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Seeking God • Building Community •
Growing Faith • Reaching Out
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September 3, 2024
Tuesday
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Introducing Our New Seminarian | |
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Dear friends,
It is my great delight to share the good news that once again this year St. Dunstan's will be blessed by the presence and ministry of a student from the Virginia Theological Seminary. Please meet Melissa Carnall Fauci!
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Melissa (right) and her family come to us from New Orleans in the Diocese of Louisiana. Melissa received her MDiv from Catholic Theological Union in 2015. She ministered as a Pastoral Associate in a Catholic parish in Chicago before moving to New Orleans where she became a hospital chaplain and...Episcopalian! After many years of hospital chaplaincy, Melissa is excited to pursue another aspect of her vocation, the call to priesthood. Melissa met her wife, Megan, in New Orleans, where Megan was a 3rd and 4th grade teacher. After getting married in 2022, they welcomed their daughter, Lina, in 2023. Walter and Sammy are their beloved dogs.
I hope that you will plan to join us this Sunday, September 8, as we welcome Melissa, Megan, and Lina to this community! Please also join me in thanking the faithful members of St. Dunstan's Lay Support Team, who will walk and pray with Melissa through the year ahead: Lynne Adduci Leonard (Convener), Chuck Cash, Nancy Douglas, and Carmen Petruzzi.
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow!
Yours faithfully and joyfully,
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TODAY!
Tuesday, September 3
What Now?!
11 a.m.
St. Dunstan's Parish Hall
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St. Dunstan's small group for socializing, sharing, and mutual support continues today, and you are welcome to join the conversation!
Please feel free to reach out to Ray Donnelly for more information or to suggest conversation starters.
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Prayers for Peace and Healing
12 Noon
Zoom and Facebook
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All are welcome to pause briefly in the middle of the day to pray for peace and healing in our community, our country, and our world.
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Wednesday,
September 4
10:30 a.m.
Bible Study:
The Book of Genesis
On Zoom
New members are always welcome...Come and see!
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Detail, Icon of Abraham,
Sarah, and Moses
(Dmitry Shkolnik, ca. 2000)
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Saturday, September 7
11 a.m.
Celebration of the New Ministry of
The Rev. Christopher Phillips
The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
6201 Dunrobbin Dr., Bethesda
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Come support our sister parish as the congregation and Rector celebrate their new ministry together! The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of Washington, will preside. | | |
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This Sunday, September 8
10:30 a.m.
| "Welcome Home" Sunday at St. Dunstan's | |
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Celebration of Holy Eucharist
Chancel and Children's Choirs Resume
Commissioning of Choir Members
"Blessing of the Backpacks"
(and briefcases and tote bags!)
Potluck Lunch
Join the celebration of a new year of mission and ministry together at St. Dunstan's!
Following worship, we will gather in the Parish Hall for a Potluck Brunch! Please click the button below to let us know if you can bring something or help with setup and cleanup.
We have so much for which to be thankful!
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Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. ~ Hebrews 13:2 | |
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The St. Dunstan’s Refugee Ministry has created a Sign-up Genius to make donations of household items and/or money to support the Afghan family that will be relocating to Bethesda!
Here’s the link (click button):
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Making donations is simple! Here are the steps:
- Mark the items or $$ you can donate using Sign-up Genius.
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Wait to be contacted by Fred Bentley (fbentley14@gmail.com) or someone else from the Refugee Ministry to coordinate on a pick-up/drop-off.
PLEASE NOTE: The State Department has not yet let Syed, Elyas, and Erfan know when their family will be arriving. Also, St. Dunstan’s doesn’t have extra space to store items until the family arrives. So, please be patient with us as we coordinate with you on pick-up /drop-off!
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An Opportunity to Serve:
Revamping "Tea, Tech, and
Board Games"
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Last year Elisabeth Saidi and Marsha Barnes introduced an innovative new community-building ministry they called "Tea, Tech, and Board Games." The premise was simple: Parishioners (of all ages) and members of the local community were invited to come share a cup of tea and play board games or get tech help from local young people. Eventually other activities were added, such as knitting, crafts, singing, and even Irish dance!
Now "Tea, Tech, and Board Games" is evolving to focus more on intergenerational discussion, and we are looking for a couple of people to take charge of this ministry and discuss potential changes. (Elisabeth will still advertise each event and recruit students.)
Might God be calling you to help? If you are interested in being involved, please contact Elisabeth or The Rector at your earliest convenience...We're eager to get going again this fall!
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Thursday, September 12
2 p.m.
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September Book Discussion:
The Color of Water,
by James McBride
On Zoom
All are welcome, whether you've read the book or not.
Invite a friend!
To learn more, please contact
Jackie Jones.
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St. Dunstan’s Second Annual Online Auction | |
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Once again this year, St. Dunstan’s is holding a fall online auction fundraiser! Proceeds will support our parish ministries and community outreach.
For this to be successful, we’ll need EVERYONE’S involvement, including children! The auction will only work if there are donations that our parishioners and members of the broader community want to bid on – things that are fun or particularly helpful.
Some examples might include:
- A gift card from your favorite restaurant
- A gift card for a spa day
- Tickets to a concert or theater performance
- Tickets to a sporting event
- A theme dinner (maybe Italian or French) for six
- An hour with a personal trainer
- Babysitting so parents can have a date night
- A couple of hours of leaf raking
- Dog walking
- Car washing
- An event you are passionate about and would like to share with others, like a cooking demonstration, an art activity, a walk in nature teaching about mushrooms...
Please note that no material things will be accepted. These are just some ideas – please think about what you or your family might offer and fill out the form with your donation.
Watch the newsletter for more information on how to submit your donation proposal. Thank you for joining in!
If you have questions, please contact Parish Administrator Elisabeth Saidi at admin@stdunstansbethesda.org.
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Save the Date!
Fall Festival 2024
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Saturday, October 19
4 p.m.
Please join us for St. Dunstan's Second Annual Fall Festival celebration on Saturday, October 19. The outdoor event suitable for families will feature live music, a bouncy castle, and kids' games.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. (Vegan options available).
In the event of inclement weather, we will fully move the festival indoors. Parking will be available on neighborhood streets; parking spots for people with disabilities will remain available next to St. Dunstan's.
We need your help! Please contact Julie Anderson if you can lend a hand.
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FREE Video Course on
Art and Spirituality
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September 7, 14, 21, and 28
A Beautiful Adventure:
the Gift of the Arts in Spiritual Formation
YouTube
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Discover how the arts can deepen your spiritual life!
For more information and to register, click this link.
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If you have added names to our Parish Prayer List, please help us keep the list current and accurate by letting The Rector know when they are ready to "graduate."
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For healing, strength, and protection:
Donna Alvarez, Hollis Anderson, Chuck Ault,
Phil and Patti Carroll, Bill Cooke, Henry Cox,
Samuel Dunton, Kenny Farnsworth, Katie Beck Fey,
Katy Greco, Doug Holy, Ben Hull, Julie Jordan,
Sheila Kurtz, Patricia Mackenzie, Nicole Mooring,
Terri Murphy, Joyce Nugent, Norris Overdahl,
Claire Owen, Juanita Rilling, Theresa Russo,
Barbara Sander, Curtis Shively, Jack Tovornik, Gerald, Jane, Jeff, Julie, Karen, Katherine, Mary, Sarah, Sherry, Todd, and Tanya
For our country
For peace in all parts of the world impacted by war
and other violence, particularly Haiti, the Holy Land, Sudan, and Ukraine
For all affected by climate- and natural disasters
For the men and women of our Foreign Service
and Armed Forces, especially Shea Phaneuf
For all refugees and immigrants,
especially Syed, Elyas, Erfan, and their family
For the Vivanco Family, missionaries in Quito, Ecuador
May their memory be a blessing:
Ori Danino
Carmel Gat
Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Alexander Lobanov
Almog Sarusi
Eden Yerushalmi
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The St. Dunstan's Vestry | |
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The Reverend Patricia Phaneuf Alexander, Rector
Vince Leonard, Senior Warden
Bill Sander, Junior Warden
Cliff White, Treasurer
Nils Overdahl, Assistant Treasurer
Janet Repka, Registrar
Leo Bouma
Karen Edwards
Doug McManus
Carmen Petruzzi
Janet Repka
Louise Smoak
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St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church | Website | |
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Parish Administrator's Regular Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
(Office closed Fridays and on Federal holidays)
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