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FROM THE RECTOR'S DESK:
The 76th General Convention of our Episcopal Church will meet in Anaheim at the Convention Center from Wednesday, July 8, through Friday, July 17.
You are invited!
Bishops, deputies, registered alternates and delegates to the Episcopal Church Women’s Triennial will gather for prayer, Bible study and Holy Eucharist each day. At this year’s General Convention these gatherings will reflect the theme of “Ubuntu (a Zulu word meaning “I am because you are”): It’s you …and me… and all of us together.” “Ubuntu (oo-boon-too) is a philosophy whereby a person is open and available to others, affirming of others, does not feel threatened that others are able and good, for he or she has a proper self-assurance that comes from knowing that he or she belongs in a greater whole” – Archbishop Desmond Tutu. General Convention is wonderful witness that each of us belongs to “a greater whole”! In the spirit of Ubuntu, you are invited to share your talents, skills and time by volunteering to be a part of it all. You may register at www.gc2009.org/volunteers or contact our own Lynn Headley at 714.920.7981 or lynnheadleygc@earthlink.net .
Read the entire article here
ST MIKES' 2009 GRADS
Care For The Troops
A thoughtful discussion among a group of Episcopalians has developed into a program for congregations, clergy and individuals to help military families and troops returning from war areas.
THIS MONTH'S COLUMNS
From The Assistant's Desk
Farewell
Sharps and Flats
Musical Budgets
Christian Education
July Activities
Ruth's Review
THE BATTLE FOR GOD - A History of Fundamentalism
By Karen Armstrong
Heros & Sheros
William Wilberforce
Your Mission Commission At Work
Afganistan Photos
PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATE
Our parish community has responded generously since our All-Parish Meeting with gifts beyond our annual pledges. Nearly 100% of our members have participated financially to support our worship through music, our varied programs for Christian education, evangelism and fellowship, and our important mission projects. Additionally, cuts in our staff and our programs are now in place. Your pledged gift is essential as we move into summer and the second half of our year. We continue to depend on our pledge base to sustain our 2009 programs. Each Commission is examining possibilities for additional savings. Please contact Melinda Rader with questions, or suggestions.
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PARISH NEWS AND NOTES:
CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE to the rector’s discretionary fund by this past month by Dr. Ken Chong; by Elaine Heesch in thanksgiving for John Reed on his 95th birthday; by Corinne Stover in thanksgiving for the love and support of family; by Jack Towner in thanksgiving for Marilyn; by Sam & Sally McCulloch in thanksgiving; by Chris & Susan Rohrer Szechenyi in thanksgiving for the celebration and blessing of their marriage; by Peter Coppen in thanksgiving for hosting Oasis' chess club; by Shelly & Jenny Singhal for those in need. These funds extend our Parish's mission of outreach, providing for such needs as can be helped by financial assistance..These funds extend our Parish's mission of outreach, providing for such needs as can be helped by financial assistance.
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
LIFE LINE SCREENING: Saint Michael’s will host ultrasound stroke cscreening in All Angels’ Court on Wednesday, August 12th. Pre-registration is required. Call 1.800,324.1851 for an appointment. See the pink flyers in Michael’s Room for pricing information
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
Birthdays
1st - Jeanne Rees
2nd - James Jackson
3rd - Bill McDowell
4th - Frances Haynes
7th - Marjie Blevins
- Bob Jenkins
11th - Steve Morris
- Marshall Solomon
12th - Olive Rumbellow
14th - Richard Wallis
17th - Bonnie Harrington
19th - Richard Zevnik
25th - Gretchen Holland
28th - Catherine Lee
29th - Suzie Peltason
30th - Peter Haynes+
31st - Louise Stover
Weddings
1st - Derek & Courtney Falde
7th - James & Marguerite Jackson
10th - Wally & Barbara Paulson
14th - Perry & Dorothy Pierose
18th - Michael Boor & Marjie Blevins
- Jeff & Stacy Stone
27th - Ali & Gail Haghjoo
29th - Dave & Carrie Williams
Dave & Judy Winckler
30th - Norm & Beth Bianchi |
TAX-FREE IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER EXTENDED: As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Acr of 2008, individuals age 701/2 or older may now transfer any amount up to $100,000 from a readitional or Roth IRA directly to Saint Michael & All Angels without claiming this transfer as income. This legislation expiures December 31, 3009, and transfers can only be made until the end of the year
LOAVES AND FISHES: For the month of July, Loaves and Fisheswill be on hiatus while we are collecting food supplies for our annual Metric Ton of Food drive which begins July 5th. See Teri Corbet if you have any questions, or call her at 949.644.0463, ext. 13.
Loaves and Fishes
Item of the Month
August -- Metric Ton of Food
September -- Children’s Socks
October -- Breakfast Cereals
Monetary donations are always welcome, too, and checks should be made payable to Saint Michael & All Angels, with Loaves and Fishes on the memo line. (Tax ID #95-2123746)
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: The Mission Commission is looking for three to four volunteers to organize parishioners from St. Mike’s to work on Habitat for Humanity’s "Homes for Heroes and Foundations for Families" planned build. They are constructing 27 homes in San Juan Capistrano, some reserved specifically for disabled military veterans, over the next three years. If interested, please email Tammy Smecker-Hane or 949.509.7195. We would first attend an orientation meeting, and the next opportunities for those are from 6:30-8:00pm on Tuesday September 2nd.
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Youth Group
JULY 2009
July 5th: Gather in Corner Room at 10am
July 12th: Gather at 8:30am to go to the General Convention Eucharist with the parish
July 14-15th: Lock-In (and Harry Potter midnight showing)
July 19th: Go to church at 10am for Martha’s last Sunday
July 19th: Martha’s ‘Going Away’ Party, 5-8pm
July 26th: Gather in the Corner Room at 10am
Questions? Ask Martha. mkorienek@stmikescdm.org
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PLEDGE ENVELOPES - Alphabetically listed labels with names and pledge numbers are available in Michael's Room. If you would like pledge envelopes, please take a box and attach your label to it, to remind you of your pledge number.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO be added to the parish email list, plese email Susan Beechner If you’d like to receive only the electronic version of For The Love of Mike, please note that also.
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.
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH? Call Phyllis Glendenning (949.786.4940) or 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!
Sundays-at-Nine
The General Convention of the Episcopal Church,
July 8th to 17th at the Anaheim Convention Center,
will be the focus of our Sundays-at-Nine this month.
July
5: What are the things we need to know going into General Convention?
12: What is happening at General Convention?
19: What happened at General Convention?
26: No Class (Summer break—see you August 16th!)
Every Sunday in the Davis Library
Between the 8am and 10am services
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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.
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