The Chimes January 2011

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S T . J O H N S E P I S C O P A L

ullam arcu leo, facilisis ut

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ChangingSeasonsEPIPHANY

We have now entered the season of

Epiphany, a Christian feast day that

elebrates the revelation of God the Son as

human being in Jesus Christ. Epiphany

alls on January 6, or, for us, the Sunday

etween January 2 and January 8.

Many think of Epiphany as the time the

Wise Men from the East found and

worshiped the Christ Child.

When the Magi reached their destination,

what was the first thing they did? They

knelt down and paid him

omage (Matthew 2:11).

These were respected wise men. They were

on speaking terms with the king. As

astrologers they were privy to the secrets of

the stars and the stars were believed to

hold the secrets to the universe. They were

not even Jews. The Eastern cults and

traditions of the Magi were far removed

from the messianic traditions of the

Hebrews.

Yet, when they came into the presence o

this little baby, what did they do? They

threw themselves down on the ground

without hesitation and with great humi

Here was one whose greatness was to b

honored. Here was one born to be

adored.

What does adore mean? In its Latin

roots it means to reverence and honor.

it is a much stronger word than honoractually is the equivalent to a Greek wo

which means to prostrate. To adore

something is to go as far as we can with

worship and praise.

So, in this season of Epiphany let us

adore, the Messiah, God the Son, as H

became a human being in Jesus Christ

lived and walked among us.

-LeB

St. Johns Episcopal Church is a loving community of faith and worship, Showing

the love of God to each other and the world.

eres The Scoop

Whats happening in

our fellowarishioners lives.age 2

Birthdays and

Anniversaries

See who is celebrating

these important eventsthis monthPage 2

Being Episcopalian

Questions, comments,jokes, anything

EpiscopalianPage 3

Photos

See photos of 2010 atSt. JohnsPage 4 - 5

Keep in your Prayers

Please remember theseindividuals in yourprayersPage 6

Upcoming Events

Keep up-to-date on thehappenings of the

Church. ECWmeetings, Vestryevents, DOK, AltarGuild, Choir....Page 2

Senior Wardens

Message

Pat keeps us updat

the happenings of tVestryPage 6

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T H E C H I M E S

irthdays, Anniversaries and Hospitality List

Birthdays

/5! Gayle Huffman/9! Jacob Mlcak/14! Claire Pawlak/16! John Kelly/16! Steve Mlcak/18! Rilla Youngblood/24! Linda Sneed Kellner/31 ! Sandy Scarborough

Anniversaries

/4! Norman & Gloria Noy/24! Perry & Andrea Ford

Hospitality

/2 ! Gloria Noy & Annie Smith/9! Pat & John Klotz/16! Mary Emerson & Cody

Edwards

/23! Perry & Andrea Ford/30! Gayle and Phil Huffman

Heres the Scoop

Chase has been on the straight "A" honor

roll this year. He got "A"s in both Historyand Government from Blinn from his firsttwo college courses that he took for dualcredit as a junior at Sealy High School.Matt and Candace are very proud of him!!

Elise received Honorable Mention forher role in the Sealy Jr. High UIL playRuthless. The play placed second inthe competition.

The Fords were blessed by a visit fromMimi for Christmas. She is 88 and hardto keep up with!

Blair Burwell is on his way home fromKazakhstan and should be here tocelebrate the New Year with his family.He visited the Russian Orthodox Churchof the Divine Blood, above are 2 of thephotos he took.

Marge Michaelis and Pat Klotz spent aweek in Michigan with family,experiencing the states first winter snowstorm and a low of 3 degrees oftemperature!

The following week, Marge traveled toLubbock for grandson Timothysgraduation from Texas Tech.

Upcoming Events

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will b

held on January 9, 2011 immediatfollowing the service. Two NewMembers of the Vestry will be elecas well as delegates to the 162ndDiocesean Council to be heldFebruary 11-12 at The WoodlandsTX.

Please bring a dish for a pot-luck-luncheon at the ANNUAL PARISH

MEETING on Sunday, January 9, 200

ECW Meeting - 1st Tuesday of eve

month - January 4

ECW is planning a Heavenly

Treasures garage sale in the Sprin

We need your items! Cant find ro

for your new gifts? Received

something that would look better i

someone elses house? Want to ge

of your spouses collections? Don

it to ECW.

IF WE ALL THREW OUR PROBLEMS IN A PILE AND SAW EVERYONE

ELSE'S, WE'D GRAB OURS BACK.

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T H E C H I M E S

Being Episcopalian

Spiritual but not Religiousby The Rev. George Anne BoyleIn the wake of the New Age, and the ever-growing love affair our culture has with all

hings spiritual, a new mantra has emerged: Im spiritual, not religious! It is the mantra of ex-Catholics and once-in-awhile Protestants and others on the spiritual path. This emerging mantra

has grown up in response to religion that looks more like a museum, religion that says you

ractice THIS way or you arent one of us, religion that isnt relevant to the life I lead, religion

hat tells us to believe 12 impossible things before breakfast and leaves no place open for

questions or doubt.

And theres this longing and maybe even a presence of energy in life. Perhaps if you aren the spiritual journey, you have felt this. Energy that gives life and joy whether itsooking at Rainer at sunrise, or playing music with others, or sitting with someone in a time of

orrow. That energy is what the Christian people call the presence of the Holy Spirit. Theollowers of this Jesus know this longing and energy only too well.

What is this longing? It is the longing to live in community with others from all walks ofife a community that is present in sadness and joy, a group of people searching and

questioning and doubting and finding more questions about that presence together.

It's not about having answers as much as it is about engaging a story. It is about your storynd how your story connects to an ancient story of desert wanderers that, in time, came to see

hat humanity and this energy they called God mingled and existed through Christ and thus,

xists in all of humanity. Is it possible to practice and grow your spirituality within anrganized church?

Yes! The Episcopal Church holds many possibilities open for those on the spiritual pathooking for a diverse community of believers.

The beauty of the Episcopal tradition is that it is open to questions and new possibilities, as

well as ancient teachings. Imagine a spiritual practice that is both grounded in tradition andpen to new possibilities.

Given to the Glory of God and in Thanksgiving

Carla Beckendorff with Love and Appreciationto My Mother, Eleanor M, Hannah

Marian Farnsworth for Gods Many Blessings

Kathleen Kelly for John and CharlotteMarge Michaelis for All My Blessings

Annie Smith for So Many Blessings

Bobbie Sumerlin for John, Mike, RIndy, & Austin

iz & Billy Woody for Gods Many Blessings

Given to the Glory of God and in Loving Memory

Carla Beckendorff of My Dad, Ben F. Hannah, Jr.

Carla & Jimmy Beckendorff of Darlene DeeDee Beckendorff

Bonnie & Jim Carr Our Parents

arry & Mary Emerson of Our Parents, Raymond & Catherine Boren,

Willard & Laverne Emerson

Carol Heath of Lucy Boyles

udy & Tom Johnson of Dori Brandon

Stephen & Ruth Anne of Mary Johnsonohnson

ohn & Charlotte Kelly of Our Grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Kelly,Dr. & Mrs. E.W. Dennis

Pat & John Klotz ! ! of Leon & Willie Mae! ! ! ! Klotz; Leroy MichaelisMary Lou & Eric LeBrocq ! of Eric & Irene LeBrocq;! ! Cliff & Ruth RoehrigSue Lemaster ! ! ! in honor of Mike & Charlotte! ! ! ! TreadwellPatty & Jewel McAlexander! ! of Pat McAlexanderGloria Noy! ! ! of Haydee De RadaBonnie Onks! ! ! of My Husband, Bill OnksSandy & Stuart Scarborough ! of Our GrandparentsSandy & Stuart Scarborough! ! Of Eleanor Margaret Scarborou! ! ! ! Frank Thomas Smith, M.D.!Bobbie Sumerlin! ! ! of Macon Dee SumerlinSuzanne & Jeff Whitzel ! of Bob & Joyce WhitzelRilla & David Youngblood ! of Eva & Milt Miller; Helen & P! ! ! ! Youngblood

Susie & Leroy Zapalac ! ! of Louis & Julie Zapalac;! ! ! ! Mary & Jim Sartwelle;! ! ! ! Judith S. Kracke

Recipe of the Month

LAYERED BLACK BEAN DIP8 oz. CREAM CHEESE, SOFTENED

1 c. CANNED BLACK BEANS, DRAIN

AND RINSED

10 oz. RO-TEL TOMATOES AND GRE

CHILIES, DRAINED

1 c. MEXICAN STYLE SHREDDED

CHEESESPREAD CREAM CHEESE ONTOBOTTOM OF SHALLOW DISH.

LAYER WITH BEANS AND TOMATOE

TOP WITH SHREDDED

CHEESE.

SERVE WITH TORTILLA CHIPS

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T H E C H I M E S

The Chimes January 20

The Senior Wardens MessageHAPPY NEW YEAR!!

January 9th is the Churchs Annual Meeting and covered dish dinner, immediately following the service. The budget for 2011 will be e-mailed four review prior to the meeting.

Other matters of business will be electing 2 new vestry members. There are currently three nominees. Additional nominations may be made at meeting. If you have someone in mind, please be sure that the are willing to serve a 3 year term. If you are interested, please let me know. Delegates forCouncil will be elected at this meeting also.

Thank you to Bobbie and the choir for the beautiful Christmas Eve music.

GOD'S BLESSINGS,

AT KLOTZ

St. Johns Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 1477Sealy, TX 77474

St. Johns Episcopal ChurchHwy 36 North at 6th Street, Sealy, TexasOffice Hours : M-F 9 am - 12 pm

Phone: 979-885-2359 Fax: 979-885-2100Email: [email protected]: www.stjohnssealy.com

Join us at 10 am on Sunday for Worship!

Keep in Your Prayers The military and their families

Fr. Frank Keppler

Ann Robinson
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