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Vision & Mission Statement

of the Episcopal Diocese in Idaho

We are one in baptism * our call to discipleship *

to be the hands and heart of Jesus in the world

Our Five Mission Imperatives:

We are a WORSHIPPING community with

Baptism & Eucharist

central to our lives together.

We are a people who discover our identity in

RELATING to God, the creation & one another.

We are a TEACHING/LEARNING community

focused on the Good News.

We are a SERVING community.

We are a WELCOMING/INVITING community.

St Mary’s Episcopal Church

P. O. Box 215

Emmett, ID 83617

Non-Profit Organization

United States Postage

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Emmett, ID 83617

Published monthly by St Mary’s Episcopal Church

219 First Street, Emmett, Idaho 83617

(208) 365-2309

www.stmarys.episcopalidaho.org

stmarysemmett@gmail.com

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If you have something for the next issue, contact

Lynne Crabtree at 365-1455 OR email

lynne.monfross@gmail.com OR use the drop box in the

church office by the 23rd. Thanks!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

STAFF AND VESTRY ……………………………...3

UPCOMING EVENTS … ……………….….……....4

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES ………………..5

NURSES’ NOTES…………...…..…………….......6-7

CALENDAR ………………………………………..8-9

SERVANTS IN HIS SERVICE…………………. ...10

MINISTRIES IN HIS SERVICE…………………....11

PRAYER REQUESTS ………………………. ….. 12

TREASURER’S REPORT……………….………...13

REVERENED GRETCHEN……………….………14

SENIOR WARDEN………………………………...15

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From the Senior Warden

The soup and shop bazaar was a great success and we could have not done it without such great help by all of you. So thank you again, because we made over $779. The Bishop came on the 16th of December and we had a wonderful brunch and nice visit. We served around 40 people. Thanks to all who made this happen. The Bishop was very impressed how we kept the church and surrounding areas maintained and felt that it was so apparent the love for our church and our pride was so visible. We are so bless to have so many wonderful and caring people at St. Mary’s. Our church members have gone beyond in providing for those less fortunate during the holidays. The news has shown Trinity Episcopal Church and how it has been there for their commu-nity after the school shootings. Let us remember the many families from the tragedies in our prayers. We are still researching the idea of putting a water guard carpet down in the Ashton House and are very thankful for those who have brought forth ideas and suggestions for this project. There is a sample available in the type we are researching. All input on this project is appreciated. I hope everyone had a great Christmas and may this New Year be a special one filled with many blessings. Thanks, Jan

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From Reverend Gretchen

Our liturgical season of Epiphany is short this

year, only about four weeks. It is barely enough

time to get our personal goals and plans, our new

ideas, in order for the New Year. Remember that

the word ‘epiphany’ is from the Greek language

meaning 'manifestation' and the term is used in

our church to mean the manifestation or the ap-

pearance of God. Informally it has also come to

mean a 'bright idea' or a 'great insight'. We see it

illustrated in cartoons, characterized by the little

person who has a shining light bulb in his word

bubble instead of words, his own 'bright idea.'

We have all experienced personal epiphanies.

These are those moments, when for no reason at

all, the solution to some little problem is suddenly

realized. Perhaps it is even a quiet moment when

you suddenly realize that God is right beside you.

These mini-epiphanies are probably not dramatic

or earthshaking. They are the subtle and ordinary

experiences through which we gain a new insight

into some aspect of ourselves or of our faith. We

can feel good about the choices we have made or

we can learn a worthwhile lesson from a bad mis-

take.

We are blessed that we can find delight in simple

pleasures, discover some good in an apparently

bad situation. The beginning of the New Year is a

good time to learn to be more sensitive to the

many subtle appearances of God in our everyday

lives. Perhaps we may catch a glimpse of the

eternal here and now!

A blessed new year to everyone, and may

your lives be full of Epiphanies!!

Rev. Gretchen

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UPCOMING EVENTS … ……………….….……....4

St. Mary’s 2013 Staff and Vestry

Bishop - The Rt. Rev. Brian Thom

Priest – The Rev. Gretchen Downer

Senior Warden - Jan Aizpitarte

Junior Warden – Mick Brooks

Vestry Members - Linda Cox, Hazel England, Sharron Hollingsworth, Sandy Sanders , and Cammi Veenstra

Treasurer– Barbara Lackey

Vestry Clerk - Lynne Crabtree

Convention Delegate - Sharron Hollingsworth

Alternate Delegate - Barbara Lackey

Shepherd’s Staff Editor - Lynne Crabtree

ANNUAL MEETING

St. Mary’s Annual Meeting

after the 10:00 Service

Sunday, January 20, 2012

Come and join us for the State of St.

Mary’s, the election of convention

delegate and alternate,

Ministry Reports, and so much more!

Refreshments

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Upcoming Events

Prayer Shawl Ministry Thursday, January 10, 1:00 pm Beginners to practically perfect

Knit or crochet All are welcome!

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Deanery Do-ers Saturday, January 12, 10:00 am

St. David’s, Caldwell The “Do-er’s” is comprised of individuals in the Western

Deanery that meet the second Saturday of odd months. The

meetings rotate among the parishes within the Deanery. One

goal of the group is to keep communication open among the

parishes so that we can learn and or help each other. All in-

terested parties are invited, welcomed, encouraged, etc. to

attend. We work, but we have FUN!

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VESTRY Monday, January 14, 6:30 pm

Ashton Hall

Everyone is welcome! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Annual Meeting Sunday, January 20, 11:30

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November 2012 YTD Budget % of Budget

Total Income $4,154.90 $47,251.12 $36,900.00 128.05%

Total Expense $2,876.89 $42,397.18 $36,250.00 116.96%

Net Inc. & Exp. $1,278.01

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

Treasurer’s Report

Ole is the Pastor of the local Norwegian Lutheran Church and

Pastor Sven is the minister of the Swedish Covenant Church

across the road. One day they are seen pounding a sign into the

ground, which says:

DA END ISS NEAR!

TURN YERSELF AROUNT NOW

BAFOR IT ISS TOO LATE!

As a car speeds past them, the driver leans out his window and

yells, "Leave people alone, you Skandihoovian religious nuts!"

From the curve they hear screeching tyres and a big splash.

Shakin' his head, Rev. Ole says "Dat's da terd one dis mornin'."

"Yaa," Pastor Sven agrees, then asks, "Do ya tink maybe da sign

should yust say, 'Bridge Out”

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Pray for those members living in care

facilities or who are homebound:

Donnie Griffith

PRAY FOR THOSE

IN THE ARMED SERVICES

Jordon McKie—-US Marines

Treven Winters—US Air Force

Aaron Turner—US Army

Jason McKie—-US Army

Austin Renfroe—US Navy

Trevor Turner—-US Army

Brian Murphy — US Navy

Jared McKie—Army National Guard

Michael Thomson—Army National Guard

Shawn Dalton—Army National Guard

ST MARY’S PARISHIONERS PRAYERS

Your Prayers are invited for:

Donnie Griffith, Amalia White, Tom John, Don Mackey,

Ivonna Dillard, Ron Carr, Dean & Margaret Smelcer, Judy

Jordan, Mary Patterson, Jason McKie, Kelli Russell, Connie

Lunsford, Terry Murphy, Michael Wayne Ushman, Cassie

Hammons, Bowe Bergdahl, Carol Gardner, The Murphy

Family, Ernest Keith, Pam Blondin, Joni Russell, Terry

Hammons, Eileen Monfross

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Happy Anniversary

Russ & Laverne Campbell

January 5

Russ Campbell 1/07

Ken Jensen 1/14

Chris Von Donsel 1/14

Fran Maza-Carr 1/19

Pam Paulin 1/19

Jan Sherman 1/19

Dan Hinman 1/20

Altar Guild

Team One has a new member -

A warm and hearty welcome to

Deb Matheson!

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Nurses' Notes

I know I’m not your mother, but bettcha I'm going

to sound like her . . . so here goes . . .

O.K. The holidays are over, there are no more par-

ties/potlucks/family gatherings on the calendar in

the near future and the cooking/snacking/tasting/

feasting frenzy is over (for now). Time to set a

few eating boundaries and see if we can begin to

repair the caloric excesses of the past few weeks.

First, no eating on the run. No matter how fast

you are moving, whatever you put in your mouth

has calories and too many calories mean extra

inches on the waist. Limit or eliminate eating be-

tween meals . . . 'nuff said. Five small, balanced

meals spaced 2 to 3 hours apart will stave off

hunger better than three large meals. Avoid

sweets and desserts like the plague. The same

goes for fats and fried foods. Focus on lean

meats, vegetables and fruits. Once you can get

your jeans buttoned without using a shoehorn, you

can slowly resume your pre-holiday/non weight

gaining eating habits.

Finally, a little exercise will move the process

along more quickly. Attached you will find an exer-

cise program designed specifically for Episcopali-

ans. Perhaps you will find it helpful.

Yours for good health,

Sharron Hollingsworth, R.N.

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Ministries in His Service Altar Guild Barbara Lackey 860-5104

LaVerne Campbell 365-2173

Ushers Don Mackey 369-3545/365-0035

Lectors Rev. Gretchen 365-8000

Chalice Rev. Gretchen 365-8000

Tellers Rev. Gretchen 365-8000

Church Cleaning Marilyn Lorenzen 631-6485

Altar Flowers Linda Cox 724-5616

Acolytes Gretchen Hyde 365-5699

Bulletin/Prayer List Sharron Hollingsworth 365-2826

Music Marilyn Lorenzen 631-6485

Prayer Requests LaVerne Campbell 365-1273

Office Coordinator Marilyn Lorenzen 631-6485

Memorial Donations Colleen Bicandi

Organist Vera Hiebert

Librarian Lois Meserole

Wedding Assistants Colleen Bicandi (Church)

Fran Maza-Carr (Kitchen)

Funeral Receptions Fran Maza-Carr

Friendship Coalition Don Mackey 369-3545

Web Master Susan Jenkins

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Servants in His Service

January

2013

1st

Sunday

2nd

Sunday

3rd

Sunday

4th

Sunday

5th5th5th5th

SundaySundaySundaySunday

Altar Guild

Ushers

8:00 AM B. Lackey

10:00 AM P. Paulin

V. Sanders

D. Matheson

8:00 AM England

10:00 AM Sanders

8:00 AM B. Lackey

10:00 AM J. Mackey

K. Smelcer

S. Hollingsworth

8:00 AM England

10:00 AM Crabtree

8:00 AM B. Lackey

10:00 AM V. Beutler

M. J. Buck

L. Crabtree

8:00 AM England

10:00 AM Mackey

8:00 AM B. Lackey

10:00 AM L. Campbell

L. Meserole

E.Shoemaker

8:00 AM England

10:00 AM Aizpitarte

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

Lectors

J. Langston

L. Campbell

K. Smelcer

S.Hollingsworth

L. Meserole

F. Maza-Carr

E.Shoemaker

L. Crabtree

Chalice

Tellers

Church

Cleaning

Altar

Flowers

Acolytes

F. Maza-Carr

J. Aizpitarte

J. Langston

Marilyn

Lorenzen

Zeb

Luke

S.Hollingsworth

C. Bicandi

M. J. Buck

Deb

Matheson

Jen

Lauren

P. Paulin

M. Smelcer

D. Matheson

Jan

Aizpitarte

Josh

Gabi

V. Sanders

F. Maza-Carr

L. Crabtree

Gretchen

Hyde

Adam

Cameron

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Nurses' Notes

Episcopal Aerobics Rite II

Stand

Sit

Stand

Sit

Stand

Sit Still

Stand

Kneel

Stand and Hug

Sit or Stand

Stand or Kneel

Walk

Sit, Stand, or Kneel

Stand

Kneel

Stand

Walk

Shake (hands)

Practice every Sunday

8:00 am

Or

10:00 am

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Sun Mon Tue Wed

1 Quilt Class

10:00-5:00

2 Quilt Class

9:30-12:30

6 Services 8 &10 am

Epiphany

7 Relay Committee

Meeting 6:00 pm

8 EFM 10:00

Cheerleading

3:45-5:00

9 Quilt Class

9:30-12:30

13 Services 8 &10 am

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Vestry 6:30 pm

15 EFM 10:00

Cheerleading

3:45-5:00

16 Quilt Class

9:30-12:30

20 Services 8 &10 am Annual Meeting

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22 EFM 10:00

Cheerleading

3:45-5:00

23 Quilt Class

9:30-12:30

27 Services 8 &10 am

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29 EFM 10:00

Cheerleading

3:45-5:00

30 Quilt Class

9:30-12:30

January 9

Wed Thu Fri Sat

Quilt Class

12:30

3 Cheerleading

3:45-5:00

Quilt 6:00-9:00

4

5

Quilt Class

12:30

10 Prayer Shawl 1:00 pm

Cheerleading

3:45-5:00

Quilt 6-9 pm

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12 Deanery Do-ers

10:00-St.David’s

Quilt Class

12:30

17 Cheerleading

3:45-5:00

Quilt 6:00-9:00

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19

Quilt Class

12:30

24 Cheerleading

3:45-5:00

Quilt 6-9 pm

25

26

Quilt Class

12:30

31 Cheerleading

3:45-5:00 pm

Quilt 6-9 pm

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