~ Search, Serve elebrate The Lampstand...February 2013 The Lampstand Musings of Mother Danáe In American society, when we think of February, I find that we immediately think of Valentine’s

February 2013

The Lampstand~ Search, Serve and celebrate ~

Greet your new Deacons!

St. Edward’s own Chip Whitacre (second from left) was ordained to the diaconate on Thursday, January 24, at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Minneapolis. Chip and the other new deacons pose here with Bishop Brian Prior (center). Congratulations, Chip, and blessings in your new ministry!

Read an article from Chip on page 5

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February 2013 The Lampstand

Musings of Mother DanáeIn American society, when we think of February, I find that we immediately think of Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day makes many of us think of romance and passion and, for some of us, unob-tainable or unrealistic romantic love that leaves us heartbroken. The longer we live, however, the more we find that there are so many different ways to love, that are not tied to romance, and to give that love to others. After all, as Christians, we believe that God showed us love first and it is our commission to extend it to others.

In light of this type of love, we often talk about how we care for each other within our church community, but what we really mean is how do the clergy, and to some extent us, take care of the community. We don’t usually pause to think about how our congregation is taking care of our priest or deacon and this is something that we should pause to reflect about from time to time.

A priest and deacon have gifts that mark their roles in the community, just as we all do. In the very simplest terms, priests are the keepers of the lore of the tradition and their sphere of operation is more within the church community—teach-ing, visiting, preaching, administering the sacra-ments—so that people can go out into the world empowered to do God’s work that they are called to.

The deacon’s role is complementary to and distinct from the priest’s role. Again, in the very simplest terms, deacons are the bridge that brings the outside world’s needs to the church commu-nity so that the community, empowered with their own gifts, can address those needs in Christian love together.

The gifts that each of us bring—cooking, teach-ing, music, financial aptitude, prayer, healing—the list can go on forever with the variety of gifts that people have—those gifts also contribute to the community, the building up of the Body of Christ.

We need all of our gifts, but we sometimes take for granted that because we are paying the priest or we have a deacon whose role is to serve, that they are not re-ally part of the community. They seem separate, yet they are not. They are part of the community and have needs, too.

It is within this context that I want to lift up the fine example of the St. Edward’s community. As we were faced with reigning in our budget and making staff cuts, our Vestry discerned a path to not only take care of the community, but also to take care of me, the priest within our community. This is how the Second Sunday Service days were born. Energized with the opportunity to directly connect our faith with outreach action on a Sun-day, the Vestry realized that because the church could not pay me a full-time salary any longer, they would also use those Sundays to give me a chance to do supply or speaking engagements that would bring some income to my family. This act has touched me deeply. I have found myself in a community that cares about me, just as I care about them.

While this model of ¾ time ministry is becoming commonplace throughout the wider church, I know that it was a leap of faith and a call to the unknown for us, which can be frightening. I ap-plaud the courage and faithfulness of our congre-gation to move forward into God’s new opportu-nities for us and know that we will be blessings because of our willingness to do something new. After all, isn’t that what being a Christian is all about? To be refreshing to others with the vital-ity from God’s love and to be blessings—to each other and to the world.

~ Be peace, be light, be love! Mo. Danáe+

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The Lampstand February 2013

Lent begins February 13Ash Wednesday Service: Wednesday, February 13, at 7:00 pm.

First Sunday in Lent: Sunday, February 17: Labyrinth Eucharist at 9:30 am

Easter: March 31

Note new office hours Starting February 2, 2013, the official office hours for St. Edward’s Church will be:

Monday CLOSED Tuesday 9 am - noon (Admin. Sharon Lane available)Wednesday 9 am - noon (volunteer help)Thursday 9 am - noon (Admin. Sharon Lane available)Friday CLOSED

Dates to save

To learn more, and see timely updates, visit the online calendar on St. Edward’s website: http://stedwards-mn.org/

Adult ForumsAdult forums happen directly after our church service in the sanctuary, so grab some coffee and some treats and welcome our community neigh-bors!• Feb. 3: Katie Jackson, IOCP• Feb. 17: Episcopal Relief and Development• Feb. 24: Episcopal Church Homes, “Aging and

Spirituality” – The Rev. Kay Provine

Vestry RetreatSaturday, February 9, 9 am-2 pm: led by Spiritual Director Michele Krakowski

Second Sunday Service day:Sunday, February 10: Morning Prayer at 8:45 am, followed by discussion and brainstorming about Second Sunday service projects and how these Sundays will be shaped

Vestry Meeting:Tuesday, February 12: 6:30 pm

Ash Wednesday serviceWednesday, February 13: 7:00 pm

Labyrinth EucharistSunday, February 17: 9:30 am--Entering into Lent

Pulpit ExchangeSunday, February 24: The Rev. Ewen Holmes, Plymouth Presbyterian Church, will be with us; Mo. Danáe will be preaching at Plymouth Presby-terian Church

In this issue:

Musings of Mother Danáe ..........................................p. 2Parish News ................................................................ p. 3, 6Vestry Profile ...................................................................p. 4From Chip Whitacre ......................................................p. 5Outreach ...........................................................................p. 7Monthly Calendar ......................................................p. 8-9Epiphany Play ........................................................p. 10-11Vestry Minutes ............................................................. p. 12Treasurer’s Report....................................................... p. 13Prayers of the People ................................................ p. 14Eucharistic Servers ..................................................... p. 15Dates to Remember ....................................... back cover

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vestry Profile: Fran Christianson

I am a cradle Episcopalian, having grown up with an Episcopal mother and a Roman Catholic Father. Growing up in the Church with four siblings, we all served as acolytes, ushers, choir members and readers. We belonged to a small mission church in South Dakota where everyone participated in day-to-day operation of the Church. Like St. Edward’s, we were also very active with outreach.

When I came to St. Edward’s fourteen years ago, my family had been searching for a new spiritual home. After the first visit I knew we had found our place. The people were warm and welcoming, and the group was small enough that it felt like family. After settling in, I started joining committees — first the Altar Guild, then the Garden Angels, Tea Committee, Thursday Bulletins, Plant Sale, and the Prayer Group. I have participated in multiple outreach activities, and last year became a vestry member. Being on the vestry has been more difficult for me than I had anticipated, but it is very fulfilling, and I am learn-ing more about myself, my faith, and the needs of our communities.

Since I have been here, St. Edward’s has overcome many obstacles. This has brought us closer together, made us stronger, and kept our faith strong. Let’s prayerfully start this year together to address new and exciting opportunities. I appreciate everyone’s prayers, suggestions, and support as we begin a new and exciting time for our faith family.

Peace in ChristFranzisca Christianson

Our new online look includes an electronic calendarPlease remember to take some time and check out St. Edward’s new and improved website: http://stedwards-mn.org/. It has a new look.

On the homepage is a calendar that you can reference for events happening at the church.

If you would like something put on the calendar please e-mail it to the office so it can be added. Hope-fully everyone will eventually know they can check the calendar as they have questions or are planning an event.

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As you might imagine January 24, 2013 is a date that will be in my mind for many years to come. It was for me a day filled with anticipation, excite-ment, and I must admit, a little anxiety. But it was in the end a wonderful day filled with many bless-ings. It has been a blessing for me to be supported and held up in prayer by so many of you during my journey to the diaconate. And it was a bless-ing for me to have my family and so many friends from all walks of my life at the ordination service. To reach this stage in my journey after nearly four years of preparation was gratifying, but also humbling.

Now that I am officially a Deacon in the Church, I find myself thinking yet again about what my diaconal ministry will be and seeing how being asked that question so many times during forma-tion has prepared me to continue seeking the an-swers. From the questions I am getting from some of you I can see that you wonder a little about this as well. So, I thought it would be worthwhile to spend a little time considering what a Deacon is and what a Deacon is not.

A Deacon is a servant who assists the Bishop and Priests with the liturgy. This service is most visible in the Eucharist, during which the Deacon pro-claims the Gospel, sets the table, and does the dismissal. I was allowed to set the table during my training, but on the first Sunday after my ordina-tion I was afforded the honor and privilege of proclaiming the Gospel and doing the dismissal for the first time, which were for me very moving experiences.

A Deacon is a messenger who brings the concerns of the world and the needs of the community to the church and a catalyst who leads the church into the world to do the work that God has given it to do. The role of the Deacon in mission is where I feel I am most strongly called to be. I am sure that will not come as a surprise to any of you. What may surprise you is how broadly I think about mis-sion. For me, mission is not just outreach. It is also

From Chip Whitacre, our new Deacon

evangelism, teaching, service, advocacy, care for God’s creation and peacemaking.

A Deacon is not a substitute for a priest. The previous Bishop of Minnesota discontinued the practice of congregations relying on Deacons to conduct Morning and Evening Prayer and Dea-cons’ Masses when a priest was not available. His rationale for this was based on a concern that adding such work to the Deacon’s responsibilities drew them away from the work that they were supposed to be doing. The current Bishop has continued this tradition and I both understand and support that decision.

I am honored to have been raised up to this ministry by St. Edward’s and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, encourage-ment and prayers over the years. I know that this short essay does not answer all the questions you may have, but I would be happy to entertain any and all other questions regarding the role of the Deacon as best I can.

Blessings, Chip

Lynne Whitacre, Bishop Brian Prior, and Chip Whitacre, at Chip’s ordination to the diaconate at St. Mark’s Cathedral January 24.

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St. Edward’s Concert SeriesPlease join us for any or all of this series of fine concerts throughout the season — and invite your friends!

saturDay, March 9: 7:00 PM Glorious Revolution Baroque

sunDay, May 26: 3:00 PM Flying Forms – Clea Galhano & Jin Kim

sunDay, June 23: 3:00 PM Flying Forms with Cantar alla Viola

Thank you from Sharon LaneI was very surprised and pleased to receive a “Christmas Bonus” from the wonderful parish of St. Edward’s. What an exciting way to start a new year! I really enjoy working for this parish. I want you all to know it has been put to good use. I have been looking for just the right boots…cowboy boots…and I found them. Thank you all so very much. ~ Sharon Lane

Calling all nursery volunteers!The nursery is open for kids age 5 and under on Sunday during the “school” year. We are lucky to have Carrie Lancaster to work in the nursery for us. Each week, in order to fulfill the requirements of operating under the “ Safe Church ” practices, we also need an additional volunteer to work with Carrie while the nursery is open. This is so that if there were an emergency, there would be someone to stay with the kids and someone to attend to whatever the situation might be. Each month an e-mail is distributed with the dates that a nursery volunteer is needed. If you are able to help out on a certain date, all you need to do is respond to the e-mail. It’s THAT easy!! If there are no children by 9:35 or so, please feel free to return to the service. Thank you !!Pulpit exchange

On Sunday, February 24, The Rev. Ewen Holmes from the Plymouth Presbyterian Church will be with us (preaching) as Mo. Danáe will be preach-ing at his church. This is a part of a Pulpit Exchange program that has been organized with priests, pastors, etc. in our area.

Member newsCongratulations to Bill and Trish Martin, on the birth of a granddaughter, Adeline. She was born on Tuesday, January 29 and weighed 9 pounds and 15 ounces.

Our sympathy to the family of Ruth Brownawell –an original member of St. Edward’s – who died in January. A memorial service and burial will be held later in North Dakota.

Women’s Group to meetAll women are invited to a casual gathering – its real purpose is to visit, enjoy each other, and have fun!!

When: Wednesday, February 27Where: Becky Scheig’s home; 8237 Niagara Lane , Maple GroveTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmWhat to bring: Bring your favorite chocolate! If you prefer to bring wine, please let Becky know.RSVP: Becky: 612-325-3442 or beckscheig @comcast.net

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outreach anD action

Outreach UpdatesWilliam’s Project – We have some “leftover” money that we will use to purchase bunk beds for William and his family. When these are purchased & delivered, this project will be completed.

Vicksburg Commons – We continue to make and serve food at the IOCP project on the third Thurs-day of every month. The food is actually prepared the evening before. Sign-up is in the Gathering Space.

EpiscoBuilders – A workday is scheduled for Sat-urday, February 19 in New Hope. Please contact Lynne Whitacre if you are able to help.

We are hoping to start serving a simple lunch to a group of moms and kids one noon a month. More information will follow.

IOCP continues to need food, gloves, hats, etc. In March St. Edwards plans to be a part of Food Drive month.

Loaves & Fishes serving – This always happens on the 5th Wednesday of every month.

Blood Drive coming upOnce again St. Edward’s is joining with UCC to sponsor a Blood Drive.

Date: Sunday, February 24Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pmPlace: St. Edward’s Parking LotSign-up: In Gathering SpaceWho: Anyone at least 18 years of age

Last year we gathered 22 units of blood – let us see if we can do better this year. Talk with Lynne Whitacre for further information.

Benefit for First Nations Kitchen Feb. 12, 6 p.m. (Shrove Tuesday)

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church2300 Hamline Ave. N. (in the Hwy. 36 cloverleaf), Roseville 651-633-4589 www.stchristophers-mn.orgwww.facebook.com/StChristophersRoseville

Join us for a Native Ameri-can-themed Shrove Tuesday wild-rice pancake supper to benefit First Nations Kitchen, a feeding ministry in Minneapolis that serves healthy, indigenous fare every Sunday.

The Rev. Canon Robert Two Bulls, Missioner for Indian Work and Multicul-tural Ministry, Vicar of All Saints Indian Mission and artist, will talk about his artwork: 38 Tears of Bishop Whipple.

Jim DuRose of Countryside Restaurant in Roseville will be the chef. All we need is you! Come to eat, learn and give.

Suggested donations for tickets: $10, $2 under 12, and $25 for a family, or pay what you can. Please purchase in advance through St. Christopher’s, through February 3, 2013.

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Cal

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March 9: Glorious Revolution Baroque concert

March 16: EpiscoBuilders Workday

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2

Office Closed 8:00 am Morning Prayer

3 4 5 6 7 8 99:30 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 Fellowship Time 10:45 - Education for all ages

Priest's Sabbath 8:00 am Gospel Based Discipleship 11:00 am Outreach Committee @ The Muni 7:00 pm AA Group

9:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group* 7:00 pm Choir

9:30 - 11:30 am Spiritual directors meet in the Library

Office Closed 8:00 am Morning Prayer 9:00 - 2:00 Vestry Retreat

10 11 12 13 14 15 168:45 am - Morning Prayer 9:30 am 2nd Sunday Service Kick-off and Planning Session

Priest's Sabbath 8:00 am Gospel Based Discipleship noon - Education Committee 7:00 pm AA Group 6:30 pm VESTRY

9:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group* 7:00 ASH WEDNESDAY Service 8:00 pm Choir

noon - Education Committee

Office Closed 8:00 am Morning Prayer 8:30 - 4:00 EpiscoBuilders/Habitat work day.

17 18 19 20 21 22 239:30 am Holy Eucharist (Labyrinth Eucharist) 10:30 Fellowship time 10:45 am Education for all ages

Priest's Sabbath 8:00 am Gospel Based Discipleship

7:00 pm AA Group

9:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group* 6:30 pm Vicksburg Commons dinner prepared 7:00 pm Choir

5:00 Vicksburg Commons dinner served


24 25 26 27 288:45 am Morning Prayer 9:30 Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Fellowship time 10:45 Education for all 11:00 - 2:00 Blood Drive

Priest's Sabbath 8:00 am Gospel Based Discipleship 7:00 pm AA Group


* The group normally meets at the Starkey home.

FEBRUARY 2013

NOTE: To learn more about these events, and to see timely updates, visit the online calendar on St. Edward’s website: http://stedwards-mn.org/

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Feb

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yMarch 24: PALM SUNDAY

March 31: EASTER

May 7-11: PLANT SALE

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2


3 4 5 6 7 8 99:30 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 Fellowship Time 10:45 - Education for all ages

Priest's Sabbath 8:00 am Gospel Based Discipleship 11:00 am Outreach Committee @ The Muni 7:00 pm AA Group


9:30 - 11:30 am Spiritual directors meet in the Library

Office Closed 8:00 am Morning Prayer 9:00 - 2:00 Vestry Retreat

10 11 12 13 14 15 168:45 am - Morning Prayer 9:30 am 2nd Sunday Service Kick-off and Planning Session

Priest's Sabbath 8:00 am Gospel Based Discipleship noon - Education Committee 7:00 pm AA Group 6:30 pm VESTRY

9:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group* 7:00 ASH WEDNESDAY Service 8:00 pm Choir

noon - Education Committee

Office Closed 8:00 am Morning Prayer 8:30 - 4:00 EpiscoBuilders/Habitat work day.

17 18 19 20 21 22 239:30 am Holy Eucharist (Labyrinth Eucharist) 10:30 Fellowship time 10:45 am Education for all ages

Priest's Sabbath 8:00 am Gospel Based Discipleship

7:00 pm AA Group

9:30 am Intercessory Prayer Group* 6:30 pm Vicksburg Commons dinner prepared 7:00 pm Choir

5:00 Vicksburg Commons dinner served


24 25 26 27 288:45 am Morning Prayer 9:30 Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Fellowship time 10:45 Education for all 11:00 - 2:00 Blood Drive

Priest's Sabbath 8:00 am Gospel Based Discipleship 7:00 pm AA Group


* The group normally meets at the Starkey home.

FEBRUARY 2013

NOTE: To learn more about these events, and to see timely updates, visit the online calendar on St. Edward’s website: http://stedwards-mn.org/

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Scenes from Epiphany Play 2013

The Epiphany Play was a big success – thanks to all who helped to make it so. This year’s Baby Jesus was Tami Morse’s new daughter, Nadia.

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February Milestones

Birthdays 3 Joe Svihel 8 Jason Unold10 Debbie Enyeart11 Michelle Campion14 Alex Wredberg, Tom Buchanan26 Dianne Ferrandi

Anniversaries None

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Priest: Mother Danáe Ashley ~ Deacon-in-training: Chip Whitacre (absent)Members: John Marchewka, Dwight Maxa (resigned), Thomas Mitchell (absent), Hollie Yeager, Ginny Cassidy, Julie Smith (Clerk), Fran Christianson, Gary Englert (Treasurer), Amy Waller (incoming), Fritz Wright (incoming)

St. Edward’s Vestry Meeting MinutesWednesday, January 9, 2012: 6:30 pm

aPProval of DeceMber Minutes Hollie made a motion to approve the minutes. Fran seconded and the motion was approved unanimously.

treasurer’s rePort • Gary reviewed the revised proposed 2013

budget. The proposed budget considers a relief request of $6300 from the Episcopal Church in Minnesota for 2013 to balance the budget.

• John moved to approve the 2013 budget (option D). Hollie seconded and the motion was approved unanimously.

• Ginny moved to approve Rector’s housing allowance for 2013 and Hollie seconded and the motion was approved unanimously.

• Hollie made a motion to approve MMS form and Fran seconded and the motion was ap-proved unanimously.

new business

2013 Staffing

Ginny proposed we create work group to deter-mine and execute:• Job descriptions and specific staff expecta-

tions at reduced hours• Communications about staff management

(to staff and congregation)• Specific tasks congregation will have to

undertake and how we will recruit and organize volunteers

• Mother Danáe, Fritz and Fran volunteered to form the work group.

Second Sunday Service Days

Ginny proposed create work group to organize and execute:• Calendar of service activities that St. Ed’s will

undertake on the second Sunday of each month (and persons responsible for leading each)

• Communications regarding Second Sunday Service Days – announcements in Sunday bulletin, Lampstand, web site (print dates of all 2013 Second Sundays in February Lamp-stand and on web site)

• Moving morning prayer to Second Sunday; Father Paul Nancarrow has also offered to celebrate Eucharist free of charge on occasion if it fits appropriately in our activity

• Amy, Julie and Chip volunteered to form the work group and someone from the outreach committee.

Building and Grounds

Fritz is taking over the point person for building and grounds. Hollie and Ginny volunteered to be building and grounds people to be on-call to meet workmen at the church when needed.

Vestry

• A vestry member is needed to fill a one-year commitment.

• Vestry Profile for Lampstand and closing Prayer for 2013:• Feb: Fran• March: Gary• April: John• May: Julie

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“The Green Visor” (Treasurer’s Report)

Green Visor Notes:

The cash at end of period balance can be summa-rized as follows: Dedicated Accounts: $ 12,448.69 General Account: 20,220.99 $ 32,669.68

• Cash balance includes $14,441 of prepaid 2013 pledges. Excluding this amount, we ended 2012 with $5,779.59 in the general bank account.

• December Offerings of $17,968, included a number of families completing their 2012 pledge commitments. Thank You!

• Net cash receipts of approximately $1,000 in the Dedicated Accounts related to dedicated fund raising.

Offering Statistics:Average Weekly Offering in December: 3,593.71$

Total Annual Pledges: 36 128,494.04$

Financial Summary: Year to Date Full YearDecember, 2012 Actual BudgetTotal Income 161,717.26$ 156,879.00$ Total Expenses 174,311.04 182,037.00

Net (Expense) (12,593.78)$ (25,158.00)$

Cash at end of period 32,669.68$ 5,553$

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The Episcopal Church in Minnesota: www.episcopalmn.org

Episcopal News Service: episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens

• June: Amy• August: Fritz• September: Ginny

Priest-in-charge rePort

Mother Danáe gave us an update on a court no-tice that was received on an outstanding restitu-tion balance. Mother Danáe filed an “Affidavit of Identification of Judgment Debtor” form in case we want to pursue collections.

Deacon-in-training rePort

• Chip has been working with Mo. Danáe on the Adult Forum speakers.

• Chip met with Ritchie Two Bulls from First Nations Kitchen on ways to support their work. A “second Sunday” could be directed towards an activity.

• Chip is continuing the discussion with IOCP around poverty in our community and look-ing to the vestry to provide more direction.

iMPortant Dates

• Annual Meeting reports due Jan. 10• Vestry meets with Bishop Prior: Jan. 13 1 pm• Mutual Ministry Review: Jan. 20 1 pm• Next Vestry meeting: Feb. 12 6:30 pm

Mo. Danáe closed the meeting with a prayer, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:42.

Respectively submitted, Julie Smith, Clerk

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Prayers of the PeopleTherefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. ~ James 5:16

This feature of our Lampstand was formerly in our bulletin. It is our hope that you will use this list to pray for each other all month long. We will still include the litany of names within our liturgy in Prayers of the People, but the explanations that used to be at the back of the bulletin are what will now be in the Lampstand. If you would like to add or update the prayer list, please contact Sharon at the church office: 952.473.2262 or [email protected].

For those who have died – Larry Diffley: died in plane crash (friend of Miles & Joan Ottinger)

Angie: battling breast cancer (cousin of Julie Smith)

Ivan Barthel: undergoing surgery for cancer & heart issues (stepfather of Diane Kennedy)

Kate Bendell: fighting breast cancer (daughter-in-law of Carol Bendell)

Kevin Christianson: diagnosed with MS (cousin of Tom Christianson)

Bob Crocker: undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer (cousin of Tom Christianson)

Georgi: going through a rough period (granddaughter of Judy & Al Starkey)

Nancy Gillum: undergoing treatment for breast cancer (friend of Ruth Freese)

Grace: suffering with terrible headaches (granddaughter of Jeff Dow)

Heidi: more malignant tumors (friend of Judy Starkey)

Randy Kath: just got a diagnosis of leukemia (friend of Miles & Joan Ottinger)

Keith: recently diagnosed with cancer; undergoing treatment (friend of Trish Martin)

Lucy: hospice care for heart failure (daughter of Julie & Dwight Maxa)

Mandy: diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing treatment (friend of Lynne Whitacre)

Mary Lou: battling cancer (friend of Lynne Whitacre)

Lorraine Moore: for healing (mother of Nancy Zimmerman)

Linda: hospice care (cousin of Lese Wright)

Lisa: ongoing problems (daughter of Dorothy & Dick Rue)

Keiko Morse: surgery for fibroid tumor on November 9 (sister of Music Director Tami Morse)

Lisa Patnode: returning issues with cancer (friend of Miles Ottinger’s daughter)

Nathan Proops: diagnosed with a very rare immune disorder (former member of St. Edward’s)

Chuck Schrader: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (former parishioner of St. Edward’s)

Janney Tyson: coping with early onset Alzheimer’s (niece of Jeff Dow)

Charles Wickman: frequent falls (former deacon of St. Edward’s)

Billy Williams: battling complications following knee surgery (friend of Miles & Joan Ottinger)

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Eucharistic Servers: February 2013

Morning Prayer: February 2013 (1st & 3rd Sundays at 8:45 am)

February 3 – Kim Cooke February 17 – Al Starkey

Feb. 3 Feb. 10 Feb. 17 Feb. 24

Lesson 1 (Scout) R. Svihel B. Scheig B. ParsonsLesson 2 (Scout) P. Nancarrow A. Starkey C. Seibert

Chalice D. Achenbach (none needed) B. Scheig J. Marchewka (none needed) D. Nancarrow L. Wright

Acolyte(s) (Scout) (none needed) K. Smith B. Vail (Scout) (none needed) K. Smith

Usher (Scout) F. Wright S. Smith F. Wright (Scout)

Teller D. Achenbach R. Svihel D. Achenbach G. Englert

Altar Guild T. Martin T. Martin T. Martin T. Martin C. Parsons C. Parsons

Bread T. Martin T. Martin T. Martin T. Martin

Coffee Hr TBD TBD TBD TBD

Phone: 952-473-2262Fax: 952-473-5501

E-mail: [email protected] site: wwwstedwards-mn.org

Priest in Charge: The Rev. Danáe Ashley

Parish Administrator: Sharon Lane

Accountant: Nancy Stiller

Music Director: Tami Morse

Nursery Coordinator: Carrie Lancaster

Facility Manager: Adam Hovis

St. edward’S MiSSion StateMent

To nurture a diverse, Christian community worshipping God

and reaching out in love to others

Office Hours Monday CLOSED Tuesday 9 am - noon (Admin. Sharon Lane available)Wednesday 9 am - noon (volunteer help)Thursday 9 am - noon (Admin. Sharon Lane available)Friday CLOSED

Wardens (shared) Ginny Cassidy 763-493-7868 Fritz Wright 763-535-5450Treasurer Gary Englert 763-420-8196Secretary Julie Smith 763-473-0600

Ginny Cassidy 763-493-7868Fran Christianson 763-478-6154John Marchewka 763-432-5162Amy Waller 763-591-7714

Vestry 2013

All vestry meetings are open. Contact the Senior Warden if you plan to come to a meeting.

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Feb. 9 (Sat.) Vestry Retreat (p. 3)

Feb. 10 (Sun.) Second Sunday Service Day (p. 3)

Feb. 12 (Tues.) Benefit for First Nations Kitchen (p. 7)

Feb. 13 (Wed.) Ash Wednesday

Feb. 16 (Sat.) EpiscoBuilders Project (p. 7)

Feb. 17 (Sun.) Labyrinth Eucharist (p. 3)

Feb. 24 (Sun.) Pulpit Exchange (p. 5) Blood Drive (p. 7)

Feb. 27 (Wed.) Women’s Group (p. 5)

March 9 (Sat.) Concert: Glorious Revolution Baroque (p. 5)

March 16 (Sat.) EpiscoBuilders Project (p. 7)

Dates to Remember: Learn more about these and other events inside

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~ Search, Serve elebrate The Lampstand...February 2013 The Lampstand Musings of Mother Danáe In American society, when we think of February, I find that we immediately think of Valentine’s