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 Harcourt Parish
September 2015
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In This Issue
Priest-Chaplain
Rummage Total
Seminarian Greg
Nominations
Bible Study
Pennies
Supply Priests
Lay Ministry
Alms
Prayer List
August Vestry
In August, your Vestry:
*Approved the search committee's recommendation to hire the Rev. Rachel C. Kessler as Priest-Chaplain
*Reviewed six month financial figures
*Scheduled the annual meeting for Oct. 4th
Your Vestry
Senior Warden 

Junior Warden
Susan Givens
Quick Links
Harcourt Parish Website
 Lay Ministry Sign-up
Diocese of Ohio
 Rewards Funding
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KROGER: Connect your Kroger Card to Harcourt Parish so that the church receives a Kroger donation every time you use your card.
Priest-Chaplain Appointed
Harcourt Parish welcomes new Priest-in-Charge
The wardens and vestry of Harcourt Parish are thrilled to announce the appointment of the Rev. Rachel C. Kessler as priest-in-charge of Harcourt Parish and chaplain at Kenyon College. Kessler's first Sunday at Harcourt will be November 1st. Read the full press release here.
Rummage Success
Hard Work Pays Off
Thanks to all the hours put in by volunteers both this spring and fall, the 2015 Harcourt Parish rummage sale gross proceeds were nearly $20,000!
Disbursements to charities will be determined by grant submissions this fall. Volunteers, your dedication will make a huge impact in the work of these organizations. Thank you! 
Our Seminarian
Check In with Greg Stark  
Seminarian Greg Stark K'13, former Canterbury Peer Minister and active participant at Harcourt Parish, spent the summer serving at Taize in France. Read his letter to the congregation.

Remember to use the Amazon link at the left every time you shop. Proceeds go to support Greg in his work.  
Diocesan Nominations
Diocesan Leadership Positions Available  
Information can be found on the Diocesan website. Elections are held at Convention, November 13 and 14.
Local Bible Study
"How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian"
Do you have questions about the Bible that you've been reluctant to ask? Are there passages you've read that leave you confused or angry? If you have ever wondered about these matters, you are invited to attend a Bible study unlike any other. The study is led by St. Paul's parishioner, and retired pastor, Ted Dingler. If you are interested in attending, contact Ted.
Pennies from Heaven
Summer Tally   
Your coins add up! Proceeds go to upkeep of the Parish House.
June
Men $18.07   Women $24.42   Total $42.49
July
Men $15.31   Women $12.12   Total $27.43
August
Men $28.10   Women $24.22   Total $52.32 
Supply Priests
Sunday Officiants
9/13/15
Rev. Kathryn Clausen
9/20/15
Rev. Bruce Smith
9/27/15
Rev. Kathryn Clausen
Lay Ministry
Sign Up to Serve 
All are welcome to help serve! Sign up or contact Robert.

Sept. 13
Ushers (2)   David Studer 
Donna Studer 
Crucifer   Brian Pragacz 
Acolytes (2)   Lauren Bittrich 
Isak Davis 
First Lesson
 John Hollback 
Second Lesson
 John Elliott 
Intercessor   Anna Duke Reach 
Chalice Bearers (2)   Linda Legros 
Lauren Bittrich 
Sacristan   Adele Davidson 
Coffee Host

Donna & Sly Lewis

Sept. 20
Ushers (2)   Amy Williams 
John Elliott 
Crucifer   Abby Serfass 
Acolytes (2)   Adam Serfass 
Maggie Williams 
First Lesson 
 Jan Hendrickx 
Second Lesson
 Joshua Yuen-Schat 
Intercessor   Amy Williams 
Chalice Bearers (2)   Sarah Schumacher 
Susan Givens 
Sacristan   Donna Lewis
Coffee Host

Jan & Jim Hendrickx

Sept. 27
Ushers (2)   Abby Serfass
Jessica Kotnour
Crucifer   Jon Tazewell
Acolytes (2)   Daniel Pastor
Lauren Bittrich
First Lesson 
 Pat McCulloh
Second Lesson Eli Redfern
Intercessor   Peggy Turgeon
Chalice Bearers (2)   Brian Pragacz
Adele Davidson
Sacristan   Jan Hendrickx
Coffee Host

Pat & Bill McCulloh
Alms
September
September alms go to Freedom Center's Power to the Sixth program for sixth graders. Please place donations in the alms boxes and note "alms" on your check memo.  
Prayer List
The Prayer List is updated quarterly. Contact the church office to add or remove someone from our prayer list.
 
For the Sick/in Need: Robert * Jennifer * Lisa * Natasha * Will * Nicholas * Kay & Ben & Tom * Penny * Phyllis * Ryan * Karen * Rex * Dan & Cheryl * Sally & Richard
For Those Who Do God's Work in the World: Greg (seminarian) * Cuttington University * Episcopal Relief & Development * Winter Sanctuary * A Hand at Home * HopeNow * Freedom Center * New Directions * Head Start * Hospice * Humane Society * Interchurch * Habitat for Humanity * NAMI