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The Episcopal Church of Saint Michael & All Angels Pacific View Drive at Marguerite Corona del Mar California 92625 949.644.0463 www.stmikescdm.org

FOR THE

LOVE OF MIKEVolume 65 Number 11 DECEMBER 2015

...From the Desk of the Rector

BELOVEDS IN CHRIST -

BBBBBUILDING OUR FUILDING OUR FUILDING OUR FUILDING OUR FUILDING OUR FAITH:AITH:AITH:AITH:AITH: LLLLLOOOOOVING CHRISTVING CHRISTVING CHRISTVING CHRISTVING CHRIST AND SERAND SERAND SERAND SERAND SERVING OUR COMMUNITYVING OUR COMMUNITYVING OUR COMMUNITYVING OUR COMMUNITYVING OUR COMMUNITY

CHRISTMAS WORSHIPSCHEDULE 2015

Sunday, December 13

4pm Lessons & Carolsin our Sanctuary

Sunday, December 20

8 & 10amHoly Eucharist

4pm Childrens Christmas Pageant& Eucharist

in Saint Michael & All AngelsSanctuary

(nursery care available)

Thursday, December 24Christmas Eve Worship

5pmFestive Choral Eucharistwith Gift of Music


8pm Solemn Choral Eucharistwith choir


Friday, December 25Christmas Day

10am Holy Eucharistwith Carols & Sermon

Our Winter Solstice on the 22nd of this month means that this is a darktime of year. The world around us seems dark, as well; weve gotclimate change, cyber attacks, random violence, global terrorism and more.We are living in a world that feels like the first verse of The first Nowell theangel did say... on a cold winters night that was so deep. Deep, deep

darkness.Remember comedian George Carlins line: When youre experiencing

darkness in your life, pray for God to free you from it. If you are still indarkness ... make sure youve paid the electric bill!

Certainly, you will understand that were not the first people to face darkdays. Hebrew Scriptures present numerous examples. In the prophet Isaiahstime, about seven hundred years beforethe birth of Christ, people walked indarkness ...{and}... lived in a land ofdeep darkness (9:2); God seemed

THE WORD BECAMEFLESH AND LIVED

AMONG US,AND WE HAVE SEEN HIS

GLORY!

JOHN 1:14A

Dear Friends in Christ,

As we celebrate the wondrousbirth of our Savior Jesus Christ,we continue to pray in hope forthe promise of peace with justicethat God brings to all. Especiallyat this time, we, the staff of SaintMichael & All Angels, want tothank our beloved parish familyfor the opportunities to serveamong you during the entire year.

As we work together with youin our various ministries, we areable to bring the message ofChrist beyond our parish into ourcommunity, our nation, and theworld.

We wish you a most happy andblessed New Year 2016!

Peter, Ray, Susan C., Susan B.,Marybeth, and the Westroms(Susan, Heidi, and Erik & Katie)

Continued on page 3

Christmas Cheer for AllIf you missed your chance -- either in

May or at the Christmas Faire -- to acquireour new parish history, A Celebration of50 Years, remember that you can buy oneor more copies at the parish office untilChristmas.

You will love this little book and so willyour children, relatives and friends, sinceit is chock-full of lively stories,accomplishments, and photographs fromour frst five decades together. It is a greatChristmas present for anyone you love,

admire, or just would like to know better.It is also a standing invitation to its readersto join this congregation and be part of ouradventure!

For those who prefer the electronicapproach, please note that copies of ourhistory can also be purchased on-line fromour publisher, Lulu Press. The web-siteaddress is http://goo.gl/VKgp4K and theprice is $15, of which $3 will be rebated toour parish. When you reach the web-siteyou can take a quick look at the booksimply by clicking "preview".

CELEBRATE THE SEASON!Everyoneis encouraged to join SMAA choirmembers and parishioners in offeringCarols for the Season at the 37th annualCorona del Mar Christmas Walk onSunday, December 6th. We will besinging from 12 noon to 2pm in front ofSherman Library and Gardens.--Lookfor our Saint Michaels banner! PleaseSave the Date for this festive event!More information to follow.Anne Warmington (202.550.4100)

Merry Christmas!

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Finance......................................Julie Jenkins

[email protected]. ...... ...... ..... ...... .....949.640.0134Mission............................... Barbara Stewart+

[email protected]............................. Matthew Shaw

[email protected].......................... Louise Stover

lstover@volt.com..........................714.432.7371Worship...The Very Revd Canon Peter D. Haynes

[email protected]

THE VESTRY

Senior Warden............................. Myrna Ireland

[email protected] Warden............................. Donald Sheetz

[email protected] Education.....................Barbara Black

[email protected] of the Vestry........................ Karlene Miller

[email protected]

FOR THE LOVE OF MIKEFOR THE LOVE OF MIKEFOR THE LOVE OF MIKEFOR THE LOVE OF MIKEFOR THE LOVE OF MIKE DECEMBER 2015 DECEMBER 2015 DECEMBER 2015 DECEMBER 2015 DECEMBER 2015 2 2 2 2 2

Communications........................... Clyde Dodge

[clydedodge@cox.net.......................949.375.1530Evangelism.............................Anne Warmington

[email protected]...... ...202.550.4100

Fellowship............................................OPEN

Building and Grounds..............Tom Nicholson

[email protected]

DECEMBERANNIVERSARIES

A REMINDER FROM YOUR SMAACOMMUNICATIONS TEAM. Youhave several options to publicize yourministry or event throughout theSMAA community: this newsletter, ourFacebook Page (facebook.com/SMAACDM) the weekly Sundaybulletin, the spoken word atannouncement time, or even an emailto our digital parishioners. ContactNorris Battin for the newsletter andFacebook, Susan Beechner for thebulletin and email, and Fr. Haynes for

announcements ([email protected],s b e e c h n e r @ s t m i k e s c d m . o r g ;[email protected].)

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FOR THE LOVE OF MIKEFOR THE LOVE OF MIKEFOR THE LOVE OF MIKEFOR THE LOVE OF MIKEFOR THE LOVE OF MIKE is a publication of

Saint Michael & All Angels

Episcopal Church,

Corona del Mar, CA.

Copy deadline is the second

Wednesday of the month.

We welcome letters and articles. Editor: Susan Beechner

949.644.0463

CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE TOTHE RECTORS DISCRETIONARYFUNDmost recently byCam and theWallis family in thanksgiving forRichards (Dicks) life, by Jim and theJackson family in thanksgiving forMarguerites life, and by Bob and theAnderson family in thanksgiving forShirleys life. These funds extend ourParishs mission of outreach, providingfor such needs as can be helped byfinancial assistance.

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Dear Friends in the Community,We are in need of Volunteers and hope

you can help.Age Well Senior Services is a non-profit

organization helping Senior Citizens in thecommunity. We need help serving lunchat the Oasis Senior Center in Corona Del

Mar, Monday through Friday, 9:30amuntil 12:30pm. Lunch is included.

Volunteers would only be expected tohelp one day a week on a regular basis.

Volunteer tasks would be helping in thekitchen to receive meals (they aredelivered hot and ready to eat), set tablesin dining room, serve meals to seniors,clean up kitchen, put away utensils, andclean up the dining room. All tasks arevery easy; no heavy lifting required.

We look forward to your becoming partof the Age Well Team and helping ourSeniors in the Community to Live Long

and Healthy!Thank you, Trish McCauley, 949.718.1820

A NOTE FROM AGE WELLSENIOR SERVICES:

SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE! SET UPDIRECT GIVING TO SAINTMICHAEL & ALL ANGELS:Pledgepayments can now be scheduled usingweb banking. You can set up regular,recurring payments for your annualpledge, and leave your checkbook athome on Sundays.This paymentmethod is completely optional. You can

continue to place pledge envelopes inthe collection plates if you wish (emptyor with a note saying you gave on-line). Note that regular, recurringpayments help the church maintain ahealthy cash flow, especially usefulduring the summer months whenmany are on vacation. For details andinstructions call Marybeth Waniek,our bookkeeper, in the parish office949-644-0463, ex. 15. She will behappy to help you simplify your life!

LOAVES & FISHES: In December, wewill collect $5 gift cards for MacDonaldsand Burger King. Monetary donations arealways welcome, too. Please make checkspayable to Saint Michaels, with Loaves &Fishes on the memo line. Tax ID #95-2123746). Attention Travelers: We arealways collecting hotel/travel-size toiletriesfor shower kits for the homeless patrons.

FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE - ADSNEEDED: Our newsletter is printedby C & M Publications at no cost to St.Mikes, thanks to the support of thelocal businesses whose ads are foundon the back of the calendar each month.If you or someone you know might like

to become a sponsor, please call SusanBeechner in the parish office for moreinformation. 949.644.0463 x10.

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Birthdays

5th - Tony Caldarone6th - Bob Dell Angelo7th - Corinne Stover30th - Karlene Miller

Baptisms

2nd - Corinne Stover2nd - Louise Stover7th - Libby Keating

18th - Bob Dell Angelo23rd - Murry McClaren

Weddings

11th - Cliff & Teri Corbet 21st - Dale & Joanne Woolley 28th-Mark & Sondra Valentine

LEST WE FORGET: There havebeen 4,491 American militarycasualties in Iraq and 2,355 inAfghanistan and other locations."Lord hear our prayers for thosewho are dead and for those whomourn."

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Yours, In Christ -

Rectors Desk from page 1I (CONTINUE TO BE) VERYINTERESTED IN A THIRD PARISHJOURNEY TO THE HOLY LAND.ARE YOU? WE HAVE A DATE!

Recently I was privileged to havetime together with The RevdCanon John Peterson and Canon IyadQumri and said that Id love to haveone more Saint Michael & All Angels

parish pilgrimage before I retire.We have since decided on the dates:

November 9-20, 2017.To have both John and Iyad as

leaders is an incredible opportunity.Ask our 2011 pilgrims: Don & SandraAlser, Norris Battin, Bill & Judy Brady,Teri Corbet, Frances Fukuda, Jim &Grace Walker Gray, Ray & MontyPentz, Frances and Don Haynes, Jim& Lynn Headley, Bryant & Elizabethand Evans Henry, Steve & Ann Morris,Keith Nelson, Ruth Poole.

We will spend ample time inJerusalem and the Church of theResurrection (housing both the emptytomb and Calvary), the Western Walland Temple Mount, the Garden ofGethsemane, walk both the PalmSunday Road down the Mount ofOlives and Stations of the Cross (withJohn Peterson, author of the form forthe Stations that we use on GoodFriday here) through the Old City ofJerusalem; Bethlehem and MangerSquare; travel to Galilee and its Sea/Lake, Nazareth and the home of Jesuschildhood, Capernaum, Magdala,Mount of the Beatitudes and site of themultiplication of loaves andfishes; theGreek Orthodox Monastery built overJacobs Well; Qumran and the DeadSea; maybe ice cream in Ramallah. Wewill worship with Anglicans living inthe land where Jesus walked. Therewill be ample opportunities to talk withthem as well as with Jews andMuslims and other Christians and learnmuch about contemporary life in Israel/Palestine. Are you excited?

Costs should be approximately

$2,075 for land (non-single roomhousing, excellent middle eastern meals,air conditioned transportation) and$1,800 for coach air travel.

Please think prayerfully about thispossibility, understand that we will bevery safe at all times, talk withparishioners who have made this

journey previous ly, and let LynnHeadley and/or me know that you areinterested.

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absent and people saw only distressand darkness, the gloom of anguish;and they were thrust into thickdarkness (8:21-22).

We know what this feels like.Anxiety and insecurity aboutrelationships, jobs, health, retirementand fear about the future lead us tofeel as though we are being thrust intothick darkness.

We need illumination.The people of ancient Israel looked

for a ray of light. For a child hasbeen born for us, given to us, saysthe prophet (9:6), authority shall restupon his shoulders; and he will benamed Wonderful Counselor, MightyGod, Everlasting Prince of Peace(9:7). This was their FutureHope.

We have so many reasons for hopetoday. From a TED talk by author-comedian-entrepreneur BaratundeThurston, I learned about threeteenagers: American Taylor Wilsonwho said to himself, Im going todesign a new, safer, more efficientnuclear reactor, and did; KenyanRichard Turere who feared that lionswould devour his familys livestock,so he built an automated securitysystem; Californian Jack Andraka whobecame angry about pancreatic cancerafter it killed a family friend, so,bucking conventional wisdom, hedeveloped a protein-based blood testthat is much faster, more effective andless expensive than other options.Instead of cursing the darkness thesethree adolescents lit candles. SaysThurston, ...all while dealing withhomework, parents and puberty.

Children are succeeding in makingthis world a safer, more secure andhealthier place.

Gods kingdom of justice andrighteousness is being advanced oneinnovation at a time.

Its enough to give us FutureHope.

Isaiah predicted Christs coming andthe Virgin Mary brought him into theworld To show Gods love aright, shebore for us a Savior when half spentwas the night (as the carol Lo, howa Rose... tells us; but his people hadto wait more than seven hundredyears; that would be like us waitingpatiently until the 28th century!

endless peace the prophet promisedin a challenging and contentious world:

Peace I leave with you; my ownpeace I give to you. I do not give toyou as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled, anddo not be afraid. (John 14:27) Jesusdoes not offer us an escape from lifeschallenges, but instead gives us peacein the midst of these challenges.

Jesus is focused on people being inright-relationship (righteousness) withGod and with each other.Righteousness (right-relationship)means: loving, giving, just andcommitted. This is the kind ofrelationship Jesus has with each of us,and it is the kind that he wants us tohave with God and with one another.Our hope for the future is found in ChristJesus, and in all who follow him in right-relationship and peace-with-justice.

Christmas is the season ofFutureHope, in which the light of Christenters the darkness of the world.

The birth of Jesus reminds us thatchildren can change things for the better,whether they are designing safer nuclearreactors, developing better blood tests,or being the One and Only Savior of theworld. To those living in deep darknessthe Light of Christ is shining, to save usfrom our mistakes and to lead us in thepaths of peace-with-justice and right-

relationship.Receive the Light. Accept the Light.Embrace the Light. And then, share theLight in whatever ways you can. Youdont have to build a security systemfor livestock or broker peace betweenrival gangs or warring nations, thoughwe are all called to do what we are able.You can visit a lonely relative and/orfriend, drive respectfully, shopintelligently, invite a neighbor to church,tutor a troubled teenager, plant a gardenin community.

Accepting and sharing the Light of

Christ is the best present and hope forour future.Jesus is our FutureHope and Jesus is

here now among us. Merry Christmas!

The Psalmist (84:10b) witnessesthat justice and peace have kissed eachother, and Jesus offers us that

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PRAYERS

THANKSGIVING

3233 Pacific View Drive

Corona del Mar, CA 92625

949.644.0463

949.644.9247 FAX

www.stmikescdm.org

Our mission is to seek and share

Jesus Christ as spiritual food

for lifes journey.

HEALING

GUIDANCE

SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF

THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION

The Very Revd Canon

Peter D. Haynes, Rector

[[email protected]]

Susan Caldwell

Director of Christian Education

[[email protected]]

Ray Urwin, D.M.A.

Minister of Music

[[email protected]]

The Revd Fennie Chang, Ph.D.,Canterbury Irvine

The Revd Canon Ray Fleming

Assisting Priest

The Revd Barbara Stewart, Ph.D.,

Assisting Priest

Susan Beechner, Parish Secretary

[[email protected]

Marybeth Waniek, Bookkeeper

[[email protected]]

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday

Holy Eucharist at 8am & 10amNursery Care 9:30am -11:30am

Sunday School 9:45am

Adult Education 9am

WednesdayHoly Eucharist with Prayers

for Healing-12 noon

CallEsther McNamee

for prayer requests 949.640.1749

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CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION

Susan

Caldwell

ABOUT SAINT MICHAEL & ALL

ANGELS, CORONA DEL MAR

We are a Christian Community of the

Anglican Communion who come tohear Gods word and receive and

share the Lord Jesus Christ.Our purpose is to have Christ live in

us in order that in Christ we may livefaithful and productive

Christian lives.Our commitment to the Gospel is

evangelical; our liturgical tradition,catholic; our theology orthodox but

open to thought, reflection, andspiritual endeavor.

We care about the worldand strive to serve Christ in it.

TeriRussBrad

Nadine

AndrewSuzieMary Betty

MichelePotter

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- in celebration ofHarry Bubbs birthday

- in loving memory of Norm Cory, Davis Patterson McNamee,

Jack Schlatter, and Audrey Crawford

PHONE TREE MINISTRY: NEWMEMBERS NEEDED.Our goal is tocontact every parishioner by phoneonce a month. This is a greatopportunity to get to know others betterand to share information, needs andsuggestions about Saint Mike's. Pleasecontact Ruth Pooleat 949.644.9263.

Julie & BobEsther

WhitneyKathleen

Scott, Samantha, Shelby

BobCatherine

MariCliff

REPOSE

Five Good Reasonsto Come to Church

Living near and driving up and

down the Southern Californiafreeways, we live in the shadow ofthe Hollywood sign. There are iconicmovies with this symbol that standout for us during the Christmasseason. For those of us who arefamiliar with Jimmy Stewartsmemorable film, Its a Wonderful

Life, we think about the closingscene where the community comestogether to help the hero, GeorgeBailey who is in need. His wife,Marys (Donna Reed) beaming facerejoices as she sees each neighborenter through her living room door.And what a wonderful Christmas itis.

One reason to come to churchis for community. Community is,as Jeff Rekoon, a Sundays-at-Nineguest speaker, says a chance to bea part of something greater thanourselves. We can stay home andpray or we can come to church and

join with others to get in touch withthe Holy Spirit. Being a part of acommunity of people is like having asafety net and a cheering section.

Scripture speaks to this in ICorinthians 12:26. And if onemember suffers, all the memberssuffer with it; if one member ishonored, all the members rejoicewith it.

A second reason to come tochurch is that you can make adifference.

Another theme in the film, Its aWonderful Life,is what might happenif you didnt participate in yourcommunity? George Bailey is givena tour of Bedford Falls by Clarence,the angel seeking to earn his wings.Bedford Falls, as Clarence showshim, might have become a wastelandin the event that George had gottenhis wish to have never been born.Clarence the angel spotlights thevalue of Georges life by looking atthe converse.

Shirley Anderson

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CHURCHNEXTONLINE LEARNING

We continue to explore the resourcesfor online learning available to usthrough "The Well," which is ourparish's module within theChurchNext website.

ChurchNext has a number of

offerings and is constantly beingupdated and expanded. The current"Big Class" is entitled "A ChristianResponse to Gun Violence" and is ledby Eugene Sutton and Ian Douglas.

A number of our parishioners haveparticipated in our first group classand we are exploring what our nextgroup offering should be. Please takea moment to obtain a user name andbecome familiar with the offerings.

The website offers a wealth ofopportunities for reflection andlearning both in a group and

individually.If you need any assistance or have any

questions, please contact KathleenPeterson: [email protected] 949.378.5002, or Susan Caldwell atsca ldwel [email protected],or949.644.0463 ext. 12

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THE BIBLE CHALLENGE:Journeywith Luke, the new ForwardMovement publication, continues.Join the journey with Luke with fiftydays of scripture readings,

meditations, and prayers written bydynamic spiritual leaders from aroundthe world. If you would like to join,please contact Susan Caldwell,949.644.0463 ext. 12, [email protected] The costof the book is $12.00.

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* * *WE NEED Greeters, Ushers, Tellers,and Altar Guilders. Please contactCanon Haynesif interested.

NURSERY CARE IS AVAILABLEon Sundays from 9:30-11:30am.

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PLEASE CHECK THE FORWARDMOVEMENT DISPLAY RACK ONTHE WALL IN MICHAELS ROOM.Pick up a pamphlet or two to share

with family and friends. A donation boxis provided.

How to Keep Advent is a pamphletthat reminds us that the season ofAdvent is a time of preparation andanticipation of the birth of Christ.Helpful suggestions tell us ways thatindividuals and families may observeAdvent. One way is that we can makeour own Advent Wreath. SaintMichaels follows this tradition byhaving different families light a candleeach Sunday during Advent. You mightset up a creche before Christmas, and

perhaps put various figures in differentplaces in your home and add themgradually. (Remember that baby Jesusdoes not appear until Christmas, andthat the three kings do not arrive untilEpiphany.) Take time to give to thosein need, and feed the hungry are twomore things you might do; and otherideas are included in this helpful littlebooklet.

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PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT

Parish net income through October2015 is $1,336 below the year-to-datebudget of ($39,922).

Year-to-date pledge income is about$20,000 under budget. Please bringyour pledge commitment up to date.Also, please turn in your 2016 pledgecards. Without a solid estimate of 2106

income, the Vestry cannot plan our2106 program and budget.

Donations for use of the parishcenter are $10,043 ahead of plan.

The Vestry and the finance committeecontinue to explore how we can offerhigh quality programs and events whileminimizing expenses. As a start, weneed sufficient pledges from all of ourmembers.

We are still accepting donations fortrees or other landscaping items tocomplete the project.

We are need tellers to process eachSundays offering. We ask for acommitment of one Sunday a monthand we will train you. If youd like tohelp, please contact Susan Beechnerin the parish office, 949.644.0443 [email protected] Jenkins, Finance Chairman

PLEASE CHECK the lost and foundbox in Michaels Room.

ADULT ACOLYTE CAPTAINSNEEDED:The ministry commitmentis based on a rotation Sunday scheduleand on an as needed basis dependingupon the liturgical calendar year.Contact Susan Caldwell, Director ofChristian Education, 949.644.0463ext.12, if you would like to take partin the Acolyte Ministry at Saint Michael& All Angels.

REMINDER: Please wear your namebadge on Sundays.

MENS GROUP: Meets onThursdays at 7:30am in the DavisLibrary to discuss questions relatingto theology, science, and philosophy.All men are welcome.

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OUR BOOKKEEPER UPDATES:Pledges collected for the first twoweeks of November were aboveexpectations, which is great sincewe were behind quite a bit as of10-31-15. Total year to datecollected pledges are now $365,718versus $379,287 budgeted. Whilelower than planned, we hope tomeet our goal of $440,463 in pledgesby year end. YTD non-pledgeincome is also lagging at $9,283versus $12,916 budgeted.Containment of expenses has helpedreduce the "planned" cash negativefrom an expected loss of $39,922to an actual YTD loss of $24,432, butthese figures can at times beskewed due to expense timing.Hopefully everyone has been extra"thankful" during the month ofNovember, which will help SaintMichaels see "black" rather than"red" before the holidays are uponus! Marybeth Waniek, Bookkeeper

DO YOU HAVE A NEW EMAILADDRESS? Please [email protected] withchanges or additions.

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PLEDGE ENVELOPES: If youwould like pledge envelopes for 2016,please leave a message for ourbookkeeper, 949.644.0463, ext. 15.

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SENIOR FITNESS: A new exerciseclass for seniors, using chairs, hasbeen formed by Peggy Montgomery.It meets for an hour every week onTuesdays at 1:30pm in the South Wing.If you are interested and would like

more information, please contactPeggy, 949.644.2239.

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Saint Francis Day - Blessing of the Animals

We welcomed many dogs this year, a cat,

and some came electronically!However they come to us, they are blessed!

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The Saints Come Marching In!

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CHRISTMAS FLOWER REQUEST

(Please Print)

Your Name:______________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:_________________________________________________

In Memory of:____________________________________________________________________________

In Thanksgiving for:_______________________________________________________________________

Please make your check payable to Saint Michael & All Angels and write Christmas Flowers on the memoline. You may place it in the collection plate or mail it to Saint Michael & All Angels Church, 3233 Pacific ViewDrive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625. Deadline for Bulletin inclusion is Monday, December 21st, 2015.

COMING IN ADVENT

SUNDAYS-AT-NINE IN DAVIS LIBRARY

November 27, December 6, 13, 20

Crazy Christians

A book by Bishop Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church

We need some Christians who are as crazy as the Lord. Crazy enough to love likeJesus, to give like Jesus, to forgive like Jesus, to do justice, love mercy, walk humbly withGod, like Jesus. Crazy enough to dare to change the world from the nightmare it often isinto something close to the dream that God dreams for it. And for those who would

follow him, those who would be his disciples, those who would live as and be the peopleof the Way? It might come as a shock, but they are called to craziness. -- Bishop Michael Curry

The Reverend Lisa Rotchford will lead this study. If you would like your own book,please contact Susan Caldwell, Director of Christian Education. 949.644.0463 Ext.12

MONDAY EVENING ADVENT BIBLE STUDY AT THE IRELANDS HOME

(It began November 23), 6-7:30 p.m. at the home of John and Myrna Ireland, and continueson Monday evenings of Advent, November 30, December 7, & 14. It will be conductedby The Revd Dr. Barbara Stewart and based on the following Sundays lectionary. Forfurther information and directions to the Irelands home, please call Myrna, 949/759-1509.All men and women are cordially invited!

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Sunday

HolyEucharistat8:00a.m.

Sundays-at-Nine,9

:00a.m.,DL

NurseryCarefrom

9:30-11:30a.m.

SundaySchool,9:45a.m.

GodlyPlay,ch

ildren4-11,YellowRoom

Formation,5th-8thgrade,GreenRoom

J2A,highschool,2nd&4thSundays,CornerRoom

HolyEucharistat10:00a.m.

Monday

Volleyball,3:30-6:30p.m.,AAC

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all,7:00-9:00p.m.,AAC

Tuesday

WhizKids,9:00-3:00p.m.,AAC

SeniorFit,1:30-2:30p.m.,SW

Basketball,5:00-8:00p.m.,AAC

AAMeeting,7:00p.m.,SW

WednesdayAAmeeting,7:00-8:00a.m.,SW

Yogaclass,9:00-10

:00a.m.,NW(not12/16,23)

WhizKids,9:00-5:00p.m.,AAC(not12/16,23,30)

HolyEucharistw

ithPrayersforHealing,Noon

Basketball,5:00-8:

00p.m.,AAC

SAA

meeting,7:30-9:00p.m.,SW

Volleyball,8:00-9:30p.m.,AAC

Thursday

WhizKids,9:00-5:

00p.m.,AAC(not12/17,24,31)

MensGroup,7:30

-9:00a.m.,DL

Basketball,4:00-5:00,5:00-8:00p.m.,AAC

ParishChoirRehearsal,7:00-8:30p.m.,NW

Friday

WhizKids,9:00-11

:30a.m.,AAC(not12/18,25)

Yogaclass,9:00-10

:00a.m.,NW(not12/18,25)

Basketball,1:15-2:45p.m.,4:00-5:00p.m.,AAC(not12/25)

AAmeeting,7:00-10:00p.m.,SW

TruthSpiritualStudyGroup,6:00-8:00p.m.,DL

Saturday

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hristianChurch,

7:00a.m.-11:00a.m.,Sanctuary

Basketball,10:00a

.m.-3:30p.m.,AAC(not12/26)

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YR-YellowRoom,AAC

CR-ConferenceRoom

GR-BlueRoom,AAC

RR-RedRoom,AAC

Wed.,Dec.2nd

NominatingCommittee,4:00-5:00p.m.,CR

VestryMeeting,5:00-7:0

0p.m.,CR

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Staffmeeting,9:30a.m.,

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5th

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tion,Ontario

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CitizensClimateLobby,

9:00a.m.-12:30p.m.,DL

Sun.,Dec.6th

CoronadelMarChristmasWalk,

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oon-2:00p.m.,ShermanGardens

Mon.,Dec.7th

AdventBibleStudy,6-7:3

0p.m.,IrelandsHome

Wed.,Dec.9th

SeniorMinistry,2:00p.m

.,CR

Sat.,Dec.12th

J.HassettPianoRecital3

:30-6:00p.m.

Sun.,Dec.13th

AdventLessons&Carols,4:00p.m.

Mon.,Dec.14th

AdventBibleStudy,6-7:30p.m.,IrelandsHome

Wed.,Dec.16th

DeadlineforJanuaryFor

theLoveofMike,5:00p.m.

Sun.,Dec.20th

LastSundayofAdvent

ChristmasPageantwithHE,4:00p.m.inSanctuary

Thurs.,Dec.24th

ChristmasEveWorship

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5:00p.m.FestiveCh

oralEucharistwithGiftofMusic

8:00p.m.SolemnChoralEucharistwithchoir

Fri.,Dec.25th

ChristmasDayWorship,10:00a.m.,Sanctuary

HolyEucharistwithChristmasCarols

Sun.,Dec.27th

FirstSundayafterChristmasDay

TheBibleChallenge,7:3

0a.m.,DL

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Now the spotlight is on you. Whathappens if you decide not to come tochurch?

Your pew space is empty. Othersnotice that you are gone. The ministrythat the Lord has for you goeslacking. The people that you normallytalk to and encourage may leavewithout having spoken to anyone thatday.

A third reason to come to churchis to exercise the gifts God hasgiven us.

Those who have the gift ofhospitality and service share their giftseach time they push the coffee cartout and put out the refreshments.When this loving act does not takeplace, everyone notices. There is no

coffee. There is no food. Parishionersare grumpy. Fellowship goes waning.Scripture reminds us to use our gifts.

If service, in his serving; or he whoteaches, in his teaching; or he whoexhorts, in his exhortation; he whogives, with liberality; he who leads,with diligence; he who shows mercy,with cheerfulness. Romans 12:7-9

A fourth reason to come tochurch is for corporate worship.There are three kinds of worship,according to Dr. Steven D. Brooks,adjunct professor at Azusa and Biola

University and author of the book,Worship Quest with this symbol.There is personal worship, lifestyleworship and corporate worship. Inmy conversation with Dr. Brooks, Iasked him to explain his perspective.Personal worship is how we spendour own unique time with God.Private prayer and meditation wouldfall into the personal worshipcategory. Lifestyle worship,according to Brooks, is how we liveout our Christian faith in our dailylives. For example, if we are driving

on the freeway and someone cuts usoff, how do we respond? Do werespond with anger or do we lift thedays events up to the Lord? Weworship God in our actions.Corporate worship is that special andunique time to come together and giveour praises to the Lord. ForEpiscopalians, corporate worshiptakes place in singing together,reading together, and sharing in theEucharist.

A fifth reason to come to churchis to be reminded. It is good to bereminded of what is really important.Easter Sunday last year, I was busilychecking off my to do list prior toattending the 8:00 oclock worshipservice. Canon Haynes said to me, Didyou hear the rumbling in the tombs?I stopped. I remembered it was Easter.I remembered what it was all about

and the reason for the Christian faith,my faith and why I do what I do: Ibelieve in a risen Savior. It takes a bitof an imagination and creativity toremember. And others at church helpus to think about what we believe,why we believe and how we take thismessage to the world.

Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ ourPassover is sacrificed for us.

People: Therefore let us keep thefeast. Alleluia

Celebrant: We break this bread toshare in the Body of Christ.

People: We who are many are one,sharing in that one Body.

I have given you five goodreasons to come to church.

Can you think of a sixth?

P.S. And hintIts a Wonderful Life.

PLEASE REMEMBER . . . SaintMichael & All Angels has a ParishEmergency Fund, funded byparishioners and available to

parishioners facing financialemergencies and needing economicassistance. Requests should be directedto our rector or any member of ourVestry. If you are able to contribute tothis fund, all gifts are welcome!

TIME AND TALENT If you are thinkingabout volunteering with one of ourCommissions at St. Mikes, pleasereview the Parish Life booklet on the

back rail of the sanctuary, whichdescribes these activities. We needgreeters, acolytes, coffee hosts, andushers, and have other interestingassignments as well. Volunteering is awonderful way to meet new people atSt. Mikes. Please call Anne Warmingtonwith questions: 202.550.4100.

HELP FOR HUNGRY PEOPLE:Weare once again in need of donations forreplenishing our food cupboard. Pleasecall Murry McClarenwith any questionsor to learn what types of food arecurrently needed. THANK YOU ALLfor your help!

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A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR YOU! Ifyou haven't already seen our NEWWEBSITE! Please check it out! It isrefreshed, features beautiful design andup-to-date information! Click onhttp://stmikescdm.ladiocese.org/

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ACOLYTES NEEDED: Do you haveone hour to offer this parish eachmonth? Would you like to participate

in the worship service on Sundays bycarrying the Cross or lighting thecandles? Acolyting is a valuableministry in the life of Saint Michael &All Angels. Please contact SusanCaldwellif you are interested in learningmore about this ministry, or tovolunteer! 949.644.0463 x 12.

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Music was an early feature of theChristmas season. The earliest examplesare chants and litanies intended forliturgical use to observe both the Feastof the Nativity and Theophany, many ofwhich are still used by the Eastern

Orthodox Church. The 13th century sawthe rise of the carol written in thevernacular, under the influence ofFrancis of Assisi.

In the Middle Ages, the Englishcombined circle dances with singing andcalled them carols. Later, the word carolcame to mean a song in which a religioustopic is treated in a style that is familiaror festive. From Italy, it passed to Franceand Germany, and later to England.Christmas carols in English first appearin a 1426 work of John Audelay, aShropshire priest and poet, who lists 25

"caroles of Cristemas", probably sung bygroups of wassailers, who went fromhouse to house. Music in itself soonbecame one of the greatest tributes toChristmas, and Christmas music includessome of the noblest compositions of thegreat musicians.During theCommonwealth under Cromwell, the

Rump Parliament prohibited thepractice of singing Christmas carolsas Pagan and sinful. Like othercustoms associated with popularCatholic Christianity, it earned thedisapproval of Protestant Puritans.Famously, Cromwell's interregnumprohibited all celebrations of theChristmas holiday.

The Westminster Assembly ofDivines established Sunday as the onlyholy day in the calendar in 1644. Thenew liturgy produced for the Englishchurch recognised this in 1645, andso legally abolished Christmas. Itscelebration was declared an offenceby Parliament in 1647. There is somedebate as to the effectiveness of thisban, and whether it was enforced.

Puritans generally disapproved of thecelebration of Christmasa trendwhich continually resurfaced in

Europe and the US through theeighteenth, nineteenth and twentiethcenturies.When in May 1660 CharlesII restored the Stuarts to the throne,the people of England once againpracticed the public singing ofChristmas carols as part of the revivalof Christmas customs, sanctioned by

the king's own celebrations. WilliamSandys's Christmas Carols Ancient andModern (1833), contained the firstappearance in print of many now-classicEnglish carols, and contributed to the mid-Victorian revival of the holiday. Singingcarols in church was instituted onChristmas Eve, 1880, (Nine Lessons andCarols), in Truro Cathedral, Cornwall,England, which is now seen in churchesall over the world. According to one of theonly observational research studies ofChristmas caroling, Christmas observanceand caroling traditions vary considerablyamong nations in the 21st century, whilethe actual sources and meanings of evenhigh-profile songs are commonlymisattributed, and the motivations for carolsinging can in some settings be as muchassociated with family tradition andnational cultural heritage as with religiousbeliefs.

The tradition of singing Christmas carolsin return for alms or charity began inEngland in the seventeenth century afterthe Restoration. Town musicians or 'waits'were licensed to collect money in the streetsin the weeks preceding Christmas, thecustom spread throughout the populationby the eighteenth and nineteenth centuriesup to the present day.---- from Wikipedia

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