Volume 23, Issue 6, June 2018 A Monthly Publication

“PIMIL Sunday” is June 3rd!

On Sunday, June 3rd, Christ Church will celebrate Partners in

Ministry in Liberia (PIMIL) Sunday. Mother Abeoseh (Abby)

Flemister will preach at both worship services, and will share updates

on the important work of PIMIL amongst Ebola orphans and students in

need in her home country of Liberia. She will be available to answer

any questions during coffee hour, and our loose offering for the day will

support PIMIL’S ministries!

Christ Church currently sponsors two students at one of the

Episcopal elementary schools in Liberia. On PIMIL Sunday, Mother

Abby will share information about PIMIL's recent six-person mission

trip to Liberia, and give us a preview of PIMIL's 9th annual

International Luncheon & Silent Auction event coming up on Saturday,

July 21st in Columbus.

If you'd like to learn more in advance of Mother Abby's visit to

Christ Church, please visit PIMIL's website at www.pimil.org and/or

the Liberian Episcopal Community in the United States at

www.lecusa.net.

The

Clarion

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The Clarion Volume 23, Issue 6

is the independently edited, local monthly newsletter of

Christ Episcopal Church, 409 East High Street, Springfield, OH, 45505 and published by Christ Episcopal Church upon

authority of its Rector. Office: 937/323-8651

www.christspringfield.org _______________________

Christ Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Southern Ohio

Bishop:

The Rt. Rev. Thomas E Breidenthal

Priest: The Rev. Maggie Leidheiser-

Stoddard

Deacon: The Rev. Rick Incorvati

Senior Warden: Dawn Ivy

Junior Warden: John Richardson

Music Director: Dr. Christopher Durrenberger

Parish Administrator/Program Coordinator:

Kelly Zeller

Facility Manager: Paul McAfee

Bookkeeper: Gayle Culler

Clarion Editor: Joyce Spangler

Dear wonderful people of Christ Church,

Summer is upon us, and what a blessing it is, after such a long

winter! I'm feeling joyful for many reasons —Mother Abby

Flemister's visit for "PIMIL Sunday" on June 3rd, upcoming

fun events for children and youth here at Christ Church,

serving as a chaplain at Procter Camp later this month, the

Faces of our Faith summer formation group starting up -- but

most all, I'm joyful because as of June 1st, my family and I are

officially residents of Springfield!

I've been commuting from the east side of Columbus since I

joined you as your priest in late January, and now I no longer

have to drive 50 minutes twice each workday or get up at 5:45

on Sunday mornings. But that's not the main reason I'm excited

about our move. I'm excited because now I can be completely

"at home" not only in this parish but also in the wider

community. This feels like an important step in solidifying a

new chapter in our lives and a still-somewhat-new ministry

partnership.

I give thanks to God for a place to call home and for a flock of

God's people to love, serve, and shepherd as best I can. I look

forward to walking through my first summer in Springfield

with all of you!

Blessings & love,

Rev. Maggie L-S :) {RevMaggieLS@gmail.com}

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Worship… Offering meaningful, relevant, and

welcoming worship in the Episcopal tradition for people of all ages.

The Altar Guild has made arrangement for gluten free wafers. Since some visitors need to avoid cross-contamination with the wheat wafers, the gluten-free wafers are being kept in a separate container. Let Rev. Maggie know if you need one when she approaches you with the wafers. Thank you to the Altar Guild for this generous act of hospitality.

Activity Bags for Children Quiet activity bags, books, and coloring sheets are on a cart in the sanctuary. We know that children are excellent multitaskers, and in fact often absorb more of the liturgy when their hands are busy. So, they are welcome to choose an activity bag to use during the service. Please return it to the cart after the service. Thank you!

During busy summer months ahead, please remember to check the ministry schedules. If

you are unable to serve, please find a sub and email Kelly at zellerk0611@gmail.com. It takes all ministers working together to coordinate our worship each Sunday! Thanks!

Date First Lesson Psalm Second Lesson Gospel

June 3 1 Samuel 3:1-10,

(11-20) 139: 1-5,

12-17 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Mark 2:23-3:6

June 10 Genesis 3:8-15 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35

June 17 Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:1-4,

11-14 2 Corinthians 5:6-17 Mark 4:26-34

June 24 1 Samuel 17(1a, 4-11,

19-23) Psalm 9: 9-20 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41

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Most Sundays at the 10 o’clock service, prayers for healing

are available to the right of the lectern. Any and all

worshippers are welcome to come to the station either before

or after receiving Holy Communion. If no one is present,

remain after worship and Rev. Maggie will pray with you.

If you desire prayer for any reason, simply state your

concern. You will be anointed with Holy Oil and the

Trinitarian blessing followed by prayer. You will receive a

card during the week with the message that you will continue

to be remembered in prayer.

Currently, it is my honor and privilege to offer this blessed

ministry. I am a retired social worker and former ordained

minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). I have attended

Christ Episcopal Church since 2006. In 2005, the Holy Spirit

called me to become a Registered Nurse. I welcome your

questions and prayer requests anytime.

Blessings,

Myra Dean Banion (937) 768-0965

The next Taize service will be held at St. Raphael’s Church

on June 24th at 5 PM. Taize is a quiet, peaceful service of

readings, songs, prayers, and candlelight. The name Taize

comes from an ecumenical religious community in France.

After WWII, young adults from all over Europe flocked to it,

looking for healing and reconciliation. To help these people

of many different languages worship together, the monks of

Taize wrote simple, beautiful, moving chants, which are

easily learned. Taize continues to be a pilgrimage destination

for young people—now from all over the world— and their

simple, quiet worship is held all over the world, as well.

Talk to Deacon Rick if you have questions

(RIncorvati@wittenberg.edu)!

Happy Birthday to… Denny Wells ....................... June 2 Beth Deger ......................... June 3 Lynn Rigsbee ...................... June 4 Melanie Mowad ................. June 5 Audra Trillana ..................... June 5 Amil Anderson .................... June 5 Mary Lou McDonald ........... June 6 Mark Irvine ......................... June 7 Ron Dowling ........................ June 8 Joyce Spangler .................... June 9 Sally Schwartz ................... June 10 Alicia Schubert ................. June 10 Wes Sharp ......................... June 11 Sally Boblitt ...................... June 12 Michael Mowad ............... June 15 Judy Johnson .................... June 16 Rev. Maggie

Leidheiser-Stoddard .... June 21 Bruce Horney ................... June 21 Henry McGregor ............... June 22 Barb Kelly ......................... June 25 Sharon Wells .................... June 26 Pat Benne ......................... June 26 Paul Schubert ................... June 27 Will Hasecke ..................... June 28 Susie Barnes ..................... June 29

Happy Anniversary to… Will & Margaret Mattox .... June 11 Joe Lewis & Vicki Lindsay .. June 13 Kent Brooks &

Rick Incorvati ............... June 15 Steve & Denise Sharp ........ June 16 Dave & Bonnie Bingman ... June 19 Ross McGregor &

Cathy Crompton .......... June 19 Chris & Denise Wells ......... June 29 Rev. Maggie and Jon

Leidheiser-Stoddard .... June 30

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Hospitality…welcoming, nurturing, and

supporting the members of our parish and greater community.

Thank you to... the choir for their dedication and musical

gifts they offer during our worship.

the acolytes for your dedication and hard work!

the greeters!

all who participated in Christ Church’s annual yard work day!

Thank you from... Chris Wells for the soup, bread, flowers,

and prayers.

the Peace Center for Christ Church’s donation and continued support!

the guests, staff and board members of the Interfaith Hospitality Network for your donation, which provides shelter, meals and support services to our community’s homeless.

Pastor John Pollock on behalf of the Rainbow Table for Christ Church’s generous donation.

A thank you note from

The Rev. Charlotte Collins Reed:

Thank you all so very much for your

expressions of sympathy and concern

following the death of my father. Your love

and care has helped sustain us during this

sad time.

Blessings,

Charlotte

STAFF HOURS

BY APPOINTMENT: Rector: The Rev. Maggie Leidheiser-Stoddard Deacon: The Rev. Rick Incorvati Senior Warden: Dawn Ivy Junior Warden: John Richardson Pastoral Care Coordinator: Denise Wells Parish Administrator/Program Coordinator:

Kelly Zeller: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–12 PM Organist/Choir Director: Dr. Christopher

Durrenberger: Sunday mornings and by appointment

Facility Manager: Paul McAfee: Monday–Friday, 7–11 AM

Bookkeeper: Gayle Culler: Tuesday and Thursday, 8–10 AM

Join the Lunch Bunch on

Tuesday, June 12th at

11:30 AM at Golden Jersey

Inn located at 6880 Springfield

Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs,

Ohio.

This group welcomes all men and women who

are available at lunchtime for some good food

and fellowship. RSVP to Anita Beardsell:

anitabeardsell1234@gmail.com or if you need a

ride.

Name Tags Please remember to pick up your nametag

prior to each Sunday service in the East

Entrance. As the number of guests increases

in the summer months, we would like

members of Christ Church to wear nametags

to make our guests feel welcome and show

our approachability!

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Outreach…helping to provide the physical,

material, social, and spiritual needs in Springfield and beyond.

Kroger Community Rewards Program

Christ Church participates in the Kroger Community

Rewards program. We receive a rebate quarterly based on purchases tied to Kroger Plus Cards enrolled in the program. These rebates are used to support our outreach. If you have questions, or do not have a Kroger Plus Card, call the office. These rebates are used to support our outreach.

The Next Pantry Day is June 20th from 11–2!

Thank you to those who helped with May’s Food Pantry. We gave out chicken, pork, turkey, beef stew, chili, eggs, pizza, fresh produce, and the extras of soap, toothpaste, and toilet paper.

Pantry volunteers come from Covenant Presbyterian Church, Christ Episcopal Church, and other faith communities. Volunteers help pick up, unload, and, pack food and help with customer service. Contact either Ann Chitkara at ann@nova.pcc.com or Anne Randolph at annejrand@aol.com to volunteer.

Toilet Paper Reminder Our pantry is one of the few to

give out toilet paper. While most

of us take T.P. for granted, this

necessity cannot be purchased with the SNAP

card. A donation of a package of toilet paper

helps support this amazing ministry! Donations

can be put in (or near) the basket outside the

elevator on the upper level of the church.

Amazon Orders Support the Food Pantry!

You can help raise funds for our Food Pantry. The Amazon Smile program allows us to earn 0.05% on all purchases originating

from our web site. Here are two ways to do it: (1) Go to http://christspringfield.org. Scroll down to Quick Links. Click on Amazon Smile Program. As you shop, you can see the amount you are earning for the Pantry. (2) Go to Amazon.com, and in the search bar enter “Amazon Smiles,” then enter “Christ Episcopal Church Springfield Ohio” as your charity of choice. Supporting the Food Pantry could not be simpler!

Keep saving those pennies!

The pennies collected help support the Warder Literacy Center. Once the pennies total $25, a check is sent to the center to help support literacy in Clark County. What an easy way to help someone learn to read! If you have any questions please contact Dodi Holmes at 937-390-0764.

“Lay Weeders” Christ Church is looking for

volunteers to weed the

grounds and flowerbeds

throughout the year. If

you’re interested please contact the Jr. Warden, John Richardson at

richardsonjohnd@gmail.com. Thank you!

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Education… providing people of all ages rich

opportunities to form a strong spiritual relationship with God so they may become good stewards of their faith to themselves and others.

If you’re on Facebook, go to Christ Episcopal

Church’s Facebook page and LIKE us. You’ll

receive information on upcoming events, learn

historical facts, and view beautiful pictures. You

will be in the know! If you would like to view

the Facebook page and are not on Facebook you

can visit Christ Church’s web page at

christspringfield.org. Scroll to the bottom of the

home page, click on the small f, and it will

redirected you to Christ Church’s Facebook

page.

Join us Wednesday

evenings, 6:00 to 7:30 at

the church, with supper

included. Email

RevMaggieLS@gmail.com

with any questions! Schedule

June 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th

July 4th - no meeting

July 11th, 18th & 25th

August 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd

Greetings to my friends at Christ Church,

I will miss all of you and thank you for all

you have done to enrich my spiritual and

social life as I have come to know and work

with you. I am in the process of finding a

new church home in Alexandria and I pray that I will find a group like you. God's

blessings on you now and in the future.

Yours in Christ,

Gwen Scheffel

Summer Fun for

Kids & Youth! Middle & High School Overnight Lock-In

All rising middle & high schoolers (plus 2018

graduates) are invited to join in the fun

beginning on Friday, June 15th at 6:00 pm.

We'll have Bada Bing pizza for dinner, play

some fun (and slightly ridiculous) games

together, and stay up late watching movies.

Youth are welcome to bring a friend along with

them. Let Maggie know if you're coming on or

before Monday, June 11th

(RevMaggieLS@gmail.com)!

Kids' Day Out!

All rising elementary schoolers are invited to

join in a fun afternoon out after church on

Sunday, June 24th. We'll enjoy a picnic lunch

and playtime at Snyder Park (bring a towel!) and

then chill out with a movie at Rev. Maggie's

house. Parents are welcome to join us if they'd

like, but they can also take the afternoon off!

Sign up or ask questions by emailing Maggie at

RevMaggieLS@gmail.com.

COMING UP IN JULY -- a day trip to Cedar

Point! Watch your weekly announcements &

Newsnote for more details.

Safe Travels As the number of people traveling

increases during the

summer months, we

wish those of you

traveling a safe trip and hope the time away serves you well!!

Priest: The Rev. Maggie

Leidheiser-Stoddard Deacon: The Rev. Rick

Incorvati Senior Warden:

Dawn Ivy Junior Warden:

John Richardson Treasurer: Ken Bladh Vestry at Large:

Ann Chitkara Marilyn Howat Chris Oldstone-Moore Kathleen Schubert Brian Shelburne Chris Wells Don Wheeler

Youth Representative: Emily Hasecke

Interfaith Hospitality Network

Every 7–8 weeks, teams of Christ Church parishioners provide two

evening meals at IHN. Our next opportunity to serve the guests is

Sunday, June 10th and Saturday, June 16th.

What is IHN? IHN is a vital ministry in Springfield that provides

housing, meals, and employment assistance to homeless individuals and

families. For many years, clients lived in churches and moved from

church to church each week. Now, clients live at “Norm’s Place” and no

longer have to change locations each week.

IHN is not simply a shelter where people without a home can stay. IHN

is a program that helps the clients find affordable housing, learn the

skills they need to live independently, and find employment.

How does Christ Church help?

• Monetary support is provided through our outreach budget.

• Parishioners participate in IHN fundraisers throughout the year.

• Parishioners donate household goods that are used to help

people get set up in their new homes.

• Parishioners provide the evening meal every 7–8 weeks on

Sunday and Saturday night.

How can you help?

• Form a team of 2 or 3 people and sign up for a meal.

• Plan a simple menu that is enjoyable by people of all ages.

Cook!

• Deliver the meal to IHN on the assigned evening.

It’s that easy! Lori Swafford is our IHN coordinator. Contact her at

lori.swafford67@gmail.com with questions.