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ArizonaLife Bringing the light home ArizonaLife from Convention December 2009 Volume 20, Issue 12

ArizonaLife is an edition of EpiscopalLife, the newspaper of the Episcopal Church, USA, and is published every other month by and for The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona.

Inside this month:

News from Navajoland A2 Convention recap A3 Children & Youth A4-5

Members of the The “Chalice Players” from St. Anthony’s on the Desert, Scottsdale rehearse before the start of the Eucharist at the 49th Annual Diocesan Convention on Oct. 16 for their portrayal of Matthew 6:25-33. Tony Roselli/St. Paul’s Tombstone The Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Smith Bishop of Arizona

The goal of every Diocesan Convention is to have the delegates return home with new ideas and new energy. St. Mark’s Centennial A6 Books reprinted A7 The weekend of Oct. 16-17, however, they actually brought some physi- Influenza update A7 cal light home with them in the form of energy-saving compact fluorescent News briefs A8 lamp light bulbs. Trinity Cathedral A8 Those light bulbs were the symbol of our 49th annual gathering, the Submissions deadline for the February 2010 issue of theme of which was “The Stewardship of Creation.” Our keynote ArizonaLife is Jan. 1, 2010. Submissions should be sent to: speaker, The Rev. Sally Bingham from Interfaith Power and Light, Greta Huls challenged us to join the greatest “moral and spiritual challenge of our 114 W. Roosevelt St. time” by becoming leaders in caring for God's creation. Most of our Phoenix, AZ 85003-1406 602-254-0976 workshops reflected that theme as we learned how to “green” our homes and [email protected] churches and to reduce the impact of global warming. For the first time in our history we were also joined by some non-human delegates in the form of some wild ani- www.azdiocese.org Bingham mals native to Arizona. Episcopal Life (ISSN 1050-0057 USPS# 177-940) is published monthly by the Our “enlightened” delegates then turned their attention to the business of the Diocese by Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the passing next year's budget (smaller than this year's due to a difficult economy), enacting resolu- Episcopal Church in the USA, tions concerning border work and Jubilee Ministry Centers (Resolution 2 was withdrawn before 815 Second Ave. New York, NY 10017. convention began), and electing new members of both Standing Committee and Diocesan Periodicals postage paid in New York, NY and addi- Council. tional mailing offices.

I was especially pleased that this year we had a record number of excellent candidates for both bodies. In the case of Diocesan Council, we even ran out of room on the write-in ballot! I believe this shows a healthy interest in the work of the Diocese. I POSTMASTER: Send change of address only wish that all of them could have been to Episcopal Life, P.O. Box 2050, Voorhees, NJ 08043 Continued on A3 A2 ArizonaLife December 2009 The Episcopal Church Bailey selected as 'co-leader' of Navajoland

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The Presiding Bishop The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori The Rt. Rev. Mark McDonald of Navajoland and The Rev. Canon David Bailey of the Diocese of Utah talk June 13 during the Navajoland Convocation. The Rev. Dick Snyder/Episcopal Church in Navajoland

The Rev. Pat McCaughan Diné people of the Episcopal Church and that we are Episcopal News Service committed to move on for his vision to be realized,” Fowler added. FARMINGTON, N.M. - The Rev. Canon Prior to his 1998 arrival in Utah, Bailey served David Bailey of Utah was selected as interim canon to as rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Phoenix the ordinary of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland and chaired Native American Ministries in the Diocese (ECN) at a special Oct. 17 convocation in Farmington, of Arizona. He was also a diocesan liaison to The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona N.M. Navajoland. 32,000 members in 67 congregations. A majority of the 40 delegates who met at All He assisted Plummer in an administrative Established in 1959. Saints Church selected Bailey in balloting conducted capacity, helping the area mission develop a mission within the context of worship, presided over by The Rt. The Bishop of Arizona statement, economic development plans and as a Hogan Rev. Rustin Kimsey, former assisting bishop of The Rt. Rev. Kirk Stevan Smith Learning Center consultant. [email protected] Navajoland. Plummer was the first Navajo ordained a priest During the service, Kimsey preached a homily and the first to serve in the House of Bishops. He was Diocesan House “that spoke to the Navajo people of their unique heritage consecrated bishop of Navajoland in 1990. 114 W. Roosevelt St. and the gift we have for weaving together our culture After Plummer's 2005 death from lymphoma, Phoenix, AZ 85003-1406 and tradition with our Christian faith,” according to Anna Kimsey was appointed assisting bishop. Bailey continued 602-254-0976 Fowler, a member of the design team that helped to craft to offer administrative support to Kimsey until the the proposal for developing Navajo leadership consid- Presiding Bishop appointed Bishop Mark MacDonald of Canon to the Ordinary ered at the convocation. Alaska as assisting bishop to succeed him. The Rev. Canon Timothy Dombek Kimsey “also stressed harmony and unity as a MacDonald resigned as bishop of Alaska in [email protected] part of our culture and that this day is intended for us to 2007 after his appointment as the first National unite under the leader we select in order to be one united Dean of Trinity Cathedral Indigenous Bishop in the Anglican Church of Canada. The Very Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely voice for Christ in the Navajo Nation,” she said. He continued to serve in Navajoland and Canada until [email protected] The convocation business session began after July 27, 2009, when he formally resigned from the ECN. the prayers of the people, with time allotted for an The candidate selected will be put forward to Canon for Outreach and Social Justice address by both Bailey and another nominee, The Rev. the Presiding Bishop for formal appointment because The Rev. Canon Carmen Guerrero James Leehan, a retired Indiana priest and former vicar Navajoland is an area mission. [email protected] of Good Shepherd Mission in Fort Defiance, Ariz., in After the Oct. 17 convocation, Fowler thanked Navajoland. Canon for Administration Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori for her sup- Cathy Black In keeping with the Navajo tradition, ballot port and assistance “in allowing us to understand who [email protected] totals were not released. Kimsey announced Bailey's we are as the Episcopal Church in Navajoland and the selection after delivering the final blessing. freedom to take responsibility for our future.” Canon for Finance “The two candidates who had stood beside The Presiding Bishop has applauded the team's Vicki Hohnbaum Bishop Kimsey for the Great Thanksgiving then greeted efforts and said she hopes to ordain a Navajo or Diné [email protected] each other in love and harmony,” Fowler recalled. bishop during her tenure. Afterwards, convocation attendees gathered in Canon for Communications Created by General Convention 1978, Greta Huls the All Saints parish hall for a feast of lamb stew and fry Navajoland is the only area mission in the Episcopal [email protected] bread. “There was a sense of harmony among all those Church. It functions much like a diocese but with more gathered,” she said. “I believe that there will be a unified oversight from the office of the Presiding Bishop and the Canon for Youth & Young Adults effort to move forward under the leadership of Canon House of Bishops. The ECN was carved out of parts of Matt Marino Bailey.” the dioceses of Utah, Arizona and Rio Grande. Its border [email protected] Bailey had most recently served as canon to the is contiguous with that of the Navajo Nation. ordinary and deployment officer for the Diocese of Utah. Canon for Children’s Ministries He told Saturday's gathering that he hoped to serve as On the Net: Nancy Shumaker “co-leader toward our ultimate goal of a Diné Bishop to [email protected] http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81803_115638_EN lead us in the future. What I sensed today was that the G_HTM.htm vision of the late Bishop Steven Plummer belongs to the December 2009 ArizonaLife A3 Bringing the light home from Convention

Continued from A1 elected, and I am thankful to all the candidates for being willing to put their names forward.

The new Standing Committee consists of: • Judith Conley, Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix, president • The Rev. Frank J. Bergen, Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley • The Rev. Enrique Cadena, Iglesia Episcopal de San Pablo, Phoenix (elected to a 3-year term) • The Rev. Erika von Haaren, St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale (elected to a 2-year term) • Sherman Stephans, lay order, Church of the Epiphany, Flagstaff (elected to a 3-year term) • Bill Verdini, All Saints', Phoenix

The new Diocesan Council consists of: • Mark Dobbins, Church of the Nativity, Phoenix (elected to a 3-year term) • Jake McManus, All Saints', Phoenix • The Rev. Chuck Milhoan, St. John the Baptist, Glendale • Daniel Packard, IV, All Saints', Phoenix • The Rev. Victor Sarrazin, St. Stephen's, (Clockwise from top) Members of San Pablo and Catedral de la Trinidad socialize during the reception Oct. 16. Some of the 1,000 Sierra Vista items of non-perishable food items collected during the Convention’s food drive. One of the bird of prey provided by Liberty Wildlife keeps a sharp on on attendees in the exhibit hall. One of the women from St. Paul’s the Apostle Sudanese Church attended conven- • Dr. Charlotte H. tion in a traditional outfit. photos by Greta Huls/ Diocese of Arizona Shepard, St. Matthew's, • Jack A. Colaric, (St. Stephen's, Phoenix) Chandler Diocesan Treasurer • The Rev. Dan F. • Jan L. Feltz, (All Saints', Phoenix) Secretary Tantimonaco, St. Paul's, to Convention Payson • Judith Conley, (Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix) • The Rev. Sue Standing Committee President Wilmot, Church of Our • Winnie Follett, Episcopal Church Women Saviour, Lakeside (elected to President a 3-year term) • The Rev. Timothy Dombek, Canon to the • Vivian Ordinary Winterchaser, St. Augustine's, Tempe We also had the opportunity to sign up for our new Episcopal Federal Credit Union. (Special thanks to Ex Officio Members with vote: Ben Sarracino, Rita Smalley, and Canon Vicki • The Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Hohnbaum for their hard work!) I was a little surprised Smith, Bishop that only 85 delegates out of more than 400 did so, especially since every new member had $20 donated to their Ex Officio Members: parish and I am sure that money would help right now. But it is a start, and we will continue to make this great financial benefit available to individuals and congregations. As is the case every year, thanks are in order to those who make our gathering a success: Canon Cathy Black is at the top of that list, who, with other fortable and well fed. members of the My hope is that those staff and volun- who attended will share teers, made sure that the light (and the registration and light bulbs) with accommodations all of you as went smoothly. they return Thanks also to all home. the members of the planning committee who incorporated our environmental theme in all that we did, right down to reducing paper and pick- ing earth-friendly menu items! Dr. William Barnett lead us in inspired singing, and the staff of the Sheraton Crescent keep us com- A4 ArizonaLife December 2009 The faces of The learning continues the church after the school day ends today

Katarina watches The Rev. Jim Clark closely during the breaking of the bread on Jan. 18, 2009 at one of the monthly Children’s Eucharist celebrations at St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale. St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale

Nancy Shumaker Canon for Children’s Ministries Sally Gunderman escorts a student to her violin lesson on Monday, Oct. 19 at the "After School Music and Homework Program" at St. Philip's In The Hills, Tucson. Nancy Shumaker/Diocese of Arizona Children the most precious gift from God are the church of today. We have Mary Lonsdale Baker music teaching and leads daily choir practice except on been commanded by our Lord and St. Philip's In The Hills, Tucson Tuesdays, when Harman takes the class; Laura Rubbo Savior Jesus Christ to bring the children coordinates the volunteers; Gunderman is the chair of the into his presence and do not keep them Shumaker TUCSON - For several years it was the dream board. All these people volunteer their services toward away. There were no qualifications or of Garmon Ashby, Director of Music for St. Philip’s In this program. Administrator and de facto “Chief escape clauses in th is statement. “Bring them to me and The Hills, Tucson, and Rosalind Garcia, Director of Operations Officer” Bruce Phillips is paid a small salary do not turn them away.” Pretty simple statement and Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, to reach out into from restricted funds set aside by Music and Children, easy to understand. the St. Philip’s neighborhood with a program to enrich Youth, and Family Ministries. In point of fact, Phillips I want to share some of the photos that we have the lives of children and invests by far the most recently taken around the diocese. My prayer is that in bring families into the church hours in the program, every parish at any occasion where children are present community. The program many more than the few that we stop, bend down look into the eyes of the child began on a shoestring and a for which he is paid. call him/her by name and give them your heartfelt greet- prayer last year with a board The Vestry, staff, and ings. These simple acts of acceptance will assure that the established under the leader- congregation of St. Philip’s church of today will mature into a loving community. If ship of Sally Gunderman. have been enthusiastic sup- we miss opportunities to tell them so we will have done Four children responded to porters of this program, a great injustice to the children and young families. the invitation to attend an which extends beyond our Those of us who are grandparents and have after-school program offering walls to the Tucson com- been Episcopalians most of our lives are not done in music lessons, homework munity. This year the brining up children. Our parish children need our knowl- supervision, healthy snacks, school has employed a edge, history of and loving attention. With grant writer whose services the church and that humble beginning, the are being paid for by a they need us to be “After School Music and On the Net with slides at: http://azdio- generous contribution from of assistants to Homework Program,” cese.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/696 the St. Philip’s Outreach them and a voice dubbed ASMP, took tentative Commission. The parish of encouragement wing. Over the first year, extends its facilities of the to their parents. enrollment grew to 12. Children Center and Music Center, the use of pianos and The world in This year 22 children are enrolled in this pro- other instruments (some of which have been donated for which our little gram. Volunteers walk with children from Rio Vista this program), used choir robes, sheet music, and com- ones are being Elementary School (unless it is too hot, when bus trans- puter and other supplies. brought up is bru- portation is available if donations permit) and other chil- The program itself depends almost entirely on tal and violent. As dren arrive with independent transportation. The first volunteers. At this point, there are 45 people who give one child told me order of business is to wash hands, have a snack, and their time, money, skills, and enthusiasm to this program. once, “I need God chat with the other children and the volunteers. By 3:30 Volunteers walk with the children from the school, teach with flesh on” To our children we are, “God with flesh p.m., volunteers begin giving music lessons or supervis- and supervise music lessons, help with homework, serve on” They need us to help them feel safe and secure. ing music practice, and other volunteers help with home- on the board, make snacks, offer encouragement and Children are so dear and need only to be loved, work assignments. At 5 p.m., all the children go for an friendship, and generally interact with the children. wanted, accepted and welcomed into our midst. Take hour of singing lessons and general music instruction Because of the increased enrollment, there is a need for time now to look into the faces of the church of today with choir director Ashby or his assistant, Julie Harman, more volunteers. Also, donations are always needed and let us all BE the church, walk the talk and basque in a graduate student at the University of Arizona and a toward such necessities as snacks, supplies, musical the beauty of the souls of our little ones. ENJOY! Staff Singer at St. Philip’s. instruments, and transportation. Anyone who wants to The school’s Director, Garcia, is the mastermind help is encouraged to contact Ashby or Phillips at St. On the Net with slides: behind long-range financial planning and grant writing; Philip’s, or Rubbo at 520-299-6561. http://children.azdiocese.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/697 Ashby, as Music Director, oversees the instrumental December 2009 ArizonaLife A5 Lindsay selected for UN Commission The Rev. Gil Stafford concrete policies to promote gender equality and The CSW will offer daily ecumenical worship. St. Brigid’s Community advancement of women worldwide.” This year’s theme The participants will be able to choose from dozens of St. Augustine’s, Tempe is “The Bejing Platform for Action, 15 Year Review.” hearings, forums and discussion groups about the issues Lindsay is a Ph.D. candidate in History at ASU. of concern to women globally. Those attending CSW TEMPE - Ruth Lindsay, a member of the “A life-long feminist, I am a new Christian.” Lindsay will also learn about the UN system and how the Church Episcopal Campus Ministry at Arizona State University, wrote in her application. “Raised in a thoroughly “secu- participates in the working of the UN. also known as St. Brigid’s Community, has been selected lar” environment, for many years I viewed Christian Talking about her acceptance to the CSW, to attend the United Nations Commission on the Status faith as antithetical to my feminist values…the relation- Lindsay said, “I am absolutely thrilled to have this of Women as a delegate for ages 18-30, Feb. 26 – March ships I have forged within the Episcopal community opportunity. The prospect of participating in the UN 5, 2010. have offered irrefutable proof of the power of Christ and Commission is exciting enough, but to have the chance The Commission on the Status of Women meets His Church to unite people in bonds of equality and fel- to be involved with the Church makes it so much more annually. This is a “functional commission of the United lowship…I have found amazing people and opportunities meaningful. There are very few places in this world Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and is within Saint Brigid’s Community. Dedicated to prayer, where one can feel confident about shared aspirations dedicated exclusively to gender equality and advance- worship, intellectual exchange and service, Saint Brigid’s and genuine commitment - that is what the Episcopal ment of women. It is the principal global policy-making community has enriched my life with the work and care community has offered to me and why I feel that the body that meets to evaluate progress on gender equality, of others as it has also provided me the opportunity to Church offers a truly unique and important voice in the identify challenges, set global standards and formulate share my own set of skills.” global work for human equality and dignity.” A clarion call for Youth and sailing Youth Ministry in the Episcopal (not to be confused with youth sailing) Church Sarah Snook Church of the Nativity, Phoenix

PHOENIX - If any of you have been up to Chapel Rock during the summer you know the Episcopal Church really does have children and youth. In summer 2007, I attended the Episcopal Youth Event in San Antonio, Texas and this opened my eyes to the number of youth that want to be involved in the Episcopal tradition. In fact, young people love the Snook Episcopal Church. We see it as a place that lets us take worship seriously without hardening our hearts or treat- ing the Gospel as a weapon. But the sad fact is that many Episcopal church- Matt Marino sailing against the wind is to use a sail that is anchored es don’t have very many young people. Here’s this great Canon for Youth and Young Adult Ministries firmly on the front edge and then the wind can flow on church with so much to offer to young generations, but both sides of it, lifting the boat toward the wind (a bit it’s aging and not reaching the people it can help the True confession: I love to sail. Sailing puts you like an airplane wing). In our walk with God, the Holy most. Many high school students search for a church outdoors and on the water. There is something magical Spirit can make much more from our lives than our gift- home, and never find one. Did you know that right now, about the wind pulling the boat along with nothing but a edness can explain. Availability and being anchored in 80 percent of high schoolers don’t have a church home? sail and the burble of water under the forefoot. Sailing is God’s call make this possible. (Isaiah 6:1-8…especially Well, I think that the Episcopal Church is a peaceful (usually). Sailing is just active enough and 8) Youth ministers build teams of adults that surround great place for them to find that home, but churches takes just enough situational awareness to force all of the students, enter their world and create environments for need to take their ministries to young people seriously. distractions of life out of your head. This makes sailing a them to experience God’s transforming love and power Young people need leaders to follow. Twenty percent of great way to unplug. Here are a few spiritual lessons I to defy what is seen and allow God to lift students lives. Arizona churches have full-time youth directors, and yet have learned while sailing applied to our ministry to 3) There are prevailing winds (Luke 12:55)...but only five percent of Episcopal Arizona churches have youth: that doesn't mean the wind might not shift 180 degrees full-time youth directors. The churches with youth direc- 1) You can't sail directly into the wind- there is changing the method used to get where we need to go. tors have flourishing youth programs, but those without, a 45 degree “no go” zone that you avoid unless you want (John 3:8) As we look at youth ministry we can see that do not. to be blown backwards: (Acts 27:13-15) Some things are the old ways did not result in more students being Just like how churches without priests struggle, bad decisions and will make life hard…blow you back- involved in church or joining churches after college. youth programs without youth directors struggle. It takes wards....and there are other times you have to operate There are cultural shifts occurring and new trends in a dedicated leader who is totally committed to the goal within the flow of where God is taking you in this jour- youth ministry both of which offer hope in addressing of reaching out to young people with the good news of ney. Young people need to know that. It is why trained, these situations. Our diocesan youth ministers and Jesus Christ to build a youth program. Arizona youth called, adult Christian youth ministers and leaders are so myself will be sharing those in upcoming issues of and children are begging for a parish to call their home, important. Young people need adults to listen to them. Episcopal Life. but we need more professional, trained, and called adults But youth ministry leaders don't just listen. After earning 4) A big storm can toss you around pretty badly. to lead them. the right to be heard, we help them understand how the In a bad storm you need the right type of boat and the Yes, this means that churches would have to world works, come along side them, and give them the ability to use it – i.e. good sailing skills. (Ephesians find the money to make ministry to young people a pri- information their parents are giving, but the young per- 4:14) We need the right boat: a biblical theology rooted ority. We realize that the economy is tough and that get- son is not hearing. Youth leaders say the things parents in the reflection of the church (tradition) and reason and ting youth directors is expensive. But if you lead us we say. We just aren’t the parents when we say it. And that the ability to use it: a gracious heart towards others that will come- the youth ministries today are proof of that! makes all the difference. It helps young people avoid uses theology redemptively rather than as a battle ax. We’re right here, in your towns and your neighborhoods, being blown backwards, so to speak. 5) A big journey may have some big storms and in your schools and your parks. Reach out to us and let 2) You can use the wind to lift you...apparently get pretty scary. Having Jesus in the boat with us is a us know you care. That’s all we ask. Thank you. defying physics. The first sailors that sailed upwind pretty good idea. (Luke 8:23-24) (above 90 degrees) were burned as witches. The trick to A6 ArizonaLife December 2009 St. Mark’s celebrates 100 years in Mesa

July 5th brought a “Day of History and guests samples from the new Centennial Cookbook that Remembrance” with a dual celebration highlighted recipes of parishioners, past and present. of the “Birth of our Nation” and a period This Harvest Festival, sponsored by Outreach, and hon- of time when St. Mark’s was the official oring St. Mark’s “100 years of Giving” was also a fund chapel for the Royal Air Force training at raiser benefitting the St. Mark’s/Sprinzl-Murphy Food Falcon Field. A presentation of the flags, Pantry. On Nov. 22 the St. Mark’s Choir pre- a special rendition of Amazing Grace on sented a “Service of Choral Evensong” with the canticles the bagpipes, and a reading of the 21 Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis. The Rev. Scott Jones led British Airmen who lost their lives while this traditional Anglican Rite. A reception, hosted by the training at Falcon Field made for a mov- Choir, completed the spectacular program. ing service for those in attendance. Our ECW will complete the year 2009 by host- “100 Years of History and ing another wonderful luncheon in December for all Remembrance” was demonstrated with a parishioners. specific time line of St. Mark’s history Our Centennial Celebration Year has become intertwined with American and Arizona’s more than just a list of events but rather a time of fellow- historical events. This celebration, in ship, sharing, and growing closer as a church family and August, also featured an Old Fashioned we look forward to what is in store in 2010. Ice Cream Social and a rousing sing-a-long of “oldies but good- St. Mark's veterans Jim Davies, Art Vernon, Gary Lindberg and John Banker prior to ies” by the the July 5th service. St. Mark’s Communications Committee Praise Band. St. Mark’s Communications Committee In September, the Altar Guild MESA - St. Mark’s is hosting monthly preformed an Instructed Centennial Celebrations through April 2010, commemo- Eucharist with a very rating its first 100 years. The Centennial Committee informative narration, dur- devised a calendar of monthly events hosted by the vari- ing parts of the service, ous ministries. explaining what was hap- In June, a “Celebration of our Fathers” honored pening and why. They also all fathers in the congregation as well as several priests explained the use and care from our past, by recognizing our past rectors and their of Altar linens and the individual contributions to St. Mark’s. This was followed Eucharistic vessels. by a special luncheon hosted by our Episcopal Church “A Taste of St. Sean Jones, Leo Welch, Chuck Dick, Cody Nunez and leader Chris Perry, a portion of the Praise Women. Mark’s” in October gave Band, taking a break at the Ice Cream Social on Aug. 16th. St. Mark’s Communications Committee

have been given for a Church’s history church in Mesa and $1000.00 is in sight for long and varied a building.” This establish- es St. Mark’s as being St. Mark’s Communications Committee accepted as a Mission on April 14, 1909 with MESA - Records from the Missionary District 30 communicants. The of New Mexico and Arizona mention that Episcopalians 137 W. Pepper Place were living in Mesa as early as 1889. Most were listed church was built at a as members of the only area Episcopal Church, Trinity cost of $2,500 on lots Parish in Phoenix which was 17 miles away. A “Mr. donated by Dr. Evans’ Boy’s School” (which later became the Mesa Chandler. Bishop Ranch School) had been established around the turn of Atwood celebrated the century. (A son of President Theodore Roosevelt Holy Communion and was one of its students.) Headmaster H. David Evans, preached at the newly an Episcopalian, later became a member of St. Mark’s constructed St. Mark’s first Bishop’s Committee. Church on Nov. 19, Trinity’s Archdeacon Julius Walter Atwood 1911. Francis Bly, a (soon to be Bishop of the Missionary District of postulant for the priest- Arizona) stated the need for an Episcopal Church in hood and who later Mesa to provide support for the Boy’s School. A dele- became the first gation from the newly formed Mission of St. Mark’s Deacon to be ordained The Rev. David Pettengill, The Rev.Scott Jones, The Rev. Harold Knight, and The Rev. Steven Ford was recognized and accepted by the Convocation. John at St. Mark’s, helped gather for a photo after the Father's Day service on June 21. St. Mark’s Communications Committee W. Hagerlund was listed as the Warden. Evans, James organize the St. Mark’s Base. It also was the official chapel of the young men E. Drain, Sr., James Drain, Jr., John Lowell, Jr., Dr. Guild in 1912. The Guild Hall building was a gift of the from the Church of England who trained as members of Alexander J. Chandler, and Dr. R.F. Palmer were listed Swift family and was also used as a community meet- the Royal Air Force at Falcon Field during World War as the Bishop’s Committee. ing place, especially by service clubs. II. Twenty-one of them were buried from St. Mark’s in A quote from the Journal of the 1909 Annual By the end of 1912, St. Mark’s served 61 fami- a special plot in the Mesa City Cemetery. In 1961, St. Convocation of the Missionary District of Arizona lies. The Women’s Club was organized in 1917. The Mark’s purchased land at Fourth and Horne streets for a states: “Archdeacon Atwood has organized St. Mark’s Mesa Rotary Club was established by Palmer in 1920 new church expansion. In 1962, the Sunday school Mission and has held Sunday evening services. A gen- and met in the Guild Hall for the next 30 years. The buildings and Parish Hall (which was used as the uine interest prevailed. The church has appealed to bell tower was built in the 1930s and the bell is said to Church for 20 years) were built. The church building many of the leading professional men in the communi- have been from a deconsecrated church in Jerome. was completed in 1982 and has won numerous awards ty. The work is important on account of Mr. Evans’ St. Mark’s served the community well includ- for its use of “natural lighting,” a green feature of the school in the neighborhood, which is of high order. Lots ing the men and their families at Williams Air Force time. December 2009 ArizonaLife A7 Episco-what? Episcopalians! In some of the wisest writing I’ve ever I can pretty much say that everything I learned Beloved children’s books read Betsy’s father says of their decision, as a kid about faith, religion and the Episcopal church, I “The important thing isn’t what church you learned from Betsy Ray and her father, thanks to fellow reissued by HarperCollins want to join but whether you want to join a church at Episcopalian Maud Hart Lovelace. (The change of reli- all.” gion was so controversial when Heaven to Betsy was Greta Huls After more discussion he says, “And we support released in 1945 that some libraries, such as the New Canon for Children’s Communications the church. You have to think of that. Churches need the York Public Library, banned it!) income just as a family does; and it is your duty to sup- On Sept. 29 HarperCollins reissued six of these As a cradle Episcopalian, I grew up with almost port your church if you join one. With more than money, out-of-print books in three volumes as part of their everyone saying “Episco-what?” when I told them what too. A church needs members who take an active part in Harper Perennial Modern Classics: religion I was. Imagine my surprise and delight when I the church work. Mother • Heaven to Betsy (1945) and Betsy in Spite of was in seventh or eighth grade to discover in the school’s and I don’t do as much HarperCollins has gra- Herself (1946) with a forward by Laura Lippman library a series of books featuring a girl my age who was as some, and some folks ciously offered to pro- an Episcopalian, too! overdo it, in my opinion, vide free copies of • Betsy Was a Junior (1947) and Betsy and Joe These delightful books by Maud Hart Lovelace but we try to carry our these books to interest- (1948) with a forward by Meg Cabot have been in and out of print since their publication load. My point is that if ed churches. Please • Betsy and the Great World (1952) and Betsy's began in 1940. Betsy, her family and her friends live an you’re going to join a contact Greta Huls at idyllic life in fictional Deep Valley, Minn., about 1900. It church, you want to be [email protected] Wedding (1955) with a foreward by Anna Quindlen starts with Betsy’s fifth birthday and goes through her prepared to support it, for more information. Finally, two very hard to find books set in Deep first few years of marriage. But while it’s an idyllic life, both with money and Valley will be reissued in 2010 as Harper Perennial it also shares some of life’s hardships: disappointment, time. Modern Classics: heartbreak, and death. “But that’s just the beginning,” Mr. Ray went • Carney's House Party (1949) and Emily of In the first four Betsy-Tacy (1940), Betsy-Tacy on, and sat straight in his chair. “It isn’t enough to go to and Tib (1941), Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill Deep Valley (1950) church, and to support the church. The most important I hope that you find these books as delightful as (1942), and Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown (1943) Betsy part of religion isn’t in any church. It’s down in your attends the Baptist church while her friend Tib goes to I have over the past 30 years. I have worn out library own heart. Religion is in your thoughts, and in the way copies, paperbacks, and hardbacks reading and rereading the Episcopal church. These four books have usually you act from day to day, in the way you treat other peo- been in print since their initial publication. this series, and am delighted to have the chance to buy ple. It’s honesty, and unselfishness, and kindness. more copies to share with my friends and family, espe- However, in the harder to find Heaven to Betsy Especially kindness.” (1945) Betsy and her older sister decide to become cially my church family. Influenza: The bare essentials

The Revs. Bill & Nadine Martin the same manner as the seasonal flu vaccine one takes sometimes diarrhea and vomiting. Check with your Co-Chairs, Diocesan Emergency Preparedness Committee each year. It is an inactivated vaccine (containing killed health-care provider if you have questions. virus) usually given in the arm. It is approved for use in Over the past few months, we’ve seen a great people 6 months of age and older, including healthy peo- General Prevention Tips deal of media coverage regarding flu-like illnesses. ple, those who have chronic medical conditions, and • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Although much information is considered factual, a good pregnant women. The nasal spray vaccine is made with • Stay home when you’re sick. CDC recommends that bit is not or else it’s taken out of context of what was live, weakened H1N1 viruses that do not cause the flu. It you stay home for at least 24-48 hours after your fever is originally stated by officials. But indicators are that the is approved for use in healthy people from ages 2 years gone. H1N1 virus has the potential to become the primary to 49 years. The nasal spray vaccine is not recommended • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or cause of a major worldwide flu-like outbreak, adding to for women who are pregnant. sneezing. the seasonal flu virus we usually encounter (and get • Wash your hands often. immunized for) each fall. In this article, we are providing • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. an update on influenza activity, vaccination, symptoms, • Get plenty of sleep and exercise, manage your stress, and prevention tips including tips for parents. drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Update One question that comes up frequently in the Each week, the Centers for Disease Control & church is “Is it safe to drink from the common chalice?” Prevention (CDC) analyzes and publishes information The answer, unfortunately, is neither black nor white. about influenza disease activity in the U.S. During the Most scientists agree that the virus is spread through week of Oct. 4-10 visits to doctors continued to increase sneezing or coughing. So whether you can or cannot and, overall, were higher than normal for this time of become infected by drinking from the common cup can- year. Also, total influenza hospitalization rates for labora- not be answered with certainty. So it’s a personal “com- tory-confirmed flu are increasing and are higher than mon sense” choice. what is normally expected. Forty-one states, including Tips for parents. Get both the seasonal flu vac- Arizona, are reporting widespread influenza activity, and cine and the 2009 H1N1 vaccine for yourself and your almost all of the influenza viruses identified so far are child. If your child is sick, keep the child at home from 2009 H1N1 influenza viruses. In Arizona, during the school, day care, camp, or Sunday School, for at least 24 2008-2009 influenza season (Sept. 28, 2008-Oct. 3, hours after their fever is gone. (Note: fever should be 2009), 1,684 confirmed H1N1 cases were reported with done without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) A 320 deaths. Most of these cases were in the age group 18 fever is defined as 100 degrees F or higher (37.8 degrees years and younger. C). The preceding information is based on the Vaccination CDC’s guidelines and is not intended to be a substitute People who should be vaccinated include preg- for your doctor’s advice. It is not a comprehensive guide nant women, those who live with or provide care for to seasonal flu or the 2009 H1N1 flu, and data (such as infants younger than 6 months, health care and emer- number of reported cases) are updated frequently. For gency medical service personnel, people 6 months more comprehensive information about seasonal and through 24 years of age, and people 25-64 years of age H1N1 flu, go to CDC’s web sites (www.cdc.gov and who are in high-risk groups. Two kinds of 2009 H1N1 Symptoms www.flu.gov). There you’ll find links to other sites as vaccines are currently being produced: the flu shot and Symptoms include fever (note: not everyone well. the nasal spray vaccine. The H1N1 flu shot is prepared in who has flu will have a fever), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, A8 ArizonaLife December 2009 Diocesan news briefs Ordinations and installations The fee for EfM Online is approximately $360, internationally acclaimed for his work in the field of The Reverend Poulson C. Reed was installed payable by check or credit card. To receive a registra- Celtic Spirituality. Contact Grace St Paul’s at either as the new rector of All Saints’ tion form, please call or e-mail The Rev. Kerry 520-327-6857 or [email protected] for more infor- Episcopal Church & Day School, Neuhardt at 480-345-2686 or [email protected]. mation. Phoenix on Nov. 3 by Bishop Kirk Registration due Dec. 1 and classes online begin Jan. Smith. A dessert reception followed in 12, 2010. Plan for Planning for Tomorrow Manning Hall. MESA - A team from the Church Pension The Reverend Bob Burton was Spanish Christmas celebrations Group will be at the Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa on Feb. installed as the new rector of All Saints Las Posadas 5-6, 2010, to present a Planning for Tomorrow confer- of the Desert Episcopal Church, Sun Reed Las Posadas (Spanish for "the inns") is a ence. Spouses or partners are also invited. These confer- City on Nov. 8 by Smith. A dinner nine-day celebration with origins in Spain beginning ences provide valuable information to assist in your reception followed. Dec. 16 and ending Dec. 24. It represents the path personal planning for retirement and related matters. It God willing, Angela G. Guida Mary and Joseph took before finding a place to stay is never too soon to begin such planning and the next will be ordained by Smith on Nov. 30 at where Jesus could be born, based on the passage in such conference in Arizona will not be until 2015 or 7 p.m. to the Sacred Order of Deacons the Gospel of Luke 2:1-9. later. Contact Matt Chew at either 480-945-5623 or at Grace St. Paul’s, Tucson. A reception [email protected] for more information. is scheduled to follow. • St. Andrew's, Glendale on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. The Rev. James Brisson is • Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix on Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Mark your calendars now... • St. Luke's at the Mountain, Phoenix on Dec. 19 scheduled to be installed as rector of St. The Presiding Bishop, The Most Rev. Burton at 6 p.m. Stephen's, Sierra Vista on Dec. 19. Katharine Jefferts Schori, is scheduled to visit the • San Pablo, Phoenix on Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. God willing, six individuals will be ordained Diocese of Arizona Feb. 4-6, 2011. The Presiding for the Vocational Diaconate on Jan. 23, 2010 at 10 a.m. Bishop is charged with initiating and developing church Our Lady of Guadalupe at Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix. The final names and policy and strategy, speaking God’s Word to the church Eucharist and Presentation by the Children on count will be determined the first week of December by and the world, and visiting every diocese of the church Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. the Standing Committee. during her single nine-year term. St. James to offer EfM online Christmas Eve Eucharist and "Pastorela" Trinity Cathedral on Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. Find Diocesan friends online Education for Ministry is a program designed (Spanish language presentation by children) http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11867955644 for laity to provide theological study and reflection http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1969060 rooted in the Scriptures and traditions of the Church. http://twitter.com/episcopalaz The EfM website http://www.sewanee.edu, brochure, and prospectus provide a wealth of information on the December 2009 program, its mission, and an outline of the course of J. Philip Newell to lead retreat 6 • St. Christopher’s, Sun City study for all four years. 13 • Church of the Advent, Sun City EfM Online provides people who cannot TUCSON - Grace St. Paul’s is pleased to attend a weekly face-to-face group an opportunity to sponsor an Advent retreat with J. Philip Newell on Dec. West participate in this course of study. Years One and Two 4-6. A New Birthing of Christ for Today will invite par- 20 • ASU Campus Ministries, Tempe cover the Old and New Testament respectively, detail- ticipants into a weekend of presentations, meditation, 27 • Church of the Epiphany, Tempe ing historical and theological strands. On-line students sharing and reflection about Celtic Christian spirituality as a way of deepening our devotion to the earth and to receive the 34 weekly lessons of approximately 16 January 2010 pages in both 3-ring binder and CD form. humanity’s well-being as well as growing in personal The weekly seminar consists of worship, shar- awareness of the sacredness that we carry within our- 3 • St. Augustine’s, Tempe ing thoughts and ideas, and theological reflection. selves. 10 • St. James the Apostle, Tempe Participants log in to a virtual classroom for 90 minutes Newell is an author, poet, scholar, and teacher, 17 • St. Paul’s, Tombstone per week. Additional time is spent reading the lessons formerly Warden of Iona Abbey and currently Companion Theologian for the American Spirituality 24 • Christ the King, Tucson and posting thoughts and insights to a class discussion 31 • Church of St. Matthew, Tucson board. Center of Casa del Sol Desert of New Mexico. He is Diocesan Cycle of Prayer Trinity Cathedral The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona 100 W. Roosevelt St. • Phoenix, AZ 85003 • 602-254-7126 www.azcathedral.org

Regular Weekday Services Tuesday through Friday - Morning Prayer at 9 a.m. Tuesday Contemplative Meditation at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday Eucharist at 11:45 a.m.

Music of the Season Dr. William Barnett and the Trinity Cathedral Choir Dec. 13, 2009 visit www.azcathedral.org for time

Christmas Eve with The Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Smith 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Christmas Day with The Very Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely Let the doors be opened! 10 a.m.