The Rev. Roy D. Green, St. Johns Interim Vicar

St. John Episcopal Church
795 Franklin Ave., Bandon, Or 97411
Phone ~ (541)347-2152 ~
stjohns@mycomspan.com
St. John’s Contacts
May 2015
SAVE the DATE Announcements
The Rev. Roy D. Green
All Sundays at 9:30 on May 3, 1, 17, 24, 31
Holy Eucharist Services.
St. John’s 2015 BAC
Wed., May 20, 27 at 11:30 Healing Service
with The Rev. Roy D. Green
Interim Vicar
Sr. Warden
Mary Garrett
Junior Warden,
Roy Arnoldt
Clerk,
Kathy Webb
Treasurer,
Kay Marino
BAC Members at Large:
Michael Craig
Lani Reynolds
Lucinda Tatman
Denise Skillman
ECW
President, Laurea Arnoldt
Altar Guild,
Lucinda Tatman
Choir Director,
Cynthia Mohorko
Secretary,
Tammy Flynn
Please download the attached list on back page.
MAY 2015
Birthdays and
Anniversaries
May 13—Virginia
Fitzgerald
May 16—Ginger
MacCallum
May 23—Juanita Limon
We have a Birthday sign-up
sheet on our bulletin board
Sunday, May 17 at 11:15am. BAC Meeting
Sunday, May 31 at 11:30am ECW Meeting
Fridays in May 8,15,22,29 at 10:30-12pm. Silver
chair Yoga with Debra Pierson. Open for men
and women at any level of ability, any age.
Sunday, May 24 —Deadline for May
announcements need to be emailed to the office.
Inserts can be accepted in a word doc. Or pdf
Please see page 3 for BMA and community
upcoming events.
Altar Guild News
We welcome Lucinda Tatman, who will take
over leadership in the Altar Guild this month.
She has experience in this ministry at St.
John’s and other congregations, and will
uphold the tradition of careful and graceful
work of preparing the Altar for worship.
Thank you Lucinda!
St. John’s photo directory. We will be
working with a professional photographer to
create a Member Directory. Plan on personal
photos to be taken on May 31 after the
service. Other details TBA
Do you have books about Teilhard de
Chardin or St. Ignatius Loyola? Please call
or email Fr Roy if you are able to loan either.
The Rev. Roy D. Green, St. Johns Interim Vicar
Since the 9th century, Christian pilgrims have taken a long
journey to visit the shrine of St James in northwest Spain.
Even now, tens of thousands of pilgrims, hikers, bicyclists
and adventurers make that journey along the way, the
“Camino” – last year there were over 237,000 pilgrims
who made the quest. Why the interest?
There is a majestic cathedral in Santiago de Compostella,
completed in 1211, which tradition holds is the burial
place of St James, the Apostle, and brother of St John. In
Medieval times, when such arduous spiritual journeys were encouraged for penance
or enlightenment, thousands walked from Paris, Rome, Lisbon or Brussels to visit
the shrine and say their prayers. Along with Rome and Jerusalem, Santiago was the
third most important pilgrimage site in Christendom. Pilgrims still make the
journey – you may know the 2010 motion picture The Way, which starred Martin
Sheen and Emilio Estevez, about several unlikely people who found the Camino a
life-altering experience.
The familiar symbol for the pilgrim is the scallop shell, native to that area of coastal
Spain, but the Christian saw in the grooves of the shell, all of which began in a
central point, a representation of the many roads which led to Santiago. Most
carried a shell with them, perhaps on their staff or clothing, as a sign that they were
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St. John Episcopal Church
Phone (541)347-2152 - stjohns@mycomspan.com
May 2015
St. John’s Newsletter
The Rev. Roy D. Green, continued
about holy work, and this offered both protection from thieves and admission to monasteries for room and
board as they traveled. The scallop shell is also the particular symbol for St James, as keys are for St Peter and
the eagle for St John.
Nancy and I will collect our scallop shells in Pamplona, Spain, as we begin the Camino on May 6. We travel in
group with a guide and a teacher, so we can learn as much as possible on our journey. It is pilgrimage for us, a
time for reflection on our spiritual lives.
It will be a time for thought and prayer as we walk the sacred journey of Christians before us, a time to
remember those we serve in St John’s and in Nancy’s Sunriver Christian Fellowship, and a time to honor our
spiritual fathers and mothers. Please hold us in your prayers each day as we walk.
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Pledge reminder:
Did You Know?
To everyone to keep pledges up to
date. It is easy to forget during the
busy holiday season, but every penny
counts and is needed! Thank you so
much for your support of the church.
You can use your debit card
to pay your pledge, make a
donation or pay registrations
fees. Several members of the
BAC have a Square and can
take your payment.
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An Introduction from St. John’s Senior Warden
Mary Garrett—Bio
I was born and raised in Ft. Worth Texas and left the area at age 18 to attend college. I received my BA degree from
American University in Washington D.C. with an emphasis in elementary education. Upon graduation I decided to remain in Wash DC where I lived for over 20 years. I eventually returned to Ft. Worth at the age of 40 to be near my elderly parents and other family members. I attended Brite Divinity at TCU from 1993-1995 where I earned a Masters in
Theological Studies. Shortly after seminary I decided to enroll in graduate school at University of Texas Arlington for
Social Work.
After graduating in 1998, I worked as a hospital social worker at the VA in Dallas, Tx. I met my husband Steve during
this time. He worked as the Associate Director of Pharmacy at the Dallas VA. A native Oregonian, Steve was anxious
to return to Oregon and applied for the Chief of Pharmacy position at the VA Domicillary in White City Oregon in
2001. Naturally I tagged along.
I ended my VA career as the Clinical Coordinator for Residential Care which was both challenging and rewarding. I
retired in August 2013 and we moved to Bandon in November 2013. Steve and I visited Bandon many times over the
years that we lived in the Medford area. We knew very quickly that this was the perfect retirement spot for us. Knowing that this community was rich in history and coastal wildlife opportunities, we quickly became involved with local
volunteer work to include the Shoreline Education Awareness group. I had also visited St. John’s over the years and
found the church to be a warm and welcoming place to worship.
I am a “cradle” Episcopalian and St. John’s is by far one of the most embracing congregations I have ever known. I am
proud to be a member of St. Johns and honored to serve as the Senior Warden.
Blessing of the Fleet and other BMA events
National Day of Prayer on Thursday May 7 at
Noon
Location: Bandon City Hall .
Singspiration on Sunday May 31 at 6pm.
Location: First Presbyterian
Memorial Day on May 25th
Blessing of the Fleet: Saturday, May, 23 at 10:00 am
at Launch Lot/Lost at Sea Memorial
This Ceremony honors those who have been lost at sea, make their
living on the sea, and all veterans. Attendees are encouraged to
contact port office with names of their loved ones to be included in
the ceremony. Following the ceremony flowers & wreaths will be
scattered at the mouth of the river by U.S. Coast Guard Coquille
River Patrol and a gun salute at the South Jetty provided by VFW
Medal of Honor Post #3440 Bandon. Donations of Flowers are
greatly appreciated. Wreaths/bouquets can be dropped off at the
Port office the day before or brought to the ceremony.
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We like to share photos of our events
and gatherings here at St. John’s.
Hope you enjoy them too!
Maundy Thursday Supper on 4-2-15
and
Easter Day Service on 4-5-15
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St. John
Lay Ministers
Interim Vicar - Rev. Roy D. Green
ROTATION
Morning Prayer
LEM's
Lectors
Intercessors
Greeter/Ushers
Denise Skillman
Kay Marino
Bill Marino
Virginia MacCallum
Bill Marino
Kay Marino
Marty Burkett
Virginia MacCallum
Denise Skillman
Michael Craig
Lucinda Tatman
(in training)
Myra Lawson
Kay Marino
Bill Marino
Lucinda Tatman
Virginia MacCallum
Laurea Arnoldt
Tom Glunt
Linda Baldwin
Myra Lawson
Lucinda Tatman
Laurea Arnoldt
Wailani Reep
Linda Baldwin
Roy Arnoldt
St. John BAC
Sr. Warden, Mary Garrett
Jr. Warden, Roy Arnoldt
Clerk, Kathy Webb
Treasurer, Kay Marino
UPDATED
4/29/2015
Bill Marino
Grant Webb
Michael Craig
BAC Members at large:
Michael Craig
Lani Reynolds
Denise Skillman
Lucinda Tatman
Altar Guild:
Lucinda Tatman, Myra Lawson, Wailani Reep, Debra Pierson, Kathy Webb, Sally Glunt
Episcopal Church Women (ECW):
Laurea Arnoldt, Lucinda Tatman, Myra Lawson, Virginia Fitzgerald, Linda Baldwin,
Church Choir:
Linda Baldwin, Vicki Bunn-Cohen, Virginia MacCallum, Nancy Mascio,
Caroline McKemy, Kay Mosby, Gail Pray, Lori Straley, Hannah Wayne, Marilyn Pratt, Kelly Straley.
Secretary:
Bookkeeper:
Tammy Flynn
Kathy Webb
If you are interested in becoming part of the service
please ask Fr. Roy