The Tower Chimes. The Newsletter of. Episcopal Church + Goshen, New York

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1 The Tower Chimes The Newsletter of saintjames Episcopal Church + Goshen, New York stjamesgoshen@frontier.com Web-site: March 2015 The Rev. M. Carl Lunden, Rector Holy Week & Easter, A.D At Saint James Episcopal Church (Note there are changes from last year) The Sunday of the Passion Palm Sunday: March 29th 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with the Reading of the Passion (Blessed Palms Available) 10:30 a.m. The Liturgy of the Palms & Procession Followed by the Holy Eucharist, Rite II Spy Wednesday, April 1st: 12 noon Holy Eucharist followed by Lunch The Triduum (or three days ) Maundy Thursday April 2nd 6:00 p.m. Solemn Eucharist, the Footwashing and stripping of the Altar Followed by an Agape Meal (meatless) in the Parish Hall & Prayer Vigil before the Altar of Repose Good Friday April 3rd 12 noon The Good Friday Liturgy 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Continued Ladies World Day of Prayer March 6, 1-3:30 pm- In the Chapel

2 St. James Church THE TOWER CHIMES March 2105 Easter Eve April 4th THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER, A joint service at Grace Church, Middletown, NY at 8:00 p.m. Easter Sunday April 5th 9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist followed by an Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m. Festal Eucharist of the Resurrection Special Coffee Hour to follow in the Parish Hall SAINT JAMES CHAPEL Service & Luncheon on March 6th from 1:00-3:30 pm Please sign-up to participate on the Bulletin Board at Church Or call Sharon Lunden at

3 Xxxx x St. James Church THE TOWER CHIMES March 2015 The Tower Chimes is the official monthly publication of St. James Episcopal Church. Rector Deacon Tom Liotta Minister of Music March Greeters Schedule 2015: The greeters look forward to welcoming you to services on Sunday. This March you will be welcomed by the following greeters: 9:00 a.m. March 1 - Debby Brown March 8 - Malcolm Diaz March 15 - Bryan Giudice March 22 - Jackie Kessler 10:30 a.m. March 1 - LaWahna Search March 8 - Pat Spencer March 15 - Scott & Sharon Stark March 22 - Florence Stoveken - Jackie Kessler VESTRY Debby Brown, Warden Ed Connor, Warden Dona Ash Jessica Ann Sutton Wayne Wilson Val Bynum LuAnn Haviland Malcolm Diaz Scott MacMillin Nan Gill-Wilson Mac Makuen Jerre Coleman, Treasurer Kathy Martin-Brown Clerk of the Vestry THE NEW FLOWER CHART FOR 2015 IS UP! The members of Saint James are invited to donate the Sunday Altar flowers. By signing up for a Sunday, you agree to purchase flowers for the Altar by contacting a florist of your choice. Father Carl will phone you to remind you and ask who the flowers are in memory of and dedicated to for the Sunday Bulletin. If you wish to have the flowers after Sunday worship, you must also let Fr. Carl know that or they are given away by the Altar Guild. Please print your name and phone number clearly on the Flower Chart. Lots of Sundays are still available. Thanks to all who donated in 2014! Weekly Bible Study Tuesdays at 7 pm In the Chapel In March We will continue Reading the Book of Revelation. All are Welcome!

4 Birthdays March: Dean Fedrizzi 3 /1 Caitlin Guidice 3 /2 Sean Stratton 3 /2 Darlene Lent 3 /3 Caroline Tippin 3 /3 Jerre Coleman 3 /7 LaWahna Search 3 /9 Val Bynum 3 /9 Florence Stoveken 3 /15 Chris Tippin 3 /15 Linda Nichols 3 /19 Cindy Ochsner 3 /22 Jim Tarvin 3 /23 The Newsletter Deadline is the 15th of March. Please send articles to stjamesgoshen@frontier.com If you would like your Birthday or Wedding Anniversary added to the Newsletter them to Jessica Sutton at: novwed@frontiernet.net February Nursery Schedule 10:30 a.m. Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." March 1 Kim Pelfrey 8 Kathy Martin-Brown 15 Karen Fogerty 22 Karen Golding 29 LaWahna Search ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER HELP IS NEEDED IN THE NURSERY. CONTACT: LaWahna Search Anniversaries March: None Listed Do you have One? ADULT EDUCATION SUNDAYS at NOON for Lent: St. James Chapel Embracing Forgiveness: On What It Is and What It Isn t A DVD Discussion conducted by Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton in Five Sessions Led by Br. Jim Mahoney for people of all ages Each session will begin with a minute video presentation by Barbara Crafton, followed by filmed interaction with a small group of adult. Then our own group discusses the presentation. March 1: You have Heard It Said..But I say to you that Forgiveness is not forgetting it does not erase history, it is not acquittal or exoneration, forgiveness is not pardon. March 8: Chipping Away. What is the place of community in the project of forgiveness? Forgiveness is almost a gift of self-love. It is a gift to myself. March 15: How to Start Forgiveness Prayer is energy; prayer can flow through an opening which you create with just one word. March 22: Why Forgive? When we refuse to forgive, we shrink our world ; If you are in the spirit of creation, the spirit of flexibility living with the discomfort of that, you are able to grow, heal and become a new person.

5 Because He s Been There You ask, me, How do I know?? Because I saw it with my own eyes!! When we hear that statement, it lends high credibility to the story. When we ask how certain events occurred, we may hear statements that begin with, I think or Someone told me or even a What I would guess. However, when we speak to someone who was an eye-witness, we think differently. Whatever it is, we want to hear about it directly from the person who was there, someone who saw it with their own eyes and can tell us exactly what happened. Similarly, as we encounter different obstacles and challenges in our own lives, we often look to others to bounce things off of. We seek advice on issues and hope that someone has the insight to help. Although, many times, others can only speculate on what they think may be helpful advice. With sincere and genuine caring, they make their best attempt to point us in the right direction as we try to navigate through our latest puzzle in life. We look for help from those closest to us when we make mistakes, or feel that we ve failed ourselves or others. These are the times when we need a friend more than ever; the times when life s trials start to get the best of us and we need someone to open up to, someone to share our thoughts and feelings. Just like the eye-witness who saw it happen, ideally we d like to find a friend who has been there and experienced something similar to what we may be going through. Who can relate better to our situation than someone that has already lived it?? As we move through the Holy season of Lent, let s always keep in mind that at any time, we can turn to someone who fully understands our deepest thoughts and needs. When Jesus made the choice to die on the Cross for our sins, He experienced every emotion, struggle and sin that every one of us has ever experienced. He became the eye witness to all the events in our lives, and personally felt the emotions of each and every one of us. Jesus tells us in the Bible to turn to Him and tell Him everything, everything about our lives. He is the One faithful friend that will listen and renew our spirits with the love, understanding and guidance that only He can provide. Jesus came to us as our Lord in human form to live as we do and feel as we do. We can be completely confident in Him, always knowing our deepest needs and guiding us through our most difficult challenges. How can Jesus help us in every situation? The answer is simple,...because He s been there! Have a blessed Lenten Season, Dom Perfetti

6 CONFIRMATION AND BISHOP S VISITATION SUNDAY, APRIL 12th at 10:30 a.m. (one service only) The Bishop's visitation is an important event in the life of both the congregation and the diocese. The norm for every visit is for the Bishop to celebrate the Eucharist, preach, and preside at confirmation. The sacraments of initiation - baptism and confirmation - are customary at the time of visitation, but not necessary. Parishioners can also be presented for reception into the Episcopal Church and to reaffirm their faith. The bishop will also meet with the vestry, and review the books in which the parish records of baptisms, marriages, confirmations and burials are recorded. It is also very much the preference of the bishops to officiate only at the principal service at the time of the visitation. Confirmation In the sacramental rite of Confirmation, baptized persons are "confirmed" in the Christian faith with the laying on of hands by the bishop. Reception Those who have been confirmed in other denominations by a bishop in the historic succession (Roman Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, or Eastern Orthodox) may be received into the Episcopal Church by the bishop. Many people choose to be Received as a way of affirming their baptisms; of acceding a stronger affinity with the spirituality, ethos, practice, and sensibility of the Episcopal Church; and of ritually acknowledging a deeper, more mature faith commitment. Adults wishing to be Confirmed or Received should speak with Father Carl+ Our newest Bishop Allen Shin will be here for the Visitation. The Rt. Rev. Allen K. Shin was elected to be the diocese's new bishop suffragan on December 7, 2013, at a special election convention held at Manhattan s Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, and was consecrated at the Cathedral on Saturday May 17, 2014.

7 STEWARDSHIP 2015 The Lenten season has arrived with the beginning on Ash Wednesday last month, During Lent we should all take time to look at our lives, who we have been, who we are, and who we are becoming. We so often become so habitual in the routines of our lives that we find ourselves shut off from what is new, what is challenging, what pushes us to the edge, what causes us to get excited. Lent offers each of us the opportunity to clear our minds and unlock the doors that keep us safe and stuck in the routines that are so familiar to us. Take time during Lent to consider how we are closed off to new experiences and begin to open up the walls that enclose us. It is a process of letting go of one s own life to a life of serving others. We must let go, and sacrifice, for our own sake. Sacrifice must be for and only for others. When our hearts have grown in compassion and love, we are willing to relinquish what seems important to our own preservation and happiness in order that someone else s life may be made richer by our own loss. Lent invites us to move to the edge of our own selfsatisfaction and step into the avenue of self- sacrifice. By this process we will jump into the blackness of sacrifice and there find the light that leads to a joyous Easter. Palm Sunday will be March 29 th. We will continue during the Sundays in March to introduce the organizations of St. James so that the members of St. James will know what they do and how you can join in and be good stewards of your time and talent. I ask everyone to keep their pledge up to date. It is never too late to make a commitment to support St. James for Consider giving your time and talent for the Community dinner held the last Saturday of the month. YOUR TALENT IS GOD S GIFT TO YOU WHAT YOU DO WITH THAT TALENT IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD Ed Fritsche, Stewardship Chairman

8 Thank you to all who have already responded to our appeal for donations or ads. If you haven t done so yet, but wish to participate there is still time. This is our only major parish fundraiser for 2015, (the Christmas Fair is for Outreach) and we do hope that if you are able, you will donate whatever amount fits your budget. If you or anyone you know would be interested in placing an ad, please let Marsha Burke (phone: ; bandmburke@frontier.com) or (phone: , Varone@optonline.net) know as soon as possible. We are also asking your help with regard to the Garden Tour raffle prizes. Donations of items in keeping with the garden theme such as statuaries, urns, fiberglass pots, a small table, and/or small garden accessories would be most appreciated. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 15th at the Church after the 10:30 a.m. service. We thank you for your support and a special thank you to all our wonderful committee members. Everyone is welcome to join, now or later. Save the Date! St. James Rummage Sale Saturday, March 21, am 2pm Your Help is needed! Please donate your gently used items; help sort, organize and sell - or prepare a dessert for sale. Please sign up at the Bulletin Board if you can offer some time or culinary talents! For more information or assistance, please contact: Ray Bally: 845/ Claire Leonard: leonardc@wpunj.edu Helen Richards: helenrichards60@gmail.com Paul G. Wasmund: pwasmund@hvc.rr.com Gently Used Clothing & Accessories for Men, Women & Children, Household Goods, Lunch available. All Items must be to Church by March 16th.

9 The CommuniTy Dinner at ST. JameS SaTurDay, march, 28 The 4H Orange County Hare Raisers will once again host the March dinner, always held the last Saturday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the St. James Parish Hall. Call John Strobl at to find out how to help. We open at 4:00 p.m. to get ready for the 5:30 p.m. meal. Goshen Ecumenical Pantry Inc. Distribution Dates The next Saturday distribution at the Goshen Ecumenical Food Pantry will be held March, 14 (the 2 nd Saturday of each month) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 33 Park Place, Goshen. Please arrive by 9:00 a.m. The Goshen Food Pantry s second distribution will be held March, 26 from 6:30 to 7:15pm. Help is needed; all groups (Adults, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Youth Groups, Football Teams etc.) are welcome to give us a hand. Please arrive at the pantry around 6:00pm. Goshen Ecumenical Pantry Inc. Bagging & unloading of food dates Bagging is done at the Goshen Food Pantry, every Tuesday morning at 9:30a.m. Unloading of Food purchased from the Food Bank in Cornwall is done on the Wednesday after the second Saturday of the month at 5:00pm at the 33 Park Place, Goshen. The next date for Food unloading is March, 17. Be part of this excellent opportunity for community service. Unloading takes about 1 Hour. Scouting for food, march 14 Goshen Residents have your bag of food out by your front door by 9:30am on March, 14. Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing units will distribute Scouting for Food bags to neighborhoods on March 7th. and then will return to collect canned food contributions on March 14th. Contributions to the Scouting for Food campaign will be distributed to The Goshen Ecumenical Food Pantry to help meet the needs of our hungry neighbors. The Souper Bowl of Caring Collection The Goshen Ecumenical Food Pantry collected $2, and over 1,000 cans in our Souper Bowl of Caring Collection. Thank You. Visit us on Facebook for more info. Goshen, Scouting for Food Collection. March, 14

10 St. James Episcopal Church March 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Lent II 2 7:00pm Troop Leaders Rector s Day Off 3 7:00pm Bible Study 4 12:00pm & 7:30pm 12:30pm Fellowship 6-9:30 Willy-Gilly 6:30pm A.R.T.S. 8:30pm AA 5 6:30pm Boy Scouts 7:30pm Choir 6 World Day of Prayer 1-:30 pm 7:30pm Stations of the Cross 7 9:30amScouting for Food 9:30am Food Distribution/ Presbyterian Church 8 Lent III 12 pm Christmas Fair Meeting 9 6:30pm Den :00pm Bible Study 7:15pm Camera Club 11 12:00pm Eucharist/ Healing 12:30pm Fellowship 6-9:30 Willy-Gilly 6:30pm A.R.T.S. 12 6:30pm Boy Scouts 7:30pm Choir 13 7:30pm Stations of the Cross pm Willy-Gilly 9:30 Scouting for Food pick up 15 Lent IV 11:45am Youth Group Meeting & Confirmation Rehearsal 11:45am Garden Tour Mtg. 16 7:00pm Troop Committee Rector s Day Off Rummage Sale Set up all week 17 7:00pm Bible Study St. Patrick s Day 18 12:00pm Eucharist 6:30pm Wardens 7:15pm Vestry 19 7:30pm Choir 20 7:30pm Stations of the Cross 21 10:00am-2:00pm Rummage Sale 22 Lent V 23 Rector s Day Off 24 7:00pm Bible Study 25 12:00pm Eucharist/ Healing 12:30pm Fellowship 6-9:30 Willy-Gilly 6:30pm A.R.T.S. 8:30pm AA 26 6:30pm Food Distribution/Presbyterian Church 6:30pm Boy Scouts 7:30pm Choir 27 OFFICE CLOSED 7:30pm Stations of the Cross 28 8 am Altar Guild Clean Up 11 am Memorial Service 5:30pm Community Dinner 29 Palm Sunday HOLY WEEK Rector s Day Off