News items and stories
Chelsea-ites give 100# in dry goods to food pantry
St. Barnabas members love to park cars! During the Chelsea Fair, that is. This year we also accepted food donations for a local pantry. Nancy Scott, coordinator of the dry goods drive reports that our guests donated #100 pounds of staples during the 5 days of the fair.
Priesthood Ordinations and Commissions set for November 20th!
Save the date! Bishop Wendell Gibbs has announced to the congregation of St. Barnabas-Chelsea that he will ordain Bill Stech and David Glaser to the Sacred Order of Priests on November 20, 2010, at 11:00 AM. Kathy O'Connell and Nancy Scott will be commissioned by the Bishop as Church Administrator and Educator, and as Pastoral Care Provider, respectively. The place of the service has yet to be determined, but more information will be forthcoming soon, so stay tuned.
Jonathan Myrick Daniels: The church celebrates a hero and martyr
Jonathan Myrick Daniels was born in Keene, New Hampshire, in 1939. He was shot and killed by an unemployed highway worker in Hayneville, Alabama, August 14, 1965.
From high school in Keene to graduate school at Harvard, Jonathan wrestled with the meaning of life and death and vocation. Attracted to medicine, the ordained ministry, law and writing, he found himself close to a loss of faith when his search was resolved by a profound conversion on Easter Day 1962 at the Church of the Advent in Boston. Jonathan then entered the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In March 1965, the televised appeal of Martin Luther King, Jr. to come to Selma to secure for all citizens the right to vote drew Jonathan to a time and place where the nation’s racism and the Episcopal Church’s share in that inheritance were exposed.
He returned to seminary and asked leave to work in Selma where he would be sponsored by the Episcopal Society for Cultural and Racial Unity. Conviction of his calling was deepened at Evening Prayer during the singing of the Magnificat: “‘He hath put down the mighty from their seat and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things.’ I knew that I must go to Selma. The Virgin’s song was to grow more and more dear to me in the weeks ahead.”...
Amy raises $3500 for Make-A-Wish!
300 MILES IN THREE DAYS ON A BICYCLE! That's what Amy Yamasaki did! Why? She was part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation's annual fundraising ride. Cyclists ride in teams or individually, like Amy. The race ended at the Chelsea Fairgrounds on July 25th. By taking up pledges from sponsors, Amy was able to raise $3500. Her initial goal was $2000. The congregation of St.
101 Reasons to be an Episcopalian
"The Episcopal Church is a secret too well kept," says compiler Louie Crew. "Many are starved for what we experience daily and too easily take for granted." With these words, Crew invited thousands of people online to participate in creating a list of reasons to be Episcopalian.
St. Barnabas Quilters Guild begins new ministry
Several members of st. Barnabas have started making children's quilts. Headed by Mary Hayman, the group intends to meet at least monthly to work on quilts for needy and sick children in the community. Beginner and seasoned sewers and quilters are most Welcome. "I think this will be a comfort and hopefully will give them an added sense of security," Hayman said. Donations of batting and cotton fabric will be happily received. Email Mary Hayman at hay.mam@hotmail.com if you would like more info on how to join the Guild.
July 22 - Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
Mary of Magdala near Capernaum was one of several women who followed Jesus and ministered to him in Galilee. The Gospel according to Luke records that Jesus “went on through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out. . .” (Luke 8:1–2). The Gospels tell us that Mary was healed by Jesus, followed him, and was one of those who stood near his cross at Calvary.
It is clear that Mary Magdalene’s life was radically...
Scrabble campers at play!
Scrabble enthusiasts took to their game boards at the Kick-off at the Chelsea District Library. The coaches from St. Barnabas couldn't help but get into the action. There is still time to join us. We will meet at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (across from the Chelsea Fairgrounds) on Mondays at 6:30pm-8:00pm through August 9th. The camp is for kids in grades 5-8 as of September 2010.
Scrabble Camp starts July 12th!
Ever have a tray full of vowels when playing Scrabble? Try OORIE or OURIE. What if you have three tiles of I? You can make INIA or TIKI or IBIS for points. Scrabble is not only fun but a great way for kids to keep learning during summer recess. Studies show that playing Scrabble strengthens reading and math skills and builds vocabulary. Have you ever drawn a Q without a U? There are 16 words that are acceptable in Scrabble where a Q is played without a U. The St. Barnabas Scrabble Camp will be held every Monday from July 12th through August 9th this summer for kids who will be in grades 5–8 as of September.
When building a new church addition, it helps to know a good carpenter!
Construction on the addition to the St. Barnabas church building is almost complete. The original structure, built in 1954, does not have a handicap-friendly restroom facility on the first floor. The addition will house the first floor restroom and added meeting space. "It has been a long time coming for the congregation," said Linda Sankovich, author of two construction grants totaling $35,000.00. The membership plans to raise the remaining balance with pledges. Click here to read the June 24, 2010 story about our addition in the Cheslea Standard. http://heritage.com/articles/2010/06/23/chelsea_standard/news/doc4c2229e...
