THE EPISTLE MARCH, 2010

Parish Life Outreach Vestry Ministry Schedule—March Calendar—March

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Inside this issue:

Staff Information St. Ann’s Episcopal Church 419 Woodland St. Nashville, TN 37206 615.254.3534 www.stannsnashville.org The Reverend Richard C. Britton, Jr. Rector rick@stannsnashville.org The Reverend Charlie Burdeshaw Deacon cabddspc@aol.com

Staff Rollie Mains Director of Music rrmains@gmail.com Jackie Harris Parish Administrator office@stannsnashville.org Charlsie Holmes Receptionist recept@stannsnashville.org 2010 Vestry Tom Hardin, Sr. Warden Ken Love, Jr. Warden Mark Brown Steve Hinkle Vicki Brown Travis Loller Graham Carpenter Carol Mannchen Paul Donley David Price Ronda Etheridge Bill Ralston Gary Fitzhugh Joe Taylor Eric Zavattero

St. Ann’s Episcopal Church

Lent and Holy Week Schedule

Lenten Observance of Prayer and Silence Saturday, March 20

9:00 – 11:00AM St. Ann's - Martin Hall

A Service of Evensong Sunday, March 21 at 6:00PM

The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday

Sunday, March 28 8:30AM and 10:30AM Worship

Maundy Thursday: Foot washing with Communion

and Stripping of the Altar Thursday, April 1

Service at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 7:30PM

Agape Meal

6:00PM Holy Trinity Church

Good Friday Liturgy with Veneration of the Cross

and Communion Friday, April 2

6:00PM

The Great Vigil of Easter Saturday, April 3

7:30PM This service will include the celebration of the

Sacrament of Baptism

Easter Day: The Celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ

Sunday, April 4 8:30AM and 10:30AM

Easter Breakfast @ 9:30AM Breakfast donation- $5 (maximum of $20 per family)

Easter Egg Hunt between worship

See next page for details

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Lenten Observance of Prayer and Silence Saturday, March 20, 9:00 - 11:00 AM

A time of directed reflection, prayer and silence. It is designed and led by

John Michael Shrewsbury (Third Order of the Society of St.Francis), Thomas Greer (The Order of St. Gregory) and Rick Britton.

Members are asked to sign up if participating. Contact Charlsie or

complete form at the church.

Agape Meal at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Thursday, March 25, 6:00 PM

Members of Holy Trinity are hosting us this year for the meal and Maundy Thursday Worship. The church is located at 615 Sixth Avenue, 37203. Our members are asked to bring food for the Meal. Assorted cheeses, breads, crackers, fruit, and wine for the common table.

(Soups and other beverages will be provided)

A Service of Evensong Sunday, March 21, 6:00 PM

This service of Evening Prayer set to music will feature music performed

by St. Ann's Choir. A reception will follow.

PARISH LIFE

Lent and Holy Week - More Information

Voices for the Choir Members are invited to join the choir. Members may choose to sing just for Holy Days and special occasions. Please contact Rollie Mains if you have any interest or questions about this ministry.

Next Baptism: Easter Vigil on April 3rd

Baptism Preparation and Rehearsal: Saturday, March 27 from 10AM- NOON. This is being offered for parents and godparents of candidates to be baptized during the Easter Vigil Service on Saturday, April 3 at 7:30PM. Please contact Rick Britton. The next date for Baptisms is May 23 the Feast of Pentecost.

Special Holy Week and Easter Offering

for Haiti Members are asked to make a special donation to Episcopal Relief and Development for rebuilding efforts in Haiti. A giving envelope will be available for all services.

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to our Newest Members Jourden Vlassis 3868 Central Pike #635 Hermitage, TN 37076 989-529-8288 jourden1020@gmail.com Kara and Patterson Webber Anya and Alexander 1136 Shelton Ave. Nashville, TN 37216 650-0702 pkawebber@bellsouth.net Alacia, Adam & Hannah Stainbrook 2318 Demarius Dr. Nashville, TN 37216 584-9045 (Adam) stainbrook78@gmail.com 519-8609 (Alacia) alacia.stainbrook@gmail.com Tommy Holt 1010 Meridian St. Apt A Nashville, TN 37207 319-3612 cardinaltommy@gmail.com

PARISH LIFE

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Marie Stoecklin The 102 year-old grandmother of Lyn Bingham in Ohio Carol Peterson The aunt of Lyn Bingham in poor health living in Ohio Margaret Shelley Recovering from pace maker surgery Mary Kantanie Recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. Gene Foster Receiving treatment for melanoma cancer Pray for the repose of the soul of Saundra Mitchell the mother of Cathy Sanford Give thanksgiving for the birth of Hannah Marley Stainbrook, the daughter of Alacia and Adam Stainbrook.

Hospitality Hosts Needed

Contact Charlsie or sign up at the church if you can donate light

refreshments for fellowship after Sunday worship.

Searching for Childcare Staff person during Sunday worship

St. Ann’s Episcopal Church 419 Woodland, Nashville, TN 37206 615.254.3534 615.242.4997 (fax)

St. Ann’s Episcopal Church is seeking Sunday morning childcare providers

• Interested in earning $10/hr working from 8 to 12:30 on Sunday mornings?

• Working in a welcoming, growing com-munity of faith?

We would love to have you join our staff—call 254-3534 for more information.

New Parish Directories Are being prepared for distribution to members. Members are asked to check if the current contact information is correct. There will be a table in All Saints’ Hall following worship with our current information. Or you may call the office with any changes at 254-3534. Donna Britton is coordinating our effort.

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PARISH LIFE

Fundraiser for EYC

Ten Thousand Villages Saturday, March 20 Noon-5PM

Greenbriar Village 3900 Hillsboro Pike

10% of sales designated for EYC

Ten Thousand Villages is a retailer of artisan crafted home décor, accessories

and gifts from around the globe.

New vestry members

(L to R) Steve Hinkle, Ronda Etherdige, Mark Brown, Vicki Brown, Joe Taylor

Art Exhibit by Barbara Donley March 2-28

The Art Gallery at Belle Meade Plantation

5025 Harding Pike, Nashville

Contemporary Art Exhibit at Cheekwood

1200 Forest Park Drive, Nashville March 13 - June 13

Virginia Overton (daughter of Anne and Ned.) sculpts space using found, forgotten and overlooked materials. Sturdy materials levitate. Everyday objects become ethereal forms. Pallets squish between walls with shims, large sonotubes hang from trees, and chairs balance in elegant, precarious towers. By highlighting “unskilled skills,” like driving a truck or stacking chairs, Overton rearranges our environment so that we might see it with more poetic eyes. Virginia lives and works in New York City. Go to cheekwood.org; click on Arts and Temporary Contemporary for more information.

Exhibition organized by Claire Schneider, Senior Curator, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

St. Ann’s Housing Fordham University Students during Alternative Spring Break.

Twelve students will be residing in our building March 14—20th. They belong to the campus group Global Outreach. They will be volunteering at Nashville Cares and taking in the Nashville sites.

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OUTREACH

Director Interviews being conducted. Six candidates for Director of the 2010 program will be interviewed March 6 and 7. The interview committee is Bev Weems (chair), Beth Preston, Edith Foster, Collin Klein, Chris Klein, John Kelly, and Rick Britton. Non Profit Status for Hope Exchange- Ready to file. A 501.c3 application will be filed with the state this month. The charter and by laws are in final revision before submitting. As a separate non profit Hope Exchange can apply for more grants to fund its ministry. For any questions contact Tom Hardin, Christ Klein or Rick Britton. Grants Committee for Hope Exchange hard at work. A number of grants have been submitted to various foundations to fund Hope Exchange 2010. The Grants Committee is composed of Graham Carpenter (chair), Vicki Brown, Madeline Walls and Ronda Etheridge. To date three grants have been awarded: $3,500 from Dandridge Trust to hire a Grant writer; $2,000 from Christ Church; $5,000 from the Dan and Margaret Maddox Charitable Funds. Several more grants are pending. If you know of any possible funding sources for grants please contact any of the above members. The balance for the 2010 summer program including all funds to date is 19,433. Total budget needed is a minimum of $45, 000.

When: Friday, April 16th

Tickets can be purchased at church or online by visiting the parish website: www.stannsnashville.org

Members are needed to serve on the following committees to make this fun and successful. Contact Susan Wright at 491-6725. Silent Auction Committee Call and pick up donations from merchants, individuals, corporations. Advertising and Public Relations: Announcements to local newspapers, community news, local wine websites, etc. Ticket Sales: Help take tickets at the door on night of event Wine Pourers: 2 shifts of 6 people are needed- total 12-13 Wine Monitors: People who make sure no one is ‘getting over served.’ Decorating Committee: Thursday, April 15. People to transform church into festive Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. Flower arranging, creative ideas, etc.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Project January 18, 2010 Room In The Inn

OUTREACH

Commission System: Organizing for Ministry and Mission

The vestry will be using the Commission System adopted when Bob Abstein was interim rector. The Commission system seeks to improve communication involves vestry members in the leadership of the parish and provides ways for members to be engaged, informed and contribute to the life and mission of the parish. Vestry members will serve on a commission and convene commission meetings. There are four commissions. All parish ministries are included under one of the following commissions: Parish Life- Outreach- Administration- Children and Youth. The leadership of each ministry will be asked to attend a quarterly meeting over the year to give updates, share ideas and coordinate events and activities. These meetings are also open- members on these ministries and members of the parish. The dates for each commission meeting will be posted soon. Parish Life Commission: Adult Christian Education, Worship Advisory Committee and all worship related ministries (Acolytes, Altar Guild, choir, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Intercessors, Greeters, Flower Guild, Communion Bread, and Lay Eucharistic Visitors); Needlepoint; Stewardship, Hospitality, Parking, Evangelism (website); Supper Clubs Outreach Commission: East Nashville Hope Exchange (Ministry Development, Grants, and Fundraisers); Room in the Inn, People of God Organized (POGO); Rooftop Children and Youth Commission: Sunday Childcare for nursery and toddlers; Christian Education; Episcopal Youth Church Members; Episcopal Kids Church Members Administration Commission: Building and Grounds, Budget and Finance; Policies, bylaws, procedures, contracts. Vestry Meeting minutes are available on the kiosk in All Saints Hall.

Looks like St. Ann’s kitchen!

Mary Wilder greets and shares information about RITI.

About 25 members and friends volunteer.

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March 2010 Ministry Schedule

March 7—Lent 3 Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 63:1-8

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9

March 14—Lent 4 Joshua 5:9-12

Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

March 21—Lent 5 Isaiah 43:16-21

Psalm 126 Philippians 3:4b-14

John 12:1-8

Mar 28-Passion Sunday Luke 19:28-40

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16

Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 or

Luke 23:1-49 Altar Guild Cathy Sanford

Carol Mannchen Meg Sherrill Helen Ralston

Sandy Bennett Thomas Greer

Peg Hardin Ronda Etheridge

Bread Guild Julia Thompson Donna Britton Emelyne Bingham Ken Love

8:30 8:30 8:30 8:30

Acolytes Andy Peterson Bill Ralston John Michael Shrewsbury Kira Schlesinger

Chalice Madeline Walls Andy Peterson Bill Ralston John Michael Shrewsbury

Greeters Rosemary Burdeshaw Robyn Smith

Bill & Bev Weems Cathy Corral Madeline Walls

Peg & Tom Hardin

Lector Cathy Corral Bill Ralston Bev Weems Leigh MacMillan

Prayers Emelyne Bingham Kristen Deitrick Rosemary Burdeshaw Tom Hardin

Hospitality Nick & Lacey Chemsak

10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30

Acolytes Jim Hughson Androlic Brooks, Jr.

Mary Kantanie Abby Hemenway

Kira Schlesinger Colin Klein

Androlic Brooks, Sr. Caroline Tweeton

Chalice Emelyne Bingham Jim Hughson Terry Lawrence Emelyne Bingham

Counters Terry Lawrence Todd McEachern

Cathy Corral Madeline Walls

Bill Patrick Terry Lawrence

Cathy Corral Madeline Walls

Greeters Shani Dowell Sandy Bennett

Kristin Wells

Aaron Painter Androlic Brooks, Sr.

Anita Bugg Shani Dowell

Lector Kristin Wells A. J. Busé Diana Naisby Carol Mannchen

Prayers Roger Gray Eric Zavattero Anita Bugg Aaron Painter

Hospitality Armanda & Merissa Costanza

Gene & Cathey Gwyn

Child Care Workers Donna Britton Sherry Loller Travis Loller Emily Harvey

Child Care Workers Jennifer Painter Hank Cardwell

Merissa & Armanda Costanza

Ashley & Julia Thompson Leigh MacMillan

Jennifer Painter Betsy Snyder

First Quarter Income and Expense Report February, 2010

Budget to Date Actual to Date Over (under) Income $48,102 $55,585 $7,483 Expense 49,698 51,491 1,793

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MARCH 2010 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 10:00 Staff Meeting 6:30 am YOGA 8:30 Dir Interviews 10:00 ENAA 5:30 Wardens/Rector 6:30 AA 5:00 RITI 6:00 Jazz Band rehea 7:00 Choir rehearsal 7:00 CA 6:00 CA 7 Lent 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff Meeting 7:15 Budget & Finance 6:30 am YOGA 9:30 Christian Education 10:00 ENAA 10:30 Holy Eucharist 6:30 AA EYC Lock-in EYC Lock-in 2:00 Dir Interviews 7:00 Choir rehearsal 7:00 CA 6:00 CA 5:00 EYC 6:00 Jazz Band rehea 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 14 Lent 4 15 16 17 18 19 20

8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff Meeting 6:30 am YOGA 9:30 Christian Education 11:30 Life Enrich lunch 10:00 ENAA 10:30 Holy Eucharist 5:00 RITI 5:00 EYC 6:30 AA 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 6:00 Jazz Band rehea 7:00 Vestry 7:00 Choir rehearsal 7:00 CA 6:00 CA Fordham University Fordham University Fordham University Fordham University Fordham University Fordham Univ Fordham University leaves 21 Lent 5 22 23 24 25 26 27 8:30 Holy Eucharist 6:30 am YOGA 11:30 NACBA 9:30 Christian Education 10:00 Staff Meeting 10:00 ENAA 10:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Baptismal 3:30 EKC 6:30 AA Prep 5:00 EYC 6:00 Jazz Band rehea 7:00 Choir rehearsal 7:00 CA 6:00 CA

7:30 Cocaine Anonym 28 Palm Sunday 29 30 31 8:30 Holy Eucharist 10:00 Staff Meeting 6:30 am YOGA 9:30 Christian Education 10:30 Holy Eucharist 5:00 EYC 6:00 Jazz Band rehea 6:30 AA 7:30 Cocaine Anonym 7:00 Choir rehearsal

Daylight Savings Time Lenten Quiet Hours

6:00 Evensong

Deadline for the April Epistle is March 23rd.