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St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. Wanda Copeland 408 South Main Street Musician: Carrie Hooper Horseheads, NY 14845 Parish Administrator: Carol Drake 607-‐739-‐5226 Sexton: Bill Game www.stmatthews.steepleconnect.com Find us on Facebook
From the Pastor’s Desk
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Epiphany Rector’s Open House
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Annual Meeting
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JANUARY 2017
To grow in Christ, sharing his love
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Peace—it’s a simple word with a very complex history and definition. Many have described peace as the absence of hostilities or war (Webster’s Dictionary), while others have said it is much more nuanced. (Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King, Jr.). Most notably, people somehow associate personal ‘peace’ or well-‐‑being with a sense of fairness.
Peace is a state or quality we’d all like in our own lives, and in the world at large. We say things like, “Why can’t people just get along?” or “Why do people have to be so mean to each other?” because we know the price of conflict and war in our world. We see the destruction on TV from bombs, explosions, and shootings, and we wish there was more respect for life. And yet we understand the depth of passion and loyalty to causes and positions. If anything, we’d be most comfortable if people could just give a little on their position, but don’t ask us to give up what we believe or how we feel or think.
On a more personal level, we want our little corner of the world to be at peace, and we want to be at peace within ourselves. Many who have thought deeply about this subject believe that true external peace begins when individuals (single or groups) can find themselves in a position where they feel positive about their own lives. Thus, real peace is about personal satisfaction and a sense that justice prevails.
In researching for this article, I came across the person of Johan Galtung. According to Wikipedia, he is “a Norwegian sociologist, mathematician and the principal founder of the discipline of peace and conflict studies.”1 A child who grew up under Nazi occupation of Norway in WWII, he has had strong feelings that humans need to get to a different place around conflict. Again, according to Wikipedia, here’s the basis of conflict as Galtung sees it: “There are four traditional but unsatisfactory ways in which conflicts between two parties are handled:
1. A wins, B loses; 2. B wins, A loses; 3. the solution is postponed because neither A
nor B feels ready to end the conflict;
4. a confused compromise is reached, which neither A nor B are happy with.
Galtung tries to break with these four unsatisfactory ways of handling a conflict by finding a “fifth way”, where both A and B feel that they win. The method also insists that basic human needs—such as survival, physical well-‐‑being, liberty, and identity—be respected.”1
Over the past two years, your continuing education funding has sent me to classes at the Lombard (Illinois) Mennonite Peace Center on “Family Systems Theory”. This branch of counseling began to be codified in the 1940s and 1950s, particularly through the work of Murray Bowen, Nathan Ackerman and others. These ideas were picked up and enhanced for those in the church through the efforts of Rabbi Ed Friedman in the 1980s and 1990s. At the heart of these ideas is the understanding that our relationships within our family of origin set patterns of relationships for the rest of our lives. If there is anything we know from our family of origin, we know that we cannot change people, only our responses to them. Our own reactions—our anxiety, comfort, distress, or joy is something that we control. I also believe those reactions sit at the heart of relationships that extend into the whole world. While we have to acknowledge and relate to broader institutional structures which can be unjust or blatantly prejudicial, we can find a balance of comfort for ourselves in our own life. Some people will never be happy, no matter how many possessions they have, or power and authority they exert. Others seem to find peace and contentment in what they have and within their personal life situation. Thus, when I say, may we all have a peaceful new year, there’s a lot that goes into making that happen—some of our own personal ‘work’ in our live; and some efforts to enrich the structures of larger society. It’s not an easy thing, but I believe we can all pray for and work for this happening. So, have yourself a peace-‐‑filled and happy New Year. Wanda+ 1. Johan Galtung article at
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan_Galtung Peace does not mean an absence of conflicts; differences will always be there. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means; through dialogue, education, knowledge; and through humane ways. ~ Dali Lama
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Holiday Open House The Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ
Friday, January 6, 2017 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
@ Wanda and Melody’s house 233 Scenic Drive, Horseheads
Come and Celebrate Christmas and Epiphany. Dress in your favorite “kingly” outfit!
Bring a dish to share, please. Beverages and paper products provided.
PRAYERS FOR THE TROOPS
Thursday, January 5th, 5:00 p.m. St. Casmir’s Church, Elmira
All are welcome Call 739-‐‑4027 for more information
We pray for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our presiding bishop; DeDe, our Bishop and shepherd; our bishop; Wanda, our rector; Barack our President, Donald our President-‐‑elect; Andrew our Governor, our state legislators; members of congress and of the Supreme Court, that they may turn from seeking their own power and serve all people with honesty and diligence. We pray for healing and protection for Mother Nancy, David, Gabby, Linda, Fran, Steve, Fr. Don, Shari, Jason, Carol, Hunter, Zachary, Deb, Melissa, Bill, Jack and Phyllis, Barry, Krista, Katie, Richard, Ada, Paul, Jim, Elaine, Sophia, Mary, Aaron, Peter, Rich and family, Fred, Vida, Elise, Stephen and Max and for all our shut-‐‑ins.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PRAYER
Dearest Lord, We thank you that for over one hundred and fifty years you have graced and blessed your servants at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church with the opportunity to reach out and make a difference in our community and in the world, to share your light, love, and word. As we strive to become the people you call us to be, we ask for the continued blessing and wisdom of your Holy Spirit. May every decision made in this new calling to repair your house, grow the generations, and build your mission be in line with your will for this church and for your servants.
May we continue to walk with you as children of light, drawing others to worship and to serve you, in the blessed Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
PRAYER CHAIN
St. Matthew’s Prayer Chain is online and our team prays for anyone in need of prayer. We pray for the person and/or their situation for 2 weeks. If the need is ongoing or has changed, we renew the request through updates. If you have a request for prayer, contact any member of the prayer chain: John and Janet Wilson, Barb and Dave Talbot, Bill Game, Bill and Barb Statham, Brigid Galusha, Jan and Charlie Clemens, Jan and Don Temple, Ethel Massey, Peggie Diello and Kitty Rolfe. Contact Kitty Rolfe if you would like to join the prayer chain. 739-‐‑7151 or 742-‐‑4771; email [email protected]
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ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, January 22, 2017 Following 10:30 am service
Candidates for 2017 Vestry
Allena McGlaughlin Jr. Warden (2-‐‑year term)
I have been a member of St. Matthew’s for a few years now and have been active with VBS, Community Dinners, Christmas Pageants, ECW, Choir, and Bell Choir. For the last year, I served on the capital campaign committee, and as a vestry member working on property management. I welcome the opportunity to be of service as Junior Warden.
Kristie Crossley Vestry (2-‐‑year term)
I have served on the Parish Life ministry, and most recently, worked with the capital campaign committee, and planned our campaign kickoff dinner. I have lived in Horseheads since 2002 and own a small beauty salon in my home. My husband, Geoff and I were married at St. Matthew’s in 2003 and our children Grant and Madelyn were baptized here. I have served on the Vestry in the past and I am looking forward to working again with everyone to make Saint Matthews’s a larger and stronger parish.
Bill Game Vestry (2-‐‑year term)
I have been a member of St. Matthew’s Church for all of my life. As a young boy, I would help my mother when she served on the Altar Guild, and I have continued as a member for many years. I am currently a Reader and Lay Eucharist Minister, and have been the Parish Sexton for the past several years, since my retirement from UPS.
JANUARY FLOWERS
December 31/January 1 Christmas Flowers January 7/8 January 14/15q In recognition of Cantata Singers Carnegie Hall Concert by Wanda Copeland January 21/22 January 28/29 If you would like to offer altar flowers in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for a special event, please sign the flower chart in the narthex. A $30.00 donation is requested. Altar flowers are provided by Zeigler Florist.
JANUARY 2 Jack Slocum 11 Richard Coon 24 Madison Coss 31 Emma Burns
JANUARY
8 Richard and Jean Coon 14 William and Mary Wallis 16 Daniel and Stephanie Robbins
Dec.31/Jan.1 Terry Fox, Barb Talbot Jan. 7/8 Bill Game Margaret Clark-‐‑Plaskie Jan. 14/15 Carol Packard Jan. 21/22 Terry Fox Barb Talbot Jan. 28/29 Bill Game
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READERS AND CHALICE BEARERS
December 31 Lessons and Carols w/Eucharist 5:30 pm Mark Armstrong January 1, 2017 Lessons and Carols w/Eucharist 10:30 am Barb Talbot, Kitty Rolfe, Joy Overacker, Melody Chilson, Mary Vasey, Readers B. Talbot (K. Rolfe), Chalice January 7 Holy Eucharist 5:30 pm Judy Peters January 8 Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Tony Medina, Stephanie Lewis S. Lewis (A. McGlaughlin), Chalice January 14 Holy Eucharist 5:30 pm Gary Packard January 15 Morning Prayer 10:30 am Joy Overacker January 21 Holy Eucharist 5:30 pm Mark Armstrong January 22 Holy Eucharist Melody Chilson, Allena McGlaughlin M.Chilson (A. McGlaughlin), Chalice January 28 Holy Eucharist 5:30 pm Judy Peters 10:30 am Morning Prayer TBD
Classes for all ages meet on Sunday’s at 9:30 am in the Parish House. We are still exploring God making us in His image... God working to establish relationships with us. Christian Education classes will be on recess December 25-‐‑January 1, 2017. Classes will resume on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 9:30 am.
ST. MATTHEW’S YOUTH GROUP NEWS December 31-‐‑January 1 – Youth Lock In Friday Feb. 10, 2017 – Saturday, Feb. 11th 30-‐‑hour famine. ~ ending with a community spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Feb. 11th from
11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Please let me know if anyone is interested in helping during the famine in any way. As always, thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please contact me or Barb.
Diana Medina, 607-‐‑742-‐‑8608 or Barb Talbot, 607-‐‑280-‐‑5541
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
This group gets together the first Wednesday of the month in the library at 6:30 pm. We pray, knit and chat for an hour. You are invited to visit with us, knit a shawl, crochet a shawl, just hang out. Emma Burns was the recipient of our most recent baptismal shawl/blanket. Prayer Shawl will meet on Wednesday, December 7th at 6:30 pm in the parish library. We love visitors so feel free to drop in any first Wednesday. Happy pray/knitting.
Kitty Rolfe
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING CLOSET
CCC offers gently used children’s clothing to families who have a need. Our bins are supplied with your donations. As you put away the new Christmas clothes, remember that the CCC bin is in the hall by the kitchen door in the parish hall.
The Closet is open the first 4 Wednesdays of the month from 9:00am to 11:00 am. Trinity covers three Wednesdays and St Matthew’s works the second week. If you are aware of anyone who is in need of clothes for their children, referrals are available in our office and most agencies (Catholic Charities, Salvation Army.) See Kitty if you have any questions. Thank you.
Respectfully submitted, Kitty Rolfe
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UNITED THANK OFFERING
UTO is an outreach of the Episcopal Church in the world. Grants are given to groups who are working to make the earth a safer and better world for all people. UTO boxes in the narthex are for each of us to save a few cents a day in thanks for our own blessings. All the donations are gathered together and given to those in need-‐‑clean water, education, food, shelter, medicine et al. St Matthew’s donated $400 recently. You can be a part of this also. are Thank you. Respectfully submitted, Kitty Rolfe
BROWSE AND BUY
The past month, December 2016, was one of the best Browse and Buy has seen. Things were flying off the shelves and everyone was very pleased with their purchases. We truly thank you all for your generous donations. Drop off days for January are Thursday, January 5th and Thursday, January 19th from 10:00 am-‐‑1:30 pm. Please use the side door. If you would like to offer your help in re-‐‑stocking shelves, setting up the rooms, and/or helping during our shop hours on Saturday, please contact me at 607-‐‑739-‐‑9204. Happy New Year! God Bless, Barb Statham
February 2017 Acts & Facts Deadline: Please submit articles to the office by Thursday, January 19, 2017
Thank you!
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN
The wonderful, fun, jolly Christmas party for Episcopal Church Women is coming on January 19th at 6:00 pm in the parish hall. Please bring a dish to share and a donation for the Food Pantry. We’ll probably sing a few carols to bring more Christmas joy. See you there. Our Cookie Sale was a success. We took in $300.00. Many thanks to can-‐‑wrappers, bakers, buyers, setter-‐‑uppers, cleaner uppers and our cheering section. Next year we’ll have a competent calendar person do the notifications on FaceBook. Hope to see You there. Respectfully, Kitty Rolfe
HORSEHEADS FOOD PANTRY
The food items requested for the month of January are: spaghetti sauce, dry soups, cup of noodles, canned soups. We are always in need of plastic grocery bags. Personal items and financial support is greatly appreciated, as well. The food pantry is located at First Presbyterian Church, 2943 Westinghouse Road, Horseheads.
Respectfully submitted, Arlene Maack
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Saturday, January 21, 2017
11:00 am-‐‑1:00 pm
Ham Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetable, Roll, Desserts Free and Open to the Community
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Carnegie Hall, January 15, 2017
Members of The Cantata Singers will be part of
the North American premier performance of Karl
Jenkin's newest work "Cantata Memoria!"
If you want to
see us at
Carnegie
Hall, or just
want to get
away to NYC
for the
day, Sunday,
January 15,
2017, the
Cantata Singers are sponsoring a DAY BUS TRIP
to NYC, $70/person, and we invite you to join in
the trip. The bus leaves Horseheads at 6 AM, to
drop you off in the vicinity of Carnegie Hall (West
57th and 7th) between 10 & 11AM. The return
trip departs between 8 & 9 PM from the same
place, arriving back in Horseheads after
midnight. Carnegie Hall Concert tickets can be
purchased directly from the Carnegie Hall box
office or through the Cantata Singers for a
discount. If you are interested or have questions
please email [email protected] or call Will
Wickham at 607-‐‑796-‐‑5034.
The Wounded Healers Bereavement Support will hold its monthly meeting:
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 7:30pm to 9:00pm
St. Mary Our Mother School 811 Westlake Street, Horseheads, NY 14845
We will hold our Annual Memorial Service
For more information, call: 607-‐‑796-‐‑2795
Wounded Healers is open to anyone who needs support, education and understanding in a time of grief after the death of a loved one. There is no charge for the monthly meetings.
LABYRINTH NEWS TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ELMIRA
Third Friday Labyrinth Walk Friday, January 20, 7 p.m.
Observance of The Week of Christian Unity The theme for this year’s Week of Christian Unity is "Reconciliation – The Love of Christ Compels Us" The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is January 18-‐‑25. The Labyrinths of Chemung County 2017 Calendar will be available in mid-‐‑January. All are invited to participate in walks throughout the year on both the indoor labyrinths at Trinity and First Presbyterian Church Elmira (Holy Week) and on the outdoor labyrinths at Christ the Redeemer Parish/Our Lady of Lourdes Church and Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Horseheads.
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JANUARY 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ 10:30 am Lessons and Carols with Eucharist
9:45am-10:30 Bible Study
6:30 pm Prayer Shawl
10:00 am-1: 30 pm Browse and Buy
Donations Drop Off
Office Closed The Epiphany of our Lord
10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall
Rector’s Open House 4:00 pm-8:00pm
10:00 am-2:00 pm Browse and Buy
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Blessing Box
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Epiphany Blessing Box
9:30 am Education Classes 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 11:45 am Coffee Hour
9:45am-10:30 Bible Study
10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging
Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall
6:30 pm Prayer Shawl 7:00 pm AA meeting
Office Closed
10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall
10:00 am-2:00 pm Browse & Buy Shop
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist
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Second Sunday after the Epiphany
9:30 am Education Classes 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 11:45 am Coffee Hour
Parish Office Closed
Martin Luther King
9:45am-10:30
Bible Study
10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging
Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall 7:00 pm AA meeting
6:30 pm Vestry
10:00 am-1: 30 pm
Browse and Buy Donations Drop Off 6:00 pm ECW Party
Office Closed
10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Browse & Buy Shop
11:00 am-1:00 pm Community Dinner
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist
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Epiphany
9:30 Education Classes 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 11:45 am Annual Meeting
9:45am-10:30 Bible Study
10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging
Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall
6:30 pm Vestry 7:00 pm AA meeting
Office Closed
10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall
10:00 am-2:00 pm Browse & Buy Shop
Rector’s Discretionary Fund 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist
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The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Rector’s Discretionary Fund 9:30 Education Classes
10:30 am Holy Eucharist 11:45 am Coffee Hour
9:45am-10:30 Bible Study
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St Matthew’s Episcopal Church 408 S. Main Street Horseheads, NY 14845
CLERGY AND STAFF
The Very Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe, Bishop The Rev. Wanda Copeland, Rector Carol Drake, Parish Administrator
Carrie Hooper, Musician William Game, Sexton
WORSHIP SERVICES
Saturday
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Sunday
9:30 am Education Classes for all ages 10:30 am am Holy Eucharist 11:45 am Coffee Hour