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THE MAGNIFICAT
October 2014
The Head of this Church
Jesus Christ
Bishop
Rt. Rev. Edward J. Konieczny
Rector
Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story
Assisting Priest (retired)
Assisting Priest
Rev. Jim Hunkins
Rev. Scott Lee
Deacons
Rev. Nancy Bridges
Rev. Bill Hesse
Administrative Assistant
Carolene Ball
Bookkeeper
Kay Zumwalt
Nursery Director
Annalisa Douglass
Youth Minister
Dion & Linda Crider
Youth Minister
Chris Hand
Youth Minister
David & Jill Youngblood
Youth Minister
Roger Webb
Praise Ensemble
Scott Chard
Chancel Choir
Organist
Dr. Karl Nelson
Betsy Banks
Senior Warden
Gail Warne
Junior Warden
Bill Lambert
Vestry Members
Davis Berryman
John Harrison
Mary Hendrick
Greg Kamp
James Rounsavall
Clerk of Vestry
Treasurer
John Stone
Alice Norton
Mike Kisthardt
Contact Us…
E-mail
Phone
office@stmarysedmond.org
(405) 341-3855
Facebook.com/stmarysedmond
St. Mary’s School
(405) 341-9541
Head of School
Pamela Dockter
Stewardship is all about life lived with purpose.
by Father Mark Story
If you have ever wondered if there will be another generation of
Christians…
were you aware that 23 volunteers shared the
gospel with 60 children during Vacation Bible
School?
If you have ever worried about making repairs to your home…
were you aware that we sent 42 people to Port
Huron, MI on a mission trip and that we have
reserved 48 spaces for our 2015 trip to Wintersville,
Ohio?
If you have ever wondered what kids do with their spare time…
were you aware that more than 40 young people
spend Wednesday nights with us and that some
of their parents reintroduced an evening meal to
support Wednesday night ministry?
If you ever reminisce about college or worry about the massive amount of student
debt…
were you aware that Linda Mason started a UCO
student ministry that serves students pancakes during
finals week and that we supply food for the UCO Food
Pantry?
If you love the music that our Chancel Choir produces,
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If you have ever felt stressed or wanted to improve your flexibility and balance…
were you aware that we host a Tai Chi class on Tuesdays and Thursdays?
If you have ever wondered how you can assist people who are experiencing financial challenges…
were you aware that, so far, your gifts to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund
in 2014 provided housing for 8 families and kept the utilities on for another 8
families?
If you have ever wanted to improve your biblically literacy, enhance your ability to make sense out of the world, or be better
prepared to serve your Lord…
were you aware that Father Mark, The Wired Word and Seekers host classes
on Sunday mornings, that there is a women’s bible study class on Tuesday
mornings, and that Education for Ministry meets on Monday nights? Were
you are that there is a brand new adult formation ministry that meeting on
Wednesday night? It’s so new that it doesn’t even have a name yet.
If you have ever been concerned about the well-being of Edmond’s middle and high school students and whether or not
they have easy access community resources that can support them in times of need…
were you aware that Edmond Family Counseling developed a free smartphone
app called
that delivers a wide variety of information to the young
people in our city and that St. Mary’s was the only church that achieved named
contributor status?
If you have ever thanked God that you can play golf or thanked God that other people play golf…
were you aware that St. Mary’s hosted a golf tournament that raised $20k
for the Hope Center this summer?
If you have ever needed a friend or felt the compelling need to bid three hearts…
were you aware that 20 women play Bridge on Thursdays in the parish
hall and that our Annual Bridge Luncheon is one of Edmond’s must
attend events?
You are most certainly aware that Oklahoma is known for its severe weather…
were you aware that we have not had a single severe thunder storm this
year?
If you ever wonder whether or not your life or our parish truly makes a difference…
remember that we are the Episcopal Church in Edmond and that we
strive to live with a deep and abiding sense of gratitude and generosity.
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October Birthday’s
October 1
Gavin Marshall
Laura Winzenread
October 2
Jon Apt
Misty Hensch
Sarah Miller
Jaime Schultheis
October 4
Karla Marshall
Sarah Rainey
October 5
Natasha Kotey
Kyle Baker
October 6
Jim Hunkins
October 7
Mackenzie Majors
October 8
Denise Kisthardt
Andrew Loeb
October 9
Carol Hunkins
David McDaniel
October 10
Janita Ruth
October 11
Scott Chard
October 17
Ann Merritt
Ron Tracy
Annie Pritchard
October 12
Roger Banks
October 18
Virginia Bauer
Bill Hesse
October 13
Evan Phillips
Adam Sawyer
October 19
Allison Stone
October 14
Hosteen Walsh
October 15
Libby Miller
Richard Opalka
Thomas Royall
October 16
Diane Ellis
Hayden White
October 23
Donna Costello
October 25
Melinda O’Brien
Kate Folmar
October 29
Tami Seknicka
October 30
Evelyn Hensch
May the
love you’ve
planted
along the
way
come in
full bloom
for you
today.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!
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October 3
Men’s Dinner
October Fest
Mouthwatering
Bratwurst &
Sauerkraut
October 3
7 p.m.— 9 p.m.
Call the church office at
Every 1st Friday of each
month is Men’s Dinner in the Parish
Hall at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sign up sheet is
in the Parish Hall at the Information
Center. Call the church office at
341-3855 if you have questions.
Friday, October 3
Zarate’s Latin Mexican Grill
706 S. Broadway
Edmond, OK 73003
6:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Must R.S.V.P
Call Carol Cleveland at 405-340-8246
or Joan Kenderick at 405-478-2205.
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Altar Flowers
Whole in One
St. Mary’s Singles Ministry Whole In One will
meet on Friday, October 10 and October 24 at
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the library. The meetings are
the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month in the church
library. All singles are invited to join us.
For more information, call Jean Bell at 513-8170
or 341-2107.
Save the Date
Art with Tandi
Patriotic Painting
Thursday, October 23
6:30 p.m. room 2
Cost $33
Questions: Susan Pettit
at (405) 286-2856
Flowers for the Altar sign up sheet is posted in the
North hallway across from the kitchen. Sign up dates
are available. Please sign your name on the date if you
would like to place flowers on the altar, In Memory
of , In Thanksgiving for and/or a special occasion.
Please keep this ministry alive by donating, fifty dollars
or more. For more information contact, Sally
DeBellevue at 715-2428 or Karla Marshall 340-4638.
St. Mary’s Blanket Ministry
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 wmlambert@hotmail.com.
Thank you, St. Mary’s people, for helping to feed the
hungry students and staff at UCO.
We have had more people come to the UCO Central
Food Pantry this month than we have since it opened.
Your constant gifts are greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Ladies Bridge Game
Thursday, October 9
& Thursday, October 23
From the hungry and from Eric Hemphill, Coordinator of the Food Pantry
Chancel Choir
Rehearsals will be on Wednesday nights,
1 p.m. —3 p. m.
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the choir room.
For more information contact Janet Kennedy at
919-1989 or Carol Cleveland 340-8246.
Any questions contact the
church office at 341-3855
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October Youth Schedule
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Fall Outing - Wednesday, October 15
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SMES Fall Festival - Friday, October 17
St. Mary’s Chancel Choir
Blessing of the Animals
2 p.m.
St. Mary’s School
505 East Covell Road
Edmond, OK
On Sunday, October 5, Episcopal
Churches throughout the country will
once again observe the Feast of
St. Francis of Assisi with the
Blessing of the Animals.
Everyone is welcome!
The St. Mary's Episcopal Church Chancel
Choir and the choir of First United Methodist Church will be presenting a special. All
Saints' Day Evensong on Sunday, November
2 at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of First United
Methodist Church, 305 E. Hurd St., Edmond. This service will combine music, prayer and the lighting of candles to commemorate the faithful departed. It will allow us to
remember with thanksgiving before God
those whom we have known more directly:
those who gave us life, or who nurtured us in
faith. In this contemplative service, the choirs
will present Requiem by Gabriel Fauré with a
chamber orchestra. It will be a time to remember the different transitions that we meet
in our own lives, and the ultimate transition
of our own physical lives themselves. If you
have a name or names of loved ones who
have departed as faithful members of Christ's
family through baptism that you would like to
have read during this service, please send their
names to Karl Nelson at
kjrnelson@hotmail.com by October 26.
One family, we dwell in him, one Church,
above, beneath; though now divided by the
stream, the narrow stream of death.
Charles Wesley
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St. Mary’s and
the Order of
Daughters of the King
This is a invitation you to Attend a Spiritual Journey
with Diane Swartzenduber,
Sharing God’s
Light & Life Lessons Through Quilting
Monday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Reception & Presentation
325 East 1st Street
Edmond, OK 73034
Any questions contact Carol Smith at 405-359-4102
St. Mary’s Travelers
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Edmond, Oklahoma
Chickasaw Country Bus Tour
Friday, November 7, 9 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
$69 per person
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Visit the Chickasaw Cultural Center, Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Bedre’ Chocolate
Factory, the shops at the Artesian Hotel (Sulphur). The Rusty Nail Winery, lunch at the Chickasaw Cultural Center included.
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Reservation forms available in Parish Hall. If interested fill form our and return to Susan Pettit
ASAP. (286-2856) Or put in box in office. I will check posthaste!
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She will mial the forms to the Oklahoma Genealogical Center. Space is limited so register now.
Reservations must be made for you at the various stops and venues.
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Bus will leave the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zudi Drive (off Laird St. from 23rd)
at 9 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m.
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Save the Date! Liturgy Leadership Festival
Liturgy Leadership Festival scheduled for October 25, 2014
What is a Liturgy Leadership Festival? It is our first Diocesan Wide event
for those who are acolytes, Acolyte Masters, Vergers, Members of the Altar
Guild, Eucharistic Bread Bakers, Flower Arrangers, Lay Eucharistic Ministers or Lectors, do needlework or sewing, Usher, Greet or Thurifer OR
WANT TO LEARN ANY OF THESE SKILLS.
The event will be held at St. Paul's Cathedral and will run workshops on all of the above. Katrian
D. Packard, President of the National Altar Guild, will be here to work with those on the Altar
Guild.
We will open registration at 8:45 and our 1st set of workshops will begin at 9:15. There will be
two opportunities to attend workshops that day and then lunch, followed by a Festival Eucharist
and Group Commissioning.
The cost is $20 per person and lunch is included. ADDED BONUS: if 5 members of your congregation attend, a 6th person can attend for free!
Acolyte Masters - bring your banners, streamers and stands, along with your acolyte robes. We
will also award the Bishop's Bowl to one Acolyte Team!
Rolling Green
Costumes & Party Season
As always costumes are needed for all ages and sizes. These are distributed before the party but every
year we have children who come to the party with no costume. Imagine the smiling faces when they get
to choose one off the rack! So it would be truly appreciated if you can donate your slightly used costumes
(or new ones). Please drop them off at Rolling Green by October by October 20th . I can also come by
your churches and pick them up.
This year two volunteers are needed ( I will be out of town) who can distribute the costumes sometime
in the week of the 20th after school. It’s a lot of fun! Please let me or Ladonna/Lisa know if you can.
If you have any questions please e-mail or call at 590-6888.
I will be attend the party with the punch and dry ice as usual!
What a wonderful ministry and thank you so much Terrie and Lisa for the meetings and the minutes!
Have a blessed Sunday!
Mary Ann
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St. Mary’s
Ministry Garden
Flower take down
and deliver to the
sick on Monday’s.
Lead,
organize or
volunteer for
receptions
Loaves &
Fishes
Provide meals
Please prayerfully consider volunteering your time.
Paul writes in Romans that the love of God has been
poured into our hearts. We are called to share this love.
Call me at 833-4761 or call the church office at 341-3855.
Blessings & Peace in his name ...Deacon Nancy
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SAVE THE DATE
WHAT IS BEAU GESTE? ~ "GOOD DEED"
Beau Geste is St. Mary School's largest annual fundraising event. Traditionally, it is a "themed" social gala including, fabulous items for a silent and live auction, dinner, music entertainment.
This year's Beau Geste theme is "Casino Royale" and it will be held on March 7, 2015 at Oak
Tree Golf and Country Club. Be sure and SAVE THE DATE!
All funds from Beau Geste are used to benefit our student's
educational experience at St. Mary's.
It is a wonderful time to get involved and work together with other parents for a good cause.
If you have any donations or wonderful auction ideas, please contact the co-chairs:
janice.rolfi@gmail.com or julie.whipple@sbcglobal.net
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IMAGINE*
Our vision for the next one to two years:
St. Mary’s is a vibrant and inclusive community of Christians which has been transformed by God’s love and grace. We actively seek out and heartily welcome new
members to share in Christian worship, study and fellowship. We energetically serve
the larger community beyond our walls. Our active membership has grown dramatically and our physical facilities are clean, bright, inviting, have accommodated growth
and have enabled a broad range of on-site and off-site ministries.
Thank
You
Notes
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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.