2010 Lenten DISCUSSIONS
“Ethical Issues of Our Time”

Every Wednesday night during Lent in Michael’s Room
A simple soup supper begins at 6pm
Class and discussion begin at 7pm

March 3: The Reverend Karl Stuckenberg -- What’s a United Methodist to do?

Karl is the United Methodist Head Pastor at the Newport Center United Methodist Church (next door to us on Marguerite Avenue); he will offer us a look at John Wesley’s theology and how that applies to our contemporary context. This perspective will be very helpful in helping us see the ways in which we can work with other Christians on the more difficult ethical struggles of our time.

Soup Supper @ 6pm in Michael’s Room will be graciously hosted by Senior Ministry and WomanSpirit

March 10: The Reverend Canon Diane Bruce -- What does 21st century Evangelism look like?

Diane is one of the two Bishop-Suffragan elects for the Diocese of Los Angeles and Rector of Saint Clements-by-the-Sea in San Clemente. One of her passions and many gifts is evangelism, which is certainly a concern for our contemporary Episcopal Church! How do we evangelize well and morally? This will be the topic of the evening.

Soup Supper @ 6pm in Michael’s Room will be graciously hosted by Christian Education

March 17: Laila al-Mariati , M.D. -- How can we ethically respond to extremism?

Laila is a physician, humanitarian, and co-founder of KinderUSA (Kids In Need of Development, Education & Relief) which offers resources to children and their families living in Gaza, regardless of ethnicity or religious belief. She will share with us her many thoughts on religious zealots and an ethical response to extremism.

Soup Supper @ 6pm in Michael’s Room will be graciously hosted by Daughters of the King

March 24: The Right Reverend Chet Talton -- How do we navigate life’s changes?

Chet is the soon-to-be-retired Bishop Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Before he goes, though, he will be leading us in concluding our class and discussing how we, as followers of Christ, can make sense of the moral and ethical situations that come into our lives all the time.

Soup Supper @ 6pm in Michael’s Room will be graciously hosted by the Vestry.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE 2011
By Lynn Headley

In response to our Rector’s challenge: “Why can’t we get a group together for a Holy Land Pilgrimage?” after hearing Andy Guilford give a fascinating account of his recent Pilgrimage, several of our parishioners have come forward saying they are interested in participating in a pilgrimage.
Read it all here

PARISH NEWS AND NOTES:

DURING LENT
Evening Prayer at 6pm each Wednesday in Lent preceding our Lenten discussion program
“Ethical Issues of Our Time”

Evening Prayer
with Remembrances on
March 10 and 24
5:30pm in the Sanctuary

CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE TO THE THE RECTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND by Esther & Pat McNamee, by John Reed, by Don & Terry Nelson, and by Betty Lee and her family in thanksgiving for John. These funds extends our parish's mission of outreach, providing for such needs as can be helped by financial assistance.

ON SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH, join together for Brunch after the 10am service to celebrate our families and friends and hear Janet Spiech speak about her book “A Little Book to Ease Meal-Time Madness.”

Janet writes about one family’s struggles in juggling family with the daily routine of home management, in particular, handling the chaos during the dinner hour.

“A Little Book…” provides family-centered strategies to help bring order to daily routines combined with opportunities to create strong family bonds.

Tickets will be on sale after 8 and 10 am services beginning February 21st.Families $20.00; Individuals $10.00.

SIGN UP FOR ESCRIP at www.escrip,com and designate Saint Michael & All Angels as a group you want to support. Make your everyday purcheses create rewards for our church.Contact Teri Corbet with questions.

BASKETBALL: Available to all in All Angels' Court on Mondays,7-9pm. All are welcome! ...pick-up games ...bring friends! Basketball court footwear only, please. Spread the word!

THE PARISH DIRECTORY will be updated in April, and we will add new pictures. Doug Little will be taking pictures for inclusion in the directory after services on selected Sundays in February and March; the dates of those Sundays will be announced in the Sunday Bulletins.

We invite those of you without pictures in the directory to be photographed, and also those who would like to replace your present pictures. Alternatively, if any of you a have digital pictures of your own which you would like to use, please email them to newquay@roadrunner.com (Peter Coppen.)

On Sunday, March 14th, join together for brunch after the 10am service to celebrate families and hear author Janet Spiech speak about her book “A Little Book to Ease Meal-Time Madness” a direct result of one family's struggles in juggling family with the daily routine of home management in particular, handling the chaos during the dinner-hour. “A Little Book…” provides family-centered strategies to help bring order to daily routines combined with opportunities to create strong, family bonds.

Pledge Envelopes: Alphabetically listed labels with your pledge numbers are available in Michael’s Room. If you would like pledge envelopes for 2010, please take a box and attach your label to it ti remind you of your pledge number.

SAINT MICHAEL’S NEIGHBORS: We are looking for volunteers for the Senior Ministry group. The requirements are to make a few calls to homebound parishioners, send a few cards and give support to those who need some cheer. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 2pm. If interested, please contact Murry McClaren at 714.979.6978 or murrymcclarren@comcast.net..

ACOLYTES NEEDED! Being an Acolyte is a fun and rewarding ministry. And it’s amazing how much you can learn about church! We are currently looking for new adult and youth acolytes; trainings can happen anytime. If you are interested in being an acolyte, please see Fr. Haynes.

NOW THAT OUR NEWSLETTER FOR THE lOVE OF MIKE is only availble at the parish and no longer mailed to you home, you may want to reconsider a subscription to the online version to insure you see all the parish news each month. If so, please send your email address to Susan Beechner

ALL PARISH RETREAT Friday, July 23 - Sunday, July 25, 2010 Hosted by the Brothers of the Order of the Holy Cross at Saint Mary’s Retreat Centerin Santa Barbara. Please see Martha+ for more information or to sign-up.

QUIET DAY Saturday, December 5th. Join together for reflection, creativity, active joy! All welcome. 9am-1pm. Luncheon.

NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH? Call Norm Ewers (949.786.7104).

BASKETBALL: Available to all in All Angels' Court on Mondays, 7-9pm All are welcome! ...pick-up games ...bring friends! Basketball court footware only, please. Spread the word!

The Men’s Group, READERS AND SEEKERS, meets on Thursdays at 7:30am in the Davis Library to discuss classical and contemporary thought in theology, science and philosophy. All men are invited.

NURSERY CARE for infants through 2 years of age is available in the Parish Center beginning at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday School is available for children from 3 to 13 years.