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
July 2021
PRAYER LIST
Carol, Mary, Carole, Hazel, Marlene and the Sam family, Sharyl, Sue, Victoria
Next Outdoor Service: 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 4
VESTRY & OFFICERS
The Rev'd Thomas Blake
Priest-in-Charge

The Rev'd Marla Assan
Priest Adjunct
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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




Plastic & PayPal available
If you'd like to use a credit or debit card to donate to St. Catherine's, or PayPal, please go to our website and click the Donate button, or click here: stcatherinesreno.org/donate
HELP US UPGRADE OUR TECH 

Donations are welcome for Phase Two of this fundraiser.

Phase One, COMPLETE:
• Camcorder
• HDMI Switch with USB
• HDMI to ethernet
• Tripod
• Camera Wall Mount
• Computers
Subtotal: $2476
Thank you to all who made this happen!

Now in Phase Two:
• TV#1
• TV#2
• FM Transmitter
Grand Total: $4276
FINANCIAL UPDATE FROM OUR TREASURER
CHOIR RECORDING SESSIONS
SING WITH THE CHOIR
New voices welcome— 
please join us!

Friday 2 July, 3:00 pm: in-person
Friday, 16 July, 3:00 pm: in-person
SAVE THESE DATES:
JULY 31
JULY 31 is the feast day for St Ignatius of Loyola, the patron saint of spiritual retreats. There will be a mini-retreat that day based on Inner Compass, a book by Margaret Silf, at the church from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, followed by a pot luck meal. Join us for fun and inspiration by signing up on the list at Sunday services, or RSVP to Lajuana Bryan at lajuanabryan@gmail.com or 775-462-1700.
AUGUST 20-22
AUGUST 20-22 will be St Catherine's Annual Parish Retreat at Galilee Episcopal Camp on the beautiful shores of Lake Tahoe! Mark your calendars.
Father Tom's July Message: Introducing Foyer Groups
Foyer groups (with "foyer" preferably pronounced fwä-ˌyā, or fȯi-ˌ(y)ā) were first introduced in the UK at Coventry Cathedral after its bombing in WW2. Since then, foyer groups have been adapted and implemented in many Anglican and Episcopal congregations worldwide.

Foyer, a french word derived from “feu” (fire), carries an architectural connotation that embraces the concept of warmth, fire, hearth and home. In the English-speaking world, it is also often used as a designation for an entrance area with connotations of welcome and hospitality.

Foyer groups are small groups of six to eight people who get together monthly to share a meal. There is no agenda associated with the gathering. Its sole purpose is fellowship.

At St Catherine’s, individuals and couples interested in participating for the 2021-2022 program year will sign up in July either via electronic survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7WB3NLP or on signup sheets in the church entryway. Groups will be randomly assigned and announced in early August. A subsequent round of signups and assignments will follow in July and August 2022.

Within each group an initial convener will be assigned. Groups can then work out logistics going forward however they see fit. 

Households within groups may choose to take turns hosting. They may choose to do potlucks, progressive dinners, picnics, etc. They may choose to meet in homes, restaurants, etc. They may choose to gather for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There is room for a lot of flexibility.

There are some basic rules, though. 

  1. For the 2021-22 year at least, all participants should be fully vaccinated against COVID.
  2. Each group should commit to getting together once per month.
  3. Do not combine or expand groups. The groups are small for a reason. We want members of each group to get to know one another well. Logistically, the smallness also allows more households to accommodate their groups in their homes.
  4. The groups are intended to be in addition to, not in lieu of, parish-wide fellowship dinners. People who want to host parish-wide dinners are still most welcome to do so.

Please consider signing up for a foyer group at St Catherine’s. Small group ministries are a critical component of healthy, growing congregations. They will play an even greater role as we adjust to new normalities as a result of the pandemic.

Fr. Tom +
In-person Bible study: All are welcome

Join St. Catherine's Bible Study group at 10 a.m. on Thursdays, in-person at the church with no reservation necessary. Here's the upcoming study schedule:

1 July: Read Genesis Chapters 24-27

8 July: Read Genesis Chapters 28-31
Sign up to meet candidates for Bishop of Nevada

This opportunity is at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 16 July, at Trinity Cathedral in downtown Reno. Click on the link below to sign up:
We want to hear from you ...

St Catherine’s kindly requests your participation in a survey. Please click on link below:
Altar flowers needed

Would you like to donate flowers for the Altar? Click on the link below to select a date and work out the logistics. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5SVMHR8
Take a walk with St. Catherine’s July 10
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By Charlie Dickinson

Please join us for a St. Catherine’s walk on Saturday, July 10.

This is a chance to see some of the local countryside and get some exercise with friends from St. Catherine’s. In that July can be hot, we will do a trail with shade, probably Upper White’s Creek trail.

We will meet at the Starbucks adjacent to the Raley’s on Mount Rose highway (18250 Wedge Parkway) at 9 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 Saturday, July 10.

If you have any questions, please contact Charlie Dickinson (cdickinson@cgai.com).
Zoom book group meets again July 6
Pastrix Book
Welcome to all! We will next meet via Zoom at 7 p.m. on July 6 to discuss Nadia Bolz-Weber’s book, Pastrix. Here's the schedule:

6 July: Read Chapters 7-13 [76 pages]

13 July: Read Chapters 14-19 + Afterword [69 pages]

Tele: 669-900-6833; Meeting ID: 848 9641 6369
Catherine's Corner Book Club inspired by Bishop Curry's 'Crazy Christians'
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Catherine's Corner met on June 8 to finish discussing the book Crazy Christians by Michael B. Curry. A really great read discussing his view of what the future may hold for us as Christians. We brainstormed possible ideas for the future. Some of the ideas were: a move for St Catherine's; a center approach to service for people; providing opportunities for meetings, including the AA groups that meet here at the present; a food pantry or some kind of meals service; classroom-style opportunities, such as for young people who are searching... let's give them something to find! ie: TaiChi, meditation, cooking classes, makeup or job preparation, crafts. 

These are just ideas ... Bishop Curry inspires such possibilities. Read the book!

We are off for the summer now, to resume meeting Sept. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Please join us. We will announce the new book next month. For more information contact Lajuana Bryan at lajuanabryan@gmail.com or 775-462-1700.
Book Club celebrates the 20th anniversary of Fr. Tom's Ordination

Carol Lacy submitted these photos from the June meeting of Catherine's Corner Book Club, where they celebrated the 20th anniversary of Father Thomas Blake's ordination! Pictured are, from left to right in the top photo: Georgia Tachoires; Father Tom Blake; Hilary Becker; Lajuana Bryan; Carol Dyer; Peggy Manes.
Since each Carol took a turn being the photographer, from left to right in the bottom photo are: Georgia Tachoires; Father Tom Blake; Hilary Becker; Lajuana Bryan; Carol Lacy; Peggy Manes. Happy 20th year of ordination, Fr. Tom -- we are so fortunate to have you as our Priest!
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. 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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