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Vol XIII Issue 9 The Anchor ST. CLEMENT’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Building a Diverse Christian Community September 2019 “Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning” Psalm 30

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Vol XIIIIssue 9

The AnchorST. CLEMENT’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Building a Diverse Christian Community

September 2019

“Weepingmay lingerfor the night,but joy comeswith themorning”Psalm 30

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DATE OCCASION READINGS

Sun 1st Sept8.00 a.m.10.30 a.m.

12TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTRite I EucharistRite II Eucharist

Proverbs 25:6-7Psalm 112Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16Luke 14:1, 7-14

Weds 4th10.00 a.m.11.00 a.m.

Paul JonesHealing Eucharist

Bible StudySun 8th8.00 a.m.10.30 a.m.

13TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTRite I EucharistRite II Eucharist

Deuteronomy 30:15-20Psalm 1Philemon 1-21Luke 14:25-33

Weds 11th10.00 a.m.11.00 a.m

MemorialHealing Eucharist

Bible StudySun 15th8.00 a.m.10.30 a.m.

14TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTRite I EucharistRite II Eucharist

Exodus 32:7-14Psalm 51:1-111 Timothy 1:12-17Luke 15:1-10

Weds 18th10.00 a.m.11.00 a.m

Ember DayHealing Eucharist

Bible StudySun 22nd8.00 a.m.10.30 a.m.

15TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTRite I EucharistRite II Eucharist

Amos 8:4-7Psalm 1131 Timothy 2:1-7Luke 16:1-13

Weds 25th10.00 a.m.11.00 a.m.

SergiusHealing Eucharist

Bible StudySun 29th8.00 a.m.10.30 a.m.

St. Michael & All Angels (Tr)Rite I EucharistRite II Eucharist

Genesis 28:10-17Psalm 103Revelation 12:7-12John 1:47-51

Weds 2nd Oct10.00 a.m.11.00 a.m.

FeriaHealing Eucharist

Bible Study

To see the readings themselves, click on theabove links or go to www.lectionarypage.net

There you can read or print the Lessons.

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Regulars2 WorshipA listing of all our church services for this month.4 EditorialJesus being serious, is He?6 Words of WinstonWinston is on the search for Bigfoot.8 CelebrationsBirthdays and anniversaries of our folks.10 Upcoming EventsWhat’s on in your church.15 Please Pray For ...Our monthly intercession list for your daily prayers.

Features5 Holy HumorChristian humor to tickle the funny bone.9 Parish LifeFundraising, and a non-profit in need.10 Music DepartmentUpcoming music. And say hello to our new organist!.11 Sao Paulo Mercy MinistryBlog news from Fr. Stephen & Mary.12 Vestry CommissionsWe throw a spotlight on what the Vestry does.13 Trinity CafeNews, and your next opportunity to volunteer.14 Parish LifeIt’s BOTA time!

Please note Fr. Andrew’s day off is Friday. Pleaseavoid contacting him by phone, email or text unless heis urgently required. Thank you.

www.stclement.net

Rector Canon Fr. Andrew R. HeyesParish Administrator Margeaux Royals-FreyMusic Director Fr. Lewis SlighOrganist Sam AldermanSexton David Hughes

David Robinson

706 W 113th AveTampa FL 33612 USA

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Monday - Thursday10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.Friday Closed

Senior Warden Holli GreenJunior Warden Judy SanchezClerk to the Vestry Leslie Dillehay

Administration Karen WesternCommunication/Editorial Content Jay BurketteFundraising Barbara Finkbeiner &

Judy SanchezHospitality/ Becky Mack, KarenParish Life Western & Steve BakerOutreach/ Betty Akoli &InReach BJ HartshorneYouth Becky Mack & Buddy Coe

Treasurer Peter Mack

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One of the terrors of university life forme was the dreaded ‘seminar’. Thiswas a small-group meeting at whichone had to lead the discussion of atopic chosen by one’s professor. Thesewere high-powered events becausethe leader would have to work reallyhard to get to know their stuff, whichmeant a lot of study.For me, leading a seminar was liketrying to disarm a bomb – you neverknew when someone was going toburst in and explode your carefullyresearched work – for the otherstudents weren’t merely passiverecipients of your ‘knowledge’, they,too, had been boning up on thesubject under discussion so that theymay debate your facts, your biases,and your opinions based upon youranalysis.I was always amazed (and somewhatenvious) of how bright and sharpsome of my fellow students were, butmore so were the professors. If youdidn’t do your work, the prof wouldtear you to shreds. The only relief wasthat at least the others of your groupwould soon experience a similar fate!The upshot of such seminars was thatit taught me the necessity of ‘doingthe work’ so as to get my factsstraight. It taught the differencebetween ‘fact’ and ‘opinion’. It alsotaught one, perhaps ratherunfortunately, to question the fact-giving and opinions of others if theydidn’t line up with what one knew tobe true.I say that this is rather unfortunatebecause of two things: the ‘real world’isn’t a hot-house academic

environment; and most peoplenowadays do not let a mere fact get inthe way of a faulty opinion!The thing about being in a hot-houseacademic environment is that it canbe quite brutal. Seminars last only acertain amount of time, so one learnsto butt in and point out an error offact or opinion with no time for thenormal social niceties such as ‘I begyour pardon, but I do believe that ‘x’was actually …’.This curtness doesn’t go down so wellin the ‘real world’. As I well know!The second part is the morefrustrating, because most peoplearen’t really looking for what is ‘true’or ‘factual’; what most people arelooking for is actually whateverbolsters their already-formed opinions.I was thinking about this when I read apart of Sky Jethani’s short book,‘What’s Wrong with Religion: 9 ThingsNo One Told You About Faith’.As I mentioned in a recent sermon,Skye was leading a Bible Study on theSermon on the Mount. He then askedthe question, regarding what’s in theSermon of the Mount: “Do you thinkJesus was serious?”Skye’s group consisted of thirty adults– all of whom were Christian. When ahand vote was taken all thirty of thembelieved that Jesus wasn’t beingserious – that Jesus didn’t reallyexpect what He said in the Sermon ofthe Mount to be lived out.If I had approached a seminar on theSermon of the Mount and included inmy thoughts that, “Of course, Jesusdidn’t mean any of what He said inthis extended pericope; He’s merelyusing hyperbole to point to aneschatological realization of God’sKingdom” I would have beenabsolutely shredded.

Not only would I have been shreddedfor using bombastic (if accurate)theological language (the professorsreally hated that!); I would have beenshredded because what I said isn’ttrue.The whole history of Christianity, fromthe understanding of the apostles,through the writings of the NewTestament, up until almost today hasbeen of one accord: that the words ofJesus on the Sermon on the Mountare meant to be lived. Today. In ourown walk of faith.And, besides this, there’s anotheraspect: they are not optional; they arenot like the ‘add-ons’ one can getwhen buying a new car – they arestandard features of the Christianfaith.I would have absolutely deserved theroasting I would have received fromboth the students and the professor ifI had denied a present-dayrequirement to live the Sermon on theMount. The thing is, the notion that‘what the Sermon on the Mount says isonly optional’ affects – or maybe‘infects’ - many more Christians thanSky’s group. In fact, being able toignore those words of Jesus may be amajority view.For why? Because if we can be of the‘opinion’ that Jesus wasn’t beingserious, then we can let ourselves offthe hook for not doing what He asks.Except … Jesus finishes His sermonwith a very clear – brutal, even, –warning:“… everyone who hears these words ofmine and does not put them intopractice is like a foolish man who builthis house on sand. The rain camedown, the streams rose, and the windsblew and beat against that house, andit fell with a great crash.” Matt 7:26-27.Fr. Andrew.

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Sit Where You Like.

Whilst serving as church usher, I was carrying outour tradition of escorting parishioners to their seatsbefore the service began. After I returned to the en-trance of the sanctuary to escort the next party, Igreeted two strangers and asked where they wouldlike to sit. Looking confused, the young man smiledand said, "Non-smoking, please."

Where now?

A teacher was finishing up a lesson on the joys of dis-covery and the importance of curiosity. "Wherewould we be today," she asked, "if no one had everbeen curious?"

There was a pause, and then one child ventured: "Inthe garden of Eden?"

Say It Slow.

On a beautiful late summer's day, two Americantourists were driving through Wales. They reachedLlanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllant-ysiliogogoch (yes, that place in Wales) and stoppedfor lunch.

Still gazing in fascination at the place name on thesign outside, one of the tourists approached thewaitress and said: "Before we order, I wonder if youcould settle an argument for us. Can you pronouncewhere we are, very, very, very slowly?

“Sure,” the girl shrugged. She leaned over the coun-ter and said: "Burrr-gurrr-king".Modern Art

A local artist had been commissioned to paint scenesaround the parish. He was showing them off to therector.

Artist: That is the inside of your church on a Sundaymorning.Rector: I don’t see me in the pulpit.Artist: That’s because you had finished preaching.Rector: But where is the congregation?Artist: They’ve gone home for Sunday lunch.

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And it looked just like a PEEP,dad – but with a really BIG foot.You had to be there to believeit.(ed: Of course, Winston. I be-lieve every sighting of Bigfoot.That’s why I was always so dis-appointed at the end of every‘Finding Bigfoot’ episode.Please note the irony withwhich I am speaking, my furryfriend.)But dad, my experience con-firms what I read in the book:

‘How UFOs & Bigfoot Prove theBible is True’.(ed: Now you REALLY ARE mak-ing things up, Winston.)Except I’m not – check the bookout for yourself.(ed: Oh dear … there REALLY ISsuch a book? Winston, youhave weirder taste than me!)Of course – I learnt from you!

Hey Peeps!I do hope that none of the cur-rent windiness is getting at you.And please do keep in yourprayers the people who are

being hit hard by Dory.(ed: What? You mean

‘Dorian’)Wow – you are right! Ireally need to get myinfo from sources otherthan ‘Vulpes’ ;)Anyhoo: I’ve just comeback from my very firstfamily vaycay. There

was me and dad and dad2 andUncle (Fr.) Lewis all in thiswooden cabin in the middleof Nowhere, GA.

IT WAS EPIC!I had a really cool time –

literally. It was in the 50sin the morning, and wewent for really good

walks, sniffin’ the new scents oftrees, smelly flowery things,and animals I couldn’t identify.(ed: You do realized that lastthing you wrote isn’t a propersentence?)I’m a canine – deal with it!Anyhoo-the-two: there werelots of tall trees, and the landwasn’t flat, and we had to walkupwards. It was the best thingever!But even better than that was… well, I’d better warn you be-fore I tell you: If you are of anervous disposition, please skipthe following paragraph …Okay …There was NO TV, NO WIFFY,and NO cell phone service.Yep – straight up: my peepshad to look at each other rath-er than at a tiny screen; theyhad to communicate usingtheir mouths rather than theirthumbs; they had to live with-out the distraction of TV chat-ter.Which meant I got more atten-tion than ever!And it was while I was gettingall this even more attentionthat I got to thinking about myup-coming most favoritestyday: BOTA. The Day of FrankieBabe.

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Words of Winston

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This is theDay Every Life In Creation In-dulges Our Undying SaviorAlso known as ‘DELICIOUS’!The Blessing of the AnimalsFestival celebrates the Godwho created us in all our dif-ferent ways. St. Paul talksabout Jesus being the Onewho sorted out the messed upcreation – and, through Jesus,all our differences are recon-ciled so that not only are youpeeps one; all we creaturescome together to rejoice asone.

It’s quite simple, really. I cansay ‘Hello tree’ and ‘Hello sky’– and even ‘Hello bug’ (I sawquite a few of those in thewoods) knowing that they allcome from the same Creatoras you and me.Yes, we may live in a worldwhere we are often atodds with each other –you even use the un-fair phrase ‘it’s a dog-eat-dog world’ for theway you deal with each other– but for the few hours ofone day we can come to-

gether and rejoice underBrother Sun.On Frankie Babe’s Day.St. Francis to you peeps.As always, there’ll be tons ofstuff to do, lots of canines, fe-lines, and other kinds of ‘ines’to meet. There’ll be rescues,and food, and lots of stands togo and … er … ‘stand’ at. Oh –and buy things – so that allkinds of animals can be pro-vided with better care.And there will be those self-less canines who do the job of

looking after you peeps.Of course, all canines lookafter you peeps – justthink of the greater messyour history would be in ifit weren’t for our canineintervention. But some

canines specialize: they doone job

effortlessly awesomely.In fact uber-canine, Molly,isn’t just representing onecharity – she’s representingtwo: ‘The Humane Society ofTampa Bay’ and ‘Pets for Pa-triots’.In fact-the-two, about the on-ly creature not being repre-sented is the legendaryBigfoot.(ed: …)But that’s because he doesn’texist! Beat you to it, dad!!!HAHAHAHA!!!!So I guess what I’m saying isthat if you like animals, and ifyou also like hanging out withthem, then you’ve got tocome along. To miss out onthis one day is like …It’s like …Well – no excuses – you’vejust gotta come!

Keepin’ It Real,Winston.

about the creature being represented

is the legendary

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5 Pam Vreeland

16 Fr. Lewis Sligh

18 Teresa Mack

19 Dorine Akoli

Jeffery Hart

Bill Ingalls

28 Brayden Albee

30 Johnette Robinson

21 Don & Renee Buck

Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries

DID YOU KNOW?

We have available several headsetsthat slip over your ears to assist you inhearing every part of the Service.

Ask an Usher to help you with one ofthese very useful devices.

Thank you to everyone who came tothis fundraiser for our new Parish Hallroof! Through your attendance weraised $12,00.00

Thank you to all our volunteers whoworked so hard to make this event asuccess. Events such as these couldn'tbe done without your consistent effort!

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RAISE THE ROOFWe continue to raise money to pay for ournew Parish Hall roof. If you would considermaking a donation - of any kind - please con-tact our Junior Warden, Judy Sanchez, orParish Administrator Margeaux in the ParishOffice.

Thank you!

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From Therese Balbin, Volunteer Coordinator:

Hello Rebecca: I wanted to drop a line to youand let you know how grateful our organizationis of your kind donations to our hospice pantry.Thank you so much it is with a huge smile andgracious heart that I send this message to you.

Please continue to bring your donations duringthe Offertory, ensuring that your bag is clearly la-beled. If you have any questions please call SusanJohnson (813) 978- 3573 or Therese Balbin of Life-path Hospice (813) 323-2123.

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Sept 22

Newcomers Ice Cream SocialIf you are new to St.C’s

come and join us for an Ice Creamand an informational tour!

4.00 p.m. till 6.00 p.m.Parish Hall

Sept 29

Verger’s BreakfastCome and join us for a hearty ‘between-

the-Services’ breakfast on the lastSunday of the month.

9.00 p.m. till 10.00 a.m.Parish Hall

Sept 12

Books + BitesThe Ladies Book Study returns with a 6week Bible Study on the Book of Joshua.

6.00 p.m.Parish Hall

Look for more details in the SundayBulletins as the event draws nearer

UPCOMING EVENTS St. Clement’s Choir isback from summerrecess and is in fullswing. Choir prac-tice will begin on

Wednesday, September4th at 7 p.m. Thereare several big datesfor the choir this fall.On November 3rd, St.Clement’s will cele-brate All Saints Sun-

day. On Sunday,November 24th, the Rt.Rev. Barry Howe will at St.Clement’s for an episcopalvisit, confirmation, andreception. The choir will

have a major part in that day’s celebration andwill begin preparing for that Sunday during thefall. The choir will also begin preparing musicfor the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

Fr. Andrew and Fr. Lewis are investigating newsettings for the Sunday Eucharist. After a deci-sion is made some time this fall, the new masssetting will be introduced to the congregation.

Some exciting news is that we are welcomingJosh Cessna as our new organist. Josh graduat-ed from the University of Tampa and received agraduate degree from the Lynn University Con-servatory of Music. He is on the staff of the Uni-versity of Tampa and also freelances as aconductor of choirs in the bay area. Josh is alsoa fine pianist and from time to time, he will playour new piano for the prelude or postlude. It isexciting to have such a talented musician work-ing with St. Clement’s music ministry. Pleaseintroduce yourselves to Josh and welcome himinto our parish family.

Fr. Lewis.

MusicDepartment

Sept 26

Bring Your Own Bible & BeverageOur monthly men’s group resumes -

come and join us!

7.00 p.m. till 9.00 p.m.Parish Hall

MEETINGS

During the month of September there willbe meetings of the Greeters & Ushers, the

InReach Committee, and one for the‘Blessing of the Animals Festival’.

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São Paulo Mercy Ministry

Fr. Stephen and Mary have been hav-ing a very difficult time recently, asyou can see from his e-mail shown be-low. Brazil has been in the news a lotin the last few weeks due to the hor-rendous fires in the Amazon regionand the resulting varying opinions onthe need to control them and the ef-fects they are having on climatechange and the environment general-ly. The fires have impacted the city ofSao Paulo and in addition, Fr. Stephenand Mary have had private sorrows aswell as being in the middle of publicdisorder and protests.

St. Clement's main involvement withtheir ministry has been through inter-cessory prayer, although a few mem-bers have also written to some of theyouth. When Fr. Stephen and Maryhave visited St. Clement's in the pastwe donated needed art supplies forthem to use in their ministry, as wellas providing them with some financialsupport. However, at the momenttheir main need from us is our contin-ued prayers.

Dear Praying Friends,

This week has been one of the mostdifficult week. Our good friend passedaway and he was 32 years old. He hadterminal cancer. He was a graffiti art-ist. The skies of São Paulo got suspi-ciously dark as night on Mondayafternoon and we found out that itwas due to forest fires deliberately setin different parts of the country. Thegroup that did it believed that defores-tation is an important element in eco-nomic progress. It has further

contributed to the unrest here. Therewas an unrelated riot where we work.We witnessed the start and end of ofit. It was due to rough treatment of apregnant woman by the police. Thepeople who witnessed this were horri-fied and started protesting and thenthe mustard gas and rubbers bulletsstarted appearing. The woman and herhusband were just passing through. Allthese unfortunate events made us re-flect about the meaning of the Sab-bath. It was the first thing that cameinto my mind when I heard of ourfriend's passing. Please continue topray for us and the children. Your com-ments are deeply appreciated. Godbless.

Yours in Christ,Stephen.

http://spmercyministry.com/2019/08/23/time-eternal/

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About Stephenand Mary Dass

Stephen and Mary are mis-sionaries sent by the Episco-

pal Diocese of CentralFlorida where Stephenserved as an ordained

priest. Stephen is originallyfrom Singapore and servedwith Youth With A Mission

in São Paulo.

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The Communication Commission links everything wedo as a church to the parish and the outside world; itkeeps us all informed as to what is going on and

when, and advertises who we are as a church. It is im-possible to underestimate how important this Commis-

sion is.

The Communication Commission is a one-stop-shop for com-municating all that the parish does. This requires that information be

passed on well ahead of events so that it mightbe advertised effectively. Because there is nosuch thing as bad publicity, even internal eventsshould be given the widest coverage.

In this visual world, video and photography haveall but replaced the written word, but making use of visual media requires as much quality control asdoes written media. So the Communications Commission is involved with questions of “How does itlook?” as well as “How does it read?”

Ideally, this Commission should lead a group of people who like to be involved in producing media formass consumption, including such things as:

● Event Publication.

● Weekly Bulletins.

● Monthly Magazine.

● Bulletin Boards.

● Welcome brochures and handouts.

● Parish greetings cards.

● Public Relations/Publicity.

● Photography.

● Website.

● Social Media.

● Networking (sharing information with other parishes/denominations/local community groups).

The Communications Commissioner is to be proactive in looking at what's coming up,way ahead of time, in order to disseminate that info to ALL parties - flyers, web, bulle-tins, magazines (The Anchor), social media – so it can be advertised fully and early. Noone department should need to be asking about ‘what’s going on’. Thus, this Commis-sion involves a lot of information-gathering.If you would like to be involved in helping StC’s with its communications, talk to Jay.

VESTRY COMMISSIONS:COMMUNICATION

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As I write this article, everyone in Florida is bracingfor the possible impact of Hurricane Dorian in thenext few days. Trinity Café, as part of FeedingAmerica, is also making preparations to provideemergency food available to those in need shouldthe hurricane impact the Tampa Bay area. You canvisit their web site and also the Feeding Americaweb site to get more information about their plansto make food available to the vulnerable should itbe necessary.

There are various fliers and handouts in the ParishHall, on the counter in the corridor leading to theoffice, which give more information about TrinityCafé and different opportunities to volunteer orhelp in their mission. Meanwhile, five members ofthe congregation are volunteering at the NebraskaBlvd. location of the Café on August 31st to servebreakfast to the hungry and homeless of TampaBay. We will also be delivering all the food that hasbeen donated during the past month.

Jesus said "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of theleast of these my brethren, you did it to me". Matt.25:40

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As always: A big THANK YOU to ourfaithful volunteers and to everyonewho donates food to Trinity Café, itis very much appreciated.

At Trinity Cafe, we provide a meal,but what we serve means so much more.

The next volunteer opportunity is

Saturday, 28 SeptemberSee Jenny Manley for more details

You must be 16 years or older and must have completed the Safeguarding God's People course. See Fr. Andrew fordetails if you need to take this course or need to renew your certificate.

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Blessing of the Animals Festival: Our 32nd YearBe praised, My Lord, through all your creatures. – St. Francis of Assisi

On Saturday, October 5, for the 32nd year in a row, St. Clement’s parishionersand guests will thank God for His Creation as we celebrate the Feast Day of St.Francis. St. Francis of Assisi blessed animals and people alike and included allGod’s creatures in his prayers and songs. We will celebrate his day by bringing

our own animals for blessing, in recognition that they are gifts to us from God.

Dogs will outnumber all others – even people – at the Blessing of the AnimalsWorship Service. But other species will be represented, too: cats, geese, fish, ham-

sters, birds, bearded dragons, and pet snails, and more. Each animal will receive an indi-vidual blessing and a St. Francis medal.

This is the one event where we can all boogie together under Brother Sun. – Winston

Sir Winston, with his customary insight, captures the essence of the festival. This is a celebration for the wholefamily – all our church family and friends, as well as every member of our individual families, no matter how manylegs they have. There will be activities for all.

Partnerships

This year, St. Clement’s is partnering with Pets for Patriots, which will receive a portion of the festival proceeds.Pets for Patriots, petsforpatriots.org, has two simultaneous goals: to give the most overlooked, undervalued dogsand cats a second chance at life through adoption; and to provide our military veterans and their families with theextraordinary love of companion animals.

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is a shelter partner of Pets for Patriots. In fact, Mark Starr, a StC parishionerand Navy veteran, adopted his wonderful retriever Molly from the Humane Society, through the Pets for Patriotsprogram. Both organizations are coordinating closely with StC this year to support and publicize the Blessing ofthe Animals Festival.

Once again, the cadets from Freedom High School Navy Jr. ROTC will be contributing their considerable energy tohelp us with set-up, take down, parking, rescue animal care, and the Kids Korral.

Many Hands

From set up to take down, baking to welcoming, food service to the worship service, we need your help at theBlessing of the Animals Festival. If you already know where you would like to volunteer, please text or call coordi-nator Kit Ingalls at 813-469-4152, or co-coordinator Mark Starr at 727-512-4961, or email [email protected]

Sponsorships in any amount are very much welcome, to defray the costs of the festival. Please submit donationsonline, by mail, or in the Sunday offering plates and note that they are for “Blessing of the Animals” or “BOTA.”We list the names of sponsors in the festival program, but donation amounts are kept confidential. All festival pro-ceeds go to the StC General Endowment Fund and Pets for Patriots.

Dates & Times

Volunteers’ Meetings: Sunday, September 15, 9 AM & 12 Noon, Parish Hall; and Sunday, September 29, 9 AM &12 Noon.

Blessing of the Animals Festival: Saturday, October 5, 11 AM – 2 PM, with WorshipService at 12 Noon and St. Francis Garden Memorial Service at 1 PM

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PLEASE PRAY FOR …

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Thanksgiving For: Andrea, Baby Grace, Barbara, Beebe, Becky, Betsy, Bill, Buddy, Carol, Children’sgenerosity, Dave, Dodie’s health improving, Donna, Erik, Fr. Andrew, Fr. Bill, Fr. Lewis, God’sprovision & protection, Harold, Holli, James, Jay, Jeannie, Jennifer, Johnette, Josh, Judy, June, Kat,Karen, Kit, Marianne, Mark, Martha, Mike, Nancy, Pam, Paula, Peter, St. Clement’s Choir, Sam,Susan, Teresa, Tony, Vern, Vestry members, Vicki, Wanda.

Healing: Alicia, Amelita, Andrea, Anne, Betsy, Bill, Brad, Carol, Cathy, Chrissy, Connie, Darrell,Dawn, Dennis, Derek, Dodie, Dylan, Eileen, Elsa, Emily, Fr. Al, Lewis, Gabe, Grace, Glenn, Harry,Heidi, Hollee, Jean, Jeff, Jennifer, Jim, JoAnne, Judy, Karyn, Kat, Keiran, Kinley, Larry, Lew, Louise,Marie, Mackenzie, Mary, Maija, Martha, Mattie, Mary, Mary-Jo, Mike, Oscar, Pete, Preston, Phyllis,Ray, Richard, Sandy, Scott, Susan, Steve, Ted, Tonya, Winston, Veta, Vicky, Vern, Walter, Wanda,Zach.

Safety & Protection: Adaline, Alexander, Annaliese, Ava, Barbara,Bryan, Bryce, children is Sao Paulo, Christina, Denise, Denis, Dennis,Donald, Ed, Elsa, Fr. Bill, Grace, JoAnne, Jeff, Jennifer, Jim, John, Judy,Kat, Kim, Marianne, Marie, Mark, Mary, Maxine, Melissa, Louise,Phyllis, Richard, Ron, Ruan, Sandra, Stephen, Sue, Susan, Teddy,Thomas, Vickie, Wanda, William, Vern, Zoe.

Blessings & Guidance: All, Ann, Barbara, Betsy, Bill, Chad, Christina,Chuck, Claudia, Dana, Denise, Dennis, Diane, Donald, Dustin, Elizabeth,Emily, Grace, Ian, Jan, Jennifer, John, Joseph, Judy, Kat, Katie, Kera, Kim,Kit, Leanna, Lew, Lucy, Margaret, Mia, Mike, Nancy, Paul, Pearl, Pete,Renee, Sheryl, Steve, St. Clement’s Academy, Tommy, Vilma, William.

With Child:

Comfort: Dan, Dennis, Charles, Donna, Dorothy, Florence, Glenn, Jerry, Jeff,Jim, Judy, Karen, Kristin, Margaret, Mary, Mike, Rosemarie, Phyllis, Richard, Terry, Walter.

Travel: Bill, Carol, Dave, Jackie, Liz, Joan, Jennifer, Jim, Madeline, Mike, Rene, Steve, Tara, Traci,Truckers.

Financial: Betty, Ben, Jennifer, John, Judy, Kim, Leanna, Mary Beth, Mike, Priscilla, Samantha.

Employment: Betty, Bryan, Chris, Derek, John, Kim, Leanna, Mary Beth, Richard, Scott, Sheila,Richard, Sherry, Susan, Tiffany, Zach.

Recently Departed: Nancy.

Year’s Minds: 1st Arlene Spear; 2nd Seth Abbott, Donna Pretat; 5th Nancy Kelly; 6th KennethDonovan; 8th Fred Lane, Mary Graham; 10th Charles Frank, Ione Bouyse; 11nd Stephen Moody,Michael Douglas; 15th Ethel Toft; 18th Loyal Spence; 21st Jay Holstrom, Sheila Gomez; 23rd JosephPaluszek; 25th Anne Montgomery; 29th Daniel Morris.

If you would like the names of your loved ones to be added to our Book of Remembrance, please write/email to the Parish Office writing clearlythe person’s name and the full date of their death, if known. They will then be remembered annually on the month of their death, and during theAll Souls Day liturgy.