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From Father Don’s Den
March 2016
June 2017
Amy Boeck Administrative Assistant (937) 653-3497 [email protected]
Sally Johnson Chronicle Editor
(937) 653-3801 [email protected]
Nedi Rivera, retired Bishop,
Eastern Oregon, began team-
ing up with Bishop Breiden-
thal to provide additional
visits to congregations.”
She goes on to say that we
can expect Bishop and Mrs.
Price Sunday, June 25. Our
Saviour will host a ten
o’clock worship service and
Cluster parishes will collabo-
rate on a luncheon to follow.
Ms. Sabo adds that
“Bishop Price would like to
use this time to build and re-
new relationships, have
teaching opportunities, par-
ticipate in educational gath-
erings and meet vestries.”
She also notes that an
area confirmation service
will be held by Bishop Brei-
denthal that day (June 25) at
All Saints Episcopal Church
in Columbus and, if we have
candidates for confirmation,
the Bishop prefers that they
Bishop Kenneth Price
Father Don Duford Home phone 937-738-2216 Cell phone 248-227-9725
Bishop Kenneth Price will visit June 25
Ann Sabo, Executive As-
sistant to the Bishop, has
sent a message stating: “With
73 congregations in our Dio-
cese, it is difficult for Bishop
Breidenthal to visit as often
as he would like
Starting in October, 2016,
Bishop Kenneth L. Price, re-
tired Bishop Suffragan of
Southern Ohio and Bishop
be brought to that service.
We look forward to wel-
coming Bishop and Mrs.
Price, long-time Cluster
friends, and hope that every-
one can come and share the
worship service, social time
and exchange of ideas.
Peace and blessings,
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Suddenly it’s Summer Seasons change, but the free monthly meals
for friends and congregants continue every third
and fourth Wednesday. Big electric fans were
strategically placed for the comfort of servers
and guests at Epiphany May 17 as outside tem-
peratures hovered in the 80s.
This meal was an “inside job” with Epiph-
any’s Paddy Barr and her daughter Jackie not
only providing the food, but preparing it in
Paddy’s kitchen.
Jackie, Distribution Manager for Robert
Rothschild Farm, isn’t fully restored after an ankle injury last November and Paddy explained that Jackie’s
contributions to the meal were made in advance, sitting down if possible.
For example, Jackie personally “pulled” four beef tenderloins for the roaster of pulled pork seasoned with
barbecue sauce for scrumptious hot sandwiches. Crockpots of baked beans, heaps of potato chips, frosted
cookies and brownies and a cold beverage completed the menu.
The buffet was staffed by Paddy, Sharon Applegate, Veda Jackson, her friend Carolyn Miller and Diane
Kremer. Fr. Don, clergy du jour, greeted guests and offered amenities.
Paddy Barr, left, and daughter Jackie Barr
Servers Sharon Applegate,
Diane Kremer and Paddy
Barr on duty at the buffet.
Bill Kremer and Sharon
McCall enjoy conversa-
tion with their meal.
Carolyn Miller
replenishes the
baked beans.
Crossing Over, a gospel bluegrass ensemble, paused on its way to the Promised Land to entertain May
Community Meal guests at Our Saviour. The picnic-style supper featured sandwiches of brats and weiners
grilled by Todd Boeck, potato salad, fruit, apple pie and brownies. The buffet was staffed by congenial servers
from Donald Cannon Post 238 of the American Legion.
All six of the band members are natives of Champaign County and have deep roots in this musical genre.
The parents of Clay and Chris Baldwin and those of Ray and Gary Boggs formed a bluegrass gospel group
while current band members were children. Even then, they loved the music and the message and prepared
themselves to carry on their family traditions.
John Baldwin, uncle of Clay and Chris, and Kenny Castle complete the group which blends guitar, banjo,
mandolin and bass. Crossing Over has appeared at park concerts, church events and services and community
festivities. They play for free---and the joy of making music and spreading the gospel in this time-honored
way. However, the music is original, composed by band member Clay Baldwin.
Clay and Ray Boggs are also evangelical pastors
who have served area churches including the Freewill
Baptist. in that capacity. Many thanks Clay, Chris,
Ray, Gary, John and Kenny---your musical ministry
added spiritual nourishment to our community table.
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Bluegrass gospel on the menu
Crossing Over, bluegrass gospel group, enter-
tained Community Meal guests at Our Saviour.
American Legion Donald
Cannon Post 238 served
the picnic-style supper.
I wager my collection of the Bobbsey Twins’ Adventure Series that neither Christie’s or Sotheby’s or
any reputable auction house ever offered this remarkable lineup: authentic English scone mix from an authen-
tic English lady; dew-fresh asparagus only minutes from the garden; brown eggs, still warm from the nest; a
full-color coffee-table book, the collected work of master artist/ author William Blake; a one-of -a kind hand-
carved, basswood Advent candelabra with battery-powered candles and two paw- paw trees.
The sale of those distinctive items and many more added $2,230 to the camp scholarship fund via the an-
nual May auction. Clerk Diane Kremer announced that this total was a new record high for the fundraiser.
Our Saviour’s hospitality embraced a full complement of Cluster parishioners for supper and the sale.
Among the guests was Interim Camp Director Andrea Foote. She brought greetings from the Procter staff and
praised the Cluster for its ongoing, very tangible support of the camping program. She later personally added
to that support as high bidder of $100 for a big basket of garden tools and supplies including gloves and a pink
hat. Ed Hardin noted that Epiphany’s Tabby McCall, who has just completed her freshman year at Ohio Uni-
versity, will be among the summer counselors at Camp Procter.
Auction feeds scholarship fund
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Interim Camp Director Andrea Foote
The serious business of the evening was expedited with gamesmanship by Ed Hardin, Todd Boeck and
Gary Lantz, auctioneers du jour. Ed lauded his associates as fully-qualified recent graduates of Auctioneer
Tech. That was soon borne out in the original scripting and staging. Highlights were Gary’s moonwalk, a
fencing demonstration by Gary and Ed with long-handled grilling forks and Todd’s deft, masterful display and
disposal of brass-studded leather armchairs.
Articles sold varied from glorious flowering plants to hand-made shrugs, wine, candles, cookies and coffee
cake, a pie carrier complete with pie, onyx jewelry, scarves and a larger than life, highly-aristocratic tin rooster
sporting a red bandana.
Bidding was fast and generous. The most offered for any item was Shary Stadler’s $145 for Barb Renkert’s
exquisite, hand-carved candelabra, representing four months of painstaking work.
Ed concluded the auction by offering $10 reservations for another of Marc and Shary Stadler’s pork pic-
nics, bringing the total to the record high. Ed issued a booming “well done” and spontaneous applause burst
forth from a roomful of happy campers.
Chronia polla dearest Helen
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Every birthday is an occasion for celebration, but those of the ninth decade elicit gratitude as well. We sa-
lute Helen Morris’ Greek heritage with Chronia polla, “may you have many years.” on the occasion of her
90th birthday celebrated May 27. She was honored on that day by a beautiful Open House at Epiphany, a sur-
prise hosted by her son Jim and daughters Anna and Karen. Helen and Rudy were the recipients of a steady
flow of good wishes in every form all afternoon. Jim’s fabulous buffet of hot and cold entrees with accompani-
ments was served followed by a decorated cake, lovingly inscribed.
Helen’s nine decades have overflowed with music, home and family, community service and business ven-
tures. She will tell you that some of her happiest years were spent as organist for Epiphany and we can say
without question that her affection is returned in full measure.
Helen takes this opportunity to thank her friends at Epiphany: “My appreciation to my loving church fam-
ily, the honor of your presence given me to celebrate my 90th birthday is over-whelming and unforgettable.
Thank you for all your beautiful cards, love and smiles.” Helen Morris
Clockwise from
right: daughter
Anna and friend
with Helen and
birthday cake;
Rudy, right, at the
buffet assisted by
son Jim; Helen,
granddaughter
Jamie and great-
grand Catherine
Helen; daughter
Karen and Helen
with great-grand
Nathaniel.
Hold them in your heart
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Helplessness borders on anger when serious illness invades a child. Two Cluster young people are faced
with life-threatening/disabling conditions and need our prayerful support. Blake Barr, 11-year-old grandson of
Paddy Barr of Epiphany had successful brain surgery for cancer last year. Medical therapy and his indomita-
ble spirit allowed him to resume normal life with some limitations. Paddy reports that his May MRI was nega-
tive---no evidence of cancer. Rejoice with Blake and his family! There is a long way to go, but the immediate
future is bright.
Aaron Callicoat, 15, son of Ty and Robyn Callicoat, has suffered grand mal seizures all his life. The condi-
tion has become so disabling that they have decided on radical surgery. Robyn explained the procedure and
gave permission to share it.
Skilled surgeons will perform a functional hemispherecotomy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Colum-
bus June 13. The hemispheres of the brain will be disconnected, the frontal lobe and some of temporal and
central lobes removed. The risks are staggering: loss of or limited right-side mobility, loss of right-side periph-
eral vision and some or all loss of speech. But, it’s possible that lost or partial functions could be regained by
intense therapies.
This is the stuff of miracles. The Barr’s and the Callicoat’s have the faith and courage to believe that God
will guide the minds and hands that shape Blake and Aaron’s futures. Let us add our faith to theirs and believe
with them; every breath a prayer.
The Champaign County Youth Choir’s Spring Concert. Choristers include Leo Compton of Our Saviour and
Chris and Katie McCall of Epiphany. Photo courtesy of Ed Hardin.
Society welcomes Sally It was simultaneously uplifting and humbling to be nominated for membership in the Society of St. Simeon
and St. Anna and I accepted on behalf of every Cluster congregant who, day after day, quietly goes about the
business of being a Christian. I pledge every effort to validate your trust, so uniquely expressed. Other Society
members are the late Deacon Gay O’Keefe and Marcia Wing, Dorothy Headlee, Mary Neal Miller and Ruth
Vance. Our Rev. Nancy also deserves an award! She organizes the St. Simeon/ St. Anna selection and induc-
tion each year. I witnessed the great affection with which she is held in the Diocese and the genuine joy with
which she reciprocates. Heartfelt thanks, Nancy, and the steadfast Epiphany family.
Sally Johnson
June 4 Regular service schedule, Rev. Donald Duford, presiding
June 5 Bible Study, Cindy Heffner’s, 7 p.m.
June 9 Urbana Pediatrics Pool Party, Urbana City Pool, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
June 11 Regular service schedule, Rev. Donald Duford, presiding
June 12 Vestry Meeting, Our Saviour, 5:30 p.m.
June 18 Regular service schedule, Rev. Donald Duford, presiding
Morning Prayer, Epiphany, 8 a.m.
June 19 Bible Study, Cindy Heffner’s, 7 p.m.
June 21 Community Meal, Epiphany, 5-6:30 p.m.
June 25 Cluster service with Bishop Kenneth Price, Our Saviour, 10 a.m.
luncheon to follow
June 26 Cluster Council Meeting, Epiphany, 5 p.m.
June 28 Community Meal, Our Saviour, 6 p.m.
Vestry Meeting at Epiphany, 7 p.m.
Sunday Worship Services: Our Saviour, 9:15 a.m., Epiphany, 11 a.m.
Mark your calendars for June
THE CHRONICLE
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Come and welcome
Bishop Kenneth Price
at Our Saviour June 25