John Bosco’s theory of education could well be used in today’s schools. It was a preventive system, rejecting corporal punishment and placing students in surroundings removed from the likelihood of committing sin. He advocated frequent reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion. He combined catechetical training and fatherly guidance, seeking to unite the spiritual life with one’s work, study and play. Encouraged during his youth to become a priest so he could work with young boys, John was ordained in 1841. His service to young people started when he met a poor orphan and instructed him in preparation for receiving Holy Communion. He then gathered young apprentices and taught them catechism. After serving as chaplain in a hospice for working girls, John opened the Oratory of St. Francis de Sales for boys. Several wealthy and powerful patrons contributed money, enabling him to provide two workshops for the boys, shoemaking and tailoring. By 1856, the institution had grown to 150 boys and had added a printing press for publication of religious and catechetical pamphlets. His interest in vocational education and publishing justify him as patron of young apprentices and Catholic publishers. John’s preaching fame spread and by 1850 he had trained his own helpers because of difficulties in retaining young priests. In 1854 he and his followers informally banded together under Francis de Sales.With Pope Pius IX’s encouragement, John gathered 17 men and founded the Salesians in 1859. Their activity concentrated oneducation and mission work. Later, he organized a group of Salesian Sisters to assist girls.
2010-01-31
John Bosco
John Bosco’s theory of education could well be used in today’s schools. It was a preventive system, rejecting corporal punishment and placing students in surroundings removed from the likelihood of committing sin. He advocated frequent reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion. He combined catechetical training and fatherly guidance, seeking to unite the spiritual life with one’s work, study and play. Encouraged during his youth to become a priest so he could work with young boys, John was ordained in 1841. His service to young people started when he met a poor orphan and instructed him in preparation for receiving Holy Communion. He then gathered young apprentices and taught them catechism. After serving as chaplain in a hospice for working girls, John opened the Oratory of St. Francis de Sales for boys. Several wealthy and powerful patrons contributed money, enabling him to provide two workshops for the boys, shoemaking and tailoring. By 1856, the institution had grown to 150 boys and had added a printing press for publication of religious and catechetical pamphlets. His interest in vocational education and publishing justify him as patron of young apprentices and Catholic publishers. John’s preaching fame spread and by 1850 he had trained his own helpers because of difficulties in retaining young priests. In 1854 he and his followers informally banded together under Francis de Sales.With Pope Pius IX’s encouragement, John gathered 17 men and founded the Salesians in 1859. Their activity concentrated oneducation and mission work. Later, he organized a group of Salesian Sisters to assist girls.
Gone Fishing
A Good Day for Ice Fishing
After church, little Johnny and his brother go ice fishing. Little Johnny starts drilling on the ice when a voice from above says, "Young man, there's no fish down there.”
Little Johnny asks his brother, "Who is that?" His brother replies, "I don't know." So little Johnny starts to drill again and the voice says again, "For the second time, there's no fish down there." Little Johnny asks his brother, "Could that be God?" His brother replies again, "I don't know." Little Johnny starts drilling again and the voice says once more, "Young man, for the last time, I'm telling you there's no fish down there." Johnny looks up and asks, "Is that you, God?" The voice says, "No, I'm the manager and the rink's closed."2010-01-29
Servant of God Brother Juniper (d. 1258)
"Would to God, my brothers, I had a whole forest of such Junipers," said Francis of this holy friar.We don’t know much about Juniper before he joined the friars in 1210. Francis sent him to establish "places" for the friars in Gualdo Tadino and Viterbo. When St. Clare was dying, Juniper consoled her. He was devoted to the passion of Jesus and was known for his simplicity. Several stories about Juniper in theLittle Flowers of St. Francis
illustrate his exasperating generosity. Once Juniper was taking care of a sick man who had a craving to eat pig’s feet. This helpful friar went to a nearby field, captured a pig and cut off one foot, and then served this meal to the sick man. The owner of the pig was furious and immediately went to Juniper’s superior. When Juniper saw his mistake, he apologized profusely. He also ended up talking this angry man into donating the rest of the pig to the friars! Another time Juniper had been commanded to quit giving part of his clothing to the half-naked people he met on the road. Desiring to obey his superior, Juniper once told a man in need that he couldn’t give the man his tunic, but he wouldn’t prevent the man from taking it either. In time, the friars learned not to leave anything lying around, for Juniper would probably give it away. He died in 1258 and is buried at Ara Coeli Church in Rome.
chastity,
A Recently Spotted Bumper Sticker:
"God please grant me chastity, but not just yet."
- St. Augustine
2010-01-27
Eva Moon & the Lunatics News
Wow, it's been so long time since you last heard from us, maybe you thought we'd flown to the moon. But we haven't phased out of existence. Here are the latest sightings and Moon landings:
BEST WISHES TO LUNATIC DAVE
We're very sad to say goodbye to our wonderful guitarist, Dave Quick, who is on indefinite leave from the band. Dave suffered a stroke last October. He's home now and working hard on recovery. We're all pulling for him and I'm sure he appreciates your good thoughts. We're looking forward to working with him again.
WELCOME TO GUITAR GEORGE
While Dave is out of commission, we're delighted to welcome guitarist George Michael (not THAT George Michael) to the Lunatic's asylum. George brings years of experience and a little more of a rock/pop sensibility to the mix. Look for George at our next show...
OUR NEXT LIVE SHOW IS COMING UP!
We'll be back in orbit Saturday, March 6 at the Laughing Ladies Cafe in North Seattle. We've got the landing site for the whole night so plan on making an evening of it - dinner, drinks, new songs, and George. You'll get a reminder notice about it closer to the date, but look for it on our website too: http://evamoon.net/live.html.
SEE US ONLINE!
See us live online in the virtual world, Second Life (go to http://secondlife.com for a free account). It's a trip! I do several live shows a week for fans around the world as EvaMoon Ember. Friend me! George performs in Second Life as Lyndon Heart. Details at http://evamoon.net/sl.
Want an instant hit? We have videos! Check out our new Eva Moon & the Lunatics YouTube channel: http:youtube.com/user/EvaMooon (yes, that's three o's).
Keep in touch. We love to hear from you!
Eva Moon, Ferko, George, Mike & Sue
Eva Moon & the Lunatics
http://evamoon.net
St. Angela Merici (1470?-1540)
Angela has the double distinction of founding the first teaching congregation of women in the Church and what is now called a “secular institute” of religious women. As a young woman she became a member of the Third Order of St. Francis (now known as the Secular Franciscan Order), and lived a life of great austerity, wishing, like St. Francis, to own nothing, not even a bed. Early in life she was appalled at the ignorance among poorer children, whose parents could not or would not teach them the elements of religion. Angela’s charming manner and good looks complemented her natural qualities of leadership. Others joined her in giving regular instruction to the little girls of their neighborhood. She was invited to live with a family in Brescia (where, she had been told in a vision, she would one day found a religious community). Her work continued and became well known. She became the center of a group of people with similar ideals. She eagerly took the opportunity for a trip to the Holy Land. When they had gotten as far as Crete, she was struck with blindness. Her friends wanted to return home, but she insisted on going through with the pilgrimage, and visited the sacred shrines with as much devotion and enthusiasm as if she had her sight. On the way back, while praying before a crucifix, her sight was restored at the same place where it had been lost. At 57, she organized a group of 12 girls to help her in catechetical work. Four years later the group had increased to 28. She formed them into the Company of St. Ursula (patroness of medieval universities and venerated as a leader of women) for the purpose of re-Christianizing family life through solid Christian education of future wives and mothers. The members continued to live at home, had no special habit and took no formal vows, though the early Rule prescribed the practice of virginity, poverty and obedience. The idea of a teaching congregation of women was new and took time to develop. The community thus existed as a “secular institute” until some years after Angela’s death.
The Bell of Norte Dame
Replacing Quasimodo
After Quasimodo’s death, the bishop of the Cathedral of Notre Dame sent word throughout Paris that a new bell-ringer was needed. The bishop decided that he would conduct the interviews in the belfry. Several applicants demonstrated their skills, when a lone, armless ma came in and said he was there to apply for the bell-ringer’s job.
The incredulous bishop said, “But you have no arms!” “No matter,” said the man, “Observe!” He then began striking the bells with his face, producing a beautiful melody. The astonished bishop listened and knew he had found a suitable replacement for Quasimodo. But suddenly, the armless man tripped, and plunged out the belfry window to his death. When the stunned bishop reached the street, a crowd had gathered around the fallen figure, drawn by the beautiful music they had heard only moments before. One of them asked, “Bishop, who was this man?” “I don’t know his name,” the bishop sadly replied, “but this face rings a bell.” Despite the sad event, the bishop continued his interviews for the bell-ringer of Notre Dame. The first applicant said, “Your Excellency, I am the twin brother of the poor, armless wretch who fell to his death from this very belfry yesterday. I pray that you honor his life by allowing me to replace him in this duty.” The bishop agreed to give the man an audition, but as he prepared to ring the bells the man groaned and clutched at his chest and died on the spot. Two monks, hearing the bishop’s cries of grief at this second tragedy, rushed up the stairs to his side. “What has happened?,” the first monk asked breathlessly. “Who is this man?” “I don’t know his name,” sighed the distraught bishop, “but he’s a dead ringer for his brother.”2010-01-26
Deliver
Deliverance
It is pouring rain in the flood plain of the Mississippi Valley, and the rising river begins to threaten all manner of private homes, including that of the local Rabbi.
With water coming into the ground floor, a rowboat with police comes by, and the officer shouts, "Rabbi, let us evacuate you! The water level is getting dangerous." The Rabbi replies, "No thank you, I am a righteous man, who trusts in the Almighty, and I am confident he will deliver me." Three hours go by, and the rains intensify, at which point the Rabbi has been forced up to the second floor of his house.A second police rowboat comes by, and the officer shouts, "Rabbi, let us evacuate you! The water level is getting dangerous." The Rabbi replies, "No thank you, I am a righteous man, who trusts in the Almighty, and I am confident he will deliver me." The rain does not stop, and the Rabbi is forced up onto the roof of his house. A helicopter flies over, and the officer shouts down, "Rabbi, grab the rope and we'll pull you up! You're in terrible danger!" The Rabbi replies, "No thank you, I am a righteous man, who trusts in the Almighty, and I am confident he will deliver me."The deluge continues, and the Rabbi is swept off the roof, carried away in the current and drowns. He goes up to heaven, and at the Pearly Gates he is admitted, and comes before the Divine Presence. The Rabbi asks, "Dear Lord, I don't understand. I've been a righteous observant person my whole life, and depended on you to save me in my hour of need. Where were you?" And the Lord answered, "I sent two boats and a helicopter, what more do you want?"
Sts. Timothy and Titus
Sts. Timothy and Titus
Timothy (d. 97?): What we know from the New Testament of Timothy’s life makes it sound like that of a modern harried bishop. He had the honor of being a fellow apostle with Paul, both sharing the privilege of preaching the gospel and suffering for it.
Timothy had a Greek father and a Jewish mother named Eunice. Being the product of a “mixed” marriage, he was considered illegitimate by the Jews. It was his grandmother, Lois, who first became Christian. Timothy was a convert of Paul around the year 47 and later joined him in his apostolic work. He was with Paul at the founding of the Church in Corinth. During the 15 years he worked with Paul, he became one of his most faithful and trusted friends. He was sent on difficult missions by Paul—often in the face of great disturbance in local Churches which Paul had founded.
Timothy was with Paul in Rome during the latter’s house arrest. At some period Timothy himself was in prison (Hebrews 13:23). Paul installed him as his representative at the Church of Ephesus.
Timothy was comparatively young for the work he was doing. (“Let no one have contempt for your youth,” Paul writes in 1 Timothy 4:12a.) Several references seem to indicate that he was timid. And one of Paul’s most frequently quoted lines was addressed to him: “Stopdrinking only water, but have a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent illnesses” (1 Timothy 5:23).
Titus (d. 94?): Titus has the distinction of being a close friend and disciple of Paul as well as a fellow missionary. He was Greek, apparently from Antioch. Even though Titus was a Gentile, Paul would not let him be forced to undergo circumcision
at Jerusalem. Titus is seen as a peacemaker, administrator, great friend. Paul’s second letter to Corinth affords an insight into the depth of his friendship with Titus, and the great fellowship they had in preaching the gospel: “When I went to Troas...I had no relief in my spirit because I did not find my brother Titus. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia.... For even when we came into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted in every way—external conflicts, internal fears. But God, who encourages the downcast, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus...” (2 Corinthians 2:12a, 13; 7:5-6).
When Paul was having trouble with the community at Corinth, Titus was the bearer of Paul’s severe letter and was successful in smoothing things out. Paul writes he was strengthened not only by the arrival of Titus but also “by the encouragement with which he was encouraged in regard to you, as he told us of your yearning, your lament, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more.... And his heart goes out to you all the more, as he remembers the obedience of all of you, when you received him with fear and trembling” (2 Corinthians 7:7a, 15).
The Letter to Titus addresses him as the administrator of the Christian community on the island of Crete, charged with organizing it, correcting abuses and appointing presbyter-bishops.
Baptisim
Baptizing in the Spirit
Before celebrating a baptism, the deacon approached the young father and said solemnly, “Baptism is a serious step. Are you sure you’re prepared for it?”
“I think so,” the man replied. “My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for our guests.” “I don’t mean that,” the deacon replied. “I mean, are you prepared spiritually?” “Oh sure,” came the reply. “I’ve got a keg of beer and a case of whiskey.”: music time - local color
Marc Smason – trombone & voice
Stephanie Hughes & I are leading weekly after-school Music Time on Beacon Hill 4 – 5:30 pm Tuesdays (ages 9 - 13) & Thusdays (ages 6 – 8) $15 WWW.ROCKITSPACE.NING.COM
Wednesday January 27 6 – 7 pm Better World diva, Joanne Klein Marc Smason Craig Hoyer - piano Mark Bullis – bass *Capitol Music Center Seattle’s Music Store 1032 N.E. 65th 206 622-0171 www.capitolmusiccenter.com
Thursday January 28 8 pm Homestyle Klezmer *Lake City Old-Time Country Dance – Lake City Community Center 12531 28th N.E. 206 525-0932 http://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity $8/$5
Friday January 29 8 - 10 pm Better World diva, Joanne Klein & 3 Marks! Marc Smason Mark Sampson - keys Mark Bullis Рbass Wayne Porter - drums *Local Color Caf̩/Gallery in the Market! 1606 Pike Pl. 206 728-1717 validated parking in Market Garage 1531 Western www.localcolorseattle.com
Saturday January 30 8 pm Yellow Hat Band Reptet Orkestar Zirconium and more! Bring Out Your Brass - Benefit 4 HonkFest West Underground Events Center 2407 1st Ave $10 - 20 donation http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=225635037272&index=1
Jammin’ in the Junction 1st & 3rd Mondays 8 pm Better World diva, Joanne Klein Marc Smason Bruce Barnard Ken Strong Chris Jimenez Poggie Tavern 4717 California S.W. 206 937-2165 Jam Session!
Wednesday February 10 6 – 7 pm Marc Smason Orrin Sand - piano Michael Barnett – bass *Capitol Music Center Seattle’s Music Store 1032 N.E. 65th 206 622-0171 www.capitolmusiccenter.com
2nd & 4th Saturdays noon Alfonse Somebody & the Jr. Detectives Marc Smason Brian Flanagan Ken Strong *Agua Verde Café & Paddle Club 1303 N.E. Boat St. 206 545-8570 www.aguaverdecafe.com
Seattle WA unless otherwise noted * all ages no cover unless noted removal upon request, of course. www.marcsmason.com CDs, available - Hit reply or www.cdbaby.com or call 206 760-1764 NO EXIT POLLS IN MASSACHUSETTS SENATE RACE?!!! I guess public scrutiny is unnecessary for such an insignificant election. After all, this is America and we take honest democracy for granted.
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2010-01-23
Big Buck
Who Shot the Big Buck?
Three friends decided to go hunting together. One was a lawyer, one a doctor, and the other a preacher. As they were walking, along came a big buck. The three of them shot at the same time and the buck dropped immediately. The hunting party rushed to see how big it actually was. Upon reaching the fallen deer, they found out that it was dead but had only one bullet hole.
A debate followed concerning whose buck it was. When a game warden came by, he offered to help. A few moments later, he had the answer. He said with much confidence, "The pastor shot the buck!" The friends were amazed that he could determine that so quickly and with so little examination. The game warden just smiled. "It was easy to figure out. The bullet went in one ear and out the other."Blessed Mother Marianne Cope (1838-1918)
Blessed Mother Marianne Cope (1838-1918)
Though leprosy scared off most people in 19th-century Hawaii, that disease sparked great generosity in the woman who came to be known as Mother Marianne of Molokai. Her courage helped tremendously to improve the lives of its victims in Hawaii, a territory annexed to the United States during her lifetime (1898).
Mother Marianne’s generosity and courage were celebrated at her May 14, 2005, beatification in Rome. She was a woman who spoke “the language of truth and love” to the world, said Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes. Cardinal Martins, who presided at the beatification Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, called her life “a wonderful work of divine grace.” Speaking of her special love for persons suffering from leprosy, he said, “She saw in them the suffering face of Jesus. Like the Good Samaritan, she became their mother.”
On January 23, 1838, a daughter was born to Peter and Barbara Cope of Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany. The girl was named after her mother. Two years later the Cope family immigrated to the United States and settled in Utica, New York. Young Barbara worked in a factory until August 1862, when she went to the Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis in Syracuse, New York. After profession in November of the next year, she began teaching at Assumption parish school.
Marianne held the post of superior in several places and was twice the novice mistress of her congregation. A natural leader, three different times she was superior of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, where she learned much that would be useful during her years in Hawaii.
Elected provincial in 1877, Mother Marianne was unanimously re-elected in 1881. Two years later the Hawaiian government was searching for someone to run the Kakaako Receiving Station for people suspected of having leprosy. More than 50 religious communities in the United States and Canada were asked. When the request was put to the Syracuse sisters, 35 of them volunteered immediately. On October 22, 1883, Mother Marianne and six other sisters left for Hawaii where they took charge of the Kakaako Receiving Station outside Honolulu; on the island of Maui they also opened a hospital and a school for girls.
In 1888, Mother Marianne and two sisters went to Molokai to open ahome for “unprotected women and girls” there. The Hawaiian government was quite hesitant to send women for this difficult assignment; they need not have worried about Mother Marianne! On Molokai she took charge of the home that Blessed Damien DeVeuster (d. 1889) had established for men and boys. Mother Marianne changed life on Molokai by introducing cleanliness, pride and fun to the colony. Bright scarves and pretty dresses for the women were part of her approach.
Awarded the Royal Order of Kapiolani by the Hawaiian government and celebrated in a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, Mother Marianne continued her work faithfully. Her sisters have attracted vocations among the Hawaiian people and still work on Molokai.
Mother Marianne died on August 9, 1918.
2010-01-22
St. Vincent (d. 304)
St. Vincent (d. 304)
When Jesus deliberately began his “journey” to death, Luke says that he “set his face” to go to Jerusalem. It is this quality of rocklike courage that distinguishes the martyrs.
Most of what we know about this saint comes from the poet Prudentius. His Acts have been rather freely colored by the imagination of their compiler. But St. Augustine, in one of his sermons on St. Vincent, speaks of having the Acts of his martyrdom before him. We are at least sure of his name, his being a deacon, the place of his death and burial.
According to the story we have (and as with some of the other early martyrs the unusual devotion he inspired must have had a basis in a very heroic life), Vincent was ordained deacon by his friend St. Valerius of Saragossa in Spain. The Roman emperors had published their edicts against the clergy in 303, and the following year against the laity. Vincent and his bishop were imprisoned in Valencia. Hunger and torture failed to break them. Like the youths in the fiery furnace (Book of Daniel, chapter three), they seemed to thrive on suffering.
Valerius was sent into exile, and Dacian now turned the full force of his fury on Vincent. Tortures that sound like those of World War II were tried. But their main effect was the progressive disintegration of Dacian himself. He had the torturers beaten because they failed.
Finally he suggested a compromise: Would Vincent at least give up the sacred books to be burned according to the emperor’s edict? He would not. Torture on the gridiron continued, the prisoner remaining courageous, the torturer losing control of himself. Vincent was thrown into a filthy prison cell—and converted the jailer. Dacian wept with rage, but strangely enough, ordered the prisoner to be given some rest.
Friends among the faithful came to visit him, but he was to have no earthly rest. When they finally settled him on a comfortable bed, he went to his eternal rest.
Knee Mail
Church Sign Chuckles
Some favorite messages spotted on church signs or billboards, submitted by Beliefnet members:
-Fire Insurance Inside-This Church Is Prayer Conditioned
-God Answers Knee Mail
-PRAY NOW! Avoid Christmas Rush!
-Sign broken, come inside for message
-This is a ch--ch. What's missing? U R!
-Stop in the name of love and meet the Supreme
-Wal-Mart's not the only savings place
-The best position is on your knees!
the free world & alfonse
Marc Smason
Stephanie Hughes & I are leading weekly after-school music time on Beacon Hill 4 – 5:30 pm Tuesdays (ages 9 - 13) & Thusdays (ages 6 – 8) (ages are suggested) $15 WWW.ROCKITSPACE.NING.COM
I won’t be able to play tonight as my health is not good – catch the N.W.C.C. any way.
Thursday January 21 8 – 10 pm NW Choro Collective – Brazil 1920! *Little Red Bistro 400 Dexter 206 328-4758 www.myspace.com/northwestchoro
Friday January 22 8 – 10 pm the Free World Rosalynn DeRoos - reeds Marc Smason Ken Strong - bass Vern Lawton – drums *Gallery 1412 1412 18th www.gallery1412.org
2nd & 4th Saturdays - January 23 noon Alfonse Somebody & the Jr. Detectives *Agua Verde Café & Paddle Club 1303 N.E. Boat St. 206 545-8570 www.aguaverdecafe.com
Wednesday January 27 6 – 7 pm Better World diva, Joanne Klein Marc Smason Craig Hoyer - keys Mark Bullis – bass *Capitol Music Center Seattle’s Music Store 1032 N.E. 65th 206 622-0171 www.capitolmusiccenter.com
Thursday January 28 8 pm Homestyle Klezmer *Lake City Old-Time Country Dance – Lake City Community Center 12531 28th N.E. 206 525-0932 http://seattledance.org/contra/lakecity $8/$5
Friday January 29 8 - 10 pm Better World diva, Joanne Klein & 3 Marks! Marc Smason Mark Sampson - keys Mark Bullis Рbass Wayne Porter - drums *Local Color Caf̩/Gallery in the Market! 1606 Pike Pl. 206 728-1717 validated parking in Market Garage 1531 Western www.localcolorseattle.com
Jammin’ in the Junction 1st & 3rd Mondays 8 pm Better World diva, Joanne Klein Marc Smason Bruce Barnard Ken Strong Chris Jimenez Poggie Tavern 4717 California S.W. 206 937-2165 Jam Session!
Seattle WA unless otherwise noted * all ages no cover unless noted removal upon request, of course. www.marcsmason.com CDs, available - Hit reply or www.cdbaby.com or call 206 760-1764 ”The disaster in Haiti is neither the result of the so-called “will of God” nor the fault of the Haitian people. It is the result of centuries of imperialist domination, occupation and isolation.” – from periodical, “Revolution”
2010-01-19
St. Fabian (c. 250)
He led the Church for 14 years and died a martyr’s death during the persecution of Decius in a.d. 250. St. Cyprian wrote to his successor that Fabian was an “incomparable” man whose glory in death matched the holiness and purity of his life. In the catacombs of St. Callistus, the stone that covered Fabian’s grave may still be seen, broken into four pieces, bearing the Greek words, “Fabian, bishop, martyr.”
Loudspeakers
Church Bulletin Bloopers: Carpets and Choir Robes
A new loudspeaker system has been installed in the church. It was
given by one of our members in honor of his wife. Next Sunday, a special collection will be taken to defray the cost of
the new carpet. All those wishing to do something on the new carpet
will come forward and get a piece of paper. Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of
several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones. Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be
recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on
people who are not afflicted with any church. Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased
person you want remembered. The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They
may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon. On the main page of the Internet web site for the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Canada: "In a show of near anonymity, the convention
approved full communion with the Anglican Church of Canada." Father is on vacation. Massages can be given to church secretary. The audience is asked to remain seated until the end of the recession. Announcement: "The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer
Conference includes meals." The agenda was adopted. The minutes were approved. The financial
secretary gave a grief report. Stewardship Offertory: "Jesus Paid It All."
A new loudspeaker system has been installed in the church. It was
given by one of our members in honor of his wife. Next Sunday, a special collection will be taken to defray the cost of
the new carpet. All those wishing to do something on the new carpet
will come forward and get a piece of paper. Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of
several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones. Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be
recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on
people who are not afflicted with any church. Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased
person you want remembered. The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They
may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon. On the main page of the Internet web site for the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Canada: "In a show of near anonymity, the convention
approved full communion with the Anglican Church of Canada." Father is on vacation. Massages can be given to church secretary. The audience is asked to remain seated until the end of the recession. Announcement: "The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer
Conference includes meals." The agenda was adopted. The minutes were approved. The financial
secretary gave a grief report. Stewardship Offertory: "Jesus Paid It All."
2010-01-18
m.l.k. - jam
Marc Smason – trombone & voice Hello 2010 Stephanie Hughes & I are leading weekly after-school music time on
Beacon Hill 4 – 5:30 pm Tuesdays (12 – 18) & Thusdays (ages 6 –
11) (ages are suggested - open to all) $10
WWW.ROCKITSPACE.NING.COM Martin Luther King Day Rally/March – Today 11a.m. Garfield H.S. Jammin’ in the Junction
1st & 3rd Mondays 8 pm Better World diva, Joanne
Klein Marc Smason Bruce Barnard Ken Strong Chris Jimenez
Poggie Tavern 4717 California S.W. 206 937-2165 Jam Session! Thursday January 21 8 – 10 pm NW Choro
Collective – Brazil 1920! *Little Red Bistro 400 Dexter 206
328-4758 www.myspace.com/northwestchoro
Friday January 22 8 – 10 pm Free World
Rosalynn DeRoos - reeds Marc Smason Ken Strong - bass Vern
Lawton - drums *Gallery 1412 1412 18th www.gallery1412.org 2nd & 4th Saturdays January 23 noon Alfonse
Somebody & the Jr. Detectives *Agua Verde Café & Paddle Club 1303
N.E. Boat St. 206 545-8570 www.aguaverdecafe.com Friday January 29 8 - 10 pm Better World
diva, Joanne Klein & 3 Marks! Marc Smason Mark Sampson - keys
Mark Bullis – bass Wayne Porter - drums *Local Color
Café/Gallery in the Market! 1606 Pike Pl. 206
728-1717 validated parking in Market Garage 1531 Western
www.localcolorseattle.com Seattle WA unless otherwise noted * all ages
no cover unless noted removal upon request, of course.
www.marcsmason.com CDs, available - Hit reply or www.cdbaby.com or
call 206 760-1764 we are god – the only god
Beacon Hill 4 – 5:30 pm Tuesdays (12 – 18) & Thusdays (ages 6 –
11) (ages are suggested - open to all) $10
WWW.ROCKITSPACE.NING.COM Martin Luther King Day Rally/March – Today 11a.m. Garfield H.S. Jammin’ in the Junction
1st & 3rd Mondays 8 pm Better World diva, Joanne
Klein Marc Smason Bruce Barnard Ken Strong Chris Jimenez
Poggie Tavern 4717 California S.W. 206 937-2165 Jam Session! Thursday January 21 8 – 10 pm NW Choro
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2010-01-17
St. Anthony of Egypt (251-356)
St. Anthony of Egypt (251-356) The life of Anthony will remind many people of St. Francis of Assisi.
At 20, Anthony was so moved by the Gospel message, “Go, sell what you
have, and give to [the] poor” (Mark 10:21b), that he actually did just
that with his large inheritance. He is different from Francis in that
most of Anthony’s life was spent in solitude. He saw the world
completely covered with snares, and gave the Church and the world the
witness of solitary asceticism, great personal mortification and
prayer. But no saint is antisocial, and Anthony drew many people to
himself for spiritual healing and guidance.
At 54, he responded to many requests and founded a sort of monastery
of scattered cells. Again like Francis, he had great fear of “stately
buildings and well-laden tables.” At 60, he hoped to be a martyr in the renewed Roman persecution of
311, fearlessly exposing himself to danger while giving moral and
material support to those in prison. At 88, he was fighting the Arian
heresy, that massive trauma from which it took the Church centuries to
recover. “The mule kicking over the altar” denied the divinity of
Christ. Anthony is associated in art with a T-shaped cross, a pig and a book.
The pig and the cross are symbols of his valiant warfare with the
devil—the cross his constant means of power over evil spirits, the pig
a symbol of the devil himself. The book recalls his preference for
“the book of nature” over the printed word. Anthony died in solitude
at 105.
At 20, Anthony was so moved by the Gospel message, “Go, sell what you
have, and give to [the] poor” (Mark 10:21b), that he actually did just
that with his large inheritance. He is different from Francis in that
most of Anthony’s life was spent in solitude. He saw the world
completely covered with snares, and gave the Church and the world the
witness of solitary asceticism, great personal mortification and
prayer. But no saint is antisocial, and Anthony drew many people to
himself for spiritual healing and guidance.
At 54, he responded to many requests and founded a sort of monastery
of scattered cells. Again like Francis, he had great fear of “stately
buildings and well-laden tables.” At 60, he hoped to be a martyr in the renewed Roman persecution of
311, fearlessly exposing himself to danger while giving moral and
material support to those in prison. At 88, he was fighting the Arian
heresy, that massive trauma from which it took the Church centuries to
recover. “The mule kicking over the altar” denied the divinity of
Christ. Anthony is associated in art with a T-shaped cross, a pig and a book.
The pig and the cross are symbols of his valiant warfare with the
devil—the cross his constant means of power over evil spirits, the pig
a symbol of the devil himself. The book recalls his preference for
“the book of nature” over the printed word. Anthony died in solitude
at 105.
Jobs Hymns
Hymns for All Professions
Dentist's Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns
Weatherman's Hymn: There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
Contractor's Hymn: The Church's One Foundation
Tailor's Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy
Golfer's Hymn: There's a Green Hill Far Away
Politician's Hymn: Standing on the Promises
Optometrist's Hymn: Open My Eyes That I Might See
IRS Agent's Hymn: I Surrender All
Gossip's Hymn: Pass It On
Electrician's Hymn: Send The Light
Shopper's Hymn: Sweet By and By
Realtor's Hymn: I've Got a Mansion, Just Over the Hilltop
Massage Therapist's Hymn: He Touched Me
Doctor's Hymn: The Great Physician
Dentist's Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns
Weatherman's Hymn: There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
Contractor's Hymn: The Church's One Foundation
Tailor's Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy
Golfer's Hymn: There's a Green Hill Far Away
Politician's Hymn: Standing on the Promises
Optometrist's Hymn: Open My Eyes That I Might See
IRS Agent's Hymn: I Surrender All
Gossip's Hymn: Pass It On
Electrician's Hymn: Send The Light
Shopper's Hymn: Sweet By and By
Realtor's Hymn: I've Got a Mansion, Just Over the Hilltop
Massage Therapist's Hymn: He Touched Me
Doctor's Hymn: The Great Physician
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