St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church

The Hoot September 2016

“Find the lost; Heal the broken; Celebrate God’s love for all.”

7555 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road ♦ Ooltewah, TN 37363 Church Phone: (423) 238-7708; Church Fax: (423) 238-7672

Holy Eucharist – Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Christian Formation (All Ages) – Sundays at 9:00 a.m. EYC (Youth Group) - Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Weekly Bible Study – Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Church Email: [email protected] E-mail for the Rector: [email protected] Church Website: www.sfaec.org

The Rt. Rev. George D. Young, III, Bishop of East Tennessee The Rev. Louisa Parsons, Rector The Rev. John R. Rouser, Deacon Katherine Dougherty, Seminarian Marie Sugrue, Parish Administrator William Barger, Organist & Music Director Charles Nix, Evening Music Coordinator Caitlin Peabody, Youth Minister Pam Early, Nursery Minister

VESTRY

Treasurer: Shelia Crane

Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Class of 2018

Dentzel Landstreet John Croteau, Sr. Warden Deris Bagli (423) 667-8222 (423) 443-9913 (423) 503-0634

Lenora Lee, Clerk Cherie Haggard Sandy Moore (423) 637-9126 (423) 344-2337 (423) 344-2577

Greg Love, Jr. Warden Jeannie Snyder Elaine Peters-Gannon (706) 218-8700 (423)762-0790 (423) 314-1202

Welcome! Thanks for taking a moment to check out the September Hoot Newsletter.

School is officially back in session and we continue to pray for all our Teachers, Staff, and Students. Additionally, we are gearing up for our annual community event: The Blessing of the Animals! Check out page 7 for details. We hope you will also take a moment to read the other articles and announcements inside this issue. There’s always much going at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church and we look forward to seeing you soon.

All are welcome here. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected], (423) 238-7708, or through our Facebook page.

The Hoot is published by St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church and the deadline for the next issue is September 19. If you would like to submit an article or announcement for the next newsletter, please send it to [email protected].

"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2

Message from our Rector

Most mornings our household wakes to the click, click, click of canine toenails on the hardwood floor. If one is not quick to jump out of bed as the clicking pace intensifies around the bedroom, emphatic barks ensue. Cassandra, Cassie for short, our 16 year old Springer Spaniel has an internal clock with unfailing accuracy. So unless an especially early morning appointment is scheduled, no device with an alarm is set in our house. Later in the morning, if too much time is spent with devotions and answering emails, the toenail staccato pattern returns followed by barking for the second trip outside and morning pills. Once home in the evening, it is Molly Brown, the 10 year old Springer Spaniel, who paces the house accompanied with loud doggy panting until dinner is served. If we are up past what Cleopatra the Pug deems appropriate bedtime, she climbs on the top of the couch and rests her head on my shoulders to let me know she is ready for the last “outs” of the day and sleep.

Rhythms of life and daily routines are important to all God’s creation. As the monastic movement formed in Christianity, part of that rhythm involved hourly prayers and regular Bible study. When he was writing the first Book of Common Prayer, The Reverend Thomas Cranmer encapsulated those regular prayers into Morning Prayer, Noonday Prayer, Evening Prayer and Compline. In each of the liturgies, Holy Scripture and time for reflection was included.

Prayers and study, not only individually but also corporately, are vital to our lives as Christians. This Fall we have multiple opportunities to participate in such practices at St. Francis. With Bishop Young coming on October 2, the Inquirer’s Classes for Adults is already meeting at 3:30 pm on Sunday afternoons for anyone interested in learning more about the Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement. Youth Inquirer’s Classes will be held on Saturdays, September 10 and 17, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, followed by a time to enjoy Pizza and “hang out” together.

Each week, in addition to our three Sunday Holy Eucharist offerings, we have Christian Formation at 9:00 am for all ages. On Sunday, September 11, we will have an Intergenerational Christian Forma- tion as our children hear the Godly Play story of Baptism; parents are invited to join. This is in preparation for Holy Baptism when our Bishop is with us and will give us all the opportunity to remember and reflect on the power of this Sacrament in our lives. Wednesday Night Bible Study with Sack Pack preparation, worship and study resumes on September 7 at 6:30 pm.

Additional offerings this Fall are a new round of Foyer Groups, the return of Episcopal Church Women gatherings, and the beginning of Disciple Fast Track Bible Study. Each of these offerings allows us time to join together in community, whether a smaller or larger gathering of people, to pray and to share our hopes, concerns and our own rhythm of life with one another.

Make the commitment this Fall to attend at least one of these offerings on a regular basis. Come and truly join in this community as we:

Find the Lost; Heal the Broke; Celebrate God’s Love for All.

Lou †

ESTRY VIBES

Below is a quick update provided from the last Vestry Meeting.

 The Vestry approved allowing Camp Big Fish to use offices at The Katie Hall Activity Center through the end of December 2016.

 Plans for St. Francis Day & Blessing of the Animals are in full swing. To volunteer, please sign up in the narthex or contact Joan Rose.

 We’ve scheduled a Work Day in preparation for St. Francis Day. Please plan to join us Saturday, September 24, to do some campus clean-up and light repairs. Sign up in the Narthex.

 Last call for baptisms and confirmations on St. Francis Day, October 2, with Bishop Young. For more information, please see our Rector, Lou Parsons.

 There’s still time to submit the Gifts and Talents Survey. Printed copies can be found in the Narthex.

 Tree removal work will take place the week of August 22.

 Our next Vestry Meeting is Monday, September 19, and all our welcome.

Your Vestry

St. Francis Day & Annual Blessing of Animals Sunday, October 2, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. At St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, Ooltewah, TN

Blue skies, sunshine and cooler temperatures – that is what we are looking for on Sunday, October 2nd as we welcome our Bishop, The Rt. Rev. George Young and all of our four legged friends from around the region.

Plans are underway to have many of our regular activities for the day including:

The Pet Parade, followed by the liturgy to celebrate creation Noah’s Little Ark Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Free Pet Photos for our guests Animal related exhibits and Adoptable Pets Free Hot Dogs and Popcorn And More!

If you have a pet related vendor you use, or are aware of one that has not been with us in the past, invite them to join us; or you can send their information to me and I’ll contact them. We provide each exhibitor a tent/ table/chairs at no charge to participate in our celebration!

Set up Day: Join in the fun as we set up tents, tables and chairs on Saturday, October 1st beginning at 9:00 am at All Saints House.

Volunteer Opportunities: Brochures and posters are being printed and we always need help distributing these around the area. Materials should be available no later than mid-September. It’s takes a village to produce this event! Watch for a Volunteer Sign-up Sheet in the Narthex.

There is NO CHARGE for this event. Joan Rose [email protected] It’s our gift to the community. (423)240-5248 7

New Outreach Project for St. Francis!

Hosanna Community is very near and dear to many St. Francis parishioners. In the past, we have been able to help them with much needed cleaning up around the yard and landscaping.

This year we’ve been asked to donate garden items to create a St. Francis Meditation Garden. This is an area behind the residents’ home that in the past has been a muddy, weed- filled, unattractive sight for the residents to view when they look out their windows. And, since they do not have a chapel on site, they picture developing this into a sacred area for walk- ing, visiting with families, meditating, etc.

The Director of Hosanna Community, Susan DiStefano, has sent us a “wish list” of items that they can use. Please see the list on the opposite page and also check out the “wish tree” in the Narthex, next to the Outreach Table. If you can help, please purchase items and bring them to the church over the next couple weeks. I will then deliver these to Hosanna House the end of September.

I really encourage all of us to get involved and help.

Thank you! Kathy Landstreet

Hosanna Community St. Francis Meditation Garden List

 LOTS of black mulch (it’s a big space) - They have been using Scotts Preen black mulch, but are open to any kind

 Bird Houses, Shepherds’ crooks

 Natural Wind Chimes

 Gift cards for mulch of plants from Home Depot, Lowes or even Walmart

 Rustic looking art sculptures

 Shade plants like Hosta, Lentin roses, ferns, foam flowers, etc.

 A few sun perennials

 One small concrete bench

 Weed killer

 Pruners

 Low to the ground bird bath

 Fairy garden stuff might be fun (we have lots of roots)

 Surprises – anything that you might see that speaks to you

E Y C

Welcome back ya'll!

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. School has started back and things at church are getting into full swing.

We will be kicking off Sunday School on September 4th at 9 AM. There will be a special treat AKA Krispy Kreme dough- nuts and a fun activity to kick off the year! As far as EYC goes I really want it to be on a day and time that everyone can make it the majority of the time. We will be discussing this over the month of September and announcing EYC meet- ings week to week for this month only. After this month we will be setting a finalized day and time for the rest of the year that best suits everyone.

We are looking at two Saturdays in September to meet for Confirmation class, September 10 & 17. Confirmation will be on October 2nd.

I am excited to announce that ChattEY (Chattanooga Episcopal Youth) will have its first event on September 11th at St. Paul's Downtown from 5-7. This is an event for all of the Chattanooga Area Episcopal Youth. The other Youth Directors and I have been meeting over the course of the summer bonding, discussing ideas, and planning future events. I am so excited to see where this group goes!

As always please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have: (865) 386-1628 or [email protected].

Peace, Caitlin

Notes From the Lawn Party . . . Where we temporarily moved the music desk By Bill Barger

We Episcopalians have always had a reputation for being able to put on a nice affair, and Mathieu Polak’s Carillon recital was right up at the top of the list of these events. How can you lose when you have an internationally-famous artist from the Netherlands playing a world-class instrument on a wonderful day, enhanced by shaved ice and sliced cool melons to eat while you listen to the music?

The music was superb! Mathieu’s artistic skills were vividly displayed throughout the program. Even though his expression and control of the bells were hallmarks one would expect from a good carillonneur who has played in many countries, throughout the program he showed his ability to make more music and more art from 27 bells than many might have thought possible.

If you missed this musical treat, Andy Hall has made it possible for everyone to share the music. (Sorry, although his efforts have “saved the day,” we didn’t keep any refreshments for you....) Beyond just recording the music, Andy has also assembled a video presentation which includes some dramatic footage of the carillon as well as other parts of our campus that those who were present had opportunities to explore. The fol- lowing links will get you to the right places where you can download the music and video files with which you can amaze your friends.

Music files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ac9ujv23x5y15f5/ AAA2l15L6mequcW_f2q9eKwha?dl=0

From this link you can download these files in several different formats, one of which is sure to play on your device.

Video presentation with some of the music to accompany it:

https://youtu.be/bd0B4ONj0qQ http://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5FzaWb9YLXbOUlRZ092U1B6Z1U/ view?usp=sharing_eid&invite=CL68yrcL&ts=57b65e06

Fear not! If you missed this program, Mathieu has promised that he will come and play for us again when he is in the U.S. next year.

St. Francis Week with Family Promise September 13, 14, & 15

We need volunteers to help provide dinner for the families and/or stay overnight Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday — September 13, 14, or 15.

Please sign up in the Narthex. Thank you!

As we started planning this year’s Stewardship Drive and tossing around ideas, we discussed how far our little church has come. It has been 25 years since the first service at the courthouse. The accomplishments we’ve made over the years include our beautiful campus that at one time was an unofficial dump. Parishioners spent time clearing the land, cleaning it, and getting it ready to develop what we know today as St. Francis.

I was not aware that at one point the bishop came to visit and a name had not yet been chosen for our church. So some parishioners created a sign for his visit that said, “Saint Sumthenuruther”.

My how we’ve grown. There are those who have been here since the beginning, the ones who have come and the ones still to come. There’s the work we have done in our community, and the debt we have incurred and paid off. Many churches would dream to be a St. Francis. We may be small in numbers, but we are mighty in the ability to do God’s work.

Every day we are offered opportunities to do God’s work. Yet it is those who act on those opportunities that truly make a difference. Stewardship … it’s not just once a year, it’s a way of life.

Greg Love Stewardship Committee

Please plan to join us for the upcoming

St. Francis Workday Saturday, September 24 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

We are preparing for the Bishop’s visit and our Annual St. Francis Day Celebration and Blessing of the Animals. Please plan to help with clean-up and simple repairs around our church campus.

Remember, many hands make light work. Hope to see you there!

Out-to-Lunch Group — Dutch Treat Wednesday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.

Mountain Oaks Tea Room (At the Old James County Courthouse) 9508 Church Street in Ooltewah

Please sign up in the Narthex by Sept. 19.

For more information, contact Emily McDonald at 991-0997 or 475-8246.

Foyer Groups are now forming.

A Foyer Group is a small group gathering to share a meal, prayer, and conversation. Many at St. Francis have found that these small group settings offer a real opportunity to experience a connection with others in our church and form a true community of brothers and sisters in Christ.

Please sign-up in the Narthex. For more information, contact our Rector, Lou Parsons.

Episcopal Church Women Annual Fall Gathering in Athens, TN Saturday, September 10, 2016

Check-in 9:30 am / Eucharist 10 am / Ends 2 pm

At St. Paul Episcopal Church 123 S. Jackson Street, Athens, TN 37303

Our Speaker will be Sonja DuBois Holocaust Survivor now living in Knoxville

Every woman in our diocese and her guests are warmly encouraged to join our gathering. We'll worship with our bishop, share ideas, renew old friendships, make new friends, enjoy a luncheon together, and be inspired by our engaging speaker, Sonja DuBois. Our gathering will continue our theme of “Building Bridges of Peace and Reconciliation” within ourselves and our families.

All are welcome!

Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church, Ooltewah, TN

Aug. 31: We’ll be providing dinner and will worship with Project Canterbury, our campus ministry, downtown at Christ Episcopal.

Sept. 7: We’re discussing the book, Revolving Choices, Playing Roulette with Life, by Evie Lastra West with Wendy C. Brown.

Questions? Please contact us at (423) 238-7708 or [email protected].

ROTA FOR SEPTEMBER 2016

Ministry Sept. 4 Sept. 11  Sept. 18 Sept. 25

8:00 Opener Arline Caliger Ed McCoy Charles Park Arline Caliger

Altar Guild Elaine Cantelou Becky McCoy & Lenora Lee & Elaine Cantelou & Shelia Crane Debbie Jeannie & Shelia Crane Satterfield Greenwell

Verger John Croteau Dexter Cantelou Carol Woody John Croteau

Greeters David & Joan Sue & Deris Dexter & Elaine Andy & Stacy Rose Bagli Cantelou Hall

Ushers Mary Burgette David & Joan Andy & Stacy Dentzel & & Diane Rose Hall Kathy Honeycutt Landstreet

Crucifer Joe Greenwell Brennan Bagli Jackson Love Alexandra Wilson

1st Lesson John Croteau Mary Burgette Mary Ceren Alexandra Wilson

2nd Lesson Maureen Scott Joan Rose Dexter Cantelou Carol Woody

Prayers of the Curtis Baggett Emily Diane Honeycutt Greg Love People McDonald

Server TBD TBD TBD TBD

Vestry Greg Love & Greg Love & Greg Love & Greg Love & Counters Deris Bagli Deris Bagli Deris Bagli Deris Bagli

Eucharistic Dentzel & Kathy Andy Hall & John Croteau Greg Love & Ministers Landstreet Jane Diamantis & Suzy Baggett Carol Woody

Refreshments Jane Diamantis TBD TBD TBD

 Please note that All Nations Seventh-Day Adventist Congregation will be using our Church on Saturday this weekend from 10:00 to 1:00. 18

SEPTEMBER

4 - Dentzel Landstreet 5 - Becky McCoy 8 - Gale Reed, Todd Worlen 9 - Sean Kiser 13 - Jamie & Larry Hartman's Anniversary 16 - Becky Kiser 17 - Isaac Rouser Dexter & Elaine Cantelou’s Anniversary 21 - Diane Honeycutt Chuck Nix & Linda Swift’s Anniversary 22 - Joseph & Sharleen Rhinock’s Anniversary 24 - Elaine Cantelou, Greg Love Don & Ellen Hartsfield’s Anniversary

If you would like us to include your birthday and/or anniversary, please let us know at [email protected] or call (423) 238-7708.

St. Francis invites All Women of the Church To a gathering at All Saints House

Saturday, September 17, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Please join us for socializing and planning for future gatherings and projects.

Tea and lemonade will be provided. Bring an appetizer to share and feel free to bring your own beverage of choice.

RSVP by signing up in the Narthex.

Questions? Contact Stacy at [email protected]

All Saints House is located at 8524 Providence Rd. On the hill behind St. Francis Episcopal Church

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