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THE EPISTLE DECEMBER, 2009—JANUARY, 2010
Outreach Parish Life Children & Youth Ministries Vestry Diocese & Community Ministry Schedule—Dec.-Jan. Calendar—Dec.-Jan.
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Staff Information St. Ann’s Episcopal Church 419 Woodland St. Nashville, TN 37206 615.254.3534 www.stannsnashville.org The Reverend Richard C. Britton, Jr. Rector [email protected] The Reverend Charlie Burdeshaw Deacon [email protected]
Staff Rollie Mains Director of Music [email protected] Jackie Harris Parish Administrator [email protected] Charlsie Holmes Receptionist [email protected] 2009 Vestry Tom Hardin, Sr. Warden John Bledsoe, Jr. Warden Art Anderson Travis Loller Rosemary Burdeshaw Ken Love Graham Carpenter Carol Mannchen Merissa Costanza David Price Paul Donley Bill Ralston Gary Fitzhugh Julia Thompson Eric Zavattero
St. Ann’s Episcopal Church
Christmas at St. Ann's Monday, December 21@ 6PM Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Play Tuesday, December 22@5PM Hanging of the Greens & Chili Supper
Christmas Eve
Celebration of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ 5:00PM
Featuring the Children’s Christmas Play “Barrington Bunny”
Celebration of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
10:30PM (With incense)
Featuring the Sacred Music of Christmas
The St. Ann's Choir
Reception to follow—Please bring finger foods.
Christmas 1, Sunday, December 27 One service at 9:30AM
Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols With Holy Communion
Followed by Christmas Breakfast
Poinsettias for Christmas Members can make a donation to purchase poinsettias in
memory or thanksgiving to decorate the altar for our services during the Christmas season. The cost is $15 each. Forms are available at the church or contact the parish office at 254-3534.
The deadline is December 20th.
December 27th Breakfast The deadline for reservations is Sunday, December 20th. Call 254-3534 or email [email protected].
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OUTREACH
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY: A DAY OF SERVICE
A parish intergenerational outreach project Monday, January 18, 2009
Room in the Inn
We will prepare, deliver and serve lunch for the residents of the Odyssey Program, a long term recovery program.
A worship service is planned after the meal. Mark your calendars
More to come
PEOPLE OF GOD ORGANIZED HOLDS ITS FIRST GATHERING The initial gathering of members from East Nashville churches met at Eastwood Christian Church on November 15th. The attendance was larger than anticipated (170) as representatives from city service departments and the police department spoke. Each of East Nashville’s city council members came and spoke as well. All made a commitment to work with POGO in future efforts to improve our neighborhood and to address the findings of the neighborhood audit.
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CHRISTMAS FOR EAST NASHVILLE HOPE EXCHANGE
ENHE GIFT CARDS FOR SALE Make a donation to Hope Exchange in the name of someone this Christmas
Call the church office or pick up on Sunday
THE GIVING SEED Shop for gifts on line using a Hope Exchange Retail Partner A portion of you purchase goes to support Hope Exchange
Visit www.thegivingseed.com and use scroll on left to ‘St. Ann's Hope Exchange’ Retail Partners are:
1-800PetMeds Amazon.com AT&T Wireless Audible.com Barnes and Noble Café Britt Drugstore.com eBags Inc. EB Games eCampus.com Footlocker.com FTD.com Hotwire.com ITunes
JCWhitney.com TheKnotWeddingStore.com Kodak EasyShare Kosher.com Lobster Gram Luxury Link Legos Online Store Match.com Magazines.com McAfee, Inc. myfico.com The North Face Office Depot PetFoodDirect.com
Priceline.com Red Envelope Restaurant.com Sam’s Club Sea Bear Smokehouse Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. skype.com Snap Fish textbookx.com Wal-Mart.com WeddingTracker.com Wine.com Wine Enthusist
When it comes to owning pets, we may not be as green as we think. Luckily, there are lots of resources to help us be eco-friendly the next time we adopt and care for a dog or cat (or any other acceptable pet). Make sure
you buy a durable collar or leash, so you don’t replace it over and over again. Always clean up after your pet. A printable pet food buying guide is available at http://www.mnn.com/family/education-activities/blogs/green-food-for-green-pets. Having trouble remembering to take your reusable bags to the store? Try charging yourself $ .25 for every plastic bag you use. It’s a great incentive to get you to go back to the car and retrieve those reusable bags. When you have enough change saved, you can make a donation to your favorite charity or buy more reusable bags. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE. Too much stuff around? Consider a garage or yard sale and donate the proceeds to environmental causes of your choice. Perhaps you could fund some green blocks to your church’s electric power use or fund some extra activity for church school that would help introduce environmental issues to children. It’s no secret that we’re fans of local food. And just like politics can be local, what you put on your table for Thanksgiving can get there by traveling a very short distance. Make a commitment to eating a locally grown and raised Christmas meal this year. Whether you commit to finding everything within 100 miles of where you live, or you venture to the local produce section of the supermarket, making sure you’re using food that came from nearby will reduce your carbon footprint. (Link: http://100milediet.org/thanksgiving)
GREEN TIPS
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to our Newest Members
Rebecca Zumeta 7245 Highway 70 So. # 108 Nashville, TN 37221 206-660-1045 [email protected] Jenny Ladefoged 1514 Chestnut Spring Rd. Brentwood, TN 37027 615-776-1108 [email protected]
DIRECTORY CHANGES Shani Dowell Home phone: 915-4548 cell: 881-6046 Christ & Elaine Casello Address: 2019 Benjamin St. 37206 Gary Fitzhugh Email: [email protected], Cell: 1-781-856-3492 Mesguerre Sejour Address: 2808 Hydes Ferry Rd. 37218, Phone: 596-6915 Sheila Richardson Phone: 868-5916
PARISH LIFE
ST. ANN’S ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
Sunday, January 24, 2010
9:30 AM - Worship Meeting to follow.
Potluck lunch to follow.
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Saundra Sanford Mother of Cathy Sanford, receiving home Hospice Care Terry and Jane Son and mother of Janet Powers Fred Duncan Brother of Sue Carpenter, cancer Aileen LeSuer Cousin of Charlsie Holmes, cancer
Births
Duncan Hallen Carpenter Grandson of Sue & Graham Carpenter Margaret Hughes Overton Granddaughter of Anne and Ned Overton Ophelia Rose Snyder Daughter of Andy and Betsy Snyder
Deaths The Rev. William Middleswarth Uncle of Jim Hughson (Members can submit prayer requests to Charlsie in the parish office at 254.3534.)
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ST. ANN'S DELEGATES FOR THE 178TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF TENNESSEE
The delegates from St. Ann's are Rosemary Burdeshaw, John Bledsoe and Tom Hardin. The alternates are Julia Thompson, Carol Mannchen and Gary Fitzhugh. The Annual Convention will be held at St. George’s, Nashville on January 22/23, 2010.
HAVE YOU MADE YOUR 2010 PLEDGE? If not please consider making this important stewardship commitment to St. Anns. We build our annual budget based on the money pledged by parishioners each year. We plan for the new year based on what we expect to receive during the year. At present we have 72 number of pledges for a total of $238,656. Last year we had 87 pledges for a total of $268,576. In past years we have relied on reserve funds to make up the difference and these reserves are fast depleting. The present path is not sustainable. Without additional pledges we will have to cut a significant amount from the operational budget and this will have an impact on our ministries. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of a pledge to St. Ann's in 2010.
PARISH LIFE
TITANS’ PARKING FOR HOME GAMES - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Members are needed to assist with parking for Titans’ home games on December 13th (3PM), December 20th (Noon) and Christmas Day at 6:30PM. The Music City Bowl will be held on December 27th at 7:30PM. Volunteers are asked to be available 2 hours before the game. The income from Titans’ parking allows us to meet the debt service on the loan for the purchase of the land without including it in our operating budget expenses. The parking income from the Music City Bowl game is designated for the EYC to help fun the 2010 Mission Trip. If you can help, contact Paul Donley at 826.1278. We need your help!
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YOUTH AND CHILDREN MINISTRIES
EYC HAPPENINGS One of our youth, Abby Hemenway, is working on her Silver Medal for Girl Scouts. The Silver Award gives Girl Scouts the chance to define what's important to them and make a difference in the lives of those around them. She is working on a community project to help fill the needs of those in our area. She needs donations of the following: 2 yds of fleece (to make blankets) winter hats gloves / mittens scarves coats
Our EKC will be helping with this as one of their service projects for the year.
EYC SCHEDULE
December 5 12:30-5:30 Parent’s Day Out 6 NO MEETING 13 5:00-6:30 20 5:00-6:30 Christmas Party
January 10 5:00-6:30 17 5:00-6:30 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Service
Project @ Room In The Inn 23 5:00-7:30 Room in the Inn 24 NO MEETING 31 5:00-6:30
EKC SCHEDULE
December 6 3:30 – 4:45 (last meeting for 2009) 20 3:30 – 4:45 Christmas Party -
January
10 3:30 – 4:45 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Service
Project @ Room In The Inn 24 3:30 – 4:45
CHILDREN’S PLAY FOR THE 5:00PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Barrington Bunny The play is based on a Christmas fable written by Martin Bell, an Episcopal priest, singer, lecturer and storyteller. This story is traditionally told on Christmas Eve in a number of churches. It is a story that expresses the meaning of Jesus’ life and death. The themes include Jesus’ teaching that we are all a part of one family; the unconditional love of God; that God calls us to love one another; we are all given special gifts to share with the world; and that God is always present with us in life and in death.
Pearl Goodbread, Abby Hemenway, Caroline Tweeton
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Fourth Quarter Income and Expense Report October, 2009
Budget to Date Actual to Date Over (under) Income $243,798 $219,962 ($23,836) Expense 263,824 265,204 1,380
Nominations for Vestry The ministry of the vestry is one of servant leadership that includes many aspects- • Responsible for the financial health of the parish and entrusted to care for the building and grounds. • Works with the rector in setting the direction and goals of the parish and supports all aspects of parish life, ministries and programs. • Serves as an example by his or her participation in the life, worship and ministry of the parish. • Provides constructive communication between the vestry, members and rector. Duties: • Attend monthly vestry meetings. • Sit on a Commission that has monthly meetings (Outreach, Administration, Parish Life) • Attend annual vestry retreat (usually in February) • Participate in the actions/plans decided upon by the vestry that may require additional commitments of time and leadership. Eligibility to Serve on the Vestry: • Confirmed Communicant 18 years of age or older. • Candidates for vestry ‘shall be adult pledging communicants in good standing , entitled to vote at the parish
meeting, who are regular in attendance at worship.’ (Parish By-laws). (The Episcopal Church defines a communicant in good standing as a person who for the previous year has been faithful in worship and faithful in working, praying and giving for the spread of the kingdom).
There are 5 seats on the vestry to fill during elections at the Annual Meeting. The term is for 3 years—January, 2010 - January, 2013. If you are interested in being nominated, or would like to nominate a member, contact the Nominating Committee– Art Anderson, John Bledsoe, Rosemary Burdeshaw, Merissa Costanza, Julia Thompson or Rick Britton. The terms are for three years. If you want to nominate another member, please get his/her permission before submitting the name. Nominations can be made from the floor during the Annual Meeting. Again, the person must be eligible to serve (See above).
VESTRY
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The Gay Christian Network presents its Annual Conference
‘one flock .one shepherd’
January 7-10, 2010
Downtown Sheraton
Highlights include: Dr. Tony Campola, Mary Lou Wallner, and performer Derek
Webb of the Christian rock group Caedmon’s Call.
To register visit wwwgaychristian.net/conference Or
Call 919.786.0000
DIOCESE AND COMMUNITY
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December 2009 Ministry Schedule
Dec 6-Advent 2 Dec 13-Advent 3 Dec 20-Advent 4 Dec 27-Christmas I
Baruch 5:1-9 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Micah 5:2-5a Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Canticle 16 Canticle 9 Canticle 15 Psalm 147 (13-21) Philippians 1:3-11 Philippians 4:4-7 Hebrews 10:5-10 Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 Luke 3:1-6 Luke 3:7-18 Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) John 1:1-18 Altar Guild Peg Hardin Cathy Sanford Meg Sherrill Sandy Bennett
Ronda Etheridge Carol Mannchen Helen Ralston Thomas Greer
Bread Guild Donna Britton Ken Love Carol Mannchen Cathy Sanford
8:30 8:30 8:30 Acolytes Andreas Claus Emelyne Bingham Andy Peterson
Chalice Bill Ralston John M. Shrewsbury Rosemary Burdeshaw
Greeters Bev Weems Peg Hardin Cathy Corral
Bill Weems Tom Hardin Madeline Walls
Lector Leigh MacMillan Anne Overton Bill Ralston
Prayers Rosemary Burdeshaw Emelyne Bingham Andreas Claus
10:30 10:30 10:30 9:30
Acolytes Hank Cardwell Kira Schlesinger Mary Kantanie Androlic Brooks, Sr.
Abby Hemenway Colin Klein Caroline Tweeton Androlic Brooks, Jr.
Chalice Mary Kantanie Alvin Burt Terry Lawrence Peg Hardin
Counters Paul Donley Bill Patrick Terry Lawrence Cathy Corral
Bill Patrick Joe Taylor Joe Taylor Madeline Walls
Greeters Sandy Bennett Hank Cardwell Merissa Costanza Aaron Painter
Androlic Brooks, Sr. Shani Dowell Armanda Costanza Rosemary Burdeshaw
Lector Roger Gray Diana Naisby Kristin Wells Anita Bugg, John Bledsoe
Lector --------------- --------------------- ------------------- Rosemary B., Sue Ross
Prayers Sue Carpenter Jim Hughson Aaron Painter Carol Mannchen
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Deadline for the February Epistle is January 20th.
January 2010 Ministry Schedule
Jan 3-Christmas II Jan 10-Epiphany 1 Jan 17-Epiphany 2 Jan 24-Epiphany 3 Jan 31-Epiphany 4
Jeremiah 31:7-14 Isaiah 43:1-7 Isaiah 62:1-5 Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 84 (1-8) Psalm 29 Psalm 36:5-10 Psalm 19 Psalm 71:1-6 Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a Acts 8:14-17 I Corinthians 12:1-11 I Corinthians 12:12-31a I Corinthians 13:1-13
Matthew 2:1-12 or 2:13-15, 19-23 or Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 John 2:1-11 Luke 4:14-21 Luke 4:21-30
Luke 2:41-52 Altar Guild Peg Hardin Cathy Sanford Meg Sherrill Sandy Bennett Peg Hardin
Ronda Etheridge Carol Mannchen Helen Ralston Thomas Greer Ronda Etheridge
Bread Guild Meg Sherrill Kira Schlesinger Julia Thompson Kristin Wells Emelyne Bingham
8:30 8:30 8:30 8:30
Acolytes Bill Ralston John M. Shrewsbury Kira Schlesinger Kira Schlesinger
Chalice Peg Hardin Emelyne Bingham Andy Peterson Bill Ralston
Greeters Andreas Claus Bev Weems Peg Hardin Cathy Corral
Louis Claus Bill Weems Tom Hardin Madeline Walls
Lector Cathy Corral Kristen Deitrick John M. Shrewsbury Rosemary Burdeshaw
Prayers Madeline Walls Bill Ralston Bev Weems Tom Hardin
10:30 10:30 10:30 9:30 10:30
Acolytes Terry Lawrence Kira Schlesinger Andreas Claus Kira Schlesinger Mary Kantanie
Abby Hemenway Colin Klein Caroline Tweeton Abby Hemenway Colin Klein
Chalice Mary Kantanie Jim Hughson Terry Lawrence Alvin Burt Terry Lawrence
Counters Paul Donley Todd McEachern Joe Taylor Cathy Corral Paul Donley Terry Lawrence Jeff Smith Todd McEachern Madeline Walls Terry Lawrence
Greeters Sandy Bennett Hank Cardwell Todd McEachern Kristin Wells Androlic Brooks, Sr. Kristin Wells Jeff Smith Sandy Bennett Aaron Painter Anita Bugg
Lector Jim Hughson Eric Zavattero Lauren Cardwell Carol Mannchen A. J. Buse
Prayers Roger Gray Diana Naisby Anita Bugg Sue Carpenter Alvin Burt
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DECEMBER 2009 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 ROVER 5 6:30a YOGA 10:00 ENAA 10:00 Choir Rehears 6:30 AA 7:00 CA 1-5 EYC Parents 7:00 Choir Rehearsal Day Out
6:00 CA 6 Advent 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff meeting Rick—Fresh Start 6:30a YOGA 10:00 ENAA 9:30 Christian Education 5-9 Food Service Ptr 9-11 ENHE meeting 10:30 Holy Eucharist 5:30 Wardens/Rector 7:15 Finance Comm 6:30 AA 7:00 CA 5:00 RITI 3:30 EKC 6:00 Jazz Band 7:00 Choir Rehearsal
7:30 Cocaine Anonym 7:00 Advent Study 6:00 CA
13 Advent 3 14 ROVER 15 16 17 18 19 8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff meeting 11:30 Life Enrichmen 6:30a YOGA 10:00 ENAA 9:30 Christian Education 10:30 Holy Eucharist 6:00 Jazz Band 6:30 AA 10:00 Choir rehears 3:00 Titans 7:00 Advent Study 7:00 Vestry 7:00 Choir Rehearsal 7:00 CA 6:00 CA 5:00 EYC 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 20 Advent 4 21 22 ROVER 23 24 25 26 8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff meeting 6:30a YOGA 5:00 Eucharist with 10:00 ENAA 9:30 Christian Education 6:00 Jazz Band 5:00 Hanging of the Children’s Play HOLIDAY 10:30 Holy Eucharist 6:00 Play rehearsal Greens 6:00 Choir Rehearsal 10:30 Music Office closed 12:00 Titans 7:00 Advent Class 6:00 Chili supper 6:30 AA 11:00 Eucharist 6:30 Titans 5:00 RITI 5:00 EYC & EKC followed by a reception 7:00 CA 6:00 CA 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 27 Christmas 1 28 29 30 31 9:30 Christmas Lessons & Office closed 6:30a YOGA Carols followed by Brunch 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 7:30 Music City Bowl 6:00 Jazz Band rehearsal 6:30 AA
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JANUARY 2010 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
NEW YEAR’S 10:00 ENAA Holiday 6:00 CA Office closed
3 Christmas 2 4 ROVER 5 6 Epiphany 7 8 9
8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff Meeting 6:30 am YOGA 10:00 ENAA 9:30 Christian Educ 5:30 Wardens/Rector 6:30 AA 5:00 RITI 10:30 Holy Eucharist 6:00 Jazz Band 7:00 Choir rehearsal 7:00 CA 6:00 CA 3:30 EKC 5:00 EYC 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 10 Epiphany Sunday 11 12 13 14 15 16
8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff Meeting Rick-Fresh Start 6:30 am YOGA 10:00 ENAA
9:30 Christian Educ 6:30 AA 10:30 Holy Eucharist 6:00 Jazz Band 7:15 Finance 7:00 Choir rehearsal 7:00 CA 6:00 CA 5:00 EYC 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 17 Epiphany 2 18 19 20 21 22 23
8:30 Holy Eucharist Office Closed 11:30 Life Enrichmt 6:30 am YOGA 10:00 ENAA 9:30 Christian Educ 6:30 AA 5:00 RITI
10:30 Holy Eucharist 6:00 Jazz Band 7:00 Vestry 7:00 Choir rehearsal 7:00 CA 6:00 CA
3:30 EKC 5:00 EYC MLK Holiday 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 24 Epiphany 3 25 ROVER 26 27 28 29 30
9:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff Meeting 6:30 am YOGA 10:00 ENAA Annual Meeting & Potluck 6:30 AA 5:00 EYC 6:00 Jazz Band 7:00 Choir rehearsal 7:00 CA 6:00 CA 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 31 Epiphany 4 8:30 Holy Eucharist 9:30 Christian Educ 10:30 Holy Eucharist 5:00 EYC 7:30 Cocaine Anonym
7:00 CA
