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March 2015
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St. Edward’s Episcopal ChurchSearch. Serve. Celebrate.
Note change in worship schedule As of March 1, we will celebrate the Holy Eucharist every Sunday at both 8:00 and 10:00 am.
Keeping a Holy Lent
Please plan to attend one of the scheduled House Masses during Lent, and join us for Palm Sunday activities and services during Holy Week, as we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection.
Learn more on page 3.
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Brothers and Sisters,
We have begun our Lenten journey, and it is a journey that can be a bit of wonder. When we enter Lent, we are quickly reminded of our sinfulness, and for many this is very uncomfortable. However, when we are reminded and recall our sins, we also receive God’s grace and mercy. Lent is that time of reflection — and for the most part quietness — but it is also a time when we can see what are those areas we need to be growing or have grown through the years.
Being a native of Arizona, I was always amazed to see how things can grow in the midst of the desert. I would see cacti, bushes, lizards, and many other creatures growing and living in a place where there seemed to be no life; but life was all around us.
As we journey with Jesus through these forty days, maybe one of the things we should be looking for are is: Where is there life when we are surrounded by those things that do not bring us life but rather show us the desert?
I pray that this Lent may be one where we can find those places of life in the midst of the desert and bring us to a blessed Holy Week that will then bring us to the resurrection.
Peace in Christ,
The Rev. Jason B. LucasYour Priest in Charge
FROM THE PRIEST IN CHARGE
March Milestones Birthdays
2 Miles Ottinger16 Leeze Kennedy21 Carol Bendell
25 Emily Bradach28 Kathleen Pilkington
AnniversariesNone
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In this issue:
From the Priest in Charge ...........................................p. 2General Parish News ................................................ p. 3, 5Vestry Minutes ................................................................p. 4Outreach ...........................................................................p. 6Plant Sale ..........................................................................p. 7Presiding Bishop’s Lenten Message ........................p. 8Monthly Calendar ..........................................................p. 9Prayers of the People ................................................ p. 10Discretionary Fund..................................................... p. 10Eucharistic Servers ..................................................... p. 11Dates to Remember ....................................... back cover
Looking to Holy Week and EasterSunday, March 29 – Palm Sunday
Services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am
(Palm Sunday activities are usually a part of the festivities – make palm crosses, make pretzels, etc.)
Thursday, April 2 – Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 pm
Friday, April 3 – Good Friday Services at 12:00 and 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 4 – Easter Vigil Service at 7:00
Sunday, April 5 – Easter DayOnly one service: 10:00 am
(plus Easter Egg Hunt)
House Masses during LentDuring Lent St. Edward’s is offering three House Masses – at three different homes of parishioners. Please consider attending them – they are casual, intimate and refreshing. Each mass will start at 7:00 pm, with visiting and refreshments following the service. One House Mass has already been held in February; there will be two in March.
Upcoming House Masses:
•Thursday, March 12 - @ Scheefs•Thursday, March 26 - @ Yeagers
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January 18, 2015In attendance: Diane Kennedy, Amy Lounsbury, Fritz Wright, Al Starkey, Fran Christiasen, Rachel Svihel, Rev. Jason Lucas, Deacon Morris Goodwin, Jr.Absent: Joan Dow
Rev. Jason Lucas called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. and began the meeting with an opening prayer.
Financial Report - Diane Kennedy Amy made a motion to apply the overage of $6654 from the 2014 budget and use it as income in the 2015 budget. Fritz seconded the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
Approval of November and December 2014 MinutesFritz made a motion to accept the minutes as written and Fran seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Building and Grounds – Fritz WrightFritz updated Vestry on the current contract with pest control as well as the use of the parking lot by the construction team across the street. The meeting with the Eagle Scout to discuss the changes to the parking lot medians has been postponed to a later date.
Annual Meeting Discussion – All a. Discussion of terms of Vestry Members: The Vestry confirmed the following terms for each of the Vestry members.
Amy Lounsbury, Joan Dow, and Fran Christiansen will complete their term in December 2015.Rachel Svihel and Fritz Wright will complete their terms in December 2016.Al Starkey will complete his term in December 2017.
b. Co-Wardens: Fritz Wright and Rachel Svihel will serve as co-wardens for 2015. c. Convention Delegate: Lynne Whitacre will serve as the convention delegate for St. Edward’s.
Discussion and Vote on Finance Committee – Rev. Jason LucasRev. Jason reported on the first meeting of the Finance Committee. (See attached for the Finance Com-mittee Summary – January 12, 2015.) Al made a motion to approve recommendations from the Finance Committee and Fran seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Priest-in-Charge Report – Rev. Jason Lucas a. Memorial Fund: Fritz made a motion that the Memorial Funds will be managed by the Vestry. Fran seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. b. Service Times: Fritz made a motion to change the service times to 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. starting on 1 March 2015. Fran seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. c. 2015 Priorities: Rev. Jason will send an email to the Vestry with details. d. Directory Update: Rev. Jason will send an email to the Vestry with details. e. Office Volunteers: Lynne Whitacre will coordinate the office volunteers.
ST. EDWARD’S VESTRY MEETING MINUTES
continued on opposite page
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Help us plan our new patio
The St. Edwards Patio Planners (or STEPP) needs a couple more members to help decide how to proceed with all the bricks we moved to St. Ed-wards last fall. Anyone who has built or contracted a patio, anything like it, or just really cares about how it will look is welcome to join. This will be an asset St. Edwards will be able to use for years and years for picnics to parties to weddings. Your input is needed! Our hope is to not have more than a handful of meetings to get the project started. Please contact Fritz Wright 612-867-4228.
Rector committee now formingOur wonderful Priest-in-Charge, Jason, has been with us over half a year already! It is time to gather a committee to discern and plan a process for installing him as our rector. If you are inter-ested in being a part of this process please contact Rachel Svihel at [email protected] or 612-210-2772.
Join the choir for Easter!
During the season of Lent, the choir will meet after services for 30 minutes or so to rehearse music for the Easter service. Repertoire is "Glory of the Lord" and "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's Messiah. Even if you can't be at all the rehearsals, you are welcome to join us! If you have questions, see Tami after services.
f. Clerk of the Vestry: Fritz made a motion to elect Amy Lounsbury as the clerk of the Vestry. Fran seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. g. Vestry Retreat: Rev. Jason will follow-up with the Vestry. He is considering dates in late February or early March. h. Discussing of Vestry Meetings in 2015: All Vestry meetings will be held on the third Sunday of the month. The next Vestry meeting will be 15 Feb 2015.
Closing Prayer – Rev. Jason Lucas
The meeting adjourned at 12:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy LounsburyClerk of the Vestry
Vestry Minutes, continued
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Outreach ReportVicksburg Commons: the next dinner for Vicks-burg Commons will be on Wednesday, March 25, at 5:30 pm. The food is provided by the congrega-tion of Unitarian Universalist Congregation. St. Edward’s provides the rest of the food and does the serving. Please contact Lynne if you can help in any way. A special thanks to Rev. Jason for par-ticipating in this activity. The children especially are enjoying his presence.
IOCP Food Drive: In March the main outreach activity is participating in the IOCP food drive. Members of the congregation are encouraged to bring food and/or money.
We will also partici-pate in the Donation Creation contest where we will at-tempt to make a structure from the food that we collect. Stay tuned for more details! Construc-tion of this creation will happen on Sunday, March 15.
P.S. If you have any great ideas for this structure, please talk with Fritz.
EpiscoBuildersThere will be a one-day workday on Saturday, March 28. This will involve working at the Panel Plant of Habitat for Humanity. It will be inside work. The plant is on 27th Ave. in Minne-apolis.
Please contact Lynne Whitacre if you are interest-ed in working or helping to provide treats or part of the lunch.
Mission Opportunity 2015: Engaging the Spirit in Haiti
You are invited to join Episcopalians — Minneso-tan and Haitian — working since 1990 in partner-ship with one another.
The leadership team of Mission Opportunity 2015 is eager to visit your faith community. During Sunday worship, at a vestry meeting or a related committee discussion. At an adult forum or youth gathering. At a meeting of your Mission Area.
Are you called by the Spirit to learn, contribute, or enter into relationship with Haiti? If, “yes!” the Episcopal Church in Minnesota offers educational materials, photos, videos, fundraising ideas, and liturgical resources. Go to http://episcopalmn.org/haiti/ to learn more.
OUTREACH
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The Plant Sale is coming — and so is Spring!The Plant Sale is the big fundraiser that St. Edward’s has been doing for the past 38 years. Profits always are between $8,000 - $11,000! With that in mind, it is indeed time to start planning for this wonderful activity. The truth is not only do we make some money we also have a good time!
Here is a casual schedule of what happens during this event:
• Week of March 15 - 22: About 1200 brochures are sent out to former customers, friends, etc.
• April 18: the Tent and Greenhouse are put up• April 19: Pre-orders must be returned to St. Edward’s • April 26: Final order is sent into our main supplier, Broman’s Nursery in Corcoran• April 28: Work morning at church to make signs, labels for plants, leaflet the neighborhood, etc.• May 3: Furniture is moved from the church to the tents – this includes tables, chairs, etc.• May 5: Plants are delivered after 1:00• May 6: Week I of Sale opens for pre-order folks at noon• May 7 - 10: Sale is open from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm• May 14, 15 & 16: Week II of sale happens if needed• May 16: Clean-up
As the time gets nearer there will be sign-up sheets asking folk to give generously of their time. We are looking forward to a great sale!
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Lent is about to begin. That word in English comes from an Old English word that means “to lengthen,” and it’s a reminder of the days getting longer as we move toward summer out of the dark of winter.
But in a number of other languages, particularly Spanish and French, the word for “Lent” reflects “forty days – cuaresma. Forty days of wandering in the desert, forty days of Jesus out in the desert.
It’s also about a journey. And it’s a journey that is about enlighten-ment if we’re willing to think about it that way.
Lent is an ancient tradition of solidarity and preparation for those who look forward to Baptism at the Easter Vigil. It has always been a time for prayer and study, fasting, self-denial, and alms-giving, sharing what we have with those who do not have. Prayer is an opportunity to reflect on who walks with us in the desert, who brings light into the world. Study is an opportunity to do the same kinds of things looking at the history of our tradition, where have human beings found light and direction in their journey through this world. Fasting and self-denial are an inward-reflection on what it is that keeps us in the dark, or what it is that keeps us directionless, or that keeps us overly self-focused. And it becomes an invitation to turn outward and share what we have with those who have not. To build solidarity among God’s people and the rest of the earth.
One of the most memorable Ash Wednesdays I ever spent was in San José, Costa Rica, in a school for children. I was asked to place ashes on the foreheads of toddlers. It was a provocative experience in the deepest sense, reminding very small children that they are mortal.
That cross that comes on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday is a reminder of the cross that’s put there at Baptism. You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own forever. The cross that comes at Ash Wednesday is a reminder that you are dust and to dust we shall return, that we share that dust with every other human being who has ever walked this planet, that we share that dust with the stars and the planets, that we share that dust with all that has been created. We are made for relation-ship with creator and creation.
Lent and cuaresma is a journey to walk toward that light. May it be a blessed one this year.
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts SchoriPresiding Bishop and PrimateThe Episcopal Church
To see a video of the Presiding Bishop giving this message, go to http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/presiding-bishop.
Presiding Bishop’s Lenten message
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Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. ~ James 5:16
We will include these names within our liturgy in Prayers of the People, but it is our hope that you will use this list to pray for each other all month long. To add or update the prayer list, please contact the church office: 952.473.2262 or [email protected].
NOTE: A person’s name will be removed from the Prayers of the People after 30 days, unless renewed at that time.
For those who have died: Donna Bauer
Families in mourning: Scheig family
Keith BoudrieJoanie Broughton Fran Christianson Jane Gjerstad Gene Hess Tom MooreWalt Rohman Georgi Ruggieri
Chris Saunderson Mary Scheig Marion TaylorSusan WhiteheadJesus YanezTrini YanezDave Yeager
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
St. Edward's Discretionary Fund: February 2015 Starting Balance: February 1, 2015 $2,028.26 Total Deposits for February 60.80 Total Withdrawals for February -100.00 Total End of February $1,988.26
Prayer for St. Edward’s MAP Team Loving God, we are grateful for so many things: for the St. Edward’s community, for our beautiful worship space, for our commitment to outreach, and most of all for your presence here with us as we discern what you are calling us to do. You know we are a resilient community. Help us to be open to the Holy Spirit and each other during this important time. We ask your blessing as we continue to discern your will for us. Amen.
– by Joanie Broughton
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March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29
Lesson 1 Carol Parsons Brian Parsons Al Starkey Amy Lounsbury Debbie Nancarrow
Lesson 2 Judy Starkey Debbie Nancarrow Paul Nancarrow Rachel Svihel Paul Nancarrow
Chalice Carol Parsons Lese Wright
Hollie YeagerDeb Achenbach
Paul Nancarrow Carol Parsons
Amy LounsburyHollie Yeager
Debbie Nancarrow Carol Parsons
Acolyte(s) Brendan Wright Achenbach Brendan Wright Achenbach Achenbach
Usher Fritz Wright Jeff Kennedy Fritz Wright Brendan Wright/ Fritz Wright
Fritz Wright
Teller Deb Achenbach Rachel Svihel Deb Achenbach Rachel Svihel [Save]
Bread Margaret Wallace Margaret Wallace Margaret Wallace Margaret Wallace Margaret Wallace
Altar Dianne FerrandiLynne Whitacre
Kathy PilkingtonJudy Starkey
Kathy PilkingtonJudy Starkey
Trish MartinCassandra LynchCarol ParsonsRuth Bragstad (Freese)
Trish MartinCassandra LynchCarol ParsonsRuth Bragstad
Treats Hollie Yeager Amy Lounsbury Bruce & Jo Vail Lynne Whitacre Morris Goodwin
SERVERS: MARCH 2015
St. Edward’s exists to spread the Gospel by feeding the community spiritually, physically, and artistically.
Priest in Charge: The Rev. Jason Lucas
Deacon: The Rev. Morris Goodwin, Jr.
Accountant: Nancy Stiller
Music Director: Tami Morse
Facility Manager: Adam Hovis
Office hOurs Monday~Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm Thursday 9 am - noonFriday CLOSED
Co-Wardens Fritz Wright 763-535-5450 Rachel Svihel 612-210-2772Treasurer Diane Kennedy 763-477-4889Clerk Amy Lounsbury 612-290-9303
Al Starkey 952-475-2977Fran Christianson 612-581-8832 Joan Dow 952-377-7358
Vestry 2015
All vestry meetings are open. Contact a Co-Warden if you plan to come to a meeting.
St. Edward’s Episcopal Church
Phone: 952-473-2262 Fax: 952-473-5501E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.stedwards-mn.org
March 15 (Sun.) Construction of IOCP food donation structure (p. 6)
March 25 (Wed.) Serve at Vicksburg Commons (p. 6)
March 28 (Sat.) EpiscoBuilders (p. 6)
March 29 (Sun.) Palm Sunday (p. 3)
April 2 (Thurs.) Maundy Thursday (p. 3)
April 3 (Fri.) Good Friday (p. 3)
April 5 (Sun.) Easter (p. 3)
May 6-10 (Wed.-Sun.) Plant Sale (p. 7)
Sept. 18-19 (Fri.-Sat.) ECMN Convention
Dates to Remember: Learn more about these and other events inside
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