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(services and events listed below are in addition to the normal Sunday services)
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1/25/2024 0 Comments 2024 Bishop's Committee MembersPriest in Charge: The Rev. Jorge Pallares
Parish Deacon: The Rev. Cathy Kline Senior Warden: Cassidi Resse (Class of 2026) Junior Warden: David Waller Class of 2024: Martha Waller Class of 2025: Stephanie McManis Class of 2026: Eva Burress Class of 2026 and Clerk: Aimee Bryan Treasurer: Richard Hendricks 1/25/2024 0 Comments News from the Annual MeetingSt. Michael's Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, January 21, at 10 a.m.. At this meeting Padre Jorge made his annual report, and the reports of our wardens and those in charge of the our various ministries were available. Deacon Cathy also presented an ministry fair during this meeting. Our treasurer talked about our financial status and presented the approved budget for 2024. 
Elections were held for Bishop’s Committee members (there are three open positions) and for our two Delegates to our Diocesan Convention in November 2024.
The following were elected to the Bishop's Committee (term expires in 2026): Casssidi Reese, Aimee Bryan, and Eva Burress. The following were elected as Diocesan Convention Delegates: Rosa Pezzat and Cassidi Reese (Richard Hendricks was elected as alternate). 1/23/2024 0 Comments Ministry Openings at St. Michael'sAltar Guild
The Altar Guild is made up of men and women in charge of caring for the altar and everything necessary for worship services. They are in charge of setting up for all services. We currently have 3 people serving in this ministry but volunteers are always welcome. It takes a minimal amount of time, except when preparing for special occasions, as well as cleaning up after those occasions. The person in charge, Nani Banks at this time, provides a written report for the annual reports. If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, please write your name and contact information below. The following people are available to answer any of your questions about this ministry; Nani Banks, Martha Waller,René Westa-Lusk. Lay Reader (Lector) One function of lay readers is to read the lessons in services. We currently have 3 regular services; Wednesday Evening Prayer/Holy Communion, English-speaking Sunday morning Holy Communion at 10 am, and Spanish speaking Sunday morning Holy Communion at noon. There are 2 lessons in each service that the lay reader reads as well as lead the psalms at our Sunday services. Richard Hendricks is currently responsible for the scheduling of lay readers for all services. The lay reader should be able to stand in front of the church at the lectern and read slowly and clearly the lessons of the day. The lectern has a microphone, but in case it is not working, you may also need to be able to project your voice for the entire church to hear. If you are interested in joining our team of readers, please register below with contact information and feel free to speak to Padre Jorge, Deacon Cathy, or Richard for more information. Acolyte Acolyte means assistant or follower and Samuel is one of the first examples of a priest's assistant. Your job as an acolyte is to assist the celebrant (the priest, deacon, or Eucharistic minister in charge of a worship service). They are in charge of lighting the candles before the service, carrying the cross or when there are 2 available to serve, carrying the torches. We currently have 3 regular services; Wednesday Evening Prayer/Holy Communion, English-speaking Holy Communion Sunday Morning at 10 am, and Spanish-speaking Holy Communion Sunday Morning at Noon that they can be called to serve at. This is a ministry that needs training and those who serve can be anyone who has been baptized and is old enough and mature enough to behave appropriately at the altar. We currently do not have anyone serving in this ministry, but if you are interested in doing so, please speak to Deacon Cathy or Father Jorge. Eucharistic Minister A Eucharistic Minister leads the procession at the beginning of the service carrying the cross if he/she does not have an acolyte or carries the Gospel book if he does not have a deacon. They then continue to assist in the service by leading the prayers of the people when a Deacon is not present and assist the deacon or priest in preparing and cleaning the altar for Communion. They serve the chalice when a Deacon is not present or if more than one Chalice is needed. They also ring the bell during communion and recess out of the church carrying the cross. They are in charge of leading our evening prayer service until the time of Holy Communion and, in the event that a deacon or priest is not available, they can be called upon to lead the Morning Prayer on Sunday morning. To serve in this ministry, one must be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church and receive training under the priest in charge and then obtain licensure from the Bishop. We currently only have 2 authorized Eucharistic Ministers, so if you are interested in this ministry, please feel free to speak with Father Jorge or Deacon Cathy. Ushers Ushers play an important role in ensuring that our service is welcoming, comfortable and runs smoothly for members and visitors. Responsibilities include greeting and directing members and visitors, assisting with seating, handing out service bulletins, collecting offerings, asking newcomers to sign our guest book, providing assistance to those in need, providing information about the church, unlocking and giving direction to location of the bathrooms and the parish hall, maintaining order during the service, preparing the sanctuary before and after the service by making sure the pews are clear and clean, and counting the collection after the service. We currently have 3 regular services; Wednesday Evening Prayer/Holy Communion, English-speaking Sunday Morning Holy Communion at 10 am, and Spanish-speaking Sunday Morning Holy Communion at Noon that they may serve at. We do not have anyone in this ministry and we are praying that some people who may be interested will come forward. Sunday School Teachers This is a ministry that I am sure many of us have been a part of in one way or another. Either we have children who need to be taught or we have a desire to teach children or we simply want children to have the opportunity to learn about Jesus. We currently do not have Sunday school. We hope and pray that this can be an added ministry to St. Michael's in 2024. WE'VE GOT THE KIDS! Plus, if we have a place for kids to attend, more will come. What we need are people willing to serve. It takes a willingness to work with active children, possibly be creative and imaginative, and have a lot of patience. If we can put together a team, a rotation can be done where you will only be needed 1 or 2 times a month so that you are not always missing Sunday service. Our goal is for children to start in the classroom until the time in the service with the passing of peace. This is when you will come in with the children and join your family for the communion portion of our service. This allows the baptized to participate and awakens desire in those contemplating baptism. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Deacon Cathy.
Please mark your calendar and attend St. Michael's Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 21, after the 9 a.m. Eucharist. At this meeting Padre Jorge will make his annual report, and the reports of our wardens and those in charge of the our various ministries will be available. Deacon Cathy is also presenting a ministry fair during this meeting. It is at this meeting when our treasurer will talk about our financial status and present the approved budget for 2024. It is also when elections will be held for Bishop’s Committee members (there are two open positions) and for our two Delegates to our Diocesan Convention in November 2024. As we hope that all of our members will be at the Annual Meeting, we also hope that many will present themselves as candidates to serve as Bishop's Committee members or Convention Delegates.
Our Annual Meeting will be Sunday, January 21, after our 9 a.m. Eucharist. Elections will be held for two Diocesan Convention Delegates. Nominations will be received from the floor.
The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin is organized into three deaneries (geographic groups of congregations). St. Michael’s belongs to the Southern Deanery. Delegates are elected from each parish of the deanery. In addition to Padre Jorge and Deacon Cathy, St. Michael’s has two lay delegates. The number of delegates is based on the average Sunday attendance of the parish. Delegate responsibilities include attending quarterly deanery meetings, the annual Diocesan Convention, and participating in the community of St. Michael’s. Each delegate serves for one year and may be re-elected in subsequent years. Qualifications To be eligible for election as a Diocesan Convention Delegate one must be an adult communicant member of St. Michael’s in good standing and who has been confirmed.
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Our Annual Meeting will be Sunday, January 21, after our 9 a.m. Eucharist. Elections will be held for two Bishop’s Committee members. Nominations will be received from the floor.
Qualifications To be eligible to sit on the Bishop’s Committee one must be an adult communicant member of St. Michael’s in good standing. Bishop’s Committee members serve a three- year term.
Meetings. The BC meets monthly generally on the Last Wednesday of the Month. Duties 1. Fiscal Responsibility. The Bishop’s Committee provides financial oversight for the church, preparing an annual budget and filing a corporate report yearly. Bishop’s Committee members raise money for the church, pay salaries and bills and take care of all assets held by the church. Assets the church may have include endowments and trust funds. The Bishop’s Committee approves or recommends any salary increases and denies or approves any expenditures. 2. Property Management. Property management is another duty of the Bishop’s Committee; responsibilities include maintaining buildings, furnishings, and the surrounding property. If upgrades need to be made to physical property, the Bishop’s Committee decides what changes can be made and allocates funds to these changes. Property management includes the entire campus including the parking lot and solar array; all should be free of any hazards. The Bishop’s Committee also holds the duty of making sure that all property is insured. 3. Priest-in-Charge Assistance. The Priest-in-Charge doesn’t have time to handle oversight of the church alone. The Bishop’s Committee acts in partnership with the Priest-in-Charge. All work collectively and provide guidance to the Priest-in-Charge as needed. 4. Parishioner Recruitment and Enrichment. As a group of elected individuals, the Bishop’s Committee must seek ways to form community among parishioners. A Bishop’s Committee defines its own mission, goals, and values, depending on the variety of backgrounds among the Bishop’s Committee members. Celebrations, picnics, outings, and other events are organized and carried out by the bishop’s committee to build community within the church. 5. Community Outreach. Community outreach is vital to the spiritual growth of members in a parish; it may include raising money for a good cause, providing meals to homeless individuals, or cleaning up a local park. The Bishop’s Committee oversees any outreach efforts by members of the parish. |
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