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1917 Logan Avenue | Minneapolis, MN 55403 | 612.377.1273 | stpaulsmpls.org
October 2014
Messenger
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Parish
Project Footsteps and Uptown Inspired
Steve Clarke
Messenger
• Page 1
Missional Assessment Process
• Page 2
From Your Deacon
Special Days
• Page 3
Ministers In Liturgy
• Page 4
Farewell Marlene!
• Page 5
Vestry Minutes
• Page 6 & 7
Sabbatical Planning & Resources
Staff
The Rev. Marlene Jacobs, Rector
The Rev. Harlan Strong, Deacon
Jacob Manier, Music Director
Kelly Belanger, Sexton
Brad Lien, Finance
Vestry
John Gisselquist, Senior Warden
Meghan Nimmer, Junior Warden
Paul Hanson, Treasurer
Laurie Larsen, Clerk
Liz Clarke, Member at Large
John Harrer, Member at Large
Julie LeEnfant, Member at Large
J.J. Austrian, Member at Large
Submissions
Would you like to submit content for
the website, online parish calendar, or
the Messenger?
Email: office@stpaulsmpls.org.
The Messenger deadline is the 15th
of the month.
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church
1917 Logan Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612.377.1273
stpaulsmpls.org
office@stpaulsmpls.org
After months of brainstorming,
reflection and planning, Saint Paul’s
began a partnership in early summer
with Project Footsteps to address a
vital need in the effort to address
youth and teen homelessness in
Minneapolis. It may be hard to
believe but, according to recent
research by the Wilder Foundation,
some 40,000 Minnesotans
experience homelessness each year.
Of these, nearly 14,000 are children
who go through the system with their
parents/guardians, and another 5,000
are minors who are experiencing
homelessness on their own. In
Hennepin County, it’s estimated that
more than 6,700 folks on average are
homeless on any given night and
nearly half of these are under the age
of 21. According to Wilder, 55% of
homeless youth reported having
experienced physical or sexual abuse
as a child, with 46% experiencing
violence or sexual exploitation while
they are homeless.
innovative program called Uptown
Inspired was developed by Project
Footsteps in collaboration with
Saint Paul’s.
Project Footsteps (PF) is a local nonprofit organization based very close
to the church (1900 Hennepin Ave.
South) whose mission is to inspire,
empower and prepare youth and
young adults to be change agents and
social leaders in action. PF partners
with schools, colleges, cities and
other non-profit groups to support
and build youth empowerment and
leadership in the community.
The purpose of Uptown Inspired (UI)
is to provide homeless teens in the
South Minneapolis/Uptown area
with the opportunity to dream and
grow through a mentorship-type
program, especially with young
professionals. PF staff are identifying
and recruiting young professional
“millennials” in the Uptown area,
convincing them to ally themselves
with homeless youth and share their
Fortunately, there are organizations knowledge, talents, contacts and
in our community providing shelter resources. UI is also developing
or transitional housing and access to partnerships with local businesses
regular and decent food as well as
and organizations to secure
addressing drug abuse problems
internship and apprenticeship
and other health and safety issues.
opportunities, strengthen community
What is missing for homeless
involvement, obtain additional
youth, however, is a way to get
resources and spread the word.
beyond the difficulties of day-toSaint Paul’s has provided start-up
day survival and to envision and
dream about a better future. It is to funding for this pilot program and
will help with future grant-writing
address this need that a new
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and fundraising. In addition, Saint Paul’s is providing
space for staff training and meetings between mentors
and homeless youth as well as contributing mentors
and connections to local businesses.
Kyle Rucker, the inspiring Executive Director of PF and
a person who was homeless during his youth, spoke to
the congregation during the Sunday service on
September 21 and then answered questions during the
discussion forum held following the service in the
undercroft. Special thanks to Ruth Mary Gens and the
amazing kitchen helpers for the delicious luncheon to
accompany our post-worship discussion!
Steve Clarke, Helen Lockhart and Harlan Strong are the
main points contact with PF, so feel free to contact them
for more information. Their sincere hope is that members
of Saint Paul’s will become engaged in this new outreach
program, through prayer, connections to local
companies, ideas for mentors and other resources.
Kyle Rucker at the Uptown Inspired Forum
NIP Leisure Time Party
On Thursday, October 16, Saint Paul's will host a NIP Leisure Time Party for challenged neighbors featuring
entertainment, dessert, and Bingo, as we have for many years in the past. We can always use help for setting up and
holding the party in the under-croft anytime between 10:00am and 3:30pm that day. Call Rose Nightingale
(952.836.0268) or Shirley Holt (612.377.5419) for more information. We can always use contributions for Bingo prizes
—small items such as notions, sox, greeting cards, jewelry, etc. There is a basket on the table in the Church entrance
hallway for contributions.
From Your Deacon
As we approach fall we are also in the second month of
Marlene’s sabbatical.
Uptown Inspired, space rental and many more activities
will require all our involvement.
Things have been going well these past two months.
Thanks mostly to the vestry, Rev. Roger and Rev. Gretchen,
Jacob and all of you who have stepped up in Marlene’s
absence.
The Central Metro Mission Area is growing in attendance
and activity among the twelve churches in the CMMA. The
CMMA team, which consists of one priest, one deacon and
two lay people, are looking at and steering towards more
All of Saint Paul’s parish community is to be congratulated. inter-action among the parishes in the CMMA. More on
Our pulling together for the good of Saint Paul’s was and is this in future Messenger articles.
still the greatest accomplishment that Marlene wishes for
Fall is a great time in Minnesota, and especially around
our parish. By the way, I can tell you that Bishop Brian is
Lake of the Isles. Enjoy the color, the friendships and the
also very pleased.
services at Saint Paul’s.
The next two months will be very busy! Stewardship, post
convention happenings, developing child care capabilities,
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Faithfully & Toksa,
Deacon Harlan
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St. Paul’s
Ministers in
Liturgy
October 2014
October 5
17 Sunday after
Pentecost
th
10AM Morning
Service Prayer Blessing of
the Animals
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October 19
19 Sunday after
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October 26
20 Sunday after
Pentecost
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10AM Rite II
10AM Rite II
10AM Rite II
The Reverend
Harlan Strong
The Reverend
Michael Pipkin
The Reverend
Michael Pipkin
Celebrant N/A
The Reverend
Grethen Roeck
The Reverend
Michael Pipkin
The Reverend
Michael Pipkin
Master of
Charles Peterson
Ceremony
Kathy Kullberg
Jill Westendorp
Jim Smith
Pat Champ
Ellen Dresselhuis
Mary Neal
Betty Moe
Terry Williams
Pat Trumbull
Jim Carroll
John Harrer
Jean Brooks
Exodus 32:1-14
Exodus 33:12-23
Deuteronomy
34:1-12
Larry Weisner
JJ Austrian
Betty Moe
Philippians 4:1-9
1 Thessalonians
1:1-10
1 Thessalonians
2:1-8
Bobby
Boergerhoff
Angie Paulson
Jill Westendorp
Kevin Rohe
Crucifer Bryon Jones
Chris Nimmer
Tom Lockhart
Jacob Reeves
Steve Reindl
Paul Hanson
Cy & Phyllis
Webster
Norm Mitchell
Julie L’Enfant
Simon Struyk
John Struyk
Josie Struyk
Joe Austrian
Kate Austrian
Simon Struyk
John Struyk
Nancy & Pringle
Rodman
Steve and Becky
Briggs
David Neal
Steve Clarke
Barb Smith
Steve Clarke
JJ Austrian
Paul Hanson
John Gisselquist
Paul Hanson
Julie L’Enfant
JJ Austrian
Julie L’Enfant
Liz Clarke
Team 2
Team 3
Team 4
Preacher
The Reverend
Gretchen Roeck
Chalice Bearers N/A
Lector 1 Prisca Cushman
First Reading TBD
Lector 2 Meredith Johnson
Second Reading TBD
Intercessor
Ushers
Jim DowCurt
Kullberg
Acolytes n/a
Greeters
Vestry Counters
Altar Guild Team Team 1
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a Blessing
of the animals
5 October at ten o’clock
In celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, please join us for a Blessing of
the Animals liturgy in the Undercroft. All creatures great and small, real and
stuffed, are welcome, and treats for humans and their companions will follow.
The Parish Church of Saint Paul—Episcopal
1917 Logan Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
www.stpaulsmpls.org
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August Vestry Meeting Minutes
Date:
Clerk:
Attendees:
August 18, 2014
Laurie Larsen
Pat Trumball, Liz Clarke, John Gisselquist, Julie L’Enfant, J. J. Austrian, Steve Clarke, Paul Hanson,
Jacob Manier, Kelly Belanger, Meghan Nimmerst
Opening Prayer
Gospel Based Discipleship Scripture Reflection.
Kelly presented a handout and spoke on church repair issues.
John moved that we accept the narthex roof repair bid of $13,550.00, with funds coming from the capital fund. Meghan
seconded. Approved.
Meghan moved that we have the gutters cleaned for the cost of $600. J.J. seconded. Approved.
J.J. moved that we repair the slate and metal roofs near the sacristy for $1250 with funds coming from Dream to Grow.
Liz seconded. Approved.
J.J. moved that we install the kitchen sprayer for $400. Liz seconded. Approved.
Julie moved that we replace the east side outside faucet at the cost of $620.00, as a maintenance expense. John seconded.
Approved.
John moved that we replace the metal trap and drain stop, for $520, as a maintenance expense. J.J seconded. Approved.
John moved that we make repairs to the black metal rails on the steps north of the driveway and the concrete stairs
leading up to the garage roof, for a total of $580.00, as a maintenance expense. J.J. seconded. Approved.
John moved that we repair the water leakage problem in the basement for the $1840 bid, as a capital expense. Meghan
seconded. Approved.
Meghan moved that we have all the electrical repairs made for approximately $500, with maintenance funds. Julie
seconded. Approved.
J.J. moved that we repair the oven in the kitchen for $500, out of maintenance funds. Julie seconded. Approved.
Steve discussed Saint Paul’s involvement with Project Footsteps. “Uptown Inspired” is a 2-year pilot program, connecting
homeless teens with young professional mentors.
Liz talked about the childcare program at Saint Paul’s. Parents at a meeting agreed that there should be a paid childcare
nursery (0-5) attendant. Attendants would need Safe Church training. Further discussion followed.
J.J. moved that we inquire into childcare and the rates and authorize payment at the going rate. John seconded. Approved.
Meghan briefly discussed Homecoming Sunday, September 7, which would be a brunch.
Liz moved to approve the July minutes. Julie seconded. Approved.
Compline
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SABBATICAL RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Our Rector will begin a sabbatical on 7 August, returning on 10 December. During this interval, the
Senior Warden (John Gisselquist) and Junior Warden (Meghan Nimmer) oversee the day-to-day
operations of the Parish, including building- and personnel-related matters.
 John: 612.518.8651, johngg@qwest.net
 Meghan: 612.808.5068, meghannimmer@gmail.com
Pastoral Care
Our Deacon, The Reverend Harlan Strong, will attend to matters of Pastoral need in concert with The
Reverend Roger Sonnesyn.
 Harlan: 612.749.6810, harlanstrong@comcast.net
 Roger: 612.965.6561, sonnesyn@msn.com
Communications
Consult with Angie Paulson regarding Messenger and Facebook content, all-Parish communications
(such as Constant Contact), and Office Angel and Nursery Coverage. Contact Angie to schedule building
use, and to add events to the Parish calendar.
 Angie: 612.483.4187, paulson.angie@gmail.com
Facilities
The Sexton is Kelly Belanger. Kelly can unlock the building, and resource general maintenance-related
needs. Major building/maintenance issues should be directed to the Senior Warden, John Gisselquist
(contact information above) or JJ Austrian.
 Kelly: 612.834.0718, kellyb@yahoo.com
 JJ: jjaustrian@gmail.com
Hospitality
The Junior Warden, Meghan Nimmer (contact information above), will coordinate Coffee Hour and is
available to resource parish social events.
Liturgy
Choirmaster-Organist, Jacob Manier, works in concert with visiting clergy to facilitate worship-related
matters, and assist Altar Guild and Ministers in Liturgy as needed.
 Jacob: 612.296.5195, steepleghost@gmail.com
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OCTOBER PLAN
These things need to happen in September.
Here’s who will do it.
Stewardship planning committee formed
Tom Lockhart committee
November Messenger content solicited. Messenger edited
Angie Paulson
Messenger addressed, folded, mailed
Ruth Mary Gens,
Steve and Liz Clarke,
Meredith Johnson
Determine review process for caterer lease
John Gisselquist,
Meghan Nimmer
5 – Blessing of the Animals
Gretchen Roeck+,
Jacob Manier,
Laurie Larsen, JJ Austrian
11 – Jorgensen, Pietz wedding
Mark Thompson+
12 or 19 – Parish Meeting re: MAP process
Michael Pipkin+,
Mary Neal
13 – Vestry agenda, financials, minutes sent
John Gisselquist
20 – Vestry meets
26 – Stewardship kick-off
Tom Lockhart,
Rolf Lowenberg-DeBoer
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Homecoming Sunday 2014
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Because You Asked: An Ecclesiastical Footnote
Jacob Manier
Q: Why are there three Altars in the Church Proper?
A: There aren't. Saint Paul's Church has two Altars: one on the dais (Predella, in churchspeak) extending from the
Chancel, and one in the Chapel. Saint Paul's also has two Retables. These are the ornamental panels behind the Altars, on
which are placed crosses, candles, and other cool ecclesiastical stuff.
Throughout history, in response to ever-evolving theology, the Altar and Retable have been positioned together (google:
Ad orientem to learn more than you ever wanted to about this) and apart. When they are conjoined, as in our Chapel, the
collective noun is 'Altar'.
Q: Does the position of the Chancel Retable, because of elevation, make it a "High Altar"?
A: No. The Retable is not an Altar at all, so it cannot be a "High Altar".
In very large churches, with multiple Altars, the Altar of most prominence bears the distinction "High Altar".
Beatrice (Bea) Jones and Earselene Wallace Goodwin
On 25 August, Saint Paul parishioners received an email informing them of the deaths of Bea Jones and Earselene
Wallace Goodwin.
Beatrice (Bea) K. Jones died on 16 August, one day shy of her 96th birthday. A private family internment was held.
Earselene Wallace Goodwin, mother of Deacon Morris Goodwin, died on 22 August. She was 96 years old. A wake was
held Tuesday, 26 August, with a 'Celebration of Life' offered at Bethesda Baptist Church on Wednesday, 27 August.
If you would like to be added to the Saint Paul’s email list, please send your email address to: office@stpaulsmpls.org.
Saint Paul’s Nursery Opens
Saint Paul's is pleased to announce our infant/toddler nursery
room is up and running for the 2014-15 program year. Two
members of our own parish family have been hired to
provide childcare for children 0-5 years of age. Lindsay
Goodwin (left) and Antrina Peterson will be sharing
childcare duties on Sunday mornings from 9:30-11:30am.
We are fortunate to have these experienced and caring
women sharing their time and talent with our youngest
parishioners!
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OCTOBER 2014
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Choir
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Rehearsal
Meeting: Project
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunday Footsteps
Service
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Choir
Rehearsal
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Blessing
of the Animals & Morning
Prayer
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunday
Service
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Meeting: Project
Footsteps
7:00 PM Project
Footsteps
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Choir
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Rehearsal
Meeting: Project
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunday Footsteps
Service
7:00 PM Project Footsteps
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Choir
Rehearsal
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunday
Service
11:00 AM All Parish Meeting
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Meeting: Project
Footsteps
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Vestry Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Choir
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Rehearsal
Meeting: Project
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunday Footsteps
Service
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Choir Rehearsal
Submissions to
10:00 AM
Messenger Due
- 3:00 PM Leisure
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Time Party
Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Choir Rehearsal
Loaves & Fishes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Choir Rehearsal
5:00 AM
Rehearsal: Brian
Jorgensen and
Richard Pietz
10:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
Fundraising Event:
Miles for Mallory
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Saint Paul Men's
Group
4:30 PM Wedding:
Brian Jorgensen
and Richard Pietz
Special Dates in October
Happy Birthday
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Mark Hiemenz
Susan Hoffman
Zander Lorence
Nicholas Bolt
Jim Carroll
Andrew Mitchell
Jeanette Turner
Susan Fisher
Emma Forschler
Jerome Burns
Lu Whitney
Sarah Rademacher
Elena Carroll
Cyrus Webster
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Happy Anniversary
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Jacob Hay
Rhiannon Jones
James Wallace
Carole Baker
Catherine Turner
Alexandra Miller
Morris Goodwin III
Susan Kruger
 Charlie Rounds & Mark
Dennis & Victoria Rock
October 3, 1981
Hiemenz
 Stephen & Rebecca Briggs
October 5, 2015
 Jill Westendorp & Donald
October 4, 1980
 James & Pamela Dow
Eddy
October 8, 1983
October 26, 2013
 Frank & Meredith
In Loving Memory
Johnson
of…..
October 9, 1982
 Richard & Sue Allen
✝…Donald Busbey, husband
Jctober 18, 1958
of Gloria
 Christopher & Meghan
October 16, 2011
Nimmer
October 22, 1988
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014 – SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
FEAST DAY OF FRANCIS OF ASSISI
On October 4, the church celebrates the Feast Day of Francis of Assisi, an 11th-century Italian friar. St. Francis founded the
Franciscan Order for men and the Order of Saint Clare for women, and he is also widely known for his love of nature and
animals. Because of his dedication and ministry to all living creatures, many congregations hold pet-blessing ceremonies
each year on or around October 4, to commemorate St. Francis’ Day.
The Episcopal Network for Animal Welfare (ENAW)
offers pet-blessing ceremonies in English and Spanish
on their website, http://enaw.org.
The ENAW website explains: “We are a grassroots organization composed of laity and clergy within the Episcopal Church who share the common belief that all God’s
creatures deserve basic compassion and humane treatment and ought to be within the scope of the church’s
ministry and embrace. ENAW has no staff or budget,
mutual support in our various and widespread ministries
of animal welfare at the local, parish and diocesan levels.
Periodically we gather together to witness to the church
at the wider national level. However, our day-to-day
communication is through our email ListServ, which is
the ‘glue’ of our group. ENAW was co-founded by Ms.
Sue Grisham and the Rev. D. Rebecca Dinovo, with the
help and support of many others. Today we have over 200
members throughout the United States and friends from
other denominations and around the world.”
In addition to providing pet-blessing ceremonies, the
Episcopal Network for Animal Welfare offers the Rites
and Prayers for the Care of Beloved Animals, authorized
at the 2012 General Convention, as well as other liturgies, sermons, prayers and resources for animals.
Collect for the Feast of St. Francis
Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people
grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that,
following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love
of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness
of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen (“Holy Women, Holy Men,” p. 623).
Diocese of Los Angeles Bishop Jon Bruno blesses pets
at St. Francis Mission in San Bernardino.
(Photo by Janet Kawamoto, courtesy of The Episcopal News, Los Angeles)
Copyright © 2014 The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society | www.episcopalchurch.org
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Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church
1917 Logan Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55403
October @ Saint Paul’s
• Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, 5 October
• Saint Paul’s Men’s Group
Saturday, 11 October
• Parish Meeting
Sunday, 19 October
• Vestry Meeting
Monday, 20 October
• Loaves & Fishes
Wednesday, 29 October
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