St.

Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church

Monthly Newsletter July 2014
St. Ignatius of Antioch
500 E. Depot St.
Antioch, IL 60002
847-395-0652
www.ignatiusantioch.com
The Reverend Dr. Timothy J Squier, Rector: ignatius5@mac.com Office Phone 847-395-0652
This is Our Journey
My wife Kris loves novels written by Jodi Picoult. In the back of one of these novels is a guide for a book club.
In this guide different questions are asked of the author. One of the questions asks what she is working on.
Interestingly enough, she focused on a novel she was writing about a death row inmate. In her response she
shared some of her research on gospels that did not make it into the bible. She describes how these gnostic
gospels (gnostic comes from the Greek word gnosis which means knowledge) were rejected by Orthodox
Christianity and how some important stuff was lost because of this rejection. She says, Not only were these
Gospels lost for thousands of years. . .but so was some of the open-mindedness about faith in general. !If you
bring forth what is within you," Jesus says, in the Gospel of Thomas, !what you bring forth will save you. If you
do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you." Sounds like a riddle, right?
But it"s actually pretty simple: The potential to free yourself--or ruin yourself-is entirely up to you. And just
maybe instead of focusing on the destination, we ought to look at the journey.
Now, having studied a lot of theology I know some of the arguments for why Orthodox Christianity rejected this
gospel. However, space here does not allow for me to unpack that argument. I do think though that these
words attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas give us something to think about. I do not think that our
ability to free ourselves belongs simply to each individual. I do believe we require a relationship with God
(which is the working of grace) to empower our ability to move deeper into the goodness God gives each of us.
Yet, I do believe that the power of the Holy Spirit seeks a place in the heart and soul of each of us. How we
respond to this power is a complicated thing. Nonetheless, our response is the key to our journey. In other
words, how we answer God"s call of love for us is central to how our lives are shaped.
As members of the body of Christ you and I are called to be the people of Saint Ignatius. I believe it is our
responsibility to heed God"s call for us a church to serve the community around us. Simply put, all the things
we do (sh dinners, rummage sales, resale shops, holy communion, etc.) are not just in service of some
heavenly destination. Our service to the community is the journey God has for us. Serving is our journey.
And when we do serve it might just also be our destination.
See you in Church,
Fr. Tim
HUGE RUMMAGE SALE
JULY 17-18 ~ 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
JULY 19 ~ 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ST IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
Rummage Sale Meetings
7:00 p.m. at Church
July 7
July 14
Rummage Sale Wrap meeting
August 4
Consider attending the meetings
and being part of the excitement
for the 58th Rummage Sale.
Questions, call Fr. Tim or Kris
Squier at 847-894-1103.
Tent Committee
Looking for two or more
people to help set up and
tear down tents as needed
for church activities. This is
great opportunity to help
suppor t our mi ni st r i es.
Please contact Tim Donahue
847-912-9690.
FEED THE WORKERS
Please sign up to help feed the
workers at the rummage sale.
The items needed are listed on the
sign-up sheet on the table next to
the choir loft. Thank you!
Any questions, please contact
Faye Nash at 847-265-3732
Formation Commission
Vacation Bible School is a time to share the stories of our faith. I may not
remember all the lessons I learned as a child, nor can I recite all the
books of the Bible in order. But, I remember the stories, the Bible stories
and the other stories that led me to my faith. For instance, I never forgot
my childhood favorites, The Chronicles of Narnia, A Wrinkle in Time, or
my young adult fascination with Harry Potter. Those stories awoke a
yearning in me, a yearning for mystery, salvation and grace (although I
didnt know those words at the time). I wept when Aslan sacrificed
himself to the White Witch, and my heart leapt when he defeated the
Witch in the final battle. I yearned to know the love of the great lion. With Meg in A Wrinkle in Time, I
defeated the evil It with the power of love. With Harry Potter, I mourned for Dumbledore and grieved for
the tragic love of Snape. I rejoiced when Harry defeated Voldemort through his own death.
Come and join us as we enact Aslan on the Move, and bring Narnia to life for our children (and for
ourselves)! Recommend our Vacation Bible School to children ages 4-11. Post fliers around the
community. Also, V.B.S. could use a few more volunteers: actors, set designers, crafters, teachers,
dancers, singers, and snack providers. Come join the fun! Vacation Bible School is July 28-August 1,
from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Contact Linda Mizwicki for more details: 847-401-4915,
lmizwicki76@gmail.com. Formation Commission Liaison
ADVERTISING FOR OUR ADVERTISERS
We are excited to acknowledge our
Newsl etter Adverti sers wi th a new
campaign. The advertisers will provide us
with one XL t-shirt that Fr will wear during
mass. He will become a walking, talking
billboard for that weeks advertisers. If they
do not have a t-shirt we will have Fr.
provide the parish with information on the
busi ness f rom t he rovi ng report er
perspective. This is also a lead into ad
displays in the new God's Will Resale
Ministry Shop.
Outreach for Safe Place and Open Arms
Both of these organizations continue to need our support.
Safe Place needs cleaning products, feminine products,
grocery items including peanut butter and tuna fish.
Open Arms has the need for oral products, soap, paper
products, and the usual grocery items.
Have you received a Prayer Cloth? They are available in
the basket on the table. Take one for yourself or a friend
in need of prayer. Many people have said how much they
appreciate having one.
Thank you for your generosity.
God Bless, Sally Todd
100th Anniversary Celebration Information
Excitement is in the air with lots of positive energy about the wonderful treasures for the rummage sale.
If you didn't pick up your Wednesday July 16th pre-sale passes they are in the mail to you. Four passes
per family for you to share with family and friends. On the table in the social hall are yers for distribution.
Rummage Sale, God's Will Resale and Celebration of a Century all in one! Take a bunch and hand out
where ever you go. Kris will email a yer to all parishioners to be forwarded as well as sharing a
Facebook post. The best advertising is our advertising!
Celebration of a Century Festival August 23rd and 24th is getting attention from Crafters and vendors.
We hope to reach 60 on campus for the two day festival. Crafters, vendors, food, kids games and an
awesome rafe. We will have bus service from Hillside School to the campus so everyone can enjoy the
exhibitors around the campus. It will be a wonderful rst annual event each day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you
would like to help please let me know. Bonnie Adriansen 847-612-6986.
Grand Opening of God's Will Resale Ministry August 23rd and Blessing on August 24th. Watch for a
special mass schedule on that Sunday. The improvement in the barn has been postponed to prepare for
the rummage sale, once the sale is over we will start again preparing for the grand opening. Bonnie
Adriansen 847-612-6986.
Ah and let's not forget the 2nd annual delicious Grab-A-Slab dinner by Fitzgeralds on August 23rd from
4:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets will be available soon. Kathy and Ernie Kraak will provide more information.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Building and Grounds is still looking for a few good men and women. Please consider donating some time
to help keep our building and grounds in tip top shape!
As we move forward into the summer months we are looking for volunteers to cut the grass. Our new
John Deere lawnmower makes fast work of this task! It now takes only about 2 hours to mow the lawn. A
weekly schedule will be posted on the bulletin board for people to sign up for this chore. In addition, a
separate schedule will be posted for volunteers to do the trim work.
Finally, we will be posting a list of B&G tasks that need attention. Please take
time to review this list on a periodic basis and if there is something that suits
your particular talents, please consider volunteering to work on it. Questions
regarding this list should be forwarded to the attention of Bill McElligott.
Well that"s all for now. God bless and have a safe summer!
Bill McElligott, Buildings and Grounds Liaison
262-862-9663
ST IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
100th anniversary meetings.
Please plan on attending to help make this a success. Contact Bonnie Adriansen (847-612-6986) with
questions and meeting updates.
July 28th
August 25th
September 29th
October 27th
November 17th
ST IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
PARISH NURSE NEWS
Prayer Sisters
All women are invited to join us every month for fellowship, prayer and bible study, coffee and snacks. We
meet the 4th Tuesday each month in the library at St. Stephen Lutheran Church at 7 p.m.: July meeting
is 7/22. Bring your prayer journals if you have one, otherwise we will have one for you. For information call
Jane Larson at 847-973-9466 or Gloria Stevens 847-395-1259.
Antioch Community Counseling Services (ACCS) and Grief and Loss Support Group
This is a new group developed by our 3 churches to provide low cost services to our parishioners and the
community. Our 3 counselors have experience in dealing with children, families and the elderly. Services
include family, marital, depression, grief, addiction, and mental health counseling. In addition to individual
sessions, a Grief and Loss Support Group is being planned. Their offices are at St. Ignatius Episcopal
Church. If you would like an appointment please call their direct phone at 847-454-3111, or you can speak
with your Pastor or Gloria Stevens. Call now to register for the Grief Support Group.
Knitters and Crocheters
Come out and work with us! Bring what is on your needles or hooks, come to get some yarn and inspiration.
Next meeting is July 14, 1-3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. Work on personal projects or work on
something for one of our charities. For more information call Sally Todd at 847-838-6103 or Shelby Wais
847-395-1057.
Tri-Parish Wellness Committee
This group works with the Parish Nurse as an advisory and assisting council. Our goal is to plan programs to
promote health and wellness in our congregations and our community. We can always use new members and
need representatives from each congregation. Just show up and join us. We meet the first Wednesday of
each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church library. Our next meeting is August 6. Call
Gloria for information: 847-395-1259.
Diabetes Group - Meet at the United Methodist Church July 14 and 28 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Wellness Walks
Lace up your walking shoes and strap on your pedometer and join us for walks in the forest preserves. Pick
up a handout at church with the location of the walks. Anyone can do thisyou walk at your own pace. This
year we are offering two opportunities to get in your exercise: Tuesday mornings at 8 a.m. and Friday
evenings at 6 p.m. Lets keep up the good work we started during our Lenten walks--the highest walkers
from Lent are from St. Ignatius, Katie Nixon at 123 miles, Rene Houser at 151 miles; from United Methodist,
Lou Anne Holmes at 266 miles, Toni Putzy at 256 miles; and from St. Stephen, Dick Schlake at 273 miles and
Sue Redman at 316 miles. Can't find your handout? Call Melanie Fuhrmann at 847-703-0890 or Ken Church
at 847-651-1940.
Caregiver Support Group
Taking care of someone can leave you feeling tired and extremely challenged. This group is for the caregiver
to have the support of others in the same situation, to discuss ways to help make this time easier, learn about
home care and equipment options. Our meetings in July 10th and 24th at 6 p.m., please call Gloria Stevens
to sign up and get further details--847-395-1259.
Gloria Stevens RN, CCM, FCN
Advocate Parish Nurse
AAHAA Network Nurse
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
St. Ignatius Episcopal Church
United Methodist Church of Antioch
848 Main Street
Antioch, IL 60002
Phone: 847-395-1259
Fax: 847-395-4219
gloria.stevens@advocatehealth.com
Ofce email: ofcestaff@SaintIgnatius.comcastbiz.net
ST IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
3
8:30 am Holy
Eucharist
4
7:00 pm Rummage
Sale Wrap up
meeting
5
4:30 pm
Open Arms
6
11 am Holy
Eucharist
7 8 9
10
8:30 am Holy
Eucharist
11 12 13
11 am Holy
Eucharist
14 15 16
17
8:30 am Holy
Eucharist
18 19 20
11 am Holy
Eucharist
21 22 23 Gods Will
Grand Opening
9 am - 3 pm
Celebration of a
Century Festival
4:30 pm Grab-a-Slab
24
8:30 am Holy
Eucharist
9 am - 3 pm
Celebration of a
Century Festival
25
6:00 pm 100th
Anniversary meeting
26
Deadline for
September
Newsletter
27
11 am Holy
Eucharist
28 29 30
31
8:30 am Holy
Eucharist
10:00 am Vestry
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
4:30 pm Open
Arms
2 3 4
Independence
Day
5
6
8:30 am Holy
Eucharist
7
7:00 pm Rummage
Sale meeting
8 9
11 am Holy Eucharist
10 11 12
13
8:30 am Holy
Eucharist
14
7:00 pm Rummage
Sale meeting
15 16
11 am Holy Eucharist
4-8 pm Rummage
Pre-sale
17
7 am - 7 pm
Rummage
Sale
18
7 am - 7 pm
Rummage
Sale
19
7 am - 4 pm
Rummage Sale
5-7 pm Open
Arms
20
8:30 am Holy
Eucharist
21 22 23
11 am Holy Eucharist
24 25 26
Deadline for
August
Newsletter
27
8:30 am Holy
Eucharist
10:00 am Vestry
28
6 pm 100th Ann.
mtg.
29 30
11 am Holy Eucharist
31
July 2014
August 2014
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