the gadsden

THE GADSDEN

June 2010

GAB

Volume 245

President’s Message

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Birthdays/Community News

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Activities & Festivities The Chaplain’s Corner

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Bishop Gadsden is Proud to Announce: Piccolo at BG! Dr. Walt Ector

Coming soon there will be four Piccolo Spoleto events right here in our own community. They will each be performed by renowned artist groups. The musicians and dates and locations are as follows: JUNE 1st @ 6:30 - in the Bishop Gadsden Chapel: PERIMETER FLUTES, Atlanta's Professional flute quartet combines all four voices of the flute family; piccolo, c. flute, alto flute and bass flute. This unique flute quartet was created in 2005 to bring the rich cultural diversity of flute literature to audiences. This program, entitled ―Around the World in 60 Minutes‖, features music from Ireland, Russia, Africa and the USA. JUNE 3rd @ 6:30 – in the Bishop Gadsden Chapel: Don’t Amos Lawrence – Violin; Chee Forget Hand See – Piano. They will Iced Tea Day be presenting music by BeeJune 10th thoven, Ysaye, Granados, Glazunov, and Rachmaninoff. Both of these artists have extensive and impressive musical Flag Day backgrounds. Amos Lawrence has June 14th been the Assistant Concertmaster of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra since 1997. He is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music in PhiladelFather’s Day phia, and he received his MasJune 20th ter's degree with Distinction in Performance Honors from the

New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He has performed with outstanding orchestras in Italy, Great Britain, Puerto Rico, Canada, Israel and throughout our country. Chee Hand See is originally from Singapore. He has studied piano since the age of four. He has performed extensively and received diplomas from ABRSM, and Trinity College, London with high scores. He is currently on scholarship to study with Enrique Graf at the College of Charleston. JUNE 5th @ 6:30 – in the Bishop Gadsden Chapel. Marcia Porter- Soprano; Lynn Kompass - Piano. They will present a concert of American Songs, including Songs from the Appalachian Songbook, Cowboy Songs, Billy the Kid, Songs of Time and Tide, and Settings of Emily Dickinson Poetry. Lynn Kompass is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music at the University of South Carolina. She holds graduate degrees from the University of Michigan. She played for five summers at the prestigious Steans Vocal Institute where she worked with conductor Christopher Eschenbach and some outstanding singers. She has performed concerts at numerous colleges and conservatories throughout the country as well as in Puerto Rico, Brazil and Spain. Lynn is scheduled to present recitals at the Eastman School of Music and SUNY Potsdam. She has also given Masters Classes at sevContinued on Pg. 3 eral Universities.

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President’s Message Bill Trawick

When I stop to think about it, it always boggles my mind at the profound things that are a daily part of the Bishop Gadsden experience. I would like to share several with you that I have experienced in the past few days. It reinforces that what we say in our Mission Statement is what we carry out in our daily life. I had two family members of long-time residents come tell me that their family members would soon be out of funds and requesting our assistance. As you can understand, this is a traumatic time for them and a difficult request to make. It usually occurs after the resident has spent time in one of our higher-cost care areas. We reviewed these situations and determined that they resulted through no fault of these individuals but, as is usually the case, due to care needed longer than anticipated. As a result, we, as a community and through your generosity, were able to assure them the continued care and security they need and deserve. Lives changed for both residents and families. ―We affirm positive living for all who live and work here.‖

Friday night I was privileged to join Polly Blackmer, who bought Ted and Jackie Mappus’ Auction Outreach Dinner, for dinner at Ted and Jackie’s creek house. Ted had prepared one of the most delicious dinners—four courses--I have ever enjoyed. It was a lot of hard work, as those of us who entertain know. It doesn’t just happen. Laura McGrady volunteered her time to assist Ted and Jackie. All of this was done in the spirit of one of the most cherished values of our community. ―We reach out with a generous spirit.‖ On Sunday after Chapel, I was checking on things in the Read Cloister. Kitsy Westmoreland was about to begin administering communion to the residents there. She asked if I could assist her. Together, as we held the hands of these residents, most of whom are in wheelchairs, and Kitsy, with her innate kindness and graciousness, said, ―This is the body of Christ, the bread of salvation,‖ and I followed it with, ―This is the blood of Christ, the cup of salvation‖. Even if they did not, I experienced a moment that I will never forget.--―Bishop Gadsden…embraces God’s call to ministry.‖ All I am left to say is, ―Thanks be to God‖ for this wonderful place!

What is the Guerry Endowment? How Could I Support It? Kimberly Farfone, Director of Development & Public Relations

The Guerry Endowment was created as an opportunity to sustain our Ministry of Residents’ Assistance. It is a separate fund designed to function in perpetuity, making it possible to provide financial support to residents who, through no fault of their own, run out of funds, or who meet all the requirements for residency here at Bishop Gadsden, except financial. The principal amount of the Guerry Endowment, which is restricted and cannot be spent, is invested in a manner that creates a steady return. The interest on this fund supplements our annual funds raised and is used to meet our ongoing residents’ assistance needs. The amount of the Guerry Endowment is presently $1.4M. Because of the importance of this fund, our goal is to significantly grow it to $5M. You can help us achieve this ambitious goal in several ways: 2

by giving directly to the endowment, setting up a charitable gift annuity, or designating a bequest in your estate plans to go directly to the Guerry Endowment. Please know that when you give to the Guerry Endowment you are supporting our Residents’ Assistance Program, the heart and soul of our ministry here at Bishop Gadsden, both now and for the future! If you choose to give to the Guerry Endowment through your estate, you will be honored by being included in Bishop Gadsden’s Century Society. Society members are recognized at our annual donor function. If you have included Bishop Gadsden in your estate plans and have not informed us, please do so in order that we may properly recognize you as a Century Society Member. If you have not, I hope you will please consider joining a growing number of your generous fellow Continued on Pg. 12

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By: Chance Scrantom We were headed to Columbia for a celebration and awards evening for the S.C. Protection and Advocacy Organization. My friend Louise Ravenel was the founder of this wonderful organization, and I was the secretary on the advisory board. She ran it for 20 years before retiring. I was doing the driving and, all of a sudden, I realized we had no power amidst all the traffic, mostly huge semi-trucks. I managed to pull over on the shoulder before almost being rear-ended by one of these monsters. It was about 1 P.M. and we hadn't gotten too far beyond Summerville; we called 911 on the cell phone. Told them our problem and then we waited!!!! We put a yellow cap hanging out the window so people passing by would know we were having problems; an hour went by before anyone on the road pulled over to give us help. The person who stopped was only equipped to change a tire or charge a battery, and we had more problems than that. Looking down the road, we could see a green mile marker but it was too far to make out the numbers. So Louise climbs over the railing, braves the fire-ant hills and junk on the inside of the railing and continues down till she could read the numbers. She even found a driver’s license belonging to someone from GA! We called 911 again with this info., trying to make it easier for them to find us; Louise said, "Listen, we are two 81-year old women, sitting

on the side of the road, being bounced around by the whizzing trucks going by, scared to death and besides WE HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM." Finally an SCTD truck came and could do nothing but sit with us and wait for the Highway Patrol Officer to come. When he arrived, he called a tow truck for us, carried us down to The Pit Stop and a garage he knew was good and honest . Louise had just had her car checked the day before, bought a new tire, had the oil changed and various other things - but this was a case of the fuel pump going bad. Our nice patrolman and mechanics said this was something that just happens without any warning and is never checked for a trip. We left the car there, and our hero brought us back to Bishop Gadsden. Nancy Richek took our picture getting out of the patrol car with the officer, and now we have a nice story circulating Bishop Gadsden. Quite an experience we had and gained a new friend ... always good to have a Highway Patrol Officer as a friend. AND NOW , I want to know who says life is dull when you reach the 80's???? Tomorrow, we'll head out full of confidence to pick up Louise's car. We know if anything happens, we'll just call F85 Zach and he'll help us out of ANY situation.

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Marcia Porter is an award-winning soprano who made her New Year solo recital debut in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in 2005. She has an impressive and extensive oratorio repertoire and has performed in Rome and Sienna, Italy, Sao Paolo, Brazil, Beijing, China, Prague, Chech Republic, at the Ravina Festival in Chicago and numerous other venues throughout the United States. Dr. Porter is an Associate Professor of Voice at Florida State University. She earned B.M. And M.M. Degrees in voice performance from Northwestern University, and a D.M.A. in performance from the University of Michigan. She is a much sought after clinician, presenting Master Classes throughout the country. JUNE 13th @ 2:00 PM - in Blackmer Hall. Robert Ivey Ballet Presents ―The Giving Tree‖ -

A children's classic story by Shel Silverstein about friendship and selflessness, about love and acceptance. Robert Ivey studied ballet at the American Ballet Theatre School and Ballet Arts School in Carnegie Hall. His professional credits include major roles on Broadway and in Europe. His work has earned him numerous grants and awards. He was a member of the Swedish State Theatre and Royal Norwegian Ballet for seven years. He has studied dance in Russia and pantomime in Poland on a state grant. His European tours include performing with E.G. Marshall, Sada Thompson, Ester Rolle and Liv Ullman. This local ballet group has won numerous awards. Please contact Katie Jayne at 406-6300 for more details about these artists or the programs they will be presenting for us. View the Gab in color on-line at www.bishopgadsden.org/GAB.pdf 3

June Birthdays Betty Camp Frank Clement Mary Aichele Tina Manos Leila Street Bob Rice Warren Watts Jean Hiestand Harold Jacobs Marie Putney Irene Waters Al Benjaminson Sue Duckworth Harold Wade Louise Andriadis Tim Ireland Jule Graham William Reynolds Nancy Rudy

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Marilou Watts Carrie Hooffstetter Dottie Lockwood Jackie Jacobs Harry Hamilton Irvin Richards Marjorie Peale June Dickerson Mary Newton Hank Moses Angela Smith Lou Anderson Jim Allen Robert Eels Maxine Greer Katharine Harms Harriet Barnwell Claire Allen Mary Louisa Ball

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Blood drive Excursions in the library Thanks to Dan McKnight’s generous donation, you can take a tour of the great American Parks during the month of June. Enjoy your excursion at the Allison Library reading table. During July the excursion will take you on a tour of the great castles. In August, go to Ireland. There will be more excursions planned later - come aboard at the reading table.

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June’s Generous Spirit event will be working with CLS on their Annual Blood Drive on June 28th, and we will be welcoming Give Life SC to our campus. Give Life SC will offer staff and residents the opportunity to register to be an organ and tissue donor. With the SC Donor Registry, your desire to donate is stored in a secure, confidential database. Should your death result in the opportunity for you to be a donor, an official record of your donor designation will be readily available and cannot be overturned by your family. Thus, should you be medically suitable to donate, your wishes will be respected and your family will be relieved of the burden of making a decision on your behalf. Residents and staff will receive an incentive to participate in this Generous Spirit event.

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New Residents: John & Katina Manos Dr. Walt Ector

John and Katina Manos moved into Bishop Gadsden in November, 2009, and live in cottage number 9 on St. James Place. They moved from an apartment in Dockside on the Cooper River in Charleston. They seem to be enjoying their stay in Bishop Gadsden very much. Tina grew up here in Charleston where she was born on June 2nd, 1928. She attended Memminger all-girls High School, and the College of Charleston. John was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 19th, 1926. He attended Wayne State University and later transferred to the University of South Carolina when his parents moved to Columbia, SC. He graduated cum laude, and then did graduate work in Microbiology at the University of Pittsburgh where he worked as a graduate assistant to Dr. Jonas Salk who was working on the Polio Vaccine. John then attended the Medical University of South Carolina (then the Medical College of SC). He graduated in the same class with three other Bishop Gadsden residents, Drs. Dan and Margie Mengedoht and Dr.Fleetwood Hassell.

After completing a residency in Internal Medicine at MUSC, he entered private practice in Charleston for about two years. In 1959, he was recruited by the then Chairman of Microbiology at MUSC and served on the faculty there until his retirement in 2002. John earned numerous awards at MUSC including four Golden Apple and 14 teaching-excellence awards. He served as Vice Chairman of the Department of Microbiology & Department of Pathology as well as its Interim Chairman. In 2002, he was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Service Award, one of the highest awards given by MUSC. Tina was John's charmer while working in the Department of Radiology. She raised four children, (John helped a little) and they have five grandchildren. Two of their children are physicians, Toni an emergency room physician, and Peter a Pulmonology/Critical Care physician in Beaufort. Katina and John have traveled extensively to many countries of the world. John's photography hobby has resulted in many beautiful photographs of impressive sights which line the walls of a hall in their new home.

We are pleased to announce the completion of our second Balance & Mobility class! On May 13, the following participants successfully graduated: Nyra Harrington, Porter Smith, Marcelle Furchgott, Helen and West Woodbridge and Marjorie Mengedoht. The waiting list for the next class continues to grow! If you have not signed up, we are continually taking more registrants as this is an on-going class. So, what exactly is Balance & Mobility? The class, which begins with a functional assessment, takes place over a period of six weeks. In these six weeks, you will have an opportunity to learn about your own strengths and weaknesses along with how to improve your overall balance. This is something that each and every one of us needs regardless of our age. In order to qualify for this class however, you must not currently be using any assistive device (cane, walker, jazzy). For more information, stop by the Wellness Center to Dr. Marji Mengedoht, Helen Woodbridge & Porter Smith speak with Wendy or Elizabeth. with their certificates. View the Gab in color on-line at www.bishopgadsden.org/GAB.pdf

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Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus! Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins

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A. Mary Douglas happily enjoys old-fashioned strawberry shortcake prepared by the Myers Hall residents.

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B. Stella Barnett thinks there’s nothing like fresh strawberries when they’re in season. C. Nancy Smythe and Carrie Hooffstetter share a toast at Put’s Pub. B.

D. Elsie Meyer never misses a chance to let her creativity shine in Art Class. C.

Going Away for the summer? Don’t forget to: ~Stop your mail. ~Fill out a leave-request form at the front desk.

A Day at the Columbia Zoo

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~Call Katie Jayne to arrange to have your porch prepared for hurricane season.

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Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus! Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins

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You Don’t Want to Miss This… Tuesday, June 1 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel Piccolo Event: Perimeter Flutes Concert Wednesday, June 2 at 4:30 PM in the Art Loft Betty Murrell Art Show Thursday, June 3 at 11:00 AM in Myers Hall Lobby Picnic Lunch at Hampton Park Thursday, June 3 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel Piccolo Event: Violin & Piano Performance with Amos Lawrence Friday, June 4 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel Piccolo Event: Concert in Memory of Margaret Williams by pianist Andrew Armstrong- reception to follow Saturday, June 5 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel Piccolo Event: Piano & Soprano Concert with Lynn Kompass & Marcia Porter Sunday, June 6 at 10:30 AM in the Chapel Grace Handbell Choir performance during service Thursday, June 10 at 11:15 AM Grace Tea Room - meet in the Commons Front Lobby Friday, June 11 at 4:00 PM in Blackmer Hall John Sadler, Bass/Baritone concert Sunday, June 13 at 2:00 PM in Blackmer Hall Piccolo Event: Robert Ivey Ballet performance “The Giving Tree” Monday, June 14 at 6:30 PM Riverdogs Game - meet in the Commons Front Lobby Tuesday, June 22 at 3:30 PM Picture Perfect Affair in Myers Hall Courtyard Wednesday, June 2 at 3:30 PM Read Cloister Indoor Camping-S’mores and More Wednesday, June 9 at 3:30 PM Proof is in the Pudding, Pudding Treats and Trivia in Cloister Courtyard Monday, June 21 at 3:00 PM Read Cloister Kicks off Summer with Beach Music and Ice Cream Sundae Bar Wednesday, June 23 at 3:30 PM Wet your Whistle with Root beer Floats in Cloister Courtyard Wednesday, June 30 at 3:30 PM Watermelon Social in Cloister Courtyard

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1. Betty Claypoole and daughter Lisa enjoying an afternoon at the Folly Beach Pier. 2. Charlotte Sottile and friend Vanessa taking in the sea breeze at the Folly Beach Pier. 3. Elizabeth Ferguson and Marjorie Peale dining at the Starfish Grille.

Attention: The Cloister Dining Room renovations will start the beginning of June. Cloister meals will be served in the Morse Activity Room, Read Cloister and continue for the duration (approximately 4 months).

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2010 Volunteer Party Residents and staff gathered for our annual production for the Volunteer Party. In order to thank all of our volunteers, staff put on the play “The Wizard of Oz” to a packed house. Dressed for the parts, the storyline took a slight detour as our favorite characters found their body parts were only in need of some rehab! Chance Scrantom & Smiley Putman (L) showed that the residents could dress as their favorite characters, too. The cast: Jenny Juhasz as Dorothy, Helen Hamer as the Scarecrow, Adrienne Grayson as the Tinman, Jennifer Hartig as the Lion, Don Starr as the Guard, Curtis Mack as the Wizard and Carissa Welsh as Glenda the Good Witch. A special thanks to Katie Jayne and the Community Life Services team who made all of it possible.

New Resident: Eleanor Mulbry Taki Andriadis

Eleanor Mulbry was born in Washington, DC. She lived in Yokoshuka Naval Base, Japan when she was 16, and she can still remember some Japanese words. Her father, US Navy Captain William DeGiers Michelet, a graduate of the US Naval Academy, was stationed there after the end of WWII. He was a linguist, and his knowledge of French was excellent.

When she was fifty, she decided to go back to college to get her BA in Religious Studies, studying with a Jesuit priest and a Rabbi. Eleanor is still very interested in Christianity and Judaism. The Mulbrys have four married sons, five grandsons and two granddaughters. Eleanor’s hobbies include needlepoint, knitting quilts and listening to classical and Western music.

Eleanor married Leonard Mulbry when she was still a junior in College.

Update Meetings Apts/Cot: June 16th at 10:00 AM 8

Myers Hall: June 10th at 11:00 AM

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Bishop Gadsden Apartment and Cottage Residents’ Association Ed Roberts

The last half of 2009 and 2010 have been good years for BG as evidenced by a steadily increasing occupancy in our community. New residents make for new friends and new partners in the many experiences available in our home. We have all been new residents at one time or another and have experienced the same feelings of unfamiliarity and isolation before becoming comfortable in our new surroundings. How do I find my way around? Where is the dining room, gym, pool, art studio, salon, etc? Heck, I’m not even sure I can find my own home. This epistle is an attempt to inform new, and maybe some longer established residents, of the existence and purpose of the Bishop Gadsden Residents’ Association. All residents are members by virtue of their residency. The overall purpose of the Association is to foster a smooth running community in cooperation with the President/CEO and management of the community and among other things: 1. To support projects, programs and activities of Bishop Gadsden including, but not limited to, Administration, Finance, Development, Health, Public Relations, Activities, Dining, Environmental, Marketing, Outreach and those of the Association Committees.

2. To promote communication between residents and the President/CEO and staff to address each other’s problems, concerns and proposed changes in policy or service. The Association is managed by a Residents’ Council, elected for two-year terms by the residents, at the November Annual meeting of the Association. The Council consists of an Executive Committee (president, vice, secretary & treasurer); representatives of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor apartments, St. James, the Mews, the Grove, the Woodlands, and six at-large members. There are seven standing committees that are chaired by members of the council as follows: Activities, Administration & Finance, Dining, Environmental Services, Health & Wellness, Outreach & Resident Services. Get to know your representative and use him or her to funnel any comments, complaints, recommendations, to the council. Current information relative to the Council is displayed on the Residents’ Council bulletin board located in the mailroom. Sooner or later all of us will be requested to serve on the council or a standing committee. It is hoped that each resident of Bishop Gadsden enthusiastically grasps the opportunity to serve in the best interests of all of us.

Meet the Staff: Tracy Hockenberry Marilou Watts

When she answered their ad in the newspaper, Bishop Gadsden knew a good thing when they saw it, and Tracy Hockenberry is now the supervisor in Winningham Court. This pretty, petite young woman brings a wealth of experience to the job, having worked in restaurants for 16 years, many of those years as manager. Tracy grew up in a town called Hurricane, WV and graduated from Marshall University with a degree in Criminal Justice. She found reading

about crime more interesting than crime as a workplace. Tracy married husband Jeb two years ago in Charleston. They live in West Ashley with dog Charlie and cat Willie. She loves to cook and has a large garden. Food and wine are a large part of her life. Tracy has a wide knowledge of wine and loves to talk about it. Tracy is very impressed with BG and enjoys meeting the residents. She believes BG treats its employees well and is very glad she is here. So are we.

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Employee of the Month: Marion Freeman Sheila Howland, RN, BSN

Ursula Holahan approached me in the hall after a resident update meeting where we had discussed how to nominate a staff person for employee of the month. ―I’d like to nominate Marion Freeman. She does a great job and is wonderful.‖ Marion does do a great job, and she has a great relationship with all of her residents. She

enjoys talking with each person as she passes her medications, and in doing so, she has developed a special relationship with each and every resident. She always has a smile for residents and staff alike and is willing to do whatever it takes to make the day go smoother. Marion is a great choice to represent Bishop Gadsden and Myers Hall as ―Employee of the Month.‖ Congratulations Marion!

REMINDER - LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2010 Everyone should have received the brochure Dan Mengedoht sent out detailing the upcoming fundraiser for this year. You should know that these outreach efforts are essential to the maintenance of Bishop Gadsden's 501c3 status. This results in a saving in taxes, and decreased fees for the residents of BG. In addition, the project selected this year, the Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, is performing a tremendously important service for the poorer people in that area. What can you do to help? First, you can try to think of something you can contribute for the auctions. It could be a piece of art or furniture you don't know what to do with or a cash contribution. It could be your encouraging non-BG residents to attend and bid on auction items. It could be asking people you know if they would like to offer a meal at an outstanding restaurant, or a night or a week at a villa they own, that these may be auctioned. Whatever your ingenuity can come up with, please do what you can to help. The goal this year is an ambitious $80,000.00. Thanks. IN LOVING MEMORY

Bella Wallace January 20, 1916 ~ May 1, 2010  Herb Scholz November 1, 1931 ~ May 6, 2010  Herbert Stevens June 25, 1921 ~ May 10, 2010 10

John Hardin June 30, 1920 ~ May 10, 2010  Mary Ann Shahid April 11, 1922 ~ May 22, 2010

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There is Plenty for Everyone to do! Father Frank Russ

Recently I attended the Volunteer Appreciation gathering in which BG residents who regularly perform a myriad of tasks were honored. Without their help, our community would not function as smoothly as it does, and some of the programs might not exist— especially in the chapel. So, I’d like to share opportunities for service in our chapel during Episcopal services. Lay Eucharistic Minister: Laypersons, trained by the clergy and licensed by the Bishop, may assist in the administration of Holy Communion in circumstances when there is not an adequate number of priests or deacons. On a typical Sunday morning, six laypersons assist the clergy in the chapel worship service. Lay Eucharistic Visitors: The Reserved Sacrament (communion that has been previously consecrated) may be taken by laypersons (also trained by the clergy and licensed by the Bishop) to the sick and those unable to attend worship. Each Sunday, Eucharistic Visitors take communion to as many as twenty residents in Myers Hall, the Cloister and Arcadia, as well as other residents during times of recuperation and recovery. Lectors: Any baptized Christians may read in public worship, as appointed by the clergy. We have a fine team of residents who are gifted public readers, and who take turns reading the Holy Scriptures that are appointed each Sunday. Although a license is not required to read, lectors undergo special training. Altar Guild: An important behind-thescenes ministry is the preparation of the altar for services of the Holy Eucharist. Members of the altar guild place the proper vessels and linens, as well as the elements of bread and wine to be used during the worship service. After the service, vessels are cleaned and properly stored, and used linens are washed and ironed by members of the guild. No license is needed to be a member, just a willingness to serve. Choir: For over two years, volunteer

members of the choir lead us in the ministry of singing each Sunday and on other special occasions. Our chapel organist, Susan Baker, conducts weekly rehearsals (except during the summer), which are a requirement to join the choir. Ushers: Another important duty is that of the usher. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated men and women who help prepare worshippers by distributing worship booklets and assisting individuals, especially with special needs to be seated. They also collect the offering and guide congregants to the altar for the distribution of the Communion. Bookkeepers: The offering has to be gathered after the service and prepared for submission to a member of the BG Staff who will make a deposit in the bank. Two volunteers perform this function each week, and each is a valuable addition to the ministry team. Flowers: I would like to acknowledge the beautiful contributions Jackie Bowe, with the assistance of Jeanne Herndon, makes in the arranging of the lovely altar flowers on Sundays and feast days. Members of the congregation contribute the flowers as memorial gifts by completing the sign up list in the narthex (foyer) at each worship service. Chaplain’s Advisory: In addition to all of the above, six residents serve on a committee at the invitation of the chaplain, meeting with him up to five times a year. They give counsel and advice, and provide a communication linkage between the chaplain and the community. So, as you can see, there is plenty for everyone to do in the chapel. I wish to thank all the volunteers who serve so faithfully. We would not have the wonderful services and ministries of the chapel without each of you! And I would like to take this opportunity to invite others—especially our new residents—to join the ranks of the volunteer lay ministers of the chapel. If you are interested, please call me directly at 406-2387. Training is provided for all ministries on an as-needed basis by the clergy. I hope to hear from you soon if you are not already serving! View the Gab in color on-line at www.bishopgadsden.org/GAB.pdf 11

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residents by doing so. Our charitable mission is critical to the continued success of Bishop Gadsden. If you have any specific questions about the Guerry Endowment or how you can support it, please contact me at 843.406.6334

Just a reminder – there is still time to honor fathers while supporting the Resident Assistance Fund and/or the Guerry Endowment. If your gift is given as a memorial or honor gift in celebration of Father’s Day, an acknowledgement card will be sent, before the big day, to your honoree and/or family. Stop into the Development Office (across from Blackmer Hall) or call us at 843.406.6546 to make a gift today! The Gadsden Gab is a monthly publication written by and for the residents of Bishop Gadsden. Submissions are welcomed from all residents and are used on a space-available basis. Committee members are: Suzanne Mersereau

Barbara Tuck, Editor

Kent Freeman Marilou Watts

Katie Jayne, Managing Editor

Goodie DiRaddo, Photographer

Walt Ector

Taki Andriadis

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