The Tower Chimes. The Newsletter of. Episcopal Church + Goshen, New York. April 2016

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1 The Tower Chimes The Newsletter of saintjames Episcopal Church + Goshen, New York April 2016 April stjamesgoshen@frontier.com Web-site: The Rev. M. Carl Lunden, Rector Our new Assisting Bishop Mary Glasspool will be here for Confirmation and Visitation on April 10th :30 am Service Only In his address to the 2015 Annual Diocesan Convention at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan, the Bishop of New York, the Rt. Rev. Andrew M.L. Dietsche, announced that the Rt. Rev. Mary Douglas Glasspool, who currently serves as Suffragan Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, will join the Diocese of New York as Assistant Bishop commencing on April 1, 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. Luncheon to follow the service. In addition to catered entrees, please sign-up to bring something. Stewardship Expo - April 17th after both services.

2 St. James Church THE TOWER CHIMES April 2106 STEWARDSHIP I hope everyone prepared for The Easter Season during Lent by prayerfully looking at our lives to see how we can be better Christians. Attending the Stations of the Cross services on Wednesday evenings was a good way to celebrate Lent along with attending the adult discussion group or bible study group. Jesus Christ is the central symbol of the experience of God for those who call themselves Christians. Christ is the symbol of God. We as humans all reflect on ourselves as unfinished. We speak of Jesus Christ as a symbol of fulfillment and therefore, we call him our Savior and Redeemer. Before the Christian community asks who Jesus is, it experiences him as He who speaks to our longing for completion. The disciples had been walking with Jesus for a long time when He asked the disciples at Philippi who do men say the son of God is? Mathew 16: 13. Why did they follow Jesus? It seems probable that it was a recognition that this man offered them the promise of fulfillment which they sought. Does Jesus Christ make a difference today? That question is somewhat more complicated than it has been made to appear. We see him as a symbol of fulfillment to our St. James community, but who is he? The New Testament is the product of oral and written tradition evolving over several generations. The historical Jesus lies hidden within successive layers of words and interpretations. Jesus was a man possessed by hope for the Kingdom of God. In Jesus, the Kingdom is not only preached, it is lived. He is the expectation of an order in the future which will free us from the absurdity of the present. As we contemplate the anticipated fulfillment of our lives and history, death remains the overwhelming problem. We can separate death and evil. We know death, and we do evil. We also die. The Jesus of the New Testament is the one who, like us, dies. The Cross is no accident on through way to the empty tomb. It is the prerequisite of the resurrection. In the Resurrection of Jesus Christ we believe that we have an authentic witness to the promise of a new future free from evil and death. The resurrection is the inevitable consequence of who Jesus is. He is the divine representation of our faith in creativity and order. The resurrection is the anticipation of what someday will be for all of us. The Kingdom which Jesus Christ preached and embodied is here now in his risen presence: it shall be in all creation. This means that death is not an end. In Christ we have a promise of our future. This is what we affirm in the creeds when we state our belief in the resurrection of the body that as Christ was raised, so shall we be raised. On Sunday April 17 th the Stewardship Committee will host the EXPO of organizations of St. James. After both the 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM services, the various organizations of St. James will be available in the chapel to discuss what they do and what you as a member can do in joining them. Please plan on joining us in the chapel to see how you can better meet your stewardship goals by joining an organization and getting involved in the life of the St. James community. Ed Fritsche YOUR TALENT IS GOD S GIFT TO YOU WHAT YOU DO WITH THAT TALENT IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD St. James Episcopal Church, Goshen, N.Y., established 1803

3 Xxxx x St. James Church THE TOWER CHIMES April 2016 The Tower Chimes is the official monthly publication of St. James Episcopal Church. Rector Deacon Tom Liotta Minister of Music April Greeters Schedule 2016: The greeters look forward to welcoming you to services on Sunday. 9:00 a.m. April 3 - Meg Strobl April 10 No Service April 17 - Malcolm Diaz April 24 - Bryan Giudice May 1 - Jackie Kessler 10:30 a.m. April 3 - Val Bynum April 10 - Ed Fritsche April 17 - Karen Golding April 24 - Chip Hamilton May 1 - James Heslop - 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 Altar Flowers for April 3 Thorley 10 Strobl 17 Rafferty 24 Raniey Weekly Bible Study Tuesdays at 7 pm In the Chapel In April We will continue Reading the The Book of Psalms On the 5th, 12th & 19th All are Welcome! St. James Episcopal Church, Goshen, N.Y., established 1803

4 St. James Church THE TOWER CHIMES April 2016 Birthdays April: Anniversaries April: Paul Chellappa 4 /2 Kaitlyn De Angelis 4 /6 Diane Nicholson 4 /9 McKenna Pelfrey 4 /9 Elizabeth Mayo 4 /11 Brendan Golding 4 /12 Karinne Howell 4 /12 Brylee Pelfrey 4 /12 Barbara Cassel 4 /13 Sarah Willmott 4 /14 John Pelfrey 4 /15 Jacob Pelfrey 4 /16 Jonathan Search 4 /16 Marisa Ely 4 /17 Mary Katherine Wallace 4 /21 Nichole Splieth 4 /27 The Newsletter Deadline is the 15th of April. 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." April 6 Kim Pelfrey 13 Kathy Martin-Brown 20 Karen Fogerty 27 LaWahna Search ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER HELP IS NEEDED IN THE NURSERY. CONTACT: LaWahna Search Jerry & Barbara Killenberger 4 /8 Jim & Liz Tarvin 4 /10 Pete & Cindy Ochsner 4 /23 Robert & Diane Rainey 4 /29 Deacon Don & Lola Lofman 5 /2 Roy & Jill Splieth 5 /7 Caroline & Chris Tippin 5 /25 Stewardship EXPO Sunday, April 17th After both services Come and see all the various ways to be fully part of the life of St. James Acolytes, Altar Guild, Anti-Racism Committee Buildings and Grounds, Choir, Columbarium Committee, Community Dinner, Fellowship Committee, Finance Committee, Food Pantry, Garden Tour, Greeters Ministry, Eucharistic Visitors, Lectors, Nursery Volunteers, Pastoral Care Ministry, Stewardship Committee, Sunday School, Ushers, Youth Group Leaders, and more! See Ed Fritsche for more information or feps@frontiernet.net St. James Episcopal Church, Goshen, N.Y., established 1803

5 St. James Church THE TOWER CHIMES April 2016 St. James has long provided support to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh through Episcobuild, including generous financial support and participation in Twelfth Night celebrations. Based on this support, Episcobuild is starting construction of its 6 th house out of 78 houses for Habitat in Newburgh! Please join us during the 2016 Walk for Housing where we can see and experience some of Habitat s great works. And you can sign up and pledge using the link below. The walk is intended to be the first step in our getting more physically involved with Episcobuild. We also intend to schedule a work day where we can work on a house. When: Sunday, April 17, 2016 Where: Washington s Headquarters 84 Liberty St. Newburgh, NY Registration Starts: 1:00 PM Walk Starts : 2:00 PM For more information contact: Scott MacMillin WALK FOR HOUSING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Episcobuild Team St. James Episcopal Church, Goshen, N.Y., established 1803

6 Saturday, June 18, The 2016 Gardens of Goshen Tour & Luncheon on the Lawn is a self-guided tour, consisting of local Goshen Gardens, starting at St. James Episcopal Church 1 St. James Place, Goshen, New York, Join us for a fresh Gourmet Luncheon, served under the tent on St. James front lawn. Tours run from 9am 3pm There will be two luncheons: 11am 12:30pm & 1pm 2:30pm The advance ticket price is $ Day of the tour tickets will be $45.00, if still available. You will receive a Tour Guide and Road map on the day of the Tour. This is a rain or shine event. To order tickets send a self addressed stamped envelope to: The Gardens of Goshen Tour, 55 Wickham Avenue, Goshen, New York Make your check out to St. James Church Garden Tour. All mail orders must be received by June, 1, To order tickets or for more info visit or call , or

7 St. James Church THE TOWER CHIMES April, 2016 The CommuniTy Dinner at ST. JameS SaTurDay, april, 30 at 5:30pm The Temple Beth Shalom will once again host the April Community Dinner, from 5:30p.m.-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 April, 9 & 28 The next Saturday distribution date at the Goshen Ecumenical Food Pantry will be held April, 9 (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. Call John Strobl if you have any questions at The Goshen Food Pantry s Thursday night distribution will be held on April, 28 (the last Thursday of each month) 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 33 Park Place, Goshen, every Tuesday morning at 9:30a.m. To around 10:45am. Call Mary Sumter at for info. 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 April, 13 at 5:00pm to around 6:00pm. Be part of this excellent opportunity for community service. Foods to donate to the food pantry are Peanut Butter, Spaghetti Sauce, Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper, Jam/Jelly, Tuna Fish, Canned Meals, Macaroni & Cheese, Detergents, Hand Soap, Toilet Paper, Pancake Mix & Syrup, Rice, Canned Vegetables & Fruits, Soup, Canned Beans (all types), Pasta, Cake & Brownie Mix, Instant Potatoes, Coffee/ Tea/Cocoa, Oatmeal, Puddings, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, etc. Please place donations on the table inside the back door of the church each week when you come to church. The Goshen Post office Stamp out Hunger Food Drive. May, 14 Goshen residents please have your food donation bag out in front of your house Saturday May, 14 for The Goshen Ecumenical Food Pantry. Post Office Carriers will collect the bags and deliver them to the Goshen Ecumenical Food Pantry. Visit and like us on Facebook at Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, Saturday, May 14

8 Gardens of Goshen Tour & Luncheon on the Lawn Saturday, June 18, :00 am-3:00 pm Ticket Order Form Name: Address: Phone Number: AN CONFIRMATION OF YOUR ORDER WILL BE SENT UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. Advance Tickets are $40.00 each NUMBER OF TICKETS ORDERED TOTAL ENCLOSED $ Day of Tour Tickets are $45 if still available. Make check payable to St. James' Episcopal Church Mail a self addressed stamped envelope with form & payment to Gardens of Goshen Tour 55 Wickham Avenue Goshen, N.Y ALL TICKET FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 1

9 St. James Church THE TOWER CHIMES April 2016 There for us What I remember most is that she was always there for me. Those words always stayed with me when my cousin said this about his mother, my aunt, at her memorial service. My aunt was a wonderful person. She had a great sense of humor, was an excellent cook, down to earth, and more than anything else, had the character and personality that you just knew, she was always there for her family and friends. What a testament those words are for those that are living with us, and for those that have passed to their eternal rest. To earn a reputation of being there takes much so more than words. Actions and deeds over years and years prove to others beyond any shadow of a doubt that, no matter what, through thick and thin, there are certain people that will just always be there for us. God sends us those special people to be there for us in our good times and bad. They truly are blessings; and hopefully, we are known to others as that kind of person. Just knowing that there are people in the world that will drop anything to help us is a comfort that we can never take for granted. As we look ahead to Easter Sunday, the understanding of having some One there for us shines brighter and clearer than any other time of the year. Easter is the day that God raised His only Son from the painful earthly death He suffered on the Cross to give us the faith, hope and promise of eternal life. Easter Sunday bridges Jesus, the Son of God, that walked among us with Jesus, the Son of God, that is now raised to be with the Father. God did this for us, so that Jesus and His Spirit would be there for us, everywhere and anytime, throughout our lives here on earth and into eternity. With our Faith in Jesus, there is never any doubt that we have Someone there for us every minute of our lives. And as we look to the Cross, we know Jesus is there, for each and every one of us. There s nothing more powerful than looking at the Cross and knowing that the Son of God Himself, willingly carried the Cross on His shoulders to His own death to save us from our past, present and future sins, and offer us complete forgiveness. Easter is the time to take joy in looking at the Cross, and reaffirming our love for God by confidently knowing that there He is, Jesus, on the Cross and being so thankful that He s there for us. Have a wonderful and Blessed Easter Season, Dom Perfetti St. James Episcopal Church, Goshen, N.Y., established 1803

10 St. James Episcopal Church April 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 5:30 pm Den pm Goshen Rotary Auditions for Goshen s Got Talent Parish Hall 3 4 7:00pm Troop Leaders Rector s Day Off 5 7:00 pm Bible Study 6 12:00pm Eucharist/ Healing 12:30pm Fellowship 6:30pm A.R.T.S. 8:30pm AA 7 6:30pm Boy Scouts 7:30pm Choir 8 9 9:30am Food Distribution/Presbyterian Church 3:00 pm Set up for Bishop s Luncheon 10 No 9 am service 10:30 Bishop s Visitation and Confirmation with Luncheon 11 Rector s Day Off 12 7:00 pm Camera Club 7:00 pm Bible Study 1 12:00pm Eucharist/ Healing 12:30pm Fellowship 6:30pm A.R.T.S. 8:30pm AA 14 6:30pm Boy Scouts 7:30pm Choir 15 5:30 pm Den Stewardship EXPO After Both Services 2 pm Episco Build Walk Newburgh 18 7:00pm Troop Committee Rector s Day Off 19 7:00 pm Bible Study 20 12:00pm Eucharist/ Healing 6:30pm A.R.T.S. 8:30pm AA 6:30 Wardens 7:15 VESTRY 21 6:30pm Boy Scouts 7:30pm Choir Garden Tour Meeting 10 am 25 6 pm Daisy Troop 7:30pm Sons of Union Veterans Fr. Carl at Priest s Conference 26 NO Bible Study Fr. Carl at Priest s Conference 27 12:00pm Eucharist/ Healing 12:30pm Fellowship 6:30pm A.R.T.S. 8:30pm AA 28 6:30 pm Food Distribution/Presbyterian Church 6:30pm Boy Scouts 7:30pm Choir am Valley View Fr. Carl am Funeral for Jean Tyler 5:30pm Community Dinner