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October 16, 2007
COVER
STORY
How
Do You Spend Your Life?
by The Rev. Alvin C. Johnson, Jr.
 Dear
St. Michael's Family and Friends,
This coming
week you and I will receive information from our Stewardship Committee
inviting us to explore our life and, as I mentioned in this past
Sunday's sermon, how we are spending our lives. We will hear of
faith, hope and love. In one sense, it is easier to ask for money
because the material needs of our parish community and of those
we help beyond our walls are eminently clear and can be read by
anyone simply by checking our website or by contacting Kim Lessner
in our operations office.
The deeper
question continues to be: how are you and I spending our lives?
Maybe, as well, does Jesus ask us to spend our lives for his sake?
I think so…more and more we are faced with the challenge
of determining for what and to whom we give our very precious
life. What are the demands like on your life? Do they outweigh
your available time and energy? At the end of the day do you ever
wonder where you are spending your life? You see, this question
isn't about trying to spend our life a particular right way. This
question is only to invite us to consider whether we are spending
this one life the way we wish and the way God desires for us.
Jesus invites
us to spend our life for his sake; by gratitude, giving and grace
he invites us to have our lives changed and also to change the
lives of people here and around the world. All things are possible
with God…all things. Dream the dream for Jesus' sake and
then act in accord with the dream.
Where does
stewardship fit in? This is one way we live the dream; one way
we spend our lives. We offer our time, talent and treasure to
God through the Church and through other means and join in a greater
effort called the Church which is also called to spend itself
for God and for others. Whew! Think carefully and prayerfully
on these things as the stewardship information arrives and as
the Holy Spirit invites your response and mine…lives formed
and changed through deeper intimacy with Jesus Christ. Thanks.
Love and Blessings,
Alvin+
OUTREACH
On
the Shoulders of Giants
by The Rev. Martha Gillette
Hope is
believing despite the evidence, and then watching the evidence
change. (Jim Wallis)
In 1675, Sir
Isaac Newton, discussing the accolades conferred upon him for
his remarkable scientific discoveries, noted his indebtedness
to the ground-breaking work of previous generations of scientists,
saying, "If I have seen further, it is by standing on the
shoulders of giants." And indeed, no matter how much any
individual manages to accomplish, his or her accomplishments are
laid on the foundation of history, braced by the inspiring stories,
life example, and encouragement of others, and constructed over
time. When the obstacles to change seem insurmountable, the problems
irresolvable, the resistance intractable — when hope fades,
vigor wanes, and danger mounts — it is helpful to turn to
the wisdom of the saints, living and dead, for solace and insight.
The seventh
chapter of What Can One Person Do? reminds us of the above-mentioned
truth. Noting that collective memory is an essential part of Christian
life, as we gather for Eucharist and 'Do this in remembrance of
me,' the authors call on us to consider the tactics of successful
church-based social movements of the past as we attempt to countermand
the forces which rob so many of our brothers and sisters of their
dignity in the present. They relate the story of William Wilberforce
and the Clapham Sect as they struggled for almost two decades
to eradicate the British slave trade. They tell of the decades-long
anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa, highlighting Episcopal
presiding bishop John Hines' initiative in using the church's
stock-holdings in General Motors to pressure the company to withdraw
from South Africa, and featuring Desmond Tutu's legendary leadership.
In the process they highlight the fact that mobilizing the power
of grass-roots consumers, shareholders, and voters is even more
crucial today than it has ever been, and the action they call
each 'one' of us to is advocacy.
For me personally,
the intersection of faith and politics is clear and compelling,
and the one constantly informs the other. I am certainly aware,
however, that this worldview is not universal! Whether you advocate
as a Christian or as a citizen, however, you can, in fact, advocate.
You can visit, or write to your representatives and senators.
(Alkire and Newell provide tips for letter-writers: Take care
to confirm constituency by including your postal mailing address,
even in email correspondence; be specific about issues and desired
actions; be polite, brief, and prudent (writing too frequently
is ineffective); and make sure to thank the congressperson if
he or she votes as you wished). You can write letters to the editor
and op-ed pieces, too, which is often effective because politicians
do track what is being said in the news. You can subscribe to
an advocacy group's 'e-alert' network — two of many are the
Episcopal Public Policy Network (www.episcopalchurch.org/eppn/)
and Bread for the World (www.bread.org)
— to help you keep up to date on important legislation.
One potential
area of advocacy is 'Improving Maternal Health' — the fifth
Millennium Development Goal, and the one featured in the seventh
chapter of What Can One Person Do? While women's needs
are implicit in all the MDGs, women constituting the majority
of the world's poor, this goal speaks specifically to the reality
that over half a million women die every year from complications
of pregnancy and childbirth, typically because of hemorrhages,
infections, hypertension, and obstructed labor. The specific target
of MDG #5 is to reduce by three-quarters, between 1990 and 2015,
the maternal mortality ratio. How are we doing? Less than 20 percent
of all developing countries are on target. A mountain of statistics
such as this can make a good end impossible to envision —
but standing on the shoulders of giants, we can see farther, perhaps
even to the other side of the mountain. AMEN.
This is
the ninth in a series of articles based on, and featuring excerpts
from, the book What Can One Person Do? — Faith to Heal
a Broken World by Sabina Alkire and Edmund Newell, (Church
Publishing, New York, NY, 2005). To contact The Reverend Martha
Gillette, call 847-3812323, ext. 39 Mondays or Wednesdays, or
email her at mgillette@stmichaelsbarrington.org.
OUTREACH
Focus
on Outreach: ECW Christmas Baskets
by Marie Schriefer
For many years,
the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Michael's has administered
the Christmas Basket program. This is an outreach program that
provides food, clothing, toys, and other household items to needy
families at Christmas time. It is a chance for parishioners to
play "Santa Claus" and give of themselves to total strangers.
The program is run in conjunction with both the Cathedral Shelter
ministry in downtown Chicago and, for the last two years, with
Church of the Redeemer in Elgin.
The downtown
families are interviewed by Cathedral Shelter throughout the summer,
and for those meeting the income criteria, an information sheet
is created. For each family member, the name, age, clothing sizes,
and "wish list" for toys or household items are recorded.
Church of the Redeemer tries to do the same with needy families
from their parish.
The ECW receives
the information for about 50 families then, starting in late October,
we ask families from St. Michael's to "adopt" these
families for Christmas. Sponsors buy gifts of clothing, toys,
household goods, and food gift cards. They wrap and box the presents,
and the "Christmas Baskets" are then returned to the
church. Shortly after Thanksgiving, volunteers from Cathedral
Shelter and Redeemer pick up the gifts at St. Michael's and distribute
them to the families before Christmas.
If you would
be interested in participating in this outreach ministry this
year, we would love to have you help a needy family. We will be
looking for sponsors starting on October 28. If you have any questions,
please contact Marie Schriefer or any ECW board member.
FORMATION
The
Gift of Family
by The Rev. Leigh VanderMeer
Saw a movie
the other night — The Ultimate Gift — about life
lessons a deceased billionaire was attempting to teach his rich,
spoiled, twenty-something grandson before bestowing upon him the
full inheritance.
Grandpa went
about this by devising a crash course on life with twelve tasks,
or gifts, designed to challenge his grandson, Jason, before ultimately
forcing Jason to determine what's really important in life. Spoiler
alert! It wasn't money.
The twelve
gifts were, in no particular order - work, learning, problems,
money, family, laughter, giving, love, dreams, friends, gratitude,
and the gift of a day.
I suspect
that many of us would readily agree that a number of these are
indeed gifts — friends, love, money, laughter. The others
can be a little tricky. Family, for example. Do we always experience
family as a gift? Families can be challenging. Families can present
us with the gift of problems, while at other times presenting
us with gifts of love, laughter, and gratitude.
Families can
be our immediate ones, our extended ones, or our families of origin.
The dictionary defines family in a number of ways. These are just
a few:
- a group
of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head
- a group
of persons of common ancestry
- a group
of people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation
No matter
how we define it, families can be tricky and challenging. Any
relationship can be tricky and challenging, yet we continue on
knowing/believing/hoping that through these relationships we will
also experience gifts of love, laughter, gratitude, etc.
Our beliefs
as Christians tell us that we are also family, adopted into the
household of God by virtue of our baptism. Adopted solely out
of God's love for us…no twelve tasks to complete…no
gifts to learn, nor earn before being welcomed in. And, just like
our immediate, extended and original families, our Christian family
can be just as tricky and challenging to maneuver.
We can feel
hurt, we can feel left out, we can feel our needs aren't being
listened to nor honored. We can feel angry, and we can feel betrayed.
We can even
feel, "The gift of family?!! Yeah, right! If this is family,
then no thank you."
Yet this is
family and within the gift of family can lie all the other gifts.
Can we uncover them? Can we discover them? Can we be open to them?
Can we help others to be open to them?
Can we work
to recognize that every face, every person we encounter is a gift?
Even those we feel in tension with or disagree with, or even those
we just don't hit if off with for whatever reason.
From a Christian
perspective, we believe that the ultimate gift is the gift of
eternal life…eternal communion with the Triune God…a
relationship that continues for all eternity. We live out that
eternal relationship with God during the earthly, incarnate portion
of our journey by being in relationship with one another.
Take time
this week to look around and notice the people in your life. They
are all a gift for you. A gift directly from God. They might not
all be packaged with pretty wrapping paper and neatly tied bows,
but if we take the time to look beneath the surface we will experience
God through the gift of relationship with one another.
Promise.
A
Bishop for Chicago: An Opportunity for Your Thoughts
Eight nominees
for bishop of Chicago will be introduced at a series of "walkabout"
gatherings that will be held throughout the diocese from October
23-28, including one at Church of the Redeemer in Elgin on Wednesday,
October 24 at 5:30 p.m. The full schedule can be found below.
On
Sunday, October 28, an opportunity to meet with St. Michael's
delegates and clergy—who will be part of the voting process
for the next bishop—will be offered to allow you to share
your thoughts about the nominees and the choice for the next bishop.
The meetings will take place at the following times in St. Michael's
Conference Room:
- 8:45 a.m.
- 9:45 a.m.
- 10:15 a.m.
- 11:15 a.m.
- 11:45 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m
Information
about the nominees is available at www.bishopforchicago.org
or by contacting the Parish Office at 847-381-2323. Specific information
is available through the following links:
"Walkabout"
Schedule
| Date |
Location |
Arrival
& Registration |
Welcome
& Presentations |
Tuesday
October 23 |
St.
Mark's
393 N. Main St. Glen Ellyn |
5:30
p.m. |
6:15
p.m. |
Wednesday
October 24 |
Church
of the Redeemer
40 Center Street, Elgin |
5:30
p.m. |
6:15
p.m. |
Thursday
October 25 |
Church
of the Holy Spirit
400 E. Westminster Rd., Lake Forest |
5:30
p.m. |
6:15
p.m. |
Friday
October 26 |
Church
of the Transfiguration
12219 S. 86th Ave., Palos Park |
5:30
p.m. |
6:15
p.m. |
Saturday
October 27 |
St.
Edmund's
6105 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago |
8:45
a.m. |
9:30
a.m. |
Sunday
October 28 |
St. Luke's
221 W. 3rd St., Dixon |
1:45
p.m. |
2:30
p.m. |
Education
for Ministry
Deb Kelliher,
the EfM Coordinator from the Diocese of Chicago, will offer a
presentation on Education for Ministry (EfM) at St. Michael's
this Tuesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Undercroft.
Education
for Ministry (EfM) is a program of theological education-at-a-distance
of the School of Theology of the University of the South. Students
sign up one year at a time for this four-year program. It covers
the basics of a theological education in the Old and New Testaments,
church history, liturgy, and theology. Students meet regularly,
usually once a week, in seminars under the guidance of trained
mentors.
The program
grants a certificate at the completion of the four years and 18
Continuing Education Units for each year's work. EfM teaches you
how to think theologically, deepens your faith and your understanding
of our Christian heritage, and provides you with a new confidence
to be Christ's minister. For more information visit www.sewanee.edu/EFM/index.htm
or contact Nerissa Brueckbauer at 847-381-2323 ext. 33.
Affluence,
Privilege and Parenting
 St.
Michael's will offer a two-session presentation and workshop entitled
Affluence, Privilege and Parenting: Identifying and Responding
to the Effects of Privilege on our Youth and Families on Monday,
November 12 and Monday, November 19 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00
p.m. in the undercroft. The presentation includes an overview
of the recent publication, The Price of Privilege: How Parental
Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected
and Unhappy Kids by Madeline Levine, Ph.D. and a follow-on
workshop involving discussion and facilitated group exercises.
It is not necessary to have read the book to participate in these
sessions. The presenter is Alice Virgil, MA, LCSW, who is a practicing
psychotherapist in Chicago providing psychotherapy services for
adult individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families.
Alice frequently provides lectures and trainings on mental health
topics, including child and adolescent development issues, parenting
and family resilience. There is no cost to participate, but but
pre-registration is requested. To register, contact Nerissa Brueckbauer
at nbrueckbauer@stmichaelsbarrington.org
or call 847-381-2323, ext. 33.
Remembering
a Loved One on All Saints' Day
Each year
on All Saints' Day members of St. Michael's have the opportunity
to have any of their loved ones who have passed away remembered
in prayer.
On All Saint's
Day, Thursday, November 1, the names of the departed who
have passed away prior to November 1, 2006 will be offered in
prayer. For the observation of All Saints' Day, on Sunday, November
4, the names of those who have passed away in the last year (since
November 1, 2006) will be read at each service.
Binders are
located in the narthex/main entrance of the church and contain
lists to which names may be added. This is a beautiful opportunity
to remember the lives of those with whom you have been closely
connected. The lists will be available for the next few weeks.
Knitting
Notes from the Prayer Shawl Ministry
Do you know
someone who needs to be enveloped in prayer? The prayer shawl
ministry continues to meet the last Tuesday of each month. This
past July marked our second anniversary and we remembered in prayer
all those who have received a prayer shawl this past year. If
you would like to request a prayer shawl to be given to someone,
please fill out a request form available at And All The Angels
gift shop and prayer shawl will be created for and sent to that
person. You can attach a personal note to be enclosed in the package
a prayer card and bookmark will also be included that tells about
the history of the prayer shawl ministry. Contact And All The
Angels or Laurie Michaels for further information.
During the
month of November the Prayer Shawl Ministry will be knitting scarves
and hats for children and young adults at area shelters. If you
would like to donate yarn or knit some hats and scarves, come
to the Java Jam on Sunday, October 21 which will be hosted
by the Prayer Shawl Ministry. A sign-up sheet and patterns will
be available. Knit hats and scarves will be blessed at the Prayer
Shawl meeting on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
St.
Michael's Blood Drive
St. Michael's
will host a blood drive on Sunday, October 28 from 8:00
a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Last years' drive
was a great success. Remember that one pint of blood can save
three lives! Sign up after Sunday's worship services in the foyer
by Java Jam or contact Vickie Ridges at 847-458-2747 for more
information.
A
Note of Thanks
The following
note of thanks was received from Butch Jones, Site Director of
Mission on the Bay in Bay St. Louis, MS, an affiliate of Camp
Coast Care. The note is in response to the $1000 donation from
Katrina We Still Care.
Thank you
so much for your contribution! As you know, there are a lot of
projects that it can be applied to so that we can make a difference
for someone. The generosity shown by your group is exactly what
Mission on the Bay is all about. The prayers and support are what
keeps us going. One day, we'll get to where we need to be. Once
we get there, Elizabeth and I will spend the rest of our lives
thanking everyone for helping us make it.
—Butch
Continuing
Katrina Care
We are taking
reservations now for the next set of Katrina relief trips. The
Katrina Care team is offering three trips for you and your family
to consider. Fliers are on the Outreach Table near Java Jam, and
we will host an informational meeting on Sunday, October 28
at 10:15 a.m. next to the Outreach table. Please contact Ann Ryba
and Greeno51458@gmail.com
or 847-358-5808 if you have questions and for complete details.
Trip #1
Spend a week in November (dates flexible) working at Camp
Coast Care, Long Beach, MS, rebuilding homes or join members of
All Saints Episcopal Church from November 28 to December 3 to
rebuild homes with St. Luke's in New Orleans.
Trip #2
Christmas Giving in the Gulf A Work Trip for Family, College Students
and Adults, from December 29, 2007 to January 5, 2008. Families
will stay at Mission on the Bay in Waveland, and adults and college
students are housed at Camp Coast Care. You will work on projects
developed by Camp Coast Care and visit Pat Baird.
Trip #3
Spring Break for Katrina A family and adult trip, March 22-29,
2008 to work on projects arranged by Camp Coast Care, work at
North Bay School and visit Pat Baird. Adults and college students
will stay at Camp Coast Care and families will be housed at Mission
on the Bay. Side trip to New Orleans includes a tour, visit of
the Dragon Café, trip to St. Luke's and dinner in the city.
Your
Help is Needed for St. Michael's Thanksgiving Dinner
St. Michael's
Third Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be on Thursday, November
22 at 12:00 p.m. 75 guests from Maryville Academy in Des Plaines
have already committed to attending and residents of many other
facilities will also receive invitations. If you are interested
in helping out with this special event, a planning meeting will
take place on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Community Room. Contact Nancy Holmes at 847-381-2323, ext. 11
if you plan to attend the meeting or if you're not able to attend
but would still like to help.
CROP
Walk Donations
CROP Walkers:
Please remember to put the donations that you received in the
yellow envelope in the Parish Office or mail them directly to
St. Michael's. All donations need to be received no later than
Sunday, October 28. Thanks for your support and for making
this year's CROP Walk a success!
The
Little Red Wagon Helps Church of the Redeemer During October
During the
month of October, St. Michael's will continue to help provide
for the needs of the Families in Crisis and Soup Kitchen
programs at Church of the Redeemer in Elgin. Please help fill
those pantries with the following:
- Soup Kettle:
Instant potatoes, pork and beans
- Families
in Crisis: Diapers (sizes 3-6), baby wipes, toothpaste and tooth
brushes, bar soap, laundry detergent, dish detergent, shampoo,
rice, pasta, tomato sauce and pasta, spaghetti sauce
- Both: Peas,
green beans, corn, mixed vegetables, yams/sweet potatoes, pears,
peaches, toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex
- Children's
clothing is also welcome.
The Little
Red Wagon is located in St. Michael's narthex/main entrance each
Sunday and in the coat area near the parish office during the
week. Monetary donations are also accepted. Simply make a notation
on your check that the funds are earmarked for the Little Red
Wagon.
ECW
Elgin Deanery UTO Ingathering
The Episcopal
Church Women (ECW) of the Elgin Deanery will be holding its fall
UTO Ingathering on Saturday, October 20, at St. James Episcopal
Church. All women of St. Michael's are invited and encouraged
to attend. The guest speaker, The Rev. Gwynne Wright, will talk
about "English Cathedrals." St. James is located in
West Dundee at 516 Washington Street. Registration will begin
at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Eucharist at 10 a.m. and a luncheon
at noon. A $5 donation will be collected at the door. For reservations,
please call Lee Myers-Hickey at 847-824-3205 or Natalie Armstrong
847-340-7200 by October 19.
It's
Time for Foyers!
It's that
time of the year to sign up for fun-filled evenings of fellowship
and libations. Foyers is a series of "round-robin" dinners
that takes place over a few months' time and is great way to make
new friends at St. Michael's. Each group (usually four households)
picks a schedule that is convenient for their group and each household
in a group takes a turn to host a meal. Sign up Sunday mornings
beginning Sunday, October 21 and continuing through Sunday,
November 4.
ECW
Talent Show
Tickets for
the ArchAngel Antics, the ECW sponsored Talent Show, will
be on sale this Sunday! The price for this fun-filled adults-only
evening is just $15. You can purchase tickets after any service
at the table by Java Jam or by calling Marie Schriefer at 847-719-1012.
The ArchAngel Antics will take place here at St. Michael's
in the Community Room on Saturday, November 3, at 6:30
p.m. Along with the entertainment, hors d'ouvres and beverages
(soda, beer and wine) will be served. This is a parish event that
you won't want to miss, so be sure to get your tickets soon!
Author
to Visit St. Michael's
 Bob
Thompson, author of the newly published book A
Voluptuous God will visit St. Michael's to offer a presentation,
discussion and book signing on Sunday, November 4 at 4:00
p.m.
From the author's
website: "Voluptuous is not a word most of us associate with
God. Yet God is delicious, says Thompson. God takes pleasure in
simple things. God knows “that laughter is the best medicine,
that only love can heal what ails us, and that only joy can cause
our hearts to sing.” Thompson calls us to worship a God of
intimacy rather than a God of distance. God and humanity hunger
for closeness, and so Thompson calls us to an intimate relationship
with the divine."
The book is
rooted in the Christian tradition but affirms that truth is found
in other religions and spiritualities, and in secular practices.
It offers an exploration of the place—which is here and now—“where
we belong to God and to each other.”
A Voluptuous
God questions, and offers insight into, many of the ideas
and experiences our minds and souls dance with daily. It allows
us to examine our personal spiritual needs and makes accessible
the larger spiritual truths that give shape and meaning to our
lives.
Nominations
for Vestry and Convention Delegates
Each year,
the vestry requests nominations for new vestry members and convention
delegates to serve during the next term. To recommend a nominee
for vestry or convention delegate, a nomination form must be completed
and returned to the parish office by Monday, November 12.
To understand the expectations for both roles and the nomination
process, you can obtain the nomination
process document along with the nomination form from the parish
office, in the narthex/front foyer of the church, or on the church's
website.
Partnerships:
Holy Apostles Auction Dinner and Dance
Church of
the Holy Apostles Auction Dinner and Dance is scheduled for Friday,
November 16. Mark your calendars, and program all of your
electronic gadgets so that you will not miss a great night of
fun. The Auction Dinner and Dance Committee is in full swing planning
this event and will have all the details available in the very
near future. In the meantime please save the date and make plans
to attend. Don't keep this a secret, tell all your friends.
St.
Michael's to Host World Community Day
St. Michael's
will host World Community Day on Friday, November 2,
at 10:45 a.m. This is an annual celebration offered by Church
Women United (CWU) to bring together Christian women of many denominations
to work for a just, caring and peaceful society. This year's theme
is "Embracing Justice under God's Tent" with guest speaker
Lisa Hassenstab, Director of Church and Volunteer Relations, Co-coordinator,
Lutheran Disaster Response-Illinois. Hassenstab will raise the
level of awareness of the responsibility of women of faith when
disaster strikes locally and how people respond in caring for
each other and any "strangers" in their midst. Men and
women from St. Michael's is invited to attend and friends are
also welcome!Bring a sandwich and fruit to share at the agape
meal that will follow the service. Child care will be provided
and a sack lunch should also be brought for each child.
In support
of CWU's Prison Ministry, please bring donations of new underpants
for women in sizes 6-12, new or clean gently-used bras in all
sizes, and small sample-sized toiletries (no soap please; the
most needed item is deodorant). If you have any questions or would
like to help in hosting this event, please contact Marie Schriefer
at 847-719-1012.
St.
Michael's Library
If you've
borrowed a book from the St. Michael's library over the summer,
please be sure to return it. Librarian Priscilla Marsh is continuing
her efforts to categorize and shelve books and your help is needed
to ensure that the growing collection of books can be accounted
for.
Chess
Without Borders to Provide Chess Sets for Sudan
The Barrington
Chess Organization led by International Chess Grandmaster and
Barrington resident Yury Shulman is arranging for chess sets and
instruction books at the District 220 school chess clubs to be
sent to the Renk Theological College with a St. Michael's delegation
in February, 2008. Shulman had the privilege of playing chess
with Fr. Joseph Garang Atem of Sudan during his visit to the United
States and Fr. Joseph was delighted to be able to play chess "on
a board with markings." Whie chess is very popular in Sudan,
there is limited opportunity to play due to a lack of chess sets.
Fr. Joseph is aware of the cognitive benefits of chess and said
that it would be a dream to be able to have a greater number of
chess sets available.
Yury Shulman
Chess Without Borders is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated
to promoting education world-wide. The organization is helping
to facilitate the effort and is excited to be able to send some
chess sets and chess textbooks through St. Michael's delegation.
Students and
families are invited to donate a chess set for $10 or a chess
textbook written by Shulman for $20. Father Joseph will make the
sets availableat the Renk Theological College where students can
play chess. Your name and a note will be included on the chess
set or book donated. For more information about how to donate
chess sets or books, contact project leaders Jack and Joe Schmidt
at 847-865-5096.
Around
the Neighborhood
Episcopal
Charities' St. Nicholas Ball
Plan to join
friends from throughout the diocese on Friday, November 30, at
the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Avenue. Guests at the St.
Nicholas Ball (formerly the Bishop's Ball) will enjoy dinner,
dancing, silent and live auctions, and one of the first post-convention
opportunities to meet our Bishop-elect.
For more information,
contact your parish representative Ann Ryba at 847-358-5808 or
greeno51458@gmail.com;
or Doreen Baker at ECCS at 312-751-6721 or baker@eccsonline.net.
Adoption
Workshops Offered Through St. Mary's Services
St. Mary’s
Services is an Illinois-licensed, faith-based, child-welfare agency
that facilitates adoptions, both domestic and international, by
coordinating the Illinois home study requirements and assisting
parents with foster care licensing. The organization will be offering
two different adoption workshops. On Tuesday, October 23, from
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at St. Simon's Episcopal Church in Arlington
Heights, St. Mary's will present Talking to Your Child About Adoption.
This workshop is for adoptive families in the preliminary stages
of adoption as well as for adoptive families who are parenting
children. Nancy Golden, LCSW, will discuss how to talk with children
about adoption and will answer questions. An international adoption
meeting will also take place on Tuesday, November 6 at the International
Community Church in Frankfort. Pre-registration is required for
both meetings. For more information contact Kellie Kennedy at
800-252-4152 or kkennedy@stmaryservices.com.
In
the Parish Family
Those for
whom prayers have been requested
This week
prayers are asked for: Jim, military troops still in danger, Bp.
Persell, Craig, Minerva, Joe & Thelma, Ralph, Amity, Church
of the Redeemer, Fr. Joseph, Jim, R.P. & Charlene, Nancy,
Aaron & Julie, Bob, Jacki, Paul, Rae, Eileen, Connie, Sally,
Joel, Steve, Betsy, Steve, Joe, Larry, Michael, Glen, Amy
Anniversaries
This Week
Birthdays
- 10.20 James
Blair, Jim Carney, Julie Gunderson, Susan Sell, Tracy Samuel,
Max Weiss, Vija Barry, Marie Schreifer, John Yerger
- 10.21 Harry
Strouse, Beth Ryan, Mackenzie Jaekel, Phil Montgomery
- 10.22 Annie
Koehlinger, Carl Baar, Court Rejman, Gwen Kenrich, Julie Carani
- 10.23 Sean
Malec, Joey Johnson
- 10.24 Tony
Belcore, Paul Wanthal, Katherine Pruce
- 10.25 Ryan
Callahan, Gregory Koehlinger
- 10.26 Timothy
Vollman, Lisle Ulaszek, Lynn Mayberry, Bob Daly
Anniversaries
- 10.20 Kathy
& John Kent, Whitney & Carter Brett
- 10.22 Julie
& Mark Carani
- 10.23 Cheri
& Rick Walter
- 10.24 Stephanie
& Peter Douglas
- 10.26 Susan
& Gwynne Johnston
Deaths
- 10.21 Margaret
Ford
- 10.24 Helen
Roberts, Edwin Randall, Jack Haugen
- 10.25 Eva
Johnson
- 10.26 Stephen
Wright, Norman Linde
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