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May 20,
2008
COVER
STORY
Responding
to Pastoral Needs
by The Rev. Leigh VanderMeer
 One
evening I find myself called down to the local hospital emergency
room. The nurse tells me that my child has been in a car accident
or my significant other has had a heart attack. I'm feeling fear
and anxiety as the doctors attend to the situation, not knowing
what the outcome will be. I could use some support, prayers and
reassurance that all will be well, but am not sure where to turn.
Thankfully,
most area hospitals employ on-call chaplains to respond to situations
just like this, yet I'd really like some comfort and prayers from
a member of my church community. It's after hours though and I
know the church office is closed. Now what?! Who do I call? Is
there something in place to respond to the pastoral needs of the
members of my church community during situations like this?
YES! There
is! St. Michael's has now implemented an after hours Emergency
Pastoral Care Response Procedure. Our hope is that you don't find
yourself in these types of emergency situations, yet the reality
of life is that they will occur. Our wish is for you to know that
the St. Michael's community is here for you.
All you need
to do in your time of crisis is call the church office at 847-381-2323
and follow the directions on the voice answering message. You
will be directed to an extension number which will then connect
you to the person on-call. If the on-call person is not able to
immediately answer the phone, he/she will contact you as soon
as able. A link to calling information is also available on the
main page of St. Michael's website.
I ask for
your prayers and patience with the response procedure as we work
out any bugs, and invite you to please contact me with feedback
should you have reason to use the system. Please also contact
me if you discern a call to serve or be a part of this ministry.
Blessings,
Mother Leigh+
CHILDREN'S
FORMATION
Little
Angels Preschoolers Grow During an Exciting Year
by Elaine Quinn
 The
preschool has had a very busy school year! I apologize for not
keeping up on all the news but will try to give you a snapshot
of our incredibly wonderful year…
This year
we successfully started and guided 118 children on their initial
educational journey. This was, of course, done with respect and
in partnership with their individual families. The preschool is
blessed with very caring, dedicated and supportive parents who
value Christian education. Evidence of their commitment to living
Christian lives with their children was evidenced by their attendance
and participation in the Christmas services, the blessings of
their children during the "Week of the Young Child"
and the "Prayer Bear" program that our four-year-olds
take into their homes. The Christian perspective is always the
guiding factor for what and how we do things.
In February
the preschool community held its annual Valentine Dance where
the parents, (guided by chairperson, Melissa Paris), raised over
$12,000 for both future and current needs (and some "wants")
of the preschool. Their generosity is to be commended, as always.
The families also supported the January Children's Concert, featuring
musician Tom Pease. This annual concert is organized and sponsored
by the Christian Preschools here in Barrington, including Little
Angels Preschool.
March, though
short, was a very busy and spiritual month with teachers guiding
children through the season of Lent and explaining how we rejoice
during Easter. Then April brought us "Family Music Night"
where the Barrington Children's Choir, Anam Mor Irish Dancers,
Barrington Suzuki Strings, and a professional guitarist all performed,
under the direction of our music instructor, providing an evening
where the children and their families could enjoy some of the
musical experiences available for young children in this community.
This month
we close our year by celebrating our graduating class and coming
together at an all school, year end picnic. On behalf of the staff
and the parents, I want to thank St. Michael's parishioners for
your constant support and much appreciated prayers. Please join
me in acknowledging and thanking God for the gift of each of these
children…
Congratulations
Little Angels Preschool Graduating Class of 2008!
Ben Abram,
Tommy Benedetto, Mia Bernardi, Emma Bishop, Ian Bouchard, Duffy
Bowman, Macy Brett, Audrey Brinckerhoff, Will Grudzinsky, Keegan
Heiden, Michael Horak, David Kirson, Matthew Lee, Jessica Lunt,
Landon Marcinek, Jack McDevitt, Connor Mulligan, Lauren Noon,
Caroline O'Keefe, Matthew O'Toole, Jackson Paris, Eric Perrine,
Joe Peterson, Emma Pritchett, Emma Proctor, Julia Renetzky, Libby
Shannon, Tanner Victorson, Emanual Vinhais, Sebastian Vinhais,
Bella Weyburn, Paige Wondrasek, and Ella Younger.
May the future
be filled with blessings for all children.
FYI…School
resumes on September 2, 2008. We currently have a few openings
in our afternoon Threes and Fours programs. We also maintain "Wait
Lists" for placement changes that inevitably occur over the
summer months. For more information, call 847-381-5490.
An
Invitation to All to Meet Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul
His Grace
Daniel Deng Bul, new Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan,
and his wife, Deborah Abuk Atem, will be in Chicago to speak at
the Conference of American Friends of the Episcopal Church of
Sudan, at the end of May. Parishioners, Paul and Betty Carrubba,
are hosting them for part of his visit.
Renk Ministry
Partnership (RMP) is hosting a reception in their honor at the
Carrubba's, Thursday, May 29, from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. The Carrubba's
and RMP team extend an invitation to St. Michael's parishioners
to this gala reception. This will be a wonderful opportunity to
welcome them back to their "home" parish. Archbishop
Daniel and Mama Deborah bring a message of deep appreciation for
the continued support of Renk Theological College, the building
and rebuilding, and the ongoing support made possible by the capital
campaign and the generous care for our brothers and sisters in
Renk. The Archbishop's message to St. Michael's is that it is
because of the ten years of continued partnership, he was nominated
and elected Archbishop. Light
hors-d'oeurves and beverages will be served. Come and welcome
them!
Please RSVP
to Sharon Bullion, 847-438-2047 or reply by e-mail jsb3901@comcast.net.
Archbishop
Daniel's Keynote Address
The American
Friends of the Episcopal Church of Sudan and the Commission on
Global Ministry of the Diocese of Chicago, invite you to greet
His Grace and to hear his keynote address to begin the 4th Annual
Conference of AFRECS, Growing Relationships...Building Partnerships
on Friday, May 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lutheran School of
Theology, 1100 E. 55th St., Chicago. The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee
will give opening remarks to the Conference, which runs from May
30 to June 1, ending with a celebratory Eucharist at St. Paul
and the Redeemer Church, Hyde Park.
The evening
address is open to those who are not attending the entire Conference,
as an opportunity to honor our Companion Bishop, who, as Archbishop
of the ECS, becomes Bishop of Juba, seat of the ECS. For further
information, contact, Jackie Kraus, Conference Coordinator, 847-381-5518
or email her at kraus.jackie@yahoo.com.
Katrina
Care Kids Offer an Escape to New Orleans
Be sure to
"Escape to New Orleans", Saturday, May 24 from 6:00
p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at St. Michael's. Dinner includes jambalaya
and red beans and rice, salad, cookies and soft drinks. Adults
are invited to bring their own favorite "adult" beverage.
The entertainment includes music, games for kids from 4 to 104,
and a special guest from Waveland, MS…Ms. Pat Baird. She
will share her story and give an update of where things still
stand for the people of the area devastated by Katrina. This is
an evening for the whole community so bring your friends. Tickets
are $10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 5-18, and children under
5 are free. The Katrina Care Kids thank the St. Michael's family
for supporting them in their efforts to raise money for the much
needed efforts in Mississippi and New Orleans. For more information,
call Katie Lindeen at 847-830-7255.
ECW
"Green" Evening
Attention
ALL women of St. Michael's! Bring your "green" thumbs
and your "green" salad and come to the ECW "Green"
night on Wednesday, May 21. In conjunction with its annual general
meeting, the ECW will be doing a service project at the church
and having a salad potluck supper. For those willing and able,
the evening will start about 6:00 p.m. with flower planting and
mulch turning around the church property. Following this church-beautifying
activity, we will proceed to the community room (about 7:00 p.m.)
for a potluck supper and a brief meeting. Please bring a salad
to share; drinks and dessert will be furnished. Even if you cannot
attend the work session, please feel free to join us for dinner
and fellowship. It's a great way to get to know and have a delightful
evening with other women at St. Michael's.
For those
coming to work outside, please bring a garden rake and any other
tools you have that would help with flower planting. We will be
getting our flowers from the SMUSH flower sale.
Ladies, we
hope your will join the ECW for all or any part of this "Green"
evening of fun and fellowship on May 21. If you have any questions,
please contact Marie Schriefer at 847-719-1012.
St.
Michael's/Holy Apostles Partnership Picnic
Plan to be
come to the second Partnership Picnic with Holy Apostles on Sunday,
June 22 at 10:30 a.m. The morning will begin with Holy Eucharist
on the Holy Apostles Lawn and will be followed with a picnic full
of food, fellowship, and fun! The event will include a catered
lunch (but please bring a side dish or dessert to share), D.J.,
games and more. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy! Kids
can bring swimsuits and towels for water play. This is a great
event for the all!
Vacation
Bible School Welcomes Christian Youth Theater
Please don't
forget to include St. Michael's Vacation
Bible School in your summer plans! This year's program will
run from Monday, July 14 through Thursday, July 17 from 9:00 a.m.
until 12:00 p.m. daily. Registration forms are available on the
website, in the Church Office or the Children's Ministries Office.
You may also call 847-381-2323 ext. 33. Just added to the week's
faith lessons and fun: A multimedia live performance by the Christian
Youth Theater Praise Team including drama, choreography, music
and testimonies. Come and see 22 of the Christian Youth Theater's
best students from all over Chicagoland perform!
The
Little Red Wagon
During the
months of April and May, food and personal items collected in
the Little Red Wagon will be offered to St. Clement's Open Pantry.
The pantry was started in 1990 by a parishioner who was a retired
dietitian. It is managed and staffed by volunteers from the parish.
Food is distributed the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month,
and clothing and household goods on the fourth Wednesday. In the
summer, the Community Garden on the church property is tended
by clients and supplements the pantry offerings. Last year the
pantry distributed food and clothing to over 700 households, or
over 3000 individuals.
The US government
used to supply such foods a peanut butter, canned meats, and dry
beans but does not now so the wish list starts with:
- Peanut
butter
- Canned
meats (stews, etc.)
- Tuna
- Pork &
beans
- Cereal
- Personal
items (toothpaste and toothbrushes, bar soap, detergent, toilet
paper, etc.)
- Gently
used clothing (it's helpful to mark the bags of clothing as
"women's", "children's", "men's",
etc.)
The Little
Red Wagon is located in St. Michael's narthex/front entrance each
Sunday or in the coat area near the foyer during the week.
Ruth
Silver Invites You to Join Her for the GCFD Hunger Walk
For 28 years,
the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) has been the major
source of food and support services for over 600 soup kitchens
and food pantries in Cook County. Unfortunately, food donations
have fallen behind the ever-growing need of those who serve the
hungry. Using other sources becomes very expensive because of
rising food costs.
"Each
year, the GCFD has a hunger walk along Lake Michigan. Supporters
of its many agencies walk to raise funds. Those funds are held
in account at the GCFD and drawn upon with each order," notes
Ruth. "Some of you know that I have been part of this beautiful
walk for many years. On June 14, the route will be from Montrose
Harbor to Foster Avenue and back." If anyone would like to
be a part of the Hunger Walk or sponsor Ruth as she walks for
St. Cyprian Food Pantry, please contact her at 847-381-1871.
Field
Trip to Lawrence Hall to Honor Kevin Callahan
In February
St. Michael's raised $10,000 to name a room at the new Lawrence
Hall Residential Treatment Center to thank Kevin Callahan for
his dedication to St. Michael's youth. Plan on seeing this room
and participating in the dedication ceremony on Saturday, June
7 with a bus trip to Lawrence Hall. The bus will depart form St.
Michael's at 10:00 a.m. and the trip will include lunch cooked
by students' Try Me Café. You can expect to return
to St. Michael's around 2:00 p.m. The cost for this trip is $5
per person.
Ideas
for Father's Day at And All The Angels
Get a jump
on your Father's Day shopping by visiting And All the Angels.
All Father's Day gifts start at $4.50. Some ideas to consider
are mugs, visor clips, key chains, pens in boxes, books and more!
Come check out the great selection. A volunteer will be happy
to help you find just the right gift for your father. The shop
will also be selling chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies on Father's
Day for the dads with a sweet tooth.
Summer
Schedule for The Sword
St.
Michael's newsletter, The Sword, will move to its biweekly
summer publication schedule with the June 10 issue. Summer issues
will be available on June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, and August
5. Weekly publication will resume on August 19. The deadline for
submitting materials to The Sword is one week prior to
publication (the Tuesday before publication). The Sunday Sword
bulletin insert will continue to be published weekly during the
summer. The deadline for having announcements included in the
Sunday Sword is also the Tuesday prior to publication.
In
the Parish Family
Baptisms
On Sunday,
May 11, Morgan Elise Allord, daughter of Shane and Julie Allord;
Lucas Elliott Nance, son of Colin and Kara Nance, and Ailish Mairead
Racicot, daughter of David and Julia Racicot; were baptized.
Confirmation
Correction:
Last week's print edition inadvertently missed one member of the
confirmation class. The following is a list of all that were confirmed,
received, or reaffirmed on Saturday, May 10.
St. Michael's
youth who were confirmed include: Allison
Bradtke, Cassie Brueckbauer, Caroline Conner, Andrew Gier, Daniel
Ingram, Patrick Keclik, Scott Kimes, Elizabeth McIntosh, Anna
Montgomery, Julia Moore, Abby Pajakowski, Kathryn Pepper, Jack
Schmidt, Edward Tilly, and Alexis Zgoda.
Adults include:
Gustavo Lopez (confirmed), Emily Lopez (reaffirmation), Judy Myers
(reaffirmation), Paulette Forrest (reaffirmation), Susan Ferry
(received), William Ferry (received), and Lynn McAlister from
Holy Apostles (confirmed).
Members of
St. Philips, Palatine, and St. David's, Glenview were also confirmed.
Those for
whom prayers have been requested
Laurie, Mo
& Wendy, Mary, Jim, Kate, Georgianna, Grace, Greg & family,
Nathan, Andrew, Rick, Kathy, Kevin & Marti, Shirley &
Bob, Mary, Brad, Patrick, Margo, military troops in danger, Mary
Beth, John, St. Luke's-New Orleans
Anniversaries
This Week
Birthdays
- 5.24 Hayden
Harris, Shannon Segin, Ian Skor
- 5.25 Rachel
Duncan, Syd Padula
- 5.26 Deborah
Stanton, Laurel Bateman, Rachel Wolcott, Stephanie Weiss, John
O'Riordan
- 5.27 Cooper
Nolan, Laura Anetsberger, Kristy Harrington, Ava Warner
- 5.28 Thomas
Schaefer, Dawson Imhoff
- 5.29 Michele
Phillips
- 5.30 Victoria
Poll, David Buckley, Sr., Meredith Clancy, Hannah Dickerson,
Justin Cesario
Anniversaries
- 5.24 Laurel
& James Bateman
- 5.25 Sara
& Steve Widelski
- 5.26 Kerry
& Raymond Kean
- 5.29 Cooper
& Timothy Raynor, Lori & Peter Boice
- 5.30 Vinnie
& Robert Orpen
Deaths
- 5.25 Nancy
Race
- 5.28 Allan
Sisson, John Höggren, George Rutkowski
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