The Monthly Newsletter of St. John's Episcopal Church

PARISHBEACH

WEEKEND

302 Green St. • Fayettevi l le, NC 28301 • 910.483.7405 • www.stjohnsfayettevi l le.com

May 2013

Sunday, June 2 we will honorour acolytes, who assist thepriest with the worshipservice. During the procession,they carry the cross, torches,and flags, and help the priestto prepare for Communion. Asacolytes, youth cultivateleadership and responsibilitywithin the church. We are veryproud of these young membersof our parish and hope thatyou will thank them for thetime they devote to this veryimportant ministry.

The Search and NominatingCommittee for the VIII BishopDiocesan of East Carolinawants your feedback about thediocese and wants to hear yourhopes for its future and its nextbishop. The committee invitesyou to a LISTENING SESSIONat 7 p.m. May 16 at St. John's,which includes all Episcopal-ians in the Upper Cape FearDeanery. The information youprovide helps the committeecreate a profile of our diocesethat will reach potentialnominees across the country. Details are still unfolding, but

at 7 p.m. May 31, the ArmyGround Forces Band presents"An Evening of Brass" at St.John's! They will performclassical, jazz, and contemp-orary chamber works for bothlarge and small brass en-sembles. Our soldiers willfeature as conductors, soloists,and arrangers who arrangedthese pieces specifically for theband. Check our website andTuesday Headlines for moreinformation.

For Christians, Pentecost marks the date when the church is draped in thecolor red, symbolizing joy and the fire of the Holy Spirit. Itcommemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Twelve Apostlesand empowers us as disciples to continue the ministry of Christ in theworld. German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe called Pentecost "dasliebliche Fest" — the lovely Feast. His words complement anothercommonly used analogue: we often refer to Pentecost as "the birthday ofthe Church." In celebration, St. John's Pentecost service on May 19 willfeature a sermon by St. John's children during the 10:30 a.m. service andcake in Hauser Hall after service.

St. John’s youth will be ourguest worship leaders on May5 and our graduating seniorswill give testimonial sermonsduring the services. Join us forworship and help us recognizeour seniors and theirachievements. The children'schoir will also perform duringthe 10:30 a.m. service.

Seniors, Youth,Children's Choir

Help Shape Futureof Our Diocese Pentecost Celebration at St. John's

Army Band Givesan Evening of Brass Recognitionfor Ministry

June 14-16Trinity CenterSign up at the parish

$160 Double($72 ages 5-17;$30 ages 1-4)

$200 Single

Cost includes two nights,meals & activities

ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH302 Green St. • Fayettevil le, NC 28301

910.483.7405

Founded in 1817 in Fayettevil le, NC and

today a worshipping community of more

than 700 parishioners.

2 THE EPISTLE

Inspiration Station

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CLERGY, STAFF, & OFFICERS

Rector The Rev. Robert M. Alves

Sr. Warden Hal Broadfoot Jr.

Jr. Warden Dohn Broadwell Jr.

Clerk of Vestry Lenora Chandler

Treasurer Walker Worth III

Choirmaster Patrick M. O'Briant

Administrator Brant Brock

Communications Anthony Ramos

Preschool Director Donnie Winston

Sexton Donnell Simmons

Sexton Lonnie Pipkin

Sexton James Henderson

THE VESTRY

Hal Broadfoot Jr • Dohn Broadwel l Jr •

David Guzman • Paige Naylor • Jeff Baker

• John Holmes • Judy Kl inck • Patsy

Pol itowicz • Glenn Chandler • Ricky Evans

• Jean Moore • Drew Young

May 2013

If I couldn’t spell diocese before — and I couldn’t — I sure canspell it now.

What a great weekend for the Diocesan History Day.Friday started early with setup of tables for displays in HauserHall, tables in Smithson Hall for lunch on Saturday,information bags being loaded, and sprucing up of the KyleHouse for tours and for Sunday’s coffee hour.

Friday evening the group, and what a great group ofpeople it was, all gathered at Sherefe’ restaurant for awonderful dinner. Who was in this group, you might ask?Well, the representation of our East North Carolina Diocesewas great. Cities represented were, Cameron, Chapel Hill,Fayetteville, Hillsborough, Raleigh, Tarboro, Wilson,Warrington and Wilmington.

Saturday morning began early with all hands on deck toready the morning treats and coffee, welcome and registerfolks, and hand out information bags. We all gathered in thesanctuary for opening prayer by Bishop Peter Lee and afascinating presentation by the Rev. Dr. Robert Prichard aboutthe history of our diocese (there’s that word again) and how wegot where we are today. He cleared up some misconceptionsand myths in a humorous tone to keep the history light andmoving. With Dr. Prichard were the Rev. Brooks Graebner ofHillsborough and the Rev. Ron Abrams of St. James,Wilmington.

After Rev. Prichard’s presentation, a rare, engraved printwas presented to St. John’s Kyle House by Robin Kelly and Sr.Warden Hal Broadfoot. Called “View by Moonlight NearFayetteville,” the print was originally drawn by Joshua Shawand engraved by John Hill in Philadelphia, circa 1819-1820. It'sa beautiful piece and a welcome addition to the Kyle Housewalls.

Rounding off the lecutures, our own Bruce Daws gave afascinating presentation on St. John’s church and her history.Next it was off to lunch in Smithson Hall where Rev. JohnFrasier, dean of the Upper Cape Fear Deanery and rector of St.Paul’s in the Pines gave the blessing. Box lunches were servedand the best darn chocolate chip cookies from Janet Beyer.

After lunch, tours of Fayetteville and tours of St. John’swere given. Were we tired yet? No sir, it was off to the F.I.L.I.(Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry) for cocktails, hors

BY PATRICIA POLITOWICZ

History, continued on page 4

Parish Banded for History

Rector's Corner

THE EPISTLE 3

"Old Roots, NewShoots" was the titlegiven to my articlelast month. On April20 we examined theold roots of ourparish and diocese

as we explored the first five years of our existenceunder the oversight of the Bishop of Virginia. It wasa pleasure to welcome our Bishop Provisional, PeterLee, to St. John’s on a day when visitors fromthroughout the state came to explore the commonhistory of the three dioceses that currently composethe Episcopal Church the State of North Carolina.Please join me in thanking all of the members of ourparish who helped host the various eventssurrounding History Day. The experiences weoffered will likely form the impression our visitorswill have of St. John’s and of Fayetteville for the nextdecade.

One of the keepsakes that we created for the daywas a bookmark (pictured right) with an image ofChrist commissioning the disciples before heascended into heaven. This image offers a windowinto our history.

The image of Christ commissioning the disciplesalso provides a window for our individual andcorporate journeys as the people of St. John’s today.As we observe Ascension and Pentecost this monthwe are reminded that Christ calls Christiansthroughout the ages to continue his ministry ofteaching, healing and service in the world thusproviding new shoots that embody the ministry ofChrist today. It is both humbling and a bitfrightening to be confronted with the reality that theGod of the universe trusts us with the authority andthe responsibility to be his representatives in theworld. Those who participate in a weekly reuniongroup as part of Cursillo are reminded weekly that“Christ is counting on you.” The ministry of St.John’s in the coming year will be embodied in theprograms and ministries that we support throughour time, talent and treasure. This year we are

disciplining ourselves to plan and calendar eventsfor the next program year by June. We will also seekto identify leaders and volunteers to support ourvarious ministries by June. This early planning willallow us to provide timely communication ofupcoming events in the life of our parish.

I encourage eachmember of our parish tovolunteer to help with atleast three events in thecoming year. If you have aninterest in serving in aspecific area of ministry,please call the lay leaderwho coordinates thatministry. (Find the insertedleaflet with a list ofcontacts.) We are blessedwith a bountiful abundanceof gifts and talent in ourparish. I pray that God willguide us as we develop avision that will help usfocus our energy andministry in the service ofChrist in this place.

On May 5, we willrecognize the newestgraduates who have beennourished by the ancient roots of faith at St. Johns.As we recognize our graduating seniors, they will beoutward and visible signs of the new shoots that aregrafted into our ancient roots. Our senior preacherswill bear witness to our faithfulness in supportingthe newly baptized in the faith. Finally we will offerprayers for our seniors as they prepare to establishnew roots that will help them develop their gifts andgrow into the full stature of Christ.

Roots

Faithful ly,

The Rev. Robert M. Alves

beyond theedge of thecanopy

Calendar Roundup

d’oeuvres, and a tour of the F.I.L.I. museum, then onto Huske Hardware for dinner.

Sunday morning worship was blessed to haveThe Rev. Dr. Robert Prichard preach for us andassist with Communion. All in all, a great weekendfor history, St. John’s, and the diocese.

Now, who to thank? A long list. If I forgetsomeone, I’ll write diocese 500 times on theblackboard.

Father Robert Alves, Lynn Hoke (projectarchivist of the diocese), Janet Beyer, Mary Zahran,Mary Angelicchio, Melene & Laura Hatcher, Bruce

Daws, our great sexton staff: Donnell Simmons,Lonnie Pipkin, and James Henderson. Thanks alsoKim Johnson, Jean Herman, Kaye Parker, FayeHuggins, Jane Peacock, Deborah Green, Lenora &Glenn Chandler, Arleen & Drew Young, Richard &Margaret Ann Alligood, Brant Brock, and AnthonyRamos. And a big thank you to Fred Beyer whorecorded and taped the entire presentation.

Thank you all for an outstanding History Day2013. I never thought history could be so fun, evendiocesan history.

History, continued from page 2

celebrationsMay

2 Ami & Jonathan DeCarlo • Wendy & JohnNikolassy 6 Carolyn & Ken Lancaster 12Carol & Bill Orr 14 Lenora & GlennChandler 26 Mary & John Holmes 27 DeeDee & Dick Kells 28 Margaret Ann &Richard Alligood • Shannon Bailey & RobertBloodworth 29 Sweetie & Hank Stewart 30Karen & Tony Rand 31 Martha & DavidBock • Edwina & Jim Kyle III

anniversaries birthdays

• De De Zellner 21 Kensley Edge 23 Bob Wilson 25 Mac McHenry • Barbara Richardson • OwenShearer 26 David Vroom 27 Tom Brown • Spencer Harris • Charles Moorman 28 George Chandler •Carolyn Stout • Elizabeth Chandler 29 Walter Moorman • Elizabeth Wooten • Mary Holmes 31 MaryAngelicchio • Don Koonce • David Stewart • Terry Dawson • Cameron Flowers

1 Sally Reardon • Joyce Chandler • KateNaylor 3 Sandy Edge • Jim Kyle III • SarahBritton 4 Mindy Vickers • Laura Hatcher 6Logan Dooley 7 Ramon Yarborough III 8Frank Stout 9 Don Uffinger Sr • Dick Kells •Tamara Jones 10 Jane Schaefer 11 GertEyman • Walker Haigh • Marian Morgan12 Lena Privette • Jack Davidson 13 FredKlinck • Hillary Robinson 14 John Dickson15 Claire Hedgecoe 16 Bill Jones III • IsaacFields 17 Etta Thetford 18 Mary Wright •Kate dePrater 19 Bill Byrd Jr • Molly Haigh• Anne Smith • Stephen Privette • KatherineBackus 20 Gary Smith • Mary Flagg Haugh