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Education and the Fully Alive Human Beingby Father Thomas N. Smith

The human being, the image of God, shares in the intelligence of the Creator. This means, among other things, that we are capable of creative thought, emotion, and action. While intelligence in individuals varies greatly, all of us, except for the severely challenged, enjoy a measure of this divine gift.

The role of education is the formation of this gift. This formation takes the form of information, correction, and the making of correspondences and contrasts between that information and correction. This, in turn, leads to a revision of our thoughts and convictions. For example, at an early age we learn that cows and sheep are animals, but that cows are not sheep. But, as our formation grows, we learn of bison and big horned sheep and we discern a likeness between the bison and the cow and the sheep and the big horn, while recognizing distinctive differences. And, on and on….

There are seven basic areas where this formation/education takes place:

Analytical IntelligenceThe formation of the analytical mind begins in infancy with such things as "mama/papa," "up/down," "hot/cold," "yes/no," etc. We move from that to such things as counting to ten, saying or singing our ABCs, naming things, and other skills.continued on page 2

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The Newsletter of The Chapel of the Cross October/November 2021

A Faith to Believe · A Place to Belong A Rule of Life

Chapel Happenings

Spencer Amaral (left of Bishop Sutton) and Ed Fruin (right of Bishop Sutton) were ordained into the Holy Order of Deacons on Wednesday, September 15 at the Cathedral. We congratulate these two fine men on their ordination and look forward to seeing God's fruitful blessing on their ministry.

Blessing of the AnimalsSaturday, October 2, 9:00-11:00 am

On the front lawn of the parish

Diocese of the Mid-America SynodThursday, October 7 – Friday, October 8, 2021

Saint Timothy School Benefactor BanquetThursday, October 14, 6:30 pm

Vigil of All SaintsSunday, October 31, 5:00 pm

Game Night

Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 25

Holy Communion, 10:30 am, followed by potluck Thanksgiving dinner

continued from page 1 These are decidedly left brain skills. On these foundations, simple arithmetic, spelling, memorization of dates and poems, and other things can be built. This leads to the Grammar Stage of the ancient trivium. Math, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, scientific data and formulae- all are developed and formed here. This is a part of the formation of intelligence into analytical intelligence. We could add a list of activities under this head: the use and care of firearms, learning to play a musical instrument, playing board games and putting together jigsaw puzzles, learning tennis or golf- even learning to ride a bike. Each of these things teaches a host of analytical skills. This becomes the foundation of higher and more complex analytical skills.

Aesthetic IntelligenceThe earliest aesthetic experience may be a warm bath, nursing at the breast, or a mother's lullaby. From there, the child is surrounded by a world "infused with the grandeur of God." All five senses are engaged and must be informed and directed by the parent and teachers. Underlying that instruction is another trivium: the good, the true, and the beautiful. The young human is instructed in good/bad, true/false, and beautiful/ugly. This is where the information/correction/revision process spoken of earlier comes into play. (Perhaps the most basic aesthetic experiences come in tastes and smells- basic and memorable.) So the child is formed by the good, true, and beautiful and learns to compare these realities with their opposites. I am not talking simply and exclusively about what are called "the Arts" (though they are included), but about the whole experience of the sensuous world. As we develop and are formed aesthetically, we become capable of enjoying all things, from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Moral IntelligenceThe human critter is a moral critter. From his earliest development he manifests a moral self capable of judgments, guilt, shame, and moral superiority. No one who has raised or taught small children will question this. What is the basis of the moral formation of the child. The Christian answer is: the Law of God. Thus, we are keen to teach the child the Ten Commandments from the earliest stage of his development. This is the duty of parents and god-parents in our baptismal vows. As the child grows the Commandments can be "unpacked" of their other moral

implications. In adolescence, the Seven Virtues and the Seven Deadly Sins are marshalled to aid in this moral development. Counsel, direction, encouragement, correction, and example- all given in love and commitment to the child-are the glue that helps to secure this formation.

Spiritual IntelligenceThe formation of the spiritual intelligence of the human person is summarized in the Ministration of Holy Baptism in the Book of Common Prayer. The vow is taken to teach the baptized child the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments. This is an exquisite summary of the requirements of the spiritual life. It teaches us what we are to believe about God: the Creed. It teaches us to worship and depend upon God: The lord’s Prayer. It teaches us what God requires of us in our duty to him and to others: the Ten Commandments. In a nutshell: Faith, Worship, Obedience. Now, these with time can be fleshed out with an emphasis on the Seven Cardinal and Theological Virtues (Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance, Faith, Hope, and Love). A human being aware of and practicing these things will be alive to the Triune God and to those around him. He will also be fully alive to himself.

Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence involves self awareness and self control. These are especially essential in dealing with the corrosive effects of morbid guilt, shame, and fear. That there is a healthy guilt, shame, and fear is incontestable (despite the consensus of certain secular therapies). But a morbid guilt, shame, and fear alienates the self from the self and produces obsessions, deception, and animosity. The formation of healthy attitudes of guilt, shame, and fear and their concomitants: forgiveness, affirmation, and trust are essential to a full and happy life and the formation of the human soul. The role of proper parenting and teaching in the context of warm personal relationships is essential here. Trust, acceptance, and affirmation lead to personal emotional intelligence and mental health.

Social IntelligenceSocial intelligence is learned in society. And that means, first and foremost, within the family. It is in the family that the basic rules, manners, and mores of social interaction are learned. When this fails, they must be learned in school andcontinued on page 7

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BirthdaysMiller, Samuel 10/4Anderson, Pauline 10/11Miller, Scott 10/12Boonzaaijer, Dietrich 10/13Hooker, Lucy 10/13Murray, Norris 10/14Jarzemsky, John 10/15Dean, Nicholas 10/17Frissell, Duncan 10/21Smith, Thomas 10/25Reeder, Caroline 10/21Price, Jim 10/27

Lord, Steven 10/27Starks, Janet 10/28Mezger, Alan 10/30

Tutuska, John 11-06Wueste, Ward 11-06Price, Laura 11-07Yarbrough, Eliot 11-09McBride, Nancy 11/11Moon, Esther 11-21Woolsey, Mark 11-24Barnes, Susan 11-29

AnniversariesCynthia & David Bucy 10/13Betty & Harry Friedrich 10/17Tanya & Gregory Pizarro 11/1Mary & Rev Deacon Mark Woolsey 11/2Laura & Karl Boonzaaijer 11/3

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat

18:00 am M Prayer3:05pm Eve Prayer

28:30 am Pro-Life M Prayer @ CHCevery Sat of month9:00 am Morning Prayer & Doorkeepers Ministry9:00 - 11:00 am St. Francis’ Day Blessing of the Animals

3 Trinity 188:00 am Holy Com9:25 am Catechesis10:30 am Holy Communion (& M Prayer)

48:00 am M Prayer3:05 pm Eve Prayer


6 8:00 am M Prayer9:30 am Staff Meeting6:30 pm Eve Prayer (Parish Prayer List, all parish needs)7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal

76:30 am Burris Bible Study7:30 am Burris Bible Study8:00 am M Prayer10:00 am Burris Bible Study3:05 pm Eve Prayer

88:00 am M Prayer3:05 pm Eve Prayer7:00 pm Home Group (contact front office for more detail)

99:00 am Morning Prayer & Doorkeepers Ministry

9:00 am Chapel Work Day

10 Trinity 198:00 am Holy Com9:25 am Catechesis10:30 am Morning Prayer (& Holy Com)5:00 pm Eve Prayer & Chapel Fellows

11 Columbus Day8:00 am M Prayer3:05 pm Eve Prayer


13 8:00 am M Prayer9:30 am Staff Meeting6:30 pm Eve Prayer (for Parish Needs)7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal

146:30 am Burris Bible Study7:30 am Burris Bible Study8:00 am M Prayer10:00 am Burris Bible Study3:05 pm Eve Prayer6:30 pm Benefactor Banquet

15 No school today

16 9:00 am Morning Prayer & Doorkeepers Ministry

17 Trinity 208:00 am Holy Com9:25 am Catechesis10:30 am M Prayer with Baptisms (& Holy Com)

18Office closedNo school today

19 8:00 am M Prayer3:05 pm Eve Prayer


21 6:30 am Burris Bible Study7:30 am Burris Bible Study8:00 am M Prayer10:00 am Burris Bible Study3:05 pm Eve Prayer

228:00 am M Prayer3:05 pm Eve Prayer7:00 pm Home Group


24 Trinity 218:00 am Holy Com9:25 am Catechesis10:30 am M Prayer (& Holy Com)

258:00 am M Prayer 3:05 pm Eve Prayer7:00 pm Vestry Meeting


278:00 am M Prayer9:30 am Staff Meeting6:30 pm Eve Prayer (for Parish Needs)7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal




31 Trinity 228:00 am Holy Com9:25 am Catechesis10:30 am Holy Com (MP with Baptisms)5:00 pm All Saints Eve Family Evening Prayer and Game Night

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October 2021

Remember! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 7 at 2:00 am. Set your clocks back one hour before retiring Saturday evening.

Fall Stewardship Cards will be distributed in October, with an invitation to sign up for various ministries of The Chapel.

All members are encouraged to serve in at least one ministry. Visit with the rector to find a good spot to bless an area of need with your interests and abilities.


October 2021

October Day Service Time Altar Guild Team

Nursery SS & Worship

Epistoler / Reader Lector(s) Acolytes

*stays for HC

Ushers W = Welcomers

(*Captain) Open/Close

Counters B =

Broadcaster

Sat 2 St. Francis - Blessing of Animals x 9:00-

11:00 am x x Spencer A. x x Spencer A. Tiia S. x

Sun 3 Trinity 18

HC 8:00 am x x x x x Nola Rae S. x

HC(&MP) 10:30 am Christine B. Ashley C. Bailey A. Gregory P. David B. Gabriel S.

Thomas S.Norris M.*

Brad L. W - Woolseys

Jace Y. Brad L.

B - Sam C.

Wed 6 Wednesday Prayer EP 6:30 pm x x x Karl B. x Ed F. x

Sun 10

Trinity 19


MP (11:30HC) 10:30 am Cathy M. Lily A.

Leta S. Edwin A. Jace Y.

Jace Y. Karl B* Karl VI Ansel B.

John M.* Ken B.

W - Bucys

Sam C. John M.

B - Greg P.

EP 5:00 pm x x x Gregory P. x Fellows x

Wed 13 Wednesday Prayer EP 6:30 pm x x x Nathaniel B. x Ed F. x

Thur 14 Benefactor Banquet x 6:30 pm x x x x x x x

Sat 16 Oxford Martyrs HC 12:00 pm x x D. Bucy x one

Sun 17 Trinity 20

HC 8:00 am x x Nathaniel B. x x Nola Rae S. x

MP (11:30HC) 10:30 am Becky M. Ashley J.

Virginia G. Norris M. Gregory P.

Edwin A.* Joaquin A. James D. John D.

Brad L.* Norris M.

W - Mortons

Jace Y. D. Bucy

B - Spencer A.

Mon 18 St. Luke the Evangelist HC 12:00 pm x x x x x Norris M.

Wed 20 Wednesday Prayer EP 6:30 pm x x x Spencer A. x Ed F. x

Sun 24 Trinity 21

HC 8:00 am x x Nathaniel B. x x Nola Rae S. x

MP (11:30HC) 10:30 am Cynthia B. Laura B.

Kathryn J. D. Bucy Spencer A.

Nathaniel B. Paul C.

Spencer A.* Issac L.

Norris M.* John M.

W - Esther M.

D. Bucy Norris M.

B - Sam C.

Wed 27 Eve of Sts. Simon & Jude HC (&EP) 6:00 pm x x Karl B. Andrew D. x Ed F. x

Sun

‘

31Trinity 22

HC 8:00 am x x x x x Norris M. x

HC(&MP) 10:30 am Christine B. Tanya P. Ashley C. Karl B. Nathaniel B. Gabriel S.*

Thomas S.

Brad L.* Gregory P.

W - Woolseys

Jace Y. Brad L.

B - Greg P.

Vigil of All Saints (All Hallows Eve) FEP 5:00 pm x x Andrew D. x x x x


November 2021Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat

18:00 am Morning Prayer3:05 pm Eve Prayer

2 Election Day8:00 am Morning Prayer3:05 pm Eve Prayer

3 8:00 am M Prayer9:30 am Staff Meeting6:30 pm Eve Prayer (Parish Prayer List, all parish needs)7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal


58:00 am Morning Prayer3:05 pm Eve Prayer7:00 pm Home Group

68:30 am Pro-Life M Prayer @ CHC9:00 am Morning Prayer & Doorkeepers Ministry

7 Trinity 232:00 am Daylight Savings Time ends8:00 am Holy Com9:25 am Catechesis10:30 am Holy Com (& M Prayer)


9 8:00 am Morning Prayer3:05 pm Eve Prayer


11 Veterans Day6:30 am Burris Bible Study7:30 am Burris Bible Study8:00 am M Prayer10:00 am Burris Bible Study3:05 pm Eve Prayer


139:00 am Morning Prayer & Doorkeepers Ministry

14 Trinity 248:00 am Holy Com9:25 am Catechesis10:30 am M Prayer (& Holy Com)5:00 pm Eve Prayer & Chapel Fellows




186:30 am Burris Bible Study7:30 am Burris Bible Study8:00 am M Prayer10:00 am Burris Bible Study3:05 pm Eve Prayer6:30 pm Saint Timothy Thanksgiving Preview

19 8:00 am Morning Prayer3:05 pm Eve PrayerLast day of Michaelmas term7:00 pm Home Group


21 Sunday Next Before Advent8:00 am Holy Com9:25 am Catechesis10:30 am M Prayer (& Holy Com)

227:00 pm Vestry Meeting

23 247:00 pm Choir Rehearsal

25 Thanksgiving10:30 am Holy Communion (& M Prayer) Thanksgiving Potluck meal to follow service


28 Advent 18:00 am Holy Com9:25 am Catechesis10:30 am M Prayer (& Holy Com)12:00 pm New Year’s Potluck Luncheon

298:00 am M Prayer 3:05 pm Eve PrayerFirst day of Hilary term



<————— Saint Timothy on break (all week). —————>


November 2021

November Day Service Time Altar Guild Team

Nursery SS & Worship

Epistoler / Reader Lector(s) Acolytes

*stays for HC

Ushers W = Welcomers

(*Captain) Open/Close

Counters B =

Broadcaster

Mon 1 All Saints Day HC 8:00 am x x Andrew D. student x x x

Wed 3 Wednesday Prayer EP 6:30 pm x x Ed F. Nathaniel B. x x x

Sun 7

Sunday After All Saints

(of the Octave) Trinity 23

3rd Before Advent


HC(&MP) 10:30 am Cathy M. Lily A. Bailey A. Nathaniel B. D. Bucy Edwin A.*

Joaquin A.

Ken B.* Gregory P. W - Bucys

Edwin A. John M.

B - Spencer A.

Wed 10 Wednesday Prayer EP 6:30 pm x x Ed F. Nathaniel B. x x x

Thurs 11 Veterans Day MP 8:00 am x x x student x x x

Sun 14 Trinity 24 2nd Before Advent

HC 8:00 am x x x x x Nola Rae S.

MP (11:30HC) 10:30 am Becky M. Ashley C.

Leta S. Norris M. Ed F.

Karl B.* Nathaniel B. Karl B. VI Ansel B.

John M.* Brad L.

W - Mortons

Jace Y. Brad L.

B - Sam C.

EP 5:00 pm x x Karl B. Fellows x Fellows x

Wed 17 Wednesday Prayer EP 6:30 pm x x Spencer A. Ed F. x x x

Sun 21 Sunday Next Before Advent

HC 8:00 am x x x x x Nola Rae S.

MP (11:30HC) 10:30 am Cynthia B. Kathryn J.

Virginia G. D. Bucy Karl B.

Ed F.* Paul C.

James D. John D.

Norris M.* Gregory P.

W - Esther M.

D. Bucy Norris M. B - Greg P.

Thur 25 Thanksgiving Day HC (&MP) 10:30 am Feast Day one

Sun 28 Advent 1

HC 8:00 am x x Nathaniel B. x x Nola Rae S.

HC (&MP) 10:30 am Christine B. Ashley J.

Tanya P. Jace Y. Edwin A. Nathaniel B.* Issac L.

John M.* Brad L.

W - Woolseys

Edwin A. John M.

B - Spencer A.

Tues 30 St. Andrew HC (&MP) 8:00 am x x Nathaniel B. student student x x

Season: Advent



Parish Notice Board•Fall Catechesis: includes a) Scripture

Studies: The Book of Acts, Deacon Ed Fruin, Parish Hall; b) Foundations: Larger Anglican Catechism, Cn Boonzaaijer, Barnard Hall; c) Spirituality: Childrearing, Fr. And Mrs. Smith, Elementary Library; d) English Church History for Youth, Mr. David Bucy, Upper School Homeroom. Classes continue through Thanksgiving; choose one today that interests you!

•Diocese of Mid-America Synod: October 7 & 8; Church of the Holy Communion; Chapel Lay Delegate - Edwin Archbold

•Parish Work Day: Saturday, Oct. 9 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, Dec. 4; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

• Advent Concert, December 12•Hosts Needed for Anglican Global

Mission Partners March 16-18, 2022

Parish “Wish List”Want to make a contribution for a special project at The Chapel? Some ideas are:•12 New Hymnals and Prayer Books•Fr. Jim Cole Memorial Garden:

Please consider making a donation. The goal is $20,000.

•Cole Street Narthex Tower•New Shark vacuum cleaner

The Saint Timothy School• Benefactor Banquet- Thursday,

Oct. 14, 6:30 pm• Fall Break, October 15-18 • Thanksgiving Preview, November 18

Church/Diocesan News

Upcoming EventsBlessing of the AnimalsOctober 2, 9:00 –11:00 am

Diocese of the West SynodOctober 7 & 8

Church of the Holy CommunionParish Work Day

October 9, 9:00 am –1:00 pmVigil of all Saints

October 31, 5:00 pmThanksgiving Day

November 25, 10:30 amMeal following the service

Parish Work DayDecember 4, 9:00 am –1:00 pm

July AugustYear to Date (Jan - Aug)

Income $23,678 $27,103 $211,199

Expenses $31,686 $23,542 $203,292

Surplus (Deficit) ($8,008) $3561 $7,907

Attendance 111 103 114

Vital Signs

continued from page 2and Church. In these contexts, we learn such things as "Share with your sister," "You don't say that," "Say "Please" and "Thank you," and other basic social norms. These translate and transfer to other social requirements. We become civil and civilized. In a culture that is more and more self-centered, self-expressive, and self-absorbed-and brutalized, the need for social intelligence and education is obvious. The challenge we face in this matter is great but the rewards are inestimable.

Material IntelligenceBy this I mean an informed awareness of the material world as God has made it and as man has improved it. It is an intelligence that prizes materiality. "God likes stuff, He invented it." C.S.Lewis. Material intelligence also involves the valuing of work. This may be artistic labor or common, every-day, house-hold and garden labor, factory labor, or intellectual labor. Material intelligence involves an understanding of materials, the materials of the earth: stone, wood, metal, etc, It also involves an appreciation of tools: what they are and how they work. Finally, material intelligence enriches the human person by enabling him to see and appreciate the achievements of the skilled man or woman who uses tools on material things to transform and improve human life and enjoyment. When the child is taught to do these things, the satisfaction and self esteem experienced knows no bounds.

These are constituent elements of education, the formation of human intelligence, as I see it. This is what we are about at the St Timothy School. And, may I say, this is what we should all be about in our ongoing lives. This is the way to be fully human. To be fully alive. For as Saint Irenaeus reminds us, "The human being fully alive is the glory of God."

ACNA Downloadable Catechism available at anglicanchurch.net

Davenant Institute and Dr. Brad Littlejohn invite you to a free Dallas panel presentation on Friday, November 19. (See Parish Hall for flyers.)The Diocese of Mid-America 2021 Synod will meet October 7-8, 2021,

at Church of the Holy Communion Cathedral, Dallas, TexasNEMA Diocesan Council 2021 – LIVE at St. Stephen’s RE Church in

Eldersburg, MD, November 4th and 5th.The Diocese of the Central States 2021 Synod will meet

October 21-22, 2021, at Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church, Mason, Ohio. The Diocese of the Southeast will meet September 17, at Nazareth

Church, Monck’s Corner, SC

Those who navigate a ship must watch all the more carefully the farther they move from shore. Then they can see signs of coming storms. When small storms come, the ship can ride over them in a straight path. If storms swell up violently, navigators must avoid them by steering sideways. They often watch alone when everyone else not in charge of the ship is resting. . . . But if the power of the Holy Spirit breathes on an afflicted mind, what was done physically for the Israelites takes place spiritually

in us. For it is written, “But the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea.” And the prophet of the Lord promises, “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee.” The rivers flood on those whose minds are shaken up by the world’s activity. But those whose minds are persistent by the Holy Spirit’s grace pass through the water and aren’t flooded by the

rivers. This is because such people move along in the midst of crowds but don’t sink the head of their minds beneath the activity of the world.


Coming Storms — Gregory I

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