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Saint Thomas

Newsletter

August & September 2019

Edition

Living His promise in service to others

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(Sedona, AZ)

The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as

yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.

(Leviticus 19:34)

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Announcements

AMEN! As most of you are aware by now, we have a new Air Conditioning unit

in the Parish Hall!!

ECW Raffle Winner ECW’s most recent fundraising endeavor was selling raffle tickets for a

chance to win five gift certificates for five different local restaurants.

Each gift certificate was worth $20. The winner? Carl and Anita

Hadermann! Congratulations!!

Episcopal Night at Chase Field The Arizona Diamondbacks invite all members of the Episcopal

Diocese of Arizona, along with their family, friends and neighbors to

enjoy a time of fellowship while cheering on the D-Backs as they host

the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, September 13th. Bishop Reddall will be

in attendance! There will be a pre-game party at Trinity Cathedral, 100

W. Roosevelt, beginning at 5pm. We’ll take the light rail from there to

the game. After the game, stay for festivities at the D-Backs Faith and

Family Night where we’ll see fireworks followed by a player Q and A.

Special guest, For King and Country, will perform a concert to close the

evening. More details with pricing information and other information

can be seen on the flyer posted on the Narthex doors or at:

www.azdiocese.org/baseball. Seating is limited and ticket purchase

deadline is September 3rd.

Acolyte Meeting There will be an Acolyte meeting on Sunday, August 18th, immediately

following the morning worship service. All Acolytes please plan to

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attend. We really need more Acolytes so anyone who wishes to be an

Acolyte is also encouraged to attend.

Eucharistic Visitors Meeting There will be a Eucharistic Visitors meeting on September 12. The time

of the meeting will be announced at a later date. All Eucharistic Visitors

and anyone who wishes to be involved in this important and special

ministry is highly encouraged to attend.

Save the Date for the St. Thomas Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 5pm in the Parish Hall. Although all

the details have not yet been worked out, the date is firm so mark your

calendars and plan to attend this fun community event. We will keep

you posted on the details as we get closer to the date.

Deacon in Training at St. Thomas Saint Thomas is honored to have been chosen by the Arizona

Diocese as a church for the Deacon in Training program. Keehna

Sture, Deacon in Training, will be at St. Thomas to begin her training

here with us. She will work closely with our own Deacon, Deirdre

Moulinier.

As a church participating in this program, our responsibilities

are mainly to create opportunities for Keehna to be active and visible

within the congregation and allow her to share in our ministries.

Keehna Sture, who will be starting her Deacon internship at

Saint Thomas on September 1, is a retired RN and grief counselor. She

has worked in various settings and in various places over the years,

deciding about four years ago that Arizona would be a great place to

retire. As it turned out, it wasn’t time to be retired, but to be rewired!

During long, quiet walks in the beauty of the mountains in which

Prescott is situated, and within the faith community of St. Luke’s, she

discerned a call to the diaconate, and has been up to her ears in

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deacon formation for the past year. It’s now time for her internship,

and she is absolutely thrilled to be assigned to Saint Thomas! Having

been born into an Air Force family, and being one of 10 children,

Keehna is a people person who learned early on to go with the flow

and embrace life, wherever and however it comes to her! She is

looking forward to being at St. Thomas and learning what servanthood

looks like in the community of Clarkdale!

Let’s all welcome Keehna with open arms and open hearts!

A word from our Vicar, The Rev. Susan C. Armer The Rev. Susan C. Armer, is taking a summer break from writing a

Newsletter article but, lucky for us, she’s not taking a break from being

our wonderful Vicar!

A word from our Deacon, The Rev. Deirdre Moulinier Our wonderful and hardworking Deacon, Deirdre Mouliner, is also

taking a well-deserved break from writing this summer.

Senior Warden’s Corner with Barbara Evans It is summertime and the flowers are blooming, the sky is cloudy

and hopefully the rain is coming. What more can you say? It is

Clarkdale and I’d rather live here than anywhere else.

One thing we at St. Thomas can say during summertime in Clarkdale

is…. “We hope the new air conditioner comes soon for the Parish Hall.”

By the time this Newsletter goes to press, it will probably be installed

and working.

Another thing we at St. Thomas can say during summertime in

Clarkdale is….. “Oh my, oh my, the Food Pantry is bursting at the

seams!” That’s true and St. Thomas has been blessed which is why we

are to be able to share this very necessary offering of food to anyone

who needs it. We are blessed to have so much food given to us by

Manzanita Outreach, the Clarkdale Post Office (yes, we still have a lot

of that food left), The Spirit of Joy Church, our congregation and the

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people who drop food off in the black trash cans outside our buildings.

On top of all that, we are extremely blessed to have the wonderful

volunteer workers who organize and arrange all the food and help give

it out. Come and see the Food Pantry in action on the 2nd or 4th

Tuesday of any month. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

On another note, how great it is that the Bishop feels that we, St.

Thomas Church in Clarkdale, are worthy to be used as a Deacon in

Training Program cite?! Please join me in welcoming Keehna Sture,

Deacon in Training, to our church. Let’s show the Arizona Diocese that

we can give a new Deacon the help, support, encouragement and love

she needs during her time with us at St. Thomas.

Stay plugged in on all the upcoming events at St. Thomas such as,

a fire drill, the Spaghetti Dinner, our Angel Tree Christmas, and other

events. It’s easy to keep informed by checking our webpage at

www.stthomas.azdiocese.org or reading the announcements in our

Sunday bulletins.

A note from the Parish Administrator, Shirley R. Pogany Summer is nearly over and I’m sad to see it go. Autumn is

almost here and it is a strange time of year for me. I have conflicting

emotions about autumn and on most days, I don’t like it very much.

However, in an effort to maintain a positive attitude this year during

autumn and the winter months that follow, I have attempted to find

something positive (seen in italics) to counter some of my negative

feelings about this seasonal change.

My allergies are always worse in the fall. But, autumn also

brings that crisp and clean air that makes everything smell good. It

feels good to be outside and to take a deep and cleansing breath of

the cool fall air.

Fall gives me a horrible sense of dread with the realization that

winter is just around the corner. However, I am grateful that I am smart

enough to be keenly aware of what the seasonal changes during

autumn really mean. Because of this awareness, I am able to prepare

for the coming winter.

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Autumn is a time of hard work for me. In preparation for the

coming winter I find myself spending a lot of time gathering wood to

use in my fireplace. Although, it is nice to be outside before it gets too

cold to be miserable, I often wonder why are there always spiders on

firewood? I mean really, isn’t there somewhere else they could live?

Haven’t they learned that they will inevitably die in a fireplace? Well,

since I am not a spider, I may never know the answer but I can say with

certainty, I really do enjoy having a fire in my fireplace on cold winter

days. I don’t even mind cleaning the fireplace when the ash gets to be

too much. And as a side note, when I empty the shredding machine in

the church office, I take the bag of little bits of shredded paper home

with me and use it as fire starter in my fireplace at home. It works

great!

Arizona is notoriously windy and the autumn months are no

exception. Windy conditions during fall and winter can make a nice day

feel like the temperature is below zero outside. But, I very much enjoy

a warm wind and of course, most days of autumn are relatively warm

in comparison to winter. Besides, the autumn wind is more like a

gentle breeze that always smells good.

During autumn the sunset gets earlier and sunrise gets later.

My days get so short during the fall that I always feel rushed to get

things done before dark. I have to wait later in the morning to walk my

dog and we all know dogs lack patience. On the other hand, as the

sunrise gets later and later with each passing day, I am able to sleep a

little later and that is always a bonus.

Autumn is that time of year when you start to pack away

summer clothes and unpack your cold weather clothes. At first, it is fun

to see all the clothes and shoes that I forgot I had and I look forward to

wearing them. However, I must admit, I usually feel a bit concerned

about whether or not some of my winter clothes still fit. On the bright

side, this might provide another excuse to go shopping for new

clothes. (As if I really need an excuse).

During autumn the tree in my backyard starts dropping its

leaves of many colors at a very rapid rate. I am typically ankle deep in

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leaves which, as you might imagine, makes it very difficult to see where

my dog…….and then I usually step in it. To avoid this emotional trauma

and somewhat tragic injury to my shoes, I must rake every day.

Realistically though, who doesn’t love the colors of fall leaves?! My

yard looks like a psychedelic wonderland. Absolutely beautiful!

Yes, once autumn begins there is no turning back. To get back

to the hot and wonderful days of summer, you must first survive the

winter. I seriously dislike winter with every fiber of my being. Being cold

is a horrible feeling for me and if the cold is accompanied by the

dreaded snow, then my life becomes a nightmare. I don’t like driving in

snow, shoveling snow, walking in snow or anything having to do with

snow. I have an ice scraper in my car, just in case, but dread the

thought of ever having to use it. Ah winter! How I detest you! But I must

confess, there is something incredibly beautiful about seeing fresh

fallen snow on a mountain top. It is so white, so pure, it even sparkles

like millions of crystals when the sun shines on it. Even snow in my

drive-way can be beautiful. That moment when it stops snowing, the

sun comes out and there are no footprints on the fresh fallen snow.

Yes, that is a beautiful site.

Rarely does it snow in Clarkdale but this season, if we are so

unlucky to have snow in town, I am determined to make the most of it.

After all, I haven’t built a snowman or had a good snowball fight in

many years. I always enjoyed these things when I was young and there

is no reason why I can’t enjoy them now. I always loved sledding when

I was a kid. That feeling of exhilaration as you race down a hill at high

speed, totally at the mercy of the ice and snow. Ah yes, that was so

much fun! So, while I have kayaking in the summer to feed my need for

excitement, why not have sledding in the winter to serve the same

purpose?

I do believe that writing this article has proven successful. I

think I’ve just convinced myself that I can deal with winter this year

and quite surprisingly, I am almost looking forward to it.

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Too ALL who are celebrating a

Birthday in August and

September!

To ALL who are celebrating in

August and September!

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August Readings & Serving Schedule

Aug 4: 8th Sunday after Pentecost

Hosea 11:1-11

Psalm 107:1-9, 43

Colossians 3:1-11

Luke 12:13-21

Lector: B. Evans

Prayers of the People: J. Vickers

Acolytes: C. Steidl and E. Flannery

Coffee Hour: B. Evans and A. Hokanson

Counters: T. Flannery and M. Shreve


Isaiah 1:1, 10-20

Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

Luke 12:32-40

Lector: J. Vickers

Prayers of the People: B. Evans

Acolytes: S. Duffy and C. Steidl

Coffee Hour: T. and C. Flannery

Counters: J. Vickers and B. Evans


Isaiah 5:1-7

Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18

Hebrews 11:29-12:2

Luke 12:49-56

Lector: C. Chambers

Prayers of the People: M. Childers

Acolytes: I. and E. Flannery




Jeremiah 1:4-10

Psalm 71:1-6

Hebrews 12:18-29

Luke 13:10-17

Lector: G. Nichol

Prayers of the People: J. Gerlach

Acolytes: I. Flannery and J. Vickers

Coffee Hour: L. Worthen and P. Coffey

Counters: T. Flannery and J. Vickers

August Altar Guild: Diane McFayden and Jennifer Schauffler-Vircsik

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September Readings & Serving Schedule

Sept 1: 12th Sunday after Pentecost

Jeremiah 2:4-13

Psalm 81:1, 10-16

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

Luke 14:1, 7-14

Lector: M. Shreve

Prayers of the People: P. Burner

Acolytes: E. Flannery and J. Vickers




Jeremiah 18:1-11

Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17

Philemon 1-21

Luke 14:25-33

Lector: P. Burner

Prayers of the People: C. Chambers

Acolytes: C. Steidl and I. Flannery

Coffee Hour: T. and C. Flannery

Counters: J. Vickers and B. Evans


Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28

Psalm 14

I Timothy 1:12-17

Luke 15:1-10

Lector: D. Gemmill

Prayers of the People: J. Gemmill

Acolytes: E. and I. Flannery

Coffee Hour: J. and D. Gemmill

Counters: W. Hjalmarson and M. Shreve


Jeremiah 8:18-9:1

Psalm 79:1-9

I Timothy 2:1-7

Luke 16:1-13

Lector: J. Gemmill

Prayers of the People: D. Gemmill

Acolytes: S. Duffy and C. Steidl

Coffee Hour: C. and A. Hadermann

Counters: B. Evans and T. Flannery


Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15

Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16

I Timothy 6:6-19

Luke 16:19-31

Lector: J. Gerlach

Prayers of the People: L. Gerlach

Acolytes: D. Gemmill and J. Vickers

Coffee Hour: L. Worthen and P. Coffey

Counters: J. Gemmill and C. Hadermann

September Altar Guild: Jennifer Schauffler-Vircsik and

Jeff and Lorraine Gerlach

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August Calendar

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 10am-Bible

Study

2 10am-B DeVault speaks at Clarkdale Mem. Clubhouse

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4 8th Sunday after Pentecost 9:50-Sunday School 10am-Worship service Susan preaching

5 6 7 8 10am-Bible

Noon – Grief

Grp

9 1pm-CART Mtg

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11 9th Sunday after Pentecost 10am-Worship service Deirdre preaching

12 13 2pm-Food Pantry

14 15 8:30am-MOST 10am-Bible

Study

1pm-Bishop’s

Cmt. Mtg.

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18 10th Sunday after Pentecost Priest’s Discretionary Fund Sunday 9:50-Sunday School 10am-Worship service 11am-Acolyte Mtg. Susan preaching

19 20 21 22 10am-Bible

Study

Noon – Grief

Grp

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28 29 10am-Bible

Study

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September Calendar

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 12th Sunday after Pentecost 9:50-Sunday School 10am-Worship service Susan preaching

2 3 4 5 10am-Bible Study

6 7 11am-ECW


9 6pm-8pm-Mt Gate Townhomes

10 2pm-Food Pantry

11 12 10am-Bible Study

Noon – Grief Grp

Time TBA -

Eucharistic

Visitors Mtg.

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15 14th Sunday after Pentecost Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday 9:50-Sunday School 10am-Worship service Susan preaching

16 17 18 5:30pm-

7:30pm-Mt

Gate

Communities

19 8:30am-MOST 10am-Bible Study

1pm-Bishop’s

Cmt. Mtg

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25 26 10am-Bible Study

Noon – Grief Grp

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29 16th Sunday after Pentecost 10am-Worship service Gabe Sinisi preaching

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Photos

Photo taken during Lent 1993, at St. Thomas.

Back row: Joy Anderson Simon, Chuck Simon

Front Row – left to right: Hope Robinson, Eileen O’Connol, Mary Lu

McKinney, Dinah Gemmill, Barbara DeVault, Mary Moeny, and Martha

Childers. (Photo courtesy of Dinah Gemmill)

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Our Food Pantry Crew, July 23, 2019 (Photo taken by Greg Noyes)

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If you have an immediate prayer request call

Devon Lewis – 928-210-8929 or the Church office – 928-634-8593

Comfort and heal all those who suffer

in body, mind or spirit; give them

courage and hope in their troubles, and

bring them the joy of your salvation.

Those serving our country:

Andrew Gillis

Jesse Reeves

Mike Kellenbenz

Chris McKeag

Joshua Lawton

Buster Kellenbenz

Jason Allred

Melissa Jones

Nathan Smith

Robert Jones

Jeremiah Juhlin

Ann Henry

Taylor Zale

Michael Shaklee

Josh Edgerton

Brandon Gemmill

Rande Robinson

Caleb Edgerton

Jason Geier

Zachery Geier

Ben Jujawa

Names added this week:

Continued prayers for:

Kriszy Carlson

Linda Ruda

Mary Kellor

Sue Edwards and Family

Camp Genesis Kids

Naomi Cornelson

Michael Romero

Brandon Camp

For the soul of:

Ruth Ludwig

Adam Edwards

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LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you.

Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.

(Isaiah 33:2)

Have a Blessed Autumn Season!

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