1 

FROM FR. TRISTAN

When I came here three years ago, I was told that Christ

Episcopal Church wanted a more visible presence in Red

Wing and beyond. I believe we have done some great work:

hosting a prayer vigil after the Orlando shootings, hosting a

community forum on law enforcement and race relations,

opening our building to MOPS and various non‐profits, par‐

ticipating in walks around suicide prevention and ending

hunger.

We have fed our neighbors with our work with the Red Wing food shelf and our

recent Feeding of the 5,000ish. We have clothed our neighbors by placing a coat

closet on the East Ave side of our building. This list is much longer but you get the

point; we are doing great work. I believe our most significant work is yet to come.

On October 18 at 6:30 p.m. we will partner with our neighbors at Messiah

Episcopal Church, Prairie Island, in hosting a screening of the documentary Tribal

Justice at the Sheldon Theatre with a panel discussion afterwards. Drawing from the media

kit, “Tribal Justice is a documentary feature about a little known, underreported but

effective criminal justice reform movement in America: the efforts of tribal courts

to create alternative systems of justice. There are more than 300 tribal courts across

the country. In California, two formidable women lead the way. Abby Abinanti,

Chief Judge of the Yurok Tribe on the north coast, and Claudette White, Chief

Judge of the Quechan Tribe in the southern desert, are creating innovative systems

that focus on restoring rather than punishing offenders in order to keep tribal

members out of prison, prevent children from being taken from their communities,

and stop the school‐to‐prison pipeline that plagues their young people…”

Tribal Justice challenges the entrenched cultural narrative of Native Americans as hopeless

dependents unable to better their own circumstances. Our stories show our

featured judges asserting tribal sovereignty and invoking their own traditions to

heal their people and raise them out of poverty and inequality.”

 

  

Christ Episcopal Church 321 West Avenue, Red Wing, MN 

651‐388‐0411  Bishop

The Right Reverend Brian Prior 

Rector The Rev. Tristan English frtristan@christchurchredwing.com 651.327.2242 (o) 307.797.1351 (c) 

Deacon The Rev. Barbara von Haaren barbaravonhaaren@gmail.com 

Christ Church Vestry Senior Warden: Jon Danielson Junior Warden: Rick McNamara Chris ne Foss (2018) Sco  Danielson (2018) Angela Shefveland (2019) Suzanne Simonson (2019) Sean Murnane (2020) Mary Ann Stark (2020) Treasurer Buck Foot finance@christchurchredwing.com 

Administra ve Assistant Debora Gilson office@christchurchredwing.com 

Youth Group Coordinator Sheryle Boldt boldt_sheryle@yahoo.com 

Director of Music Dr. John Schultz music@christchurchredwing.com 

TheCaller September 2018

2 

By John Blue, Building Committee

The work on the ADA ramp in the

church has started. Pews have been

shortened, the ramp and landing are

roughed in, and the radiators along

the wall have been removed.

Shortly the finish work will be

starting. The landing for the ramp

will be made from maple reclaimed

from the pews that were removed,

and the floor of the ramp will be

made of oak to match the floor of

the church. The side of the ramp

will have wainscoting matching the

interior of the church.

Metal fabricators have been

contacted to make metal railings

that will fit in nicely with the

wrought iron metal work around

the church. When the ramp is

completed, we will have the floor

sanded and refinished. Hopefully

everything will be completed by the

middle of October.

BUILDING COMMITTEE UPDATE

Our panel afterwards will be made up of Judge BJ Jones, Chief Judge of the Prairie Island Tribal Court; Judge

Douglas Bayley, of our local District Court; and a faith representative. Our panel will explore how justice is un‐

derstood and plays out within their respective context. This is important work for our church. This is about

bridge building, understanding the other and finding common ground. AND, I’d like for you to be there.

This event is free and open to the public. Please share the word by inviting friends, neighbors and strangers.

Let’s continue to work together in loving God, loving our neighbor and changing the world.

Tristan +

 

For EVERYONE star ng school

Sunday School Signup

Potluck following the 10 a.m. service

SUNDAY, September 9

3 

BRANCHES—SEPTEMBER 2018

By The Rev. Barbara von Haaren

I cried this week at

the death of John

McCain. I will miss

his powerful words,

his integrity, his

love of people and

country. He brought a light into our

lives that was bright and encourag‐

ing and hopeful.

But Mr. McCain’s death also

reminded me that so many others

in my life have also been bright

beacons of hope – most especially

those who were vital and integral to

all of our lives here at Christ

Church. I cried when each of them

died, too.

Sometimes we don’t see our every‐

day neighbors as beacons of hope.

Probably most of our friends are not

as well known as Mr. McCain. We

tend to overlook the ordinary and

everyday signs that are equally, if

not more, important than that

which comes from a celebrity. It’s

important however, to be alert and

recognize that understated offer of

love and hope whenever and how‐

ever it arrives.

The other day I was in a hurry, and

went rushing into Econo Foods to

pick up a rotisserie chicken for

supper. The lines were long, and I

was antsy and anxious and in a

hurry to get going. Trying to make

myself calm, I started just looking

around at my surroundings and the

lines of people at the check‐outs. I

glanced toward the pharmacy area,

and saw my friend Matzi, the young

man who works there, signaling me

to come over. I didn’t know what he

wanted, but I took my chicken and

walked over. He said, “I know it’s

really busy, but I can check you out

here so you don’t have to wait in

line.” He did just that, and about 30

seconds later, I was on my way out

the door.

As I climbed into my car, I noticed

two young boys, maybe 12 years

old, whom I did not know, heading

toward the store, and in the process

going right by my car. They both

waved a friendly greeting and

paused at my window, said “Hi!

Have a great day” and continued on

into the store.

I sat there in my car for several

minutes, reflecting on what had

happened. Three young persons had

taken the time to share their light,

their love, their sunshine with me. I

found myself calm and smiling.

How did these three know that their

caring acts of kindness are what life

is all about for us as human beings,

beloved of God.

We really do need each other. And I

am so grateful.

Yes, I do miss those who we have

lost here on earth. But I will always

remember their love and caring,

which was their legacy. And to

know it has been handed down to

the younger generation is a gift.

As John McCain said, “I believe in

the people of America.” And so do I.

So I made a promise to myself to

be more proactive about offering

random acts of kindness. It’s

something we can all do – famous

or not, old or young. We are all

beacons of hope, because we are all

God’s children in God’s beloved

community, and each of us can

make a difference to someone!

4 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Youth Faith Formation Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an Episcopal based faith formation program; our curriculum is rooted in the

Bible, Catechism of the Episcopal Church and our Mass. We utilize Montessori methods to nurture each childʹs

relationship with God while educating them about the pillars of our Church.

Children gather in a room specially prepared for them, called an atrium, which contains simple yet beautiful

materials that they use to draw near to God. Each week children participate in small group presentations with a

trained catechist, freely work with materials and engage in prayer time. For the child, the atrium is a place of

preparation for involvement in the larger worshipping community.

Catechists are Safe Church trained and participate in a nationally recognized training program to familiarize

themselves with the curriculum and learn more about Montessori principles.

In Catechesis of the Good Shepherd there are three levels of atrium, with different sets of materials and corre‐

sponding curriculum for each age group.

Level I atrium: for children ages 3 to 6 years old, or Preschool through Kindergarten.

The Catechesis proclaims the message of Jesus to children by presenting His parables in a Montessori learning

environment. Preschool children are attracted to the Good Shepherd’s abiding love for His sheep. They develop

a special love for Jesus, the Good Shepherd, even before they realize that they are the sheep. The children hear

the Bible story in the words of the catechist, using actual scripture verses, and discuss and reflect on what they

heard. Materials that accompany the teachings are available for the children to re‐enact the story.

Level II and III, also referred to as The True Vine:

Level II: for children ages 6‐9, builds on the covenantal love between God and His children, but adds the ele‐

ment of the merciful, forgiving love of Jesus and calls for a response from the children. Older children receive

meditations to enhance their participation in the sacraments of Confession, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.

Level III: for children ages 9‐12, focuses on the plan of God to join all people together. The child focuses on God’s

generosity and the responsibilities that accompany His gifts. They are posed the question, “What is my place in

the Kingdom of God?”

In each atrium there are children from different age groups; as they grow, they begin to work with new materi‐

als in the atrium. Also, students may work individually, with a partner or in a small group. Often the older chil‐

dren serve as role models or mentors for the younger ones.

When is CGS offered?

Sunday mornings, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; we join the 10 a.m. service for Eucharist

Classes will begin in mid‐September 2018.

5 

How Can I Be involved?

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program involves so many people. We are always need people to:

Become a Catechist!

Become an assistant

Volunteer to set‐up or clean the atrium rooms

Volunteer to help make materials

Volunteer to sew some materials

How do I register?

Click HERE for the registration form.

Registration forms are available at the front and back of the church

Visit the church office to pick up a registration form

Call the church office, (651) 388-0411, ask to have a registration form email to you

Print the registration form on the church website. Christchurchredwing.com/docs/forms

Return completed forms to:

Give completed form to an usher

Drop completed form in basket attached to the church office door located in the parish hall

Can and email completed form to christepiscopalsundayschool@gmail.com

Questions?

Catechist Heather Flueger, christepiscopalsundayschool@gmail.com

Christ Church, (651) 388‐0411,or office@christchurchredwing.org

For more information on Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, please visit the National Association Catechesis of the

Good Shepherd.

History of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Sofia Cavalletti, with the help of Gianna Gobbi, began this work in 1954 in Rome. A known Hebrew scholar/

theologian, Sofia discovered that the child received the Word of God from Holy Scripture with joy. She discov‐

ered that the children want only the essential things, the big truths, not watered down. Sofia discovered that the

child already has an established relationship with God, and what is primary for the child is the relationship with

God.

Another important aspect of CGS is the knowledge that the adult cannot replace the work of the Holy Spirit in

teaching the child about God. The adult (the catechist) prepares the materials, studies the Scriptures, prays, and

then makes a presentation to the children. The work is then put in the hands of the child, trusting that God’s own

Holy Spirit is working within the child to nurture the love relationship between God and the child. Therefore, we

say that the true teacher is the Holy Spirit, not the adult!

The prepared environment helps the child respond to the child’s vital religious needs, respecting the relationship

that already exists between God and each child, meeting the child’s needs both developmentally and spiritually.

6 

I am looking forward to a

wonderful year as we work

with you to nurture and guide

your children as they discover

their relationship with God. We

at Christ Episcopal Church feel

truly blessed that you have

chosen Catechesis of the Good

Shepherd as your child’s faith

formation program. The

Catechesis of the Good

Shepherd atriums are located

on the second floor of the Parish

hall in the Eke Room. The stairs

by the 4th street Parish Hall

door lead up to the Eke room.

We will welcome and introduce

the children into their atrium in

phases:

Sunday September 16 from

8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Only Level I

children will attend. We will

join the congregation for

Eucharist during the 10 a.m.

service.

Sunday September 30 from

8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Only Level II

and Level III children will

attend. We will join the

congregation for Eucharist

during the 10 a.m. service.

There are several benefits to

beginning the year in small

groups; primarily we want to

give the catechist and children

time to become acquainted and

review the expectations of our

atrium. We recognize the atri‐

um is prepared differently than

a traditional classroom and

would like to offer your

children time to explore and get

settled.

Sunday October 7 from

8:30‐10:30 a.m. All children

will attend. Together, we will

join the congregation for

Eucharist during the 10 a.m.

service.

Healthy breakfast options are

available during Atrium time. I

understand life with children

does not always follow a clock,

if you are running late, please

know your child is always wel‐

come.

We are looking for volunteers

to help in Level I, Level II and

Level III atriums.

Volunteers ‐ We need

volunteers!! Parents please sign

up to volunteer at least one

Sunday a month. Having vol‐

unteers in the atrium allows the

me to work directly with small

groups of children each week.

An overview of volunteer

responsibilities and monthly

sign‐up sheets are located

outside the atrium. I will

train volunteers as needed

throughout the year.

I invite you to contact me at any

time, my contact information is

below.

God Bless,

Heather

Cell: 651‐380‐5894

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, CONTINUED REFURBISHED, REPAIRED, REBUILT

Downstairs conference room and “tunnel” will be blessed on September 9

Eke Room

7 

“Send us now into the world in

peace, and grant us strength and

courage to love and serve you with

gladness and singleness of heart;

through Christ our Lord.

Amen.” (Post Communion Prayer

BCP 365)

The death of Senator John McCain

has brought powerful tributes from

across our country. While he was

known as a ”Maverick,” he clearly

built relationships with a wide vari‐

ety of individuals in the political

arena and throughout the nation.

The consistent narrative about Sena‐

tor McCain was that he was a man

of high principles. Even those who

came from a completely different

political and ideological perspective

respected him. At his core was an

unwavering commitment to God,

family and country. Whether being

held as a prisoner of war or serving

in the Senate, John McCain embod‐

ied an unwavering value of the

greater good before self.

We see this with his emphasis that

principles should always come be‐

fore personal ambition. In my opin‐

ion, it’s refreshing to hear such a

strong affirmation, from someone

who lived a life of service, not for

self but for the greater good.

Our world seems to be espousing

and living the antithesis of that un‐

derstanding. Personal ambition over

principle; individualism over com‐

munity; what works for self over

what is best for the whole; differ‐

ence over what unites us.

These all loom large in our time and

our context.

That, of course, is not the way of

Jesus. It’s also why I particularly

appreciate the passage I began this

post with from the Communion

Prayer. We are sent into the world

to LOVE and SERVE with SINGLE‐

NESS of heart. To follow Jesus is to

be a part of the body of Christ. We

are connected, communal, corpo‐

rate. We have been gifted not for

ourselves or our personal ambitions,

but rather, to be a part of bringing

the Beloved Community forth to all.

Blessings

Brian +

THROUGH SINGLENESS OF HEART

Christian Conversations Guest Presenters: 9/16: John Schultz. 10/21: Heidi Befort (ProAct)

8 

9 

10 

SHARING IN LIFE’S MOMENTS. 

September Birthdays 09/02 Lily Befort

09/04 Mike Martin

09/05 Helen Fanslow

Vicki Lambert

09/10 Hugh Brown

Marissa Kelly

09/11 Dennis Whitmore

Kelly Peterson

09/12 Fr. Tristan English

Logan Losey

09/16 Brendan Kelly

9/17 Michael Heckman

09/19 Carol Kosec

Kelly Florine

09/20 June Miller

09/21 Alicia Lerum

9/22 Terry Whitmore

09/23 Kelly Johnson

09/25 Charles Allyn

Reid Johnson

09/27 Barney Flueger

09/28 David Mullen

9/29 Mary Lenway‐Just

09/30 Laura Prink

September

Anniversaries

09/03 Kelly and Lindsay

Johnson

09/05 Dennis and Marlis

Whitmore

09/07 Rick and JoAnn

McNamara

09/11 Jim and Jean

Featherstone

09/12 Ryan and Megan

Sullivan

09/18 Scott and Peggy

Danielson

09/20 Joseph and Patricia

Tighe

09/22 Ralph Jr. and Alice

Nelson

9/27 Shawn & Kris

Blaney

September Memorials

09/02 Church: In memory of Sam, Barbara, Bill

and Barbie by John and Maureen Blue

Chapel: Foot Memorial Fund

09/09 Church: In loving memory of Grandpa

Grosse, and Aunt Lorraine given by

grandchildren Allecia, McCabe, Taite and

Kailen Plaas

Chapel: In memory of loved ones by Jean

Featherstone

09/16 Church: In loving memory of mother,

father, Cheryl and Lowell Mann given by

children Arthur and Samantha

Chapel: In memory of loved ones by

Barney and Mary Flueger

09/23 Church: In celebration of family by

Heather and Todd Whalen

Chapel: Foot Memorial Fund

09/30 Church:

Chapel: In memory of Jane, Victor and

Lorna and CF McClellan from Alan Smith

family

ECW FALL FAMILY DINNER OCTOBER 10

Kid Friendly Dinner at 6 p.m. Owl Program following the meal, approx. 6:30 pm. Free Will Offering

Bible Study The Wednesday Bible Study group resumes on Wednesday, September 12 at 11 a.m. in the parish hall. We’ll con nue our study 

of the book of Acts. Anyone wan ng to join is welcome  

Sunday, September 30 is available for a memorial. Contact Maureen Blue if you would like to reserve this date.

11 

SEPTEMBER SUNDAY MINISTRIES

Please save for reference throughout the month. All Acolytes, Lectors, Readers & Cup Bearers, please gather in the Chapel 15 minutes before the service to pray together. If you are unable to

fulfill your assigned obliga on, please find a replacement and no fy the office.

Date  Time  Cup 

Bearer 

Reader  Interces‐

sor 

Greeters  Acolytes  Hospitality 

09/02

Fifteenth

Sunday after

Pentecost

8 a.m. Mary Ann Val‐

entine

Mary Ann

Valentine

Mary Ann

Valentine

10 a.m.

Kris /Shawn

Blaney and

Vicki

Lambert

Zach Shefve‐

land

Beckie Plaas

& Marilyn

Grosse

09/09

Sixteenth

Sunday after

Pentecost

8 a.m. Randy Johnson Catherine

Johnson

Randy

Johnson

10 a.m. Angela

Shefveland

Angela

Shefveland

Kris /Shawn

Blaney and

Vicki

Lambert

Konnor

Kelly,

Truman Dan‐

ielson, Bear

Blaney

Potluck

09/16

Seventeenth

Sunday after

Pentecost

8 a.m. Zoe

Malinchoc

Zoe

Malinchoc

10 a.m. Don Mayo Amy Mayo

Kris /Shawn

Blaney and

Vicki

Lambert

Logan

Murnane,

Robbie &

Reese Tripp

Clair &

Karen

Hemenway

09/23

Eighteenth

Sunday after

Pentecost

8 a.m. Gordy Gieseke Mary

Christensen

Gordy

Gieseke

10 a.m.

Kris /Shawn

Blaney and

Vicki

Lambert

Abbie & Abe

Reinitz, Lo‐

gan Murnane

Terry Van

Allen &

Alice

Nelson

09/30

Nineteenth

Sunday after

Pentecost

8 a.m. Randy Johnson Catherine

Johnson

Randy

Johnson

10 a.m. Don Mayo Amy Mayo

Kris /Shawn

Blaney and

Vicki

Lambert

Logan &

Cora Losey,

Beatrix

Lahammer

Bill &

Margie Hoyt

Altar Guild: Marm Nihart, Chair; Sharon Bryan, Asst. Chair; Maureen Blue, Alice Nelson, Mary Ann Valentine,

Tari Carpenter, Gretchen Lee.

12 

EVENT DATE & TIME LOCATION

CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS  Sunday, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 9 a.m.  CEC

MEN’S COFFEE  Saturday, September 1, 15 & 29, 8 a.m.  Mandy’s 

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE  Wednesday, September 5, 5:15 p.m. CEC 

ECW BOARD MEETING Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.  CEC 

BIBLE CHALLENGE  Sunday, September 9, 11:15 a.m.  CEC 

SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP Friday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m. CEC

IT/COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Tuesday, September 11, 4 p.m. CEC

PROPERTY COMMITTEE  Tuesday, September 11, 5:30 p.m. CEC 

ENGLISH RENAISSANCE LUTE AND

VOICE PERFORMANCE Sunday, Sept. 16, 3 p.m. SANCTUARY

VESTRY MEETING  Thursday, Sept. 27, 5 p.m. CEC 

ALTAR GUILD  Tuesday, Sept. 25, 4:45 p.m. CEC 

MOPS Thursday, Sept. 6 & 20,6‐8 p.m. PARISH HALL

CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL Wednesday, Sept. 12, 19 & 26, 6:30 p.m. Choir Room

JUNIOR GUILD  Monday, Sept. 10, 12 p.m. CEC 

CROP WALK

The Red Wing Crop Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, October

7 at 1 at Central Park. You have the opportunity to fight hunger

here and around the world. Please consider being a walker or a

sponsor. Checks may be made payable to Church World Service/

Crop Walk. More information will be coming!

Once again we will form a team of walkers for the

Out of the Darkness Walk in Red Wing. Walk

Date: 09/15/2018

Walk Location: Colvill Park ‐ Red Wing, MN

Check‐in/Registration Time: 09/15/2018 at 8 a.m.

Walk Begins: 9 a .m. Walk Ends: 11 a.m.

This is a link to our team page. https://afsp.donordrive.com/

index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=184590

For more information contact the Deb English or the church office.

Deb will have Offline Donations forms

available at church on Sunday. She will also

have itemized donation forms for walkers

to record all donations they collect.