April 2018

The DiscipleA Monthly Publication of St. Jude's Church

"The purpose of St. Jude's Church is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by proclaiming through words, actions and love the Good News of God in

Christ; to provide for spiritual growth and to minister, with love, to the needs of this congregation and to all people.” 907 Wichman Street h Walterboro, S.C. 29488 The Rev. David K. Sutcliffe, Rectore-mail: stjudes@lowcountry.com online: www.stjudeswalterboro.com (843) 549-1050

HOLY WEEK 2018

My song is love unknownMy Savior’s love to me,Love to the loveless shownThat they might lovely be.Oh, who am IThat for my sakeMy Lord should takeFrail flesh and die,My Lord should takeFrail flesh and die?

There is an old story about a French farmer who,early every morning, would go to the villagechurch, sit in a pew, and quietly gaze at thecrucifix that hung above the altar. He waseventually noticed by the parish priest. Afterseveral days the priest began to think that maybethe farmer was waiting to talk to a priest, so hewent over to the farmer and asked if he wished tospeak with him. The farmer answered that hewasn’t there to talk to a priest. The priestresponded by asking “then why are you here everyday?” The farmer answered “Every day I sit hereand spend time with him,” pointing to the cross,“and He spends time with me”.

Holy Week is an opportunity to be with Jesus, tobe with him when he enters Jerusalem on adonkey, to be with him in the upper room, to waitwith him in the Garden of Gethsemane, to be withhim as he is hung on the cross. Then early onSunday morning you can join the women who goto the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus and then…

Here might I stay and sing,No story so divine:Never was love, dear King,Never was grief like thine.This is my friend,In whose sweet praiseI all my daysCould gladly spend.

Samuel Crossman 1624-1683 Hymnal #458

Easter Egg HuntEaster Sunday

Immediately following the 10:30am Service on the church grounds.

Lemonade and cookies will be served.

MUSICNOTES

Thank you to our Adult Choir for their preparations andofferings of music during Lent, Holy Week, and onEaster Day. The choir will not rehearse on Wednesday,April 4, 2018. The normal schedule of rehearsals willresume on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, from6:00-7:00PM.

Additionally, the choir rehearses in music room eachSunday from 9:30-10:10AM.

Hymn Sing:An evening of fellowship and hymn singing is beingplanned by Gary Brightwell and me. Details will soonfollow.

Hymn Story: "O Jesus, I have promised" (Hymn 655,Hymnal 1982)O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end; be thou forever near me, my Master and my friend.I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side,nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide.

John Ernest Bode (1816-1874) has given the church oneof its most enduring hymns of Christian discipleship. Itwas so popular that Bishops in the Church of Englandwere weary of singing it and discouraged its use atconfirmations. Born in London, John Ernest Bode waseducated at both Eton and Charterhouse, as well asChrist Church, Oxford (B.A., 1837; M.A., 1840). Hisservice as a Fellow of Christ Church (1841-1847)included taking Holy Orders as deacon in 1841 andpriest, 1843. Bode served as a vicar at Westwell,Oxfordshire and Castle Camps, Cambridgeshire. A highpoint in his life was an invitation to deliver theprestigious Bampton Lectures at Oxford (1855).

The hymn has its origins in the confirmation of the poet'sdaughter and two sons in 1866. Most major hymnalshave included it since then.

The text is based on a verse in John 12 following Jesus'triumphal entry into Jerusalem and his travel toBethsaida of Galilee just before his impending passionwhen he shares with his disciples: "The hour is come,

that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, Isay unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the groundand die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forthmuch fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he thathateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am,there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, himwill my Father honor" (John 12:23-26, KJV).

Stanza two is particularly appropriate for confirmation,discouraging the ways of the world – "the sights thatdazzle, the tempting sounds I hear" – and evil influences– "my foes are ever near me, around me and within."Stanza three dissuades the confirmand from the ways ofthe flesh: to rise "above the storms of passion, themurmurs of self will."

More than fifty years after its publication, composer andhymnal editor Percy Dearmer noted its overuse in hisSongs of Praise Discussed (1933), "Bishops have beenknown to implore their clergy that this hymn should notbe sung at all the Confirmations they attend."

(From: C. Michael Hawn, University DistinguishedProfessor of Church Music, Perkins School of Theology,SMU)

We're changing our meeting time!!Beginning in March, the DOK willmeet in the evening on firstThursday of each month!

The next meeting is scheduled forThursday, April 5th, 6pm, at the

home of Gilda Barnwell, 204 Chamblee Road.

All women of the parish are eligible to participate inDOK. The only requirement is a desire to serve our Lordand commitment to prayer.

F o r info rmation contact Marianne Holmes ,(843)844-8400, or ask any Daughter...you'll recognize usby our cross!

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March 29 - Maundy Thursday 6:00 pm - Holy Eucharist Rite II

Stripping of the Altar and foot washing (optional)Watch in Chapel following service until 9PM;resuming at 8:00AM until the Noon Service

March 30 - Good Friday 12:00 pm - Good Friday Liturgy

March 31 - Alar Guild decorates Church for Easter

April 1 - Easter Day 8:00 am - Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00 am- Continental Breakfast10:00 am - Festival Prelude10:30 am - Festival Holy Eucharist Rite II with

Flowering of the CrossImmediately following 10:30AM service - Easter

Egg Hunt. Lemonade and cookies will be served.

The Easter Triduum – The Rev. David SutcliffeWe are coming to the end of Lent. Lent ends at sundown onMaundy Thursday as we enter the Triduum. Don’t let thetechnical term throw you, you are already quite familiar withit. It is the Church’s name for the three-day observance of thedeath and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We know these daysas Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and The EasterVigil/Easter Sunday. It needs to be mentioned that,liturgically, we use the Jewish way of counting days. TheTriduum begins at sundown on Maundy Thursday and endsat dusk on Easter Day.

All of Lent has been preparation for these three days, andEaster season is a joyful celebration of what has been donefor us in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It can besaid without exaggeration, that the Triduum is the focal pointof the whole liturgical year. Therefore, these three days areconsidered the most sacred time of the year, and, during theTriduum, Christians are expected to make a special effort tocome together in worship.

The Easter Triduum is really one service that is celebratedover several days. That is why there is no final blessing ordismissal at either the Maundy Thursday or Good Fridayliturgies. The service is not over until the end of the Easterliturgy.

The Maundy Thursday liturgy, which we will celebrate at 6PMon March 29 focuses on two things: 1) the gift of love offeredto us in the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ(The Eucharist) and 2) in the giving of the new law(mandatum) that we love one another which is demonstratedin the washing of the feet. It is not appropriate to have a SederMeal at this time; not only because our brother and sister Jewsare often rightly offended by Christians appropriating thatwhich is most sacred to the Jewish faith, but also because, forChristians, the symbolic connection to Passover is found in theEaster Liturgy.

The Maundy Thursday Liturgy will lead to the stripping of theAltar, and the Watch. The Sacrament will be reserved in theChapel, where the Watch will take place. If you remember theLord’s request to his Disciples, when they were in the Gardenof Gethsemene, that they wait and watch with him, youunderstand the purpose of the Watch. Unfortunately, becausewe have to consider people’s safety these days, it probably isnot wise to have an all night watch. But the church will beopen until 9 PM, resuming at 8:00AM until the Noon GoodFriday service.

The Good Friday liturgy which will be observed at noonfocuses on the Crucifixion and Death of Jesus Christ. There isno procession as the liturgy had already begun on MaundyThursday. We hear the passion and remember how Jesussuffered and died for us. The Cross, the symbol of the Passion,is brought in and we acknowledge what Jesus has done for usby venerating the cross. Before the service, you will have beengiven a nail to place in the cross. After prayers, and anthems,and you are invited to come forward to place your nail in thecross and, if you so desire to touch or kiss the cross as a signof devotion to Our Lord. During the sermon there will be anexplanation of the significance of this act.

We then wait in quiet anticipation for the resurrection. We willbe celebrating the Resurrection of Our Lord on Easter Day at8:00 and 10:30AM. Everyone attending the 10:30AM serviceis encouraged to bring a flower cutting to church on EasterDay. If you forget, we will have extra cuttings at the back ofthe church. There will be a cross in front of the Altar withmany holes in it. During the procession, the Priest, acolytes,and Chalice bearers will place their flower cuttings in the holesin the cross, when they are finished the congregation is tocome forward and place their flowers in the cross, finally thechoir will place their flower cuttings in the holes until thewhole cross has been “flowered”. We will then proceed tocelebrate the Resurrection with as much joy and festivity aspossible.

I hope this explanation will enrich your experience of this mostholy of times.

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YOUTH SUPPER VOLUNTEERS

The following parishioners have volunteered to preparesupper for the Youth group on Wednesday nights duringthe month of April. 4 Gale Doggette 538-769311 Holly & Matt Mardell 599-225418 Sydney & Walter Haynes 908-911325 Marilyn Peters 549-9092If you would like to volunteer to prepare a meal for theYouth group please contact Marianne Holmes @ 844-8400

1 EASTER! Alleluia; Christ is Risen! 8:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite I

9:00 AM – Continental Breakfast10:00 AM – Festival Prelude10:30 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II with

Flowering of the CrossImmediately following 10:30AM service - EasterEgg Hunt. Lemonade and cookies will be served.

5 Daughters of the King Meeting, 6PM, at thehome of Gilda Barnwell, 204 Chamblee Road

9 Vestry Meeting, 5:30 PM13 Good Friday's. The group will be attending a

Charleston RiverDogs game together15 Pantry Sunday20 Submission deadline for the monthly Disciple21 The Annual Gathering of the Diocesan

Women, St. Paul's Summerville.26 Lunch Bunch, 12 noon, Juan y Tres Garcia's,

Ivanhoe Shopping Center

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS

Since joining St. Jude's family, Bob Everett hasundertaken the task of converting the wealth of ChristianEducation materials in the Parish Library from VHS Tapeto DVD. The project is far enough along now thatparishioners can search through the materials that havebeen completed. The work has not been indexed, andthere is still a lot of material that has not yet beenconverted, BUT please avail yourselves of a look throughthe material that is now on DVD's. Please leave somenotice of your borrowing in/with the office to assure wedon't lose track of the materials. In most instances theDVD's are attached to the original VHS tapes' packaging. As you search the materials, please let Bob know of anythings not yet converted that you would particularly liketo see.

to... ...everyone who helped with breakfastin March: Jack Jackson, Dana Cheney;Paul & Sue Yin Hinson, ColleenRemley; Bob & Kathie Smith,

Madison Utsey and Kelly Houck....the Men and their helpers for another superb PancakeSupper!...the Women’s Group, DOK, and the Altar Guild whoprepared dinner for the last of the Wednesday eveningprograms....Tracy and Johnny Johnston who volunteered to cook ameal for the Youth Group....To Martie who buys groceries, the youth who makepantry bags, Marnie Smith, Kathie Smith, Martie Hookerand Marilyn Peters who give out bags to the many whofrequent the Food Pantry, as well as, hearty thanks tothose who have made financial contributions or givenfood to the pantry....those who contributed to the Colleton County FosterParent Association for Easter baskets for the children.... Susan and Ben Harrison for all the time they spentpressuring washing the brick and concrete! It lookswonderful!

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VESTRY NOTES

2-1-18 – 2-28-18 1-1-18 – 2-28-18 Actual Budget Actual Budget

Income:Open Plate 1,948.05 1,416.67 3,416.45 2,833.33Pledge 10,197.00 14,744.17 21,964.00 29,488.33Other 26.00 333.33 551.00 666.67

Your Vestry met twice in February and the following is asummary of what transpired in those meetings.

Vestry Regular Monthly MeetingFebruary 12, 2018

Co-Senior Warden Gary Brightwell presided. Themeeting opened with prayer. Minutes and the Treasurer'sreport were presented and approved. The Vestry was advisedthat the bell pull had become disengaged from it's pulley. Thefire department's assistance will be requested to repair it.

Susan Martin and Gary Brightwell reported on annew initiative to increase the involvement of young childrenin the church. Ideas to be explored will be a Children'sChapel, children's sermon, kinder music and new ideas forPalm Sunday and Easter Sunday. They will schedule ameeting with parents to get started.

Marilyn Peters announced that 25-30 women of thechurch had met for their winter meeting on January 19th., andthey are planning to prepare Easter Baskets for fosterchildren.

The Lunch Bunch continues to meet and have madeplans for the remainder of the year.

During the month, four visits and/or flowers weremade to parishioners.

Julia Waddell reported on youth programs. Shereviewed numerous activities including a future program byCaroline and Stephanie Hooker to present an idea for amission trip to Haiti, attending the "Silver Ring Thing" at thehigh school, and a spring retreat. The youth are exploringevents for younger children in the Church who will beattending middle school over the next few years. Julia alsoreceived the Vestry's permission to seek funds from LivingWaters Trust for certain youth programs.

Regarding our petition for Writ of Certiorari to theUS Supreme Court, Marvin Jones explained to the vestry howto make sense of the petition if they choose to read it.

Next Jack Jackson reported on rector searches. As tothe interim rector, Bishop Lawrence would like to meet withthe Vestry to present a candidate. That meeting was set forFebruary 20. At that meeting, Bishop Lawrence will alsodiscuss the permanent rector search. Jack presented theVestry with a document entitled The Search for a NewRector, received from Cannon Jim Lewis. The Vestryauthorized funding of $87.00 for subscription to software fora parish survey to help with the search.

Marvin Jones reported that he and Gary Brightwellhad appointed Charles Lucas and Kathie Smith to lead a ParishContingency Planning Committee. The Committee is beingorganized on the recommendation of the Diocese. It is chargedwith the responsibility to (1) look at available alternatives forSt. Jude's in the event that we are evicted from our Churchcampus; (2) to examine how the parish finances might beimpacted in order to keep everything going; and (3) to ensurethat the congregation knows that we are dealing with theseissues and that our Church will be all right, no matter howthese issues are resolved. Kathie Smith responded that she hadalready met with Charles Lucas that presented some tentativeinformation to the Vestry. She will report back when themembers of the committee are selected.

Marilyn Peters commented that she thought that sincethe first of the year, we were doing a better job ofcommunicating with the congregation and among the Vestry. In addition she reported that the following had volunteered toserve on the Membership Team: Susan Martin, Ann Hughes,Gary Brightwell, Patti Lohr, Gilda Barnwell, Patricia Utseyand Heather Tuten. While their plan of action is not complete,they have already discussed making personal contact withmissing members and ways to keep members engaged.

The vestry authorized changes in the sales prices andcommissions and signing authorization for certain lots ownedby the parish and available for sale, all as recommended by ourrealtor.

At the request of Father Bob, the vestry authorized St.Jude's to be used as a conduit for contributions made fromthroughout the Diocese to Bishop Daniel Abbot of the SouthSudan. There will be minimal administrative time and the costof $50 per wire transfer to Bishop Abbot.

There being no further business, the meetingadjourned after prayer.

Vestry Special MeetingFebruary 20, 2018

Bishop Mark Lawrence presided. He began withprayer. He proceeded to provide information on the procedurefor meeting with a potential Interim Rector. Bishop Lawrenceintroduced Father David Sutcliffe. Father Sutcliffe is retiredfrom the Diocese of Albany, New York and currently residingin Beaufort. The Vestry conducted their interview of FatherSutcliffe and then he was excused. After discussion by theVestry, the Vestry voted unanimously to extend an invitationto Father Sutcliffe to serve as Interim Rector. BishopLawrence explained that Cannon Lewis would work on aLetter Agreement that would need to be signed by theCo-Senior Wardens, and Father Sutcliffe.

Bishop Lawrence and the Vestry moved to adiscussion of the status of the permanent Rector search. JackJackson reviewed the progress on the search to date. He isworking on a questionnaire for the congregation and beginningpreliminary work on a Parish Profile. Bishop Lawrence

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discussed strategies to keep the congregation informed on theprogress, to include holding congregational forums. Heoffered to help St. Jude's in every way and went back over thesteps of the process.

There being no further business, the meeting wasadjourned after prayer.

WOMEN OF ST. JUDE'S

April 21, 2018- Our Annual Meeting will be at St.Paul's Summerville. Registration is $20.00 and opennow online at https://goo.gl/MJVzMc (shortenedURL)

There is also a mail in registration form and flyeron bulletin board outside of church office.

Sept 21-23, 2018- Women's Ministry Fall Retreat. Hold the date. More information will be forthcoming.

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS(If your group is not listed please call the church office549-1050)

Monday Night Women's Bible Study, 6PM. Pleasecontact Debbie Jones (866-7725) for additionalinformation.

THE PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE is requesting used flower vases. Please bring them to thechurch kitchen or leave a message with the church officeto have them picked up.

3 Bob Horowitz 11 Amanda Harrison3 Erwin Hooker 12 Patti Lohr4 Kinloch Bell 14 Dargan Moore6 David Payne 27 Connie Dille6 Smith Richardson 27 Daryl Dille 9 Brassie Smith 29 Paul Steadman

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PARISH FAMILIES MINISTERED TO THIS

MONTH...

...Fran Pye ...Billy Richardson

...Bobbi Greene

We try to have an ongoing Food/Flower/Card/Soup Ministry andwe feel bad when we do not know or find out late about a need inour church family. Please be certain to contact the church officeand let us know of a need in our parish family whether it’s a mealor a visit from the Rector.

April 13, 2018Good Friday's

The group will be attending a CharlestonRiverDogs game together;

a great family event with details to follow!

It is a wonderful opportunity to invite a friend!

THE LUNCH BUNCHContact: Susan Martin

or Marilyn Peters

Thursday, April 26, 12 noonJuan y Tres Garcia's, Ivanhoe Shopping Center

RSVP: Church office 843-543-5010 orstjudes@lowcountry.com

SUNDAY BREAKFASTat ST. JUDE'S

Would like to thank everyone inadvance for taking time to help out with this ministry.Also remind them to pick up key for building sometimeduring the week before they need it. THANKS, Dana CheneyAPRIL

1th EASTER SUNDAY

8th Margie WilliamsGilda BarnwellScott Harvin

15th Charles & Cindy LucasMatt & Holly Mardell

22nd Stacy & Benjy KennedyChris Stroble

29th Marilyn PetersPatti & Tom LohrDave & Diane Mathews

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St. Jude's Church907 Wichman Street

Walterboro, South Carolina 29488

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St. Jude’s ChurchThe Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina

St. Jude's has worship servicesSunday at

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9:30 a.m. Christian Education

10:30 a.m. Holy EucharistWednesdays at

5:30 p.m. Youth Group

The Discipleis published monthly by

St. Jude's Church907 Wichman Street

Walterboro, SC 29488and can be found online at

www.stjudeswalterboro.comOffice Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday,

9AM-2PM

The Lord Jesus Christ,Head of the Church

The Rt. Rev. Mark Lawrence, BishopThe Rev. David K. Sutcliffe, RectorDavid Martin, Organist/Choirmaster

Bob Smith, Parish TreasurerLisa Marsh, Parish Administrator

Vestry MembersMarvin Jones, Co-Senior Warden ‘18

Gary Brightwell, Co-Senior Warden, Evangelism ‘20Madison Utsey, Junior Warden, Fellowship ‘19

Jack Jackson, Bldg. & Grounds ‘18Kathie Smith, Fellowship ‘18

Julia Waddell, Youth ‘18 Susan Martin, Christian Ed ‘19

Marilyn Peters, DCW ‘19Rick Hawkins, Stewardship ‘19

Sue Hinson, Finance ‘20Patti Lohr, Outreach ‘20

Ann Hughes, Pastoral Care ‘20

A PRAYER FOR ST. JUDE'S

O heavenly Father, in whom we live andmove and have our being: We humbly pray you soto guide and govern St. Jude's by your Holy Spirit,that in our goals, our plans and our actions, wemight always seek and heed your voice, followyour guidance, and pursue that course of actionwhich will build your Church, and glorify yourname, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

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