Our Newsletter - All Saints` Episcopal Church
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Our Newsletter - All Saints` Episcopal Church
T W O M O N T H D O U B L E I S S U E www.allsaints-austin.org VOLUME XXII, NUMBER 6 & 7 - JUNE & JULY 2015 June 1-26 Weekdays (see pages 12 & 14) Day School Summer Camp June 2 Tuesday TnT (20’s & 30’s) 6:00 p.m. Draught House (see page 2) June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Tuesdays Morning Prayer 7:30 a.m. Church June 3, 10, 17, 24 Wednesdays Morning Prayer 7:05 a.m. Church Writing Group “Misfit Muses” 6:30 p.m.(see pg. 2) June 4, 11, 18, 25 Thursdays TnT (20’s & 30’s) “House Church” (see page 2) June 7 Sunday Bishop Doyle Visit for Confirmations June 10 Wednesday Women’s Group 6:00 p.m. at La Mancha (see page 2) June 12 Friday 6:00 p.m (see page 2) Men’s Group Open Grill Episcopal Student Cente June 13 Saturday (see page 2) Milton Bell Photo Daughters of the King Quiet Day Bennett Garden We had a suprise party for Phil Nazro celebrating the 48th anniversary of his ordination on May 28th. Phil’s first remark was that for the first time in his life he was speechless. Folks came from all over the country to honor Phil. And, no this does not mean he will stop doing what he’s been doing at All Saints’. The Rector Thinks Out Loud... About the Weather June 14 Sunday (see page 2) June 15 Monday Vestry Meeting 7:00 p.m. in the Libraryr June 20 Saturday (see page 2) St. Clare’s & St. Monica’s Guilds 9:00 a.m. Library June 28 Sunday Evensong 5:00 p.m. Church PARABLE 5:30 p.m. at Schotz Garten (see page 9) July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays Morning Prayer 7:05 a.m. Church Writing Group “Misfit Muses” 6:30 p.m.(see pg. 2) Certainly the weather has been a dominant topic recently in our area (and others parts of Texas and beyond). Our prayers are certainly still ascending for all those who were tragically affected by the recent storms that brought high winds, tornadoes, and flooding to central Texas, the Houston area, and all environments along the storms’ pathways. Recently, everywhere you go and on everyone’s FaceBook news feeds people are talking about the weather. And, with what we’ve been experiencing since Memorial Day weekend, it definitely makes sense that weather is atop our conversation lists. July 2 & 16 Thursdays However, if you think about it, and if the truth be told, people are always talking about the weather. In fact, the weather seems to always be our “go-to” conversation topic even when we haven’t experienced the wrath of storms. Whenever one doesn’t quite know what to talk about, or if ever one needs to fill the awkward silence that comes up between two people or in a group, we can always default, if you will, to bringing up the weather. And, even if we are not stymied about what to say, we still love to talk about the weather. It’s too hot, too humid & muggy, too windy, too cloudy, too wet & slippery; it’s beautiful, it’s miserable, it’s perfect, or it’s awful. Here in Austin, we Men’s Group Open Grill Episcopal Student Center Continued on page 15 Brown Bag Theology 12:00 p.m. in the Library (see page 3) July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Thursdays TnT (20’s & 30’s) “House Church” (see page 2) July 3 Friday (Independence Day Holiday Observed) Church Office Closed July 6–10 Monday–Friday ADVENTURE BIBLE SCHOOL (see page 8) July 7, 14, 21, 28 Tuesdays Morning Prayer 7:30 a.m. Church July 10 Friday 6:00 p.m (see page 2) July 13–17 Monday – Friday Mother Falcon Music Camp July 18 Saturday (see page 2) St. Clare’s & St. Monica’s Guilds 9:00 a.m. Library June 19 Sunday PARABLE 5:30 p.m. at Schotz Garten (see page 9) July 20 Monday Vestry Meeting 7:00 p.m. in the Library July 24 Friday Ladies Night at the Church 7:00 p.m. (see page 2) July 27–31 Monday – Friday Mother Falcon Music Camp ATTENTION TWENTIES & THIRTIES (TnT): TNT’s (20s & 30s) “House Church” meets weekly on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. People bring food and discuss scriptures. NEW event: TnT Pub Night will be at the Draught House on Medical Pkwy. 6:00 –10:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2nd. Quality Seafood will be there with TACOS! If you’re interested in being a part of this group, contact Robert Wells at rw3115@gmail.com or 512.426.3304 Daughters of the King No Daughters of the King (Sunday and Wednesday) meetings during the summer. Join us for DOK Quiet Day on Saturday, June 13th in the UT Episcopal Center and Bennett Garden. You may have been thinking about becoming a Daughter or want to find out who we are and what we do, contact: Jill Walker at 512-382-9917 or mcjwalker@sbcglobal.net Jr. Daughters of the King Junior Daughters are girls and young women from 7 to 21 years of age who make a commitment to Christ through prayer, service and evangelism. We practice our faith through fellowship with each other and service to others. Membership is extended to all baptized girls. If you are interested, contact: Lee Read at hleeread@gmail.com St. Clare’s Guild Saturdays, June 20th & July 18th 9:00 AM - Noon in the Library St. Clare’s Guild meets on the third Saturday of the month in a joint meeting with St. Monica’s Guild. We make prayer monkeys, knit or crochet baptismal blankets and prayer shawls, and special projects during the year, like scarves for Special Olympics - (66 last year). This is a great place to brush up on your knitting and crochet skills or to learn these skills. Our members are more than happy to help. While yarn and needles cost money, sharing in fellowship is priceless! So, won’t you please join us? For more information please contact Carroll Patterson at CarrollPatterson@austin.rr.com or by phone at 512-657-0115. Saturdays, June 20th & July 18th 9:00 AM - Noon in the Library We’ve got THREE projects going! Fellowship, coffee/tea, and conversation. All are welcome! #1 Community Quilt: We have the squares picked out (beginner friendly) and have fabric for you to use. Bring cutting instrument (scissors or rotary and cutting board) and a sewing machine. #2 Pillowcase Dresses for Africa: A dress from start to finish will take you about an hour to complete. We have all the supplies you need to make these precious dresses. Bring pins, scissors and sewing machine. #3 Patchwork Lap Quilts: Our ongoing project, sharing our love of fabrics that will be sent to the Shivers Cancer Center or to Dell Children’s Hospital. Questions? Contact Mary Wright at 512.451.7662 or mlwbazaar@gmail.com Wednesday, June 10th and Friday, July 24th This group is for all women at All Saints’. If you are interested in meeting and getting to know other women at All Saints’, this group is for you! On Wednesday, June 10th, at 6 p.m. we’ll meet at La Mancha Restaurant at 2203 Hancock Drive for appetizers/supper. To RSVP, please contact Carolyn Croom at cbcroom@sbcglobal.net or 512-459-8063. In July, we’ll meet in Kinsolving Parish Hall and the Library for a “Ladies Night at the Church” on Friday, the 24th, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. or so. We’ll have pizza, chat, play games, etc., in a relaxed atmosphere. You’re welcome to bring a board game or group game that you enjoy, or bite-sized desserts, but don’t feel obligated to bring anything. RSVP to Carolyn. OPEN GRILLS: JUNE 12th, JULY 10th, & AUGUST 14th Get ready for OPEN GRILL NIGHTS during the summer months. Bring whatever you want to throw on the grills at the Episcopal Student Center at 6:00 p.m. Plus bring sides and desserts to share, and remember to come early to help set up, and stay after to help with clean up. RSVP to Fr. Mike at mike@allsaints-austin.org or 476-3589, ext. 104. “MISFIT MUSES” WRITING GROUP If you like to write, talk about writing, support fellow writers with feedback and receive feedback on – poetry, short stories, a novel–join us! Bring a bag dinner if you wish. 6:30 pm Wednesdays in Gregg House, please contact Christine Havens at shandymeister@gmail.com. 2 ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & SPIRITUAL FORMATION SUNDAYS: Immediately following the 9:00 a.m. service join us for fellowship & refreshments in Kinsolving Parish Hall until the start of our Christian Ed offerings at 10:30 a.m. Adult Forum in Kinsolving Parish Hall or Lectionary Study in the Library. July 5th: June 7th - Forum: “Fellowship Hour” “Dream for the Future of the Church ” Immediately following the 9:00 service and continuing up until the 11:30 service starts, we will have coffee, donuts, and a chance to get to know fellow parishioners you haven’t met yet! with The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle Bishop of the Diocese of Texas Bishop Doyle will have a conversation with the parish. WE ARE ALL SAINTS’! June 14th - Forum: July 12th - Forum: “All Saints’ - A Year in Photos” “Knights on Bikes” The past year in review through the photos from our All Saints’ photographers. Grail Quest & the Tour de France June 21st - Forum: Presentation on the ‘Grail Quest’ regarding issues of “purity and perfection” with Scott Brookhart, Brian Hopper, and The Rev. Cynthia Caruso July 19th - Forum: with Christine Havens Stewardship Payment Methods “The Front Porch Update” Stewardship is a critical part of everything we do. Learn the latest and easiest methods to support All Saints’. with The Rev. Dr. Stephen Kinney Hear about all the great things planned for the fall! June 28th - Forum: “Ask the Rector” July 26th - Forum: Catholic Worker House Is there a question you have always wanted to ask? Here’s your chance! with Lynn Goodman-Strauss Q&A with The Rev. Mike Adams “Mary House” BOOK GROUP If anyone has an idea for an Adult Forum session, please pass that idea on to the Adult Ed Committee. Anyone interested is encouraged to read the book selections and come to the meetings at 7:30 p.m. one Tuesday a month in the Crichlow-Ball home (3503 Laurel Ledge Lane). Contact Chip Harris at csjr.harris@gmail.com SUNDAYS: Tuesday, June 16th: “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay NO JULY MEETING Tuesday, August 18th: “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tarrt Tuesday, September 15th: “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich Centering Prayer with Betsy Aylin (Sundays at 4:45 p.m. - Laura Corner’s Library) Anyone who wants to give the group a try is welcome. This group will meet at Betsy Aylin’s house on June 28th. No meetings in July. or August 2nd & 9th. Resume regular meetings on August 16th. For more information contact Betsy at 512-695-4431 or betsy.aylin@earthlink.net FRIDAYS: MEDITATION 1st & 3rd THURSDAYS Brown Bag Theology The Contemplative Prayer group meets in the Sanctuary each Friday at 10:15 AM. We practice twenty minutes of meditation followed by a short period of walking meditation (optional) and another twenty minutes of meditation. Come enjoy the silence with us! Contact: Jane Shaughness at (512) 458-2952 or jshaughness@gmail.com or Patti Woolery-Price at 512-476-7643 pattiwoo@aol.com Bring your lunch and join Father Mike at 12 noon on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays in the Library. No June Meetings July 2nd & 16th topic: “Potluck” You Bring It! 3 Nursery (Infants to 3 yrs.) The Nursery is located in Gregg House While infants and toddlers are welcome in church, please know that we have a loving and safe Nursery in Gregg House available from 8:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. every Sunday. Children’s Chapel Children’s Chapel is offered at both the 9:00 and 11:30 a.m. worship services. All children who wish to attend Children's Chapel are asked to come to the Church with their parents, family members, or friends and find a seat. Children's Activity Sheets are available at the back entrance for children as they wait. When the church bell is rung, 3 year olds through 2nd Graders join the cross procession as it makes its way down the center aisle. The children together with the All Saints’ Chapel Ministers proceed out of the church to the Chapel of the Holy Spirit which is located downstairs in the Gregg House. The children return to church during the passing of The Peace and are reunited with their families and friends. For more information concerning the Nursery or Children’s Chapel, please call 512-476-3589 the Rev. Cynthia Caruso (ext. 110), or the Rev. Mike Adams (ext. 104). Children at Communion The tradition of the Episcopal Church is to welcome all who are baptized to receive communion – no matter what age! Parents should, of course, be responsible for determining how and when their child receives the bread and the wine that is offered. Children may receive the bread in their hands, eat the wafer, and then sip the wine from the chalice when it’s offered; or children may receive the bread in their hands and then dip the wafer (“intinction”) into the wine (taking care not to dip their fingers in the wine); or children may receive “in one kind” taking only the bread in their hands and then crossing their arms over their chest when the chalice passes indicating they are not receiving the wine; or children may cross their arms in front of their chests to receive a blessing. We invite all children to join us at the altar rail at communion time – even if not receiving the bread or wine. Children will be discussing in their Sunday Morning programs the symbols and the meaning of the Eucharistic Meal. Mike, Phil, or Cynthia are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your child and communion. Sunday School (Preschool - 5th grade) 10:25 a.m. Children’ Wing (Upstairs North, Gregg House) SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL: Pre-K (4-yr. olds) -- 5th Grade (in the fall) We are lucky to have two teachers who will teach summer Godly Play for Pre-school 4-year olds through those in 5th grade in the fall. For the first time lessons will be offered that often are missed in the regular school year schedule. In June the classes will be about the Many Faces of Easter. In July students will learn about The Crosses, Easter Eggs, Jesus and the Twelve, and The Good Shepherd and World Communion. Children’s Choir: We will continue to offer choir rehearsal in Laura Corner after Sunday School, at 11:00 am. Ms. Nora Jeffrey leads the choir. The Children’s Choir will perform once a month at the 9:00 am service. 4 It’s NOT an Earthquake! It’s NOT a Typhoon! It’s... SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL: Students in grades 6-12 will read Run Baby Run by Nicky Cruz during the Sunday school time, beginning June 7 and through August. The book is a powerful story of a man whose life was dramatically changed by the love of Jesus, a man who was doomed to spend his life in prison, if he wasn’t first killed on the streets. Madre Cynthia will lead the class, with students reading the book in class, and discussing what they have read. If you miss a class, or are wondering if you can join late, come. You can catch up on the reading at home. This is a story worth knowing! Trust me!. MIDDLE SCHOOL EYC On Summer Break. Have fun, relax and watch for the EYC starting in the fall! Stay in touch! Send your e-mail address to Olivia Pope at oliviapope14@gmail.com. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES & SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: Aaron Adams, Holly Brookhart, Will Deleery, Cameron Dowell, Colin Hancock, Genevieve Ketcham, Grace Moore, Taylor Thomas, Ben Thurman, Sam Thurman, and Lucy Tiblier. SEMINARY GRADUATES: Hunter Ruffin & Daniel Strandlund. EFFE HUTTO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Holly Brookhart, Genevieve Ketcham, Aaron McChesney AMISTEAD C. POWELL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Holly Brookhart, Genevieve Ketcham NEW ACOLYTES Time to Sign-up! The acolyte program comprises part of the youth ministry at All Saints’. It offers young people (ages 11-18) an opportunity to participate in our worship services at the altar. If you are interested in becoming an acolyte at All Saints’, now is the time to sign up. We can schedule new acolytes to start in the summer schedule (distributed in mid-June) or in the fall schedule (distributed in mid-September). We look forward to welcoming you to this ministry. Please contact Patricia Goubil-Gambrell to sign up (or to ask questions about the program): pgg@utexas.edu The Front Porch’s gathering for High School teens. Stayed tuned to our website. While our effort to take middle and high school kids from All Saints’ on a roadtrip to the Wild Goose Music Festival in North Carolina never reached critical mass, we are in the process of rethinking and reconstituting ways to do effective and relevant youth ministry here at All Saints’. At this point, we are trying to meet with any and everybody to make this happen in upcoming months. Please contact Steve Kinney at steve@frontporchaustin.org if you are interested in being a part of this planning team. 5 START PLANNING for the NAF 2015 The National Acolyte Festival Trip The UT football season starts in three months and that means it is time to plan for our annual National Acolyte Festival (NAF) trip. Our acolytes make this trip annually, and all active acolytes are invited to consider going. Participating in the service at the National Cathedral with its procession of hundreds of acolytes inspires us all and connects our youth with the greater community, as well as giving them a greater sense of pride and care as they perform their duties at All Saints’. What is the National Acolyte Festival? The National Acolyte Festival is held annually to celebrate the ministry of acolytes. The festival consists of a special service where all acolytes attending process down the aisle at the National Cathedral, reaffirm their commitment to serving, and have the opportunity to meet acolytes from other states. Hundreds of acolytes participate. They vest in various garb; not all acolytes wear albs exactly like ours. They carry all manner of banners. We’ve seen liturgical dancers, a glittery umbrella twirled over the Gospel book, and a sort of military cadence around the cross. The festival presents a magnificent view of the diversity within the Episcopal church. When and where is National Acolyte Festival? October 10, 2015, at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. We leave Austin early Friday morning, and return late Sunday evening. Who can attend? Active All Saints‘ acolytes who fulfill fundraiser volunteer requirements What do I have to do to go? 1. Signup up before July 12th by making $100 deposit (Check to ASEC; memo line: NAF 2015. Put check in acolyte mailbox in office or give to Acolyte Sponsor Tracy Cornelius) 2. Acolyte and one parent required to participate in all the fundraisers: • UT MOOVin August 17-- 22 • UT home football games parking — September 12, 19, 26; October 24; and November 8. Fundraisers pay the majority of trip costs, and each participating acolyte and one parent are required to volunteer at each fundraiser. The time commitment for MOOOVin depends on the number of acolytes going on the trip and for football games approximately 3 hours for everyone. We love our parking lot and you will, too. If you have questions, please contact Patricia Goubil-Gambrell to sign up or ask questions about the trip at pgg@utexas.edu 6 O U T R E A C H A T A L L S A I N TADVENTURE S’ Carolyn T. Smith Loaves & Fishes Ministry Bib — LilaAdventure Luce vice for childr A couple of weeks ago I talked with a young-ish man who was telling me that he had just seen his brother for the first time in seventeen years. I was touched. “How is it that you have (those grades not seen him in so long?” I asked. He told me a bit about his life, and I asked him if he would be willing to write a few words for the newsletter this month. He agreed and here they are: Hi, my name is Michael. I am an ex-con. I did 17 years in prison for four counts of armedSchedule: robbery and I lost a lot of my life. But I had to learn from my mistakes, we have to wake up. I didn’t give up on myself, or God or my family, and I have been blessed. God opened doors July 6-10, 201 for me and he can do the same for you. If you put your trust in him he will never leave you. Mon., Tues., a God bless everyone. Love, Michael 9:00 a.m. to 2: HOW CAN WE HELP? Even when we don’t have the time to reach out, there are small things that are easy to A do. different out BAR SOAP and disposable RAZORS are always a blessing in many people in Austin’s HOT 2:00 summer. ON VACATION? Bring any sealed SHAMPOO and LOTION bottles from the Thursday hotel. WHERE? The Loaves & Fishes drawer in the Gregg House Lobby or the Hygiene Box in the Church office. Thanks to all of you. These items are so needed and appreciated! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more infor Loaves & Fishes operates every Tuesday morning at the Parish Hall between 7am and 10am. Sarah Peet 51 If you are interested in becoming part of this wonderful organization, please call Robin Edmonds, L&F Volunteer Coordinator, at 512-231-1333 or email to L&Fvolunteers@allsaints-austin.org sarah@edpee Church Office Micah 6 Austin — Brian Hopper JUNE & JULY MICAH 6 CHALLENGE ITEMS: CANNED MEAT AND CANNED VEGETABLES See the churc http://allsaints FOOD PANTRY UPDATE: $60 In April the pantry served 42,401 pounds of food to 1,035 shoppers. Student volunteers dry upper child f though the summer months and regulars go on vacation, so please consider if now might be a Parents neede good time to come work at the pantry. Critical volunteer needs include drivers for food rescue (Micah 6 provides a vehicle if needed), and stocking supervisors 3 –5 on Thursdays. If interested in more details, please contact Liz Nash at liznash@gmail.com 2 days. Regis Micah 6 Austin All Saints’ Representative: Brian Hopper at jubal@earthlink.net Micah 6 Drop In Center Kitchen Support: All Saints’ volunteers! Please join us in supporting the worthy mission of Micah 6 in providing a weekly home-cooked meal for Austin’s street youth. It’s a fun, somewhat easy, and definitely rewarding adventure. If you have any interest in helping, please contact Kelly Barnhill at kbarnhill@johnson-center.org. Terry Cole, Missionary and Founder of Street Youth Ministry of Austin www.StreetYouthMinistry.org www.streetyouthministry.org/publications/newsletters HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Stay tuned...details coming soon on “FALL BUILD”! 7 BLE SCHOOL 2015 REGISTER NOW! School is a week of worship, fun and ser- ADVENTURE BIBLE SCHOOL: who have completed 1st through 4thSarah Peet at sarah@ edpeet.com Contact or 512-837-4104 ho will be 2nd to 5th graders in Registration the fall).forms available www.allsaints-austin.org or in Church office. Adventure Bible School is a week of worship, fun, and service for children who have completed 1st through 4th grades (those who will be 2nd to 5th graders in the fall). Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is a different adventure each day, with a Thursday 2:00 p.m. to Friday 2:00 p.m. overnight camping trip at Krause Springs. $60 per child for a week — limited financial assistance available. Parents needed for driving and supervision of activities; $20 discount to parents who participate for 2 days. REGISTER NOW! Wed.: p.m. oor adventure each day. .m. to Friday 2:00 p.m. Overnight campout at Krause Springs. in being part of a low-key, fun ALL SAINTS’ ENVIRONMENTAL GUILD Anyone interested group focusing on environmental activities that would benefit our church and our fellow parishioners is welcome. Our group is small, and will meet as we can. To get on the e-mail list, please contact Carolyn Croom at 512-459-8063 or cbcroom@sbcglobal.net or ation contact: 512-459-8063. 837-4104 om Treasurer’s Report 12-476-3589 $ Jan. Feb. 2015 Mar. Apr. May 150,000 website for registration forms. $125,000 ustin.org$100,000 $75,000 $50,000 financial assistance available the week—limited $25,000 June — Scott Brookhart July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. for driving and supervision of activities; $20 discount to parents who participate r now!! $98,651 $59,923 $85,534 $62,328 It takes $74,000 every month to meet the minimum of our monthly bills. Please call Jan Lindemann at 512-476-3589, ext.103 if you have any questions on your pledge balance. In Memoriam Genevieve Davies May 2015 - Tom Davies’ mother Dietrich Neuhold May 2015 - Beatrice Neuhold-Orth’s father Julie Mae Feller May 2015 - Laura Heiligenthal’s grandmother Ron Sullivan May 2015 - Ann Hart Rea’s brother-in-law Robert Strauser May 2015 - Terri Seales’ husband May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine upon them. 8 so much more than a concert www.frontporchaustin.org All Saints’ mission, The Front Porch, is forging ahead for the summer. Hosting concerts, art shows, film screenings, pub-churches, and more, all with a focus on open conversation and community, our mustard seed of a nonprofit seeks to champion the propensity of the living Christ to engage new voices and ideas through dialogue. 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX Slowly but surely working toward making pub-church an every Sunday service at Scholz Garten, we hosted three great PARABLE gatherings in May with Jungian Analyst/ priest Pittman McGehee, social theorist Frank Richardson, and Edible Austin founder/editor Marla Camp. While we’ll take things a bit slower during summer’s early months – we’ll host just three PARABLEs over both June and July – August should mark our first ever month to feature PARABLE as a weekly happening. Come join our PARABLE congregation on June 28th, July 12th, and/or July 19th to find out why more and more people are adding The Front Porch’s dialogical pub-church to their regular Sunday evening routines. Stay tuned for details on frontporchaustin.com. Once a month, Unplugged unites The Front Porch unites our non-profit and The Live Music Capital Foundation in an effort to transform the All Saints’ Sanctuary into a perfect listening room for the Austin music community, one characterized by mutual respect from audience and musician alike. May also marked the end of our 2014-2015 season of Unplugged on The Front Porch. Hosting a full-on blues-fusion extravaganza with Woody Russell and his band, we were ecstatic to end the run on such a high note, and so grateful to see such a supportive turnout for our final performance. Unplugged will also take a hiatus in June and July as we prepare our 2015-2016 program, which is already slated to feature: Ray Benson, Dave Madden, Carrie Elkin, Danny Schmidt, and Erin Ivey. Stay tuned at frontporchaustin.org or on our Facebook page for Unplugged, facebook.com/frontporchunplugged, to find out more about upcoming programs. Unplugged on The Front Porch won’t be the only thing to resume in August – the final summer month will also mark our return to Film Church. While many of the details for this new program are still being worked out, we know for sure that we’ll be partnering with the Cultural Leadership Project to make it happen, curating cutting-edge, feature-length films, and finding Austin’s coolest film experts to lead our conversations. Again, stay tuned on our website in upcoming months for an official unveiling of our newest attempt to connect outside the church in innovative ways. The Front Porch’s gathering for High School teens. Stayed tuned to our website. While our effort to take middle and high school kids from All Saints’ on a roadtrip to the Wild Goose Music Festival in North Carolina never reached critical mass, we are in the process of rethinking and reconstituting ways to do effective and relevant youth ministry here at All Saints’. At this point, we are trying to meet with any and everybody to make this happen in upcoming months. Please contact Steve Kinney at steve@frontporchaustin.org if you are interested in being a part of this planning team. The Front Porch is a Texas nonprofit corporation with 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status. The Front Porch is constituted as a mission of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Austin. 9 Curate’s Corner — The Rev. Cynthia Caruso In April at the coffee hour after the 7:30 service, I introduced a new friend of mine to other worshipers who were drinking coffee. As I made introductions I realized that almost every person was carrying great pain. Some were ill, seriously ill. Some had extremely difficult family situations. I remembered how at Church of the Holy Spirit in Gallup, the two vicars offered individual prayer at the altar rail every Sunday for people who felt they needed it, and so I asked Father Mike if I could offer prayer and anointing at that 7:30 service the next time I preached/celebrated, and he said, “Yes.” The next time I was celebrant at that early morning service, I got cold feet. I almost didn’t say anything. I had forgotten to ask the priests in Gallup when they did the prayers. Was it at the offertory? Then I looked at the faces of the people, and immediately remembered that my priests prayed just before the Peace. So when I had said the absolution, after the confession, I invited anyone who wanted to be prayed for and anointed to come forward. I also told them that if no one came, it would not hurt my feelings. At first no one moved, and I got ready to share the Peace, when someone stood up, then another, and another. We started to walk to the altar, when I remembered what else the priests in Gallup did, and I turned and invited those who still sat in the pews to come and put their hands on those who were asking for prayer, and another woman came forward. Eight people knelt, waiting for me to pray, and one other put her hands on the shoulders of two who knelt. I began at my right, and I prayed for each person. No one moved. No one coughed. It was utterly silent except for my praying. I had the sense of being in a strong wind, a wind so powerful it would have knocked me over had I not been held in place by the people kneeling. It was holy. The silence, the people looking up at me, their willingness to let me pray and bless, the parishioner with her hands on two people’s shoulders, and those sitting in the pews. They were a crucial part of it. They were so still. I could feel the prayers of those in the pews, joining with my words. I had to compose myself when I finished and the nine returned to their seats. Father Mike and I had already been talking about offering a mid-week Eucharist with healing prayer. Whether it is mid-week, or at another time, I hope to be a part of this ministry. I invite you to be part of it too. Madre Cynthia + Bridge Ministry ( An Addiction Recovery Ministry) — The Rev. Deacon Ed Woolery-Price Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still water. He revives my soul and guides me along right pathways for his Name’ sake. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me. You spread a table before me in the presence of those who trouble me; you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over. Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. There are times, if we are honest, when we find ourselves completely defenseless. Perhaps it is from being in total despair at the loss of a friend or loved one. Or perhaps that despair is due to a lack of ability to give up a habit that is consuming and destroying our very being. To whom then, can we turn to refresh our souls? A loved one, a priest, the Bible? For this article I’d like to focus on the 23rd Psalm, as a source of comfort when at times we might feel completely defenseless and are overcome with despair. I found an unexpected source of comfort from the psalm by an understanding that humans in their despair can be like sheep, who are completely defenseless. How then is the nature of a defenseless animal helpful to understand Psalm 23? The psalm begins, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.” Shepherds are keepers of sheep, guardian of their welfare. That is plain enough. So what is the big deal? Well, sheep are helpless. How so? Here are two examples. First, they are nearly blind, and they need a shepherd to guide them and to lead them in and out of a sheep fold to pasture each day. It seems to me that the psalmist is using sheep as a metaphor for you and me, and that places us in a relationship with the Lord when we can not find a green pasture to nourish our impoverished soul. It follows then, that when we follow our Lord, we shall not be in want. Secondly, sheep are easily terrified whenever they come close to running water. Should they fall into a river their wool becomes wet and they drown in a heart beat. So, when sheep sense they are by fast running water, they would rather die of thirst than go near the river for fear of drowning. Therefore each day the good shepherd must find a quiet pool of water next to a river for the sheep to drink in safety. “He leads me beside still water.” Just as the sheep trust their shepherd, and know the sound of his voice, we know the sound of the Lord’s voice through the written word and the Holy Spirit and we can trust in Him to lead us to still water, which in turn will give comfort to our thirsty souls. “Surely your goodness and mercy shall follow me all days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.” Amen. Blessings and Peace The Bridge Team provides a compassionate ministry to engage the hurting, point to direct help, nurture personal growth, and celebrate recovery. Team members: Bruce Bennett, Ross Hindman, Ed Myers, Beverly Pond, with guidance from Deacon Ed Woolery-Price and support from Father Mike Adams. 10 THANKS FROM OUR SEMINARIANS: To Our Friends at All Saints, Thank you all so much for the wonderful send off on Sunday, May 10th, and for your generosity in stocking our baskets with encouraging words, generous gifts, and that holiest of relics, the Prayer Monkey. We've so enjoyed serving as your seminarian interns these past two years. We've learned a lot with you all and are grateful for your continued prayers as we each begin our first calls after graduation. If ever you're in the neighborhood of St. Michael's and All Angels in Dallas, or St. John's in Montgomery, please look us up! Thanks again, Hunter and Daniel Dear Friends of the UT Episcopal Student Center, You are being offered “first dibs” at the cooking schedule for the UT students this fall. Many of you have been incredibly generous with your time and talents in the past. Your ministry with and for the students is GREATLY appreciated, and we hope will continue through the year. Our semester will span August thru Mid-December. Thank you again for your participation in this ministry that means so much to the Students of ESC. Please send an email to Hannah Pommersheim, Program Coordinator at hannahp@utepiscopal.org ALTAR FLOWER DELIVERY MINISTRY Each week volunteers arrange and deliver altar flowers to members of our parish who are ill, have suffered the loss of a loved one, or are otherwise in need of a little TLC. Volunteers in this ministry arrange and deliver four beautiful bouquets each week to parishioners all over the city. This ministry does not involve a big time commitment. Individual volunteers take one shift per month and either arranges the altar flowers into bouquets or delivers two bouquets. If you can spare just a little bit of time once a month, please sign up. Even if you cannot commit to a regular basis, or if you would like to test the waters and see if this ministry is for you, we would love to have as much of your time as you can give. To learn more or to volunteer contact Amanda Schmidt at amandaschmidt1@mac.com or 512-914-6760. OUR RANDALLS GOOD NEIGHBOR ACCOUNT IS #2704 Whenever you shop at any Randalls store please consider designating your Good Neighbor funds to All Saints’. HELP SAVE LABELS The Daughters of the King of the Diocese of Texas are collecting labels to purchase a van for Down Home Ranch, a residence for mentally challenged adults. Besides Campbell, Franco American and Pepperidge Farm products, Bic, Wolfgang Puck, Pop Secret and all Post cereals have been added to labels to save. Please put them in the envelope on the DOK bulletin board in Greg House. Thanks from the adults at Down Home Ranch! SAINTS ON CALL! SAINTS ON CALL! SAINTS ON CALL! Saints On Call provides one or several meals to a parishioner who is just home from the hospital or who has had a death in the family. Saints On Call has a list of people who have indicated a willingness to cook a meal and deliver it to a fellow parishioner in need. Using this list, the Saints On Call captain of the week finds someone who lives near the parishioner to take care of meal preparation and delivery. This same offer also pertains to other needs, such as rides to medical or other appointments at those times when your usual resources seem to be out of pocket. If you would like to be called upon occasionally to help with this vital part of the Saints On Call ministry, contact: Joyce Edwinson, 512-288-0754 or Milton Bell, 512-454-2395 Remember, you never know when you may need to be on the receiving end of this deal! 11 EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL The Episcopal Student Center Serving Colleges and Universities in the Austin Area “All shall be well. And all shall be well. And all manner of things shall be well.” Hey, What’s Going On Over There At The Day School? Graduation! — St. Julian of Norwich In the midst of a busy semester, it is easy to be consumed by all that life has to offer. In particular, it is a challenge for our senior class, who is focused on finishing their college career well, in addition to making the transition to the next step of their journey. As we have officially concluded the semester and accompanying commencement, St. Julian’s words wash over me like a welcome rain shower. While I experience relief from the hectic pace, I am also grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the joys the students have been in our midst. In particular, our seniors have lit a bright future for those who are to come behind them for many generations. We send them forward with our deepest thanks and blessings for the journey ahead. We celebrate where they are headed: Dylan Fox will begin a Masters in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Sciences at Boston University. Christina Humphries is matriculating to Dental School in Arizona. Caleb Parker is moving to San Antonio to take on a year of service through the City Year program. Marina Martin is becoming an architectural engineer for a local firm here in Austin. Chris Fox has just completed Law School, and will be moving to Dallas to begin working for a firm after completing the Texas Bar. We are better for having had time with you. We are more complete for having you in our midst. We are so proud of all that you have accomplished! We will continue to hold you close in our hearts. Go forth from this place assured of St. Julian’s wisdom, “All shall be well. And all shall be well. And all manner of things shall be well.” Blessings, The Rev. Beth Magill Missioner, Episcopal Student Center at UT 512-477-6839 bmagill@utepiscopal.org www.utepiscopal.org Our Kindergarten Graduation on May 22, 2015. Our Kindergarten Graduation on May 22nd was as sweet as ever. In addition to singing the song, I Am A Promise, the students shared with us what they want to be when they grow up. Here are the jobs that they hope to have in the future: Tévez Adams – a veterinarian; Parker Berry – a policeman; Max Carson – a paleontologist; Isabel Cox – a teacher; Samson Celerier –– an archer; Conall Fleming – a construction worker; Ehren Goree – a policeman; Nate Hofer – an attorney; Walker Howard – a bike shop worker; James Itson – a police officer; Riley Iverson – a nurse; Weston Leacock – a spy; Mimi Claire McCaig – a doctor; Eleanor McKaughan – a stable owner; Charley Silkenson – a sculptor; Jenna Thomas – a gymnast; Nina Urban – a marine biologist; Austin Way – a policeman; Sara Beth Way – a cheerleader; and Cole Willis – an army guy. Trustees Cathleen Eclarinal, Chris Mabley, and Marie Timmermann completed their terms on the Board. Evan Johnson, Polly Moore, and John Works will fill their positions. We will have openings in our Summer Camp during June for children ages 3 to 6. You can find additional information about Camp in this newsletter on page 14. Or, call the School Office at 512-472-8866. — Cindy La Porte Parents’ Day Out Mondays & Thursdays (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Ages 2 months to 3 years Registration and information: Wini Wood 512-476-3589 x101 (voicemail 512-476-3589 x153) winiwood@usa.net Limited spaces available in Nursery for Fall 2015 and taking names on waiting list for Fall 2015. Contact Wini, ASAP! 12 Book Review — Joe Liro This is the fifth in a series of reviews by Joe Liro of a number of books that deal with the spiritual nature of gardening. The books come from a number of different of points of view: Orthodox spirituality, biblically-based Suess-like poetry, psychotherapy, lyric poetry, medieval medicine, and Celtic spirituality. Joe is a teacher, linguist, gardener, herbalist, cook. He is a retired administrator in higher education and continues to teach as a professor of Russian at Austin Community College. He is married to the Reverend Judith Liro of St. Hildegard’s in Austin. He and his family have been members of All Saints’ since 1971. There are two works that should be in a gardener’s bookcase – or on the nightstand. Both of these are jewels. The first is “Blue Iris: Poems and Essays” by Mary Oliver. (Reviewed last month) The second is Hildegard’s Healing Plants, translated by Bruce W. Hozeski. (Reviewed this month) Hildegard’s Healing Plants, translated by Bruce W. Hozeski Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th century German mystic, wrote profusely as a prophet, poet, dramatist, physician, and political moralist. She was an extraordinary woman who exerted tremendous influence – both temporal and spiritual – on her time. Her wisdom has endured and she continues to have influence. “Healing Plants” is the first section of Hildegard’s writings on medicine and natural science. The relationship between humanity and the world is a theme that runs throughout her works. Hildegard uses the Latin word viriditas, literally “greenness,” to refer to growth of the principle of life. It is a symbolic term that connects humanity, plants, and the earth. Hildegard’s “Plants” discusses the medical uses of 230 plants and grains. The plants in this section are generally those which could be collected from the woods and fields or grown in the convent garden. More exotic ingredients such as ginger, pepper, sugar, no doubt had to be purchased. In the science of the day, plants and created things consisted of mixtures of four elements – hot, cold, wet, dry – and it was important to know the elemental qualities of plants so that their use would lead to a balanced state in those using the plants. For Hildegard, hot and cold were the oppositional qualities that were most significant for medicinal purposes. That context helps our understanding of Hildegard’s comments about plants. She starts with grains: “I. Wheat… is warm … and there is nothing lacking in it.” “IV. Barley is cold.” “V. Spelt is the best grain: it is hot and rich and strong. It is sweeter than other grains.” Remember that we are speaking of medieval medicine, and such terms as “humors” and “vapors” had special meaning and “poultices” and “purgatives” were part of a healer’s stock in trade. With that in mind, consider some of Hildegard’s prescriptions. These might align with current knowledge in a case or two (licorice, aloe), proof that some treatments we rely on are very old indeed. “XIX. Licorice is moderately warm. No matter how it is eaten, it gives a person a clear voice and makes his or her mind pleasant. It soothes the stomach for digestion.” “XXI. Nutmeg. If a person eats nutmeg, it opens the heart and purifies the senses. Take some nutmeg, an equal weight of cinnamon, and a little cloves. Grind these to a powder, add a similar amount of whole wheat flour and a little water, and make a paste of this. Then eat it often. It will calm all the bitterness of heart and mind, open the heart and clouded senses, and make the mind joyful.” (Well, of course it will! Except for a short time in the oven and an ingredient or two, Hildegard has invented the Pfeffernüsse. -JL) “XXII. Rose is cold and this same coldness has a useful temperament in it. At daybreak or in the morning, take a rose leaf and place it over your eye; this draws out the humor and makes it clear.” “XLII. Houseleek. If a man eats it who was healthy in his genital nature, he would be on fire with desire, just as if he were crazy.” “XC. Lettuce. Let whoever wishes to eat it first mix and temper it with dill, vinegar, or garlic, so that it is steeped in these for a short time before it is eaten. If eaten and tempered in this way, lettuce strengthens the brain and brings good digestion.” (Eat your salad, kids! –JL) “CLXXIV. Aloe. The juice of the aloe is warm and has great strength.” Hozenski comments that, in reading Hildegard’s comments and prescriptions, one cannot decide with certainty whether she is relying on her own experience, traditional lore, or written authorities. Similarly, she uses Middle High German colloquial names for the plants and herbs, which may or may not be same as today’s names. GREEK READING GROUP A Greek Reading Group meets on Mondays at Noon. If you are interested in this group contact Steve Kinney at 512-476-3589, x105 or swk.kinney@gmail.com, or ask Lila Luce or Bert Meisenbach for more information. 13 The BEST place in town for your child during the hot summer days is with us! We have 4 weeks packed full of fun and learning. Call 512-472-8866 today! The first two weeks are for all 2014 – 2015 All Saints’ Episcopal Day School students and children from the community who will be four, five or six years of age by September 1, 2015 (no three year olds). Campers will need to bring a lunch from home. WEEK 1: June 1st – June 5th (9am–2pm) Eat Healthy and Be Fit! • Students help prep, cook and eat yummy, kid-friendly, healthy food • Games and activities to learn about food groups and nutrition • Yoga, Zumba, exercise, and Stretch & Grow • Visits and presentations from local food experts and chefs • Wednesday Splash Day WEEK 2: June 8th – June 12th (9am–2pm) Building Our Dreams • Blocks, Legos, Magna-Tiles for building homes, castles, bridges, towers Visit from Snapology (http://austin.snapology.com) • Science activities to explore the use of simple machines • Visits and presentations from local builders and architects • Recycled materials for building “green” structures • iPad use for children’s apps on construction and for photos of creations • Wednesday Splash Day The second two weeks are for all 2014–2015 All Saints’ Episcopal Day School students and 3 (by Sept. 1, 2015), 4, 5, and 6 year olds from the community. (Remember, all campers need to be toilet trained.) Campers will need to bring a lunch from home. WEEK 3: June 15th – 19th (9am–2pm) Let’s Rock • Daily music class with singing, dancing, rhythm and rhyme activities, and playing musical instruments to develop basic musical competence • Demonstrations of different kinds of instruments • Art activities to make instruments • Visits and “concerts” from local musicians • Wednesday Splash Day WEEK 4: June 22nd – June 26th (9am–2pm) Backyard Safari • Science and art based exploration of local insects, birds, reptiles, and small mammals • Neighborhood nature walk and/or field trip to the UT turtle pond • Art activities to create masks, habitats, and animals • Visit from Not So Creepy Critters (www.notsocreepycritters.com) • Wednesday Splash Day • Visit from Tiny Tails Petting Zoo (http://www.tinytailstoyou.com) 14 The Rector Thinks Out Loud...About the Weather Continued from page 1 like to say, if you don’t like the weather, just wait 30 minutes and it’ll change. Furthermore, we listen to the weather incessantly and we watch multiple weather channels and we use weather apps on our smart phones, computers, and tablets. And, of course, we are very critical of those ‘weather people’ when they are wrong - which they often are (or so it seems). We have thermometers, barometers, rain gauges, and mini-weather stations in our yards and at our places of business. Yep, we definitely seem to be obsessed with the weather. As I mentioned at the beginning of this reflection, in light of the recent storms, on the one hand our weather obsession makes perfect sense. Clearly the weather has a huge impact upon our day-to-day lives. Yet upon further reflection, on the other hand, our weather obsession often seems futile. We actually have no control over the weather and all our weather instruments and weather forecasts and Doppler radars and smart phone apps can do little other than provide us with limited, often inaccurate information. Ah, wait a minute…..perhaps herein lies the real motivator for our fascination with the weather. We really have absolutely no control over the weather (though some would say global climate change notwithstanding). No matter what we do, we cannot determine if our day will be sunny or rainy or cold or hot, and we cannot make it the way we want it. The weather is simply beyond our control and therefore even beyond our understanding. You see, in so many areas of our lives, we strive for control; we want to be in charge of things and make things happen the way we want them to happen. And, even though we are more often than not unsuccessful at such endeavors, we nevertheless continue to strive for control in our lives. But, it seems to me, we have to admit that with the weather, we are utterly at its mercy. We must simply live with whatever Mother Nature doles out, and this then creates in us anxiety and interest and a fascination with our inability to impact this critical aspect of our lives. So, maybe this understanding of the weather will allow us to think theologically and look at it things this way: For all our desire to be “in charge,” in the end, we are not always so good at it. And, therefore, isn’t it wonderful that this is one area where we can simply let go and just be present with the good and the bad? And to trust that rain or sunshine, God is always there?! Just thinking out loud… Your Servant in Christ, Mike+ AND we congratulate our fabulous winning chefs in our Best Tasting Salsa - 1st Place: Brent Meshier; 2nd Place: Steve Edmonds; 3rd Place: Milton Bell with an Honorable Mention going to Carol Brookhart Hottest Salsa - 1st Place: Charles Shedd MAKE A SIX MONTH PLEDGE TODAY! All Saints’ Episcopal Church Six Month Pledge We Are All Saints’! 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