The Red Door

NOVEMBER 2014 News of the people and ministries of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Sanibel, FL

MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

Dear Friends in Christ,

How many different variations of a cornucopia have you seen throughout your

lives? I remember teachers putting large cardboard images of them around the classroom as far back as kindergarten. How many cornucopia have you seen as centerpieces at a dining room table? There are companies who have training programs called “cornucopia,” and there’s a farm in New Hampshire named “Cornucopia Farm” – enticing potential buyers with the promise of delicious and abundant fruits and vegetables. There’s even a town in Wisconsin named Cornucopia! And all of these and more using a word derived from the Latin “cornu copiae” meaning “horn of plenty.” “Horn of plenty” – cornucopia – the familiar woven basket image overflowing with edible, healthy delights, sometimes with a sprig of flowers – signifying abundance – an overflowing abundance of delights! (I remember as a kid wondering why the horn of plenty could not be overflowing with candy and cookies!) One of the frequent themes in Paul’s epistles is what he referred to as “the fullness of Christ” and when I reflect upon the cornucopia these days before Thanksgiving, Paul’s spiritual image comes to mind. The fullness we have in Christ, that abundance of grace we’ve been offered because of his suffering and death – available to all. It is overflowing for us, spilling out of a spiritual horn of plenty. I wonder at times why we’re unable to see this overflowing of grace offered to us. Of course, grace is not a tangible item as are fruits and vegetables. Christ’s abundant grace requires a spiritual mindset that is creatively aware, open, searching – always thirsting and seeking to see where the abundance in our lives is. It’s no surprise that words relating to food are often used by people seeking to know Christ in a deeper way – thirsting, hungering, craving. So, we have this “fullness of Christ” – this bounty of love, forgiveness, and grace. Perhaps it would help us to see the cornucopia of blessings as more than simply abundance that we’ve been offered and may take freely, and also view it as nourishment – our only real nourishment. We can accept this abundance of God’s grace and be thankful, but we must also see it as nourishment that will sustain our very beings. Jesus himself tried to deepen people’s understandings of this by using metaphors of nourishment. “I am the bread of life,” he told them. Come to me and find true nourishment for the soul. Come to me and receive the abundance of my love. As we enter into the month of November, prepare for Thanksgiving, and give thanks for our blessings and the abundance of God’s love for us, let us remember something else. We’ve been offered the nourishment of God’s Spirit in Christ – now ready to flow through all of us. Let us hunger for that, thirst for that, even crave to discover that nourishment. And as we do discover it in our lives, as we drink it in wholeheartedly, let us remember to nourish and feed those around us. There’s the real cornucopia of our existence. There lies the essence of the “fullness of Christ’s love’ – in and through one another in Christ. Blessings, Ellen

Holy Eucharist Saturday at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Morning Prayer Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

Healing Eucharist Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship & Potluck Supper

November 5th

at 6:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Day Service Thursday, November 27th

10:00 a.m.

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Two Worship Services Begin We'll change our seasonal rhythm again on

November 2nd

as we start our 8:00 and 10:30

worship services. If you know someone who's

not been able to come to church lately, you

might want to remind them of the change - or

even invite them to come. What will make our

worship even more celebratory that day will be

the Baptisms of two of our children - Chet and

Carter Sproles! Come and join us as

we usher in another season of new life, new

light, and new ways of loving in the spirit of

Christ.

Music Notes

What an exciting month this will be for music!!!

On All Saints‟ Sunday, Richard Dutton, coming

all the way from England, will play several

pieces for the prelude at the 10:30 a.m. service.

The choir will feature Bach's famous Jesu, Joy of

Man's Desiring as the anthem with Janet Davis

playing the well-known violin part. Sunday, November 16

th, will bring Walter

Schuman to the organ loft for a prelude of well-

known hymns. The Parish Choir will provide special music at the

10:00 a.m., Thanksgiving service on that day of

celebration, November 27th

. Tuesday, December 2

nd, will include members of

the choir caroling at Shell Point in the afternoon.

All members of the community are invited to sing. The Parish Choir will sing the traditional Advent

Lessons and Carols at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday,

December 3rd

. George Farrow will play a pre-

service organ recital at 5:45 p.m. on that

evening, and he will feature well-known Advent

and Christmas music. Friday, December 5

th, will feature special

instrumentalists leading the caroling at Luminary

night. Even a few surprise musicians might come our

way. Try to attend as many of these events as

possible. Hank Glass,

Minister of Music

Sunday, November 2nd

ends Daylight Saving.

Remember to turn your

clocks back one hour on

Saturday, November 1st.

Newcomers and Visitors –

Find Out More on Nov. 20 If you're a visitor or newcomer to St. Michael's and

picked up this newsletter, please feel welcome to

join us. If you're a parishioner who knows someone

who'd like to learn more about this parish, please

encourage them to attend this gathering - in fact,

come with them! We'll gather for an informal,

informative, and delicious time at Anne Stewart's

home on Nov. 20, from 5-6:30. Please give Peg

Hupfeldt a call if you plan to attend 472-8698, and

we look forward to seeing you there.

Photo Directory

Updated and Ready Beginning on the weekend of Nov.

1-2, our photo directory FACES

2014-2015 will be ready for

distribution! The Vestry and Rector

give special thanks to Corky and

Julie Boyd for their ongoing efforts

to capture all the faces of St. Michael's. Also

thanks to Susan Gonzalez and Connie Edgar for

the work of copying and binding these books.

Please know that if you are not in the directory

and would like to be, let Corky know as soon as

possible. corkyboyd@embarqmail.com. We'll make

a supplemental page to add to your books. And

please ONE PER FAMILY!

Sermon On-Line: You can now hear the current weekend‟s sermon

on-line. Go to our website at www.saintmichaels-

sanibel.org and click on “SERMON” in the sidebar,

select the date you‟d like to hear.

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Advent Scripture Study Please sign up soon for our study/discussion of Walter Brueggeman's Messiah! Beginning on Thursday, Nov. 20

(11:00) and continuing until Dec. 18 we will meet to explore and ponder how Jesus

embodied the following titles: "Wonderful Counselor," "Mighty God," "Everlasting Father," and "Prince of Peace." (Yes, this

will start before Advent officially begins. Because Christmas falls on a Thursday, we need to begin earlier.) Call the Church

Office to sign up – 472-2173.

Wednesday Worship and

Potluck Suppers Service at 6 p.m. & Potluck at 6:30

We'll begin our every Wednesday lay-led service

with potlucks on the first Wednesday of the month.

on Nov. 5. As the season begins, we encourage

more people to take part in one or more

Wednesday services. If you don't feel particularly

creative, many of the services are on CDs for your

use. If you'd only like to take part as a reader, that's

good too. If you're a musician, let us know. If you'd

simply like to be part of the team preparing a

service and observe how it's done, that's a great first

step. (If you're new to St. Michael's, these

Wednesday services begin at 6pm and last about 30

minutes.) Please be in touch with Dory Rooker, the

Wednesday Evening Coordinator with any

questions or ideas!

Morning Prayer Tuesdays at 9:00

Join us as we gather around a candle in the Angel Chapel and

pray together the beautiful Daily Office of Morning Prayer. It's such a brief space in time in your busy

ives (20 minutes), and a wonderful way to give praise and thanksgiving for all our blessings. Why not join us for this

spiritual practice?

The Great Rice Race

Don't forget to help the Youth Group

collect boxes/bags of rice for the

Food Pantry at Pine Manor. We only

have four weeks to do this!

Youth Group News

from Meghan

November 3rd

– 6 p.m. – DVD presentation and

discussion about El Hogar and July Mission Trip

November 14th

– Concert at Germaine Arena –

Must sign up as soon as possible. Meet at church at

5:15 p.m.!

November 17th

– 6 p.m. – Activities and Scripture

Save the Date This September marked the 5th anniversary of

Ellen and Ralph’s arrival at St. Michael & All

Angels. To recognize and celebrate this,

there will be receptions for them on the

weekend of November 22nd and 23rd after the

Saturday service and between Sunday

services. Mark your calendar now!

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Luminary Night Friday, December 5

th

at Sundown Join us in front of the

Angel window for: hot cider,

homemade cookies, caroling and

gifts from our Youth Group!

Nominating Committee Chair

Appointed At the October Vestry Meeting Stephanie Rahe

was appointed Chair of the 2015 Nominating

Committee, and at its November meeting the Vestry

will appoint other members of the Committee. Per

our by-laws, the Committee is responsible for

presenting the Vestry with a slate of three nominees

to fill the upcoming vacancies of Stephanie Rahe,

Patty Molnar, and Rob Kjoller. The slate will be

presented at the December 11 Vestry Meeting.

Parishioners may also present a name to the

Nominating Committee by preparing a petition

signed by at least three (3) members of the

congregation. The deadline for such a petition is

December 9.

Ministry Fair Sat. & Sun., November 15 & 16

The Vestry invites you to take a stroll around the

ministry tables on November 15th

& 16th

after the

services. As the new season commences – it‟s a

great way to see the more than thirty

ministries active at St. Michael's! It's also a way to

consider using your gifts/skills in a new way - and

to even sign-up and try them out. We'll have lots of

good things to eat as you're visiting each table so

please help the Vestry and Rector make this a

success.

Prayer from a Celtic Psalter by J. Philip Newell

Early in the morning I seek your presence, O God, Not because you are ever absent from me But because often I am absent from you at the heart of each moment where you forever dwell. In the rising of the sun In the unfolding color and shape of the morning open my eyes to the mystery of this moment, That in every moment of the day, I may know your life-giving presence. Open my eyes to this moment That in every moment I may know you as the One who is always now.

Would You Be a Greeter?

I ask that more of you seriously consider

volunteering as a greeter! Although we all need to

greet and welcome visitors and newcomers to St.

Michael's, there is something special about being

greeted at the red door – especially when it's your

first time at a service. Greeters usually do this

ministry in twos – mother-daughter teams, spouse

teams, or two friends as greeters – whatever works

for you. Please take a moment to think about this

ministry and give Christine Steege a call (236-

0573) or email (casailmate@comcast.net) to find

out more. Even one service a year would be very

helpful!

Men‟s Fellowship

Join together in fellowship, discussion

and prayer at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesdays,

October 14th

and 28th

in the Parish

Hall. Light breakfast provided (7:15).

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On Saturday and Sunday, November 15-16, we

will celebrate the Annual Fall Ingathering of the

United Thank Offering – better known to all of us

as UTO. With the money collected, millions of

people in need around the world will receive

assistance from UTO.

Our UTO is one of the ways in which we are

grateful to God for our many blessings, and are

willing to share our abundance with others. Thank

you for giving of yourselves in this way. Thank

you also to Margery Almas for chairing UTO

again this year. (If you decide to write a check,

please make it out to ECW – St. Michael & All

Angels with a note in the memo “UTO.”)

Thanksgiving Pies

Once again, parishioners are asked to bake pumpkin

pies for F.I.S.H. The pies will be included in

Thanksgiving baskets for F.I.S.H. clients.

Everyone at F.I.S.H. is so grateful for our help, and

we hope you‟ll sign up. This year F.I.S.H. needs 40

pumpkin pies.

Pies must be delivered to the Parish Hall

by noon on Tuesday, Nov. 25th

Friday Book Group The Friday Book Group resumes

meetings on Friday, Nov. 7 2014 and

will discuss John Phillip Newell's latest

book The Rebirthing of God,

Christianity's struggle for new

beginnings. It is available on Amazon at $16.72 for

hardcover; also available on Kindle.

New and old members welcome. As the Parlor is

being redecorated we will meet in the Music Room,

unless notified otherwise, 9:30-11AM.

Invitation to All Women:

ECW‟s First Luncheon of the 2014-2015 Season

Monday, November 10th at 12:30 p.m.

Lunch will be followed by a presentation about the

SalusCare program given by CEO Kevin Lewis.

SalusCare is a merger of Southwest Florida

Addiction Services (SWFAS) and Lee Memorial

Mental Health. Please sign up for lunch by

Wednesday, November 5th

at the Ark or in the

church Gallery.

Christmas Sing-Along

Tuesday, December 2nd Meet at the Shell Point Pavilion at 1:15

We will be singing on 2 floors

of the Pavilion, at 1:30 and 2:15 p.m. All parishioners are welcome, especially those who

like to sing, but totally inclusive of everyone, regardless of ability!

Adult Christian Education

Forums November–March @ 9:30

The Adult Christian Education Ministry presents the

2014-15 Forums: "Pilgrimage: Adventures of the

Spirit and Nourishment for the Journey”.

November & December Forum Calendar includes:

Ministry Fair – November 15 & 16

Explore over 30 ministries at St. Michael‟s!

Thanksgiving Weekend – November 24

No forum

Don Adams and Dory Rooker – December 7

Father Madden & the Pilgrimage of Saint

Michael and All Angels

Rabbi Myra Soifer – December 14

“I Can‟t Wait „Til Myra Grows a Beard”

Christmas Week – December 21 & 28

No forums

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SPECIAL SEMINAR: The Life and Times of Thomas A.

Madden, Founder of Our Parish

The Rev. Thomas Andrew Madden was the beloved

priest who first arrived on Sanibel Island in 1958 at

the age of 53. He set about at once establishing Saint

Michael’s Mission on the Island, and building, within

a few years, our original church building. The people

of his flock remember him as deeply spiritual and

loving (especially for people and animals in need),

liturgically sensitive, talented in voice and organ

music, frugal, and a man with drive, evangelistic

fervor, and great organizational ability. Who and

what were the major influences in his life that helped

to shape this extraordinary Man of God? How were

his talents and virtues exhibited in the years before he

came to Sanibel? What happened during the ten years

between his retirement from Saint Michael’s and his

death in 1985?

N.B.: Fr. Madden’s ministry as our Founding Vicar

here on Sanibel will be covered in a video (soon to

be made available in a DVD) entitled: Saint

Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church: The

First Three Decades. Therefore, this seminar will

only touch on Fr. Madden’s time at St. Michael’s.

A seminar on the life and times of Thomas A.

Madden will be held on November 25 from 1:00

p.m. to 3:15 p.m., followed by Q&A, in the

Parish Hall. It is open to the Public. (This

seminar will not be repeated, so mark your

calendars!)

Presenters will include: • Dory Rooker, long-time historian of Saint Michael‟s

Church, whose archives and further research

provided key clues and stories as a basis for

research;

• George Farrow, who has performed detailed

research, including face-to-face interviews at the

church and school of Thomas Madden‟s birthplace

of Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He will share

details of Thomas‟ life and times there, as well as

the fascinating story of his transportation to rural

Ontario, Canada at age 18;

• Bill Carr, who has used the Internet, a telephone,

and the US Postal Service to flesh out several

important details of Thomas Madden‟s life in

Ontario, Canada and the United States before he

arrived on Sanibel and after he retired as Vicar of St.

Michael and All Angels Church.

Christian Yoga Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (no class: November 4

th & 25

th)

in St. Michael‟s Parish Hall

A Christ-centered approach to physical and spiritual

health is offered, free of charge. Join us as we…

Increase flexibility, balance and endurance

Strengthen and reshape muscles

Improve coordination and range of movement

Relieve tension and stress

Please bring a Yoga mat, tie or strap, small pillow

and abstain from eating 1½ hours before class. This

is a beginner class. All participants must be able to

get up off the floor by themselves. Classes are nice

this time of year – air conditioned room – and fewer

people. It‟s great for people to learn something new

and good for them.

Call Gari Lewis (239) 395-2403 certified Yoga

instructor, with any questions. Check Sat/Sunday

worship bulletin for weekly Christian Yoga times or

call the church or Gari.

“Be of good courage, and do it.” Ezra 10:4

IF YOU MISSED YOUR

SEASONAL FLU SHOTS

Here are other places that can help you out! Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) will be at:

Bailey’s General Store (near the Coffee Bar)

Friday, November 7th 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The cost of the regular flu vaccine is $25.00; high

dose vaccine is $50.00; no preservative free vaccine

this year. Pneumonia vaccine will also be available

for $75.00. All are covered by Medicare. Bring your

Medicare card. Standard Medicare Part B and

Railroad Medicare accepted as payment. Members of

all other health plans, including HMO's and special

Medicare plans, will be charged directly for these

services and may seek reimbursement.

CVS PHARMACY Walk-in anytime, no appointment required.

Bring your Medicare, Medicaid and/or insurance cards

and they will fill the bill for the injections and provide

you with a copy on site.

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November is

“American Diabetes Month” by Wendy Warner, RN, Parish Nurse

According to healthfinder.gov, “Diabetes is one of

the leading causes of disability and death in the

United States. If it‟s not controlled, diabetes can

cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease,”

heart and circulation disorders and other health

problems.

“One in 12 Americans has diabetes – that‟s more

than 25 million people. And another 79 million

adults in the United States are at high risk of

developing type 2 Diabetes.” Type 2 Diabetes is

often times referred to as Adult Onset Diabetes.

If you are overweight, have high blood pressure, or

are age 45 or older, you are at higher risk of

developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that

you can make changes in those aspects of your life

that you have control. These healthy changes can

greatly lower your risk of developing type 2

Diabetes. Watch your weight, Eat healthy, and Get

More Active are three critical areas you can change

on your own.

There are some factors that may influence your risk

of developing type 2 diabetes that you may not have

control over. Your age is the first. Although many

of us wish we could stop the clock, it keeps on

ticking. Secondly, is our racial/ethnic background.

According to the American Diabetes Association,

“Mexican Americans, American Indians, Native

Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans

have a higher risk” of developing type 2 diabetes.

Another factor that you do not have control over is

your family history. This information is good for

you to know, but also for your children and

grandchildren to know. Lastly, gender does not

directly play a part in the development of type 2

diabetes, but if diagnosed it affects “how likely you

are to develop heart disease. Men are more likely to

develop heart disease. But once a woman reaches

menopause, her risk for heart disease goes up. But

even then, women still aren't as likely as men.”

To find out more information on Diabetes, check

the American Diabetes Association web site. For

November, there will be a Parish Nurse Board that

will talk about diabetes and diabetes handouts will

be available on the table below.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry “Shawls . . . made for centuries,

universal and embracing,

symbolic of an inclusive

unconditionally loving God.

They wrap, enfold, comfort,

cover, give solace, mother, hug, shelter and

beautify. Those who have received these shawls

have been uplifted and affirmed....” Janet Bristow,

1998, co-founder, with Victoria Galo, of the Prayer

Shawl Ministry.

In January of 2008, we began our Prayer Shawl

Ministry here at St. Michael‟s. These prayer shawls,

all unique, have been knitted or quilted with love and

care by members of our group. Sometimes we start

making a prayer shawl for an unknown recipient and

then realize we know exactly who should receive it.

Part of the journey of prayer and faith is to recognize

we may never know how our love and caring will

touch or change another person‟s life. Instead we are

invited to offer others our compassion and let

whatever needs to happen, happen. When the shawl

is completed, it is blessed at a service by Ellen before

being sent along its way.

Our mission is to reach out to parishioners who are

in need of comfort while going through a difficult

time such as an illness, surgery, a loss or

bereavement. We also knit for someone getting

married or for a baby being baptized. The

possibilities are endless! It is our prayer that the

recipients of these shawls and quilts will feel God‟s

love and comfort as well as our love and concern.

We welcome all knitters and quilters, as well as

those who want to learn, to join this ministry.

Please contact June Ingraham at 481-1990 or

Mary Ann Loh at 395-0041. If you know of

someone who you feel would benefit from receiving

a prayer shawl, please call Wendy or Susan at 472-

2173.

First Prayer Shawl Meeting

of the 2014-15 Season

Thursday, November 13th

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

at the home of MaryAnn Loh 1549 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel

Please join us! ~ Thank you, June Ingraham.

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May They Rest in Peace William “Bill” Proctor

July 28, 1920 – October 6, 2014

Memorial Service for Bill will be held

Saturday, December 6, 2014 – 11:00 a.m.

at St. Michael & All Angels

Jandy Bird August 25, 1943 – October 27, 2014

Funeral Service for Jandy will be held

Saturday, December 13, 2014 – 11:00 a.m.

at St. Michael & All Angels

Baptism If I could tell you what this meant,

this threefold phrase, this fluid touch,

this moment sanctified by promise,

you in your [childhood] distraction

would certainly dismiss it,

and I, the priest who dried your head

then lit a candle for remembrance,

might realize again some things are taught

but others are best lived and learned

as is most discernment.

Still, something happened on this day

of such great simplicity,

it might pass by unrecognized.

Clearly there was not birth and death

with human severance and pain.

But portals opened that are unseen

and forces moved to befriend your soul.

You were enrolled into God.

This may seem a small thing

in the surety of youth

but trust as those who brought you here:

There is nothing more.

From Christian Century by Penelope Duckworth

GALLERY NEWS

News from the Art Committee Calling all artists and creative types! The art

committee has several exciting new themed art

shows planned for 2014-2015. We would love as

much participation as possible so put on your

CREATIVE thinking caps this summer!

December 1 – January 15: CROSSES - Any

medium is welcome but must be ready for hanging.

Suggestions - wood, clay, beads, metal, watercolor,

oil, fabric, ceramic, photos. Paintings and photos

must be framed. Everything else must have some

means of hanging. Minimum size 8 x 10; Three

entries per member; Must be brought to church by

November 15th

.

January 15 – March 15: PARISHONERS &

FRIENDS ART SHOW - Show us your talents!

Our theme for the show is ALL CREATURES

GREAT AND SMALL. There are many beautiful,

unusual, and fascinating creatures in this world, and

we would love to show them off, from family pets

to birds, insects, fish, use your imagination. If

you're traveling this summer, be sure to photograph

some of these. Any medium, but everything needs

to be hung. Paintings and photos need to be framed,

with a minimum size of 8 x 10; three entries per

member. Bring to church by January 1st.

March 15 - April 5: GRANDCHILDREN!!!!!! We realize every one of you have the most

beautiful, smart grandchildren in the world, and

we'd love to show them off!! We want interesting,

candid, ACTION photos, not posed pictures -

funny, sweet, whatever. No family groups. Only 3

entries per person, and everything must be framed

with a minimum size of 8 x 10. Sorry, but no

grandcats or granddogs.

If you have any questions or suggestions for future

shows, please contact either Helen Ketteman or

Mary Jane Keys.

Welcome Back!! As you start settling back in,

don‟t forget to let Susan in the

Church Office know of your

return. Call, e-mail or just stop

in and say “Hi.” We are always

happy to see you.

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Prayer for the Sick (from The Book of Common Prayer, 459)

Lord Jesus Christ, Good Shepherd of the sheep,

you gather the lambs in your arms and carry them in your bosom: We commend to your loving care these children of God. Relieve their pain, guard them from all danger, restore to them your gifts of gladness and strength, and raise them up to new lives of service to you. Hear us, we pray, for your dear Name's sake. Amen.

November Birthdays and Anniversaries

If you have not already done so, please consider

sharing your birthday and/or anniversary with us.

Birthday 2

nd John Harries 12

th Jerry Hubbard

Larry Thompson 14th Kandi Sanger

Paul Carling 15th Tom Edgar

3rd

Nancy Gordon 17th Emma Neill

4th Jerry McCullough 19

th MaryAnn Kanzius

5th Mary Mather 21

st Bill Carr

6th Lois Rose Jon Burroughs

James Sprankle Jaye Boswell

Jane Adams 22nd

Diane McGinley

7th Abby Neill Bruce Neill

8th Margaret Heinz 23

rd Joanne McLeod

9th Alex Flesh 25

th Douglas Burdick

Bruce Eskew Carol Heath

10th Bill Foster 29

th Nolia Hunter

Martha Vaules Suzy Post

Anniversaries 4

th Judi and Buck Kirkpatrick

5th

Gail and Carl Meier

9th

Marilyn and Dick Lewis

Carol and Paul Chaveas

17th

Maggie and James Davis

18th

Sue and Mark Lorenger

19th

Roberta and Bob Winters

22nd

Penny and Scott Chrysler

24th

Patty and Jim Sprankle

25th

Evelyn and Bruce Neill

26th

Carol and Gary Kreml

Prayer List Beginning on the Feast of All Saints (November

1st/2

nd), we will start a new prayer list for the 2014-

15 year which begins in this issue of The Red Door.

If you would like your family member(s), friend(s)

or yourself to remain on the list, please send or call

names to Susan in the Church Office at 239-472-

2173 or parishsecretary@saintmichaels-sanibel.org

Please Remember in Your Prayers

Parishioners:

Bob Rohde Wesley Fay

Nolia Hunter Barbara Wright

Stephen Lai Donn Wright

Bev Kitch Dale McGinley

Dawn Grable Brenda Demaree

Jean Chapman-Castle Bob Ingraham

June Ingraham Beryl Flesh

Gail Meier Joe DiMicco

Eleanor Hornbrook Fred Ockerlund

Family of Parishioners: Meghan Fontaine Christina Dillon Cohen

Pamela Curran David Olsen

Finley Tucker Kristy

Amelia Mitchell Natalie Barger

Tim Barger

Friends of Parishioners:

Kayla Grace Seward Jack Tucker

Mary Miller

SAVE THE DATE Join all of Sanibel as we gather for our

annual Thanksgiving celebration November

23rd

, 7:00 p.m. at the Sanibel Community

House.

Sunday, November 2nd

ends Daylight Savings.

Remember to turn your

clocks back one hour on

Saturday, November 1st.

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Vestry Meeting Highlights From the Minutes of October 9, 2014

Submitted by Joanne Syversen, Secretary

The Vestry met on Thursday, October 9 with Ellen

beginning the meeting with prayer. Treasurer Mort

McDonald presented a report of the excellent

current financial status of St. Michael‟s. There was

a consensus from the Vestry to reinstate the

quarterly pledge payment statements.

Senior Warden Jandy Bird reported on the progress

of the library/meeting room. The Journey of

Discernment for the Future (Strategic Planning)

continues. The Diocesan Convention was 10/17, 18

with three Vestry delegates attending. The Ministry

Fair is scheduled for November 15 and 16 after the

services, where St. Michael‟s many ministries will

highlight their activities.

Junior Warden Anne Stewart reported on the list of

projects. Hyde Tucker, Chair of Property, reviewed

the installation of lights at the end of the driveway,

thwarting a safety issue. Thank You‟s to Carolyn

Clark and the Landscaping Committee were

encouraged by the Rector for all their work in

beautifying St. Michael‟s this past summer.

Considerable discussion ensued about the urgent

problems with the office building. The age of the

building, location over a poor drainage field,

probable mold issues in the Rector‟s office led to

the Vestry approving Hyde to speak to the architect

about a new office building vs. temporary

“bandaiding” repairs of the current one.

Finance Committee: Bob Winters reminded the

Vestry of the Special Projects Fund, and asked the

Vestry to let him know of any projects (property or

non-property) for 2015. Ellen mentioned the

ongoing work of the History and Archives

Committee.

The Rector reported on the health of various

parishioners. There were two weddings this

summer, two boys will be baptized in early

November, and fifty-four adults and children

attended the Youth party at the Sloans‟ house this

summer. She announced that Meghan Warner had

enthusiastically started as Youth Leader.

Ministry Updates: Stephanie Rahe (ECW) reported

that the Noah‟s Ark pre-sale following the Saturday

and Sunday services was a great success. All the

women of St. Michael‟s are being encouraged to

become part of ECW. Joanne Syversen (Pastoral

Care) reported that meetings had just started, and

they were welcoming Wendy Warner as the new

Parish Nurse. Roberta Winters (Parish Life Co-

Chair) said she and Pat Jones had two coordinators

for each service in charge of getting volunteers

lined up for receptions.

The next Vestry meeting is November 13, 2014.

Treasurer's Quarterly Report At the end of the third quarter, income for the year

totals $621,319.11 and adjusted expenses for the

year total $547,176.67. This positive position is a

result of all income categories being on, or above,

budget, together with good expense management.

Contributions are well ahead of budget and are

expected to continue that way for the balance of the

year.

Reports regarding contributions for the first nine

months of 2014 were mailed on October 16th

. Those

who made pledges for this year can see their

remaining balance. Approximately 30% of the

amount pledged for 2014 is expected to be paid in

the fourth quarter.

Budget planning for 2015 is underway and input is

being received from many sources. Our annual

review of the draft budget will be presented to

interested parishioners on December 4th

at 2:30 p.m.

in the Parish Hall. Vestry approval of the 2015

budget is scheduled for the December Vestry

meeting. It will then be presented at the Annual

Meeting on February 22nd

for Parish acceptance.

St. Michael's is in good financial condition at this

time. Income for the fourth quarter is expected to

continue well ahead of plan. The outlook for a

successful year remains strong.

~ Morton McDonald, Treasurer

Vestry Members’ Reminder of future meeting dates:

Nov. 13 & Dec. 11 – Regular Meetings of the

Vestry (1:00-4:00, lunch at 12:15)

Dec. 16 - Vestry Christmas Gathering at the Sloans

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Ministry Meeting Dates November & December

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Morning Prayer Every Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Angel Chapel

Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer Every Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Angel Chapel

Lay-led Evening Worship Every Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Church /Angel Chapel

Potluck Supper 1st Wednesday of Month 6:30 p.m. Parish Hall

Choir Rehearsal Every Friday 1:30 p.m. Music Room

Youth Group Mon., Nov. 3 / 17 6:00 p.m. The Cottage

ECW Board Meeting Mon., Nov. 3 1:00 p.m. Vestry Room

Health Forum Mon., Nov. 3 1:00 p.m. Angel Chapel

Property Committee Meeting Thurs., Nov. 6 1:30 p.m. Vestry Room

ECW Luncheon & Program Mon., Nov. 10 12:30 p.m. Parish Hall

Men‟s Fellowship Tues. Nov. 11 / 25 7:15 a.m. Parish Hall

Christian Yoga (no class: Nov. 4 & 25) Tues., Nov. 11 / 18 3:00 p.m. Parish Hall

Pastoral Care Ministry Wed., Nov. 12 10:00 a.m. Vestry Room

Outreach Ministry Wed., Nov. 12 2:00 p.m. Vestry Room

Vestry Meeting Thurs., Nov. 13 1:00 p.m. Vestry Room

Ministry Fair Sat./Sun., Nov. 15 / 16 After services Parish Hall

S. Ft. Myers Food Pantry Mon., Nov. 17 10 a.m. / 6 p.m. Cypress Lk. Presby Ch

Healing Ministry Mon., Nov. 17 12:30 p.m. Angel Chapel

Christian Education Ministry Wed., Nov. 19 2:00 p.m. Parlor

Advent Bible Study with the Rector Thurs., Nov. 20 11:00 a.m. Parlor

Newcomers‟ & Visitors Gathering Thurs., Nov. 20 5:00-6:30 p.m. Anne Stewart‟s home

Sanibel Thanksgiving Celebration Sun., Nov. 23 7:00 p.m. San. Comm. House

Thanksgiving Day Service Thurs., Nov. 27 10:00 a.m. Church

Church Office Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday – Thurs / Fri., Nov., 27 / 28

ECW Board Meeting Mon., Dec. 1 1:00 p.m. Vestry Room

Shell Point Christmas Caroling Tues., Dec. 2 1:15 p.m. Shell Point Pavilion

Christian Yoga (no class: Dec. 9) Tues., Dec. 2 / 16 3:00 p.m. Parish Hall

Flower Guild Luncheon Thurs., Dec. 4 12:00 p.m. Parish Hall

Advent Bible Study with the Rector Thurs., Dec. 4 / 11 11:00 a.m. Parlor

Draft Budget Presentation Thurs., Dec. 4 2:30 p.m. Parish Hall

Luminary Night Fri., Dec. 5 Sunset Front of church

ECW Luncheon & Program Mon., Dec. 8 12:30 p.m. Parish Hall

Men‟s Fellowship Tues., Dec. 9 / 23 7:15 a.m. Parish Hall

Health Forum Tues., Dec. 9 1:00 p.m. Parish Hall

Pastoral Care Ministry Wed., Dec. 10 10:00 a.m. Vestry Room

Outreach Ministry Wed., Dec. 10 2:00 p.m. Vestry Room

Vestry Meeting Thurs., Dec. 11 1:00 p.m. Vestry Room

S. Ft. Myers Food Pantry Mon., Dec. 15 10 a.m. / 6 p.m. Cypress Lk. Presby Ch

Healing Ministry Mon., Dec. 15 12:30 p.m. Angel Chapel

Christian Education Ministry Wed., Dec. 17 2:00 p.m. Parlor

Advent Bible Study with the Rector Thurs., Dec. 18 11:00 a.m. Parlor

Christian Yoga Tues., Dec. 23 / 30 3:00 p.m. Parish Hall

Christmas Eve Services Wed., Dec., 24 5 & 8 p.m. Church

Christmas Day Service Thurs., Dec., 25 10:00 a.m. Church

Church Office Closed – Christmas Eve ( ½ day) – Christmas Day (all day) – Dec. 24 / 25

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SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2304 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, Florida 33957

[239] 472-2173 or [239] 472-9289 Fax: [239] 395-1670

www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org

The Rev. Dr. Ellen M. Sloan, Rector rector@saintmichaels-sanibel.org

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Worship & Fellowship Saturday at 5:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II, followed by Reception

Sunday at 8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I, followed by Coffee Hour

Sunday at 10:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II, followed by Coffee Hour*

(*With Sunday Shuttle pickup at Woodlands, The Springs and SPV Island)

Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. – Pre-K to 5th grade

Tuesday 9 a.m. Morning Prayer

Wednesday 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer

Wednesday 6 p.m. Lay-led Evening Worship

1st Wednesday of the month 6:30 p.m.

Potluck Supper – Nov. 5

th & Dec. 3

rd

---------------------- Thanksgiving Day Service -----------------------

November 27th

at 10:00 a.m.

------------------------ Noah’s Ark Thrift Shop ------------------------ Monday-Friday & 1

st Saturday of the month

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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