March 5, 2017
This Sunday, March 5
The First Sunday of Lent
 
  8:00a    Holy Eucharist Rite I
  8:45a    Breakfast in the Parish Hall   
  9:15a    Christian Formation
10:30a    Holy Eucharist Rite II
 
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IN THIS ISSUE. . .

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LentenSupper


HOW CAN 21ST CENTURY CHRISTIANS ENGAGE THE WORLD 
AS JESUS DID?

Food for thought and spirit 
Lenten Simple Suppers, Wednesdays beginning March 8, 6p.


Enjoy a simple supper followed by a presentation and discussion of The Go Guide: 10 Steps for Innovations in Ministry from Luke 10, led by co-author Rev. Donna Mote, Missioner for Engagement and Innovation for the Diocese.  You can buy the book at the Cathedral Book Store or on Amazon, for about $7. Order the book now!  (Use AmazonSmile - see details here).  Click on the book above to go to Amazon.  We won't have copies for sale at St. Anne's.  Suggested donation for supper is $5/person.

For podcasts of discussions by Bishop Wright and Rev. Mote -- "The Go Guide Road Show" -- take this link: https://vimeo.com/channels/1151503 
Rev. Mote and Bishop Wright on the Go
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WhatIsLent

What is it, and why?

On March 1st we enter the season of Lent, a season that takes us to the heart of our faith. As we prepare to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we need fewer distractions and more focus in our daily life and in our worship. As Saint Leo the Great said, speaking of this holy season, "What a Christian does at all times should be done now with greater care and devotion." 

Our Sunday morning worship experience will mark the season in a variety of ways. Gone are the bright green vestments that characterize the season after the Epiphany; the clergy will wear the Lenten Array, bleached linen and oxblood. Our usual colorful flowers are replaced by lush yet simple greenery. The gilded Gospel book is set aside and so are the shiny vessels; we will use handmade pottery, which is what Jesus used on the night in which he was betrayed. Eucharistic Prayer C will invite us to reflect on our purpose for gathering at the altar, and as the prayers lead us to reflection, you will find more silence in our liturgies, an opportunity to unplug the noise from our ears and tune in to God.

We will also be learning two simplified settings of our service music. The "Sanctus" ("Holy, holy") and "Trisagion" ("Holy God, holy and mighty") are both taken from a mass setting entitled New Plainsong, written by Dr. David Hurd, former Professor of Church Music at General Theological Seminary. The music is similar in style to Gregorian chant and is sung in unison with minimal accompaniment.

In addition to the Sunday morning liturgies, there are opportunities for spiritual growth throughout the season, including a study day at Candler Seminary, a Contemplative Retreat Morning on March 18th at St. Anne's, and the Wednesday Night Lenten Series, focused on Luke 10. Whatever personal practice you choose for the season of Lent, you will find strength and support at St. Anne's, and accountability too. Together we can become more attentive and prayerful in this holy season "until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ." (Ephesians 4:13)


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MARK YOUR CALENDARS


MARCH 

March 8 - Lenten Simple Suppers begin  Details
March 11 -
Phoenix Flies at St. Anne's  Details 
March 12 -
Instructed Eucharist  Details
March 12
- EYC event:"Under the Overpass"  Details
March 12 - Daylight Savings Time begins  Details
March 13 -
ECW Monday Evening meeting  Details
March 14 -
ECW Tuesday Morning Chapter meeting Details
March 14 -
Serve lunch to new refugees at New American Pathways (tentative)
March 15 - ECW Wednesday Terrace Chapter meeting Details
March 18 -
Parish Retreat Day #3 - Letting Go  Details
March 19 -
Instructed Eucharist  Details
March 19
-
EYC event: Movie & Popcorn night  Details
March 21 - ECW Tuesday Morning Mom's Chapter meeting Details
March 26
- EYC event: Lenten Service  Details 
 
APRIL
April 2 -
EYC event: Diocesan Confirmation Details
April 6 - 
ECW Thursday Morning Chapter meeting Details
April 9 -
EYC event: Movie & Discussion
Details  
April 16 - Easter Sunday!  No EYC
April 23 -
"Operation Gratitude Service Project"
April 28 -
Day School Spring Auction  Details
 
MAY

May 19 -
Mikell Summer Camp season begins  Details 

JULY 
July 24-28 - Vacation Bible School   Details
 
 
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DaylightSavings
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS MARCH 12, 2a 
Move your clocks forward one hour. 

AmazonSmile
AN EASY, PAINLESS WAY TO CONTRIBUTE TO ST. ANNE'S

When shopping at Amazon, begin at smile.amazon.com, select St. Anne's Episcopal Church Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to St. Anne's.   If you haven't used AmazonSmile before, try it when you buy Lent materials like The Go Guide. Click on the AmazonSmile logo above to get started!


MissionAndOutreach
Mission2
MISSION & OUTREACH 
ServiceDay

"Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God"
 
~ William Carey, who is called   the father of modern missions

Let's attempt great things together in 2017.
 
 

Deliver
CAN YOU DELIVER?  LITERALLY

After the flowers on the altar beautify the church on Sunday, they are            rearranged into smaller bouquets and delivered to members of our community who are experiencing illness or loss.  We are looking for people who are interested in making these deliveries on Sunday or Monday once a quarter.  No flower arranging experience is necessary. Please join us for this ministry by contacting Patricia Daniel at pdmath@yahoo.com or Katherine Kinser at kpkinser@bellsouth.net.


BCM
FOOD DRIVE FOR OUR PARTNER
BUCKHEAD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY 
In the month of March

Families
 
helped by
 
BCM
 
As a Contributing Church for Buckhead Christian Ministry, St. Anne's participates in a food drive each March to restock the BCM Client Food Pantry.  Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, BCM continues to provide awesome services for the working poor right here in our own community:  emergency assistance services, an excellent money management class for clients, a food pantry, Thriftique (a clothing and household items thrift store), and many more important services for individuals and families in crisis.  For the month of March, please collect the following items and drop them off at church in the marked bins.  The clients of BCM thank you!

BCM Grocery List to feed a Family of Four
  • Instant oatmeal or grits - 1 box
  • Jelly - 1 small jar
  • Soup - 4 cans
  • Dried beans - 1 bag
  • Rice - 2 bags
  • Peanut butter - 2 small jars
  • Cornbread mix - 2 boxes
  • Macaroni & cheese - 4 boxes
  • Chicken broth - 2 cans
  • Spaghetti - 1 medium box
  • Spaghetti sauce - 2 jars
  • Canned vegetables - 4 cans
  • Canned beans - 3 cans
  • Canned tuna - 4 cans
  • Ramen noodles- 5 packages

We also have an ongoing need for the hygiene items listed below:
  • Shampoo and soap/body wash
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Razors
  • Deodorant
  • Sanitary napkins and tampons
  • Diapers

Contact Margot Shuford with any questions about this project or if you're interested in volunteering your time at BCM. r_shufor@bellsouth.net or 404-293-0237


ValentinesDance
BuildingsAndGrounds
AROUND THE BUILDING


Phoenix

THE PHOENIX FLIES: A CELEBRATION OF ATLANTA'S HISTORIC SITES  
~ AT ST. ANNE'S ~  
Saturday, March 11, 10a
 


Returning for its 13th year, The Phoenix Flies "provides an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and strengthen . . . Atlanta's historic built environment," according to the Atlanta Preservation Center.  This year for the first time St. Anne's will be included in the celebration, for our stunning stained-glass windows and Flentrop organ. RSVP to Pat Cobb at pcobb@saintannes.com or 404.237.5589.

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LED

formation

CHECK IT OUT:

The array of solar panels saved us $1248 in electricity
or energy in 2016!
 

You can see how much we're saving any time you like by logging into the Solaredge web site at:
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Formation


CHRISTIAN FORMATION . . .

LettingGo
Parish Retreat Day #3:  Letting Go
March 18, 9a-noon
 in the Commons Room


Our seminarian, Bunny Williams, will lead discussions and meditations on forgiveness, letting go, and the gift of healing.  Rev. Licia will be available to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession and absolution).  RSVP to Scott Miller at smiller@saintannes.com or 404.237.5589 so Bunny can be sure to get materials for you.

InstructedEuch
INSTRUCTED EUCHARIST 
March 12 and 19

Why do we do what we do in worship? In an effort to help dispel the myths regarding our liturgy and the way in which we worship God, Reverend Licia and Reverend Chris will illuminate the "work of the people," (that's what "liturgy" means) through an Instructed    Eucharist.  Join us for answers to your questions!  


AdultForm


 
 

HOW HAS CHRISTIANITY CHANGED THE WORLD? 
Learn, Explore, Discuss 
 
Be sure to catch the last Seven Revolutions discussion, which uses readings from Seven Revolutions: How Christianity Changed the World and Can Change it Again .   
THE LAST OF THE SERIES:  
   
March 5  THIS SUNDAY
A Revolution of the State: Religious Freedom, led by Marla Moore

It doesn't matter if you have not made any of the previous sessions - come to  this one! 

For more info about the book take this link to Amazon:
Seven Revolutions on Amazon

COMING UP:

March 12 
Confessions of a Water Warrior:  The fight over water in Georgia ~
Join us Sunday, March 12, when Jim McClatchey shares his experiences in the water wars and weaves in a bit of Christian teaching. Jim McClatchey has been a member of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Stakeholders (ACFS) since 2009. This volunteer group was formed with stakeholders from all parts of the ACF basin and from three states. The goal of ACFS was to develop a Sustainable Water Management Plan (SWMP) for the ACF basin. That goal was attained in May, 2015 when Jim was chair of the organization.  Come explore this timely topic with someone who's been there. Meet in the Commons Room, 9:15a.

March 19
Judaism - Ancient agricultural roots, modern ecological practice ~
We will explore how modern Jewish practice is deeply rooted in our biblical connections to the land, agriculture and sustainability .

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MESS - MEN'S EPISCOPAL SUNDAY SCHOOL 
in the Conference Room, 9:15 each Sunday

The topic of this Sunday's discussion:
The Rise of Atheism - Is Critical Thinking an Antidote to Religion?  
The MESS is a great way to get to know some fellow parishioners and activate a few brain cells along the way. 
   
Interested?  Be sure to let us know of topics you would like to discuss, and whether or not you would like to lead the discussion. Contact
jwyle@rosser.com with any questions or ideas you have.   

And please join the MESS! 

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SundaySchoolTeachers

CHILD/YOUTH FORMATION
New classes in 2017

Give us just 1-2 Sundays each month 
We need more teachers for Godly Play, Connect 4/5, and our youth.  Teach/facilitate just 1-2 Sundays a month and you can still take advantage of other offerings at St. Anne's.  To join the teaching corps, use the links below for quick and easy sign-up.  And thank you for your commitment to our children!

Godly Play (Pre-K - 3rd Grade):
 
 
 


Join a crucial ministry to our youth.  Rev. Chris is in the process of forming a
Children & Youth Formation Task Force, which will explore new middle & high school Sunday School curricula to form our youth as engaged, intentional disciples of Christ.  If you want to be part of this ministry, contact Rev. Chris at cmiller@saintannes.com 
or 404.237.5589, ext. 124.

If you have any questions please contact Rev. Chris Miller, Curate for Family Ministries, at cmiller@saintannes.com or 404-237-5589 x 124.


VBS




HERO CENTRAL:

Discover your strength in God
Vacation Bible School
at St. Anne's



Mark your calendar for this year's VBS
 
July 24-28, 9a-12noon
Volunteers needed! 

This year, our Vacation Bible School, Hero Central, will ground kids in the rock-solid foundation of God's love. During the week, kids will strengthen their faith as they learn that God provides hope and strength for every situation we face.

Please consider volunteering
!  We can't have VBS without volunteers, and need both adults and teenagers to make the week possible.  There are lots of possibilities for how you volunteer. 

Take this link for all the details you need about Vacation Bible School, including registering and volunteering:
Questions?  Contact Rev. Chris at cmiller@saintannes.com or 404.237.5589, ext. 124.
YouthEvents
YOUTH EVENTS . . .
Rev. Chris and EYC members ready to sort clothing for Refuge Coffee Co.
 
WHAT'S COMING UP:

This Sunday
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
No EYC -
Hunger Walk in the morning (registration deadline was Feb. 28)

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 
EYC: "Under the overpass;"  Details to come

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 
EYC:
Movie & Popcorn night.  Combined EYC 5-8p, dinner @ 6p

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 
EYC:
Lenten service; "Grace & Truth"  Combined EYC 5-8p, dinner @ 6p

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 
Diocesan Confirmation
at the Cathedral, 4-6p. Come support your friends! No EYC.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9 
EYC:
Passion of the Christ, movie and discussion. Combined EYC 5-8p, dinner @ 6p

SUNDAY, APRIL 16 
Easter Sunday:
No EYC

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 
EYC:
"Operation Gratitude Service Project"  Details to come

CAMP MIKELL SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE 2017

For Descriptions of the camps:  https://tinyurl.com/hyump7h 
For camp rates and dates: https://tinyurl.com/hpqko7x
 
LINK TO DIOCESE OF ATLANTA YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS WEBSITE:
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WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR YOUTH? 
Be a chaperone!  We're looking for adult chaperones for Sunday evening EYC events.  If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Rev. Chris at cmiller@saintannes.com

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ParishLife2
ParishLifePARISH LIFE . . .

Episcopal Church Women (ECW)

March Meetings-Join us!

Monday Evening Chapter
7p, Mar. 13, 7p, at  Betsy Tuller's home.

Tuesday Morning Mom's Chapter,
Mar. 21, 9a in St. Anne's Commons Room.  Topic: Finding Center: A Nourishing Practice for Moms to Restore, Regroup, and Refuel

Tuesday Morning Chapter
9:30a
, Mar. 14, 9:30a at Merrill Ellis's home. Topic: Plants of the Bible, by Linda Frazier

Wednesday Terrace Chapter
Mar. 15, 3:30p at St. Anne's Terrace. Topic: Women in Jesus' Life

Thursday Morning Chapter
No meeting in March; will meet April 6, 9:30a, at St. Anne's Terrace to make palm crosses for Palm Sunday. 

For addresses, contact Julie McClatchey at  404-351-5870 or        julie.mcclatchey@saf.com.


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WomenBibleStudy
Women's Small Group Bible Study
Lively discussions on the Acts of the Apostles

Please join us as we take a look at the early church in the Book of Acts -- a study which has sparked lively discussions on relevant social justice issues of today -- and as we build up a community of women to support and encourage one another. Meetings are at the home of Katy Boortz.  For more details contact Katy Boortz at katyboortz@gmail.com or 404.234.9195.


OngoingEvents
ONGOING EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND MINISTRIES

  • Yoga Thursdays 9:30a at St. Anne's.  Details:  Click here
  • Prenatal Yoga Thursdays 10:45 at St. Anne's.  Details:  Click here 
  • Parents' Morning Out, Tues-Friday, 8:30 - noon.  Details: Click here
  • Narcolepsy Atlanta, 3rd Sat. each mo., 11:30a. Details: Click here
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Diocese
AROUND THE DIOCESE

Archdeacon
CONGRATULATIONS . . .

. . . to the Venerable Juan Sandoval, recently appointed Archdeacon of the Diocese of Atlanta by Bishop Wright.  He joins Archdeacons Carole Maddux and Janet Tidwell as the third archdeacon in the diocese.

LINK TO THE DIOCESE OF ATLANTA WEB SITE:  https://www.episcopalatlanta.org/

LINK TO CONNECTING:
 http://connecting.episcopalatlanta.org/News & events from the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta

LINK TO EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE:  
http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/

LINK TO DIOCESE OF ATLANTA YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS WEBSITE:
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MinistersOfTheDay
MINISTERS OF THE DAY
SERVING MARCH 5

Ministers of the Day at 8:00 service:
  • Clergy:  The Reverend Licia Affer
  • Clergy:  The Reverend Chris Miller
  • Deacon: The Reverend Deacon Chris Lemley
  • Assistant Organist:  Lori Moorhouse
  • Verger:  Angela Ellis
  • Acolyte: Eliza Fleming
  • Altar Guild:  Deborah Childers
  • Flower Guild: Nancy Brown arrange, Jennifer Cary deliver
  • Usher: Richard Childers
     
Ministers of the Day at 10:30 service:
  • Clergy:  The Reverend Licia Affer
  • Clergy:  The Reverend Chris Miller
  • Deacon:  The Reverend Deacon Chris Lemley
  • Director of Music:  Dr. Joyce Schemanske
  • Verger:  Angela Ellis
  • Old Testament Lector: Melissa Baugher
  • New Testament Lector: Park Ellis
  • Intercessor:  Gini Cobb
  • Acolytes: James Lewallen, Catherine Ackerman, Elizabeth Ackerman
  • Altar Guild: Linda Cater
  • Flower Guild: Nancy Brown arrange, Jennifer Cary deliver
  • Ushers: Trip Ackerman (Captain), Robert Lewallen, John Anderson, Pat Cobb
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More
 MORE . . .

DaySchool
ST. ANNE'S DAY SCHOOL SPRING AUCTION
APRIL 28, 6:30p 

BE A SPONSOR and gain exposure to 160+ Day School families! Saint Anne's Day School is excited to announce that our Spring Auction - the school's largest annual fundraiser - will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017.  Proceeds from the auction will help support need-based scholarships and key programs for our children and teachers, enabling our beloved school to continue its rich tradition of providing children with a loving and respectful learning environment inspired by the Reggio approach.

This year is especially important as we are celebrating the school's 50th Anniversary!  We are currently seeking business sponsors in support of our auction and invite all church members to consider this opportunity.  Email Liz Godwin at lizgodwininteriors@gmail.com to learn more about the sponsorship opportunities available for your business.  
Saint Anne's Episcopal Church & Day School
3098 Saint Anne's Lane NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
404.237.5589
 
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