Property Update-
Much has happened on our campus during the past summer. The campus saw many of the projects that have been long planned completed. The walkway into church received a new railing thanks to the generous donation by the Mulholland family. The Parish Hall carpet was replaced after many months on a waiting list. This project was blessed by the generosity of the Nicholas family who provided the carpeting for the nursery in memory of their son Clark David. The windows in the Rectory also received a much-needed upgrade and that project is 99% complete. We are also overjoyed that our beautiful sanctuary doors received a much-needed facelift!
All these projects were carried out by firms that we employed, but none of them would have happened without the facilitation of our Junior Warden, Ann Thie, and the Vestry. It also would not have happened without the sweat equity and grit of those folks who came to rip out floorboards, move huge cabinets, and to remove stripped nails from walls. In other words, lots of people worked together to make a lot of things happen. When you see them next, please say Thank You.
In addition to the major improvements to our campus, Julianne and Father Clay and others worked to “Summer Clean” the parish hall and prepare it to be a place that is welcoming and easier to use. There is now a library located in the parish hall that can accommodate meetings or small classes. The Utility closet has also gone through a transformation, with durable cabinets to hold tools and other maintenance items. There is also now a room dedicated strictly for storing dry goods and other items used for events. The back room of the office building is also becoming a more usable and productive space. This area will now be used as an extension of the sacristy where vestments, robes, and flower arrangements are stored. This will make the job of the clergy and altar guild much easier.
And last, but not least, we must thank the men who climbed the office and parish hall to empty gutters and prune trees!
In other words, no job is too large when we act together as a community and let us all thank God the blessing of each other.
Altar Guild and Worship participants-
The Church is actively recruiting folks who feel called to help us lead worship as readers and those who are called to help with setting up the altar area for liturgy. This involves maintaining the objects we use during our church services as well as working with the rector and clergy to make sure that everything needed for worship is ready and in place. For some, both roles might seem a little daunting or even scary. We, as clergy, hope that we can be there to train, help and encourage anyone who feels called to either of these jobs. These jobs are not about perfection. These jobs are about being involved, sharing talents with God, and building the bonds of fellowship. Please let any member of the clergy know if you are interested!
From The Vestry-
If you have anything you would like brought before the vestry, contact the Rector, Senior Warden, or a member of the vestry and the item will be put on the agenda. Before an item is put on the agenda the vestry asks that one has a conversation with the Rector and/or Wardens before the addition to the agenda is made.
The vestry would also like to remind everyone that the minutes of the vestry are available for viewing in the office from 9 am - 2 pm on Monday through Wednesday and on Thursdays from 9 am - 11 am. The information available not only includes the minutes, but also includes the financial statements and all correspondence to the vestry. All members of the church are welcome to view these public records during the times listed above.
Schedule of events for September:
*Trinity Guild meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6th at 1pm in the Parish Hall. We’re
resuming our regular meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, at 1pm, in the Parish Hall.
*Fall Kickoff Hot Dog Dinner will be held on Wednesday, September 7th at 5pm, on the
Church lawn. Please bring a dessert and help us kick off a fun and busy Fall season!
*We will begin our Wednesday Noon Service on Wednesday, September 7th .
*Men’s Saturday Breakfast will begin on Saturday, September 10th at 7am Perkin’s. Join us each
Saturday morning at 7am for fellowship at Perkin’s.
*Our Sunday Evening Service will resume on Sunday, September 11th at 5pm.
*Our School Tutoring Program will begin on Monday, September 12th at 3:30pm. We will
host the tutoring program each Monday after school, in the Parish Hall.
*The Youth Group Program WAC will begin on Wednesday, September 14th. WAC will be conducted each Wednesday:
3:30 - 5:00pm: Middle School & High School;
5:00 - 6:00pm: Elementary School.
*Confirmation (All ages) will begin on Monday, September 19th at 6pm. We will continue
confirmation classes each Monday evening, at 6pm, through October 24th. (No class on Oct. 10th.)
Everyone is welcome.
*The next Vestry meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 20th at 5:30pm. We’re resuming
our regular meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, at 5:30pm, in the Parish Hall.
*Diocesan Clergy Conference and Convention: September 22 - 24. All Clergy, and our Program Director will be in Pierre at this time but available via phone for emergencies.
*The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels will be held on Sunday, September 25th, with a
Parish Breakfast during coffee hour. Join us!
Much has happened on our campus during the past summer. The campus saw many of the projects that have been long planned completed. The walkway into church received a new railing thanks to the generous donation by the Mulholland family. The Parish Hall carpet was replaced after many months on a waiting list. This project was blessed by the generosity of the Nicholas family who provided the carpeting for the nursery in memory of their son Clark David. The windows in the Rectory also received a much-needed upgrade and that project is 99% complete. We are also overjoyed that our beautiful sanctuary doors received a much-needed facelift!
All these projects were carried out by firms that we employed, but none of them would have happened without the facilitation of our Junior Warden, Ann Thie, and the Vestry. It also would not have happened without the sweat equity and grit of those folks who came to rip out floorboards, move huge cabinets, and to remove stripped nails from walls. In other words, lots of people worked together to make a lot of things happen. When you see them next, please say Thank You.
In addition to the major improvements to our campus, Julianne and Father Clay and others worked to “Summer Clean” the parish hall and prepare it to be a place that is welcoming and easier to use. There is now a library located in the parish hall that can accommodate meetings or small classes. The Utility closet has also gone through a transformation, with durable cabinets to hold tools and other maintenance items. There is also now a room dedicated strictly for storing dry goods and other items used for events. The back room of the office building is also becoming a more usable and productive space. This area will now be used as an extension of the sacristy where vestments, robes, and flower arrangements are stored. This will make the job of the clergy and altar guild much easier.
And last, but not least, we must thank the men who climbed the office and parish hall to empty gutters and prune trees!
In other words, no job is too large when we act together as a community and let us all thank God the blessing of each other.
Altar Guild and Worship participants-
The Church is actively recruiting folks who feel called to help us lead worship as readers and those who are called to help with setting up the altar area for liturgy. This involves maintaining the objects we use during our church services as well as working with the rector and clergy to make sure that everything needed for worship is ready and in place. For some, both roles might seem a little daunting or even scary. We, as clergy, hope that we can be there to train, help and encourage anyone who feels called to either of these jobs. These jobs are not about perfection. These jobs are about being involved, sharing talents with God, and building the bonds of fellowship. Please let any member of the clergy know if you are interested!
From The Vestry-
If you have anything you would like brought before the vestry, contact the Rector, Senior Warden, or a member of the vestry and the item will be put on the agenda. Before an item is put on the agenda the vestry asks that one has a conversation with the Rector and/or Wardens before the addition to the agenda is made.
The vestry would also like to remind everyone that the minutes of the vestry are available for viewing in the office from 9 am - 2 pm on Monday through Wednesday and on Thursdays from 9 am - 11 am. The information available not only includes the minutes, but also includes the financial statements and all correspondence to the vestry. All members of the church are welcome to view these public records during the times listed above.
Schedule of events for September:
*Trinity Guild meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6th at 1pm in the Parish Hall. We’re
resuming our regular meetings on the first Tuesday of the month, at 1pm, in the Parish Hall.
*Fall Kickoff Hot Dog Dinner will be held on Wednesday, September 7th at 5pm, on the
Church lawn. Please bring a dessert and help us kick off a fun and busy Fall season!
*We will begin our Wednesday Noon Service on Wednesday, September 7th .
*Men’s Saturday Breakfast will begin on Saturday, September 10th at 7am Perkin’s. Join us each
Saturday morning at 7am for fellowship at Perkin’s.
*Our Sunday Evening Service will resume on Sunday, September 11th at 5pm.
*Our School Tutoring Program will begin on Monday, September 12th at 3:30pm. We will
host the tutoring program each Monday after school, in the Parish Hall.
*The Youth Group Program WAC will begin on Wednesday, September 14th. WAC will be conducted each Wednesday:
3:30 - 5:00pm: Middle School & High School;
5:00 - 6:00pm: Elementary School.
*Confirmation (All ages) will begin on Monday, September 19th at 6pm. We will continue
confirmation classes each Monday evening, at 6pm, through October 24th. (No class on Oct. 10th.)
Everyone is welcome.
*The next Vestry meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 20th at 5:30pm. We’re resuming
our regular meetings on the third Tuesday of the month, at 5:30pm, in the Parish Hall.
*Diocesan Clergy Conference and Convention: September 22 - 24. All Clergy, and our Program Director will be in Pierre at this time but available via phone for emergencies.
*The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels will be held on Sunday, September 25th, with a
Parish Breakfast during coffee hour. Join us!