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Volume 8 Issue 3

Feel the Fire

May / June 2012

OUR MISSIONOUR MISSION

STATEMENT STATEMENT

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chittenango, New York exists

to restore all people to unity with each other and with God in

Jesus Christ.

Church Growth 2

Healing Service 3

Ministry Opportunities

4

Mothers’ Day Brunch

6

Oz Fest Weekend 7

Dining for Women 8

People News 9-10

Ministry Schedules 13-14

Inside this issue:

St. Paul ’s Episcopal Church Chittenango , New York

My dear friends,

What a glorious Eastertide! I know my

spirits are lifted by all the signs of spring that we

are seeing all around us. Haven’t the daffodils been

just splendid this year! Such a nice gift from our

Sunday School children! The flowering of the

earth draws my heart to the wonder of resurrection, of new possibilities.

As most of you know, we have just welcomed to earth our newest

grand child, Juniper Clare Testa. What joy to greet this new little

person! I have watched a transformation in my daughter as the mother

that was within her heart emerged and was revealed to us. Such hope,

such joy - such adjustment!

Jesus was transformed in his death and resurrection. In the post-

resurrection stories we have been hearing in our worship, the disciples

were apt not to recognize him by appearance alone. But they recognized

Jesus in his actions.

Easter calls us to that kind of transformation as well. The

disciples had been followers of Jesus - sometimes strong, sometimes

confused, sometimes hapless. But Jesus came to them, satisfied their

doubts, revealed himself in the breaking of the bread, and they knew that

he lived on! Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit upon them and called them

into action. He charged them with continuing his ministry.

Like the disciples, we are called to feel this fire of the Holy Spirit

to spread the good news of the new covenant that Jesus announced. We

will renew our commitment to live into our call from Christ in our own ways

according to our gifts and talents. We are called as individuals and we are

called as a community of faith to do and be what God intends for us.

May this Eastertide be a time of listening for God in both old and

new ways and responding with action. May we all find renewed energy and

enthusiasm in our faithful response to our loving God. May this spring be

a time when we allow the seeds of possibility within us to flower and grow.

May we as a community hear our call into the future as faithful and

beloved children of God. Faithfully,

The Good News

THE GOOD NEWS VOLUME 8 ISSUE 3

June 10 June 10 June 10 June 10 Combined Service, 9:00 am Combined Service, 9:00 am Combined Service, 9:00 am Combined Service, 9:00 am

Brunch following the service. Childcare provided.

The Vestry will give a short update on the financial health of the parish. Please come with questions or concerns you have about any aspect of life at St. Paul’s.

Church growth is an ever popular topic especially in the mainline denominations. Most congregations are shrinking or barely holding their own. St. Paul’s is no exception. People move out of area, seek something different, or drop out altogether. We have a challenge. And we have a lot of potential here. We know that people have a choice of whether or not to go to church on Sunday. Our society sometimes seems against us with our trends to increasingly busy schedules. But, when you want to go to church, how do we decide where to go? Many have never been part of a church community. Most people who come to the Episcopal Church, come because someone they know invited them. New people in a community used to seek out a church - not so much any more. Sometimes they come because the Holy Spirit stirs up a little something in their hearts. Still more come during a time of crisis. So where do they go? The church of their childhood? Many people have never had a regular church. They are most apt to go to a church about which they have heard good thing; someone has shared his or her excitement. Once they walk in the doors—what then? Why do people who visit a church come back? If their experience was not pleasant, they don’t return. How welcoming is our church to a visitor? How easy is it to find us? To know where to park? To find the restrooms? To have their questions answered? Let’s think about this over the next few weeks and jot down our ideas and observations:

♦ What are we doing right? Because I think we do a lot of things right.

♦ What could we improve?

♦ How can we make that first and second visit positive?

♦ What can I do from the pew?

♦ What does the priest need to do?

♦ What would I like to happen when I visit a place?

Being comfortable in the Episcopal Church depends a lot on “insider” knowledge like how to use our multiple books, when and why we sit, stand, kneel; why we do what we do. How we can make that first visit easier on a visitor. What are we doing that works well? What are we doing that does not help? Once a person returns, what are we doing to help them become comfortable within the community? If you would like to be part of the solution - let us know. We will hear more about this as time goes on. Please give your thoughts to a Vestry person or Mother Kathlyn.

Does our Church want to grow?

Summer Se r v i c eSummer Se r v i c eSummer Se r v i c eSummer Se r v i c e ssss

ONE Service ONE Service ONE Service ONE Service ———— 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am

July and August July and August July and August July and August

Look ing Ahead Look ing Ahead Look ing Ahead Look ing Ahead ———— Sunday Se r v i c e s Sunday Se r v i c e s Sunday Se r v i c e s Sunday Se r v i c e s

I am delighted to report that my husband’s recovery is going smoothly. Once again, our hearts are full of gratitude for all the prayers and well wishes from the people of St. Paul’s.

I am equally delighted to report that Judy Montgomery is back and ready to resume her Sr. Warden position. So happy to have you back!

Thank you, Judy, for leading our Stations of the Cross Service in Holy Week. Thanks to Robin Weisbrod who stepped up to the plate during a busy time while both Judy and I have been out of commission. It has been a blessing to be able to depend on her leadership and everyone’s faithful work in the interim! Thank you, Robin for leading worship on Good Friday as we dashed off to Maryland for the baby. Thanks to Father Joe Williams for celebrating our Easter Eucharist services this year. I have heard so many nice comments. It was a blessing for the parish and for me. Thank you to Jay Stark, Fran Abriola and Dan Rapp for leading us in a Seder Meal and greater appreciation of Christianity’s Judaic roots. Thanks to all who helped with food and arrangements! Special thanks to Elizabeth Kay and the members of our Choir for their extra work through Lent and Easter. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.

Mother’s Musings

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Communi ty Heal ing Serv iceCommuni ty Heal ing Serv iceCommuni ty Heal ing Serv iceCommuni ty Heal ing Serv ice with Music & Taize Chant with Music & Taize Chant with Music & Taize Chant with Music & Taize Chant

also Celebrating Christ’s Ascension also Celebrating Christ’s Ascension also Celebrating Christ’s Ascension also Celebrating Christ’s Ascension

Thursday, May 17 ~ 7:00 pmThursday, May 17 ~ 7:00 pmThursday, May 17 ~ 7:00 pmThursday, May 17 ~ 7:00 pm This healing service provides an excellent opportunity to invite friends, family and neighbors who may be in need of healing for themselves or their loved ones. The worship is contemplative in nature, providing a quiet time of prayer and an invitation to peace. We will offer Holy Communion and anointing with sacred oil and individual prayers of healing.

(to tape on your bathroom mirror or morning coffee maker:) Print the color version from our website!Print the color version from our website!Print the color version from our website!Print the color version from our website!

GOOD MORNING!GOOD MORNING!GOOD MORNING!GOOD MORNING!

THIS ISTHIS ISTHIS ISTHIS ISTHIS ISTHIS ISTHIS ISTHIS IS

GOD!!!GOD!!!GOD!!!GOD!!!GOD!!!GOD!!!GOD!!!GOD!!!

I WILL BE HANDLING I WILL BE HANDLING I WILL BE HANDLING I WILL BE HANDLING

ALL YOUR PROBLEMSALL YOUR PROBLEMSALL YOUR PROBLEMSALL YOUR PROBLEMS

TODAY...TODAY...TODAY...TODAY...

I WILL I WILL I WILL I WILL NOTNOTNOTNOT NEED YOUR HELP. NEED YOUR HELP. NEED YOUR HELP. NEED YOUR HELP.

SO, HAVE A GOOD DAY!!SO, HAVE A GOOD DAY!!SO, HAVE A GOOD DAY!!SO, HAVE A GOOD DAY!!


“Brothers (Sisters) let me be your servant... “Brothers (Sisters) let me be your servant... “Brothers (Sisters) let me be your servant... “Brothers (Sisters) let me be your servant...

let me be as Christ to you...”let me be as Christ to you...”let me be as Christ to you...”let me be as Christ to you...”

These are lyrics from a lovely hymn about doing ministry to and for others - often in non-traditional ways. Here at St. Paul’s, we have may opportunities to love and serve the Lord by taking care of this church of God and the people who come here. We are currently in need of many helpful hands in several areas. Here are some ideas big and small, geared to special talents or no particular talent at all. We all serve God in our own ways. Pick one or two that suit your gifts. “Many hands make light work,” is a saying that is very real in a church community. Here are some examples (you may think of others as well): Buildings & GroundsBuildings & GroundsBuildings & GroundsBuildings & Grounds - see Jamie Courtwright for more information

♦ scraping/painting/repairing the side and back exterior (with Mike Furtado)

♦ mowing grass - we have a riding and power mower

♦ gardening - pruning, weeding, and/or tending

♦ donating towards soil fill and planting in our yard

♦ periodic cleaning of Sunday School rooms and Nursery MusicMusicMusicMusic—see Elizabeth Kay, organist, or Mother Kathlyn ♦ Choir - we can always use more voices - all ages (but we do need to practice)

♦ Instrumentalists - of all sorts to make a joyful noise Child careChild careChild careChild care - see Wardens, Judy Montgomery or Robin Weisbrod ♦ provider for special occasions and summer Sundays

♦ someone to maintain activity bags for worship (require ongoing attention)

♦ nursery picking up after use WorshipWorshipWorshipWorship—see one of the Wardens, Mother Kathlyn, or Gloria Wilkins (scheduler) ♦ Acolytes

♦ Readers

♦ Altar Guild

♦ Eucharistic Ministers (for chalice)

♦ Ushers

♦ Flower arranger (to work with Altar Guild)

♦ Flower grower

♦ Worship Committee member VestryVestryVestryVestry—see one of the Wardens or Mother Kathlyn ♦ Vestry person Leadership Leadership Leadership Leadership ---- general general general general—see one of the Wardens or Mother Kathlyn ♦ Evangelism Coordinator ** ** ** ** Newcomer Minister

♦ Education and Youth ** ** ** ** Teaching assistance

Ministry OpportunitiesMinistry OpportunitiesMinistry OpportunitiesMinistry Opportunities


One cold December afternoon, a young woman knocked on the door of our church. She said she had tried all the other churches in the area and they were locked. However, Jim Montgomery was at church that day doing some work. He welcomed her in and invited her back for the Christmas Eve worship the next evening. She came to church and found a good and safe place and much more. We knew her then by her “American name” Sophia then. Later we learned that her real Chinese name is Yulan Feng. Many people at St. Paul’s reached out to her and she found here her first friends in America. She studied our faith tradition and was eventually baptized here at St. Paul’s. On April 16, I attended the Induction Ceremony for the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society at SUNY Oswego. Yulan is an MBA candidate and qualified by earning and maintaining a GPA of over 3.91. Beta Gamma Sigma is an international honor society that provides the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a baccalaureate or graduate program at a school accredited by the AACSB. Congratulations Yulan!- this is a great achievement. I was struck by the values represented in the honor society. It is about much more than good grades. I think these values are to be valued by all of us. Beta is the initial letter of the Greek word Bebaeos which signifies honor. HonorHonorHonorHonor is personal integrity and excellence of character. It is an enduring quality found in all persons who deserve to lead others. Gamma is the first letter of the Greek word Gnosis which means wisdom. Wisdom is knowledge tested by experience and tempered by discerning judgment. It abhors prejudice, it insists upon freedom of thought and expression. Sigma is the first letter of the Greek word Spoude which means earnestness. Earnestness is enthusiasm measured by achievement, disciplined by reason and ennobled by sincerity. It is that dynamic quality which is essential for all great achievement.

Congratulations Yulan!Congratulations Yulan!Congratulations Yulan!Congratulations Yulan!

Left to right:Left to right:Left to right:Left to right: Richard Skolnik, Dean, School of Business, Mother Kathlyn, Yulan Feng, Dr. Skip (Sidney) Greenblatt, Board Member Internation Center of Syracuse

Next Vestry Meetings

May 10 & June 14 6:30 p.m. in Parish Hall

The Agenda will be posted or published within a

reasonable time before the meeting.

for the July / August issue:

June 17

“Jean Sunday” Jean Sunday” Jean Sunday” Jean Sunday” ———— Church Spring Cleaning Church Spring Cleaning Church Spring Cleaning Church Spring Cleaning May 20May 20May 20May 20th th th th

Lunch Provided: PIZZA and beveragesLunch Provided: PIZZA and beveragesLunch Provided: PIZZA and beveragesLunch Provided: PIZZA and beverages

Calling all Graduates! Calling all Fathers! Calling all Graduates! Calling all Fathers! Calling all Graduates! Calling all Fathers! Calling all Graduates! Calling all Fathers!

Dads & Grads Strawberry CelebrationDads & Grads Strawberry CelebrationDads & Grads Strawberry CelebrationDads & Grads Strawberry Celebration June 17th after both services June 17th after both services June 17th after both services June 17th after both services

For all men and boys – for all who are dads or grads, as well as for those who ever had a dad or was ever a grad. For those graduating this year from nursery school, grade school, high school, college, basic training, trade school, from any other kind of school. We can even celebrate those whose retirement has allowed them to graduate to a new stage of life. Graduation combined with Father’s Day – a graduation into parenthood , one of the greatest changes in a person’s life. There will be the traditional strawberry shortcake after each service. Anyone interested in helping out with the biscuit or strawberry preparation please contact Dorothy Norlander.

`Éà{xÜËá Wtç UÜâÇv{ `Éà{xÜËá Wtç UÜâÇv{ `Éà{xÜËá Wtç UÜâÇv{ `Éà{xÜËá Wtç UÜâÇv{ ‰‰‰‰ homecominhomecominhomecominhomecomingggg May 13May 13May 13May 13thththth————after the 9:30 service in the Parish Hallafter the 9:30 service in the Parish Hallafter the 9:30 service in the Parish Hallafter the 9:30 service in the Parish Hall This is a wonderful time for us to set aside to honor all women and girls in the parish. Men, see Mother Kathlyn or Jim Montgomery to volunteer to help set up, cook, or clean up. Please join us also for a joyous Homecoming Sunday. We hope to

make this a special gathering for old & new friends. Watch for more information.

SEE YOU THERE!


This is our traditional time to thoroughly clean the church both inside and outside. We especially have landscaping and grounds clean up to do this year. If you plan to help, God will be happy to see you for Sunday service dressed in your jeans and work shirts! Work can be a prayer too. We look forward to “many hands making light work.”


OUTREACH NEWOUTREACH NEWOUTREACH NEWOUTREACH NEWSSSS

St. Paul’s OZ Fest Extravaganza St. Paul’s OZ Fest Extravaganza St. Paul’s OZ Fest Extravaganza St. Paul’s OZ Fest Extravaganza ———— June 1 June 1 June 1 June 1----3333

OZ weekend is fast approaching. We have registered to have our craft craft craft craft booth in the park booth in the park booth in the park booth in the park and to have a float in the parade. The event offers us the chance to invite people in to visit and build on our future of faith in the community. The church will be open to the public. At the church, we will have our food & bake sale tent food & bake sale tent food & bake sale tent food & bake sale tent (Julie Reals-chair) and an information booth on Housing Assistance for families booth on Housing Assistance for families booth on Housing Assistance for families booth on Housing Assistance for families (Jennifer Jackson-chair). Barb Buyea is the “Float Chairperson” for our children's float. children's float. children's float. children's float. She is looking for volunteers to help plan the float. Any interested folk please contact Barb, or sign up at church so she can contact you. There will soon be sign up sheets posted in the Parish Hall for donations for the food and bake sale booth at the church on the Saturday of OZ weekend. Also a volunteer worker sign up sheet – we will need help setting up tents on Friday evening, as well as set-up and tear down Saturday and folks to work throughout the day in the food tent. This year we will be parking cars in the back lot area, so we will need some helpers to direct traffic.

We have a job for everyone!! This is our second biggest fund raising activity.We have a job for everyone!! This is our second biggest fund raising activity.We have a job for everyone!! This is our second biggest fund raising activity.We have a job for everyone!! This is our second biggest fund raising activity. Please support this event and help out.Please support this event and help out.Please support this event and help out.Please support this event and help out.

Egg McMuffin Sunday Egg McMuffin Sunday Egg McMuffin Sunday Egg McMuffin Sunday Last Sunday of the MonthLast Sunday of the MonthLast Sunday of the MonthLast Sunday of the Month Just a little twist on our regular “Bread” Sundays. Our local Food Pantry has been blessed with another kind person who donates bread on a fairly regular basis. Because they also have great need for butter/margarine and eggs, we decided to expand our “Bread Sunday” to include a dozen eggs, package of butter/margarine or bread/muffins/bagels. The cost of one dozen eggs or a package of butter is the same as a loaf of bread, so there is no additional expense to either item. We are grateful for everyone’s support.

Vacation Bible School

July 9—13, 9:00 am to Noon

At the First Presbyterian Church

We welcome your children once again for a fun-filled

week of crafts, games, singing and Jesus! Our theme

this year is SonRise National Park, a land of power

and beauty where there is nothing between you and

God’s great big sky! Watch for donation requests and

registration forms! We will need fake Christmas trees

and plants, and anything forest-related. If you have

any questions or know you would like to volunteer

please contact Natalie Stansbury at 391-3906 or

[email protected]

School Kits for Kids July 8—31 Ethel Barber is once again spearheading the purchase and assembling of kits for the Food Pantry to distribute to school children in the fall. Watch for more information in the summer newsletter. We’ll need help buying a specific list of supplies and putting the kits together.

Dining for Women Thursday, June 7 — Evening Meal, Time TBA Place: St. John’s Episcopal Church, Oneida

Gloria Wilkins and friends in Oneida are beginning a Dining for Women chapter. We would like

to invite women of all ages, faiths, and interests to this first potluck meeting. What is this organization?What is this organization?What is this organization?What is this organization? Dining for WomenDining for WomenDining for WomenDining for Women, a nonprofit national giving circle, with over 150 registered chapters, empowers women living in extreme poverty by funding programs fostering good health, education and economic self-sufficiency andandandand cultivates educational dinner circles inspiring individuals to make a profound difference through the power of collective giving. Chapter members meet for dinner in someone’s home or a church or community common area rather than at a restaurant, and donate the money they would have spent dining out to international programs. Dining for Women Dining for Women Dining for Women Dining for Women is dedicated to empowering women living in the developing world to become healthy and economically self-sufficient. We believe that through education, our members become agents of change, working together to alter the face of world poverty. The power of collective giving allows each of us to make a more substantial difference in the world than we could do individually, changing the lives of women in some of the poorest countries. Dining for Women shares Nicholas Kristof’s belief that, “Women aren’t the problem but the solution. The plight of girls is no more a tragedy than an opportunity.” Please consider joining us on June 7th. For more information check out the website www.diningforwomen.org , or contact Gloria at 363-6065 or [email protected].

TREASURER’S REPORT

March 2012

Mar. Income: $6,060.65

Mar. Expense: $5,804.69

YTD Income: $20,621.19

YTD Expense: $20,064.02

2012 Pledge Total: $55,650.00

(2011 Pledge Total: $61,598.00)


Tantalizing Tidbits

Retirees Group May 7th — 12:00 noon Luncheon Ebenezer’s in Sherrill If you need a ride, meet at the church at 11:15. Contact Roberta Kincaid (633-2619) so she has an accurate count for the restaurant.


Many Thanks Many Thanks Many Thanks Many Thanks I would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness, too numerous to mention, which were bestowed on Jim and me and our daughters during my recent open heart surgery and recovery. It certainly makes me realize what a wonderful congregation St. Paul’s is, how blessed we are to be a part of it. Judy Montgomery. Thank You. Two small words for such a big feeling. To each and everyone of you at St. Paul’s, my most sincere appreciation and thanks for everything that you did for my family and for me. Dorothy Saunders Even more than the natural beauty of New York State, we will miss all the dear friends we leave, especially the ones at St. Paul’s. God certainly lives in the hearts of this congregation. May it always be so! So to all our friends at St. Paul’s — “God Be With ‘Til We Meet Again.” Bob & Margaret Mules ...to Jim & Jennifer Courtright, Robin and Katherine Weisbrod, Jim Montgomery, Ethel Barber, and Tania Mousaw who helped with clean up day in March to prepare the church for Easter. ...to all who donated food items, arranged the tables prepared food and served the meal after the funeral of our dear friend, Ken Saunders. Everything was lovely. ...to Jay Stark & Fran Abriola, and Dan & Michelle Rapp for all their work preparing and leading the Seder meal. Thanks to all who donated items; every year we learn something different about the traditions in families. The food was delicious, and everyone had a great time. ...to members of the Altar Guild — Roberta Kincaid, Jill Just, Dorothy Norlander, Ethel Barber, Mary Jane Pokorny, Judy Montgomery, Jan Noble, Becky Kraus — for all your work Saturday, March 31, to prepare the church for Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter. Special thanks to Mother Kathlyn for celebrating the Eucharist with us. Congratu lat ions Congratu lat ions Congratu lat ions Congratu lat ions

...to Angelito Lacen who was baptized recently. He is the son of Ashley Saunders and Angel Luis Lacen and great grandson of Dorothy Saunders, . ...to Ashley Saunders and Angel Luis Lacen on the birth of a daughter, Angelina Lacen. Ashley is the granddaughter of Dorothy Saunders . Angelina’s big brother is Angelito. ...to Mother Kathlyn and Jim Schofield on the birth of a new granddaughter, Juniper Clare, in Maryland. Proud parents are Jeremy and Jamie Testa.


Our Heart fe l t Sympathy Our Heart fe l t Sympathy Our Heart fe l t Sympathy Our Heart fe l t Sympathy

...to Ned and Cindy Mann on the death of Cindy's mother, Germaine Mott. ...to Charles and Joan Grover and their family on the untimely death of their dear son, David. Congratulations to our High School GraduatesCongratulations to our High School GraduatesCongratulations to our High School GraduatesCongratulations to our High School Graduates

. . .to Lauren Mills who will graduate from Chittenango High School. Lauren is the daughter of Mike and Libby Mills. ...to Molly Woodworth, daughter of Woody and Jan Woodworth, who will graduate from Cazenovia High School. ...to Anneliese Olcott, granddaughter of Ron & Ethel Barber and daughter of Neil and Patty Olcott. She will graduate from high school in PA. Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations ...to Brandon Raymond who has a new full time position with Frito-Lay. Love those Fritos! ...to Brittany Reals who will work at the University of California for their Summer Discovery program as a counselor for middle school aged girls from June 14 to July 13. During the day she will make sure the girls attend their classes on time; in the evening they will enjoy activities such as bowling, rollerblading, and hiking. On the weekends they will take field trips to tourist destinations such places Disney Land, Sea World, and Knotts Berry Farm. Brittany is very excited about this great opportunity. Comings & GoingsComings & GoingsComings & GoingsComings & Goings

...Welcome back, Bob & Roberta Kincaid from their southern vacation this winter. ...Best wishes to Joan and Charles Grover in their new home in Texas. They will be missed. The Rev. and Mrs. Charles Grover 1732 Edgefield Ave. Dallas, TX 75224 [email protected] ...Best Wishes also to Bob and Margaret Mules on their move to Virginia. They will also be missed. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mules 1838 Vinson St. Staunton, VA 24401 ( C) 315-761-1636


Heaven’ s Grocery StoreHeaven’ s Grocery StoreHeaven’ s Grocery StoreHeaven’ s Grocery Store

ST. PAUL’S PRAYER LIST Betty Allen (Matthews/Brown’s request), Ron Barber, Morris Bordell, John Boyle, John

Brennan (Kraus’ request), Rogers Brooks (Betty Yates’ request), Lena Brown, Stanley Buyea,

Herb Dailey, Jim Daly, Valerie Daly, Leisha Doherty, Eleanor Dougan (Judy Montgomery’s

mother), Betty Every, Raymond Every, Gary Gleason, Laurie Green (Lena Brown’s request),

Eleanor Hafner (Norlander’s request), Suzanne Heidt, Peter Hudson (Schofield’s request),

Wayne Jones, Beth Klug (Robin Weisbrod’s sister), Ned Mann, Caroline Moch (Williams’

request), Judy Montgomery, Dorothy Norlander, Mary Oakley (Norlander’s request),

Shirley Petrie, Jessie Salisbury (Furtado’s request), Joe Slivinski, Craig Sullivan, Martha

Sullivan, John VanDeusen, Iris Verner (Lena Brown’s request), Leta Weisbrod (Gerry Weis-

brod’s mother), Ruth Williams, Robert Winters (Chris Winters’ brother), Chuck Woodworth

(Woody Woodworth’s father), Mary Wright, Zoey Zodvosky

(If you do not wish a prayer list name to include the relationship or wish to remove or add a name, please contact Dorothy Saun-ders at the church office on Monday mornings.)

I was walking along "LIFE'S HIGHWAY" a long time ago. One day I saw a sign that read "Heaven's Grocery Store.” As I got a little closer the door came open wide. There was a host of Angels standing everywhere. One handed me a basket and said, "My Child, shop with care." Everything a Christian needed was in that grocery store, and all you couldn't carry, you could come back the next day for more. First, I got some PATIENCE. LOVE was in the same row. Farther down was UNDERSTANDING, something you need everywhere you go. I got a box or two of WISDOM, and a bag or two of FAITH. I just couldn’t miss the HOLY GHOST, for it was all over the place. I stopped for STRENGTH and COURAGE to help

me run this race. Though my basket was nearly full, I remembered I needed GRACE. I didn't forget SALVATION for that was free. So I tried to get enough for both you and me. Then I started up the aisle, I saw PRAYER and I just had to put it in, for I knew when I stepped outside I would run right into Sin. PEACE and JOY were plentiful; they were on the last shelf. SONG and PRAISE were hanging near, so I just helped myself. Then I said to the Angel "How much do I owe?" He just smiled and said "JUST TAKE THEM EVERYWHERE YOU GO". Again, I asked the Angel, "How much do I really owe?" Still smiling he said "MY CHILD, JESUS PAID YOUR BILL LONG AGO." —Ron DeMarco & Friend


Behind The Scenes:

Finance/Stewardship Commission: Buildings and Grounds: Darryl Tarbell (H) 697-2300 Jamie Courtwright (H) 280-4121 Fellowship Commission: Communication/Evangelism Commission: Jennifer Courtwright (C) 875-5531 Robin Weisbrod (H) 315-655-2977

Outreach / Service Commission: Pastoral Care Commission: Tania Mousaw (H) 687-7023 Education: Treasurer: Tiffany Raymond (H) 687-1136 Jim Montgomery (H) 687-6282 Clerk of the Vestry, Newsletter Editor & Web Manager Gloria Wilkins (H) 363-6065 — [email protected]

Rector: Rev. Kathlyn Schofield (H)315-378-4650 (C) 481-6415 [email protected] Senior Warden: Judy Montgomery (H)315-687-6282

Junior Warden: Robin Weisbrod (H) 315-655-2977

Secretary: Dorothy Saunders (H)315-687-6409 (O)315-687-6304

Director of Music: Elizabeth Kay (H)315-469-3975 Sexton: Becky Kraus (H) 315-633-2971

May Birthdays

5 ~ Lynn Greene 14 ~ Brett Buyea

6 ~ Kylie Clement 17 ~ Sue McIntyre

10 ~ Julia McGork 21 ~ Betty Pellenz

11 ~ Joe Williams 30 ~ Kimberly Matthews

11 ~ Bob Wilkins 30 ~ Cate McGork

12 ~ Justin Benjamin

May Anniversaries

5 ~ Jay Stark & Frances Abriola

8 ~ Alan & Heather Clement

19 ~ Mark & Jan Woodworth

22 ~ Brian & Barb Buyea

June Birthdays

2 ~ Ari Oviedo 10 ~ John Brennan

6 ~ Margaret Getman 13 ~ Olivia Jackson

7 ~ Judy Montgomery 18 ~ Jamie Beaty

7 ~ Brenda Brennan 20 ~ Cathy Boyle

8 ~ Kaylee Kraus 22 ~ Michelle Rapp

8 ~ Emma Stansbury 26 ~ Ned Mann

27 ~ Gerry Weisbrod, Jr.

June Anniversaries

1 ~ Donald & Wanda Berry

3 ~ Joe & Ruth Williams

4 ~ Lewis & Julie Reals

16 ~ Edward & Mary Jane Pokorny

19 ~ Lynn & Margaret Greene

20 ~ Gordon & Natalie Stansbury

21 ~ Rick & Karen Lounsbury


May 6, 2012 May 6, 2012 May 6, 2012 May 6, 2012 Chalice: Chalice: Chalice: Chalice: Dorothy Norlander Lessons:Lessons:Lessons:Lessons: Roberta Kincaid Emma Stansbury Prayers:Prayers:Prayers:Prayers: Doug Tarbell Ushers:Ushers:Ushers:Ushers: Bob Wilkins Mike Furtado Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte: Ethan Agans Greeter:Greeter:Greeter:Greeter: Joanne Furtado Elements:Elements:Elements:Elements: Joe & Ruth Williams Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour: Mousaw/Wilkins Families May 13, 2012 May 13, 2012 May 13, 2012 May 13, 2012 Chalice:Chalice:Chalice:Chalice: Janet Winters Lessons:Lessons:Lessons:Lessons: Lisa McGork Doug Tarbell Prayers:Prayers:Prayers:Prayers: Gordon Stansbury Ushers:Ushers:Ushers:Ushers: Gerry Weisbrod Woody McAllister Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte: Ethan Stansbury Greeter:Greeter:Greeter:Greeter: Mike Furtado Elements:Elements:Elements:Elements: Winters/Agans Families Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour: MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCHMOTHER’S DAY BRUNCHMOTHER’S DAY BRUNCHMOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH (D. Norlander/V.Smith/J.Lee)

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May 20, 2012 May 20, 2012 May 20, 2012 May 20, 2012 Chalice:Chalice:Chalice:Chalice: Fran Abriola Lessons:Lessons:Lessons:Lessons: Dorothy Norlander Judy Montgomery Prayers:Prayers:Prayers:Prayers: Gloria Wilkins Ushers:Ushers:Ushers:Ushers: Bob Wilkins Mike Furtado Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte: Brennan Buyea Greeter:Greeter:Greeter:Greeter: Bob Wilkins Elements:Elements:Elements:Elements: Noble Family Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour: MJ Pokorny/S.VanValkenburgh May 27, 2012May 27, 2012May 27, 2012May 27, 2012 Chalice:Chalice:Chalice:Chalice: Jim Montgomery Lessons:Lessons:Lessons:Lessons: Virginia Smith Janet Winters Prayers:Prayers:Prayers:Prayers: Natalie Stansbury Ushers:Ushers:Ushers:Ushers: Woody McAllister Gerry Weisbrod Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte: Ahshinnhare Tarbell Greeter:Greeter:Greeter:Greeter: Betsey Savage Elements:Elements:Elements:Elements: Buyea Family Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour: Gordon & Natalie Stansbury

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE ON A GIVEN SUNDAY,

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June 3, 2012 June 3, 2012 June 3, 2012 June 3, 2012 Chalice: Chalice: Chalice: Chalice: Pam Hobbs Lessons:Lessons:Lessons:Lessons: Bob Wilkins Gordie Stansbury Prayers:Prayers:Prayers:Prayers: Janet Winters Ushers:Ushers:Ushers:Ushers: Bob Wilkins Mike Furtado Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte: Alexza Weisbrod Greeter:Greeter:Greeter:Greeter: Joanne Furtado Elements:Elements:Elements:Elements: Furtado Family Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour: Doug & Darryl Tarbell June 10, 2012 June 10, 2012 June 10, 2012 June 10, 2012 ––––9:00, One Combined Service 9:00, One Combined Service 9:00, One Combined Service 9:00, One Combined Service Chalice:Chalice:Chalice:Chalice: Fran Abriola Lessons:Lessons:Lessons:Lessons: Roberta Kincaid Gordon Stansbury Prayers:Prayers:Prayers:Prayers: Lisa McGork Ushers:Ushers:Ushers:Ushers: Gerry Weisbrod Woody McAllister Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte: Ethan Stansbury Greeter:Greeter:Greeter:Greeter: Mike Furtado Elements:Elements:Elements:Elements: Hobbs/Raymond Family Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour: Dish to Pass BRUNCHDish to Pass BRUNCHDish to Pass BRUNCHDish to Pass BRUNCH (Gerry & Robin Weisbrod)

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June 17, 2012June 17, 2012June 17, 2012June 17, 2012 Chalice:Chalice:Chalice:Chalice: Judy Montgomery Lessons:Lessons:Lessons:Lessons: Lisa McGork Emma Stansbury Prayers:Prayers:Prayers:Prayers: Roberta Kincaid Ushers:Ushers:Ushers:Ushers: Bob Wilkins Mike Furtado Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte: Brennan Buyea Greeter:Greeter:Greeter:Greeter: Bob Wilkins Elements:Elements:Elements:Elements: Joe & Ruth Williams Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour: Dads’ & Grads’ Dads’ & Grads’ Dads’ & Grads’ Dads’ & Grads’ STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL (Bob & Gloria Wilkins) June 24, 2012June 24, 2012June 24, 2012June 24, 2012 Chalice:Chalice:Chalice:Chalice: Dorothy Norlander Lessons:Lessons:Lessons:Lessons: Doug Tarbell Judy Montgomery Prayers:Prayers:Prayers:Prayers: Gordon Stansbury Ushers:Ushers:Ushers:Ushers: Woody McAllister Gerry Weisbrod Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte:Acolyte: Ahshinnhare Tarbell Greeter:Greeter:Greeter:Greeter: Betsey Savage Elements:Elements:Elements:Elements: Winters/Agans Families Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour:Coffee Hour: Woody & Jan Woodworth

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE ON A GIVEN SUNDAY,

P L E A S E A R R A N G E F O R P L E A S E A R R A N G E F O R P L E A S E A R R A N G E F O R P L E A S E A R R A N G E F O R A S U B S T I T U T EA S U B S T I T U T EA S U B S T I T U T EA S U B S T I T U T E

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