The SAINT MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

of St. Matthew’s February 2005 Parish Mission Statement Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

FROM THE RECTOR Dear People of the center of our live together, our What’s St. Matthew’s, regular worship. I mention all this because as I looked Happening? Well, it’s February. at the calendar for February, it Bits ‘n Pieces ...... 2 For a short month, struck me that this really is what we there’s a whole lot are all about: Celebration. Music Notes ...... 3 going on. Penitence. Study. Prayer. EFM ...... 3 Reflection. Fellowship. Shared February 8 – Shrove Tuesday! mission. That’s a good list for any Kenya News ...... 3 Mardi Gras! Pancakes! Red beans month, and especially in Lent. Church School News ...... 4 and rice! Celebrate! Eat too much because tomorrow is….. Next month, we will kick off our Youth Page...... 5 Building the Spirit campaign with a February 9 – Ash Wednesday. How festive dinner together on March 11 Volunteer Opportunities ..... 6 did it get to be Lent so quickly??? (everyone should be receiving an Social Concerns ...... 6 (Answer: Easter is really, really early invitation in early February, and if by this year.) Services with imposition any chance you don’t, please let us Building the Spirit ...... 7 of ashes at 7:00 a.m., noon, and know!). Building the Spirit is about A Few Words From 7:30 p.m. looking to the future - but it’s also about building on what we have, and The Assistant Rector ...... 8 February 16 – The first of our who we are. I’m incredibly excited Wednesday evenings in Lent, with Vestry Comments...... 9 about our future, but that excitement Centering Prayer at 5:30, Lenten comes from who we are now, as Prayer List ...... 10 supper 5:45 – 6:30, and our Lenten well as what more God is calling us program from 5:30 – 7:45. Parish Families ...... 11 to be. So let’s give thanks for the February 18-19 – Lenten Retreat opportunities we have this month to INSERTS: with The Rev. Jim Warnke: Finding consider well our callings, both as Lenten Opportunities Your Spiritual Path: Marking Your individuals and as a parish, and to be Shrove Tuesday Place in the Journey together.

February 25-26 – Diocese of Yours in Christ, KentuckyAnnual Convention Lucinda + Plus, of course, all our on-going classes, programs, and groups, and

1 PARISH NEWS Bits n’ Pieces Annual Parish Dinner Ladies and Gentlemen Bake-off Winners ! of Experience Congratulations go to our dessert Potluck Luncheon winners! First place went to Lillian Yeager for her awesome Chocolate Delight. Second place went to Sharon Nesmith for her delicious Mandarine Orange Cake. Tuesday, February 22 Thank you to all parishioners who entered our contest and Lunch is at 12:00 Noon made their wonderful desserts for us all. And remember, Program begins by 1:00 p.m. there’s always next year! Special Guest: St. Matthew’s Parishioner, Parish / James Holmberg, Newcomers Historian for the Filson Club Breakfast Jim will present “Charles Floyd: A native of St. Matthew’s Please mark your calendarsand plan to attend our and the only person to die on the Lewis and Clark Parish / Newcomers Breakfast on Sunday, March 6 at expedition”. 9:00 a.m. in Clingman Hall. Please sign up on the main bulletin board and indicate the dish you will bring! A Very Special And please, Thank You to . . . bring enough for twelve people! Bill McKinney, Mary Pat Ballerstedt, Don and Mary Lynn Kissling, Jack Carter, Jo and Marcia Brendel, Joe Davis, Donand Joy Bell, Jane O’Roark and Helen Jones for delivering the poinsettias and paper whites to St. Matthew’s ill and homebound, in some of the most miserable weather of the season. You gladdened the hearts of the ones who could not be among us. Birthday What’s Happening ? Celebrations Keep up with what is going onwith the Building of our the Spirit campaign at the campaign website: www.buildingthespirit.stmatt-ky.org. To entice you to frequently visit this site, a picture from an old parish Homebound directory will be posted on the website each Sunday. The first person who correctly identifies the persons for February in the picture and emails the correct answer to: [email protected] will win a prize. February 15 Ann Fuller And, if you want to keep up with things at St. Matthew’s February 27 Joyce Aprile Episcopal Church subscribe to the parish email list. Just send an email to: [email protected] or to [email protected], and ask to have your email address added. We use this list to inform the parish of many things such as a death or birth in the parish. 2 MUSIC NOTES

Barbara Ellis, Choir Director / Organist

Everyone knows that music will soothe the troubled soul, but did you know that it is also a great way to brighten a dreary, cold February? The Christmas music is all filed away (well, almost) and we are beginning to work on some wonderful music for Lent and Easter. Come join us! Join the choir as a blessing to yourself and a service to your church in this still new year. We are pleased to welcome Alan Wernecke to the choir and would like to welcome you, too. Did you know that on the Wednesday before Christmas when the snow was coming down and churches all across the community were canceling services and activities, 31 choir members came to rehearsal? What a faithful, wonderful group!

Insights The Rev. Moray Peoples

Questions. Everyone has questions about religion. Issues like creation, sin, the person of Jesus, and the efficacy of other religions are quite real and fair. Rarely do we have the environment to satisfactorily resolve much of anything. Sometimes the questions feel embarrassing. You may have the feeling, “I shouldn’t even THINK that question, let alone ask it aloud.” So, we continue to feel frustrated. In this day and age of hectic schedules and fast answers, EFM does a simple thing. It is an adult seminar that provides a confidential and lively atmosphere in which to think and ask questions. It is an educational, spiritual and supportive journey toward mature faith. It is a wonderful gift of time to mull over your questions. EFM graduates come away with a respectable reading list. They have formed and reformed their questions and are excited about the process of exploration. They have shaped a new understanding of their personal ministry and how they will live it everyday. They have confidence in their spiritual journey. At the conclusion of the Order for Holy Baptism, the Church prays for the newly Baptized person(s), “Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works.” Questions are okay. Questions are welcome. Insights are icing on the cake. To ask your questions about EFM, please contact Moray Peoples at [email protected] or speak to me one Sunday after worship.

KENYA NEWS

John Willingham, Mission Coordinator

Our trip to Oyugis Kenya in June is comming together very well. We have a great group consisting of 58 people, who are ready to go and will accomplish a great deal of work. Our projects include a community center for orphans and widows, work on a school building for our orphans, complete the water system for the Wire Medical Center, a lot of painting, and teaching AIDS education in several schools. We will carry about 2000 pounds of supplies: medical supplies, eyeglasses, school supplies, and recreational equipment. A list of needed supplies will be in the April newsletter. There will also be a clothes drive for the trip and the details will follow. Please continue your prayers for the people of Oyugis and for the people going on the trip. Thank you so much for your continued support for our orphans and our work in Oyugis, Kenya. You are a great and supportive congregation. 3 CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS

Debbi Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Bring a bottle of shampoo to church! During 2005 the Children’s Program will have a donation drive to benefit the Home of the Innocents. Each month we will collect a specific item that is on the HOI’s on-going needs list. On any Sunday during February we are asking families (and any parishioner who would like to participate) to bring a bottle of children’s or adult’s shampoo to church. The Home of the Innocents goes through 127 bottles of shampoo a month. We hope to meet their shampoo need for the month of March! Please place your gift of shampoo in one of the large, clear plastic containers that you will find in the Narthex and downstairs by the bulletin board.

Did you know that the Eucharist is celebrated in Children’s Chapel on the first and third Sundays of each month by our children’s priest, The Rev. Moray Peoples? Thank you, Moray!

Our Third Annual 3rd-5th Graders’ Lock-In was FUN-TASTIC! On January 9 fourteen of our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade youth arrived at church for a lock-in. The youngest came not knowing what to expect. They all quickly found it to be an evening filled with laughter and kindness, thoughtfulness and love. Saturday morning parents arrived to take home children who were richer for the experience of knowing one another better and learning that they have a special group of friends at St. Matthew’s. During our time together, we were aware of church being a place of shared joy, a place where God is present in words and actions, a sacred space where spirituality and fun fuse to shape children of God. I was so proud to be a part of this evening and extremely proud of these fourteen young people. There was never a harsh word spoken! Compassion and a love of God are so obviously a part of each of their hearts. A world of thanks to the adults, Ann Davis, Terri Hall, Lynn Miller, Doris Morrow and Ben Robertson, who made this a delightful twelve hours for all.

Parents’Night Out: Thank you Annie Tarbox! You were wonderful in your role as PNOchair for the pastyear. (Annie and family are moving to Las Vegas. God’s speed!) Welcome to Courtney Good, our new Parents’ Night Out chair and a new member of the Children’s Committee.

What’s going on February? Tuesday, February 8 ...... Pancake Supper ...... 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16 ...... Wednesday Nights During Lent ...... 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m...... Supper for all – Program for Adults ...... Activity and Homework rooms for children. (sign up downstairs) Saturday, February 19 ...... Parents’ Night Out ...... NEW TIMES!!! ~ 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m...... Sign up on the bulletin board downstairs! Tuesday, February 22 ...... Children’s Program Committee Meeting ...... 6:30 p.m. in the Lounge. Dinner provided...... Call Debbi (895-3485, ext. 22) if you cannot attend. Wednesday, February 23 ...... Wednesday Nights During Lent ...... 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. 4 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Youth youth@stmatt–ky.org Web site: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm (502) 895-3485 Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

February 2005

Super Bowl Party at Gattiland Shrove Join us Sunday, February 6from Tuesday 6:00-7:30 p.m. for a Super Bowl Party at Gattiland.Come watch part of On Tuesday, February 8 the the Super Bowl while enjoying pizza youth will be cooking and and games. Drop off and pick up at serving its Annual Shrove Gattiland. Bring $5 to help with costs. Tuesday - Fat Tuesday - Mardi Gras Pancake, Red BINGO at the Beans and Rice Supper! Episcopal Church Home This is a fund raiser for the Youth program. We need all youth to help!Your dinner isfree! On Saturday, February 12 we will help with the monthly BINGO game at the Plan to come cook, eat and clean up. Ajob and fun are Church Home from 2:30-4:00 p.m. available for everyone. High Service hours available. Drop off and Schoolers should plan to comeASAP pick up at the Church Home. after school (3:00 p.m. if possible) to help cook. Middle Schoolers should arrive at 4:30 p.m. Pizza, Movie and Games The supper will be held from 6:00- On Sunday, February 13 we will have pizza, movies and games at 7:30 p.m. with clean up following. the church from 6:00-7:30 p.m. If you can’t come early please plan to stay for a while to help clean up. “Craft night with Parents - We need your help too.Let Ben or Lynnknow if Ellen” and Dinner you can help at any time that afternoon or night. On Sunday, February 20 we will have “Craft night with Ellen” and dinner at the church from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Ellen Robertson Ice Skating will help us with a fun and unique On Sunday, February 27 we will go craft. Followed by dinner. Bring ice skating atAlpine Skating Rink, $5 to help with costs. 1825 Gardiner Lane. The cost will be $6.50, which includes admission and skates. Refreshments are extra. Youth Got a quick question for Ben? The should be dropped off and picked up new youth AOL Instant Messenger atAlpine. We will skate from 4:00 - address is: youthstmattky 6:00 p.m.

This information and more is on the church web site at: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm Check it out! Need to get hold of Ben or Lynn? Email them at: [email protected]

5 SOCIAL CONCERNS

Together, we can save a life Volunteer The St. MAM Community Blood Drive will be here at St. Matthew’s Opportunities on Wednesday, February 9, 2:00-7:00 p.m. in Clingman Hall. Volunteers are needed at the blood drive for signing people in, escorting, and serving refreshments. If you can help, please call Amy Newkirk at 451-4621, leave a Baby Sitting at message, and she will get back to you. Cornerstone And as always, thank you for giving the Gift of Life. Thursday, February 3, 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (carpool from the church parking lot) St. George’s Community Center Update Habitat St. Matthew’s Christmas Offering was given to St. George’s Community Center in 2004 so it seems appropriate to share the following excerpt from the late November for Humanity report to Board members fromArthur Cox, Director of St. George’s Community Saturday, February 5, Center. 8:30 a.m. to Noon Mr. Cox says: or 3:00 p.m. “The number of participants has increased from 28 youth per day to 33 in our (carpool from the after-school program. Our young people are striving daily to improve the church parking lot) quality of their grades and the content of their character. We have engaged our youth in a number of different activities we feel will help them understand and incorporate good values. Collages and essays on integrity and commitment Food Sunday have been requirements that introduce spiritual principles into the lives of our youth. Fact-finding activities about prominent historical African-American Sunday, February 6 pioneers have given our look a look at the richness of their heritage and the many contributions and sacrifices that have been made to better their lives. Currently, our youth are discovering the sacrifices being made in Iraq by our St. MAM / Red Cross many service men and women. Each young person is creating a mini-biography Blood Drive about someone who has lost their life or been injured in the war in Iraq. These and many more activities continue to lay the foundation upon which we are Ash Wednesday, building up our youth and this program.” February 9, St. George’s is most grateful to the people of St. Matthew’s for their generous 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. contribution to the Community Center. The Board is hopeful that grants from other in Clingman Hall funds and organizations will be forthcoming so that the after-school program can continue to grow and incorporate more young people from the community. Serve lunch at Wayside Christian Misson Sunday, February 13, Do you love to read? 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm. Do you enjoy helping others? (carpool from the church parking lot following Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) is just the the 10:00 service) volunteer opportunity for you! RFB&D trains volunteers to serve as readers and directors to record textbooks of all levels for the blind and students with other reading disabilities. Any day: Last year more than 5,300 volunteers, working in RFB&D’s 32 recording studios bringinyourslightlyused across the country, contributed 396,703 hours of their time producing 4,160 new clothingto the accessible textbooks. Over 102,670 members around the world were served. RFB&D is a wonderful opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on students’ lives. Clothes Closet at the end of For more information, contact RFB&D at 895-9068, or call Ellen Robertson at ClingmanHall 893-6496.

6 BUILDING THE SPIRIT

Campaign Prayer Gracious God, giver of life, of all that we have and all that we are, build the spirit of St. Matthew’s and guide us in our effort to grow as a caring, welcoming community, that we may evermore fully reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

To celebrate the challenge and the future of says. Check out his website www.humorbeing.com to see St. Matthew’s, the vestry and the Capital Campaign what we mean. Dr. Kuhn speaks to groups all over the Committee invite all parishioners to a special event to country to entertain and inspire groups facing new highlight the importance of the Building the Spirit challenges. Campaign for the future of our congregation. This opportunity will allow each member of the church to be Building the Spirit represents a turning point in the life of present at this major turning point in the life of St. the congregation. On the evening of March 11 we will Matthew’s. We will learn of the progress already made, officially lay the foundation for the new ministries that our hear an overview of the campaign, and have a wonderful campaign will make possible. A strong turn-out for this evening with our parish community. event will surely signal to all donors the support the congregation has for this campaign. The evening will provide us with a relaxed, but festive, event. After dinner we will be entertained by the “laugh We can promise you a good time and a memorable evening doctor,” Dr. Cliff Kuhn, a nationally known humorist who when you participate in this historic event in the life of makes us all remember that we are “humor beings”, as he St. Matthew’s.

Put this date and time on your calendar:

Candlelight Supper at Christ Church Cathedral in celebration of the St. Matthew’s “Building the Spirit” Campaign on Friday, March 11 six o’clock in the evening Supper at half-past six o’clock in the evening, with entertainment to follow.

Transportation will be provided for those who request it from St. Matthew’s. Childcare provided at St. Matthew’s. The dinner, transportation, and childcare are all provided free of charge.

Help Light Up St. Matthew’s Building the Spirit Celebration The Capital Campaign Committee invites every parishioner to contribute at least one unscented candle (or two) to illuminate the March 11 supper. Acandle is a wonderful symbol of light that can represent the dawn, a beacon, truth, or the bright sparkle in someone’s eye. Collectively flames can ignite fires and even send a rocket into the sky. Everyone’s gift of a candle will symbolize the spirit of St. Matthew’s and the launching of Building the Spirit. We also have a special plan for each candle that is given. Please participate by bringing in an inexpensive WHITE (unscented) PILLAR candle or candles and place them in the designated boxes in the narthex or downstairs hallway. We need the candles no later than March 1. Thank you. 7 A FEW WORDS FROM . . .

The Assistant Rector Happiness on Hubbards Lane

The January 17, 2005 issue of Time magazine relationship where one featured a cover story and a series of supplementary is valued and loved pieces on “The Science of Happiness.” These for who they truly articles explored the latest research on happiness as are and not judged well as the links between health and happiness, with the labels of wealth and happiness, marriage and happiness, sports popular culture. and happiness, pets and happiness, etc. One of my And, at least for favorite stories profiled the rise of “laughter clubs” in me, I have found India where people gather each morning for a few that church low-impact yoga stretches and then a period of provides one of the richest opportunities for that type laughter for no apparent reason. Founded by Dr. of real friendship. I see these types of friendships all Madan Kataria in 1995, these clubs have grown over our parish: in youth group, in the choir, at Senior rapidly to over 1,800 in India alone and 700 outside of potlucks, on committees, and countless other places India. Monty Python Alum John Cleese, “was so and venues. But moreover, church friends not only overwhelmed by the good humor he felt for his fellow provide a lifetime of laughter, love, and support, but man after a session at Kataria’s club in Bombay, he they often inform and enhance my relationship with, called it a ‘force for democracy.’” and image of God. For we bear witness to a God who seeks that same kind of genuine, accepting One of the most intriguing portions of the magazine relationship with God’s beloved creation. And we was the cover story on the psychology of happiness. proclaim a God whose primary function is relationship The article covered several studies and trends in and love, and that love is not one of exclusion or popular psychology regarding happiness, including judgment, but one of welcome and appreciation. one recent study at the University of Illinois on the various factors that determine one’s overall So, when considering the pursuit of happiness, happiness. The study concluded that wealth, friendship and religion, if separate aspects of our education, and age had little to do with a person’s lives, can be moderately rewarding and grant some overall happiness while religion and friendship were measure of happiness. But, if one links the two and significant factors in one’s general well being. Now encounters that true friendship in a religious these findings are somewhat intuitive, but the results community like St. Matthew’s, both with one another are still quite interesting since our popular culture is and with God, then one can discover the purest and so often focused on the idols of wealth and youth, most satisfying form of happiness and incomparable which we believe will grant happiness but in reality do joy for the ages. not. And meanwhile, the more important aspects of our lives, like relationship with God and other people which we often neglect, are actually major Ben contributors to our overall happiness.

However, I would take a step further than the study and consider a linkage between religion and friendship. I define true and real friendship as a

8 VESTRY COMMENTS from the Senior Warden

On the Sunday after Christmas, Sharon and I spent “go to heaven,” I would rather watch CBS’ Sunday the morning removing an ice mountain left by the Morningnews. city’s snow plow which blocked our driveway and temporarily isolated us behind a dirty white barrier. As I have always thought that the great gift the Episcopal I write this some days later I still ache from the strain Church offers people is that, for the most part, we are of lifting blocks of ice from the drive that were the not the kind of organized religion which turns people leftovers of our Christmas snow storm. One off to the message of the gospel. Sure we have our compensation for this effort and missing the 10:00 disagreements that sometimes get ugly and are too o’clock services at St. Matthew’s was leisurely often about change, not about mission and ministry. reading the Sunday Courier-Journal with no time But remember Bishop Reed’s summation of the pressure. I was drawn immediately to the page one Gospel, “Be compassionate. Be generous. Love one headline below the fold, 1 in 3 Kentucky Adults another.” “Unchurched,” study finds. My favorite passage from scripture is Micah 6:8, “and The story was a report of the results of a study what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, commissioned by the Kentucky Baptist Convention. and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your The results were no surprise to any observant person God?” The HarperCollins Study Bible calls this “a who is concerned about the future of their church. perfect summary of the prophetic teaching on true Fewer people, especially young adults in their 20’s and religion.” It is the same message Jesus preached eight 30’s, attend church and the percentage is increasing. hundred years later. And a priest, whom I respect And this is in a Bible Belt Red State! greatly, said, “Any time I get confused about what Jesus means I go back to Micah.” What’s happening here? The consultants tell us that these Kentuckians are turned off by infighting and For the 34 years I have been an Episcopalian I have intolerance among Christians. (Sound familiar? Of been mystified why people are not standing in line to course Episcopalians don’t do that unless the issues come in when the doors open on Sunday. Remember are sexuality, Prayer Book revision or ordination of the furniture store ad where the most junior employee women.) They say they “don’t have time for church.” had to open the doors on sale day and was flattened What they mean is that church is not relevant to their by the crowd rushing in for the bargains? That is my lives. They either haven’t had a crisis in their lives, or vision of St. Matthew’s. I am continually frustrated worse they have, and in that crisis found no comfort in when I read stories like the C-J report and wonder their church. how we reach those people who have not experienced what I have here, in this place, among To quote from the paper, “Most of the unchurched are you my fellow parishioners. not opposed to faith, or even to Christ. But they have tried Christianity and found it wanting.” Four of five That’s why we must expand our facility through the once attended, but no longer do. Again, no surprise Building the Spirit campaign. It is not to provide a here. If my church experience was listening to grander space or more room for ourselves. We must preachers and lay people rant about why we are do this to enable more people to reach more people. God’s chosen and everyone else is wrong, leaving no It’s that simple. It’s that important. Jesus calls us to room for thought or questioning, I would go to minister to others in their needs, where we are and Starbucks on Sunday morning also. where they are. Starbucks or St. Matthew’s on Sunday? If reasoned discourse were suspect at St. Matthew’s would you return each week? If the message and Bob Nesmith mission of our church focused predominately on “being saved” (from what?), “accepting Jesus as your personal savior” (without any understanding of how Jesus showed us and told us to live), and preparing to

9 DAILY PRAYER LIST

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer.As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Week of February 6 Week of February 13 Campisano: Kevin, Linda, Anna, Francesca Cheatham: Bill, Mary, Hamilton, Allen

Canon: Alan, Dane Waters Cherry: Stephen, Mary Jane

Carman: Anne, Christopher Clark: Charles, Kitty

Carman: Jesse, Marcia Clark: Kevin, Michaeleen Peck

Carolan: Jenice, Christopher Hermanson, Katelin, Elsie Clark: Melinda

Carter: Jack, Jennette Clark:Bob, Diane

Cartwright: Betty Cleveland:Bess

Caruso: Lynn Cochran: Shirley, Henry, Henry, Fredericka

Cayce: Kay Collie: Jackie

Chapman: Dorothy Collins: Christopher, Sarah, Madeleine

Week of February 20 Week of February 27 Collins: Georgianna Cunningham: William, Mary, William, Mary Blair

Collins: Shaver, Linda Currie: Amy

Copeland: Clay, Betsy Jacobus Danahy: Patricia

Corey: Tracy Danahy: Victoria, Dwayne Watson

Costello: Lynn Dangremond: Bob

Covell: Charles Davis: Ann

Crocker: John, Mary Davis: Joseph

Crocker: Jay, Clay Smith Davis: Julie

Cubbage: Amy, Graham Troop Day: Joan

Cundiff: Lois Dearing: Brian, Stephanie, Hank

We pray for members of the parish family serving in the Armed Forces David Trimble, Lance Lawfer, Kevin Smith, Michael R. Greene, Chris Bishop, Kevin Trimble, Billy Cundiff, Allan Lanceta, Guy Marr and The Rev. Steve Pike

Heavenly Father, We ask you to make the door of St. Matthew’s Church a gateway to your eternal kingdom; and grant that all who worship in this house may also witness for you in the world outside, to your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer. As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family. Weekday Services Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Chapel

10 PARISH FAMILY

Transfers In Rowland Folensbee from Christ Episcopal Church, Pensacola, FL Kelly (Casey) Walters from St. Andrew’s by the Sea, Destin, FL Roger and Cornelia Bell from Church of the Advent, Louisville, KY Craig Lynch, Clair and Grace from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY Barry Ceridan from Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville, KY

Transfers Out John and Sandra Hoover to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, St. Petersburg,FL Susan Langan to St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church, Louisville, KY Samuel and Dorothy Black to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY

Baptisms Emily Rebecca Greene, daughter of Michaeland Elizabeth Kasting Green, granddaughter of Robert and Nancy Kasting, December 26 Samuel Kordilion Vinsel, grandson ofPaul and Adele Vinsel, January 9

We extend congratulations to Mary Nancy Todd on the birth of her granddaughter Sue and Samuel Bridge on the birth of their granddaughter Debbi and Richard Rodahaffer on the birth of their great nephew

Deaths Earl H. Schaaf, December 30, 2004 MaryAnn Baker, January 1, 2005 We are sorry to hear about the death of Sue Huecker’s husband Sharon Nesmith’s cousin Ann Patla’s mother Neally Wright’s brother Tyler Goldberg’s father Don Kissling’s brother-in-law David Reed’s son-in-law

+ + + May light perpetual shine upon them + + + 11 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Non-Profit Org. 330 N. Hubbards Lane U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40207 PAID Permit No. 7 (502)895-3485 Masonic Home, (502)895-3486 FAX Kentucky www.stmatt-ky.org

Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Staff The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird, Rector John Willingham, Mission Coordinator The Rev. Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Barbara Ellis, Organist/Choirmaster The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones, Pastoral Associate Ann Davis, Parish Life Coordinator The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop in Residence Mardi Galvin, Parish Administrator The Rev. Moray Peoples, Priest Associate Ruth Weibel, Accountant Deborah Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Betty Jobson, Office Assistant Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator Mary Lee Bishop, Intern

Voice Mail Extensions & E-mail Addresses for the Clergy & Staff Phone Extension e-mail address

The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird...... x29 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Ben Robertson ...... x26 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones ...... x34 ...... [email protected] Deborah Rodahaffer ...... x22 ...... [email protected] Barbara Ellis ...... x32 ...... [email protected] Lynn Miller ...... x35 ...... [email protected] Ann Davis ...... x28 ...... [email protected] Mardi Galvin ...... x21 ...... [email protected] Ruth Weibel ...... x24 ...... [email protected]

John Willingham...... Cell: 558-8603 ...... [email protected] The Rt. Rev. David Reed ...... [email protected]

2005 Vestry Bob Clark Lee Fletcher Jay Lambert Laura Rhea Jay Crocker Shannon Frey Rick Lotz Joan Shepler Bruce Dillman, Treasurer Gaylee Gillim Jim Moyer Linda Wardell Jenny Krantz, Youth Representative Karen Hill Jane O’Roark Bev Weis

1214 Shrove Tuesday – Fat Tuesday – Mardi Gras Pancake Supper (with Red Beans & Rice) February 8 6:00-7:30 p.m., Clingman Hall Families $10.00 Adults $3.50 • Children (10 & under) $1.50 Buy your tickets in the Narthex or at the door.

Hosted by the Youth of St. Matthew’s. All proceeds support youth ministry. 13 LENT 2005 AT ST. MATTHEW’S

I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent … Book of Common Prayer, p. 265

The 40 days of Lent are a time of preparation – preparation for Easter. We are an Easter people, a resurrection people. Because the Feast of the Resurrection is at the center of our faith, we prepare for it carefully. Lent is a time of self-examination, of penitence, of exploration, and of prayer. It is a time to stretch and grow in the faith. It is a solemn and focused time, a time in which we are always aware of the great joy to come. How will you observe Lent? Will you give up something, the better to focus on God and the needs of others? Will you take on something? Will you deepen your prayer life, read the Bible more, or learn more about your faith? Here at St. Matthew’s, there are a number of possibilities for the observance of a Holy Lent. Make a commitment to one or more of these, and prepare with joy for the Paschal (Easter) Feast! Worship in Lent

LENT BEGINS ON ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2005 Our preparation begins with a day of self-examination, penitence, and a reminder of our moral nature with the sign of ashes. 7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, with the imposition of ashes 12:00 noon Holy Eucharist, with the imposition of ashes 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, with the imposition of ashes You will find SUNDAY WORSHIP to be more penitential in nature. The service will usually begin with the confession, and you may choose to kneel during the Eucharistic Prayer. There is also more silence and time for reflection. On Sunday, March 13, we will have a service of healing as part of the Eucharist at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The laying on of hands and anointing is an ancient Christian tradition, dating back to Jesus’ own ministry. (Look in the Book of Common Prayer, on pages 455-457.) We can ask for healing for ourselves or for others; we can ask for physical, emotional, and/or spiritual healing. All of us have wounds that need healing; many of us have relationships that need healing; most of us need to put a physical illness – our own or that of someone we love – in the hands of God. In offering ourselves to God for healing, we offer ourselves for transformation. A commitment to WEEKDAY WORSHIP during Lent can be something meaningful to “take on” for the 40 days. Monday – Friday Morning Prayer, 9:00 a.m. (chapel) Tuesday Holy Eucharist, 7:00 a.m. (chapel) Wednesday Centering Prayer: Set aside some time this Lent for a few moments of quiet, contemplative prayer. We will gather in the chapel each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. for 20 minutes of centering prayer, and then adjourn in time for dinner and/or other Wednesday evening parish activities. All are more than welcome. Please contact Ben Robertson if you have any questions.

Possibilities for education and growth

Wednesday Nights in Lent Beginning on Wednesday, February 16, and continuing for 4 more Wednesdays, our Wednesday nights in Lent are an exciting opportunity for all. 5:45 - 6:25 p.m. Lenten supper (soup, bread, fruit or cheese) for all 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. Lenten program (see next side) 14 (over) LENT 2005 AT ST. MATTHEW’S

What do I do?????? How does my faith guide me in making decisions?

Some decisions are easy; right and wrong seem clear. Manyothers are not: end-of-life decisions, for instance; ethical decisions that seem to offer only shades of gray; or decisions about how much to give in a needy world, and how much to keep for our own needs. On the 5 Wednesday evenings in Lent that followAsh Wednesday, we will convene to discuss how our Christian faith can guide us at these times. Wewill have heard a presentation on the previous Sunday morning by someone trained in these areas, and on Wednesday we will meet in small groups, with group leaders, to share our own thoughts, questions and concerns. BUT,PLEASE NOTE!!! You do not have to be present on Sunday morning to be involved on Wednesday night! We will have information, scenarios and questions that will be useful whether or not you have heard Sunday’s speaker.

Childrenwill have supervision and opportunity to use the time for study,church projects, or games. Infants-3 year olds will have baby-sitters present.

Sunday morning For the five Sundays of Lent preceding Palm Sunday,we will have special speakers on various life issues (see description for Wednesdaynights above: What do I do???) “Parents in Conversation” will continue to meet weekly,and “Poets and Faith” once a month.

Sunday evening Via Media meets every Sunday evening, 6-8 p.m. If you missed the first meeting on January 30, you are still welcome to join on February 6. Via Media is a program of exploration of our Christian faith from an Episcopalian (Anglican) viewpoint. Weshare a meal, watch a video, and share our questions and thoughts in small groups (each with a trained leader). Are you new to St. Matthew’s or the Episcopal Church? Been away from church for a while? Been around a long time but hesitate to ask questions for fear of seeming ignorant? Interested in Confirmation, Reception or Reaffirmation of BaptismalVows? Just like to talk theology? THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU!

Monday morning Bible Study,9:45 – 11:00, continues reading the Gospel of Luke. You are welcome to join us, even if it is just for the season of Lent. We meet each week, except for the first Monday of the month, and study Scripture together with coffee and snacks.

LENTEN RETREAT: “FINDINGYOUR SPIRITUALPATH: MARKINGYOUR PLACE IN THE JOURNEY” WITH THE REV.JAMES WARNKE, FEBRUARY 18-19,ATTHE CATHERINE SPALDINGRETREAT CENTER IN NAZARETH, KY. We will leave as a group from St. Matthew’s. Sign upnow on the list on the bulletin board (outside the front office); space is limited.

Never been on a retreat before? Don’t be anxious; all you have to do is decide to give yourself the gift of quiet time with God and go. (It is not a silent retreat, however; there will be plenty of time to talk with Fr. Warnke and other retreatants if you like – OR you can keep your own silence.) Get away from normal routine and put aside this particular time for your own spiritual growth. 15 The SAINT MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

of St. Matthew’s March 2005 Parish Mission Statement Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

FROM THE RECTOR Dear People of But then there are the Easters of our What’s St. Matthew’s, lives, as unexpected as the empty tomb was to Mary Magdalene and Happening? I write this at the the other women that first Easter beginning of Lent, morning. Life comes out of death. Building the Spirit ...... 2 knowing that this Things are not the same as they Bits ‘n Pieces ...... 3 issue of the Spirit were, but there are new possibilities, must also include wider horizons. Hope comes out of Parish News ...... 4 our Holy Week and Easter schedule. the blue, startling us. God’s Music Notes ...... 5 It feels very odd. presence infuses our lives and we EFM ...... 5 remember what we seem to be so Lent began so early this year that it good at forgetting: that God’s love Church School News ...... 6 caught me by surprise even more has absolutely nothing to do with Kenya News ...... 7 than usual. And now the our worthiness, but is showered preparations for Easter are catching Health Ministry ...... 7 upon us even when we have me by surprise, too. betrayed and deserted Christ in our Youth Page...... 8 I have been thinking, however, that time. Volunteer Opportunities ..... 9 this is a good thing, since it pulls me I know people here at St. Matthew’s Social Concerns ...... 9 up short and makes me notice. Lent who are in fear, depressed, or sad and Easter, after all, always take us A Few Words From this Lent. I know people who are by surprise. searching for meaning in their lives. The Assistant Rector ...... 10 We find ourselves in the wilderness I know others who are celebrating From Our Intern ...... 11 when we least expect it, when our weddings, births, new jobs, Vestry Comments...... 12 so-carefully-planned lives seem reconciliations – all kinds of things. I know many who just keep Adult Ed ...... 13 meaningless, and we struggle with questions of who we are and what plodding along, yearning for God. Prayer List ...... 14 we are supposed to be about. We are We all walk the way of Lent. We all Parish Families ...... 15 brought face to face with the sin- walk the way of the cross. And we fulness of many of our actions, try INSERTS: ALL come to the empty tomb and as we will to repress those thoughts, find life and love. It’s always Holy Week & Special Services or justify them to ourselves. We startling. It’s always more than we yearn to be in true communion with could ask or imagine. That’s the God, but feel distant and alienated. promise. We have our triumphs, but then suddenly find ourselves facing our Yours in Christ, own Good Fridays, when tragedy or disaster strike, and the bottom drops Lucinda + out of our world. 1 BUILDING THE SPIRIT

Campaign Prayer Gracious God, giver of life, of all that we have and all that we are, build the spirit of St. Matthew’s and guide us in our effort to grow as a caring, welcoming community, that we may ever more fully reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

Update Momentum is growing and there is great excitement as the Building the Spirit campaign prepares to kick off. Many people are involved in the preparations. It has been inspiring to reflect on the parishioners who have laid a strong foundation for the congregation of today, and it is energizing to listen to the ideas and possibilities for the future. St. Matthew’s is well known for being a welcoming congregation and for its commitment to outreach. Everyone’s input and participation in Building the Spirit will ensure that the improvements to our physical space will enhance our community and its efforts as we “reach out as Christ’s hands in the world.” Many people are getting involved, and it’s not too late if you would like to be a part of the campaign. Don’t be left out. If you are excited about the Building the Spirit campaign and you would like to help call on parishioners, there is an excellent training program. We will need volunteers for other tasks, too. Contact Lee Fletcher, 896-1224, or another member of the committee to sign up. There is also a sign up sheet on the Building the Spirit bulletin board. Parishioners and friends of the parish will be contacted in late March and during April. It will be an excellent opportunity to speak privately with a campaign volunteer. It is important that everyone be involved. Welcome the parishioner who has volunteered to make your call. The most up to date information will be on the campaign website, www.buildingthespirit.stmatt-ky.org. Some of the topics covered are details about the project including pictures and plans, questions with answers from the campaign leadership and architects, and a great video from when Clingman Hall was built. So far the website has had over 600 visits. It’s definitely worth checking out. Campaign Leadership Bo Nixon & David Brooks – Co Chairmen Margaret Krantz & Bob Nesmith – Spiritual Emphasis Lee Fletcher – Campaign Coordinator Karen & Ed Hill – Communications Linda Wardell – Campaign Treasurer Ann Miller – Kick-off Event Gaylee Gillim – Leadership Gifts Don Bell – Planned Giving Resource Barbara Ellis & Marty Wagner – Congregational Gifts

Candlelight Supper

There has been a strong response for the dinner at the sure they’re signed up. Are you worried about getting Cathedral on March 11. It’s a time when parishioners can downtown at night or about the parking? Contact Joan be together to celebrate life as a congregation. The Day, 895-1048, if you would like help with transportation. entertainment will include Dr. Cliff Kuhn, the laugh doctor. The reservations are closed now so that preparations can (You can find out more about him on his website, be made. Please contact the church if you have made a www.humorbeing.com.) It will be lots of fun and a night reservation, but find that you cannot attend. we will all remember. There is entertainment at the church for the children. Be

2 PARISH NEWS Bits n’ Pieces St. Matthew’s Ladies and Gentlemen Grounds Clean-up Day of Experience Potluck Luncheon Saturday, March 12 9:00 a.m. NOTE ~ DATE CHANGE: Help is needed for trimming, raking, pruning, and picking up sticks on the St. Matthew’s grounds. If you want to Tuesday, March 15 help and we can count on you, please sign-up on the main bulletin board. We will begin at 9:00 a.m. with coffee and Lunch is at 12:00 Noon • Program at 1:00 p.m. pastries provided. Please bring your rakes, trimmers, blowers and any other Featured Speaker: yard tools that would be beneficial for our spruce up/clean up day. Lillian Hwang Peiper, If you have questions please call Bob Clark, 245-5633 or Education Coordinator of the Crane House Ann Davis, 895-3485. RAIN DATE: Saturday, March 19. presents, with special artifacts, “China: Culture and Language” The Crane House is a nonprofit Asian education and culture Parish/Newcomers’ center that provides educational workshops, cultural programs and resource materials that inspire the community Breakfast to develop awareness and appreciation of Asian cultures. Please plan to attend our Parish/ Please sign up on the main bulletin board and Newcomers’Breakfast, Sunday, March 6, indicate the dish you will bring! 9:00 a.m. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the front office and indicate which food you will be And please, bringing. bring enough for twelve people! Donations can be made at the door. We suggest $3.00 for adults, and $1.50 for children 6 and up. Newcomers, please be our guests! Our exalted chefs, Mo Wakefield and John Willingham, make a breakfast fit for a king. This is a perfect opportunity to meet our newest members and recent visitors. Birthday Celebrations The Great Vigil of our Saturday, March 26 Homebound 9:00 p.m. for March Please sign up on the main bulletin board March 11 Julia Jackson if you can bring a festive dessert for the reception following the service. This is a most joyous celebration as we end the Lenten season! 3 PARISH NEWS

“The peace of the Lord be with you” And then we turn to the person next to us, behind or in front and greet with a handshake. Do you ever wonder who that person is? Of course we know some of our community, but St. Matthew’s has gotten so large that we don’t know everyone. But everyone has a name and you’ll know that name beginning March 13. That is the first Sunday when new nametags will be available for the people who normally attend 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. services. Pre-Printed cards will be available in the Narthex, in alphabetical groupings as we launch this program. Please find your card, place it in a plastic holder and wear it. And PLEASE do not take it home after the service. It will be there for you the following Sundays if you will just get in the habit of putting it back in roughly alphabetical order or depositing it in the special Badge Baskets by the door. Visitors will be identifiable with hand written nametags their first Sunday or so, making it easy for us to add a special welcome after the service. Making a friendly church friendlier! (The Rt. Rev.) David B. Reed, Retired Bishop of Kentucky

“Going in Style” WANTED with fashions by Ginna’s Looking for something to do What happens in April? Not even Easter this year! But wait during the day? . . . there’s the Annual Spring Benefit Luncheon and Style Show put on the by the Episcopal Church Home Woman’s Board. This year, once again, it will be held at the lovely Need a constructive outlet Olmsted at 3701 Frankfort Avenue, Friday,April 15, at for all that free time? 11:30 a.m. Style Show tickets will be sold on Sundays in the Narthex for $25.00 each. Don’t worry, we have just the thing for you! We are looking Even if you can’t attend, you can donate to our cause by for some volunteers to help answer the phones at church buying “opportunity” tickets for $1.00 each for some lovely during the week: any time Monday and Friday, and Tuesday prizes, such as a handmade baby quilt made by an ECH and Thursday afternoons. Woman’s Board member, and various gift certificates: $100 If you can give us three hours a day (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lilly’s, $100 at Le Relais, $25 to each of four restaurants in or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00), or six hours (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Middletown (tba), $100 at Louisville Stoneware, and a we would love it! CallSue Bridge, 245-5872 or send her an shoppping extravaganza in the Heart of St. Matthews email: [email protected] and she will be glad to valued at $200+. All proceeds will benefit the residents of schedule you. the home.

Transportation Committee In ourAdult Ed class on Caring for YourAging Parents (February 13), we heard that transportation problems are among the most pressing for those of us who are homebound or convalescent. Even for those of us fortunate enough to have good family support, it is sometimes difficult to find rides for ongoing medical treatments or to a physician, or even to the grocery or the bank. Some of the parishioners in that Sunday class did not know we have a thriving ministry at St. Matthew’s, headed up by Bill McKinney, and carried on by Jane O’Roark in his absence from the city, that is one of the most vital ministries we are providing: there are about 17 drivers listed, each with the times they are available to drive, and Bill asks for at least 24 hours notice, when possible. Drivers are used primarily for doctors’ appointments, but we try to meet any need that is present, and are fortunate to be able to offer this help to families who may be overloaded or to people without local family. If you need a ride, you can call first Bill McKinney (or Jane O’Roark until March) orAnn Davis at the church. I am sure, also, that Bill would welcome more volunteers as drivers. It is a wonderful ministry of service these drivers are providing. Helen Jones 4 MUSIC NOTES

Barbara Ellis, Choir Director / Organist

We’re happy to welcome Casey Walters to the choir. Although things are a little quieter in the church during Lent there are plenty of Alleluias and Hosannas in the choir room as we prepare for Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter. It’s not too late to join us!

Structure The Rev. Moray Peoples

Getting organized can become one’s mission in life. Organization is good because it gives boundaries to how we learn, work and play. But, too much organization and we choke creativity and freedom. Education For Ministry is organized around five central themes of the Bible: Creation, Sin, Judgment, Repentance and Redemption. The curriculum asks participants to begin to think about ministry in our daily lives within these themes. So there is organization with an admonition to creativity. We all have our axes to grind! These overarching themes of Holy Scripture, yea verily, throughout the Christian religion, are the themes of EFM. Remember when you studied a foreign language and the goal was to “think” in the language? The goal of EFM is to “think” in these theological themes. In a nutshell, that is how EFM is organized; Creation, Sin, Judgment, Repentance, and Redemption. On a practical level, your seminar group (limited to twelve people) meets once a week from September through May. Not everyone can attend every session, but attendance is a HIGH priority! Attendance is important because it is in the seminar that you explore the five Biblical themes with other participants. Most every meeting of the seminar group does two things: first, we discuss the academic reading material assigned. There are no tests, but participants are expected to have read the material and be conversant with it. The second part of the weekly meeting is the heart of EFM: Theological Reflection. This is method of exercising the art of thinking theologically. Each Theological Reflection is organized around those same Biblical themes of Creation, Sin, Judgment, Repentance and Redemption. Theological reflections take participants in amazing and diverse directions as they systematically explore how these five themes connect with daily life. You might be interested in learning more about Education For Ministry. Moray Peoples has good information and would love to share it with you. Call 426-8959 or email at [email protected].

A Big, Warm, Heartfelt Thank You goes out to that “Special Someone” who donated the new St. Helena Psalters for the chapel. They are greatly appreciated.

5 CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS

Debbi Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Parents In Conversation The Children’s Committee at St. Matthew’s has a way of seeing needs and bringing those needs to committee meetings for discussion and, many times, implementation. The Bridge worship for our third through sixth graders and Parents’ Night Out are two recent ideas that have blossomed into part of our church fabric. Parents In Conversation was an idea brought to the Children’s Program Committee table five years ago. Its evolution has been slow. It has grown from a small parents’support group to a large class where the daily challenges of parenting children from infancy through adolescence has been taken to a level of delving into the tough issues of parenting and, yes, overparenting. Our class has guides each Sunday. The Rev. Moray Peoples is our first Sunday of each month guide. Parents bring questions about our children’s spiritual needs to his classes and what ensues is a discussion that involves not only our children’s spiritual lives but our own. René Strause, school counselor, is our guide the second and fourth Sundays of each month. René helps us to be “aware” and gives us resources to act on the awareness of our children’s lives. It is my privilege to guide the class on the third Sunday of each month. This is becoming the Sundays where we “share our stories”. It is a time when we are coming to know one another as individuals and friends. Each Sunday PIC is a nurturing environment where we gain strength from one another because collectively we are better parents than we are alone. If you already attend this class, thank you for your insightful contributions. If you are a parent who has not attended Parents In Conversation – I urge you to try it. You will find we are not of one mind yet we respect one another and listen with open hearts. Together we are growing as parents. Parents In Conversation meets in the Lounge each Sunday after the 10:00AM Eucharist. If you find the door closed, it is only so that we may better hear one another. Come in, pour yourself a cup of coffee, grab a chair, and discover for yourself why this class for parents is enriching our lives.

March Dates To Remember

Sunday, March 6 ...... Parents In Conversation – with The Rev. Moray Peoples Friday, March 11 ...... Capital Campaign Event ...... For children fifth grade and younger – Dinner and Entertainment at St. Matthew’s ...... Episcopal Church – Drop children off on your way to the Cathedral ...... For adults – A Candlelit Dinner and Entertainment Saturday, March 19 ...... Parents’ Night Out ...... 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Sign up by March 13! Sunday, March 20 ...... Fours through Second Graders will lead the Palm Sunday Procession and sing ...... in Church. Children should gather in the Senior High Room at 9:35 a.m. and be ...... here every Sunday morning during Lent for rehearsals with Aaron Vowels. Friday, March 25...... Childcare at Noon and 7:30 for Good Friday services

Saturday, March 26 ...... Stories and Egg Hunt ...... 3:00 p.m. in Clingman Hall. Please bring 12 plastic eggs by Noon on March 20 ...... for each child you will have participating...... The Great Vigil ~ 9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 27 ...... Easter ...... Childcare will be available for the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Eucharists

6 KENYA NEWS

John Willingham, Mission Coordinator

At this time we have 56 people going to Oyugis in June. We are excited, and with this many people we can accomplish a great deal of work. In the April newsletter I will list all the items we will need to take with us on our trip, and will collect them inApril and May. We have already taken 11,000 pounds of supplies to the people of Oyugis because of your great generosity. You can now go to the St. Matthew’s web page and see pictures of the work that has been accomplished because of your support.As you know there is still much to be done. On this trip we will focus our work on getting pure water for the Wire Clinic and building a Community Center for the town of Oyugis. This center will be used for AIDS education, training workshops, and work with the orphans and widows. This is the largest project we have undertaken to date. The building will cost $60,000. We are now in the process of raising funds. Please continue to support us with your prayers, supplies, and money for the people of Oyugis. We now have 36 orphans, so please don’t forget them. Since our last trip we lost another child to AIDS and have two that are very ill. Thanks again for all your support. Please carefully consider your contributions to these children. Your money is going a long way in improving their lives. You are making a difference.

HEALTH MINISTRY COMMITTEE Medication Safety

General Safety Information: raise the temperature and cause some medications to • Read the prescription label and follow all instructions. break down. Ask a pharmacist for clarification when needed. • If medicines are stored in a medicine organizer or other • Get each prescription filled on time. Missing even one container, ask the pharmacist if it will change the dose can make a difference in the effectiveness of medications’ effectiveness. many medications. Facts About Drug-Food Interactions and • Don’t stop taking a prescribed medication because Drug-Drug Interactions: symptoms have gone away. Follow exact directions. A drug-food interaction happens when the food you eat • Ask a physician or pharmacist before buying over- affects the ingredients in a medicine you are taking so the the-counter medicines to be sure they won’t interfere medicine can’t work the way it should. Adrug-drug with prescribed medication. interaction occurs when a drug interacts, or interfers, with • Don’t share medications with anyone else. What’s another drug. This can alter the way one or both drugs act right for them may be deadly for you. in the body, or cause unexpected side effects. • Ask a pharmacist’s advice before crushing or splitting • Read all directions, warnings and interaction tablets. Some should only be swallowed whole. If precautions printed on prescription medicine labels instructions to split tablets, use a pill-cutting device and packages. Even over-the-counter medicines, that can be purchased inexpensively at most retail vitamins and herbal products can cause problems. pharmacies. • Take medicines with a full glass of water unless Storage Tips: directed otherwise by physician or pharmacist. • Store medicine as directed by a physician or • Don’t stir medicine into your food or take capsules pharmacist. apart (unless directed) because this may change the way the drug works. • Never store medicines in the bathroom. There is too much moisture. • Don’t take vitamin pills with medicine because vitamins and minerals can cause problems if taken • Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. with some drugs. Consider storing medicines in a locked toolbox in the bedroom closet. • Don’t mix medicine into hot drinks because the heat may prevent the drug from working. • Don’t carry medicines next to your body. That can • Never take medicines with alcoholic drinks. 7 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Youth youth@stmatt–ky.org Web site: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm (502) 895-3485 Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

March 2005 Board games and free pizza Sunday, March 6 Easter Weekend 6:00-7:30 p.m. Bring your favorite board game and a friend! Saturday, March 26 Service Project at Dare to Care Jillian’s All confirmands and any other Sunday, March 13 – 6:00-8:00 p.m. interested youth will participate in a Drop off and pick up at Jillian’s, service project from 9:00 a.m. to 630 Barret Avenue. 1:00 p.m. at Dare to Care. Service Cost-$15-covers 2 hours of unlimited arcade hours available. We will carpool games, food and soft drinks. Always a great time! from church and have lunch following our work. This event helps others and is a lot of fun! Tacos and Easter Eggs Sunday, March 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Make your own tacos and fill Easter Saturday, March 26 eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. Easter Egg Hunt The annual Easter Egg hunt will Confirmation Retreat be held at 3:00 p.m. for the The Confirmation Retreat will be at the young children of the parish. Cathedral Domain, Camp and We need Youth to help hide Conference Center for the Episcopal eggs and assist the children in Diocese of Lexington, in Irvine, KY the hunt! (http://www.cathedraldomain.org). The group will depart the St. Matthew’s parking lot at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 5 and return at 3:30 p.m. No Youth group on Sunday, March 6. Cost is $50. Easter Sunday, March 27 Spring Senior High Youth Gathering The Spring Senior High Youth Gathering Congratulations to Sarah Bullock,whoplaced3rdoverall inthe will be All Saints’. The event is open 500 freestyle and 5th overall in the 200 freestyle, and to the Manual to all youth in grades 9 – 12 and will High School Swim Team for winning the Girls State High School start with supper at 6:00 p.m. on Swim Meet over the weekend! We are very proudof Sarah and Friday, March 11 and end after lunch at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, her outstanding accomplishments! March 13. The theme is “Personalities.” And in a close meet, Sacred Heart finished 2nd! Another talented St. Matthew’s Youth, Meghan Burns, swims for the Valkyries. Building the Spirit Kick-Off Dinner Congratulations to both! at the Cathedral on March 11. Youth are invited to attend with their parents. Got a quick question for Ben? The Thank you to all youth and parents who helped new youth AOL Instant Messenger make the Pancake Supper so successful! address is: youthstmattky

This information and more is on the church web site at: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm Check it out! Need to get hold of Ben or Lynn? Email them at: [email protected]

8 SOCIAL CONCERNS

Yarrow Family Update Volunteer TheYarrow family is adjusting very well to life inAmerica. Aden andAbdi have been attending English as a Second Language class at Kentucky Refugee Opportunities Ministries five days a week and they have Cultural Orientation one afternoon a week. Abshir (age 6) attends Wilkerson Elementary with several other Somali Bantu children. He loves school and is picking up manyAmerican interests as well as Baby Sitting English. at St. Matthew’s volunteers work with Medina each week to help her with English and Cornerstone writing. She is a very enthusiastic student. While Medina is tutored, a volunteer entertains Arafo (age 3) and Bisharo (age six months). Arafo is a charmer who Thursday, March 3, enchants everyone who visits. Bisharo, Arafo and Medina all love the exerciser, 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and baby and mother love the independence the seat gives. (carpool from the Abdi, the brother-in-law, informed us in late November that he had married before church parking lot) leaving Africa and his wife and her children were in Conneticut. Both had already been selected to come to the US when they married so the “rules” said that it was up to them to get together after they got to America. Needless to say, getting Habitat together has been Abdi’s motivation since arriving in Louisville. He saved his for money, made a bus trip to Conneticut over Christmas, and at the beginning of Humanity February went back to Conneticut on the bus and brought his wife and her two children (a 7 year old boy and an eight month old girl) back to Louisville. They are Saturday, March 5, happily settled in the second apartment. Kentucky Refugee Ministries is busily 8:30 a.m. to Noon doing all the paperwork to get appropriate medical insurance, food stamps, school or 3:00 p.m. placement etc. for Abdi’s family. (carpool from the Aden and Abdi are interviewing for jobs and, hopefully, will be employed by the church parking lot) time this is published. They are very bright, focused men so they should do fine. Both men have relatives and friends in Louisville who work, so they are inspired. Our financial sponsorship officially ends on February 25. We will, however, Calvary / St. George’s continue to support the families with our friendship, tutoring, and helping them Food learn to pay bills, handle money and all that goes with being independent. Collection Many, many thanks to everyone in this parish who has given over and over again to support the Yarrow family. You have furnished two apartments, including two Sunday sets of kitchen furnishings, so that they are very comfortable, and provided all Sunday, March 6 their needs these past four months. Aden and his family, and Abdi and his family are most grateful for your generosity. You have given these families a new beginning. The Refugee Sponsor Committee is most grateful to St. Matthew’s for Serve Lunch making the ministry to these families possible. It continues to be a joy to get to at know and work with these brave people. Wayside Christian Misson We are collecting baby bottles for St. MAMs (St. Matthew’s Area Ministries) Infant Sunday, March 13, Resource Center during Lent. The center helps out families throughout the Louisville area, so many bottles, bottle cleaners, etc. are needed. There will be a 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm. collection box in the Narthex and downstairs near the nursery. (carpool from the church parking lot following Thank you for helping St. MAMs. – Vicky Spencer the 10:00 service)

Any day: Butterfly Tree supports the Kenya Mission bringinyourslightlyused The newly installed Hildegard, Visionary chapter of Daughters of the King clothingto the is sponsoring a clothing drive for the children in the community Clothes Closet at the end of surrounding our mission site in Kenya. Watch for the butterflies ClingmanHall detailing specific needs and donate new items during the Easter season. What we collect at St. Matthew’s will go a long way in meeting the needs of the Kenyan community. The tree with its butterflies will be displayed in the Narthex during Eastertide. 9 A FEW WORDS FROM . . .

The Assistant Rector The Gates of Lent

Last month in New York City, a the sheep … whoever enters by unique and enormous piece of art me will be saved, and will come in was assembled for public and go out and find pasture.” consumption in Central Park. In this season of Lent, I see the The work, The Gates by Christo gate, especially a series of gates and Jeanne-Claude, consisted of like The Gates in Central Park, as 7,500 square “gates”, each 16 a symbol of our larger life-long feet high and various widths, journey of faith. In each of our stretching 23 miles along the lives we pass through thousands curving paths of the park. Each of symbolic gates: birth, gate was completely open and education, vocation, marriage, without any kind of barrier to children, conflict, divorce, illness, pedestrians walking through, but tragedy, and, ultimately, death. suspended from the horizontal Lent gives us a chance to pause for a moment along the top part of the gates were free-hanging orange colored path, look forward and back, and consider what gates we fabric panels that came down to approximately 7 feet have gone through and what gates lie before us. What above the ground. To read more about The Gates project, gate we rushed through a bit too quickly and what gate we I encourage you to visit the project’s web site: http:// need to hurry up and pass through. What gate we await www.the-gates-at-central-park.com/or the New York with eager anticipation and what gates we utterly dread or Time’s special section devoted to The Gates: http:// even completely deny. Some of us will get further on our www.nytimes.com/ref/arts/design/GATES-REF.html. I journey than others, some of our paths will be more twisty cannot imagine what it looked like in person, but the and turny than others, and some will pass through more pictures I have seen evoked a flowing river of color and a gates than others. And all of us will finally pass through stroll filled with vibrant visions. New York TimesArt Critic the last gate, but we need not fear, for that gate is gilded Michael Kimmelman said in his review ofThe Gates that, with the promise of Easter. “They have become very much a ceremonial passageway for people who pass under the gates. There is a certain Kimmelman also wrote of The Gates that, “at its best, it dignity involved.” leads us toward places we might not have thought to visit. Victor Hugo once said, ‘There is nothing more interesting The gate is a frequent image in scripture. For the ancient than a wall behind which something is happening.’ This Israelites, a strong city gate was a symbol of security and also applies to gates, which beckon people to discover safety from the uncertainties and dangers of the unruly what is beyond them.” May our Lent be a time of a pause wilderness outside the city walls. Moreover, since the city in our journey, to consider what gates we have passed gate was frequented by a large majority of a city’s through, and what gates might beckon us to discover what population nearly every day, the gate was also a symbol of is beyond. public proclamation and discourse. This usage is illustrated in the book of Proverbs where, “wisdom cries out in the street … at the busiest corner she cries out; at Ben the entrance of the city gates she speaks.” In the New Testament, Christ compares himself to a gate in the Gospel Photo Courtesy of Martha S. Hays of John. Jesus said, “Very truly, I tell you, I amthe gate for

Please welcome our new 2005 Vestry Rick Lotz, Senior Warden Bob Clark Karen Hill Laura Rhea Gaylee Gillim, Junior Warden Jay Crocker Jay Lambert Joan Shepler Bruce Dillman, Treasurer Lee Fletcher Jim Moyer Linda Wardell Bev Weis, Secretary Shannon Frey Jane O’Roark Jenny Krantz, Youth Representative

10 FROM OUR INTERN

Mary Lee Bishop

Just as I am, thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve, Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come! I come!

One of my former rectors once said that for spiritual growth we would do well to regularly read and pray the Scriptures, to reflect on the lives of the saints, and to read inspired hymns. In times of spiritual dryness, the latter has been my mainstay. For in reading hymns I have been infused with the graces that inspired saints to put their experience of God into song. The Scripture-based, evocative beauty of these hymns fill my arid spirit with comfort, joy, and awe. As Jesus promised us before his earthly parting, He has not left us orphans, but has given us His Spirit and the Communion of Saints to be our helpers on our earthly journey. Just as I am, thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve . . .

These words describe my Christian joy whenever I partake of the Eucharistic Feast, for I am indeed renewed by the Lord’s Body and Blood poured out for me that I may have life and have it to the full. And whenever I have the occasion to attend a healing service as part of the Eucharist, I am overjoyed to receive this “double portion” of the Lord’s blessings! For as “Just as I am” so poetically captures, our spirits are often in need of refreshment, renewal, or relief from the burdens of time and the passing of the years. As M. Scott Peck succinctly affirms in his opening line from The Road Less Travelled, “Life is difficult”. And this is where the sacrament of healing can step in. Jesus commissioned his disciples to pray for the sick with the laying on of hands, and in a healing service our hands transmit the healing love of Christ to our brother or sister in need. Jesus himself normally went to the person in need and laid on hands, for he understood our human need for the loving touch, the compassionate look, and the encouraging word. I believe that the hands of an ordained minister are especially anointed for this purpose. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. (James 5:14). However, we in the laity who feel called to healing prayer and to the ministry of reconciliation can, if we have a teachable spirit, be much used by God: Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. (James 5:16) In the many times that I have received healing prayer through the years, the intense awareness of God’s unconditional, boundless love has been overwhelming. And the experience of being loved and fully appreciated “Just as I am” by those praying for me has often moved me to a few quiet tears. God is good. He has given us everything that we need. About 10 years ago I felt the need to serve God more fully in the Episcopal Church – to return Love for Love. He led me to be very involved in the healing ministry by praying for my fellow parishioners at midweek services, weekend services, at monthly prayer meetings, in nursing homes, etc. I quickly discovered that at these times I felt most fully alive and connected – to God as I felt His Spirit praying through me, and to my brothers and sisters as He allowed me to see them and love them with his heart. Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, the joys I feel, the bliss I share. On March 13, a healing service will be part of the 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. liturgies. It will most assuredly be a sweet hour of prayer. Won’t you come to be blessed – just as you are? 11 VESTRY COMMENTS

from the Senior Warden This is my first opportunity to write to you as Senior Not only must we deal with personal obstacles in our Warden. First, let me say it is with great excitement that I spiritual life, we will also have, and share, obstacles as a accepted the challenge of that office. I did so knowing that parish related to this campaign. What will St. Matthew’s there is a capable, supportive and hard-working Vestry, be like when all of the construction dust settles? Will we tireless and creative staff, and all of you in the Parish who still be the welcoming community that we are now, which make this responsibility a truly joyful experience. I am sets us apart from so many other parishes? Can we really looking forward to all of the opportunities that may come afford this? How much debt is the Vestry really willing to our way in the approaching months, because I know take on, and what is too much? And there are many, many together we can accomplish anything. more. All are valid questions. All are valid fears and obstacles – fear of change, fear of the unknown. We all What an exciting year lies ahead of us! As you all know, share those common concerns with one another. Yet, I this is a busy time with many Lent-related program hope each of you will find the same answer in your hearts offerings, Via Media, confirmation classes, etc., all well – that while change is scary and we do not have all the under way. Just look throughout this newsletter to see answers up front, we know this is the right thing to do. If how many things are going on around us. On a more we never change, we will inevitably begin to slide serious note, most of you already know about the loss of backwards and lose ground. We have collectively heat due to a failure of one of the boiler components. As of determined, as a parish, what our dreams, hopes, wishes, this writing, we still aren’t exactly sure what the solution and expectations are for the future. Without a successful will be, but we do know we will restore heat in the buildings capital campaign, we will not be able to provide the much- as soon as possible.* But how wonderful it was to see so needed space for our internal and outreach programs to many individuals pitch in immediately to offer support, grow. We will not have the facilities to create and generate help, and whatever might be needed. And how exciting new opportunities for spiritual growth individually or as a was it to see so many faces in church that Sunday at all parish providing support to our greater community. We three services, albeit bundled in sweaters and coats? will not be able to continue to offer a variety of programs We’re not going to let a slight dip in temperatures force us aimed at small groups, both within and outside the parish. away from our Sunday worship! And, if all of those items We will continue to face mounting, major maintenance weren’t enough, we also have our Capital Campaign crises (like the boiler) – they won’t improve or go away. beginning to kick into high gear as well. We must all dig deep into our hearts and wallets. Please Our Lenten theme this year deals with difficult decisions pray about your decision. We have a tremendous we all must make in our lives. Whether it’s dealing with opportunity at St. Matthew’s right now to establish a solid aging parents, end of life issues, ethics in the workplace or foundation for our future as a parish. It is our abiding faith at home, or a myriad of other issues that confront all of us in God and each other, combined with the knowledge that on a daily basis, we are oftentimes forced to make hard who we are and what we do as a parish is worthwhile and choices. That is no different with the Capital Campaign. driven by our mission to share the good news of Christ As we embark on this new adventure, rest assured there and the grace of God with others, that will make this will be tough choices and decisions that we will have to campaign a huge success. Please join me in making your make. One of the first choices you will need to grapple pledge to the Capital Campaign, and I hope to see each with is “How much do I pledge to this building campaign?” and every one of you at the Candlelight Kick-off As you discuss this and think about your answer, I would Dinner on March 11! ask that you remember a recent sermon of Lucinda’s when she discussed Lent as an opportunity to focus on the Rick Lotz obstacles that stand in our way from getting closer to God. *And we did in time for church on February 20!

Congratulations and welcome to the Hildegard Chapter of The Daughters of the King Sue Bridge Mary Jane Cherry Susan Judge Debbi Rodahaffer Nancy Rao Martha Wallingford Ann Karle Michelle Peterson Betty Triplett Joy Bell Ann Lovejoy Pat Wheeler Judith Peoples

12 UPCOMING ADULT ED Sunday Adult Education for March and April 2005 All classes begin at 11:10 a.m. in Clingman Hall. Parents in Conversation meets each Sunday at the same time in the Lounge.

Come join your fellow parishioners and hear informative and thought-provoking presentations following the 10:00 a.m. service on Sundays. You will find our speakers knowledgeable and interesting! March 6 – Lenten Series: “Ethics in the Workplace” March 13 – Lenten Series: Dr. Barry Padgett, “Ethics of Personal Finance” March 20 – Palm Sunday – No Adult Ed March 27 – Easter – No Adult Ed REMEMBER! Easter Sunday services are at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., not 8:00 and 10:00!

April 3 – Lynn Meckler – “Art and Architecture”. Ms. Meckler is working on her Doctoral thesis at the University of Louisville, teaches parttime in their dual credit program (High School College Credit) and at Bellarmine. April 10 – Contemporary Issues April 17 – Dr. James Baughman – “The Beauty of Holiness from Richard Hooker to William Laud” April 24 – Dr. Karen Cairns – “Environment and Spirituality”

A new Outreach Committee is forming! This committee will make recommendations to the Vestry on where to best use our outreach dollars. Anyone who is interested in being a part of this group contact the rector or the chair, Bob Nesmith (228-5918). 13 DAILY PRAYER LIST

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer.As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Week of March 6 Week of March 13 Deters: Leonidas, Penny Shaw Dolt:Omea

Devitt: Jack, Helen Donovan: Becky

Diebold: Alfred, Sue, Alex Donovan: Patrick, Kristin, Barrett, Claire, Grace

Diedenhofen: Cynthia Dooley: Ruby

Dillman: Bruce, Anita Dosker: Joseph, Lucy, Katherine, Joseph

Disney: Paul, Jane Drybrough: Rosemary

Dobroth: Alison Drybrough: Thomas

Dobroth: Virginia Duncan: Anne

Dodson: Frank, JoAnn Dunford: James, Margaret

Dolt: Louis, Judith Duvall: Scott, Julie, Ava, Kora

Week of March 20 Week of March 27 Eastman: Nicholas, Katherine, Benjamin Fletcher: Lee, Jody, Erin, Zachary

Eberhardt: Torvald, Iris Folensbee: Rowland, Casey Walters

Edwards: Bill, Bettye Frey: Andy, Shannon, Sam, Amelia

Edwards: Todd, Shannon, Cameron, Ireland Friedman: Beth, Allie

Eff: Jane Fuller: Ann

Eicholtz: Tim, Saxonie, Sunny Garling:Nancy

Ellis: Steve, Barbara, Louisa, Peter Garrison: Ron, Janet

Erich: Barbara Garver:David, Jan

Fairleigh: Winslow Geary: Jack

Ferguson: Jo, Gita Gillim:Doug, Mary Jo

We pray for members of the parish family serving in the Armed Forces David Trimble, Lance Lawfer, Kevin Smith, Michael R. Greene, Chris Bishop, Kevin Trimble, Billy Cundiff, Allan Lanceta, Guy Marr and The Rev. Steve Pike

Heavenly Father, We ask you to make the door of St. Matthew’s Church a gateway to your eternal kingdom; and grant that all who worship in this house may also witness for you in the world outside, to your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer. As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family. Weekday Services Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Chapel

14 PARISH FAMILY

Transfers In Craig Lynch, Clair and Grace from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY

Stephen and Mary Jane Cherry from St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY

Stanley K. Macdonald from St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY

Transfers Out David and Laurinda Stokes, Hunter and Taylor to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Anchorage, KY

Kevin Link to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY

Peggy R. Robertson to Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY

Robert B. Covell to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Gainesville, FL

Walter Scott Mendel to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY

We extend congratulations to John andAnne Shelby on the birth of their grandson

We are sorry to hear about the death of Angela Koshewa’s cousin

+ + + May light perpetual shine upon her + + +

15 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Non-Profit Org. 330 N. Hubbards Lane U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40207 PAID Permit No. 7 (502)895-3485 Masonic Home, (502)895-3486 FAX Kentucky www.stmatt-ky.org

Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Staff The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird, Rector John Willingham, Mission Coordinator The Rev. Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Barbara Ellis, Organist/Choirmaster The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones, Pastoral Associate Ann Davis, Parish Life Coordinator The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop in Residence Mardi Galvin, Parish Administrator The Rev. Moray Peoples, Priest Associate Ruth Weibel, Accountant Deborah Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Betty Jobson, Office Assistant Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator Mary Lee Bishop, Intern

Voice Mail Extensions & E-mail Addresses for the Clergy & Staff Phone Extension e-mail address

The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird...... x29 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Ben Robertson ...... x26 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones ...... x34 ...... [email protected] Deborah Rodahaffer ...... x22 ...... [email protected] Barbara Ellis ...... x32 ...... [email protected] Lynn Miller ...... x35 ...... [email protected] Ann Davis ...... x28 ...... [email protected] Mardi Galvin ...... x21 ...... [email protected] Ruth Weibel ...... x24 ...... [email protected]

John Willingham...... Cell: 558-8603 ...... [email protected] The Rt. Rev. David Reed ...... [email protected]

2005 Vestry Rick Lotz, Senior Warden Bob Clark Karen Hill Laura Rhea Gaylee Gillim, Junior Warden Jay Crocker Jay Lambert Joan Shepler Bruce Dillman, Treasurer Lee Fletcher Jim Moyer Linda Wardell Bev Weis, Secretary Shannon Frey Jane O’Roark Jenny Krantz, Youth Representative

1614 DAILY PRAYER LIST

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer.As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Week of April 3 Week of April 10 Gillim: Gaylee, Ed Hart Grote: Donald, Angela, Matthew, Andrew

Glauber: Mary Jane Groves: Don, Barbara

Goldberg: Steven, Tyler, Matthew, Jonathan Hall: Tony, Terri, Shane, Kayla

Good: Brian, Courtney, Hudson, Townes, Georgia Hampton: Michael, Anne, Laura, Jennifer

Gorham: Sarah, Jeff Skinner, Laura, Bonnie Hamrick: Chuck, Lee

Gorman: Mary Louise Hanaford: Nancy

Grant: Craig, Merrell, Campbell, Allison Hancock: Carter, Lauren

Green: Michael, Donna, Scott, Jill Hansen: Kristin

Griffin: Lowell, Matthew Hardy:Barbara

Grimes: Margaret Hardy: Jane, David Schmidt, Jonathan, Nathan

Week of April 17 Week of April 24 Hardy: Jon, Libby, Nathan, Natalie Hibbs: Virginia

Hart: Ed, Gaylee Gillim Hill: Ed, Karen, Elizabeth, Stephen

Hassett-Beck: Nancy, Joe Beck, Michael, Kathryn Hines: Ann

Hawkins: Richard, Jean, Lauren, Zachary, Taylor Hines: Catherine

Haxby: Madeline, Kristina, Christopher Hobson: Martha

Heick: Norma Hocker: Monty, Janna

Henderson: Margaret, Rodney Hoge: William

Henry: Gray, Neville Blakemore Holmberg: James, Ruthe, Elise, Aaron, Emily

Herman: Ann, Kaylee Homan: Marilyn

Hermanson: Christopher, Jenice Carolan, Katie, Elsie Hood: Charles

We pray for members of the parish family serving in the Armed Forces David Trimble, Lance Lawfer, Kevin Smith, Michael R. Greene, Chris Bishop, Kevin Trimble, Billy Cundiff, Guy Marr and The Rev. Steve Pike

Heavenly Father, We ask you to make the door of St. Matthew’s Church a gateway to your eternal kingdom; and grant that all who worship in this house may also witness for you in the world outside, to your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer. As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family. Weekday Services Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Chapel

12 The SAINT MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

of St. Matthew’s April 2004 Parish Mission Statement Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

FROM THE RECTOR off and to those who are near… Further, Christ made it clear that we QUESTIONS were to treat ALL people with love; we What’s OF THE promise in our Baptismal vows to seek HEART and serve Christ in all persons… to strive for justice and peace among all Happening? What would you people (emphasis added). And con- ask Jesus if he stantly, in his teaching, in his actions, Upcoming came by your in his parables, Jesus goes beyond all roadside? Last Adult Education ...... 2 human boundaries to include everyone. month our Senior A Few Words From Warden, Bob But is the question one of who shall be saved, who shall be with God? We do The Assistant Rector ...... 3 Nesmith, asked that question in his column, and asked for your questions. have free will. God allows us to turn Vestry Comments...... 4 There is a box in the narthex, and our backs on God. (One of my favorite a place on our website: books in this regard, about heaven and Health Ministries ...... 4 [email protected] hell, is C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce;I to which you can send these. Here’s highly recommend it.) But I do believe Bits ‘n Pieces ...... 5 how we’re going to respond to them: God is always there for the one who  some will be used as sermon asks. Senior Highlights ...... 6 topics; Other faiths? I know that my way to  some will be addressed in adult God is through Jesus Christ. But I do Kenya News ...... 6 education or in small groups, primarily have friends of other faiths whom I find Volunteer Opportunities ..... 7 in the fall (this spring’s schedule is deeply grounded spiritually, and living full); in love. When I think about the God I Social Concerns ...... 7  some will be responded to in a encounter in Scripture, particularly in monthly column by various members Jesus, and the God I encounter in Church School News ...... 8 of our clergy and lay leadership. community and in prayer, I find it hard Please note that we are not saying to believe that this God would consign Youth Page...... 9 that we will answer the questions; that anyone to hell or oblivion (or what- may not be possible. But we will ever) simply because they were born at Prayer List ...... 10 respond. the wrong time or in the wrong place to know Christ. And I must also believe One of this month’s questions was: Parish Families ...... 11 that God is God, and I am not, and I Will God be the God of all people – certainly can only know a tiny bit INSERTS: even those of other faiths or those about God, as God chooses to reveal it. questioning God’s existence? Holy Week Schedule So, I believe that God will find anyone Good question! And, please note, not who is truly and sincerely trying to find Athletic Committee Survey one on which Christian theologians God, no matter what particular faith Internet Calendar agree. inspires the journey. It is certainly clear that God made us The God I encounter is a God of infinite all, loves us all, and calls us all. One of love and mercy, and I don’t believe any my favorite prayers at Morning Prayer of us will be abandoned. As I said, this reads (BCP, p.100): O God, you have is certainly a matter of dispute amongst made of one blood all the peoples of Christians, but I’ll put my marbles on the earth, and sent your blessed Son God’s never-ending love. to preach peace to those who are far + 1 Lucinda A FEW MORE WORDS FROM . . . The Rector Easter Offering Special Services The Rector and Vestry decided that our Easter offering this during Holy Week year will be shared between Episcopal Relief and Development(designated for Haiti) and Habitat for ALL our Holy Week services are important, of course, and I Humanity. We liked the idea that we would be reaching hope all of you will make every attempt to be here to make out to both near and far. Episcopal Relief and this journey from death into life together. But I want to Development is the national church’s outreach arm, and mention just three. responds particularly to emergencies around the world. The Agape Supper on Thursday night, following the 6:30 ERD uses local people; in Haiti, funds will be distributed service, is one of my very favorite things that we do at St. through Anglican bishops, priests, dioceses and parishes. Matthew’s. We gather as the disciples did, in that upper St. Matthew’s has done a lot with Habitat in the past, but room, over a simple supper of soup, bread, cheese, fruit, this year we have a very special project: we will be working and wine. It’s a beautiful setting, lit by candles and graced together to build a house with six other Episcopal parishes, by flowers, and there is a wonderful sense of fellowship and five Lutheran parishes. There’s a “Raise the Roof” just before the drama of Good Friday and the crucifixion. weekend scheduled for September 23-25, and EVERYONE On Good Friday at 7:30 PM we are offering something new: can get involved. a version of the traditional Stations of the Cross written/ After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples in a created/painted/danced/sung by members of this parish. number of ways. One appearance was on the shore of the We think it will an extraordinary and very moving way to Sea of Galilee, where he ate breakfast with them. He said to meditate on the meaning of the day. Simon Peter, “Simon, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord; you The Great Vigil of Easter begins at 6:00 on Easter morning, know that I love you”, Peter replied. Jesus said, “Feed my with the kindling of fire in the darkness. It is a dramatic and sheep.” In our own celebration of the resurrection, we moving service, continuing through lessons, renewal of should do the same: feed – or house – God’s own. baptismal vows and prayers, to the moment when the lights come up and we say Alleluia! for the Risen Christ. By Everything in the Easter Offering envelopes, as well as the having the service in the morning, we are able to see the “loose” collection on Easter Sunday will go to the Easter sun come up through the eastern window and dispel the Offering. Lucinda + darkness. A festive breakfast follows the service. UPCOMING ADULT EDUCATION

April 2004 Sunday, 11:10-12:00

No Adult Ed Classes on Palm Sunday, April 4, and Easter Sunday, April 11 April 18 Dr. James Baughman, Professor of History at Jefferson Community College, Ph.D. (British History) from the University of Kentucky, doctoral speciality in the History of the Church of England in the 16th and 17th centuries, will present “Tragic Mary”. April 25 Sarah Gorham, poet, will read and have a signing of her third book, The Cure. Cathy Sutton and Mike Wright will lead a Contemporary Issues discussion.

2 A FEW WORDS FROM . . . The Assistant Rector Summertime’s Calling Me There may still be a bit of a nip in the air, but I am already great staff of counselors (including some youth from thinking about the warm days of summer. Bright colors, St. Matthew’s!). time out of doors, and a slower tempo – the season is like If that wasn’t enough, there is Youth Week at Kanuga no other. However, Camp and summer can also be a Conference Center time of exciting in Hendersonville, adventure and NC. activity, especially for the young people From June 13 of St. Matthew’s. through June 18, There are many Youth Week church-related features two activities available separate events for for our youth middle and high sponsored by the school students, parish, the diocese, similar to the and other Episcopal Winterlight organizations. I conference many of realize that summer our youth attended can be filled with last December. For many competing more information, commitments: jobs, you can visit the sports, camps, Kanuga web site at vacations and more. http:// However, I hope that www.kanuga.org/. young people and their families will consider some of the following opportunities. All of them should be lots and And, last but not least, is the Province IV Youth Event, lots of fun! from July 20 to July 25 at Berea College in Berea, KY. Our diocese is part of Province IV of the Episcopal Church and First of all is our own youth group’s annual mission trip every three years the province hosts a youth event. Open from Sunday, June 6 through Thursday, June 10. This to rising tenth graders through just graduated seniors, this year’s trip is to Washington, D.C. for several days of PYE promises to be a unique experience because a good service with a variety of local organizations, including part of each day will be working at a mission site at Barnes Food & Friends, Samaritan Ministries, the Potomac Mountain, KY. Some of the projects include building a Conservancy, and Episcopal Senior Ministries’Age-In- youth center to house visiting youth groups, rebuilding Place program. We will also explore the city and its many St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, and staffing a bible attractions and landmarks. While in D.C., the group will be school for the children that live on the mountain. guests of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church. The For more information, you can visit the PYE web site at chaperones for the trip include Lynn Miller, Nina http://www.mnogroup.com/pye/. Rodahaffer, and me. The total cost is $225.00 and that price includes air fare, accommodations, all meals, and local Whew – that is a lot to choose from! As I said above, I transportation. The trip is open to rising ninth graders hope that the young people of the parish will think through just graduated seniors. The strict deadline for seriously about participating in one or more of these registration is Monday, April 5, so, if you are interested, events. Many have already signed up and all of the please sign up as soon as possible. activities should be wonderful and moving as well as a great deal of fun. If you have any questions, please feel Next is All Saints’ Summer Camp, sponsored by the free to contact Lynn, Debbi, or me. And, as always, Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky at our conference center in financial assistance is abundantly available, so cost Litchfield, KY. Camp will include several sessions for should never be an issue if you or someone you know is different age groups, including Senior High Camp from interested. June 20 toJune 25 and Seventh &EighthGrade Camp from July 18 to July 23. All sessions will include swimming, This summer is going to be a blast! canoeing, arts and crafts, games, music, worship, and other activities. All sessions will have a chaplain, nurse, and a Ben

3 VESTRY COMMENTS from the Senior Warden Shamed by a Teenage Boy

(In Owensboro at Diocesan Convention Saturday, March the size of a two-year old but obviously much older. He 6, 2004) Since yesterday afternoon, the controversies over could not speak and, besides having a body that had the ordination of a homosexual bishop in New Hampshire stopped growing years before, he had a horribly disfigured have dominated my life and that of the 200 or so other face. It was painful to look at him. He had soiled his pants. Episcopalians gathered here for our annual Convention. I don’t know if the young man was a brother, cousin, Discussions and resolutions all seem to focus on uncle, friend, or perhaps even a paid attendant. It didn’t authority, power, and control: matter. He removed the soiled clothing, cleaned the boy, “I have it. You want it.” and dressed him in clean clothes. He did it lovingly. The tone of his voice and his actions demonstrated a concern “I’m right and I have God on my side to prove it.” and care for this person that shamed me. “No, I am right and you must be blind if you cannot We are debating the wrong things. We divert our attention see the scriptures confirming that.” and energies from what God expects us to do while Let’s bicker and fight over it! And it is all in the name worrying about whom other people love. God forgive us. of Jesus. We can do better than this. I know these people. I know Whispered conferences raise concern and speculation most of them are concerned about this church, about over supposed conspiracies. Motives are questioned. being servants in this part of God’s world. Community is People who were friends hardly speak. Parliamentary important to us. Why do we let ourselves be so easily maneuvering cuts off debate in hope of calming tensions. distracted and the community disrupted? This legislative conference is more political than religious, Back on the Convention floor, decisions are made to defer more Baptist than Anglican. Is this what Jesus expected debate and voting on resolutions that promise to divide from Peter’s and Paul’s efforts to build a church? us. It is hoped that we are going to spend a year in During lunch I stepped into the restroom. This hotel has a discussion and study that will bring us together rather family friendly men’s room with a table that folds down than tear us apart. And so I leave this Convention with from the wall for fathers to change their baby’s diapers. A hope for our church in Kentucky. young man (my guess is that he was in his late teens) was attending to what I thought to be his son. But as I passed by I didn’t see a baby. Instead there was a person about Bob

HEALTH MINISTRIES COMMITTEE

Hello Fellow Parishioners

We are set up as a health clearing house for education, related to Health and Wellness issues. We do not do hands-on nursing. We look forward to serving this congregation in the best way possible and we need your help. Over the next few weeks you will see a questionnaire asking for ideas, suggestions and participation in health related topics. Please take the time to fill one out, either on-line or in the Sunday bulletin. Stop any of us in the hallways at church to address any comments, questions or concerns related to our committee. We look forward to serving this congregation, with your help, in Health and Wellness issues, as best as we are able to. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, The Health Ministry Committee: Becky Donovan, Jane Disney, Nicholas Eastman, Helen Jones, Sharon Nesmith, Linda Roosevelt and Lillian Yeager 4 PARISH NEWS Bits n’ Pieces Don’t Forget The Parish Office will close at noon on Good Friday, April 9, and be closed on to Easter Monday, April 12. Spring Forward! HOT Daylight Savings Time begins Saturday, April 3, so remember to turn your clocks forward one hour. We NEWS FLASH! wouldn’t want you to be late for church! We were excited to here that the Bishop appointed Michelle Yeager to the Commission on Ministry at the Diocesan Convention in Owensboro. Congratulations, Michelle! Give so more will live! PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARs Many thanks to those who donated blood and volunteered at the St. MAM blood drive held at St. Matthew’s in FOR A FAMILY FUN AFTERNOON February. Sixty-one potential donors came and 51 units AT ST. MATTHEW’S were accepted. The goal was 75 (based on past blood Please plan on joining us for family fun, Sunday drives). We hope to return to that goal in future drives. afternoon, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the back yard. The next blood drive will be on Thursday, April 15 from There will be flag football, 2:00-7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Churchon volleyball and horse shoes, Breckinridge Lane. Please consider helping to make it a along with snacks and drinks. successful one. If you have questions about your Please sign up on the main eligibility you can call the Red Cross at 540-7163. Let’s bulletin board if you plan to attend. make this one the best ever!

A Big Big Thank You ... goes out to all who came to our Grounds Clean-Up Day on Saturday, March 13 and worked so hard trimming, pruning, raking, sweeping, replacing the old wood on the Birthday picnic tables and painting them. You can see great improvement all around the church and on the south end Celebrations of the parking lot. of our Thanks go to our youth, Matt Goldberg, Emily Brosend Homebound and her friendAmanda Naccarato. Thanks to our adults, Barbara and Greg Uligian, Rich andAnn Cody, Mardi for April Galvin, Jay Redman, Ellen Robertson, Lynn Miller,Aidan Stone, Dwayne Watson, Clay Smith, Bob Clark, Jan April 1 Mary Landers Garver,Thomas Drybrough, Kurt Ludwig andCleve Parkins. A special thanks goes to Cleve Parkins for April 13 Martha Scanlon bringing the work crew plenty of Krispy Kreme doughnuts April 19 Paul Terry for the morning’s task ahead. You did a wonderful job and thank you again for your time and hard work. Ann Davis

5 MORE PARISH NEWS

Youth to tour the Abbey We Couldn’t Do It Without You! The Senior High Youth Church School class will travel to I’d like to take this opportunity to thankAnne Hampton, the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky, on Julie Davis, Michaeleen Peck, Joan Shepler, Lauren Sunday,April 18. We will depart from church at 11:00 a.m., Becker, Richard Rodahafer,Sue Speed, and Lee Fletcher have lunch on our way, and be at theAbbey for a tour, a who stepped up to help run the office on Saturdays while video and to hear the monks chant Psalms. Permission Betty Jobson is out. If you are interested in helping out, slips will be available in class on Sundays. If there are any please sign up on the bulletin board. questions, please speak with Gaylee Gillim, Alex Waldrop orDebbi Rodahaffer. Mardi Galvin

SENIOR HIGHLIGHTS

Ladies and Gentlemen of Experience Potluck Luncheon Tuesday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. Special Guest Speakers: Bishop David Reed and Catherine Reed Rome turned into so much more than Bishop David and Catherine Reed expected. They thought it would be like earlier trips; they had each been to Rome—but not together. For Bishop Reed there would be some teaching, but it wasn’t clear exactly what that would amount to. In fact, they found themselves caught up in at least six surprising cultures. Catherine found herself studying Italian in a Refugee Center with Kurds, Romanians, Iraqis, and others, including a woman from Iceland. The Bishop was drawn into an Ecuadorian—Peruvian immigrant community. The cultural life of St. Paul’s Within the Wall Episcopal Church was very rich and exciting. Then there was the daily market for shopping and learning to live as an Italian. There was still the tourist Rome, the ecumenical Rome, the artistic Rome of the Imperial, early Christian, and Renaissance periods, and the bustling life of the great city that enveloped them. All of this happened within the month of February, and they hope to have sorted it all out by the time they speak on Tuesday,April 27.

Please sign up on the main bulletin board and indicate the dish you will bring! And please, bring enough for twelve people! KENYA NEWS

I have great news. The roof on the Wire Clinic has now been replaced. There will be no more rain coming in on the patients. Sister Teresa, the nurse at the clinic, sent me an e-mail: “I wish I could be near you now so that you could see how happy I am.” Thanks to your support of our Kenya Mission we were able to send the money to replace the clinic roof. We have wanted to complete this project since we first visited the clinic in 2000. Now it is complete. ~ Thank you.

Our preparations for our next trip to Kenya, September 4-15, are going well. We have 7-9 people who are planning on going. We will do medical work at the Wire Clinic and build a playground at St. Michael’s Church in Oyugis. We will also be working on our plansfor our June 2005 trip. If you have an interest in going please call me at church (895-3485) or on my cell phone (558-8603). Please pray for the group as we complete our preparations.

John Willingham 6 SOCIAL CONCERNS

Volunteer LentenFoodCollection Palm Sunday, April 4 is our last Sunday to collect moneyforDare to Care and Opportunities Wayside Christian Mission. All donated food items on Palm Sunday will be taken to the Food Pantry at Calvary Episcopal Church. One very big THANK YOU to everyone who has brought food or money during Babysit or Cook Lent. The generous donations of food and money that you have made will help for teenage mothers Dare to Care and Wayside continue to serve the hungry among us. We will report at Cornerstone donation totals after Easter. Thursday,April 1, 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (carpool from the church parking lot) WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN MISSION: More Than A Soup Kitchen Habitat Wayside Christian Mission began in Louisville in 1957 through the vision of for Humanity Richard Anderson, a student at Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Over the years, Saturday,April 3, the need for human services for those who have lost much has led WCM to broaden its ministry into many areas. 8:30 a.m. to Noon Wayside provides shelters for single women, men and families with children as well or 3:00 p.m. as offering transitional housing and family reunification apartments. Those in need (carpool from the may take advantage of a drug/alcohol recovery program, GED classes, Literacy church parking lot) classes or vocational/job training. The Child Development Center at WCM serves homeless preschoolers staying in St. George’s / Calvary any Louisville area shelter at no charge to the parents or host shelter. Food Collection The Cafeteria with which many of us are familiar serves three hot meals everyday of Sunday the year. Over 100 are fed daily. Our Lenten food contributions support this ministry. Sunday,April 4 Two Thrift Stores are maintained by WCM so that those in need will be able to buy used clothing and household items. Frequently, St. Matthew’s Clothes Closet items Serve lunch at are taken to Wayside where extra items are sold through the Thrift Stores. Wayside Christian Additionally, WCM provides clothing and school supplies for homeless and formerly homeless children, distributes Christmas toys and food to over 6000 Misson persons, and, with the help of the KY Motorcycle Association, provides Easter Easter Sunday, baskets for homeless and formerly homeless children. April 11, Residents at the center may participate in church services, Bible Study classes, and 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm. spiritual enrichment classes. All that goes on at WCM is founded in the Christian (carpooling may be arranged Gospel: “Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only…” James 1:22. with Dr. Blake) WCM continually expresses their appreciation for the many ways St. Matthew’s shares in their ministry. We should all be grateful for the services WCM provides our community.

Remember! Easter Day services are at 6:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - NOT 8:00 and 10:00!

7 CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS

Debbi Rodahaffer Director of Christian Education “Calling All Angels” by Laura Rhea While driving to work a couple of weeks ago I heard a song by the group, Train, titled, “Calling All Angels”. The song has a lyric that says, “when children have to play inside so they won’t disappear.” I had heard this song many times before, but for some reason when I heard it this time, it brought tears to my eyes. These were tears that came from fear and anger. The fear came from the fact that not a week can go by where I don’t hear another terrifying story of a child being abducted, abused, molested, neglected or even murdered. What’s worse is that many times these horrible things are not done by strangers, but instead are done by people who not only the children know, but who also occupy positions of trust in their lives such as parents, other family members, teachers, and/or even religious leaders and teachers. The anger came from the fact that I can’t do a whole lot to protect most children other than to pray and have faith that God will protect them. As a parent I always worry about my children and all others whose lives are connected to mine. This world is a crazy place and as parents all we can do is our best to raise them in a safe and loving environment and try to surround them with people who will respect them and work hard to help us teach them and guide them through childhood to adolescence and finally, into adulthood. It is from this perspective that I feel extremely lucky to be a part of St. Matthews and our wonderful Children’s Program. The people who work with our children have a genuine love and respect for them and are a wonderful help in this great task and responsibility of leading our children through this incredible journey of life. Our church and the activities it holds for our children provide a safe place for them to play grow and learn. In my family’s brief five years as members of the parish, I have been very impressed with the way the activities and events of the program have grown and have given us the chance to further immerse our children in religious teaching in a way that they will enjoy and that we can have confidence in being a safe and beneficial environment for them. Our church offers wonderful Christian education programs for children of all ages every Sunday. We also offer a fantastic Bible School in the summer and Parents’ Night Out one Saturday Night per month. These are only a few of the many things that our church offers to parents, and more things are being planned and studied for the future. If you are a parishioner, use the incredible offerings of our Children’s Program and invite others you know to share in the great joy of the wonderful gift God has given us, our children.

Upcoming Events you won’t want to miss! Palm Sunday, April 4 4’s through 2nd graders sing in church today! Please meet in the Senior High room downstairs to rehearse at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, April 8 Maundy Thursday Eucharist with footwashing, 6:30 p.m. and Agape Dinner, 7:30 p.m. (Childcare provided) Friday, April 9 Good Friday Services, Noon and 7:30 p.m. (Childcare provided) Saturday, April 10 Annual storytelling and Easter Egg Hunt, 3:30 p.m. If your child or grandchild will be participating, please bring one dozen plastic eggs per child to the main kitchen or Debbi’s office beforeApril 4. Sunday, April 11 The Great Vigil, 6:00 a.m. (NO childcare provided) (No Church School) Easter Eucharist, 9:00 a.m. (Childcare provided) Easter Eucharist, 11:00 a.m.(Childcare provided) Easter Eucharist, 5:00 p.m.(NO children provided) Saturday, April 17 Parents’ Night Out, 5:00-9:00 p.m. Sign up downstairs by noon on April 11. Friday, April 23 Let’s Do Lunch!, 11:45 a.m. at dittos on Bardstown Road. (Childcare provided at church.) SUMMER CAMP AT ALL SAINTS - REGISTER NOW! 8 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Youth youth@stmatt–ky.org Web site: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm (502) 895-3485 Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

April 2004 SNAC Sunday at 6 PM Annual Summer Mission Trip Join us every Sunday evening (except Sunday When: Sunday, June 6th through Thursday, June 10th evenings when other youth activities are planned) Where: Washington, D.C. for Sunday Night at Church. It is from 6-7:30 PM. Cost: $225 - Includes airfare, local Free Pizza! Middle school youth and senior high transportation, lodging and all meals. will be meeting separately. Note special times onApril 18th andApril (Financial aid available) 25th. No SNAC on Easter Sunday - April 11th. For four days of outreach ministry with Sunday, April 4th - Games and Pizza several local organizations. We will also Sunday, May 2nd - Kickball - 6-7:30 PM have a chance to explore the city, visit local attractions, and have a lot of Sunday, May 16th - Confirmation fun. While in the D.C. area, the group will stay at St. Columba’s Episcopal Sunday, May 23rd- Senior Recognition/Youth Sunday Church in the Tenlytown neighborhood of Washington, nearAmerican University. Senior High to Abby of Gethsemani The Senior High Sunday school class will be If you are interested in attending this trip, please complete and submit the going to theAbby of Gethsemani in Trappist, KY registration form (see Ben or Lynn or download it from the youthpage on on Sunday,April 18th. The class will leave after the web site) by Monday, April 5th. This date will be strictly adhered to the 10 AM service and return about 4:30 PM. The since the group will be flying and the plane tickets need to be purchased group will tour the Abby and have lunch on the in advance. way.Therewill beno normalSNAC onthe 18th. A detailed itinerary will be available once you register. If you have any For more information an theAbby of Gethsemani further questions, please feel free to contact Ben or Lynn at any time. go to: http://www.monks.org/ Please join us!

Middle School Lock-in Easter Egg Hunt The Middle School group will have a lock-in beginning on Friday,April 16th Saturday April 10th at 3:30pm.Our youth will need to be at at8:00 PMandendingonSaturday,April17th at8:00AM.The lock-inwill church at 3:00pm to help hide the eggs and then stay to help include: bowling, movies, food, late night Eucharist and games. (This will the children find them. We will be through around 4:30pm. take the place of SNAC on April 18th.) Bats Camp and Retreat Events Sunday, April 25th - Bats game. The game starts at 1:15 PM. Senior High Summer Gathering - June 11th - 13th. We will meet at church at 1:00 PM Senior (SYP) and Junior (JYP) Young People’s and carpool to the Bats vs. the Conferences at Kanuga - June 13-18 Toledo Mud Hens baseball game. Senior High Camp - June 20th - 25th. We will return to church for pick-up Fifth and Sixth Grade Camp - July 11th - 16th. by about 4:30 PM. Bring spending money for concessions. We will buy your game ticket. Seventh and Eighth Grade Camp - July 18th - 23th. Province IV Youth Event (PYE) at Berea College - July 20 - 25th. Plant Sale Pickup Plant sale pickup day is Saturday, April 24th from 11AM until 1:30 PM. The plants will be delivered Got a quick question for Ben? The Friday, April 23rd about 5:30PM. We’llneedyouth new youth AOL Instant Messenger to help unload, sort and count on Friday. We’ll also address is: youthstmattky need youthat 9:15 AM to start pulling orders and for calling and reminding folks to pick up their orders.

This information and more is on the church web site at:www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm Check it out! Need to get hold of Ben or Lynn? Email them at: [email protected]

9 DAILY PRAYER LIST

Week of April 4 Week of April 11 Clark: Kevin, Michaeleen Peck Costello: Lynn

Clark: Melinda Covell: Charles

Clark: Robert, Diane Covell: Robert

Cleveland: Bess Crabtree: Robert, Laura, Hana

Cochran: Shirley, Henry, Henry, Fredericka Crocker: Jay, Clay Smith

Cody: Richard, Ann Crocker: Michael, Candis

Collins: Christopher, Sarah, Madeleine Cubbage: Amy, Graham Troop

Collins Shaver, Linda Currie: Amy

Copeland: Clay, Betsy Jacobus Dangremond: Bob

Corey: Tracy Davis: Ann

Week of April 18 Week of April 25 Davis: Joseph Disney: Paul, Jane

Davis: Julie Dobroth: Alison

Day: Joan Dobroth: Virginia

Dearing: Brian, Stephanie, Hank Dodson: Frank, JoAnn

Deters: Lee, Penny Shaw Dolt: Louis, Judith

Devitt: Jack, Helen Dolt: Omea

Dick: David, Mary Frances, David, Elizabeth, Catherine, Donovan: Becky William Donovan: Patrick, Kristin, Barrett, Claire, Grace Diebold: Al, Sue, Alex Dooley: Ruby Diedenhofen: Cynthia Dosker: Joseph, Lucy, Katherine, Joseph Dillman: Bruce, Anita

We pray for members of the parish family serving in the Armed Forces Chris Bishop, Kevin Trimble, Billy Cundiff, Charles Harris, Debby Peck, Marc Grigsby,Adrian Wheeler, Mark Barry,Allan Lanceta, The Rev. Robert Brill, Guy Marr and The Rev. Steve Pike

Heavenly Father, We ask you to make the door of St. Matthew’s Church a gateway to your eternal kingdom; and grant that all who worship in this house may also witness for you in the world outside, to your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer. As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Weekday Services Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Chapel

10 PARISH FAMILY

Transfers In Richard, Christine, Taylor and Colin Skees from St. John’s Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC Pamela Ritter from St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, Amsterdam, NY Cynthia Jo Stringfield from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY

Transfers Out John and Carolyn Markham to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY

Births James Barry Bingham Reily, son of Stephen Reily and Emily Bingham, February 25

Deaths Theodosia (Theo) Tebbs Mashburn, March 4

We were sorry to hear about the deaths of Sarah Gorham’s sister Faith Huff’s father Melissa Barrett’s mother Scott Miller’s mother Jon Arnold’s father + + + May light perpetual shine upon them + + +

11 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Non-Profit Org. 330 N. Hubbards Lane U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40207 PAID Permit No. 7 (502)895-3485 Masonic Home, (502)895-3486 FAX Kentucky www.stmatt-ky.org

Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Staff The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird, Rector John Willingham, Mission Coordinator The Rev. Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Ann Davis, Parish Life Coordinator The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones, Pastoral Associate Mardi Galvin, Parish Administrator The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop in Residence Ruth Weibel, Accountant The Rev. Moray Peoples, Priest Associate Betty Jobson, Office Assistant Deborah Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Barbara Ellis, Organist/Choirmaster Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator Brian Dearing, Seminarian Intern

Voice Mail Extensions and E-mail Addresses for the Clergy and Staff Phone Extension e-mail address

The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird ...... x29 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Ben Robertson ...... x26 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones ...... x34 ...... [email protected] Deborah Rodahaffer ...... x22 ...... [email protected] Barbara Ellis ...... x32 ...... [email protected] Lynn Miller ...... x35 ...... [email protected] Ann Davis ...... x28 ...... [email protected] Mardi Galvin ...... x21 ...... [email protected] Ruth Weibel ...... x24 ...... [email protected]

John Willingham ...... Cell: 558-8603 ...... [email protected] The Rt. Rev. David Reed ...... [email protected] 2004 Vestry Bob Nesmith, Senior Warden Bob Clark Anne Hampton Laura Rhea Rick Lotz, Junior Warden Jay Crocker Karen Hill John Shelby Barbara Beury, Secretary David Garver Jane O’Roark Joan Shepler Bruce Dillman, Treasurer Gaylee Gillim Cleve Parkins Stephen Hill, Youth Representative

1412 The SAINT MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

of St. Matthew’s May 2005 Parish Mission Statement Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

FROM THE RECTOR Dear People of visited: St. Peter’s Basilica at the What’s St. Matthew’s, Vatican. This vast, awe-inspiring As many of you church is also many-layered, a 16th know, I spent a week century church built over a church Happening? in Rome this last commissioned by Constantine in the 4th century, which was built over a Building the Spirit ...... 2 month. I’m part of a clergy study and memorial over an even earlier, very Parish News and support group that simple grave – that of the Apostle Peter. It’s those simple beginnings Bits n’ Pieces...... 3 meets yearly, and this year we chose to meet in Rome at which most fascinate me. Adult Education ...... 3 the Anglican Centre. Of course, I One church is built over a temple to a Church School News ...... 4 didn’t know our timing was going to pagan god, using materials at hand be so interesting! It was a fascinating when it was finally possible for Youth Page...... 5 trip, for many reasons, and I talked Christians to worship openly. One is about some of them in the sermon I built over the originally unmarked EFM ...... 6 preached when I returned (April 17). grave of a Galilean fisherman. We use God’s Politics ...... 6 One of the places that most intrigued whatever we have; we build on what me was St. Clement’s Church (San we believe. Social Concerns: Clemente), and I mentioned this in my Christian churches everywhere are Kenya News...... 7 sermon. It’s not too far from the built to worship God-with-us, another Daughters of the King ...... 7 Colosseum, and it has some absolutely Galilean peasant in whom we saw and Volunteer Opportunities... 7 wonderful mosaics. Most interesting, see God incarnate, Love perfected. however, are the layers of Christian Unless we are always grounded in A Few Words From church history contained in this one Christ, nothing we build matters. The Assistant Rector ...... 8 church: the present church is 12th Grounded in Christ, we can use century, restored in the 18th; whatever is at hand to God’s glory. underneath the 12th century church Vestry Comments...... 9 I’m so excited about Building the are the remains of a 4th century Spirit here at St. Matthew’s that I can Prayer List ...... 10 building; and that church was built scarcely contain myself. We are, as Parish Families ...... 11 over a 1st century building that Christians have done for centuries included a temple to the god Mithras. before us, building so that we can INSERT: Thanks to careful excavations, it’s reach out more and more as Christ’s possible to visit three different levels. Bats Game & Picnic hands in the world. But if we do not All this got me thinking about remember our foundation, we are lost. Ticket Order Form churches and their on-going life. As I This is my commandment, that you said in my sermon on the 17th, I hope love one another as I have loved you. that if anyone dug up St. Matthew’s May we build a wonderful building but 2000 years from now they would find even more may we build a community level upon level of an active, on-going of love. church, building on what came before to meet the needs of different ages! Yours in Christ, I thought, too, of another church I Lucinda + 1 BUILDING THE SPIRIT

Campaign Prayer Gracious God, giver of life, of all that we have and all that we are, build the spirit of St. Matthew’s and guide us in our effort to grow as a caring, welcoming community, that we may ever more fully reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

As I write this, the capital campaign, which officially began with our joyous celebration at the cathedral on March 11, has achieved 82% of this goal and I feel confident that when this newsletter is published in May, we will have achieved this goal. As we all understand, we also have a challenge goal of raising an additional $700,000 so we can eliminate or drastically reduce the need for obtaining financing.

By now, everyone in the parish should have been contacted or will soon receive a mailing. If you have been contacted and you have not responded yet, please do so. The campaign officially ends on May 22. There will be extra copies of the campaign brochure and pledge cards in the narthex for those who somehow were missed or mislaid their card. In addition to a limited mailing, we anticipate the possibility of a phonathan to urge parishioners to return their cards.

It is important that everyone participate in whatever way that they can. I believe that we can look forward to ground breaking on St. Matthew’s Day this September.

– Lee Fletcher, Campaign Coordinator

WELCOME BACK PRAYER AND HEALING (at least for a while)! Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any Anne Vouga has successfully completed her internship at among you sick? They should call for the elders of the St. Thomas Church, and has been made a Postulant for churchandhavethemprayover them..” (James 5:13-14) Holy Orders in the Diocese of Kentucky. She will begin attending the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Stimulated by our intern, Mary Lee Bishop,whohashada this fall. For now at least, she’s back at St. Matthew’s! ministry of healing for some years, a small group has met on several Sunday mornings to explore the possibility of a Bill Brosend will finish his internship at St. Andrew’s healing ministry here at St. Matthew’s. The response we Church on May 1, and will be back at St. Matthew’s and have gotten at 10:00 services when the laying on of hands preaching on Sunday, May 8. He’ll be ordained deacon on for healing has been offered has convinced us that there is June 4 at the Cathedral (along with our own Jim Trimble), a need and desire in the congregation for this. It would be so he probably will leave us again before too long. But a lay ministry, supported by the parish clergy. It seems we’ll enjoy the presence of Bill, Chris and Emily while we can. clear that more education and training are required, so we realize we have just begun our work. If you feel called to And goodbye and best wishes to Mary Lee Bishop, our such a ministry, please contact one of the clergy. intern from St. Luke’s Church, whose last Sunday is May 8.

The Bishop is coming! The Bishop is coming! Confirmation Sunday, May 15.

2 PARISH NEWS Bits n’ Pieces Bread Ministry The second contact that a visitor has with St. Matthew’s comes when a member of the Bread Ministry brings a loaf of bread in a decorative bag to the visitor’s home. The bread, bag, note, and church newsletter let the visitors know we recognize their presence among us and hope they will return. Currently we are without a bread bag decorator. You may enjoy sketching, drawing or painting and have time to paint about ten paper craft bags a month, which carry our homemade bread to visitors. Are you that someone who will follow in the footsteps of previous parish artists such as Jonnie Hoge, Eleanor Oppel and Lila Ludwig; or will you begin a new tradition for our decorative bread bags? If this sounds like the excuse to be creative that you have been seeking, please contact Jan Garver (426-7981) today and volunteer to begin assisting the Bread Ministry. Thanks!

Agape Supper SAVE THE DATE Special thanks to… for our all who helped bring silverware and glasses to the kitchen, Tuesday wiped off and broke down the tables, stacked the chairs and put left over food in baggies after the meal. This was Potluck Luncheon such a great help. Tuesday, May 24 And thanks, too, to all who brought scrumptious desserts to the Great Vigil reception. Please sign up on the main bulletin board and indicate the dish you will bring! And please, The Ladies’ Lunch Bunch will be going to Cafe Emilie in the old Bacons building in St. Matthew’s on bring enough for twelve people! Thursday, May 19 at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome! UPCOMING ADULT ED Adult Education for May All classes begin at 11:10 a.m. in Clingman Hall. Parents in Conversation meets each Sunday at the same time in the Lounge. Come join your fellow parishioners and hear informative and thought-provoking presentations following the 10:00 a.m. service on Sundays. You will find our speakers knowledgeable and interesting! May 1 – Bob Mueller, Vice President, Hospice Foundation of Louisville, will present “Positive Living” May 8 – Festive post-Derby Coffee Hour May 15 – Reception for Bishop Gulick May 22 – Full Circle: From building St. Matthew’s (1948) to Building the Spirit (2005): A look as where we’ve come from and where we’re going with Ann Miller. May 29 – Memorial Day weekend. Church School andAdult Education will resume in September. 3 CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS

Debbi Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education

May is always an exciting month at St. Matthew’s. This year on the first Sunday, May 1, our fifth and sixth graders will be performing a modern-day version of “The Good Samaritan” for the Parents In Conversation class. Their play was written by one of our fifth graders, Kate Eastman, and will be presented in the Lounge. And I for one can hardly wait to see it! On May 15 Bishop Gulickwill make his annual visit. One of our children will be baptized during the 8:00 a.m. Eucharist. Our youth and adult confirmands will be confirmed at the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist. On May 22, during the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist, we will be present for what has become a tradition at St. Matthew’s. Our graduating seniors will be recognized and presented with their walking sticks. These seniors, as in years past, have been church school students and youth group participants. They have worked on mission trips and they have been in Christmas pageants. They have stirred batter and flipped pancakes for Pancake Suppers. They have been acolytes, choir members, chalice bearers, lectors, and one has been a vestry member. One among them has been our Easter bunny for the past seven years. They have been Vacation Bible School andAll Saints Camp counselors. I have called upon each of them to take on a job they might have loved to have said “NO!” to, yet they always did the job willingly. Each one of these seniors holds a special place in my heart and in the life of our church family. So when Lucinda calls our seniors to the altar rail this year, know that walking sticks are being given to a fine group of young people who will be taking a bit of us with them as they begin their journeys into the world. God’s speed dear seniors! May 22 is also the last day of church school until next September. This has been a wonderful church school year! It is all made possible by the dedication and love of our teachers, activity room leaders and parent volunteers, our music teachers, chaplains, our very own children’s priest, The Rev. Moray Peoples, and a fantastic children’s committee led by Cheryl Wagner. The children’s program continues to grow on the strength of the years before. That says loud and clear, “CHILDRENANDYOUTH HAVEAVOICEATST. MATTHEW’S.” May you know the joy of a child’s smile, – Debbi

Mark Your Calendars! You are always welcome! Sunday, May 1...... Church School Parents In Conversation with The Rev. Moray Peoples and a special play by the Fifth and Sixth graders, in the Lounge Sunday, May 8...... No Church School Today! Post-Derby Coffee Hour in Clingman Thursday, May 12 ... Children’s Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m., in the Lounge Sunday, May 15...... Church School for children and youth Parents In Conversation with Debbi Rodahaffer, in the Lounge Saturday, May 21 .... Parents’ Night Out 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (Sign up downstairs by Noon on May 15) Sunday, May 22...... Last day of Church School until September 12!

Beginning June 5 and continuing through the summer, we will have sitters for our 5:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist.

4 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Youth youth@stmatt–ky.org Web site: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm (502) 895-3485 Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

May 2005 Roll for the Roses! Sunday, May 1 2005 Mission Trip TheYouthGroup willbowlatRose BowlLanes 2217 Goldsmith Lane (near the intersection of June 5 - June 9 Bardstown Road and the Watterson Expressway), Mark your calendars nowfor Telephone #451-5717 this year’s Mission Trip tothe Meet at 6:00 p.m. at Rose Bowl for bowling, food and fun. mountains of North Carolina. Pick up at 7:30 p.m. We will leave on Sunday, June 5 and return on After Derby Party Thursday, June 9. If you are Sunday, May 8, 6:00-7:30 p.m. interested in going on the trip, contact Ben or LynnASAP. After Derby party-complete with indoor and outdoor This trip is for rising 8th graders and above. games and party snacks.

Confirmation Sunday End of the Year Sunday, May 15 Youth & Family Cook-Out Confirmation with the Bishop at the 10:00 a.m. service. Sunday, May 22, Afestive reception will follow. 6:00-8:00 p.m. Bring the whole family and come for a cook out. Movie night and We’ll also have kickball, horseshoes and end the year pizza at church with a PIE FIGHT! Don’t miss it! Rising 6th graders and their families also invited. Sunday, May 15, 6:00-7:30 p.m. All Saints Summer Camps Senior Recognition Sunday Senior High Camp Sunday, May 22 (rising 9 to 12 grade; or have completed 12 grade) Seniors will participate in the 10:00 a.m. service including the June 19-24 Cost: $240 special walking stick ceremony. Registration Deadline: June 10 7 & 8 Grade Camp Let’s Go To The Drive-In (entering 7 or 8 grade) Sunday, May 29 July 17-22 Cost: $240 Registration Deadline: July 8 The Youth group will make a trip to the Georgetown, Indiana Drive-In. For more information, check out the Diocesian Youth Page at: More info to come! http://www.episcopalky.org/youthhomepage.htm

Got a quick question for Ben? The Youth and Parent Mission Trip Meeting new youth AOL Instant Messenger Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. address is: youthstmattky

This information and more is on the church web site at: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm Check it out! Need to get hold of Ben or Lynn? Email them at: [email protected]

5 Our Self-Image The Rev. Moray Peoples

WHAT is an EFM group? There are many groups at church. But, what, pray tell, is an EFM group? Recently, EFM groups from across the United States were asked this question by the authors of the EFM curriculum at Sewanee. Responses came in from across the country and are telling, sometimes amusing. One group described itself like “a brightly colored hot air balloon. (The Holy Spirit is the wind and we have different perspectives from different viewpoints.)” Other groups likened themselves to: “A scavenger hunt.” “Walking cautiously on tiptoes.” “An eagle swooping down over stilled, calm waters, fishing for insights with a rainbow behind.” “Peeling back layers of an onion.” “Six old people, weighed down with books, leaning on canes, while trying to climb up the side of God’s holy mountain.” “Good beer, because it is full of bubbly and has a pleasant taste…” “A big basket of assorted puppies…lively, unpredictable, warm and fuzzy, honest, with no axes to grind.” “Herding cats.” “A 12 bean soup. The 12 of us are different, but blend into something wonderful and nourishing.” “A tavern on a spiritual trail.” Education For Ministry groups are unique communities, limited to twelve persons. You might want to consider joining here at St. Matthew’s. Please speak with Moray Peoples and start forming your opinion about your EFM group! Telephone 426-8959 or email [email protected] .

GOD’S POLITICS

A Reading and Discussion Class

How our faith and values affect our politics will be the questions such as, why do our corporate CEO’s make subject for a six-session summer class on Monday 400 times the minimum wage while too many evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m., starting June 6 and Americans work two or more jobs and still go without ending July 18 (skipping Monday, July 4). The class health insurance? God’s Politics reminds us of the will read and discuss the New York Times best seller people our politics neglect or marginalize – the poor, God’s Politics by Jim Wallis. Mr. Wallis is the the old, the vulnerable and the left behind. God’s founder of Sojourners magazine and the convener of Politics connects a genuinely “prophetic” spirituality to Call to Renewal, a national federation of churches and the urgent need for social justice. This is a connection faith- based organizations working together to many of us hunger for. overcome poverty by changing the direction of public policy. He has also taught at Harvard’s Kennedy Joan Kincade and Bob Nesmith will facilitate the School of Government as well as the Divinity School. class. Hardback books can be purchased at local He was in Louisville speaking at the Presbyterian bookstores for $24.95 or on-line at Amazon.com for Seminary in March. $14.95 (used) to $16.95 (new). Sign up on the bulletin board if you wish to participate and come to the first God’s Politics is never partisan or ideological just as class having read the Introduction, Parts I and II. This God is neither Democrat nor Republican, but it will be an exciting class that you won’t want to miss. challenges everything about our politics. It asks hard

6 SOCIAL CONCERNS

Volunteer DAUGHTERS OF THE KING Opportunities Butterfly Tree Calvary / St. George’s Food Thank you, thank you, and thank you to all who have Collection participated in this project. Two Sunday Sundays since the butterfly tree appeared in the Narthex, flip-flops, Sunday, May 1 toothbrushes, vitamins, clothing and school supplies are overflowing the collection baskets. As of this deadline, 74 mission t-shirts are going to Kenya, Serve Lunch and $715 is in hand to buy 1.43 cows! The generosity of at the community of St. Matthew’s is an inspiration. Wayside Christian The collection of items for the mission to Kenya continues through Misson Pentecost, May 15. And, there are some “new” item suggestions Sunday, May 8, adorning the tree – ball caps and handkerchiefs (Kenyans do not 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm. have Kleenex). Notice the small slates and the laminated posters (carpool from the church near the tree. These items may be purchased at the Parent-Teacher store on parking lot following Hubbards Lane for the Baker School, if you are interested. The mission team and the 10:00 service) the children of Oyugis are so appreciative of the support of the community of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. Baby Sit or Cook for teenage mothers at KENYA NEWS Cornerstone Thursday, May 12, John Willingham, Mission Coordinator 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (carpool from the We are excited and getting ready for our Kenya trip, which is quickly church parking lot) approaching. At this time I would like to thank the Hildegard, Visionary, Chapter of the Habitat Daughters of the King for their great work with the Butterfly Tree. All of the for items collected will make a great deal of difference in the lives of the orphans Humanity in Oyugis. I would also like to thank everyone in our church that has made any donation Saturday, May 14, toward our trip. Your gifts of money, materials, time, and prayer have made 8:30 a.m. to Noon all our work possible. You have a great heart for missions. Thank you very or 3:00 p.m. much. (carpool from the I will look forward to reporting back to you about our trip to Oyugis, Kenya church parking lot) June 11-26. Please continue to pray for our group and for the people of Oyugis. Any day: bringinyourslightlyused Many thanks to the Youth Confirmation Class clothingto the for sorting over 7,000 pounds of food at Dare-To-Care Clothes Closet at the end of and participating in the ClingmanHall Children’s Committee Work Day last month!

7 A FEW WORDS FROM . . .

The Assistant Rector The Peace of the Lord

As I am sure we all were, I was quite you are offering your gift at the altar, if moved by the events surrounding the you remember that your brother or death and burial of John Paul II last sister has something against you, month. The genuine mourning by leave your gift there before the those who loved him, the great altar and go; first be reconciled to migration of pilgrims into Vatican your brother or sister, and then City, the celebration of his life and come and offer your gift,” ministry, and the pageantry of his (Matthew 5:23-24). funeral were all quite stirring. However, one peripheral, “below-the- I have a very vivid memoryof just fold” story regarding the Bishop of such an occasion in my own life. I Rome’s passing really caught my was living in Washington, D.C. attention. shortly after college and a close friend and I had an argument about something rather According to some wire service reports on the day of the trivial and, as a result, had not spoken to each other for a John Paul II’s funeral, Syrian President Bashar Assad, few weeks. One Sunday morning at church, I noticed that Israeli President Moshe Katsav, and Iranian President he was sitting several pews in front of me. And at the time Mohammad Khatami shook hands at the Peace during the of the peace, both of us, independent of the other, sought funeral service. Apparently, the delegations were the other out. We greeted one another in the name of the coincidentally seated next to one another and the Lord, all was forgiven, and we were able to participate in dignitaries only exchanged “good mornings” and other the Holy Eucharist with joy and gladness in our hearts. pleasantries, but the significance of encounter is unmistakable. Unfortunately, during the days following Now, I am not naive enough to think that all of the the service Syrian and Iranian news services denied the problems and brokenness between the various parties in encounter and at this writing the facts of the meeting have the Middle East can be solved with a simple handshake at not been fully revealed. But regardless of the true nature one funeral mass. But, I do believe that the ideal of the of the event, these leaders, at a time of extreme tension and Peace – the ideal that all of humanity can and will be conflict in the Middle East, may have made a profound reconciled before gathering at the table of God – can give illustration of the power of the Peace. us hope. I hope that something may have been kindled between those leaders who attended that mass in Rome Some consider the Peace a strange part of our Sunday last month. I hope that the grievances we have in this service – a silly and awkward moment when proper and country and all other parts of the globe can find healing. I staid individuals are forced to say hello and greet their hope that the conflicts that you and I may have from time family, friends, or perhaps even (gasp) a newcomer. to time with family, friends, and colleagues can be However, according to liturgical scholars, Christians have reconciled. And I hope that all, someday and somehow, been greeting one another during the service since the will know the blessing and wonder of the Peace of the early church. The Rev. Leonel Mitchell, Professor of Lord. Liturgics at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, states that, “Christians have greeted one another with a ‘holy In the words of the Tazié chant we sometimes use at the kiss’ from the earliest times.” And moreover, the Peace’s five o’clock service, “Come and fill our hearts with your placement after the confession and before the Holy peace, You alone O Lord are holy, Come and fill our hearts Eucharist is very deliberate and intended for those who with your peace, Alleluia!” might have a grievance with another to reconcile before coming to the Lord’s Table. In fact, Jesus instructed us to Ben just that in the Gospel of Matthew when he said, “when

8 VESTRY COMMENTS

from the Senior Warden

How often have we heard that old adage that “Change is good?” Well, it certainly can be! Change is inevitable, we know that; we all experience it routinely in our lives and sometimes hardly give it a moment’s notice. The gloomy, cold days of winter change into the warm, inviting, fresh and colorful days of springtime. We move from Standard Time to Daylight Savings Time. The introspection of Lent unfolds into the glorious season of Easter. A beloved Pope dies; a new one is elected. We alter our driving habits and routes because of ongoing construction of new roadways. We handle all of those changes with absolutely minimal disruption to our daily lives. I would also share with you that I do not sign up to that old adage which is preached by so many leadership gurus nowadays. Change, just for the sake of change, is never good. However - I do sign up whole-heartedly to a slightly different version of that adage: Change that has a purpose, working through a well-thought-out plan and directed towards a positive result is good. In fact, it is better than good; it is essential and absolutely necessary! Change in business, change in government, and even change in our church life is necessary. So why is it that a change in our parish such as our Building the Spirit Campaign brings about such angst and fear? After experiencing the welcoming openness of our faith community for so many years, and upon listening to so many wonderful and loving comments about our parish as we began our trek together toward the Building the Spirit campaign, I understand and share the anxiety and fear that is present in so many thoughts and minds. We really have a wonderful thing going here, so why rock the boat? Why take the chance that by adding space and changing the way things have been for over 40 years, we could ruin what it has taken decades to establish? Why tinker with something that is so good? The very simple answer is because it is the right thing to do. It is what God expects us to do. And finally, it is change with a purpose, following a well-thought-out plan, and definitely directed towards a positive result. I hope that by now each of you has been visited or called on by a fellow parishioner about the capital campaign to explain the whys and wherefores of our plan. I also hope that you have taken a few minutes to read some of the articles that Bob Nesmith and Margaret Krantz have been writing for the Sunday bulletin each week. A passage in one of Bob’s articles a week or so ago really struck home with me. He said, “I wouldn’t give a dollar if all we were trying to do was add space or grow numbers of members.” I could not agree more! That is NOT what this campaign is about. We are adding space to be able to reach out to more people, people like you and me, people who have needs, have problems, who need a home, who are searching for answers, who want to find that forgiving God that we have come to know so well. “To reach out as Christ’s hands in the world” – what better reason than that could we find to change? I can think of none. Please pray and reflect on your pledge to the Building the Spirit Campaign. We are rapidly reaching the end of our formal fund-raising efforts. Embrace this change, help us realize our potential through your pledge, and then share in all of the excitement and passion that positive change can, and will, bring to St. Matthew’s. Rick Lotz

9 DAILY PRAYER LIST

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer.As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Week of May 1 Week of May 8 Huber: Tracy, Helen, Hillary Jobson: Betty Hudson: Judith, Richard, Judith Jobson: Robert, Betty, Ashley Huecker: Sue Jones: The Rev. Helen, Tom Pike Huff: Faith Jones: Susanne Hume: Mary Jean Joy: James, Catherine, Chris, Alex Irving: Willard, Nancy Judge: Dennis, Susan Jackson: Julia Kara: Peace, Jaspar Jackson: Katherine Karle: Anne Jacobus: Betsy, Clay Copeland Kasting: Bob, Nancy Janos: Al, Connie Kayser: Bobbie

Week of May 15 Week of May 22 Kessler: Cynthia Laird: The Rev. Lucinda Kessler: Herman, Amy, Christopher, Caroline Lambert: Jay, Cicely, Michael, Rebecca Ketterer: Kett, Alan Wernecke, Natalie, Justin Landers: Mary Kimama: Loise, Serah Lang: Nan, Jay Redman Kincade: Kit, Joan Langan: Gene, Martha Kissling: Don, Mary Lynn Lawton: Michael, Julie, Monica Kolb: Tom, Catherine Sutton Ledvina: David, Andrea, Katherine, Luke Koshewa: Angela, David Niehaus, Peter, Benjamin Leek: Abraham Krantz: John, Margaret, Michael, Jennifer, Daniel Lesshafft: Jack Kuhns: Greg, Joan Lesueur: Ibby

Week of May 29 Lewis: Mark, Marion, Robert, Samuel Louis: Margaret Lynch: Craig, Cathy, Grace, Clair Lotz: Lloyd Lovejoy: Ann Lynch: Patrick, Kerry, Kassidy Lotz: Rick, Janis, Craig, Lauren Lucas: Linda Macdonald: Stanley, Sally Loucks: Nancy

We pray for members of the parish family serving in the Armed Forces David Trimble, Lance Lawfer, Kevin Smith, Michael R. Greene, Chris Bishop, Kevin Trimble, Billy Cundiff, Guy Marr and The Rev. Steve Pike

Heavenly Father, We ask you to make the door of St. Matthew’s Church a gateway to your eternal kingdom; and grant that all who worship in this house may also witness for you in the world outside, to your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer. As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family. Weekday Services Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Chapel

10 PARISH FAMILY

Transfers In Robert Huffman and Kitten Lawless from Christ Church Cathedral, Louisville, KY

John and Ruth Walker from Berea United Methodist Church, Berea, KY

Transfers Out Kurt and Lila Ludwig to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY

We extend congratulations to Bob and Sharon Nesmith on the birth of their granddaughter

Larry and Pamela Murphyon the birth of their granddaughter

Deaths Lora Ellen Carman, March 29

We are sorry to hear about the death of Ann Ogden’s mother-in-law

+ + + May light perpetual shine upon her + + +

Thank you for the Easter Offering, to which you so graciously donated. We gave $4115 each to Wellspring and to our Kenya Mission Trip!

11 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Non-Profit Org. 330 N. Hubbards Lane U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40207 PAID Permit No. 7 (502)895-3485 Masonic Home, (502)895-3486 FAX Kentucky www.stmatt-ky.org

Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Staff The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird, Rector John Willingham, Mission Coordinator The Rev. Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Barbara Ellis, Organist/Choirmaster The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones, Pastoral Associate Ann Davis, Parish Life Coordinator The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop in Residence Mardi Galvin, Parish Administrator The Rev. Moray Peoples, Priest Associate Ruth Weibel, Accountant Deborah Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Betty Jobson, Office Assistant Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator Mary Lee Bishop, Intern

Voice Mail Extensions & E-mail Addresses for the Clergy & Staff Phone Extension e-mail address

The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird...... x29 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Ben Robertson ...... x26 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones ...... x34 ...... [email protected] Deborah Rodahaffer ...... x22 ...... [email protected] Barbara Ellis ...... x32 ...... [email protected] Lynn Miller ...... x35 ...... [email protected] Ann Davis ...... x28 ...... [email protected] Mardi Galvin ...... x21 ...... [email protected] Ruth Weibel ...... x24 ...... [email protected] John Willingham...... Cell: 558-8603 ...... [email protected] The Rt. Rev. David Reed ...... [email protected]

2005 Vestry Rick Lotz, Senior Warden Bob Clark Karen Hill Laura Rhea Gaylee Gillim, Junior Warden Jay Crocker Jay Lambert Joan Shepler Bruce Dillman, Treasurer Lee Fletcher Jim Moyer Linda Wardell Bev Weis, Secretary Shannon Frey Jane O’Roark Jenny Krantz, Youth Representative

1214 The SAINT MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

of St. Matthew’s June-July 2005 Parish Mission Statement Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

FROM THE RECTOR Where your Sunday, we will give out walking sticks What’s treasure is, there to the graduating seniors, a ceremony your heart will be that means more and more to me each also. year. And in early June, the youth will Happening? Mt. 6:21 leave on their mission trip to North Building the Spirit ...... 2 Carolina, and a group will go to Kenya What a spring this to continue working with the people of Parish News and has been! As I Oyugis. Perhaps things will calm Bits n’ Pieces...... 3 write, our Building down for the summer . . . the Spirit campaign has just passed Church School News ...... 4 the $2 million mark, and we are at 95% Money and activity for mission and Music Notes ...... 5 of our goal. I have every hope that we ministry are important, in large and small ways, at St. Matthew’s or Ordination Invitation ...... 6 will have reached that goal by the end of the campaign (and the time you get elsewhere. I have been thinking lately Solo Flight ...... 6 this newsletter). Thank you! YOUR of that wonderful verse from Matthew’s gospel: Where your Youth Page...... 7 commitment to St. Matthew’s has made this possible, and – even better than treasure is, there your heart will be EFM ...... 8 reaching our goal – I am excited by the also. Where do you think your heart Daughters of the King ...... 8 large number of you who have is? What is most important to you? pledged, and am hoping that even Perhaps you committed yourself to the Social / Outreach Concerns: more of you will. This is about OUR capital campaign because this parish is Butterfly Tree ...... 9 ministry, and I want every parishioner a spiritual home for you, and important Kenya News...... 9 to be involved and feel “ownership”. in your life. Perhaps you also think of Volunteer Opportunities... 9 Remember – even after we have family, other organizations or ministries achieved our goal of $2.1 million ($3.1 with which you are involved, your A Few Words From work, people you care for. This The Assistant Rector ...... 10 million, counting the Eleanor Augustus bequest), everything over that amount summer, take some time during the Vestry Comments...... 11 toward our challenge goal of $2.8 longer, slower days to look at where you spend your money, where you Prayer List ...... 12 million will lower the debt we will have to take on. spend your energy, and where you Parish Families ...... 13 spend your time. Look at your So – we will start building this checkbook and your calendar. Is your fall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! treasure going where you want your Lots of other things are exciting heart to be? around here, too. On Pentecost Sunday Bishop Gulick baptized 4 + people, and 19 others were confirmed, Lucinda received or reaffirmed. On Trinity 1 BUILDING THE SPIRIT

Campaign Prayer Gracious God, giver of life, of all that we have and all that we are, build the spirit of St. Matthew’s and guide us in our effort to grow as a caring, welcoming community, that we may ever more fully reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

Planned Giving Part of our parish mission statement reads as follows: We believe in the value of every person regardless of physical, economic, or social condition. As our capital campaign nears its conclusion we can rejoice in the enthusiastic responses from so many parishioners! I would like to appeal to some who have not made a commitment based on inability to commit financial resources for a number of reasons. Chiefly, many of us find our earned income or our income from investments inadequate to properly fulfill our desire to give in a monetary sense. Think about an alternative route, namely, planned giving. This encompasses many avenues of resources other than “out-of-pocket” commitment. Think, for example, of a simple donation of bonds or stock (hopefully of appreciated value) or real estate. Certain gifts allow you to retain income for your lifetime. Charitable gift annuities can be set up easily. Trusts may be established. These planned gifts can be designated for our capital campaign. Aspects of these activities can be addressed by me or your professional retainers, accountants, and attorneys. Several of our parishioners assist people now with advice about securities. Will you please give this matter your prayerful consideration? Time is important! I would be delighted for you to call me at any time. Home: 893-2096; Office: 893-7444 –Don Bell

Name tags ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5, DURING AND AFTER THE 10:00 SERVICE, Every member of St. Matthew’s has a name tag by now. WE WILL BE … Either you have picked it up from the card file and put it in a plastic holder or it is still in the card file. Church members Blessing and sending off our high school youth on are asked—but not required—to use these, as they help their mission trip to North Carolina; make our services friendlier and more welcoming to Blessing the travelers who will leave for Kenya the visitors. For those who go into a class or coffee hour after  the 10:00 a.m. service you are encouraged to continue following Thursday; wearing your name tag until you leave. There are baskets Congratulating Bill Brosend and Jim Trimble on their at every door and everyone who wants to may leave the ordinations on Saturday; name tag in a basket. It will be in the plastic case the next And celebrating the end of the Building the Spirit Sunday when you arrive. Those who want to do so can Campaign! still put their name tags directly in the cases. You are discouraged from wearing the name tag home after Church! BETHERE!

Reading and Discussion Group on Jim Wallis’“God’s Politics” begins June 6 – it’s not too late to sign up!

2 PARISH NEWS Bits n’ Pieces

Don’t Forget! (a reminder for those who bought tickets) Picnic and Bats Game, Saturday, June 11 The picnic, which begins at 3:00 p.m., will be located on the Great Lawn, northwest of Slugger Stadium’s west entrance under the Watterson Bridge. The Bats Game will start at 6:15 p.m. at Slugger Stadium. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR The River Cities Band Concert and Ice Cream Social The River Cities Concert Band will be playing in our back yard on Sunday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m. Please bring a chair or blanket, and perhaps a picnic supper and sit back and enjoy the music of by-gone days. Ice cream will be furnished during intermission.

From the Health Ministry Committee Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby Birthday fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three Celebrations simple questions: • Ask the individual to SMILE. • Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. of our • Ask the person to SPEAKASIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (ie. “It is sunny out today.”) Homebound If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. for June: June 14 Blood Drive Katherine Jackson Tuesday, for July: June 14 July 6 Anne Stuart Duncan 2:00-7:00 p.m. July 8 You’re next opportunity to give the gift of life will be at Katherine Mahon Christ Church United Methodist Church, 4614 Brownsboro Road. You could win a trip to Disney! Receive one chance to win a trip to Disney World for a family of four when you try to give at any blood drive in June or July! New donors are welcome. If you have any questions about your eligibility call the Red Cross at 540-7163 or 800-732-8772. Please give blood like your life depends on it! 3 CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS

Debbi Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Gratitude and thanks are not enough for our church school teachers, children’s chaplains, Parents In Conversation leaders, music teachers, activity room parent volunteers, children’s committee, and our children and youth for an incredible programming year! This is the tenth programming year I have had the honor to lead at St. Matthew’s. Following is a list of some of the important lessons I have learned along the way. To journey with you is a blessing! – Debbi

Ten Lessons I Have Learned In Ten Years As A Christian Education Director! 1. Each child is unique. 2. Each child wants to be heard, especially those who are quiet. 3. Children have an innate curiosity. 4. If you have wonderful church school teachers, chaplains and activity room leaders (and we do!), children want to come to church. 5. Faith cannot be learned in two hours a week. It needs to be lived twenty–four/seven. 6. Children want to help. I have yet to meet a child who could not be comforted or made to feel included when given a task to perform. 7. Children are compassionate. 8. What children want most is our trust, our love, and our time. 9. Cookies are good, but smiles and hugs are so much better. 10. When you look into a child’s eyes and seek his or her heart, you find God.

Something New! We are delighted to announce that, beginning June 5; childcare will be provided for our young children at both our 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eucharists through the summer. Our childcare givers really do go above and beyond in their devotion to our children. Thank youCarrie, Brooke, David, Lynda, Shannon, Judith, Kim, and Mark for being the best of the best!

Parents’ Night Out will be Saturday, June 18 from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Please sign up on the bulletin board downstairs if you would like to go out or sit. This is a parent cooperative open to all members of our parish. Courtney Good is the coordinator of this wonderful program. Talk with Courtney if you are interested.

Summers are not idle around St. Matthew’s. If you have a day you can spend at church, give me a call and I’ll have a job for you! – Debbi, 895-3485, ext. 22.

4 MUSIC NOTES

Barbara Ellis, Choir Director / Organist

The wonderful, relaxing days of summer are approaching. The nearly 90 members of our parish who give of their time, their talent, their enthusiasm and their love to this parish to bring music to our many services will take a much deserved break from weekly rehearsals, arriving early each Sunday and coming faithfully on those sleepy mornings when it would be nice to read the newspaper and enjoy a cup of coffee. This wonderful group of volunteers works very hard and enjoys a sense of community and friendship that is very special. It is a great privilege to be a part of this very dedicated musical community.

The Treble Choir St. Matthew’s Choir Abby Brill Melinda Clark Ann Davis Charlie Peterson Dakota Burdine Julie Davis Cinday Diedenhofen John Shelby Barrett Donovan Lauren Deener Jan Garver Casey Walters Kate Eastman Tyler Goldberg Gaylee Gillim Bruce Dillman Allie Friedman Cicely Lambert Faith Huff Nicholas Eastman Monica Lawton Karen Hill Margaret Krantz Tim Eicholtz Sam Morrow Bobbie Kayser Anne Shelby Rowland Folensbee Lee Morrow Jenny Krantz Linda Wardell David Garver Angela Koshewa Lillian Yeager Ed Hill Marcella Peterson Marion Lewis Sue Bach John Krantz Monique Peterson Michelle Peterson Jay Crocker Clay Smith Charlie Rhea Sarah Stanage Vicki Danahy John Tiano Peyton Rhea Ginny Viel Steve Ellis Aaron Vowels Aerial Spencer Natalie Weis Stephen Hill Alan Wernecke Sarah Tucker Kathy Wright Kett Ketterer Kate Wagner Jackie Brooks Michael Lambert Julia Weis Anne Carman Peter Niehaus Riley Stivers Candis Crocker Bryce Schmitt

Wednesday Evening Friday Golden Bells College students Adult Handbells Sue Bach Peter Ellis Heather Weston Bell Barbara Beury Louisa Ellis Candis Crocker Susan Mayes Elizabeth Hill Jay Crocker Ann Miller Ben Niehaus Becky Donovan Andrea Ledvina Ed Rohrer Blair Robertson Steve McGill Dottie Rohrer Chris Baker, Cantor. Teresa McGill Fred Siegfriedt Amy Newkirk Joyce Stiles Clay Smith Martha Wallingford Betty Triplett Cheryl Wagner Linda Wood Alan Wernecke Nealy Wright

Special thanks to Alison Dobroth who graciously assists with conducting on a moment’s notice and Aaron Vowels for his faithful leadership in leading the church school children and assisting with choir, handbells and the 5:00 service.

5 By the Grace of God The Right Reverend Edwin Funsten Gulick, Jr., The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky will ordain William Frank Brosend, II and James Edward Trimble to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at one o’clock in the afternoon at Christ Church Cathedral 421 South Second Street Louisville, Kentucky Your prayers and presence are requested Reception following Clergy: white stoles

SOLO FLIGHT

A ministry for singles in the Episcopal Church THE ADVOCATE, Episcopal Diocese of Lexington’s newspaper called it A “best kept secret” of the church Solo Flight at Kanuga is a three-day weekend for singles and those interested in learning how to do ministry to singles. It is held annually on Labor Day weekend at the Kanga Conference Center in western North Carolina. Solo Flight is a 15-year old ministry and is led by Dr. Kay Collier-McLaughlin of Lexington, KY,a qualified psychological researcher and director of communications and ministries with single adults for the Diocese of Lexington. She is a lifelong Episcopalian who decided that someone in the Church needed to respond to the growing singles component of the U.S. adult population. Solo Flight began as a ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington (KY) and then developed into a national ministry of service to singles and training for those ministering to singles. The weekend is intended for singles who wish to learn more about spiritual development for singles and about dealing with practical issues facing singles, and to train those persons interested in ministry to singles. For all singles of all ages (divorced, widowed, never married) interested in finding out more about Solo Flight’s three-day weekend and continuing the ministry in Louisville, please mark your calendar for June 23, 7:00 p.m., at St. Matthew’s Church, Clingman Hall. If you have any questions you may get in touch with me (Ginny Viel) at my home: my telephone number after 5:00 p.m. is 284-2870 or you can e-mail me [email protected]. 6 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Youth youth@stmatt–ky.org Web site: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm (502) 895-3485 Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

June/July 2005

2005 Mission Trip – June 5-9 Our Seniors Pictures to Come!! Lauren Deener – Asbury College Sunny Eicholtz – University of Mississippi Bats Game Stephen Hill – University of Kentucky Sunday, June 11 Karin Moyer – Dartmouth College Peter Niehaus – University of Louisville Maren Vouga – Bates College

Congradulations To Our Youth All Youth are invited to join us for St. Matthew’s annual trip to the Bats Who Where Confirmed on Pentecost game. Come at 3:00 p.m. for a picnic. The Youth will be helping with Lauren Evans Hancock games for the young children. The baseball game begins at 6:15 p.m. RebeccaAnn Lambert Sign up forms are on the bulletin board. Eleanor Hannah Miller Have A Great Summer!! Monique Eboni Peterson Kala Renee Joyce Buntain Spencer Alexandre Gérard Vouga Kanuga Youth Week Julia Katherine Weis Andrew Mertz (Received) All Saints Summer Camps Senior High Camp (rising 9 to 12 grade; or have completed 12 grade) Youth Week 2005 at Kanuga Camp and Conference Center June 19-24 Cost: $240 in Hendersonville, NC, featuring the Senior Young Peoples’ Registration Deadline: June 10 Conference (SYP) for young people rising in grades 10-12 and 7&8Grade Camp just-graduated seniors and the Junior Young Peoples’ Conference (JYP) for young people rising in grades 7-9. The theme for SYP is (entering 7 or 8 grade) “Take up your mat and walk” and the theme for JYP is “Run with July 17-22 Cost: $240 perseverance the race.” Both Conferences are June 12-17. The Registration Deadline: July 8 cost for either event is $385. See Lynn or Ben for more information For more information, check out the Diocesian Youth Page at: or a registration form. http://www.episcopalky.org/youthhomepage.htm For more information go to: http://www.kanuga.org/conferences/2005/jypc_05.asp (Junior Got a quick question for Ben? Conference) or http://www.kanuga.org/conferences/2005/sypc.asp The youth AOL Instant Messenger (Senior Conference) address is: youthstmattky

This information and more is on the church web site at: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm Check it out! Need to get hold of Ben or Lynn? Email them at: [email protected]

7 Fence Sitting The Rev. Moray Peoples Through study, prayer, and reflection, EFM groups (limited to twelve participants) move toward a new understanding of the fullness of God’s kingdom. A metaphor for this process is a two-railed fence. One rail is the Christian tradition. The other is the collective experience of the group’s members. The rails are connected by seminar sessions: the posts. The posts are anchored in the soil of worship. Each person has a weekly assignment of study based in the prepared written materials, Holy Scripture, and/or related materials. This preparation work can take from two to six hours, depending on the person…and the material! It varies. In the weekly seminars, members have an opportunity to share their insights and discoveries as well as to discuss questions that the study materials have raised for them. It is never dull! Most important is the development of skills in Theological Reflection. The goal is to learn to think theologically. “Whew,” you say, “think theologically?” In any incident, where do you see Creation, Sin, Judgment, Repentance, and Redemption? These are the major themes of Holy Scripture and so to “think theologically” is to see life’s situations in their context. Pretty exciting stuff. And difficult to say perched on a fence. To learn more about Education for Ministry, please speak with Moray Peoples, call 426-8959 or byemailing to: [email protected]. A new program year for EFM will begin in the fall. Think about it!

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

invite you . . . to coffee and to join us in prayer and in service. In September the St. Matthew’s Hildegard, Visionary, Chapter invites all women of the parish for coffee and to see whether becoming a Daughter is right for you. (We might even share the reason why our chapter is named for Hildegard!) Following the main focus of Daughters around the world, we are dedicated to the extension of Christ’s kingdom and to the strengthening of the spiritual life of our parish —Prayer and Service. We have just enjoyed the wonderful success of the Butterfly Tree, collecting items for the Kenya Mission, and we also maintain a large prayer list. We look for new and meaningful projects in the future. A lovely side benefit is the close friendships formed with the other Daughters. The date and time of the coffee is to be decided, but you can obtain information about the Daughters of the King from any of the members. You can locate us by the silver cross we all wear.

The Covenant Committee with Holy Trinity As part of our commitment to Christian Unity,St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church entered into a covenant agreement to work together and pray for each other twenty-nine years ago. A committee made up of members of both churches meets five to six times a years and plans for ways that this unity in mission can be experienced by both congregations. The most visible of these has been our building a house together with Habitat for Humanity—and another one is being planned. There is need for two more members to be added to the St. Matthew’s membership on the Committee. Anyone interested should speak to Bishop Reed or ask any other member of the staff to pass on his or her willingness to serve with this ecumenical group. 8 SOCIAL/OUTREACH CONCERNS

Our Christmas Offering Makes a Difference Volunteer The Christmas offering that we gave to St. George’s Community Center enabled them to offer a variety of opportunities to over thirty-five children. The funds Opportunities supported the Monday-through-Friday after-school program of tutoring, games, sports and recreation, field trips, incentives, and a light dinner. The program has Habitat for Humanity been so successful that additional staff has been hired to offset the growing Saturday, June 4, number of participants. Remaining funds from the St. Matthew’s gift will be 8:30 a.m. to Noon designated to help buffer the summer program fee for youth whose families cannot or 3:00 p.m. afford it. (carpool from the Arthur Cox, Director of the Community Center, says “We feel extremely lucky to church parking lot) have a congregation like St. Matthew’s who seem to always reach out to us. We are grateful and we welcome any opportunity to share our experiences with you all. Calvary / St. George’s Thank you and God Bless!” Food Collection St. George’s Summer Program will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday Friday, June 13 through July 29, and is open to children of elementary age through the ninth grade. The activities will include a number of field trips: swimming and Sunday, June 5 canoeing, The Freedom Center, Actor’s Theatre, and Kentucky Kingdom. Volunteers are needed each day to help supervise activities and chaperone field Serving Lunch at trips. If you could give a few hours a week, please call Arthur Cox at 775-6232. Wayside Christian Misson Butterfly Tree Sunday, June 12, Thank you, thank you, and thank you to all who have participated in 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm. this project. The people of St. Matthew’s are awesome! The collections of items (arrange carpool from the butterfly tree are overflowing the collection baskets into the Narthex and with Dr. Blake) down the hall. St. MAM Blood Drive When we started this project, we hoped to pay for the t-shirts, collect items for the orphans and the clinic, and raise $500 for one cow! Wow! The t-shirts have been Tuesday, June 14 paid for, and more are on order. Over $3000 has been collected to buy cows or 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. other farm animals, and we have guaranteed that every child in the orphanage at (Christ Church United Oyugis has shoes, a t-shirt, and at least one other item of clothing, and we have Methodist Church) made sure that the clinic has the supplies it needs. Make sure you check out the website for the wonderful graphics and description of the project. It is difficult to find the words to express our gratitude to all the people Calvary / St. George’s of St. Matthew’s who have been touched by this project. Now we are completing Food Collection the inventory and the packing so that the clothing, toys, and supplies will get Sunday to Kenya in June. Godspeed! Look for the special Cow Tie Raffle on June 5! Sunday, July 3 –Daughters of the King Habitat for Humanity KENYA NEWS Saturday, July 9, The time is here, and we are excited and ready to go. Our group 8:30 a.m. to Noon of forty-seven people will leave at 2:40 p.m., Saturday, June 11. We will arrive in or 3:00 p.m. Kenya Sunday evening, in Oyugis on Monday evening, and our work will begin on (carpool from the Tuesday, June 14. We will be working on the Community Center forAIDS church parking lot) education, and with orphans and widows; we’ll work at the Wire Clinic with seven doctors and nurses. We will put in an irrigation system for our tree nursery and Serving Lunch at begin a farm project to help grow better crops. We will build pews for our churches, Wayside Christian teach in schools, paint and clean two preschools. We’ll buy cows, goats and chickens, and will spend much time with the people of Oyugis, learning from them Misson and making friends. We will return on June 26. Sunday, July 10, Thank you for all you have done in helping us prepare for this trip: your gifts, your 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm. giving through the Butterfly Tree and of yourselves. Please continue to pray with (arrange carpool us as we make this life changing trip. with Dr. Blake) – John Willingham, Mission Coordinator 9 A FEW WORDS FROM . . .

The Assistant Rector Welcome

The night before Bishop Gulick’s annual visitation on Church Welcomes May 15, a dinner was held at St. Matthew’s for all You” sign, I do not confirmands, adult baptisands, those being received think about its into the Episcopal Church, and those renewing their background or baptismal vows. After a pleasant meal, Lucinda design. Instead, asked everyone in the group to stand, say their name, I get a warm and tell the group something they liked about St. feeling in my soul, Matthew’s. The “likes” varied, from the profundity for I know that I and power of the rector’s preaching to, “this is the have a home only church in town that makes Sunday School fun!” nearby – a weigh However, the most common refrain was that St. station on the road ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH Matthew’s is a church that is welcoming. The folks of life and place 330 N. HUBBARDS LANE around that table came from all walks of life. They where I should WWW.STMATT-KY.ORG were old and young, African-American and feel welcome. Caucasian, new to our tradition and long time If I need a place communicants; but, almost all said that when they to rest, to talk, to sing, to confess, or to pray, I only walked through the red doors at 330 North Hubbards need to look for one of those signs. Lane, all felt welcome. St. Matthew’s mission statement states that we are a, Whenever I think of welcoming and the Episcopal “caring and inclusive community,” and our affirming Church, one of the first images that pops into my principles read that we, “honor St. Matthew by head is the almost cliché slogan “The Episcopal welcoming the outcasts of our time,” and, “believe in Church Welcomes You” and the red, white, and blue the value of every person, regardless of physical, signs featuring the phrase near almost every economic or social condition.” St. Matthew’s should Episcopal Church in the United States (maybe you be very proud of these ideals and pleased that our have seen ours on U.S. 42 or Massie Avenue). welcome has brought so many diverse families and Those signs have been around since the National individuals into our very special church. For Council, forerunner of the Executive Council, of the welcoming is more that just saying hello or showing Episcopal Church approved the design, featuring the them were the restroom is when someone walks in slogan and our shield, in 1950 at the behest of the the door for the first time. Welcoming is meeting the 1949 General Convention of the Episcopal Church. other where they are – physically, emotionally, Episcopal Parish Services, the current manufacturer economically, politically, spiritually, etc. – and of the signs, now makes two versions, the traditional celebrating that they are a beloved child of God, design and a contemporary design (see picture), and worthy of God’s abundant grace and mercy, and that a parish can choose the customary slogan or a new we are privileged to count them as part of our slogan, “We’re here for you.” A parish can also community. I believe and I have witnessed St. customize their sign with their name, address, Matthew’s welcome in this way and when we say, website, directions, service times, a special auxiliary “The Episcopal Church Welcomes You,” we mean it! sign that reads, “Member of the Worldwide Anglican Communion,” etc. –Ben Now, while all this semiotics might be interesting to a church nerd like me, when I see an “Episcopal 10 VESTRY COMMENTS

from the Senior Warden

As we wind down to the successful end of another programming year, I offer my thanks and congratulations to the entire staff and to all who had anything to do with the marvelous educational, liturgical, and social opportunities for everyone over the past year. There are so many individuals involved in pulling off the magnitude of programs that run so smoothly and seem so effortless throughout the year that many people don’t see or even know about. Nothing could be achieved without the time and talents of many; and because things here work so well, it is obvious that many parishioners are doing many things right! It is such a genuine treat to walk around on a Sunday morning, or any day during the week for that matter, and witness the activity that constantly bustles in and out the doors and all around St. Matthew’s. Thanks to everyone who had a hand in any program this past year. Regardless of how large or small your contribution, it was greatly appreciated. Rest up so we can do it again next year!

I also want to address the ongoing activity related to the Planning and Design Committee’s efforts over the past several months. The group, headed by Anne Hampton, has been meeting with the architectural–engineering firm on a biweekly basis since the middle of March. Detailed design development decisions are being made on a daily basis. It is a fascinating process to be part of, and the spirit of cooperation and the universal desire to always do the right thing for the right reason pervade all discussions and decision-making. Topics of keen interest include what type of heating and air-conditioning system to use throughout the building complex (new and old), how to address accessibility for disabled and other pedestrian traffic at the new building entrance off the main parking lot (at the bottom of the hill), and how to handle the relocation of the choir from its current location to the area behind the brick screen. The direction in which things are going now would have the brick screen (called a reredos) carefully removed and the bricks reused in a similar setting in the new large chapel/adult meeting room in the front half of Clingman Hall. The sacristy and acolyte vesting room behind the wall will be relocated to new, larger rooms at the end of the staff/office wing (immediately adjacent to the existing chapel). This will open another panoramic vista looking out through the windows in this fourth transept, as well as create a beautiful backdrop for the choir and another astonishingly beautiful view of our sanctuary from the outside. We have consulted several organ specialists on numerous occasions, seeking necessary input on how to rearrange the pipes, console, sound characteristics, etc., in the sanctuary. A subcommittee that will select new finishes from flooring materials, to carpet and fabric colors, to wall-covering materials has been formed and is hard at work already. Plans for the new, main front entrance are also progressing well, and final decisions will be made shortly on how to improve the sound concerns and traffic flow in the new, expanded narthex area. Finally, another subcommittee has interviewed six extremely qualified construction contractors, and a decision on which one we will use should be made very soon. Production of construction documents will begin in early June, and we are still on track for a fall 2005 groundbreaking. Given the wonderful response to our Capital Campaign, your vestry has voted to reaffirm its previous decision to move forward with the entire project in total. Obviously this is a very large monetary commitment for the parish, and your continued prayers for and financial support of the Building the Spirit Campaign are absolutely essential for our collective success. These are exciting times at St. Matthew’s. So much is happening and so much is changing – but all for the better, and most definitely for the right reasons. We are going to try to schedule another opportunity in the not-too-distant future for the architects to provide an update to the parish in our ongoing effort to communicate project status and decisions to all parishioners. In the meantime, should you have any questions, about anything that is going on, please do not hesitate to call on me or any member of the vestry to share your thoughts or concerns. It is truly a pleasure working with so many talented people in so many diverse efforts. –Rick Lotz

11 DAILY PRAYER LIST

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer.As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Week of June 5 Week of June 12 Mahon: Katherine Mattingly: David,Linda, Kelsey McKee: Lauree Miller: Lynn, Michael Risley, Maloney: Joe, Patricia Mayes: Richard, Susan McKinney: Bill, Martha Michael, James Marshall: Shawn, Garrett McCollum: Carol, Clay Meier: Frank, Karen Miller: Matthew, Laura, Isabelle, Martin: Dorothy McCord: Walter, Betty Brooke Mendel: Elizabeth, Maggie, Amelia Mathews: Malcolm, Frances McElroy: Suzanne Charlie Miller: Scott, Ann Mendel: Marye Mindrum: Jon, Elizabeth Runyon Metcalfe: Jim

Week of June 19 Week of June 26 Mitchell: Kitty Moore: Condict,Caroline Muncy: David, Kim Nesmith: Bob, Sharon Mitchell: Tommy, Sarah, Moore: Kimble, Judith, Ethan, Mundt: Charles, Mary Newkirk: Eric, Amy, Elizabeth Nate Skrodski, Jackson Sarah, Mallory Murphy: Larry, Pamela Niehaus: David, Angela, Peter, Moneymaker: Jan, Colin, Morrow: David, Doris, Sam, Lee Ndife: Matrid, Briana, Brandon Ben Cory, Shelby Mosher: Carol Neaveill: Joel, Jenny, Morgan, Niel: Michael, Anne, Kyle, Moon: Judith Moyer: Jim, Tay, Karin Trevor Rachel Moore: Angela Nesmith: Anne

Week of July 3 Week of July 10 Nixon: Sandy, Jenny, Molly, Nuss: Charlotte Ogburn: Ben, Heather, Parobek: Jim, Susan, Stephan, Alexander Nutt: Claude, Sherry Harrison, Bryce Alexander Nixon: Edie Nutt: Gilbert, Ruth Ogden: Anne Patla: Ken, Ann Nixon: Bo, Edie O’Roark: Jane, D.L. Ormsby: Henry, Barbara, Peck: John, Donna Nixon: Theodore, Mary Oberhausen: Ellen, Jana Elizabeth Peck: Michaeleen, Kevin Clark Owens: Nancy, R.J. Borsch Peck: Robert, Deborah, Jason, Norman: John, Leslie Parkins: Cleve, Gwen Jina

Week of July 17 Week of July 24 Pennington: Gary, Margaret Petrites: Greg, Sarah Quinn: Marilyn Reily: Stephen, Emily, Cason, Peoples: Moray, Judith Pike: Tom, Helen Jones Rao: Nancy Henrietta, James Perera: Swarna Porta: Barbara Ray: Bradford, Stacey, Kyle, Remmel: James, J.B., Peterson: Charlie, Jenny Prater: Phillip, Susan, Lindsay, Samantha, MacKenzie Christopher Peterson: Michelle, Monique, Ryan Redman: Jay, Nancy, Michael, Remmel: Kerri, J.B., Marcella Pritchard: Ray, Connie Elizabeth Christopher Reed: David, Catherine Rhea: Tim, Laura, Peyton, Reese: Gibbs, Lynn Charlie

Week of July 31 Rice: Russ, Suzanne Ritter: Gil, Robin Robertson: Andrew Riggin:Jane Ritter: Pam Robertson: Ben, Ellen Riggs:Elisabeth Roberts: Jordan Robertson: Ellen, Michael, Blair, Neill Risley: Michael, Lynn Miller, Michael, James

We pray for members of the parish family serving in the Armed Forces David Trimble, Lance Lawfer, Kevin Smith, Michael R. Greene, Chris Bishop, Kevin Trimble, Billy Cundiff, Guy Marr and The Rev. Steve Pike

Heavenly Father, We ask you to make the door of St. Matthew’s Church a gateway to your eternal kingdom; and grant that all who worship in this house may also witness for you in the world outside, to your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer. As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family. Weekday Services Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Chapel

12 PARISH FAMILY

Transfers In Valerie Mahoney and daughter, Dara Mahoney from St. John’s Episcopal Church, Plymouth, MI Pat DaRif from Cathedral of the Assumption, Louisville, KY Sally Thomas from Cathedral of the Assumption, Louisville, KY Marriages Lori Ann Shindlebower and Jeremy Stephen Watson, May 21 Evangeline Ann Hager and Barry Wayne Ceridan, May 21

Births We extend congratulations to Bill and Mary Cheatham on the birth of their son, Colin Cheatham, April 20 Tommy and Sarah Mitchell on the birth of their son, Jackson Mitchell, April 29

Baptisms, May 15 Georgia Xiaoling Good Travis Samuel Kaehr Michael Gannon Lynch Patrick Logan Lynch

Confirmations, May 15 John “Jay” Albert Crocker Monique Eboni Peterson John “Jack” Geary Shane “Clay” Aaron Smith Lauren Evans Hancock Kala Renee Joyce Buntain Spencer Michael “Kett” Anthony Ketterer Alexandre Gérard Vouga Rebecca Ann Lambert Julia Katherine Weis Eleanor Hannah Miller

Receptions, May 15 Kevin Causey Kenneth Louis Mertz Judith Ann Kane Mary Ann Brown Mertz Andrew Lawrence Mertz Alan Wernecke

Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows, May 15 Sarah Causey Katherine “Kate” Kaehr

13 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Non-Profit Org. 330 N. Hubbards Lane U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40207 PAID Permit No. 7 (502)895-3485 Masonic Home, (502)895-3486 FAX Kentucky www.stmatt-ky.org

Summer Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Staff The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird, Rector John Willingham, Mission Coordinator The Rev. Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Barbara Ellis, Organist/Choirmaster The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones, Pastoral Associate Ann Davis, Parish Life Coordinator The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop in Residence Mardi Galvin, Parish Administrator The Rev. Moray Peoples, Priest Associate Ruth Weibel, Accountant Deborah Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Betty Jobson, Office Assistant Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

Voice Mail Extensions & E-mail Addresses for the Clergy & Staff Phone Extension e-mail address

The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird...... x29 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Ben Robertson ...... x26 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones ...... x34 ...... [email protected] Deborah Rodahaffer ...... x22 ...... [email protected] Barbara Ellis ...... x32 ...... [email protected] Lynn Miller ...... x35 ...... [email protected] Ann Davis ...... x28 ...... [email protected] Mardi Galvin ...... x21 ...... [email protected] Ruth Weibel ...... x24 ...... [email protected] John Willingham...... Cell: 558-8603 ...... [email protected] The Rt. Rev. David Reed ...... [email protected]

2005 Vestry

Rick Lotz, Senior Warden Bob Clark Karen Hill Laura Rhea Gaylee Gillim, Junior Warden Jay Crocker Jay Lambert Joan Shepler Bruce Dillman, Treasurer Lee Fletcher Jim Moyer Linda Wardell Bev Weis, Secretary Shannon Frey Jane O’Roark Jenny Krantz, Youth Representative

14 The SAINT MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

of St. Matthew’s August 2005 Parish Mission Statement Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

FROM THE RECTOR Beloved in Christ, are together in this Christian What’s community of St. Matthew’s. We are a YOU DID IT! vibrant, caring, committed and caring Happening? congregation. We have good news to In the last issue of share. We are reaching out beyond our Building the Spirit Update...... 2 the Spirit (June), I own walls. This is an incredibly Parish News and reported that we had exciting time in our history. Bits n’ Pieces ...... 3 & 4 reached 95% of our Building the Spirit YOU DID IT! Letter from the Bishop ...... 5 goal. On Sunday, May 22, it was my Church School News ...... 6 delight to tell you that we had reached We did it, yes – but not alone. We – and slightly surpassed! - our goal of built on the foundation laid 57 years Daughters of the King ...... 6 $2.1 million. As of this writing, we ago, and all the prayer and work and Music Notes ...... 7 stand at $2.247 million (plus, of course, giving and care that has been poured Kenya News ...... 8 & 9 the $1 million from the Eleanor into this parish since then. In a larger Augustus bequest, for a total of $3.247 sense, we built on 2,000 years of Youth Page ...... 10 million), which means that we have Christian teaching and community, and EFM ...... 11 also raised $147,000.00 of the so we take our place in the long line of those who have heard the good news A Dimensions of Faith $700,000.00 that was the “challenge” and shared it, and served others in the Offering ...... 11 goal, and so have that much less to take on in debt. name of Christ. Social / Outreach Concerns: Cornerstone ...... 12 YOU DID IT! We are extraordinarily blessed. Seamen’s Ministry ...... 12 Volunteer Opportunities ...... 12 You have worked hard and given GLORY TOGOD WHOSEPOWER, A Few Words From generously. Many of you, I know, WORKINGINUS,CAN DO The Assistant Rector ...... 13 gave sacrificially. Newcomers and old- INFINITELYMORETHANWECAN timers, current members and some who ASKORIMAGINE:GLORYTOGOD Prayer List ...... 14 have moved away, old and young: you FROMGENERATIONTO Parish Families...... 15 have all participated. GENERATIONINTHECHURCH, ANDIN CHRISTJESUSFOREVER YOU DID IT! ANDEVER.

We can be proud of the money we have raised and the wonderful – and Yours in Christ, needed – additions to our church + buildings. But more than that – MUCH Lucinda more than that – we can rejoice that we 1 BUILDING THE SPIRIT UPDATE

Thanks to our parishioners, we were able to achieve our goal of raising $2.1 million dollars; and in response to our challenge, we have exceeded this goal by almost $150,000! We will continue to accept pledges and donations in our endeavor to reach our challenge goal. Direct payments from bank accounts are useful for both individual donors and for St. Matthew’s. If you chose to pay monthly, please consider setting up direct payments. As a reminder, Building the Spirit payment envelopes are also available. Please call me at 896-1224 or I can reached by email at [email protected] if you would like to make direct payments or desire envelopes. I plan to send out statements during July to those who pledged, so if there are any discrepancies, let me know. Planning and Design and other committees have continued to meet throughout the summer. The latest information and drawings of the addition and remodeling plans can be found on the bulletin board outside of the Narthex and on the St. Matthew’s web site. We all look forward to groundbreaking this fall. – Lee Fletcher, Campaign Coordinator

How Deep Is Your Love? I wish I knew more Explore the practices of Christians through the centuries, about..... looking at what one can do to deepen faith and love of God.A class,titledGoing Deeper: Practices for Our Faith, Ever wondered about what happens at Social Concerns will cover such topics as Prayer, Meditation, Fasting, meetings? Ever thought about getting involved with Simplicity, Solitude, Service, Confession, and Worship. All building a Habitat house? Interested in our Kenya participants are asked to purchase a journal if they do not mission? What about the choir? The Altar Guild? The already have one. There will be one book to purchase. Adult Education committee? Just what is Via Media? Going Deeper will be offered for eight weeks in the fall on And just who arranges our flowers so beautifully for Thursday mornings beginning September 29 and ending Sunday services – and how do they do it? Come and November 17, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. If participants wish, there find out! can be a luncheon celebration following the last class. On Sunday, August 28 we will be having an Facilitators for the class will be Lucinda Laird, Helen “Information Fair” in Clingman Hall following the Jones, Chris Brosend, Mary Jane Cherry, and Sue 10:00 service. Representatives from all these groups Bridge. and others will be available to tell you about what they do and answer your questions. Come have some coffee or lemonade and “browse”; you’ll learn a lot and – who knows? – you might wind up doing something DATE you never thought you would do!

CHANGE: To Our St. Matthew’s family, The River Cities Concert Band Larry and I would like to thank everyone for your love, prayers and generous donations re: the and house fire of Larry’s sister, Debbie. All of the gifts will help her achieve her self-reliance. May God Ice Cream Social bless all of you. Thank you again. will be Sunday, August 21 In God’s Love, –Larry and Pam Murphy at 7:00 p.m. 2 PARISH NEWS Bits n’ Pieces SMATS Mark your ONCEUPONATIME, ALONGTIME calendars for the AGO members from this church had a group called SMATS Tuesday (ST. MATTHEW’SADULTTRAVEL SOCIETY). The group was composed Potluck of “ladies and gentlemen of experience”, and the leader was the September 27, 12:00 Noon creative and entertaining Jo Brendel. Many will remember the with special guest speaker: fun traveling to Columbus, Ohio and Columbus, Indiana; New Ernie Marx Harmony, Indiana; Indianapolis; Only a few people survived the brutality of the Nazi Chicago; and many Kentucky holocaust of the 1940’s. Ann Frank was not among them, State Parks. but Ernie Marx was and is. He will tell us all about the lives of Jews in Germany during this period and about the Nazi Well, surprise!! Another adventure is being planned death camps, which make all of today’s atrocities pale. November 14-16 at General Butler State Park, about 50 miles from Louisville in Carrollton, Kentucky. Basic information is that “the package” includes two nights in the lodge, six (count ‘em, 6) meals, a general meeting room, and an “Thank You” activity director. The price—and this has grown since the last State Park visit—is $142.08 per person sharing a Thursday MorningArt Group double room and $175.13 for a single room. for painting on our A sign up sheet is posted on the Bulletin Board. The Bread Ministry Bags and making previous travelers hope that many new adventurers will be them so beautiful! eager to sign up. Presently, ten (10) rooms are reserved, but more can be added. Don’t hesitate; sign up for a fun time with a new SMATS destination.

–Jo and Marcia Brendel Birthday Celebrations of our The next St. MAMs Blood Drive Homebound is: for August Tuesday, August 9 August 6 Peg Louis Broadway Baptist Church, 4000 August 31 Ruth Alexander Brownsboro Road, 2:00-7:00 p.m. New donors are welcome. If you have any questions call the Red Cross at 540-7163or800-732-8772. 3 PARISH NEWS CONTINUED Parish/Newcomers Breakfast Everyone is welcome to attend! Sunday, August 14 Please plan to attend our Parish/Newcomers Breakfast, Sunday,August 14 at 9:00 a.m. in Clingman Hall. Mo Wakefield and John Willingham will be working their wizardryin the kitchen as they always do. Donations can be made at the door . . . $3.00 for adults, $1.50 for children ages 6-12, and no charge for children under the age of 6. Please sign-up on the main bulletin board located outside the front office, indicate the number of people in your family who will be attending, and which breakfast food you will be bringing: breakfast breads, muffins or pastries.

It’s Mark Time to your Smile! calendars! Mark your calendars and check your schedules: Olan Mills will be taking pictures for our 2006 Pictorial Directory at St. Matthew’s on Thursday and Friday, September 1 and 2, and Thursday-Saturday, September St. Matthew’s Day Picnic 8-10 in the lounge. Sunday, September 25 You may schedule your appointment time in the narthex before and after the 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. It’s almost that time of year again, so please remember to services during the entire month of August. You may also mark your calendars and join us for some fabulous food and call us during the week to set up your appointment. great games!

Please, Consider Joining a Foyer Supper Group — We owe the origin of our Foyer Groups to the Community of the Cross of Nails, a worldwide Christian organization committed to reconciliation and renewal. CCN has its origins in the fire-bombing of Coventry Cathedral in England during World War II. When the Cathedral was rebuilt, two of the 14th century nails were taken from the rubble and made into a cross for the altar, and the words “Father, forgive” were inscribed there. The community takes its name and its purpose from that original cross of nails. Foyers are not study groups or task groups but instead are guided by the spirit of hospitality. The foyer is the “porch of welcome” where people come together in an open and receptive way. They begin and end their meetings with prayer, including the Litany of Reconciliation, and the group share a light supper. Because these are gentle, non-judgmental gatherings, where one is not worried by “what shall we do” or “what do you think,” Foyer Groups teach us the kind of openness necessary to be available to the grace of God. Sign-ups will begin in August for our Foyers at St. Matthew’s. Interested people will be randomly assigned to groups of approximately ten and will meet throughout the year beginning in October and continue through to the spring. Any and all adults who attend St. Matthew’s are invited and encouraged to participate—whether you are single, widowed, divorced, couples, young, middle-aged, mature, new members, active members or not-so-active members. More information will follow in the next Spirit. If you have questions, feel free to call Karen Hillat 897-3633 or Sue Bridge at 245-5872.

4 LETTER FROM THE BISHOP

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SUMMERTIME, and the living is easy . . . but, unfortunately, the bills keep coming. We would be most appreciative if you would keep current on your pledge(s) this summer, so that we can meet our expenses. THANK YOU! 5 CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS

Debbi Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Milestones All of our children achieve milestones that are important in our life as a church family. Recently I was aware of two milestones that our church played a role in creating. Jake Smith was the recipient of the “God and Me” Boy Scout award. It was presented to Jake at St. Matthew’s during a 5:00 p.m. Eucharist with a proud congregation participating. In Frankfort, Kentucky, Randy Strause received the state PTALiteratureAward for his age group (fourth grade) for his reflection about a cousin whom he finds inspirational. His cousin is deaf and he recounted what he has learned from her. Jake and Randy received special recognition for their accomplishments and we all take pride in knowing these boys and helping to raise and nurture them in the church as we have so many before them. Every milestone should be greeted with such joy and approval. That first steady step in the nursery signaling it is time to move to the toddler room. That first tooth lost and a huge smile displaying a gaping hole for all to applaud in the 4s’ and Ks’ room. The first time a child is a line leader may lead to the first time to sing in our angel choir on Palm Sunday. The first time to acolyte, usher or lector in the Bridge may lead to the first lock-in for our third through fifth graders. And that lock-in may be the first successful overnight away from parents. That milestone may lead to a wonderful church camp or mission trip experience. All of those experiences lead to being full participants in worship and in the life of the church. The milestones we witness with joy signify to our children that they are loved and accepted in a world that is often too busy and complicated to delight in the milestones of their lives. For more than twenty years I have found St. Matthew’s to be a community that acts out its ministry by caring for the needs of others inside and outside our doors. It is a community that rejoices when a child receives an honor, is confirmed or baptized. It is a community that will take time to admire a gaping, toothless smile or delight in a steady first step or beam when an award is presented. It is a loving community and one reason I live among you with such a grateful heart. – Debbi

If you are interested in Parents’ Night Out for the coming year, please return your registration cards now. Thank you!

“On the ride home from All Saints’ third and fourth graders’ church camp this summer, a first time camper was asked by her mother if she was homesick while at camp. The soon-to-be third grader replied, “No, but I am already campsick!” How is that for an endorsement for camp?!”

Watch for letters, phone calls and cards. The Church School and programming year is about to begin again on September 11!

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

invite you . . . to coffee and to join us in prayer and in service. The Hildegard, Visionary Chapter would like to invite all women of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church for coffee and to hear abut becoming a Daughter of the King. Details in the September Spirit. For information, ask any Daughter, whom you can recognize by the silver cross we all wear.

6 MUSIC NOTES

Barbara Ellis, Choir Director / Organist Music Events in August!

Come to the Summer Parish Breakfast on Sunday, August 14 and then enjoy the music of the Derbytown Quartet during the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist. Many people enjoyed this Irish folk group when they were here last St. Matthew’s Day. They play regularly at the Third Avenue Café and Java Brewing Co.

Enjoy a summer evening at the newly renovated Iroquois Amphitheater. Music Theatre Louisville will present a wonderful production of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” August 5-7, 11-14. (Our 5:00 p.m. cantor, Chris Baker, is Caiaphas.) Tickets are available at the box office or through Ticketmaster. For more information call Music Theatre Louisville at 589-4060. Get ready for a new choir and bell season!

 Adult Choir rehearsal resumes Wednesday,August 31.

 The Music Department picnic is Wednesday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Barbara and Steve Ellis, 4038 Ormond Road.

 Handbells resume the week of September 5.

Plan now to leave a place in your busy fall schedule to be a part of the music ministry at St. Matthew’s! 7 KENYA NEWS

Our trip to Oyugis, Kenya was even more than I schools. As part of the teaching we handed out expected. We completed the work that was planned toothpaste and toothbrushes. We taught the children and even took on other projects. how to brush their teeth (this was fun to watch). We built relationships with teachers and students. We One of our main learned that between 60%-70% of the children we goals was the worked with were orphans, mainly due to AIDS. Some completion of the of the orphans don’t have a home to go to and many water purification have little or no food on a daily basis. at Wire Clinic. The clinic now We began work on the community center in Oyugis has pure water with our sister church St. Michael’s. We were able to and the ability to help by digging the foundation and mixing and pouring purify water as it the concrete for the footers. St. Michael’s has great is needed. They dreams and plans for helping orphans, widows, and can purify 30,000 teaching AIDS education in the community center for gallons of water the people of Oyugis. We will continue to work for the with 5 pounds of completion of the community center. table salt. The We had a well was also wonderful completed so time of they no longer worship have to walk a and half mile to the river for water. Our medical team saw fellowship hundreds of patients and treated everything from cuts with the to AIDS, and this disease can be overwhelming. people of At Amani, our home in Oyugis, we replaced a part of St. the tile roof with metal sheets. The monkeys play with Michael’s the roof tiles and break them, causing leaks. The and their metal sheets are the only way to prevent this problem. new priest, We also painted about half of the exterior of the William Ouga. building and we built 28 pews for 2 churches in the All nine of his congregations came together for the area. These pews were built so adults could use them worship service and we numbered around 400 people. and then they could be turned on their side so children After the service we were treated to a wonderful lunch could use them for school. We delivered the pews on and time of fellowship. It was good to be with our old our last day. friends and to meet new friends. We took time to build We painted the interior at the Baker School and built new relationships and to strengthen old relationships. desks for the students. This is the location where we We had a group of began our tree nursery St. Matthew’s people last year. This year we who worked with our fenced the nursery orphans. They painted area and put in an the new school that we irrigation system for helped build for the the trees. orphans. While they We painted were there, the classrooms and pregnant cow was painted murals in delivered. They have schools at Kachieng, already gotten 50 Nyatindo, and Amani chickens, and have 3 preschool. We taught goats that were personal hygiene delivered the week while working at these (continued) 8 KENYA NEWS

(continued) after we returned. This was possible because of the expressed their desire to learn and work. For $6,500 work of The Hildegard, Visionary Chapter of The we can buy the bulls, plows, seed and fertilizer, Daughters of the King. This is a lasting gift that you insecticides, herbicides, other tools and supply the education needed to help these 36 farmers. We can drastically increase their yields. This would allow them not only to feed themselves but to sell produce that would allow them to support their families. We met new people and built new relationships. Because of the generosity of St. Matthew’s and the other churches have given to our orphans. The animals will not only that went on give them a source of food but also a source of this trip, we income. Daniel, the leader of our orphans said, “We were able to really thank God for you and for the team that you take 2400 brought to Kenya this year. They have really done a pounds of great job. We thank God too for all those who supplies to participated in their coming here in any way. The the people of orphans are really glad to know that someone cares for Oyugis. We them. May God richly bless you for all that you have delivered done for us, just to mention a few: balls, school and recreational and school supplies to 6 schools, medical supplies, cow, chickens, goats, money for mountains of medical supplies to the Wire Clinic and building materials for the school. Brother, the list is to our orphans. We took clothes to our orphans and to long, and not forgetting the smiles of all the team 2 other schools. We installed 3 computers; one to the members. We send our deepest love and thanks.” The Wire Clinic, one to Amani, and one to Tom Juma who group had a chance to spend time with Daniel and our coordinates our projects. orphans and to build greater relationships. The Daughters of the King, through the Butterfly Tree, I began an agricultural project with the farmers around supplied 450 pounds of recreational and school Oyugis. Kenya’s economy is 80% agricultural and the supplies, and clothes for our orphans. This included main crop and source of t-shirts, flip flops, and food is corn. The average caps for everyone. yield for corn in Kenya is 30 bags at 90 kilograms I would like to thank per bag per acre. The everyone who had a part average yield around in helping make this trip Oyugis is 2 bags per acre. possible. You are a There are many generous people and have contributing factors: tired made a difference in the soil, poor land lives of the people in management, extreme Oyugis, Kenya. poverty that does not allow May God bless each them to buy new seed or of you. fertilizer, preparing the soil with a hoe, just to mention – John Willingham a few. I had a meeting in which 36 farmers came (34 were women) and 9 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Youth youth@stmatt–ky.org Web site: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm (502) 895-3485 Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

August 2005

Annual Back-to-School Swim Party Dinner Out Saturday, August 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday, August 28. Dinner out–on us! Oldham CountyAquatic Center. Join us for our annual back-to-school dinner Only $3/attendee for swimming. for High School Youth (9-12). We will meet Concession stand will be open – at Dynasty Buffet, 2400 Lime Kiln Lane, at bring extra money! 6:00 p.m. Pick up from the restaurant by Directions to come. Join us and bring friends! 7:30 p.m. Acolyte Training Meeting Sunday, September 4. Dinner for Middle School too! All Middle School Youth (6-8), please join us for dinnerat Gattiland on Lyndon New and returning acolytes will have a training meeting with Randy Lane.Dinner is on Strause, Lucinda Laird, Ben Robertson and Debbi Rodahaffer on us! Meet at Saturday,August 27from noon until 2:00 p.m. We’ll begin the meeting Gattiland at with lunch! We hope every seventh through twelfth grade youth at 6:00 p.m. Pick up St. Matthew’s will acolyte during our 2005-2006 programming year! is from Gattiland If you have thought about being an acolyte, this is the year to do it! by 7:30 p.m. If you have any questions, we want to know.

Mission Trip Rafting

The Annual Road Rally is Got a quick question for Ben? Sunday, September 11 The youth AOL Instant Messenger address is: youthstmattky Mark your calendars!!!

This information and more is on the church web site at: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm Check it out! Need to get hold of Ben or Lynn? Email them at: [email protected]

10 Our “Senior” Citizens The Rev. Moray Peoples The second half of EFM (years three and four) builds upon the study of Holy Scripture in the first two years! The last two years build incredible walls atop the foundation stones of the books of the Bible. What happened after the last book of the Bible was written? A great deal. How about the Early Church Fathers and the Apologists! Two very important issues: Gnosticism and Montanism. You have heard of Athanasius, Tertullian, and Augustine, haven’t you? How did monasticism get started? The Reformation gets a great deal of attention, of course, along with Luther and Calvin. There’s the rise of Anglicanism, Puritanism, and Pietism. Et cetera! Year four is just as interesting. You get a good look at the early development of Christianity in the United States. The curriculum engages the rise of science and its influence on Christianity. Important philosophical and theological thinkers get attention: Kant, Hegel, Kierkegarard, Sartre, Tillich, Niebuhr, and others. Participants learn about important movements like Demythologizing, Neo-Orthodoxy, and the rise of Fundamentalism, along with the impact of Liberation Theology and the tension between Christianity and religious pluralism. The intent is to equip each participant for ministry. The course is what its name says: Education…for ministry. The course does not seek to give you the answers. Instead, EFM introduces you to how others have responded, while honoring you, your spiritual questions, and your spiritual journey with Christ. The door is always open. To learn more, speak with Moray Peoples. You can use the telephone (426-8959) or e-mail [email protected] .

A DIMENSIONS OF FAITH OFFERING Thomas Merton’s Life and Writings

We have the opportunity to study the life and writings of Thomas Merton with his friend Dr. Glenn Hinson for four evenings in September. Dr. Hinson is an internationally respected scholar, teacher and writer. Beginning September 8, and for the following Thursday evenings in September, Dr. Hinson will lead us through a study of Merton’s life and spirituality. He will take us to the Abbey of Gethsemani for a day-long retreat on Saturday, September 17, where Merton lived and is buried. This is a unique opportunity to learn about Thomas Merton from a man who knew him and has written extensively about Merton. Sign up on the bulletin board. –Bob Nesmith

11 SOCIAL/OUTREACH CONCERNS

Cornerstone Program Volunteer Cornerstone is a Christ Church Cathedral Outreach Program involving Home of Opportunities The Innocents Teen Parenting. The group meets every Thursday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a shared meal, counseling services and skill building Habitat sessions. for Christ Church Cathedral provides meeting space, a dining area for dinner and a child care area for participants’ children. On a rotating basis, volunteers from Humanity several local churches prepare dinner and provide child care. St. Matthew’s Saturday,August 6, Episcopal Church provides meals and child care on the first Thursday of each 8:30 a.m. to Noon month. This volunteer service is essential to the success of Cornerstone Project. or 3:00 p.m. Seven graduates were honored at the semi-annual Cornerstone Recognition (carpool from the Ceremony this past May. Nine graduates were honored in January 2005. Graduates church parking lot) maintained their own housing, completed their GED high school diploma, and were employed full time. Currently there are thirty-five participants in the Cornerstone program. The Spring Retreat for the participants was held June 2-3, 2005 at All Calvary / Saints’ Retreat Center in Leitchfield, Kentucky. The Spring Retreat was a great St. George’s success and helped to build individual confidence using team building exercises. Food St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church has contributed many hours of child care and prepared meals for Cornerstone. Your support, dedication and interest, is deeply Collection appreciated and has contributed to the success of many single parents in the Sunday Louisville community. Sunday,August 7

Serving Lunch at Seamen’s Ministry Wayside Pass It On Program Christian If you have any used books or videos you would like to donate, the “PASS IT ON” ministry has a collection box in the coatroom outside of the Narthex. Thank you for Mission sharing your extras! Sunday,August 14, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 pm. ATTENTION Knitters! (arrange carpool We will again be giving hand-knit scarves to the River Mariners at Christmas. The with Dr. Blake) scarves will be added to a Christmas box that contains candy and other gifts. Directions for knitting these are on the bulletin board. Any day: bring in your slightly used clothing Will you be having a hospital stay anytime soon? to the If you are going into the hospital, or you know of someone who is there, please let Clothes Closet the office know as soon as possible. Clergy would love to stop by for a visit, but if at the end of they don’t know, they can’t come! Clingman Hall Due to privacy concerns, hospitals no longer notify churches of new admissions.

12 A FEW WORDS FROM . . .

The Assistant Rector We who are many (or few) are one

One of my favorite prayers in our I also do not tell this story as a recruitment Book of Common Prayer is the tool, although all comers are certainly very Prayer of St. Chrysostom used in welcome. Instead, I tell this story because Morning Prayer. A portion of it that Eucharist reminded us of the original, reads, “you have promised through true nature of Communion. For when we said your well-beloved Son that when those familiar words, “Take, two or three are gathered eat: This is my Body,” and, together in his Name you will be “Drink this, all of you,” we in the midst of them.” While I set aside the archetype of a have always believed this great Eucharist as an statement to be true, I was reminded enormous service in a gothic of the powerful reality of Chrysostom’s cathedral with choirs, processions, words during a recent worship service. smells, bells, banners, and clergy galore. Instead, because of our small One of the many joys of being on staff at number, we were transported to that upper room St. Matthew’s is the privilege of leading worship at when Jesus, sitting at a plain table, shared what was a our Tuesday morning 7 a.m. Eucharist. While joy very simple meal with only a few friends. Moreover, may not be the first word that comes to mind when we were deeply reminded of the intimacy of that Last the alarm clock goes off on those Tuesdays, once I Supper and the genuine and personal friendship am up and moving, I really enjoy this special service. contained in the words that Jesus said to his disciples. The group is usually small, between four and seven, And, we were aware that, like Chrysostom wrote so but on one recent Tuesday the congregation consisted many years ago, even though only two were gathered, of just one congregant and me. I will not embarrass because of the profundity of that very special this person by naming them, except for saying that Communion, Jesus was truly in the midst of us. s/he is a long-time member of the parish whom I have immensely enjoyed getting to know during my I hope and pray that all can have an experience of the tenure at St. Matthew’s. We smiled and chuckled as Eucharist similar to that Tuesday a few weeks ago. the service started, acknowledging our tiny number, Perhaps on the next busy Sunday morning, when the but we said the service as per the usual, reading the great, joyous multitude gathers around the altar to appropriate readings and saying the familiar prayers. receive Communion, we can also remember the When it came time for the Eucharist, we stood at the original closeness of Communion. For, just as Jesus altar together, celebrating the Great Thanksgiving and only had a few friends around him at that first meal, receiving the bread and the wine. And when the we can receive the bread and wine in the same service had ended, we both remarked how that had manner, like only one person receiving from another, been a very memorable Eucharist. with love and friendship, and in the midst of a very present Christ. I do not tell this story to guilt the usual Tuesday morning group for not coming that particular day. –Ben

13 DAILY PRAYER LIST

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer.As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Week of August 7 Week of August 14 Robertson: Else Rutherford: Robert, Joyce Robinson: Ellyn Rutter: Tim, Cathy Rodahaffer: Richard, Debbi, Christian, Nina Sandidge: Lyn Rohrer: Ed, Dottie Schaaf: Ernestine Roosevelt: Glenn Scheirich: Joe, Sarah Rosenzweig: Lynn Scheirich: Joe, Naomi Rothenburger: Sarah Schmidt: David, Jane Hardy, Jonathan, Nathan Rule: Bruce, Camie Schmitt: Michael, Monique, Bryce, Zachary Runyon: Elizabeth, Jon Mindrum Senior: Gary, Virginia, Katie, Jennifer Rutherford: Alex, Jennifer, Jordan Sennett: Jim, Della, Evan, Madison

Week of August 21 Week of August 28 Shaw: Penny, Leonidas Deters Simpson: Virginia Shawkat: Louise Skarbek: Cindy, Edward, Katherine, Carl Shelby: John, Anne, Andrew Skees: Rick, Tina, Taylor, Colin Shepler: Joan, Bill Skinner: Jeff, Sarah Gorham, Laura, Bonnie Shirley: Gerry, Pat Smith: Cindy Shirrell: Mitch, Melissa Barrett Smith: Clay, Jay Crocker Shuck: Evelyn Smith: James, Stephanie, Jimmy, Jake Shumaker: Carl, Jennifer, Nathan, Brantley Smith: John, Jennifer, Christopher Siegfriedt: Fred, Joan Smith: Stephanie Sikkenga: Jack, Valerie Smith: Thomas, Ann

We pray for members of the parish family serving in the Armed Forces David Trimble, Lance Lawfer, Kevin Smith, Michael R. Greene, Chris Bishop, Kevin Trimble, Billy Cundiff, Guy Marr and The Rev. Steve Pike

Heavenly Father, We ask you to make the door of St. Matthew’s Church a gateway to your eternal kingdom; and grant that all who worship in this house may also witness for you in the world outside, to your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer. As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Weekday Services Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Chapel

14 PARISH FAMILY

Transfers In Kevin Causey from Our Lady of Lourdes, Richmond, VA Sarah Causey from Calvary Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY Lynn Rosenzweig from St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA James C. Worthington and Annalee Worthington from St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY along with their children James Carol Worthington, Jr. and Clarissa Louise Worthington Wm. Patrick Mulloy, II from St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY Alan Wernecke from Bethel-St. Paul United Church of Christ, Louisville, KY along with his children Natalie Wernecke and Justin Wernecke Michael “Kett” Ketterer from Central Presbyterian Church, Louisville, KY Jay Reece from St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Columbus, IN Kristina Christensen from The Episcopal Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Lexington, KY Sandra K. Patterson-Randles from St. Michael’s of the Valley Episcopal Church, Ligonier, PA Blessing of a Civil Marriage Laura Porter Blackburn and Gionatan Emiliano Surrenti, June 25 Marriages Louisa Burt Ellis and Justin Frank Woodson, July 30 Births Kris and John Christensen, a son, John Kenneth Christensen, June 27 Willie and Beth Crocker, a son, William Earl Crocker, Jr., May 28, grandson to Mike and Candis Crocker, and nephew to Jay Crocker We extend congratulations to Linda and Bruce Broecker on the birth of their grandson, July 19 Baptism Maya Luella Maria Surrenti, June 26 Deaths Jesse Hall Simpson, Jr., June 22 We are sorry to hear about the death of Jenice Carolan’s father Clay Smith’s grandfather Octavia Wilkins’ mother + + + May light perpetual shine upon them + + + 15 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Non-Profit Org. 330 N. Hubbards Lane U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40207 PAID Permit No. 7 (502)895-3485 Masonic Home, (502)895-3486 FAX Kentucky www.stmatt-ky.org

Summer Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Staff The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird, Rector John Willingham, Mission Coordinator The Rev. Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Barbara Ellis, Organist/Choirmaster The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones, Pastoral Associate Ann Davis, Parish Life Coordinator The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop in Residence Mardi Galvin, Parish Administrator The Rev. Moray Peoples, Priest Associate Ruth Weibel, Accountant Deborah Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Betty Jobson, Office Assistant Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

Voice Mail Extensions & E-mail Addresses for the Clergy & Staff Phone Extension e-mail address

The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird...... x29 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Ben Robertson ...... x26 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones ...... x34 ...... [email protected] Deborah Rodahaffer ...... x22 ...... [email protected] Barbara Ellis ...... x32 ...... [email protected] Lynn Miller ...... x35 ...... [email protected] Ann Davis ...... x28 ...... [email protected] Mardi Galvin ...... x21 ...... [email protected] Ruth Weibel ...... x24 ...... [email protected] John Willingham...... Cell: 558-8603 ...... [email protected] The Rt. Rev. David Reed ...... [email protected]

2005 Vestry

Rick Lotz, Senior Warden Bob Clark Karen Hill Laura Rhea Gaylee Gillim, Junior Warden Jay Crocker Jay Lambert Joan Shepler Bruce Dillman, Treasurer Lee Fletcher Jim Moyer Linda Wardell Bev Weis, Secretary Shannon Frey Jane O’Roark Jenny Krantz, Youth Representative

1614 The SAINT MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

of St. Matthew’s September 2005 Parish Mission Statement Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

FROM THE RECTOR

Dear people of Prayer. Prayer throughout this What’s St. Matthew’s, period: for the parish, for the project itself, for those groups Happening? COME ONE, COME that have lost their meeting place ALL! We will (such as AA), and for each other. have an official Building the Spirit Update...... 2 In Building the Spirit, we must ground-breaking grow spiritually as well as Parish-Wide Contest ...... 2 thisSt. Matthew’s physically. Day, September 25, Parish News and following the 10:00 a.m. service and Outreach. Since there will be Bits n’ Pieces ...... 3 & 4 preceding our picnic. You have all less going on inside the parish Church School News ...... 5 worked, given, prayed, and thought buildings, this is a perfect time to long and hard about our Building the do more outside the church walls. Music Notes ...... 6 Spirit project. Come and celebrate We have said, again and again, that this project is not just about Youth Page ...... 7 together as we begin building! us, but about enabling us to reach EFM ...... 8 It really will be an exciting day, and a out to others. We don’t have to tremendous celebration. You MUST wait until construction is complete Daughters of the King ...... 8 be there! But now I want to think to live out that promise. Let’s Social / Outreach Concerns: ahead a bit, about this time of focus in the coming year on our Kenya News ...... 9 & 10 construction. Kenya mission, Habitat for We will be under construction for 13-15 Humanity, St. George’s A Few Words From months. It will be aggravating, trying, Community Center, and other The Assistant Rector ...... 11 disruptive and sometimes difficult. places and projects beyond our Prayer List ...... 12 Our routines will be interrupted, space own borders. will not be available for important Parish Families...... 13 Gracious God, giver of life, of all that things, and both staff and parishioners we have and all that we are, build the INSERT: will be busy with the many details and spirit of St. Matthew’s and guide us in frustrations of moving. There will also Adult Education Fall 2005 our effort to grow as a caring, be emotional disruption; change is welcoming community, that we may particularly hard at church, a place we ever more fully reach out as Christ’s often regard as a haven. It’s worth it, hands to the world. In Christ’s name to be sure, but we will need patience we pray. and endurance. It seems to me, however, that this time Yours in Christ, can be a gift, a time of growth, if we + can focus on two things in particular: Lucinda

1 BUILDING THE SPIRIT UPDATE

PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE The Capital Campaign was successfully completed in June and our goal was achieved during May. Although we exceeded our goal, we will continue to accept pledges and donations in our endeavor to reach our challenge goal and to lessen the amount of financing we will need to do all of the construction. Some parishioners received a statement during August. Statements were sent to those who pledged to begin payment during 2005. Those who made one-time gifts or who have already completed their pledge will receive a statement at the end of the year. Almost 300 one-time gifts or pledges have been made to date, and over $700,000 has been deposited into the Capital Campaign checking account. We anticipate receiving the remaining million and a half dollars that has been pledged over the next five years.

Many of those who pledged are doing so on a monthly basis. Here are a few things MONTHLY DONORS can do in order to help avoid confusion and to help with cash flow.

DIRECT PAYMENTS: These are useful for both individual donors and for St. Matthew’s. You will not need to remember to send in checks monthly, and at the same time, save postage if you normally mail your check.

PAYMENT ENVELOPES: Special Building the Spirit Envelopes are available for those who would like to leave their donation in the offering plate. They help to avoid confusion with regular pledges. St. Matthew’s has a separate account that is being used for Building the Spirit.

Note BUILDING THE SPIRIT or CAPITAL CAMPAIGN on the check, and please do not combine campaign checks with your regular pledge checks. Both of these steps will help avoid confusion when checks are recorded and deposited. Please contact me at [email protected] or 896-1224 if you would like to make direct payments or desire envelopes. Keep up with design plans: the latest information and drawings of the addition and remodeling plans can be found on the bulletin board outside of the Narthex and on the St. Matthew’s web site. We all look forward to groundbreaking on Sunday, September 25 following the 10:00 a.m. service. – Lee Fletcher, Campaign Coordinator

St. Matthew’s announces an EXCITING PARISH-WIDE CONTEST! Win big prizes! Glory and renown! Name that building! We’re looking for a name for our new building – the one we’ve been calling the fellowship hall, or the great hall, or “the big newbuilding”. We need a better name! St. Matthew’s has a tradition of not naming buildings or rooms after donors, or putting up plaques or other memorials. There are two exceptions: Clingman Hall, named after Bishop Clingman, who was the initiator of our (2nd) beginning in 1948; and Myll Chapel, named after our first Rector. (Both are deceased.) But otherwise we have adhered strictly to this policy for two reasons: (1) our church has a clean, uncluttered, simple and well-designed aesthetic and we want to keep it that way; and (2) all gifts, of whatever size, are given to the gloryof God alone. So – what shall we call this new building? It will be an important place for all of us, a place to celebrate together, to play together, to learn together. It needs a proper name! Send your suggestions to the church, or drop them off in the box provided. The deadline is Sunday, September 18, and the winner will be announced on St. Matthew’sDay (September 25). (OK – the prize isn’t that big. But there will definitely be glory and renown, and a small but incredibly tasteful prize.)

2 PARISH NEWS Bits n’ Pieces

St. Matthew’s Day Picnic Sunday, September 25 Our Annual Parish Picnic will be held following the 10:00 a.m. service in the backyard by the playground with entertainment for all ages! Picnic attire is most appropriate for both services that morning, so wear your red St. Matthew’s T-shirt, if you have one. We ask that you bring a salad, vegetable or a dessert that won’t need to be refrigerated or heated and that will serve 10-12 people. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside of the front office. Our “Main Dish” is Fried Chicken $2.00 per adult * $1.50 for ages 6-12 * No Charge for children under 6 Canned Soft Drinks are available for 50 cents. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket so you can sit, relax and enjoy!

Baby Boomers and The Third Friday of the Month Friends! Save The Date! Bridge Group Weekenders is back! Kevin Clarkand Micky Peck will be The third Friday of the month bridge group will meet, hosting a Weekenders party! Saturday, October 1st, 7:00 beginning September 6, in the Lounge at 1:00 p.m. If you p.m. BYOB. Bringa heavyhors d’oeuvre. are interested in playing bridge, please sign up on the main 2403 Chadford Way bulletin board outside the front office, or call Neally Brownsboro Road East to Ballard High School (between Wright at 895-9097 orMary Jean Hume at 425-2175. Seminary Roadd and Lime Kiln/Herr Lane). Turn north into Thornhill on Thornhill Road. Chadford Way is the 2nd left (at the bottom of the hill). 2403 Chadford is the second driveway on the right. Questions, call 327-8264. Birthday Tuesday Celebrations Potluck of our September 27, 12:00 Noon Homebound with special guest speaker: for September Ernie Marx September 3 Gilbert Nutt Only a few people survived the brutality of the Nazi September 17 Catherine Hines holocaust of the 1940’s. Anne Frank was not among them, but Ernie Marx was and is. He will tell us all about the lives September 26 Mildred Bryant of Jews in Germany during this period and about the Nazi death camps, which make all of today’s atrocities pale. Please sign up on the bulletin board, indicate the dish you will bring – and please, bring enough for twelve people! 3 PARISH NEWS

Thank You for all Your help with the Parish /Newcomers’ Breakfast To Liz Mendel for helping me set up the tables. To Mo Wakefield for rinsing the fruit, cutting it up and placing it on the serving platters and setting the tables. To Bev Weis for clearing the tables and cleaning up. To John and Alice Willingham for setting the food out on the table, clearing the tables after breakfast, breaking down the tables and cleaning up. To Lynn Miller for collecting for the breakfast and keeping the platters and pitchers full. To Sue Jones for being in charge of the nametags. To Mack Mathews our photographer. And last but not least, thank you to all who brought muffins, pastries and breakfast breads! VeryAppreciatively, Ann Davis

A Fall Class: “For God Foyer Supper Sign-ups alone my soul in Underway— Going silence waits” Psalm 62 The Foyer groups are chosen at random from all those who Deeper have requested to join. All adults who attend St. Matthew’s may sign up, be they single, widowed, divorced, married, young, middle-aged, mature, new members, active Spiritually members, not-so-active members, or persons who are not yet members. Explore the practices of Christians through the centuries in a class titled Going Deeper: Practices for Our Faith. Foyers are groups of eight to ten people from our church Topics covered will be Prayer, Meditation, Fasting, community who meet for a simple meal about every 4 to 6 Simplicity, Solitude, Service, Confession, and Worship. weeks. Some groups meet in each other’s homes. Some meet in restaurants and go for coffee and dessert in a Going Deeper will be offered for eight weeks on Thursday home. Some have brunch. Some have all hors d’oeuvre mornings, beginning September 29 and ending November parties. A common routine is for the host to provide the 17, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Facilitators will be entrée and drinks, and for other group members to bring Lucinda Laird, Helen Jones, Chris Brosend, Mary Jane side dishes of vegetables, salad, bread, or dessert. The Cherry, and Sue Bridge. choice is up to the group. All participants are asked to purchase a journal if they do Each Foyer group has a Convener who contacts other not already have one. There will be one book to purchase, members and coordinates the time and place of the first costing about $12. Books will be available in the office meeting (not necessarily in his/her home). Future meeting prior to the first class meeting. Please sign up by Monday, times are mutually chosen by members of each group. September 19 on the bulletin board or call the church office (895-3485). You may also sign up on the church website: Sign-up sheets for Foyer Supper Groups are available on www.stmatt-ky.org. Due to construction and space the bulletin board and in the Narthex before and after constraints, class size will be limited. services. We hope to have groups assigned by the end of September so that first meetings can be held in October.

To our St. Matthew’s Family, Although it’s a little late in coming, we extend our deepest thanks to all of you for your prayers, your support of us, and for the ordination reception and gift this summer. We are now settling in to our new home in Madisonville, and have been warmly received by the parish of St. Mary’s, and by the community. We could not have come this far without you behind us and lifting us up in our journey toward ordination. Know that you are all welcome at St. Mary’s (it’s only 150 miles west), but not all at the same time...it’s still a small church. We’ll be seeing you soon, and keeping you in our prayers. Grace and Peace, – Jim, Sarah, and Riley Trimble 4 CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS

Debbi Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Church School opens on Sunday, September 11  The bells are ready to ring in a new church school year. Letters and postcards have been mailed to tell you about the year ahead. Church school teachers are ready to greet their students. The Bridge and Children’s Chapel chaplains are polishing their homilies. Activity Room leaders are preparing their rooms to insure a safe and loving environment. We’re ready for YOU to begin a year that is going to be filled with the joy of new and renewed friendships and a deepening relationship with God.

Available for children during the Ten O’clock Eucharist Nursery ~ Brooke Sparks, leader, & parent volunteer Room - Nursery Toddler Room ~ David Sparks, leader, & parent volunteer Room # 107 2’s and 3’s Room ~ Kim Tabler & Michelle Brown, leaders Room # 110 4’s and K’s Room ~ Mark Tabler, leader, & parent volunteer Room # 123 1st and 2nd Graders ~ Shannon Edwards & Nina Rodahaffer, leaders Overflow Room (upstairs) Children’s Chapel ~ (4’s through 2nd graders) Room # 121 The Bridge ~ (3rd through 6th graders) off of Clingman Hall 3rd through 6th graders join their families in church during the peace.

Church School Teachers 3’s ~ Lauren Becker Room # 108 4’s and K’s ~ Libby Hardy, Doris Morrow, Monique Schmitt & Barbara Voss Room # 106 1st and 2nd ~ Anne Niel, Mike Niel, Mike Risley & Randy Strause Room # 109 3rd ~ Tyler Goldberg Room # 124 4th and 5th ~ Jenice Carolan, Shannon Frey, Courtney Good, Andrea Ledvina, Holly VonDeylen & Jeremy VonDeylen Room # 122 6th and 7th ~ Angela Koshewa Room # 123 8th and 9th ~ Ellen Robertson & Carrie Woldin Room # 111 10th, 11th and 12th ~ Gaylee Gillim, Anne Nesmith Farra & Matt Farra Senior High Children’s Committee members, who will be wearing name tags with red bows, will help you find your way.

Parents in Conversation is going to start with a great six week discussion group led by Kevin and Linda Campisano. Join them in the Lounge on September 11 to learn about the weeks ahead!

If you and/oryour children have not received mailings from the Children’sProgram during the past two weeks OR if your child has been placed in an incorrect class, please call me at 895-3485 as soon as possible. Joy! Debbi

5 MUSIC NOTES

Barbara Ellis, Choir Director / Organist

Come make a joyful noise! Leave room in your busy schedule to make music for praise, for meditation, for fellowship and as a gift to yourself for your own spiritual enrichment. If there’s a song in your heart come set it free and join the choir!

Choir rehearsals began August 31 and continue each Wednesday evening, 7:45–9:15 p.m. High school age young people are very welcome. It promises to be a fun year as we worship in different spaces and the Building the Spirit project becomes a brick and mortar reality!

Handbell rehearsals resume the week of September 11. I’m keeping a list of interested parishioners should a position open up in either the Wednesday evening choir or the Friday morning choir. If there is enough interest, there is a possibility of adding another choir. Let me know if you would like to be on the list!

Treble Choir begins soon. Treble Choir is for all young people grades 2 through 8. Rehearsals are for only 30 minutes following church school each week. Come make a joyful noise!

Opportunities for young and old in the music ministry of St. Matthew’s . . . .

When in our music God is glorified, and adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried Alleluia! How often, making music, we have found a new dimension in the world of sound, As worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia! So has the Church, in liturgy and song, in faith and love, through centuries of wrong, borne witness to the truth in every tongue, Alleluia!

Words by F. Pratt Green Hymnal 1982, page 420

6 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Youth youth@stmatt–ky.org Web site: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm (502) 895-3485 Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

September 2005 Middle School Back-to-School Dinner Out Church School Sunday, September 4. Dinner for Middle School too! All Middle School Youth (6-8), please join us for dinnerat Gattiland on Lyndon starts Lane. Dinner is on us! Meet at Gattiland at 6:00 p.m. Pick up is from Gattiland by 7:30 p.m. September 11th!

Dinner and Team Building Games Sunday, September 18 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. St. Matthew's Dinner and team building games at church. Come Day Picnic and meet new friends and Sunday, September 25 greet old ones. We'll eat dinner, play some fun Following the 10:00 a.m. service plan to attend our annual church picnic. This year outside games and talk will include the official groundbreaking for about youth activities for our building project. Following lunch the the year. This is a chance Youth will, again this year, challenge the to give us your input and adults to a Kick Ball game. The Youth ideas for the coming year. group is looking very strong this year and, for sure, will get the win. Come out and whip some parent %@#!*&%!! Middle school and high school will meet separately.

The Annual Road Rally Sunday, September 11 Come one, come all to the St. Matthew's Episcopal ChurchAnnual Road Rally!!!

We'll meet at church at 4:30 p.m. and divide into teams. Teams and their drivers will go on a road-scavenger-hunt in the Louisville area. The road rally will end at Gattiland on Lyndon Lane at 7:00 p.m. Here we'll pig out on pizza/pasta/drinks and dessert (on us). Bring extra money for games if you wish. Pick up is at Gattiland by 8:00 p.m.

This information and more is on the church web site at: Got a quick question for Ben? The www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm Check it out! new youth AOL Instant Messenger Need to get hold of Ben or Lynn? address is: youthstmattky Email them at: [email protected]

7 Why? The Rev. Moray Peoples

A very good question. Lay Persons face the difficult and often subtle task of interpreting the richness of the church’s faith in a complex and confusing world. They need a theological education that supports their faith and that teaches everyday faith. Education For Ministry is a group of twelve persons who study, reflect and worship together throughout the academic year. It is a challenging curriculum that engages mind, heart and common sense. EFM prepares participants to fully claim their ministries as Lay Persons. Because participants find new ideas and ways of thinking, the support of the group is essential. No one is left out or behind. Rather, we find confidence as we are enriched by the reading material and group members. EFM was created and written by scholars associated with the Episcopal seminary at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. Its intent is to provide a substantive academic program for study for Lay Persons. Since the program began in the early 1970s, over 10,000 persons around the world have participated. Currently, there are EFM groups in four Louisville parishes. To find out more about this exciting course, please speak with Moray Peoples.Agood email address to use is: [email protected] or let’s plan a cup of coffee sometime soon.

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Daughters of the King Hildegard, Visionary Chapter invites all Women of St. Matthew’s to join us for coffee on Sunday, September 18, after the 10:00 a.m. service

The Hildegard Visionary Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King was installed at St. Matthew’s in January 2005. The thirteen members of the order are recognized by the silver cross we wear. The Rector, Lucinda Laird, is our chaplain. Daughters of the King is organized as a religious order because each daughter takes a lifetime vow to live by the rules of the order: prayer and service. We pray daily. We serve in worship: Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Chalice Bearers, Lectors and Litanists, Altar Guild and Flower Ministry, Ushers, Greeters and Oblation Bearers, Children’s Ministry and Playing the Piano, and Sing in the Choir. We pray daily for spiritual growth within the parish and for the Church. We serve in parish nurture: Prayer list, Office Volunteers and Staff, Lunch Bunch, Bread Ministry and Casserole Ministry, Nametags and the Pictorial Directory. We pray daily for those in need within and without the parish. We serve outside the parish: Diocesan Projects and Committees, Episcopal Church Home, Norton Hospital Women’s Board, Refugee Ministry, Kenya Mission, and Seaman’s Ministry – knitting scarves We pray daily. Join us to explore becoming a Daughter and to find out why Hildegard. No reservation necessary. – Susan Judge 8 SOCIAL/OUTREACH CONCERNS

Volunteer KENYA NEWS Opportunities As was the last trip, this trip was a reality check showing us the poverty in the Habitat world. But I still have never met a mean or bitter Kenyan. They are only curious for Humanity and friendly. Saturday, September 3, The following are some reflections from our Kenya group: 8:30 a.m. to Noon “I’m a happy dude though and this trip was a good chance to meet more happy or 3:00 p.m. people. That way we can be a happy world.” (carpool from the “Well, I don’t really know what to say. These past two weeks have been the best of church parking lot) my entire life. They have been extremely sad and happy all at the same time. Having the opportunity to see for myself exactly what poor is and to meet the children of the world who are poor orphans, HIV positive, and probably starving Calvary / St. George’s was an eye opening experience. I got to know the children with their bright Food smiles, despite their situation. I love the Kenya people.” “I fell that I have been blessed with an opportunity to experience a culture so Collection unlike our own. I feel that I have also had the opportunity to meet a group of Sunday people just like my own. I feel that stereotypes or prejudices have been shattered, and I have the ability to share that information with others.” Sunday, September 4 “What I don’t feel is probably more important. I don’t feel hopeless. I don’t feel pity. I don’t feel alone or isolated. I am excited to continue to travel this journey.” Serving Lunch “Never in all my life have I seen such abject poverty hand in hand with such open minded curiosity and hope. Children without shoes loved to see us play soccer, or at paint; they just stared with wide eyes. It seems to me that there is a danger to our Wayside Christian selves in this experience. I, for one, have flirted with the idea of chucking my life, to live in a shack on beans and water so that every spare penny can go to Kenya. Mission But I ask God for “wisdom to know the difference” and He has given it. Some Sunday, September 11, members of the group thought that we were called to witness our faith to the Kenyans. I believe we were called to witness the Kenyans faith to our 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. communities at home.” (arrange carpool “I’ve heard about the plight of disease and poverty with which the Kenyan with Dr. Blake) people are stricken. I figured it was impossible for those people to be anything but pessimistic in such circumstances. But in seeing these people’s smiles and Baby Sit or Cook hearing their song of praise, their problems did not cross my mind. I could not focus on their troubles, and it was impossible to feel sorry for them. They were just for teenage mothers people-beautiful, unbelievably grateful people who could teach me five times at Cornerstone more than I could ever teach them.” Thursday, September 15, “When I was asked to go on this trip I quickly said yes. I had seen pictures and 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. heard stories from the past trips, and I thought it sounded like something that I would really enjoy. What I didn’t realize was that no amount of pictures I had (arrange carpool seen or stories I had heard could have prepared me for the experience I would with Dr. Blake) have.” “I experienced a whirlwind of emotions on the trip. It broke my heart to walk, hand in hand, with the orphans home from school and watch them disappear into Any day: the cornfields, knowing that they were going home to a lonely house with no bringinyourslightlyused parents. It was refreshing to see first hand a culture that, although experiencing clothingto the such turmoil with sickness and death, had so much love for God, life and each other. How thankful they were for everything they had. I was overwhelmed by the Clothes Closet beauty of the voices of the Kenyans as they sang for us, welcoming and thanking at the end of us.” ClingmanHall (continued) 9 KENYA NEWS CONTINUED

“I, too, took hundreds of pictures, hoping to capture a small part of my experience and to give a glimpse into the world of those I met. A photograph is supposed to be worth a thousand words, but I don’t believe these pictures will come close to justifying the beauty of the Kenyan country side, the brilliance of a Masai cloak, or the innocence of the childrens’ laughter.” “I could try for days and days to describe what I have seen and felt during these past two weeks to my family and friends, but I think it is something one truly has to experience to understand. “I am so grateful to have been on this mission trip. It has been the most influential and eye opening journey in my life, and I hope that I am lucky enough to return for many times in the years to come.” “I still don’t think the realization that I am living a life long dream has sunk in yet. For as long as I can remember I have wanted to do service work and travel Africa. I love the beauty and all the many differences that Kenyan culture brings. This place, Kenya, is so rich with spirit and warmth that I did not feel uncomfortable at any moment on this trip. It breaks my heart to know that there is so much more we, as humans, can be doing for our fellow humans and yet we are not. I value the time and relationships that I gained and the insight into a culture I can not describe nor could ever have imagined had I not been part of this mission trip.” “It was an awesome experience for me to have been in Africa, to see how beautiful the country is, and to have the opportunity to see where my race came from and had its beginning. I was saddened by the living conditions, sickness and poverty of most of the people there, especially those at the Wire Clinic.” “It was hard to see so much beauty and poverty at the same time. My overall feelings are mixed with joy and sadness.” On the first of October we will be sending our quarterly money to our orphans. This is the harvest season in Kenya and food can be bought less expensively than normal. The orphans can buy more corn and beans now so that they can be dried for future use. Please consider what you may be able to do to help our orphans. Thanks for all your help. You are making a difference in the lives of these orphans. – John Willingham

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Yes, you read that headline correctly! The youth of St. Matthew’s (grades 6–12) have the opportunity to go to Disney World this January 13–16. While at Disney World, besides visiting the famous Disney Word theme parks, the youth will also participate in the “Faith in 3D” event, a joint effort of the Episcopal Church, U.S.A., the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. For more information on the event, visit http://www.faithin3d.org/. The cost is $600 (including transportation, lodging, meals, and program) and space is very, very limited, so if you or someone you know is interested please let Ben or Lynn know as soon as possible. The drop-dead deadline is Monday, September 12.

10 A FEW WORDS FROM . . .

The Assistant Rector Young People Bring Good News

For the past two years, I have had the privilege of serving current and on the design and planning team for the 2005 National recent Episcopal Youth Event, or EYE. EYE was mandated by the music General Convention of the Episcopal Church in 1982 and groups like since then it has occurred every three years on college and the Black university campuses across the USA. When I was in high Eyed Peas, school, I attended an EYE at the University of Montana. Portishead, My wife Ellen attended an EYE when she was in high and Rage school at the University of Massachusetts. The 2005 EYE Against was July 26 – 31 righthere in Kentuckyat Berea College. The About 1,500 young people, including a delegation from the Machine. Diocese of Kentucky, and their adult chaperones However, the one aspect of EYE 2005 that stuck out the participated in a week of worship, music, programming, most for me the most was the unity amid diversity. The fun, and fellowship. The event was also attended by over young people who attended were of every stripe and came 50 Episcopal Bishops, including The Rt. Rev. Ted Gulick, from every background. And yet, when we gathered our Bishop, and the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal around the Lord’s Table for praise and prayer, despite our Church, The Most Rev. Frank Griswold. You should know differences, we were all one as members of Christ’s Body. that our Bishops shed their priestly garb for most of the In a time when most news about the Episcopal Church, six-day conference, many opting for shorts and sandals. especially in the mainstream media, is bad and foretells a One evening, some even sat in a carnival-style dunk tank, dim and rocky future, the youth of our church bring good inspiring the Major League pitcher inside many of our news. They bring good news of great joy for all the people young people. that the larger Episcopal Church, while strained, is not The theme of the event was “Can You Catch The Spirit Off broken, and we can come together in unity and celebrate The Beaten Path” and the many facets of that theme were our common heritage, our common faith, and our mission. explored each day in different programs, workshops, and Unity is possible, no matter what the obstacle or argument, worship experiences. They included a talk by Ms. Lauren and our youth proved that to us at EYE 2005. In an article Winner, author of Girl Meets God : AMemoir (an excellent in the Lexington Herald-Leader on July 31, Lindsey book) and a Postulant to Holy Orders in the Diocese of Flanders of Madison, Connecticut said, “All churches have Virginia; a performance by the Friends of the Groomdrama to have hard times sooner or later. I think it’ll just be a troupe from Cincinnati, OH; a Hip Hop Mass coordinated phase for a little bit, and then it will go back to its former by the Rector and people of Trinity Episcopal Church of glory.” And Maggie Morgan of St. Paul, Minnesota Morrisania, Bronx, NY; and an address by The Rt. Rev. commented, “There’s so many youth here, and there’s so Roger Sainsbury, the retired Anglican Bishop of Barking. many people just worshipping God. It shows the church is One the most memorable of the presenters was Bishop definitely still alive.” The church is definitely still alive, Sainsbury. Now, one might assume that the retired Bishop thanks to the youth of the Episcopal Church, and for that I of Barking might be a bit dry as a speaker, especially to give thanks to God. young people, but he was quite dynamic, passionate, and got many of the participants’ attention and received the largest ovation of the week when he began quoting –Ben

St. Matthew’s is Podcasting! What is podcasting you might ask? Podcasting is a new internet phenomenon where audio programs are broadcast via the Internet for download onto portable players or personal computers. And now St. Matthew’s Sunday sermons are available via podcasting. For more information and/or to subscribe, visit the sermons page on our website, http://www.stmatt-ky.org/sermons.htm. According to one of the most popular podcasting directories, St. Matthew’s is only the second parish in the entire Episcopal Church to podcast! Many thanks to Ed Hill, our intrepid and diligent web guru for making this new service possible. 11 DAILY PRAYER LIST

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer.As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Week of September 4 Week of September 11 Smithwick: Daniel, Eva, Katherine, Patricia Stewart: Jay, Anne Snell: Dottie Stewart: Tinsley, Susan, Lily Spanyer: Carol, Gary Stiles: Andy, Joyce Sparks: David, Brooke, Kimberly, Nathaniel Stites: Alice, Alice, James, Henry Speed: Sue, Lloyd Soards Stites: Jim, Mary Spencer: Judy Stivers: Larry, Holly, Zane, Corey, Riley Spencer: Norbert, Bonnie Stodghill: Bill, Julie Spencer: Vicky, Kala, Aerial Stokes: Barry, Eileen, Lindsay, Taylor Spotts: Phyllis Stone: Aidan, Bobbie Stewart: Barbara Strange: Cathy, Rebecca

Week of September 18 Week of September 25 Strause: James Thielen: Teddie Strause: Randy, Rene, Randall, Austin, Cameron Thomas: John, Phyllis Stremel: Beth, Richard, Nick, Raegan Thomas: Sally, Patricia DaRif Stringfield: Cynthia Thompson: Dorney, Elizabeth Wahl, Reed, Callie, Evan Surowiec: Paul, Cathy, Austin, Jack Thompson: Linda, Michael Sutton: Cathy, Thomas Kolb Tiano: John, Alice, Joel Hunt Swain: Marilyn, Robin, Philip Tidwell: Harry, Ann Tarbox: Eric, Annie, Hannah, Luke Todd: Bosworth Tate: Stephen, Zoe, William, Matthew Todd: Mary Nancy Terry: Paul, Frances Trimble: Jim, Sarah, Riley

We pray for members of the parish family serving in the Armed Forces David Trimble, Lance Lawfer, Kevin Smith, Michael R. Greene, Chris Bishop, Kevin Trimble, Billy Cundiff, Guy Marr and The Rev. Steve Pike

Heavenly Father, We ask you to make the door of St. Matthew’s Church a gateway to your eternal kingdom; and grant that all who worship in this house may also witness for you in the world outside, to your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Weekday Services Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Chapel

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Transfers In Adam andCindy Warren from Ephinany Roman Catholic Church, Anchorage, KY along with their daughter, Emme Belle Laura Burnside from St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY Jeffrey and Leigh Anne Preston from St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY along with their daughter, Molly Elizabeth

Transfers Out Judith A. Kane to St. James Episcopal Church, Pewee Valley, KY

Marriages Anne Elaine Nesmith and Matthew Jess Farra, August 5

We extend congratulations to Neally Wright on the birth of her great granddaughter, Josie

Deaths Margaret “Peggy” Louis, July 29 Bill Darrell Shepler, July 31

We are sorry to hear about the death of Gerald Shirley’s brother Neally Wright’s great granddaughter, Madison Bev Weis’ aunt and uncle

+ + + May light perpetual shine upon them + + +

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Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Staff The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird, Rector John Willingham, Mission Coordinator The Rev. Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Barbara Ellis, Organist/Choirmaster The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones, Pastoral Associate Ann Davis, Parish Life Coordinator The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop in Residence Mardi Galvin, Parish Administrator The Rev. Moray Peoples, Priest Associate Ruth Weibel, Accountant Deborah Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Betty Jobson, Office Assistant Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

Voice Mail Extensions & E-mail Addresses for the Clergy & Staff Phone Extension e-mail address

The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird...... x29 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Ben Robertson ...... x26 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones ...... x34 ...... [email protected] Deborah Rodahaffer ...... x22 ...... [email protected] Barbara Ellis ...... x32 ...... [email protected] Lynn Miller ...... x35 ...... [email protected] Ann Davis ...... x28 ...... [email protected] Mardi Galvin ...... x21 ...... [email protected] Ruth Weibel ...... x24 ...... [email protected] John Willingham...... Cell: 558-8603 ...... [email protected] The Rt. Rev. David Reed ...... [email protected]

2005 Vestry

Rick Lotz, Senior Warden Bob Clark Karen Hill Jane O’Roark Gaylee Gillim, Junior Warden Jay Crocker Jay Lambert Joan Shepler Bruce Dillman, Treasurer Lee Fletcher Jim Moyer Linda Wardell Bev Weis, Secretary Shannon Frey Jenny Krantz, Youth Representative

14 Adult Education at St. Matthew’s Fall 2005

Sunday mornings: 11:15 – 12 Noon

PARENTS IN CONVERSATION meets every Sunday at this time in the Lounge.

Sept. 11 Fighting Terrorism: Moral Issues in Troubled Times & Sept. 18 A 2-part series with Dr. Leigh Viner, Professor of Ethics, IU, Southeast There are a number of moral issues that have arisen as a result of “fighting the war on terrorism”: pre-emptive strike, the use of torture, shoot to kill policies, arrest without charges, etc.

Sept. 18 Poets and Faith Jeff Skinner

Sept. 25 ST. MATTHEW’S DAY! GROUND-BREAKING AND PICNIC!

Oct. 2 A Survivor Recalls: The Holocaust Mr. Ernie Marx

Oct. 9 MISSION AT ST. MATTHEW’S! The 2005 Mission Trips A report on our mission in Kenya, with John Willingham and members of the group that went to Kenya this summer; and a report on the youth mission trip in North Carolina with Ben Robertson, Lynn Miller, and the St. Matthew’s youth

Oct. 16 The Restoration Era: The Church and National Politics Dr. Jim Baughman, Professor of History at Jefferson Community College, continues his wonderful series on Anglican history Poets and Faith Jeff Skinner

Oct. 23 Separation of Church & State

Oct. 30 The Glorious Revolution and the Reign of Anne Dr. Jim Baughman

Nov. 6 Can Poetry Matter? Jeff Skinner

Nov. 13 In the Shadow of the Gallows: A Prosecutor’s Perspective on Capital Punishment Carol Cobb, prosecuting attorney

Nov. 20 In the Shadow of the Gallows: A Defense Attorney’s Perspective on Capital Punishment Jay Lambert, Public Defender Poets and Faith Jeff Skinner

Nov. 27 Special event for the whole family – we will make Advent Wreaths to take home and use during this season

15 (turn page over for more) Dec. 4 The Question of Evil Dr. Sue Garrett, LPTS In this Advent season, we look to the coming of Christ. Is Jesus God’s answer to evil? What about Satan?

Dec. 11 Angels Anne Vouga, seminarian Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Dec. 18 A Christmas Reading: Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales Rector and several parishioners Poets and Faith Jeff Skinner

During the Week A VERY SPECIAL OFFERING IN SEPTEMBER: Thursday nights in September: (9/8, 15, 22 and 29), 7:00–8:30 Thomas Merton: His Life and Spirituality With Dr. Glenn Hinson, internationally respected scholar, teacher and writer PLUS a trip to Gethsemane (optional) on Sat., Sept. 17 This is a unique opportunity to learn about Thomas Merton from a man who knew him and has written extensively about him. Sign up NOW!

Monday mornings, 9:45–11:00 Bible Study – open to ALL! This group meets every Monday except the first Monday of the month. We are currently reading the Gospel of Luke, and in September will begin the Passion narrative (Jesus’ crucifixion and death). ALL are welcome-you don’t have to commit to every Monday! Led by the Rector.

Thursday mornings, 9/29-11/17, 9:30-11:00 GOING DEEPER SPIRITUALLY Explore the practices of Christians throughout the centuries – 8 weeks Sue Bridge, Chris Brosend, Mary Jane Cherry, Helen Jones, Lucinda Laird

Monday evenings, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 7:15-8:45 BIBLICAL IMAGES OF WOMANHOOD Rabbi Laura Metzger, The Rev. Lucinda Laird Jewish-Christian conversation on Scripture, focusing on 4 women: Miriam, Hannah, Mary and Mary Magdalene. Classes will meet at St. Matthew’s and Congregation Adath Jeshurun (2 classes at each location). See bulletin board for details.

And for those who work downtown . . . . Cathedral Bible Study begins Tuesday, September 20 On Tuesdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. in Bishop’s Hall, members and friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky are invited to the Cathedral Bible Study, led by the Rev. Dr. Bill Brosend, Deacon at Christ Church Cathedral, biblical scholar (Ph.D., University of Chicago), teacher (Louisville Seminary) and author (The Letters of James and Jude, 2004; New Proclamation Lectionary Commentary,2005; The Parables of Jesus forthcoming in 2006). Each session will be free standing, and will begin at the end – this fall we will study the Book of Revelation. Mark your calendar, find your Bible, invite your friends, pack your sandwich (beverages will be provided) and join us on Tuesday, September 20 and each Tuesday thereafter for Cathedral Bible Study. (Metered parking is available mid-day on Second and First streets, and affordable off-street parking at the YMCAis only one block away.) For more information, call the Cathedral at 587-1354. 16 The SAINT MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

of St. Matthew’s October 2005 Parish Mission Statement Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

FROM THE RECTOR Dear People of On October 16, we will begin our Every What’s St. Matthew’s, Member Canvass. Our Chair this year is Mitch Shirrell, and you will be What a day it was! hearing from him and from me in the Happening? We broke ground on next few weeks. I don’t need to St. Matthew’s Day wonder about the commitment of this Every Member Canvass ...... 2 to the sound of New parish; I know it’s there. I trust that Orleans jazz. The Deputies to the you can and will make a commitment to rain held off just 2005 Convention ...... 2 our life together in 2006. New long enough, and we had our picnic buildings are exciting, but, like any and danced to more jazz in Clingman Parish News and family, we have the “boring” bills to Hall. We presented Bob Nesmith, Bits n’ Pieces ...... 3 & 4 pay: heat and light, maintenance, and Chair of Outreach, with a check for so forth. We’re a growing church and Church School News ...... 5 $35,000.00, representing the money we’re an active church, and we need to raised so far in hurricane relief from Music Notes ...... 6 count on every one of you to this parish, and committed ourselves to contribute. EFM ...... 6 building for others even as we build for ourselves. Best of all was the Does that sound not very “spiritual”? Youth Page ...... 7 sense of unity and purpose that was Well, yes and no. It’s the truth, and it’s Social / Outreach Concerns ...... 8 almost palpable, along with joy. practical – and we are nothing if not an incarnational faith. Jesus, after all, This coming Sunday, October 2, we will Kenya News ...... 9 lived as one of us, and we are to be be worshipping in Clingman Hall. It’s deeply and intimately involved in this Vestry Comments ...... 9 very appropriate – it’s our original world God has given us. I will say, church! It will be something of a A Few Words From however, that there is another, better, shock, however, not to be in our reason to give: because God has The Assistant Rector ...... 10 beloved sanctuary, where work has showered abundance upon us and our already begun. But our worship will Prayer List ...... 12 thankful response is to give from what still be at the center of our life together, we have been given. Parish Families...... 13 and celebrating the Eucharist in a different space will serve to remind us + INSERTS: that the Church is not about buildings, Lucinda EMC Flyer but about people. Adult Education

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. Luke 6:38 1 EVERY MEMBER CANVASS 2006

RESOLVED That this 72nd General Convention of the Episcopal Church affirms the tithe as the minimum standard of individual giving for Episcopalians. Our General Convention passed that resolution in 1997, and the Bishops and Deputies present all signed on to it personally. Whew! Tithing?? Me?? Tithing means to give 10% of your income to God’s work (and let’s not digress into the before-tax or after-tax question – just pick one!). I have to admit that I can’t do that yet. But I am working toward it by giving a percentage of myincome,and raisingit as I can. It’simportant tome. Afterall, God hasgiven me 100% of what I have–andwhoIam. AndIammadeinGod’simage;Icanbeagiver,too. – Mitch Shirrell, EMC 2006 Chair

This year’s Every Member Canvass is October 16 – 30. You will be receiving letters from the Rector and the EMC chair (Mitch Shirrell), and asked to make a commitment. Pledges received will be offered at the altar at the time of the Offertory on Sunday, October 30. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

Why should I fill out a pledge card – can’t I just put addition to our own homes, so it is here. We are certainly money in the Offering plate? not stopping our worship or programs during There are two reasons. One is that it’s difficult, if not construction! impossible, for the Vestry to develop a budget if we do not Do I get a “bill”? know what income we can expect (and over 90% of our You get a quarterly statement so that you have a record of operating budget comes from pledges). The other is that your contributions, and you can correct any mistakes. It is commitment is important. not a bill. What if my financial circumstances change and I can’t How much should I pledge? fulfill my pledge? That’s up to you. The Episcopal Church has proclaimed Well, the good news is that we certainly understand – and, the tithe, or 10% of our income, as the standard for giving. unlike LG&E, or the bank that holds your mortgage, we Many people tithe, or have committed to moving toward won’t cut off service! Let us know if your income drops tithing by increasing the percentage of income they give and you need to change your pledge; or let us know if you each year. receive a huge raise or bonus and you want to increase Should one make a pledge as an individual or a couple? your pledge! Doesn’t matter – your choice! Some people prefer to make I’ve pledged to the Capital Campaign – isn’t that an individual pledge, others prefer to do it as a couple. enough? Young people who have been confirmed, or who are For all of you who have pledged to Building the Spirit: members over 16, should make their own pledges. thank you! Many of you have stretched to do so, and the Why do we give at all? whole parish is grateful. But, of course, we have our on- Because God gives us so much. going parish life to support – worship, education, fellowship, outreach, and so on. Just as we still have to More questions? We’d love to help! Ask our EMC chair, pay LG&E and Louisville Water while we are adding an Mitch Shirrell, or the Rector.

DEPUTIES FOR THE 2006 CONVENTION

Are you interested in being a Deputy to our probably the preceding week; and (4) be interested in finding out more/getting involved in the diocese. Diocesan Convention? Deputies will be chosen by the Vestry. Criteria used include: The Diocese of Kentucky’s 2006 Convention will be held in leadership in the parish, diocesan involvement, and past Bowling Green, February 24-26 (Friday-Saturday), 2006. Each experience (it’s helpful to have people who know the process parish sends its clergy as deputies, and a number of lay deputies, and the issues, although we try to balance with “new blood” as depending on the size of the parish. St. Matthew’s sends 5, so well). We also try to have an age range among our deputies, and we are looking for 10 interested people – 5 deputies and 5 gender balance. alternates. (The youth of the parish will also send a delegate). If you are interested, please give your name to one of the Deputies must: (1) be a confirmed member of St. Matthew’s; (2) Wardens(Gaylee Gillim or Rick Lotz), or to the Rector no later be able to attend the Convention; (3) be available for a pre- than October 31. Convention meeting with the other St. Matthew’s deputies, 2 PARISH NEWS Bits n’ Pieces Don’t Forget! The Third Friday of the Month Bridge Group will meet at 1:00 p.m.in the Lounge on October 21! If you are interested in playing bridge, please sign up on the main bulletin board outside the front office, or call Neally Wright at 895-9097 or Mary Jean Hume at 425-2175.

Thank you! The Ladies’ Thank you! Lunch Bunch We will be going to Mitchells’Fish Market, 4031 Summit Thank you! Plaza at the Summit, Thursday, October 20, 11:30 a.m. Please to all the hosts and hostesses who made the directory call Betty Triplett at 425-9733 if you have any questions. photography sessions run so smoothly! It was such a joy All are welcome! working and visiting with each and every one of you. – Saxonie Eicholtz The Retired Men’s Breakfast We meet on the third Tuesday of every month, 8:30 a.m. at the Denny’s on Dutchman’s Lane across from Norton Suburban Hospital. Please join us on Tuesday, October 18. Everyone is invited, not just retired or senior folks! St. MAMs Annual

Auction / Dinner CONGRATULATIONS to MARDI GALVIN, who won the contest to Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 15, 5:45 p.m. ~ St. MAMs [St. Matthews Area Ministries] will hold its name our newbuilding: SAINTS HALL! annual Auction / Dinner at Christ Church United Methodist Church, 4614 Brownsboro Road. This is a major fundraiser for St. MAMs so please show your support by attending. Tickets are $15 each/ $110 for a table of 8. For tickets or more information, please call Bill McKinney(895-5023), Lyn Sandidge(896-2600) or Ellen Robertson (893-6496). Birthday Celebrations St. Matthew’s Sit and Knit of our (or sew, needlepoint, crochet or just chat) Homebound Join Ellen Robertson and Mo Wakefieldat 1:00 p.m. for October on the first Saturday of each month to share ideas, October 12 Nancy Beck techniques, skills and October 22 Peggy Zega community. Questions? or to make any suggestions, please call Mo Wakefieldat 897-5811. 3 PARISH NEWS

Memorial Flower Donations at St.Matthew’s

Each Sunday at St. Matthew’s flowers as to the actual date when the flowers will be displayed. are given in memory of loved ones, or Every effort is made to accommodate requests for specific in honor of someone deserving special dates; however, if there has been a large number of recognition. The names of those being requests for your preferred date an alternative date may honored are printed in the bulletin and be selected. are read during the Prayers of the Although most of our current contributions are for People. The donor is asked to make a $30 tax-deductible memorial flowers, please remember that flowers may also contribution (this is suggested, not required) to the be given in honor of a single event such as a special St. Matthew’s Flower Fund. This contribution not only pays anniversary, birth, graduation, or birthday. for the flowers selected and arranged by the Flower Guild, but also helps to defray the cost of special music for the If you are interested in giving memorial flowers, or if you choir, as well as guest musicians. are a current donor and would like to make changes to your memorial flower information, please call Flower Fund Donors often prefer to give flowers every year on a specific Chair,Barbara Uligian at 292-0604, or email her: Sunday – for example, “the third Sunday in September” or [email protected] . “the Sunday closest to September 20”. Donors are notified

F.Y.I. A Sexual Misconduct Class will be offered here on Tuesday, What is October 18, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. If you work with children or youth at St. Matthew’s and have not had this training through your work, it is mandatory that you take this course. We’ll have dinner. Sign-up sheets will be posted on the bulletin Happening? board by the supply room downstairs.

Larry and Pamela Murphy are St. Matthew’s parishioners. You may remember last spring that Larry’s sister and family suffered a horrific fire that destroyed everything – including their home. Many of you brought in bedding, kitchen towels, a reading light, a twin bed, etc. She is now in need of a dining table and chairs, pots and pans, and a washer and dryer. If you can provide any of these “new or used” items, please call LarryorPamela at 966-9908. November 11 – 13 Sunday Flower Delivery! Thank you! thank you! to all who have stepped forward after the 10:00 service to deliver flowers to other parishioners who are ill, hospitalized, or Open to grades 9 - 12 celebrating a homebound birthday. We need 2 to 3 volunteers every Sunday! If you have a Ask Lynn or Ben heavy Sunday schedule, you should not feel obligated to visit at the time of flower delivery. The flowers speak for themselves and convey love from St. Matthew’s Church. about it! If you are interested and can volunteer, talk to Ann Davis. 4 CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS

Debbi Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education

Mark your calendars!

Sunday, October 2 Dana Christensen, Ph.D. will be our guest speaker in Parents In Conversation. Blessing of the Animals = 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13 Children’s Committee Meeting = 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 15 Parents’ Night Out = 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18 A Sexual Misconduct Training Course 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. (dinner included) If you work with children or youth at St. Matthew’s and have not had this training, you must attend this class. Sunday, October 30 Trick or Treating at the Episcopal Church Home 4:00 p.m. with Halloween Party to follow at Gattiland

At the writing of this article, it is mid-September and church school has opened for the tenth time under my watch. I am still in awe of the events of the past fifteen days where we watched with horror the devastation that Hurricane Katrina wrought on the Gulf Coast. As always is the case, the people of St. Matthew’s began their careful and deliberate call to action with an outpouring of love and compassion. A simple e-mail and flier asked for donations of money and items. And you, the people of our parish, began appearing at the church doors. Two hours after church on September 4, a father and son came laden with blankets, shovels and the dad’s well-stocked tool box. They carefully placed their items outside my office door. For the next five days the flow of people carrying everything from bleach to chain saws filled the narthex and halls of our church to overflowing. On Thursday of that week, parishioners came to pack. And on Friday ten of our own began their journey to Jackson, Mississippi where these much needed supplies were delivered to our neighbors in need. It was ironic that the curriculum in two of our church school classes on our opening Sunday was about Noah’s Ark. The teachers had questions about God’s promise in that story following so closely on the heels of the aftermath of a disaster involving a flood. We agreed that God’s promise is to stand with us in times of need. And for five days I witnessed that promise in action outside my office door as our people and people from our community showed up in a steady stream opening their hearts as they opened their car doors and wallets to share what we have with those who need it more. Then on September 11, when our church school teachers and lay chaplains came to the altar rail to be commissioned for their ministry with children and youth, I felt God’s loving presence holding all of us in the church, the teachers, the chaplains, the musicians, the clergy, those who had been to Jackson and were ready to return, those who brought items and donated money, those who prayed,ALL OF US, as if to say, “my good and faithful servants”. I amso grateful to live amongyou. ~ Debbi

Calling all Ghost Goblins and Disney Characters! We will be Trick or Treating at the Episcopal Church Home, 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 30. Please meet at the Episcopal Church Home, located at 7504 Westport Road, 4:00 pm at the main entrance off Westport Road. The Church Home can be quite warm inside so you might want to plan your costume accordingly. The Children¹s Committee supplies the candy so you do not need to bring any. We will proceed to Mr. Gatti’s, 1108 Lyndon Lane, immediately following Trick or Treating, where a party room has been reserved. The pizza buffet prices are: 0-2 FREE, 3-5 $2.99, 6-10 $3.99, 11-14 $4.99, and Adults $6.29. The kids have a great time and the residents love seeing their costumes! Again, please join the fun on October 30.

5 MUSIC NOTES

Barbara Ellis, Choir Director / Organist

The Music Department is off to a great start and looking forward to an exciting year as we sing and ring in new places and watch the building change around us. We are pleased to welcome new choir members Hilary Harris, Rebecca Lambert, Brad Kimbrough, Sue Jones, and Kevin Causey.

The Wednesday Evening Bell choir welcomes Ruth Walker and the Golden Bells are pleased that Susan Judge will be joining us.

Treble Choir begins October 3rd! Treble Choir is for young people in second through eighth grade. We rehearse for just 30 minutes each Sunday following Church School. Come sing! There’s a place for you in the St. Matthew’s music ministry!

Me? The Rev. Moray Peoples

Most of us do NOT want to be ordained as a clergy Education For Ministry has been around for a while. It person! was written in the early 1970s by faculty members of the Episcopal seminary at The University of the South, Not to worry! There is an equally good avenue. Sewanee, Tennessee. The curriculum is revised Education For Ministry is designed for people who work periodically by a variety of scholars for accuracy, and have everyday responsibilities for life, yet take enhancement, and timeliness. seriously the need to be well – educated Christians. EFM also does something else. It integrates…work, life, The EFM program prepares us for the ministry to and spirituality. which we are called, the same vocation for which we pray at the end of Eucharist: “And now, Father, send us The context of EFM is firmly grounded in our Baptismal out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and Covenant, within the rite of Holy Baptism. The Apostles serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.” Creed and the five questions following are the foundation and provocation for ministry. Mull over pages 304–5 in You may learn more about Education For Ministry by the Book of Common Prayer. The singular response to e-mailing me at [email protected] or buttonholing the five questions (“I will, with God’s help”) points out me one Sunday after Church. direct application for daily ministry. EFM educates and empowers toward this end. 6 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Youth youth@stmatt–ky.org Web site: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm (502) 895-3485 Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

October 2005 “Utensils Optional Spaghetti Dinner” Bowling Sunday, October 2 Sunday, October 16 Have you ever wanted to be a Get ready for those part of an allowable MESS? fashionable and festive Have you ever wanted to throw bowling shoes! Meet at Ten all of your grandmother’s rules Pin Lanes at 6:00 p.m. for of etiquette out the window? bowling, food and fun. Pick Your chance is here! We’re not up is by 7:30 p.m. from Ten only throwing the rules out the Pin. Bring $5 per person to window but the forks help cover costs. This is and spoons too! On October 2 at 6:00 p.m. we will have a always a popular event so “UTENSILS OPTIONAL SPAGHETTI DINNER”! Wear your old join us! clothes, wash your hands and join us for dinner and fun! Pick up is at church by 7:30 p.m. Outside Games Sunday, October 23 Hunger Walk Arrive at 6:00 p.m. and join us for kickball, Sunday, October 9 four square and other outside games (or The Youth will be participating once again this year in the inside games if it rains) of your choice. We Annual Community will end the night with pizza and snacks! Hunger Walk. We’ll have Pick up is at church by 7:30 p.m. lunch after Sunday School and then head down to the Waterfront Graveyard Service for the walk. We’ll return to church for pick up by Sunday, October 30 4:00 p.m. Donations will Celebrate All Hallows’ Eve be collected at church Eve with friends. We will on Sunday, October 2 participate in a special, and October 9. This is a spooky and unique church great cause and a great service in a graveyard-it will opportunity for SERVICE be unlike any church service HOURS! you have ever attended! We’ll For more information go to: follow this with frightening http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/hungerwalk/ food and drink!

This information and more is on the church web site at: Got a quick question for Ben? The www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm Check it out! new youth AOL Instant Messenger Need to get hold of Ben or Lynn? address is: youthstmattky Email them at: [email protected]

7 SOCIAL/OUTREACH CONCERNS

Volunteer Christmas at Sea The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) provides services to Opportunities both ocean-going and inland waterways’ mariners. Annually, SCI chaplains visit 3,400 vessels in the Ports of NewYork and New Jersey, and along the nation’s inland waterways. Navigational training is provided to 1,500 Habitat mariners each year. One of the training facilities is located in Paducah, Ky. for Humanity Hand-knitted scarves and bags of wrapped hard candies will be collected for the river mariners’ Christmas boxes again this year. These items will be collected at St. Saturday, October 1, Matthew’s by Sunday, November 13. Throughout the year, St. Matthew’s also 8:30 a.m. to Noon collects and distributes used books, video tapes, and DVDs for the river crews. or 3:00 p.m. Your donations are much appreciated. (carpool from the church parking lot)

Calvary / St. George’s The Red Cross needs your blood Food Collection There is a desperate need for blood due to all the hurricanes that have occurred in the south. We need new donors to step forward and truly give the gift of life. Sunday St. MAMs [St. Matthew’s Area Ministries] next blood drive is Tuesday, October 4, Sunday, October 2 2:00-7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity, 501 Cherrywood Road. If you have any questions about your eligibility call the Red Cross at 540-7163 or 800 732-8772 or visit their website at: givebloodnow.org. Thank you for your help in this time of need! St. MAMs Blood Drive Tuesday, October 4, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. BAMM! What’s Cooking? (Holy Trinity Catholic Church) Volunteers have “renovated” the old Parr’s Rest, which now belongs to Highland Presbyterian Church, to accommodate up to 100 people who have been left homeless by Katrina. I called to volunteer my services and the person I spoke with Baby Sit or Cook said they need people to help cook meals – as much help as they can get. If you can help email me (Mo Wakefield) [email protected], and I will for coordinate the effort. teenage mothers at Cornerstone Thursday, October 6, Calling All Drivers! We are in need of more drivers to help our homebound parishioners with 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. transportation to doctors’ appointments, therapy, and the like. If interested, please (arrange carpool with Dr. Blake) call Bill McKinney, 895-5023, or Ann Davis,895-3485.

Serving Lunch at Thank You Wayside Christian The Tuesday night St. Matthew’s 2 Al-Anon group will be meeting at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2501 Rudy Lane, in their music room until the new Saints’ Mission Hall is completed. We will continue to have Al-Anon Newcomers’from 7:15 p.m.- Sunday, October 9, 7:45 p.m., and the regular meeting from 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On behalf of our Tuesday groups, our deepest thanks to the people of this parish (arrange carpool with Dr. Blake) for your many years of hospitality and support, and a fond “See you real soon!” Thank you! 8 KENYA NEWS

In June 2004, Kennedy Ougta (headmaster of the Baker school) and I began a tree nursery to help reforest the Oyugis area. We also talked about an agricultural project with the farmers. We met again In June 2005 along with 36 farmers (34 were women) in the Oyugis area and we talked about the problems they face, and mostly about how they would be willing to work and learn. Kenya’s economy is 80% agriculture and their main crop and source of food is corn. The average yield of corn is 30 bags at 90 kilograms per bag, per acre. The average yield in Oyugis is 2 bags per acre. There are many contributing factors; tired land because of constant farming, poor land management, extreme poverty that does not allow them to buy new seed or fertilizer, and preparing the fields with a hoe, just to mention a few. Our farm project will buy bulls, chain and plows, that can properly prepare the ground. We will also buy new seed and fertilizer, and insecticides to produce a greater crop. We will also furnish the education and tools needed to help these 36 farmers. We can drastically increase their yields which would not only help feed them but would provide extra produce to sell to help support their families. The cost of this project is $12000. (continued to page 10) VESTRY COMMENTS from the Senior Warden

Well! Here we go – summer has ended, a new school year to heal her daughter, changed Jesus’ outlook and has started and a new program year at St. Matthew’s is perspective towards her, and her faith won him over in the well underway. As we shake off the lazy, hazy, and very end. Lucinda asked each of us to question ourselves, as hot days of this past summer, I share your excitement at Jesus did with that woman: “Am I open to new ideas, new what the coming year holds in store for us. My theme this missions, new visions?” While Lucinda‘s question came year has been about change – positive change is good, from a more faith-based perspective, I think it also applies change is inevitable, change is coming. And it affects to where we, as a parish, are headed with our construction each and every one of us. Change has now arrived! We as well. A more appropriate and timely question could not have worked together for almost two years now, going be asked. Are we ready for change? Can we embrace that through discussions, meetings, planning, feasibility change? Are we open to new ways of doing things? Can studies, a capital campaign, detailed design work, and now we look beyond the mess and frustrations and immediate we have reached that “point of no return”. The Vestry has interruptions to our normal world, and see the possibilities agreed to proceed with the project, as proposed, in its that lie beyond? There is no question in my mind – the entirety. We just celebrated the start of construction on answer is YES! our new addition and renovation of existing facilities with a Groundbreaking Ceremony on St. Matthew’s Day. How The spirit and vision of the people of St. Matthew’s, and our collective on-going desire to look ahead, is exactly fitting a time! what has brought us to this moment in our history. Yes, The changes we look forward to are many and varied. the sanctuary is going to change in many ways. Yes, there Most assuredly, our patience and frustration levels will be will be lots of noise and dust and disruption. Yes, we will challenged to the maximum as we deal with dust, dirt, have to hold services in Clingman Hall for several months. upset schedules, impacts to traditions and services, and Yes, we will lose some green space. Yes, some of the who knows how many yet unforeseen issues. However, traditions and norms we have become accustomed to for so when all is said and done, we will not only have updated many years will be forced to change in various ways. Yet and expanded our physical facilities, but we will have in the end, our perception of the world around us, and opened the door to countless new possibilities and perhaps of our own world as well, will change just as our opportunities in the areas of parish ministry, outreach, surroundings change. We are ready, we have already community support, and some ideas we probably haven’t accepted change. And we will persevere! Just as the even thought of yet. It will be difficult – I don’t want to Canaanite woman’s perseverance changed Jesus’ outlook minimize the impact of major construction. Things WILL towards her and saved her daughter, so too will our change. However, in the midst of all that change we need perseverance be rewarded with countless new and yet to hold onto one thought – perseverance. I am reminded unidentified opportunities to spread the good news and of one of Lucinda’s sermons in August, when she talked reach out as Christ’s hands to the world. about the Canaanite woman who pleaded with Jesus to heal her daughter. The thrust of her sermon was that the perseverance of this woman, who was trying to find a way –Rick Lotz 9 A FEW WORDS FROM . . .

The Assistant Rector The Search for God in Popular Culture

One of my vain attempts to stay hip and “Mary is my homegirl.” In England, a “with it” is a subscription to Rolling Stone church marketing firm took this magazine. I sincerely enjoy the articles, phenomenon and used it for evangelism, reviews, and commentary, although I will employing an unorthodox image of Christ admit that more and more of the bands (see graphic) as a means of encouraging mentioned in the magazine are unfamiliar to young people to come back to church. me. And in all honesty, if I were truly even I am not sure what to make of this trend. On approaching cool, I would probably be a basic level, one could argue that the reading something other than Rolling Stone merchants who make and those who (a magazine? how 20th century!). purchase these items are being rather One of the more amusing and odd sections of disrespectful. They are not giving due my bi-monthly Stone is the classifieds in the reverence to the almighty creator God who back of the magazine. It includes listings for set the universe in motion, created humanity a very wide variety of products, from the silly in God’s image, and became incarnate in to the disturbing. A particular ad caught my Jesus, died for our sins, and rose again so eye in a recent issue. The headline read, “All that we could have new life. the Coolest Jesus Junk,” and the copy featured However, at the same time, I have to believe that the same “Dashboard Jesus,” the “Deluxe Jesus Action Figure,” a God that put the stars in the sky and separated the land “Jesus Nodder,” and a “Jesus Air Freshener.” And that’s from the water has a sense of humor and these images are not all – if one ordered today, one would receive a free not at all offensive to the Almighty. For, in a way, those “Jesus Pencil Topper.” Upon reading and fully digesting who purchase a Jesus t-shirt or a Jesus Air Freshener are this ad, I was not sure if I should laugh or pray for not only seeking to be fashionable or to deodorize, they forgiveness. Perhaps I should have done a little of both. may also be, consciously or unconsciously seeking a Now, portraying Jesus, God, biblical characters, and even relationship with God. For ingrained in our very nature is a saints, in an irreverent or unconventional manner is not a desire to be in communion with the Holy. And while the brand new phenomenon. I remember listening to Garrison institutional church may have disappointed some of us Keillor many years ago telling a story about a new young from time to time, we frequently return to God, sometimes Lutheran pastor who came to Lake Wobegon and caused in corporate worship, sometimes through an action figure. quite a stir when he wore a t-shirt with a picture of Jesus on I hope and pray that St. Matthew’s can be a place that a surfboard and the caption, “he’s up!” However, in the welcomes the seeker, even the most irreverent - no matter past few years, this trend has increased exponentially. In what they are wearing, so that all of us can search for God Hollywood, many celebrities have been photographed together and come to know the love and mercy (and wearing a shirt with a picture of Jesus and the caption, humor) of the Most High. “Jesus is my homeboy.” I have heard that there is a sister shirt with a picture of the Virgin Mary and the caption, –Ben

KENYA continued Kennedy Oguta says; “Since this agricultural work is based on felt needs, the farmers will be free from poverty and pain. It is hoped that they, the farmers, will have a standard of living that will allow them to be free from pain caused by inadequate food, sanitary conditions, clothing and shelter.” Eliud Ogweno who is a farmer says; “I am taking care of some orphans so through this farming they will have their daily bread.” Nicholas Orawo another farmer says; “It will help eradicate poverty and help promote a better standard of living for the entire community. I pray so that the Lord helps it materialize.” We are going to present our Kenya work during the adult education hour on Sunday October 9th. Please plan to attend and see what you have helped to accomplish and what the plans are for the future. With your help and the help of others we can make a difference in the lives of these people in Oyugis Kenya. Thank you! – John Willingham 10 DAILY PRAYER LIST

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer.As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Week of October 2 Week of October 9 Trimble: Ursula Von Deylen: Jeremy, Holly, Savannah, Madison Triplett: Betty, Gary Voss: Doug, Barbara, Anna, Melia Troop: Graham, Amy Cubbage Vouga: Anne, Etienne, Maren, Alex Tucker: Steven, Amy, Sarah Vowels: Aaron, Carrie Tuggle: Kenneth, Catherine Wacker: Jean Uligian: Greg, Barbara Waggoner: Gary, Patricia Van Dyke: Grace Wagner: Marty, Cheryl, Kate, Alex Vandrick: Joe, Kay Wahl: Elizabeth, Dorney Thompson, Reed, Callie, Evan Viel: Virginia Wakefield: Mo, Skip Vinsel: Paul, Adele Waldrop: Alex, Jayne, Alex, John

Week of October 16 Week of October 23 Walker: Johnny, Ruth Watson: Dwayne, Vickie Danahy Wall: Louise Watson: Jeremy, Lori Wallingford: Joe, Martha Weaver: Russ, Kate, Ben Walsh: Eileen, Barry Stokes Weinberg: Bill, Bobby Walters: Casey, Rowland Folensbee Weis: Natalie Wardell: Kevin, Linda Weis: Russ, Bev, Julia Wardell: Thomas, Patricia Wernecke: Alan, Ket Ketterer Warden: Frank, Pat Weston: Sarah Warren: Adam, Cindy, Emme Westwood: Dorothy Waters: Dane, Alan Canon Wheeler: Pat

Week of October 30 White: Ethel, Galen Wilkinson:James Willingham: John, Alice, John, Hollie, Griffin Wiedeman:Varley Williamson:Al, Harriet Wilson: James Wilding: Dian Williamson: Sally Wilson: Jack, Virginia Wilkins: Octavia, Jim Moyer, Karin

We pray for members of the parish family serving in the Armed Forces Lawrence Stivers, Ryan Campbell, David Trimble, Lance Lawfer, Kevin Smith, Michael R. Greene, Chris Bishop, Kevin Trimble, Billy Cundiff, Guy Marr and The Rev. Steve Pike

Heavenly Father, We ask you to make the door of St. Matthew’s Church a gateway to your eternal kingdom; and grant that all who worship in this house may also witness for you in the world outside, to your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Weekday Services Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Chapel

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Transfers In Thomas and Brooke Pardue from St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY along with their son, Matthew Douglas and Elizabeth Haynes from St. Francis in the Fields Epicopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY

Transfers Out Ethan Moore to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Louisville, KY Ben and Heather Ogburn to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Anchorage, KY along with their sons, Harrison and Bryce Rachel Kasting Luckew to Holy Family Episcopal Church, Fishers, IN Sarah Trimble to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Madisonville, KY, along with her son, Riley

Marriages Kevin Willett Brooks and Kanchana Kongkran, September 24 Laura Ann Burnside and William Brian Cook, September 30

Births Kylie Preston, July 31, daughter of Jeff and Leigh Anne Preston

Baptisms on St. Matthew’s Day, September 25 Colin Dean Cheatham, son of Bill and Mary Cheatham Jackson Thomas Mitchell, son of Tommy and Sarah Mitchell Hannah Mei-Ni Savells daughter of Connie Savells

We extend congratulations to Mary Pat Ballerstedt on the birth of her grandchild

Deaths Mildred Bryant, August 26

We are sorry to hear about the death of Kitty Clark’s mother + + + May light perpetual shine upon her + + + 13 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Non-Profit Org. 330 N. Hubbards Lane U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40207 PAID Permit No. 7 (502)895-3485 Masonic Home, (502)895-3486 FAX Kentucky www.stmatt-ky.org

Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Staff The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird, Rector John Willingham, Mission Coordinator The Rev. Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Barbara Ellis, Organist/Choirmaster The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones, Pastoral Associate Ann Davis, Parish Life Coordinator The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop in Residence Mardi Galvin, Parish Administrator The Rev. Moray Peoples, Priest Associate Ruth Weibel, Accountant Deborah Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Betty Jobson, Office Assistant Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

Voice Mail Extensions & E-mail Addresses for the Clergy & Staff Phone Extension e-mail address

The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird...... x29 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Ben Robertson ...... x26 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones ...... x34 ...... [email protected] Deborah Rodahaffer ...... x22 ...... [email protected] Barbara Ellis ...... x32 ...... [email protected] Lynn Miller ...... x35 ...... [email protected] Ann Davis ...... x28 ...... [email protected] Mardi Galvin ...... x21 ...... [email protected] Ruth Weibel ...... x24 ...... [email protected] John Willingham...... Cell: 558-8603 ...... [email protected] The Rt. Rev. David Reed ...... [email protected]

2005 Vestry

Rick Lotz, Senior Warden Bob Clark Karen Hill Jane O’Roark Gaylee Gillim, Junior Warden Jay Crocker Jay Lambert Joan Shepler Bruce Dillman, Treasurer Lee Fletcher Jim Moyer Linda Wardell Bev Weis, Secretary Shannon Frey Jenny Krantz, Youth Representative

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Sunday mornings: 11:15 – 12 Noon

PARENTS IN CONVERSATIONmeets every Sunday at this time in the Lounge.

Oct. 2 A Survivor Recalls: The Holocaust Mr. Ernie Marx

Oct. 9 MISSION AT ST. MATTHEW’S! The 2005 Mission Trips A report on our mission in Kenya, with John Willingham and members of the group that went to Kenya this summer; and a report on the youth mission trip in North Carolina with Ben Robertson, Lynn Miller, and the St. Matthew’s youth

Oct. 16 The Restoration Era: The Church and National Politics Dr. Jim Baughman, Professor of History at Jefferson Community College, continues his wonderful series on Anglican history Poets and Faith Jeff Skinner

Oct. 23 Separation of Church & State

Oct. 30 The Glorious Revolution and the Reign of Anne Dr. Jim Baughman

Nov. 6 Can Poetry Matter? Jeff Skinner

Nov. 13 In the Shadow of the Gallows: A Prosecutor’s Perspective on Capital Punishment Carol Cobb, prosecuting attorney

Nov. 20 In the Shadow of the Gallows: A Defense Attorney’s Perspective on Capital Punishment Jay Lambert, Public Defender Poets and Faith Jeff Skinner

Nov. 27 Special event for the whole family – we will make Advent Wreaths to take home and use during this season

Dec. 4 The Question of Evil Dr. Sue Garrett, LPTS In this Advent season, we look to the coming of Christ. Is Jesus God’s answer to evil? What about Satan? (turn page over for more) 15 Adult Education continued

Dec. 11 Angels Anne Vouga, seminarian Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Dec. 18 A Christmas Reading: Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales Rector and several parishioners Poets and Faith Jeff Skinner

During the Week

Monday mornings, 9:45–11:00 Bible Study – open to ALL! This group meets every Monday. We are currently reading the Gospel of Luke, and have just begun the Passion narrative (Jesus’ crucifixion and death). ALL are welcome-you don’t have to commit to every Monday! Led by the Rector.

Thursday mornings, 9/29-11/17, 9:30-11:00 GOING DEEPER SPIRITUALLY Explore the practices of Christians throughout the centuries – 8 weeks Sue Bridge, Chris Brosend, Mary Jane Cherry, Helen Jones, Lucinda Laird

Monday evenings, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 7:15-8:45 BIBLICAL IMAGES OF WOMANHOOD Rabbi Laura Metzger, The Rev. Lucinda Laird Jewish-Christian conversation on Scripture, focusing on 4 women: Miriam, Hannah, Mary and Mary Magdalene. Classes will meet at St. Matthew’s and Congregation Adath Jeshurun (2 classes at each location). See bulletin board for details.

Breaking news! As the Rector announced on St. Matthew’s Day, the Vestry has voted to establish a long-term partnership with St. Anna’s Episcopal Church in New Orleans. St. Anna’s is located on Claiborne and Esplanade, which is on the edge of the French Quarter and the edge of the Ninth Ward. The church building itself is in fairly good shape, but there is an enormous amount to do in the parish, the neighborhood and the city. More details will follow – but, please, keep St. Anna’s in your prayers. And if you are interested in getting involved with a steering committee, please speak to Ben Robertson as soon as possible.

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of St. Matthew’s November 2005 Parish Mission Statement Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

FROM THE RECTOR Dear People of Have you ever noticed (or perhaps had What’s St. Matthew’s, it happen to you) that people cry more often in church than elsewhere? I I have been thinking Happening? think that because we bring all our lately about joys, sorrows, hopes and longings to holiness, and what church we let down our defenses. We Building the Spirit Report...... 2 makes a person or are open and vulnerable; we are place holy. I’ve Every Member Canvass ...... 2 searching; we need help and we can particularly been admit it. Our very humanity is offered Music Notes ...... 2 thinking about sacred space, because to God and each other. of our move to Clingman Hall for Parish News and worship. I miss our sanctuary, but I Our church has been made holy over Bits n’ Pieces ...... 3-5 have been amazed at how quickly 40 years with all that we brought and 2006Vestry Nominations ...... 5 Clingman Hall has become sacred offered to God. You can feel, almost space for us. I noticed that people tangibly, a holiness in a place where Church School News ...... 6 were very casual the first Sunday, even people have prayed for many years. bringing in cups of coffee to finish We bear the holiness of God when we Youth Page ...... 7 before the service began, probably open ourselves to God in Christ, and to Social / Outreach Concerns ...... 8 because we are used to drinking coffee the Christ in each other, and we bring in Clingman, and eating, and talking. that to Clingman Hall as well. Kenya News ...... 9 By the second Sunday, however, Aprayer of St. Chrysostom (BCP, people were already treating the space St.Anna’s Update ...... 9 p. 102) says: Almighty God, you have as sacred space. given us grace at this time with one A Few Words From What makes something sacred or accord to make our common The Assistant Rector ...... 10 holy? We do consecrate churches; supplication to you; and you have Vestry Comments ...... 11 there’s a service in the Book of promised through your well-beloved Common Prayer on p. 567, presided Son that when two or three are Prayer List ...... 12 over by a Bishop. We even have a gathered together in his Name you Parish Families...... 13 service (in something called The Book will be in the midst of them…. God of Occasional Services) for HAS given us grace to make our INSERTS: “secularizing a consecrated building”, common supplication, and Christ is and I suspect that it, or something among us when we gather to do so. It Poinsettia Order Form similar, was done when Clingman Hall is holy ground. Adult Education ceased to be our place of worship 40 Yours in Christ, years ago. But I believe that it is really use that consecrates a church. The prayer, worship, praise, confession, Lucinda + vows, rejoicing and grieving that take place in a church over the years make it a holy place. 1 BUILDING THE SPIRIT

Report Please don’t trip over the dumpster parked on the circle! Work began in the Sanctuary on October 27. The reredos (screen behind the altar platform), the rooms behind it, and the carpet on the altar platform are being removed first.

Do check out the colorful “time-line” charts, prepared by the architectural team, that are posted on the bulletin board near the Narthex.

EVERY MEMBER CANVASS FOR 2006 UPDATE As of October 26, we have received 154 pledges totaling $395,182. Bravo! And thank you, thank you! Special thanks to those who are first-time pledgers at St. Matthew’s, and to those who have raised their pledges. But there are folks we haven’t heard from yet. If you’re a faithful member of our parish, now is the time to make a commitment for the coming year. Why? For St. Matthew’s, of course, but even more: For your spiritual growth. For your own heart and soul. For becoming more Christlike. For imitating God’s abundant, indeed extravagant, generosity. In thanks. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21

MUSIC NOTES

Barbara Ellis, Choir Director / Organist

Singing in Clingman Hall is so much fun! It’s like singing in the shower . . . we love it! Come join us!

Bells are ringing! We are happy to welcome Dennis Judge to the Golden Bells on Friday mornings.

The Treble Choir is off and running and we are pleased that Zach Schmitt and Claire Donovan have joined us.

There’s room for you in the St. Matthew’s music ministry!

2 PARISH NEWS Bits n’ Pieces Parish Thanksgiving Eucharist Tuesday Evening November 22, 7:30 p.m.

Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all you have done for us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love.

Thanksgiving Challenges! In thanksgiving for the many gifts God showers upon us, we respond by giving to others. We are challenging ourselves to provide 75 Thanksgiving dinners for those in need. Can we do it? With God’s help, certainly! See the article on page 8 for information.

And we are challenging ourselves to provide SMALL Home Appliances for St. Anna’s, New Orleans: NEW or GENTLY USED manual or electric can openers toasters portable radios bottle openers coffee makers alarm clocks manual orelectric hand mixers lamps telephones Bring your gift to church anytime before the Parish Thanksgiving Eucharist on November 22 – orto the Eucharist, where we will offer all gifts at the altar.

Fall Newcomers’ Wine and Cheese Gathering Newcomers! You are cordially invited to a Newcomers’Wine and Cheese gathering at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 16. This is an opportunity to meet staff, Vestry members and some other parishioners. The Rector, The Rev. Lucinda Laird, will answer any questions you may have about our church and give a brief synopsis of where we are with the new building and renovation project. We can tour the downstairs and peek in on the choir, hard at work, rehearsing music for Advent and Christmas. Please plan on joining us for an evening of meeting new friends and visiting with established parishioners. 3 PARISH NEWS

Thank you! Thank you! for making St. Matthew’s Day so Exceptional! We would like to give glory, laud and honor to Kevin and Ali Ahern for organizing the set-up, and purchasing; picking up the chicken, ice, macaroni and cheese; and taking money for drinks. There was a bit of a waiting game with the weather; were we going to be outdoors or indoors? Special thanks go to Diane Clark, Terri Hall, Shane Halland friend, Sarah Clement, Greg Petrites, Dwayne Watson, Sarah Weston and Richard Rodahaffer for setting out the food, moving tables and tubs of drinks, collecting money for chicken and drinks, and cleaning up. Thank you to all others who helped to make our picnic so enjoyable. Despite the rain the Youth, Lynn Miller and Ben Robertsonwere eager to avenge their loss to the adults in last year’s kickball game. Unfortunately no adults had the fortitude to play in the rain so the Youth won by forfeit.

Flowers today are I Need Your Help! going to . . . . I have three areas under my Parish Nurture Umbrella where I could use your help. I need Ten o’clockers usually hear me say this Chairs for the Casserole, Hospitality, during announcements, naming one or two and Athletics Committees (Athletics is people and asking if anyone would like to non-existent at this time). If you can give your time for a deliver flowers. Maybe it’s the move to one-year stretch as a Commitee Chair, I would be deeply Clingman, but of late no one has been coming forward, and appreciative. If interested, please call me, Ann Davis, at we REALLYneed people. It’s easy – and so very much 895-3485, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. I will appreciated. All you have to do is come to the kitchen be happy to answer your questions about any of the after the service, collect the flowers, and deliver anytime above committees. Sunday (after adult ed., or after lunch, or whenever). We provide the names and addresses, a card, and a bulletin. Thank you for considering these ministries, – Ann A. Davis, Parish Life Coordinator The flowers go to parishioners who are ill, in mourning, or celebrating a homebound birthday. I mention the names because if you hear the name of a friend or neighbor, you may be especially motivated. Even if you don’t know the person, though, think about coming to the kitchen to see if one of the deliveries is on your way. You’re not obligated Christmas Coffee to stay and visit; the flowers speak for themselves and Mark your calendars! All women of St. Matthew’s convey love from St. Matthew’s. Episcopal Church are invited to the home of Joy and Don Bell onThursday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. Thank you! Please bring a finger food of your choice. Anyone needing Lucinda + a ride can meet at the church at 10:45 a.m. Asign-up sheet and map will be available on the bulletin board. If you need information please call Ann Davis (895-3485). We hope you can join us! The Ladies’ The Retired Lunch Bunch Men’s Breakfast We will be going to Kayrouz’s, 127 WiltshireAvenue in St. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month, 8:30 a.m. Matthew’s, Thursday, November 17, 11:30 a.m. Please call at the Denny’s on Dutchman’s Lane across from Norton Betty Triplett at 425-9733 if you have any questions. All are Suburban Hospital. Please join us on Tuesday, November welcome! 15. Everyone is invited, not just retired or senior folks! 4 PARISH NEWS

St. Thomas and St. Matthew’s Ever wonder join together for a Holiday Party how and where We will celebrate the holidays with a Christmas Party they are? joining St. Thomas and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Churches on Tuesday, December 13in the Fellowship Hall at St. Debbie and Keith Marsh and family are happily settled in Thomas. Our Christmas party will begin at 11:00 a.m. with at Church of the Messiah, Gwynedd, PD (30 miles north of the vocal jazz quartet The Generations singing some of our Philadelphia), where Keith was installed as rector last June. most beloved Christmas carols and songs. They have bought an older house with extensive fix-up plans, now in progress. It includes an apartment for their Our catered lunch will begin at 12:00 noon. This is the first son, Trevor, who has been employed as assistant chef at a time we have joined together with a sister church for a local nursing home. Lauren, their daughter, is working as holiday party so we hope you will be able to join us and an architectural intern for Milburn Associates until her share in the music, festivities and fun for a most joyous return to Tulane in January. Advent season! Keith was Associate Rector to Dick Humke for five years We need to know the amount of food to purchase so before serving as Dean of Christ Church Cathedral for please print clearly on the sign-up sheet on the main nearly ten years. The Marshes’address is 600 York Road, bulletin board your name and the number in your family Lansdale, PA19446, and their email addresses are attending. You can RSVP by calling Ann Davisat 895-3485 [email protected] and [email protected]. or by sending her an e-mail to [email protected]. St. Thomas Church is located at 9616 Westport Road.

2006 VESTRY NOMINATIONS

Are you interested in serving on the Vestry? Or do you know someone you think would be a real asset to the Vestry?

The Nominating Committee is looking for a few good candidates!

St. Matthew’s has a Vestry of fifteen parishioners of which five are elected each year for a three year term. A youth representative also serves for a one year term. Each fall a committee is formed of outgoing Vestry members and two at-large members to recommend a list of ten nominees. This year, however, we will have 12 nominees for 6 places, due to the resignation of a Vestry member. Elections will be held at theAnnual Meeting on Sunday, January 22, 2006. Qualifications: nominees must be “adult communicants in good standing”, which is defined by our national canons as “16 years or older, baptized, faithful in corporate worship unless for good cause prevented, have received holy Communion in this Church at least three times during the preceding year, and have been faithful in working, praying and giving for the spread of the Kingdom of God” (this last particularly meaning they have given in some way to the support of this parish). Duties: Monthly meetings, new member orientation and 24 hour Vestry retreat in February, various committees as assigned, general leadership in parish. This is an exciting time to be a member of the Vestry. If you are interested in running, or in submitting someone else’s name, please use the Suggestion Box in the hallway in front of the office. Deadline is Sunday, November 13. Questions? Please speak to the Rector or any Vestry member. Please note: The immediate family members (e.g. spouse, children, etc.) of staff and current vestry members are not eligible for nomination.

5 CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS

Debbi Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education What’s Happening in the Children’s Program at Church! (this is in addition to what happens on Sunday Mornings!)

Wednesday, November 16 Newcomers’ Wine and Cheese Party ~ 7:30 p.m. Are you new to St. Matthew’s? Want to find out more about your new church? Do you have questions you would like to have answered? Then this is your opportunity. Come and meet some of the staff, Vestry, and other parishioners who are new to St. Matthew’s and hear the answers to your questions. If you need childcare, please let Ann Davis or Debbi know by calling 895-3485 or by e-mail [email protected].

Saturday, November 19 Parents’ Night Out ~ 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Our parent babysitting co-op is in its third year. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please contact Courtney Good at 899-9390 to find out more about it.

Sunday, November 27 Not ONE but TWO opportunities on Sunday morning……………. Intergenerational Wreath-Making Class ~ 11:15 a.m. For the second year in a row, join your fellow parishioners in makingAdvent Wreaths to take home. We will have prizes for the biggest group making a Wreath together, the largest family group, our most senior parishioner participating, our youngest parishioner participating, the most original, the most “heavenly” and on and on. You won’t want to miss the fun! Materials will be provided. However, should you think you have even better materials at home, bring them with you. Young Adult Brunch ~ 11:15 a.m. Perhaps you don’t feel like making a wreath today and you fall into the right “age group” to be a part of the Young Adult Brunch (20ish to 35ish): join the young adults for Brunch at Rick’s, Chenoweth Square! If you will be leaving your children in the very capable hands of our wonderful caregivers, please sign up on the bulletin board downstairs by noon on November 20.

Saturday, December 3 Parents’ Night Out ~ 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 8 TWO OPPORTUNITIES AGAIN TODAY……….. Holiday Tea at the Home of Joy and Don Bell ~ 11:15 a.m. Bring a treat to share! If you need childcare, please e-mailDebbi at [email protected]. Children’s Committee Holiday Dinner ~ 6:30 p.m. If you are a member of the children’s committee, you know that this is always our best meeting of the year! If you aren’t a member of the children’s committee and would like to be, please callCheryl Wagner at 429-5274 and she will answer any questions you may have as well as encourage you to join!

The Children’s Committee has voted to aid in the collection of small appliances for our partnership with Saint Anna’s parish in New Orleans. See pages 3 and 9 for more information.

–Debbi 6 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Youth youth@stmatt–ky.org Web site: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm (502) 895-3485 Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

November 2005 Service Project Sunday, November 6 - 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Christmas Pageant The Youth group will put together “college care packages” for young people at St. Matthew’s who are in college. This quick and easy project, November marks the complete with service hours for you, starts at 6:00 p.m. beginning of preparation for Pick up is by 7:30 p.m. Dinner included. our annual Christmas pageant. The pageant Movie Night this year will be very Sunday, November 13 - 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. special because we are Come for pizza and a movie with friends. holding it at the Episcopal We will show two movies-one more appropriate for Cathedral (due to construction at St. Matthew’s) on Middle School and one for High School. Christmas Eve at 5:00 p.m.

Lazer Blaze Sunday, November 6 - Pageant Roles During church school we will hand out a role request form to each of you. You will have the chance to mark Sunday, November 20 - 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. several choices for a role in the pageant. We will meet at Lazer Blaze, 4121 Shelbyville Road, for laser tag, food and fun. Pick up is at Lazer Blaze by 7:30 p.m. Bring Rehearsals will take place in December $5 to offset costs and extra money if you want to play arcade games. If you have never participated in the Christmas pageant Always a fun event! this is the year to do so. The Cathedral is beautiful and will be the perfect setting for our production. We have Thanksgiving Activity made some interesting changes to the script and we Sunday, November 27 - 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. even have a guest director! Join us for fun and relaxation to wrap up the Thanksgiving weekend and get ready to go back to school. We’ll have Contact Ben or Lynn for more information. dinner and a special Thanksgiving activity.

Poinsettia Sales In November the youth of St. Matthew’s sell poinsettias. This is our primary fund raiser and the money we raise helps fund our weekly activities and our mission trip. You will find Order forms in this issue as well as at church. Please encourage your family and family friends to buy our poinsettias!

Poinsettia Pick Up Poinsettia pick up will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. We will need help from youth and youth parents on this date. See Lynn or Ben to volunteer.

This information and more is on the church web site at: Got a quick question for Ben? The www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm Check it out! new youth AOL Instant Messenger Need to get hold of Ben or Lynn? address is: youthstmattky Email them at: [email protected]

7 SOCIAL/OUTREACH CONCERNS

Thanksgiving Ingathering ~ Volunteer Sunday, November 20 Opportunities Each year the food pantries at Calvary and St. George’s Community Center give those in need a turkey or ham and the food items necessary to make a Thanksgiving meal. Last year the Social Concerns Committee challenged Baby Sit or Cook St. Matthew’s to contribute enough food for the food pantries to supply 75 families with a Thanksgiving meal. You responded by giving enough to feed over for 118 families. The food pantries at Calvary and St. George’s were thrilled to have us support them in this way so we are asking you again to contribute food items to teenage mothers make complete Thanksgiving meals. at Cornerstone As you shop for your own meal, buy two of everything, one for your family and Thursday, one for a poor family. A typical meal might consist of turkey, stuffing mix, chicken broth, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes and marshmallows or instant mashed November 3, potatoes, a green vegetable, jello and canned fruit for a salad, rolls, pumpkin pie or 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. a piecrustand pie fillingora cake mix. Be creative. If a complete meal is too much, ask a friend to share or just bring the items that you want. If you would like to give a turkey or ham but don’t want to Habitat bring one to church, you may give a $10.00 contribution instead. A donation of for $23.00 will provide ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner for a family of six. If you bring a complete meal, please markyour bag as a complete meal and the Humanity food packers will not disturb your meal. We will combine items from incomplete Saturday, meal contributions to make complete meals. November 5, NOTE: Since we collected enough for 118 meals last year, why keep the challenge 8:30 a.m. to Noon at 75? Because this Thanksgiving we also have an opportunity to give small appliances to St. Anna’s, New Orleans (see p. 3). or 3:00 p.m. (carpool from the church parking lot)

Calvary / St. George’s Christmas on the River Food NEEDED: Hard Candy & Scarves! Collection Once again we will fill Christmas boxes for “Mariners on the River!” Hand-knitted scarves and bags of wrapped hard candies will be collected Sunday and placed in boxes. These boxes will be packed on Sunday, November 13 at Sunday, St. Matthew’s. Knitting directions are on the bulletin board. Throughout the year November 6 we also collect and distribute used books, video tapes, and DVDs for the river crews. Your donations are much appreciated. Together we can make Christmas happier for those mariners who are away from their families during the holidays. Serving Lunch at Wayside Christian Volunteer for Wayside Mission If time is at a premium but you want to volunteer, Wayside Christian Mission might Sunday, be just the right stewardship for you. We serve lunch, clean tables, offer a smile November 13, and a helping hand, when needed, on the second Sunday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wayside is inundated with volunteers during the holidays but our presence month in and month out helps fill a great need. Carpooling from (carpool from the St. Matthew’s after the 10:00 a.m. service is always an option. Come and experience church parking lot) the rewards for yourself. – Sarah Weston 8 SOCIAL/OUTREACH CONCERNS

Advent Tree for CASA Families On Sunday, November 27, parishioners may begin selecting Christmas gift items from the Advent Tree to purchase and give to members of several CASA (CourtAppointed Special Advocates) families. These gifts are often the only gifts the families receive at Christmas. Parishioners may continue selecting gifts through Sunday, December 11. All gifts should be wrapped, labeled, and returned by Sunday, December 18, so they may be delivered in time. Watch for theAdvent Tree at the end of the month.

KENYA NEWS

Our work is continuing in two areas at this time. One is our new agricultural project which is helping 36 farmers in the Oyugis area. Hearts4Kenya is now in the process of raising money to buy bulls, chain, plows, fertilizer, seed, and other equipment needed to help these farmers. At this time their yields are so low that they can’t feed their own families. Our goal is to increase their yields so that they can feed their families and have excess produce to sell at the market. We want to see them become self-sufficient. Our second project at this time is to continue to build the Community Center for St. Michael’s. This will be a great help to the church and to the community. They will provide AIDS education and support, agricultural education, and work with orphans and widows. We began the building on our last trip in June. They are working on the foundation and will soon bring the building out of the ground. Please visit our web site for more information on these and other projects; Hearts4Kenya.com. During the past month Hearts4Kenya has installed a new solar panel and refrigerator for the Wire Clinic. The clinic can now keep more of the medications they need to serve the people. The Daughters of the King have helped raise money for this project. Thank you for all your work. Our next trip will be July 8-23, 2006. You can find all the details on our web site. Check your calendars and see if you can join us. It will change your life. As of now the orphans’cow has not had it’s calf but it is due soon. They have purchased male and female goats and the chickens are beginning to lay eggs. You are helping provide food and income for our orphans. Thanks for all your help and if you have any question please call 459-4582. –John Willingham

NOTE: Hearts4Kenya is an organization involving many churches. Several of our parishioners sit on the Board, and John Willingham is the President. St. Matthew’s participates in a number of projects, and is solely responsible for 36 orphans.

ST. ANNA’S UPDATE

St. Matthew’s partnership with St. Anna’s, New Orleans is moving forward. An energized group of individuals has formed a committee to coordinate our efforts and they are: Sarah Clement, Tim Eicholtz, Saxonie Eicholtz, Nancy Lang, Michael Mernagh, Greg Petrities, Ben Robertson, Mary Nancy Todd, and Mo Wakefield. The committee has several projects in the works: including toiletry kits for evacuees (already completed by the young adults of the parish); a small appliance collection from now until the Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 22 (see page 3 for further details); cleaning teams who will go down to New Orleans and help restore St. Anna’s neighborhood; a Taize prayer service for St. Anna’s and all victims of Katrina; a summit of all parishes involved with St. Anna’s in December; and a Mardi Gras dinner and fundraiser on Shrove Tuesday 2006 to benefit St. Anna’s outreach efforts. If you are interested in any of these projects, or in serving on the committee in general, please contact Nancy Lang or Ben Robertson. And, most importantly, continue to keep St. Anna’s in your prayers.

9 A FEW WORDS FROM . . .

The Assistant Rector Morning Prayer with the Saints

St. Matthew’s has a wonderful And these holy days are tradition of beginning each not just the “big days” weekday with Morning Prayer. for the “big saints” that The office is said in Myll the Anglican Church Chapel at 9 a.m.; some, if not all, inherited from the Roman members of the clergy are Church, like St. present and lead the service; Matthew’s Day, St. Luke’s and anyone– staff, Day, or St. Francis’ Day; parishioners, and friends– is they are also occasions to welcome. And since, to the honor “lesser” best of my knowledge, we are individuals who have the only church in Louisville accomplished great with a regular public Morning things or had very fruitful Prayer service, leaders of other ministries throughout the churches, local clergy, and even the Bishop pop in from history of the Anglican or Episcopal Church. People with time to time. lesser feasts include: George Herbert, the renowned English poet and priest; Sojourner Truth, the nineteenth century Morning Prayer is one of my favorite aspects of corporate abolitionist and feminist prophet; David Pendleton life in this parish and I enjoy it for several reasons. For Oakerhater, a Cheyenne deacon, missionary, and advocate one, the opportunity to begin the day by acknowledging for Native American rights; C.S. Lewis, author of numerous God and God’s presence is very centering and places the Christian classics such as Mere Christianity and The Lion, day in the proper context. Also, through the Morning The Witch, and The Wardrobe; and (one of my favorites) Prayer lectionary, I have the opportunity to read and The Rt. Rev. Philander Chase, the first bishop of Ohio and meditate on portions of scripture that we would not the founder of Kenyon College in Gambier, OH (my alma normally hear on Sundays. And the opportunity to pray mater – I couldn’t resist). through the Anglican, Diocesan, vestry, and parish prayer lists reminds me of our parish mission to be a caring and By reading about and remembering the men and women inclusive community that reaches out as Christ’s hands in chronicled in LFF, I am reminded each day of the vast and the world. diverse cloud of witnesses that has populated the Christian church over its long history. But I am also reminded that But possibly my most favorite aspect of Morning Prayer at these individuals were not untouchable, golden-haloed St. Matthew’s is the marking of each day’s Lesser Feast or icons but real folks like you and me and we are called as Fast. In 1964, the General Convention of the Episcopal Christians to pick up the mantle that they have left for us Church created a volume titled Lesser Feasts and Fasts and carry on the work of the Saints into the future. For, as (LFF). It is a collection of collects, lessons, and Hymn 293 says, “they lived not only in ages past, there are biographical or historical sketches to be read on the fixed hundreds of thousands still, the world is bright with the holy days, saints’ days, and lesser feasts on the church joyous saints who love to do Jesus’will. You can meet calendar. Several conventions since, including the most them in school, or in lanes, or at sea, in church, or in trains, recent in 2003, have amended and augmented LFF with new or in shops, or at tea, for the saints of God are just folks like remembrances. According to the Guidelines and me, and I mean to be one too.” Procedures to amend LFF, the “pilgrim Church rejoices to recognize and commemorate those faithful departed who All of us are meant to be saints and perhaps you or were extraordinary or even heroic servants of God and of someone you know will be a saint whose righteous deeds God’s people for the sake, and after the example, of their will be recorded in LFF. And then we will read all about you Savior Jesus Christ. By this recognition and and the wonderful work you did for God at Morning Prayer commemoration, their service endures in the Spirit, as their right here at St. Matthew’s. examples and fellowship continue to nurture the pilgrim Church on its way to God.” –Ben

10 VESTRY COMMENTS from the Senior Warden

How is it possible that we are activities has been delayed. Having never been involved already closing in on the end of with many of the things we have been working through another year? Time has seemed such as organizing a capital campaign; obtaining a loan to to fly by especially over these bridge the gap between the money pledged and the time it past several months. I suspect actually comes in (over 3-5 years), as well as the gap that is because there has been so between our goal (which we exceeded) and our challenge much going on in our personal goal; evaluating numerous bank proposals to find the best lives, our church life, and in the one for us, continuing to resolve specific design-related world around us. We started a new program year; we issues, and countless other actions, we have been very moved out of our beloved Sanctuary; we started lucky not to stumble so far, and actually hold to our worshipping in Clingman Hall again (going back to our original timetable. The organ has been removed and roots can be fun!); we have watched with horror the permits have been obtained, but devastation of Mother Nature through hurricanes, unfortunately, we have hit a mudslides and earthquakes; and we have seen and been couple of small snags which part of the wonderful side of human nature coming to the will delay the start of earnest support and aid of all of our brothers and sisters. We had efforts in our construction a Groundbreaking that was both celebratory and sad at the activities. The completion of same time. It was certainly thrilling as we shared the some of the final design fanfare of New Orleans jazz musicians, the fellowship of drawings, details surrounding our parish family in our annual picnic, and the excitement the finalization of our loan, and of upcoming construction and the contractor’s concern over trying to nail changes we will experience. But it down the costs (to our benefit) until the absolute last was also sad in that we must disturb minute to minimize any impacts to building material costs our routines, surrender so many as a result of Hurricane Katrina recovery, have pushed things we are comfortable with, and back the start of actual construction a number of weeks. look forward with some amount of We are working with the designers and our contractor to apprehension and unease about what minimize the delay, with the hope and expectation that we the future may hold for us as well. will still be back in the Sanctuary next Spring. We want you to know what is happening, and we ask for your Things are going extremely well in patience and continued every facet of our life together as a support. It may appear that Parish. Your Vestry is one of the hardest-working and things are moving more slowly committed groups I have ever had the privilege to work at this time than we had hoped with. Every time we turn around there (which they are), but I is some new challenge related to our sincerely believe the activity Building the Spirit endeavor that we, will pick up quickly. If you as a parish, have never experienced have any questions, please do before. And it is always with faith and not hesitate to ask. Talk to me true belief in the best outcome that or any member of the Vestry, concerns are voiced, discussed, ask the staff or clergy. We intend to keep you well- debated and ultimate decisions are informed, so check your bulletin insert for updates every made. The entire effort of deciding week, and watch for articles every month in the newsletter. what this parish wanted to do, where it Exciting times lie just around the corner for our parish – wanted its future to go, and how we just maybe a little further around that corner than we had wanted to get there has been a collaborative undertaking first imagined. Time will continue to race by– and before with every member of the parish involved. Without each we knowit, we will be back in the Sanctuary, and our of you, we would not have reached the point we have. dreams and hopes for things “future” will be upon us as Planning, design, fund-raising, and now construction have reality! God bless each of you for your faith in this effort been addressed head-on with gusto and excitement by all. to grow as a caring, Christian family to reach out as Christ’s We will continue to meet all challenges together! hands in the world! So – it is with some small amount of disappointment that I must share with you that the actual start of construction –Rick Lotz 11 DAILY PRAYER LIST

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer.As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Week of November 6 Week of November 13

Woldin: Carrie, Maris Zapp: Ellen, Lindsay, Taylor

Wood: Linda Zega: Frank, Peggy

Woodford: Bill, Sara Ahern: Kevin, Ali Albrecht: John-Michael, Lynn, Jessa, Heather, Worster: Gordon John-Michael, Kathryn, Samantha Worthington: Jim, Anna Lee, Jay, Clarissa Alexander: Ruth Wright: Nealy Allen: Ellen Wright: Mike, Kathy Allen: George, Teresa Yann: Sally Anderson: Mary Yeager: Lillian Aprile: Joyce Yeager: Michelle Ardery: Phil, Anne

Week of November 20 Week of November 27

Arnold: Jon, Lauri, Emelie, Peter Becker: Lauren Austin: Connie, Ned, Mary Chellis Bell: Don, Joy Bach: Sue Bell: Peter, Heather Bailor: Jean Bell: Robert, Janice, Robert Baker: Charles Bell: Roger, Connie Ballerstedt: Mary Pat Benson: Laura, Henry, Afton Bardenwerper: Woody, Dottie Beury: George, Barbara Barr: James,Cindy, Worden, Austin Bingham: Barry, Edie Barrett: Melissa, Mitch Shirrell, Barrett, Beth, Ben Birch: Alan, Catherine, David, Steven Beck: Nancy, Joe, Michael, Kathryn Bishop: Mary Lee

We pray for members of the parish family serving in the Armed Forces Philip Swain, Lawrence Stivers, Ryan Campbell, David Trimble, Lance Lawfer, Kevin Smith, Michael R. Greene, Kevin Trimble, Billy Cundiff, Guy Marr and The Rev. Steve Pike

Heavenly Father, We ask you to make the door of St. Matthew’s Church a gateway to your eternal kingdom; and grant that all who worship in this house may also witness for you in the world outside, to your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Weekday Services Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Chapel

12 PARISH FAMILY

Transfers In

William and Diane Simpson from St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY George and Martha Plager from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Anchorage, KY Kay Moyer from Trinity Episcopal Church, Williamsport, PA Chris Bartholomew from St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY

Transfers Out

Jim and Susan Parobek along with their sons, Stephen and Alexander to St. James Episcopal Church, Peewee Valley, KY Alexandre and Jennifer Rutherford to St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY Robert and Joyce Rutherford to St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, Harrods Creek, KY Diane Elizabeth Rudolph Mintz to St. James Episcopal Church, Marietta, GA

We extend congratulations to

Bill and Todd Brown on the birth of her grandson Dian Wilding on the birth of her great-grandson

We are sorry to hear about the death of

Rick Skee’s mother Debbi Rodahaffer’s father

Lillian Yeager’s nephew

+ + + May light perpetual shine upon them + + +

13 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Non-Profit Org. 330 N. Hubbards Lane U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40207 PAID Permit No. 7 (502)895-3485 Masonic Home, (502)895-3486 FAX Kentucky www.stmatt-ky.org

Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Staff The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird, Rector John Willingham, Mission Coordinator The Rev. Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Barbara Ellis, Organist/Choirmaster The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones, Pastoral Associate Ann Davis, Parish Life Coordinator The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop in Residence Mardi Galvin, Parish Administrator The Rev. Moray Peoples, Priest Associate Ruth Weibel, Accountant Deborah Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Betty Jobson, Office Assistant Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

Voice Mail Extensions & E-mail Addresses for the Clergy & Staff Phone Extension e-mail address

The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird...... x29 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Ben Robertson ...... x26 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones ...... x34 ...... [email protected] Deborah Rodahaffer ...... x22 ...... [email protected] Barbara Ellis ...... x32 ...... [email protected] Lynn Miller ...... x35 ...... [email protected] Ann Davis ...... x28 ...... [email protected] Mardi Galvin ...... x21 ...... [email protected] Ruth Weibel ...... x24 ...... [email protected] John Willingham...... Cell: 558-8603 ...... [email protected] The Rt. Rev. David Reed ...... [email protected]

2005 Vestry

Rick Lotz, Senior Warden Bob Clark Karen Hill Jane O’Roark Gaylee Gillim, Junior Warden Jay Crocker Jay Lambert Joan Shepler Bruce Dillman, Treasurer Lee Fletcher Jim Moyer Linda Wardell Bev Weis, Secretary Shannon Frey Jenny Krantz, Youth Representative

14 Adult Education at St. Matthew’s Fall 2005

Sunday mornings: 11:15 – 12 Noon

PARENTS IN CONVERSATIONmeets every Sunday at this time in the Lounge.

Nov. 6 Can Poetry Matter? Jeff Skinner

Nov. 13 In the Shadow of the Gallows: A Prosecutor’s Perspective on Capital Punishment Carol Cobb, prosecuting attorney

Nov. 20 In the Shadow of the Gallows: A Defense Attorney’s Perspective on Capital Punishment Jay Lambert, Public Defender Poets and Faith Jeff Skinner

Nov. 27 Special event for the whole family – we will make Advent Wreaths to take home and use during this season

Dec. 4 The Question of Evil Dr. Sue Garrett, LPTS In this Advent season, we look to the coming of Christ. Is Jesus God’s answer to evil? What about Satan?

Dec. 11 Angels Anne Vouga, seminarian Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Dec. 18 A Christmas Reading: Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales Rector and several parishioners Poets and Faith Jeff Skinner

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During the Week

Monday mornings, 9:45–11:00 Bible Study – open to ALL! This group meets every Monday. We are currently reading the Gospel of Luke, and have just begun the Passion narrative (Jesus’ crucifixion and death). ALL are welcome-you don’t have to commit to every Monday! Led by the Rector.

Monday evenings, 11/7*, 11/14, 11/21*, 11/28, 7:15-8:45 FOUR WOMEN: A JEWISH-CHRISTIAN BIBLE STUDY On four Monday nights in November, Rabbi Laura Metzger and The Rev. Lucinda Laird will discuss notable women in Scripture. We will meet alternately at St. Matthew’s and Congregation Adath Jeshurun, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Conversation promises to be lively! See bulletin board for details. Monday, November 7 Hannah at Adath Jeshurun* My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God.

Monday, November 14 Mary at St. Matthew’s My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my savior.

Monday, November 21 Miriam at Adath Jeshurun* Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously.

Monday, November 28 Mary Magdalene at St. Matthew’s Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”.

What do these women have in common? How are they different? How has history treated them? How do Jews and Christians approach Scripture?

Please sign up on the list on the bulletin board, or call the office, so that we will have some idea of numbers.

*Adath Jeshurun, 2401 Woodbourne Avenue, located off Bardstown Road in the Highlands, next door to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.

16 The SAINT MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

of St. Matthew’s December 2005 / January 2006 Parish Mission Statement Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.

FROM THE RECTOR Dear People of Sometimes I think that we use the What’s St. Matthew’s, frenzy of this over-long, heavily commercialized, frantically merry The first Sunday of season to cover up our real needs and Advent is Sunday, Happening? longings, to avoid acknowledging the November 27. We emptiness inside us that only God can will light the first Building the Spirit Updates ...... 2 fill. We run and run, faster and faster, candle on the to grab the brass ring, to buy, to party, A Reflection ...... 2 Advent wreath, to consume enough so that this year, at bring out the purple hangings and Parish News and last, we too will have that Hallmark card vestments, and begin to prepare for Bits n’ Pieces ...... 3-4 Christmas. But that Christmas doesn’t Christmas. and never did exist; it is a chimera that Christmas at St. Matthew’s...... 5 What does it mean to prepare for only serves to push us to run even EFM ...... 5 Christmas? Some of it, of course, is faster, buy even more. obvious, and I already have lists and I believe that in Advent we must find Church School News ...... 6 plans for gifts, decorating, parties, and some space, some time to stop running. so on. The youth are selling Music Notes ...... 7 We need to make our own journey to poinsettias, and wreaths have been Bethlehem. That journey starts when ordered for the church. But what does Youth Page ...... 8 we ask Christ to be born in us, and it truly mean to prepare for the Christ open ourselves to that birth. The Social / Outreach Concerns ...... 9 Mass, the Nativity of our Lord, the journey continues as we join the Feast of the Incarnation? Kenya News ...... 9 shepherds and magi in seeking love When we celebrate the birth of Jesus, incarnate in the most unlikely of places. A Few Words From we celebrate not only the coming of And we bring our own gifts to Christ The Assistant Rector ...... 10 Christ into the world at Bethlehem 2000 when we open our eyes to see Him in Vestry Comments ...... 11 years ago, but also God’s presence in those most in need of our love and the here-and-now, in our own lives. care. These are the tasks and delights Prayer List ...... 12 We rejoice in a God who loved us of Advent. enough to live as one of us, and loves Parish Families...... 13 May your Advent be holy and grace- us today with that same extraordinary, filled, and may your Christmas joy INSERT: self-giving, abundant love. We continue forever. Adult Education at St. Matthew’s acknowledge a God who is with us, not far off and unreachable. But we can Yours in Christ, only do these things if we seek God, and open ourselves up enough to find + and be found by God. Lucinda

1 BUILDING THE SPIRIT UPDATES

Report In November a great deal of work was completed in the Sanctuary: the reredos was removed, the rooms behind were eliminated and the upper area of the large north window was exposed. No further work in the sanctuary is planned for the next weeks. What appears to us as a time of waiting is a period of intense activity for our architects and consultants. All drawings, specifications, etc. will be delivered to the contractor on December 1 and bids are due on December 22. Then we’ll be off and running. Stay tuned. Campaign Update The following is a snapshot of gifts given to the Building the Spirit Campaign as of November 10. Since June 1, we have had an additional 30 one-time gifts or pledges to the campaign. There have now been 305 donors to the campaign for a total of $2,367,367.25. Ten of these gifts have come since St. Matthew’s Day. This is an outstanding 109% of our original goal of 2.1 million dollars. Our challenge goal is 2.8 million dollars. The 2.3+ million dollars pledged is 85% of this total. In order to make the challenge goal, $432,632.75 is needed. The more that we can add to these gifts, the less we will need to finance. If you have not responded, please prayerfully consider doing so. If you have pledged, please consider ways you can expand it. If you have made a pledge but did not indicate to have your gift given in memory or in honor of someone, it is not too late to do so. These will be listed in the Building the Spirit book that will also include all donors. Do you want to make an adjustment in the amount, frequency, number of payments or your start date? Please call me at 896-1224 or send an e-mail to: [email protected]. Additionally, if you need envelopes, would like to make direct payments from your bank account, or have any questions about payments, please contact me. If you pledged to begin payment during 2005, you were mailed a statement during August. Those who made any payments during 2005 will receive a statement at the end of the year. If you would like to receive a payment record by mail or by e-mail before this, please let me know. –Lee Fletcher, Campaign Coordinator A REFLECTION

by Jenny Krantz, Vestry, Youth Representative At each vestry meeting, one member gives a reflection on our mission statement (located on the front page). Jenny offered this in November.

As I was reading the mission statement, I was unexpectedly problem. I was reaching out as Christ’s hands, toward caught by the word hands. Suddenly I saw many pairs of all the other pairs of Christ’s hands. I was reaching for hands reaching out, palms cupped. They were all sorts of love, trust, understanding, intangible things that are hands, rough, dirty, clean, smooth, but they were all reaching difficult to admit need for. I was reaching toward God, for the same reason. but also to other people. With my palms cupped, I waited for another pair of hands to join mine. This was not in an effort to give or to take, they were wanting to share. I felt this too. It was a yearning toward Americans celebrate independence as our highest prize connection. I felt cut off from others, and I wanted to be near and virtue, but I think interdependence is more them. I wanted them to help me, but I also took comfort from Christian. Whether we admit it or not, it is also more how this would help them. This is not a safe feeling. It is necessary. We seem to be afraid of needing others, and much easier just to give, to patronizingly hand out help to cut ourselves off from others to prove our those inferior people who actually need it. When I help my independence and strength. We create the barrier of classmates with homework or a paper, it is this kind of impersonal assistance to avoid being helped. distance, that I am magnanimously giving my aid. This feeling By receiving, by asking, we give. Strength can come was different. I was the one reaching out for something, and it from holding out our hands and taking others, not to was not something clearly defined like the answer to a math give, but to share. 2 PARISH NEWS Bits n’ Pieces

Your help is needed New Year’s Eve to decorate the Church Service We will be decorating the church for Christmas on Friday, December 31 falls on Saturday this year and we will have a December 23 at 9:30 a.m. Holly and magnolia are needed distinctive NewYear’s Eve liturgy at 5:00 p.m. We will along with many hands to help at this time. There will be celebrate the Eucharist with special prayers for the ending pastries and coffee. Please join us for this work of love. of the old year and the beginning of the new. We will toast the New Year with champagne following the service. If you plan to spend a quiet New Year’s at home, this is a good way to celebrate with friends and fellow parishioners first; if you are going out to a party, this is also Christmas Coffee a perfect way to begin your evening. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! All women of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church are invited to the home of Joy and Don Bell onThursday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. Please bring a finger food of your choice. Anyone needing Ordinations to the a ride can meet at the church at 10:45 a.m. Asign-up sheet and map will be available on the bulletin board. Sign-up on the bulletin board downstairs if you need a sitter for the Priesthood coffee. If you need information please callAnn Davis On Saturday, December 10, at 11:00 a.m., five deacons will (895-3485). We hope youcan join us! be ordained to the priesthood at Christ Church Cathedral. Our ownJim Trimble and Bill Brosend will be among them. Be there! E-MAILS! We’ll have the capabilities to e-mail a copy of your contribution statement in 2006. Utilizing this will save us mailing fees and perhaps be of some help to you in holding down the paper that comes to your home. If you’re Birthday interested in having your statement e-mailed please reply via e-mail to [email protected] and let me know the Celebrations of e-mail address where you’d like to receive your statement. Thank you! our Homebound Ruth Weibel, accountant December December 16 Marye Mendel COMING UP THIS SPRING December 22 Marcia Carman I will be going on sabbatical this spring for a total of 4 December 31 Ib Anderson months. It seems odd to take a sabbatical in the middle of construction, but perhaps it’s best –and I am already 2 January years overdue! I will be taking a month at the end of February; then back for the end of Lent, Holy Week and January 31 Kaye Brown Easter (and going back to the sanctuary!!!); and then off again for 3 months. I have had wonderful discussions about this with the Wardens and Vestry, and will be sharing my plans more fully in the next newsletter. Lucinda+ 3 PARISH NEWS St. Thomas and St. Matthew’s join together for a Holiday Party

We will celebrate the holidays at a combined Christmas Party with St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Tuesday, December 13 in the Fellowship Hall at St. Thomas. Our Christmas party will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the vocal jazz quartet The Generations singing some of our most beloved Christmas carols and songs. Our catered lunch will begin at 12:00 noon. This is the first time we have joined together with a sister church for a holiday party and we hope you will be able to join us and share in the music, festivities and fun. We need to know the amount of food to purchase, so please print your name and the number in your family who will be attending. You will find the the sign-up sheet on the main bulletin board outside of the office. RSVP by calling Ann Davis at 895-3485 or bysending her an e-mail to [email protected]. St. Thomas Church is located at 9616 Westport Road.

Thanksgiving is then said and a blessing given. The The Lay Eucharistic service lasts about ten minutes. Ministers Each participant in the liturgy has a pamphlet entitled Distribution of Holy Communion by a Law Eucharistic You’ve seen them come up to the altar at the end of the Minister. One is posted on the bulletin board for you to service. The celebrant hands them a little black box and see. says, “Nancy and Joe, take this communion of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ to ______. We who are When you are ill or unable to come to the church we hope many are one body, for we all share one bread, one cup.” you will invite a Lay Eucharistic Minister to bring the And we all say AMEN. essence of church to you in your home, your hospital room or your room in a nursing home. The people of St. Who are these people and what are they doing? Matthew’s are centered in the Eucharist. The LEMs, “These people” are the Lay Eucharistic ministers or LEMs. working with the clergy, make sure that you are never They are all active lay people in our parish. Don and Joy deprived of Christ’s Holy Communion. Bell, Barbara Beury, Catharine Birch, Sarah Causey, Brian Dearing, Jane Disney, Nicholas Eastman, Sue –Jane O’Roark Jones, MaryAnn Mertz, Boband Sharon Nesmith, Jane O’Roark, Camie Rule,Anne Vouga, Martha Wallingford, and Mike and Kathy Wright are the LEMs who have been invited by Lucinda to take part in this ministry. The Ladies’ The LEMs come to us when we are sick or are no longer able to get to church. They come by invitation and Lunch Bunch appointment. Unlike priestly home communions that LEMs We will be going to Martini Intalian Bistro, 4021 Summit supplement, the LEMs only come on Sundays after the 8 Plaza Drive, in the Summit on Brownsboro Road, Thursday, a.m. or 10 a.m. service. Ifyouwant avisitfromaLay December 15, 11:30 a.m. Eucharist Minister please call the church and request one. Then on January 19, we will go to Rick’s in Chenoweth The service that is used when a Lay Eucharistic Minister Square, Please callBetty Triplett at 425-9733 if you have visits is a shortened version of the Rite II liturgy. The any questions. All are welcome! Gospel, or one of the other lessons of the day, is read. The Prayers of the People, the Lord’s Prayer and the General Confession are recited. If you are ill, prayers will be said for The Retired your well being. The bread and the wine are consecrated during the church service that preceded the visit. For that Men’s Breakfast reason, they are simply offered by the LEM with the familiar We meet on the third Tuesday of every month, 8:30 a.m. words, “The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven” and at the Denny’s on Dutchman’s Lane across from Norton “The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation”. The General Suburban Hospital. Please join us! Everyone is invited, not just retired or senior folks! 4 CHRISTMAS AT ST. MATTHEW’S

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Reading the Bible The Rev. Moray Peoples

Most of us enjoy more guilt than is necessary. This is focus. The Gospels and Epistles make up the bulk of the especially true for those of us who want to read the Bible second year. Year Three examines church history and the but have not the foggiest idea about how to tackle the job. final year considers theology, worship and prayer. The We feel guilty for not reading and for not knowing where to benefit is an introduction to lifelong process of learning. begin. (Genesis may not be the best place!) EFM is your own critical roadmap for the present moment Education For Ministry is an academic curriculum designed and future reference. You are shown how to look behind to help Lay Persons read Holy Scripture. Each participant the words themselves and come to an informed benefits from the scholarly reading material as well as from appreciation. You must consider the time when material small group discussions with other Lay Persons who was written, who wrote it and why! You are invited anew sharing with you the journey. You do not walk alone. to enjoy the story of God and God’s people. Because EFM is not a crash course, each participant has the You may inquire about EFM by contacting Moray time “to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest” the Bible. In Peoples…at [email protected] or calling the first academic year the Old, or Jewish, Testament is the 426-8959. Either way is a path to coffee or ice cream. 5 CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS

Debbi Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education What’s Happening in the Children’s Program at Church! (this is in addition to what happens on Sunday Mornings!)

Do you like to sing?

Are you in grades 3 through 8?

Did you know the Family Service and Christmas Pageant will be held at Christ Church Cathedral downtown this year due to our construction?

Then come sing with Mrs. Ellis three Sundays in December (4, 11, and 18) immediately following church school and be a part of the pageant choir!

We need your voice to make a really joyful noise!

Thursday, December 8 - Holiday Coffee at the home of Joy and Don Bell. If you will be using childcare at church, please sign up on the bulletin board downstairs.

Thursday, December 8 - Children’s Committee Dinner Meeting - 6:30 p.m. RSVP to Debbi Rodahaffer, 895-3485, ext. 22

Friday & Saturday, January 6 & 7: Work is beginning on our 4th Annual Lock-In at church for grades 3 through 5. The children love it! I love it! I need parents to help chaperone (it is planned by the 3–5 graders) this really wonderful twelve hours. Please let me know if you can come to play and worship on January 6 and 7!

My family and I would like to thank all of you for your prayers and expressions of sympathy at the time of my father’s death. We were overwhelmed by your love. Once again we were reminded that when we walked into St. Matthew’s church, we found a home. With grateful hearts, Richard, Nina, Christian and Debbi 6 MUSIC NOTES

Barbara Ellis, Choir Director / Organist It will be a special Christmas, a Christmas that reminds us of the beginning of our faith community. Come celebrate with flute and oboe, with harp and horn, with voices that soar with joy! 10:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Festival Holy Eucharist St. Matthew’s Church in Clingman Hall 7 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Youth youth@stmatt–ky.org Web site: www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm (502) 895-3485 Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

December 2005 and January 2006 Bowling Sunday, December 4, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Christmas Pageant Back by popular demand, the youth group will go bowling. Drop off and Rehearsals pickup atTenPinLanes.Bowling,shoesand dinnerareonusthistime! Sunday, December 4 ~ 12:15-1:15 p.m. Pizza and Rehearsal (after church school) Sunday, December 11, 6:00-7:30 p.m. At St. Matthew’s. Small group rehearsal We will have youth group and pizza at the Cathedral in coordination with Sunday, December 11 ~ 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Christmas pageant practice. Drop off and pick up at the Cathedral. Rides At the Cathedral. Full cast practice available from St. Matthew’s, if needed. Sunday, December 18 ~ 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Christmas Caroling and Dinner At the Cathedral. Full cast practice Sunday, December 18, 4:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22 ~ 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. To celebrate the season, our Youth Group will go At the Cathedral. Full dress rehearsal Christmas caroling. We will end the day at Gattiland for dinner. Drop off will be coordinated Saturday, December 24 ~ 2005 Christmas Pageant with pageant practice. Pick up at Gattiland by At the Cathedral. The pageant starts at 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Cast members will receive information regarding their arrival times. No Youth Group Sunday, December 25 and Sunday, January 1 Merry Christmas! and Happy New Year! Ice Skating Sunday, January 22, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Pizza and Bingo We will meet at Iceland at 2:00 p.m. and enjoy ice skating together. Pick Sunday, January 8, 6:00-7:30 p.m. up is at Iceland by 4:00 p.m. We will pay for ice skating and skate rental. Bring moneyif you plantobuy anyconcessions. Join old friends and meet new ones at Youth group! Prizes! Dinner and a Movie Rocksport Climbing Center Sunday, January 29, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m. We’ll have dinner and snacks and watch a movie at We will meet at Rocksport, 10901 Plantside Drive, at 6:00 p.m. for church. We’ll show two-one for the middle schoolers climbing and dinner. Pick up is at Rocksport by 8:00 p.m. Bring $5 to and one more appropriate for the high schoolers. help cover costs.

Poinsettia Sales The youth will continue selling poinsettias thourgh Sunday, December 4. Poinsettia pick up will be held on Saturday, December 10, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. We will need help from youth and youth parents on this date. See Lynn or Ben to volunteer.

This information and more is on the church web site at: Got a quick question for Ben? The www.stmatt–ky.org/youth.htm Check it out! new youth AOL Instant Messenger Need to get hold of Ben or Lynn? address is: youthstmattky Email them at: [email protected]

8 SOCIAL/OUTREACH CONCERNS

Volunteer INGATHERING Opportunities WOW! You did it – AGAIN!!!! Baby Sit or Cook Good people of St. Matthew’s, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all your generous contributions for the Thanksgiving Ingathering. Because of your overwhelming for teenage mothers generosity the food ministries of Calvary, St. George’s and St. MAM received 95 at Cornerstone Thanksgiving meals! You gave 10 complete meals with meat, 6 complete meals Thursday, December 1, without meat, over 60 canned and boxed food items, and $1970.00! The food ministries are most grateful to each of you for your contribution. 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In addition to feeding the poor in Louisville, you gave generously to St. Anna’s small appliance/gift card campaign. As of press time you had given 40 small Habitat for Humanity appliances (almost all of them are new) and $955 in gift cards. All of your Saturday, December 3, donations will go directly to help the New Orleans victims of Katrina. Thank you 8:30 a.m.-Noon or 3:00 p.m. VERYmuch. (carpool from church parking lot) The Social Concerns Committee is truly honored to worship with such a caring parish community. You are a most compassionate group! Calvary / St. George’s Food Collection Sunday Sunday, December 4 Advent Tree for CASA Families Serving Lunch at There’s still time! You may continue selecting gifts through Wayside Mission Sunday, December 11, to purchase and give to members of Sunday, December 11, several CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) families. These gifts are often the only gifts the families receive at Christmas 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and you may choose one or more items. (carpool from church parking lot) REMEMBER:All gifts should be wrapped, labeled, and returned by Sunday, December 18, so they may be delivered in time. Baby Sit or Cook for teenage mothers at Cornerstone KENYA NEWS Thursday, January 5, 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity It is now time to sign up for our 2006 trip to Oyugis, Kenya! The trip will be July Saturday, January 7, 8 through July 23. The cost is $2,950, which includes everything except shots, spending money, and passports (if you don’t have one). There will be a deposit of 8:30 a.m.-Noon or 3:00 p.m. $200 duebyJanuary15, 2006,then$2,000 due byApril 16, and thefinal $750 due (carpool from church parking lot) by June 11. Calvary / St. George’s There are several meetings scheduled to talk about the trip and how you should prepare. We will be doing construction work, medical work, teaching, and working Food Collection in agriculture, and will also be spending time with our orphans. Sunday We will work in Oyugis for 10 days, and then we will spend 3 days and 2 nights on Sunday, January 8 a safari. There will be plenty of time for shopping. Serving Lunch at We would love your company no matter your skill level. Please check your Wayside Mission calendar and join an adventure that will surely change your life forever. Sunday, December 15, To sign up or for further information, please call John Willingham at 502.459.4582 or his cell phone: 502.558.8603 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (carpool from church parking lot) –Thanks, John Willingham

9 A FEW WORDS FROM . . .

The Assistant Rector What Is Happening?

For the past making new several weeks, friends from you may have Lexington, and noticed several being at the signs posted picturesque around the Domain. parish asking Several spoke “What Is of wanting to Happening?” return and serve Well, ten of our on staff for a high school future young people Happening or found out on attend other the weekend events in of November Kentucky and 11–13. Lexington, such as the Happening is “New Year In a retreat The Spirit” curriculum event from similar to December Cursillio in 27–30 at many aspects the Domain but designed for (for more information see Ben). young people in grades ten through twelve. The retreat’s goal is to present the Christian faith to young I am very glad that the youth who attended this event people by young people in a manner that is accessible has such a good time. Young people are so busy these and meaningful, without being overly forceful or days, with school, sports, musical instruments, simplistic. All of the staff members of the weekend are volunteering, active social lives, etc. and all of these youth, with a few adults around to chaperone and offer endeavors are worthy means of growing into a well- guidance if and when necessary. Activities include rounded individual. But, making time for spiritual games, singing, small group discussion, hiking, growth is equally important and I hope our young worship, arts and crafts, and much more. people will continue to carve out time for youth group and retreats like Happening so that they can learn as The Happening attended by our young people was much about being a Christian as they do about being a Happening #39 in the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington at chemist, violinist, soccer player, and/or historian. their retreat center, the Cathedral Domain, in Irvine, KY. Our diocese does not offer Happening currently, so we One final note.An article about our trip to Happening were very grateful to Cindy Sigmon, the Diocesan would be lacking if it did not include an enormous Youth Coordinator for Lexington, for welcoming a THANK YOU to Bev Weis, Pam Burdine, and Desi group from St. Matthew’s to the event. Nisbitt for driving our young people to and from the event. All of you deserve a large round of applause. After the event was over, many of our youth commented on the very meaningful time they had at the –Ben event and how much fun they had being together, 10 VESTRY COMMENTS from the Senior Warden

By the time you read this, another Thanksgiving will be awe and wonder in every one of our hearts; I know it behind us, with Christmas and New Year’s right around does mine. the corner. Even without knowing the details of what And finally, we ring in the New Year with bells, they may hold, I have lived through enough of them to whistles, parties, dancing, football games and who know precisely the feelings they create in our lives. knows what other sorts of frivolity - so many activities Thanksgiving was a time for doing just what its name that we have all come to expect, and even look forward implies – remembering all of those things in our to. I always experience a sense of anxiety over the individual and collective lives that we have to be uncertainty surrounding the start of another new year, thankful for: family, children, parents, friends, jobs, because I don’t know what it may hold, what might and the many freedoms we so often take for granted. happen, what things – good or bad – might come my We were thankful for the food we ate, the family way. But every New Year that anxiety is always gathered around us, the roofs over our heads, our overcome by a tremendous level of hope and positive parish life together. But we should also remember there enthusiasm, as I am convinced in my own mind that were many who spent this past Thanksgiving without bad things of the past will be replaced with good things food, with no home, people whose homes were ripped in the future. I always pray that this will be the year apart by tsunamis, or hurricanes or tornados or when wars will end, poverty and hunger will cease, flooding. Many of them were thankful just to be alive. freedoms we take for granted will be enjoyed by all We must never forget our responsibility as God’s who want them, deadly diseases will be cured, and the children to share what we have with those who have so list goes on and on. little. As a parish, I am so proud of all that we did this Thanks for what we have, joy and wonder over being past year responding to so many needs in so many part of something bigger than any of us, and the different ways: Habitat for Humanity; St. George’s; the hopeful expectancy and anticipation of the future – tsunami in Indonesia; Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and these three holiday feelings are what also make us such Wilma (and how many others?); our Kenya mission; a special parish. They are the things that bind and tie and the list could go on forever! We remember with us to one another through good times and bad. We are fondness, and sadness, both personal and parish family thankful for those who have gone before us to lay a members who are no longer with us, but whose lives strong foundation of Christian love and giving, for all will always be a gift and cause for celebration. the wondrous gifts we share every day, and all And now we roll right into Christmas with its blitz of members of our parish family. We are filled with joy scurrying around to so many activities, parties, buying and wonder over the untapped potential of our life presents, meeting family and friends, and the like. I together, what we as a diverse community of faithful trust everyone will remember and take advantage of the believers can accomplish when we set our minds to it. upcoming services during Advent and on Christmas Eve And we all share the hopeful expectancy of countless, (at both the Cathedral and at St. Matthew’s). The one unknown, special opportunities the future holds for St. thing I always take away from Christmas is the joy I Matthew’s. I cannot wait to begin our trek together feel of being part of something so much bigger than over the coming months, as we search out the answers any one of us. As we know, the real reason we to those wonders. Whether it is suffering through the celebrate Christmas is not the lights or presents, or the woes and impacts of our construction, deciding how to trees or the snowflakes, or Santa or his elves. It’s not best use all of our newly created space to reach out to even the carols and special services we all adore. It’s the world around us, or response to more natural the celebration of the birth of a baby, born over 2,000 disasters or needs of other sorts, I guarantee you it will years ago, who grew up to proclaim a message of love be a special journey! and hope that is still as vital, relevant and necessary in the world today as it was when first delivered so long –Rick Lotz ago. To be part of something that special should strike

We are pleased to welcome Chris Hicks and Ellen Robertson to Choir! There’s room for you, too, in our music ministry at St. Matthew’s.

11 DAILY PRAYER LIST

Note: At Morning Prayer each weekday, members of St. Matthew’s congregation are prayed for by name.As members of the Christian community, we are advised to hold each other in prayer.As part of your prayers, please remember all of the St. Matthew’s parish family.

Week of December 4 Week of December 11 Week of December 18 Bishop: Thomas, Ann Brendel: Greg, Roxanne, Matthew Brown: Tim, Pamela, T.C., Katie Bittenback: Connie Brendel: Jo, Marcia Brown: Bill, Todd Bryant: Tina Blackburn:Joy Bridge: Sam, Sue Bullock: Stephen, Elizabeth, John, Sarah Blake: Jim, Mona Briggs: Jayne Burdine: Pamela, Dominique, Dakota, Blakemore: Neville, Gray Henry Brill: Robert, Suellen, Andrew, Abby Shawn Boone: Heather, Michael, Lauren Broecker: Linda, Bruce Burns: Frank, Carolyn, Meghan, Christopher Borho: Carl, Karen, Carter Brooks: David, Jackie Burnside: Laura Bower: Robert, Jean Brosend: Bill, Chris, Emily Burr: William, Gerry Busam: Donald, Priscilla, Brooke, Bowling:Kathy Brown: Don, Pat Shayla, Lainey Bradley:Jill Brown: Kaye Callaghan:Jean

Week of December 25 Week of January 1 Week of January 8 Campbell: David, Francis Cayce: Kay Cleveland:Bess Campisano: Kevin, Linda, Anna, Francesca Ceridan: Barry, Evangeline Cochran: Shirley, Henry, Henry, Fredericka Canon: Alan, Dane Waters Chapman: Dorothy Collie: Jacky Carman: Anne, Christopher Cheatham: Bill, Mary, Hamilton, Collins: Christopher, Sarah, Madeleine Carman: Jesse, Marcia Allen, Colin Collins: Georgianna Carolan: Jenice, Christopher Hermanson, Cherry: Stephen, Mary Jane Collins: Shaver, Linda Katie, Elsie Christensen: John, Kris, Jack Copeland: Clay, Betsy Jacobus Carter: Jack, Jennette Clark: Lou, Kitty Cartwright: Betty Clark: Kevin, Michaeleen Peck Corey: Tracy Caruso: Lynn Clark: Melinda Costello: Lynn Causey: Kevin, Sarah Clark: Bob, Diane Crocker: Jay, Clay Smith

Week of January 15 Week of January 22 Week of January 29 Crocker: Mike, Candis DaRif: Patricia, Sally Thomas Disney: Paul, Jane Cubbage: Amy, Graham Troop Davis: Ann Dobroth: Alison Cundiff: Lois Davis: Joe Dobroth: Virginia Cunningham: William, Polly, Bill, Polly Day: Joan Dodson: Frank, JoAnn Dolt: Bud, Judy Currie: Amy Dearing: Brian, Stephanie, Hank Donovan: Becky Daffin: George, Priscilla Deters: L D, Penny Shaw Donovan: Patrick, Kristin, Barrett, Claire, Daley: Catherine Devitt: Jack, Helen Grace Danahy: Patricia Diebold: Al, Sue, Alex Dooley: Ruby Danahy: Vicky, Dwayne Watson Diedenhofen:Cindy Dosker: Joseph, Lucy, Katherine, Joseph Dangremond:Bob Dillman:Bruce, Anita Drybrough: Rosemary

We pray for members of the parish family serving in the Armed Forces Philip Swain, Ryan Campbell, David Trimble, Lance Lawfer, Kevin Smith, Michael R. Greene, Kevin Trimble, Billy Cundiff, Guy Marr and The Rev. Steve Pike

Heavenly Father, We ask you to make the door of St. Matthew’s Church a gateway to your eternal kingdom; and grant that all who worship in this house may also witness for you in the world outside, to your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Weekday Services Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Chapel

12 PARISH FAMILY

Transfers In

Matthew Farra from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY

Transfers Out

Don and Barbara Groves to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Worcester, MA

Baptisms

Colin Dean Cheatham, son of Bill and Mary Cheatham, St. Matthew’s Day, September 25 Jackson Thomas Mitchell, son of Tommy and Sarah Mitchell, St. Matthew’s Day, September 25 Hannah Me-Ni Savells, daughter of Connie Savells, St. Matthew’s Day, September 25 John Kenneth Christensen, son of John and Kristina Christensen, All Saints’Sunday, November 6

We extend congratulations to

Chuck and Lee Hamrick on the birth of Chuck’s great-grandson Anna Karle on the birth of her great-granddaughter

We are sorry to hear about the death of

Matt Farra’s grandmother Ruth Weibel’s sister Ben Robertson’s step-grandmother + + + May light perpetual shine upon her/him/them + + +

13 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Non-Profit Org. 330 N. Hubbards Lane U.S. Postage Louisville, Kentucky 40207 PAID Permit No. 7 (502)895-3485 Masonic Home, (502)895-3486 FAX Kentucky www.stmatt-ky.org

Office Hours Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Staff The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird, Rector John Willingham, Mission Coordinator The Rev. Ben Robertson, Assistant Rector Barbara Ellis, Organist/Choirmaster The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones, Pastoral Associate Ann Davis, Parish Life Coordinator The Rt. Rev. David Reed, Bishop in Residence Mardi Galvin, Parish Administrator The Rev. Moray Peoples, Priest Associate Ruth Weibel, Accountant Deborah Rodahaffer, Director of Christian Education Betty Jobson, Office Assistant Lynn Miller, Youth Coordinator

Voice Mail Extensions & E-mail Addresses for the Clergy & Staff Phone Extension e-mail address

The Rev. Canon Lucinda Laird...... x29 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Ben Robertson ...... x26 ...... [email protected] The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones ...... x34 ...... [email protected] Deborah Rodahaffer ...... x22 ...... [email protected] Barbara Ellis ...... x32 ...... [email protected] Lynn Miller ...... x35 ...... [email protected] Ann Davis ...... x28 ...... [email protected] Mardi Galvin ...... x21 ...... [email protected] Ruth Weibel ...... x24 ...... [email protected] John Willingham...... Cell: 558-8603 ...... [email protected] The Rt. Rev. David Reed ...... [email protected]

2005 Vestry

Rick Lotz, Senior Warden Bob Clark Karen Hill Jane O’Roark Gaylee Gillim, Junior Warden Jay Crocker Jay Lambert Joan Shepler Bruce Dillman, Treasurer Lee Fletcher Jim Moyer Linda Wardell Bev Weis, Secretary Shannon Frey Jenny Krantz, Youth Representative

14 Adult Education at St. Matthew’s December 2005 - January 2006

Sunday mornings: 11:15 – 12 Noon

PARENTS IN CONVERSATION meets every Sunday at this time in the Lounge.

Dec. 4 The Question of Evil Dr. Sue Garrett, LPTS In this Advent season, we look to the coming of Christ. Is Jesus God’s answer to evil? What about Satan?

Dec. 11 Angels Anne Vouga, seminarian Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Dec. 18 A Christmas Reading: Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales Michael Wright; Rector Poets and Faith Jeff Skinner

Jan. 8 Poetry Reading Jeff Skinner Jeff Skinner, poet and a Professor at the University of Louisville, will read and sign copies of his new volume of poetry called “Saltwater Amnesia”. Before this new work, Jeffrey Skinner has published four collections of poetry: Late Stars, A Guide to Forgetting, The Company of Heaven, and Gender Studies. His work has received wide recognition, including fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ingram Merrill Foundation, and the Howard Foundation. Currently Director of the Creative Writing Program at the University of Louisville, he is also co-founder and editorial consultant for Sarabande Books (Ausable Press).

Jan. 15 Changing Lives at St. George’s Arthur Cox, Exectuve Director of St. George’s Center

Jan. 29 Who’s Afraid of Fundamentalists: Understanding Fundamentalits Today & Feb. 8 Dr. John Mulder

During the Week Monday mornings, 9:45–11:00 Bible Study – open to ALL! This group meets every Monday, except for a Christmas break of 2 weeks (December 26 and January 2). ALL are welcome-you don’t have to commit to every Monday! Led by the Rector.

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