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The Chimes
St. John’s Episcopal Church is a loving community of faith and worship, showing
the love of God to each other and the world.
a publication of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Sealy, Texas March 2011

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crucifixion, except for Fridays in the

The Liturgical Christmas and Easter seasons, and any
Calendar Feasts of our Lord which occur on a
Friday. “

Lent is a season of preparation, Those are the mandates for personal

consisting of the forty days from Ash
Wednesday plus the six Sundays before
Easter. For centuries it has been
observed as a special time of self
examination and penitence.
Throughout Lent, the worship services of
the church take on a simpler tone.
Banners are removed, crosses are veiled
and the word “Alleluia” is not used in the
words of the liturgy or hymns.
In preparation for Lent, customs vary
greatly from church to church to include
the customs of their denominations,
culture, and country. Fat Tuesday or
Shrove Tuesday are celebrated in many
congregations is various ways, including
Pancake Suppers and “Burying the
Alleluia” . Pretzels, hot cross buns,
The Battle Between Carnival and Lent
Pieter Brueghel the Younger
simnel cakes and “Mothering Sunday” all
have their roots in the Lenten tradition.
The Book of Common Prayer lists Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday as Fast
days. It also indicates that the following
days are observed by special acts of
discipline and self-denial:
“Ash Wednesday and the other weekdays
of Lent and of Holy Week, except the
feast of the Annunciation.
Good Friday and all other Fridays of the
year, in commemoration of the Lordʼs
observance of Lent in the Episcopal
Church. It is customary to mark the
season by giving up something or taking
on more (or as 1 congregation labels it,
ʻGusʼ and ʻTomʼ). Either of these are
appropriate ways to mark this holy time of
preparation. When we consider our
lenten observance, we need to keep in
mind that we are preparing for Easter.
Lent is an opportunity to prepare for our
own eternal life.
When searching my mind, soul and the
internet for information, I came across the
following website that has good
information about prayer and the Daily
Office:
http://www.kingofpeace.org/resources/

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Quote of the Month

"The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves."-
Helen Keller
Here’s the Scoop
Birthdays, Anniversaries and Hospitality List
Jean Corrigallʼs  Upcoming Events
Birthdays “Pink Panther” March 4 - Preview sale ECW
Bowling team trip March 5 - Heavenly Treasures garage
3/1! Ann Weir to Austin was post-poned due to
3/4! Courtney Scarborough Fowler weather. She will represent March 8 - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake
Willow River Farms in Bowling at Supper 6:15 pm
3/5! Blair Burwell the State Special Olympics this
month. March 9 - Ash Wednesday - Holy
3/8! Bob Royle Eucharist & Disposition of Ashes
Will won 1st place in the UIL
3/13! Gerry Smith competition in “Listening”. Sandy March 14 - April 11 - Mondays in
Scarborough was his coach. Lent, Noonday Prayer.
3/20! Bonnie Onks
Johnʼs Little Dribblers Team – ʻThe March16 - April 13 - Wednesdays in
3/21! Brian Pawlak Thunderʼ – was the regular season
! Amelia Burwell Lent, Evensong 7pm 6:15 Soup
champion and then won the suppers
3/28! Michael Fowler season ending league
tournament…Great Job John!! April 9 - Castle Tour & Luncheon,
3/31! Sue Lemaster ECW
John also participated in UIL Story
Telling and finished 4th in District April 17 - Palm Sunday
competition!  John also received
Anniversaries straight Aʼs on his report card. April 18 - 20 - Noonday Prayer
3/17! Blair & Ruth Burwell Caroline and the Lady Tigers April 21 - Maundy Thursday - 7pm
Varsity Basketball Team just Holy Eucharist
3/27! Bill & Tanya Kellner
completed their historic season. 
The team finished with a 23-6 April 22 - Good Friday - Liturgy for
regular season record, while going Good Friday and Stations of the Cross
Hospitality 10-0 in district play and being - noon
3/6 ! Wayne Hinze & LaJuan Farrell crowned District Champions!!  In a April 24 - Easter - Solemn Sung Holy
unanimous vote, Caroline was
3/13! Lianne & Mike Jelson selected to First Team – All Eucharist & Flowering of the Cross
District!!
3/20! Rob and Margaret Hall Please submit any dates to include in
Caroline is currently ranked 5th the next edition of The Chimes by
3/27! Bonnie & Jim Carr out of the 210 students in the March 25
Class of 2013!
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FOCUS S E RV I C E
Pictures from the Past ON
Recipe of the Month
This photo of Margaret Hall was taken in 1965, when she Hot Cross Buns
was just 27. It was taken in Zambia, shortly after the
birth of her second child David. Lianne had not been born
at this time.

Acolytes

The ministry of acolyte is a

serving ministry of the Church that comes
from ancient times. From those days until
now acolytes have been faithful and 4 cups all purpose flour
conscientious men, women, boys and girls, 1 teaspoon salt
who love the Lord Jesus Christ and love 1 level teaspoon allspice
serving Him at his sacred altar. It is an 0.5 stick butter
honor to be selected as one who serves, 0.5 cup currants
and, truly a ministry to God and God’s 1 oz yeast
people. 0.5 cup sugar
The word Acolyte comes from the 1 cup milk
Greek word “akolouthos”, meaning a
servant or attendant who waits continually 1. Sift the flour, salt and spice into a
large bowl. Rub in the butter and
upon another: a follower.
then add the currants.
Acolytes participate in all phases 2. Warm the milk.
Keep in Your Prayers
of the rites and ceremonies of the Church. 3. Cream the yeast and sugar
• The military and their families together and add to the warm
The Ministry gives our young people an
milk. Leave to rest for about ten
• Bonnie Onks
opportunity to assume a leadership minutes until batter is of
• Jewel McAlexander spongelike consistency.
position in the Parish, learn our traditions,
4. Add the milk mixture to the
and to actively participate in its services in ingredients in the bowl and mix
a very unique and memorable way. to form a dough.
5. Leave to rise in a warm place
This past year a Customary was
until dough has doubled in size.
written for St. John’s and all of our 6. Turn out onto a floured surface
Acolytes have undergone this new training. and knead well, then cut into
twelve pieces.
7. Flatten each piece into a circle.
†WILL FORD using a knife, mark each piece
deeply with a cross.
†ELISE FORD
8. Allow to rest again for about ten
†PAUL HEATH minutes.
†ANDREW JELSON 9. Bake in the oven at 400°F for
twenty minutes.
†SUZANNE WHITZEL
10. Glaze with sugar dissolved in
water.

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The Senior Warden’s Message

Welcome  to  March!!      We  will  have  a  very  busy  month  at  St.  Johns  as  we  enter  Lent.    Please  see  your  bulle;ns  on  Sunday  or  our  website,  
www.stjohnssealy.com  ,  for  the  complete  calendar  of  Lenten  events.

Each  Wednesday  night  of  Lent  we  are  scheduling  an  EVENSONG  service.    Each  service  will  feature  a  message  given  by  a  different  member  of  
the  Sealy  Ministerial  Alliance.    Eric  is  speaking  to  the  pastors  and  priests  of  the  Methodist,  Presbyterian,  American  Methodist  Episcopal,  
Catholic,  and  Good  Shepherd  Churches.    Needless  to  say,  the  messages  should  be  varied,  entertaining,  and  educa;onal!    Please  take  ;me  out  
of  the  middle  of  your  week  to  come  and  take  part  in  this  unique  worship  opportunity.    Each  service  will  be  preceded  by  a  simple  supper  of  
soup  and  bread  beginning  at  6:15.

The  Vestry  completed  its  February  mee;ng  and  has  established  our  “Big  3  for  2011.”    We  will  share  the  details  of  the  “Big  3”  over  the  next  few  
weeks,  but  here  is  brief  descrip;on:

1. Pastoral  Care  –  Focus  is  to  provide  a  consistent,  caring,  and  meaningful  ministry  to  our  members  who  are  in  need  or  want  of  special  
care.    

2. Outreach  Ministries  –  We  began  many  of  the  ministries  in  2010  and  will  con;nue  to  increase  and  expand  our  work.  

3. Membership  Development  –  Goal  is  to  bring  new  members  into  our  family  and  welcome  back  exis;ng  members  who  may  be  looking  
to  rejoin  our  loving  community.    

The  Vestry  believes  that  we  are  at  a  very  important  “crossroads”  in  the  life  of  St.  Johns  -­‐  Sealy.    We  look  forward  to  providing  direc;on  to  the  
church  and  know  that  if  we  do  the  work  Christ  called  us  to  do,  God  will  answer  our  prayers!!

God  bless,
Brian  Owen
The Chimes March 2011

St. John’s Episcopal Church

P.O. Box 1477
Sealy, TX 77474