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RISE & SHINE! RISE & SHINE! 147 Campbell Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 Mrs. Marie Callahan, Parish Secretary Office Hours: 9am-1pm, Mon-Thu Office Telephone: 516 746-5527 Email: [email protected] Fax: 516 741-2949 Web: www.resurrectionwillistonpark.org Organist—Ellen Schutt Rise & Shine editor—Jane Colgrove September 2014 Volume 10 Issue 1 EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION The Rev. Christina van Liew Rector Rector’s Reflections Dear ResurrecƟon People, As summerƟme transiƟons to autumn, memories of losses and blessings dance in my head and pulse in my heart. We have said goodbye to two beloved members, Doris Wozniak and Dominick Salvatore. Some of us have suered the loss of family members and other major life changes. In sharing our struggles we plant seeds of hope for each other, and nd God’s love transforming loss into new life (even when we can’t see it yet). This is what it means to be ResurrecƟon people! When we cannot nd the faith to believe, others’ faith carries us, like Jesus in the famous footprint story. We are good at caring for others. We need to also be willing to let others carry us in faith unƟl we remember and rejoice in the power of the ResurrecƟon of Jesus Christ to transform lives now, not just when we die. We have also experienced many blessings and signs of new life. Our Wednesday Healing Service is growing with frequent visitors. One is making this service his new spiritual home and aƩending on Sundays as his work schedule permits. A childhood parishioner of St. Andrews is returning with his bridetobe as they discover religion making a dierence in their new life together (the wedding is in April). A friend who started parƟcipaƟng in our adult studies a few years ago is being received into the Episcopal Church (conƟnued on page 3) New Life in God’s Love September Sightings TEA & SCRIPTURE Thursdays, 4-5 pm, Undercroft THRIFT SHOP Open Thursdays and Saturdays SAFE CHURCH Sat, Sept 13, 9 am sharp CAMPBELL AVENUE BLOCK PARTY Sat, Sept 13, noon to 11 pm Center to Lafayette LEARN.SHARE.GROW. Wed, Sept 17, 7-8:30 pm “It’s Worth It!” WILLISTON STREET FAIR Sun, Sept 21 (no booth this year) PARISH POTLUCK Sat, Sept 27, 6-8 pm October LEARN.SHARE.GROW. Wed, Oct 1, 7-8:30 pm “The Church meets a Changing World” PET BLESSING Sat, Oct 4, 11 am Where the healing love of Christ radiates comfort in caring, joy in sharing, strength in hope.

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RISE & SHINE!RISE & SHINE!147 Campbell Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Mrs. Marie Callahan, Parish Secretary

Office Hours: 9am-1pm, Mon-Thu

Office Telephone: 516 746-5527

Email: [email protected] Fax: 516 741-2949

Web: www.resurrectionwillistonpark.org

Organist—Ellen Schutt Rise & Shine editor—Jane Colgrove

September 2014

Volume 10 Issue 1

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE

RESURRECTION The Rev. Christina van Liew

Rector

 Rector’s Reflections

 

Dear Resurrec on People,  

As  summer me  transi ons  to autumn, memories of losses and blessings dance  in my head  and pulse  in my  heart.   We  have  said  goodbye  to  two  beloved members,  Doris  Wozniak  and  Dominick  Salvatore.  Some of us have suffered the loss of family members and other major life changes.  In sharing our struggles we plant seeds of hope for each other, and find God’s love  transforming  loss  into new  life  (even when we can’t see it yet).  This is what it means to be Resurrec‐on people!   When we  cannot find  the  faith  to be‐

lieve, others’ faith carries us, like Jesus in the famous footprint  story.   We  are  good  at  caring  for  others.  We need  to also be willing  to  let others  carry us  in faith un l we remember and rejoice  in the power of the  Resurrec on  of  Jesus  Christ  to  transform  lives now, not just when we die.    

We have also experienced many blessings and  signs of new life.  Our Wednesday Healing Service is grow‐ing with frequent visitors.  One is making this service his new spiritual home and a ending on Sundays as his work  schedule permits.   A childhood parishioner of  St.  Andrews  is  returning  with  his  bride‐to‐be  as they  discover  religion  making  a  difference  in  their new  life  together  (the wedding  is  in April).   A  friend who  started par cipa ng  in our  adult  studies  a  few years ago is being received into the Episcopal Church  

 

(con nued on page 3) 

New Life in God’s Love

September Sightings

TEA & SCRIPTURE Thursdays, 4-5 pm, Undercroft

THRIFT SHOP Open Thursdays and Saturdays

SAFE CHURCH Sat, Sept 13, 9 am sharp

CAMPBELL AVENUE BLOCK PARTY Sat, Sept 13, noon to 11 pm Center to Lafayette

LEARN.SHARE.GROW. Wed, Sept 17, 7-8:30 pm “It’s Worth It!”

WILLISTON STREET FAIR Sun, Sept 21 (no booth this year)

PARISH POTLUCK Sat, Sept 27, 6-8 pm

October

LEARN.SHARE.GROW. Wed, Oct 1, 7-8:30 pm “The Church meets a Changing World”

PET BLESSING Sat, Oct 4, 11 am

Where the healing love of Christ radiates comfort in caring,

joy in sharing, strength in hope.

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A Word from our Warden

  

 

 Dear Friends,  

It  is my  hope  that  September  finds  you  refreshed and renewed—ready to start a new season at Resur‐rec on.   We have experienced many emo ons dur‐ing the  last three months.   There have been  joyous celebra ons  of  weddings,  birthdays  and  reunions;  we have mourned the  loss of devoted parishioners; and were deeply saddened by the death of our dear Marie’s  daughter.    Many  of  us  ba led  personal problems, never losing site of the fact that God was with us in all of this.  

Now we turn our a en on to autumn  life at Resur‐rec on.  Mark your calendars so you are sure to re‐member all the  important dates ahead.   A group of us will meet on Saturday, September 13th,  for Safe Church  training.   The class will start at 9:00am and along with  the previously held  class on August 9th, ensure we are in compliance with the diocesan man‐date.    It may also be noted  that September 13th  is the  Campbell  Avenue  Block  Party,  between  Lafa‐ye e and Center Streets.   The street will be closed off at 12 noon un l 11pm.  

The  “Tea and Scripture” sessions  will  con nue  on Thursday a ernoons from 4‐5pm.   All are welcome.  On  the  evening  of  Wednesday,  September  17th, from 7‐8:30pm,  a  class  en tled  “It’s Worth  It” will be held.  No reading necessary.  The Williston Street Fair will take place on Sunday, September 21st.   We hope to see you there.  

Our  annual  Parish Potluck dinner  is  scheduled  for Saturday  evening  September  27th,  from  6‐8pm.  Come and share good food and fellowship with your parish family.   This  is always a fun evening.   A sign‐up sheet is in back of the church.  

In October Mother Chris na offers an adult  course on  the  book  “The Episcopal Way.”  It  will  be  held the evenings of October 1st, 8th, and 15th.  Other op‐portuni es  to  “LEARN.SHARE.GROW.”  are  planned for November and December.   You can  read about them and the events men oned above elsewhere in this newsle er.   Please consider a ending as many as  you  can.    Also  note  that  our  Pet Blessing  takes place on Saturday, October 4th. 

Vestry Vibes 9-7-14

Approved: to change insurance deduc ble from $500 to $10,000 (will save $2000/year). 

 

CSI using church, sacristy, and undercro  all day Sat, Oct 11th. 

 

Approved: Ruth Hanshe to fill vacancy on Vestry un l Annual General Mee ng. 

 

Williston Street Fair: no booth this year.  

Caring Connec ons: offering caring compassion         in the name of Jesus.  

School Supplies: blessed and delivered to         St. Aidan.  

Mtr. Chris na away  9/26, 27, 28—Mtr. Krantz will supply for us. 

 

Marie away 9/24, 25, 29.  

Approved: $400 for 2 microphones in sanctuary.   

 

 

(A Word from our Warden, con nued)   

On Friday, October 24th, we will host our annual Pen‐ny Social.   Please be aware of any mee ngs that are held and do all you can to make this event a success.  It is one of our major fund raisers.  

Opportuni es to expand our  faith and  introduce oth‐ers to Resurrec on living abound.  Let us use them to share what we  have  found  here with  those  outside our doors.  

Blessings to all, 

Joan  

Our Vestry

  Our Vestry  is  comprised of dedicated  leaders responsible  for the wellbeing of the church.    In addi‐on  to managing  the property and finances, we   are 

the “ears” and “voice” of the parishioners.  The Vestry works closely with the Priest, who  is respon‐sible for the spiritual wellbeing of the parish.  

  Do  you  feel  called  to  lead  Resurrec‐on into the future?  Maybe God is calling you to join 

the Vestry.  If the above ques on resonates with you, have a chat with Joan S. or Jane C.     

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Called to be part of the Worship Team? Lector?

Intercessor?

Altar Server?

Chalice Bearer?

Cantor?

Choir member? Now is the time!

(Rector's Reflec ons from page 1)  

in October.  Perilous pregnancies are blooming with healthy  babies  sheltered  by  our  prayers.    Caring Connec ons is cul va ng an ac ve ministry of shar‐ing  God’s  love  with  folks  who  can’t  make  it  to church.   More  people  than we  ever  imagined  are par cipa ng in the Diocesan Safe Church Training as we  can  truly  say we  are  a  safe  church  for  all who come.  

God  is  good!    I wear  around my wrist  a  reminder:  “For  I know  the plans  I have  for you”, declares  the LORD,  “plans  to prosper  you and not  to harm  you, plans  to  give  you  hope  and  a  future.”    (Jeremiah 29:11).  When things go wrong, God weeps with us, and holds us un l we can stand up straight and feel Resurrec on love radia ng on, in, and through us.    

May we know God’s love, be God’s  love  for  others,  and celebrate  God’s  love  in  all we do.  

Love and Peace,  

Mother Christina  

 

LEARN.SHARE.GROW.  

Gathering to study, reflect and share our hunger and thirst  for  God’s  wisdom  is  becoming  very  popular.  This  fall we are offering a  series of opportuni es  to balance  spiritual  truths  with  prac cal  living.    We begin with  a  one‐night  chat:  “It’s Worth  It.”   What be er way to start a busy fall season than by ground‐ing in the goodness of life?    

In October we offer a three‐week series on The Epis‐copal Way:  how our way of being Chris an uniquely prepares us  for being effec ve ministers of Christ  in our changing world.   Friends can be curious without commi ng  to becoming Episcopalian.   Episcopalians can discover  there  is more  life  in our  roots  than we might already  know!    I am excited about  this  series because  our  very  own  Canon  for Missional  Vitality Stephanie Spellers co‐wrote  the book with Eric Law, another outstanding Episcopal priest and innovator.   

In November Mary Pat will  lead us  through a  series on  Centering with Mys cs.    Rumor  has  it  Julian  of Norwich, Hildegard von Bingen, and The Cloud of Un‐knowing will be making appearances.    

In Advent we will  limit our sessions  to  two evenings based  on  a  bumper‐s cker  “Jesus  is Coming  –  Look Busy!”  Of course it’s a joke – the point of Advent is to slow down and prepare for Christ by NOT being over‐whelmed with busyness.   All sessions are being held on Wednesday  evenings  7‐8:30  pm.   Come  early  to visit!   Watch  E‐notes  and  announcements  for  regis‐tra on guidelines. ~ CvL  

Tea & Scripture  

All summer we have had a  faithful group of rota ng par cipants  from  the  neighborhood  as  well  as  the parish par cipate  in  this one‐hour Bible  study.   Our focus  is one of the readings  in the Lec onary for the following  Sunday.   We  learn  about  its  “backstory”, hear  it read, reflect, and share our thoughts and ex‐periences with  it.   This  fall we will  learn more about Moses  and  the  People  of  God  than  Sunday  School ever  told us.   These are  founda onal stories of  faith with  implica ons for us today.   Come when you can, no registra on or prepara on is needed.  Remember, we’ve moved from Wednesdays to Thursdays, s ll 4‐5 pm,  in  the  undercro   (enter  through  main  church doors).  ~ CvL  

Dominick George Nicholas Salvatore  

December 17, 1933—August 17, 2014 

 

Burial Mass August 20, 2014 

 

From music and text by  David Haas: 

 

“Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you each by name. Come and follow me, I will bring you 

home; I love you and you are mine.”  

Dominick, faithful servant, you  are now at peace with God  

and with your beloved wife Be y Lou. 

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Prayer Shawl Ministry  

Do e Lo en  516 998‐8951 Marjorie Mahoney 516 741‐5262 

BIRTHDAYS

SEPTEMBER 1 Ruth Rusche

Mtr. van Liew

John van Liew

11 Audrey Gutkes

12 Flo-Ellen Zadik

17 Marie Callahan

26 MaryPat Gannon

30 Helen Niemann

ANNIVERSARIES

SEPTEMBER 7 Diane & Robert Petraglia 8 Rhonda & Colin Kaletsky

17 Cynthia & James Robinson

Coffee Hour

Please sign up in the ves bule.  Thank you! 

CONGRATULATIONS !

Thrift Shop

 Reopens Thursday September 11th. 

Flowers, Candles, Sanctuary Light

A wonderful way to honor  the memory of loved ones. 

Call Office: 746‐5527 

Caring Connections Rhonda Kaletsky, Ministry Chair   516 742‐6928 Carol Bozek   516 333‐9681 Jane Colgrove   516 581‐2868 Gina Huneke   516 707‐7160  

If you, or someone you know, needs a  ‘Caring Connec on’ in the way of a prayer, a phone call, a visit, or a meal, please call Rhonda, or any of the above persons. Please let us know if there is 

something we can do to support you in life’s journey.  

Penny Social Friday, October 24th             Doors open 7 pm 

 

Do e Lo en, Chair  

Commi ee:   Baskets:  Pa y McMahon, Diane Petraglia   Kitchen:  Linda Bernhardt, Irene Genovese   Publicity:  Jane Colgrove   Prizes:  Donald Josling   Table:  Ruth Hanshe   Setup/cleanup:  Bob Petraglia, MMM  If you would like to serve on one of the commi ees, 

please see any one of the  persons listed above. 

 

Ki y Kuske is currently in  

  Central Island Health Care Center   825 Old Country Road   Plainview, NY 11803  

Her room phone number is: 516 861‐5450 Call before visi ng please. 

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Submi ed by  Marge Mahoney  

The Vital Parish: Intensive Training for Clergy and Lay Leaders

Oct 18, Nov 22, Dec 13, 2014 and Jan 24, 2015 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Missional Vitality Course Mercer School of Theology

Open to the public

Your parish is more than a building -- it's the area where God asks you to join God's mission and live as Christ's body. This four-session course equips leaders to move from maintenance to mission mode and to be-come vital Christian communities inside and out. The class offers rich content and practice in these areas:

- Introduction – The Marks of a Missional Church - Spirituality – Sharing Love in the Body of Christ - Evangelism – Sharing Good News in the Neighborhood - Partnerships – Loving and Serving God Together - Radical Welcome – Embracing and Being Embraced by Neighbors Instructors: Canon Stephanie Spellers and leaders of the Missional Vitality Team Fee: $20. Register online @ http://tinyurl.com/ntkj2a3 Registration closes on October 11.

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Our loving prayers  for healing con nue 

for Marie and the Callahan family.  

Our prayers for healing go out to the en re Dutcher family.  

 

We con nue to pray for the  families of Doris Wozniak and 

Dominick Salvatore.  

May the power of prayer and the healing love of Christ fill your hearts. 

 

The Anglican Digest 

Dear Rev. Chris na, Thank you for the warm welcome to your church. Everyone was so kind and gracious, especially Carol. The service was exactly the way I had always hoped one would be like. I look forward to a ending your Wednesday services and being more involved the church. Thank you again, 

Tim Frazer-Talan

The Footprints Prayer One night I had a dream... I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of foot-prints in the sand; One belonged to me, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before us, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life, There was only one set of footprints.

I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life This really bothered me, and I questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, You would walk with me all the way; But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, There is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why in times when I needed you the most, you should leave me.

The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child. I love you, and I would never, never leave you during your times of trial and suffering. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you.

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Resurrection Living September 2014

HOLY EUCHARIST Sunday & Wednesday 10 am Thrift Shop Thursdays 9:30-1:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00-2:00 pm

LEARN. SHARE. GROW. The Episcopal path 7-8:30 pm TEA & SCRIPTURE 4-5 pm

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Order of the

Arrow 7:30-9pm

3 HP & HE

4 Tea & Scripture

5 6

7 Pente 13

HE Coffee Hour

VESTRY MTG

8 9 10 HP & HE

ILM Cecilia Callahan

11 Thrift Shop

Tea & Scripture

Kelleher Field 7:30 to honor those lost 9/11

12

Cub Pack 311 7:30-9pm

13 Thrift Shop

Safe Church 9 am

Campbell Block Party Noon to 11 pm

14 Pente 14

HE Coffee Hour

15 16 17 HP & HE

ILM Dominick Salvatore Gladys Norian

LEARN. SHARE. GROW.

It’s Worth It!

18 Thrift Shop

Tea & Scripture

Webelos 6:30

Order of the Arrow 7:30

19 20 Thrift Shop

21 Pente 15

HE Coffee Hour

Williston Street Fair

22

23 24 HP & HE

ILM Madeline Casaza

25 Thrift Shop

Tea & Scripture

26 27 Thrift Shop

Parish Potluck

6-8 pm

28 Pente 16

Mtr. Krantz HE

Coffee Hour

29 30 October 1 HP & HE

ILM Cecilia Callahan

LEARN. SHARE. GROW. The Church meets a

Changing World

2 Thrift Shop

Tea & Scripture

3 4 Thrift Shop

PET BLESSING

11 am

 

Mo C away 

Mother Chris na away   Marie   away 

Marie  away 

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE R E S U R R E C T I O N 147 Campbell Avenue

Williston Park NY 11596

NEW LIFE IN GOD’S LOVE

Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing his praise in the congrega on of the faithful. Psalm 149, verse 1, BCP 

LEARN.SHARE.GROW.

The Episcopal path of balancing scripture, tradition, and reason

for faithful action in today’s changing world.

All classes 7-8:30 pm, Resurrection

Wednesday, September 17

It’s Worth It!

“God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good!”

(Gen 1:31, THE MESSAGE)

Chapter 10 from the book The Balancing Act, by Robert Schnase

Copy of the Chapter will be provided.

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LEARN. SHARE. GROW.

The Episcopal path of balancing scripture, tradition, and reason

for faithful action in today’s changing world.

All classes 7-8:30 pm, Resurrection

Wednesday, September 17

It’s Worth It!

“God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good!”

(Gen 1:31, THE MESSAGE)

Chapter 10 from the book The Balancing Act, by Robert Schnase

Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15

Walking the Episcopal Way in the world

10/1 The Church Meets a Changing World

10/8 The World Meets a Changing Church

10/15 Walking the Episcopal Way

Using the book The Episcopal Way, by E.H.F. Law and S. Spellers. Church’s Teachings for a Changing World, Volume 1

Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19

Centering with Mystics Information forthcoming - - -

Wednesdays, December 3 & 10

Jesus is Coming—Look Busy!

12/3 Stay Awake Chapter 6

“And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.” (Mark 13:37)

12/10 Do Not Be Afraid Chapter 11

“ - - -‘Mary, you have nothing to fear. God has a surprise for you.’” (Luke 1:30)

Using the book The Balancing Act, by Robert Schnase