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Another Outreach Opportunity — Haiti
As I hope you know, one of the outreach projects St. Philip’s has supported for a number of years, is the CODEP program in Haiti. It is a cooperative project sponsored jointly by the Episcopal Church and the Presbyterian Church. The primary focus of the CODEP program is on providing the indigenous population with the tools and skills necessary to use the land they live on in such a way that it sustains itself, while at the same time providing food and work for the population.
A member of St. Philip’s has made a very generous offer to match any funds raised in support of our Haiti project up to $5,000.00. Even I can do that math. If we raise $5,000.00 our benefactor will add another $5,000.00 to the project. That’s a win–win proposition not only for our outreach ministry, but for the people of Haiti, the poorest country in the Caribbean.
If you would like to support this effort simply annotate your check with the note “Haiti Fund” and we’ll let you know how we do. Thank you and God bless you.
2008 Lenten Mission Trips to Mexico
North Carolina’s three Dioceses and the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia are jointly forming teams to assist the Mexican Habitat for Humanity in building much needed homes in Central Mexico.
About 2 million families in Mexico live in substandard housing at poverty level existence. The Habitat house is a 2 bedroom structure with inside baths and 526 square feet. The families work along with volunteers to build the house and then pay back their loans to enable more homes to be built.
As a volunteer you will be building homes and changing lives as you walk in the footsteps of Christ and work and worship with others from across Mexico, Latin America and Europe.
There is a cost of $1,200 per person to cover travel and living expenses or if you can not go, help contribute toward a house sponsorship ($8,000 per home).
Please call Don Hill (253–1472) or Dick Stone (454–9888) for additional information on this most worth–while outreach program.
Graduation Recognition Sunday, June 8th
High school and college graduates of St. Philip’s will be honored on Sunday, June 8, 2008. The class of 2008 will be recognized at the 10:00 service followed by a luncheon for the graduates in the Parish Hall. We hope our entire parish family will surround these graduates with their presence and prayers on this special Sunday. Our High School graduates are, Jenna Baldiga, Brett Berne, Ray Jones, Colby Raker, and Katherine Wester. Our College graduate is Meredith Skillman. If you know of a graduate we may have missed or if you would like to help with this joyful celebration please contact Debbie Raker at 457–5724 or email at graker@ec.rr.com.
St. Philip’s Summer Worship Schedule
Memorial Day weekend (May 24th – 26th) marks the beginning of our summer worship season. Please take note of the following worship times and locations.
| Day | Time | Program/Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 8:00 AM | Holy Eucharist, Rite I & Rite II Alternating Weekly without Music | Chapel of the Cross |
| 9:00 AM | Holy Eucharist, Rite II | * Register Park in Oak Island | |
| 9:45 AM — 11:45 AM | Nursery | Carr–Jorgenson House | |
| 10:00 AM | Holy Eucharist, Rite II | St. Philip’s | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM | Bible Study | Parish Hall |
| 6:00 PM | Healing Service | Chapel of the Cross |
* Register Park is located in Oak Island on NE 52nd at the Intracoastal Waterway
Our last Sunday service at Register Park will be on Labor Day weekend (August 30th – September 1st). Our normal Sunday schedule resumes on Sunday, September 7th.
Special Memorial Day Service
Everyone is invited to attend a brief Memorial Day Service on Sunday, May 25th at 9:30 AM in the Memorial Garden at the Chapel of the Cross. This service is to honor veterans who are interred there. Flags will be placed by their markers to show that their sacrifice for their country is not forgotten. These flags will be placed during the service by veterans who attend St. Philip’s. Flowers will also decorate the garden in a Memorial Day remembrance of all who have been laid to rest in this lovely place. Please join in this service. Those who attended last year found it very moving. Veterans who wish to participate please contact the Church office or Anita DuBois at 457–5279.
Summer Concert Series at St. Philip’s
St. Philip’s will be host for an exciting new summer concert series, beginning June 29th at 4 PM. Concerts will follow on the last Sundays of July and August.
The first program will feature the UNCW Faculty Woodwind Quintet and pianist Elizabeth Loparits. A Beethoven quintet will be performed, followed by a piano work by Franz Liszt. The group will end the program with Francis Poulenc’s Sextet for winds and piano.
The July program will feature oboist Jessica Miller and hornist Steve Skillman. The August program will be a jazz concert featuring Mike Waddell on woodwinds and Bobby Russell on guitar.
All of the programs are free, and the public is invited!
June 29th
4:00 PM — UNCW Faculty Woodwind Quintet with Elizabeth Loparits, piano
July 27th
4:00 PM — Jessica Miller, oboe, and Steve Skillman, horn
August 31st
4:00 PM — Michael Waddell, Bobby Russell, jazz duo
Attention Bakers!
We’re asking all of you who love to bake (women and men) to create your culinary treat(s) to sell in conjunction with the Lobster Sale. Please bring your baked goods to the Parish Hall on June 7th between 9–1 PM. We welcome homemade breads, cornbread, pies, cakes, cookies, brownies and other appealing delectables. Please contact either Carol Parnell at tparnell2so@ec.rr.com (253–5603) or Cathie Courtnage at ccourtnage@ec.rr.com (253–9159) so that we can get a count and prepare for your delicious baked goods. We are also looking for volunteers to help with sales that day. Thank you!