St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Fairbanks, Alaska

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11:15 Crucifer Jessie Taylor {Photo: Jane Taylor}

THIS WEEK (of NOW a Bishop) at SAINT MATTHEW’S

Tuesday, August 31st – Wednesday, September 8^th, 2010

TUESDAY, August 31st 2010

3PM Funeral Service for Elizabeth “Cookie” Rose (+8-21) [Tribal Hall]

7PM CODA 12 Step Meeting [Parish Library]

7PMNA 12 step Meeting {Parish Hall}

12AM Compline

WEDNESDAY, September 1st, 2010

[Fall Moose Hunting opens in a lot of places]

[Feast of the Rev. David P. Oakerhater, Cheyenne Warrior & Deacon]

[1937 – Death of the Rev. Jules Prevost, 1^st Resident priest in Tanana; 1985 – Birth of St. Brendan’s Juneau]

9:30AM Holy Eucharist

5PM OMRC Women’s Meeting [Parish Hall, upstairs]

7PM Evening Prayer & Holy Eucharist

12AM Compline

THURSDAY, September 2nd, 2010

[Classes begin University of Alaska-Fairbanks]

[11AM Cindy Baldwin Spaghetti Fundraiser – Tribal Hall]

5:30PM Weekly Lawn care Party & Clean Up @ St. Matthew’s [VOLUNTEERS NEEDED]

5:30PM Gwich'in Singing [Parish Hall]

5:30 PM OA 12 Step Recovery Program [Parish Library]

7PM LAA12 Step Meeting [Parish Library]

FRIDAY, September 3^rd, 2010

[Memorial Potlatch in StevensVillage]

[Tok Labor Day Weekend Softball Tournament]

[10:30AM Presiding Bishop the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schorimeets w/Clergy & Layleaders of Diocese @ St. Mary’s Church/Anchorage – 2222 E, Tudor Road]. Simultaneously, Richard Schori is meeting w/spouses @ St. Mary’s.]

[12PM Welcoming Lunch – maybe or maybe not a Potlatch- for All @ St. Mary’s Church/Anchorage]

5PM OMRC Co-Ed Meeting [upstairs, Parish Hall]

5:30PM AA meeting [Parish Library]

[7PM – Consecration Choir Practice – 1^st United MethodistChurch, Anchorage]

12AM Compline

SATURDAY, September 4^th, 2010

[1913 – Death of pioneering Anglican missionary Archdeacon Robert McDonald]

[Nativity Feast Day of Parish Administrator Hilary Freeman]

[Memorial Potlatch in StevensVillage]

[Tok Labor Day Weekend Softball Tournament]

[9AM– Consecration Choir Practice – 1^st United MethodistChurch, Anchorage]

[9AM Consecration Procession Practice – All Clergy – 1^st United Methodist, Anchorage]

10AMMidnight Sun Powwow Council Meeting [Parish Library]

[2PM Consecration of 8^th Episcopal Bishop of Alaska,

1^st United MethodistChurch, 725 w. 9^th, Anchorage.

Reception following.]

[7PM Celebration No Host Banquet @ Howard Rock Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel, Anchorage. [$50/plate. Banquet may be closed by now. Contact Mary Margaret Davis -mmdavis@acsalaska.net – if interested.]

SUNDAY, September 5th the15th Sunday after Pentecost

[Memorial Potlatch in StevensVillage]

[Tok Labor Day Weekend Softball Tournament]

[Guest Organist Ruth Storvick this morning at 9 & 11 Eucharists]

8AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I

9:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II

[10AM Presiding Bishop the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori will be at St. Christopher’s/Anchorage; potluck following]

11:15AM Holy Eucharist, Rite 11

1:30PM Fairbanks Correctional Center Eucharist

12AM Compline

MONDAY, September 6^th , 2010

[Tok Labor Day Weekend Softball Tournament]

[Church Office Closed]

5PM OMRC Men’s Meeting [upstairs, Parish Hall]

6PM Contemplative Prayer [In the Church]

12AM Compline

TUESDAY, September 7^th, 2010

7PM CODA 12 Step Meeting [Parish Library]

7PMNA 12 step Meeting {Parish Hall}

12AM Compline

WEDNESDAY, September 8^th, 2010

9:30AM Holy Eucharist

5PM OMRC Women’s Meeting [Parish Hall, upstairs]

7PM Evening Prayer & Holy Eucharist

12AM Compline

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PHOTO CREDITS & CAPTIONS (top to bottom):1) 11:15 Crucifer Jessie Taylor {Photo: Jane Taylor} 2) Smiling moose [photo: dailymail.co.uk 3) The Very Rev. Mark Lattime, Bishop-Elect, praying at ATG Statue Dedication in Nenana 8-22-10{Photo: Scott Fisher}

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A CALENDAR of SOME of the COMING EVENTS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12^th

10:30 AM (ish) Following the 9:15 Eucharist, Farewell Party for Becky Snow, Susan Stitham, Joan Wilcox before they leave St. Matthew’s & Alaska this month.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18^th

1904 – Formal Opening of St. Matthew’s Hospital

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19^th

[Which is also “International Talk like a Pirate Day”]

The Rev. Lee Davis preaching this morning.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26^th

The Feast of Saint Matthew

Holy Baptism at all services (Call Church Office if interested).

12:30PM(ish) St. Matthew Harvest Dinner /Covered Dish – Bring food to share, hopefully something you caught, shot, grew, picked, etc – The “Fruits” of the Earth. Announcement of 2010 St. Matthew Endowment Board Grants.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29^th

Michaelmass- The Feast of Saint Michael & All Angels

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3^rd

Feast of Saint Francis

Blessings of Animals, stuffed and otherwise, at all services. Polite folk are blessed inside, during the services. Rowdier folk are blessed outside, following the service.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8^th – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10^th

“Fall Freeze –Up Gathering of Women” Workshop at St. Matthew’s

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16^th

1904 – First Ringing of the Bell & First Service held at St. Matthew’s Church

[We’ll ring the bell 106 times between 9AM and 9PM. Sign up in Parish Hall to volunteer]

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19^th

ST. MATTHEW’S DANCE & FUNDRAISER at the TRIBAL HALL

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21st- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23rd

Fairbanks is hosting the 2010 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27^th

5:30PM Opening & Dedication of the Bishop William J. Gordon Jr. Exhibit at the Morris Thompson Center

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31^st

Eve of All Saints/All Souls

12AM Tolling of the Church Bell & Reading of the Names of those who have died since last All Saints & All Saints Compline

BISHOP CONSECRATION

SEPTEMBER 4TH

ANCHORAGE, 2PM

The Episcopal Diocese of Alaska
Consecration of the Bishop-Elect, The Very Reverend Mark Lattime
September 4, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska

Consecration of the 8^th Bishop of Alaska will take place Saturday, September 4, 2010, 2 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 725 W. Ninth Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska; Phone: (907) 272-2112. Seats for participating clergy will be reserved, the rest of the seats will be on a first-come-first-serve basis so plan to come early.

Following the Consecration ceremony, a reception will be also be held at the First United Methodist Church. This is an opportunity for all to meet and greet both the new Bishop Mark Lattime and the Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.

A celebration no-host banquet will be held at 7 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel in the Howard Rock Ballroom. Dinner will be a choice of:

Salmon Lemon Beurre (Salmon served with a White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce)|
Red Roasted Potatoes

Or

Chicken Marsala (Chicken Breast with Creamy Marsala Sauce)
Herbed Pasta

Each choice is accompanied by:

Chef’s Choice Salad
Seasonal Vegetables
Fresh Baked Breads and Butter
Coffee/Tea/Water Service
Chef’s Choice of Dessert

Cost for dinner will be $50 per plate. A no-host non-alcoholic beverage bar will be available. For those wishing wine or a cocktail, there is a bar on the first floor. Reservations and payment for dinner must be made no later than August 19, 2010. Please pay by check, made out to the Episcopal Diocese of Alaska, and mailed to The Rev. Lee and Mary Margaret Davis, 1359 Great View Lane, Fairbanks, AK 99712.

The Sheraton Hotel has offered us a special rate for rooms. September is still peak season in Alaska but the hotel has set aside a block of rooms at a cost of $99 plus taxes for each room. Those wishing to come 3 days earlier and/or stay 3 days after the 4^th of September can reserve these extra days at the same rate. When making reservations it is important to identify your reservation as ‘Episcopal Diocese of Alaska’. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 1-907-276-8700, or through Sheraton Reservations at 1-800-325-3535. We urge you to make your reservation as soon as possible as the deadline for this special rate is August 3,2010. After this date, you will be able to get this excellent rate on a room available basis only.

PLEASE RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO WE CAN COMPLETE ALL NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS. An RSVP form is included on this website. RSVP FORM