Siena Sage
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A publication to promote our mission: "In community, love God, love others, serve both."
Physical address: 10435 Double R Blvd. • Reno, NV 89521
Mailing address: P.O. Box 17831 • Reno, NV 89511-1033
May 2021
PRAYER LIST
Carol, Mary, Carole, Hazel, Marlene and the Sam family, Sharyl, Sue, Victoria
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VESTRY & OFFICERS
The Rev'd Thomas Blake
Priest-in-Charge

Kevin Goss,
Senior Warden
Charlie Dickinson,
Junior Warden
Richard Curtis 
Todd Kodet
Carol Lacy
Kris McCain
Georgia Tachoires,
Clerk
Sally Dickinson, 
Treasurer
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CONTACTS
JumpStart Kitchen
Kris McCain

Prayer & Recovery Ministries
Joann McKeeman
815-4637

Lectors & EM's 
Anne Towner 
827-3784 
  
Altar Guild  
Linda Stetzell 
826-8585 

Lap Quilts for Seniors
Amy Heintz
851-1026 

Children's Blankets
Carol Dyer
702-496-8595

Hosts, Greeters
& Oblationers
(Vacant)
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IMPORTANT LINKS




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Father Tom's May Message
We are halfway through my three-year appointment as Priest-in-Charge at St Catherine’s. The first half of our time together has been unconventional to say the least given the obstacles presented to us by the pandemic. Despite such obstacles, I have faith that the Holy Spirit has been and is among us as, mutually, we discern God’s will for the longer term: whatever that may be.
 
In the meantime, the parish has been able to resume some in-person worship and activities on a limited basis. In addition to the 10:00 am hybrid (i.e., Zoom / in-person) service, we will make available an outdoor in-person service on first Sundays of the month (and potentially more frequently if there is sufficient interest) beginning 2 May.
 
The Catherine’s Corner Book group continues strong and has been meeting both in-person and via Zoom on a monthly to semi-monthly basis. The Evening Book Group, which started in February and has been meeting on a weekly basis on Tuesdays via Zoom, is finishing its second book. The Thursday morning Bible Study is off to a good start and is meeting both in-person and via Zoom.
 
The Wednesday evening AA group that used our space prior to the pandemic has returned, and a second AA group is now using our space five days a week at the lunch hour.
 
We continue our involvement with the Northern Nevada Regional Organizing Committee. A part of this involvement, a team of Episcopalians, including from St Catherine’s, has been tasked with planning a community “house” meeting in the Reno area in the coming months.
 
We are embracing Zoom as something that is here to stay and that will have lasting value for the Church. Guided by the technological expertise of Kevin Murphy (who is also back as our musician), we are working to improve the quality of streaming through the upgrading of equipment. Donations toward the funding of this project are invited.
 
Finally, an 1891 Vocalian reed organ has been donated, delivered, reassembled, and tuned for us by Howard Bennett—a parishioner at Trinity. It is a beautiful instrument that St Catherine’s will give a good home, and we are most grateful for Howard’s generosity.
 
As always, God is doing wonderful things among us and there is much to celebrate. Let us rejoice and be glad.

Fr. Tom +
Financial update from our Treasurer

By Sally Dickinson
March was an extraordinary month for income. We had a large lump sum payment of pledges, plus we had our $4,000 SBA loan forgiven and were able to recognize that as income.
Outdoor worship service, 8:30 am on first Sundays

Beginning May 2, and continuing thereafter on the first Sundays of the month, we will hold an outdoor worship service at 8:30 a.m.
Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced. If there is sufficient demand, we will increase the frequency of these services for the summer.
Help us upgrade our technology 

Donations are welcome for purchase of:
 
  • Camcorder: 3 @ $249 = $747
  • HDMI Switch with USB out: $299
  • HDMI to ethernet: 3 @ $72 = $216
  • Tripod: $99
  • Camera Wall Mount: 2 @ $37.50 = $75
  • Computer: 2 @ $520
 
The grand total for these items is $2476.

We’d also appreciate the donation of these optional items:
·        TV #1: $650
  • TV #2: $950
  • FM Transmitter: $150
 
The grand total for all of the items is $4276. Thank you for considering helping us with these purchases.
Bible study group meets Thursdays

If you'd like to join St. Catherine's Bible Study group, it meets at 10 a.m. on Thursdays in-person at the church -- with no reservation necessary -- as well as via Zoom.

Tele: 669-900-6833; Meeting ID: 830 5921 8695
May Walk and Hike with St. Catherine’s!
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By Charlie Dickinson

Our St. Catherine’s walks our back! Please join us for our first St. Catherine’s walk of 2021 on Saturday, May 10.

This is a chance to see some of the local countryside and get some exercise with St. Catherine’s. Our May walk should give us an opportunity to enjoy seeing creeks in full spring rush and the wildflowers just starting to bloom. Weather should be temperate, maybe requiring a light jacket.

We will meet at the Starbucks adjacent to the Raley’s on Mount Rose Highway (18250 Wedge Parkway) at 9:00 a.m.  We will probably walk 2-3 miles, but it will depend on who joins us and how far they want to walk. All are welcome (including any 4-pawed friends that you want to bring).

Please remember to bring water or something else to drink. We hope to see you on May 8.

If you have any questions, please contact Charlie Dickinson (cdickinson@cgai.com).
Catherine's Corner meets May 11
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Catherine's Corner Book Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, both in person -- no reservation required -- at the church, and on Zoom. Here is the Zoom meeting info: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85208297270
Tele: 669-900-6833; Meeting ID: 852 0829 7270

The current book selection is Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus by the Most Rev. Bishop Michael Curry.

For more information contact Lajuana Bryan at
lajuanabryan@gmail.com or 707-226-6809.
Tuesday evening book group: 'The Year of Living Biblically' on Zoom
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We are meeting via Zoom each Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. to discuss a humorous, insightful book titled The Year of Living Biblically, by A.J. Jacobs. Here's the schedule:

4 May: “Months Seven and Eight” 
11 May: “Months Nine and Ten”
18 May: “Months Eleven and Twelve”

Tele: 669-900-6833; Meeting ID: 848 9641 6369
Contact Us

Please feel free to call St. Catherine's at (775) 851-4168 to let us know how we might respond to your needs. Even during the church's temporary closure, this phone line is still being answered. If you leave a message, your call will be returned promptly.

St. Catherine of Siena Episcopal Church

Phone: 775-851-4168 
Physical address: 10435 Double R Blvd. Reno, NV 89521
Mailing address: PO Box 17831 Reno, NV 89511-1033

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