Holy Ground, Sacred Space

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With the Rev. Debora Jennings

Vicar at St. Basil‟s Tahlequah, ECW Chaplin

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Sponsored by Ruth Chapter DOK

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April 2011 St. Christopher‟s Monthly information letter

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MEMORIALS AND THANK OFFERINGS

One way to express our thanks or offer glory to God and provide a memorial for a loved one is to give the Altar Flowers and/or the Sanctuary Candle for one week.

If you wish to make this gift, please sign your name on the charts found in the narthex of the church. Donations expected for the flowers are $30 for two vases and the donation for the candles are $10. The following dates are open for these gifts.

SANCTUARY CANDLE 2011: April 3 H&D Martin April 10 Munkres April 17 Munkres April 24 S. Kotey

ALTAR FLOWERS 2010 : April 3 H&D Martin April 10 Munkres April 17 Munkres April 24 All Donate

OUR FAMILY PRAYER LIST

Please pray for those who are ill: Evelyn Wegener, Mary Harper,

Violet Wilkinson, Benton Wilkison, Ruby White, Fred Madden,

Leah Tigue, Amy Howell, Sammy Blankson, T.A Johnson, Bud

Munkres, Neal Mabrey, Lou Anna Munkres, Christine Ward, Cookie

Woolsey, Millie Barrett, O.T. Shaw, Beverly Murphy, Bob Hardcas-

tle, Courtney Pitts, John Haddock. Helen Marnix.

Please pray for those serving in the military, and their families:

Daniel Boevers, Jim Schatz, Laura McDonald Paul Israel , Bill Robert-

son, Barrett Jensen, Brian Hanks, The Rev. Mark Juchter, Matthew

Brewer (S. Korea), Christopher Brewer, John Bowker Paul Ward

(Afghanistan) Garrett Coulson (Spain) Jessica Corrales, Fabrico Corrales,

Jun Kim (Iraq), Mike Bennett (Afghanistan), Kaylee Johnson (Afghanistan),

Mike Nichols (Afghanistan) (If we missed someone, let us know)

„Alive in the Spirit, Alive in the World”

Keynote Speaker Bishop Steven Charleston

April 29-30, 2011

Conference Headquarters

Holiday In Express

1811 Peaceable Rd.

McAlester OK

918-423-1118

Co –Chairwomen Patt Ellington, 303 N. West St.

McAlester OK 74501

918-420-5447

Dorothy Turnauckas, Rt.2 Box 35

Stuart OK 74570

918-546-2335

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April Birthdays:

Jennifer Jobe 1

Daniel Boevers 2

Curtis Ward 8

Eugenia Kotey 8

Ester Mbroh 8

C.J. Phillips-Schrock 17

Elizabeth Timmons 20

Caseley Blankson 20

Allie Welch 22

Ruby White 23

Susan Kotey 24

Fredrick Borketey 25

Jeanette Rackard 26

April Anniversaries:

Chuck & Cookie Woolsey 1

Hugh & Doris Martin 4

John & Carolyn Haddock 9

Richard & Anne Ogger 17

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De Colores !!

Anyone in the congregation

who has gone to the Cursillo program

is welcome to come to a Reunion on Friday May 13

at 7pm

in the Parish Hall.

Easer Flower Deadline is quickly approaching

Please, fill out an Easter Flower Offering form

below, place in a Easter Flower envelope which

are available in the back of the pews and put in

the offering plate.

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Our Lenten Outreach

$10.00 per straw-checks to

St. Christopher‟s mark

“Water for Life” in the memo

line

THE RUTH CHAPTER, ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH

THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

The Ruth Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King was chartered on May 7, l990

with Margaret Young as president and members Patricia Canne, T. A. Johnson, Clemen Nelle, and

Mary Frances Thompson. Fr. Tom Haifley was priest. Current members were added as follows: Anna

Russell (1994), Susi Fuller (1996), Mary Jo Martin (1998), Reba Bealmer (2000), Helen Marnix

(2002), Helen Schatz (2002), Grace Dennis (2004), Lauri Kelso (2005), Lisa Schatz (2005) Alyne

Strube (2005), Carolyn Haddock (2007), Winnie Hardcastle (2007), Mary Snyder (2007), Marilea Hof-

man (2008), Erica Martin (2010) and Pat Schrock (2010). In training: Jeanene Barnes

The Daughters of the King is a religious order for women and girls who are communicants of

the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the Historic Episcopate. The

order was founded in 1885 by Margaret J. Franklin at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in New York

City. National Headquarters are now located in Woodstock, Georgia.

Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service. At a

Service of Admission the Clergy asks the candidate(s) the following: "Do you promise faithfully to

obey the two Rules of the Order, The Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service? To offer at all times

your loyal aid to the clergy and to the parish to advance the cause of Christ? To wear habitually the

cross of the Order? And to work for its purposes, as God may give you the opportunity?" Additional-

ly, we are obligated to attend a Corporate Communion once a year.

We live out our vows in daily places: we have promised to do all we can through words and

deeds to bring others, especially women and girls, into a relationship with Jesus Christ and into the

fellowship of the Church. We have promised to provide service to recent widows, single mothers, new

mothers, homebound women, women in hospitals, women living alone and women serving in the mili-

tary. We are also especially concerned with children and family life. In 1999 we inaugurated Cele-

bration of New Life on Christ the King Sunday: there were 8 children under one year of age at the first

service; we continued this event until 2006. Some of the children honored still attend St. Christopher's:

Bryna Madden(1999), Dennis Kelso (2000), Everette Madden (2001), Garrett Madden (2003), Victoria

Sparks (2004), and Calvin Madden (2005). We participate with others in the Christmas program

sponsored by Camp New Hope. Children from a family whose parents are incarcerated are chosen and

gifts are provided to be given to children at a party held at the Cathedral. We also participate in some

of the activities at the Diocesan and National level. Lauri Kelso has attended two National Conven-

tions as a delegate. At one of the Conventions she carried the Ruth Chapter Banner designed by Reba

Bealmer. "Lift High the Cross" is the hymn of the Order. We are hosting a Spring Assembly on May

7th here at St. Christopher's.

PRAYER REQUESTS: Any one is invited to give a request to any member in person, or on the phone,

or email. Also, your request may be placed in the Prayer Request Box which is located in the Narthex

of the Sanctuary. The Ruth Chapter has an active calling list which is used in case when needed. The

request will be relayed to members promptly. It is our privilege to honor your requests.

VISION STATEMENT

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our vision as Daughters of the King is to know Jesus Christ, to

make Him known to others, and become reflections of God's love throughout the world. NH Page 1

Saturday April 9th

8am onwards

Snacks provided

See Junior Warden

Chris Finley for details

OUR OUTREACH SLAYING THE DRAGON OF POVERTY:

GUILD OF ST. GEORGE

Food needed for April is Rice & Toiletry Items

Please bring RICE and place it in the basket in the narthex. We thank Dr. Bud Fuller for delivering our donations to St. Paul’s Cathedral Guild of St. George each month.

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Prayer Shawl Meeting WE need EWE

Sprayer shawl ministry needs to set a new

regular meeting time-please speak to Moth-

er Emily

“Look what ewe can do” Patterns available at www.shawlministry.org

Easter Vigil and Baptism and Confirmation

The feast of Pentecost are traditional time for

Baptism in the Church. Please speak with Mother

Emily if you are interested in baptism for yourself

or a member of your family.

Bishop Ed will be making a visitation for confir-

mation at St. Christopher‟s this year on June 19th.

If you are interested in being confirmed as a member of the

Episcopal Church, please speak with Mother Emily .

Sunday April 3rd, we will say

“Godspeed” to

the Rev. Mark Juchter,

Air Force Chaplain as he leaves

Tinker AFB for Creech AFB Nevada. Chaplain

Mark+ has been a great friend and partner in ministry with St. Christopher‟s.

He will be preaching at both services.

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Praying for the needs of relatives, friends, and fellow parishioners continues

weekly at the meeting of the Care Group; we also visit the sick and provide aid

when requested.. We also celebrate special events such as answers to prayers, safe

arrival of grandchildren, and for safe travel whether for business or pleasure.

Another request is for employment and job opportunities.

Care Group will not meet on Holy Wednesday April 20th

May you have a Blessed Easter.

Adult Forum April 3rd and 10th

Join us !

We will be continuing our study of the book of

Matthew. We will break for Palm Sunday and

Easter ,We will resume on May 1st with a look at

the proposed Anglican Covenant.

OKC Redhawks vs. Tacoma Rainiers

Friday May 13th @ 7:05pm

Tickets are $10 include: Field seats

Limited Edition Redhawks Baseball hat

Free Playball Program

Seats with your church group and

other Episcopal Churches in attendance

Sunday April 10th

********************************** Contact name _______________________________________

Phone #__________________________________________

Number of Tickets _________ x $10.00 =_________________

Make checks payable to:

Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

Tickets will be ready to distribute on May 1st at

St. Christopher’s following the 10:30 service

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The Daughters of the King had their monthly

meeting on March 12th. As always, we continue to

pray for those in our church, friends and family. Our next

meeting will be April 9th at 10:00 AM in the church library.

2011 St. Crispin’s Summer Camp

“ To Seek and To Serve” St. Crispin’s Conference Center,

Wewoka, Oklahoma

St. Crispin’s Summer Camp is for youth who

have completed grades 3-12. It is time for

fellowship, worship, a variety of activities

and a week of living in Christian Community.

Dates Completed Grades

June 5-11 grades 10, 11, 12

June 19-25 Grades 3,4 & 5

June 12-18 Grades 8 or 9

June 26-July 2 Grades 6 or 7

July 10-16 Grades 3,4 & 5

July 17-23 Grades 6 or 7

July 3-6 Family Camp

July 8-9 Kids age 5-2nd grade complete AB Camp $60

Brochures and scholarship forms will be available in the office as well as on

the bulletin board in the parish hall in March. No child from the

congregation will be left behind because of financial issues. Please speak

with Mother Emily for scholarship assistance.

Cost for the entire week is $275.00. There is no hidden or extra costs.

Please return the application, the community covenant form, the camp

Health form and image release form with a deposit of $100 or the full fee

of $275.00 to:

The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

Summer Camp Registration

924 N. Robinson

Oklahoma City OK 73102

Pre-registration is required.

Lenten Schedule Continues

12:10 Holy Eucharist

1 pm Lunch at St. Mark

6pm Soup Supper

7 pm Study

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8 am: Rite 1 Holy Communion

10:30am:

Rite 2 Holy Communion

Holy Wednesday Stations of the Cross at 7 pm

6 pm Dinner

7 pm Holy Eucharist, Foot washing

and stripping of the Altar

12:10 Good Friday Liturgy

7 pm Good Friday Liturgy with St. Mark Lutheran

Here at St. Christopher‟s

Great Easter Vigil Saturday April 23, 2011

7pm

Easter Sunday April 24, 2010

8 am Holy Communion Rite I

10:30 Holy Communion Rite II

Easter Egg hunt following the 10:30 service

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April 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Lenten Retreat

10-2pm with

The Rev. Debra Jennings

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8 am Holy Eucharist

9:30 Adult Forum

10:30 Holy Eucharist

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Rectors Day off

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10 am Care Group

12:10 Healing Service

1pm lunch@ St. Mark

6:00 Soup & Bible study

8:00 Choir practice

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8:30 Mobile Meals

8pm Pioneer Group

Mother Emily out of office X-

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Daughters of the King

10 am in the Library

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8 am Holy Eucharist

9:30 Adult Forum

10:30 Holy Eucharist

12pm Wise Acres

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Vestry

7 pm Library

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Rectors Day off

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10 am Care Group

12:10 Healing Service

1pm lunch@ St. Mark

6:00 Soup & Bible study

8:00 Choir practice

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8:30 Mobile Meals

8pm Pioneer Group

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8 am Holy Eucharist

9:30 Adult Forum

10:30 Holy Eucharist

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Rectors Day off

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7pm Stations Cross

8:00 Choir practice

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8:30 Mobile Meals

6pm Agape Dinner

7pm Maundy Thur. Service

8pm Pioneer Group

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Good Friday

12;10 G.F. Service

7pm Joint Service w/ St. Mark

Lutheran @ St. Christopher’s

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Great Easter Vigil 7 pm

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8 am Holy Eucharist

10:30 Holy Eucharist

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Rectors Day off

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10 am Care Group

12:10 Healing Service

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8:30 Mobile Meals

8pm Pioneer Group

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St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church ~ APRIL 2011 Church Schedule

Sunday April 3

Sunday April 10

Sunday April 17

Sunday April 24

Palm Sunday Easter

8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Eucharistic Ministers: Lauri Kelso Curtis Ward Grace Dennis

John Schatz

Shirley Madden

Curtis Ward Neal Mabrey

Eugenia Kotey

Lector/lay Reader: Edward Akufo John Schatz Payton Keith John Haddock

Lauri Kelso Bud Fuller

Roger Rensvold

Jeanene Barnes Edward Akufo

Katrina Welch

Acolyte:

Hunter Snyder ,

Garrett Madden

Spencer Boles

Allie Welch,

Hannah Hanks

Victoria Sparks

Joseph Otoo ,

Ali Nichols

Krystle Martin

TBA

Ushers: Anne Ogger

Chris Finley

Kelly Martin

Patrick Dean

Anne Ogger

Jim Barnes

Fred Howell

Steve Strempke

Chris Finley

Greeter: Ann Russell LouAnna Muunkres Ann Russell Lou Anna Muunkres

Altar Guild: Lisa Schatz Mary Snyder Grace Dennis All help

Prayer Ministry: D.O.K.

Fellowship Host/

Hostess:

L. Kelso &

cursillos J&J Barnes Pat Schrock

Women of St.

Christopher‟s

Counters: Lou Anna Munkres

Anne Ogger

Chris Finley

R. Rensvold

Nursery Workers Fred Madden

Shelley Kehl

Fred Madden

Shelley Kehl

Fred Madden

Shelley Kehl

Fred Madden

Shelley Kehl

L.E.V. Mary Jo to Beverly

Murphy

Grace to Leah

Tigue