St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Vanquishing the Dragons of Poverty, Disease and Intolerance
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12415 Cantrell Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72223
501 224 1442
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Email Us
Little Rock, AR 72223
501 224 1442
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Email Us
"Quick & to the Point"
St. Michael's Weekly E-formation Newsletter
Thursday, March 4, 2010
DO GOOD, HAVE FUN
www.freerice.com
FreeRice is a website where users play various educational, multiple-choice games in order to fight
world hunger. For every answer the user answers correctly, 10 grains of rice are donated. The
games include English vocabulary (the game the site began with), multiplication tables, pre-algebra,
chemistry (basic and intermediate), English grammar, basic foreign language vocabulary for English
speakers (French, German, Italian, and Spanish), geography (world capitals and country
identification), and identification of famous artwork.
In exchange for advertisements on the website, various sponsors donate the money necessary to
pay for the rice and other costs to run FreeRice. The donations are distributed by the United
Nations's World Food Programme (WFP), starting with Bangladesh, Cambodia, Bhutan, Uganda, and
Nepal. Since its inception, as of January 23, 2010, FreeRice has donated over 74 billion grains of
rice. Approximately 20,000 grains of rice provide enough caloric intake to sustain an adult for one
day. Using this calculation, enough rice is donated to feed about 7,000 people daily.
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Friday, March 5 thru Sunday, March 7
JR. HIGH WINTERSTAR 2010 (RE-SCHEDULED DATE)
Questions? Notify Randall Curtis at the diocesan office at rcurtis@episcopalarkansas.org
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Friday, March 5, 6:30
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Friday evening through Lent at St. Michael's.
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Sunday, March 7, 10:10
GOD'S ECONOMY IS HERE - A LENTEN BOOK STUDY
What if God has already provided us with everything we need? What if we are able to live in God's
kingdom and economy whatever the nation or political system we find ourselves in? What if we can
find more security through God's care for us than we can in our 401(k)? What if Jesus was serious
when he told his disciples to give to anyone who asks?
These are just some of the questions we will explore as we read, discuss, and experiment with living
in God's economy. Our starting point will be Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove's book *God's Economy:
Reclaiming the Health and Wealth Gospel *(copies will be available), but we intend to go far beyond
a book discussion group and really probe the realities of money and God's way of providing for his
disciples. We will meet every Sunday in Lent (starting February 21st) at 10:10 am in the library. Call
Ragan Sutterfield (501.208.7915) or Nathanael Wills (501.614.3093) if you have any questions.
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Wednesdays in Lent...
LENTEN OFFERINGS
Live or work in Downtown or Midtown Little Rock? Click for Lenten Offerings from Trinity Cathedral
and St. Mark's. Trinity offers programs on Wednesday morning, lunchtime concerts and Wednesday
evening. St. Mark's is offering programs on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Christ Church has a
Wednesday noon service of Holy Eucharist.
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Wednesday, March 10, 6:30
HOLY EUCHARIST & PRAYERS FOR HEALING
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Wednesday, March 10, 7:30
CHOIR PRACTICE
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Saturday, March 13, 8:00
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Mark your calendar for the next monthly Men’s Breakfast! Dale Custer will gather a lively group in
the kitchen for a great breakfast and lots of fun. Food and fellowship: what better combination can
you find on a Saturday morning? Bring the kids so Mom can sleep in, and you will undoubtedly add
jewels to your crown in heaven!
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Sunday, March 14
THE REV. KAY MORGAN
The Rev. Kay Morgan has been assigned to St. Michael’s as a new deacon. She will also assist at
The Church in Maumelle. Kay’s first Sunday at St. Michael’s will be this Sunday, March 14th. Click
here for a letter of introduction from Kay.
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Sunday, March 14
FOOD FOR ALL SUNDAY
A ministry that provides food to working families. The second Sunday of every month is "Food for All
Sunday." We need cereal, cereal bars, tuna, peanut butter, peanut butter crackers, saltines, canned
chili or ravioli, condensed milk, macaroni & cheese, single serving fruit and juice, and soup. Forget to
shop? No problem, we’ll take a check! Just note "Food For All" in the memo line. St. Francis House
picks up the donations and sees that the food gets to the families they serve.
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Sunday, March 14, 5:30
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PUB NIGHT AT CAMP MITCHELL
The 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Pub Night will be held at Camp Mitchell on Sunday, March 14th.
Corned Beef and Cabbage with all the trimmings, dessert, coffee and tea will be served from 5:30 - 6:
30 pm. Adult beverages may be carried in. Live Irish music will once again be furnished by "The
Blarneytones" from 5:30 - 8:00. Darts, Checkers, Games and Dancing will be part of the evenings
offerings. Cost is $17.50 per plate with proceeds going to the Robert R. Brown Scholarship Fund
for adult campers with disabilities. Please call Camp Mitchell before March 10th at (501) 727-5451
to reserve a space.
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Tuesday, March 16
ARKANSAS COALITION TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY
At Morning Prayer on March 16th, the bell will toll for Jack Jones who is scheduled to be executed by
the people of the state of Arkansas. Please join the Arkansas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
as we pray and keep vigil on March 16th, the scheduled date for the execution of Jack Jones. There
will be a Prayer Service on the night of the execution beginning at 7:30 at Trinity Episcopal
Cathedral. Afterwards, we will walk to the Governor's Mansion for a Vigil and Remembrance.
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Friday, March 19, 6:00
CONTEMPLATIVE GATHERINGS
Gather with us each Friday for an hour of Contemplative Prayer and Meditation. In addition to
guided meditation, there will be poetry reading, chants, bells, and a period of silence. Please bring
your blankets and cushions. The group is led by Bruce Borgersen. For more information about
Bruce and to register, go to www.wisdomonthelake.com. You may contact Bruce at
bruce@wisdomonthelake.com or 303-0004. The group will not meet on Good Friday (April 2nd), but
will meet every Friday this spring. The sessions are free and open to all.
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Sunday, March 21, 3:00
TO DANCE WITH GOD
To Dance With God - preparing for Holy Week and Easter. Come and think through this next
season of the year and get ready for Holy Week with your family.... Questions? Contact Marna
Franson.
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Sunday, March 28
HOLY WEEK AT ST. MICHAEL'S
Sunday, March 28, Palm Sunday Procession. Holy Week Schedule: Monday, 6:30 pm, Stations of
the Cross; Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Stations of the Cross; Wednesday, 6:30 pm, Holy Eucharist & Prayers
for Healing; Thursday, 7:00 pm, Maundy Thursday Liturgy, 8:00 pm, The Watch; Friday, Noon,
Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm, Good Friday Liturgy; Saturday, 8:00 pm, The Great Vigil of Easter
with Easter Celebration to follow.
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Sunday, April 4
EASTER SUNDAY
Regular schedule of services at 8:00, 9:00, & 11:00 am, with an Easter Egg Hunt following the 9:00
am service.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Every Evening, 5:30
SATELLITE EVENING PRAYER
Chapel at Pulaski Heights Christian Church.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
LENTEN MEDITATIONS VIA EMAIL
Sign up today to receive the 2010 Lenten Meditations delivered each day during Lent. These will
inspire, encourage and challenge you through the Lenten season. To sign up, you just click here
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
From the Flower Guild:
FLOWERS AND THE LENTEN SEASON
St. Michael's will follow the tradition of leaving the alter unadorned during Lent. That means we will
not have any fresh flowers or greenery until we celebrate Palm Sunday and prepare for Easter.
Please watch the Tip of the Sword and your Sunday Bulletin for more information about Easter
memorials.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
CONTACTING MOTHER DAVIDSON
Many of you enjoyed visiting with The Rev. Susan Davidson last Sunday. She is retiring to
Connecticut in March. You can get her new address on our online directory. Just click the Login
button at the top of this page.
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CAMP MITCHELL SUMMER PROGRAM DATES
Dates for the Camp Mitchell 2010 Summer Camp Program have recently been released. Application
forms will be made available soon on the diocesan website www.episcopalarkansas.org.
May 30st-3rd Staff Training
June 6th-11th Sr. High
June 13th-18th Primary
June 20st-24th Robert R. Brown I*
July 4th-9th Middler I
July 11th-16th Jr High I
July 18th-23rd Dick Johnston Camp
July 25th-30th Jr. High II
Aug 1s –6th Middler II
Aug 8th–12th Robert R. Brown II
*Camps for people with mental and physical disabilities.
For more information, contact Alison McKeever, Summer Camp Director at alison.mckeever@gmail.
com.
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ST. MICHAEL’S IS NOW ON FACEBOOK!
Yes, as if Ed did not have anything else to do, he now has gotten St. Michael’s on Facebook, too!
Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Rock-AR/St-Michaels-Episcopal-Church/280010390614?
ref=ts and add us as a friend! And, we would welcome your ideas to improve our Facebook page!
Let us know what you think!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Looking for a good painter or handy man?
Jack Brooks is your man!
Please call 993-6154.
Available any day or any time.
References available.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULE
If you are unable to complete your assignment, please find a substitute and notify the coordinator for
that service.
Date 3/7/2010
Altar Guild Swayze/Wright
8:00
Lector Jacquie Caron
Intercessor Jean Hine
Eucharistic Minister Jacquie Caron
Host no one avail.
Acolyte Rita Cunningham
Coordinator Jacquie Caron
9:00
Lector 1 Joe Justus
Lector 2 Kelly Brazile
Gospeller Amy Boroughs
Intercessor Rand Retzloff
Coordinator Rita Cunningham
11:00
Lector 1 Brian Harmon
Lector 2 Andrea Wills
Intercessor George Wells
Eucharistic Minister Merry Helen Hedges
Eucharistic Minister Earl Hillard
Host no one avail.
Acolyte Rita Cunningham
Coordinator Shirley Chai
Narthex Greeter Jerry Senn
Pastoral Care Shirley & Emily
Front Door Greeter Dave Ripa
Vestry Counters Jennifer R. & Jennifer D.
Brunch Schedule Marna F. & Friends
Flower Arranging TBA
St. Michael's Weekly E-formation Newsletter
Thursday, March 4, 2010
DO GOOD, HAVE FUN
www.freerice.com
FreeRice is a website where users play various educational, multiple-choice games in order to fight
world hunger. For every answer the user answers correctly, 10 grains of rice are donated. The
games include English vocabulary (the game the site began with), multiplication tables, pre-algebra,
chemistry (basic and intermediate), English grammar, basic foreign language vocabulary for English
speakers (French, German, Italian, and Spanish), geography (world capitals and country
identification), and identification of famous artwork.
In exchange for advertisements on the website, various sponsors donate the money necessary to
pay for the rice and other costs to run FreeRice. The donations are distributed by the United
Nations's World Food Programme (WFP), starting with Bangladesh, Cambodia, Bhutan, Uganda, and
Nepal. Since its inception, as of January 23, 2010, FreeRice has donated over 74 billion grains of
rice. Approximately 20,000 grains of rice provide enough caloric intake to sustain an adult for one
day. Using this calculation, enough rice is donated to feed about 7,000 people daily.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Friday, March 5 thru Sunday, March 7
JR. HIGH WINTERSTAR 2010 (RE-SCHEDULED DATE)
Questions? Notify Randall Curtis at the diocesan office at rcurtis@episcopalarkansas.org
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Friday, March 5, 6:30
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Every Friday evening through Lent at St. Michael's.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sunday, March 7, 10:10
GOD'S ECONOMY IS HERE - A LENTEN BOOK STUDY
What if God has already provided us with everything we need? What if we are able to live in God's
kingdom and economy whatever the nation or political system we find ourselves in? What if we can
find more security through God's care for us than we can in our 401(k)? What if Jesus was serious
when he told his disciples to give to anyone who asks?
These are just some of the questions we will explore as we read, discuss, and experiment with living
in God's economy. Our starting point will be Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove's book *God's Economy:
Reclaiming the Health and Wealth Gospel *(copies will be available), but we intend to go far beyond
a book discussion group and really probe the realities of money and God's way of providing for his
disciples. We will meet every Sunday in Lent (starting February 21st) at 10:10 am in the library. Call
Ragan Sutterfield (501.208.7915) or Nathanael Wills (501.614.3093) if you have any questions.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Wednesdays in Lent...
LENTEN OFFERINGS
Live or work in Downtown or Midtown Little Rock? Click for Lenten Offerings from Trinity Cathedral
and St. Mark's. Trinity offers programs on Wednesday morning, lunchtime concerts and Wednesday
evening. St. Mark's is offering programs on Wednesday and Friday evenings. Christ Church has a
Wednesday noon service of Holy Eucharist.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30
HOLY EUCHARIST & PRAYERS FOR HEALING
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Wednesday, March 10, 7:30
CHOIR PRACTICE
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Saturday, March 13, 8:00
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Mark your calendar for the next monthly Men’s Breakfast! Dale Custer will gather a lively group in
the kitchen for a great breakfast and lots of fun. Food and fellowship: what better combination can
you find on a Saturday morning? Bring the kids so Mom can sleep in, and you will undoubtedly add
jewels to your crown in heaven!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sunday, March 14
THE REV. KAY MORGAN
The Rev. Kay Morgan has been assigned to St. Michael’s as a new deacon. She will also assist at
The Church in Maumelle. Kay’s first Sunday at St. Michael’s will be this Sunday, March 14th. Click
here for a letter of introduction from Kay.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sunday, March 14
FOOD FOR ALL SUNDAY
A ministry that provides food to working families. The second Sunday of every month is "Food for All
Sunday." We need cereal, cereal bars, tuna, peanut butter, peanut butter crackers, saltines, canned
chili or ravioli, condensed milk, macaroni & cheese, single serving fruit and juice, and soup. Forget to
shop? No problem, we’ll take a check! Just note "Food For All" in the memo line. St. Francis House
picks up the donations and sees that the food gets to the families they serve.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sunday, March 14, 5:30
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PUB NIGHT AT CAMP MITCHELL
The 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Pub Night will be held at Camp Mitchell on Sunday, March 14th.
Corned Beef and Cabbage with all the trimmings, dessert, coffee and tea will be served from 5:30 - 6:
30 pm. Adult beverages may be carried in. Live Irish music will once again be furnished by "The
Blarneytones" from 5:30 - 8:00. Darts, Checkers, Games and Dancing will be part of the evenings
offerings. Cost is $17.50 per plate with proceeds going to the Robert R. Brown Scholarship Fund
for adult campers with disabilities. Please call Camp Mitchell before March 10th at (501) 727-5451
to reserve a space.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Tuesday, March 16
ARKANSAS COALITION TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY
At Morning Prayer on March 16th, the bell will toll for Jack Jones who is scheduled to be executed by
the people of the state of Arkansas. Please join the Arkansas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
as we pray and keep vigil on March 16th, the scheduled date for the execution of Jack Jones. There
will be a Prayer Service on the night of the execution beginning at 7:30 at Trinity Episcopal
Cathedral. Afterwards, we will walk to the Governor's Mansion for a Vigil and Remembrance.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Friday, March 19, 6:00
CONTEMPLATIVE GATHERINGS
Gather with us each Friday for an hour of Contemplative Prayer and Meditation. In addition to
guided meditation, there will be poetry reading, chants, bells, and a period of silence. Please bring
your blankets and cushions. The group is led by Bruce Borgersen. For more information about
Bruce and to register, go to www.wisdomonthelake.com. You may contact Bruce at
bruce@wisdomonthelake.com or 303-0004. The group will not meet on Good Friday (April 2nd), but
will meet every Friday this spring. The sessions are free and open to all.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sunday, March 21, 3:00
TO DANCE WITH GOD
To Dance With God - preparing for Holy Week and Easter. Come and think through this next
season of the year and get ready for Holy Week with your family.... Questions? Contact Marna
Franson.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sunday, March 28
HOLY WEEK AT ST. MICHAEL'S
Sunday, March 28, Palm Sunday Procession. Holy Week Schedule: Monday, 6:30 pm, Stations of
the Cross; Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Stations of the Cross; Wednesday, 6:30 pm, Holy Eucharist & Prayers
for Healing; Thursday, 7:00 pm, Maundy Thursday Liturgy, 8:00 pm, The Watch; Friday, Noon,
Stations of the Cross, 7:00 pm, Good Friday Liturgy; Saturday, 8:00 pm, The Great Vigil of Easter
with Easter Celebration to follow.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sunday, April 4
EASTER SUNDAY
Regular schedule of services at 8:00, 9:00, & 11:00 am, with an Easter Egg Hunt following the 9:00
am service.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Every Evening, 5:30
SATELLITE EVENING PRAYER
Chapel at Pulaski Heights Christian Church.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
LENTEN MEDITATIONS VIA EMAIL
Sign up today to receive the 2010 Lenten Meditations delivered each day during Lent. These will
inspire, encourage and challenge you through the Lenten season. To sign up, you just click here
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
From the Flower Guild:
FLOWERS AND THE LENTEN SEASON
St. Michael's will follow the tradition of leaving the alter unadorned during Lent. That means we will
not have any fresh flowers or greenery until we celebrate Palm Sunday and prepare for Easter.
Please watch the Tip of the Sword and your Sunday Bulletin for more information about Easter
memorials.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
CONTACTING MOTHER DAVIDSON
Many of you enjoyed visiting with The Rev. Susan Davidson last Sunday. She is retiring to
Connecticut in March. You can get her new address on our online directory. Just click the Login
button at the top of this page.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
CAMP MITCHELL SUMMER PROGRAM DATES
Dates for the Camp Mitchell 2010 Summer Camp Program have recently been released. Application
forms will be made available soon on the diocesan website www.episcopalarkansas.org.
May 30st-3rd Staff Training
June 6th-11th Sr. High
June 13th-18th Primary
June 20st-24th Robert R. Brown I*
July 4th-9th Middler I
July 11th-16th Jr High I
July 18th-23rd Dick Johnston Camp
July 25th-30th Jr. High II
Aug 1s –6th Middler II
Aug 8th–12th Robert R. Brown II
*Camps for people with mental and physical disabilities.
For more information, contact Alison McKeever, Summer Camp Director at alison.mckeever@gmail.
com.
++++++++++++++++++++++++
ST. MICHAEL’S IS NOW ON FACEBOOK!
Yes, as if Ed did not have anything else to do, he now has gotten St. Michael’s on Facebook, too!
Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Rock-AR/St-Michaels-Episcopal-Church/280010390614?
ref=ts and add us as a friend! And, we would welcome your ideas to improve our Facebook page!
Let us know what you think!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Looking for a good painter or handy man?
Jack Brooks is your man!
Please call 993-6154.
Available any day or any time.
References available.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULE
If you are unable to complete your assignment, please find a substitute and notify the coordinator for
that service.
Date 3/7/2010
Altar Guild Swayze/Wright
8:00
Lector Jacquie Caron
Intercessor Jean Hine
Eucharistic Minister Jacquie Caron
Host no one avail.
Acolyte Rita Cunningham
Coordinator Jacquie Caron
9:00
Lector 1 Joe Justus
Lector 2 Kelly Brazile
Gospeller Amy Boroughs
Intercessor Rand Retzloff
Coordinator Rita Cunningham
11:00
Lector 1 Brian Harmon
Lector 2 Andrea Wills
Intercessor George Wells
Eucharistic Minister Merry Helen Hedges
Eucharistic Minister Earl Hillard
Host no one avail.
Acolyte Rita Cunningham
Coordinator Shirley Chai
Narthex Greeter Jerry Senn
Pastoral Care Shirley & Emily
Front Door Greeter Dave Ripa
Vestry Counters Jennifer R. & Jennifer D.
Brunch Schedule Marna F. & Friends
Flower Arranging TBA
The Tip of the Sword