MAY 1, 2010, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD MEETING
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting held Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. with 11 members present.
Pastor Lisa Lewton led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the March 6, 2010 meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee I: May: first, second and third Sundays are White/Gold, fourth is Red; fifth is White/Red (then change to Green after late service). Also August: first and second Sundays are Green, third Sunday is White/Red (Mary, Mother of Our Lord), fourth and fifth Sundays are Green
Committee II: June: All four Sundays are Green; next month is September and all Sundays are Green
Committee III: July: all four Sundays are Green. Marya Skaare will be joining this committee. Edie Mosbrucker will be leaving the committee and moving to St. Cloud - thanks to Edie for her years of service.
Bread Services are: Thursdays: May 6 and May 20; Sundays: May 9 and May 23
Continuing Business:
a. Thank you to all who helped clean on March 27 and to all who helped with the Maundy Thursday chancel stripping, as well as setting up before and cleaning up after the Easter communion services. Kris commented that the dark clothing and black gloves worn on Maundy Thursday looked nice and that perhaps, for future services, a written listing prioritizing what should be removed from the altar area and in what order it should be removed should be prepared.
b. New communion glasses were ordered and have arrived. Chipped and cracked communion glasses have been removed from the trays and the new glasses may be placed in the trays.
New Business:
a. For security reasons, the church is being locked at noon on Saturdays. On Thursdays, the church will be locked at 4 and unlocked again by 6 p.m. Please plan to set up accordingly or contact the church office to make other arrangements. The church will be left open about on hour after weddings and members are available to set out early on Sunday mornings, if contacted ahead of time.
b. A new veil for the Easter parament set has been ordered to replace the one that was discolored after being machine washed. Reminder: never wash any parament cloth as most of them are silk. Instead, use "Wine Away", blot with a damp cloth and leave in the sacristy for Bev. The discolored veil has been given to Pastor Lisa for possible use with the youth. Machine washable items are the wash cloths and towels and the purificators.
c. We switch from Setting 2 to Setting 8 (page 469 in altar book) beginning May 23. We will go to one serving line the following Sunday, May 30, as well as change to 8:00 and 9:30 services on May 30.
d. There will be no bread services during June, July or August.
e. Volunteers are needed to prepare communion for Friday, June 4, at Trinity High School for the Western ND Synod Assembly. About 350 people will commune using real bread and individual disposable cups in the trays. Eleanora Fischer, Ruth Wangerud and Kris Brugamyer volunteered to assist. Deb Janz will let Kris know if she is available to bake bread.
f. Please direct any questions you may have over the summer to your committee chair, Bev, Kris or Pastor Lisa.
g. Pastor Lisa mentioned the possibility of having an outdoor worship for the 9:30 service on August 29th. There were no objections.
Thank you to Darlyne Brudvig for today's treats.
The next meeting will be Saturday, August 28 at 9:00 a.m. - our "September" meeting - with Kris Brugamyer as hostess.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
MARCH 6, 2010, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD MEETING
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting held Saturday, March 6, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. with 11 members and 1 guest present.
Pastor Steve Tangen led devotions in joining us for his last official meeting with the Altar Guild. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the February 6, 2010, meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved after noting that, since our February 6, meeting, the time of the NDSU concert on March 11 has been changed from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and that March 11 should not have been listed as a bread service due to the concert.
Committee Reports:
Committee II: March: All four Sundays are Purple (Palm/Passion Sunday is the 4th Sunday); Also, there will be communion on Wednesday, March 31 (Holy Week) at 7 p.m., no Thursday worship on March 11 - choir concert at 7:30 p.m., reminder to set up 4 trays on Thursdays during Lent.
Committee III: April: April 1 (Maundy Thursday) is Purple then strip; April 2 (Good Friday) is Bare; all four Sundays are White/Gold
Committee I: May: first, second and third Sundays are White/Gold, 4th is Red, 5th is White/Red
Bread Services are:
Thursdays - March 25, April 8 and 22, May 6 and 20
Sundays - March 14 and 28, April 11 and 25; May 9 and 23.
Noted that bread will not be used during the summer months.
Continuing Business:
a. Thank you to Rosalie Hall for getting a card for Edna Guenther. It has been sent with 22 members signing.
b. Plan for 160 communing at midweek Lenten services (4 trays).
c. Reminder: During Lent the ELW setting is Setting 10 - page 545 in the altar book. We'll go to Setting 2 for Easter season - page 222 in the altar book - beginning Sunday, April 4.
d. Reminder: The rubberish layer on the altar should go next to the wood surface when putting paraments on the altar.
e. Noted: The eternal candle hasn't been burning properly and the wick may have to be changed.
New Business:
a. Wicks for all oil candles are now the same.
b. Spring cleaning will be done on the 27th, the last Saturday of March, at 9:00 a.m. with no business meeting that day. Subcommittee assignments are: Committee I - chancel, cupboards, etc.; Committee II - brass; Committee III - silver, wine glasses.
c. Bev will set out the black gloves to be worn for the Maundy Thursday service. Volunteers will organize at the March 27th meeting and are asked to wear dark clothing (black, brown or navy) with the black gloves for the Maundy Thursday service (April 1st).
d. Reminder to change the altar cloth for Easter Sunday.
e. Bev Olheiser will not attend the cleaning day meeting so please let her know in advance if you need any supplies, etc. for that day. Bev will set the vases out for the palms. Bev has organized a group to decorate for Easter as she will be unavailable for a few days during that time.
f. To be discussed: We may want to set out more trays on April 18th - Pastor Steve's last Sunday.
Thank you to Jan Wilkie for today's treats.
The next meeting will be March 27th at 9:00 a.m. (cleaning meeting) with Marie Anderson as hostess.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
FEBRUARY 6, 2010, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting held Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 9 a.m. with 13 members present.
Pastor Steve led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the January 9, 2010 meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee I: February: first Sunday is Green; second White/Red; third and fourth are Purple (Ash Wednesday is February 17th)
Committee II: March: all four Sundays are Purple (Palm/Passion Sunday is the 4th Sunday); also: communion on Wednesday, March 31st (Holy Week) at 7 p.m.
Note: no Thursday worship on March 11 - NDSU choir concert at 7 p.m.
Committee III: April: April 1 (Maundy Thursday) is Purple then strip the altar; April 2 (Good Friday) is bare; all four Sundays are White/Gold
Bread Services are:
Thursdays - February 11 and 25; March 11 and 25; April 8 and 22; May 6 and 20
Sundays - February 14 and 28; March 14 and 28; April 11 and 25; May 9 and 23
Continuing Business:
a. Kris thanked everyone who came to the January meeting to help put the Christmas decorations away.
b. Marcia Frank provided the sign up sheet for anyone wishing to bake bread.
c. Reminders: dark gloves will be provided for the Maundy Thursday service and dark clothing should be worn; workers should be aware that April 18th is Pastor Steve's last Sunday and plan accordingly.
d. Times used last year: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m., worked well Easter Sunday and will be used again this year.
New Business:
a. Bev Olheiser demonstrated how to fix and tighten the Wonder Washer used for washing the communion glasses. Discussion followed on the feasibility of handwashing the glass more than once a year and it was decided that we will handwash the glasses in the fall as well as the spring. The water temperature has been set up and workers may wish to bring rubber gloves to protect their hands.
b. Ash Wednesday is February 17 with communion services at 12:10 p.m. (one line) and 7:00 p.m. (two lines).
c. Midweek Lenten services begin on Thursday, February 25. Plan on about 120 per service.
d. ELW setting changes to Setting 10 for Lent (page 545, beginning Sunday, February 21) and to Setting 2 for Easter (page 222, beginning Sunday, April 4). We are currently using Setting 8 (page 469).
e. Rosalie Hall will purchase a card to be sent to Edna Guenther and bring it to the sacristy to be available (until February 22nd) for altar guild members to sign.
f. Three new cloths, to be used between the paten and the host box, have been made by Darlene Thompson and are available for use in the sacristy.
Thank you to Marilyn Wheeler for today's treats.
The next meeting will be Saturday, March 6, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. with Jan Wilkie as hostess.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
JANUARY 9. 2010, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting held Saturday, January 9, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. with 21 members present.
Christmas decorations were taken down and put away. Kris Brugamyer led devotions. The business meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the November 7, 2009 meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee III: January - first and second Sundays are White/Red; third and fourth Sundays are Green
Committee I: February - first Sunday is Green; second is White/Red; third and fourth are Purple (Ash Wednesday is February 17)
Committee II: March - all four Sundays are Purple (Palm/Passion Sunday is the fourth Sunday)
Bread Services are:
Thursdays - January 21; February 11 and 25; March 11 and 25;
Sundays - January 10 and 24; February 14 and 28; March 14 and 28.
Continuing Business:
a. Kris thanked everyone who came December 5 to decorate for Christmas.
b. 2010 membership lists were provided.
c. Members were reminded to be sure the communion glasses are completely clean. Sometimes they are stained but not dirty. Discussion followed regarding other methods of serving the wine.
New Business:
a. Marcia Frank provided an opportunity for committee members to sign up to bake communion bread and the schedule was reviewed.
b. Kris reviewed the process for changing wicks in the candles (use rope style with filament loop for the eternal and paschal candles, and use filament loop only for candles on the altar):
1. Never trim the wick. Instead, tug on bottom to keep the wick no more than 1/8 inch high. (If the wick is too low, use the copper wire in the drawer with the extra wicks to hook the loop and gently tug it up.)
2. If a black crust forms on the wick, you may have to break/pinch it off to be able to tug the wick down to the desired length.
3. If a wick is very frayed across the top, it is time to insert a new wick. Use the copper wire to thread the wick through the brass top’s opening (similar to using a needle threader in a needle’s eye) and adjust the wick as stated in step 1 above.
4. Let the wick soak briefly in the oil and light. The flame should never be over 3/4 inch high. If necessary, blow out and readjust the wick and try again.
5. Check and fill candles on Thursday and Saturdays as needed.
c. Inquiry was made as to the whereabouts of the cloth (veil) that goes between the paten and the host box.
Thank you to Ruth Wangerud for today's treats.
The next meeting will be Saturday, February 6, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. with Marilyn Wheeler as hostess.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
NOVEMBER 7, 2009, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting held Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with 11 members and one guest present.
Pastor Steven Tangen led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President. Members present and prospective member, Connie Lindbo, were introduced.
The minutes of the meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as amended: Carol Arntson, Debi Wamre and Sherry Ziemann will meet on November 12th rather than November 11th to decorate for Thankoffering (November 15).
Committee Reports:
Committee III: November: second and third Sundays are Green, fourth is White/Red (Christ the King), fifth is Blue (Advent; January: first and second are White/Red, third and fourth are Green
Committee I: December: first, second and third Sundays are Blue (Advent), December 24 (Thursday/Christmas Eve-no communion at the afternoon services, two lines for communion at the last service), December 25 (Friday/Christmas Day - one line for communion) and the fourth Sunday (first Sunday after Christmas) are White/Red
Committee II: next work month is March
Bread Services are:
Thursdays - November 5 and 19; December 3 and 17 (1st and 3rd Thursdays); January 7 and 21
Sundays - November 8 and 22; December 6 and 20 (1st and 3rd Sundays); January 10 and 24.
Continuing Business:
a. Thanks to Deb Janz, Marilyn Wheeler and Carol Arntson for setting up the All Saints display and preparing the baptismal quilt.
b. Thanks to Marcella Storseth for taking the robes in the sacristy to the cleaners.
c. Reminder and note change of date: Carol Arntson, Debi Wamre and Sherry Ziemann will meet November 12th (not the 11th) at 9:00 a.m. to decorate for Thanksgiving and the Thankoffering service. Other helpers will be appreciated.
New Business:
a. During the flu season, please use more of the sanitizing rinse solution with hot water and then make sure the glasses are rinsed well.
b. Debi Wamre, Eleanora Fischer, Ruth Wangerud and Gayle Selle will meet on December 4th at 9:00 a.m. to set up the trees and garlands. Other help will be appreciated. The entire committee meets Saturday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. to complete Christmas decorating.
c. The January meeting, to take the decorations down, will be Saturday, January 9, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. There will be a short business meeting. Ruth Wangerud will be hostess.
d. Kathy Lowe will be a new member in subcommittee III. Members were asked to advise Kris of other additions, deletions or corrections to the membership list for 2010.
e. Kris Brugamyer agreed to continue as President and Renee Kostelecky agreed to continue as Secretary for 2010.
Thank you to Debi Wamre for today's treats.
The next meeting will be Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. to decorate for Christmas with everyone bringing a few treats to share.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
OCTOBER 3, 2009, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting held Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with 12 members present.
Pastor Steve led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Bev Olheiser.
The minutes of the August 29, 2009 meeting were read by Bev Olheiser and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee II: October: first, second and third Sundays are Green; fourth Sunday is Red (Reformation Day)
Committee III: November: first Sunday is White/Red (All Saint's Day); second and third Sundays are Green; fourth Sunday White/Red (Christ the King); fifth Sunday is Blue (first Sunday in Advent)
Committee I: December: first, second and third Sunday are Blue; Thursday, December 24, Friday, December 25, and the fourth Sunday are White/Red (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the first Sunday after Christmas)
Bread Services are:
Thursdays - October 8 and 22; November 5 and 19; December 3 and 17 (note these are first and third Thursdays of December)
Sundays - October 11 and 25; November 8 and 22; December 6 and 20 (note these are first and third Sundays of December)
Continuing Business:
Reminder that we're using three loaves per bread service on Sundays. Saturday workers use the two remaining loaves from Thursday night plus one of the 4 brought on the weekend. The remaining three loaves are for the second service on Sunday.
New Business:
a. All Saints Sunday, November 1st (and Thursday, October 29). Deb Janz, Marilyn Wheeler and Carol Arntson volunteered to meet on October 28th at 1 o'clock to set up the display table with photos of those who have died and to prepare the baptismal banner with names of the newly baptized.
b. Carol Arntson, Debi Wamre and Sherry Ziemann have volunteered to meet on November 11 at 9 o'clock to decorate for Thankoffering (November 15). Anyone else who cares to help may show up at that time. Anything that can be used to decorate may be brought to Bev's office.
c. Bev Olheiser will call Marcella Storseth to ask her if she will take care of getting the robes in the sacristy to the cleaners.
d. Debi Wamre thanked whoever cleaned up the sacristy on the Thursday nights in July when Deb and Amy set up.
e. Reminder that Altar Guild will decorate for Christmas on December 4 at 9 o'clock.
f. Carol Arntson asked if anyone would be interested in getting involved or possibly taking over the lefse making this year. Contact Carol for more information.
g. Noted that the kitchen and bathrooms in the basement are near completion.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
Thank you to Bev Olheiser for leading today's meeting in Kris' absence. Kris is in Grand Island, NY at a synodical women's convention.
The next meeting will be November 7, 2009 at 9:00 o'clock a.m. with Debi Wamre as hostess.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
AUGUST 29, 2009, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting held Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with 16 members present.
Pastor Steven Tangen led devotions and explained the "propers". The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the May 2, 2009 meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee I: September-all four Sundays are Green
Committee II: October - first, second and third Sundays are Green, fourth Sunday is Red (Reformation Day)
Committee III: November - first Sunday is White/Red (All Saints Day), second and third Sundays are Green; fourth Sunday is White/Red (Christ the King), fifth Sunday is Blue (Advent)
Bread Services are:
Thursdays - September 10 and 24, October 8 and 22, November 5 and 19, December 3 and 17;
Sundays - September 13 and 27; October 11 and 25; November 8 and 22; December 6 and 20.
Continuing Business:
a. Bread services - Thank you to Jo Erickson for bread throughout the summer. Marcia Frank will begin scheduling bakers beginning with September and provided a recipe and instructions. Confirmation students will provide 4 loaves each time and adult bakers should make a single recipe (4 loaves). Thursday workers will use 2 loaves and save the other 2 for use on Sunday. Sunday workers will then prepare 3 loaves per service. Reminder that bread should not be brought frozen. Don't store bread in the sacristy freezer. If bread is frozen and ice crystals are present, thaw out on paper towels.
b. Reminder to check usher's book for numbers for setting up communion - may not need to fill all trays.
c. Bev Olheiser moved and Bonnie Ficek seconded the motion to hold Altar Guild meetings on the first Saturday of the month with the exception of non-regular meetings (which are the pre-Labor Day meeting, Spring Cleaning before Palm Sunday, and Christmas decorating and undecorating). The motion passed. Kris will send an e-mail specific to this change.
New Business:
a. Kris thanked all members for keeping the summer running smoothly.
b. The fall/winter schedule - prepare for two communion lines beginning Sunday, September 6th. Services are still at 8:00 and 9:30 that day. The 8:00 and 10:30 service schedule begins Sunday, September 13th.
c. Beginning on September 13th, we will change from Setting 8 to Setting 2. Please open the large altar book to page 222 for the communion liturgy beginning Saturday, September 12.
d. Bev Olheiser will plan to cover the October 3rd meeting in Kris' absence. Eleanora volunteered to be Bev's "back-up".
e. Messiah rehearsal will be held at the church on Saturday, December 12 at 9:00 a.m. with the program the same day at 3:00 p.m. Altar Guild will decorate for Christmas on December 4th and 5th and take down on January 9th.
f. We will have a new committee member, Kathy Lowe, and she will likely be assigned to subcommittee III.
Thank you to Darlene Thompson for today's treats.
The next meeting will be October 3, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with Dell Thompson as hostess.
Meeting adjourned at 10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
MAY 2, 2009, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 9 a.m. with 13 members present.
Pastor Steve led devotions. Pastor Steve reminded the members present that there will be only one communion serving line beginning Sunday, May 24.
The meeting was called to order by Bev Olheiser, who was leading the meeting on behalf of Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the April 4, 2009 meeting were read by Bev Olheiser and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee III: May - first, second, third and fourth Sundays are White/Gold; fifth Sunday is Red (Pentecost); change to White/Red after May 31 for Holy Trinity (June 4,7); summer month will be August: all Sundays will be Green
Committee I: June - first Sunday is White/Red; second, third and fourth Sundays are Green
Committee II: July - all Sundays are Green
Bread Services are: Thursdays - May: 7 and 21; Sundays - May 10 and 24.
Old Business:
a. Thank you to all the workers and helpers during Holy Week and Easter Sunday.
b. Maundy Thursday chancel stripping went well and the black attire was nice. Black gloves will be considered for future services.
c. A reminder that the Communion Setting is now Setting 10. Open the large altar book to page 545 for the "The Meal" liturgy (it is marked with ribbons).
d. Noted that the "cheat sheet" for the set up for Thursday services is missing from the sacristy.
e. A reminder to leave soiled robes on the counter in the sacristy and Bev will take care of having them cleaned.
f. Inquiry as to whether the storage bags for the silver could be labeled.
New Business:
a. The summer worship schedule begins Sunday, May 24, with service times at 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Set up for a single communion serving line beginning May 24 also. Only one paten and one empty tray needed. "Senior Recognition" will be May 31. There will be a Power Point presentation that day only.
b. Jo (Mrs. Coke) Erickson has volunteered to bake bread for communion for the second and fourth Sundays, and their preceding Thursdays, during the summer months. If anyone wants to give her a break and bake some of the bread this summer, please contact Jo. Summer bread services are June 11/14, June 25/28, July 9/12, July 23/26, August 6/9 and August 20/23.
c. There are currently 12 weddings scheduled at the church through September. Call Bev for the dates and times. The church is normally open for about one hour after the conclusion of the weddings if you set up in the morning and would like to come back to set things out. Eleanora Fischer and Ruth Wangerud are usually at the church about 7 a.m. on Sundays and will set out the communion trays, etc. if you contact them to do so.
d. Use your own discretion in disposing of flowers on the altar. If there is only one vase of flowers suitable for display, it may be set out on a table in the narthex.
Thank you to Marcella Storseth for today's treats and to Bev for leading today's meeting.
The next meeting will be Saturday, August 29 (September meeting) at 9:00 a.m. with Darlene Thompson as hostess.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
________________________________________________________________
APRIL 4, 2009, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting held Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with 24 members present.
Members of Committee I polished brass; Committee II polished silver and washed glasses; Committee III cleaned the chancel and narthexes.
The business meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the February 28, 2009 meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee II: April - first Sunday is Purple (Passion/Palm Sunday); Holy Week Wednesday (8th) and Thursday (9th) are Purple; Friday (10th) is Bare; second Sunday is White/Gold (Easter Sunday); third and fourth Sundays are White/Gold
Committee III: May - first, second, third and fourth Sundays are White/Gold; fifth Sunday is Red (Pentecost); change to White/Red after May 31 for Transfiguration (June 4, 7)
Committee I: June - first Sunday is White/Red; second, third and fourth Sundays are Green
Bread Services are: Thursdays: April 2nd and 16th; May 7th and 21st
Sundays: April 5th and 19th (Easter is April 12); May 10th and 24th
Bread will not be used over the summer months.
Old Business:
a. Reminder: fill 3 of the center glasses in each communion tray with juice. Fill the remaining 5 center glasses only 1/3 full with wine as they are for small children.
b. Holy Week Communion on Wednesday, April 8th and Thursday, April 9th.
c. Strip Altar on Maundy Thursday, April 9th, by: Eleanora Fischer, Diane Mayer, Deb Janz and Ruth Wangerud. Josie Dyer would also be available to help. Please dress in dark colors.
d. Easter Communion at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on April 12th. Alternate silver and chrome sets, always have one set filled and set that out first and then wash and prepare the other set for the next service.
e. Rosalie Hall will take the purple towels home on Thursday night and wash them. The bowls should be taken to Bev's office or put away in the white cupboards in the sacristy. Bev has arranged for someone to take care of the lilies.
New Business:
a. New Communion setting, beginning Easter Sunday, will be Setting 10. Open the large altar book to page 545 for the "The Meal" liturgy (marked with ribbons).
b. New vase liners have been ordered. They will be clearly labeled "do not throw" (or something similar).
c. Thanks to Marcella Storseth for taking the robes to the cleaners.
d. Ardene O'Connell purchased a carpet sweeper which will be stored in the cupboard with the ironing board. Kris demonstrated use of the sweeper. There are electrical outlets available in the floor. Bev Olheiser will send Ardene a thank you note.
Thank you to Jody Steele and Rosalie Hall for today's treats.
The next meeting will be May 2, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with Marcella Storseth as hostess.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
________________________________________________________________
FEBRUARY 28, 2009, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting held Saturday, February 28, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. with 12 members present.
Kris Brugamyer led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the January 31, 2009, meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee III: May - first, second, third and fourth Sundays are WHITE/GOLD, fifth is RED (Pentecost); change to WHITE/RED after May 31 for Transfiguration (June 4 and 7)
Committee I: March - all five Sundays are PURPLE
Committee II: April - first Sunday is PURPLE (Passion/Palm Sunday); Holy Week Wednesday (8th) and Thursday (9th) are PURPLE; Friday (10th) is BARE, second Sunday is WHITE/GOLD (Easter Sunday); third and fourth are WHITE/GOLD
Bread Services are:
Thursdays: March 5, and 19; April 2 and 16; May 7 and 21.
Sundays: March 8 and 22; April 5 and 19 (Easter is April 12); May 10 and 24
Old Business:
a. Reminder that we are back to Setting 2 beginning March 1. Open the large red altar book to page 222 for communion liturgy.
b. Reminder to always fill the pyx box (small gold box with red cover) with rice wafers. There must be at least three in it for any given service. Don't snap the cover shut when you put the box out. Check the pyx box before handling the wheat wafers.
c. Put the black book out every Thursday, as usual, for Lenten services.
New Business:
a. We will be cleaning on April 4: Committee 1 - brass; Committee II - silver and glasses; Committee III - chancel and narthexes. Kris will have instruction sheets that day.
b. Holy Week Communion on Wednesday, April 8th and Thursday, April 9th.
c. At our next meeting, Kris will ask for volunteers to strip the altar on Maundy Thursday (April 9th).
d. Easter Communion services will be held at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on April 12th.
e. Reminder to leave live flowers on the altar, when present. Artificial flowers are not needed in addition.
f. Time change is March 8th.
g. Palms have been ordered for Palm Sunday. Put out in vases when you set up.
Thank you to Phyllis Skaare for today's treats.
The next meeting will be April 4, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with Jody Steele as hostess.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
________________________________________________________________
JANUARY 31, 2009, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with 14 members present.
Kris Brugamyer led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the November 1, 2008 meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee III: February - first, second and third Sundays are GREEN, fourth Sunday is WHITE/RED (Transfiguration Sunday), after Transfiguration Sunday: Ash Wednesday (Feb. 25) is PURPLE
Committee I: March - all five Sundays are PURPLE
Committee II: April - first Sunday is PURPLE (Passion/Palm Sunday), Holy Week Wednesday (8th) and Thursday (9th) are PURPLE, Friday (10th) is BARE, second Sunday is WHITE/GOLD (Easter Sunday), third and fourth Sundays are WHITE/GOLD;
NOTE: Easter services are scheduled for 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Bread Services are:
Thursdays: February 5 and 19; March 5 and 19; April 2 and 16
(Kris will notify Jodeen of the change in April)
Sundays: February 8 and 22; March 8 and 22; April 5 and 19 (Easter is April 12).
Old Business:
a. Thanks to those who came January 10 to take down Christmas decorations.
b. No problems regarding Christmas services. Positive comments on the new trees.
c. Discussion on how many glasses to fill. Reminder to check the usher's book for attendance records from prior year. We will continue with 3 grape juice glasses per tray.
d. Reminder that WHITE/GOLD paraments are used only at Easter.
New Business:
a. ELW settings: Setting 8 will be used through Lent. Blue and Green ribbons mark pages 468 and 469 in the Lectionary
b. There will be two communion services on Ash Wednesday, February 25th - 12:10 p.m. (approximately 100 people) and 7:00 p.m. (approximately 400 people)
c. Pastor Steve estimates 120 communing on Lenten Thursdays. Suggested to fill 4 trays (160 glasses).
Thank you to Lori Senn for today's treats and to LuAnn Senescall for treats on January 10th.
The next meeting will be Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. with Phyllis Skaare as hostess.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
__________________________________________________________________________________
NOVEMBER 1, 2008, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with 11 members present.
Kris Brugamyer led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the October 4, 2008 meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee II: November - first Sunday is WHITE/RED (All Saint's Day), second and third Sundays are GREEN, fourth Sunday is WHITE/RED (Christ the King), fifth Sunday is BLUE (Advent); next work month will be January
Committee III: December - first, second and third Sundays are BLUE. Wednesday (24th) and Thursday (25) are WHITE/RED, fourth Sunday is WHITE/RED (first Sunday after Christmas); next work month will be February. Members asked to watch for condensation in the communion trays and, if noted, to report at next meeting. Laying a paper towel across the top of the glasses before stacking the trays was suggested. Also, fill the grape juice glasses to the same level of the wine in the outside ring of glasses.
Committee I: October; next work month will be March
Bread Services are:
Thursdays: November 6 and 20; December 11, January 8 and 22.
Sundays: November 9 and 23; December 14, January 11 and 25
Old Business:
a. Thank you to the volunteers: Carol Arntson, Marilyn Wheeler, Bev Olheiser and Joyce Gab, who set up the November 2nd All Saints Sunday display.
b. The Thankoffering service is Thursday, November 6th and Sunday, November 9th. Decorations are needed before Wednesday, November 5 and decorating will take place on Thursday, November 6th at 9 a.m. Carol Arntson will coordinate the decorating. Ruth Wangerud volunteered to usher at the 8 o'clock service on the 9th and someone is needed for the 10:30.
c. Marcella Storseth will have the robes in the sacristy dry-cleaned.
d. Marcia Frank, Bread Coordinator, reminded members to check the quality of the communion bread. Marcia will check the sacristy and take home and freeze any good quality bread that is left to be used at a later service.
New Business:
a. Christmas decorating will be Saturday, December 13th at 9:00 a.m. Trees need to be put up before the 13th and Eleanora Fischer, Ruth Wangerud, and Carol Arntson have volunteered to do that. Gayle Selle has volunteered to put up balcony lights. We have pre-lit trees donated by Walmart to use, if we like them better than the "usual" trees.
b. The Sunday School program is December 14th at 9:15 a.m. and the "Messiah,” will be performed at St. John at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14th.
c. Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24) services are at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (no communion at either) and at 10:00 p.m. (with communion). Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25) service is at 10:00 a.m. (with communion).
d. After asking if there were other members willing to accept either the office of President or Secretary of the Altar Guild, and hearing none, Kris Brugamyer agreed to remain as President and Renee Kostelecky agreed to remain as Secretary.
e. Christmas decorations will be removed on Saturday, January 10, 2009.
f. Josie Dyer informed members that she has been an Altar Guild member for 40 years. Josie was applauded for her service.
Thank you to Gayle Selle for today's treats. Members were reminded of the lefse making days - November 20, 21, 22 and 23rd.
The next meeting will be December 13, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with all members as hostess. Everyone bring Christmas treats.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
__________________________________________________________________________________
OCTOBER 4, 2008, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with 14 members present.
Pastor Steve Tangen led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the August 23, 2008 meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee I: October - first, second and third Sundays are Green, fourth Sunday is Red (Reformation Day); next work month is March
Committee II: November - first Sunday White/Red (All Saints Day), second and third Sundays are Green; fourth Sunday is White/Red (Christ the King Sunday), fifth Sunday is Blue (Advent); next work month is January
Committee III: December - first, second and third Sundays are Blue, after 10:30 service on the 21st, change to White/Red for Wed. (24) and Thurs, (25); fourth Sunday is White/Red (first Sunday after Christmas); next work month is February
Bread Services are:
Thursday: October 9 and 23; November 6 and 20; December 11;
Sunday: October 12 and 26; November 9 and 23; December 14
Old Business:
a. Reminder to taste the communion bread. Consecrated bread cannot be thrown in the garbage; leave leftover bread in the fridge to be used at the next service and set it out for the birds, etc. after the last service. Always fill the wafers in case they are needed. Watch for wine residue and lipstick on the glasses. Stand, don't lay down, the communion ware when it is put away. It doesn't matter if a piece gets in the wrong bag.
b. Kris will ask Ray to tighten the screw on the missal stand.
c. Kris will ask Bev to order wicks.
d. Marcia Frank, Bread Coordinator, has recipes and instruction in the sacristy. Deb Janz will bake for October 12. We will continue with a double batch through December but if there is an excess, Marcia will contact the next baker to make just one batch.
e. Open the altar book to page 545.
New Business:
a. Joyce Gab, Carol Arnston and Marilyn Wheeler will create the display for All Saint's Sunday, November 2nd.
b. Carol Arnston will coordinate the decorating for the Thankoffering services on November 6th and the 9th. Decoration are needed before Wednesday, November 5th. Sherry Ziemann will assist. Ruth Wangerud and Deb Janz will set out the women's banner for those services.
c. Kris will contact Marcella Storseth in November to see if she will take care of cleaning the robes in the sacristy again this year.
d. Christmas decorating will be on December 13th, the second Sunday of the month. All members bring treats to share.
e. Although not an Altar Guild duty, it was noted that lefse makers will be looking for volunteers to work on November 20, 21, 22, and 23rd.
Thank you to Cindy Sandman for today's treats.
The next meeting will be Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with Gayle Selle as hostess.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
__________________________________________________________________________________
MAY 3, 2008, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with 14 members present.
Kris Brugamyer led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the April 5, 2008 meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee II:
May: first Sunday is WHITE/GOLD, second is RED and third is WHITE/RED, 4th is GREEN. Next month is August: All Sunday are GREEN.
Committee III:
June: first, second, third and fourth Sundays are GREEN, fifth is RED (Peter and Paul, Apostles). Next month is September.
Committee I:
July: All Sundays are GREEN
Bread Services are:
Thursdays: May 8 & 22; June 5 & 19; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21.
Sundays: May 11 & 25; June 8 & 22; July 13 & 27; August 10 & 24.
Summer Weddings (all on Saturdays):
June 21, July 19 (evening), August 2, and September 6.
Fill the Unity Candle on Saturday for weddings.
The candle is kept in the closet above the acolytes robes.
Old Business:
New Business:
Thank you to Ardene O'Connell for today's treats.
The next meeting will be Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with Bev Olheiser as hostess.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
__________________________________________________________________________________
APRIL 5, 2008
MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with 15 members present.
Pastor Steve Tangen led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the March 15, 2008, meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee I: April: All four Sundays are WHITE/GOLD. A correction on the current schedule - fill candles on Thursday and Saturday (not Thurs. and Sunday). Summer month will be July.
Committee II: May: first Sunday is WHITE/GOLD; second Sunday is RED; third Sunday is WHITE/RED, fourth Sunday is GREEN (Pentecost). The Sunday schedule will change to 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. services beginning Sunday, May 25. Summer month will be August.
Committee III: June: first, second, third and fourth Sundays are GREEN, and fifth is WHITE/RED (Peter & Paul Sunday).
Bread Services: Thursdays: April 10 and 24, May 8 and 22
Sundays: April 13 and 27, May 11 and 25
Easter went very well. The ushers helped by using the filled trays from the second set in the sacristy during communion.
Clean out the carpet sweeper after it is used each time.
Confirmation Services will be May 4 at 10:30 a.m.
New Business:
Senior Recognition Sunday for high school seniors will be Sunday, May 25.
If Marcia Frank (bread coordinator) wishes to find bakers during the summer months, we will continue with our current bread schedule. If bread is used during the summer, each baker should make 8 loaves and bring them to the church on THURSDAY. Two loaves will be used for Thursday night worship and the remaining 6 will be stored in the sacristy fridge (NOT freezer) to be used on Sunday, 3 loaves per service.
Thank you to Deb O'Brien for today's treats.
The next meeting will be Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with Ardene O\'d5Connell as hostess.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bev Olheiser, secretary
__________________________________________________________________________________
MARCH 15, 2008, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with 17 members present.
All subcommittees participated in the Spring Cleaning: Committee I - Silver and communion glasses; Committee II - Sacristy, Chancel, and Narthexes; Committee III - Brass. Following the cleaning, the business meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President. Kris thanked all members who cleaned today and yesterday.
The minutes of the February 2, 2008, meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee III: March: first, second and third Sundays are PURPLE, fourth and fifth are WHITE/GOLD (Holy Week is March 17-20 and is PURPLE)
Committee I: April: All four Sundays are WHITE/GOLD
Committee II: May: first Sunday is WHITE/GOLD; second Sunday is RED; third Sunday is WHITE/RED, fourth Sunday is GREEN (Pentecost)
Bread Services are: Sundays: March 16, April 13 and 27, May 11 and 25
Thursdays: April 10 and 24, May 8 and 22
Old Business:
a. Marcia Frank is the new Bread Coordinator. Reminder to remove all bread from the church after the 10:30 service on Bread Sundays. Saturday workers should also check the bread in the refrigerator and remove any old bread: groups of 4 can stay, partial loaves should be removed from the church and fed to the birds.
b. Holy Week communion: Wednesday, March 19 and Maundy Thursday, March 20. There will be no church services on Monday and Tuesday. Check the usher's book for #s from previous years. There is no communion on Good Friday.
c. May 4 at 10:30 is confirmation.
New Business:
a. Edna Nester has resigned so the hostess schedule moves up by one month, beginning in April.
b. There will be no vigil service on Easter Sunday. Festival services at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00. (Saturday March 22 workers set chancel back up for regular worship. Also set up silver trays for 8:00 a.m. service and fill chrome trays for 9:30 but keep chrome in sacristy. Sunday 8:00 workers replace silver with filled chrome, fill silver for 11:00 service, etc.)
c. to water the Easter lilies.
Thank you to Edie Mosbrucker for today's treats.
The next meeting will be Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with Deb O'Brien as hostess.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
__________________________________________________________________________________
FEBRUARY 2, 2008, MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with 15 members present.
Pastor Steve Tangen led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President. The minutes of the January 5, 2008, meeting were read by Kris Brugamyer and approved as read.
Committee Reports:
Committee II: February: 1st Sunday is WHITE/RED, 2nd, 3rd and 4th are PURPLE (Ash Wednesday is February 6 - no services February 7
Committee III: March: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays are PURPLE, 4th and 5th Sundays are WHITE/GOLD (Holy Week is March 17-20 and is PURPLE - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday services in Holy Week)
Committee I: April: All four Sundays are WHITE/GOLD
Bread Services are: Sundays: February 10 and 24; March 9 and 16; April 13 and 27 (4 loaves).
Thursdays: February 21; March 6; April 10 and 24 (2 loaves).
Will discontinue use of big basket.
Old Business:
a. Reminder of additional regular duties:
1. Check all albs weekly for stains and to see that they are hung up correctly;
2. Check, clean and fill small communion kits and put back in the cupboard;
3. Water seasonal flowers (poinsettias and Easter lilies) as needed.b. Still searching for a new Bread Coordinator. In addition to the confirmation groups, two bakers are need each month. Peggy Maeyaert baked in January. Volunteers to bake are: Pam Morris - February 10; Peggy M.- February 24; Kris B. - March 16; Bev Olheiser - April 13 and Deb Janz - April 27.
New Business:
a. Spring cleaning on March 15: Committee I - Silver, Communion glasses; Committee II - Sacristy, Chancel, Narthexes (may want to start on Friday); Committee III - Brass.
b. Holy Week Communion is Wednesday, March 19 and Maundy Thursday, March 20. Gayle Selle will make arrangements with her committee for Maundy Thursday. Youth will do the Good Friday service. Easter Sunday services are 8:00, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
c. Kris received positive reaction from members receiving emailed minutes.
Thank you to Pam Morris for today's treats.
The next meeting will be Saturday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m. to clean with Edie Mosbrucker as hostess. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
__________________________________________________________________________________
JANUARY 5, 2008 , MINUTES OF THE ST. JOHN ALTAR GUILD
Minutes of St. John Altar Guild meeting on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with 17 members present.
Christmas decorations were taken down prior to the business meeting. Kris led devotions. The meeting was called to order by Kris Brugamyer, President.
The minutes of the November 3, 2007 meeting were read by Kris and approved as corrected.
Committee Reports:
Committee I: January: 1st and 2nd Sundays are WHITE/RED, 3rd and 4th are GREEN
Committee II: February: 1st Sunday is WHITE/RED, 2nd, 3rd and 4th are PURPLE (Ash Wednesday is February 6)
Committee III: March: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays are PURPLE, 4th and 5th Sundays are WHITE/GOLD (Holy Week is March 17-20 and is PURPLE)
Bread Services are: Thursdays: Jan. 10 and 24, Feb. 21, March 6.
Sundays: Jan. 13 and 27, Feb. 10 and 24, March 9 and 16
Old Business:
a. Members received new Membership lists.
b. A sign will be affixed to the inside of the lid of the parament chest to alleviate some confusion between the two white paraments sets.
c. Kris will talk to Lisa Vance about getting minutes, etc. on the website.
New Business:
a. Additional "regular" duties:
1. Saturday workers and those after the 10:30 services should check albs weekly for stains and to see that they are hung up correctly. Bev will take albs to the cleaners on Monday - leave stained robes on the counter.
2. Check, clean and fill small communion kits which have been left on the counter. Put a paper towel under the wine container as the lid does not seal.
3. Water seasonal flowers (poinsettias and Easter Lilies) as needed. There is a watering can in the closet.
b. There was no volunteer from the committee to be Bread Coordinator, replacing Darlene Thompson. Will advertise and ask for volunteer from the congregation.
c. In addition to getting bakers, the Bread Coordinator would check to see how much bread is needed, due to confirmation students now baking too, and see that oldest bread is used first.
d. There is a Unity Candle, located in the sacristy, available for use at weddings. Workers working prior to a wedding should fill the candles. Weddings should be noted on the calendar.
e. Thank you to Bonnie Ficek for all her work on the new bows and to those who worked on decorating.
The next meeting will be Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. with Pam Morris as hostess.
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Renee Kostelecky, Secretary
__________________________________________________________________________________