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Parish Life’s mission statement is to provide a welcoming church for all members and visitors, to plan activities for the church family to build community, and to maintain a newcomers’ ministry in which the entire congregation can participate.

The committee hosts a rally day for parish activities in the fall, a church picnic each summer, outings to events such as the Acoustic Christmas performance, and a reception for the annual Advent Lessons & Music service. Other activities in the have included Bike Trail Nights, parish softball team support, and a youth talent show.

For visitors, the committee writes follow-up notes and gives a gift of bread (donated by Breadsmith). Committee members make a point of welcoming visitors and helping them get involved in the parish. All groups at the Cathedral work well together, and Parish Life often supports other activities and receives the support of other groups in its efforts.

Parish Life meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at a member’s house.

Contact Person – Marty Henderson

Vestry Liaison Person – Vicki Trefz




September Coffee Hosts Print E-mail
Written by Michelle Andresen   
Wednesday, August 25, 2010


Chairs: Don & Mary Dickerson

            Dale & Terry Cottrill

Brew Master: Jim & Bev Oliver


Jeff & Jill Armin

Nellie Browne

Ada Fravel

Bev & Jim Oliver

Doug & Sandra Pay

Barry & Mary Pitt-Hart

Lurlene Runyan

Richard & Judy Underberg

 



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September Birthdays & Anniversaries Print E-mail
Written by Michelle Andresen   
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
September Birthdays
  1    Karen Maag
        Gregg Olson
  3    Chris Clem
  4    Ada Fravel
       David Davis
  5    Andrew Burroughs
       Joe Tischler
  7    Judy Ort
  8     Dick Korstad
  9     Deb Husby
10    Mindy Newman
        Jeannette Paronett
        Garry Bjordal
        Jesse Marks
12    Beth Kennedy
14    Ray Slechta
15    Lynette Gundrum
        Saber DiMemmo
        Wyatt Pickner
16    Ray Loftesness
        Michael Lyon
        Ashley Newman
        Jill Armin
        Barry Pitt-Hart
        Warren Law
17    Fran Gundrum
        Patty Butler
        Skyler DeMarrias
18    John Korkow
        Robert Pearsall
20    Valerie Rea
21    Rachel Barnhardt
22    Brian Stuart
25    Giovanni Ceretto
        Bud Carleton
26    Ryan Patrick
27    Branch Fjellanger
        Grace Fjellanger
        John Eason
28    Ed Evans
        Al Schoeneman
29    Ann Scherschligt

September Anniversaries
  2    Jerry & Nancy Wise Vanderlee
  3    Larry & Edith Nelson
        Steve & Patti Mayer
  4    Chuck & Mary Moffett
  5    Don & Mary Dickerson
  6    Jeff & Kati Scherschligt
  8    Lewis & Patti Lyon
13    Gary & Zolly McCormick
14    E.B. & Rosie Morrison
15    Cam & Lynette Gundrum
21    Dan & Cathi Mattison
28    Chris & Angela Ceretto
29    Kerry & Rita Schwab Parcl
        William & Julie Krell
30    Thom & Ginger Weber
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Book Club News July-Aug-Sept! Print E-mail
Written by Deb Husby   
Monday, July 05, 2010

Book Club reading selections for July, August and September, Thursday's at 7:00 pm Hy-Vee Deli on S. Minnesota Ave and all women are welcome to join in the discussions.

July 22nd, People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.  A complex love story, thrilling mystery, vivid history lesson, and celebration of the enduring power of ideas, People of the Book will surely be hailed as one of the best of 2008.

The selection for August 26 will be Saving Sailor by Renee Riva.  Saving Sailor is a heartwarming tale of how hearts can change and relationships can be restored with God's help.

The selection for September will be What is the What, highlighting the Lost Boys of Sudan and their journey to the U.S.

 
Coffee Hour Hospitality! Print E-mail
Written by Deb Husby   
Friday, May 28, 2010

Each Sunday, members of our Cathedral family provide a welcoming atmosphere for parishioners and visitors. Here are some pointers for coffee hosts:

Be proactive – check the list in “The Caller” and decide with whom you would like to serve.

  Call the chair for your month and let him/her know which week you will serve.

Plan to serve at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., unless you have arranged otherwise with your chairperson.

  Prepare for about 30 people for the 8 a.m. service and about 90 for the 10 a.m. service.

Fresh fruit, vegetables, and low fat options are always appreciated. Finger food is easiest to serve and to eat.


The Brew Master will prepare the coffee.

Please consider those who do not drink coffee. Cold water or lemonade (mix is usually above the sink and pitchers are in a cupboard below the pass-through) are easy alternatives. Hot water for tea is a nice option as well. Teabags are in the cupboard above the sink.

Set out snacks and beverages. The coffee is usually rolled out on a cart, and a mat placed below the spigot to catch drips. Be sure that receptacles for trash are available.

When coffee hour is finished, extra snacks may be frozen for next week, taken home for your family to enjoy, sent home with others, wrapped for the staff to enjoy during the week (please leave a note on the receptionist’s desk), or taken to the downstairs dining room for the Tiospaye Wakan potluck meal at noon.

Wipe off serving tables, dining tables, and check chairs for sticky handprints or drips.

Dishes may be washed by hand or placed in the dishwasher. Dishwashing soap is available under the sink. Someone will empty the dishwashers during the week.

Clean up any spills and crumbs. There is a carpet sweeper in the storage room beside the kitchen.

If you notice that supplies are low, please leave a note on the receptionist’s desk. 

   Thank you for serving God’s people in this ministry of hospitality.

 
The Funeral Committee is looking for volunteers! Print E-mail
Written by Deb Husby   
Saturday, January 31, 2009
We need people willing and able to assist with serving at funerals.  Please contact Ginger Weber at 332-1709 or Pam Johnson at 334-4872 if you could help with this vital ministry.
 

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