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Paul’s
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCHJANUARY 2010—VOLUME 35, ISSUE 1
As a counterpoint to thisemphasis on Christmas, Iwould like for you to con-sider the importance ofEpiphany. For the esti-mated 400 million Ortho-dox Christians of the world(i.e., Greek, Russian, East-ern) Epiphany (January 6)rather than December 25is the big day of celebra-tion. The essence of thefeast is the manifestationof Christ to the world(whether as an infant or athis baptism in the Jordan)and the Mystery of theIncarnation. While it is im-portant that Jesus wasborn, it is more importantthat God has chosen toreveal himself to us in thevariety of ways that hehas.Epiphany begins with thecoming of the Magi or
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As Americans Christians weare often temped to thinkthat we are the center ofthe Christian religiousworld. We are the richestand most powerful nationin the world and one of themost religious. In our arro-gance we often think thatour way of understandingGod and worshiping God’sessence is the ONLY way;obviously a distorted truth.We are also a diversesociety that has borrowedtraditions from the manyethnic cultures that dwellhere. We can learn manythings from observing andunderstanding how tradi-tions around the world dif-fer which will give us amore vivid picture of thevastness of the love ofGod. Epiphany is a goodexample of this diversity.For Christians in Americaand in many other parts ofthe world, Christmas is themost important season inthe Christian calendar. The-ology may tell us thatEaster is the most importantseason ofThe LiturgicalYear; and even though weprepare for Easter with the40 day season of Lent, interms of emotional invest-ment and preparation,nothing can compare withChristmas. This might relateto the fact that commercial-ism has high-jacked muchof the season, but there issomething very persuasiveand inviting about thepresence of a baby in ourmidst versus someonehanging on a cross.
The Season of Epiphany
By The Very Rev. Dr. Gordon F. Weller
Annual Meeting
This year’s Annual Meeting will be held after the 10 a.m. service on January 31. It will begin at approximately 11:30a.m. with a light lunch. We hope you will make every attempt to be at the most important meeting we hold as a commu-nity. During 2009 your vestry has worked hard to eliminate the deficit that has existed for the last few years, and al-though it is not completely gone it has been greatly reduced. You are invited to learn what we have accomplished as aParish during 2009 and participate in the plans for 2010. As always, child care will be provided as well as a deliciouslunch sponsored by the ECW Steering Committee.
Church EventsJanuary
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4F
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YCLOTRON
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Sauerzopf Ordination
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Annual Meeting
TBD
MLK Celebration
Four new members will be elected to the Vestry at the January 31 Annual Meeting. The four positions have been admira-bly occupied by Sr. Warden,
Martie Repaskey
, and Vestry members
Millie Ericson, Larry Clark
and
Kirk Lindquist.
Wethank them for their service. These four positions will be filled at the Annual Meeting. To qualify you must be:
A Baptized member
At least 16 years of age
Regular in attendance
A contributor to the life of the congregation with time, talent and treasure
Willing to attend a minimum of 10 Vestry meetings a year
Willing to chair a Vestry committee
Willing to attend a Vestry retreat at the Weber CenterIf you would be willing to serve or would like to nominate someone, please confirm that person’s willingness and submit hisor her name in writing through the parish office. As always, nominations from the floor of the Annual Meeting will be ac-cepted if the consent of the person nominated has been obtained.
Vestry Nominations
By The Very Rev. Dr. Gordon F. Weller
On Monday, January 11, members of StPaul’s are invited to join the 4F’s group totour the MSU Cyclotron. It is critical thateveryone sign up by Wednesday, January6 as the groups are divided into smallergroups of 12 or fewer people and they’llneed to know how many tour leaders tohave on hand.What to expect on the tour:
The tour lasts typically 90 minutes butcan be shortened or lengthened, some-what, based on your needs;
The tour route is handicap-accessibleand safe for guests with medical im-plants;
High-heeled shoes and sandals are notrecommended;
Cameras are encouraged;
If you are driving on your own, carry acopy of the map (printed copies will beavailable outside of the MerrifieldRoom by the sign-up sheet) as the cor-rect parking ramp and the correct doorto enter are important as only one doorfor entry is unlocked. If you have accessto the internet, you can also access thefollowing website for maps and instruc-tions:www.nscl.msu.edu/files/NSCLTourInstructions.pdf
If you get lost, please call the NSCL re-ceptionist at 355-9671;
Your tour guide will want to know thelevel of physics your group understands(don’t worry…mine is non-existent!) andwhether you have any time limitations incase the tour runs over.
Questions are encouraged;
Your tour begins with an extensive slide-show introduction with demonstrations inthe seminar room;
The tour itself involves walking for about40 minutes on level floors.
This promises to be a fascinating and infor-mative tour and we hope you will considerjoining the group.
4F’s to Tour the MSU Cyclotron
By Nancy Sheldon
“The orange arrow marks thelobby entrance in the curvedglass section at the northwestcorner of the building (next toChemistry and across from theShaw Lane Parking Ramp);you
must
enter this way be-cause all other exterior doorsare
locked
.”
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Epiphany Service
By The Very Rev. Dr. Gordon F. Weller
ἐπιφάνεια
for
"appearance" or "manifestation")
is the seasonwhich commemorates the visitation of theBiblical Magito thechild Jesus. The season be-
gins on January 6, the first Wednesday in January this year, and continues until the Tues-day before Ash Wednesday. We will celebrate with a Eucharistic service at 7 p.m. Asthe Wise Men celebrated the revelation ofGod in human formin the person ofJesus
Christ, so should we.This year’s Annual Meetingwill be held on Sunday,January 31 after the 10a.m. service. There is impor-tant work to be done, Ves-try members to be elected,Angel and CanterburyAwards to be presented,Millennium DevelopmentGoals to be decided, andmuch important parish busi-ness to be discussed. As inthe past, the members ofthe ECW Steering Commit-tee will prepare the mealserved before the meetingfor our fellow parishioners.This year we are donatingthe money collected fromthe brunch ($5 per personor $15 per family) to theGreater Lansing FoodBank. In this economic cli-mate the need is so great;and, unfortunately becauseof the economic climate,donations are not meetingthe increased need. Weare also asking that youbring a donation of cannednon-perishable food itemsfor the Food Bank (andplease watch the expirationdate).It is amazing the amount ofgood you will accomplishby attending the AnnualMeeting. You will help de-cide important business foryour parish community andyour donations will helpfeed hungry people in thecommunity where you live.
ECW Provides Lunch at the Annual Meeting
By Lyn Zynda, President
Donations collected atthis year’s Annual Meet-ing will benefit theGreater Lansing FoodBank.
As the Wise Men cele-brated the revelationofGod in human form in the person ofJesusChrist, so should we.
B&PW
By Nancy Rudd, President
The January meeting of theB&PW Guild is Tuesday, Janu-ary 12. We will meet in the HillRoom at 6 p.m. for dinner and abusiness meeting. Our programthis month is our yearly planningmeeting. We will decide on theyear's menus and will arrangefor programs.Please call Debby Pierce for areservation. Dinner is $8, andyearly dues are $7.50. Join usfor an evening of delicious foodand great companionship
Thank You
Linda and I would like to thankall the members of the parishfor your cards, gifts and sea-son’s greetings. This is truly awonderful community and weare pleased to be a part of it.
Gordon & Linda Weller
OrdinationScheduled
By The Very Rev. Dr.Gordon F. Weller
Our new assistant, Richard Sau-erzopf, is scheduled to be or-dained to the priesthood at St.Paul’s on January 23 at 10 a.m.Richard has been on staff for abrief time, but he has attendedSt. Paul’s for over a year and iswell known within the congrega-tion. We hope you will put thisimportant date on your calen-dar, help celebrate his ordina-tion and welcome him to his newcalling.Page 3
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