Saint Timothy’s Messenger Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Athens A parish in the Diocese of Alabama July 2018 The mission of Saint Timothy’s Parish is, by the Grace of God, to worship, to proclaim Christ by word and example, to serve others beyond the parish, and to nurture one another within the parish.
Belovedness Foster Eich: I have been wanting to write some thoughts for the newsletter. But I haven’t come up with much to say this month, except that it has been a real blessing and joy to me to be part of this community of faith, hope, and love. So I am going to let Ginger write some thoughts! She passed this to me the other day. It’s from notes she took at the Diocesan Convention in 2016. So this is Ginger writing:
Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church I was deeply moved by the talk given by the keynote speaker, The Rev. Est. 1867 Tom Brackett. (He is the national Episcopal Church Officer for Church Planting and Ministry Redevelopment.)....He talked about the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan River, when a voice from Heaven said that Jesus was “my beloved.” He said that each of us is in search of “belovedness.” What we are usually given
is a sense of “importance,” rather than “belovedness.” In fact, we often seek a sense of being important, not realizing that it won’t meet our deep need for being
beloved. Father Brackett said that our feeling of a sense of importance is like “cheap calories”–it doesn’t meet our deepest need.
Our calling as Christian bodies is to be a community where the Holy
Spirit is present, where each of us knows that we are beloved, even though we are sinful creatures, and where we communicate to others, “YOU are God’s The Rev. Dr. Foster Eich Priest Affiliate beloved.” We are beloved by God, and we are not excluded from the “Holy of Weekly Services: Holy Eucharist Holies”–we belong IN the “Holy of Holies.” We KNOW that we are cherished Sundays 10:30 a.m. by God. We know that God wants us in a close relationship with himself–each
one of us. Church Office: 256-232-3541 Father Brackett encouraged us to ask ourselves, “What does it mean to [email protected] LIVE as God’s beloved?” Patti Whitaker Sr. Warden / - Ginger Eich Lay Eucharistic Visitor 256-874-0478
July 2018
The Road Ahead of Me
Sometimes the world seems confusing and it is difficult for me to know what is the right thing to do or what is the right way to pray. When I am feeling especially distressed, I find that reading the prayers and thoughts of those who are far more discerning than I helps. The following is a prayer from Thomas Merton that I have found reassuring.
"My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always, though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone. [1]"
Thomas Merton, Thoughts in Solitude (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux: 1999), 79.
Alison Barrett
July 2018
Upcoming Diocesan Events
July 27-29—Diocesan Confirmation Retreat and Service at Camp McDowell
August 11—Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage, 11:00 AM, Hayneville, AL
August 31-Sep 2—Farm Folk Weekend at Camp McDowell
Sept 7-9—Father and Son retreat at Camp McDowell
INTERCESSION REQUESTS
We pray for those who are ill or recovering: Susie Herrell, Jim and Chris Fossum , Lane Bates, Jen Hood, Martha Lynn Dockery , Renee, Jimmy Stroud, Marvin Young, Tim Jones, Kyle Turner, Erin Randolph, Sonya Phillips, Tony Simmons, Lori Arra, Ann Strain, Remington Pittman, Bunny Oppman, Charlotte Gatlin, Dick Hall, Jennifer Uptain, Stephanie Smith, Margaret Blake.
We pray for those seeking strength, courage and guidance: The Whitmore Family, Regina Montgomery, Kathryn Hall, Sandy Oppman, Kathy Flood,and for those affected by natural disasters and those affected by violence
We pray for those who are deployed/serving in the military: Jonathan Darche’, Andrew Oppman, Alex Oppman, Brandon Wells, Michael Kleefisch and Eric Martin
*If you are hospitalized or in need of a visit, please notify the Church Office at 256.232.3541, Patti Whitaker 256-874-0478, Kelton Riley 256-206-2484 or [email protected]
In case of an emergency The Rev. Dr. Foster Eich can be reached at (256) 767-2003. Leave a voice mail if he does not answer.
July 2018
Parish Announcements: Please bring non perishable food to be given out to supplement the beans and rice. Please bring school supplies to be given away at the August beans and rice giveaway.
Our monthly house evening prayer service will be held on the feast of Saint Mary Magdalen on, Monday, July 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the home of TBA. Please see the sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall to sign up for future house prayer services, or contact Patti Whitaker or Kelton Riley to volunteer.
On Saturday, July 28th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. St. Timothy’s will partner with the NAACP Youth group for their annual Unity Rally in the park by Athens High School. We’ll be sponsor- ing a Beans and Rice giveaway and Corn Hole. Please see Christian Ake or Patti Whitaker to volunteer.
John and Joanie Flannagan are collecting aluminum can tab-tops for St. Jude’s Hospital. Please support them in this ministry by saving and donating your old can tabs. Tabs can be placed in the bowl on the coffee table in the back of the parish hall.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors
The Bishop has licensed Patti Whitaker and Kelton Riley to serve as Lay Eucharistic Visitors for Saint Timothy’s. Eucharistic Visitors are authorized to bring the consecrated sacrament from the church to those unable to attend service. If at any time you are unable to attend service and would like to have the Eucharist brought to you, please contact Patti (256-874-0478) or Riley (256-206-2484) to arrange a visit.
Saint Patrick’s Breastplate
"One of the perks of being in choir is the opportunity to have the words of the hymns really soak in, through constant repetition. We did one of my favorites a few weeks ago, and the words are very comforting to me."
Christ with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
- Judy Wilson
July 2018
Spotlight on Ministry: The Stitching Group
Purveyors of all things warm and comforting, the stitching group designs, fashions, and delivers the fruits of their labors to our neighbors in need in the community. Whether it’s providing warm garments for homeless kids, fashionable wares for chemo patients, or soft receiving blankets for premie-babies, these ladies give hours of their time to give smiles to others. The ladies also make stuffed animals to be handed out by police and fire fighters to children who have experienced tragedy. Prayer shawls have also been made for those in special need of comfort.
Great thought and care goes into each product. A project begins by thinking about the needs and style of the recipient—and praying for them. The maker then chooses the color and style of the garment accordingly, whether it be bright and cheerful, quirky and whimsical, or soft and soothing. Once colors and pattern are selected, the gifts are woven with a prayer to God to “help me make this and pass it on, and to pass on His love in what we’re doing.”
The ladies have formed a real comradery amongst themselves, so that their meetings have become not just an act of service, but an act of fellowship and worship. Bound by their common craft, the women convey a sense of blessing that they “have the skills to make someone else happy.”
While some of the yarn they use has been donated, most of it is provided by the ladies themselves. If you would like to know more about the group, or are interested in making a donation of materials, contact Jill Garfinkel or Peggy Strain.
Entering their fourth year of this ministry, the stitching group meets every Wednesday at 10:30 in the parlor of the church parish house.
Thank you, Stitching Group, for your part in making St. Timothy’s a loving, Christian community!
July 2018
July 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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9:00 AM Sunday School 5:30 PM Reunion 6:00 PM Youth 10:30 AM Stitch 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist Group Support Group Group 12:00 Ice Cream Social 4:30 PM Reunion 5:00 PM Clean & Group Compline 5:30 PM ESL
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9:00 AM Sunday School 5:30 PM Reunion 11:30 Chick’s 10:30 AM Stitch 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist Group Lunch @ Sweet- Group 12:00 Ice Cream Social est Things Tea 4:30 PM Reunion 5:00 PM Clean & Room Group Compline 6:00 PM Youth 5:30 PM ESL Support Group
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Bring Food for Beans 6:00 PM Men's 9AM Beans & and Rice 5:30 PM Reunion 6:00 PM Youth 10:30 AM Stitch Group @ Casa Rice Distribution 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist Group Support Group Group 12:00 PM Bagging 4:30 PM Reunion Blanca’s Outreach meeting
Beans and Rice Group 12:30 DOK 5:30 PM ESL 5:00 PM Clean & Compline
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 St. James Feast of St. 9AM Sunday School 6:00 PM Youth Mary Magdalen 10:30 AM Stitch Unity Rally Day 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist Support Group 10:00-2:00 in the 12:30 Vestry Meeting Group 5:30 PM Reunion 4:30 PM Reunion Park by Athens 5:00 PM Clean & High School Compline Group Group 6:00 House Prayer 5:30 PM ESL
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9AM Sunday School 5:30 PM Reunion 6:00 PM Youth 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist Group Support Group 5:00 PM Clean & Compline
Happy Birthday If your celebration is in this Happy Anniversary
month and it is not listed please 7/3 Jacqueline Adams forgive us. 7/12 Anna and Louis Tominack 7/3 Blake Bates
7/4 Alison Barrett Be sure that your 7/8 Gene Strain information is 7/14 Renee Buck recorded and remains current 7/17 Sig Einarsson with the church 7/21 Carlene Freehauf office. 7/31 Amanda Gudmundsson
July 2018
Worship Schedule July 2018
If you are scheduled to serve on Sunday, please plan to arrive and be vested by 10:15 AM so that the service may begin on time. If you must miss your scheduled day, please arrange for a replacement and notify the vestry of the day of the change.
July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29
Kimberly Modica Kelton Riley Julie Colwell Regina Montgomery Patti Whitaker LEM Kelton Riley Regina Montgomery Kim Modica Kelton riley Kim Modica
Server Kelton Riley Regina Montgomery Kim Modica Kelton Riley Patti Whitaker
Crucifer Laura Gordon Bryant Hardaway Laura Gordon Nathan Montgomery Bryant Hardaway
Lector 1/ Ron Gatlin Kelton Riley Jim Miner Julie Colwell Kim Modica Intercessor
Lector 2/ Psalm Terry Martin Beth Magie Ellen Miner Kathryn Hall Laura Gordon
Carlene Freehauf Joanie Flanagan Bobbie Patton Kelton Riley Sandra Turner Altar Guild Lee Goehler
Lewis Rogers Alan Flack Ralph Freehauf Rick Whitaker Dennis Martin Ushers John Flanagan Lewis Rogers Bucky Patton Jim Miner Terry Martin
Bobbie Patton Beth Magie Jean Anderson Delma and Lewis Rogers Patti and Rick Whitaker Coffee Hour Glenda Richardson Judy Wilson Lee Goehler
Vestry of the Day Patti Whitaker Kelton Riley Carlene Freehauf Ron Gatlin Kim Modica
CURSILLO
Cursillo is a four-day weekend at Camp McDowell, beginning on a Thursday and ending on a Sunday. The weekend includes talks by lay people and clergy, group dis- cussions, lots of music, fellowship, and fun. To learn more contact St. Timothy’s lay rector, Jim Miner.
Jul 28—Staff Training Sep 13—Cursillo #214 Sep 29—Cursillo 214 R&R
July 2018
The Messenger The Episcopal Church Welcomes You! Schedule
The Messenger is published monthly. Save the Dates:
To submit events or articles you may bring them to the Monday, July 23—6:00 P.M. Feast of St. Mary Magdalen. church office or email them to: [email protected] Location TBA.
The deadline for the next issue is August 17, 2018. Saturday, July 28—10:00AM-2:00PM Unity Rally Day in
the Park beside Athens High School.
Staff
Dr. Sue Kirkpatrick Organist
Vestry
Patti Whitaker Senior Warden
Terry Martin Saint Timothy’s Episcopal Church Junior Warden 207 East Washington Street • Athens, AL 35611
Class of 2018 256.232.3541 Patti Whitaker [email protected] Carlene Freehauf http://sttimothy.dioala.org
Class of 2019 Ron Gatlin Kim Modica
Class of 2020 Kelton Riley Terry Martin
Christine Ake Treasurer
Kelton Riley Clerk
July 2018