St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 203 Dennison St. Colonial Beach, Virginia The Messenger Volume 38, Issue 3 MAY 2016 Interim Rector The Rev. Thomas R. Hughes, Jr. Deacon The Rev. Deacon Edward W. Jones Music Director: Bonnie Trahan Organist: James Edwards Vestry & Commissions Mary C. Parker - Sr. Warden Erin Bartley - Jr. Warden Mary Barber Donna Derry Lewis Ray Mary Coombes Gladys Johnson Janet Markwith Jack Gaines Treasurer; Register Julie Irving Chuhta Assistant Treasurer ECW Officers President: Ella Johnson Vice President: Mary Barber Secretary: Donna Derry Treasurer: Mickey Moore; Bonnie Trahan Altar Guild Karna Sparks Sunday School Point of Contact Ann Swope Newsletter Editor Barbara Anthony Webmaster Mickey Beard From the Rector’s Desk Pentecost Maundy Thursday, March 24, found parishioners and Mary Barber’s granddaughter, Cali, praying the prayers of a Seder, learning of the connection of the Jewish Feast and Christian tradition and enjoying camaraderie and delicious food as prepared by our resident chef, Bill Hall. On April 10, congregants gathered to grab their partners and learn some steps to circle right, and circle left at St. Mary’s second annual square dance. After the dancing, participants stayed put in the Parish Hall to partake of the baked potato bar. Although the attendance was small, the fun was large. Prayer, Learning and Fellowship At one time or another, most all sincere Christians ask the "What can I do?" question. Usually what we have in mind is some unrevealed purpose or direction for life the knowing of which would give a meaning and fulfillment which I feel I now lack. It is good to seek after that which is God's will for my personal existence, but the starting point lies somewhere beneath the surface of what we might do and has more to do with what we might be. As the spiritual consciousness of the disciples increased, so did the power of their words in the ears of others. Not their (or our) ordinary words about the weather or politics, but the living Word of God which resides in the human heart. It is the enlightened spirit and mind of others which changes us and raises all consciousness, i.e., self-awareness. Not actions as such, but actions which proceed from our own spiritual center. So, if it is the doing of meaningful life that we seek, the finding of it begins with our own spiritual growth. It is the living Word inside of us which animates the world around us. Want to do more for Christ, for others, for the world? Don't begin with a certain objective or goal or manifestation in mind, but by seeking your own spiritual becoming through Bible study, prayer, reflection, and silence with God. As the living Word comes out into the world through you, both you and the world around you begin to change. So within, so without. This is what we each can do and it is our highest calling. Blessed Pentecost, Tom+ So, What Can I Do? St. Mary’s parishioners ‘circling left’ Mary Barber is joined by her granddaughter at the Seder dinner on Maundy Thursday
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church203 Dennison St.
Colonial Beach, Virginia
The MessengerVolume 38, Issue 3 MAY 2016
Interim RectorThe Rev.
Thomas R. Hughes, Jr.
Deacon
The Rev. Deacon
Edward W. Jones
MusicDirector: Bonnie Trahan
Organist: James Edwards
Vestry & Commissions
Mary C. Parker - Sr. Warden
Erin Bartley - Jr. Warden
Mary Barber
Donna Derry
Lewis Ray
Mary Coombes
Gladys Johnson
Janet Markwith
Jack Gaines
Treasurer; Register
Julie Irving Chuhta
Assistant Treasurer
ECW Officers
President: Ella Johnson
Vice President: Mary Barber
Secretary:
Donna Derry
Treasurer: Mickey Moore;
Bonnie Trahan
Altar Guild
Karna Sparks
Sunday School
Point of Contact
Ann Swope
Newsletter Editor
Barbara Anthony
Webmaster
Mickey Beard
From the Rector’s Desk
Pentecost
Maundy Thursday, March 24, found parishioners
and Mary Barber’s granddaughter, Cali, praying the
prayers of a Seder, learning of the connection of the
Jewish Feast and Christian tradition and enjoying
camaraderie and delicious food as prepared by our
resident chef, Bill Hall.
On April 10, congregants gathered to grab their
partners and learn some steps to circle right, and
circle left at St. Mary’s second annual square dance.
After the dancing, participants stayed put in the
Parish Hall to partake of the baked potato bar.
Although the attendance was small, the fun was
large.
Prayer, Learning and Fellowship
At one time or another, most all sincere Christians ask the "What can I do?"
question. Usually what we have in mind is some unrevealed purpose or
direction for life the knowing of which would give a meaning and fulfillment
which I feel I now lack. It is good to seek after that which is God's will for my personal
existence, but the starting point lies somewhere beneath the surface of what we might do
and has more to do with what we might be.
As the spiritual consciousness of the disciples increased, so did the power of their
words in the ears of others. Not their (or our) ordinary words about the weather or politics,
but the living Word of God which resides in the human heart. It is the enlightened spirit and
mind of others which changes us and raises all consciousness, i.e., self-awareness. Not
actions as such, but actions which proceed from our own spiritual center. So, if it is the
doing of meaningful life that we seek, the finding of it begins with our own spiritual growth.
It is the living Word inside of us which animates the world around us.
Want to do more for Christ, for others, for the world? Don't begin with a certain objective
or goal or manifestation in mind, but by seeking your own spiritual becoming through Bible
study, prayer, reflection, and silence with God. As the living Word comes out into the world
through you, both you and the world around you begin to change. So within, so without.
This is what we each can do and it is our highest calling.
If you are unable to participate as assigned, please attempt to find a substitute. If you are unsuccessful, please call the church office (224-7186) without delay. Thank you for your service to St. Mary’s and your contribution to this ministry.
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L.E.M.
8:00 Tim Burgess Mary Barber Deacon Jones Tim Burgess Deacon Jones
10:30 Bill Hall Jack Gaines Beth Peed Deacon Jones Deacon Jones
Greeter
8:00 Mickey Moore Ella Johnson Kathy Greenlaw Phyllis Gallahan J. & N. Kelly
10:30 Karna Sparks C. Birmingham Barbara Megee Karna Sparks C. Birmingham
Gifts Greeters Choose Volunteers Before the Service
Crucifier Graham Darcy Graham Darcy Graham Darcy Graham Darcy Graham Darcy
Lector
8:00 Tim Burgess Mary Barber Kathy Greenlaw Erin Bartley Natalie Kelly
10:30 Kristine Guido Bill Hall Kyle Allwine Kathy Waltermire John L Johnson
Intercessions
8:00 Mickey Moore Ella Johnson Lynn Speight Mary Barber Mary Parker
10:30 Peggy Johnston C. Birmingham Barbara Megee Mary Jeter Gladys Johnson
Coffee Hour Trahans Rays Parkers
Altar Flowers Ella Johnson Pat FitzGerald Peggy Johnston Peeds Macks
Altar Guild Mary Barber Lynn Speight Mary Parker Pat FitzGerald
June 19 June 26 July 3 July 10 July 17
L.E.M.
8:00 Mary Barber Deacon Jones Tim Burgess Deacon Jones Mary Barber
10:30 Deacon Jones Bill Hall Deacon Jones Kristine Guido Deacon Jones
Greeter
8:00 Mickey Moore Mary Barber Phyllis Gallahan Ella Johnson Kathy Greenlaw
10:30 Barbara Megee Steve Cannady Karna Sparks C. Birmingham Barbara Megee
Gifts Greeters Choose Volunteers Before the Service
Crucifier Graham Darcy Graham Darcy Graham Darcy Graham Darcy Graham Darcy
Lector
8:00 Mary Barber Erin Bartley Tim Burgess Mary Parker Kathy Greenlaw
10:30 James Peed Jack Gaines Heather Trivett Beth Peed Bill Hall
Intercessions
8:00 Mickey Moore Lynn Speight Mary Barber Ella Johnson Erin Bartley
10:30 Bonnie Trahan Steve Cannady Ann Flaim June Gaines James Peed