By Suzie Kornblum

St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church Sudbury, Massachusetts September 2010

Please join us Saturday morning, September 18 for an Open House at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, One Morse Road in Sudbury. Join us for a cookout on September 19 following the Children and adults of all ages are welcome to stop by any time 10:00 AM service as we start the program year. from 9:00 am - 11.30 am. Take a tour of our beautiful stone chapel, Families and individuals are asked to provide either church buildings and classrooms. Watch a brief presentation about a salad or a dessert for four. Burgers, hotdogs and our youth programs, adult and children's choirs, outreach and ser- beverages will be provided. No food containing vice opportunities. And of course, meet clergy and church leaders nuts please. The parish picnic is a wonderful who will be happy to answer any questions you have about St. opportunity for newcomers as well as longtime members to meet fellow parishioners. This is a Elizabeth's. Coffee and refreshments will be served, and church family event. Advanced sign-up is not necessary school, youth program and choir registration will be available for and the activity does not involve any cost. those interested. The Episcopal Church Welcomes You! Looking forward to seeing you on the 18th.

family and I have been members of St. Elizabeth's since 2007. It is a wonderful My community of which we feel blessed to be a part! Sometimes, though, members of St. E's slip into what I think of as "St. E's-speak" and I have often had trouble following conversations or listening to announcements as a result. With this "Did you know" column, I am going to try to ease that feeling for myself and others by defining terms and answering questions you or I might be embarrassed to ask out loud. To that By Suzie Kornblum end, if you have a question about an aspect of our church community that you're afraid to voice out loud, send it to me at [email protected] and I'll answer it in a future column! This month: Defining COGS (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) or what I like to think of as "Church School" You will see in the upcoming St. E‟s Catalog definitions of COGS terms and descriptions of the different levels, and I will tell anyone who will listen what a wonderful program it is and how I am grateful that my children participate in it most Sundays. However, I had not heard any of the terms associated with COGS before joining this church and so it was very confusing to me at first, and it may be for you too. At St. E's, Church School is called COGS, or "children's formation" or "the Christian formation program." The classrooms through the 6th grade are called Atriums, and there are 4 of them - Transitional, for 3 year olds, Level 1 for 4-6 year olds, Level 2 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, and Level 3 for 4th, 5th and 6th graders. The teachers in the Atriums are called "Catechists." So, if you hear an announcement that "children in the Level 2 Atrium should meet with their Catechists after church to learn about COGS", you'll know what to do! I hope this helps! - Suzie Send me an idea for "Did you know?" at [email protected]. From Our Rector by The Rev. Barbara Williamson

the weekend of Aug. 27-29, thirty-eight parishioners including 15 children and Over youth, three staff members, the retreat leader and her 10 year old daughter, spent time together at the diocesan camp and conference center. Some of the time was structured, like time for the adults to consider the notion of mindfulness, that is, (1) cultivating awareness of God and all the blessings we enjoy even in the midst of busy lives and personal setbacks and (2) finding meaning and purpose in seemingly mindless tasks. There was structured time for children to be cared for so that parents could have the space to reflect, muse, be creative, discuss, nap, walk, or day dream. Some of the time was unstructured, like time for swimming, canoeing, hiking, playing, gathering around a campfire, making and eating s‟mores; time to eat three wonderful meals a day which none of us had to prepare; time to sit and talk to other parishioners you‟ve known by face but with whom you‟ve never really gotten acquainted; time to hold another‟s baby, play tag with a whole host of children, write a new Eucharistic prayer, witness a couple who have been married for decades as they still keep the spark alive, skip stones on the lake‟s surface, or gaze at stars. As one participant commented, eight years of coffee hour conversations would never even scratch the surface of the depth of connection accomplished in one weekend away.

The day after we all returned to our regular lives, an email dropped into our mailboxes, part of which I quote below:

Hi all,

I hope everyone made it home safely yesterday and that it wasn't too traumatic having to make dinner last night. I sure did miss having that breakfast bar this morning.

The theme of this retreat reminded me of a book I had to read for a college theology class and it is one I still pick up from time to time. The title is "The Miracle of Mindfulness" by Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Something from this book has stuck with me for the last 10 years... do dishes for the sake of doing dishes. Of course I need to remind myself of this all the time and I avoid doing dishes like the plague but every once in a while I will remember just to "do the dishes".

I am planning on re-reading my copy of this book with the new perspectives I have gleaned from this weekend. I would be happy to share my copy of the book with anyone after I have finished or I am sure you can find it on Amazon. Furthermore if anyone is interested in doing a study on the book to keep the retreat theme alive, I'm so there :).

Thank you all for a wonderful weekend. Our family really needed this time. Thank you for everyone who was so transparent with their thoughts, stories, feelings and creations. Thank you for your families. Thank you for accepting our family and loving on our children. Thank you for giving me new perspectives on raising my children. Thank you for permission to let my house get a little messy. Thank you for wearing out my son so he slept until 8:45 this morning.

Have a great week.

-Kiersten

You can see some photos from the retreat elsewhere in this edition of the Mantle. We hope to make this weekend an annual event. I hope you will consider coming with us next time.. Barbara

Vestry Notes by Stuart Hamilton, Co-Warden

he vestry met on July 19 and again on August 16. will be attending COGS for the first time. The next day – T September 19 – will be the first day of church school and The July meeting opened with Valerie leading our we will hold our annual picnic following the 10:00 service. formation time. She then discussed the meetings We are looking at the picnic as a homecoming, welcoming scheduled to follow the 8:00 and 10:00 services on August all in the community and those who have been away from 1. These meetings are intended to focus on appealing to a St. E‟s, whether just for the summer or for a longer period. broader audience at the 8:00 service and exploring Valerie summarized the meetings that took place after the alternate forms of worship at the 10:00 service. Valerie services on August 1. There was a general consensus that also circulated a COGS calendar for the upcoming church a major attraction of the 8:00 service is its peacefulness and school year. reflection. There is a great sense that people in the parish and in the community are missing out on something, and Art Huston then reported on the efforts to build a network that we should promote the 8:00 service as a focused around work/life balance issues. There have been contemplative service. The discussion following the 10:00 two meetings already. Following the second meeting, the service covered a number of topics, including a broader group was expanded by sending LinkedIn invitations to mix in the variety of service and greater involvement for all St. E‟s members. the children. It was suggested that another meeting be scheduled in the fall, when more people might be The wardens reported on the progress of the 2010-11 available to attend. stewardship campaign, as well as on the calendar for the upcoming year. The vestry approved spending for the Valerie then reported briefly on the various new groups repair and cleaning of the stained glass in the Chapel and that are being organized, including the Friday play group the pathway. We were just beginning to take care of our at the church, the downtown professionals lunch group regular administrative matters when several of our cell for those who work in Boston, and a retired women‟s phones began ringing, warning us of impending severe group which meets at the Wayside Inn (and actually is weather. We quickly voted to adjourn and headed for the open to women of all ages). Jim Newton is starting up an shelter of home. adult book group.

At the August meeting, we welcomed back Barbara, Finally, we took up the administrative matters that had Kelley and Ben, who had been in West Virginia on the been short circuited by our hasty adjournment last month. ASP trip when we met in July. Each spoke briefly and We approved the annual audit report, the vestry eloquently about the experience. Barbara then reported on stewardship statement and the financial reports and the upcoming resumption of the church school year. minutes for the prior two months. There will be an open house on Saturday, September 18. This event will be open to the community as a whole, but Our next meeting is scheduled for September 20. we will especially welcome those families whose children Stuart

STONE & LIGHT: SOCIETY OF SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST MONASTERY RENOVATION

Did you know there's a Episcopal monastery in Cambridge? Right on Memorial Drive? I didn't, until a few years ago. It's just outside Harvard Square. It's the home of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist. They have a wonderful chapel, a guest house, and the brothers live a quiet, contemplative life right in the busy city of Cambridge. Several of their buildings were design by Ralph Adams Cram, who also designed and built our own chapel.

They also have an important connection to St. Elizabeth's. It turns out that the land we have in Sudbury was given to the Society by Cram. After parish of St. Elizabeth's was founded, the land and the chapel were given to us by the SSJE. What a wonderful, magnificent gift that was--and one we celebrate every week.

The Society has begun renovating the monastery, and they've been working to raise money to pay for the renovations. I commend their capital campaign to you, as a way of thanking the SSJE for the gift they gave us half a century ago.

If you'd like to learn more, please visit their web site: www.ssje.org. The capital campaign is called "Stone & Light". Warden’s Words by Nancy Kimble, Co-Warden

Have you seen these words? They (“serving.”) Indeed, Inviting, Forming, Sending and are displayed on the door outside Serving are words that crystallize the mission of our Barbara‟s office and they are printed church. They encapsulate both what we are and what we on a giant banner hanging at the seek to become. As you may know, after 12 months of Cathedral Church of St. Paul in careful consideration, the vestry recently approved a more Boston. Soon you will see them detailed version of the Mission of St. Elizabeth‟s Episcopal displayed more prominently at St. Church. It reads as follows (note -- I have taken the liberty Elizabeth‟s. ”Inviting, Forming, Sending, Serving” is of highlighting key phrases in red): officially part of the mission and logo of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. I‟ve been thinking about these St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church invites seekers to share words quite a bit over the last year, as they have played a the joys and challenges of a journey of faith. Following significant role in our revamping of the St. Elizabeth‟s the teachings of Jesus Christ and guided by scripture, Mission Statement. A year ago in May, parishioners were tradition, and reason, we proclaim by word and action the asked to fill out pew cards indicating what they felt to be love of God. We seek to serve and praise Christ in all the mission of our church. Not surprisingly, the themes people by celebrating the greatness of God's creation and that surfaced again and again were largely related to these all its creatures, helping those in need, and striving for four words. People emphasized the value of St. Elizabeth‟s justice and peace in all areas of our common life. as an open and welcoming place (“inviting”); a place to hear and reflect on the teachings of Christ, to be shaped by It‟s a lot to remember, to be sure, but when it comes right prayer, and to help each other in our faith journeys down to it, our Mission is clear. Inviting, Forming, Sending (“forming”); a place where we are fortified to go out into and Serving are at the heart of everything we do and all the larger community filled with the love and hope of that we strive to accomplish as a church community. Thank Christ (“sending”); and finally, as a community that you for taking part in this never-ending journey of faith! reaches out to others through ministries such as The Soup Nancy Kitchen, The Giving Tree, City Mission and ASP

From Our Assistant Rector by The Rev. Valerie Bailey Fischer

ears ago, I attended a Christmas party at a friend‟s I have been thinking about this Christmas party lately as Y house. Upon my arrival, I noticed all of the houses in several St. Elizabeth‟s parishioners and I have been planning her cul de sac were all decorated with a variety of bright the church‟s open house event, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, holiday light displays which featured everything from September 18, 2010. During the planning, we have all been angels, to Santa and reindeer to a neon manager scene. At talking about our hopes and concerns for the event. A few, first I thought the sight was a bit silly. Then I realized that all including myself, expressed concern that the open house not of the houses on the street, including my friend, were hosting be seen as intrusive or perceived as bait and switch a joint Christmas party. What I thought was going to be a evangelism. However, I have become even more excited, for quiet party turned into an amazing, creative and memorable the open house is an opportunity to practice simple example of the practice of hospitality. The Christmas party hospitality to our neighbors and friends. During the event, operated like a shared open house where friends of the neighbors are invited to tour both the church and the chapel, residents would drift between houses, admiring the light and to learn more about what the church does in terms of displays while eating and drinking holiday food and ministries such as Church School, Choir and Outreach. There beverages. I barely remember the decorations. However, will be no hard sell, and there will be no neon nativity set. what I do remember is how one of the neighbors, a complete However, like the Christmas party, the open house will stranger, so warmly invited others and me into his house feature the people of St. Elizabeth‟s, who will be practicing and explained how this joint Christmas party had been a hospitality by giving tours of the church and the chapel and long standing tradition among the neighbors. making presentations on the Church School, the choir and outreach opportunities such as ASP or the Miracle Kitchen. (Continued on page 5) (Continued from page 4) what they will probably remember is how they as a stranger We often define the practice of hospitality in terms of felt right at home, for a few moments, between soccer meeting the needs of the people in need. However, in matches and household errands. These people many never scripture, hospitality is defined as a broader definition of the come back to St. Elizabeth‟s, but as they drive by on Concord Great Commandment, which is to love God and to love our and Morse Roads, I would hope a smile would cross their neighbors. For our neighbors also include the stranger, those face each time they do as they think, wow, I had a nice time people who are unfamiliar to us, regardless of need or at the open house. circumstance. In an article about hospitality, the authors of the website, ”Practicing our Faith,” My favorite aspect of hospitality mentioned in the article is (http://www.practicingourfaith.org/prct_hospitality.html) that hospitality is best practiced in community. In our described Christian hospitality as a moral imperative, individualistic society, we often believe that we, by probably because hospitality to the stranger is an extension ourselves, can do great things. But in the case of hospitality, of the Great Commandment, which is to love God with all of a community effort is far stronger than the efforts of an your heart, soul and mind and to love your neighbor as you individual. In the case of the Christmas party, my friend would want to be loved or as you are loved by God. probably would have been able to throw a fine party herself, but when 10 people threw a party, the event was The article goes on to also describe hospitality as simply “the unmistakably a welcoming celebration. I believe it is this practice of providing a space to take in a stranger.” community aspect that makes hospitality so powerful. In the According to the article, this aspect of hospitality involves parable of the Good Samaritan, one person made a hard work in risky conditions. For us at St. Elizabeth‟s to difference. But for hospitality is more of a community have an open house is risky business; what if no one comes? mandate for Christians, a moral imperative that is best or what if 100 people come? What if they come looking for practiced in groups of two, three or more. something that we can‟t offer? We don‟t know the answers to these and more questions, but that‟s not the point of the open So on September 18, we have a unique opportunity – not one house. For us, all we are required to do is to open our doors associated with getting more members or even promoting and welcome people to come. For hospitality is about our wonderful programs and ministries. We have an making the space a place a welcome. opportunity to practice loving God and loving neighbor by creating a space where God‟s love may be experienced Sure, many people will come to our open house looking for through your hospitality. information, or to register for choir and Church School. But Valerie

elcome back from the following Sunday. Please be in touch with Mary Sue W long/hot summer of [email protected] or (978) 369-2363 for more 2010! Now that we are information about joining the choir. having a bit of rain to refresh us; I hope that Our Youth Choir is in need of parent volunteers to be with us everyone will check their in rehearsals, services and to assist in preparing the music schedules and save the binders for our young choristers. The Adult Choir needs a time for one of our choirs. librarian (who does not need to be a member of the choir) to Our music can add assist with preparing the music for rehearsals and filing by Mary Sue Willie, inspiration to our services anthems after use. and bring refreshment to us as we rehearse and sing You will read elsewhere in this newsletter about the Open with others in the choir. House to be held on Saturday, September 18th. Music at St. Elizabeth's will be one of the things presented and we invite The Youth Choir begins rehearsal on Sunday, September 12th your presence and participation in this presentation to the following the 10 o'clock service to prepare for singing on larger community. Sunday, September 19th. We are excited to start a new season of offering our voices to The Adult Choir will begin with a Potluck Supper at the the Glory of God and invite you to join us in song! home of Charles and Mary Sue Willie on Thursday, Mary Sue September 16th at 6:30 pm to prepare for singing the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

The summer has been a very active season for the catechists at St. Elizabeth‟s!

Each atrium level has been working toward completing a year-long syllabus of presentations that will be offered to the children, preparing new work materials for the atriums, assuring catechist and assistant staffing will meet our growing parish, as well as continuing the remarkable formation training that is the foundation and food of this incredible program.

All children’s formation programs will begin on Sunday, September 19th at 9:45 a.m. If you have not already done so, please register your child(ren). You may use the convenient online form in this edition of The Mantle.

New this Fall! To assist families in discussing atrium themes with their children, we will begin offering bulletin summaries of the presentations given in each atrium. The purpose is to provide a starting point for thematic discussion only, as the individual work of the child is a solitary, meditative process that we do not want to intrude upon with question or judgment. Look for these beginning on September 19th.

Many thanks! – to all who have helped with setting up the new Transitional Atrium, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd sacred space for our three year-olds. We are so grateful to the many hands that have contributed thus far. There are ongoing opportunities for you to lend a hand if you are able – please let us know if you would like to frame some pictures (we will have the frames), sew some aprons for the children to use when polishing (we have a Montessori pattern that looks relatively easy), sew simple hems on napkins, or other help with materials. We are still looking for a few items, including a 9 x 12 carpet and two 3 x 5 "oriental-style" rugs.

Orientations ... The start time for the Transitional Atrium is 9:55 a.m. Beth Santomenna and Clare Perry will soon be contacting families of children registered for the transitional atrium for parent-child orientations. If you have any questions, please call Clare Perry (978-443-3518) or Beth Santomenna (978-443-0609).

The Level One Atrium will provide one-on-one 30-minute parent-child orientations on September 11, 9-11 a.m. for children turning four by September and entering the level one atrium for the first time. If you feel your child who is already a level one student may benefit from a one-on-one orientation to the atrium, you may also want to schedule an appointment. Please phone Kris Wile at (978) 897-1511 to schedule.

Level Two and Three orientations will be available as desired for new or continuing students during the Open House on Saturday, September 18th, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Please contact Sylvia Sepulveda via e-mail: [email protected] or telephone (978) 261-5457, to schedule.

The Outreach Committee will be meeting a few times before the end of the year. Some items on the agenda are: select a chairman; plan The Giving Tree gift celebration in December; recommend to the vestry charitable contributions from the parish outreach fund for 2010; and discuss possible outreach activities for the parish from ideas suggested by parishioners. The committee can use some new thoughts, so if this activity interests you, please attend and think about becoming a committee member. Contact Harry Ainsworth to get the meeting times or if you have questions/ comments/ suggestions. 978-443-3960 and [email protected]. On an early and warm summer Saturday morning on July 17th, 23 highly energetic and enthusiastic young adults

2010 loaded themselves into 5 well-stocked vans, to start on an adventure to Man, West Virginia that ultimately would change their lives. They had prepared for months, learning about the expectations of the Appalachian Service Project (ASP), gained skills using unfamiliar power and carpentry tools, and also learned about the life and hazards in the coal mining communities, yet many still had no idea of what to really expect during the next 10 days of their lives.

ASP is a 40-year old Christian organization, dedicated to improving the lives of families in the Appalachian Mountain areas of West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee solely with the help of volunteer youth and adults. This is the 10th summer that a faithful band of volunteers from St Elizabeth‟s Episcopal Church have committed their vacation time to helping families repair and rebuild their homes.

Our St Elizabeth‟s Church group, headed by the ASP experienced Barbara, also had 10 committed adult leaders that were ready to take on the unknown challenges of home repairs and relationship building with the families. The projects this year included repairing rotten floor joists, replacing severely damaged plumbing, building a much needed retaining wall that would prevent the mud from sliding into a home, plus removing and replacing an entire roof that had been leaking for years.

The 33 weary and physically exhausted volunteers returned back to Sudbury on Sunday, July 25, inspired by the energy that a dedicated team can generate, a new appreciation for the meaning of family, discovering what truly is important in life, plus a commitment to helping one‟s neighbors, no matter where they may live.

This learning opportunity could not have happened without the support and prayers from this congregation, dedication and trust from the parents, and the love from spouses who were willing to let us have such a rewarding experience.

You will have the opportunity to hear about our rewarding adventure and see wonderful photos at a presentation on October 17th at the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services as well as at Coffee Hour following the 10 a.m. service.

Safe Church Policy at St. Elizabeth’s Church

All volunteers working with infants, children, adolescents, and young adults are required to complete either an online or group Safe Church training certified by the Diocese of Massachusetts. In addition volunteers working with at risk adult parishioners are also required to be trained and certified. Online training is available, at no cost, to all volunteers at St. Elizabeth‟s. If you have not received a letter with the web address and your individual ID and password (or if you have misplaced your letter) please contact Dick Vanderlippe .

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Euch. Min. Euch. Min. & Breadbearer Station* Third Lector Acolyte V.P.O.D. Ushers Guild Altar Server Coffee * may * additional onthird needmay person an stationclergy if unavailable is 2011 Stewardship Campaign Kickoff set for Oct. 3

Our 2011 Stewardship Campaign kicks off on Sunday, October 3! On that day, we are pleased to have Tom Nutt-Powell, President of Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light, as our guest preacher. Tom will also be staying for lunch and discussion after the 10 AM service.

Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light is a non-profit organization that provides a faith-based response to climate change by promoting energy efficiency, environmental justice, green job training, and policies that will lead to a sustain- able future. They promote stewardship of all kinds of resources, with some direct work with churches on power and resource usage. Bishop Bud Cederholm is on the advisory board. If you'd like to know more, the web is http://www.mipandl.org.

Tom is a co-founder of MIPL, and he is also the President of Capital Needs Unlimited. Tom served on the faculty of MIT‟s Department of Urban Studies and Planning where he received his PhD.

Everyone is invited to join the lunch after the service. If you know you'll be coming, please send a note to Peg (office@st- elizabeths.org) to sign up in advance. If you decide at the last minute, even after hearing Tom speak, that's fine, too. We would appreciate it if you could bring a salad if you last name starts with F to Z or dessert if your last name starts with A to E.

See you there! Win Treese

MEN’S GROUP MEETINGS TO RESUME ON SEPTEMBER 18

The first Men‟s Group meeting of the fall will occur on Saturday, September 18, at St. John Lutheran, starting at 9:00 a.m. Our sessions provide a great opportunity to share stories and reflections about our church life with a group of supportive men. We're looking forward to another great year of discussions about topics of faith and the role it plays in our daily lives. If you have ideas for discussion topics, please contact Jonas Barciauskas ([email protected]) or Walter Morgan ([email protected]) with your thoughts. This is the third year we have been meeting and our fellowship in faith is something we have found be both fun and rewarding.

In order that we can plan for food and other material appropriately, please let Jonas or Walter know that you are coming.

Jonas Barciauskas, Will Binder, Molly Binder, Jack Boyle Jr., Olivia Brown, Ken Brown, Cliff Card, Fredrick Collins, Kristen Collins, Caroline Collins, Mandy Congleton, Jose Darias, Janice Darias, Julia Davenport, Bill Davenport, Joy DiMaggio, Caroline Drapeau, Adam Ewing, Scott Fischer, Caroline Goswami, Sophia Goswami, Jane Graham, Fay Hamilton, Robert Hacker, Greg Hauck, Chris Henry, Donna Holdman, Claire Hotchkin, John Howard, Barbara Ingersoll, Erin Kartunen, Nathan Keilen, Whitney Leslie, Jordan McLeod, John McNeill, Emily Meeks, Joe Meeks, David Mitchell, Audrey Newton, Jim Peters, Casey Phalen, Bonnie Powell, Bonnie Power, Ian Robb, Erin Santomenna, Lucy Small, Ian Springsteel, John Trail, Anna Trecker, Derek Von Goeler, Jim Wagner, John Walker, Sarah Watson, Hope Weldon Women's Afternoon Out

Lunch at the Wayside Inn Three Thursdays Sept 30, Nov 4 and Feb 10 At noon For more information, contact: Annette Molnar ([email protected]) or Josie Baggott

CENTERING PRAYER GROUP MEETS TUESDAY EVENINGS

During the fall, Jonas Barciauskas and Sylvia Sepulveda will continue to lead a weekly centering prayer meeting on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:30. In addition to practicing this Christian form of silent meditation together, we will be listening to recorded talks about the centering prayer tradition. We will also practice lectio divina, a contemplative form of reading scripture. All are welcome. For more information, contact Sylvia ([email protected]) or Jonas ([email protected]).

ST. ELIZABETH’S NETWORKERS ARE

While there are signs of economic recovery, there are still many fellow members of St. Elizabeth‟s who remain unemployed or under-employed. This reality is evident throughout the state and includes the towns where members live.

The best way to find employment is by networking and the most active website to use is Linkedin, which is primarily for professionals to connect with others. Linkedin allows for groups to form such as alumni associations, professional groups and company alumni groups. St. Elizabeth‟s has a networking group with 31 current members, and we will be inviting everyone to join this networking group. The St. Elizabeth‟s Networkers group will allow more of us to connect to share jobs, discuss topics, communicate needs and most importantly, to network with each other. If you are currently using Linkedin, enter St. Elizabeth‟s in the “Group” sections and click on •gjoin•h. For those of you new to Linkedin, we will be sending out further information on how to use this networking tool.

THANK YOU AND HAPPY NETWORKING!

ATTENTION PARENTS WITH CHILDREN UNDER 3!

Looking for a way to meet fellow parishioners of St. Elizabeth‟s with young children? We have just the playgroup for you! Join us on Fridays from 10:30 AM to noon in the nursery at St. Elizabeth‟s. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please don‟t hesitate to contact Erin Kartunen at [email protected] or Deborah Comer at [email protected] should you have any questions. St. E’s Reading Group to Start on September 29

Several years ago I participated in an Ignatian Prayer Group, with some of you at St E's. We met regularly discussing scripture. We developed a spiritual intimacy and feeling of community that is with me today. After the Prayer Group stopped I began reading a series of books that attracted my attention for no specific reason. The books I read created a new awareness for me that motivated me to take social actions I would not have undertaken previously. I am pursuing Out Reach activities for Urban Youth through a Glass Blowing Studio of which I am part owner. I would like to retrace this literary journey with a Group who might be interested.

The books I read are a bit of a hodge-podge; some are novels, some are non-fiction, some are popular, some may be obscure, some overlap in terms of message, some are merely inspirational, some dare I say are “Boys Books”. A reading list is attached. If some have read an assigned book for the month, substitutions are provided in some months. I in no way portray myself as academic or literary, but if you know me you know this already.

We will read one book per month beginning in the Fall beginning September 29 th and running through the Spring, ending May 25 th. We will meet to discuss the readings at St E's the last Wednesday of each month (except November we will meet December 1st), from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. I will introduce the reading with an explanation for its selection and the impact I felt from the reading. No formal presentation will be presented unless someone wants to. The evening will be an informal discussion. If you are not able to attend or not interested in the reading skip the month‟s meeting. If you need to arrive late and/or leave early please feel free to do so. There will be no tests or quizzes.

If you are interested in participating please come to St E‟s on September 29 th at 7:00 PM. If you are interested in learning more about the Reading Group please call me at (617) 304 – 2693 or e-mail [email protected]. If you know someone who might be interested who is not a member of the Parish please invite them as well. Jim Newton

ST ELIZABETH’S 2010-2011 READING GROUP READING LIST

Month 1 Mountains Beyond Mountains – Tracy Kidder Or Three Cups of Tea – Greg Mortenson & David O Relin Month 2 Bel Canto – Ann Patchet Month 3 The Life of Pi – Yann Martel Month 4 Strength in what remains – Tracy Kidder Or Along Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier – Ishmael Beah Or Left to Tell: Discovering God amidst the Rwandan Holocaust – Immaculee Ilibagiza & Steve Erwin Month 5 Guns, Germs & Steel: The Fates of Human Societies – Jarod Diamond Month 6 Last Night I Dreamed of Peace: The Diary of Dang Thuy Tram And/Or War – Sebastian Junger Month 7 Father Joe: The Man who saved my Soul – Tony Hendra Or The Road – Cormac McCarthy Month 8 The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom – Slanomir Rawicz & Ronald Downing Or Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home – Nando Parrado Month 9 Enrique’s Journey: The Story of a Boy’s Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with his Mother – Sonia Nazario

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ST. ELIZABETH’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

YOUTH CHOIR REGISTRATION 2010-2011

This will register your child(ren) in the Youth Choir at St. Elizabeth’s. Please put the completed form in the office mailbox at church or hold this form and mail it to the church.

Date______

Family Name______

Parents______

Primary email address to contact______

Address______

Home phone______

Child #1______school grade „10 -„11______date of birth______

Child #2______school grade „10 -„11______date of birth______

Child #3______school grade „10 -„11______date of birth______

Child #4______school grade „10 -„11______date of birth______

We ask that potential Youth Choir members be able to read and follow the service and music. If you have any special requests or concerns about your child‟s participation or if there is anything you would like us to be aware of, please indicate them here.

The success of our program depends upon your support and participation. We ask that each family fill out Volunteer sign-up sheets that will be out in the Fall. Assistance will be needed with weekly filling of choir folders and materials to be taken home for practice.

C HURCH S CHOOL R EGISTRATION 2010-2011

This will register your child(ren) in one of the church school programs at St. Elizabeth‟s. Please put the completed form in the COGS mailbox at church or fold this form and mail it to church.

I. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: The atriums are based as follows:  Transitional Atrium for age 3 (does not have to be toilet trained)  Level I for ages 4-5 as of Oct. 1, 2010. (must be toilet trained and able to separate comfortably from parent, equivalent to Preschool through Kindergarten)  Level II for ages 6-8 as of Oct. 1, 2010. (equivalent to 1st – 3rd grades)  Level III for ages 9-12 as of Oct. 1, 2010. (equivalent to 4th – 6th grades) II. Rite 13: 7th & 8th grades III. Journey to Adulthood: 9th & 10th grades IV. Young Adults in Church: 11th & 12th grades

Date

Family name / Parents names

Primary email address to contact Address ______Home phone

Child #1 School Grade ‟10 -‟11 Date of Birth

Child #2 School Grade ‟10 -‟11 Date of Birth

Child #3 School Grade ‟10 -‟11 Date of Birth

Child #4 School Grade ‟10 -‟11 Date of Birth

What would you like us to know about your child so we can help him/her to feel comfortable in the Atrium? (For example, how do you help him/her to join an activity, listen in a group, or reassure him/her when needed; any behavioral or learning gifts or needs?) Please feel free to contact a catechist if you would prefer a conversation at any time.

The success of our program depends upon your support and participation. We ask that each family participate at least once each semester (per child) in order to ensure the success of our programs. Volunteer sign- up sheets will be out in the fall. Assistance will be needed with weekly atrium sessions, materials and other needs. Suggested Donation: $50 per child or $100 per family per year. All children are welcome in our Church School programs regardless of the family's ability to make a donation. Guests and visitors are welcome at all times COGS SYLLABUS FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER

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The Rev. Barbara S. Williamson, Rector [email protected]

The Rev. Valerie Bailey Fischer, Assistant Rector [email protected]

Nancy Kimble & Stuart Hamilton, Co-Wardens [email protected]

Mary Sue Willie, Director of Music [email protected]

Peg Scarlata, Parish Secretary [email protected]

Dick Vanderlippe, Database & Comm. Coordinator [email protected]

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God's creation and all its creatures, helping those in need, and striving for justice and peace in all areas of our common life.