Messenger - September 2014

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Our Staff & Vestry Vestry:

Chuck Barnett - Senior Warden, Dan Ferguson- Junior Warden,

Ann Philen, Bill Ramsey, Melanie Velaski, Beth Woods, Linda Aligood, Tom Chaapel, Frank Murphy

Carol Farrel - Treasurer Viv Welch—Clerk of the Vestry

Twinette McDonald - Music Director Sally Putters - Parish Nurse

Saint Monica's Episcopal ChurchSaint Monica's Episcopal Church

MessengerMessenger September 2014September 2014

Often lay people tell me that they love so many things

about their church, and that they hate so many things about

their church. They describe how the congregation dreams

of change and how change doesn’t happen. These mem-

bers of churches ask me for advice, they look at their com-

munity life critically, they engage in creative thinking,

they get excited about ideas that might work, and then they

turn to me and say “you should talk to my pastor”. One

minute they are full of energy for change, the next minute

they are deferring all change to the work of the pastor.

Let me say this clearly: you can change your church;

you can make a difference. I know, you are not ordained,

you are not the paid, you didn’t study church change, you

aren’t an organizational guru, you can’t work on this full

time, you have a family and a job, you have a hundred rea-

sons you cannot work on this problem. Yet still I say to

you clearly: you can change your church; you can make a

difference; you are called to be part of the change.

Every church exists as a system and every system

changes when an individual decides to act differently. You

can stop criticizing people and start calling out bad behav-

ior, you can stop complaining in private and start speaking

out in public, you can stop listing people’s weaknesses and

start appreciating people’s strengths. You can refuse to

rescue programs that need to die, refuse to do more work

than can be done well, and refuse to take on the anxiety of

others. You can pray for the complainers, pray for the

blockers, pray for the despairing, pray for the neighbor-

hood, and pray for the church. You can choose a different

way.

Choosing to act differently, choosing to see people dif-

ferently, choosing to live by your values—all of these

things will change the system of your church. If you are in

charge at your church this choosing behavior is called

leadership; if you are not in charge at your church this

Leading from the Side From ECF Vital Practices by Elizabeth M. Magill, August 8, 2014

choosing behavior is called leadership. It is leadership

when it comes from the top; it is leadership when it comes

from the side. We have high expectations of those who are

leading from the top, we need to set higher expectations

for all of us who are leading from the side.

At work this leading from the side might be called man-

aging the management, at home it might be called negoti-

ating solutions, among your friends it might simply be de-

scribed as assertiveness. If you try to change others by be-

ing aggressive, or passive, or passive-aggressive then you

are not engaged in leadership, you are engaged in manipu-

lation. Please don’t use manipulation to change your

church! Change your church with assertive leadership

from the side. Manipulation focuses on problems; leader-

ship imagines opportunities. Manipulation pushes others to

take sides; leadership guides others to the community’s

values. Manipulation is quick and destructive; leadership

is slow and creative.

Draw a deep breath, begin a slower pace, take a tenta-

tive step, start leading at your church, leading from the

side. Join God and your neighbor in slow and creative

change.

This post first appeared on The Mission Institute web-

site and is reprinted with permission.

The Mission Institute is a collaborative venture of Epis-

copal Divinity School, Episcopal City Mission, and the

Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. It offers congrega-

tions and communities innovative learning opportunities

that nurture leaders, strengthen communities, support

spiritual growth, and advance positive transformation in

our societies. Learn more about The Mission Institute here

or visit their Facebook page.

& Silent Auction& Silent Auction Saturday, November 8

To benefit St. Monica’s playground renovations

6 pm until

Live Music and delicious food, door prizes Auction items include original art, handmade quilts, hand

knitted apparel, holiday decorations, collectibles, home décor,

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After going through a drug reaction situation with Mr.

Bill, I wanted to write about what you need to know about

the medications you take, both prescribed and Over the

Counter supplemental. Older adults are more vulnerable

to reactions as their kidneys and liver are less efficient

when it comes to processing drugs. Usually when new

drugs are tested in clinical trials, older adults are not par-

ticipants, so reaction warnings pertain to the younger pop-

ulation. What can you do to protect yourself?

Tell your doctor about any new symptoms you experi-

ence while taking medications. If a new drug is pre-

scribed, ask your doctor if the dosage is appropriate for

someone your age. Take a list of all of the medications

you take (RX and over-the counter) with you every time

you visit your doctor and keep it updated with any new

medications. Seek your doctor’s advice before stopping a

particular medication. Check with your doctor or pharma-

cist before taking any herbal supplements. Check with

your healthcare provider before taking a medication pre-

scribed to a spouse, partners or a family member.

Mr. Bill was acutely ill and admitted to the hospital’s

ICU three times with fever of over 103, chills, respiratory

distress, and low blood pressure. On each occasion he had

taken a prescribed tablet (Bactrim) which contains sulfa

causing all of his systems to shut down. He was diagnosed

with pneumonia, UTI or Congestive Heart Failure, none of

his symptoms matched the diagnosis. Then a wise older

Infectious Disease Doctor sat down and talked with Bill,

Patty and I about each day that the episodes occurred and

identified the sulfa allergy reaction.

Make sure you and your doctor know what you are

taking and why, those near death experiences are

scary. Your pharmacist should know your allergies, so

don’t jump around to different pharmacies.

Medication safety By Nurse Sally

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is an Ameri-

can federal holiday created in 1894 dedicated to the social

and economic achievements of its workers. It also has

become, in American culture, the symbolic end of the

summer and a signal that the new school year has begun.

Labor Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the hard

work that has provided for our families, has built our com-

munities, and helped make possible many of the economic

blessings we have received and for which we are grateful.

This also is a time to focus on domestic poverty and recog-

nize those who, despite their hard work, are not able to

find meaningful employment, and deserve our continuing

help and support.

One ministry within the Episcopal Church working to-

ward alleviating domestic poverty in America is the Epis-

copal Appalachian Ministries (http://www.visit-eam.org).

The Appalachian Region is a 205,000-square-mile region

where 42 % of the population is rural, compared with 20

% of the national population. The poverty rates for Appa-

lachia average about 18% and literacy rates remain well

below national averages.

The mission of Episcopal Appalachian Ministries is to

inspire, nurture, and affirm those who address the environ-

mental, cultural, and social needs of the people of Appala-

chia. Affirming a commitment to proclaiming the good

news of God’s realm, they engage in advocacy, education,

networking, and grassroots ministries in the Appalachian

region.

The Episcopal Church also addresses domestic poverty

in many other ways: through its network of over 600 Jubi-

lee Ministries; one- and two-year Justice and Advocacy

Fellowships; Asset-Based Community Development; col-

laboration with diocesan and congregational ministries

across the country; and annual block-grant programs for

the development (or enrichment) of local ministry. To

discover more about The Episcopal Church’s mission to

alleviate domestic poverty issues, visit

www.episcopalchurch.org/page/domestic-poverty-

ministries.

September 1 – Labor Day

St. Augustine’s Navarre will be holding its annual fish

fry in conjunction with a community yard sale this year on

September 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Almost 40 booths are

already spoken for and the Fire Department will provide a

Fire Truck for the kids to explore. There will be bargains

to be had by all from a combination of vendors, artists, and

purveyors of second hand goods.

Allison Hollinger is organizing the yard sale activity,

while Tony Thompson and Eric Straight are planning the

food and refreshments as a fundraiser for St. Augustine’s.

Make sure you mark your calendars! Whether you want

to sell, shop, enjoy the food and fellowship, or volunteer

some time to help a good cause, you should plan to be

there. If you would like to reserve a booth, Allison

([email protected]).

St. Augustine’s Fish Fry & Yard Sale

These unique pieces of recycled pallet wood furniture are the latest projects made by our own Ray Farrel and available at The Market. Come see Ray and other vendors on the first and third Saturdays now through October!

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Jr. High Fall Kick-off at Beckwith

Bishop Paul Jones was a

prominent pacifist. In

1918, Bishop Jones was

forced to resign his posi-

tion because of his out-

spoken opposition to World

War I as “unchristian.” He

spent the next 23 years

continuing a ministry with-

in The Episcopal Church

dedicated to peace and con-

science, advocating for

marginalized people world-

wide.

He was a founder of the interdenominational Fellowship

of Reconciliation and served as its secretary for 10 years.

He helped found the Episcopal Peace Fellowship prior to

his death in 1941. During the early years of World War II,

he helped resettle Jews and others who fled Nazi Germa-

ny, and he argued for greater understanding in relations

with Japan.

He also supported conscientious objectors, urging the

whole church to do so. In 1966, on the eve of the Vietnam

War, EPF altered its commitment statement to accommo-

date peace-makers who were not necessarily pacifists.

Today, EPF seeks to address confusion, ambivalence, fear

and hatred by helping individuals and groups cultivate the

spirituality and everyday practice of active nonviolence.

EPF is organized in local chapters that work on local

issues within their parish and communities as well as na-

tional and international issues. Chapters sponsor and co-

sponsor prayer and public witness such as peace vigils,

liturgies, service projects and demonstrations. In addition,

EPF holds regional meetings throughout the United States.

EPF’s Young Adult Brain Trust coordinates a growing

group of 18-to-20-something activists. EPF also maintains

action groups on a number of issues, including Iraq, the

death penalty, peace and the Millennium Development

Goals, Israel and Palestine, Iran, Cuba, conscientious ob-

jectors, and nuclear abolition.

Bishop Paul Jones stood firm in proclaiming the Gospel

of the Prince of Peace. He is a strong example of the

Fourth Mark of Mission to “…seek to transform unjust

structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind

and to pursue peace and reconciliation.” His story is an

example of the need to continue to spread the message of

peace and alternatives to violence in every form.

To learn more about the Episcopal Peace Fellowship,

visit their web site at http://epfnational.org/

Remembering Paul Jones

Episcopal Bishop of Utah From The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs

Join us for the Junior High

Fall Kickoff for 6th through

8th graders on Sunday, Sep-

tember 21st for the day at

Beckwith. We will begin

with some group games at 11

am, lunch cookout at 12 pm

followed by praise and wor-

ship, pool games, waterfront

activities with canoeing and

kayaking, volleyball and

field games. The focus of

the event is fellowship with the larger Episcopal youth

community of our diocese. We will provide lunch, snacks

and drinks and all event costs will be covered by the Dioc-

esan Youth Department.

For groups coming from further away, we have reserved

cabins, but each church will need to provide its own chap-

erones. Our long term goal is to offer a Junior High (6-8th

grade) retreat weekend in the spring.

Please RSVP by September 17th to James Lawrence,

Diocesan Youth Coordinator at (251) 612-2162 or email

[email protected].

Cursillo #153 will be held at

Beckwith on September 25-28.

Karen Jackson of Nativity in

Dothan will serve as lay rector.

So what is Cursillo? Cursillo is

a three-day weekend that introduc-

es people to simple methods for nurturing and growing

their relationships with Christ. It provides an experience of

living in a Christian community centered in worship, pray-

er, study of scripture and interaction with other Christians.

Its mission is to build up our parish churches by encourag-

ing and empowering its members to prepare for doing the

work of the church- the spreading of the Gospel.

If you are interested in attending, contact your parish’s

Cursillo, liaison or pastor. Pilgrim applications are availa-

ble at the Diocese website or from Elizabeth Ray at eliza-

[email protected]. Note: the former email address

[email protected] is no longer active.

Please join us for the next Ultreya on Saturday October

11, 2014 starting at 12 Noon. The program includes Wor-

ship with Eucharist and witness talk, a few songs of joy

and celebration in the Parish Hall, Potluck lunch, 20

minutes at tables sharing closets moment to Christ, Piety,

Study, etc. We will close with music and dismissal prayer.

Bring a dish to share. Drinks will be provided.

Cursillo 153; September 25-28

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The pews were full on Sunday, August 10 as family and friends of Ron and Ann Philen joined us for church and a BBQ lunch to help the Philens celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

September 7 is Grandparents’ Day Grandparents’ Day was creat-

ed to honor grandparents and to

help younger generations under-

stand and connect with the wis-

dom and heritage their grandpar-

ents provide. It also touches on

the very real needs of lonely el-

derly people living in nursing

homes or other care facilities.

More than one in three Episcopalians is over the age of

65, and another 41% of Episcopalians are between the ag-

es of 45 to 64. The 2003 General Convention passed reso-

lution A007, establishing the Task Force for Older Adult

Ministries. In 2009, General Convention passed a further

resolution, D004, recognizing the church’s need for Older

Adult Ministry and the importance of endeavoring to an-

swer the following questions:

How do we recognize, honor, and utilize the experience,

wisdom, and gifts of “older” adults? How do we develop

ministries that integrate and weave multiple generations

together spiritually? How do we cultivate Christ's mes-

sage of hope and service for older adults, families, and

their caregivers? How do we examine, explore, and create

innovative and contemporary liturgical, spiritual, and ser-

vice ministries by, with, and for all generations in the

Body of Christ?

The Episcopal Church’s Older Adult Ministry has a ro-

bust collection of resources available to parishes on topics

related to our church elders, including lifelong spiritual

learning, resources for congregations, and elder abuse. For

more information and resources, visit http://

www.episcopalchurch.org/page/older-adult-ministries or

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/adult-formation-

lifelong-learning

Episcopal News Service—What is being called “a daily

office for the 21st century” is now available to members of

the Episcopal Church and beyond.

“Daily Prayer for All Seasons,” developed by the Stand-

ing Commission on Liturgy and Music offers a variation

on the Book of Common Prayer’s tradition of prayers for

morning, noon, evening and nighttime.

The books are divided by the liturgical year, and each of

the services for each of the eight canonical hours of the

day has a theme, including praise, discernment, wisdom,

perseverance and renewal, love, forgiveness, trust and

watch. A complete service covers one or two pages.

The prayer book presents a variety of images of God,

uses inclusive and expansive language for and about God,

and presents a rich variety of language, including poetry,

meditation and prayers from the broader community of

faith, according to a press release. Clergy, teachers and

spiritual leaders across the Episcopal Church contributed

to the work.

“These prayers will help you pray at all times and find

the right words when necessary,” the Rev. Mark Bozzuti-

Jones, a contributor to the volume who serves as priest for

pastoral care and community at Trinity Wall Street, New

York, said in the release. “In their diversity, these prayers

are manna from heaven for folks who are seeking new and

creative ways of prayer. This book will teach you how to

pray.”

The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings of Ohio, president of the

House of Deputies, said she is “grateful to the leaders from

across the Episcopal Church who have collaborated on this

important new set of prayers for everyday life.”

Some of the prayers are being used during Nuevo

Amanecer, a church-wide gathering of Latino/Hispanic

members of the Episcopal Church, at the Kanuga Confer-

ence Center in North Carolina.

Work began in April 2007 on what eventually became

known as “Daily Prayer for All Seasons,” according to the

Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music’s report to the

76th meeting of General Convention (page 187) in 2009.

The next meeting of convention in 2012 approved the

book (via Resolution A055) and it has now been published

in English and Spanish in various formats by Church Pub-

lishing Inc. It is available in print and in eBook versions

including Kindle, iBook and Nook formats. The print vol-

ume can be imprinted with a recipient’s name. Soft cover

and leather-bound editions are available. A 37-page sam-

pler from the book is available for viewing by clicking

here. To order a print version from Cokesbury Resources,

click here.

‘New and creative ways of prayer’

available for everyday life

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Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church

699 South Highway 95-A

Cantonment, Florida 32533

Phone: 850-937-0001

E-mail: [email protected]

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

Birthdays in September… 6, Brenda Ferguson; 17, Ashton Resmondo; 19, Tom Condon; 21, Chuck Barnett; 22, Wayne Horn; 25, Lois

Tabor; 30, Deb Fulgham

We’re on the web at Www.st-monicas.org

Roy Aligood Danise Beadle Herman Boudreaux Rosalynda Blackburn Max & Marie Cartwright Destiny Coy Debi & Cliff Frogatt Ron Giles Mike Godwin Nancy Holland Jane Hunter

Ann & Ralph Kirkland Lascenica Knapp Savanah & Maverick Knapp Erik Koonce Myron Lewis Laura Lowe Charlie Martinson Bob Matlock Aurelia Medina Bill Nix Bill Putters

Leroy Robbins Tiny Robinson Barbara Roper Bob Tebbs The Walker Family Brandon Warwick Frank Welch Polly Welch Todd Wilson Marcella Young

Brian Condon Daryl Coy Mark Feely Aaron Gaff Benjamin Gaff Tim Hartford Johnny Hurd James Klinginsmith William Knapp Andrew Kuntz Nicholas Matroni Jeremy Wright

September Prayer Requests Military Prayer List

Anniversaries in September… 11, Bill & Nancy Holland; 22, Maurice & Mary Currie; 23, Tom & Phyllis Condon

If your birthday or anniversary is not listed or not listed correctly, please let Viv Welch know.