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Volume 13 Issue 8
A Letter From The Warden
August 2017
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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.
St. Paul ’s Episcopal Church Chittenango, New York
The Good News
Well, vacations are almost over. Where has the summer gone? I think it got washed away with all the rain. We have had the most beautiful wedding this past month. Bride was beautiful and the Groom was handsome. Most of you know that I am talking about Katherine and Michael Weisbrod. May they have many wonder-ful years together.
A note as to what is going on with Bible Study, this month we have been very busy learning about the disciples. We have learned some very interesting facts about them. For instance, did you know that the only one to live to an old age was John, a son of Zebedee? Philip was called the Bean Counter? That Peter’s real name was Simon. That Peter was added by Jesus, which means rock. We learned many more things and we are only half way through. On that note, we will be taking a break in August and will continue on in September.
Our church picnic is coming up July 30, 2017. We will have a joint one with All Saints Church Fulton. More on that next time. Can’t wait to meet them all. We are looking forward to the fall and some classes that will be available, like Safe Church Training with Father Leon. If you have a need for this please give me a call. If you have a need of anything, please feel free to call and we can talk about it. I am taking a couple of week off and going to South Carolina to see my brother. You can reach me on my cell phone any-time you need me at 315-876-0967. I am leaving on the 16th of August and will return before the first week in Sep-tember. May you all have a great rest of the summer and hopefully have sunshine and happy days. God Bless you all Judy Bell-Olmsted Warden
Special Events
July 2nd-Aug 6th School Kit collection for local elementary students Aug 6 Worship meeting during coffee hour Aug 20 2:30 Service at The Grand Sept 16 Tag Sale
Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send por-tions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10
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Prayer List
Frank Abriola, John Asam (Furtado request), Eric Baker (Courtwright request), Jennifer Barber-Ray, Theresa Blaisier, Lynda Blaziaa (Gerling request), Denise Bordell, John Brennan (Kraus’s request), Gurdon Brewster, Jason Ceresoli (Furtado request), Joseph Collinan, Colette Cook, Sandra Cooper, Diana D’Amico (Pokorny request), Billy Dougan (Montgomery request), Joanne Furtado (St. Paul’s request), Blake Goodfellow, Art Hildreth (Olmsted request), Holly Hix, Ed Hoffman, Terry Hoffman (Hoffman request), Lynette House (Weisbrod request), Evelyn McAllister (St. Paul’s request), Woody McAllister, Terri Mitchel -Gunderson (Weisbrod request), Jim Montgomery, Steve Oliva, Shaun Olmsted, Yurie Rosenfeld (Gerling request), James Sherman (Grover request), Bill Stucker (Pokorny request), Gerry Weisbrod (St. Paul’s request), Joe Williams (St. Paul’s request), Ruth Williams (St. Paul’s re-quest), Betty Yates (St. Paul’s request), Kathy Yates-Davis (Yates re-quest)
Contact Information
Father Leon Mozeliak Home: 315-457-1302
Cell: 315-369-8205 [email protected]
Senior Warden Judy Olmstead 315-876-0967
Are you in need of pastoral care? Not sure of who to call? What is the protocol?
Here are some answers:
In a case of an emergency – call Fr. Leon at 315.369.8205
If you want a Pastoral Visit from a Lay Eucharist Visi-tor, or just want to share about a family matter, call our
Pastoral Care Chair, Sue Gerling @315.559.3398 (cell) or 315.875.3047 (home) or email her @[email protected].
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Aug. 06, 2017 Holy Eucharist - Fr. Leon Mozeliak L.E.M.: Robin Weisbrod Lessons: Becky Kraus/Tania Mousaw Prayers: April Boyle Acolytes: Ed Hoffman/Jim Montgomery Ushers: Please volunteer Elements: Bob & Judy Olmsted Coffee Hour: Vestry Aug. 13, 2017 Holy Eucharist - Fr. Charles Grover L.E.M. Becky Kraus Lessons: Judy Olmsted/Jennifer Jackson Prayers: Dorothy Saunders Acolytes: Ed Hoffman/Jim Montgomery Ushers: Please volunteer Elements: The Buyea family Coffee Hour: Sue Gerling
Aug. 20, 2017 Holy Eucharist - Fr. Leon Mozeliak L.E.M.: Judy Olmsted Lessons: Charles Grover/Roberta Kincaid Prayers: Sue Gerling Acolytes: Ed Hoffman/Jim Montgomery Ushers: Please volunteer Elements: The McGork family Coffee Hour: Please volunteer Aug. 27, 2017 Morning Prayer Officiant: Judy Olmsted Lessons: Sue Gerling/Claudia Jensen Prayers: Becky Kraus Acolytes: Jim Montgomery/Ed Hoffman Ushers: Please volunteer Coffee Hour: Please volunteer
Altar Guild for August: Sue Huebler
August Ministry Team Schedule
August Birthdays
02 – Matthew Titus 03 – Jennifer Jackson
03 – John Wood 04 – Samantha Huebler 11 – Heather Clement
14 – Doug Brown 20 – Jill Just
23 – Barb Tafe
25 – Mary Jane Pokorny 25 – Bob Olmsted
26 – Amber Courtwright 26 – Edward Pokorny
27 – Bob Kincaid 28 – Charles Grover
31 – William Tedford
August Anniversaries
02 – Doug and Helena Brown 07 – Derek and Lisa McGork
20 – James and Jennifer Courtwright 27 – Gerry and Robin Weisbrod
For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
The Grand Church Service Schedule
Aug 20th – TBA Oct 22nd – TBA
Dec. 24th – Fr. Grover
Feel free to join any of us at these “services”. All services begin at 2:30 PM. The guests would be appreciative of the
company.
Congratulations to Kyle Courtwright on his graduation from Canastota High School.
Kyle will be continuing his education at SUNYCobleskill.
He is the son of James and Jennifer Courtwright.
Congratulations!
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In attendance: Sue Gerling, Judy Olmsted, Mike Fur-tado, Robin Weisbrod, Fr. Leon Mozeliak, Tania Mousaw Absent: Ed Hoffman Called to Order: 6:35 PM by Judy Olmsted Opening Prayer: Judy Olmsted Review of Meeting Minutes from June, 2017. Change “Contract” between St. Pauls and Fr. Leon Mozeliak to “Letter of Agreement”. Motion: To Accept Minutes from June 2017 with clarification on Letter of Agreement made - M/S/C: Tania Mousaw/Robin Weisbrod Old Business
For construction to begin on the stairs, the Church is waiting for paper work to be submitted.
$100 will be given to the Chittenango Association of Churches to help cover the Food Pantry, Vaca-tion Bible School and Crop Walk.
The Church is still waiting for the Health Depart-ment to resubmit the kitchen’s health certificate.
Fr. Leon has been reinstated as a trainer for Safe Church Training. He proposed a September or Oc-tober training. People that have already been trained can renew online.
The church made $240.67 on the bottle drive. $19.72 was donated.
New Business
Church parking lot may be paved when new water line is run through the village.
Removing the trees in front of the church was dis-cussed as there is mold and rotting wood. It is possible to place them somewhere else, or donate them to the Lions Club. Ideas for different foliage was then discussed.
Judy Olmsted has taken over Judy Montgomery’s place for the Food Cupboard which needs one member from the church.
The St. Pauly’s box has become a lot of work for the two volunteers that are running it. A proposal was made to remove the shed or create a larger team to run it.
A new sign was proposed to help ward off un-wanted items. The church will lose money if it is removed. The discussion is to be tabled until September or October to make a final decision.
Fr. Leon proposed a new week day Eucharist, starting in September. A discussion was had about different timing options. The church may be able to play chimes at noon as a way to draw people in.
Committee Reports Buildings and Grounds – Mike Furtado
Contact Ryan Gorman for third quote, as of today no return call on providing quote.
Start storage cabinet for Altar Guild.
Repair chip cement on front steps.
Start repair of rotten decorative buttress bases.
Tried to install top of spire with Jerry Jackson, mounting base rotten also will start to rebuild.
Handi ramp stair nosing safety yellow $38 each. Communication – Robin Weisbrod
No report. Education – Judy Olmstead
Our Bible study has been Studying the Apostle John, we have already learned about Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John the Sons of Zebedee. We will be taking a short break in August.
Fellowship – Judy Olmstead
A cake was bought for July Birthdays and the Fourth of July.
Also purchased some kitchen supplies. Plates etc. I also received a check from the AA Group who meets here. Have put this in the safe for Sunday’s Offering.
Finance – Don Lee
No report. Outreach – Tania Mousaw
No Report Pastoral Care – Sue Gerling
Flowers were sent to Funeral Home for Todd Woods on his unexpected death. A dish garden was also sent to his wife. Thank you Judy and Eth-el for putting together the reception afterwards. The family was very pleased with everything and Todd’s Father gave us a very generous donation for the Memorial Fund.
Sympathy cards were sent to Father Grover and Joan, on the death of their son-in-law and to their daughter Betty Woods. Father Joe Williams was called and he said he and Ruth are up and down but doing fairly well.
A gift was bought for the baby girl’s Baptism
News from the Pews A July Vestry Meeting Synopsis
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which will be this Sunday. Worship – Ed Hoffman
No report. Closing Prayer: Sue Gerling Meeting adjourned: 7:41 PM Motion to adjourn- M/S/C: Mike Furtado/Robin Weisbrod Next Meeting: August 10, 2017 Respectfully Submitted, Amy Dieffenbacher Vestry Clerk
Basic Materials for School Kits for Sullivan Food Cupboard
1 pr BLUNT scissors 6 No. 2 pencils 1 Pink Pearl eraser 1 Box of Crayons 24 count 1 Box colored pencils 12 count 1 Pencil sharpener 3 White glue sticks 1 Box of tissues
We are collecting from July 2nd to Aug 6th
Outreach
St. Paul’s is collecting new
and gently used baby clothing
and other items for Madison
County Dept. of Health. There is
a list of additional items needed
posted on the bulletin board in
the parish hall.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chittenango is having its
ANNUAL TAG SALE
September 16, 2017 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Do you have a Craft business?
Do you have a Home based business? Don’t want to have a Garage Sale?
Rent a space and place your tent for only $12 or $15 for an inside spot (First come First Served, limited number) and good-will donation the will help the Dogs2Vets
Program!!
For more information: Call Robin Weisbrod or Email on or before
September 6th
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St. Pauly’s Box
Our St. Pauly’s Box group is looking for volunteers. The shed is situate outside the church for clothing dona-tions from the community. The community is asked to donate: used clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, pillowcases, blankets, curtains, and stuffed ani-mals. All these items need to be organized by volunteers in order to be sent to St. Pauly Textile Inc. for distribu-tion. The church is looking for more volunteers who are able to help re-bag items and remove unwanted items.
According to the EPA, 85% of clothing in the U.S. is thrown away. This means that only about 15% of clothing that could potentially be re-used is collected using existing methods. According to their website, St. Pauly Textile Inc. purchases clothing from local community organi-zations, which the organization can use to support their mission or complete important communi-ty projects. The company then sells and distributes the clothing that they purchase all over the US and World to organizations such as foreign governments, relief organizations, the U.N., private companies and the U.S. government. Without these funds, St. Paul’s Church loses a great outreach program. We are also at risk to lose $1,000.00 worth of income every year which goes to building maintenance, events, and pas-toral care. Please give the volunteer opportunity some serious thought. Volunteering, even just one day a week, is a great way to earn community service. Please contact Tania Mousaw at [email protected] for more information.
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The Diocese of CNY invites to you attend
Stewardship Roundtables
7pm – 9pm on the following dates and locations:
Tuesday, July 11 at Trinity, Watertown Tuesday, August 8 at Christ Church, Binghamton
Tuesday, September 12 at St. Luke’s, Camillus Wednesday, September 20 at St. John’s, Oneida
These events are free!
Informal roundtable discussions are about stewardship in our
parishes. There will be opportunities for idea sharing about stewardship in general and also time for more specific conversations.
These roundtable events are geared toward: clergy, vestry
members, and those who work with the finances, stewardship, or fundraising efforts of a parish.
Each roundtable discussion will be different, as we share what's
working and what's not in our parishes.
Topics up for discussion include: Annual pledge-drive
Year-round stewardship Planned giving
Fundraising Environmental stewardship
Volunteers and people resources
Roundtables will be led The Rev. Canon Carrie Schofield-Broadbent.
To sign up for a roundtable event, go to https://cnyepiscopal.org/events/
and find the event that you wish to attend.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Chittenango, New York
The Good News The August 2017 Newsletter of
St. Paul’s of Chittenango
204 Genesee Street
Chittenango, NY 13037
(315) 687-6304
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