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epistle
Advent
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“Merry Mixed Media” Wednesday Night Series
DECEMBER 2015
Advent & Christmas
Christmas
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St. Alban’s Epistle
DECEMBER 2015
Table of Contents
Student Ministry
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3 From the Rector
The Waiting Room
Women’s Ministry
131 Young Adult Ministry
Diocesan News
Men’s Ministry
Advent Events 4
Mixed Merry Media Rector Series
Handel’s Messiah in Concert
St. Alban’s Winter Formal
Christmas at
St. Alban’s
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Christian Formation
Parish Snapshots
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7 From the Curate
Children’s Ministry
Local Outreach 8
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Worship 12
13 Parish Life
Poinsettia Order Form
Financial Update
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LEM Schedule
15 Parish Calendar
Music Ministry
Outreach Center
The Epistle is a monthly publication of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church.
You can find an electronic copy at www.stalbanswaco.org/the-epistle.
COVER: The Magnificat window in St. Alban’s sacristy portrays the Virgin Mary greeting her cousin, St. Elizabeth.
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FROM THE RECTOR
The Waiting Room
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The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman
Rector
“Most of life is
Advent, not
Christmas. That is,
it is not about
getting, it’s about
the waiting, the
in-between times.”
ou’re lucky to be an
Episcopalian, dear reader.
You get to experience Advent.
So many Christians skip straight
to Christmas. In October, they
stock up on green-and-red décor
at Target. In November, they do
the annual freak-out about the
“War on Christmas.” They gush in
mid-December about how much
they love the “Christmas season.”
Either way, they’re forgetting all
about those four weeks leading
up to the Feast of the Nativity.
They’re forgetting Advent. (For
a crash course in Advent, see
Ben Maddison’s article in the
November Epistle).
What’s so great about Advent?
It teaches us how to wait. One
rock singer tells us “the waiting
is the hardest part” (Rector’s
Contest). But in Advent, the
waiting, I think, is the best part.
Or at least, in accords most with
the reality of life. Most of life is
Advent, not Christmas. That is, it
is not about getting, it’s about the
waiting, the in-between times. For
us impatient control freaks, few
lessons are more needed.
This is captured in the cover
image of this month’s issue. It
shows one of our rarely seen
(unless you’re in the Altar Guild)
stained glass windows. Located in
the sacristy, this window portrays
Mary (pregnant with Jesus)
greeting her cousin, Elizabeth
(pregnant with John the Baptist).
You can check out the story in
Luke 1:39-56. This window (and
the story) is about waiting, about
expectation, about the not-yet.
And what I love about it is that it
shows joy in the midst of waiting.
What are you waiting for?
Advent tells us that God in Christ
is in the waiting room. May he
bless you as you wait, and when
the great Gift of Christmas arrives.
Wishing you a blessed Advent
and the merriest of Christmases
(but not until it’s time).
Love,
PS—This month, be sure to save
the date for our Winter Formal
on Dec. 18. Hosted by our Young
Adults, it’s for the whole parish.
Also note our Wednesday night
series and a new 8:30 PM service
on Christmas Eve.
PPS—Rector’s annual gift
recommendation: a subscription
to The Mockingbird. This quarterly
magazine examines life, culture,
and the Christian faith with
intriguing essays, exclusive
interviews, poems, reviews,
sermons, original art, with equal
parts whimsy, insight, and grace.
Think New Yorker plus The
Atlantic plus “Books and Culture.”
Go to www.magazine.mbird.com
or just visit mbird.com and click
on “Magazine.”
PPPS—Rector’s Contest part 2:
What Washington, D.C.-based
hardcore band had a hit with
1988’s “Waiting Room”?
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ADVENT EVENTS
Messiah
Wednesday Night Series
With the help of rock bands,
Charles Dickens, Macaulay
Culkin, and more, Aaron Zimmerman will explore the meaning and appeal of the season
with humor, grace, and insight.
Potluck supper at 6:30 PM, presentation from 7:00 PM to 8:00
PM. All are welcome. Open to
the public. Free. Nursery provided. Children’s program starts at
7:00 PM
Please contact JoAnn Stringer
to help prepare/provide/clean
up after the meal: joann.stringer@gmail.com.
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CHRISTMAS AT ST. ALBAN’S
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Wednesday Schedule
10:15 AM - Rector’s Bible Study, Music Room (no class Dec 23)
11:30 AM - Eucharist, Higgins Chapel (will not meet Dec 23)
Dec 2: First Wednesday Lunch, Noon, Parish Hall
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PARISH SNAPSHOTS
NEWCOMERS’ PARTY
(Above, L-R: Julia Meek, Maggie & Rebekah Hughes, Cate
Marmonti: Right: Austin & Julia Meek) It was a rainy night
but it didn’t keep newcomers from attending a party at
the rector’s home. Watch for the next one!
WOMEN’S RETREAT
(Left) St. Alban’s Women’s Retreat
at Cedarbrake Renewal Center in
Belton was a spiritually rich and
rewarding experience. Plans are
already underway to hold another
retreat in Spring 2016.
OH GOLLY GEE WHIZ!
(Right) Grace Brown, Student
Ministries Director, has just told
Rector Aaron Zimmerman that
BOTH Diocesan youth events
—HAPPENING and YES—
will be held in Waco this year!
Learn more on page 11.
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FROM THE CURATE
“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!”
By The Rev. Benjamin B. Maddison
The Daisy “Buck Jones” Red
Ryder BB gun, with the compass
and sundial in the stock—the one
gift that little Ralphie decided
would make or break Christmas. If
you’ve ever seen
the movie, A
Christmas Story,
you’ll know what
I’m talking about;
if not, fear not,
I’m sure TBS and
TNT will soon be
showing 12 consecutive hours of
this Christmas classic.
Here’s the thing, you don’t
need to know about the story to
see it played out time and time
again each Christmas. Whether
we’re talking “Tickle-Me Elmo,” the
latest “Power Rangers Megazord,”
the hippest “American Girls” doll,
or the fanciest new gaming system—the Christmases of children
across this country are made and
broken on these high-priced consumer goods.
The narrative is often the
same: the child perseverates on
the item; the parent finds some
way to dismiss the assumption.
In the case of Ralphie, the practical facts of a BB gun made that
easy—“You’ll shoot your eye out!”
But often times it becomes a battle of wills, or of wants vs. needs,
or of finances.
The Christmas narrative
sounds faintly like the song, “Santa
Clause is Coming to Town”:
He’s making a list / Checking it
twice / He’s gonna’ find out who’s
naughty and nice / Santa Clause is
coming to town.
I don’t know if I should find
comfort in those words (“Of
course I’m on the good list…everyone is…except for maybe Hitler…
definitely not Hitler”) or should
be shaken to the core that some
bearded magician is tracking my
behavior and going to dole out
judgment on Christmas morning (a
reality often ignored in Christmas
lore—that is until the release of the
Christmas horror film Krampus this
December).
Even in A Christmas Story, we
are confronted with the dual nature of Christmas—the Karmic Justice of the Holiday Season. (Spoiler
Alert) When Ralphie gets his Red
Ryder BB gun, we rejoice with him,
it appears an act of grace. In the
next scene, however, we are confronted with karma—while playing
with his BB gun, Ralphie shoots
an icicle that knocks his glasses
off his face, breaking them and
bumping his eye. He is convinced
he has gotten what he has always
deserved and has shot his eye out.
The warning “You’ll shoot your eye
out” has become a reality—at least
in perception.
To put it another way, grace—
even on Christmas morning—isn’t
free. At very least, it’ll cost you
your dignity and a pair of glasses;
at worst, it will cost you an eye…or
your life.
However, the good news of the
Christmas season—of the Feast of
the Incarnation of Our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ—is that God
gives the whole world a free gift in
Jesus Christ. There are no strings,
no narrative, no checklist of rights
and wrongs, no karmic justice. To
a world that demands constant
judging and critique and correction, God sent Jesus Christ, Godmade-human, into the world to
embrace us all in our brokenness
and need.
Christmas isn’t about crafting
the right narrative to get the gifts
we want. Christmas isn’t about being the best “you” to get the best
stuff. Christmas isn’t about cheap
grace, where shopping-mall Santa
gives everyone what they deserve
because everyone is on the “good
list.”
Christmas is about how God
sent Jesus into a world that didn’t
want him, that wasn’t ready for
him, and that didn’t deserve him—
so that the same broken world
could be reconciled to God and
each other forever.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Tweens make table
mats for Mission
Waco holiday meal
“Leaf” it to a good craft to help form friendships at the new Kids Connection! St. Alban’s Ada Larsen is at far right.
Kids Connection’s monthly
meeting in November hosted 23
th and 6th grade students from
St. Alban’s Episcopal, St. Paul’s
Episcopal, and First Presbyterian
churches. The children’s service
project was to make table mats
and runners for Mission Waco’s
annual Thanksgiving Dinner for
the homeless and indigent. Mission
Waco has hosted the meal for 20
years and last year served 400
people.
There will be no Kids Connection in December. It will resume in
January, meeting at St. Alban’s.
Children’s Pageant
LOCAL OUTREACH
on Christmas Eve
reVision group gathers momentum
The children’s pageant at the
5:30 PM Christmas Eve service is
always a highlight of the season.
All children are welcome to participate. If you plan to do so, please
meet Jole Cromwell at 5:00 PM in
the Parish Hall.
Jole also needs volunteers to
help with costuming, directing,
and retrieving costumes.
New this year, there will be no
picture taking or recording during
the pageant. There will be opportunity after the service to take
photos.
Contact Jole about how you
can help at jole@stalbanswaco.org
or at (254) 752-1773.
By The Rev. Alberto Melis, Deacon
We had our first Q&A meeting
with representatives from reVision
and from St. Michael's Houston,
here at St Alban's with members
from St. Alban's, Holy Spirit, St.
Paul's, and some students from
Baylor.
We had a good response and
those signing up will receive further information soon.
I am excited about a program in
which we can so positively influence the life of a youth that has
neither adult mentoring nor hope.
There will be more Q&A meetings and updates as we go along.
Any questions email Alberto at
alberto@stalbanswaco.org.
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MUSIC MINISTRY
Handel’s Messiah: A brief history
OUTREACH CENTER
Sunday, December 6 at 5:30
PM, your Chancel Choir, along with
players from the Central Texas
String Academy, will present the
Christmas portion of Messiah by
G. F. Handel. This work is familiar
to many, especially the parts we
will be singing during this performance.
Handel wrote this entire oratorio in 24 days for a performance
in Dublin in 1742. This is quite
remarkable in that it is about 2 ½
hours long when performed in its
entirety. It is also somewhat un-
usual in that most oratorios of the
day dealt with Old Testament and
Apocryphal prophets like Samson
and Judas Maccabeus.
Messiah was composed from
a scriptural text compiled by
Charles Jennens from the King
James Bible and from the version of the Psalms included with
the Book of Common Prayer used
at the time. It is in three parts; (1)
Isaiah’s prophecy of the coming of
a Christ, (2) the Passion of Christ,
and (3) the promise of eternal life. We will be singing mostly from
the “prophecy” section: “Hallelujah,” which ends the “passion” section; and “Worthy is the Lamb that
was Slain” and the grand “Amen,”
which concludes the work.
Even though it was composed
so rapidly, it has become one of
the most beloved of the choral
works through the centuries. I believe the words and music of this
great work will inspire and move
you to a more meaningful Advent
and Christmas.
—Howard Thompson, Choirmaster
An important aspect of St. Alban’s ministry to others is to provide access to its Outreach Center to
several life-enhancing programs in the greater Waco community.
Twelve-Step Programs - St. Alban’s is proud to partner with Central Texas Intergroup for Alcoholic
Anonymous to offer the following 12-Step Recovery programs. Learn more at www.centexintergroup.com.
HOTLINE: (254) 754-3336
Al-Anon in Spanish, Mondays, 5:30 pm, Room 17
Al-Anon, 6 pm, Tuesdays & Fridays, Room 17
AA Women, 4 pm, Sundays, Rm. 9
AA, 7 pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Room 17
Al-A-Teen, 7 pm, Tuesdays, Room 9
Family Abuse Center Support Group - For women coming out of domestic violence. Mondays, 7
pm, Room 16. Learn more at www.familyabusecenter.org or call 24-hour hotline 1 (800) 283-8401.
Skillpoint Alliance Education - Skillpoint Alliance sponsors free classes in fast-tracked educational
programs in the medical and technical fields. Learn more at www.skillpointalliance.org.
Community Race Relations Coalition - movie nights, lectures, and monthly board meeting. Learn
more at www.crrcwaco.org.
Central Texas String Academy - Individual and group lessons. Learn more at www.centraltexasstringacademy.com.
To learn more, contact Elaine Karban, Outreach Center Coordinator, at elaine@stalbanswaco.org.
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Diocesan youth
events to be held
in Waco this year
By Grace Brown, Director
of Student Ministry
November was filled with birthdays, a costume contest, and a
Thanksgiving meal at Lake Waco.
We are using “The Story” curriculum to take our students through
the Bible. We just finished Judges
and will be reading through Ruth,
1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, and 1 Chronicles this month.
STUDENT MINISTRY
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Diocesan Events: Happening (hosted by St. Alban’s) helps to encourage, develop, and nourish 9th-12th grade
students’ faith. The Happening
movement believes that Jesus
Christ has and will continue to
make a difference in the world and
in individual lives. Clergy and staff
will share thought-provoking talks
with opportunity for questions and
discussion in small groups. The fee
is $75.
HAPPENING
Lock-In (hosted by St. Paul’s) is for
any student in 9th-12th grade who
already has attended Happening.
The registration fee is $50.
Youth Encounter Spirit (hosted
by Holy Spirit) brings together
6th-8th grade students to focus on “who Christ is.” Y.E.S. helps foster a
clearer appreciation of self, richer
relationships with others, and a
deeper experience with Jesus. The
fun weekend promotes a personal
relationship with our Father and
his unconditional love. The registration for this event is $65.
Coming Up in December and January ...
Dec. 5: Waco is a Wonderland
Dec. 9: Ugly Christmas Sweater
Party in place of MIDWEEK
Dec. 27-29: Diocese Senior High
Midwinter Retreat
Jan. 15-17: “Happening” event for
9th-12th grade students, hosted by
St. Alban’s; also YES for 6th-8thgrade students (visit www.epicenter.org/youth to register)
If you have any questions, please contact Grace Brown
at grace@stalbans.waco.org
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WOMEN’S MINISTRY
DIOCESAN NEWS
Travel to Southern Malawi
Warm Heart International will host an 18-day
pilgrimage to Southern Malawi, July 7-24, 2016.
Participants will stay in Blantyre with host families who are members of the Diocese of Southern
Malawi and will gain a greater understanding of the
area through guided activities, worship, ministry,
and outreach.
St. Alban’s Pat Danley and Nancy Parish are
planning the pilgrimage. Estimated costs for the
18-day pilgrimage are $3,900 per person, which
includes international glights, lodging, and most
meals.
Pilgrimage delegates live in Blantyre with host
families who are members of the diocese of Southern Malawi. Delegates will discover why Malawi
is known as “The Warm Heart of Africa” though
activies, worship, ministry, and outreach. Delegates
will gain an understanding of religious and cultural
history, experience the natural beauty of Malawi
and get to know those whom call Malawi home.
To learn more, contact Nancy Parish at Nancy.P@StDave.org.
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YOUNG ADULTS
YA@SA in December
During the Advent season, we will be participating in the Wednesday Night Advent Series with
Aaron. Wednesday nights, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Dec.
2, 9, and 16. The College Ministry group may have its
own discussion following the Advent offering—but
the time and place is still TBD. Talk to Ben (or email
him at ben@stalbanswaco.org) for more information.
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MEN’S MINISTRY
Thursday Bible Study
The Thursday morning men’s “Breakfast and
Bible” meets from 7:30 to 8:30 AM in the Parish
Hall. The rector continues his study of the Gospel
of Matthew. All are welcome!
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ST. ALBAN’S WORSHIP
December 6 - To the honor and
glory of God and in thanksgiving
for the people of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church.
December 13 - To the honor and
glory of God and in thanksgiving
for the servant leadership of our
Altar Guild.
December 20 - The flowers on
the altar are given to the glory of
God and in honor of our father,
Pat Wortman, and in loving memory of our mother, Liby Covington Wortman, who were married
on December 20, 1949. Given by
E’Lynne & Alan Elliott and Patti &
Greg Mitchell.
December 27 - No flowers needed. Christmas Poinsettias will
bank the altar. If you would like to
order poinsettias in memory of or
in thanksgiving for a loved one,
please use the order form on the
next page.
If you would like to donate
flowers in memory or honor
of a loved one, please contact Beth Sartwelle at
(254) 644-9200.
S U N D AY W O R S H I P
December 20
December 6
Second Sunday of Advent
Malachi 3:1-4; Canticle 4: The
Song of Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79);
Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Micah 5:2-5a; Canticle: The Song
of Mary (Luke 1:46-55); Hebrews
10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45, [46-55]
December 13
December 27
Third Sunday of Advent
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Canticle 9:
The First Song of Isaiah (Isaiah
12:2-6); Philippians 4: 4-7;
Luke 3:7-18
First Sunday after Christmas Day
Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147;
Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-7:
John 1:1-18
7:30 AM Holy Eucharist (Rite I),
10:00 AM: Christmas Lessons
& Carols (no Eucharist)
Christmas Services
CHRISTMAS EVE
5:30 PM - Family Eucharist with Children’s Pageant
(Nursery available; all children welcome to take part; children arrive at
5:00 PM in Parish Hall to choose a costume)
NEW: 8:30 PM - Choral Holy Eucharist with Candlelighting
(Nursery available)
10:30 PM - Choral Concert with CTSA & St. Alban’s Choir
11:00 PM - Choral Holy Eucharist with Candlelighting
CHRISTMAS DAY
NEW: 10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist (Rite II), in the church
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
7:30 AM - Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
10:00 AM - Lessons & Carols (No Communion)
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PARISH LIFE
Happy Birthday
Gail Baird
Chuck Herty III
Guy Cox
Pat Danley
Jericha Price
Claudia Raimondo
John Wood
Martha Appell
Dana Burton
Rebecca Hartberg
Halle Currin
Ben Sheesley
Russ Swetland
Margie Allen
Sammie Fadal
Kathy Swetland
Harper Hughes
Michael Larsen
Blake Browder
12/01
12/03
12/04
12/04
12/04
12/04
12/04
12/05
12/06
12/06
12/07
12/09
12/10
12/11
12/11
12/12
12/13
12/15
12/17
Brianne Gleaves
Jeff Olson
Denise Cox
Chris Contreras, Jr.
Dale Hollis
Will McCarthy
Aidon Butler
Tracy Kelly
Nancy Merkh
Cathleen Rooney
Charlie Branch
Hannah Martinez
Joe Bozarth III
Jackson Kelly
Pat Atkins
Dorothy Pankratz
JoAnn Stringer
Steve McClain
Edward Aston
Please Pray For ...
12/17
12/17
12/19
12/20
12/20
12/21
12/23
12/24
12/26
12/26
12/27
12/27
12/28
12/28
12/29
12/29
12/29
12/30
12/31
Order
Poinsettias
Your name (please print) ____________________________
_________________________________________________
Jeanette Barkett
Tania Blount
James Carver
Stephnie Connell
Jonathan Elliott
Almuth Ewing
Mary Forrest
Karen Gaspard
Rebecca Hartberg
Dale Hollis
Carly Holt
Alexandra Marshall
Patrick McMahon
Justine Moxford
Martha Peacock
Colton Shearer
Mary Shiplov
Tom Stanton
Joshua Taylor
Brad Thomas
Beverly Todaro
ANNIVERSARIES
Korey and Lisa Wright
Pat and Sandy Atkins
Russ and Kathy Swetland
Pat and Aimee Danley
John and Sharon Marchant
Michael and Davanna Nealy
Norman & Susan Townsend
Michael and Allaire Clark
12/10
12/11
12/11
12/17
12/21
12/26
12/27
12/31
In Memory of: _____________________________________
_________________________________________________
BIRTHS
In Thanksgiving for: _________________________________
Sutton Kyle Smith, born Oct. 19,
to Bryce and Kristina Smith
_________________________________________________
Amount (any amount may be given): ___________________
According to our annual tradition, poinsettias will bank the altar
and beautify the sanctuary for our Christmas Evening worship.
Please return form and money to church office or
in offering plate by Wednesday, Dec. 16.
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FINANCIAL UPDATE
Stewardship 2015
Total Annual Pledged: Received Pledges Year-to-Date*
359,385
*Includes 2015 pledges paid in 2014
Income and Expenses:
Annual Year-to-DateYear-to-Date
Budget
Budget
Actual
2015 Income
639,891
536,741 Prepaid in 2014: For the month ending October 31:
Pledges Received:24,168
Non Pledged Contributions 4,157
Total Contributions Received
28,325
Pledges Budgeted:
Financial Snapshot: October 2015
$488,539
(131 Total Annual Pledges)
40,712
Thank you for giving to St. Alban’s
Stewardship and for your Pledge
and Contributions!
Please remember to stay current on your pledge.
For questions about ACH payments, planned giving,
Endowment Fund, stock gifts, or your pledge, contact
Business Manager Lori Youngblood
at lori@stalbanswaco.org.
TOTAL INCOME 639,891
Expenses
639,891
Surplus/(Deficit)
0
536,741
437,174
49,350
486,524
524,313 499,748
12,428
(13,224)
Assets and Liabilities:
Assets
Operating Account
$ 17,965
Memorial Fund
8,087
Endowment Fund
629,628
Organ Renovation
34,369
Total Assets $690,075
Total Liabilities (2013 A/C Loan Bal.) (79,300)
Excess of Fund Balances over Liabilities All figures as of October 31, 2015
ST. ALBAN’S HAS BEEN
BLESSED WITH
THESE GIFTS:
Endowment Fund
In Memory of Carleen Bright
from Col. Hugh Henson, Jr.
In Memory of Carol Anderson Howard
from Col. Hugh Henson, Jr.
610,775
DECEMBER 2015 WORSHIP SCHEDULE
VPOW
SWaT Team
6-Dec
Andy Wisely
Mike & Kathy Davidson
13-Dec
Debbie McMahon
JoAnn Stringer
7:30 AM Minister
Korey Wright
Cathy Ratcliff
Lector
Intercessor
Heidi Buchanan
Andy Wisely
Andy Wisely
Lynn Wisely
David Tekell
Ryan Thompson
Doug Smith
Brenda Cornell
Doug Smith
Kenn Harding
Terry Randall-Wong
John Merkh
Brandon Butler
Aidon Butler
Rachel Stringer
Jerry Campbell
Paula Campbell
Bill Aston
Jeff Raimondo
Tommy Bundrant
Aleah Nichols
Eucharistic
Ministers
Eucharistic Visitors
N/A
Crucifer
Shannon Sneed
Brandon Raimondo
Abigail Zimmerman
Bob Frahm
Allan Dinsmore
Jeff Ward
Pat Atkins
Kurt Hulett
Towne Adams
Linda Adams
Torchbearers
Ushers
Altar Guild
Jacqueline Frahm
Robert Frahm
Jole Cromwell
Sara Teichelmann
Kenn Harding
Candace Banning
Paula Campbell
Maurice Hunt
Pam Hunt
Beth Richards
Lisa Wright
20-Dec
Carol Melis
Matthew & Claudia Bachofen
Terry Randall-Wong (Lector)
27-Dec
Bart Townsend
Laura Burton
Valda Rispoli (Lector)
Korey Wright (Minister)
Korey Wright (Minister)
Pat Atkins
Stewart Kelly
Pat Atkins
Stewart Kelly
Tom Smith
Lucy Murphy
Connie Murphy
Nick Atkins
Ragan Kelly
Jackson Kelly
Keith Poehl
John Burton
Ron Fadal
Phil Price
Charles Branch
Glenda Branch
Blake Browder
Crissy Browder
Diana Whitely
Jennifer Whitely
JoAnn Stringer
Carol Melis
Rebecca Hartberg
Sue Parrigin
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Michael Nealy
Kate Buron
Dana Burton
Doug Smith
Ric Peavy
Bennie Buchanan
Jay Hernandez
Dean Riley
Peggy Aston
Jeanie Hinshaw
Ric Peavy
Kathy Davidson
Mike Davidson
Heidi Buchanan
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aaron@stalbanswaco.org
David Tekell, Senior Warden
John L. Wood, Junior Warden
The Rev. Benjamin B. Maddison, Curate
ben@stalbanswaco.org
A Parish of the Diocese of Texas
The Rev. Alberto Melis, Deacon
alberto@stalbanswaco.org
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle
Grace Brown, Youth Minister
grace@stalbanswaco.org
The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher
Jole R. Cromwell, Coordinator of Children’s
Ministry & Parish Life
jole@stalbanswaco.org
Mary Fadal
Liaison for Stewardship
The Rt. Rev. Dena A. Harrison
Kathy Davidson
Liaison for Christian Formation
Hilary Gardner, Parish Administrator
hilary@stalbanswaco.org
IX Bishop of Texas
Bishop Suffragan
Bishop Suffragan
Bart Townsend, Treasurer
Liaison for Adult Programs
Pat Danley, Clerk
Liaison for Outreach & Mission
Carol Melis
Liaison for Pastoral Care
Debbie McMahon
Liaison for Youth Ministry
David Gilbreath, Organist
Rebekah Hughes, Newcomer Ministry
rebekah@stalbanswaco.org
Sue Parrigin
Liaison for Parish Life
Vicki Kabat, Communications Coordinator
vicki@stalbanswaco.org
Elaine Karban, Outreach Center Coordinator
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are One Church
elaine@stalbanswaco.org
within the Anglican Communion and The
Lori Youngblood, Business Manager
Episcopal Church. All are sought and embraced
lori@stalbanswaco.org
in worship, mission and ministry in a spirit of
Howard L. Thompson, Choirmaster
mutual love and respect.
howard@stalbanswaco.org
And here at St. Alban’s, we carry out the above
Mary Ann Thompson, Carillonneur
Diocesan Vision by
Paul Thorp
Liaison for Newcomers
Andrew Wisely
Liaison for Worship
Jeremy Uecker
Liaison for Children’s Ministry
Proclaiming to all, through word and deed, the grace of God in Jesus Christ.
St. Alban’s Sunday Worship
7:30 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I • 9:00 AM Sunday School for all ages • 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II (nursery
available)