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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church203 Dennison St.
Colonial Beach, Virginia
The MessengerVolume 38, Issue 2 March 2016
Interim RectorThe Rev.
Thomas R. Hughes, Jr.
Deacon
The Rev. Deacon
Edward W. Jones
MusicDirector: Bonnie Trahan
Organist: James Edwards
Vestry & Commissions
Mary C. Parker
Sr. Warden
Mary Barber
Erin Bartley
Donna Derry
Lewis Ray
Mary Coombes
Gladys Johnson
Janet Markwith
Jack Gaines
Treasurer; Register
Julie Irving Chuhta
Assistant Treasurer
ECW Officers
President: Ella Johnson
Vice President: Mary Barber
Secretary:
Donna Derry
Treasurer: Mickey Moore;
Bonnie Trahan
Altar Guild
Karna Sparks
Sunday School
Point of Contact
Ann Swope
Newsletter Editor
Barbara Anthony
Webmaster
Mickey Beard
From the Rector’s Desk
Easter
The principles of lex orandi, lex credendi - as we worship, so
we believe – lies at the core of Anglican identity.
What does our worship have to do with spreading the gospel? How does our
liturgy express our attitude toward the gospel? In a service of Holy Eucharist, when we
hear the gospel reading, we don’t sit down, we stand up. Ideally a deacon – who
interprets the gospel to the world and who symbolizes the Church’s calling to live the
gospel in the world – reads the gospel. Some congregations use elaborately
embossed or adorned gospel books. Or they cense the gospel book before the
reading. Some train acolytes holding candles and a cross to solemnly process the
gospel into the midst of the congregation. The very act of reading the gospel from the
center of the church shows just how much the gospel forms our foundation as
Episcopalians. We have reverence for the gospel. The good news of God’s
reconciling love in Jesus lies literally, even geographically, at the center of who we are.
Crazy Christians by The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry
As Episcopalians, Worship Defines Us
Coming up on the twenty-fourth of March, Maundy Thursday, Saint Mary's
will come together for the Passover meal, the Seder. As we reach back across
time to try to more fully appreciate the confluence of meanings that center
around this event, there are two important themes to grasp.
The first is that as they were being freed from slavery, our religious ancestors were
spared by Yahweh, and the angel of death passed over their houses as the Egyptians were
struck down. Hence, Passover. Deliverance. Thanksgiving.
The second is that it was as Jesus was celebrating the Passover Seder with His
disciples that Our Lord instituted the eucharist, the communion, the mass, when, holding
the bread and then the cup of redemption, He said "Do this in remembrance of me." It was
a command, which is what "maundy" means. He didn't say to think about it or have
committees to talk about it or devise theologies about it, He said to DO it.
But why do we still remember that night in Egypt? Why do we remember Jesus in the
celebration each Sunday? Because to remember is to re-member, to be rejoined with, to be
put back together with, to be a living part of God's deliverance of creation from slavery and
the constant presence of the Messiah in the world and in our hearts.
All this in one meal together? Yes, and you will see just how it is that each week as we
come together around the altar, we are doing just as Jesus said, and are given the
opportunity to be awakened to His Holy Presence and experience deliverance from all the
blows that death can deliver.
Make your reservation now and, oh, there are scholarships available,
too. Do this.
Blessed Easter, blessed spring,
Tom+
Passover Seder
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There are many people at St. Mary’s that I admire. For example, how can I not have the utmost respect for
our over eighty seniors, the parishioners who have seen us through thick and thin – good times and bad –
contributors of time, talent and treasure? How can I not esteem our volunteers, without whom our outreach and
fellowship efforts would not exist?
However, there are two people who especially deserve accolades. Being on the Vestry during this time of
transition has not been easy. To name a few challenges: there is a fine balance between recognizing the need to
identify the necessity to revisit and heal the past while simultaneously moving forward. There has been a pursuit
for more transparency. There has been a quest, in keeping with the Book of Common Prayer, to inspire
leadership among the laity. There has been an attempt to create sustainable and accountable goals that can be
accomplished regardless of future vestries.
Ann Swope and Kristine Guido vacated the Vestry this year. Both of them could envision possibilities, to
initiate, to ask difficult questions, to support tough decisions. They brought their individual gifts to the Vestry table
and shared openly and generously. The Vestry stood upon their shoulders on many an occasion to see further
than we could see without their contributions. Together, they helped us ‘to dream more, learn more, do more, and
become more.’ John Quincy Adams
Thank you, Ann and Kris. You are indeed true and faithful servants.
I am also so appreciative of our new vestry members: Gladys Clark-Johnson, Mary Coombes and Janet
Markwith. They bring rich backgrounds and a true love for and dedication to St. Mary’s. Together, the eight of us,
will continue to be productive and committed vestry members who strive to be worthy and wise temporal and
spiritual leaders.
Gratefully,
Mary C. Parker
From the Senior Warden
St. Mary’s held its Annual Meeting on February 7, 2016. Attending congregants witnessed the vestry oath
by new members Mary Coombes, Gladys Clark-Johnson, and Janet Markwith. Jack Gaines received the
Rector’s Award for his dedication as a parishioner and Ann Swope accepted the Rev. William Latané Award
for her outstanding vestry service. Father Tom gave his interim rector report and Kristine Guido led the
attendees in a discussion about St. Mary’s future.
Annual Meeting
Gladys Johnson,
Fr. Tom, Janet
Markwith and Mary
Coombes reading
the vestry oath
Jack Gaines
receiving the
Rector’s Award.
Congratulations
Jack!
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Birthdays &
Anniversaries
St. Mary’s Church Mission
We at St. Mary’s are called to be a visible sign of Christ’s presence in our community. We are a family of God’s people committed
to nurturing spiritual growth in ourselves, our families, this community and the world in which we live and serve.
MAY
Please Note: There is a list of
birthdays and anniversaries in the
church. Check to make sure your
special day is on the list and make
corrections as necessary.
APRIL
Story Telling
On February 14,
Kim Cannady shared some
significant events in her life.
She attended nineteen schools
before graduating high school.
She suffered the deaths of her
first husband and son but
prevailed as a person of faith
who remarried and feels
blessed with the gifts of her
daughter, two grandchildren
and three step grandchildren.
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Blessings
2 Rosemary Gill
3 Jane Bergeron
7 Martha Okrasinski
9 Gladys Clark-Johnson
13 Joe Kelly
15 Michael Camlin
15 Bill Trahan
16 Bobby Duke
20 Irene Ketterer
22 Mary Norton
24 June and Jack Gaines (A)
25 Phyllis Beavers
27 Claudette & Father Ron Okrasinski
1 Patti Gluchowski
2 Ashley Ketterer
3 Ben Peed
4 Kathy Morgan
5 Susan Mack
8 Glen Bartley
8 Mark Peed
10 Sue Coulson
12 John Barber
13 Cordelia Ray
14 David Coombes
15 Deacon Ed Jones
18 Jay Bergeron
18 Mary & Bill Parker (A)
21 Bill Parker
23 Glenn Chuhta
23 Madeline Nicho
23 Kathy Greenlaw
26 Susan Lozinyak
26 Kendra & Steven McDougal
Deacon Jones engaged
Mary Parker in a conversation
on Sunday, March 13. Mary
described her first encounter
with Father Ron, standing on
a receiving line at a wake. His
invitation to visit St. Mary’s
influenced her life changing
decision to become an
Episcopalian.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Gladys Clark Johnson will be the story teller on April 10, 2016. Gladys has
had numerous travel experiences that enabled her to value and respect other
cultures and religions. We will hear about the ways in which Gladys faced the
challenges of being a Black woman in America before the Civil Rights
Movement. We will learn about her years in the classroom as a Special
Education teacher before moving on to administration in the District of
Columbia.
Due to Mother’s Day, storytelling in May will take place on May 15 instead
of May 8, 2016. We will hear from our oldest parishioner, Alberta Parkinson.
She was baptized, confirmed and married at Our Savior Episcopal Church in
Washington, DC. Almost immediately after moving to Colonial Beach, she
became the custodian of the Beach House and preparer of snow cones and
frozen custard. That job followed by being named First Mate on her husband’s
boat, a story to behold since she never fished before.
“There have been great societies that did not use the wheel, but there
have been no societies that did not tell stories.” Ursula K. LeGuin Join us
each month in the Parish Hall at 9:15am.
One shawl is lovelier than the next in colors and sizes
appropriate for men, women and children. Nursing homes
throughout the area and beyond have received these gifts of love.
Additionally, some parishioners have been recipients either for themselves or
for friends and relatives in need of the comfort that these shawls offer. The
prayer shawl team will continue to knit and crochet these items and present
them to locations that service the sick and needy. Moreover, as quick as their
hands can produce, shawls will also be available to parishioners with
knowledge about a person or persons in need of the solace that these items
bring.
Prayer Shawls
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Announcements
Parish Hall Use - Remember to schedule your event for the
Parish Hall by calling the church office at 224-7186
Bible Study – Every Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. , Hart Hall
Centering Prayer – Every Tuesday, 10:30 p.m., Hart Hall
Adult Sunday School – 9:15, Parish Hall
Aerobics every Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall
Wednesday Eucharist at 10:30 am
Alcoholic Anonymous meets every Tuesday and Saturday – 8
p.m., Parish Hall
Food Pantry – Monday, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon; Thursday
evening, 6:00-7:00 pm, Parish Hall
Mark Your Calendar
Food Pantry
MARCH
APRIL
7 Community lunch in the Parish Hall at 12:00pm to
2:00pm.
8 Mother’s Day Tea in the Parish Hall at 12:00pm.
9 ECW meeting in the Parish Hall at 1:00pm.
A group of eight parishioners met
during February to engage in a discussion
using The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry’s book,
Crazy Christians. We began and ended
with a prayer, song or thoughtful reflection.
The atmosphere was inviting to extraverts
and introverts alike. Participants received
all opinions with respect and appreciation.
Some of us came together as acquaintances but left
with gratitude for having been given the chance to get to
know other parishioners on a deeper level. One step at
a time – one person at a time – we are becoming a closer
community.
We will meet again in April, beginning on the 5th, at
6:15pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall. We will conclude
on April 26. Our book for this round is Accidental Saints:
Finding God in All the Wrong People. You can purchase
this book either new or used at Amazon.com.
If you are interested in participating in the Book Club
during April, please call the church office at 804-224-
7186 or sign the sheet on the piano.
On Sunday, April 10 at 3:00pm, the Parish Hall will
come alive with the do-si-dos and circling left and
circling right of square dancing followed by a baked
potato bar filled with such choices as cheese, chili,
chives, bacon, and sour cream. There is no charge, but
a contribution is appreciated. Call the church office at
804-224-7186 to express interest in attending.
The finances collected from our annual
yard sale have been gradually diminishing
year after year. The Vestry considered the amount of
volunteer hours required for this event and compared it
to the income generated. After doing so, the Vestry has
decided to look at a new venue. On May 28, St. Mary’s
will host a yard sale but on a smaller scale. It will share
its space with area residents who are interested in
hosting their own yard sale but lack the room to do so.
For a set price, interested townsfolk will rent a space
and/or tables from St. Mary’s and sell their wares using
our property. If you would like to rent an area and use
this opportunity to sell your own goods, please contact
Erin Bartley at 540-850-3166 or
Our own Colonial Beach flea market is planned for
May, July and September. We are giving it a try and
hope for success.
Christian Book Club Fun and Finances
MAY
24 Maundy Thursday Seder Dinner in the Parish Hall at
7:30pm.
25 Good Friday Service at 12 noon.
27 Sunrise Service at High Tides at 6:30am.
27 Easter Services 8:00am and 10:30am.
2 Community lunch in the Parish Hall at 12:00pm to
2:00pm.
10 Story Telling in the Parish Hall at 9:15am
10 Square Dancing and Baked Potato Bar in the Parish
Hall at 3:00pm to 6:30pm.
11 ECW Meeting in the Parish Hall at 1:00pm.
17 Ministry Fair in the Parish Hall at 9:15am.
19 Vestry Meeting in Hart Hall at 6:00pm.
23 ECW Spring Fling in the Parish Hall at 9:00am to
12:00pm.
23 Community lunch fund raiser at CB Community Center
at 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
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The Rt. Rev. Shannon Johnston will confirm, reaffirm or receive St. Mary’s congregants on
June 26, 2016 at our 10:30 service. Parishioner, Kathy Waltermire, will provide all interested
parties the necessary preparation. Kathy is well equipped to be the instructor as she has prepared
confirmands at St. Mary’s in the past and has completed four years of course work in Education for Ministry (EFM).
She is a life-long Episcopalian who enjoys the history and theology of the church and strives to understand the role
of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in our church.
Kathy anticipates needing six weeks for this preparation, which can be done on a week night or a Saturday,
morning or afternoon, or Sunday after the 10:30 service. She would like to start in May and conclude in the early
part of June.
If you have never been confirmed and are interested in becoming a confirmed Episcopalian, this is your
opportunity. If you wish to be received as an Episcopalian, after having been confirmed in another Christian
denomination, this is your chance. If you are already confirmed as an Episcopalian but wish to reaffirm your faith
and commitment to the gospel, this is your opening. Additionally, all parishioners are welcome to attend these
classes just to glean more knowledge about your faith and Episcopal teachings.
If you are interested in being confirmed, reaffirmed, or received, please contact the church office at 804-224-
7186 no later than April 15 alerting us of your intent and informing us if a night or weekend class works best.
Hello Dudes and Disco Queens!
The Colonial Beach Community Center (the Old
Lions Club) located at 717 Marshall Avenue, is
the place to be on Saturday April 23 from 3:00 pm 6:00
pm. You'll be able to "Shake Your
Grove Thing", "Turn the Beat Around" and "Ring My
Bell" all while supporting the monthly free
Community Lunch hosted by St. Mary's Episcopal
Church.
Dr. E. V. Rockem will be playing all
your favorite Disco hits! Fun and funky
food will be catered by our very own
Bill Hall! Costume prizes will be awarded.
Wine and a signature disco cocktail will
whet your whistle all while the glitter ball spins! COME
dressed in Disco era attire if you like...or COME just to
watch the crazy ones that do! But...COME!!
We are all looking forward to this far out boogie!
So "Keep On Truckin" all the way to the DISCO
FEVER FUNDRAISER!!
Please call (804) 892-2456 or see Kris Guido, Ann
Flaim, Gladys Clark-Johnson, or Susan Mack for
tickets.
Despite the snow piles and cold temperatures,
townsfolk and parishioners found their way to the Parish
Hall on January 29 to sample delicious vegetarian, beef,
chicken and turkey chili. The food and fellowship were
warming on the inside and out.
We are ready to put winter behind us and are well on
our way to prepare for our ‘Spring Fling’, scheduled for
April 23, 2016. This year features some surprises. The
doors will open at 9:00am when attendees can purchase
breakfast and close at noon. Annuals and tomato plants
will be available for sale along with knickknacks and
keepsakes never seen before and too valuable to pass
up.
Not only do I hope that you plan on attending, but I
ask that you help us to get ready. Look around your
closets, basements, garages, attics and find those
treasures too precious to keep. Call me at 804-224-0440
if you require help with delivery, or drop your donations
off at the Church Office, not the Thrift Shop.
Yours in Christ,
Ella Johnson (President)
Confirmation at St. Mary’s
Community Lunch Disco Event From the Desk of the ECW
“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day.” (1 Corinthians 15:3-5)
If you are unable to participate as assigned, please attempt to find a substitute. If you are unsuccessful, please call the church office (224-7186) without delay. Thank you for your service to St. Mary’s and your contribution to this ministry.
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St. Mary’s will host a Ministry Fair on April 17 at
9:15am between services. Parishioners not yet
involved in any worship ministries such as lecturing,
serving as LEM, reading the prayers of the people,
greeting, singing in the choir, or working on the altar
guild will be given the opportunity to learn more
about ways in which to participate in these ministries.
Interested parishioners can ask questions of those
already involved in these areas of worship.
Following this meeting, specific groups of our
worship ministries will be invited at a future date to
enjoy breakfast while engaging in a mutual
discussion with like minded ministers.
We are still hoping to get our Lay Eucharistic
Visitors up and running. This ministry requires more
training than others, but Father Tom is aware of this
goal and hopes to assist us in this area of lay
leadership.
For the first time in St. Mary’s history,
we participated in the town’s second
Friday Art Walk. Students from the
Colonial Beach High School generously
April Ministry Fair February Art Walk
shared their work for display in our Parish Hall.
Musicians, Dave Croson played the acoustic guitar
and Melissa Gross the flute while over thirty visitors
enjoyed hot beverages and a fine array of varied
sweets while on route to other stops along the way.
St. Mary’s hopes to participate again in the Colonial
Beach art walk, perhaps with work from our artistic
parishioners and surrounding high schools in King
George and Westmoreland Counties.
Art by Colonial
Beach art
students on
display at St.
Mary’s during the
2nd Friday Art
Walk in February
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Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016 - 8:00 Service and Eucharist – The Reverend Thomas R. Hughes, Jr.
LEM – The Reverend Deacon Jones
Greeter – Mickey Moore Lector – Kathy Greenlaw
Reading of the Passion – Luke 22:14 – 23:56 * Narrator and Jesus on Altar – All others read from pews
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*Narrator – Erin Bartley *Jesus – The Rev. Deacon Jones
Peter - Tim Burgess Disciples – Congregation
Servant Girl – Natalie Kelly Bystander – Charlette Queen
Soldiers – Congregation Priests - Congregation
Pilate - Ann Swope Crowd - Congregation
Criminal 1 – Janet Markwith Criminal 2 – Vicki Roberson
Centurion - Joe Kelly
Prayers of the People – Mickey Moore Altar Guild – Mary Barber
Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016 - 10:30 Service and Eucharist – The Reverend Thomas R. Hughes, Jr.
LEM – Julie Irving Chuhta
Greeter – Karna Sparks Lector – June Gaines
Reading of thePassion – Luke 22:14 – 23:56 * Narrator and Jesus on Altar – All others read from pews
*Narrator – JohnL Johnson *Jesus - The Rev. Deacon Jones
Peter – Lewis Ray Disciples - Congregation
Servant Girl – Madelyn Nichols Bystander – Gladys Clark Johnson
Soldiers – Congregation Priests – Congregation
Pilate – Kristine Guido Crowd – Congregation
Criminal 1 - Mary Adams Criminal 2 – Sue Coulson
Centurion – Donna Shelar
Prayers of the People – Bonnie Trahan Altar Guild – Mary Barber
Maundy Thurdsay, March 24, 2016 – 7:30 Seder in the Parish Hall – Advanced reservations required
Good Friday, March 25, 2016 – 12:00 noon – The Reverend Thomas R. Hughes, Jr.
Lector – Mary Barber
Reading of the Passion – John 18:1-19:42 - * Narrator, Jesus and Pilate on Altar – All others read from pews.
*Narrator – Mary Parker *Jesus – The Rev. Deacon Jones
Congregation Peter – Kim Cannady
Pilate –Peggy Johnston
Prayer of the People – Carol Birmingham Altar Guild – Mary Parker/Karna Sparks
Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 – 6:30am Sunrise Service: Homilist, Reverend David Cunningham
On beach adjacent to High Tides
Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 - 8:00 Service and Eucharist – The Reverend Thomas R. Hughes, Jr.
LEM- Tim Burgess
Greeter – Joe and Natalie Kelly Lector – Tim Burgess
Prayers of the People – Natalie Kelly Altar Guild – Ella Johnson
Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 - 10:30 Service and Eucharist - – The Reverend Thomas R. Hughes, Jr.
LEM – The Reverend Deacon Jones
Greeter – Carol Birmingham Lector –Jack Gaines
Prayers of the People – Peggy Johnston Altar Guild – Karna Sparks
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
If you are unable to participate as assigned, please attempt to find a substitute. If you are unsuccessful, please call the church office (224-7186) without delay. Thank you for your service to St. Mary’s and your contribution to this ministry.
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March 20 March 27 April 3 April 10 April 17
L.E.M.
8:00 Deacon Jones Tim Burgess Deacon Jones Mary Barber Deacon Jones
10:30 Julie Irving Chuhta Deacon Jones Kristine Guido Deacon Jones Bill Hall
Greeter
8:00 Mickey Moore J. & N. Kelly Phyllis Gallahan Ella Johnson Kathy Greenlaw
10:30 Karna Sparks C. Birmingham Barbara Megee Steve Cannady Karna Sparks
Gifts Greeters Choose Volunteers Before the Service
Crucifier Graham Darcy Graham Darcy Owen Darcy Graham Darcy Owen Darcy
Lector
8:00 Kathy Greenlaw Tim Burgess Mary Parker Mary Barber Erin Bartley
10:30 June Gaines Jack Gaines Kyle Allwine JohnL Johnson Kathy Waltermire
Intercessions
8:00 Mickey Moore Natalie Kelly Mary Barber Ella Johnson Kathy Greenlaw
10:30 Bonnie Trahan Peggy Johnston Barbara Megee Gladys Johnson Beth Peed
Coffee Hour Parkers
Altar Flowers Palm Sunday Parkers Macks Kellys Warners
Altar Guild Mary Barber Johnson & Sparks Pat FitzGerald Kathy Greenlaw Mary Barber
April 24 May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22
L.E.M.
8:00 Tim Burgess May Barber Deacon Jones Tim Burgess Deacon Jones
10:30 Jack Gaines Deacon Jones Beth Peed Deacon Jones Deacon Jones
Greeter
8:00 J. & N. Kelly Phyllis Gallahan Kathy Greenlaw Mickey Moore Ella Johnson
10:30 C. Birmingham Barbara Megee Steve Cannady Karna Sparks C. Birmingham
Gifts Greeters Choose Volunteers Before the Service
Crucifier Graham Darcy Owen Darcy Graham Darcy Owen Darcy Graham Darcy
Lector
8:00 Natalie Kelly Mary Barber Erin Bartley Tim Burgess Mary Parker
10:30 James Peed Heather Trivett Beth Peed Kristine Guido Bill Hall
Intercessions
8:00 Tim Burgess Erin Bartley Kathy Greenlaw Mickey Moore Ella Johnson
10:30 Ann Flaim Mary Adams Steve Cannady Peggy Johnston C. Birmingham
Coffee Hour
Altar Flowers Ella Johnson Ella Johnson Pat FitzGerald
Altar Guild Johnson & Sparks Pat FitzGerald Johnson & Sparks Mary Barber Lynn Speight
Schedule of Servers, March 20 through May 22
If you are unable to participate as assigned, please attempt to find a substitute. If you are unsuccessful, please
call the church office (224-7186) without delay. Thank you for your service to St. Mary’s and your contribution
to this ministry.