INSIDE From Fr. Tristan - Christ Episcopal Church

April 2016
INSIDE
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From Fr. Tristan
From Fr. Tristan
We have journeyed through Lent, walked
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with Christ during our observance of Holy
Taize Service
Week, and have celebrated in the joy of His
Deacon Barbara
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Branches
Mayo Clinic Chamber Symphony
Concert
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Message from Senior Warden
Upcoming Events
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resurrection in Easter. We are a church that
lives in the Resurrection by our belief in
Christ’s victory over death, in our celebration of the Eucharist each
week, and in the way we engage with the world around us.
Christ commands us to love one another just as He loved us (John
13:34). He offers this teaching immediately after washing the feet of
ECW Spring Dinner
his disciples; a moment in which He humbles himself by filling the
Capital Campaign Prayer
role of a servant. I am drawn to this teaching because I see this as
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Christian Education
Dinner & a Movie
Puzzles
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how we are called to live our lives together—in service
On Easter Sunday I invited us to look at how we serve others
differently. Deacon Barbara has done a marvelous job of represent-
ECW Retreat Pictures
ing Christ Episcopal in Red Wing and beyond. However, one
Palm Sunday Pictures
person can only do so much. Therefore, we are revamping the
Faith in Action
Community Engagement/ Outreach Committee.
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April Memorials
April Scripture Readings
April Birthdays/Anniversaries
This Committee will work to educate CEC on the needs of the
community each month. It will seek out ways for us to be with the
Seasons of Life
wounded and marginalized while inviting us to be the hands and
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feet of Christ in the world. This Committee will be the driving force
April Calendar
in helping us live into our vision of changing the world.
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April Sunday Ministries
April LEV Schedule
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Hot Breakfast
Church Women United
To do this YOU must be engaged with them. I encourage you to
share with them upcoming events that draw awareness to community programs like walks and fundraisers. I encourage you to share
with them needs and concerns non-profits are facing so that we can
help fill a void. And, I encourage you to join this committee. If you
are interested in being part of this great committee, please reach out
to Deacon Barbara or myself.
Warmly,
Tristan
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:
Deacon Barbara-presentation on the 30
year anniversary of ordination.
Church Email:
offi[email protected]
Website: christchurchredwing.com
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)
Above Deacon Barbara is presented a new
Prayer Book/Hymnal by the Vestry on behalf of the congregation
Left
Deacon Barbara and Peter are presented Euros for their trip this fall to Europe by the vestry on behalf of the congregation
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Branches –
April 2016
Mayo Clinic Chamber Symphony
Spring Concert
By John Schultz
This paragraph was written by the Right Rev. Steve
What a grand event we had on Sunday hosting the
Charleston, former Episcopal Bishop of Alaska. He has such
Mayo Clinic Chamber Symphony Spring Concert
a wonderful way of writing, and brings alive words that
and guests Red Wing Singer! Over 200 people enjoyed
help us live our lives. Thanks Bishop Steve!
the event, and we were able to raise $300 for
You are loved, not only by those you might already imagine, those you can name, but by a presence unseen, a deep presence, the very source and
SoundStrings, an organization that provides free
violin lessons for youth ages 5-18.
Many people deserve special thanks, including the
substance of the emotion itself. You are loved as
ad hoc Sunday program folding/stuffing committee,
you are, without question or hesitation, without the
the Hospitality Committee, the Communications
need for you to win the love or keep it. It is there,
Team, the Red Wing Republican Eagle (for their
constant and caring, forgiving and encouraging, a
extensive coverage), Bill Foot for his fine singer
love that stands by you, respects you, forgives you,
preparation and conducting, and Fr. Tristan for his
believes in you. You are loved by the maker of
enthusiastic support.
songs, the shaper of worlds, the crafter of beauty,
enfolded by a love so pure and strong it leaves life
wherever it passes.
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Message from your Senior
Warden
For the last few months we have been looking for
Investing in Our Future:
Upcoming events
For several weeks, youth at Christ Church has
a new Sexton, and at the Vestry meeting March 17, a
been working on creating a mural that will be on
contract with Calvin’s Handyman Service was
display beginning on Sunday, April 10. Lynn
approved. Calvin has been responsible for clearing
Brown has been assisting with the work to high-
the snow around the church for the last few years
light our theme for the upcoming weeks:
and has been cleaning the church in the interim
“Investing in Our Future”.
while the Administration Committee looked for a
replacement for the last Sexton. Calvin has done an
outstanding job keeping the church clean, and we
are very pleased with his work.
The Capital Campaign is in the final weeks of the
“silent phase” as major donors are being contacted
and the various committee are finishing up on details that will bring us to the final stages of the campaign.
In addition to our kick-off event on Sunday,
April 10, two other events are planned to highlight our journey towards the future:
 A contemplative Taize service will be held
on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. The service will include music by the Christ
Church choir with soloists Bill Foot and
Verna Fricke and Wendy Hanson, Instrumentalist. A Taizé worship service in-
On Sunday, April 10, we will have our campaign
kickoff and celebration. This will also mark the start
of the Congregational Gifts phase. There will be a
catered brunch provided and a program in the parish hall following the 10 a.m. service. An update of
volves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, liturgical readings, and images.
 On Sunday, May 1, Christ Church youth
the Capital Campaign and a presentation on the
and others will perform an original
next phase will be given. This event will be great
presentation highlighting the gospel for
celebration as we move closer to making Christ
that day and the theme of “Investing in
Episcopal Church accessible to everyone. Be sure to
Our Future.”
sign up so the caterer knows how many are attending.
As we begin this important time of planning,
your involvement and commitment to the Cam-
On the East Avenue side of the church, orange
paign will make it a success.
flags have been placed in the ground to show the
footprint of the new addition. The addition will
include the walkway from the church to the hallway
by the elevator and bathrooms. 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.
John Blue
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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
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.
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Christian Education
we returned to the Atrium the children came forward
The last presentation
given during lent was
individually and helped prepare the table; candles,
geography. First we
flower, table cloth, cross and crucifix. Each child
looked at the globe and
receives a candle, the light of Christ, and adds it to
discussed what colors
the beautifully set table. Then we sat and enjoyed the
represent land and wa-
beautiful light. It is one of my favorite presentations.
ter. Then we found the
It is beautiful and I am always amazed at the silence
small country of Israel
and reverence the children give and maintain
and where we live here
throughout. Yes, there is squirming and occasionally
in Minnesota. Isn’t it
talking, BUT there is also silence. When have you
wonderful that the
seen a group of 20 maintain silence? The capacity of
greatest man wo ever
children continues to amaze me.
lived on earth came
Anyone that has been following my monthly Cat-
from such a very small
echesis of the Good Shepherd ramblings may have
country? The children
noted the absence of the Old Testament in the teach-
also have a puzzle map
ing. Where is Noah’s Ark or Daniel in the Lion’s Den
of the lands when Jesus was alive. They learned that
you may have asked. Yes, these stories have animals
Jesus was born, taught and died in Judea, the moun-
which children love. But they also have sadness.
tains he crossed in Samaria, Perea where Jesus prayed,
Does a young child need to know that God de-
Galilee where the angel came to Mary in Nazareth and
stroyed all the animals but two? Why were the Lions
the Sea of Galilee where Jesus and his disciples fished.
locked up and so hungry that they would eat a man?
The children, who love to fish, were amazed to hear
The old testament is taught in Catechesis of the Good
that Jesus’s and his disciples fished too!
Shepherd Level 2. But for Level 1 we stick with
Happy Easter! What a wonderful season! On Sunday
we had the Liturgy of the Light celebration in the
teaching that God, Jesus, The Good Shepherd love us
and we are his. During Father Tristan’s Easter sermon, he told the story about warring gangs in Mexico and how when asked by the priest how the church
could help a gang member said all the church has to
offer is death. One of the
changes the priest made was
to use the Risen Christ crucifix. The Alter work uses the
Risen Christ crucifix, just
like the church in Mexico.
The children see the Risen
Atrium. Father Tristan, the Sunday School group and a
Christ every time they do
few parents joined us for this presentation. The Liturgy
the Altar work or set the
of the Light is a shortened version of the Easter Vigil.
prayer table. Christ is Risen!
We walked together around the Eke room
singing ‘The Light of Christ’, ‘Thanks be to God.’ Once
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Bible Study
Bible study on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. We will con-
Hidden Words Puzzle
tinue using Lindsay Harding Freeman’s book, Wo m en
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
of the Bible.
Christian Conversations
9 a.m. Sundays
Easter
Betrayal, Coins, Cross, Crucify, Disciple, Garden,
Herod, Judas, Mary, Pilate, Prayer, Tomb
Sudoku
The answer is on Page 11
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ECW Spring Retreat
FAITH IN ACTION
LIGHTS! CAMERA!
ACTION!
HORS DʹOERVRES
REFRESHMENTS
PROGRAM
MOVIE
Palm Sunday
The Annual Sheldon Event
for Faith in Action, featuring
ʺMRS. DOUBTFIREʺ
with ROBIN WILLIAMS
Thursday, April 28th
Tickets on sale after church
services April 17th & 24th
. . . . see Gordie Gieseke
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April Memorials
Birthdays
04/03 Church: In thanksgiving for Jaysa Lee, by
Marisa Dille
4/01 Celia Tise
4/02 Darrell Johnson
4/03 Charles Brown
4/04 Ernest Valentine
4/05 Travis Barnes
4/06 Shawna Hemenway
4/07 Jim Kjeldsen Grassle
4/13 Pat Martin
Polly Betterley
4/14 Norma Neufeldt
4/16 Elaine Hoisington
4/17 Peter von Haaren
Chapel: In memory of loved ones, by Rick &
JoAnne McNamara
04/10 Church: In memory of loved ones, by Marion Teele
Chapel: in memory of Lucille Eke and her
parents, by Eke Memorial Fund
04/17 Church :loving memory of husband, Jack, by
Char Friedrich
Chapel: In thanksgiving for grandchildren:
Briana, Caleb, Justin, Haley, Shelby, Carson,
Lincoln, Shane, Savannah, Nathan, & Hudson
by Sharon Bryan
04/24 Church: In remembrance of Dale & Loraine
Remus’ anniversary by Lori Remus
Chapel: In memory of husband, Bob, and
sister, Lenore, by Marm Nihart
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.
Philippians 1:3
4/19 Ryan Flueger
Karen Hemenway
Betty Stolpa
4/21 Matthew Brenner
Robbie Tripp
4/26 Jessica Martin
4/27 Chris Knutson
4/28 Joel Friedrich
4/30 Brad Knudson
Anniversaries
4/13 John &Maureen Blue
4/20 Jeannette & Mike
Wilson
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.
Seasons of Life
Death
Janet Virginia Warren, born April 17, 1928. Entered
God’s Eternal Kingdom, February 26, 2016.
Gluten Free Communion Wafers
Gluten free communion wafers are available for
April Scripture Readings
04/03
2nd Sunday of Easter: Acts 5:27-32,
Psalm 118:14-29 o r Psalm 150, Revelation 1:4-8.
Gospel: John 20:19-31
04/10
30,
3rd Sunday of Easter: Acts 9:1-6, (7-20), Psalm
Revelation 5:11-14. Gospel: John 21:1-19
04/17
4th Sunday of Easter: Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23,
Revelation 7:9-17. Gospel: John 10:22-30
04/24
5th Sunday of Easter: Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148,
Revelation 21:1-6. Gospel: John 13:31-35
those with wheat allergies, gluten intolerance or
Celiac Disease.
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.
Needed
Becky Bangard takes in foster children (sometimes
in the middle of the night) and they arrive at her house
with no change of clothes. So, we are in need of baby
and childrenʹs clothing. If you can help please call
Becky or call Char Friedrich (for Junior Guild),
388-9259.
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April 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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8a Eucharist
8:30a Hot Breakfast
9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School
9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
11:15a Cup Bearer
Training
Fr. Tristan's Day Off
12p Junior Guild
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5
6
10
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12
13
10a Eucharist
11a Bible Study
6:30p Choir Rehearsal
7p Taize'
10a Weekly staff meeting
5:30p Property Committee
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30
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8a Eucharist
9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School
9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
11a Campaign Kickoff
Brunch
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8a Eucharist
9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School
9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
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Rector's Discretionary
Fund
8a Eucharist
9a Christian Conversations
9a Sunday School
9:45a Child Care
10a Eucharist
Fr. Tristan's Day Off
Fr. Tristan's Day Off
Fr. Tristan's Day Off
6:30p Capital Campaign 10a Eucharist
10a Weekly staff meeting
Mtg
11a Bible Study
5:15p Hospitality Meeting
6:30p Choir Rehearsal
4p Communications/IT
Meeting
4:30p Altar Guild
10a Eucharist
11a Bible Study
6:30p Choir Rehearsal
10a Eucharist
11a Bible Study
6:30p Choir Rehearsal
10a Weekly staff meeting
12p Finance Meeting
10a Weekly staff meeting
5p Vestry Meeting
8a Men's
CoffeeMandy's
10a ECW
Board
8a Men's
CoffeeMandy's
Videos of Sunday sermons are
available on our church
website. DVD’s of church
services are available in the
rear of the church.
“HELP WANTED”
We are looking for new volunteers to
serve as Greeters/Ushers – Cupbearers - and
Readers. Training will be offered. Additionally, we seek volunteer assistance with
small tasks in the office. Hours are flexible.
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April 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
04/03
2nd Sunday
of Easter
04/10
3rd Sunday
of Easter
04/17
4th Sunday
of Easter
04/24
5th Sunday
of Easter
Acolytes
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
Brendan, Konnor,
and Annie
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
Abe, Logan, and
Afton
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
Brendan, Konnor,
and Annie
8 a.m.
10 a.m.
Ryslan, Ella, and
Ariel
Readers
Intercessors
Cup Bearers
Greeters
Ushers
Hospitality
Mary Ann
Valentine
Mary Flueger
Mary Ann
Valentine
Joan Norgaard
Hot Breakfast
Kris Blaney
Arlene Beckwith
Marissa Kelly
Peggy Danielson
Mike Stelton
Mike & Pat
Martin
Jim & Pam
Dressen
Mary Christensen
Mary Flueger
Gordie Gieseke
Joan Norgaard
Pam Dressen
Marcy Dowse
Dawna McMillen
Brendan Kelly
Mike Stelton
Mike & Pat
Martin
Randy Johnson
Catherine Johnson
Randy Johnson
Joan Norgaard
Pat Welke
Angela Shefveland
Alice Nelson
Terry Van Allen
Mike & Pat
Martin
Bob Stark
Mary Ann
Valentine
Mary Ann
Valentine
Joan Norgaard
Joan Foot
Pat Welke
Christine Foss
Marissa Kelly
Mike Stelton
Mike & Pat
Martin
Brunch
Kris & Sharon
Hager
Bill & Margie
Hoyt
Altar Guild: Mary Heckman, Chair; Mary Christensen, Asst. Chair; Jeanne Featherstone, Pat Welke, Marilyn Grosse,
Beckie Plaas. Floater: Barry Preble
Christ Church LEV Schedule—April 2016
04/03
Charlie Brown & Sue Simonson
Polly Be erly– Valen ne's
04/10
June Gustafson & Mary Christensen
Olive Roome‐St. Crispin Living Community
04/17
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
Save the Date—
Church Women United
By Mary Kolderie
Church Women United will have its spring lunch-
Hot Breakfast
May 1
(Last One till Fall)
8:45-9:30 a.m.
eon on Friday, May 6, 3016, at 11:30 a.m. at the Methodist Church. The theme is Finding Grace at the Table. Dr. Ed Ward, Director of the Care Clinic, will
speak on Children’s Health. All are welcome.
Easter
Services—Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Wednesday: 10 a.m.
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