The Dove September 2009
Our New Website Is Launched
Kudos to the staff who have completed the project well and on time. Special thanks to Jeff Wiszowaty who researched, planned, and implemented the new site. Each staff member has responsibility for specific sections of content. We welcome your feedback.
Tips on navigating the website:
†The navigation bar (red background, white letters) runs across the top of the website and contains 7 categories. Click on any one for an array of information.
†Breadcrumbs are located in small print just below the navigation bar and the "header picture." These small words in black print leave a trail (breadcrumbs) of where you are moving through the site. You can click on any of those words which returns you to that section.
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Features you'll want to check:
† The schedule of Sunday and weekday litugries is easily found with a simple click on "Liturgy Schedule."
†The Calendar section provides the next four items on the parish calendar for your review. By clicking on the word "calendar" you are linked to the entire month and have access to the year as well.
Baseball Fans: A Fertile Field for Evangelism
by Father Hardman
When Bishop Lee was here for confirmation this past May, he spoke of "growing" the Episcopal Church in the Chicago area. There have been many failed attempts at growing the Episcopal Church pretty much everywhere I have been. No one knows exactly why those efforts have failed, but it could be that our evangelical appeal was too general. Maybe if we focused on a specific group, a group more amenable to hearing the Christian message, we would be more successful.
Let me suggest baseball fans as a possible target group. That may sound silly, but the truth is that baseball puts people in touch with Christian values. In fact, you might say baseball is the most Christian of all the sports.
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In the Vineyard
We joyfully announce the birth of . . .
• Matthew James to Aly and Matt Daker on July 10. Matthew's grandparents are Lori and Bob Patin.
We join in the celebration of . . .
• Fran Powell's 100th birthday on September 5.
• The marriage of David Joutras, grandson of Dick and Beverly, to Nakia Hires on August 22.
• The marriage of Kathleen McGaghie, daughter of Bill and Pam, to Ed Holden on September 26.
We extend our sympathy to . . .
• Lisa and John Baccich on the death of her mother, Jeanne Browning, on July 31.
• The Rev. John Heidengren and his wife Blanche on the sudden death of their son, Alexander. Father Heidengren served as curate and associate rector at Holy Comforter from 1986-1992.
If you have news you'd like to share, contact the Vineyard.
Community Life
A Journey of Faith: A Traveler's Guide
In a world of conflict, anxiety and uncertainty, we seek ways to restore our values, secure our peace, and reclaim our faith and connection to all of humanity This year's Adult Forum theme will guide us on that journey. Read more...
Family Fellowship: The Fall Festival
It's not often that you are given the opportunity to take a ride through the village of Kenilworth . . . on a haywagon! Join us for our annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 am-12:30pm. Click here for the details...
News from Our Directors
Reflections on Community Life by Patti Pateros, Community Building
Formation Principles by Mary Johnson, Children's & Youth Ministries
Music Notes by Derek Nickels, Music
