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many ministries at Holy
Apostles. We have all
decided to be a part of
this community. Now,
let's take the time to
consider what additional
responsibilities we could
take on to keep this
place growing, moving,
and vibrant.
Now is the time.
Raise your hand.
Find your voice.
What do you love most
about Holy Apostles?
The welcoming and
friendly parishioners?
The homemade com-
munion bread? The fun
and exciting events and
activities that are offered
to your family? Many of
your favorite things
about Holy Apostles
would not be possible
without the time and
energy of the wonderful
volunteers who make
this a great place to wor-
ship and have fellow-
ship.
During the Ministry Fair
on Sunday, August 16th,
you will be asked to find
a ministry that speaks to
you. Something that not
only interests you, but
allows for flexibility in
your busy schedule.
Whether you are availa-
ble on a weekly basis, or
only intermittently
throughout the year,
there are plenty of op-
portunities to choose
from. Consider your
capabilities and how you
can best serve the com-
munity that you enjoy
being a part of.
"Find Your Voice" is an
overriding theme you
will begin to see across
Providing a welcoming community in which all can, with open hearts and open minds, receive God's grace through worship, fellowship, learning and outreach to others.
Inside this issue:
Rector’s Reflection 2
EYC News 3
Children’s New 4
Music 5
Fellowship 5
ECW 6
Financial 6
Bulletin Board 7
Church of the Holy Apostles (Episcopal)
The Acts VOLUME 13, ISSUE 8
AUGUST 2015
Finding Your Voice by Wheeler Alcalá
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Aug 6: Prime Timers Airport
Tour
Aug 8: Saturday of Service
Aug 9: Back to School Blessing
Aug 9: Sunday School Teacher
Training
Aug 9: Acolyte Training
Aug 11: Deadline for Acts News-
letter
Aug 13: Mothers of Young Chil-
dren, Ministry Fair Setup
Aug 14: Page Robbins Cookout
Aug 14-16: Laymen’s Conference
Aug 16: Ministry Fair
Aug 18: Reading with the Rector
Aug 19: Mothers of Young Chil-
dren Bible Study
Aug 19: Parish Choir Rehearsal
resumes
Aug 22: Invite, Welcome, Con-
nect Workshop
Aug. 23: Two Sunday Morning
Services resume
Aug 23: Christian Education for
all ages resumes
Aug 23: More Than A Meal
Aug 30: Children’s Chapel Grad-
uation
Aug 30: Children’s Chapel
Teacher Training
Aug 30: Organ Recital
Saturday of Service by Richard Spore
On Saturday, August 8th
Holy Apostles will once
again partner with MIFA
to do yard clean-up at
the homes of four MIFA
Meals On Wheels clients
here in Collierville, and
fill bags for MIFA’s
Emergency Services.
If you would like to help
with yard clean-up, meet
at Holy Apostles at 7:30
a.m. If you would like to
help fill bags for MIFA
Emergency Services,
meet at Holy Apostles in
the PLC at 9:00 a.m.
See Page 6 for a list of
items needed to fill the
bags.
You may contact Rich-
ard Spore if you would
like more information
regarding this outreach
event at:
Find Your Voice Ministry Fair
Sunday, August 16th at 11:15 a.m.
Fun for all ages: Face Painter, Cotton Candy, Kiddie Train Ride, Dunk Tank
Food Trucks
Learn about all the wonderful ministries at Holy Apostles
Rector’s Forum in August
The end of summer, despite
returning to school and work
and bidding vacations “good-
bye,” brings excitement and
new possibilities to Holy
Apostles. As a church, as the
Body of Christ, faithfully we
strive to hear and respond to
the presence of the Holy
Spirit as we live into God’s
vision for ministry and mis-
sion. We are Jesus’ disciples
for today, for our community
and for those who long to
hear the good news of hope,
love and acceptance.
Mary Parmer, a nationally
known and highly regarded
facilitator will join us August
22nd & 23rd to lead us in the
Invite, Welcome and Connect
workshop. This is a model
for evangelism as we seek to
invite God’s people into the
community of Holy Apostles
and then find ways in which
they participate fully in the
mission and ministry of the
church.
Nick Sollog, our consultant
from Episcopal Church
Foundation, will join us in
September to begin our pro-
cess of discerning how God
is calling us to embrace the
future of mission and minis-
try at Holy Apostles. Specifi-
cally, Nick will guide our dis-
cussions regarding a new
Master Plan which will be
introduced while he is here.
Christian education will begin
for all ages. The importance
of our learning and studying
the Bible, prayer and our re-
sponsibilities as disciples can-
not be understated. Both chil-
dren and adults naturally
grow in deeper relationship
with our Lord through the
shared experience of Chris-
tian formation. Taking the
theme, “Finding Your
Voice,” the Rector’s Forum
will offer a variety of discus-
sions through which we will
grow in faithfulness to our
various callings as the people
of God.
This is a tremendously excit-
ing and invigorating time in
the life of Holy Apostles and
each one of us has an im-
portant role to play. All are
included and all are important
as we keep our hearts and
minds open to God’s voice
which speaks those very same
words heard at Jesus’ bap-
tism, “This is my beloved
with whom I am well
pleased.”
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“This is a
tremendously
exciting and
invigorating time
in the life of Holy
Apostles and
each one of us
has an important
role to play”
Rector’s Reflection by The Rev. John P. Leach
Fall Theme: Finding Your Voice
Sunday, August 23nd Mary Parmer: Invite, Welcome, Connect
Sunday, August 30th The Rev. John P. Leach: Evangelism and a New Presiding Bishop
Two Morning Services and Christian Education for All Ages Resumes on Sunday, August 23 rd
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Children’s Chapel & Nursery
10:15 a.m. Christian Educations for all ages
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Nursery
5:15 p.m. Bluegrass Mass
In late July, we welcomed
Cynthia McCarty as our new
Director of Youth Ministry.
McCarty was born and raised
in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a
lifelong Episcopalian, Cynthia
was involved in EYC, served
on the Diocesan Youth Com-
mission, and was the Dioce-
san representative for the
Province VII Youth Com-
mission. After earning a B.S.
in Health Sciences at the Uni-
versity of Arkansas at Little
Rock, Cynthia moved to
Memphis and worked at the
Aquatics Director at the Ol-
ive Branch Family YMCA.
In 2007, Cynthia was called
back to Little Rock and
served as the Director of
Youth and Young Adult min-
istries at St. Margaret’s Epis-
copal Church. During this
time, she earned a Masters in
Education in Middle Child-
hood Education. Cynthia has
worked the past 4 years as a
middle school teacher for
Shelby County School.
Cynthia is married to Chris
and has two sons, Alex (7),
and Sam (21 months). They
live in Germantown and have
called Holy Apostles their
church home for the last cou-
ple of years.
As the youth director, Cyn-
thia wants to empower and
equip the youth of the church
with the resources they need
to build onto their Journey of
Faith. She wants to take her
experience as a youth director
and as a teacher, and create a
trusting, fun EYC that also
builds the church community
that is already established
here at Holy Apostles. Cyn-
thia is very proud and excited
to be called to serve Holy
Apostles.
for this wonderful weekend!
Happening is a Christian ex-
perience presented by youth
for youth with the help of
clergy and lay adult leader-
ship. This experience seeks to
achieve the purpose of bring-
ing young persons to a fuller
personal knowledge of and
Registration is now open for
our next Happening in West
Tennessee, which will take
place at St. Andrew's Episco-
pal Church over Labor Day
weekend, September 4th
through 6th. If you will be in
10th, 11th, or 12th grade this
fall, we hope you will join us
relationship with the Lord
Jesus Christ and to a deeper
level of commitment and
apostleship.
Please e-mail happen-
[email protected] with any
questions. Happener applica-
tions are due August 19th.
Welcome Cynthia McCarty, Director of Youth Ministry
EYC in August
Happening #58
Welcome Back Cook-Out!
Sunday, August 23rd, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fellowship and games (7th - 12th grades)
EYC - Find Your Voice!
Beginning Sunday, August 30th
Get together with EYC each Sunday night for tons of fun! Friends are always welcome.
Jr. EYC: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sr. EYC: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Dinner and fellowship for all at 6:00 p.m.
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For more information on
the youth program, contact
Cynthia McCarty at
Cynthia McCarty,
Director of Youth
Ministry
Children’s Chapel
1st & 2nd Grades (Classroom D) Kathryn Hickey Emily & Adam Patterson Heather & David Umsted
3rd & 4th Grades (Classroom A) Teresa Davis Stephanie Tancredi
PreK/K (Children's Chapel) Kimberly Jordan Katie & Doug Joyner Karrie & Jason LaCroix
Beginning Sunday, August 23rd, following the 9:00 a.m. service, at 10:15 a.m.
We welcome the following new and returning teachers to the classrooms:
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“Start children
off on the way
they should
go, and even
when they are
old they will not
turn from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
Children’s Formation Classes
Sunday School Teacher Training will be Sunday, August 9th from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch and childcare will be provided.
Children’s Chapel Graduation
Sunday , August 30th at 9:00 a.m.
Congratulation to the following Children’s Chapel Graduates:
Over the past few years, these young parishioners have been receiving a weekly child-friendly
sermon, accompanied with songs and crafts specifically tied to that week's Gospel. It is exciting
that these kids are now old enough to participate in "big" church and hear the priest's sermon
every week.
All children who are Kindergarten age and younger are invited to attend Children's Chapel dur-
ing our 9:00 a.m. service. Please contact Wheeler Alcalá ([email protected]) with any
questions.
Marcela Alcala' Harrison Litvin
Hayes Patterson Harper Wheeler
William Umsted
Children's Chapel Teachers Training
Sunday, August 30th at 12:15 p.m. in the Parish Life Center
Lunch and Childcare will be provided.
Zacchaeus Dinners
Family fun and fellowship with your age group, featuring a pizza dinner, group activities, and a
church-wide scavenger hunt with lots of prizes! Parents and siblings are invited. There will be
fun for everyone! Zacchaeus Dinners will be Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 30th:
3rd and 4th Graders
Sunday, September 13th:
1st and 2nd Graders
Sunday, September 27th:
PreK and Kindergarten
(ages 3 thru Kindergarten)
The choir rehearses each
Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. New members are
most welcome, and no audi-
tion is required. Child care is
available. Contact Sondra
Tucker with any questions
A special performance for the
choir this fall will be to join
the choir at The Church of the
Holy Communion for All-
Saints Evensong on Novem-
ber 1st.
Music will include: Irish Tune
from County Derry, and the
theme from the television
series Downton Abbey, plus
a major organ work by Eng-
lish composer Charles Villiers
Stanford. The recital will be
Organist-Choirmaster Sondra
Tucker will present a short
recital at our church as part
of the Summer Concert Se-
ries sponsored by the Mem-
phis Chapter of the American
Guild of Organists.
at 3:00 p.m. and will be fol-
lowed by Afternoon Tea in
the Parish Life Center. All
are welcome.
Parish Choir Resumes in August
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Rehearsals Resume: Wednesday, August 19th
Return to the Choir Loft, Sunday, August 23rd
Organ Recital, Sunday, August 30 th
Please stay tuned for all the
details in next month’s news-
letter, or visit the Music Minis-
try booth at the Ministry Fair
on Sunday, August 16th. This
choir is open to boys and girls
from 2nd through 6th grade.
Boy and Girl Choir Resumes in September
Mothers of Young Children
We will meet at church, childcare will be available.. Everyone should bring an appetizer or des-
sert to share and a beverage of their choice.
Moms Night Out: Visit with Fr. John to Discuss Kids Crazy Questions
Wednesday, August 19th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Reading with the Rector
Jerusalem, Jerusalem by James Carroll
Tuesday, Aug 18th, 6:30 p.m.
If you read our summer reading suggestion, let’s get together to discuss it. We will
meet in the Holy Apostles conference room. Everyone is welcome. Feel free to
bring snacks and your favorite beverage.
Financial Update June 2015
ECW Out to Dinner
Episcopal Church Women of
West Tennessee are holding a
crafts fair to support the
many endeavors of their min-
istry to the Episcopal com-
munity, including their schol-
arship fund.
The event will be Saturday,
September 12th from 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the
Church of the Holy Com-
munion parking lot (4645
Walnut Grove ).
In addition to arts and crafts,
there will be children’s activi-
ties and food trucks will be
on site.
Booths are available for rent
to artisans.
For more information or to
register as an artisan, go to
www.ecwwtn.org or contact
Jean Arehart at
(901) 299-6061.
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West Tennessee ECW “Crafts n’ Creations in the Community”
Month Year-to-Date Budget Y-T-D
Plate: $11,418 $58,028 $34,998
Pledge: 33,055 250,438 279,926
Prior Year Pledge: 0 5,482 2,500
Revenue Total: $44,473 $313,948 $317,424
Disbursements: $47,306 $323,725 $342,973
The Vestry and staff thank you for your continued generosity and giving toward the mission and ministry of Holy Apostles.
The ECW Out to Dinner group will resume their monthly get together on Thursday, September
10th. Please stop by their booth at the Ministry Fair on August 16th for more information.
Saturday of Service - Emergency Service Bags Items Needed
Remember to bring in any items you have collected for the MIFA emergency service bags by
Friday, August 7th. We will create three types of care packages, and need the following items:
Baby Care Packages: 4-pack disposable diapers; travel size baby lotion, powder, and wipes;
infant juice
To-Go Meals Packages: single-serving cans of tuna, chicken, fruit cups, and applesauce; gran-
ola bars; crackers; cookies
Adult Personal Care Packages: toothbrushes; combs; razors; travel size soap, shampoo, con-
ditioner, deodorant and body lotion; etc.
Deb Franklin 3
Ricky Fortin 3
Allison Abney 3
Katie Irish 4
Katherine Parr 5
Avery Joyner 5
Michael Baldridge 6
Greg Wilson 7
Guy See 8
Phil Irish 9
Esme' Keszler 9
Greg Ward 10
David McAlister 11
Margaret Yancey 11
William Umsted 11
Susan Squillacioti 12
Will Webb 13
Smith Ferguson 14
Daniel Tancredi 14
Bryce Smith 15
Amelia Robert 15
Frances Harris 16
Henry Sharp 16
Tate Yancey 16
John Price 17
Donna Baldridge 18
Mim Stokes-Brown 19
Harper Wheeler 19
Bonnie Barnes 20
Cabell Brown 20
Jack Shelton 20
Tommy Pollard 21
Kenzey Wilson 21
Ben Cullen 21
Frank Potter 22
Michelle Cullen 22
August Birthdays & Anniversaries
Prayer List
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Church of the Holy Apostles 1380 Wolf River Blvd.
Collierville, TN 38017
901.937.3830 • fax 901.937.3837
www.holyapostlestn.net [email protected]
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. To 2:00 p.m.
Clergy
The Rev. John P. Leach Rector
The Rev. Susan K. Crawford Priest Associate
Staff
Wheeler Alcalá Dir. of Children’s Ministry
Petrice Harvey Inter. Supv. of Nursery
Cynthia McCarty Dir. of Youth Ministry
Holly McDaniel Parish Administrator
Linda Obradovic Dir. of Communications
Flora Sims Hospitality
Sondra Tucker Organist-Choirmaster
2015 Vestry
Emily Bjorkman Sr. Warden
Ben Wingfield Jr. Warden
Franny Kavin Clerk
Kevin Edwards Assist. Treasurer
Ken Balogh
Kathryn Hickey
Kimberly Jordan
Kevin Kenny
Phil Morris
Richard Spore
Marianne Waszilycsak
Laura White
Ex officio:
Cary Barnes Parish Treasure
Mike Marshall Parish Chancellor
Gracson Morris 23
Mary Irish 24
David Krieger 24
Emma Hopper 24
Mario Tarjan 24
Gayle Schafer 25
Abigail Finch 25
Cheryl Moore 27
Cindy Allen 27
Kathryn Hickey 27
Maddie Broadhurst 27
Laura Noeth 28
Gene Hines 28
Emily Patterson 29
Sarah Allen 29
Dolores Rosenlof 31
Niki Shaheen 31
William Johnson 31
Gayle & Bob Bennett 2
Beverly & Danny Williams 9
Marilyn & Charles Faithful 10
Phillip Austin & Marvin Townsend 18
Sue & Jackie Drake 18
Leslie & Tad McKeon 18
Paula & Robert Aymett 21
Nita & Walter Dunn 27
James & Jeanette Maddox 31
Elizabeth Allen
John M. Barron, III
Tracey Beason
Ernest Blackstone
Kay Broughton
Fred Bryan
Adam Cruthirds
Jayde Gordon
Bryan Haralson
Patsy Haralson
Peggy Huffman
Isabella
Gloria Kiefner
Cathy Lane
Marie Cook Moore
Jim Phillips
Shirley Pouncey
Elizabeth Rinker
Larry Robertson
Angela Rodgers
Sarah
Carl Scaggs
Rita Shappard
Richard Wilson
Richard Yeargain
Lin Zheng
As Christians in a faith community, we invite you to share names of those who are in need
of prayer. We offer these concerns in weekly worship and in individual times of prayer.
Typically, we keep someone on the list for one month unless otherwise requested. For pray-
er requests, you may call the office, or email Linda at [email protected].
Transitions:
If you would like to become a member of this parish, or to take instructions for baptism, confirmation, or reception, please contact The Rev. John Leach or call the church office. Ways to become a member of Holy Apostles:
transfer from another Episcopal Church
transfer from another Christian de-nomination through confirmation
baptism
Attendance:
June 21 4 Pentecost
June 28 5 Pentecost
July 5 6 Pentecost
July 12 7 Pentecost
July 19 8 Pentecost
NONPROFIT ORG.
U. S. POSTAGE PAID
COLLIERVILLE, TN
PERMIT NO. 12
Office: 901.937.3830 Fax: 901.937.3837
www.holyapostlestn.net
Church of the Holy Apostles
(Episcopal)
1380 Wolf River Blvd. Collierville, TN 38017
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Wolf River Canoe and Kayak Trip (photos courtesy of Rick Ferguson)
Cotton Patch Gospel (photos courtesy of Mike Siegel) Holy Apostles (photos courtesy of Mike Siegel)