By the Rev. Canon David J. Lucey

N E W S L E T T E R --February 2012 Beginnings and Message From the Challenges Senior Warden By The Rev. Canon David J. Lucey By Jacqueline Barrows

This month we are marking My message will be brief. what seem to be annually coincident Our annual meeting is on Sunday, meetings: the Patriot’s visit to the Super Bowl and February 5 immediately following the 10 a.m. our Annual Meeting. As a result, it seems service in the Parish House. This is the time to appropriate to give an advance view of my report to renew friendships between the two service groups. the annual meeting. It is a critical and hopeful time I’ll admit – I attend the 10 a.m. service and don’t at St. Michael’s Church, and I encourage all of you have the opportunity to see the other members very to attend the meeting immediately following the often. I’m sure you share that feeling as well. This 10am service on Sunday, February 4. In advance of is the time to review the past year with the that meeting I will highlight the topics that I will be leadership of the church, look forward to the plans addressing, as well as your need to review what I for 2012, and ask your questions. In addition, it is a consider an excellent slate of Vestry Members and very important time to elect your new leaders to Diocesan Representatives who have been replace those rolling off the vestry. I urge everyone nominated to lead us in 2012. to attend the meeting and make your voice heard. However, I also want to acknowledge the We need you. Thank you for your support over the truly faithful work of four highly valued past year and my best wishes for a wonderful year parishioners who are moving to other ministries, at ahead. I consider myself blessed to have had the least for the next year. The first is Jackie Barrows opportunity to act as Sr. Warden with this who has bee an integral part of the leadership team wonderful parish. for the past decade as a member of the vestry, as a Chair for the Search Committee, and for the past “Vestry Meetings Open two years as the Senior Warden. Her leadership has to Parish” been hopeful, practical, and effective. Solid and Did you know Vestry Meetings are open to the Parish? important work has been done as well by three other They are and you should come. See how and what we discuss and do. If you have something you would like to bring to our attention members leaving the vestry, as they are required by or suggest to the Vestry, you are more than welcome to attend. If our by-laws.: Frank Munro our man on point for you are interested in participating sometime in the future in the properties and buildings for over a decade, Jo governance of St. Michael’s, please come and join us. The Vestry meets once a month usually on the 3rd Ziegler whose contributions to the renewal of Tuesday. Here are the scheduled meeting dates for the next three Stewardship were so important the last two years, months; all meetings are at 7pm in the Tildesley Building. and Terry Lewis who coordinated, with Waylon Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Whitley, the creation of our Music Ministry Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Committee. I know each of them will continue to offer ministry even as they leave the vestry, and I Additionally, the Finance Committee usually meets the Monday assure them all I would welcome their return to the eveningThere before havethe Vestry been at 6:30pmmany insuccesses the Tildesley during Bldg. You this are pastwelcome year tothat join need us then to as bewell. recognized at this time as Continued Jacqueline Barrows, Senior Warden on page 2 1 governing body if they choose to do so in the future. the ideas imagined will sound scary. But fear not, Be sure to thank them. There have been many we will work to have the fullest participation in successes during this past year that need to be these discussions as are practical so our decisions re recognized at this time as well. Enterprises like this congregationally supported. As you become allow us to be hopeful for our future. We have concerned, have questions, or ideas, I am available, begun a three year capital campaign and seeded it want to hear your comments and look forward to with almost three hundred thousand dollars in the work we are doing. commitments in less than one year. We completed The status quos, or anything like it, is not an the second year of a lay directed stewardship option. Change is happening and we must be campaign and have achieved fine results with new prepared to address that change. pledges. A 10am Sunday School option was added It is an honor to serve here and exciting to to our Sunday morning offerings, spearheaded by anticipate the work we will accomplish this year. Chris and Beth Fay and Jeff and Carol Faulkner. The choristers have added voices and energy to the From the St. Michael’s Choir every Sunday morning this year. We have begun a conscious growth campaign Junior Warden with Peter Saros consulting in order to capitalize on by Garry Holmstrom these gains and improvements to grow our church. We are extraordinarily But the challenges we face are real. Those fortunate to have benefited from the challenges are centered on the lack of resources leadership and guiding hand of our available to support both ministry and property. Sr. Warden during the past decade. Jackie Barrows Our pledge commitments of $150,000 do not cover has accomplished many cornerstone goals that are all of the costs of heating, lighting, watering, and critical to building a sound future for St. Michael’s repairing our buildings ($95,000) and our annual Church. To mention just a few of them, please apportionment to the Diocese ($75,000). Without consider that she led the Parish Profile efforts to our unrestricted endowment we could not pay the determine what we feel are the principle direction ministers of the church including the rector, the that make up our very nature. She then led the parish administrator, and the music director. That Search Committee that sought, evaluated, selected means that we have not even started to pay for and called David to guide our spiritual lives. We are forming our children in faith, offering care to the most grateful for the patient leadership poured into sick, the homeless, the naked, and the hungry, all this cause. As our Jr. Warden she again showed her Biblical mandates. Nor have we figured a way to compassionate love of SMC and has most recently pay for the kinds of actions in the community that been our Sr. Warden, completing a path that most will encourage Bristolians to become a part of our people would hesitate to even consider accepting. body. Speaking as one who has seen, felt and benefited This news combined with the fact that we from her example, I can only ask that each of you consumed nearly $300,000 dollars worth of the congratulate Jackie for taking on the big tasks so unrestricted endowment means that our starting that all of us can benefit for the long term. I do not point for 2012 is just under $2, 300,000, down from mean to exclude Ted for his part in allowing his nearly $4,000,000 in 2007. In short, the trajectory family life to be effected. We trust that it has been is to use up our funds by no later than 2020, less equally rewarding to Jackie and Ted as a family. than eight years away. With this cost and ministry structure, that means closing our doors when the Our work continues in spirit, mission, trust endowment runs out. and very importantly - fun through spiritual growth. Because the Vestry and I believe that it is We owe it to Jackie to continue along the path she important to have a longer life for St. Michael’s, we has wisely taken with us. Your continued energy are beginning the process of a strategic review and and service will be the best way to show that focus on what can and cannot be maintained under support. our current structures, or how we might creatively Most sincerely, work to maintain them. The conversations on these Garry subjects will be both private and public. Some of 2 Treasurer’s Two Cents Growth and Development News The Parish Growth meeting with Peter Saros was by Matthew Kirchner another great success to understanding what SMC Greetings to all and hope the offers to our community, our new members and beginning of the year has been a growing number of visitors seeking a welcoming, positive one for you. committed Parish.

With budget season here in anticipation of The Events Committee the Annual Parish Meeting on February 5th, I will The SMC Events admit to being a little preoccupied with the topic Committee that was formed seated at the keyboard. after the Nov. Peter Saros’ meeting regarding As we know, our “campus” consists of five membership development properties, of course the Church, the Parish House, met on January 8th. The group discussed the the Holmes House, the Tildesley Building, and the proposed three events, Speaker’s Forum, Blessing Rectory. Many of us know what it takes to manage of the Animal and an Advent Lesson & Carol utilities, repairs, and maintenance in our own service. We will continue the discussion and begin homes. What would your guess of the 2012 budget to “fine tune” our plans at the meeting with Peter estimate for our 5 properties? Did your guess come Saros on January 24th and the group will meet close to $92K? again February 12th after the 10 o’clock service in the Ivy Room. If you’d like to join in the planning, My monthly writings in this space are please contact Cathi Esselen ([email protected], intended to reflect where we stand in a positive or 401-523-1379). way, and this is no exception. The goal here is to maintain awareness of what it takes to keep this The Welcome/Greeter Committee- will meet on wonderful spiritual home of ours going, and the role Sunday, February 26, 2012 after the 10am service in your pledges of time and treasure play in that effort. the “triple room” in the Tildesley Building. If you are interested in helping plan and develop ideas and programs for making St. Michael’s a welcoming DECEMBER SCOREBOARD environment for everyone, please join us. A light lunch will be served. Net income/loss for December ended in the positive, but it is important to note that without our (unsustainable) endowment draws the month would have ended up $8604 in the red.

“The Campaign to Preserve Our Future” Total Amount Pledged to date: $297,882 Total Number of Pledges received: 78 Pledge forms are available at the back of the church and if you have any questions please feel free to ask any vestry member or campaign committee member. Wednesday, February 22 7:00 am- Eucharist and Imposition of ashes Noon- Eucharist and Imposition of ashes 7:00pm- Eucharist and Imposition of ashes

3 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012 11:30AM-PARISH HOUSE

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT 294th ANNUAL MEETING SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH IN BRISTOL

The Nominating Committee, which was duly elected by the Vestry in accordance with the By-Laws of St. Michael’s Church in Bristol, will submit the following slate of nominees to the Corporation at the 294th Annual Meeting, Sunday, February 5, 2012:

Officers:

Senior Warden: Garry Holmstrom Treasurer: Matthew Kirchner Junior Warden: Marcia Bosworth Clerk: Deborah Fowler

Vestry Member for 1 year (2013) to fill Unexpired Term: Glenn Donovan, Jr.

Vestry Members: (3 year term to 2015) Judy Arruda Catherine Esselen William Turner

Delegates to Convention: (1 year term) Candace Turner Barbra Lewis Karen Santolupo

Alternates to Convention: ( 1 year term) Linda Arruda Jeremiah de Rham

Auditor: (1 year term) Campana, Sarza & Tatewosian, LLP

Respectfully submitted,

Nominating Committee: Jacqueline Barrows Linda Arruda Terry Lewis Frank Munro Jo Ziegler Anne Lohr

WHO CAN VOTE AT THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING (as gleaned from the Parish By-Laws and the Canons of the Episcopal Church) All persons who have received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, whose names have been registered with the Parish for at least six months, who are at least sixteen years of age and who have received Holy Communion at least three times during the preceding year are eligible to vote at the annual Parish Meeting. 4 BIOS ON SLATE OF NOMINEES

Garry Holmstrom-Garry joined St. Michael’s in 2000 when he and his wife Cathy, who grew up in the church, and their three sons returned home to Bristol from Annandale, VA. He is a retired Navy Captain. Since returning to Bristol he has been a Raytheon employee in the Engineering and Management branch in Portsmouth. Garry served as a member of the Finance Committee and has also been Treasurer and most recently Jr. Warden. “Taking over this service to SMC from Jackie Barrows makes the decision easy, and I thank her for leading us to much progress over the past years. It is an honor to be asked to serve Saint Michael’s Church in new ways. I take the work ahead of us with a sense of respect for our Parish needs, as well as a growing belief that we are serving this community with respectful compassion to everyone under David’s spiritual light. The continuing growth in Youth membership and enthusiasm by old friends make this both a humbling and rewarding commitment.” –Nominee for Senior Warden

Marcia W. Bosworth—Marcia is a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church and has been a member of St. Michael’s since 1964. She has served on the Altar Guild, was co-chair of the Newcomers Committee, a member of the parish’s 250th anniversary committee, and currently assists in the Sunday school. She has served on the Vestry of St. Michael’s Church since 2009. She is a long-time volunteer at Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry, has been a member of its board and has served as its president. She is past-president of the Bristol League of Women Voters, and is a graduate of Endicott College. She was advertising director at East Bay Newspapers for 30 years, and was an officer of the company. She is the mother of Matt and Jock Hayes, and the grandmother of three girls. Her husband is Ros Bosworth. - Nominee for Junior Warden

Matthew Kirchner- Matt has been a member of the parish of St. Michael’s since the mid -80’s. He resides in Barrington but still holds close his St. Michael’s ties. The father of two, he is married to Wendy. Matt has been serving as Treasurer since 2010. - Nominee for Treasurer

Debbie Fowler-Debbie has been attending Saint Michael’s since 2003. She is currently a greeter, usually at the 8:00 a.m. service. Debbie and her husband, Buz, have five children and seven grandchildren, living all over the country. They are National Ski Patrol instructors at Yawgoo Valley Ski Area. In addition, they volunteer EMT support for Special Olympics of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Debbie works at Raytheon, while Buz is a happy retiree. – Nominee for Clerk of Vestry

5 Glenn Donovan Jr. -His family first started coming to services at St. Michael’s back in 1984 when he was four years old. He spent many Sunday mornings at Sunday school in the Tildesley building and even made a few appearances in the St. Michael’s Christmas pageant. He was confirmed in 1994. He graduated from Providence Country Day High School in East Providence in 1998 and went on to study Electrical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he received his bachelor’s degree. After finishing school he began his career as an engineer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, where he has been working since 2002. He later received his Master’s in Engineering from Brown University in Providence. He met his wife Erin in 2001 and has been married since 2005. They have settled here in Bristol with their two children. Their daughter Ellie is now 2 ½ years old and was baptized at St. Michael’s in 2009. Their son Liam has just turned 5 months old, and was baptized this past November. – Nominee for Vestry for 1 year to fill Unexpired Term

Judy H. Arruda, RN, BSN, CNOR—Judy is the mother of 4 children. She began her college education in 1978 and graduated in 1981 as an Associate Degree Registered Nurse. She began her new career at The Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket, RI. During her 18 years of employment there, she continued her education in nursing one course at a time over a period of 10 years through RI College, Salve Regina University and finally graduating from URI in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She moved to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA and became the evening Clinical Coordinator of the operating room where she worked until retirement. She retired at 68 years old, and currently is enjoying the “next phase” of her journey through life. This is the second marriage for both she and her husband, August, and they recently celebrated their 27th anniversary in November, 2011. They have 6 children between them and 13 grandchildren. They have lived in Bristol for 14 years. August was born and raised here: Judy is a “transplant” (as she describes herself). She is enjoying her relationship with this community and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Bristol Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen. She is also a certified Master Gardner with 100 volunteer hours to her credit. She looks forward to serving St. Michael’s in whatever capacity there is a need. –Nominee for Vestry Member (3 yr. term)

William H. Turner- Bill has been a member of St. Michael’s Church and resided in Bristol for 36 years. Bill was married to his wife Edith in St. Michael’s Church in 1974. They have two children, Candace and Joseph who were baptized and attended St. Michael’s. Bill works third shift as a custodian at Roger Williams University. He has is active as an usher and on the Fellowship Committee. Bill leads the pit crew for the Annual Chicken BBQ, and oversees the cooking of the Corned Beef at the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. – Nominee for Vestry Member (3 yr. term)

Catherine M. Esselen, moved to Bristol in late 2008 with her husband Jack Esselen. In 2010 they decided they loved the town and purchased a home on Summer Street. Prior to Bristol, they both lived and worked in Dallas, Texas and before Texas they raised their family of three children in Acton, Massachusetts. Cathi (with an “i” - a SMC joke) and Jack have a married daughter in Boston, MA, married son in NYC, and her youngest son lives in Santa Monica, CA. Cathi’s work experience includes Operations Manager (1998-2007) of a small health care firm (Medifile). During the years that she raised her three children, she bought two investment homes that she renovated and sold and taught aerobics. Cathi majored in Comparative Literature at Clark University and worked

6 after college as a legal administrative assistant to two corporate lawyers at Honeywell, Inc. Cathi served on the executive board of the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary (Concord, MA) and served on a special director search committees associated with Camp O-At-Ka, (Sebago, Maine). Cathi hopes one day to launch a granola business, her other passions include cooking, gardening, decorating, reading (fiction, non-fiction & Sunday NY Times), movies, exercise and golf. – Nominee for Vestry Member (3 yr. term)

Karen Santolupo-Member of St. Michael’s since 1984. She served two terms on St. Michael’s Vestry, former Christian Education Coordinator/Teacher, Acolyte Coordinator, Fellowship Coordinator and Lay Ministries Coordinator. She is presently an Acolyte at 8:00 AM service, President of The Bristol Home for Aged Women, Board member of Bristol Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen and former volunteer for 10 years. She is employed at Newport Hospital working in the Cardiology Department for 30 years. She is a graduate of Roger Williams University in Studio Arts. Married 28 years, mother of three. – Nominee for Delegate to Convention

Barbra Lewis was born in and a lifelong resident of Ridgewood, NJ until her recent move to Bristol. A cradle Episcopalian, she grew up in Christ Church, Ridgewood, where she joined the girl’s choir in 3rd Grade and continued in the adult choir thru high school. She attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music as a voice major. She was soloist at St.-Mary’s-in-Tuxedo, Tuxedo Park, NY from 1958 to 1994. She then checked out several local churches, and received such a warm welcome at St. Matthew’s, Paramus that she stayed for 17 years until her move. And for the first time, she did more than sing and give money - because the rector asked. So she became a Lay Reader & Chalice Bearer (and occasional acolyte when the scheduled person didn’t show up), convention delegate, vestry member/clerk, and usher. She looks forward to seeing if the Rhode Island conventions are as lively as those of Newark.-Nominee for Delegate to Convention

Candace Turner - was baptized at St. Michael’s in 1975 and was confirmed in the church in 1991. She serves as chalice bearer, acolyte, and usher, serves on the Altar Guild, and plays hand-bells. Candace has chaired the fellowship/special events committee for the last few years.- Nominee for Delegate to Convention

Jeremiah (Jerry) de Rham was born in Boston, MA, and grew up in Cambridge, MA. He is a graduate of The Shady Hill School, Concord Academy and the University of Pennsylvania where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Jerry also is a graduate of the North Bennett Street School’s Cabinet and Furniture Making program where he trained in 18th and 19th century furniture-making. He has been a board member of North Bennett Street School. In addition to his custom furniture design and woodworking for clients, Jerry has worked as a woodworking teacher and carpenter on many projects ranging from houses and barns to sailboats. Jerry has lived in Bristol for two years with his wife, Amy, and daughter Georgiana who is a freshman at 7 Cornell University. Jerry moved to Bristol from San Francisco, CA, where the de Rhams lived for 15 years. They returned to the East Coast to be nearer extended family, and to Rhode Island in particular due to Jerry’s interest in sailing and wooden boats as well as family ties through his great grandfather, E. D. Morgan, summer resident of Newport, who was an avid sailor, client and friend of Nathaniel Herreshoff. – Nominee for Alternate to Convention

Linda C. Arruda- Linda was cradled, baptized and confirmed at Grace Episcopal Church in nearby New Bedford, Massachusetts. She has been a resident of this town since her marriage to Bristol-born Robert almost forty-five years ago. Robert is an active member at our covenant sister parish, St. Mary’s, while Linda is a member here at St. Michael’s. They share in events at both parishes and consider themselves to be an example of an active ecumenical couple. Linda is a retired high school educator of French and Spanish. For the last 16 years she has been the owner of a retail business in Bristol’s downtown district. She is a member of the advisory board of the Community Concert Series. At St. Michael’s, in the 1990’s she served one year on the Vestry to fill an unexpired term. She was a member of the Search Committee for our Rector, David Lucey. Presently, on Sundays she serves as a Greeter, Lector and Coffee Hour host throughout the year. She is a member of the Reach-Out Committee and the Book Group. She is excited about the prospect of electing a new Bishop for our Diocese as it moves forward in this 21st century. She is honored that she may have the opportunity to represent YOU, the entire parish community of St. Michael’s Church, in our best interests for the common good. - Nominee for Alternate to Convention

Mid-Lent Evensong Sunday, March 18,2012 5:00pm

- Sung by the St. Michael’s Parish Choir and the St. Michael’s Choristers. - The service begins at 5:00 p.m. A reception will follow. - Sung evening prayer in the traditional English style. - Music by Mendelssohn, Dyson, Webster, and Bach.

St. Michael’s Selected to Host Rhode Island’s Annual Youth Evensong!

St. Michael’s has been chosen to host the prestigious Diocesan Youth Evensong for the state on Sunday, April 29 at 5 p.m. Choristers from around the state will gather to sing Evensong, the traditional sung evening prayer service of the Anglican tradition. Since starting our RSCM program in September 2009, St. Michael’s has rapidly become one of the state’s leading programs!

In order to successfully host such a large and important event, we are looking for folks willing to serve on the organizing committee starting immediately. If you have a knack for events planning/receptions and would 8 like to help out, please contact our organist and choirmaster, Waylon Whitley, at [email protected] or by phone at the church office (253-7717). To Have and to Have Not submitted by Frank Munro

Taken from the epic novel by novelist John Steinbeck, depicting the Great Depression, this title is the first thing that comes to my mind when I think about my nephew, Bill (Billy) Crompton.

Billy was recently married, December 2, in Seattle, WA to a beautiful girl, Anne Walker. What makes them so unique is they are missionaries, athletic coaches and educators and that passion has brought them together. They leave for Thailand February 4th for, as for now, a couple of years.

The organization they work for, Ambassadors in Sports, in Cleveland, Ohio has 16 similar missions around the world. Their mission statement is as follows; To communicate the good news of Jesus Christ to all countries and people groups through football (soccer).

Their vision is to see indigenous football ministry in every country and people groups, empowering the church to engage the football culture at every level, leading the transformation of individuals and communities through the power of the gospel.

They are both returning to one of the more difficult assignments of the organization. Chaing Mai in northern Thailand, a days drive from Bangkok, borders Laos and war torn Myanmar (formerly Burma). At any given time there may be up to 100 refugee/ orphans from Myanmar cramped into their church school. No one is every turned away. For these children this is their only hope.

Billy grew up in Allentown, PA. and attended Messiah, a Christian college in Grantham, PA. While finding his calling in Christ he also amassed a stellar athletic career. Messiah College has won the last 8 of 11 NCAA National Division 111 Soccer Championships. Billy, an All-American was team captain and tournament MVP. Anne grew up in Seattle and attended Northwest Univ., a lifelong participant of Boys and Girls Club, excelled in basketball as a player and coach. Neither of these two young adults have needs for material wealth only for the rewards of a spiritual life.

From the classic line of the great actor Henry Fonda in To Have and To Have Not, “ These are the times that try men’s souls” well Billy and Anne are trying to save a few souls with a soccer ball.

You can send your prayers and wishes to them via email: [email protected] and visit Ambassadors in Sports.com to view the Thailand mission.

9 If your name is not listed and you would like it to be, please contact the church office and give us the appropriate date, either wedding anniversary or birthday.

Birthdays Anniversaries John Darcy & Terry Taylor 02/21 Barbara Allen 02/09 Elizabeth & Manuel Vargas 02/28 Karen Ferrara 02/01 Cynthia Rocha 02/09 Lylah Vargas 02/01 Brayden Cummins 02/13 Nadia Vargas 02/01 Ross Dekle 02/14 Kerri Furtado 02/02 Kevin Manuel 02/14 Melissa Bernardo 02/02 Anthony Bernardo, Jr.02/14 Wendy Kirchner 02/03 Jacqueline Barrows 02/17 Michelle Cummins 02/03 Robert Bush 02/20 George Lucey 02/03 Colbert Lucey 02/23 Michael Scallin 02/05 Finley Ristuccia-Mattos 02/23 Joann Goulart 02/05 DeWolf Fulton 02/24 Makayla Bennett 02/05 John Lewis 02/27 Mary Bush 02/06 James Faulkner 02/27 Conrad Kirchner 02/06 Thomas Faulkner 02/27 Lily Ramsay 02/06 David Vargas 02/28 Shelley Amaral 02/08 Linnea Kinder 02/09 Bruce Moger 02/09

Save the dates for Convocation 2012: Feeding the Hungry

Friday, March 9, 2012, 6:00 pm St. Luke’s, East Greenwich Holy Eucharist followed by a community supper.

Saturday, March 10, 2012, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm – Providence Marriott, One Orms Street Providence RI Feeding the spirit and body through worship, fellowship, and formation. This is an opportunity to worship together in creative and nourishing ways, hear an inspirational keynote address by Sara Miles, and attend workshops to deepen our engagement. Workshop topics include: “A foretaste of the Heavenly Kingdom: Transcendent Worship,” “Radical Kingdom Hospitality,” “Ministry that feeds bodies and strengthens the Body of Christ,” and “The Kids are Hungry: Nourishing the spiritual lives of young people.” Check www.episcopalri.org/convocation for more information and to find registration details, and be sure to mark your calendars so that you can join your brothers and sisters across our Diocese for this important event! Sara Miles is the founder and director of The Food Pantry (www.thefoodpantry.com) and Director of Ministry at 10 St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco (www.saintgregorys.com). She is the author of Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion, and Jesus Freak: Feeding Healing Raising the Dead. The St. Michael’s Book Group

The book group will meet Monday, February 13, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at the Rogers Free Library, Bristol, to view the documentary, Pray the Devil Back to Hell. This is the follow up night to our book/movie discussion. Last month the group met to discuss Mighty Be Our Powers. We will begin the showing of the movie promptly at 6:30 p.m. There is plenty of room at the library so we encourage anyone who might be interested to attend. If you have not read the book, the movie stands alone as a documentary and we encourage any and all to join us for the viewing and discussion afterwards. If you wish additional information about our group, please contact: Cathi Esselen ([email protected], cell 401-523-1379) or Jennifer DeWolf ([email protected], cell: 401-935-3359)

Synopsis of Pray the Devil Back to Hell: Pray the Devil Back to Hell is the gripping account of a group of brave and visionary women who demanded peace for Liberia, a nation torn to shreds by a decades-old civil war. The women’s historic yet unsung achievement finds voice in a narrative that intersperses contemporary interviews, archival images, and scenes of present-day Liberia together to recount the experiences and memories of the women who were instrumental in bringing lasting peace to their country.

The group will meet again, March 20, 2012 at 7 p.m., location TBA. Our next read is: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.

Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking?Meet one funny dog—Enzo, the lovable mutt who tells this story. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: most dogs love to chase cars, but Enzo longs to race them. He learns about racing and the world around him by watching TV and by listening to the words of his best friend, Denny, an up-and-coming race car driver, and his daughter, ZoË, his constant companion. Enzo finds that life is just like being on the racetrack—it isn’t simply about going fast. And, applying the rules of racing to his world, Enzo takes on his family’s challenges and emerges a hero. In the end, Enzo holds in his heart the dream that Denny will go on to be a racing champion with his daughter by his side. For theirs is an extraordinary friendship—one that reminds us all to celebrate the triumph of the human (and canine) spirit.

Coffee Hour Update Coffee hour has been buzzing at the 10 a.m. service. Sean and Jen Giles have graciously stepped into the role of Coffee Hour coordinators. Please look for Sean and Jen at coffee hour if you are interested in hosting coffee hour on a Sunday or need guidance if you have volunteered. You can sign up at the back of the church or contact Jen at the following address. [email protected] Many thanks to this joyful and energetic couple for taking on this service ministry.

11 January – April 2012 10am Sunday School Schedule

Date 1/1/2012 1/8/2012 1/15/2012 1/22/2012 1/29/2012 2/5/2012 2/12/2012 2/19/2012 Transfiguration 2nd Sunday after 3rd Sunday after 4th Sunday after 5th Sunday after 6th Sunday after Description/ New Year's Day, Baptism of the Sunday (last the Epiphany, the Epiphany, the Epiphany, the Epiphany, the Epiphany, Lectionary Year B Lord, Year B Sunday before Year B Year B Year B Year B Year B Lent), Year B

Mark 1:14-20; Sunday School John 1:43-51; Jesus Announces Mark 1: 21-28; Mark 1:40-45; Mark 1:4-11: The Curriculum/Gospel Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus Calls Phillip the Good News and Jesus Drives Out Mark 1: 29-39 Jesus Heals a Man Mark 9:2-9 Baptism by John Reading and Nathanael Calls his First an Impure Spirit with Leprosy Disciples

No Sunday School - No Sunday School - No Sunday School - 10am Teachers First Sunday of the Bill Grandgeorge First Sunday of the President's Day Month Month

Date 2/26/2012 3/4/2012 3/11/2012 3/18/2012 3/25/2012 4/1/2012 4/8/2012 4/15/2011

1st Sunday of 2nd Sunday of 3rd Sunday of 4th Sunday of 5th Sunday of Palm Sunday 2nd Sunday of Description Lent, Year B Lent, Year B Lent, Year B Lent, Year B Lent, Year B Easter, Year B Easter, Year B

Mark 1:9-15; The John 2:13-22; John 3:14-21; For John 12:20-33; Mark 14:1-15:47 or John 20:19-31; Sunday School Mark 8:31-38 or John 20:1-18 or Baptism and Jesus Clears the God So Loved the Jesus Predicts his Mark 15:1-39 (40- Jesus Appears to Curriculum Reading Mark 9:2-9 Mark 16:1-8 Testing of Jesus Temple Courts World Death 47) his Disciples

No Sunday School - No Sunday School - Easter - No Sunday 10am Teachers First Sunday of the First Sunday of the School Month Month

St. Michael’s Sunday School for all ages. Sundays -Two Groups 9am (every Sunday) 10am (every Sunday except 1st Sunday of the month). Child Care is available at 9:45 am for younger children Please come and join us! Sunday School schedule is above

SAVE THE DATE Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Pancake Supper Tuesday February 21, 2012. Details to follow — check insert in Sunday orders of service.

12 blood drive!

ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Parish House 399 Hope Street, Bristol

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13 ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH CALENDAR Please place on your refrigerator.

FEBRUARY 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 ALL ITEMS SHOWN IN 7:00 AM Holy Eucharist 5:30 PM Scout Meeting 4:00 PM Angel Choir 9:00 AM Learn & Lead RED ARE HELD IN THE 6:00 PM Parish 6:30 PM Yoga Rehearsal Communications Development Group Bible 4:45 PM RSCM Choir 7:30 PM NA Meeting PARISH HOUSE Study Rehearsal 7:00 PM Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM AA Meeting 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist- 6:00 PM Reach Out Comm. 7:00 AM Holy Eucharist 5:30 PM Scout Meeting 4:00 PM Angel Choir 7:30 PM NA Meeting Silver Creek NH Mtg 6:00 PM Parish 6:30 PM Yoga Rehearsal 6:00 PM Tai Chi 7:30 PM Alanon Meeting Development Group Bible 4:45 PM RSCM Choir 8:00 PM AA Meeting Study Rehearsal 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist 7:00 PM Parish Choir 9:00 AM Sunday School Rehearsal 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 7:30 PM AA Meeting 11:30 AM 294th Annual Parish Meeting 2:00 PM HE-St. Elizabeth's Manor 7:00 PM Alanon Meeting 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 6:00 PM Book Group at 7:00 AM Holy Eucharist 5:30 PM Scout Meeting 4:00 PM Angel Choir 7:30 PM NA Meeting Library 6:00 PM Parish 6:30 PM Yoga Rehearsal 6:00 PM Scouts Development Group Bible 4:45 PM RSCM Choir 6:00 PM Tai Chi Study Rehearsal 6:30 PM Finance Committee 7:00 PM Parish Choir

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist 8:00 PM AA Meeting Rehearsal 9:00 AM Blood Drive 7:30 PM AA Meeting 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist VALENTINE'S DAY 10:00 AM Sunday School 7:00 PM Vestry Meeting 11:30 AM Events Committee 7:30 PM Alanon Meeting 3:00 PM Boston String Quartet 7:00 PM Alanon Meeting 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist 5:30 PM Scout Meeting 4:00 PM Angel Choir 7:30 PM NA Meeting 9:00 AM Sunday School 6:30 PM Yoga Rehearsal 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 4:45 PM RSCM Choir 10:00 AM Sunday School Rehearsal 7:00 PM Alanon Meeting 7:00 AM Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes 12:00 PM Holy Eucharist & 5:30 PM Shrove Tuesday Imposition of Ashes Pancake Supper 6:00 PM Parish 7:30 PM Alanon Meeting Development Group Bible OFFICE CLOSED Study 6:00 PM Tai Chi 7:00 PM Holy Eucharist & 8:00 PM AA Meeting Impositon of Ashes 7:00 PM Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM AA Meeting 26 27 28 29 1 2 3 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist 6:00 PM Scouts 7:30 PM Alanon Meeting 7:00 AM Holy Eucharist 5:30 PM Scout Meeting 4:00 PM Angel Choir 7:30 PM NA Meeting 9:00 AM Sunday School 6:00 PM Tai Chi 6:00 PM Parish 6:30 PM Yoga Rehearsal 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist 8:00 PM AA Meeting Development Group Bible 4:45 PM RSCM Choir 10:00 AM Sunday School Study Rehearsal 11:30 AM Welcome/Greeter Mtg. 7:00 PM Parish Choir 7:00 PM Alanon Meeting Rehearsal 7:30 PM AA Meeting

Community Concert Series at St. Michael’s presents

THE BOSTON STRING QUARTET

Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00pm

The BSQ is not your usual string quartet. These high-energy musicians perform unique arrangements of classical chamber music, rock, jazz, world music and more, as they continually explore new ways of sparking musical interest. They can get pretty funky! This highly acclaimed group is currently Ensemble-in- Residence at the School of Groove in Cambridge, Mass, a contemporary music school that provides students with an environment that is conducive to exploration. Don’t miss this unusual concert!

Tickets: $20 General Admission; $15 Seniors; $10 Students, available thirty days prior to each event at Paper Packaging & Panache, 418 Hope Street (corner of Court St.) or at the door. For further information, visit the CCS website at ccsatsm.org

15 After 5 Days Return to Telephone:(401)253-7717 Fax: (401) 253-7785 St. Michael's Church Email:[email protected] P.O. Box 414 Website:stmichaelsbristolri.org 399 Hope St. Bristol, RI 02809-0414 Change Service Request

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Worship Services: Sunday: 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist -Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.

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