FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE

Volume 61 Number 9 OCTOBER 2011

The Episcopal Church of Saint Michael

Pacific View Drive at Marguerite Corona del Mar California 92625 949.644.0463

& All Angels

www.stmikescdm.org

...From the Desk of the Rector

BELOVEDS IN CHRIST,

lessed by God through the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Los Angeles, the Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, the Dean of Saint Sophias Orthodox Cathedral, the Executive of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California, Imams from the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California and our own three Bishops in the presence of the Mayor and the President of the City Council of Los Angeles and the Conservator of the Organ at Walt Disney Concert Hall directing an Interfaith Choir . . . we were at One Light, One Peace, One World gathered to reflect, renew and unite in common cause and prayer to remember the tenth anniversary of 9-11-01 and embrace future harmony on the evening before 9-11-11 at the west steps of Los Angeles City Hall beneath King Solomons wise, enlightening words, Righteousness exalteth a people (Proverbs 14:34). To me, such moments are the beauty of being a member of a diocese for such gathering is possible only on a level larger than any congregation, even ours. So often we think of diocese as the basic unit of administration in The Episcopal Church to which we pay taxes or dues in the form of an annual pledge to the Mission Share Fund. But the diocese is much more; it is our ministry in the name of Christ Jesus. Some teach that it is the primary unit in The Episcopal Church. An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church defines diocese as: The territorial jurisdiction of a diocesan bishop. The term also refers to the congregations and church members of the geographical area. the congregations and church members We are the diocese! Our Diocese enables many, many ministries. World mission and the domestic mission of ministry with higher education are especially dear in my heart. Locally, the latter means Canterbury Irvines campus ministry at the University of California at Irvine. Canterbury Irvine is our ministry. It is us! So many Saint Michael & All Angelites are pillars of UCI: Peltasons, McCullochs, Schells, Nelsons, Montgomerys, Maradudins, Wallis, Smecker-Hanes, DiMentos, Arasasinghams, Bob Hine, Cal McLaughlin, Mary Bailey, Terry Parsons & Anette Johnson, and more. Members of Saint Michael & All Angels were instrumental in founding Canterbury Irvine and we have consistently supported this ministry.

TIME & TALENT STEWARDSHIP

By Murry McClaren ith Fall upon us, it is time to renew dedication to our church by contributing our time and talent in stewardship. Each Sunday you will find a table set up near the coffee cart with members of our many ministries present to help you participate. On October 2, our Worship Commission will be looking for readers, leaders of our Prayers of the People, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Guild members, Acolytes and choristers (adult, children and handbell). On October 9, our Stewardship Commission will discuss giving with attitudes of gratitude. On October 16, Buildings and Grounds folks will share needs for new people to help around our beautiful campus, and we will look for new ushers. On October 23, our Evangelism Commission will sign up new greeters, help you join Foyers groups, and recruit new members of our great Senior Ministry. October 30 will be our Pledge Sunday. On November 6, we will learn about the outreach ministries of our Mission Commission. On November 13, our Fellowship Commission will highlight Cafe Miguel and our brunches and other parties.

Fall 2011 is the beginning of a new chapter in the life of Canterbury Irvine. We have a new Chaplain,The Reverend Hsin-Fen (Fennie) Chang, Ph.D. [CanterburyIrvine@gmail.com]. Our own Bishop Suffragan, The Right Reverend Diane Jardine Bruce has become very involved with this ministry, so Canterbury Please see the Fall Parish Life Irvines Fall Extravaganza will be at Bishop Diane & Steve Bruces home, 5 Directory for descriptions of our many West Trenton in Irvine (92620) on Saturday, October 8, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Please parish activities with names and contact join me to celebrate Canterbury Irvine, an exemplary ministry of ours. information of our leaders.

Yours, in Christ -

FAITH: LO SERVING BUILDING OUR FAITH: LOVING CHRIST AND SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

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PARISH NEWS AND NOTES

OCTOBER 2011

A CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO THERECTORS DISCRETIONARY FUND by Bill Leasure in thanksgiving. These funds extend our Parishs mission of outreach, providing for such needs as can be helped by financial assistance.

Anniversaries in October
Birthdays 12th - Amanda Corbet 15th - Gail Haghjoo 16th - Sandra Alser 17th - Terry Lee 23rd - Norm Ewers 24th - Joseph Benjamin 26th - Dwight Ryan 29th - Maria Solomon 31st - Evelyn Riyhani - Joan Wilcox Baptisms 9th - Keith Nelson Weddings 17th - Pat & Esther McNamee

AUGUST FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: Operating Cash of $55,888 down from July by $9,288; YTD pledge income of $249,566 short of budget by $33,767; YTD Total Income of $308,184 short of budget by $35,882; YTD Expenses of $349,002 less than budget by $23,714; YTD Net Income of ($40,827) short of budget by $12,167.

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR the Sanctuary Light or Altar Flowers in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for a birthday, anniversary or other special event, please sign up on the board in the Parish Center and indicate the person or occasion to be remembered. The suggested donation for flowers is $30, for the Sanctuary Light $10. Please mark your donation for the Altar Guild.

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NEWSLETTER ADS: The ads on the backside of the Calendar in For the Love of Mike are solicited for us by C & M Publications who print our newsletter for us at no cost to Saint Michaels. If you know of any businesses that would like to be included with our advertisers, please contact Susan Beechner in the Parish Office, 949.644.0463.

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LOAVES AND FISHES: This October we are collecting large boxes of breakfast cereal for the children. Think kid favorites - fun and sweet! A little bit of sugar in the cereal makes the children more inclined to eat this important meal before they go off to school. Please turn donations into the wagon by October 30th, 2011. Monetary donations are always welcome, too, and checks should be made payable to Saint Michael & All Angels, with Loaves and Fishes on the memo line. (Tax ID #95-2123746)

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OUR PHONE TREE MINISTRY HAS BEEN REVITALIZED! Every parishioner will be contacted by phone once a month or so and given a chance to talk about needs and suggestions, to learn about opportunities for service, or to just visit. Please contact Ruth Poole, 949.644.9263, if you would like to be a part of this ministry.

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LABYRINTH: If you are interested in helping with Saint Michaels Labyrinth Project, please contact Lynn Headley, 714.963.5932, or Peggy Montgomery, 949.644.2239. FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE
is a publication of Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Corona del Mar, CA. Copy deadline is the second Wednesday of the month. We welcome letters and articles. Editor: Susan Beechner 949.644.0463

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HELP WANTED: We need a few volunteers to take a parishioner who cannot drive to Hoag-Newport. She lives in Corona del Mar and the trip would only take one hour out of your day. We are asking several people to help so we can set a schedule that is simple and easy to handle. The commitment will begin sometime around October 7th and continue for about two months. Please call Murry McClaren, 714.979.6978, or email her at murrymcclaren@ca.rr.com if you can help.
Senior Warden.............................Craig Kennedy [ckennedy@mtbklaw.com] 949.675.6711 Junior Warden...............................Lynn Headley [pirrung@earthlink.net] 714.963.5932 Christian Education.................... Anne Conover [anabananacaddie@aol.com] 949.721.1050 Clerk of the Vestry..........................Gail Haghjoo [gail@hallresearch.com] 714.966.0314 Building and Grounds.......................Mike Ortt seagate@socal.rr.com 714.323.8189

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THE MENS GROUP, READERS AND SEEKERS, meets on Thursdays at 7:30am in the Davis Library to discuss classical and contemporary thought in theology, science and philosophy. All men are invited.

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PLEASE CHECK the Lost and Found box next to the tract rack in Michaels Room.

VESTRY MEMBERS 2011

Communications..........................Clyde Dodge [clydedodge@roadrunner.com 949.375.1530 Evangelism.............................Murry McClaren [murrymcclaren@ca.rr.com] 714.979.6978 Fellowship..............................Mary Ellen Sindt [belle107@roadrunner.com] 949.640.2395

Finance......................................... Jim Palda [paldajim@yahoo.com] 626.533.8037 Mission..................................Michele Duncan [theduncanfour@cox.net] 949.888.1314 Stewardship...................................Joan Short [joanshort@earthlink.net] 949.644.0719 Worship.The Very Revd Canon Peter D. Haynes [phaynes@stmikescdm.org] 949.644.0463

FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION

OCTOBER

2011

PRAYERS & PASSAGES FOR THIS LIFE

O thou almighty Lord, who alone can bring peace and salvation to our troubled world, hasten the day when all people shall acknowledge thee as Lord. --An American Prayer Book

OREMUS

Our mission is to seek and share Jesus Christ as spiritual food for lifes journey.

3233 Pacific View Drive Corona del Mar, CA 92625 949.644.0463 949.644.9247 FAX www.stmikescdm.org The Very Revd Canon

HEALING

Peter D. Haynes, Rector

[phaynes@stmikescdm.org] Stephen M Black, Minister of Music [stephenmblack@gmail.com] The Ven. Canon Terry Lynberg Assisting Priest The Revd Ronald C. Bauer Assisting Priest The Revd Canon Ray Fleming Assisting Priest The Revd Jefferson Hulet Assisting Priest Susan Beechner, Parish Secretary [sbeechner@stmikescdm.org] Donnie Lewis, Bookkeeper [dlewis@stmikescdm.org]

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Elizabeth Henry

WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday Holy Eucharist 8am Choral Eucharist 10am Adult Education 9am Sunday School 10am Nursery Care provided from 9:30am Tuesday Matins 7am Peace Mass 7:30am Thursday Eucharist with Healing - Noon
ABOUT SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS CORONA DEL MAR

We are a Christian Community of the Anglican Communion who come to hear Gods word and receive and share the Lord Jesus Christ. Our purpose is to have Christ live in us in order that in Christ we may live faithful and productive Christian lives. Our commitment to the Gospel is evangelical; our liturgical tradition, catholic; our theology orthodox but open to thought, reflection, and spiritual endeavor. We care about the world and strive to serve Christ in it.

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.[Proverbs 22:6] Fall is in the air, and we are gearing up for a great season of learning and fellowship in Christian Education. In early September, Saint Michael & All Angels had a successful Sunday School registration. With a dozen new school-agers primed and ready to learn more about the Word of God and the history of the Episcopal Church, and a half dozen dedicated volunteers ready to teach, this should be a blessed and fulfilling year. We have finished off Strong as a topic with lessons about Joshua, Gideon, Paul in Prison, and St. Michael. Not that our teaching will weaken with the next topic! Next up we have Clare and Francis of Assisi whilst we study FIRE! So what happens when you teach Fire to a crowded Sunday school? They learn about Mt. Sinai and the 10 Commandments, as well as the Fiery Pillar that led Gods people to the Promised Land. Culminating in our outrageously fun Cavalcade of Saints, our youngest parishioners will don the costumes of their favorite Christian Saints, and the whole congregation will learn the valuable lessons that their stories of fiery conviction and faith have for us modern Christians. We are always looking for volunteers to work as Sunday School helpers, one Sunday a month or even every other month. Just let Anne Conover know that you want to help out and she will give you an assignment.

Michele Bob Judy La Juan Sally Megan Donnie Pat Burton Bill Mary Betty Jan John Elizabeth Leasa Teri GUIDANCE Scott Dottie Harry Sam Don Jack Alex Rebecca, Patty Martha Jane John REPOSE Carol Berg Greg VanNorman THANKSGIVING - for Esther & Pat McNamees wedding anniversary; - for DeWitt Bowmans birthday; - with Clyde & Pepa in loving memory of Alison Dodge;

Call Esther McNamee for prayer requests at 949.640.1749

More from . . . Saint Michaels

Our group in front of the Treasury at Petra

Evans nds an interesting subject to photograph!

The Suk - olives of every kind and a mountain of spices!

Statue of Jesus in St. Peters Church in Gallicantu

John Peterson has a laugh during our visit to Emmaus

Dale and Tim(above) & Grace and Jim (Gray) (right) - - Jerusalem in the background

The Dome of the Rock

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Jim prays at the Slab in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Karol Wilson and Monty Pentz with our new friend Greek Orthodox priest Fr. Gomidass Sherbetdjian Iyad Qumriexplains the boundaries of the city of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus (left) Worshippers at the Western Wall (right)

Here we are at St. Georges in Jerusalem

The face of Jesus at the Church of the Beatitudes

Don and his trusty camera recording our journey Peter celebrates the Eucharist in Emmaus In Galilee Next Month . . Mission Activities!

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OCTOBER 2011

HOLY WOMEN HOLY MEN

Norm Ewers

WILLIAM TYNDALE (c1495-1536) Protestant Reformer, Bible Translator, Scholar illiam Tyndale was born in Gloustershire, England, about 1495. He received the BA degree from Oxford University and was appointed subdeacon in 1512; in 1515, after studies that included theology, he was awarded the MA degree. He was acclaimed a man of virtuous disposition and from 1517-1521 he studied at Cambridge. Tyndale was a gifted linguist; in addition to his native English he was fluent in French, Greek, Hebrew, German, Italian, Latin and Spanish. Around 1521 he became Chaplain to the House of Sir John Walsh, Little Sudbury, where he tutored Sir Johns children. At this point his controversial opinions on the authority and practices of church hierarchy began to be apparent. He denounced prayers to saints; he taught justification by faith, adult baptism, the return of Christ and the mortality of the soul (the soul would be uncomprehending from the moment of bodily death until the Judgment Day). In a furious argument with a learned clergyman who defended the ultimate authority of the Pope, Tyndale responded heatedly in words famous to this day, I defy the Pope and all his laws; if God spare my life ere many years I will cause the boy that driveth the plow to know more of the scripture than thou knowest. He went to work on his translation, coining words and phrases that enriched the English language but were seen by the church hierarchy as a threat to the Popes claim to be Christs terrestrial representative. Church leaders feared erosion of their social power if the laity could read the Bible in their own language. In order to go forward with his translation of the New Testament, William needed the approval of the Bishop of London. The bishop denied his request, saying that there were 2,000 errors in Williams work. Despairing of official support, he left for Germany in 1524. From this point forward his life reads like a cloak and dagger story, as

Henry VIII (whose divorce from Catherine he denounced), Cardinal Woolsey and others sought to destroy his work of translation and destroy him. (Thomas More wrote a six volume condemnation of Tyndale alleging he was a traitor and heretic.) In 1529, William Tyndale, fearing for his life, went into hiding while he continued his work, not only on his translation of the New Testament, but also on other books of the Bible and religious subjects. He completed and revised his priceless translation into English of the New Testament in 1534. Thanks to the invention of the printing press, his work was widely circulated and read, even though it was banned and ordered burned in England. In 1535, William was betrayed to the authorities; he was seized, tried on charges of heresy, convicted and put to death by strangulation at Vilvoorde Castle, near Brussels, in 1536. His last words on the scaffold were prophetic: Lord, open the King of Englands eyes. Along with his contemporaries, Martin Luther (Germany), John Calvin (France) and Ulrich Zwingli (Switzerland), William Tyndale was a leading figure in the 16th Century Protestant Reformation that changed Christianity forever. His life will be celebrated at the regular Holy Eucharist with Healing at Noon on Thursday, October 6, 2011.

FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING

PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS

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1. 2. 3. Peas of mind Peas of heart Peas of soul PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Squash gossip Squash indifference Squash grumbling Squash selfishness

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Lettuce be faithful Lettuce be kind Lettuce be patient Lettuce really love one another

OUR GARDEN HAS TURNIPS:

FORWARD MOVEMENT PUBLICATIONS Please check the display rack on the wall in Michaels room. Pick up a pamphlet or two to share with family and friends. A donation box is provided. Raising Children of Faith: A Parents Guide is especially helpful for parents and grandparents. This pamphlet offers specific ways, we as adults, can be instrumental in laying the groundwork for our children. We know from centuries of experience that faith is not so much taught as caught. ...Children catch the meaning of the good news of Jesus. When we understand this, then we begin the process of inviting our children into a way of life that will sustain them long after they have left our homes.

1. Turnip for meetings 2. Turnip for service 3. Turnip to help one another AND IN OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:

1. Thyme for each other 2. Thyme for family 3. Thyme for friends Water freely with patience and cultivate with love and you will surely reap what you have sown!

--Ruth Poole

OCTOBER 2011
EACH WEEK IN THE COMING WEEKS Sun., Oct. 2nd

Sunday

Holy Eucharist at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Nursery care from 9:00 a.m. on Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Sundays-at-Nine, 9:00 a.m., DL

Monday

House of Speed, 5:00-7:00 p.m., AAC St. Mikes basketball, 7:00-9:00 p.m., AAC

Tuesday

Matins at 7:00 a.m., Peace Mass at 7:30 a.m. Whiz Kids, 9:00-11:30 a.m.; 1:45-5:00 p.m. AAC Volleyball, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., AAC

Wednesday AA meeting, 7:00-8:00 a.m., SW Rustys Music Classes, 9a.m.-1:00 p.m. Whiz Kids 1:45-5:00 p.m., AAC Childrens Choir, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Volleyball, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., AAC Choir Rehearsal, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Blessing of Critters, honoring Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi Friends of Music Kick-off, 4:00 p.m. Wed., Oct. 5th Senior Ministry, 2:00 p.m., CR Vestry Meeting, 7:00 p.m., CR th Thurs., Oct. 6 Staff Meeting, 9:00 a.m., DL Sat., Oct. 8th Canterbury Open House Bishop Bruces home, 3:00-6:00 p.m. th Sun., Oct. 9 Adult Education Committee, 11:30 a.m., CR Mon., Oct. 10th Office closed for Columbus Day Tues., Oct. 11th WomanSpirit, 9:00 a.m., DL Hutchins Consort Board, 4:00 p.m., CR Wed., Oct. 12th Deadline for November For the Love of Mike, 5:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 15th Methodists Fall Festival Sun., Oct. 16th Worship Commission, 11:30 a.m., CR Sun., Oct. 23rd Rustys Student Recital, 1-3 p.m. Sanctuary; 3-4 p.m. MR Tues., Oct. 25th WomanSpirit, 9:00 a.m., DL UCI Town & Gown Book Club, 12-3:00 p.m., MR, DL Spyglass Hill Homeowners Board, 6:00-9:00 p.m., CR Sun., Oct. 30th Cavalcade of Saints IN THE COMING MONTHS Sat., Nov. 5th

Thursday

Mens Readers & Seekers, 7:30-9:00 a.m., DL Whiz Kids 1:45-5:00 p.m., AAC Holy Eucharist with Healing at Noon Volleyball, 5:00-9:00 p.m., AAC

Friday

Yoga class, 9:00-10:00 a.m., NW AA meeting, 7:00-10:00 p.m., SW Whiz Kids 9:00-11:30 a.m., AAC Basketball, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Meeting Rooms: AAC - All Angels Court MR - Michaels Room CR - Conference Room

Deanery Assembly, St. Wilfrids, 9:00 a.m.-12 Noon Chili Cook-Off, 6:00 p.m. th Sun., Nov 6 Daylight Saving ends - FALL BACK! All Saints/Souls - Praying Our Goodbyes Thurs., Nov. 24th Thanksgiving Day - 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Sun., Nov. 27th Advent begins Fri. & Sat., Dec. 2nd & 3rd Diocesan Convention in Riverside
DL - Davis Library NW - North Wing BR - Blue Room, AAC SW - South Wing PC - Parish Center RR - Red Room

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Job Title: Director of Christian Education Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church Location of Position: Reporting Relationship: Corona del Mar, CA Rector and Vestry through Christian Education and Evangelism Commissions

Job Summary: Seeking a creative, well-organized, energetic Director of Christian Education to lead the education & youth programs of the Church and focus on growth. The ideal candidate will be grounded in Episcopal principles and be fully committed to the mission of the church to develop and direct a program of stimulating and nourishing religious education. This position will be responsible for all adult, youth and childrens Christian Education & fellowship programs to include Vacation Bible School and be responsible for administration of the nursery. This position is a Full Time Employee salaried position with benefits totaling $45,000. The position reports to the Rector and Vestry and works closely with the Christian Education and Evangelism Commissions. The position must work on Sunday mornings and take part in worship and fellowship; other hours will be determined in collaboration with the Rector and the Vestry. Esssential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop a plan for providing a robust faith development program for all ages including Adult Bible Study and Church School for youth and children. Actively take part in community building to grow membership. Oversee education, fellowship and pastoral ministry for Youth (through12th grade). Oversee existing programs for annual Christmas Pageant and Lenten Lectures. Oversee development of classroom and workshop teaching plans. Keep track of records and lesson plans, and update changes as implemented. Create memorable, positive learning experiences. Administrative responsibility for curriculum development and maintenance of the various education programs. This includes activities related to recruitment of volunteers to help lead and grow the programs. Participate in cross-functional and ad hoc projects as needed. Be energetic and enthusiastic while creating a fun-filled and creative learning environment. Planning special events (i.e. Christmas Pageant, Youth Sunday, Cavalcade of Saints) Recruiting, scheduling, supervising and training of lay leaders, teachers, and acolytes. Connecting and working with parents Ensure a safe environment for children (physically, emotionally, spiritually) Budgeting and fiscal stewardship of ministry expenses Leading monthly teachers meeting- Attend monthly staff meeting Position Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. The following qualifications are the minimum necessary to adequately perform this job. However, any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Highly organized, ability to work under pressure, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. Detail oriented, with professional demeanor. Work collaboratively and strong team player. Self motivated, confident, energetic and creative. Intellectually curious Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Direct community outreach programs Graduate of an accredited program. Bachelors degree required. understanding of budgeting, teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and Understanding of parish goals, needs, and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations. Solution-oriented; be able to find positive solutions to situations that occur on without supervision or management intervention. Must be able to perform job duties and create best experience possible under varied circumstances. Ordination is not required Certification by California and the Episcopal Church to work with children Relocation costs if any will not be reimbursed Please send your resume to: Search@stmikescdm.org

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SHARPS AND FLATS

Why not join?

STEPHEN BLACK

almost 3 times more likely to be officers or committee members of local community organizations such as the PTA.

of the general public cites the same level of participation. Now, what I would really be interested in knowing is how a survey like this might translate to life within a parish community. Do singers in a church choir contribute more of their time to church activities than members-at-large? Do singers in the choir tend to give more financially to their church home? Are singers in a church choir more likely to assume leadership roles within a faith community? Based on my experience, I would say so, but it would be great to see some research done on this. Oh, and by the way, join the choir!!

Seventy-eight percent of choral singers indicated they at least sometimes volunteer their time in Yes, you have guessed correctly! their community, while only 50% of You, O hapless reader, have made it the general public say the same. to the back page, only to be confronted with a pitch to join the Seventy-four percent of choral choir. And since a great many of you singers agree or strongly agree that wont join the choir (and understandably so) you can stop singing in a chorus has helped them reading here if you like. But I would become better team leaders or team encourage you not to put down the participants in other areas of their lives; nearly two-thirds agree or newsletter just yet. strongly agree that being in a chorus ChorusAmerica, an advocacy has helped them socialize better in organization for choruses in the other areas of their lives. United States, conducted a survey of choral singers in 2009, and the results Choral singers donate 2.5 times were most interesting to me. In more money to philanthropic particular, I want to share with you organizations than the general public. some findings that dont concern music-making. These include: Ninety-six percent of choral singers surveyed who are eligible Choral singers exhibit higher levels voters said they vote regularly in of civic involvement, with choristers national and local elections; only 70%

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Inside the October Issue:

Page 1: Our Diocese Page 1: Fall Events

Pilgrimage Pages 4-5: More Pilgrimage Photos

Remember Parish Fund Pray for and Remember our Parish Emergency Fund