The Saltire St Andrew Episcopal Church September 2017 Volume 8, Issue 8 Grayslake, IL Established 1907

A Message From The Rector Inside this Issue: newsletter). We gave lets, a new table and Shoe Drive 2 out 177 pairs of shoes lamp and new curtains on

and more at the “store” the way. Thank you to Get Involved 2 the week after. We our generous donors. If Church Chat 2 couldn’t have done it you would like to contrib- SAVE THE DATE 3

without our amazing vol- ute to the library back Anniversaries 3 unteers. Again, thanks to window we have had all who participated in $2,000 of the almost Birthdays 3 this event in anyway from $8,000 cost already do- September Calendar 4 donation to help on site. nated. October Calendar 5 Reverend Dr. Jane A. Clark I know we made a dif- There are several other ference for a significant activities in the works for St Thomas Aquinas 6 Well it is time to restart number of families. this fall. Book club will Schedule 6 school and restart reli- Plans are in the making restart September 18. Prayer List & Ads 7 gious education and ac- to honor this ministry in October 1 will be the Pet tivities here at St Andrew December as it winds Blessing. Sunday after- Diocesan News - back cover Parish after midmonth. down. We are not serv- noon worked well last make the appropriate We will have Homecom- ing as many people as year so plan on 2pm number of handouts. ing Weekend September other ministries have Sunday 10/1. October October brings our 110th 16th and 17th with coffee emerged and it is in- brings very important Anniversary Celebration hours after each service – creasingly difficult to classes to celebrate the of St. Andrew Episcopal sponsored by the Vestry. th have enough volunteers. 500 anniversary year Church. The actual anni- Plan to stay and chat Please keep this ministry of the Reformation. I will versary is Friday, Octo- with some of your vestry in your prayers and be do a two-part overview ber 20th, but we will cel- representatives. They praying and thinking as of the reformation. Part I ebrate with our Bishop look forward to speaking to what will the congre- will be about the whole Jeff Lee at the 5 pm ser- with you all. There will gation focus on as an Reformation, and Part II vice on October 21. be ministry sign ups outreach ministry. will focus on our own An- Bishop Lee will confirm 7 available and then Sun- Thank you to all the gar- glican Reformation (a lot people and will rededi- day school will start in dening ministers—those more than the politics of cate our Library. There earnest for youth and who have taken care of Henry VIII!). Part I will will be a dinner to follow. adults September 24th at our grounds and plant- be offered Wednesday Plan now to attend and 9am. This fall the adult th ings and the Prayer gar- evening Oct 4 6:30- watch for a sign- up Sunday school will focus den. It really looks nice 8:30pm and repeated sheet to help and bring on the story of Moses. th around here. Thank you Saturday Oct 7 2-4pm. food. A big THANK YOU to all to all who have been Part II will be Wednes- Have a wonderful fall who helped in any way th working in the library to day Oct 11 6:30 – season! God bless you! with Elijah’s Mantle shoe reorganize it over the 8:30pm and repeated drive that was on Satur- last few months. We Saturday October 14th, 2 Peace, day August 5th (please have a new back win- -4pm. Sign up on the Mother Jane see pictures later in this dow, there are more out- bulletin board so I can P a g e 2 The Saltire Elijah's Mantle Final Shoe Drive Church Chat

Holy Cross Day

We gave out September 14 is celebrated as Holy Cross Day. 177 pairs of We are told by the early church shoes. Historian Eusebius in his work “Life of Constantine”, how Well done, Constantine build a complex of and thank buildings in Jerusalem to honor you all! “the blessed place of our Sav- ior’s resurrection.” This was constructed on the site where The generosity of many in our community supported two Elijah's the current shrine- The Church Mantle events in August, continuing our service to those in need. of the Holy Sepulchre now On the August 5th we held the tenth Annual Gym Shoe distribution and on the 13th held the regular clothing giveaway, which is held stands. Constantine’s mother, every second Saturday throughout the year. now St. Helena, supervised the Our partners from the United Protestant Church of Grayslake work. helped us give out 177 pairs of new back-to-school gym shoes. In Jesus’ time, the hill of This was our final shoe day before we Calvary stood just outside the close the ministry in December. city, but when the Romans city was built the hill was buried under fill. It was during exca- vations directed by Helena, that a relic, believed to be that of the true cross was discovered. Constantine’s shrine had two main buildings, a large Basilica used for the Liturgy of the HOMECOMING SUNDAY Word, and a circular church, Get Involved! known as the “The Resurrec- tion”. The church’s Altar was With the end of summer vaca- voice in song with the Choir, placed on what was thought to tions we are “coming home” or welcoming worshippers to be the site of the tomb. to church again and starting up services as an Usher, there are The dedication of the build- our Sunday School, Choir, and many ways to offer your gifts ings was September 14, 335. Adult education classes. (See the to the Lord and to our church This date was suggested by the “save the date” for details and dates.) community. Take a look at the dedication date of Solomon’s This is also an opportunity to sign-up sheets of activities and temple in Jerusalem hundreds become more involved in the ask questions of our Vestry of years prior. life of our parish– we function and members to explore how only with the contributions of you can share your unique “Each one should use whatev- time and talent from our mem- abilities with the congregation er gift he has received to serve bers. Whether it’s reading the and grow to a deeper involve- others, faithfully administering lessons and Prayers of the ment in service to God and God’s grace in its various People, Mantle, raising your others. forms.” 1 Peter 4:10 Volume , Issue P a g e 3 Save the date! September 4 –Happy Labor Day – office closed

SEPTEMBER September 5 – Ms. Mary’s Pep- permint School restarts

Laurel Wodrich-Sept. 4 Deb Tobiason-Sept. 4 September 9 – Elijah’s Mantle Trudy Kain-Sept. 6 Rayce Ryba-Sept. 9 store 9 - 11am

Adam Kain-Sept. 10 Gary Jarvis-Sept. 16 September 11 – Vestry meeting 7pm Jane Manarik-Sept. 21 Cathi Clark– Sept 21 Larry Laycock-Sept. 22 Mike First-Sept. 23 September 13 – 2-3:30pm Dean- ery meeting (here) Michael Clark-Sept. 23 Patti Jarvis-Sept. 25 September 16/17 — Shirley Kuiper-Sept. 26 Mark Hagen-Sept. 27 Homecoming weekend James Rehling– Sept. 29 September 18 —7 pm Book Club

October 4th – Part I Reformation 6:30-8:30pm Repeat Part I on Saturday 2-4pm Oct 7th

October 10 --- 7pm Vestry

October 11 – Part II Reformation 6:30-8:30pm Repeat Part II on Saturday 2- 4pm October 14 Richard & Belinda Wagner—September 8 October 14 – Elijah’s Mantle store 9-11am Guy & Gail Hagen—September 8 October 15 – Last Confirmation James George and Heidi Bertram— class meets Sunday October 15, September 8 1-3pm

Katie & Cori Krajewski—September 10 October 21 John & Patti Jarvis—September 22 BISHOP’S VISIT! 5pm Saturday with dinner Richard & Kathleen Ziegler— to follow—Confirmation September 25 and Library rededication. Stephen & Cathi Clark– September 25 St Andrew Episcopal Church Grayslake, IL Established 1907 September 2017

W eSunday e k l y Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday - 1 2 Saturday, 5:00 pm, Rite II Service

Sunday, 8:00 am, Rite I Service 3 4 Office closed 5 6 7 8 9 ELIJAH’S MANTLE 9- Welcome, Mary’s Peppermint 11am Sunday, 10:00 am, Rev. Scott Stick Preschool Rite II Service starts Mother Jane on Mother Jane back Barron! Retreat this week with music

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Vestry meets 7pm Deanery Meet- Homecoming Tuesdays ing (here) 2-3:30 weekend 9:15– 10:30 am Mother Jane off Elijah’s Mantle sorting. 17 HOME- 18 19 20 21 22 23 Come join us! COMING SUNDAY Book Club 7pm Mother Jane off coffee hour af- Thursdays ter all services! 1:00 pm, Rectory P a

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P a g e 6 St. Thomas Aquinas is still the basis of much of (1225-1274A.D.) the Roman Catholic doctrine. As a boy, St Thomas was Thomas Aquinas has been sent to the Benedictine called “the most saintly of the school at Monte Casino learned and the most learned (Italy). He later went to Na- of the saints.” ples, where, much against In paintings of Thomas, the the wishes of his family, he most common themes are joined the Order of St. Domi- the ox for which he was nick- nic. At this time, his physique named; the sun, which ap- was so heavy and he ap- pears on his breast; and the peared slow such that his chalice, because of his Eu- companions named him “the charistic writings. He is gen- dumb ox”. His tutor however, erally depicted in the Bene- was more perceptive and de- dictine habit and carrying a clared “You may call him a book or books, symbolizing dull ox, but he will give such his great learning. (-George a bellow in learning as will Ferguson, Signs and Symbols in astonish the world.” teaching of Christian doctrine Christian Art p 261-262) Thomas, in fact soon became on the philosophy of Aristotle. Our church library is named an outstanding theologian He spent his life lecturing, in honor of St. Thomas Aqui- and teacher. He became a writing, and dealing with nas and will be rededicated professor at the University of Church affairs. His major by Bishop Lee upon his visit Naples, where he based his work, “Summa Theologica”, to St Andrew’s on Oct. 21st. September Schedule 2/3 9/10 16/17 23/24 30/Oct. 1 5:00pm LEM Volunteer PJ Jarvis L Brissey Mike Cummings Volunteer Lector Mike Cummings Linda Brissey PJ Jarvis Linda Brissey Mike Cummings Usher Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Acolyte PJ Jarvis PJ Jarvis PJ Jarvis PJ Jarvis PJ Jarvis

8:00am LEM John Jameson Gordon Benson Marjie Jobes Betty Garrett Lori Miller Lector Lori Miller Gordon Benson John Jameson Betty Garrett Jim Rott Usher Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Acolyte Robyn George Robyn George Robyn George Robyn George Robyn George

10:00 LEM Nancy Gronlund Dan O’Neill Gary Buschman Katie Krajewski Charles Pinkham Lector Rahel Abraham Charles Pinkham Chris Goemans Mike Rollins Glory Kosmatka Usher Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Crucifer Candace Sartwell Deb Walsh TBA TBA TBA Acolytes NA N/A TBA TBA TBA Prayer List for September (as of September 3) “O Divine Master, grant that I may not “Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, seek to be consoled, as to console. To be mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in understood, as to understand. To be their troubles, and bring them the joy of your loved, as to love. For it is in giving that salvation.” -The Prayers of the People, Form IV we receive. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. It is in dying that we are born The Sick and the Shut-in: Sam, Steve, Paige, to eternal life.” George, Cherie, Loanne, Ken, Donald, Denise, ― Francis of Assisi Fay, Terry, Beverly, Laura, Gordon, Catherine, Lynette, Tom, Cassy, Kay, Guy, Wanda, Artie, Mi- chael, Jay, Ellen, Diane, Lorraine, Jennifer, Joe, Nate, Jeannine, Bette, and Linda. Those with other concerns: Martha, Matt, the Nathan Smith family, the Carper family, Casey & Jason, our Confirmation class, Shelley, Michelle, Shelby, Jolene, Dee-Dee, Sarah, Camden, Bill, and Kathryn. Jobs for Nancy, Stephen, Cathi, and Bill. Rest in Peace: Reuben Sladek, cousin of Lisa Smith; Jackie Briese, daughter of Don Oetker, Therese Fryzel, friend of the Clark family; and

Linda Ewing, friend of Mother Jane. For Family, Friends and Neighbors serving in the Armed Forces and separated from their families: Jason and Dan. * If you have anyone to add, please contact the office or leave a prayer request form (from the basket on the credenza) in the offertory plate. *

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~ I build custom Road and Mountain Bikes~ Your choice of frames, components, & “A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many bling colors, starting at $500 shadows.” - Francis of Assisi News from the Diocese: Chicago CROP Hunger DeKoven Center in Racine, It will be held November 18- Walk– October 15 WI. It will be led by Rev. 19 at the Westin Lombard Molly Ward from the Dio- Yorktown Center. The Chicago CROP Walk will cese of Springfield. start at historic 2nd Presby- Delegates from St Andrew terian Church, located at will be Mother Jane, Betty 1936 S. Michigan Ave. Chica- 2017 Annual Convention Garrett, Jim Jobes, and go, IL 60616. Our walk will The Annual Convention of Mike Rollins . pass through the Loop, Mil- the Diocese of Chicago lennium Park, Grant Park and meets in the fall each year to Buckingham Fountain, Lake- elect officers, consider legis- front Path, around Shedd lation, hear reports from Aquarium and Soldier Field, agencies and organizations, then back to 2nd Presbyteri- participate in learning oppor- an Church. tunities, enjoy fellowship, St. Andrew Service Join us on October 15! and gather for common wor- Schedule ship in daily prayer and the Saturday Evening, Rite II, 5:00pm ECW Fall Retreat Convention Eucharist. Sunday Morning, Rite I, 8:00am All women of the diocese Our keynote speaker will be Sunday Morning, Rite II, 10:00am are invited to attend the Bishop Jeffrey Lee and the We offer Adult Education, Youth ECW-sponsored fall retreat, theme will be Group, and Sunday School at “Transformational Leader- October 27-29 at the 9:00am on Sunday ship”.

For more information, and updates from the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, please visit their website at: www.episcopalchicago.org

St Andrew Episcopal Church Grayslake, IL Established 1907

31 Park Avenue Grayslake, IL 60030 Phone: 847-223-2310 Email: [email protected]

The Rev. Dr. Jane A. Clark, Rector Dr. Thomas Hoekstra, Organist and Choirmaster