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By George!Growing with You in God’s Love and Service
OCTOBER 2014
Rule of Life for St George’s
Based on our spiritual values and practices, this isour commitment to each other.
We:
! Nurture ourselves with the Bible and
spiritual books
! Care deeply about each other, including in
prayer.
! Fellowship together and have fun.
! Are grateful, glad and giving stewards of
God’s creation.
! Reach out to the world, living and
spreading the Word.
St.George’s Episcopal Church
5600 Winding Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 487-5600
By George!OCTOBER 2014
A monthly publication of
St. George’s Episcopal Church5600 Winding Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 487-5600
http://www.saintgeorgeca.com
The Very Rev. Ray Hess, III
Priest in Charge
916-753-9939
Becky Freie, Senior Warden
916-863-0432
Rev. Bob Gould, Assoc.
916-488-5757
Rev. Robert Olsen, Deacon
916-729-1019
Timothy Mascarinas,
Organist/Choir Director
Sandy Olsen, Editor
Janet Jenkins, Dolores O’Brien, Deacon Bob and
Carol Adkins, Circulation
In this issue
ANIMAL BLESSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ANNIVERSARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BIRTHDAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BOOK CORNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BOUNTY BAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DEACON BOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
DEANERY CONVOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
HAPPENINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FROM OUR PIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
HOSPITALITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ROSTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ROUND TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SENIOR WARDEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TOTAL MINISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
VETERANS OUTREACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
WOMEN’S GUILD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
God’s Generosity
Some of Jesus’ most powerful and challenging parables describe God’s generosity. This
generosity is sometimes beyond what we think is fair. On September 21st, we had for our
Sunday gospel the parable of the workers in the vineyard. This is the story where the owner of
the vineyard hired workers, some at the start of the day and others throughout the day, up to an
hour before the end of the workday. The owner paid them all the same daily wage, and those
who worked all day were upset. In response to these disgruntled workers, the owner said, “Are
you envious because I am generous?” This is the way of God’s kingdom, according to Jesus.
God’s kingdom is one of generosity, especially for the latecomers. In some sense, we are all
latecomers who can’t earn our way into God’s kingdom, but God invites us in anyway. As I said
in my sermon, the good news is that we don’t get what we deserve!
October is the month when we often focus on financial stewardship. On Sunday October
12 , we will have one service at 10 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch. This is the kickoff for ourth
annual pledge drive for the ministries of St. George’s. The foundation for any discussion about
stewardship is God’s generosity. Because God’s love flows to us beyond what we can ask or
imagine, we can live generously. I like to think of God’s love as a current of water which flows
around us and carries us along. Being generous is just letting God’s love carry us along.
Living generously impacts all of our lives. It means being generous in our use of time for
others, in offering our abilities for God’s service, in caring for people both within the parish and
in the larger community, and in giving our money and possessions for God’s work. As a Total
Ministry congregation, we encourage everyone to do ministry according to our baptismal calling;
all are called to serve! I have experienced St. George’s as a very caring, generous parish.
Focused on God’s generosity in Jesus, may we continue to live in generous love.
In Jesus’ love,
Father Ray
Thoughts From Our PIC (Priest in Charge)
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Our Senior WardenOctober is here, and it is pledge month at St. George’s. Most of you know the drill: We
are going to ask you to prayerfully consider a reasonable amount for you to give to your church.
We need to know this information now because our treasurer will be developing a budget for the
upcoming calendar year, and it will need to be approved at our annual meeting the Sunday
before Super Bowl. We like to get our pledge information in by the end of November, so we can
look at a preliminary budget at our December vestry meeting, and approve a close to final one at
the January vestry meeting.
I can hear you all thinking, “Whoa! She is really being blunt! What happened to the talk
about how much good our money will do for the church? What happened to the lecture about
tithing and what it means?” Everything I said in the first paragraph is information I have
received and have transmitted in the past during pledge season as senior warden, or pledge drive
chair. It is one side of the pledge propaganda (whoops, I mean publicity) that I suspect every
church throws out during the season.
But let me share with you my faith story, and why I pledge. I first attended St. George in
1987, and began attending regularly in 1988. I discovered a family that I never knew existed.
Yes, I had my own biological family, and lots of friends, but when I go to church on Sunday, or
choir practice, or vestry meetings, or worship committee, or run into a church member at the
supermarket, I see and meet family. This family is really why I continue to attend St. George,
and continue to pledge.
And then there are the ministries I see that this church. St. George’s Episcopal Church has. We
contribute to Heifer Project, and food banks, as well as other organizations. We have a
community garden for the benefit of the community, not just church members. We have reached
out to veterans and the homeless. But to me the most meaningful ministry is the generous
support our members give to each other, such as caring for each other after surgery, is or when
someone is sick.
This year I will fill out a pledge card and contribute monthly to my church. I do so
because it is my family, and like any family it needs financial support. I urge all of you to also
do this.Becky Freie, Sr. Warden
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WOMAN’S GUILD
At our September meeting, the Sunshine Chairwoman reported she is
continuing to mail appreciation/thank you notes to various members of the
congregation. These notes have been well received, especially since they were
completely unexpected by the individuals who are just doing what they do around
the church. Get Well cards have also been mailed to convalescing members. Please
let us know [by notifying the church office] if any member of the congregation
could benefit from receiving a ‘Cheerful’ note or one of Sympathy.
Our used book corner continues to do well. So far this year, $80 has been collected.
If you have not perused the shelves in the corner recently, you should. You will
find a large selection of fiction, non-fiction, historical, and humorous books. Take a
look. It is hard to beat the price of $1 for hard-back or 50¢ for paper-back books. If
your home book collection needs thinning, our shelves will be happy to receive your
surplus. Also, have your looked at the Tract Rack on the opposite side of the
church? There are a variety of religious pamphlets that may be of interest to you.
One example: The “Forward Day by Day” provides three months of commentary on
the daily Bible readings. Free will contributions can be placed in the slot on the
Rack.
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 15, at 11:00 am in the parish
hall. Bring a bag lunch and join us for the meeting to discuss upcoming activities
and for a bit of socializing. Beverages and dessert will be provided.
Carol Adkins, President
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
1—Leslie Thelen
5 —Ryan Saunders
7—Song Hahn (’1936)
9—Janet Jenkins
11—Jenny Pierce
15—Laurie Beth Stackhouse
20—Cathy Crosby
20—Jan Mirrione
25—Marilyn Ditzen
26—James Landers
27—Sheron Olsem
28—John Borgman
(If your name was not included, please let Sandy know so
she can add your name.)
OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES
2—Jim & Rene Cress
26—Ryan & Angela Saunders
Hospitality
Sunday will be
the 1st Sunday of
each month,
special offering
envelopes are
included in the
bulletin. These
are used by the
Women's Guild to provide weekly
coffee hours, special receptions and
other events for parish members.
Please make checks payable to St.
George's Church with a memo note in
the left corner for HOSPITALITY.
The women’s Guild is
happy to provide the book
corner for your enjoyment.
We appreciate the books
you all donate. However, I
would like to remind you to bring fiction,
non-fiction, historical or humorous books.
Please NO self-help or study books.
Thanks for your attention to this matter.
CDs...$1
BOOKS...$1
PAPERBACKS...50¢
Happy reading!Janet Jenkins
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OCTOBER 5 th
17 SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTth
Animal Blessings
Galatians 6: 14-18 Canticle of the Sun
Matthew 11: 25-30
CELEBRANT: ` Gini Hummel
PREACHER: Mel Rose
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER: Marilyn Ditzen
LECTORS: Becky Freie & Aaron Adkins
ALTAR GUILD: Barbara Cooper & JoAnn Cookman
USHER: Cathy Crosbie & friend
OCTOBER 12 th
18 SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST th
Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14
CELEBRANT: Fr. Ray Hess
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER: Dave Allmuth
LECTORS: ^Bob Gould & Carol Adkins
ALTAR GUILD: Angela Saunders & Cruz Siaz
USHER: Carol Adkins & friend
OCTOBER 19 th
19 SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTth
Exodus 33: 12-23 Psalm 99
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10 Matthew 22:15-22
CELEBRANT: Fr. Ray Hess
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER: Ryan Saunders
LECTORS: Annelise Connell & JoAnn Cookman
ALTAR GUILD: Joy Allmuth & Cruz Siaz
USHER: Conrad Cookman & friend
OCTOBER 26 th
20 SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST th
Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Psalm 90: 1-6,13-17
1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8 Matthew 22:34-46
CELEBRANT: `Susan Plucker
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER: Aaron Adkins
LECTORS: Becky Freie & ^Bob Gould
ALTAR GUILD: Barbara Cooper & Vicki Karsten
USHER: Cathy Crosbie & friend
NOVEMBER 2 nd
21 SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST st
All Saints Sunday
Joshua 3:7-17 Psalm 107: 1-7, 33-37
1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 Matthew 23:1-12
CELEBRANT: ` Gini Hummel
PREACHER: Deacon Bob
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER: Marilyn Ditzen
LECTORS: Anne Mangels & JoAnn Cookman
ALTAR GUILD: Joy Allmuth & Angela Saunders
USHER: Conrad Cookman & friend
NOVEMBER 9 th
22 SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTnd
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78: 1-7
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13
CELEBRANT: Fr. Ray Hess
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER: Diana Perparos
LECTORS: Aaron Adkins & Annelise Connell
ALTAR GUILD: Barbara Cooper & Cruz Siaz
USHER: Carol Adkins & friend
October/November
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Each Sunday we pray for forgiveness of the things we’ve done and left undone. This
theme kept running through my mind as Sandy and I drove home from visiting her cousins in
Canada. Driving 400-500 miles a day, you have a lot of time to think. Rather than search for
radio stations we listen to Sandy’s iPod, mostly blues and country music where the theme of
regrets seems to come up a lot, so that may have also got me thinking about this business of
things left undone.
Actually our trip was a way of not leaving something undone. Sandy’s cousins are all in
their 80’s, so we got to thinking that our “plan” to visit them again in two years might be too
late. While it was a quick trip, at least for the amount of time we had to visit family, we did
connect with more of the second and third cousins (or cousins twice removed or some such).
I’m thinking this things undone is sort of like New Year’s or the Boy Scout motto, “do a
good turn daily”, but like resolutions and doing good deeds, somehow life gets in the way and at
the end of the day did we do what we wanted? Did we love our neighbor as ourselves, or did we
go stumbling on our way?
At the end of the day I’ve got a pretty good idea of the things I need forgiveness for
doing. The problem I have with things left undone is I will occasionally know of a specific thing
or action I wish I had done, much more often I don’t even recognize the thing or things I should
have done this day? My first thought about all of this was that I didn’t have a clue of what to do
about it. But then the obvious answer struck me – pray. Remembering Paul’s admonition,
always be joyful, pray and in everything give thanks. Amen,
_Deacon Bob
Things Done and Left Undone
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St. George’s Episcopal ChurchPresents
UNA SERATA di CANZONE ROMANTICA
The Music of ItalyBlended with Broadway Show Tunes
Featur ing
JAN VECCHIO – SopranoBRUCE O’DAY – TenorPARMYS WEINBERG – Pianist
Where: St. George’s Episcopal Church
5600 Winding Way Carmichael, CA 95608When: Saturday, October 11, 2014 7:00 p.m.
Reception to Follow/Meet the Artists
A $7 Donation Is Suggested
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. GEORGE’S VETERANS/OUTREACH
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The annual Total Ministry Event this year will be on Fridayevening October 17 and Saturday October 18 at St. John’s Parish,Marysville. This event is an opportunity for congregationsinvolved in Total Ministry to come together, to share ideas and tosupport one another. This year, Bishop Beisner will be with us forthe whole event. The Total Ministry Event is open to all members
The Fall Convocation for the Capital Deanery will be onSaturday October 25 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at All SaintsChurch, 2076 Sutterville Road, Sacramento. Our deaneryhas two Convocations each year, in the spring and fall. The fall Convocation will focus on the upcoming DiocesanConvention on November 14-15. We will havepresentations and small group discussion about ourdiocesan budget and convention resolutions. We will also
have time to talk together about the goals and ministries of our deanery. Our diocesandelegates and alternates are especially encourage to attend this meeting, and all parishmembers are welcome to come. The Capital Deanery is composed of 14 congregationsin the Sacramento metro area and the neighboring foothills area. The purpose of thedeanery is to support the ministries of each congregation and to find ways to doministry together. Our Priest in Charge Father Ray is dean of the Capital Deanery. If
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SUNDAY SERVICESFamily Service 9 a.m.Sunday School 9 a.m.Traditional Service 10:30 a.m.
BOUNTY BAGWe’re collecting dry goods, canned
goods, dried cereals, soaps, toothpastetooth brushes or any non-perishables,
We collect Bags ANYTIME!! NO TIME TO SHOP a check to St.
Georges with memo to River city Food Bank (everything is welcome).
Articles are alwayswelcome...BUTKEEP it short! The best way to submitan article is via mynew [email protected]
The choir willnow bemeeting the Thursdays @6:15
Second Wednesday@ 6:45 pm
LastMonday
@ 11a.m.
Submit the namesof those departedyou want read at All Saints Day
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