256-237-4011) or e-mail [email protected] by the 25th
of the month.
The Church of Saint Michael
and All Angels
1000 West 18th St.
P.O. Box 1884
Anniston, AL 36203
The Trumpet
Hugh
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June Clinic Schedule
June Ministers of Service
June 1st
Acolyte: Jackie Wilkinson
EM: Bob Pratt and Lenn Costner Jr.
Lectors: 1st: Bette White 2nd: Jackie Wilkinson Prayers: Roger Zeimet
Altar Guild: Sharon Wilkins, Reid Wilkins and Anne Kerr
Coffee Hour: Vestry Pot Luck
Vestry Greeters: Jim McDaniel and Deb Pratt
June 8th
Acolyte: Jackie Wilkinson
EM: Kim Buckelew and Florence Cuneo
Lectors: 1st: Cathy Coleman 2nd: Bill Falkenberry Prayers: Jo Rhea Ford
Altar Guild: Charlotte McDaniel, Marian Freeman, Liz House and Jackie
Terrell-White
Coffee Hour: Nobody Signed Up
Vestry Greeters: Jim McDaniel and Deb Pratt
June 15th
Acolyte: Jackie Wilkinson
EM: Lenn Costner Jr. and Kim Buckelew
Lectors: 1st: Jack Griffin 2nd: Lu Moseley Prayers: Harvey Roberts
Altar Guild: Pat Kemp and Peg Tyler
Coffee Hour: Buddy and Charlotte Mullis
Vestry Greeters: Jim McDaniel and Deb Pratt
June 29th
Acolyte: Jackie Wilkinson
EM: Kim Buckelew and Bob Pratt
Lectors: 1st: Jackie Wilkinson 2nd: Roger Ziemet Prayers: Cathy Coleman
Altar Guild: Florence and Bryan Cuneo
Coffee Hour: Nobody Signed Up
Vestry Greeters: Jim McDaniel and Deb Pratt
June 22nd
Acolyte: Jackie Wilkinson
EM: Florence Cuneo and Bob Pratt
Lectors: 1st: Pat Kemp 2nd: Susie Ulrey Prayers: Bette White
Altar Guild: Dottie and Will Thornton
Coffee Hour: Nobody Signed Up
Vestry Greeters: Jim McDaniel and Deb Pratt
I hope to goodness I joined you in preparing the soil for the planting of seeds that will produce good fruit. (Hint: Following up on our Lenten program this year by doing ministry hand in hand with some of the churches in West Anniston - as well as supporting the Mayor’s vision for the vineyard in which St. Michael’s is planted - would sure produce some great fruit. As St. Michael’s moves into the future, more and more ministry is what will allow it to continue to be a viable and vital part of the community.) Finally, let me thank you from the bottom of my cardiac area for the incredibly delightful reception for me on my next-to-last Sunday. You did good keeping it a surprise. The scrapbook is AWESOME and will be a treasure for henceforth and forevermore, Amen. The gifts from the Money Tree added up to a very, very generous amount. Your cards touched me and the comments made on that occasion most certainly did the same. Thank you, thank you, thank you for that splendid occasion. Although there is no time to do this before having to move out of the apartment and office, I am very much looking forward to returning to Anniston to take that spin around the Talladega Speedway. I will let you know when to come watch and will expect some heavy praying while I am whipping around the track. As you observed after I got you outside for the Dismissal, I went off into the sunset directly from the service on Sunday the 25th by climbing into the back seat of a 1967 Chrysler Imperial Convertible. That was a cool exit if I do say so myself, but it had a purpose beyond being cool. It was a visual demonstration of a reality in the life of the church. Clergy come and go, but when they go they need to really go and stay out of the way of the new person. I will be just a very small footnote in the history of all the clergy who have served St. Michael’s since 1890. But it was great, and I hope we did some things to help steer the church into the future. I wish you well with your new Deacon-in-Charge. God deserves and needs your best efforts and energies. Chris does, too! Please remember that he is just one and you are many. Keep up the good work . . . the Lord’s work. Shalom,
Hugh
Russell and Kim Buckalew (7th)
Clay and Jordan Costner (7th)
Lenn Sr. and Ginny Costner (9th)
Andreas and Heidemarie Woehler (11th)
Buddy and Charlotte Mullis (20th)
Sally Haynes (4th) Liz House (18th)
Bruce Downey (4th) Mrs. Lucia Mason (18th)
Avery Ward (5th) Larry Talley (20th)
Emily Dudley (6th) Donna Williams (21st)
Will Thornton (7th) Heather Novick (23rd)
Cathy Coleman (14th) Elizabeth Thornton (26th)
Todd Dunlap (14th) Annette Rozelle (30th)
Chris Hartley (18th)
Office Hours
We have a new Parish Administrator Kathy Pope.
Kathy is also a volunteer, crisis pregnancy
counselor at Sav-a-life in Anniston on Thursday
afternoons. Therefore, she will be working
through lunch Monday through Friday and
leaving around noon on Thursdays so that she
can continue in that ministry. Please be aware
that there may be times when Chris is out of the
office doing ministry work as well, so there may
not be anyone available in the church office
Thursday afternoons.
Interfaith Ministries
Volunteers are needed for Meals on Wheels! If you
are interested in volunteering, please contact
Interfaith Ministries.
Also, if you are able to donate items such as snacks,
toiletries or garden tools, the Interfaith Community
Garden would be greatly appreciative.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Addendum to Church Directory
Since the church directory was published, it has
become evident that some of our church members
have moved, changed mailing address or changed
phone numbers. During this time, we have also had
new members in our church. The Memorials
Committee would like to ask church members to
check their church directory and see if they need to
update their mailing address or phone number. If
so, please contact Jim or Charlotte McDaniel at
256.782.2285 or email at [email protected].
An addendum sheet will then be developed and
added to the Trumpet for Members to add to their
directory. New members can also be added to the
addendum sheet by calling or emailing
Jim or Charlotte.
Children’s News!
Sunday School
The Godly Play class led by Judy Suther and Deb Pratt will take a break for the Summer. Godly Play will resume September 7th.
Summer Children’s Worship
Summer Children’s Worship for ages 4 and up will begin on June 8th at the 10:30 am service in the Children’s Chapel. The nursery will be available for babies and children under 4.
Acolytes
Acolyte training will continue through the summer. Acolytes should arrive by 10:10 am to serve at the Sunday morning 10:30 am worship service.
Vacation Bible School
Grace Episcopal Church in Anniston will host VBS for children ages 3 to rising 6th graders June 22-26. There will be a VBS kick-off even on Sunday, June 22nd including dinner for the whole family. Children and leaders will return Monday, June 23rd through Thursday, June 26th from 9 am to 12 noon for VBS. A closing celebration will be Thursday, June 26th at 11:30 am followed by a hot dog lunch. We would like to have as many of St. Michael’s children as possible to participate.
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering, now is a great time to get started. New ministry
opportunities are often available, and existing ministries including Coffee Hour always need
willing volunteers. Please prayerfully consider where your talents could be used and sign up
or call the office.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
9am Godly Play
10:30am
Holy Eucharist
Rite Two
2
11:30am
Iona Eucharist &
lunch
3 4
7pm Journey Into
Healing
5 6 7
8
9am Godly Play
10:30am
Holy Eucharist
Rite Two
9
11:30am
Iona Eucharist &
lunch
5:30pm Executive
Meeting
10 11
7pm Journey Into
Healing
12 13 14
15
9am Godly Play
10:30am
Holy Eucharist
Rite Two
16
11:30am
Iona Eucharist &
lunch
5:30pm Vestry
Meeting
17 18
7pm Journey Into
Healing
19 20 21
Beans n’ Rice
8am Prep
10am Serve
22
9am Godly Play
10:30am
Holy Eucharist
Rite Two
23
11:30am
Iona Eucharist &
lunch
24 25
7pm Journey Into
Healing
26 27 28
29
9am Godly Play
10:30am
Holy Eucharist
Rite Two
30
11:30am
Iona Eucharist &
lunch
June 2014
St. Michael’s Clinic
Thank you so much for your continued support of St. Michael’s Clinic. Your kindness and generosity go a long way in providing community-based clinic services to our area; however, there is one area in which
more help is needed.
Volunteers are urgently needed to help keep the clinic staffed and available to our neighbors. Please consider volunteering of your
time to help at St. Michael’s Clinic.
For more information please see Jackie or call the clinic at 256.236.6060.
What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete
And so, He called it ... Dad
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