INSIDE From Fr. Tristan - Christ Episcopal Church

May 2016
INSIDE
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From Fr. Tristan
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May 22 Celebration
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Branches
Support Our Neighbors
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Polly Betterly is 97
Message from Senior Warden
Capital Campaign Prayer
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From Fr. Tristan
When I graduated with my Masters last
Spring, I felt a sense of accomplishment. I felt
this for a variety of reasons: because I had finished ahead of schedule (less debt),
because I had proven something to myself,
because there was a beginning and an end, etc.
One thing that I learned that I hadn’t
expected was that education will be a lifelong commitment. For me to
be the person God has called me to be I must continue to learn about
and explore my faith and all that goes with it. This is true for all of us.
ECW Spring Dinner
Church Banner
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Episcopal Relief & Development
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VBS Activities
Puzzles
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VBS Information
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May Memorials
May Scripture Readings
May Birthdays/Anniversaries
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May Calendar
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May Sunday Ministries
May LEV Schedule
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Hot Breakfast
Church Women United
Free WiFi
During the month of April, I had the opportunity to visit with several
of the parents of our youth. In these discussions we explored what expectations and hopes these parents had for their children in regards to
Sunday School, Youth Group, the worship experience, and education.
These conversations were both affirming of what is happening now and
also exciting about what our future can be. You see, these parents had a
vision for their children.
They want for Christ Episcopal Church to be a place where their
children could experience God’s love while also being a safe place to
wrestle with how God was working in their daily lives. They want CEC
to be a place that shared in the joys of their children’s lives while also
comforting them in times of sadness. They also want CEC to be a place
that supports them in raising their children. We shared our hopes and
dreams about having the youth more involved in worship, in the various groups of the church, and also helping lead us in serving those in
need in Red Wing and beyond. Each component of this vision began
with education which was seen as foundation for a lifelong walk with
our Lord.
I believe a lifelong walk with God requires us to continue to grow and
be challenged in our understanding of God. Often times, churches focus
their energy and efforts regarding education on youth. While this is a
great place to start it cannot be the end. Instead, we must offer opportunities for each of us to go deeper in our faith and to explore how our
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Christ Episcopal Church
321 West Avenue, Red Wing, MN 651-388-0411
Bishop
The Right Reverend Brian Prior
Priest‐in‐Charge
The Rev. Tristan English
[email protected]
Deacon
The Rev. Barbara von Haaren:
[email protected]
Treasurer
Buck Foot:
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant:
Kathy Kolsrud:
offi[email protected]
Computers/Newsletter/Webmaster
Pat Welke:
[email protected]
Director of Music:
John Schultz:
[email protected]
Custodian:
Lifelong Learning, Continued
faith is alive in our daily lives. For us to do this we need to
offer more. However, what is more? Currently we offer four regular opportunities for adult
education: our Sunday worship, the interactive discussion
service on Wednesdays, Wednesday Bible study, and our
Christian Conversations between services on Sunday. Is there
more that you’d like to see offered? What would you like to
learn about? These are very real questions with which our
newly formed education committee is addressing. In June we
will be surveying the membership in regards to education
opportunities at CEC. Like these parents that we met with in
April God has given you a vision about education at CEC, I
pray that you’ll share it with us.
Warmly,
Tristan
Church Email: offi[email protected]
Website: christchurchredwing.com
Fr. Tristan
Christ Church Vestry
Senior Warden: John Blue
Junior Warden: Rick McNamara
Pam Dressen (2016), Marilyn May (2016)
Dawna McMillen (2017), Norma Neufeldt (2017),
Christine Foss(2018, Scott Danielson (2018).
Vestry Clerk: Pat Welke (2016)
“Money is not the only commodity that is fun to give.
We can give time, we can give our expertise, we can
give our love or simply give a smile. What does that
cost? The point is, none of us can ever run out of
something worthwhile to give.” ― Steve Goodier
Join us on Sunday,
May 22, when we will
celebrate the conclusion
of this phase of our
capital campaign with a
potluck after the 10 a.m.
service. Learn where
we are in the capital
campaign. We will
celebrate our success
and achievements!!!
Make plans now to be
there and bring your best
potluck dish.
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May 2016
Branches – May 2016
Ways to Support Our Neighbors
By The Rev. Barbara von Haaren OK, so I am not much of a baker! I can remember
a time when my kids told me to not ever try baking
a pie again – it was so bad.
So a couple of days ago, I decided to make some
oatmeal cookies – how hard can that be? I got out
all the ingredients and put them on the counter
top. Measured, mixed, pre-heated the oven, and
finally scooped the thick batter carefully into little
mounds on the cookie sheet. I placed the sheet into
the oven, and began to clean up the mess I had
made. As I was finishing that chore, I saw the bag
Saturday, May 7, 2016
of flour, and
suddenly realized that I had forgotten to add flour
to the mixture!
At that point I knew it was way too late to add
anything to the already baking cookies, so I figured
“OK, we will wait and just have to see what flour
really does for
cookies”. Well,
let me tell you
folks that flour
is what holds
everything together!!
Support our members involved in this
year’s musical by attending Annie at
the Sheldon. May 12‐15th
I stood in my
kitchen and
laughed until I
had tears in my eyes! And, I had a very strong
feeling that God was laughing, too. As I thought
about it, maybe God needed a good laugh just as
much as I did! When I think of all the atrocities,
the shootings, the wars, the oppression, the horrors, the fear, the unknown, the lack of caring – it
all seems overwhelming – maybe, just maybe, we
all need to take some time and laugh at ourselves,
laugh with each other, and laugh with God. Itʹs
good for all of us! May 2016
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Polly Betterly celebrated her 97th birthday with her great-great nephew. Happy birthday Polly!
Message from your Senior Warden
By John Blue On Sunday, April 10th, we had our Capital Campaign
kickoff which ended the “silent phase” of the fundraising. There was a great catered brunch served with over
80 members in attendance. Bob Stark talked about the
building projects, Sean Dowse talked about the funds
that have been raised through major donors, and Phil
McNairy talked about how everyone else can contribute
to the campaign. At the time of the kickoff, the campaign had raised $521,000, and as of the end of April the
campaign has raised $566,446. We are getting very close
to meeting our goal of $730,000 and making Christ Episcopal Church accessible to everyone. In the next few
weeks we will be getting firm bids on the work to be
done and the new heating system. Hopefully by
mid-summer work will be started with a completion
date in late fall. If you have any questions about the
construction, the new heating system or
exterior repair of the parish hall, anyone on the
building committee or vestry will be able to help you.
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Christ Church Capital
Campaign Prayer
Holy One of the Universe, in your radical love
for all of creation you bestow upon us blessings
beyond measure and gifts of grace beyond our
wildest imagining. As we commit ourselves to
the Capital Campaign and the task of raising
funds for the enhancement of our beautiful
Christ Church buildings, help us to find within
our hearts a love like yours. Daily remind us that
we make this commitment not for our own glorification but for yours and that we do it from a
place of deep caring for the members of our
church family and all in the wider community to
whom you would have us be witnesses of your
love. Strengthen us now as you help us bring to
fruition our dreams for Christ Church. With
faith, we pray. AMEN.
Christ Church—A faith community, alive in Christ
May 2016
ECW Spring Dinner Come to hear
Pat and Mike Martin talk about their adventures while in
the Peace Corps
Wednesday, May 18
Dinner is at 6 p.m.
(Free will offering)
All are welcome
Thank you to the many members that helped make the banner for our Capital Campaign that is hanging in the church!! May 2016
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Episcopal
Relief &
Development
is supporting
local church
partners in
Texas, Ecuador
and Japan as
they respond to recent disasters. Throughout, local churches
are reaching out in their communities to assess needs and
accompany people as they cope with the immediate aftermath of the emergency. In addition to pastoral care, churches
are also providing temporary housing assistance and emergency supplies such as food, water, fuel and other sitespecific needs.
In Texas, as much as 20 inches of rain fell overnight on April
17-18 in northern and northwestern parts of Harris County,
affecting the city of Houston and surrounding areas. Texas
Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency in Harris and eight other counties in response to this event, which
has killed eight people, flooded more than 1,100 homes and
caused upwards of $5 billion in damage.
In this early stage of the response, the Episcopal Diocese of
Texas will utilize Spiritual Care Teams to assess needs and
identify vulnerable flood survivors who may benefit from
help in applying for assistance and navigating their recovery
process. Supported in part by Episcopal Relief & Development, the teams will be able to provide pastoral care and gift
cards for immediate needs, as well as offer rent assistance for
temporary housing in cases where people have evacuated
from their homes and are unable to stay in a shelter. The
teams are organized and equipped by The Ven. Russ
Oechsel, Texas Archdeacon and longtime Diocesan Disaster
Coordinator.
“The Diocese of Texas, unfortunately, is very experienced in
responding to disasters like these, having been through everything from Hurricane Ike in Galveston to the wildfires in
Bastrop,” said Katie Mears, Director of Episcopal Relief &
Development’s US Disaster Program. “The diocese brings so
many gifts to this response: an experienced and highly capable diocesan disaster coordinator, a trained network of volunteers, a wealth of knowledge and relationships theyʹve
developed in past disasters and a robust network of churches
and ministries with excellent ties to the community. As always, we stand with our partners as they work through the
response and recovery process, and we pray for them and
their families and the communities they work in.ʺ
In Ecuador, at least 570 people have died and 155 are reported missing following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake centered
off the coast on April 16. Ecuador’s Risk Management Office
says that more than 7,000 people are injured and 25,000 are
taking refuge in emergency shelters. Meanwhile, strong aftershocks continue to rattle the country, hampering ongoing
search and rescue efforts and prolonging the trauma of displacement and uncertainty. A state of emergency has been
declared for 6 provinces, with access to impacted areas limited due to the destruction of roads and other infrastructure.
The worst damage was reported in Pedernales, a coastal
town of 55,000, which was declared a ʺdisaster zoneʺ.
There is a strong Episcopal Church presence in communities
affected by the earthquakes, and two in particular – San
Esteban in the Cuba neighborhood of the city of Manta
and San Jose in nearby 15 de Abril – are mobilizing a response to reach 300 families in the most hard-hit areas, with
support from Episcopal Relief & Development through the
Diocese of Litoral Ecuador (part of Province IX of The Episcopal Church). The most immediate needs are for food, water, clothing and other items such as mosquito nets and first
aid supplies. Churches will also provide pastoral care and
coordinate with government and civil society organizations
to facilitate response efforts and bring to attention the needs
of their communities.
“I am very grateful to our partner churches in Ecuador who
have immediately reached out to assess needs in their communities,” said Nagulan Nesiah, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Senior Program Officer for Disaster Response and
Risk Reduction. “Vulnerability is an everyday experience for
many, so the Church’s long-term connections and care in the
community are incredibly valuable assets in times of disaster, when people could easily fall through the cracks.”
Episcopal Relief & Development has also conveyed prayers
and offered support to the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (NSKK, the
Anglican Episcopal Church in Japan) following
the earthquake in Kumamoto on April 16. The confirmed
death toll stands at 45, with search and rescue operations still
ongoing.
Please pray for people impacted by these recent events, and
for those who are providing urgently needed care and assistance.
Want to help? Make a check out to ERD
Christian Conversations 9 a.m. Sundays
5/8
5/15
5/29
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Christ Church—A faith community, alive in Christ
May 2016
Hidden Words Puzzle
Bible Study
All the words listed are in the puzzle - left, right, up,
down or diagonally. Find each word and circle it.
After you have found all the words, use the leftover
letters in the correct order to form the mystery answer
Bible study on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. We will continue using Lindsay Harding Freeman’s book, Wo m en of the Bible. Sudoku
Pentecost
Anointed, Bread, Crowd, Devotion, Faith, Fill, Fire,
God, Healing, Power, Sins, Witness
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May Memorials
May Birthdays
05/01 Church: In memory of parents, Ernie &
Helen Preble, by Barry Preble
5/01
Chapel: In thanksgiving for Clara & Reed by
Catherine & Randy Johnson
5/02
05/08 Church: In thanksgiving for parents, Ralph
& Marie Nelson by Marilyn Potswald
5/03
Chapel: in memory of Jill Friedrich Root by
grandchildren, Susie Kiker & David Root
05/15 Church: In loving memory loved ones by
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Danielson
Chapel: In thanksgiving for Alison, Ariel &
Alyssa by Annette Johnson
05/22 Church: In loving memory of Luella Stone
by Jamie & Laura Teele
Chapel: Foot Memorial Fund
05/29 Church: In memory of parents, Don &
Beverly Prinz by Gail Hennek
Chapel: In memory of parents, Lloyd &
Gertrude Johnson by Phyllis Johnson
5/06
5/07
5/10 5/11
5/12
5/14
5/16 5/17
5/18 Fr. Theo
Reese Tripp
Derek Featherstone
5/20 Alison Johnson
William Hoyt
Sharon Hager
Olive Roome
5/21 Barbara Anderson
Shelby Miller
5/24 Sandra Richter
Ariel Johnson
5/25 Phyllis Johnson
Gary Thomforde
Mary Brunner
Jon Danielson
5/26 Piers Beebe
Marian Gustafson
Lambert
Scott Danielson
5/27 Andy Knudsen
Samantha Bangard
Pat Kelly
Jon Heckman
5/28 Brody Phillips
Louisette Marie
ChristophersonAnniversaries
Seguin
5/17 Brad & Babs
Jeffrey Richter
Knudson
Karen Rigelman
Gavin Ledebuhr
5/18 Bob & Kitty Dail
Barry Preble
5/19 Bill & Becky Foot
Sarah Bergan
5/27 Alan & Jane Smith
Dornack
5/29 Alicia & Tyler Lerum
Jewel Lindrud
Amelia Rienitz If your birthday is not listed, and you would like to be remembered,
please send your name and birth date to the office—just the month and
day.
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3
Gluten Free Communion Wafers
Gluten free communion wafers are available for
those with wheat allergies, gluten intolerance or
Celiac Disease.
May Scripture Readings
05/01 6th Sunday of Easter: Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67,
Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
Gospel: John 14:23-29 o r John 5:1-9
05/08 7th Sunday of Easter: Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 97,
Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21
Gospel: John 17:20-26
05/15 Pentecost Sunday: Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9
Psalm 104:25-35, 37, Romans 8:14-17 or
Acts 2:1-21. Gospel: John 14:8-17, (25-27)
Econo Food Receipts Update
Christ Church has taken on a project to raise money
for our Sunday School and Youth program. You can
help by saving your EconoFood grocery receipts.
We recently received $1,000 from EconoFoods.
Keep those receipts coming by dropping them in the
box on the buffet in the Parish Hall.
05/22 Trinity Sunday: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, Psalm 8
or Canticle 13, Romans 5:1-5
Gospel: John 16:12-15
05/29 2nd Sunday After Pentecost: 1 Kings 18:20-21,
(22-29), 30-39, Psalm 96. Galatians 1:1-12
Gospel: Luke 7:1-10
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~ May 2016 ~
Sun
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8a Eucharist
8:30a Hot Breakfast
9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School
9a choir rehearsal
9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
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8a Eucharist
9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School
9a choir rehearsal
9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
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8a Eucharist
9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School
9a choir rehearsal
9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
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Rector's Discretionary
Fund
8a Eucharist
9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School
9a choir rehearsal
9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
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8a Eucharist
9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School
9a choir rehearsal
9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
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Fr. Tristan's Day Off
12p Junior Guild
Fr. Tristan's Day Off
Fr. Tristan's Day Off
Fr. Tristan's Day Off
Fr. Tristan's Day Off
10a Eucharist
10a Weekly staff Mtg. 8a Warden's Meeting
11a Bible Study
5:15p Hospitality Mtg .
6:30p Choir Rehearsal
4p Communications/ 10a Eucharist
IT Meeting
11a Bible Study
10a Weekly staff Mtg. 8a Warden's Meeting 8a Men's Coffee
5:30p Property Committee
10a Eucharist
10a Weekly staff Mtg. 8a Warden's Meeting 10a ECW Board
11a Bible Study
12p Finance Meeting
6p ECW Spring Dinner
10a Eucharist
11a Bible Study
10a Weekly staff Mtg. 8a Warden's Meeting
5p Vestry Meeting
4:30p Altar Guild
“HELP WANTED”
Children’s Clothing Needed
We are looking for new volunteers to serve as
Becky Bangard takes in foster children (sometimes in
Greeters/Ushers – Cupbearers - and Readers.
the middle of the night) and they arrive at her house with
Training will be offered. Additionally, we seek
no change of clothes. So, we are in need of baby and chil-
volunteer assistance with small tasks in the office.
drenʹs clothing. If you can help please call Becky or call
Hours are flexible.
Char Friedrich (for Junior Guild), 388-9259.
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May 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 obligation, please find a replacement and notify the office.
Date
Time
05/01
6th Sunday
of Easter
Acolytes
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
8 a.m.
05/08
7rd Sunday
of Easter
10 a.m.
Bear, Truman,
Robbie
Marissa, Afton,
Ariel
8 a.m.
05/15
Pentecost
10 a.m.
05/22
Trinity
Sunday
Reese, Rob, Truman
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
Brendan, Logan,
Abe
Readers
Intercessors
Cup Bearers
Greeters
Ushers
Hospitality
Mary Ann
Valentine
Char Friedrich
Gordie Gieseke
Bob & Mary Ann
Stark
Hot Breakfast
Amy Mayo
Don Mayo
Peggy Danielson
Brendan Kelly
Marisa & Jaysa
Dille
Chuck & Dawna
McMillan
Catherine Johnson
Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson
Bob & Mary Ann
Stark
Marissa Kelly
Mary Kolderie
Dawna McMillan
Alice Nelson
Marisa & Jaysa
Dille
Mary Flueger
Mary Christensen
Mary Ann
Valentine
Bob & Mary Ann
Stark
Pam Dressen
Arlene Beckwith
Terry Van Allen
Marissa Kelly
Marisa & Jaysa
Dille
Char Friedrich
Bob Stark
Gordie Gieseke
Bob & Mary Ann
Stark
Pat Welke
Kris Blaney
Peggy Danielson
Brendan Kelly
Marisa & Jaysa
Dille
Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson
Bob & Mary Ann
Stark
Amelia Reinitz
Dawna McMillan
Alice Nelson
Marisa & Jaysa
Dille
05/29
8 a.m.
Catherine Johnson
2nd Sunday
After
Judy Mann
Pentecost 10 a.m. Bear, Ariel, Afton
Marm Nihart
Alice Nelson
Terry Van Allen
Potluck
Pat & Ellie Kelly
and Family
Altar Guild: Marm Nihart, Chair; Sharon Bryan, Asst. Chair; Maureen Blue, Alice Nelson, Dawna McMillen, Char Friedrich,
Mary Ann Valentine, Jane Smith. Floater: Barry Preble
Christ Church LEV Schedule—May 2016
05/01
Charlie Brown & Sue Simonson
Polly Be erly– Valen ne's
05/08
June Gustafson & Mary Christensen
Olive Roome‐St. Crispin Living Community
05/15
Maureen Blue & Terry Van Allen
Peggy Lund‐St. Crispin Living Community
Jewel Lindrud‐St. Crispin Living Community
Facilities Reminder:
Please remember to LOCK UP & LIGHTS
OUT! Make sure all the entrances are
locked and lights turned off, when you are
the last person leaving the building.
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Christ Episcopal Church
321 West Avenue
Red Wing, MN 55066
Change Service Requested
Church Women United
By Mary Kolderie Church Women United will have its spring Fellow-
Hot Breakfast
May 1
(Last One till Fall)
8:45-9:30 a.m.
ship luncheon on Friday, May 6, 3016, at 11:30 a.m. at
the Methodist Church. Dr. Ed Ward, Director of the
Care Clinic, will speak on Children’s Health. Cost is
$8. Tickets are available from Mary Kolderie. A signup sheet will be posted on the bulletin board. All are
welcome.
Free wireless
available at the church
The password is
cecguest
Services—Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Wednesday: 10 a.m.
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