The Chimes The Newsletter of St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral Boise, Idaho 83702 208-342-5601 November 2020 The Season of Advent hile we start seeing Christmas decorations and A nice family tradition in Advent is to have a brief candle W hearing Christmas music earlier every year, as lighting ceremony or ritual before dinner on the four Episcopalians we know that the Church calls us to wait. Sunday evenings leading up to Christmas with a reading Christmas will come on December 25, and be celebrated and a prayer, followed by the lighting of the candles. for twelve days; but for the Season of Advent (which starts Children especially love and need rituals, and lighting the in 2020 on November 29), we are called to ponder the candles becomes a particularly popular part of the home meaning of both the FIRST and SECOND COMING of our devotion. Some suggested readings for a home service are Lord Jesus Christ, and to consider what that means for our provided below. Advent prayers are on pages 211-212 in lives. the Book of Common Prayer.
For those raised outside the Anglican/Episcopal, Roman The Four Weeks of Advent Catholic or Orthodox traditions, the concept of “Advent,” The four Sundays of Advent each have a specific theme or as separate from Christmas, can seem somewhat odd at focus. The purpose of each theme is to spend time first. In a way, Advent is to Christmas as Lent is to Easter: reflecting on the true meaning of the season – the life of a penitential time in preparation for a great celebration. Jesus Christ. To help the observation of these weeks, the following Bible verses are Provided: Week 1: Hope (Isaiah A Brief History of Advent & Its Traditions 9:2, 6-7); Week 2: Peace (Isaiah 40:3-5); Week 3: Joy The tradition of keeping Advent probably began in the (Matthew 2:10-11); and Week 4: Love (John 3:16-19) 4th Century with emphasis similar to Lent, fasting and other acts of self-denial. Some churches use purple and Other Advent Resources others, blue for the Season of Advent. Purple was a long- Way of Love Advent Calendar • Use this calendar to spend held tradition because Advent was considered to be a Advent strengthening your Christian journey following penitential season of self-examination and introspection Bishop Curry’s “Way of Love” — Worship, Go, Learn, as we prepare for the Birth of Christ. Many churches are Pray, Bless, Turn, Rest. using blue now to reflect the change in season and to https://www.stmichaelscathedral.org/advent-resources emphasize Advent as a season of joyous expectation. Make a Playlist • Read how you can use music to help The symbol of Advent is the Advent wreath, a wreath with create an atmosphere of “hopeful waiting” — including a three blue (or purple) candles, and one pink candle. Each link to a ready-made Spotify playlist. candle symbolizes a Christian ideal (hope, peace, joy and https://www.stmichaelscathedral.org/advent-resources love) to serve as a reminder of how we are to live our lives as faithful Christians. The traditional significance of four O Come, O Come Emmanuel • This most well-known and candles is simply in their countdown to the Advent of beautiful of Advent hymns is based on the “O Antiphons,” Christ. Each Sunday in Advent a candle is lit (lighting the which have been sung by monks and nuns at vespers, pink candle on the third Sunday) until, on the Fourth during the last seven days of Advent, for twelve Sunday, all four candles are lit. centuries. Here’s an interesting article on this haunting song and its history: https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/ The third Sunday in Advent, often called Gaudete Sunday, magazine/article/o-come-o-come-emmanuel is set aside to be more of a celebratory time, a break from the solemnity of Advent. Its color is rose, representing the May You Have A Blessed Advent… joy that comes with the Advent of Christ. The Reverend Fr. Jesse Vaughan, Interim Dean
Some Advent wreaths also have a white pillar candle in the middle. The white candle is lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and symbolizes the light of Christ that has come into the world. The circular Advent wreath represents God without beginning or end and the lit candles as the light of Christ which grows brighter as we edge closer to Christmas.
IN THIS ISSUE… Milestones / News, page 2 Stewardship / BabySteps, page 6 Online Opportunities / News, page 10 Thanksgiving Activiites, page 3 Youth News, page 7 Dean Search Committee / News, page 11 Adult Education, page 4 Thrift Shop / News, page 8 Children’s Formation / Advent, page 5 3rd Quarter Financial Report, page 9
Milestones "Blessed are they that mourn" We remember: A care and comfort group All those who have died due to the COVID-19 pandemic. with The Rev. Margaret Kurtz 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 11 AM to 12 PM via Zoom If you are not familiar using Zoom, help is available. Special online worship service If you are interested in joining in, November 15th contact Rev. Margaret Kurtz; easterm@cableonenet or Sermon by Bishop Brian Thom 208-850-7732 As part of the annual Idaho Diocesan Convention Watch your Friday email for details.
Advent Lessons & Carols Online audio through the church website Zoom morning prayers on Mondays Nov. 29th 7:30 am First Sunday of Advent All are welcome! https://boisestate.zoom.us/j/9197519764 Listen as the Cathedral Schola sings the traditional Meeting ID: 919 751 9764 Anglican service of Advent Lessons and Carols. This beautiful service consists of readings, hymns, and carol Contact David Wilkins for more information, anthems to celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus [email protected] Christ.
St. Michael’s Cathedral Schola - Dr. Michael Porter, director; Laura Toland on organ www.stmichaelscathedral.org/Worship & Music/Choral Need to talk? Services Care for one another is at the heart of our ministry at St. Michael’s Cathedral. We are here for you. Prayer Requests If you have prayer requests, please email or send them to Call 208 342-5601 Canon Emily. You can also send Canon Emily, ext 215; Fr. Jesse, ext. 213 them through the church Email: [email protected]; website, Canon [email protected]; www.stmichaelscathedral.org. Fr. [email protected]
THE CHIMES IS PUBLISHED ONCE MONTHLY: Volume 90, November 11, 2020 The Chimes (USPS 919-180) is published monthly free of charge by St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral, 518 N. 8th, Boise, ID 83702. Periodical postage paid at Boise, ID. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Chimes, 518 N. 8th Street, Boise, ID 83702 Mary Owen, Director of Communications, Editor If you would like information published in the December newsletter, contact [email protected] or 208-342-5601 x217 before December 1.
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Thanksgiving Day Service Online Washington National Cathedral Thursday, November 26, 2020 | 10:00am EST
“Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us.”
Join in with this special online service on Thanksgiving Day as we give thanks through word and song for the blessings bestowed upon us in midst of challenging and uncertain times. The Right Reverend Steven Charleston, Native American elder, citizen of the Choctaw Nation and Episcopal bishop will be preaching. Go to: https://cathedral.org/event/thanksgiving-day-service-2/
*This is a pre-recorded service. Check back on November 26 for a link to the service.*
Thanksgiving Food Boxes Ready or not – here it comes! What are your traditions for Advent?
Most years the season of Advent sneaks up on us. And the world around us then reminds us what season we’re in. School concerts, lighting the advent wreath at church, gatherings around town, plans to be made with family and friends and co- workers. This year, with your financial contribution of $60 or more to the Thanksgiving Food Box Program, St. This year is different. Vincent de Paul will do the shopping, put a box together on your behalf, and deliver it for distribution Advent, Christmas and Epiphany will be what we to a family less fortunate. The cost of a complete meal make of them – and what a wonderful chance that is for 4-6 people is $60. Go to this link to donate online: for each of us! An opportunity to create some new https://svdpid.org/thanksgiving-contribute- traditions and to really sink our teeth into the season financially/ in a new way. But it won’t happen on its own….
If you want to send a check, make it payable to St. So, introduce us to some of your best loved Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho. Please note traditions. Activities and experiences that help Thanksgiving Food Box and your church or you and your family or friends live into the organization affiliation on your check. Mail your anticipation, the incarnation, and the light of contribution to: Christ. Do you have a favorite book you read each year? A fun way of introducing a nativity St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho scene? A recipe that invites you into wonder? A 3217 West Overland Road gathering of similarly seeking folks that you plan to Boise, Idaho 83705 translate to Zoom? Send in your ideas and experiences to Canon Emily and help us help each other with new ideas. St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho is an independent, non-profit, 501(c)3 charitable Email [email protected] organization. All contributors to the Thanksgiving to offer your experience or Food Box Program will receive a receipt for tax make an appointment to meet purposes. over the telephone, Zoom, or out-of-doors (brrr!). For more information call 208-685-9223 or email [email protected]. ~ Canon Emily
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Adult Education Classes
New Ways to Create Sacred Space at Home for the Holiday Season A Zoom class for a new celebration of Thanksgiving and Christmas November 12, 6:30 pm Led by Norm Weinstein
How can we create our uniquely personal sense of sacred space at home to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas? Given our current physical distance from family, friends, and our cherished cathedral, the need to craft a sacred space at home is more urgent than ever. And to do so is available for everyone, regardless of whether you live in a single room or a mansion. You just need to discover how to tap the resources of your spiritual “inner architect.” This brief interactive talk and Q&A will stretch your imagining of what home at holiday time means.
Poet and Parishioner Norm Weinstein has written about architecture for journals in the U.S. and U.K. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89595937988?pwd=MWdaWUUwdGIwaUtnSmgzb3JRSFBDUT09
Meeting ID: 895 9593 7988; Passcode: 295760 +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose); +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
WRITING TO RIGHT YOUR SPIRIT! An ongoing weekly class Via Zoom Advent Retreat - November 29th Led by Poet & Parishioner Norm Weinstein St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral
Even if you think you're not a writer...or write reluctantly...all Contemplating Christ of us have words communicating what matters to us that we and Sacred Reading hunger to share. Through enjoyable and imaginative exercises that fit on index cards, you discover ways to enliven your To initiate a weekly zoom sacred contemplative voice and spirit. We explore the experience on Sunday afternoons we will begin sacred facets of daily life this Advent with a presentation and discussion of experiences. And discover there's two books: no daily mundane task that can't be transformed into something + Contemplating Christ: Gospels and the Interior powerful through imaginative writing. Writing is done in class, and then appreciatively shared, if Life by Father Vincent Pizzuto, Episcopal priest and desired. All you need to join? Just an Internet connected vicar device, pens, a deck of lined index cards, and a hunger to + Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina learn how writing links us to others in our spiritual by Michael Casey, Cistercian monk and prior journey. Classes are 60 minutes starting at 6:30 pm. For additional information, contact Norm Christine Merritt and Father at [email protected]. Jesse Vaughan will facilitate the https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83067305148? retreat. More information will pwd=VGNPM1IzUmpLNEdFVzB4d3gwUDYxdz09 follow soon. Please mark the date. Contact Christine Merritt Meeting ID: 830 6730 5148 to register: Passcode: 690274 [email protected] +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma); +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
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Children’s Formation Advent Resources
Happy Early Advent everyone! It is hard to believe Check out the St. Michael’s Cathedral website for more this joyous time is only a month away; I am so resources and suggestions as Advent gets closer. But just excited to be sharing it with you and your kids. As in case you need a few suggestions to get started now – you might assume, this year is going to look read on… differently than years past. We will not have the in- person Christmas pageant that we all look forward to For Toddlers and Babies every year, but we will have something in its place. I Piece on Earth Nativity Puzzle: hope to have that information to you soon, as well as https://bit.ly/35O0Uro other purposeful activities we can all participate in virtually. In the meantime, here are 3 things to get Board Book: Christmas in the Manger: you started thinking about the season of Advent. https://amzn.to/320jNGx Keep an eye on your inbox, and the children’s area of our website for upcoming Advent activities. Preschool and Elementary Kids Melissa and Doug Wooden Nativity Set: Also, if your family is interested in participating in https://amzn.to/37Vh9pa Children's Sunday School, and you have not been getting weekly emails from me, please feel free to Book: The Nativity: contact me at [email protected] and I https://amzn.to/35T6Uis will add you to the list. Book: Silent Night: 1) Here is a pretty short, but sweet “commercial" for https://amzn.to/3kJOYgA Advent with a message that resonates with every age. Enjoy! For Everyone! https://youtu.be/eC0FGQLBp7w Teeny Tiny Nativity: https://amzn.to/321bZ7s 2) I highly recommend this Advent activity book for kids. I started it with my son, Wiley, when he was 4, An Advent Playlist: Music and reflection: but as kids age, it becomes even more appropriate https://bit.ly/31ZPgIJ as they begin to better grasp the meaning of Advent. https://www.amazon.com/What-We-Do-Advent- Advent Calendars Anglican/dp/0819221953 Felt Nativity Advent Calendar: https://etsy.me/3oKBByX 3) This is a nice little twist on the traditional illustrated books on the story of Jesus’ birth. Ignore the age Pop up tree with ornaments and readings: range. Our family still reads this book every https://amzn.to/2TEB6Iy Christmas Eve. It is my favorite! https://www.amazon.com/Nativity-Julie-Vivas/ 2 DIY Acts of Kindness Advent Calendars: dp/0152060855/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0? https://bit.ly/3kKIJsG ; https://bit.ly/31Y90g6 _encoding=UTF8&qid=1604082194&sr=8-1 Unique Daily Advent Reflections for Adults (and other mature readers)
The Characters of Christmas Sunday School via Zoom, 10 AM https://amzn.to/31VL6l2 every Sunday https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85236107810? Getting Ready for Christmas: Multiple Choice Bible Studies for pwd=Uml1eUNYZUJtTUJiNVlZSHE2UHdFUT09 Christmas https://amzn.to/3kKboyh Meeting ID: 852 3610 7810; Passcode: 031834 +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose); +1 253 215 8782 Run, Shepherds, Run: Poems for Advent and Christmas US (Tacoma) https://amzn.to/3mDVdmu
Emily Ray, Children’s Formation Director For the full list, go to our website: [email protected] https://www.stmichaelscathedral.org/advent-resources
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Stewardship Campaign Update
The stewardship campaign has truly been filled with faith. First, we are humbled by the Vestry’s leadership. As a group, they have achieved 100% participation in the campaign.
We are so thankful for all of the pledges. In the first month of our campaign over 131 individuals and families have pledged for a total amount of $387,380. Each day, we receive more pledge cards from individuals who believe in the mission of St. Michael’s and have faith that 2021 will bring us together in our church to worship and share fellowship.
Our stewardship committee invites you to prayerfully consider your ability to share in our mission. The clergy and the volunteers demonstrated their faith by being creative to meet the changes in our world. Please join us by sharing your time, talent and treasure to continue to build the legacy at St. Michael’s.
Torene Bonner Co-Chair, Stewardship Committee
BabySteps
Once again we are hosting a Giving Tree this year to provide gifts to the BabySteps families that may be in need or otherwise not receive a gift this Holiday Season. The only difference this year is we have gone virtual with the Giving Tree (see below)! We appreciate all the support we have received this year from the community at St. Michael’s Cathedral.
Here are 3 Ways to Support BabySteps this Holiday Season
1. To donate a baby item, we have created a baby registry on Amazon. You can find the link for that here: https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/babysteps-ofidaho-december-2020-boise/KJKWST7XP8U4 or by searching “BabySteps of Idaho” under the Baby Registry tab on Amazon.com
2. Feel free to contact Pam to sponsor a BabySteps family at [email protected] or call 208-342-5601 x 212
3. Also, gift cards for Walmart, Target, and Amazon can be sent to us: St. Michael’s Cathedral ATTN: BabySteps of Idaho 518 N 8th Street Boise, Idaho 83702
Pam Schumacher BabySteps Interim Program Director Office: 208-342-5601, ext 212; [email protected] www.babystepsidaho.net Painting by Rena Vandewater
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Youth News
Meeting Indoors: I am excited to announce that the Dean, in consultation with the Reopening Committee, has approved a plan for us to meet inside, in Tuttle Hall! As the weather continues to change and get colder, we will all find this a warm and welcome blessing. All current safety measures will be retained, and enhanced measures will be added. Windows and doors on all sides will be kept open to promote airflow, so please still dress for warmth. We will need to take an outside break at our halfway point to let the building and the air “reset.” Our distance will be increased to 8 feet.
Rake Up Boise: On Saturday, November 14th, St. Michael’s Youth will form a team to participate in Neighborworks Boise’s annual Rake Up Boise. Once we are assigned a yard (forthcoming shortly) we will plan to gather at St. Michael’s on the morning of the 14th and head over to our assigned yard. This is a great way to be in service to our community while maintaining COVID safety protocols. To register your youth (or yourself!) for our team, email Chris Harding at [email protected]
Greens Pickup Days: Thank you to those who participated in our Advent & Winter Greens Fundraiser! We were so glad to be back this year. Pick up at St. Michael’s, in Tuttle Hall, will be available on November 17th and 18th, from 11 am to 3 pm. Please email Chris Harding ([email protected]) to reserve a time.
Advent Resources: A Parents’ Guide to Advent has been sent to every Youth Group family. Low: An Honest Advent Devotional by John Pavlovitz Those Who Dream: Advent Devotional by Sanctified Art (https://sanctifiedart.org/those-who-dream-devo- tiered-pricing/1-copy-for-individual-use) Flesh: Learning to be Human like Jesus by Hugh Halter
Movies with Advent themes: Children of Men (2006) – rated R Bladerunner 2049 (2017) – Rated R Her (2013) – Rated R The Giver (2014) – PG-13 Catch Me If You Can (2002) – PG-13 The Tree of Life (2011) – PG-13 Noel (2004) – PG Yellow Day (2015) – PG Hugo (2011) - PG
Detective Mystery Fun: On October 27th and 28th, our Sr. and Jr. High groups had a blast with online Detective Mystery Parties. Characters such as Lieutenant Lou Tenant, Earl E. Demize, Tara Miller, and Paige Zimmerman banded together to solve four separate crimes! Gratefully, the perps Tick Tockman, Carson Vulpes, and Cassandra Planche were found out by our sleuths.
Chris Harding, Director of Youth Ministry [email protected]
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News from the Thrift Shop
We have donated to Garfield Elementary School with much help from our ECW, St. Mary’s Guild, and parishioners that gave new shoes for children, socks, new underwear, and money for us to purchase shoes.
Jenna, the school counselor at Garfield, came to our shop and picked out much-needed items for children in need, like shoes, socks, children’s new underpants for girls and boys, and everyday clothing. What a great act of giving this has been!
I have handed out needed items in our courtyard, like socks and toiletries, once or twice a week. Thank you to all who support this important ministry!
November Wish List Clothing, socks, underwear, and shoes were given to Garfield + Women’s winter clothes: thermal underwear, new Elementary school through the Thrift Shop. Thank you to the winter socks, hats, boots, and winter coats, new or in ECW, St. Mary’s Guild, and all parishioners who donated! good condition.
+ Men’s winter clothes: winter coats, thermal Photos by Jenna, Garfield Elementary School underwear, sizes medium and large; new winter socks, boots; new t-shirts-short and long sleeved; hoodies sizes medium and large – clean and in good condition please + Children’s new or gently used winter coats; boys’ warm shirts, sizes small and medium + Jewelry, vintage items, unique items for our Shop + Toiletries, shampoo, soap, nail clippers
Thank you – and take care.
Yvette Zoe Thrift Shop Manager
Weekday Zoom Eucharist & Office Hours with Canon Emily Van Hise Tuesday mornings, 10 AM
Join Canon Emily for a casual weekday Zoom Eucharist and office hours on Tuesday mornings at 10 AM: Nov. 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86505076171?pwd=QWxPakttVlAyd3hwOWEwM2kwVGdBQT09 Meeting ID: 865 0507 6171 Passcode: 123 +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
*While this event is online, the clergy are also available to meet with you in person, masked and out of doors. Please call for an appointment!
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Treasurer’s Third Quarter 2020 Report
Our pledges for nine months continue to fall behind our budget. We had targeted $350,000 and we received $308,000. All in all, the financials look good, as you can see from the graph below, which shows a surplus of $77,000 (The blue line over the red square)! I am showing the expenses for the remainder of the year so it is easier to understand.
The main reason for this is that we continue to underspend our expenses, which is understandable with limited activity due to Covid-19. However, I predict that this gap will close somewhat as we continue to hire new staff members to fill our vacancies.
Below is our Cash position which is the most important metric I can offer you: We have subdivided the cash by Activity as it is important to understand what is available for each activity. The Discretionary and Safety Net Fund is a new activity that represents approximately two months of expenses.
--Brad Bruggeman, Treasurer
1. Operating Budget Support 92,924 These funds represent safety net money in case the total monthly receipts tank and expenses go beyond the usual. The amount represents close to 2 months.
2. The GAR Fund 200,978 These funds represent money that was repaid to the GAR Fund from the Carnegie Building Sale. These funds can also be used as a safety net or for capital projects.
3. The GAR Capital Fund 6,127 This fund was set up to insure that we have funds available for Capital projects . For the Gar Building.
4. The Restricted Funds 191,916 Funds which are to be spent on the specific restricted Accounts.
5. The Cathedral Capital Fund 713,990 These funds represent the amount of money that the Vesry has available for Campus Capital Projects. 109,228 6. Discretionary & Safety Net Fund This represents approximately two months of expenses.
TOTAL Cash on Hand 1,315,163
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Donations Requested
We continue to put out the cart for the sack lunch program in the courtyard each week day. We are currently providing 250+ lunches per week for the hungry. The Thrift Shop is also putting out toiletry items, gloves, and socks on the cart.
Items Needed: + Bottled water, pre-packaged, non-refrigerated food: peanut butter crackers, granola bars, apple sauce (individual squeezable packets), individual fun-size packets of cookies. Also bottles of hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes.
+ Small sized toiletry items, warm gloves and winter socks for men & women in all sizes
You can bring these items to the church office, or order any of these items and have it shipped to the church office: 518 N 8th Street, Boise, ID 83702.
Thank you so much for your generosity!
We are here VIRTUALLY for you! Join us for these online activities:
+ Watch a spiritual Eucharist service online led by St. Michael’s clergy. Go to: https:// www.stmichaelscathedral.org/worship-services-online
+ Listen to Weekly Worship Services from St. Michael's Clergy. Readings, Music by the Cathedral Schola and Laura Toland on Organ, and Sermons by St. Michael's clergy are available on the church website: https://www.stmichaelscathedral.org/content.cfm?id=3141. Services and bulletins are posted for each weekend.
+ Join Canon Emily for a casual weekday Zoom Eucharist and office hours on Tuesday mornings at 10 am. Meeting ID: 865 0507 6171; Passcode: 123
+ Morning Prayers via Zoom on Mondays at 7:30 am. All are welcome. Meeting information and Zoom link: https://boisestate.zoom.us/j/9197519764 Meeting ID: 919 751 9764. Contact David Wilkins for more information, [email protected]
+ Sunday School, 10 AM, every Sunday via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85236107810?pwd=Uml1eUNYZUJtTUJiNVlZSHE2UHdFUT09 Meeting ID: 852 3610 7810; Passcode: 031834; +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) For more information, contact Emily Ray, [email protected].
+ Men's Bible Study, Fridays, 11:00 AM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82705531929, Meeting ID: 827 0553 1929 Password: 022860
+ Blessed Are They That Mourn via Zoom, 11 AM on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month. A care and comfort group. Contact The Rev. Margaret Kurtz for details, [email protected]
NOTE: If you are part of a St. Michael's group that is meeting via Zoom and would like to be included on this list, please send your meeting information to Mary, [email protected]
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Search Committee Update
Thank you to all who responded to our requests to participate in the story gathering process for our search for a new Dean. We have had 110 people agree to be interviewed by members of the committee and have been working to get all of their input.
We have completed the neighborhood walks within a mile of the Cathedral. Six small groups of committee members and other interested parishioners walked segments of the city surrounding our property: NW, NE, East End, Capitol, West and SW. Much was observed and learned and will help us know how our church fits into the larger community as we go forward. We shared our findings at our 6th Search Committee meeting in October.
Remember to check the website: stmichaelsdeansearch.org for information. Also, we ask for you to keep praying the Transition prayer. God’s Blessings to you all.
Search Committee Members Rosemary Ash Basanti Bail Christopher Ball Garre Biladeau Amie Bruggeman (Chairperson) Carl Ciplinski Deb Closson Karen Hurt Mitchell Lee Angus McIntyre (liaison for Vestry) Krista Perry Emily Ray Jane Rexinger Pam Schumacher Julie Slee Alan Swajkoski
The Collect for Transition
Almighty God, you have called us, as you called those who came before us, into lively and holy ministry in this Come to the Banquet Cathedral parish, to be your light in this corner of the world: in this time of change, send, we pray, your Holy Spirit to Saturday, November 27th, 12 PM comfort and guide us, to help us discover who we are, and Take-out only what we may become; as we prepare for a new shepherd of A festive meal held once a month your flock, a minister in your house, grant us patience, for the homeless and hungry. discernment, and grace in all our uncertainties, and bless our search for one to lead us as the church you call us to be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thank you, Lay Eucharistic Ministers!
We are blessed to have several Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM) who have been leading and helping with our small communion groups during the past few months. We want to thank Corrine Bush, Brad England, Christine Merritt, Jane Rexinger, Carolyn Kiefer, Ellen Blackmon, David Wilkins, Sally Langley, Julie Slee, Sue Bolen, Deborah Bail, and Mary Langenfeld for their time and guidance.
Since we are not able to gather in the Cathedral, these LEMs have been officiating at small communion group services in local parks and the back yards of homes. Groups of ten St. Michael’s parishioners have been gathering on Saturdays or Sundays for the Holy Eucharist. Masks are worn and physical distancing is observed. In addition to being able to receive communion, they also spend some time visiting with each other.
If you are interested in finding a group near you, please contact the church office for information, and join others in prayer and communion.
- Missy Swajkoski, Jr. Warden
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ST.. MICHAEL’S CATHEDRAL
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The Rt. Rev. Brian Thom, Bishop
CATHEDRAL CLERGY PROGRAM STAFF The Very Rev. Jesse Vaughan, Interim Dean Debbi Mills-Havey, Cathedral Administrator The Rev. Emily Van Hise, Canon Pastor Holly Mason, Business Manager The Rev. Dr. Frank Spina, Priest Associate Mary Owen, Director of Communications The Ven. Rick Harvey, Deacon Christopher Harding, Director of Youth Ministry Pam Schumacher, Interim Director of BabySteps Pete Hecht, Video Production Manager OFFICE Emily Ray, Director of Children's Formation 518 North 8th Street, Boise ID 83702 Canon for Music Telephone: 208-342-5601 FAX: 208-342-5603 WARDENS Email: [email protected] Senior Warden: Holly Anderson Web site: www.stmichaelscathedral.org Junior Warden: Missy Swajkoski