“Find the lost; Heal the broken;

Celebrate God’s love for all.”

January 2017

The Hoot

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St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church

Holy Eucharist – Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Christian Formation (All Ages) – Sundays at 9:00 a.m.

EYC (Youth Group) - Sundays following 10:00 a.m. service

Weekly Bible Study – Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

7555 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road ♦ Ooltewah, TN 37363

Church Phone: (423) 238-7708; Church Fax: (423) 238-7672

Church Email: sfaec@comcast.net

E-mail for the Rector: louisatp@aol.com

Church Website: www.sfaec.org

The Rt. Rev. George D. Young, III, Bishop of East Tennessee

The Rev. Louisa Parsons, Rector

The Rev. John R. Rouser, Deacon

Katherine Dougherty, Seminarian

Marie Sugrue, Parish Administrator

William Barger, Organist & Music Director

Charles Nix, Evening Music Coordinator

Caitlin Peabody, Youth Minister

Pam Early, Nursery Minister

VESTRY

Treasurer: Shelia Crane

Class of 2016

Class of 2017

Class of 2018

Dentzel Landstreet

(423) 667-8222

John Croteau, Sr. Warden

(423) 443-9913

Deris Bagli

(423) 503-0634

Lenora Lee, Clerk

(423) 637-9126

Cherie Haggard

(423) 344-2337

Sandy Moore

(423) 344-2577

Greg Love, Jr. Warden

(706) 218-8700

Jeannie Snyder

(423)762-0790

Elaine Peters-Gannon

(423) 314-1202

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We rejoice

in the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and wish you

blessings of His peace and hope.

Thank you for taking time to check us out at St. Francis of Assisi

Episcopal Church. As we wrap up the Christmas holiday season,

we resume our regular schedule of Sunday Worship, Christian

Education, Wednesday Bible Study, etc. Look inside for articles

and announcements of which you may find of interest. We send

out regular updates via email and our Facebook page, and also

post events on our website at www.sfaec.org and on our sign out

front. If you’d like to be included in our weekly updates,

simply email us at sfaec@comcast.net or call (423) 238-7708. .

All are welcome here. Please join us!

The Hoot is published by St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church and the

deadline for the February issue is January 23. If you’d like to submit an

article or announcement, please send it to sfaec@comcast.net.

“May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.”

2 Thessalonians

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As we go to press, it is still 2016, but most will not read this until after the

New Year has dawned: such is an example of the act of hope we practice

every day. We plan and prepare with a vision of what we believe lies ahead.

Sometimes we have clarity of vision and our hope is fulfilled. Sometimes we

are completely caught off guard by what actually happens. In those moments

in which we are knocked off balance by actual events, we are challenged to

consider how we will respond to the unexpected.

2016 has been a year filled with challenges for many of us personally, and all

of us as a church and as a community. We buried a cherished founding

member as well as a man who died far too young. Our community, both

Ooltewah and the wider area of East Tennessee, has been in the national news

in ways we struggle to comprehend with the death of vulnerable children and

the devastating wild fires. We remember the words of Priest and Poet John

Donne (1572 – 1631): “Any man's death diminishes me/ Because I am in-

volved in mankind”.

Still, it is that communal understanding, our deep connections one to another,

which also fill us with hope as 2017 dawns. For this parish family always

rises to support one another within and beyond our church walls. We surround

the grieving with our care and concern, including praying with devastated

families and friends in the hours after the losses. We contributed funds to

provide for the families struggling to move forward, including food for the

funeral receptions for the Woodmore School children, and funds to the

discretionary accounts at Trinity Episcopal Church in Gatlinburg and St.

Joseph the Carpenter in Sevierville.

As we consider our resolutions for the New Year, let us include a resolution

to a deeper commitment to this parish family. God created us as individuals

who need one another including the one who was fully human as well as fully

Divine, Jesus the Christ, in our life. When we gather together, our offerings of

worship, of care, and of service are amplified and multiplied by the grace of

God. Let us all resolve to live more deeply into our call to: Find the Lost;

Heal the Broken; Celebrate God’s Love for All.

May blessings abound for us all in 2017!

Lou †

Message from our Rector

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Episcopal Church Women

& Daughters of the King are invited to the

Mollie Tucker Memorial Scholarship Fundraising Tea

Saturday, January 28, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

St. John’s Cathedral Hall in Knoxville, TN

Lou Parsons is purchasing a table so if you’re interested

in going, please let her know at louisatp@aol.com

or simply call the church office at (423) 238-7708.

Donations to the fund are greatly appreciated!

Assembling Sack Packs

Resumes Wednesday, January 4

Following Stations of the Nativity

Sunday Christian Formation - All Ages

Resumes January 8 @ 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study

Resumes January 11 @ 6:30 p.m.

Disciples Fast Track Class

Resumes January 15 @ 3:30 p.m.

Healing Services

Resume on the 4th Sunday of the month

Jan. 22 & Feb. 26 @ 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Questions? Contact the Church Office at

(423) 238-7708 or sfaec@comcast.net.

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Christmas Poinsettias

Given in Memory and Thanksgiving

Pat & Susan Asendorf In thanksgiving for family, friends and

community

Malcolm Bowden In thanksgiving for family and friends

Arline Caliger In thanksgiving for family, shipmates, and

friends

Lucretia & Dan Callen In memory of May & Francis Conti, Lenore

Gill, and John Callen

Elaine & Dexter Cantelou In thanksgiving for family and friends

Charlie Curle In memory of Charlie Ann Curle and

Charles Anthony Curle

Dan & Shelia Crane In thanksgiving for family

Jean & Doug Crockett In thanksgiving for our family and blessings

John & Donna Croteau In memory of Juliette & Diane Croteau and

Bob & Miriam Rice

George & Jane Diamantis In memory of Valerie E. Bowden

Josh & Ellen Dobbs In memory of and thanksgiving for our

grandparents

Irma & Ed Herzog In thanksgiving for family and friends

Diane Honeycutt In memory of Jerry Honeycutt

Pam & Paul Johnson In memory of Paul Johnson, IV

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Christmas Poinsettias

Given in Memory and Thanksgiving

Lenora Lee In memory of Helen & Leonard Bennett

Greg & Jackson Love For the families of Woodmore; for Jack, Bill

& Grace Love

Ross & Patti Malone In memory of Ross & Sue Malone; and

In honor of Jimmie & Cookie Waddle

Ed & Becky McCoy In thanksgiving for family and friends

Emily McDonald In memory of Beverly Atkins

Suzanne McKenzie In loving memory of Anna & Tom

McKenzie, and Thomas P. McKenzie

Gay & Sandy Moore In memory of Mary Esther Myers and

in thanksgiving for our family

Carol & Gary Morton In thanksgiving for our children

Lou Parsons In thanksgiving for the clergy and staff of

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church

Elaine Peters-Gannon In thanksgiving for my wonderful family

and friends

Sharleen Rhinock In thanksgiving for family and friends

The Rousers In thanksgiving for family and friends

Jeannie Snyder In memory of Butch Snyder

Nancy Socha In memory of Dan

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To the Rector, Vestry, and Congregation of

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church,

Your generosity overwhelms me and the words

“Thank You” do not seem adequate; however,

since they are the only words I have at the

moment:

Thank you for the generous gift.

Serving with you is the true gift you give to me

every week and it is one that I thank God for in

my daily prayers. Each and every one of you are

special to me and I look forward to walking with

you on your life's journey in 2017 and beyond.

May we continue to Find the lost; Heal the

broken; and Celebrate God’s love for all, today

and everyday.

Peace,

The Rev. John R. Rouser

The 5:00 p.m. Service on Sunday, January 29

will take place at Garden Plaza at Greenbriar Cove located at 4586 Forsythia Way, Ooltewah

Like last year, we will be moving our Sunday evening

service to Garden Plaza on the 5th Sunday of the month in those months that have 5 Sundays. Please join us!

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Out-to-Lunch Group Wednesday, January 11 @ 11:30 a.m.

All are invited! Dutch Treat.

Located at 6108 Artesian Circle, Ooltewah

Please sign-up in the Narthex by Jan. 9

Questions? Contact Emily at 475-8246 or 991-0997.

January Birthdays & Anniversaries

1-Gary Morton 2 – Jack Grande

3-Chris Armstrong 8 – Marcia Birdsall

11-David Rose 14-Jeff Wilson, Bill & Pat Allen’s Anniversary

16-Curtis Baggett 18-Tim Parkes

21 - John Croteau 24-Ed & Becky McCoy’s Anniversary

27 – Joe Greenwell 28 - Dexter Cantelou

31-Arline Caliger

If you want us to include your birthday and/or anniversary, please

send us an email to sfaec@comcast.net or call us at (423) 238-7708.

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In a recent Day By Day reading, it talked about a church in

Connecticut that is shaped on the outside like a paddle

steamer. The inside has a ship’s decor like a bell, cannons,

and other nautical items. It’s a reminder that the church and

our lives are like ships. Even when rocked by winds and

currents, we keep sailing. And even if assailed by storms,

we won’t sink completely because we are sustained by our

faith in the Lord who is our rock and who calms the storms

in our lives.

What a wonderful perspective on how to persevere when

we lack strength to continue. It can sometimes be a

challenge taking care of our own while at the same time

sharing our talents and gifts with others. But sharing

ourselves with others brings true joy as we do God’s work

in our neighborhood, community, and beyond.

As the Joyous Christmas celebration comes to a close, let us

carry the Christmas spirit with us for the entire year

celebrating God’s love for us all and striving to do God’s

will in our lives.

Find the lost; Heal the broken; Celebrate Gods love for all.

Greg Love

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ROTA FOR JANUARY 2017

Please note that All Nations Seventh-Day Adventist Congregation

will be using our Church on Saturday this weekend from 10:00 to 1:00.

Ministry Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 22 Jan. 29 Jan. 15

8:00 Opener

Charles

Park

Ed McCoy

Ed McCoy

Charles

Park

Arline

Caliger

Altar Guild

Becky

McCoy &

Debbie

Satterfield

Lenora Lee

& Jeannie

Greenwell

Becky

McCoy &

Debbie

Satterfield

Lenora Lee

& Jeannie

Greenwell

Elaine

Cantelou &

Shelia Crane

Verger

Dexter

Cantelou

John

Croteau

Sandy

Moore

Dexter

Cantelou

Carol

Woody

Greeters

Deris & Sue

Bagli

Dexter &

Elaine

Cantelou

Dentzel &

Kathy

Landstreet

David &

Joan Rose

Andy &

Stacy Hall

Ushers

David &

Joan Rose

Dentzel &

Kathy

Landstreet

Andy &

Stacy Hall

Mary

Burgette &

Diane

Honeycutt

John

Croteau &

Mary

Burgette

Crucifer

Jackson

Love

Peter Ceren

Jackson

Love

Brennan

Bagli

Alexandra

Wilson

1st Lesson

Curtis

Baggett

Brennan

Bagli

Mary

Burgette

Mary

Ceren

Deris

Bagli

2nd Lesson

Joe

Greenwell

Lenora Lee

Maureen

Scott

Joan Rose

Peter Ceren

Prayers of

the People

Mary

Burgette

Diane

Honeycutt

Carol

Woody

John

Croteau

Emily

McDonald

Server

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

Vestry

Counters

Jeannie

Snyder &

Deris Bagli

Jeannie

Snyder &

Deris Bagli

Jeannie

Snyder &

Deris Bagli

Jeannie

Snyder &

Deris Bagli

Jeannie

Snyder &

Deris Bagli

Eucharistic

Ministers

John

Croteau &

Suzy

Baggett

Andy Hall &

Jane

Diamantis

Greg Love

& Lenora

Lee

Andy Hall

& Carol

Woody

Dentzel &

Kathy

Landstreet

Refreshments

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

D.O.K /

Caliger

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DEADLINE for the next Hoot is January 23, 2017.

Please email articles to sfaec@comcast.net.

Our Annual Soup Drive takes place the month of

January leading up to the big Super Bowl Game on February 5th. We are collecting non-perishable soup

to help stock the food panty at Samaritan Center.

Please bring in canned or dried soup now through February 5. Thank you!

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