THE EPISTLE NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 2010

Outreach Administration Parish Life Ministry Schedule—Nov & Dec Calendar—Nov & Dec

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Inside this issue:

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 rick@stannsnashville.org The Reverend Charlie Burdeshaw Deacon cabddspc@aol.com

Staff Rollie Mains Director of Music rrmains@gmail.com Jackie Harris Parish Administrator office@stannsnashville.org Charlsie Holmes Receptionist recept@stannsnashville.org 2010 Vestry Tom Hardin, Sr. Warden Ken Love, Jr. Warden Travis Loller Mark Brown Carol Mannchen Steve Hinkle Vicki Brown David Price Graham Carpenter Bill Ralston Ronda Etheridge Paul Donley Ashley Thompson Joe Taylor Eric Zavattero

St. Ann’s Episcopal Church

The Season for Giving - Ourselves You probably have noticed the myriad of charitable efforts around the Christmas holidays. We stumble over one another to do something for someone ‘in the Spirit of Christmas.’ There is no need to overly criticize or critique these efforts. Good things are done for others. Frank Allan, the retired bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta, once addressed the Diocesan Council saying that the most precious commodity in the 21st century will be our time. Time will be valued, measured and offered as we meet the demands of life. It is also important that charity towards others includes our time. When offered, this becomes another way to express the divine love of God in the world. We insist on giving of ourselves to experience the true meaning of the holidays. It is a good lesson for children that some how gets lost as we become adults. We are coming to the end of our formal Stewardship Drive. This year members are asked to donate time and talent to the church as well as money. Coupled with the Advent and Christmas message of God’s love being made incarnate, giving our time and talent takes on a deeper meaning. We seek to make the love of God a reality in our actions and presence. You are encouraged to make a pledge of your time and talent. Regardless if the budget meets all our financial needs and more, or is bare bones, the worship, mission and life of the parish requires the time to be involved and the talent to make them effective and valued. The offering of self is a gift. In this gift we embody the love of God that first came to us in the birth and life of Jesus Christ and is offered without ceasing for the world and for the church. Rick Britton

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East Nashville Hope Exchange Gift Cards

A Perfect Christmas Present

Members, friends and supporters can buy these gift cards. Then send them to people on your Christmas list telling them a donation has been made to ENHE in their name.

Cards can be purchased on Sunday morning or by contacting the parish office.

OUTREACH

Balance of Property Loan: $244,895

The loan amount for construction of the parking lot is paid in full The above balance is the loan to purchase the property.

Financial Stewardship Report - October, 2010

Budgeted Pledge Income YTD $217,790 Actual Pledge Income YTD $218,798 Over/ (Under) $ 1,008

Total Budgeted Income YTD $240,700 Total Budgeted Expenses YTD $246,512 Total Actual Income YTD $236,899 Total Actual Expenses YTD $250,410 Over/ (Under) $ (3,801) Over/ (Under) $ (3,898)

PARISH ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Copies of the Vestry Minutes are located on the kiosk in All Saint’s Hall.

Pledge Update

As of November 18th, we have received 59 pledges totaling $237,478. This compares to the same week last year of 59 pledges totaling $202,056.

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PARISH LIFE

Reception for New Members and Newcomers

The Evangelism Committee hosted a reception for new members and people who have shown interest in joining St. Ann's. It was held at the church on November 14th. These receptions will be held periodically during the year as part of our evangelism ministry that seeks to welcome and incorporate new members. Not pictured is Lloyd Waldemar, photographer.

A Christmas Outing for our Youth Plans are being made to attend “A Gift of the Magi and other tales” by O. Henry for our Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) and our Episcopal Kids Community (EKC). It is performed by the Street Theater Company. The performance time is Saturday, December 11 at 2PM. For more information or to reserve a ticket contact Kristin Wells, Barbara Donley (Barbara is out of town till November 23rd) or Charlsie in the parish office.

A Poetry Reading featuring Lauren Rooker Cardwell

on December 10 at 7:30PM Lauren will be reading her poetry at the Global Education Center on 4822 Charlotte Avenue. This is part of the Line Breaks Literary Reading Series that features emerging and nationally recognized poets and story tellers. Admission is $8.50.

A Service of Advent Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 12, 2010 5PM

This is a traditional worship during

The Season of Advent The service will feature our St. Ann's Choir

A Reception will follow.

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CONGREGATIONAL PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Gene Foster Receiving treatment for cancer. Vicki Brown Continues to recover from cancer. Ada Woodland The sister of Mildred Britton and aunt of Rick Britton, facing pancreatic cancer Evangeline Price Daughter of Carolyn and David Price who was born prematurely. Jacqueline Hammon The grandmother of Holly Ables who had surgery. Shirley Wright Mother of Susan Wright who had spinal surgery on August 30th. Becky Snyder Mother of Andrew Snyder who is recovering at home from an illness. William Reinker Father of Dan Reinker with extended illness. Ruth & Al Torri Friends of Peg & Tom Hardin who are elderly and ill. Ida Brown Mother of Mark Brown with extended illness. Pray for the repose of the soul of Lydia Felicien, mother of Donna Britton; Addie Kittrell, sister-in-law of Linda Waldemar; and Evelyn Sterry, sister-in-law of Charlsie Holmes. Please contact the parish office if you would like someone added to the Prayers of the People.

PARISH LIFE

Charlie and Rosemary ask Prayers for Granddaughter

Maemie Donnelly is in Peru until December 4th

doing missionary work. She is a recent graduate of St. Cecilia Academy. Please visit Maemie’s blog

and keep her in your prayers.

Directory Changes

Rick & Donna Britton—New address: 509 Laurel Park Dr, Nashville 37205, Phone: 356-5533 Jennifer Painter—New address: 2711 Glen Oaks Dr., Nashville 37214 Margaret Shelley—New address: 5405 Colonial Circle, Park View #107, Knoxville, TN 37918 Ron Veasey—New address: 2131 Elm Hill Pk. T-345, Nashville 37210

Nominations for Vestry are being accepted

Members can help in selecting the leadership provided by the vestry. We will vote for five members at our Annual Parish Meeting in January, 2011. Members are invited to make nominations. Names are to be given to a member of the Nominating Committee. They are Tom Hardin, Eric Zavattero, David Price, Bill Ralston and Carol Mannchen (All rotate off the vestry). The term is for 3 years (2011- 2013).

Have you returned your Pledge Card?

Members are asked to complete and submit the pledge cards for their financial pledge and time and talent pledge. Additional forms and copies of the ‘Ministries Booklet’ are at the church or call the parish office to have them mailed.

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Advent and Christmas at St. Ann's

A Service of Advent Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 12, 2010

5PM

This is a traditional worship during The Season of Advent

The service will feature our St. Ann's Choir A Reception will follow.

Hanging of the Greens and Supper

Thursday, December 23 5PM

The Celebration of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, December 24

5:00PM Holy Communion

10:30PM

Holy Communion (with Incense) Reception to follow

Christmas I Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols

with Holy Communion Sunday, December 26

9:30AM

A Christmas Brunch (following worship)

Come and enjoy breakfast as the spirit of Christmas continues

with food and festive fellowship. Price to be announced

Members are asked to make reservations

The parish offices will be closed Monday, December 27.

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Nov 21-Last Pent Jeremiah 23:1-6 Canticle 4 or 16

or Jeremiah 23:1-6

Psalm 46

Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43

Nov 28-Advent 1 (Year A begins)

Isaiah2:1-5 Psalm 122

Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44

Altar Guild Peg Hardin Ronda Etheridge

Meg Sherrill, Helen Ralston, Diana Naisby

Bread Guild Carol Mannchen Meg Sherrill Donna Britton

8:30 8:30

Acolytes Will Levenway

Chalice Jenny Ladefoged Emelyne Bingham

Greeters Cathy Corral Madeline Walls

Bill Weems Bev Weems

Lector Kristen Deitrick Cathy Corral

Prayers John M Shrewsbury Bill Ralston

Child Care Laura Deitrick

10:30 10:30

Acolytes Androlic Brooks Mary Kantanie

Chalice Terry Lawrence Thomas Greer

Counters Terry Lawrence Todd McEachern

Joe Taylor Paul Donley

Greeters Kristin Wells Aaron Painter

Kristin Wells Anita Bugg

Lector A.J. Busé Eric Zavattero

Prayers Kristin Wells Jim Hughson

Child Care Brandy Fenderson Abby Hemenway

Betsy Snyder Sarah Cote

November 2010 Ministry Schedule

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December 2010 Ministry Schedule

Dec 5—Advent 2 Isaiah 11:1-10

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12

Dec 12—Advent 3 Isaiah 35:1-10

Psalm 146:4-9 or Canticle 3 or 15 James 5:7-10

Matthew 11:2-11

Dec 19—Advent 4 Isaiah 7:10-16

Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 Romans 1:1-7

Matthew 1:18-25

Dec 26—Christmas 1 Isaiah 61:10—62:3

Psalm 147 or 147:13-21 Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7

John 1:1-18

Altar Guild Cathy Sanford Carol Mannchen

Sandy Bennett Thomas Greer

Peg Hardin Ronda Etheridge

Meg Sherrill, Helen Ralston, Diana Naisby

Bread Guild Emelyne Bingham Ken Love Julia Thompson Carol Mannchen

8:30 8:30 8:30

Acolytes Emelyne Bingham Andreas Claus Bill Ralston

Chalice Rosemary Burdeshaw Peg Hardin Jenny Ladefoged

Greeters Robyn Smith Andreas Claus

Madeline Walls Cathy Corral

Bev Weems Bill Weems

Lector Leigh MacMillan Kristen Deitrick Anne Overton

Prayers Tom Hardin Bev Weems John M Shrewsbury

Child Care Donna Britton Patterson Webber Laura Deitrick

10:30 10:30 10:30 9:30

Acolytes Hank Cardwell Mary Kantanie Terry Lawrence Thomas Greer

Chalice Tommy Holt Jim Hughson Emelyne Bingham Madeline Walls

Counters Madeline Walls Cathy Corral

Todd McEachern Paul Donley

Terry Lawrence Leigh MacMillan

Joe Taylor Todd McEachern

Greeters Sandy Bennett Merissa Costanza

Roberta Thomas Jane Thompson

Aaron Painter Sandy Bennett

Andreas Claus Rosemary Burdeshaw

Lector Lauren Cardwell Roger Gray A. J. Busé Bill Ralston

Prayers Carol Mannchen Diana Naisby Eric Zavaterro Madeline Walls Cathy Corral

Child Care Alacia Stainbrook Annie Wong

Betsy Snyder Brandy Fenderson

Hank Cardwell Sarah Cote

Sherry Loller Donna Britton

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DECEMBER 2009 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 6:30 AA 10:00 ENAA 7:00 Choir Rehearsal 6:00 CA 7:00 CA 5 Advent 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff 10:00 ENAA 9:30 Christian Education 6:00 CA 10:30 Baptisms-Ryals 7:00 St Cecilia 6:30 AA 7:20 Titans 8-4 Behavioral 12:00 Titans-can change Needlework Guild Treatment Provider 5:00 EYC @ Sue C house 7:00 Choir Rehearsal 5:00 RITI 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 7:00 CA

12 Advent 3 13 14 15 16 17 18 8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff 7:00 St Cecilia 10:00 ENAA 9:30 Christian Education Needlework Guild 6:00 ENHE Board 6:00 CA 10:30 Holy Eucharist @ Sue C house 6:30 AA 5:00 RITI 5:00 Lessons & Carols 7:15 Finance 7:00 Choir Rehearsal 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 7:00 CA 19 Advent 4 20 21 22 23 24 25 Christmas Day 8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff 11:30 Life Enrichmnt 10:00 ENAA 9:30 Christian Education 7:00 St Cecilia 6:00 CA 10:30 Holy Eucharist Needlework Guild 6:30 AA 12:00 Titans-can change @ Sue C house 7:00 Choir Rehearsal 5:00 EYC 7:00 Vestry 7:00 CA 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 26 Christmas 1 27 28 29 30 31 1 9:30 Lessons & Carols OFFICE CLOSED 10:00 Staff 5:30 Music City Bowl with Eucharist 7:00 St Cecilia 5:00 RITI 11:00 Brunch Needlework Guild 6:30 AA 7:30 Cocaine Anonym @ Sue C house

NOVEMBER 2010 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

21 Last Pentecost 22 23 24 25 26 27 8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff Meeting 7:00 St Clare THANKSGIVING 10:00 ENAA 9:30 Christian Education Needlework Guild HOLIDAY office closed 6:00 CA 10:30 Holy Eucharist @ Sue C house 6:30 AA office closed 12:00 Titans-can change 5:00 RITI 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 7:00 CA 28 Advent 1—Year A 29 30 8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff Meeting 7:00 St Clare 9:30 Christian Education Needlework Guild 10:30 Holy Eucharist @ Sue C house 7:30 Cocaine Anonym

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