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Resurrection Life
Resurrection Episcopal Church, 12355 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Volume 2012 Issue 11
NOVEMBER Newsletter
Resurrection Episcopal Church
Resurrection Life
Give thanks, and heed Jesus’ word . . .
Jesus answered [Pilate], “My kingship is not from the world.” Pilate said to him,
“So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born,
and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of truth hears my voice.” Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” (Jn 18:36-38a, RSV)
Dear Friends:
Nancy and I are entering our 15th month with you as we prepare to close out Year B of the church’s three-year lectionary of collects and Bible readings. During November we will celebrate Thanksgiving Day together, and later in the month, Christ the King Sunday. The former is a feast of the Episcopal Church, and we will observe Thanksgiving Day with a worship service of Holy Eucharist on Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m. Although Christ the King is not a feast day for us, it is observed in the Roman Catholic Church, and many Episcopal congregations celebrate the day voluntarily. In any event, Christ the King (or the Reign of Christ) falls on November 25.
Considering the church year broadly for a moment, I think it appropriate that we conclude the year with these two feast days. Thanksgiving should not be restricted to one day a year; you and I should be offering thanks regularly every day of our lives. But this year, later in November, I hope the congregation will focus on the blessings we have been receiving throughout the year, and then a few days later, focus on the King, the one “from whom all blessings flow.” As November gives way to December, we will enter Advent of Year C and the annual cycle of collects and readings begins again, this time with an emphasis on the Gospel of Luke.
The gospel story for Christ the King is from John, and although the other gospels use the trial and the cross to proclaim him King, here Jesus’ royal status dominates his interrogation by Pilate. The account is full of motion with Jesus and Pilate coming in and going out. Two trials are in progress, one featuring Pilate and the Jews as they discuss Jesus’ fate, and the other directly between Pilate and Jesus. Early in the passage, Pilate enters the praetorium, disinclined to listen to any of the Jews’ stories of kings and messiahs. But now Pilate hears of Jesus’ kingship in unfamiliar terms, a kingship of making God known to the world, of bearing witness to the truth, and of bringing into his kingdom all people of the truth. During his interrogation, Jesus speaks not of himself but of the kingdom, that place that Nicodemus learned about earlier, that place of community where God reigns. Pilate’s response is dismissive and brusque: “What is truth?” This is not the sign of a searching mind but the sign of one who is closed to Jesus’ word.
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Resurrection Episcopal Church, 12355 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
All women in the church are
automatically members of the
ECW. We cordially invite the new
women members of the church to
attend our meetings
& bring a friend!
Dec. ECW meeting
Sat. Dec. 8th
for our annual
Christmas
COOKIE SWAP...watch for an email
from Brenda with instructions. If we
don’t have your email, please call or
email Brenda and update our files.
Our President: Brenda Goodnow 603-566-1443, [email protected]
Our Treasurer: Claudette Peck 642-1068, [email protected]
Our ECW Episcopal Church Women
The Garage Sale Saturday the 10th
was a great success. The chapel
was overflowing with merchan-
dise donations, which spread
out onto the sidewalks and
courtyard. The day was perfect
with sunny skies, and the youth
prepared delicious chili dogs.
The sales at the bake sale were
also brisk. Many thanks to organizer
Claudette Peck, and to all the
volunteers who gave their time and
energy from donating,delivery to set-
up to pricing, to selling, and collect-
ing the funds, to packing up
and donating the leftovers.
You are the greatest!!!
Cont’d. from pg. 1 ...from Father Reed
Failure to give thanks can be one of the biggest pitfalls, something we should always guard against as individuals and as a congregation. But at least as damaging to our spirituality would be following in the example of Pilate, to be dismissive of and closed to Jesus’ word.
Faithfully,
Fr. Reed+
A great big hug & thank you to all
the members of the ECW, and Greg
Euston who baked and brought
goodies to the Bake Sale… and
Thanks too for all the crafters who
made and donated such pretty items
for the Craft Table…
You are super! &
It was a success!!!
Cleanup Day for November is
Saturday the 17th
From 9 a.m. to noon
Lunch for
volunteers will
be served !
Bring your rakes...enjoy the
wonderful Fall day
Great exercise!
Nancy Freeman shared this photo of Christ with the Bible
study class when studying Revelation. Helen Euston re-
searched this about it: An artist at a young age, Hunt was
thrown out of the Royal Academy of Art after a philosophical
clash with Sir Joshua Reynolds. At age 21, he joined with
Dante Gabriel Rossetti and John Everett Millais to found the
Pre-Raphaelite movement. They wanted to emphasize
detailed observation of nature in the spirit of truth and
devotion. Their movement was called Pre-Raphaelite because
the father ...Cont’d. on pg. 7
“Light of the
World “ by
William Holman
Hunt (1827-1910,
London)
Garage Sale Pic by Kitty Michaelson
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The 2nd Wed night dinner in October Oct.10th, was our annual German Oktoberfest with Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, Red Cab-bage, Noodles & Apple Strudel, & German Chocolate Cake. Thanks to all the workers who made it a success...it was so-o delicious!! Our after church "Refreshments
and Fellowship" are well attended and we have enjoyed some
delicious fare thanks to our volunteers who bring the good-
ies...refreshments for Fellowship time after the 10:30 service. The
signup sheet is on the bulletin board in the parish hall...everyone enjoys
this time together. Claudette Peck
GIVING BACK
EXTRAVAGANT GENEROSITY Greg Euston
During October we looked at the spiritual aspects of Extravagant Generosity. Our hope was to broaden our understanding of giving back a portion of the gifts God has bestowed upon us.
Congratulations and thanks to everyone in our congregation who turned in the Estimate of Giving form. We would like to especially thank those who are new to pledging and those who found it in their hearts to increase their pledges. Our pledges allow us to plan better and to pursue our Mission of Reaching out to the Community.
If you missed the opportunity to return the Estimate of Giving form and would like to make a pledge, extra forms are available in the office. Or if you prefer, you can at any time during the year simply complete the green Pledge Card in the pew rack.
Even if you are unable to pledge, we want you to know you are always welcome in our church family. We want you to come share the love and the inspiration of our service and the Eucharist.
Remember too, that gifts of time and talent are always welcome. It seems as if there is always something that needs to be done. An excellent opportunity to contribute time is to participate in our once a month workday. We spend a Saturday morning on various projects around our buildings and grounds. Afterwards, we enjoy lunch together in the Parish Hall.
As always, if there are any questions about your pledge or about pledging in general, don’t hesitate to ask Father Reed, Rev. Carrie or myself.
Have a Blessed and safe Thanksgiving. Greg Euston
Brenda
Goodnow,
ECW Pres., &
Claudette
Peck,
Garage Sale
organizer, with
Judy Drexler
at Bake Sale
Table Nov.
10th Dick Michaelson & Dan
Tow pause for a pic while
packing up after replacing
some siding on the front of
Dearing Chapel,10-13-12 kf
Pics by
BG, and KM
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ECW DONATION BOX
“Operation Packages from
Home”
Our Donation box is under the
table at the back of the church,
and a list of supplies our troops
need and want is available. We
appreciate your help in providing
enough small supplies to fill a box
once a month to be shipped to the
troops through the USO. Many
Thanks to all who have donated
so far !! Thank you for caring and
sharing.
For more info, contact
Kathy Faryon at 476-5537
NOVEMBER
Arlington Community
Services
Current List of Needed
Items as we prepare for the
Holiday Season:
HEALING SERVICE
WILL BE HELD THE LAST SUNDAY
OF THE MONTH Nov.25th
SATURDAY, Oct 6th
was the Diocese of
Florida 2012
Acolyte Festival
at
St. John’s Cathedral
See pics on our
website:
ResurrectionJax.org
Dry Milk Packets Canned Meats Jars of Jelly Cans or Bottles of Juice Snacks-Crackers, Cook-ies, Bars, etc. Jiffy Mix Cans of Tomatoes Chili Yams Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Cake Mix Stuffing Mix Jello®
Edna
Frances C.
Gerry
Jacqueline R.
Joan
John
Julia B.
Justin D.
Karen
Kathy
Kim
Kirk T.
Kurt
Latina
Lauren K.
Lois
The family of Mary
Spence
Barry
Bogie and Jo Anne
Bronwen
Christopher
Delores
Don
Elesa and Grafton
Julie
Justina and Walter
Kathy and Ron
Nancy
Nicholas
Patrick
Trish
Dan
Albrie
Mary
Mel
Neil
Pat Pat
Paula
Peggy
Robert W.
Roger M.
Sabrina
Sam
Sandee B.
Stacy
Stedman
Tim
Vanessa
William
Tom
Bill
Brittany
Carol
Cecile R.
Charlene
Clint M.
Cory
Debbie
Dianne
Donna G.
Doug
Bishop Howard with group at
Confirmation, Baptism & Renewal held at
Resurrection in October, pic from Heidi M.
Bishop Howard, Fr. Reed, and Rev.
Carrie pose with group at altar at
Resurrection after performing Baptism,
Confirmation, and Renewal Service in
October. Pic from Heidi M.
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Advent Studies
The season of Advent is drawing near. Advent is the beginning of a
new year for the Church. Our three-year lectionary cycle will move
to Year C and the Gospel focus will be on Luke. This season is a time
for preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ. The word
Advent means ‘coming to’ in Latin. In preparation for Christ coming to
be with us, we will have two studies:
First, we will follow the pattern of last year’s studies where we will
meet each Wednesday in the parish hall. Our studies will begin on
Nov. 28th (this date is before Advent but will allow four studies before
Christmas). All studies will be from 6:00-7:45 p.m. We will begin
each study with soup and salad. This year we will do character studies
on the special people in Luke’s gospel who were directly connected
with the coming of Christ. Those people are: Zachariah, Eliza-
beth, Mary, Joseph, the Innkeeper, and Jesus. The participants
will have a booklet with study information regarding each character.
We will ask for volunteers to provide the soup each week.
Second, the Sunday school class will study the lectionary readings for
each Sunday in Advent beginning on December 2nd. This group will
have study aids to guide and focus the discussions.
You are invited to participate in one or both of these activities. I pray
that they will enlighten you and help you to prepare for the coming of
Christ.
Blessings,
Carrie+
Nancy Turner & Dick at Garage Sale
pic….Kitty Michaelson
Mason, Sarah, Douglas serve Judy Drexler at Youth table...the chili dogs were yummy! Pic by Brenda Goodnow
Will Peck in front of some of the many doors
he repainted this October. kf
From
Rev. Carrie
WEDNESDAY
ADVENT STUDIES
with Soup & Salad
start Nov. 28th,
6 - 7:45 pm
More pictures of our events are available on
our website: The Acolyte Festival, Blessing of the
Animals, The Baptism, Confirmation with Bishop
Howard here at Resurrection, and many more…go to:
ResurrectionJax.org Thanks to all who
have contributed… we appreciate you!
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Please Note: Sunday Worship Schedule: Sunday School - 9:00am
Holy Eucharist - 10:30am Refreshments served in Parish Hall
following the service.
Thanksgiving EVE Service -
7 p.m., Nov. 21st
Youth Group -12:00 noon
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Choir News
Welcome !!!
Choir Practice is held each Thursday at 6:00pm. All are
welcome.
Do you have a favorite hymn?
If so please let our Music Director, Rebecca Hodges
know by putting the name of the hymn in the colorful Box at
the back of the church. Our next Contemporary
Service will be Sunday, December 2nd. We need
your input, so let us hear from you.
Nancy, Robert, Douglas, Brenda,
Jeff, and Charley Ann pose in the Sacristy, day of Confirmation, Baptism
and Renewal Service at Resurrection
Pic by Heidi Manzone
Sept. 23, 2012
EVENTS Youth Calendar Rachel & Scott
Peden
November 4th
Meet in the youth room after church for
a bible study activity.
November 11th
We will be spending time together after
church in the youth room for a movie.
November 18th We will have an arts
and craft project for us to complete just
in time for Thanksgiving.
November 25th
No Youth meeting this week.
Thanksgiving is just around
the corner. I hope you all are looking
forward to time with friends, family,
and hopefully a lot of great food. Soci-
ety tells us that Thanksgiving is a time
to stop and be thankful for our bless-
ings. But as Christians, we should give
thanks daily to our Lord who provides
for us. We are so blessed and it is al-
ways important to remember where
our blessings come from. Let me en-
courage all of you to daily remember
your blessings and always take time to
stop and thank God. We look
forward to seeing you all in November,
Rachel & Scott
Come join us
Wednesday evening Nov.
14th, for our
annual
Fried Turkey dinner
With all the Trimmings!
In the Parish Hall
6:30 pm
Everyone is Welcome!
Thanksgiving EVE Service: Wednesday,
November 21, at 7:00 p.m.
_______________
DEC. 2nd Our choir will be at Episcopal Church of the
Redeemer. The Contemporary Service will
be held at Resurrection. Dec. 16th Redeemer choir
will be here.
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William Holman Hunt Cont’d.from pg.2…
by Helen Euston
...of the Renaissance, Raphael, had rejected the
quasi-religious themes of the medieval school, in favor
of rationalism. They wanted to return to the themes
of medieval art, using the latest materials and
techniques.
After some success, Hunt traveled to the Holy Land
to get a feel of the people and geography for future
works. He was so enchanted that he built a house
there and returned regularly. He says in his auto-
biography that he wished to “use my powers to make
more tangible Jesus Christ’s history and teaching”:
(Pre-Raphaelitism and the Pre-Raphaelite Brother-
hood, vol.1, p. 439). The picture (shown on pg. 2,)
is the late version of The Light of the World which
hangs in the nave of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London.
Two earlier versions hang at Keble College, Oxford
and Manchester City Art Gallery.
Helen Euston
Thank you to Nancy F. for bringing this to our atten-
tion, after their trip to Europe where they saw the
painting, and thanks to Helen E. for the background.
For more information, see the article on our website,
Resurrection Jax.org
NOTE: IF YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY IS NOT
RECOGNIZED IN CHURCH ON SUNDAY, OR IN THE
NEWSLETTER, IT IS BECAUSE WE DO NOT HAVE YOUR
INFORMATION. PLEASE KEEP YOUR PERSONAL
INFORMATION UPDATED WITH THE CHURCH OFFICE.
WE DO NOT WANT TO MISS ANYONE WHO IS CELEBRATING
A BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERARY.
Call 641-8177, or
Email: [email protected]
_______________________
INPUT TO THE WEEKLY CHURCH BULLETIN IS DUE
BY END OF DAY TUESDAY (SO THERE IS ENOUGH
TIME TO PREPARE THE BULLETIN FOR SUNDAY’S
SERVICE).
November
BIRTHDAYS
Do you have an article, photo or
idea you’d like to share...please
send it to us for the
Newsletter...please drop off at the
church office, or email to:
Kitty at
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
NOVEMBER 20TH Tuesday
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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Kathryn Harris 03
Richard Conway 10
Heidi Manzone, Anne Conway 12
Renee Petty 16
Sylvia Bowen 22
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Taylor 24
Diamond Anderson 25
Logan Shuman 25
Nancy Freeman 26
NOVEMBER
ANNIVERSARIES
Paul & Ann Margaret Brackin 17
Jeffery & Carrie English 27
November
ANNIVERSARIES
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From The Parish of Resurrection Episcopal Church
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Priest-In-Charge Rev Dr. Reed Freeman [email protected]
Interim Curate Rev. Carrie English [email protected]
Junior Warden Bogie Singleton [email protected]
Accounting Frances Bridgers [email protected]
Treasurer Susan Grubbs [email protected]
Altar Guild Nancy Turner [email protected]
Youth Director Scott and Rachel Peden [email protected]
Parish Administrator Kitty Michaelson [email protected]
Sexton Dick Michaelson [email protected]
Webmaster Kathy Faryon [email protected] NEW
Newsletter Editor Susan Grubbs [email protected]
RESURRECTION EMAIL ADDRESSES
TO: NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
SERVICES
Contemporary Music Service will be held the
1st Sunday of Nov. - 4th
Healing Service held the
last Sunday of the month,
NOVEMBER 25TH
Sally Schmidt Harter,
Worship
We welcome articles & pictures,
& input from YOU for the Newsletter.
Please send to: Kitty Michaelson at the office
Email: [email protected]
Thank You !
2012
FALL U.T.O. INGATHERING
SUNDAY
UNITED THANK OFFERING
SUNDAY, Nov. 18th…..Please bring your gift that you
saved in your UTO box in the form of a check to service.