The Red Door

OCTOBER 2011 News of the people and ministries of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Sanibel, FL

MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR

Dear Friends in Christ, September wanes as I pen you thoughts on this early morning just before dawn. Pink skies are barely visible through the trees across the pond, as I sit here soaking in the breathtaking creation around me. Most days, it seems to be the best place for Morning Prayer, scripture study, and writing. Perhaps it’s the mighty feeling of God’s presence as the earth wakes, the moon disappears, and sunlight slowly takes over. Once again I am in awe of the universe - from its utter vastness to the small creatures in my midst - in awe and at the same time troubled by what I describe as the violent behavior of the creatures before me - “nature red in tooth and claw.”

Take the elegant, gracious, white egret - following me as I follow her with my eyes. She remains intent on capturing breakfast - a small black snake hiding under the ixora bush. Not so gracious, I think, as she pursues her prey. Purposeful, long, and careful strides bring her closer and zap - she has it - but what a struggle. As she holds the little snake in her long beak, it refuses to yield and wraps itself around her long, slender neck. She shakes it loose but to no avail. Over and over and over - until at last she succeeds and satisfies her hunger. Poor little snake I think. And the drama of life in the wild unfolds before me - from the osprey’s catch of the day to the heron’s gecko lunch.

Why dwell on such things on this beautiful morning? Why the small sadness? Why even pen any thoughts at all about such normal routines and life styles of animals? Poor little snake? Not really. It’s the cycle of life and the survival of wild creatures. I guess my musing is partially due to news reports about the ongoing violence among humans in the world - from thugs prohibiting the flow of aid to those starving in East Africa, to bombings by terrorists, to the latest killings in Central America, to domestic violence and human trafficking right here at home. Will violence among humans ever disappear? Will we ever reach a level of peaceful interactions and solutions and not live as “nature red in tooth and claw?”

You might say, “Why such a grim message from the Rector?” Not grim I say........rather, it’s an opportunity to find paths of hope in humanity by facing the violence head on. Rather than read the paper and think that things will never change or that you can’t do it alone - there are things we can do. There are individuals and circles of people who do lead the world by diplomacy and compromise, and are making marvelous strides toward peace. They’re just not in the daily news.

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Holy Eucharist Saturday at 5 p.m.

Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Beginning Sunday Nov. 6th Services at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Morning Prayer

Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Healing Eucharist Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship 1st Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

Followed by Pot Luck Supper on October 5th

at 6:30 p.m.

Blessing of the Animals Saturday, October 1st

9:00 a.m.

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[Message from the Rector - continued from cover]

Gandhi worked tirelessly to transform the highest values of humanity into aspects of our daily life, as did our Saviour Jesus Christ. In fact, Gandhi often commented on his admiration of Christ who modeled love and peace amidst violence and hatred. He wrote, “ Nonviolence is not a cloistered virtue to be practiced by the individual for his peace and final salvation, but it is a rule of conduct for society...It is to bring heaven upon earth...nonviolence is the law of our species as violence is the law of the brute.”

The egret is not called to be gracious or grace-filled - she’s called to survive. We have a higher calling - to love - and we need to take small steps and large steps toward mitigating/eradicating violence in our own world – inward steps of prayer with outward steps of action. Humanity cannot live the “law of the brute” as wild creatures do. Although just now, in the small light of morning, I see an incredible sight - a large turtle giving a gecko a ride across the pond. Hmmmm...

! Fmmfo!♥!

Wednesday Night Prayer Services and Pot Lucks

We continue our lay-led prayer services on the first Wednesday evening of the month (6:00) in the Chapel of the Angels, followed by a pot luck supper at 6:30. November will begin our traditional service every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. with the Pot Luck on the 1st Wednesday.

On October 5th we’ll gather for PASTA NIGHT. Our hostess, Pat Jones, will provide the bread. Please bring a pasta dish (i.e. lasagna, spaghetti w/sauce), dessert or salad.

Date Evening Worship - Leader(s) -

Pot Luck Supper - Host(s) -

Oct. 5 John & Judy Pryor Pat Jones

Nov. 2 Donna & Jerry Hubbard Margery & Lee Almas Mary Lou & Bob Flynn

Sunday School Sunday School for grades Pre-K to 4th began on September 25, 9:30-10:15. Please complete the short form below if you would like to register your child.

Name: ____________________________

Age: __________ Grade: ___________

Parents' Name: _____________________

Address: __________________________

Emergency Phone # __________________

Journey Toward Confirmation Starting this month, the Rector will be taking six of our youth through the wonderful and challenging process leading to Confirmation. One of the most important facets of this journey is YOU, the congregation of St. Michael's, as you also travel with these six young people and their parents in prayer, worship, and other types of involvement and interaction. We'll be talking about ways you can be involved as the weeks progress; however, I ask that you begin some spiritual interaction right now by lifting them up in prayer each day:

Hannah Fay Emma Neill Ana Kjoller Olivia Talmage Lya Kjoller Meghan Warner

In this complex world these children need our support and prayer as they learn to find their own voice in their Christian faith, gain skills in articulating their beliefs, learn relevant ways to walk the Gospel, and be able to come to a true affirmation of faith on Confirmation Day. Remember what treasures they are in our midst.

Confirmands and Parents Dates of Confirmation Classes

October 6 & 13 4:30-5:30 p.m. November 3 & 17 December 1, 8 & 15

January 5 & 26

(Additional dates will be discussed as we proceed.)

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Noah’s Ark Thrift Shop Re-opens

Tuesday, October 4th at 9:30 a.m.

Hours: Tuesday & Friday, 9:30-12:30 p.m.

Donations are still needed.

Beginning November 1st hours will be: Monday-Friday & 1st Saturday of the month

9:30-12:30 p.m.

Two Services Begin on November 6th

On All Saints Sunday we'll return to our two worship services on Sunday - 8:00 (Rite I) and 10:30 (Rite II) -as well as the 5 p.m. on Saturday. Please help us spread the word about this – especially to someone you've not seen in awhile or someone just back in the area. It will be a particularly challenging time frame as it's also a change in our clocks – with Daylight Savings Time that weekend.

Sunday, November 6th ends Daylight Savings. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday, November 5th.

Choir practice will resume in

The Music Room at 1:30 p.m.

Friday, October 21st New members are welcome!!

20 Amazing August Days in Australia!

Our own Meghan Warner was selected to be a Student Ambassador with “People to People” – a program started in 1956 by Dwight D. Eisenhower to build relationships with other countries. Only 25 Ambassadors were selected from Fort Myers.

“People to People” Student Ambassadors travel with other students to sought-after destinations – fostering friendships, discovering iconic places, and experiencing unique activities. This program gives you a “backstage pass to the world.”

From www.peopletopeople.com

Bright and early we headed out to the sand dunes on Tanalooma Island where we went sand tobogganing.

We had a backstage tour of the Sydney Opera House and this was the view from one side of the opera house.

We stopped at the Billabong Sanctuary (like our zoo) and I made a new friend!

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Bible Study & Discussion "Acts 29"

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 10th (11:00-12:00) as we start another walk through scripture with the Letters of Peter – two forms of correspondence seldom studied. Come and pray, read, learn, and share with us. We’ll meet in the Parlor with the Rector.

Healing Ministry at St. Michael's

"Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. They should call for the elders of the church to pray over them." (From the Letter of James 5:13)

If you've been part of the healing ministry at St. Michael's or if you'd like to learn more about it, keep this future date in your calendars. Our first gathering of the season will be on November 14 at 1:00 in the Chapel of the Angels. Paul Goddard and Ellen Sloan (co-chairs) look forward to seeing you there as we seek deeper ways of understanding this vital ministry among us.

The Quiet Mary Knew with the Risen Christ ~ Rainer Maria Rilke

What they felt was this: Isn't it Fantastically sweet beyond all other mysteries, And yet immensely earthbound: That he, slightly pale still from the grave, Walked light as air toward her, Risen in every particle of his being. Oh, it was to her first. Far beyond speech They felt that healing. Yes, healing was what it was And there was no need for firm touch. He laid for a second only His hand, about to be Eternal, on her woman's shoulder. And they began As quietly as trees in April, Wholly mingled, The new season Of their deepest union.

New to the Episcopal Church? Wondering If You'd Like to Be a Part of It? Let's talk! We'll be starting a small, informal discussion group for anyone wishing to learn more about the Episcopal Church. Whether you've become part of St. Michael's or you're still trying to figure it all out, let the Rector know (Ellen Sloan). When we have one or two interested people, we'll begin. (No homework, no exams, and no pop-quizzes!)

rector@saintmichaels-sanibel.org [239] 603-9731

Women at the Well Heads up for your calendars

Mondays – Dec. 5 & 19 2:00-3:00

in the Parlor

Join Us! Lay-led Prayer Services

The meeting time for the Wednesday Evening Worship group has been changed to Thursday, October 13 at 3PM in the Vestry Room. Anyone interested in learning more about the Wednesday Evening lay-led services is welcome to join us for this meeting as we plan for the fall & winter season.

Wednesday evening services are gentle, spiritual, and informal prayer times planned by small teams (2-3) of people and can be as creative as you want or as structured as you want. For example, you may create a prayer time from prayers and scripture and poems that you know, or use a service straight from The Book of Common Prayer. We have many resources and ideas for anyone interested.

If you want to learn more, please be in touch with Betty Carr or the Rector, Ellen Sloan.

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Did you know?

What's the Daily Office and Can I Participate in It at St. Michael's?

Our Daily Office is the use of daily prayers to mark the times of the day and to express the traditions of the praying communities – both from Judaism and Christianity. The third, sixth, and ninth hours (9am, 12 noon, and 3pm) were originally times of private prayer in Judaism. The congregational or cathedral form of the daily office only developed in Christianity during the time of the Emperor Constantine (3rd C) with the principal morning and evening services of lauds and vespers. In addition to lauds and vespers, those living monastic lives included matins (at midnight or cockcrow), prime (the first hour), terce (third hour), sext (sixth hour), none (ninth hour), and compline (at bedtime).

By the late Middle Ages, the Daily Office was seen as the responsibility of clergy and monks rather than an occasion for participation by all people in the prayers of the community. After the Reformation, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) reduced the eight monastic offices to only the two services of Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. These two services were printed in English and intended for use by all members of the church.

What many do not realize is that praying the Daily Offices is at the heart of Anglican spirituality and is the recommended form of daily public worship in the church. In our Book of Common Prayer you will find the services for Morning Prayer, Noonday Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline. (Rite I for these services begins on page 37 and Rite II on page 75.) Every Tuesday morning at 9:00 we gather for Morning Prayer in the Angel Chapel. It's about 20 minutes in length and consists of prayers, psalms, scripture readings, intercessions, and the Lord's Prayer. We'd love to have you join us as we light our one candle, gather to pray, and breathe in the beautiful Spirit of God's grace and peacefulness. Can't you spare just twenty minutes of your day to reconnect with God in this special way?

Become a Greeter Something Ventured, Something Gained

If no one smiled and said “welcome” as you walked up onto the church porch you probably would say, “Where are our Greeters? I miss our Greeters.”

If having someone welcome you to St. Michael’s at every service is important to those of us who are parishioners, think how much more important a smile and a “Welcome to St. Michael’s” is to people who are visiting us for the first time.

More and more people are coming to St. Michael’s and STAYING! Comments such as, “This is such a friendly congregation” and “I was made to feel so welcome here” are frequently heard. Now, the Greeters of course can’t take all the credit, but they are certainly the first people who visitors meet and they can set the tone of visitors’ feelings.

Yes! More Greeters are needed – and for every service. If you are a new parishioner, being a Greeter is a perfect way to meet people and to let them know you. If you have been a parishioner for years, we need your warmth and friendliness as well.

Jesus said, “When you welcome a stranger, you welcome me.” Come, help to welcome strangers into our wonderful parish family.

If you have any questions, call Marnie Kent (239) 454-9997 or Ellen Sloan.

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When you fill this out, please put in the offering plate or give to the Church Office. Thank you.

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43rd Diocesan Convention

at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center

in Punta Gorda – October 21-22, 2011

St. Michael’s Delegates to Convention: David Bath Penny Lind Joanne Syversen The Rev. Ellen Sloan

Men’s Fellowship Join together in fellowship, discussion and prayer at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11th and 25th in the Parish Hall. Light breakfast provided (7:15).

Lions & Tigers & Bears – Oh My!

Our annual Blessing of the Animals took place on Saturday morning, October 1st with many lovely creatures (including humans)

present and blessed!

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Roberta Heller, Parish Nurse

Breast Cancer Facts: • With early detection and treatment, the

probability of survival is 98%. • Today, over 2.5 million women are breast cancer

survivors. • Excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the

most common cancer among women, accounting for more than 1 in 4 cancers diagnosed in US women.

• 75% of all breast cancer occurs in women age 50 or older.

• An estimated 232,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2011.

• Approximately 2,100 men will develop breast cancer in 2011.

• Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer.

Prevention and Early Detection: Although there is no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, reducing known risk factors as much as possible is an important part of prevention. Some risk factors that cannot be changed include gender, age, family history, and race. Other factors which can be changed include: • Being overweight or obese • Lack of physical activity • Alcohol consumption

These three lifestyle factors are the same risk factors for many other diseases and chronic conditions as well. Early detection: • Talk to your provider about your personal risk of

breast cancer. Know your family health history. • Have a mammogram every year, starting at age 40,

if you are at average risk • Have a clinical breast examination by a health

professional at least every 3 years starting at age 20. After age 40, have a breast examination by a health care professional every year.

• Breast self exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20s. Women should report any noted changes to their health care provider immediately.

• Ask your physician about magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) yearly, along with a mammogram, if you are at high risk of developing breast cancer.

www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer Look for breast cancer information on the table near the AV closet in the Parish Hall, under the bulletin board for the parish nurse and health ministry. Share with your friends, family members and neighbors the life saving message of early detection!

October 5, 2011 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Place: Tanger Outlet Mall 20350 Summerlin Rd.

(In front of suite 4141, look for the squad car)

Bring unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications to the above location for proper disposal. Help protect our community and environment.

Medicare Annual Enrollment Q & A Wednesday, October 12, 1 – 3 PM

Questions and Answers with Ginny Stacy, Area Coordinator for SHINE

Medicare Annual enrollment period is from October 15 through December 7. Note: this is a change from previous years. At this time Medicare beneficiaries are able to change their prescription drug program, enroll in a Medicare Advantage Program or return to original Medicare. It is advisable for persons enrolled in a prescription drug plan to review their plan every year to make certain they are enrolled in the best prescription drug plan for their pharmacological needs. Formularies and premiums change. Bring your questions for Ginny!

SEASONAL FLU SHOTS Thursday – November 10, 1:30 – 3:30 PM

The VNA will again be giving seasonal flu shots in the parish hall. The cost of the flu vaccine is $25.00. Pneumonia vaccine is also available for $65.00. Bring your Medicare card. Medicare Complete from United and Universal are also accepted.

Save your arm for the VNA! When you get your vaccines from the VNA, you are giving money back to the community for immunizations and home care for less fortunate people.

CPR COURSE Monday, November 14th

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For new and recertification with Tim at the Sanibel Fire and Rescue Station on Palm Ridge Road.

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St. Michael’s Gallery News The Noah’s Ark Art Show came down at the end of September. All of the artwork is still for sale and purchases may be made through Susan in the office if no workers are available at the Ark.

Upcoming Shows A Holiday Angel Show is being planned but we need your help. We would like to have artwork related to angels that can be hung in the Gallery during Advent and Christmas. This does not have to be your own original artwork but may be a painting, sculpture, print or any other form of art, ready to hang on the wall, that you enjoy and would be willing to loan to the church to be part of this holiday display. Please leave the work in the Vestry Room, with your name and phone number attached to the back, no later than November 10, 2011.

“Guess Who from Guess When” Show is also in the planning stages for spring. The show will feature photographs of parishioners. BUT instead of recent photos (we know what you look like now) we want an individual photo of yourself when you were between the ages of 18 and 30! How

did you look at that age? We want to know!! Perhaps we could call it “The Prime Time Show.” There will be an opportunity to enter a contest to see who can identify the most people in the pictures submitted. Please send pictures, 4x6 or larger with your name and date on the back, to Susan at St. Michael’s, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 or e-mail them to Betsy Schuman at betsyschuman@embarqmail with the same information no later than November 10, 2011. We will not be returning these pictures so we suggest you send a copy rather than the original.

We are also looking forward to three other shows during the 2011-2012 season featuring the artwork of:

• Jim Sprankle • Don and Lisa Drumm • Ellie Harries

ECW Luncheon Programs 2011-2012

Get ready! Circle your calendars, start your engines, get out your best clothes, shine your shoes, everyone on the block is going, don't be the only one left out!! The spectacular, sparkling series of ECW Luncheon Programs is starting. It promises to be daunting, dazzling and decidedly different. I'll be there...will you?

(Dawn Grable, ECW Pub.)

November 14 12:30 p.m. The Story of Sanibel w/Kristie Anders, SCCF

December 12 12:30 p.m. Christmas Chimes All Members

January 9 12:30 p.m. Show Stoppers w/Carrie & Robert Cacioppo

February 13 12:30 p.m. Fashion Show Luncheon All Members

March 12 12:30 p.m. The Immokalee Quest w/Guests from Immokalee

April 9 12:30 p.m.

Annual Meeting + Cook and Sample Local Delights w/Betsy Eidem

On Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13, we will celebrate the Annual Fall Ingathering of the United Thank Offering – better known to all of us as UTO. With the money collected, millions of people in need around the world will receive assistance from UTO – last year over $3 million! $17,398.87 came from our own Diocese of Southwest Florida.

You’ll see the traditional little blue boxes (and envelopes) around that you or your children can put loose change in. If you decide to write a check, please make it out to ECW – St. Michael & All Angels with a note in the memo “UTO.”

Our UTO is one of the ways in which we are grateful to God for our many blessings, and are willing to share our abundance with others. Thank you for giving of yourselves in this way. Thank you also to Margery Almas for chairing UTO this year.

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New Day & Time

Grief and Loss Group Death & How We Grieve

Join us on Tuesday, October 11th as we watch the final DVD on "Death and How We Grieve." At this meeting we'll also discuss where, how and if the group should/needs to continue this Fall. After almost two years of meeting together, it appears that some in the group may need some space without meeting twice a month and perhaps do something "different" in the Spring. We welcome your thoughts!

From The Book of Common Prayer

For the Renewal of Life O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our heats to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(BCP, page 99)

Christian Yoga A Christ-centered approach to physical and spiritual health is offered, free of charge.

Starting October 14th Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

in St. Michael’s Parish Hall

Come join us as we… • Increase flexibility, balance and endurance • Strengthen and reshape muscles • Improve coordination and range of movement • Relieve tension and stress

Please bring a Yoga mat and abstain from eating 1½ hours before class. This is a beginner class.

Call Gari Lewis, certified Yoga instructor, with any questions. (239) 395-2403

“the joy of the Lord is your strength” Phil. 4:4

New Prayer List – Nov. 2011 Beginning All Saints’ Weekend (November 5th/6th), we will start a new prayer list for the year which will be published in next month’s issue of The Red Door (November 2011). If you would like your family member(s), friend(s) or yourself to remain on the list, please send or call names to Susan in the Church Office at parishsecretary@saintmichaels-sanibel.org or 239-472-2173.

Please Remember in Your Prayers Parishioners:

Bob Rohde Jerry Castle Jim & Mary Nelson Fred Spring Phyllis Stumpel Pearl & David West Bonny Bradley Ina Gallaway Nancy Miller Jerry Steege Gloria Tucker Betty Stephenson Suzy Post Betty Belanger Jack RushworthBob Howard Bobbie Craig Nancy Santeusanio Don Reid JoAnn Bishop Jane Bone

Family of Parishioners:

Loren Jacobs Myrtle Almas Deborah PhillipsBob Campion Doug Carol Anne Heider Verlyn Ginther Kevin Johnson Eleanor Ganter John Ginther Jim Garland Ginther David Barry Mariah Rolf Gerich Ula Gerich

Friends of Parishioners:

Sandra Dolan Merilyn Alberts Mary Ellen Smith Rosie Mack Betty Martiner Betsy Sugerman Alice Lockren Mary Ann Elder Fr. Edward Wisbauer Sandy Ehlers Douglas Boyce Melinda Graham Harry Poulos Holis Jeffcoat John Walsh Brian Cellary Katie Gamblin Mary Springer George Nancy Brackett Cathryn Flossis John Brackett Jim Zaiss

Welcome Back!! As you start settling back in, don’t forget to let Susan in the Church Office know of your return. Call, e-mail or just stop in and say “Hi.” We are always happy to see you.

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October Birthdays and Anniversaries

If you have not already done so, please consider sharing your birthday and/or anniversary with us.

Birthdays 1st Stephen Lai 17th Jean Castle Judy Workman 19th Gen George 2nd Frank Albertson Marilee Wood 3rd Steve Brown 20th Katy Carlsen 6th Michael Cuscaden Marguerite Jordan Nancy Santeusanio 21st Sue Lorenger Whiz Lowden Bill Stumpel Joe DiMicco 22nd Patty Molnar 7th Betty Carr 23rd Wendy Harris Michael Wood 24th Ellen Lai 10th Jackie Pachnik 25th Pat Rohde 11th Gillian Bath Tal Gast 12th Pat Van Alstyne 28th Jo McGrade 13th Carroll Connor 29th KK Bigelow Nancy Maurer 30th Phyllis Stumpel 14th Mary Carter 31st Milena Eskew Sara Berendt Jan Graham Mac Thompson Dottie Moore 15th Ellen Sloan Marge Moretzsohn

Anniversaries 3rd Stephanie and Bill Rahe 7th Kathy and Jerry Jones 25th Nancy and Roger Paul 26th Karen and David Searles 29th Nancy and Barry Gordon

Vestry Members’ Reminder of future meeting dates:

October 20th and November 17th at 1:00 p.m.

Join us for lunch at 12:15 to allow for a little catch-up time.

Vestry Highlights From minutes of regular meeting on September 15, 2011

Ellen opened the meeting and provided a meditation for Vestry members. Phil Pilibosian, Secretary, reviewed the minutes from the June 23, 2011 meeting; minutes were accepted as read. Jim Bird, Treasurer, reported that our financial condition at the end of the August was good and then reviewed the 2012 Budget Process which will be completed and approved at the December Vestry Meeting. Hyde Tucker, Senior Warden, reported that the Conflict of Interest Policy now needs to be implemented. He also reviewed the process to determine compensation for the church staff for 2012. David Bath, Junior Warden, reported that the repairs to the back steps have been completed and reviewed the new projects that were completed this summer which included a new cable for the lift station and repairs to the church bus doors, church sign lighting, and the church bells. Ellen Sloan, Rector, brought the Vestry up to date on pastoral care concerns and shared copies of the Guide for Weddings that was recently prepared. She also announced that a parishioner (who wishes to remain anonymous) had made a donation to complete the paving of the rest of the parking lot- from the office to the Ark. There are six candidates for confirmation and the following four sub-committees have been established to discuss: the Absentee Ballot Process, College Scholarship Process, Structural Integrity of the Church Building, Long Range Demographics of St. Michael’s catchment area. Pastoral Care Ministry – Joanne Syversen stated that no meetings are scheduled until October and that the next shuttle bus schedule is being developed. Stewardship – Ellen Sloan and Hyde Tucker announced that the schedule for the neighborhood gatherings has been completed by Dick Salerno and Stewardship Team will meet in October. Christian Education – Jandy Bird stated that the commission was currently writing a new brochure that will be completed for the Forums in 2011-2012. Outreach Commission – Phil Pilibosian reported that charitable organizations selected by ECW and Outreach to receive grant applications were sent and their responses were received on September 15th. A Mission Fair is planned for November. The meeting adjourned at 2:55 PM with a prayer by Ellen. Respectfully Submitted, Phil Pilibosian, Secretary

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SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH2304 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, Florida 33957

[239] 472-2173 • Fax: [239] 395-1670 www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org

The Rev. Dr. Ellen M. Sloan, Rector

rector@saintmichaels-sanibel.org

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Worship & Fellowship Saturday at 5 p.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II, followed by Reception. Sunday at 9:30 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II, followed by Coffee Hour.*

(*With Sunday Shuttle pickup at Woodlands and then at SPV Island)

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. – Grades PreK-3rd and 4th-6th

Tuesday 9 a.m. Morning Prayer Wednesday 9 a.m. Eucharist with Healing Prayer 1st Wednesday of the month 6 p.m. Evening Worship and

Potluck Supper following – October 5th

-------------------- Beginning Sunday, November 6th --------------------- Saturday at 5 – Holy Eucharist Rite II, followed by Reception. Sunday at 8:00 – Holy Eucharist Rite I, followed by Coffee Hour. Sunday at 10:30 – Holy Eucharist Rite II, followed by Coffee Hour.*

First Adult Education Forum – November 6th – 9:30-10:20 a.m.

------------------------ Noah’s Ark Thrift Shop ------------------------ Tuesday and Friday • 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

[239] 472-3356 Noah’s Ark will reopen Tuesday, October 4th and

continues its summer hours through the end of October. Fall hours begin November 1st.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID Fort Myers, FL

Permit No. 5761