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“Find the lost; Heal the broken;
Celebrate God’s love for all.”
The Hoot September 2018
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St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
Holy Eucharist – Sundays at 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 5:00 pm
Weekly Bible Study – Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
7555 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road ♦ Ooltewah, TN 37363 (423) 238-7708 [email protected] www.sfaec.org
The Rt. Rev. Brian L. Cole, Bishop of East Tennessee
The Rev. Louisa Parsons, Rector Allison Caudill, Seminarian
Marie Sugrue, Parish Administrator Charles Nix, Evening Music Coordinator
Pam Early, Nursery Minister
Vestry Lenora Corbin, Clerk
Class of 2018
Class of 2019
Class of 2020
Deris Bagli Sr. Warden
(423) 503-0634
Shelia Crane Treasurer
(423) 309-0761
Elaine Cantelou (423) 364-1509
Sandy Moore Jr. Warden
(423) 344-2577
Jamie Hartman (423) 967-1646
Jane Diamantis (423) 238-4688
Elaine Peters-Gannon
(423) 314-1202
Joan Rose (423) 240-5248
Ellen Dobbs
(423) 595-3411
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It’s hard to believe that schools are back in session and fall is just around the corner! In addition to our regularly scheduled Sunday Services, our Wednesday Bible Study has resumed and there are
many other gatherings on the calendar. Inside you will find several announcements and articles to let you know all that’s coming up in the next several weeks. There are many ways to stay in the loop here at St. Francis. We make regular updates to our Facebook page and our web-site found at www.sfaec.org. Additionally, we post upcoming events on our sign out front and send weekly emails. We want to make sure you don’t miss a thing. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. You can reach us at (423) 238-7708 or [email protected]. The Hoot is published by St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church. The deadline for the October Issue is September 24. If you would like to submit an article or announcement for the next issue, please send it to [email protected].
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10
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In the midst of changes, You, O Lord are our rock and our shelter,
Our ever sure foundation.
Change is in the air as reflected by the coolness of the mornings this week, which herald the approach of fall. Students have returned to school and are meeting new teachers and taking new courses. The area we call home continues to explode with new houses and businesses. Change is all around us. Over a decade ago, then Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts-Schori addressed the East Tennessee Diocesan Convention gathered in Gatlinburg. At that time, she reminded us that for any organism to survive, life must be able to adapt to change. While change stretches us, it also helps us grow into who God has made us each to be. We, who are grounded in faith and hope, know that God is our constant in the midst of any change life brings. At St. Francis, we are welcoming some exciting changes this fall. Josh Weaver will be ordained a Deacon in God’s one holy catholic church on Tuesday, September 4, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chattanooga. After a Sunday back with his sending parish, Grace Episcopal Church, he will join our clergy staff. Truly we are blessed to have Josh with us. Kirsten Herzog is a student at Lee University and granddaughter of Irma and Ed Herzog. A regular attendee of our 10 am service, Kirsten will be helping to develop a Children’s Music program at St. Francis. Please see page 16 of this newsletter to learn more about this new offering Kirsten is leading.
Message from our Rector
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Dr. Pamela Harris, Professor in the School of Journalism and Communications at Southern Adventist University and profes-sional Organist, will be our supply Organist for much of the fall. Pam was with us a couple of times last spring, and we are looking forward to her being back with us starting Sunday, August 27. We also welcome back our Seminarian, Allison Caudill, who has had a busy summer serving in her sending Diocese of Kentucky. She will also rejoin us on August 27. While all of this is happening, we are aware of changes in our wider community. Hearing from so many who attended the Cottage Meetings last fall, we are now working with Episcopal Church Foundation on a feasibility study to assess our ability to address the needs identified at St. Francis. We are considering exterior repairs to our current church building and the possibility of adding new space to the building. In the weeks ahead, each of you will be invited to read and respond to the proposals being considered. Watch for announcements, e-mails and mail for more information on these proposals. In this time of change, let us remember that God is ever with us. Let us continue to pray for God’s wisdom and discernment to guide us, Christ Jesus’ love and courage to lead us, and the power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to do this faithfully and to the glory of God’s Holy Name. Lou †
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The Rt. Rev. Brian Cole, Bishop of East TN,
has assigned Joshua Weaver to serve as Deacon for St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
Following his ordination on September 4, 2018, Josh Weaver will serve as Deacon at St. Francis in Ooltewah, TN. Originally from Grace Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, Josh has recently com-pleted a two-year vocational diaconate formation and training program in Sewanee, TN. He has also finished the four-year Education for Ministry (EfM) program that is offered by the University of the South.
Additionally, Joshua has completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, GA and holds a Master of Public Administration Degree in Emergency Management from Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA. He is currently employed as a Hospice Chaplain/Volunteer Coordinator and is also a licensed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Josh loves to travel and lives in Cleveland with his dog, Grover.
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
welcomes Josh Weaver!
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Out-to-Lunch Group — Dutch Treat
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m.
Located at 2288 Gunbarrel Road
Feel free to bring a friend!
Please sign up in the Narthex by Sept. 10 Questions? Contact Miriam at 423-653-7700.
All are invited!
Friday, September 14 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Katie Hall Activity Center
Bring a chair & your favorite beverage.
Please sign-up in the Narthex so we have an accurate headcount for food. Thank you!
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
7555 Ooltewah-Georgetown Rd., Ooltewah, TN 37363 (423) 238-7708 [email protected] www.sfaec.org
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Please plan to join us for the upcoming
St. Francis Workday Saturday, September 15 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
We are preparing for our Annual St. Francis Day Celebration and Blessing of the Animals. Bring your tools and plan to help with clean-up and simple repairs around our church campus. A project list and sign-up is in the Narthex. If you can't help on the 15th, please check out the list and let us know if you can do one of the items on a day that’s better for you.
Remember, many hands make light work. Hope to see you there!
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ESTRY VIBES
The St. Francis Vestry met on August 20. Thanks to the foresight and generosity of Charles Park, we
have received a generous gift from his estate for which we are truly grateful. The Vestry and Finance Committee are consid-ering current projects and needs of the church and how to best use this financial gift. We are receiving bids for the needed exterior repairs of the current building. Additionally, we will be entering the feasi-bility stage of our master plan, led by the Episcopal Church Foundation. During this stage, we will assess our readiness for a capital campaign. Depending on the results of the feasibility study, we will either:
a. Do the needed exterior repairs; or b. Include these repairs together with the total cost of a
new nave to be covered by our capital campaign. The Church Workday is September 15 from 9-12 in prepara-
tion for St. Francis Day October 7th. A Project list and Signup is in the narthex. If you can’t make it on the 15th, check out the Project List and let us know what you can do and when you can come to do it.
If you are interested in serving on the Vestry, please talk with
Lou or any current member of the Vestry. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
The next Vestry Meeting is September 24th at 6:15 pm. All
are welcome.
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A huge THANK YOU to all who participated in the Stock-Their-Lockers School Supply Drive!
We successfully collected supplies to help many students in our area and could not have done it without you. And a special thanks to our helpers who organized and loaded the supplies for delivery. We appreciate you too!
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St. Francis Day and the Annual Blessing of Animals Sunday, October 7, 1:30 – 4:00 pm
Blue skies, sunshine and cool temperatures – that is what we are looking for Sunday, October 7, as we welcome Bishop Brian Cole and our four legged friends from around the region. Plans are underway to have many of our regular activities for the day including:
- The Pet Parade, followed by the liturgy to celebrate creation - Noah’s Little Ark Petting Zoo - Pony Rides will again be on site - Free Pet Photos - Animal related exhibits - Adoptable Pets - Hot Dogs and Popcorn - And more!
If you have a pet related vendor you use, or are aware of one that has not been with us in the past, invite them to join us; or you can send their contact information to me and I’ll contact them. We provide each exhibitor a tent/table/chairs all at no charge to participate in our celebration! Set up Day: Join in the fun as we set up tents, tables and chairs on Saturday, October 6, beginning at 9:00 am at All Saints House. Volunteer Opportunities: Brochures and posters are being printed and we always need help distributing those around the area. The printing should be available in early to mid-September. It’s takes a village to produce this event! Joan Rose [email protected] (423)240-5248
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A few highlights from last year’s event . . .
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A new school year also means a fresh start for EYC. This summer we participated with other Episcopal youth from around the area in the first ChattEY Mission trip to Heifer Ranch in Arkansas. What an amazing time we had together! Energized by that sharing, there is already a full schedule for ChattEY for fall 2018 – spring 2019 on the facing page. Because ChattEY has enabled so many connections with other Episcopal Youth, we have decided to invite 3rd - 5th graders to start building a wider community as well. To do this, we have planned a Carnival to be held at St. Peter’s Church on Saturday, September 15 from 1 – 3 pm. Each church is asked to have a booth at the Carnival staffed by the youth of that church. In order to plan for the St. Francis Booth at the Carnival, our youth will gather on Sunday, August 26 after the 10 am service. At that time, we will decide what we want to offer at our booth. All of St. Francis Youth, from 6th – 12th, grade is needed for this fun event. At our August 26 gathering we will also make plans for the rest of September and October for St. Francis EYC. With St. Francis Day and the Bishop’s visit coinciding on the first Sunday in October, there are many ways we can be involved in our signature event, the Blessing of the Animals. We are a church where youth are actively involved in helping lead worship. Anyone who has not had the opportunity but would like learn more about being Crucifer, Lay Reader, Usher, Greeter and/ or Server, please let Lou or one of our Verger’s know. We would love to have you join us in these important parish ministries.
Lou †
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Schedule 2018-2019
Sept. 15: ChattEY Jr. Carnival (3rd, 4th, 5th graders) Hosted by St. Peter’s, Chattanooga Oct. 21: ChattEY Kick-Off Hosted by Church of the Nativity, Fort Oglethorpe Dec. 9: ChattEY takes over Rock City Hosted by Church of the Good Shepherd, Lookout Mountain Feb. 24: ChattEY Fundraising Introduction Hosted by St. Paul’s, Chattanooga April 13: ChattEY Jr. Field Day (3rd, 4th, 5th graders) Hosted by Grace Point April 28: ChattEY Fun Run Hosted by St. Paul’s, Athens (Athens Regional Park)
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This summer, Kirsten Herzog initiated our first ever Vacation Bible
School. This wonderful offering was filled with learning, play, and
music with children not only from St. Francis, but also from the wider
community. All involved found it a time of growing in faith and in
friendship. Inspired by this VBS response, the Vestry has agreed that
St. Francis should have a Sunday morning program for elementary
age children that will include both faith-based lessons and musical
offerings.
Starting September 9 at 9:00 am, all children in grades K – 5 are
invited to meet in the Children’s Sunday School room and chapel.
Most Sundays our gatherings will include a Godly Play based lesson as
well as time to make music together. We are blessed that Kirsten Her-
zog has agreed to help lead our music program with the children.
Just as they did after VBS, the children will sing in church at the 10 am
service on some Sundays in the Fall semester. The singing schedule
will be worked out with the families of the participating children in the
coming weeks and then shared with the congregation.
In addition to Sunday morning offerings, we also have a new offering
from the Episcopal Churches in the wider Chattanooga area for grades
3 - 5. The first gathering, a Carnival, will occur on Saturday September
15 from 1 – 3 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. This Carnival will allow
our 3rd through 5th graders the opportunity to meet and get to know
other young people throughout our area as they play and worship
together. See the flier on the facing page for more details.
Please share these new offerings with others who have children in
these age groups. If anyone would like more information about
Sunday mornings at St. Francis and/or ChattEY Jr., contact Lou† at
All are welcome!
Children’s Ministry
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The Episcopal Church Women
Invite all women and their guests to the 34th Annual Fall Gathering Meeting & Luncheon
Saturday, September 22, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
At St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Maryville
Special Guest: The Rev. Dorothy (Dorrie) Pratt
Dorrie recently returned from a trip to Tanzania with Bishop Cole, several priests, and lay people from the Diocese, and she will share her learnings and observations involving the Women’s Empower-ment Movement there and how we as Women in the Episcopal Church might be able to support that effort.
Cost is $20 and includes lunch and printed materials. Registration forms can be found in the St. Francis
Narthex or contact us and we’ll send it to you.
(423) 238-7708 or [email protected]
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St. Francis Week with Family Promise
September 2 - 9
We need volunteers to help provide dinner for the families or stay overnight Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. If you can help, please sign up in the Narthex.
Questions? Contact Stacy at [email protected].
All are invited!
A recital performed by Sarah Tullock and Ethan McGrath
Friday, September 28, 7:00 p.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
Join us for an evening of poetry readings and solo piano works by Bach, Brahms, and Chopin among others. All music and poetry have been chosen to bring the audience to a sense of reflection about the gift of quiet evening hours.
There is no charge.
Feel free to bring family and friends.
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Wednesday Bible Study has resumed and Sack Packs too!
All are welcome to join us Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis at which time we are assembling Sack Packs for children in need at Ooltewah Elementary School. After Sack Packs are complete, those who wish to stay for Bible Study will be discussing the book, Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim’s Tale. You can jump in at any time.
Please join us!
Sunday, October 7
The Rt. Rev. Brian Cole at St. Francis 10:00 a.m. Service
The Rt. Rev. Brian Cole will be with us for Sunday morning worship at 10:00 am on October 7. All those interested in Baptism, Confirmation, Reception or Reaffirmation that day, please contact The Rev. Lou Parsons at (423) 238-7708 or [email protected].
Bishop Cole will also be joining us for our Annual Bless-ing of the Animals on October 7 from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. See pages 12 and 13 for more information.
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ROTA for September 2018
All Nations Seventh-Day Adventist Congregation will be using our Church and classrooms on Saturday this weekend from 10:00 to 1:00.
Ministry Sept. 2 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Sept. 9
8:00 Opener
Lenora Corbin
Ed McCoy
Lenora Corbin
Cherie & Larry
Haggard
Mike Bowland
Altar Guild
Lenora Corbin & Jeannie
Greenwell
Becky McCoy &
Debbie Bird
Lenora Corbin & Jeannie
Greenwell
Elaine Cantelou &
Shelia Crane
Elaine Cantelou &
Shelia Crane
Verger
Carol Woody
Dexter Cantelou
Carol Woody
Sandy Moore
Sandy Moore
Greeters
Kathy & Dentzel
Landstreet
Sue & Deris
Bagli
Elaine & Dexter
Cantelou
Maureen Scott & Beverly Roberts
Joan &
David Rose
Ushers
Stacy &
Andy Hall
Joan &
David Rose
Kathy & Dentzel
Landstreet
Mary Burgette &
Sarah Tullock
Mary Burgette &
Diane Honeycutt
Crucifer
Alexandra
Wilson
Joe
Greenwell
Jackson
Love
Brennan
Bagli
Daniel Zeliski
1st Lesson
Kirsten Herzog
Mary Ceren
John
Croteau
Greg Love
Joe
Greenwell
2nd Lesson
Dexter
Cantelou
Curtis
Baggett
Sarah
Tullock
Joan Rose
Maureen
Scott
Prayers of the People
Carol
Woody
Brennan
Bagli
Diane
Honeycutt
Mary
Burgette
John
Croteau
Eucharistic Ministers
Kathy & Dentzel
Landstreet
Carol Woody &
Sandy Moore
Jane Diamantis & Ché Mason
Elaine Peters-
Gannon & Andy Hall
Lenora Corbin & Greg Love
Vestry
Counters
Elaine Cantelou &
Elaine Peters Gannon
Elaine Cantelou &
Elaine Peters Gannon
Elaine Cantelou &
Elaine Peters Gannon
Elaine Cantelou &
Elaine Peters Gannon
Elaine Cantelou &
Elaine Peters Gannon
Refreshments
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Designated
Driver
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
September:
4 – Becca Dobbs, Dentzel Landstreet 5 - Becky McCoy
8 - Gale Reed 9 - Sean Kiser
13 - Jamie & Larry Hartman's Anniversary 16 – Kirsten Herzog, Becky Kiser
17 - Isaac Rouser Dexter & Elaine Cantelou’s Anniversary
Sandy & Gay Moore’s Anniversary 21 - Diane Honeycutt
Chuck Nix & Linda Swift’s Anniversary 22 – Joseph & Sharleen Rhinock’s Anniversary
24 - Elaine Cantelou, Greg Love Don & Ellen Hartsfield’s Anniversary
October:
4 - Don Hartsfield 5 - Bridget Kumper, Harrison Hall
6 - George Diamantis 8 – Jacob & Danielle Rouser’s Anniversary
12- Kevin Sneary Deris & Sue Bagli’s Anniversary 14 - Hunter & Chase Daugherty
Jeremy & Wanda Bramblett’s Anniversary 17- The Rev. Jim Birdsall, Joan Moore, Debbie Bird
Irma & Ed Herzog’s Anniversary 19 - Ilya Sniff
27 - Maureen Scott
If you’d like us to include your birthday and/or anniversary, please let us know: [email protected] or (423) 238-7708.
