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ST. JOHN’S
EPISCOPAL
CHURCH Wichita, Kansas
October 2016
Inside this issue:
News & Events 1-2
Celebrations &
Flower
Dedications
3
Financial 4
History 5
Serving Schedule
& Calendar
6-7
Outreach 8
About St. John’s 9
St. John’s Parish Visitor
It’s All of Us …………. Tall and elegant, she stands watch over the city. The stonework laid so meticulously speaks
of an era of hard work without the benefit of cranes. The stained glass glimmers in
testament to the tedious workmanship of European artists. The enormous ceiling trusses
hanging high above; the detailing in the carved wood of the
altar; the sun moving through the windows – they all beckon
for us to come in, for us to come closer, for us to stop if just
for a moment.
St. John’s is stunning. Our guests tell us, “It’s so …..
beautiful.” St. John’s IS beautiful; it reaches all of the senses.
The architecture and design make it easily identifiable as
“Episcopalian” and for almost 150 years St. John’s has
steadfastly stood in glory.
But ……… what if no one came?
What if none of us were here?
What if there were no congregation?
What would St. John’s be?
Without the people, without us, without all of us, St. John’s is just a building. A consecrated
building to be sure, but nevertheless an inanimate building. Buildings can be beautiful but they
don’t “do” anything. St. John’s is more than a building – it is People. St. John’s is People -
ALL of us – trying to do the work God set out for us to do, trying to do what Jesus
commanded us to do.
Everyday.
In some way.
To reach out beyond ourselves.
Consider historian Katie Pott’s monthly articles that delve into our past. She brings us
stories about The People - to remind us of the work they did, the projects they had, the
people they served. The yellowing photographs are of people playing and working and
serving together - reminders that St. John’s has always been more than a building.
The heart of St. John’s is our Time and our Talents. Every day St. John’s is in the business
of reaching out to those who need us – to those in this parish, and to those out in the
community. It is the WORK we do that brings Glory to this place.
It is the time we spend visiting the sick, checking on each other, taking a meal to a family,
sending cards, teaching a class, knitting a hat. It is the typing, the cleaning; the mowing and
trimming; the reading of the lessons. It is serving as acolyte or on Altar Guild. It is delivering
the flowers to someone to brighten their day, fixing a sandwich for someone who might not
eat that day, bringing a book for those who long to learn. It is offering a smile, a kind word, a
handshake, a hug. These are our Living Pledges.
Our visitors are right. St. John’s IS beautiful. Our greatest beauty is found in the words and
actions of all of us as we each serve as stewards of the special gifts God has given each of us.
Thank you all for being the beauty of St. John’s.
~ Your Vestry
Parish Notes
Christian Formation meets Sundays October 2, 9 & 16 at 9:15 am in the library.
CROP Hunger Walk, Sunday, October 2, at Sedgwick Co. Park.
Register at 1 pm; walk at 2 pm.
Knit with Knowledge on
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm in the parlor. NOTE: Will not
meet on Oct. 4th.
Daughters of the King meet Sunday, October 9, at 11:45 in the Deacon’s
Office.
Finance Meeting on Thursday, October 20, at
5 pm in the library.
Vestry Meeting on Thursday, October 20, at
6 pm in the library.
Diocesan Convention begins Thursday-Saturday,
October 227-29, at Hilton Double Tree Hotel at Airport, Wichita
Parish Breakfast, Sunday, October 30, at 9:15 am in the undercroft.
Sunday Morning Christian Formation To Meet October 2, 9 & 16 Come to the library on designated Sunday mornings from 9:15 - 10:10 AM for exploration of various aspects of living
life as a Christian in today's world. Fr. Ted Curtis will open with a short “lecturette,” followed by group discussion.
October 2: The Year of the Gospel of Luke: We are in Eucharistic Lectionary Cycle C in which we hear in
Sunday worship Luke's account of the life and ministry of Jesus. Who was he? What were the points he was getting
across? How did he handle the tradition of Jesus handed to him?
October 9: The Religious Imagination: Let's get beyond the tired fight that the scriptures should be read either
literally or figuratively -- a presentation and discussion of the role of imagination in the life and witness of the Church.
October 16: The Language of Worship: A look into the words we say when we think of God, address God,
worship God.
Knitting Ministry Invites Community to Participate Almost 200 homeless and precariously-housed souls gather each Saturday at St. John’s for the Sandwich
ministry. Our Knit with Knowledge group, which meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm, set a goal to create
warm, hand-knit & -crochet items to give our guests as the cold weather arrives. Now St. John’s will extend
the invitation to crafters around the city to join us in making scarves for these individuals in a drive called
SoulScarves. Other churches and yarn shops will be encouraged to promote the idea within their circle, and
to drop off their handmade items to St. John’s during the winter season. NOTE: The group will not meet
on October 4th, and will resume on October 11th.
Daughters of the King Meets Second Sundays at 11:45 a.m. St. Mary’s Chapter of the Daughters of the King has been part of St. John’s parish for over 100 years!
Meetings will be held the 2nd Sunday of each month, following 10:30 a.m. services, in the Deacon’s Office in
the lower level of the Ed. Bldg. Please visit one of our meetings and find out more about this dedicated
group. Our next meeting will be Sunday, October 9th. Grab a cup of coffee and join us!
St. John’s Parish Visitor / October 2016 Page 2
When the Cameraman
Gets Caught Now how many times have we each
looked up to see Tom Pott with his
camera aimed at us. Tom and Katie
were helping with Sandwich Saturday
and it seemed most appropriate that
we have a picture of Tom doing what
Tom does best.
Moon Over ….
St. John’s
Mid morning we
looked up to see
the moon lending it’s light over our
steeple. Is this
news? No. But it
was such a beautiful
sight we wanted to
share it. We all
need a touch of the
beautiful in our lives.
Congratulations Jake Coniglio
on Your 100th Birthday Never underestimate the power of prayer. Our Jake – Jake
Coniglio – had to have a partial hip replacement following a fall.
This picture was taken one week later at his birthday party. He
didn’t want to miss a party!
St. John’s parishioners were a big part of helping him celebrate.
You responded with a regular downpour for his card shower.
St. John’s Parish Visitor / October 2016 Page 3
10/02/16 20th Sunday after Pentecost
Carroll Hadley Ken & Tammy Breeden
In thanksgiving for her grandchildren In loving memory and in thanksgiving for the life of Fr. Aaron Pirrera, OSB
10/09/16 21st Sunday after Pentecost
Darlene Herrman
Charles & Sara Lloyd
In loving memory of her husband, Vernon Herrman, on the anniversary of his birth, October 13 In loving memory of Charles’ mother, Helen Rogers Lloyd
10/16/16 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Larry & Nicki Soice In loving memory of Twila Mayrath Meyers, Nicki’s mother
10/23/16 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Ted Curtis & Al Papillon In thanksgiving for this Christian community
10/30/16 24th Sunday after Pentecost
Morgan Elizabeth McFerren In thanksgiving for the birthday of her brother, Gabriel Christopher McFerren on Nov. 4
Dedications may be made to the Altar Flower Fund in memory of loved ones, or
in thanksgiving for blessings. A minimum donation of $25 is requested.
Sign in the book on the back table or call the parish office at 262-0897.
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
01 Fr. Ted Curtis
04 Pamela Bitler
07 Andrea Thorpe
09 Jay Davis
10 Marshall Pickarts
10 Kaman Johnson
10 Beth Landrum
12 Sue McClain
14 Nicki Soice
16 Mike Morrow
17 Cody Bitler
29 Linda Jaynes
29 Kent Kindsvatter
30 Landon Bitler
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
01 Chris & Tracy Anderson
13 Jim & Susie Schwartz
18 Jared & Ann Jenell Williams
BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
06 Morgan McFerren
16 Cathy Harris
16 Jennifer Westhoff
18 Bob Guenthner
28 Phyllis McCabe
Thank You! To the dedicated parish members who have
recently been working on our building and grounds: Phil Dietrich who keeps the lawn mowed and trimmed up, along with his West High student volunteers who work inside and out; an unnamed angel, who has been ridding the parking lot across Topeka St. of weeds; and Mike McFerren who has beautified the courtyard patio with mums, a St. Francis statue and bench. Be sure to notice their good work!
St. John’s Parish Visitor / October 2016 Page 4
Actual
Aug 2016 Aug 2016
Actual vs
Budget
Aug 2016
Actual
Jan -Aug
2016
Budget
Jan -Aug
2016
Actual vs
Budget
Jan - Aug
2016
2016
Annual
Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
All Pledges Received 9,668.45 9,720.00 -51.55 105,792.78 97,734.60 8,058.18 162,000.00
Contributions 1,348.99 2,169.00 -820.01 16,450.34 21,809.32 -5,358.98 36,150.00
Endowment Income 4,541.30 4,095.00 446.30 43,095.96 41,175.25 1,920.71 68,250.00
Additional Income 1,592.96 504.00 1,088.96 9,699.29 5,067.72 4,631.57 8,400.00
Latino/Hispanic Ministry Income 65.00 150.00 -85.00 2,453.25 1,508.25 945.00 2,500.00
Total Income 17,216.70 16,638.00 578.70 177,491.62 167,295.14 10,196.48 277,300.00
Expense
Latino/Hispanic Expense 852.16 868.83 -16.67 8,059.92 6,524.52 1,535.40 10,000.00
Worship Ministry & Altar Guild 166.86 233.34 -66.48 2,717.22 2,156.72 560.50 3,090.00
Outreach Ministry 5,576.50 6,101.50 -525.00 45,139.78 48,812.00 -3,672.22 73,218.00
Christian Formation Ministry 0.00 127.09 -127.09 377.18 1,016.68 -639.50 1,525.00
Parish Life & Fellowship 131.47 270.83 -139.36 2,321.29 2,166.68 154.61 3,250.00
Building & Grounds 13,542.43 7,291.67 6,250.76 28,493.52 22,824.58 5,668.94 31,014.00
Utilities 2,346.50 2,351.67 -5.17 16,211.42 15,513.32 698.10 21,400.00
Office 506.69 479.00 27.69 4,014.00 4,484.00 -470.00 6,400.00
Personnel 19,085.31 16,259.66 2,825.65 144,962.04 141,360.50 3,601.54 215,901.00
Professional Fees & Accounting 1,813.33 1,687.50 125.83 14,152.53 13,500.00 652.53 23,450.00
Total Expense 44,021.25 35,671.09 8,350.16 266,448.90 258,359.00 8,089.90 389,248.00
Net Ordinary Income -26,804.55 -19,033.09 -7,771.46 -88,957.28 -91,063.86 2,106.58 -111,948.00
10,000.00
-101,948.00
4,080.76
2,106.58
-95,760.66
32,000.00
25,000.0050,000.00
11,239.34
5/19/16 Vestry approved borrow from Trust Checking Sub Acct08/15/16 Vestry approved invasion of Trimer Trust Fund
Adjusted Deficit with Trust Funds
1/21/16 Vestry approved borrow from Trust Checking Sub Acct
Actual vs Budget Adjustment
Estimated Deficit
Beginning 2016 Operations Checking
St. John's Episcopal Church
Profit & Loss Budget Proformance
August 2016 Revised
Transfer from Grant Fund for Latino/Hispanic Payroll
Approved 2016 Budget
Attendance for September 2016
September 4, 11, 18, 25
8:00 a.m. 46 total
10:30 a.m. 181 total
1:00 p.m. (no 9/4 or 9/25) 29 total
Christian Formation, 9/4 & 9/11: 35 total
Lay Eucharistic Visits: 22 people took communion
Doorstep Ministry Suspended In consultation with our Senior Warden I have suspended the Doorstep Ministry until further notice. We have no social workers here to handle folks who come to our doors requesting assistance; our staff must take time away from the duties for which we are paying them to attend to these needs. I believe St. John's outreach resources are better spent, in this interim period, by supporting requests from social service agen-cies to fund specific items for their clients. Doorstep funds can also support our Saturday Sandwich Ministry with seasonal needs. Please contact me with any comments or questions. -- Interim Pastor Ted
All Saints’ Sunday is November 6, 2016 A sign-up sheet will be available later this month at the back of the church to add the names of your dearly
departed loved ones whose names you would like to have read that Sunday in prayers. A Service of Baptism will take place. If you or a family member would like to be baptized, please contact the
parish office at 262-0897. A Customary of Baptism offers more information, and may be accessed at
www.stjohnswi.chita.org.
St. John’s Parish Visitor / October 2016 Page 5
Parish History — Katie Pott, Parish Historian
100 years ago . . .
The Rev. Dr. Percy T. Fenn’s 1916 St. John’s Hand-Book:
THE LAYMEN’S MISSIONARY CONVENTION ~ We are always profoundly sorry when we
cannot unite with our denominational brethren. They had a great convention here, and we permitted one of our Bishops, and one of our Priests, to participate in it. But we were unable to do so for conscientious
reasons. ~ The aim of each convention is to generate enthusiasm for Missions. And there is no doubt that
we all need more of the missionary spirit than we have. ~ But when we unite with them we are ranked
among them as one Church among many, or one sect among many, and we, by our very participation, help
to create among our denominational brethren, a greater enthusiasm for the propagation of their defective
Christianity. And this we cannot do. ~ We are unable to understand why a few of our Bishops and Priests
can unite in such a movement, and we believe the time will come when they will regret it. ~ The
denominations are going into the foreign fields to carry with them their denial of the Historic Episcopate,
of Sacramental grace, of Infant Baptism, Confirmation, etc., and we shall be compelled to spend scores of
years and hundreds of thousands of dollars to uproot their teaching. For this reason we can have nothing
whatever to do with the movement.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK ~ Your priest is always ready, at any hour of the day or night, to
minister to the sick of the parish. But it is the duty of the sick to send him word. In times of sickness we
need the prayers and the sacraments of the Church, and these are to be had for the asking, and upon
these, to a very large extent, our recovery may depend. ~ In case it should be necessary to go to the
hospital, please give orders to your physician for your priest to visit you. Your priest does not come to
you as a visitor, so “Visitors are not admitted” does not apply to him. He comes to you as your priest,
with the Church’s blessing, and with the Church’s Sacraments. ~ It would, therefore, be well for every
sick person, before going to the hospital, to consult the priest in regard to this matter, and to employ only
such physicians and surgeons as shall be willing to have your priest come to you. ~ We insist, most
earnestly, upon this, for your sake as well as for ours. In a matter of life or death you cannot afford to
exclude God. And no good churchman ever goes through an operation without the sacraments, and the
prayers of the Church!
OUR CONGREGATIONS ~ . . . Put your Church first in your mind, and first in your life, and see
how quickly it will change your point of view. Come to the services as frequently as possible, join heartily
in the responses and in the singing, and extend a hearty greeting to the strangers present, and see how
quickly the church will fill up. ~ We know that big congregations are never an index of spiritual
prosperity, but they are always an encouragement and an inspiration to rector and people.
The 157th Annual Convention of the diocese is set for
Oct. 28-29 at the Hilton Double Tree Hotel at the Airport
in Wichita.
This will be a joint gathering with delegates and clergy of
the Episcopal Diocese of Western Kansas.
Each diocese will have its own business meetings; other
activities will be combined.
Serving the LORD with Gladness OCTOBER 2016 (Year C)
No choir - fall break
Preacher / Celebrant The Rev. Ted Curtis The Rev. Ted Curtis The Rev. Ted Curtis The Rev. Eli Montes
Morning Prayer
The Rev. Arland Wallace
October 02 October 09 October 16 October 23 October 30 Pentecost 20 Pentecost 21 Pentecost 22 Pentecost 23 Pentecost 24
8:00 a.m. Service RITE I RITE I RITE I RITE I RITE I
Acolyte/Chalice Cathy Harris Racine Zackula Cathy Harris Peggy Karr No Communion
Lector / Intercessor Cathy Harris Racine Zackula Charles Lloyd Peggy Karr Cathy Harris
10:30 a.m. Service RITE II RITE II RITE II RITE II RITE II
Organist Joel Brejda Joel Brejda Bro. Guadalupe Joel Brejda Joel Brejda
Altar Guild Lanelle McKernan Racine Zackula Leslie Dunlap Kelley Davidson Lanelle McKernan
Acolytes Server
Tish Seely Paul Steele Emerson Ross Tish Seely No Communion
Crucifer Tish Seely Tish Seely Paul; Steele Emerson Ross No Communion
Lector / Intercessor Tammy Breeden Judy Nelson Katie Pott Tish Seely Roger Carvalho
Chalice Bearers Tammy Breeden Katie Pott Tish Seely Tom Pott No communion
Dcn. Arland Dcn. Arland Dcn. Arland Dcn. Arland Dcn. Arland
Daughters of the King Judy Morris Jean Wikle Tish Seely Nancy Dietrich Judy Morris
Refreshments Dietrichs Judy Morris Katie Pott Parish Breakfast
Lay Eucharistic Visitor
~~~~~~~~~~ Paul Massaria Charles Lloyd ~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~
02 de octubre 09 de octubre 16 de octubre 23 de octubre 30 de octubre
20 Pentecostés 21 Pentecostés 22 Pentecostés 23 Pentecostés 24 Pentecostés
servicio de 13:00 RITO II RITO II RITO II RITO II RITO II
sacerdote The Rev. Elizabeth
Montes
The Rev. Elizabeth Montes
The Rev. Elizabeth Montes
The Rev. Elizabeth Montes
The Rev. Elizabeth Montes
gremio de altar Flora Ocampo Flora Ocampo Flora Ocampo Flora Ocampo
organista
If not able to serve as scheduled, please find a substitute and notify the parish office of the change.
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St. John’s Parish Visitor / October 2016 Page 8
CROP WALK at Sedgwick County Park on October 2nd In 2015 we at St. John’s felt called to respond to those who are Hungry all over the world and we joined the yearly CROP Walk. Father Ted Blakely led one team of walkers; Father Earl Mahan led the other team. The result: YOU helped St. John’s win the quilt that is awarded to the group that raises the most money. That quilt hangs in our East Atrium. St. John’s will once again be participating in the 2016 CROP Walk to be held Sunday, October 2, at Sedgwick Country Park Horseshoe Shelter; Registration at 1 p.m., Walk begins at 2 p.m. If you are interested in participating or donating, you may call the office 262-0897, or Thomas Hill 833-2181. COME JOIN US!
St. James’ After School Program to Raise Funds at Triviathlon, October 15th The St. James’ After School Program offers arts enrichment to students at Title 1 schools in Wichita. To raise funds for the program, they are sponsoring a Triviathlon on Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. Teams of eight will compete for the title of Champions of Trivia. There will also be a silent auction, prize drawings and culinary concoctions made by Peg Bowman. Tickets are $20, and include snacks and soft drinks. Call 683-5686 for information, tickets, or to enter your team.
Breakfast Fundraiser at Botanica to benefit ESS Venture House and Breakthrough Club Kindness In Action Breakfast, a fundraising event benefitting ESS Venture House and Breakthrough Club, is Wednesday, October 12, at Botanica-The Wichita Gardens, from 8:30 –9:30 a.m. in the Lotus Hall. The event is free, but reservations are required. RSVP to 316-269-4160, ext. 105. The Breakfast is hosted by the ESS Board of Directors.
Episcopal Social Services Seeks Volunteers and Pantry Donations FOOD SERVICE VOLUNTEERS: Community Lunch Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve a nutritious meal including beverages using safe food handling practices. Volunteers also serve as mentors to trainees who are receiving employment training. Hours are weekdays from 9:30 to 1:30 and volunteers typically work one day a week, but schedules are flexible. Volunteers must be able to stand for an extended period and lift dishes. Within 6 months, the volunteer must obtain a food handler card. Clean-up Crew Volunteers: Two or more are needed to take the dirty dish cart to the dish washer, clean the area and wash (or assist with
washing) pots, pans and dishes after completion of lunch. Dining Room Prep Volunteers: One or more are needed each morning to prepare dining tables and chairs, organize drinking glasses and napkins, refill salt and pepper shakers and refill utensil containers. VOLUNTEER OPENINGS FOR REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM: This program provides financial management and support services to individuals with severe and persistent mental and physical disabilities who are required by the Social Security Administration to have a payee of record. Through trained volunteers, we assist each client with maintaining an independent lifestyle. The program serves more than 400 individuals. Representative Payee Volunteers work with clients in establishing a working budget, ensuring that their rent and utilities are paid and that they have food. Clients are seen morning hours from 9:00 to 12, in the afternoon from 1 to 3, and at one Monday evening shift from 5 to 7 p.m. Reconciliation Team Volunteers may choose to work only with reconciliation of computerized patient accounts and on-line bank statements. Discrepancies are recorded and discussed with Payee Staff. Schedule is flexible. Internal Audit Volunteers check a randomly selected client file to confirm that proper payments (expenses) and credits (income) are reflected in the client account and that the client’s personal spending has corresponding requests and receipts. Discrepancies and concerns are presented to the Representative Payee Coordinator. Schedule is flexible. FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED: canned tuna, chicken, beef stew, salmon, beans, baked beans, chili, bean soups; dried beans, rice, rice mixes, canned pasta, noodle mixes, dry noodles and pastas, mac & cheese mix, cold cereals; canned & boxed pudding, nonfat dried milk, evaporated milk, canned vegetables & fruit, vegetable soup, canned tomato products, spaghetti sauce, applesauce, paper napkins & towels, food storage bags, trash bags, hand & bath soap, laundry & dish detergent, cleaning products, shampoo & conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving cream, razors, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, diapers. Your financial support helps us serve our neighbors living with the effects of poverty, mental illness and crisis in their lives. Your donation to Episcopal Social Services and Breakthrough Club is fully tax-deductible.
Downtown Wichita
402 N. Topeka
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: 316-262-0897
Fax: 316-262-2341
E-mail:
We welcome you!
Sundays 8:00 am Rite I Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer
9:15 am Christian Formation
10:30 am Rite II Holy Eucharist or Morning Prayer
1:00 pm Holy Eucharist in Spanish
ST. JOHN’S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Staff E-mail
The Rev. Edward Curtis—Interim Priest [email protected]
The Rev. Elizabeth Montes—Priest Assoc./Latino/Hispanic Ministry [email protected]
The Rev. Arland Wallace—Deacon [email protected]
Cathy Harris—Parish Administrator & Bookkeeper [email protected]
Connie Shawver—Parish Communications [email protected]
Ken Breeden—Choir Director [email protected]
Joel Brejda—Organist
Brother Guadalupe—Music, Latino/Hispanic Ministry
James Adams—Sexton / Security
Vestry
Nicki Soice—Senior Warden
Mike McFerren—Junior Warden
Pete McKernan—Treasurer
Erica Gaither—Clerk
Members—Bob Guenthner, Mike McFerren, Mary Ohlemeier,
Nicki Soice, Iola Crandall, Shari May, Scott Orr, Tish Seely, Erica
Gaither, Sarah Kittrell, Pete McKernan, Mayra Ocampo
Delegates: Shari May, Paul Massaria, Racine Zackula
Alternates: Tish Seely, Mike McFerren, Lanelle McKernan
Staff and Vestry
A Loving Family of Faith, United in Christ for a Ministry of Service
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stjohnswichita.org