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St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church Sudbury, Massachusetts October 2011
St. Elizabeth’s Parishioners are Changing Lives …
The 2012 Stewardship Season officially kicks off on Sunday, October 2! By then you will have received your
pledge card in the mail, along with important information about the 2012 budget and the monetary
requirements to run our church and carry out our Mission. In the spirit of Joyful Giving, on each of the next six
Sundays, we will have a time during the 10 AM worship service to bring forward our pledge cards. To
recognize the stewardship contributions of time and talent, we invite our many committees to participate as a
group. In addition, anyone who feels a special connection with the week's group may join. And, of course, you
may bring your pledge card forward any Sunday you want!
October 2 Vestry, Wardens, Finance Committee & Stewardship Committee
October 9 Altar Guild, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Flower Guild & Choir
October 16 COGS, Journey to Adulthood & Adult Education
October 23 Fellowship, Coffee Hour Hosts, Building & Grounds
October 30 Newcomers (both committee and newcomers!) & Communications
November 6 Pastoral Care Team, Softball Team, Everyone!
You may also return your pledge card by mail, or by dropping it by the church office.
Thank you in advance for helping to change lives…one pledge at a time!
Once again, St. Elizabeth's
Church will be participating in
the annual CROP Walk for the
Hungry in Concord. This is a
wonderful opportunity for St. E's
to join together in fellowship and
to support a major fundraising
event of Church World Service
(CWS). The starting point will be at the Trinitarian
Congregational Church on Walden Street and passes over
the Old North Bridge. Church World Service aids disaster
victims, provides refugee assistance, and provides
sustainable self-help and development programs throughout
the world. 75% of the money raised by the Concord CROP
Walk is contributed to CWS. The remaining 25% is used
locally to support six local hunger-relief organizations,
including The Sudbury Food Pantry. Parishioners are
encouraged to be walkers (obtaining donations in support of
CWS) and/or sponsors of the walkers. We welcome any
and all potential walkers and sponsors of our CROP Walk
Team. On line access to join our team or to make any
donations is available using CROP Walk for the Hungry
which will direct you to the Church World Services link.
Our team's name is: St. E's Sudbury. Please consider being a
walker, sponsor, or volunteer as a crossing guard. Walking
distance can be easily tailored to your capability. For further
information please contact Harry Ainsworth,
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From Our Rector by The Rev. Barbara Williamson
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
At the September Vestry meeting we reflected on the following passage from the Gospel of Luke (12:22-31)
[Jesus] said to his disciples, ‗Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about
your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. Consider the
ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how
much more value are you than the birds! And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of
life? If then you are not able to do so small a thing as that, why do you worry about the rest? Consider the
lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed
like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown
into the oven, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith! And do not keep striving for what
you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not keep worrying. For it is the nations of the world that
strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, strive for his kingdom, and
these things will be given to you as well.
Jesus talks about people‘s relationships with money and other possessions more than any other single
topic in the gospels. One could conclude that the subject of money was very important to him.
Interestingly, for Jesus, money was morally neutral. Money was neither good nor bad in and of
itself. Jesus believed that, depending upon one‘s relationship with money, it can serve as an
avenue to God and humankind or it can serve as a barrier to God and humankind.
Walter Brueggemann, a highly regarded Old Testament scholar and fiery preacher, is quoted as
saying, ―We must confess that the central problem of our lives is that we are torn apart by the
conflict between our attraction to the good news of God‘s abundance and the power of our
belief in scarcity.‖
Reflection
1. Aside from how much money or stuff you have, do you experience your relationship with
it as enough, as an abundance, as scarce, and/or as fraught with worry?
2. At least some of us and perhaps all of us are familiar with feelings and experiences
characterized by scarcity, when we do feel or have felt that we do not have enough, when
the feelings of abundance seem out of reach. From your perspective, what does the current, dare I
say chronic, situation at St. E‘s of always feeling financially behind the 8-ball mean? What are the implications?
3. What is your dream for St. E‘s?
4. Do you believe it is possible to create an environment at St. Elizabeth‘s in which we have what we need to achieve the
vision we feel called to realize?
The Wardens, Vestry, and I invite and welcome your reflections. Please email, write, or speak to any of us as your thoughts
and feelings emerge and mature on this topic.
Yours faithfully in Christ,
Barbara
Do you believe it is
possible to create
an environment at
St. Elizabeth’s in
which we have
what we need to
achieve the vision
we feel called to
realize?
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Now that the program year has been launched, I give grateful thanks and praise to parishioners and staff for all that
they have done and are doing to make St. E‘s the vibrant and vital community it is.
Thanks to the Fellowship Committee for hosting a wonderful Welcome Back Picnic on September 18th. Members
include Ray Considine, Arlene Stevens, John Stevens, Harry Ainsworth, Linda Trail, Larry Jobson, Susan Newlin,
Barbara Bell, David Small, Cecilia Small, and Joel Gardner.
Thanks to all the Catechists and Assistant Catechists serving in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program:
Transitional Atrium: Clare Perry, Beth Santomenna, Susan Dewey
Level 1 Atrium: Ruth Griesel, Kris Wile, Suzie Kornblum, Derek Zurn
Level 2 Atrium: Kihm Sanders, Christine Howard, Mara Huston, Samantha Truex, Meg Striepe
Level 3 Atrium: Lisa Kenney, Marcy Wilkins, Kris Wile
Program Coordinator: An undiscovered volunteer with organizational and pastoral skills
Thanks to all the teachers in Journey to Adulthood and to Jay Holdman who oversees that program:
Rite 13: Win Treese, Cheryl Franke, Deborah Comer
J2A: Linda Cass, Dave Kartunen, Ildi Morris, Rich Tinsley
YAC: Colleen Ciccarello and three as yet undiscovered adults who love High School Students, are
emotionally mature, unselfconscious, transparent, fun loving, faithful, adventurous, and have a
great sense of humor.
Thanks to all of the continuing and newly signed volunteers who serve in important roles in worship:
Altar Guild: Clare Perry, Ruth Griesel, Stevie Spina, Barbara Bell, Terry Rourke, Josie Baggott,
Karen Hodder, Mari Weldon, Gretchen Meeks
Flower Guild: Betsy Wallingford, Joanne Deshmuk, Karen Hodder, Brett Morgan, Laura Hacker
Eucharistic Ministers: Susan Newlin, Steve Davies, Stuart Hamilton, Ruth Griesel, Harry Ainsworth, Betsy
Wallingford, Jim Peters, Peter Gonze, John Brackett, Barbara Bell
Lectors: Jane Graham, John McNeill, Craig Stafford, Bob Torgerson, Eric Kimble, Larry Stuart,
Walter Morgan, Jonas Barciauskas, Chris St. George, Jim Newton, Stuart Hamilton, Kelley
White
Breadbearers: John Howard, Jay Holdman, Jim Newton, Larry Stuart, Stuart Hamilton, Cliff Card, Clare
Perry, Jim Peters, Ruth Griesel
Third Station Chalice Bearers: José Darias, Sam Sugg, Dan Knaul
Acolytes: Andrew Briasco-Stewart, Elizabeth Dewey, Emily Dewey, Bryan Dicker, Sean Dicker, Walker Griggs, Hannah Knaul, John Kodera, Ben Lepordo, Hannah Lepordo, Sam Lepordo, Jordan McNeill, Chase Morgan, Bret Perisho, Brooke Perisho, AnnaMelora St. George, Nick St. George, Sam Sugg with adult leaders are Rick Watson and Susan Dewey
Adult Choir: Gin Bell, Barbara Bell, Linda Trail, Nancy Morgan, Susanne Gilliam, Jane Graham,
Georgie Johnson, Jane Murphy, Mari Weldon, Debbie Flagg, Susan Berry, Carol Davies,
Art Huston, Chuck Willie, Will Lambert, Ori Ravid
Youth Choir: Dylan Huston, Liam Huston, Clarissa Briasco-Stewart, Caroline Watson, Sarah Watson,
Andrew Briasco-Stewart, Nicola Bacon, Jack Ciccarello, Peter Ciccarello, Jack Boyle,
Stephanie DeJesus McNeill, Kathryn Kimble, Kate Crocker, Derek Von Goeler, Hope
Weldon, and adult organizers Maggie Watson, Colleen Ciccarello, and Susanne Gilliam
Music Director: Mary Sue Willie
And the person without whom St. Elizabeth’s would fall apart, our esteemed Parish Administrator,
Peg Scarlata
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
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Warden’s Words
by Nancy Morgan, Co-Warden
I have been thinking a lot about the fall and the harried feelings we often have after a summer of rest and relation. All of us
have to gear up and face the fall calendar full of business and personal obligations. The obligations to children‘s schedules
alone can often be overwhelming.
Last night (while driving home from the Cape) I was thinking about the article I needed to write for the mantle and that it was
late. The words ―To everything there is a purpose, under heaven‖ came to mind. It calmed me down and I started to reflect.
Some scholars believe these words were written by King Solomon in 1011 BC. In 1959 Pete Seger wrote them as a song
which most of us are familiar with - ―Turn, Turn, Turn‖. He adapted the Biblical passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 to his song
and added only 6 words of his own. There was a purpose to his mission. Forty Five percent of the royalties for the song are
donated to the Israeli Committee against House Demolitions. The song was released in 1962 by Columbia Records but did
not become popular until 1965 when the Byrd‘s released it. The Vietnam War was underway and the song took on new
meaning for many of us. Nearly three decades later it was used in the movie Forrest Gump.
The longevity of these words are calming and challenging. As we approach the work at St. E‘s this fall we face obligations
and are challenged with not only the amount of time we personally can commit to but also the resources at hand. King
Solomon in 1011BC must have felt the same pressure that you and I face.
God gives us not only grace but the nourishment and encouragement of St. E‘s friends and family to tackle the jobs together.
We need to take quiet time and prayerfully rest so we are filled with the energy and spirit to get the work done.
My prayer for St. E‘s this fall is we will stop, reflect and gather our spiritual resources to discern the work we are
commissioned to do. There is a time and purpose under heaven.
Peace,
Nancy
1 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, a time to reap that which is planted; 3A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
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Vestry Notes for July
by Stuart Hamilton, Co-Warden
Our September 19 meeting started with some moments of silent reflection, followed by a reading from the gospel of
Luke in which Jesus tells his disciples ―Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or
about your body, what you will wear.‖ Barbara then asked us to think about our relationship with our money and our
possessions and whether we experience that relationship as one of abundance, as enough, as scarcity or as fraught with
worry. Barbara then asked us reflect on our experiences at St. Elizabeth‘s, where we so often feel that we do not have
sufficient financial resources to accomplish everything that we want to do.
In the Rector‘s report, Barbara addressed several topics:
Despite her considerable efforts to recruit additional volunteers, we still need a volunteer coordinator and a COGS
coordinator. We also are low on eucharistic ministers, breadbearers and ushers.
Nancy Kimble has the 2012 stewardship campaign well underway, but she also could use some additional help.
Barbara is in discussions with two candidates to serve as our pastor while she is on sabbatical from mid-February
through late May. More information should be available shortly.
The annual Diocesan Resource Day will be Saturday, October 1 at Bentley College.
In the Wardens‘ Report, I noted that it is time to constitute a committee to nominate candidates for the positions that will be
opening up on the Vestry and for various other positions. The committee will consist of the off-going members of the Vestry
and a few members of the congregation. I asked for suggestions, both for committee members and for potential nominees.
After a brief break during which we sang a hymn, we discussed the Vestry stewardship statement for 2012. We voted
unanimously to adopt the following statement:
The clergy and vestry of
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church
have unanimously and enthusiastically committed to stepping up our pledges this year to sustain valued programs in
difficult times and to deepen our commitment to ministry and mission.
We invite each of our fellow parishioners to do the same and support our goal of
100% participation in stewardship!
Ian Springsteel then gave a very informative update on Building & Grounds. The most immediate projects include
replacing the roof for the rectory garage and setting up a pest control program for the Chapel. Ian is collecting final bids for
both projects. Ian also will be meeting later this week with NStar to evaluate the circulating pumps for the water heating
system. While these are expensive pieces of equipment, rebates may be available from NStar. Finally, Ian will be meeting
with Win Treese to work on setting capital spending priorities for the next three, five and ten years. On first review, it
appears that many of the projects will concern improvements to the Rectory.
Finally, we reviewed the most recent financial statement and approved the Treasurer‘s report. We then adjourned the
meeting with a prayer, just before 9:00.
Stuart
Our September 19 meeting started with some moments of silent reflection, followed by a reading from the gospel of
Luke in which Jesus tells his disciples ―Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or
about your body, what you will wear.‖ Barbara then asked us to think about our relationship with our money and our
possessions and whether we experience that relationship as one of abundance, as enough, as scarcity or as fraught with
worry. Barbara then asked us reflect on our experiences at St. Elizabeth‘s, where we so often feel that we do not have
sufficient financial resources to accomplish everything that we want to do.
In the Rector‘s report, Barbara addressed several topics:
Despite her considerable efforts to recruit additional volunteers, we still need a volunteer coordinator and a COGS
coordinator. We also are low on eucharistic ministers, breadbearers and ushers.
Nancy Kimble has the 2012 stewardship campaign well underway, but she also could use some additional help.
Barbara is in discussions with two candidates to serve as our pastor while she is on sabbatical from mid-February
through late May. More information should be available shortly.
The annual Diocesan Resource Day will be Saturday, October 1 at Bentley College.
In the Wardens‘ Report, I noted that it is time to constitute a committee to nominate candidates for the positions that will be
opening up on the Vestry and for various other positions. The committee will consist of the off-going members of the Vestry
and a few members of the congregation. I asked for suggestions, both for committee members and for potential nominees.
After a brief break during which we sang a hymn, we discussed the Vestry stewardship statement for 2012. We voted
unanimously to adopt the following statement:
The clergy and vestry of
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church
have unanimously and enthusiastically committed to stepping up our pledges this year to sustain valued programs in
difficult times and to deepen our commitment to ministry and mission.
We invite each of our fellow parishioners to do the same and support our goal of
100% participation in stewardship!
Ian Springsteel then gave a very informative update on Building & Grounds. The most immediate projects include
replacing the roof for the rectory garage and setting up a pest control program for the Chapel. Ian is collecting final bids for
both projects. Ian also will be meeting later this week with NStar to evaluate the circulating pumps for the water heating
system. While these are expensive pieces of equipment, rebates may be available from NStar. Finally, Ian will be meeting
with Win Treese to work on setting capital spending priorities for the next three, five and ten years. On first review, it
appears that many of the projects will concern improvements to the Rectory.
Finally, we reviewed the most recent financial statement and approved the Treasurer‘s report. We then adjourned the
meeting with a prayer, just before 9:00.
Stuart
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Our first Sunday
with both choirs
was filled with joyful singing.
We welcomed our new Bass
section leader, Ori Ravid, a
senior at Lincoln-Sudbury
High School. While we are
still looking for a Tenor
section leader, the sound of
our Adult Choir has already
been enlarged and enhanced. Having a critical number of
slingers will allow us to pursue some of the repertoire that
had been beyond our capacity in the past.
On Sunday, September 18th we changed our service music
to the John Rutter setting found in the back of the
hymnals. We urge you to leave them in the hymnals while
large print copies may be purchased through the church
office if you would like an accompaniment version to have
at home. The Doxology changed to The Eighth Tune at
Hymnal # 43 sometimes known as the Tallis Canon. We
will continue with these service music settings until
Advent.
We have discovered that there is a shortage of 1982
Hymnals as well as copies of LEVAS (Lift Every Voice
and Sing) Hymnals in pews for the congregation. This
might be a good time to purchase some for the church as
Memorials or "In Honor Of ...". Each copy of
either hymnal may be purchased for $22.00 per copy.
Please speak to Mary Sue or Peg in the Church Office if
you would like to make a presentation to fill our pew
racks. On another note; there is an edition of the Hymnal
1982 known as the Hymn Book 1982 that would be useful
for home use. It contains all of the accompaniments found
in the Organist's Edition but without the Service Music
section. The Hymnal in our pew editions added several
new hymns beyond the number in our old 1940 Hymnal
and would have made the book far too heavy had it kept
all of the accompaniments. This is why some of our old
favorite (and new favorite) hymns are melody only without
parts included. So, the Hymn Book was made available
for those wishing to have all of the parts and
accompaniments. This edition is also available for $22.00
each.
The Boston Chapter of The American Guild of Organists
sponsors a committee called The Young Organists
Initiative. This group is dedicated to 'growing new
organists' for the future of church music. One of the events
will be a Pedals, Pipes and Pizza to be held on Saturday,
October 22, 2011 at 10 AM in The Mother Church of
Christ Scientist located on Massachusetts Avenue, Boston.
This will be an 'organ crawl' to see, hear and play this
magnificent instrument followed by a pizza lunch. Any
potential young person interested in the pipe organ is
invited to attend. Please contact Mary Sue Willie for more
details.
There is room in the choir for voices in the Soprano, Alto,
Tenor and Bass sections and we invite you to join this
lively and wonderful aggregation of singers. The Youth
Choir also welcomes new singers ages six through twelve.
Please speak to Mary Sue ([email protected]) to
learn more about becoming part of the angelic chorus in
the Loft! To quote St. Augustine: "He(/she) who sings
prays twice".
Mary Sue
(978) 369-2363
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As you know, this is the time of year in which everyone
receives a pledge card, and then must decide how
much to commit to contribute to St. Elizabeth‘s in the
coming year. At the same time, various parishioners are
providing written and oral ―testimonials‖ about St.
Elizabeth‘s, about God, and about stewardship in general.
The text that you are reading right now is one of those
testimonials. Since I (and my family) am new to the parish,
having joined in July, I believe that I have a unique
perspective, one that I hope you will consider when you
decide upon your pledge.
First of all, it is clear to me that St. Elizabeth‘s is not a typical
parish – instead, this is truly an extraordinary Christian
community, and you should be very proud of the fact that
you are the ones who have built it.
When our family moved from Wayland to Sudbury eleven
years ago, we did not consider joining St. Elizabeth‘s. I was
a warden of our parish in Wayland, and we were very
involved in that community. But, over the past eleven years,
we learned about St. E‘s, through word of mouth, at
Diocesan conventions, and from people familiar with the
parish, including our good friends, the Kimbles. We heard
that St. E‘s has a program for children and youth that many
other parishes can only dream of. Few parishes can even
make the commitment to start a Catechesis of the Good
Shepherd program, never mind developing it as St. E‘s has.
But it doesn‘t stop there at all. The opportunities and vitality
of the program for older youth at all ages is truly amazing,
especially compared to other parishes! We also heard about
the outreach work that this parish does in the name of Christ,
and about the ways that you have developed such an active
and contemporary approach to adult Christian education and
fellowship. Finally, we heard that St. E‘s is a community in
which parishioners really enjoy their time with one another,
as evidenced by well-attended events like the Family Winter
Weekend and trips to the Barbara Harris Camp.
Based on all of this, we decided that we must check out St.
E‘s for ourselves. During our visits, everything that he had
heard was confirmed. We experienced how vibrant,
welcoming, and close-knit this community is. We
heard the beautiful music at the services. And, we
got a glimpse at how wonderful a rector Barbara is.
You are extremely lucky to have a priest who is so
inspiring, and who is so attentive to the needs of
others. All of this is what ultimately led us to join
St. E‘s. We still love our old parish in Wayland very
much – it does wonderful work in Christ. But, it
became clear to us that we could not refrain from
becoming a part of St. E‘s, a truly extraordinary
parish right here in our town.
This fall, when you face that moment in which you
must decide your pledge amount, I hope that you
will remember some of my thoughts about what an
extraordinary parish we have here. I also hope that
you consider that, while St. E‘s has something very
special going, without proper financial nourishment,
parishes, even healthy parishes, can wither and die
fairly quickly. Right now, St. E‘s especially needs your
generous support. Unlike past years, St. E‘s will not receive a
special grant from the Diocese to help finance an assistant
rector. That means that, without increased financial support
from the parishioners, St. E‘s will not be able to staff this
position, and this would put a heavy strain on the parish to
maintain much of what has made it so special. Finally, when
you decide your pledge amount, I urge you to prayerfully
consider all of the gifts that God has given you in life, and
make a pledge toward your Christian community that truly
reflects your financial abilities and your appreciation to God
for all that you have.
Scott
St. Elizabeth's Parishioners are Changing Lives...
A Recent Outsider’s View of St. Elizabeth’s
by Scott Fisher
Safe Church Policy at St. Elizabeth’s Church
All volunteers working with infants, children, adolescents, and young adults are required to complete either an online
or group Safe Church training certified by the Diocese of Massachusetts. In addition volunteers working with at risk
adult parishioners are also required to be trained and certified. Online training is available, at no cost, to all volunteers
at St. Elizabeth’s. If you have not received a letter with the web address and your individual ID and password (or if you
have misplaced your letter) please contact Peg Scarlata.
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St. E’s Global Harvest Outreach Practice Kickoff
By Larry Jobson, Outreach Committee Chairman for 2011 (and beyond)
N ow that St E‘s has begun a new church-school year we‘re ready to kick off
our newest outreach practice: called The Global Harvest. This past spring
many of you listened intently to our plan to enter into a partnership with
Heifer International to help address world hunger and poverty. Our outreach
team has taken a while to craft the best approach for the St E‘s parishioners to
get involved in Heifer‘s program of gifting animals and farming know-how to
third-world villages. Through our partnership with Heifer, St E‘s will take field
trips to Overlook Farm in Rutland MA to raise our awareness of the problems
and solutions that are Heifer‘s program. We will also be launching an in-house fund-raising and educational program
called ―Filling the Ark‖ that will serve to energize the whole parish toward helping the Heifer cause.
The following are specific steps that the outreach program has planned so far for our Global Harvest:
·23 October from 12pm to 5pm: An educational trip to Heifer‘s Overlook Farm in Rutland MA is planned. St E‘s has
arranged for a bus to take up to 48 people to Overlook Farm (leaving right after church rain-or-shine). Once at Overlook
we‘ll be guided thru Overlook Farm‘s operations as well as be given the opportunity to interact with some of the many
types of farm animals that Heifer raises to donate. After their tours we‘ll get back on our bus and be back at St E‘s by 5pm.
You‘ll need to pack a lunch (that we‘ll eat on the bus) and there is a nominal charge of $7 per person (or $20 per family) to
defray the cost of the bus and tour. We cannot accommodate more than 48 people so participation will be on a first-come
first served basis.
·31 October thru 30 November: St E‘s families will work on simple in-home exercises that are a part of the ―Filling the
Ark‖ program. These exercises are designed to raise family awareness and raise funds toward our animal donation event
which we‘re calling “A Celebration of Our Living Gift”. Each family will receive a giving calendar that for four weeks
walks you through a fun-filled and educational family program to raise awareness and funds toward our Global Harvest
practice.
·4 December: At coffee hour we‘ll conduct a ―Celebration of Our Living Gifts” event which will be principally centered
on selecting the animals that St E‘s will request Heifer to donate on our behalf (using the funds collected from the Filling
the Ark program). Further funds will be forth-coming from a St E‘s outreach committee funds matching program.
In 2012 there will be additional programs that will grow from the initial enthusiasm that we hope to generate within our
Global Harvest outreach practice. Just like in the times of Noah, the need for a modern-day Ark is pressing. Just like in
Noah‘s time, someone, i.e., Heifer International, is answering God‘s call to help humanity and its environment. The
Outreach Committee has tried to craft a program that will enable St E‘s to become a part of this modern-day Ark building.
Please help us and yourselves to grow something really special at St E‘s.
Larry
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Skiing, sledding, snowshoeing or shopping - take your pick. The Winter
Weekend has it all. We take over the beautiful Cranmore Inn in picturesque
North Conway, NH for a weekend of fun and fellowship. This is one of the
most popular Fellowship activities. Space is limited and advanced registration is
required for this family activity for children of all ages. If you have questions,
please contact Arlene Stevens at (978) 443-7979.
Included in rates below are two nights’ lodging, two
breakfasts, and a lasagna dinner on the second night. Rates
do not include 9% room tax. Gratuities are up to each
individual. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit per family is
required to guarantee your reservation. Figures are based on
a group rate and if we fall short there may be a 10-15%
surcharge.
Final payment, non-refundable, is due on Jan. 5, 2012. We’ll
notify you of amount due.
Make deposit checks of $100.00 payable to The Cranmore Inn
Rate per person for 2 nights based on 2 people sharing a room: $120.00
Rate per person for 2 nights based on a single room: $199.00
Children sharing a room with 2 full-paying adults:
Under 5: free
Under 12: $30
Over 12: $55
Children with their own rooms pay adult rate.
The Cranmore Inn accommodates 48 people and reservations are on a lottery basis. Each family must send
their deposit to St. E’s, marked “Ski Weekend”, by November 6th. Include the number of people
attending and names and ages of all children. We’ll contact you with your reservation status.
Deposits Due by Nov. 6
St. Elizabeth’s
Winter Weekend
January 20, 21, & 22, 2012
3 days, 2 nights North Conway, NH
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Men’s Group Meetings Resume
The joint St. John and St. Elizabeth men's group have given all of us who attended a chance to talk about our faith
journeys in a supportive setting. Breakfast will be provided, followed by an open discussion led by one (or two) of our
members. Guests of our church members are welcome to attend.
We will continue to meet monthly on a Saturday of each month, location alternating between the churches, so mark
your calendar now to ensure you reserve the date and time.
To start the season of men‘s breakfasts, we have arranged a special program around the Russian Icon Museum in
Clinton. On Saturday, October 15, we will have as our speaker, Professor Raoul Smith, Research Fellow at the
Museum of Russian Icons and Editor of the ―Journal of Icon Studies”. As usual, we will start with breakfast at 9:00 at St.
John, followed by Professor Smith‘s presentation about the museum and his involvement with it as a translator and
researcher.
Professor Smith will discuss a number of topics, including:
What is an icon (vs. a religious painting), including show and tell
How are icons ―written‖
History of icons
Iconoclasm
Influence of Petrine westernization of icon development
History of the Museum of Russian Icons
The second part of this program will be a tour of the Russian Icon Museum on Saturday, November 12, under the
guidance of Professor Smith. Time and other details will be presented at a later date.
We would like to note that Professor Smith is a former professor of Linguistics and of Slavic Languages and Literatures
at Northwestern University where he taught the History of the Russian Language and Old Church Slavonic. Professor
Smith also authored several books and over 50 scientific articles.
Because we expect this to be a very popular program, we have decided to open it up to women attendees as well, for both
October 15 and November 12.
So that we can adequately plan for the number of attendees, please register to attend either or both of the sessions by
contacting Walter Morgan, [email protected] or Jonas Barciauskas, [email protected].
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Special Blessings on Your Special Day!
Georgie Johnson, David Woodman, Jonathan Wood, Jennifer O'Rourke, Adam
Howard, Ryland O'Rourke, Nicole Mitchell, Quinn Duffy, Beverley Twelves,
Suzie Kornblum, Peggy Goode, Carolyn Bacon, Duncan Hacker, Jackson
Ciccarello, Nancy Kimble, Rosalind Wood, Kristin Loughry, Chase Morgan, Thomas Bacon, Camille Steiger, Ed
Kenealy, Noah Krebs, Vernon Clark, Cathy Briasco, Bryan Dicker, Ani Springsteel, Laura Deshmuk, Clare Perry, Kaitlyn
Grant, Madison Herel, Matt Newton, Jennifer Ewing, Judy Loughry, Terry Rourke, Andrew Crocker, Emily Dewey,
Mary Ainsworth, Emily Bailey, Brooke Perisho, Michael Pratt, and Rich Grant.
T he Episcopal parishes of Metro West are joining forces to offer a series of classes for adults
who wish to be confirmed, received into the church, or who simply want to know more.
There will be 14 classes divided into 3 or 4 week series. Though this seems like a lot, cutting the
course into manageable 3-4 week chunks seems to work. The course will use the "Your Faith,
Your Life" curriculum from Church Publishing, an ―everything-you-need-to-know‖ guide for
newcomers to the Episcopal Church written and designed to provide accessible and user-friendly
reading, with an easy-going look and style that‘s packed full of substance.
The book carefully unpacks the Episcopal Church‘s language of worship, theology, church
structure, and sacraments, so that newcomers will have the vocabulary and framework to share
their beliefs and practices, explore the Bible, understand prayer and discern their own ministry
within the church.
The Rev. Christine Visminas, known to St. E‘s for her captivating and innovative Adult Education
offerings and occasional supply work in the pulpit and at the altar, will be the instructor. This will
not be a "lecture" course, but will feature videos, visuals, discussion, personal refection, and spiritual practices. She may even
try for a field trip or two and an online component.
The class meetings will take place on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.00 pm as follows:
Set 1 Oct 5, 12, 19 (covering mostly the Bible)
Set 2 Nov 2, 9, 12 (covering mostly Church history, concentrating on Episcopal Church)
Set 3 Feb 29, Mar 7, 14, 21 (covering mostly worship and church structure)
Set 4 Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2 (covering mostly ministry and faith life)
Because the classes will be attended by parishioners from a number of congregations, each set of classes will be held in
different church. So for instance, Set One may be at the church in Weston. Set Two may be at the church in Lincoln, and so
forth. Having the course at different churches gives students a better idea that the Episcopal Church is broader than just their
parish.
This class will qualify those who wish to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church at the deanery wide service on
April 28, 2012. The cost is $12/person/class. Scholarship help is available to those for whom the cost presents a hardship.
Please be in touch with Barbara Williamson if you wish to sign up for the class.
Faith Formation for Adults - October through May
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Saint Elizabeth’s
Communications Committee
WHAT WE DO
Mantle and eMantle, our monthly newsletter
www.st-elizabeths.org, our web site
Sudbury Town Crier articles
Parish Hall Bulletin Board
WHAT WE NEED
Newsletter Editor – Are you able to work on alternate
months to publish the Mantle, St. Elizabeth‘s monthly
newsletter? Training is available.
Feature Writer – Do you have a flair for writing? We
need a features writer to author occasional articles for
the Sudbury Crier about community focused events taking place at St. E‘s.
Communications Bulletin Board Designer - We could use some help with a creative person to keep our
communications bulletin board in the Parish Hall up to date and fun.
Web Site Author – We could use a co-webmaster with HTML skills to assist in keeping our web site, www.st-
elizabeths.org, as a helpful resource with dynamic content.
Church Brochure Designer – Help us develop a set of Saint Elizabeth‘s brochures for the front hall for visitors,
newcomers, and church members.
Photo Archivist – We have an online web based photo archive setup, but we need a computer savvy volunteer to
keep it up to date with photographs contributed by parishioners.
For further information, please contact a communications committee member: John Howard,
[email protected], (978) 443-0089or Pat Coffin , [email protected], (978) 443-4781.
Bible Study
Tuesdays beginning October
Parishioners meet in the conference room from 9:30 am to
11:00 am for Bible study with the Rector. When we resume
October 4th, we will continue the study of the Gospel of
Matthew beginning at Chapter 18. Everyone is welcome.
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St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church invites seekers to share the joys and challenges of a journey of faith. Following the teachings of Jesus Christ and guided by scripture, tradition, and reason, we proclaim by word and action the love of God. We seek to serve and praise Christ in all people by celebrating the greatness of God's creation and all its creatures, helping those in need, and striving for justice and peace in all areas of our common life.
The Rev. Barbara S. Williamson, Rector
Nancy Morgan & Stuart Hamilton, Co-Wardens
Mary Sue Willie, Director of Music
Peg Scarlata, Parish Administrator
Submit articles to [email protected]
One Morse Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776 978-443-6035
www.st-elizabeths.org
Submit articles, events, announcements, photos, suggestions for the October
Mantle by midnight, October 25rd to:
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