ST. ANSLEM OF CANTERBURY
Episcopal ministry at the University of Oklahoma

ENEWS – September 27, 2004

“A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.”

Maya Angelou

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OVERVIEW
T-SHIRT DRIVE TOPS GOAL
BINGO THIS WEDNESDAY
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SERIES ON “LABOR” CONCLUDES
BISHOP MOODY TO VISIT ST. ANSELM’S
VISITORS’ WEEKEND PLANNED FOR SPRING
CLERGY CALENDAR
UPDATE ON THE “MILTON FUND”
OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY
WORSHIP SCHEDULE

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ST. ANSELM’S MEMBERS DONATED OVER FIFTY T-SHIRTS in about ten days! Thanks to all of you who answered our plea for T-Shirts. The response was absolutely amazing! T-shirts are among the most popular bingo prizes at Whispering Pines. Your generosity and hard work will make some wonderful people very, very happy.

BINGO WEDNESDAY (SEPTEMBER 29). Meet your friends at Canterbury around 1:30pm or go directly to Whispering Pines (at the corner of Porter/Lindsey)and help us call bingo. Two weeks ago, seven members of the community went. Fun was had by all. Meet Muriel – she thinks David Bassity is “HOT!”. Listen to the crooning of Carey – as he sings his own rendition of “The Old Rugged Cross.” This is the heart of St. Anselm’s outreach ministry. Come and join us!

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP SERIES STUDIES “HUMAN LABOR.” Last night, the Christian Leadership Series discussed the issue of employment rights for women, especially as they try to make inroads into careers typically dominated by men. The conversation was real and meaningful. Next week, our series on “Human Labor and the Justice of God” concludes with a look at the assembly production jobs behind the “Tech Revolution.” Explore the invisible world of the minimum wage worker that makes our gaming and internet experience possible. Next Monday at 6:15pm. A free dinner is offered at 5:30pm.

The next module in our Christian Leadership Series will be titled “In the likeness of God: Body Image and Sexuality in pop culture.”

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24TH BISHOP ROBERT MOODY WILL PRESIDE and administer the rite of confirmation. Lance, his wife will also be with us. Join us on the 24th to meet and discuss with the Moody’s and to support candidates for confirmation, Kirsten Herndon and Clay Towles. Anybody who has had the privilege of being with the Moody’s will agree it will be a meaningful and challenging Sunday. Please plan on attending Sunday, October 24th.

ST. ANSELM’S TO PLAN VISITORS’ WEEKEND. Sometime this spring, St. Anselm’s will host college bound high school Episcopalians at an official Visitors’ Weekend. The purpose of the weekend will be to introduce students to the university life including campus ministry. Watch the ENews for updates and specific dates.

PROVINCIAL/DIOCESAN SCHEDULES OCCUPY CLERGY. On Thursday, Deacon Kay Greenshields and Owen Pollard will attend a provincial workshop on Racism and the Church. The workshop is being hosted by the college of continuing education at OU. Next week, Chaplain Michael Athey will attend the annual diocesan clergy conference at St. Crispin’s. He’ll be out of the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

MILTON FUND TOPS $350. Thanks to all of you who contributed last year to the Milton fund. Byamugisha Milton is the orphan we sponsor in West Ankole, Uganda. The big jar in the dining room is where you can make your contributions. $300/year provides Milton’s room, board, tuition and supplies. Our sponsorship gives him a chance in life to transcend poverty and live a healthier life. We started the count over again at the beginning of the semester. So slip a buck or two in the jar for Milton. We’ll keep you updated on our progress this year.

LAYREADERS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Liturgical ministry abounds at St. Anselm’s. If you are interested in reading the lessons during the worship service or would like to administer the chalice at the time of communion, contact Deacon Kay Greenshields by responding to this email.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sundays – 5pm Choral Eucharist
Wednesdays – 5:30pm Meditative Eucharist
Wednesdays – 9:30pm Canterbury Compline

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