Page 1 Contact Us… E-mail [email protected]Phone (405) 341-3855 St. Mary’s School (405) 341-9541 Head of School Pamela Dockter THE MAGNIFICAT June 2016 The Head of this Church Jesus Christ Bishop Rt. Rev. Edward J. Konieczny Rector Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story Associate Priest Rev. Scott Lee Assisting Priest (retired) Rev. Ji m Hunkins Deacons Rev. Nancy Bridges Rev. Bill Hesse Administrative Assistant Debbie Griggs Bookkeeper Kay Zumwalt Nursery Director Taylor DeShazer Youth Minister Donna Costello Youth Minister Chris Hand Youth Minister David & Jill Youngblood Youth Minister Roger Webb Praise Ensemble Chris Rathbun Chris Weigand Guy Nembhard Emily Niklas Chancel Choir Dr. Karl Nelson Organist Betsy Banks Senior Warden Gail Warne Senior Warden Elect Dewayne Crunk Junior Warden Mike Ryan Chancellor Tom Ferguson Treasurer J.R. Rounsavall Facebook.com/stmarysedmond Worship Service 12 p.m. & 7 p.m. February 10, 2016
This past weekend our country celebrated Memorial Day. The origins of this ob-servation are easily traced. As early as 1866, Southern cities began to set aside a day to honor Confederate soldiers who died fighting in the Civil War. Similar initi-atives followed in the Northern states beginning by 1868. As time passed, these two traditions merged to become a day honoring all Americans who died while in military service. Although Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was not written for Memorial Day, it still provides a very good framework within which to contemplate its meaning. It moves the holiday from focusing on personal loss to focusing on national purpose.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this conti-nent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposi-tion that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Lincoln understood the intrinsic value of human life when he asserted that those who died on the battlefield at Gettysburg hallowed that land beyond anything that those who gathered that day could add. He described their deaths as “the last full measure of devotion.” His point of reference, however, was not death. It was the proposition whether or not a nation conceived in Liberty and the equality of all people could long endure. (continued)
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Lincoln’s address uniquely framed the human carnage of war. He called those as-sembled to look beyond personal loss by recalling the proposition to which those men were devoted. That day, on the battlefield at Gettysburg, Lincoln called those who listened to, and those who would eventually read, his address to consider their lives as constituent parts of something much greater than themselves. While Memorial Day’s remembrance begins with those who died in combat, Lin-coln would emphasize that the day is less about death and more about the purpose to which every American is called. I believe, in Lincoln’s mind, every American is called to render the last full measure of devotion to the high calling of the proposi-tion of Liberty and equality. The deaths of those who fought for the vision of Lib-erty and equality are not minimized by this perspective. Their deaths are magnified by the purpose to which Lincoln referred. The men and women who died in combat did not die to preserve our lifestyle. They did not die so we can have our choice of automobiles or green lawns or a day of recreation. They did not die so we can have houses, hot water, or abundant food. They died for something much more precious. They died so we could discover that “men” really meant “men and women”. They died so we could recognize that “men” really meant more than “white men and white women”. They died so we could so we could discern humanity in terms of Liberty and equality. From this perspective we can honestly draw a connection between these men and women and our Lord Jesus Christ. We often express thankfulness for the sacrifice they made for us and that is most certainly justified. However, Memorial Day is not about us. It is about those who will follow us. Lincoln spoke about the “great task remaining before us”. In his time, the immediate task was bringing the Civil War to an end. The greater task was bringing to reality the vision of a nation conceived in Liberty and the equality of all people. We are still working on that greater task, and it still requires the full measure of our devotion. _________________________________ * Kerygma is a Greek word that means “essential proclamation.”
Kerygma* - continued
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Cursillo
The National Committee of the Episcopal Cursillo Ministry has selected the Oklahoma Episcopal Cursillo Ministry to host its annual convention in
October, 2017. We expect Cursillistas from every corner of the country and some international locations to attend this event hosted at St. Paul's Cathedral.
Attending a Cursillo weekend is a powerful event designed to rejuvenate a tired Christian soul or awaken a sleeping one by stimulating spiritual for-
mation. Each weekend begins on a Friday afternoon, and concludes on the fol-lowing Sunday afternoon. The following link will take you to a site which has
both a video and an application. Many of our parishioners can attest to how Cursillo, and the process that the weekend teaches, can change your relation-
ship both with yourself and with Christ.
If you have questions, please contact Davis Berryman at (405) 410-6405.
http://cursillo.epiok.org
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Bishop, Ed Konieczny, will be visiting us. His visit affords us the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Con-firmation. In the Episcopal Church, Confirmation is an oppor-tunity to make a mature and public commitment to follow Jesus Christ as Lord.
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Whole in
One
Ladies Bridge Game
UCO Food
Pantry
Altar Flowers
Ministry Blanket
Monthly Events
The games are the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Parish Hall. All women are welcome. For more information, call Janet Kennedy at 919-1989 or Carol Cleveland 340-8246.
The meetings are the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month in the church library at 5:30 p.m. then dinner out together or potluck. All singles are invited to join us.
The UCO Food Pantry especially needs canned beans, canned fruit, baby diapers and feminine hygiene items. Just a dollar or two of grocery store items truly helps a family in need. UCO students are especially grateful to you!!
Flowers for the Altar sign up sheet and forms are posted in the North hallway across from the kitchen. Sign up dates are available. Please sign your name on the date and fill out the form if you would like to place flowers on the altar, In Memory of , In Thanksgiving for and/or a special occasion. Please fill out a form and turn into the office or place in offering plate. Please keep this ministry alive by donating, Sixty dollars or more. For more information contact, Diane Wilson.
The blankets that we provided this year are fleece blankets they carry great meaning, for each knot in the fringe symbolizes a prayer. One-by one the knots are tied by individual parishioners at the end of each service. One-by one the blanket recipient is lifted-up to God by a caring congregation. A blanket is freely and reverently offered to anyone in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Community. A donation of $10 is accepted for those outside the community.
We respectfully accept all inquiries regarding this Ministry in care of Mary Lambert at
*The Church also hosts Scouts, UCO’s Pre-School for the Hearing
Impaired, Ryan’s Case which is a number of volunteers who make pillow cases for patients at OU Children’s hospital, a group that meets for Thai Chi, and there are many additional
opportunities to support, serve, learn, and grow in the love of Christ.
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Women's Bible Study
New six session summer just for the summer!
Thursday June 2 9:30-11:30am
Christianity, Cults & Religions is a DVD based study that will help us learn about the most common world religions
and cults and how they compare to Christianity. We will ex-plore what WE believe and why.
This study explains the historical background and beliefs of the largest world religions and cultic groups, including Is-
lam, Buddhism, Hinduism , Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses and more.
Participant book (optional)
Will be available in class for $9. For additional information, contact Anne Winzenread
(405) 209-5209
Dear St. Mary’s Church Ladies,
Thank you for providing the reception for our
5th Grade Graduation. The food was delicious and the decorations were lovely.
Love,
Mrs. Pamela Dockter Head of School St. Mary’s Episcopal School
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Pics from Children’ s Ministry Pentecost Celebration
The Children's Ministry celebrated Pentecost Sunday and their last Sunday School class of the 2015-2016 year. The children listened to a Pentecost reading, crafted Tongues of Fire Flying Discs, and released red balloons with their most meaningful memories of Sunday School attached. It was a great way to wrap up a fun year for everyone. The success of the Children's Ministry is due to the hard-working Sunday School teachers. Please thank Kimberly Webb, Danielle Phillips, Lance Phillips, Mindy Pieritz, Jascon Pieritz, Cindi McCook, Clayton McCook, Sonny Folmar, Carol Smith, Andy Smith, Kyle Baker, Emily Baker, Ashley Lee, Adam Baker, Blessing Ogunbanwo, Kathy Matthews, or Frances Matthews, who are making a difference in the lives of children at St. Mary's.
Lisa Jones Children's Ministry Coordinator
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July 28 – 31, 2016
Save the date for Vacation Bible School
“Give all your worries and cares to God,
for he cares about you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
For more info contact: Tami Seknicka (405) 919-5971
2016 Youth Mission Trip Mescalero, NM June 25—July 2
Vacation Bible School and Youth Mission Trip…………….
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St. Mary’s School of Edmond—Enrollment
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Men’s Dinner in St. Mary’s Parish Hall Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m.—9 p.m. Steak or Chicken? Sign up sheet in the Parish Hall at the information center
Ladies Night Out Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m.—8 p.m. For more info contact Carol Cleveland at 340-8246 or Joan Kendrick 478-2205
Father ’s Day June 19, 2016
Family Fun! Church outing to the Dodgers Baseball
game! July 10, 2016
This date includes a concert by a Christian band (Finding Favour) and
special rate of $15 for both events
Let us know if you can attend, so we can reserve seats!!!!
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A very dear friend of mine once said, “There are no strangers . . . they are just friends that I haven’t met yet.” You may have noticed that there is a new podi-um near where the ushers hand out bulletins, and there are new Welcome cards in the pews. We also have some volunteers who have agreed to be very deliber-ate about greeting new people to St. Mary’s. The goal of this to simply make new people feel at home, like a friend, and hopefully, get them plugged in so that they stay with us and get involved. I invite you, therefore, to do what you can to welcome friends, both those you’ve known for a while, and those you haven’t met yet. Respectfully, Fr. Scott P.S. If you’d like to be a greeter, talk to me or Carol Smith, and we will get you signed up to help in that ministry.
Everyone greet one another in the name of the Lord……...….
New Photo Directory
in the works........
NO PICTURES ON JUNE 5TH Additional days will be scheduled
at a later time.
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June Birthday’s
1
Scott Davey
2
Allen Weigand
4
Kelly Ferguson
5
Dana McDaniel Kristen Starkey
6
Katherine Cash Tyler Lembke
8
Jacquelyn Davey
9
John Stone Sean Douglass
10
Sarah Chard Donna Stone
11
Marsha Cayton
14
Jim Cleveland Rod Durrell
15
Hayes Felder June Busby
16
Diane McDaniel
17
Nancy Loeb Lance Miller
Cynthia Pearson
18
Lily McCook
19
Jill Youngblood
20
Mark Harris John Shrode
21
Buck Adams
Sam Kisthardt
22 Wyatt Jones
23
Charlie Hume Christen Stone
June 25
Bettie Nicholson
Susan Cook
26
Judy Ferguson Ryan Griffith Mary Spiser
27
Rachel Starkey
28
Guy Winzenread
29
Lois Malakar
30
Sarah Courts Andy Henault George Kamp Delores Boyle
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Children’s Formation Canned Food Project
Please bring your donations or canned food to feed those in our community who are hungry.
UCO FOOD PANTRY The UCO food pantry especially needs canned beans, canned fruit, baby diapers and feminine hygiene items. Just a dollar or two of grocery store items truly helps people in need. UCO students are
especially grateful to you!!!
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Mission Statement
We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord
to form our lives into the image of Christ
to serve our neighbors in the name of Christ
to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ.
St. Mary’s Publication Deadlines include:
Magnificat — the 10th of each month
Mid-Week Update — Monday, 5 p.m. of each week
Weekend Announcements — Wednesday, noon of each week.
