“THE

BELFRY”

HUNTINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 19 Church Street

Shelton, Connecticut 06484

Phone - (203) 929-1223

Website: www.huntingtonucc.org E-mail: hcc@snet.net

The Rev. Lucille L. Fritz, Minister

James T. Bruni, Minister of Music

Kirsten E. Keith, Director of Christian Education

Karen S. Boroski, Editor/Office Manage

Birthday Greetings to the following who will

celebrate during the months of July & August:

July

2 Tom Taylor

5 Andrzej Dutkanicz, Jr, Kyle Heiden,

Luke Moseley, Eva Washenko

6 Dymitri Dutkanicz

7 Gail Schoennagel, Pat Boland

8 Henriette Wilson, Rob Reeves

11 Steve Wilson

12 Rob Boroski

13 Mary Jane Liddel

18 Laura Ann Frolish

19 Laurel Bailey

20 Meredith Dawley

21 Craig Heyse, Barb Parrelli, Katelyn Roberts

22 Dylan Krystopowicz

23 Faye Fair, Muriel Csire

24 Caitlin Boland, Cheryl Frolish, Trevor Kellogg

27 Samantha Adler

28 Barbara Connery

29 Ashlee Nicholas-Pekar

30 Evelyn Steinis, Royal Wells

September 25, 2016

9:30 a.m.

August

1 Bill Simics

3 Jameson Boroski, Dan Parrelli, Annice Harris

4 AJ Corcino

5 James Ricker

6 Rachel Krystopowicz

7 Matt Tucker

10 Linda Harris, Shane Higgins, Bailey St. Germain

12 Sarah Bordas, John Kozlowski

13 Frank Keegan

14 Patti Leung, Julie Markarian, Rebecca Verdicchio

16 Ed Brighindi, John Wilmot, Sheila Moseley

17 Chris Schoennagel

20 John Crowley

24 Joseph Wannagot, Win Oppel

25 Angie Toth

28 Arlene Wells

29 Arlene Grey

30 Spencer Keith

31 Rachel Leo

Rev. Lucille will be on Sabbatical June 6 through

August 30th. Rev. Todd Shipley, 203-435-8873 will do

pastoral coverage.

Karen will be on vacation July 23-30. The office will be

closed during this time. She will also take various days

so please call the office before stopping in.

Congratulations to the following couples who will

celebrate wedding anniversaries in July & August:

July

7 Laura & Carl Salvio

8 Arlene & Royal Wells,

Diana & Jameson Boroski

17 Margie & Bob Mingrone

19 Wendy & Ed Brighindi, Jr.

20 Soren Ibsen

21 Diane & Roland Wehger

22 Kirsten & Andy Keith

25 Laurie & Steve Ronning,

Patti & Leon Leung

28 Barbara & Kevin Glynn

August

15 Carolyn & Walter Hempel

17 Susanne & Mike Keirstead

22 Thelma & Gordon Bauer

29 Scarlett & Tom Taylor

31 Barbara & Mario Parrelli

Although summer is here, HCCUCC does not close. Summer doesn’t mean we don’t have church bills to pay. It also doesn’t mean people aren’t still in need of our thoughts and prayers.

Summer is here so let’s not forget God. God never takes a vacation, and neither should we take one from God’s presence.

Prayer List

Steve Wilson Gertrude Wilson

Barbara Grisgraber Barbara Henschel

Marion Fairbanks Chris Schoennagel

Steve Wilson Leon Leung

Irma Geher Bob Geffert

Mary & Corey Glynn Miriam Cappos

Bruce Bickley Peggy Iracki

Tim Leonard

Lydia Fritz

Lydia Castell Terri Gunger

Lindsay Provenzano Steve Connor

Dan Beardsley Gay Steinle

Tracy Hazel Michael Scoopo

Tom Symski Andrew Stein

Arlene & Steve Grey Virginia Keith

Jessica Tillson Dan

Terri Haliy John Pesavento

Robert Nicodemus Joe Caputo

Kate D’Alessio Juli Lindsay

John Rizzitelli Merritt Clark

Ralph Gainer Alanna Mulford

Bob & Ruth Johnson Jacquie Mari

SEPTEMBER Belfry Article deadline is August 17th.

The Belfry will be available by August 22nd.

Minister

Rev. Lucille L. Fritz

Minister of Music

James T. Bruni

Office Manager

Karen S. Boroski

Director of

Christian Education

Kirsten E. Keith

Moderator

Soren Ibsen

Deacon Co-Chairs

Sue Lindley/

Rob Reeves

Trustee Co-Chairs

Bob Sember/

Gordon Harris

Women’s Fellowship

President

Sue Lindley

Huntington Center

Nursery School

Director

Linda Rizzitelli

9:30 am

Sunday Worship/

Sunday School

& Child Care

From Our Minister…

Dear Folks,

I am one week into by sabbatical and have completed the first event,

the seminar with retired bishop John Spong on the Gospel of Matthew.

The seminar was held at Kirkridge, a retreat center created in the spirit

of the Celtic tradition, of which I am very interested in and and very

fond of. It was a lovely weekend with lots of great food for thought.

As I left Kirkridge, I came off the mountain on which it was built and

heard the tragic news about the mass shooting in Orlando. My reaction

was horror and grief. When will this violence end?

I know that there are many different opinions about gun control, both in

our country and in our congregation. But, on this is matter I will just

say that NO ONE needs an automatic weapon. NO ONE.

That being said, the root of this horrible crime was intolerance and

hatred. Now more than ever, our faith calls us to be witnesses of

tolerance and love.

John Spong said a lot of things during the seminar on Matthew, but, the

one thing that stands out in my mind now in light of the most recent

tragedy is this: "The mission of the church is to build a world that all

can live and be all they can be."

This reminded me of the banner we having hanging in front of

HCCUCC:

Let us live this out. It is a matter of life and death.

In Christ's love,

Rev. Lucille

JUNE 2016

MISSIONS: Their next meeting, September 1st. Would like to

have a pancake breakfast on October 9th for Neighbors in Need and

EAF. Council OK’d.

NURSERY: New computer for Director. Linda has a 3-day

summer camp coming up the week of June 20. Enrollment is about

the same as the last report.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Hosted most profitable tag sale this

year. Circle I provided May Spooner House meal. Annual Board

dinner will take place at Linda Sember’s home Monday, June 27th.

NOMINATING: Meeting with Lucille when she returns to

evaluate committee sizes and determine best possible candidates.

Flower charges have been increased to $35.

DIACONATE: Prayer Walk postponed due to inclement weather.

Working on letter to the “missing” and will complete in the fall

when Lucille returns. Donations of water and gift cards would be

appreciated for the Concerts on the Green and car show in August.

Spooner House meal was delivered earlier this month by Sue

Lindley and Robin Hartel.

TRUSTEES: Working on quotes for sanding floors at Parsonage.

Committee will be fixing post in the playground over summer.

Will not be meeting July and August. Asked Council to be sure

doors are locked and lights turned out before leaving worship.

Looking into replacing office copier. Still continuing to get

donations for miscellaneous items. Karen reminded Trustees they

have July Spooner House meal. Hardworking Women will clean

carpeting for cost of the rental and will do work during usual

working hours.

MODERATOR: Soren met with 20 Ripton Road homeowners –

they signed a modification through the end of December.

The next Council meeting will be September 13, 2016.

Fourth Annual Bruce Hartel

Memorial Antique Car Show

On Sunday, August 28th we will again be putting on

our antique car show in memory of HCCUCC past

organist/choir director, Bruce Hartel. This event has not

only raised money for the American Cancer Society, the

HCCUCC Organ Fund and the HCCUCC General

Operating Fund, it has also been a wonderful opportunity

to reach out to the community.

Now, ”what can I do?” you ask…Please consider

helping out. You can…

Post a car show flyer at businesses you frequent. Car

Show flyers are available in the alcove or from

Robin Hartel at robin.hartel@yahoo.com

If you’re attending a car meet or cruise night this

summer, take a pile of flyers and distribute to car

owners. Mini flyers are available from Karen in the

office.

Visit any of your favorite merchants and ask them to

make a donation in the form of a gift card or gift

certificate. These will be used as People’s Choice

Awards. Donation Forms and Car Show flyers are

available in the alcove or from Robin Hartel at

robin.hartel@yahoo.com

Donate a case or two of soda and/or bottled water.

Drinks will be sold at the car show, with proceeds

going toward the HCC General Operating Fund.

Cases can be left in the southeast corner of

Fellowship Hall over the summer.

Make a monetary donation or food donation (hot

dogs, hamburgers, rolls, cheese, garden tomatoes,

lettuce, kraut, chips, condiments) for the food tent.

Proceeds will go toward the HCC General Operating

Fund.

Sign up to help on the day of the show. Help is

needed with set-up and breakdown as well as

working at tables and other strategic positions.

Sign-up sheet will go up mid-July in the alcove.

Tell your friends and family about the car show!

FINALLY, COME TO THE SHOW! Admission is

free. Vote for your favorite antique car. Have

something to eat and drink and a Rita’s ice!

BRUCE E. HARTEL MEMORIAL

4th ANNUAL ANTIQUE CAR SHOW

Sunday, August 28, 2016 12:00PM – 4:00PM Huntington Congregational Church, UCC parking lot,

19 Church Street, Shelton, CT

(across from the Huntington Green)

All antique vehicles welcome (1985 and prior)

All car clubs and individual owners are encouraged to attend

People’s Choice Award – Voting closes at 3:00PM

Demonstrations / ‘Show and Tell’

encouraged throughout the day

NO ADMISSION FEE

Donations accepted and appreciated - to benefit

American Cancer Society and

Huntington Congregational Church, UCC

Bruce E. Hartel Memorial Organ Fund

Food and drinks will be available for purchase

Free parking for spectators.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Any questions, please contact Robin Hartel- 203-929-7689

Or email: carshow@huntingtonucc.org

Vacation Bible School Come Join The Surf Shack!

Sunday, June 20 thru Thursday, June 23, 2016 5:30-7:45 pm

Location: Huntington Congregational Church, UCC 19 Church Street, Shelton, CT 06484

Dinner will be served nightly

Only 60 accepted so sign up fast, first come first served!

Children who have completed one year of preschool thru Grade 4

Tuition: 1st child $25, additional $15

Please make checks payable to HCC, UCC * Scholarships available for financial hardship

Please forward your payment and completed registration form to: Huntington Congregational Church, UCC

Attn: Kirsten Keith 19 Church Street

Shelton, CT 06484 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Parent(s) names________________________________________

Address______________________________________________

Telephone_________________ Cell #_______________________

Church Affiliation_______________________________________

Email address____________________________________

Emergency contact person & telephone______________________

Children's names & grade completed as of June 2016

1.__________________________ 3.________________________

2.__________________________ 4.________________________

Allergies/Medical Information/Other

RECOGNITION OF 2016 GRADUATES

Colleges & Universities

Kaitlyn Patchkofsky – Paier College of Art

~ Associates in Photography

Quinton Hongo – Johnson & Wales

~ Culinary

Ace Ricker – Housatonic Community College

~ Associates in Business Administration and Management

Jason Ricker – Fashion Institute of Design

~ Bachelors in Textiles/Surface Design

Caroline Wells ~ Sacred Heart University

~ Nursing

Shelton High School

Sara Frolish ~ Plans on attending Housatonic Community College

Angela Simics ~ Eastern CT State University – Major - Teaching

Julia Simics ~ UCONN – Major - Business

Richard Simics ~ Eastern CT State University – Major - Finance

William Simics ~ UCONN – Major - Business

Joseph Wannagot ~ Gateway Community College - Nursing

Matthew Zelanin ~ Western CT State University – Physical Ed.

Those who receive college scholarships are:

Randall Boland Hailey Hongo Quinton Hongo

Ace Ricker Angela Simics Julia Simics

Richard Simics William Simics Matthew Tucker

Matthew Zelanin

SEPTEMBER 18TH 11:00 AM

OUTDOOR WORSHIP

& ALL CHURCH PICNIC

On Sunday, September 18th,

we will enjoy an OUTDOOR WORSHIP

SERVICE AT 11 AM followed by the

ALL CHURCH PICNIC at the

Parsonage–160 Huntington Street.

Keep an eye out for more

information in our summer worship

bulletins & September Belfry.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Our congratulations to Ryan Claire Stone, daughter of Kristen &

Jeffrey Stone, who received the Sacrament of Christian Baptism on

June 5, 2016.

ROBERT WILSON SUNDAY

Each year, Gertrude Wilson

generously donates ice cream

after service on Children’s

Sunday. This tradition began in

loving memory of Gertrude’s

husband, Robert, who loved ice

cream and children. Prior to

Robert’s passing, Gertrude and

Robert welcomed our entire

congregation in June 1973 and

1974 to worship together on

their farm and then have a picnic afterwards. Members even had the

opportunity to learn how to milk the cows! This is also to

commemorate National Dairy Month. Thank you to Gertrude for

being so generous.

Tag Sale

A big thank you to everyone who helped out at the Tag Sale on June

4th! Whether you had a spot and were selling items, helped at the

church table, bake table, made baked goods, carried tables in and

out, or came to browse—it all went well (and the rain pretty much

held off), and we could not have done it without all of you. Avery

special THANK YOU to Merle Chase for setting up and breaking

down the tables. You’re the best!

As an outreach and to get the news of HCCUCC out to the

community, the Men’s Fellowship will be selling hotdogs at the

Wednesday evening concerts on the Green during the summer.

Also, the Vitality Committee will be handing out free water and

hold a free gift card give away. If you would like to help out, you

are more than welcome to come on out. Please consider making

donations of a $25 gift card to a local store or eating place, or a

case of water. Everyone’s help is needed!

Going away this Summer? Going to miss worship

some Sundays?

Please make use of our secure giving website to

stay current on your pledge over the summer

months by giving on-line. You can give to

HCCUCC via credit card or direct withdrawal

from your checking account using our website,

huntingtonucc.org. Just go to our website and click on the

“Online Giving” button at the top right of the site. This will take

you to our secure credit card giving page which is hosted by

Vanco, our EFT and credit card provider. You will be able to

give to Operating, Missions, Memorial Donations, Special

Missions of the season and General/Miscellaneous giving such as

flowers, bulletins or directed donations to budget line items. You

can also schedule recurring giving on the site.

The church still has bills and salaries to pay over the summer

months and your faithful/timely giving is certainly appreciated.

Thank-you, Your Financial Secretaries.

Huntington Center

Nursery School

Half Day Programs and Extended Day Programs Available

ENROLLING NOW

Call: 203-929-7197 for a visit

Please contact our Director, Linda Rizzitelli for more information.

H.C.N.S. is open to the public.

Huntington Center Nursery School

19 Church Street, Shelton, CT

HuntingtonCenterNurserySchool.com

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JULY 2016

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2

3

4 5 6 7 8 9

9:30am – Communion Worship/Child Care

OFFICE CLOSED

Spooner House Meal

(Stewardship)

10 11

12 13 14 15 16 9:30am - Worship/ Child Care

Concert on the Green

(Vitality & Men’s Group)

17

18 19 20 21 22 23 9:30am - Worship/ Child Care

Concert on the Green

(Vitality & Men’s Group)

Karen’s Vacation

24 9:30am - Worship/ Child Care

25 26 27 28 29 30 9:30am - Worship/ Child Care

Office

Closed

Concert on the Green

(Vitality & Men’s Group)

31

9:30am - Worship/ Child Care

You may view the Belfry & Calendar on our website at huntingtonucc.org

AUGUST 2016

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6

Concert on the Green

(Vitality & Men’s Group)

7

8 9 10 11 12 13

9:30am – Communion Worship/Child Care

Concert on the Green

(Vitality & Men’s Group)

Spooner House Meal

(Stewardship)

14 15

16 17 18 19 20 9:30am - Worship/ Child Care/Baptism

Concert on the Green

(Vitality & Men’s Group)

21

22 23 24 25 26 27 9:30am - Worship/ Child Care

Concert on the Green

(Vitality & Men’s Group)

28 9:30am - Worship/ Child Care

29 30 31 9:30am - Worship/ Child Care

NOON-Car Show-parking lot

Rev. Lucille returns

You may view the Belfry & Calendar on our website at huntingtonucc.org