The Good News. A Historic Diocesan Decision. Special Events. I Can do All things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me.

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1 St. Paul s Episcopal Church Chittenango, New York The Good News Volume 12 Issue 6 Special Events August 14th Worship Service at The Grand at 2:30 PM August 17th-20th Clothing/Backpack Giveaway September 3rd Bottle and Can Drive September 10th Tag Sale September 11th School Snack Collection November 12th Holiday Bazaar November 20th Thanksgiving Service at St. Pat s Church at 7 PM I Can do All things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 August 2016 A Historic Diocesan Decision This is an exciting time in the Diocese of Central New York, August 6th, Judy Montgomery and I will represent St. Paul s in the vote for the next Bishop. Sue Gerling and Judy Olmsted, our alternates and Father Grover will be going with us to the Special Convention. I remember when David was here, and we were deciding who to vote for, that was 11 years ago now. What I don t remember, was the feeling of excitement. The Search Committee and Transition Team have done an outstanding job, disseminating information and keeping us all in the loop. We, in turn, have tried hard to keep Parish members who are not plugged in via computer, up to date. Hopefully, we have done a good job. Judy, Sue, Judy and I all agree, we cannot lose, no matter how the vote turns out. We have been presented with 5 wonderful candidates. Hopefully, that Sunday, August 7th, we can present to the Parish, the name of the new Bishop. I cannot believe that we are staring at August, it just doesn t seem possible. Soon, the Tag Sale will be here, then, before you know it, the Bazaar, then Thanksgiving and all too soon Christmas. Time is flying by, and sometimes it seems hard to keep up with it. We will be having Father Leon Mozeliak joining us for two Sunday s in August and two Sunday s in September. This means we will have Holy Communion for both months on all the Sunday s. Well almost all Sunday s, Father Charles is going to fill in for Rev. Jeanne at St. Peter s in Cazenovia on August 21st so that Sunday, we will have Morning Prayer. In the meantime, the Vestry wishes to thank Shelly Banner for her suggestions to us. She has been a wonderful support to us, as our Transitional Consultant. Speaking of the Tag Sale, there is a slight change to our setup. This year, we are opening the Parish Hall, to Vendor s that need an inside spot. So, if anyone from St. Paul s wants a table inside, let Robin know ASAP, so we can hold that spot for you. For some reason, I have really hit writer s block for this month s opening letter. I have found though, that sometimes you find inspiration in the strangest places. I was reading an article in the Oneida Daily Dispatch on the Religion page, written by Catherine Galasso-Vigorito. The title is what caught my eye, As you bless others, blessings will come to you. She started the article out with a parable by an unknown author that a reader had OUR MISSION STATEMEN T (Continued on Page 5) 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.

2 VOLUME 12 ISSUE 6 THE GOOD NEWS PAGE 2 St. Paul s Episcopal Church, Chittenango is having its ANNUAL TAG SALE September 10, :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 goodwill donation the will help the Dogs2Vets Program!! For more information: Call Robin Weisbrod or on or before September 7th at or rdweisbrod@gmail.com How you can help: School Kits For Local Elementary Students Buy or take a kit and fill it with supplies on list Buy any school kit items and put in container labeled For School Items If you are unable to shop, and wish to help out, make a check out to St. Paul s and on the memo line put: School Kit Donation. Cash donations are welcome also; just mark the envelope School Kit Donation, so we know what the money is for. If anyone wishes to help out with shopping for supplies, let Ethel Barber know. Parents, this is a great way to get the kids involved!! Ethel will be taking the School Kits to the Food Pantry by August 7, Items required for the kits: 1 Pair Blunt Scissors 1 Box colored pencils, 12 count 6 No. 2 pencils 1 Pencil Sharpener 1 Pink pearl eraser 3 White glue sticks 1 Box of Crayons, 24 count 1 Box of tissues Prayer List John Asam (Furtado request), Eric Baker (Courtwright request), Ron Barber (St. Paul s request), Karen Beres (Weisbrod request), Lynda Blaziaa (Gerling request), Alexa Bolton, John Brennan (Kraus s request) Jason Ceresoli (Furtado request), George Dirghalli, Billy Dougan (Montgomery request), Joanne Furtado (St. Paul s request), Terry Hoffman (Hoffman request), Art Hildreth (Olmsted request), Evelyn McAllister (St. Paul s request) Woody McAllister, Jim Montgomery, Ken Patterson, Kevin Pistillo, Yurie Rosenfeld (Gerling request), James Sherman (Grover request), Bill Stucker (Pokorny request), Joe Williams (St. Paul s request), Ruth Williams (St. Paul s request) Kathy Yates (Yates request) Please send any changes or additions to stpaulschittenango@gmail.com.

3 VOLUME 12 ISSUE 6 THE GOOD NEWS PAGE 3 02 Matthew Titus 03 Jennifer Jackson 03 John Wood 04 Samantha Huebler 05 Deborah Getman 07 Raymond Every, Jr 11 Heather Clement 14 Doug Brown August Birthdays 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 August Anniversaries 02 Douglas and Helena Brown 07 Derek and Lisa McGork 10 James and Judy Montgomery 20 James and Jennifer Courtwright 27 Gerald and Robin Weisbrod August Ministry Team Schedule August 07, 2016 Holy Eucharist The Rev. Charles Grover, Ret. L.E.M.: Robin Weisbrod Lessons: Becky Kraus and Tania Mousaw Prayers: Judy Olmsted Acolyte: Jim Montgomery and Ed Hoffman Elements: Buyea Family Coffee Hour: Vestry Counters: Robin W./Tania M. August 14, 2016 Holy Eucharist The Rev. Leon Mozelia August 21, 2016 Morning Prayer Officiant: Robin Weisbrod Lessons: Dorothy Saunders and Judy Montgomery Prayers: Judy Olmsted Acolyte: Ed Hoffman Elements: Furtado Family Coffee Hour: Please Volunteer Counters: Sue Gerling/Judy Olmsted August 28, 2016 Holy Eucharist The Rev. Leon Mozelia Altar Guild for August: Sue Huebler/Judy Montgomery Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. L.E.M.: Jim Montgomery Lessons: Jennifer Jackson and Claudia Jensen Prayers: Sue Gerling Acolyte: Jim Montgomery and Ed Hoffman Elements: Robin and Clayton Coffee Hour: Please Volunteer Counters: Roberta Kincaid/Judy Olmsted Needed: The Bazaar Committee needs someone to paint faces on wooden objects. If can help, call Roberta at Thank you!! L.E.M.: Judy Olmsted Lessons: Roberta Kincaid and Becky Kraus Prayers: Sue Gerling Acolyte: Jim Montgomery and Ed Hoffman Elements: Sue Gerling/Claudia Jensen Coffee Hour: Please Volunteer Counters: Sue Gerling/Judy Olmsted John 14:27 Butterfly Release Celebration A celebration to honor or remember your loved ones. Wednesday, August 10th at 6:00 PM Herkimer County Community College Cafeteria Lawn, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer Music and Refreshments provided. Sponsorship is $25 per butterfly or 5 for $100. For more information, visit our website at or to sponsor a butterfly, call (315) ext. 238

4 VOLUME 12 ISSUE 6 THE GOOD NEWS PAGE 4 News from the Pews A June 23, 2016 Vestry Meeting Synopsis Present: Robin Weisbrod, Judy Montgomery, Sue Gerling, Tania Mousaw, Judy Olmsted, Ed Hoffman, Mike Furtado Treasurer s Report: Pledges are going well. Reports balance with the bank. New Business: Donation made to Madison County Maternal Child Health, will get a shopping list and purchase items. Judy Olmsted has applied to be a Lay Preacher, Vestry decided to cover her expenses incurred during the 2 Year training. Discussion concerning replacement of ramp behind church, Vestry decided to get an estimate from D&B Remodeling and Pete Owens. The Vestry also decided to purchase another air conditioner, similar to the one by the Altar. Under Committee Reports, (B&G) Completed painting and removed siding on North side. Repairing of rotted wood, including 3 ft of sill, fabricated Batten to replace damaged. (Communication) New hanging sign has been ordered, new A-Frame signs and lettering ordered, St. Pauly Box info to go into papers again. (Education) Finished reading Finding My God, starting to study Matthew, taking August off. (Fellowship) July 31st will be the Parish Picnic. Dad s and Grad s was a success, special thanks to Ethel Barber. Bottle and Can Drive. On Sept. 3rd. Tag sale September 10th all rented space this year. Booth fee to be $12.00 outside and $15.00 Our new Bishop will be elected on August 6th Check out up-to-date results on the Diocesan social media pages: inside. Bazaar, November 12th. (Finance) Oz Day generated $1, despite event cancellations on Sunday (weather). Rear entrance of church damaged (broke away from building) and emergency repair was made. Cost to repair was $900 deck, steps and lower building sill plate. Contractor to submit estimate for ramp replacement. Committee recommends transferring $4000 into savings in June. St. Pauley Textile notified us that they will be able to increase payments from.2 cents to.4 cents per pound. Effective immediately. Judy Olmsted will be joining Finance Committee starting in July. (Outreach) Snack Sunday Sept. 11th. Egg McMuffin Sunday in November, Madison County Maternal Child Health is grateful for our support. (Pastoral Care) Usual cards sent. Fathers and College Graduates recognized. Anniversary Albums sent out. (Worship) Ed Hoffman training as Acolyte. Old Business: Sign-up sheet for the Walk-A-Bout so we can carpool whoever would like to meet the Bishop Candidates on July 22nd St. Johns, Oneida and Sue Gerling to attend in Auburn. After Walk-A-Bout, we will host a coffee hour, discuss impression made by candidates and let parish vote for their selection. Vestry delegates will vote (2 votes for St. Paul s) accordingly. Keith Chappell memorial obtain two estimates and then compare which plan is preferred. One provided on 6/23 and will obtain another. Need to consider rotation of Vestry and outgoing members. Need to begin contemplation process and recruitment now for next year. Respectfully submitted by Robin Weisbrod Do you have any news or events you would like to share with the parish? Let us know! All submissions must be sent to amyjanedieff@gmail.com or stpaulschittenango@gmail.com by the 20th of the month for the following month s newsletter.

5 Start VOLUME saving 12 your ISSUE Bottles 6 and Cans NOW!!! THE GOOD NEWS PAGE 5 Robin s Message Continued sent her. It was about a Farmer who always entered his corn in the State Fair and every year won. A reporter covering the event interviewed the farmer. One of the questions was how he grew such beautiful corn and the farmer explained that he shared his seeds with his neighbors. The reporter, taken aback, asked why he would do such a thing, after all, they were in competition. The farmer went on to explain that the wind picks up the pollen from the corn and spreads it to all the other fields. Since this is cross pollination, if the farmer gave the neighboring farms seeds of lesser value, the quality of his corn would degrade. So to keep his corn superior, he had to make sure his neighbors was also superior. I am sure many of us can think of people who have helped us in this journey of life, either as a mentor or support system. Aren t you glad they shared their blessings with you? And I am certain; they would say that they were paid in kind, by blessings coming back to them. I know I have. She ended her article with a quote from missionary Stephen Grellet ( ): I expect to pass throughout this world but once. Any good thing therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow human being let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. Amen. Robin Weisbrod Sr. Warden Start saving your Bottles and Cans NOW!!! We will be having a Bottle and Can Drive later this Summer, so save now. Don't have a place to store them? No problem!! Contact Tania Mousaw at tmousaw@verizon.net or call her at home (315) and she will arrange pickup!! Did You Know? Our Church is a Poké Stop Did you know that our church is a Poke stop? Now, I can see heads shaking, some might even scratch their heads going PokeWHO?? Perhaps some of you remember the Pokeman card craze back in the 90 s. It was a game designed for Game Boys and trading cards, as well as a TV show were spawned from the game. Fast forward 15 years or so, and PokemanGo was developed as an April Fools Day collaboration with Google (a multinational technology company). It was touted as a free game for your phone, where you capture different characters in the virtual world. Okay, so WHAT does that have to do with us? Apparently, the designers of this game, set up different sites to be placed as spots that you can capture these creatures, and we are one of those spots!! I love it! Free advertising! How will this affect us? Not a clue. Though we may (or may not) notice people wandering around the building with their phones out. If we do, don t chase them away, don t call the police.show them how welcoming we are, be friendly, smile a knowing smile and say, Ahhh, PokemanGo, right? They will think we are cool (which we are) and awesome (which we are). For quick updates and inspiring articles! Learn what s going on in our community, diocese, and throughout the world!

6 St. Paul s Episcopal Church Chittenango, New York stpaulschittenango.net Forwarding Service Requested The Good News The August 2016 Newsletter of St. Paul s of Chittenango 204 Genesee Street Chittenango, NY (315) stpaulschittenango@gmail.com stpaulschittenango.net