The Good News. Times of Change. St. Paul s Episcopal Church. Chittenango, New York

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1 St. Paul s Episcopal Church Chittenango, New York The Good News Volume 10 Issue 6 OUR MISSION STATEMENT Dear Readers: Times of Change November/December 2014 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. Ordinarily this is a space that would be filled with some words from our priest. Mother Kathlyn had her Mother s Musings and Elizabeth continued the tradition until her recent departure. As for me I saw my role as one of organizing the content that was passed along to me; not a producer of content. Well as they say, the only constant is change, and so I thought I would add a little content myself this time. About what? CHANGE! However when I went in search of a few words of wisdom on the subject from others I found (not surprisingly) that there were more than a few to be found, and that they were perhaps of a higher quality than anything I could produce. Here are a few that caught my eye: Inside this issue: Time of Change 2 Our Church Family 3 Special Announcement 4 Prayer List 6 Birthdays and Anniversaries Coffee Hour Hosts Ministry Schedules 6 7 "All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind is ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter into another." Anatole France, French Writer "The interval between the decay of the old and the formation and the establishment of the new constitutes a period of transition which must always necessarily be one of uncertainty, confusion, error, and wild and fierce fanaticism." -John C. Calhoun, American Senator.""The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Courage faces fear and thereby masters it; cowardice represses fear and is thereby mastered by it.

2 VOLUME 10 ISSUE 6 THE GOOD NEWS Times of Change (cont.) PAGE 2 We must constantly build dies of courage to hold back the flood of fear." Martin Luther King, Jr. In my life I have changed location MANY times, changed jobs a few times, and even changed careers. If there is one thing I feel I know well it is change. I have found that more often than not change is frightening, and comes with some difficulties. I have also found that change has its blessings. For it is because of a willingness to accept change that I have a career I enjoy, a wife I adore, and a good life that includes the company of this fine congregation. St. Paul s has enjoyed a long history, and I am sure this is not the first period of transition that this church has faced. It may not be easy, but I am sure we will come through and find a brighter future on the other side. Dan Rapp Dear friends, we want to thank you for the observance of Charles' 50th anniversary as a priest and for the planting and dedication of the Bradford Pear tree in memory of David Mark Grover. It meant a great deal to Betty, Joan and Charles to be at the blessing of the tree. David's spirituality, like ours (including Todd Wood), is very much rooted in the beauties and wonders of God's creation. A living tree is a wonderful way to commemorate the life of David. Thank you and bless you. Important Information There will only be 1 service (9 am) until further notice. Eucharist Nov 2nd with Fr. Grover officiating. Christmas Eve will be 1 Eucharist service at 5:00 pm. Holiday Bazaar Nov. 15th (Sat.) The Work of Christmas by Howard Thurman When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins: (Source: The Mood of Christmas) To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations, To bring peace among people, To make music in the heart.

3 VOLUME 10 ISSUE 6 THE GOOD NEWS Our Church Family PAGE 3 Congratulations to Molly Woodworth on her forthcoming graduation from college. Molly will be receiving her associates degree in floral design and greenhouse management from SUNY Morrisville in December. She plans to continue on for her bachelor s degree next. Congratulations to Brittany Reals on her position of 6th grade teacher at Cathedral Academy in Pompey. She is working on her Master s Degree at Lemoyne. Congratulations to Sue and Gary Pratt on the birth of a new granddaughter, Natalie Reese Benjamin, to daughter Colleen & Justin Benjamin. Sympathy to Janice Jenkins on the death of her husband Edmond Jenkins, and to their daughters Rebecca and her husband Keith Roach and daughter Barbara Jenkins and her husband Bill Skalaski and their son Wesley. Janice was our organist in the 60's & 70's and members of our parish. They lived in Florida. A message from Mollie Mills: My family and I want to thank you for honoring my dear Fritz with your donation to Clear Path. He was key to inspiring our daughters to do the great work done there. Your contribution will be put to good use. We all have wonderful memories of our time at St. Paul s. Sympathy to the families of Pam & Tim Hobbs and Jim & Jennifer Courtwright on the death of Joe Chappell. He was married to Barbara Jim Courtwright s mother and Pam s sister. Barbara and her children Jim, Michael & Linda were members of St. Paul s when they lived in the area. Sympathy to Dorothy Saunders on the death of her son Michael Saunders, and to Tiffany and Ashley Saunders on the death of their father. Jim & Judy Montgomery, the families of Julie & Lew Reals and Jill & Steve Just would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy at the unexpected death of Jim s sister, Carolyn Montgomery Damon. Sympathy to Fr. Joe & Ruth Williams on the death of Joe s sister s husband, Phillip Carroll. Thanks to Tania Mousaw,, Ted Tedford, Claudia Jensen and Ed & Mary Jane Pokorny for all the work keeping the lawn and yard looking nice and the bushes trimmed. Thanks to Julie & Lew Reals for the donation of mulch. Thanks to Ethel & Ron Barber for the beautiful yellow mums on the front steps at church and to Elizabeth Gillett for the beautiful mums and pumpkins by the back door of the Church. Sympathy to Steven & Jill Just on the death of Steve s uncle, Jan Just.

4 VOLUME 10 ISSUE 6 THE GOOD NEWS Church Family-Cont. PAGE 4 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT St Paul s annual HOLIDAY BAZAAR is Saturday, Nov. 15th from 9AM to 3PM. The Chittenango High School Select Choir will perform a holiday concert at 11AM in the church. Lunch will be served from 11AM to 2PM. Homemade soups and chili s to choose from, along with corn bread, salad bar, pie and beverage for only $6.00! Take out is available. Call to place an order. Many unique handmade Holiday crafts will be on sale and tickets for chances on our fabulous raffle baskets. Save the date!! (Editors Note: Last year the choir was a real treat! Come out for a great time!) ST. PAUL S PRAYER LIST Frank Abriola, Betty Allen (Matthews/Brown s request), Eric Baker, Ron Barber, Rogers Brooks, Lena Brown, Dan Budlong (President of the Chittenango Association of Churches), Richard Caprici, Patricia Chavanne (Ethel s sister), Liesha Doherty, Billy Dougan (Davison request), Colleen Eggers (Hoyt request), Betty Every, Raymond Every, Barbara Getman, Tony Getman, Laurie Green (Lena Brown s request), Christopher Hartig, Terry Hoffman (Ed Hoffman s brother), Campbell Hoyt (Betty Yates s request), Kaylee Kraus, (Phillips request), Ned Mann, Dorothy Norlander, Mary Oakley, Jen, Adam and Baby Avery Hope Phillip (Sue Gerling s request), Ed Pokorny, Yuri Rosenfeld (Stucker request), Jessie Salisbury (Furtado s request), Tyrone Sampson (Sue Gerling s request), Charlotte Scharnweber, Gordon Stansbury, Sue Thurston (Janet Winter s request), John Van Deusen, David Verne, Kate Verne (Betty Yates s granddaughter), Iris Verner (Lena Brown s request), Patricia Willard (Courtwright request), Ruth Williams, Elsie Wright, James Wyman. (If you do not wish a prayer list name to include the relationship or wish to remove or add a name, please contact Dorothy Saunders at the church office on Monday mornings.)

5 VOLUME 10 ISSUE 6 THE GOOD NEWS PAGE 5 November Birthdays 07-Samantha Just 19-Todd Chappell 07-Susan Pratt 21-Jim Montgomery 09-Ruth Williams 22-David Randall 10-Derek McGork 23-Robin Weisbrod 10-Tiffany Raymond 27-Andaria Oviedo Katie Woodworth 11-James Smith 30-Betsy Savage Anniversaries Neil and Sue Huebler 13-Raymond and Betty Every 04-Corey Huebler 05-Jennifer Oviedo 06-Fayann Hall 06-Alexandra Kraus 07-Brennan Buyea 09-Ahsinnhare Tarbell 14-Emily Judd 14-Gary Pratt 15-Virginia Smith 16-Colleen Benjamin December Birthdays 17-Shaun Stanton 21-Tania Mousaw 21-Lauren McGork 25-Meredith Furtado 26-Evelyn McAllister 26-Molly Woodworth 27-Lisa McGork Anniversaries 21-Bob and Gloria Wilkins. Behind The Scenes: Senior Warden: Gordon Stansbury (C ) Junior Warden: Virginia Smith (C ) Secretary: Dorothy Saunders (H) (O) Sexton: Becky Kraus (H) Finance/Stewardship Commission: Buildings and Grounds: Darryl Tarbell (H) Jamie Courtwright (H) Fellowship Commission: Pastoral Care Commission: Pam Hobbs ( C) Judy Montgomery (H) Outreach / Service Commission: Education: (H) Tiffany Raymond (H) Communication: Treasurer: Robin Weisbrod (H) Jim Montgomery (H) Clerk of the Vestry, Web Manager Newsletter Editor: Gloria Wilkins (H) Dan Rapp (H) rwilkin3@twcny.rr.com DANL747@yahoo.com

6 NOVEMBER MINISTRY SCHEDULE November 2, 2014 Fran Abriola Roberta Kincaid Doug Tarbell Darryl Tarbell Betsey Savage Hobbs/Raymond Family Coffee Hour: Niel & Sue Huebler November 23, 2014 Pam Hobbs Virginia Smith Roberta Kincaid Mike Furtado Furtado Family Coffee Hour: Bob & Roberta Kincaid November 9, 2014 Gordie Stansbury Gloria Wilkins Joe & Ruth Williams Coffee Hour: Jerry & Jennifer Jackson November 30, 2014 Judy Montgomery Gordon Stansbury Gordie Stansbury Betsey Savage Hobbs/Raymond Family Coffee Hour: Jim & Becky Kraus November 16, 2014 Jim Montgomery Becky Kraus Dorothy Saunders Sue Gerling Joanne Furtado Buyea Family Coffee Hour: C.Jensen, B.Savage, B.Yates Altar Guild : Ida Goins April Boyle Jennifer Jackson IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE ON A GIVEN SUNDAY, PLEASE ARRANGE FOR A SUBSTITUTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE GREETERS AND USHERS: PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 9:15 am

7 DECEMBER MINISTRY SCHEDULE December 7, 2014 Fran Abriola Roberta Kincaid Gloria Wilkins Natalie Stansbury Joe & Ruth Williams Coffee Hour: Derek & Lisa McGork December 21, 2014 Jim Montgomery Doug Tarbell Darryl Tarbell Furtado Family Coffee Hour: D.Norlander, V.Smith, J.Lee December 14, 2014 Judy Montgomery Virginia Smith Gordon Stansbury Joanne Furtado Buyea Family Coffee Hour: Mousaw/Wilkins Families December 28, 2014 Pam Hobbs Gordon Stansbury Sue Gerling Mike Furtado Hobbs/Raymond Family Coffee Hour: MJ Pokorny, S.VanValkenburgh Altar Guild Robin Weisbrod Judy Montgomery 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 A S U B S T I T U T E GREETERS & USHERS PLEASE ARRIVE 1 5 m i n. b e f o r e t h e s e r v i c e

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