RISE & SHINE! Rector s Reflections. New Life in God s Love

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1 New Life in God s Love EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF T RESURRECTION The Rev. Christina van Liew Rector Rector s Reflections Dear Resurrec on People, I am in awe of your abundant generosity as you bring who you are and what you have to Resurrec on Living. Your gi s of energy, me, hope, imagina on, planning, grunt work, faith, and money tell our story be er than words. We love because God loved us first (1 John 4:19), and by sharing that love in truth and ac on (1 John 4:19) we are walking the way of Jesus. Our inten ons become reality as we prayerfully discern God s will and move in it. What we do becomes the incarna on of what we believe. This is why our Stewardship Team led us in a fall series called Walking the Way as we prepared to commit our gi s of money for the mission and ministry of Resurrec on. Walking the Way is not easy. If it seems easy, it s not the Way of Christ. But Jesus promised all the power we need to keep going, despite obstacles. God is with us every step of the way, and people are no cing! Let us con nue to discern how God is calling us to find and respond to the needs around us. We have a team from Resurrec on par cipa ng in a Diocesan Ini a ve for Vital Parishes. As they bring us ques- ons to ask, observa ons to share, and ac vi es to do, pay a en on! Respond with what you bring to the conversa on: perhaps a mix of hope, skep cism, imagina on, prayer, and commitment to ac on in RISE & SHINE! (con nued on page 3) 147 Campbell Avenue Williston Park, NY Mrs. Marie Callahan, Parish Secretary Office Hours: 9am-1pm, Mon-Thu Office Telephone: resurrectionwp@gmail.com Fax: Web: Organist Ellen Schutt Rise & Shine editor Jane Colgrove LEARN. SHARE. GROW. All classes 7 8:30 pm Resurrec on Library November2014 Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19 Volume 10 Issue 3 CENTERING WITH T MYSTICS "If you have understood, then what you have understood is not God." St. Augus ne, fourth century "God is a verb, not a noun." R. Buckminster Fuller Mys cism defies codifica on because it offers personal experience with God. Our mee ngs will highlight three noted mys- cs: We are a safe church where the healing love of Christ radiates comfort in caring, joy in sharing, strength in hope. Hildegarde of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, the author of The Cloud of Unknowing. We will read, discuss and reflect on the Ac ve Presence/ Consciousness of God in a mys c's life - and, hopefully, in our own lives. Mary Pat Gannon

2 2 Dear Friends, A Word from our Warden When you read this we will be back on Eastern Standard Time, the happy recipients of an extra hour s sleep. November brings with it cooler autumn weather and a number of dates for Resurrec- on people to mark on their calendars. I encourage you to make note of the upcoming events in this newsle er and to a end as many as possible. October ended on a high note. Our Penny Social, on the evening of Friday the 24 th, was a social and financial success. We extend a special Thank You to Dorothy Lo en and Diane Petraglia for cochairing the event, to Pa y McMahon for arranging the beau ful baskets we raffled and to everyone who helped make the evening a success. Many hands contributed to this fun filled evening. Sunday, October 26 th, was a very special day at Resurrec on. Ruth & Ray Rusche and their many years of ministry at St. Andrew s and Resurrec on were honored and celebrated. During the 10:00 am service Mother Chris na read a proclama on sta ng the numerous posi ons Ruth and Ray have held during their fi y-three years at this church. Preceding the recessional, they received a special blessing. Immediately following the service thirty-five people gathered in the undercro for a brunch to honor these long- me parishioners. Smiles were everywhere, memories shared and a good me had by all. Ruth and Ray, our love and prayers will go with you to California. You will always be part of our Resurrec on family! Watch for the Adopt A Family giving tree to appear in back of the church. We will once again have the opportunity to spread Christmas joy and blessings to those going through difficult mes. Check out the informa on on Centering with the Mys cs and mark on your calendar the date of the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at St. Aidan s. Wishing you all a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving, Joan Vestry Vibes October 4, Budget: Treasurer to prepare. Vestry Spiritual Retreat: Mercer School, 2/14/15, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Enhanced : 10/26, honoring Ruth & Ray Rusche (Joan S, Do e L) Parish Christmas Dinner: Wed 12/17, Mim s, 6 pm. For complete minutes of Vestry Mee ng, see file in Office. What is the Vestry? (By Laws of Episcopal Church of the Resurrec on in Williston Park, adopted and ra fied at the Vestry Mee ng held on Sunday May 15, 2011) Ar cle III VESTRY; A. Defined: The Vestry shall be agents and legal representa ve of the parish in all ma ers concerning its Corporate property and the rela ons of the parish to its clergy. Further, the Vestry is responsible for managing the property and finances, and for clergy support, compensa on, and wellness. It supports the rector by engaging in open and honest conversa on about what is and is not going well in the congrega on, encouraging clear and direct communica on between the congrega on, vestry, and rector. ~ Where does your Ministry lay? Lector Altar Guild Usher Crucifer Prayer Shawl Altar Server Chalice Bearer Stewardship Eucharistic Minister Fund Raising Vestry Member Choir Member Caring Connections Diocese Adopt A Family Greeter Intercessor Cantor Garden Thanks to all who brought in toys for St. John s Episcopal Hospital Toy Drive Children s Holiday Party Jane & Do e will drop off our dona ons at Episcopal Health Services table at Diocesan Conven on.

3 3 (Rector's Reflec ons from page 1) prayer and deed. This is how we help God shape Resurrec on as a more vital presence in Williston Park and beyond. Blessings and joy, Annual Giving Campaign 2015 OFFERING AND BLESSING OF PLEDGE SUPPORT All Saints Sunday November 2, 2014 Praying for Our World Earlier this fall several members men oned they felt a strong need to pray for universal or global concerns. Some of the concerns were Israel, children caught in the immigra on situa on, ISIS, peace in the Middle East in general, mental health issues, and women sold into sexual slavery. Seven people iden- fied themselves as commi ed to pray for one or more of these concerns, and to gather with others who felt the same call to pray for the same problems. Thank you. This is not the least we can do; it is the most we can do to help bring God s new life into dark places. ~ The goal is always financial self-sufficiency: 60% income from pledging members; 20-40% from plate offerings, fundraisers, and property use; spend less than 20% of interest received from investments. Your faithful commitment and payment of pledges brings us closer to this goal, one year at a me. ~ Mary Pat Gannon being Received into the Episcopal Church Saturday, October 18, 2014 The Right Reverend Lawrence C. Provenzano, Bishop of the Diocese of Long Island, Cathedral of the Incarna on 11:00 am Mary Pat Gannon celebra ng at Dee Dee s, Floral Park, following Recep on and Holy Eucharist

4 4 CONGRATULATIONS NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1 Margaret Dutcher 4 Jane Colgrove 5 Ray Rusche Please sign up in the foyer. Thank you! Caring Connections Rhonda Kaletsky, Ministry Chair Carol Bozek Jane Colgrove Gina Huneke Please let us know if there is something we can do to support you in life s journey. Flowers, Candles, Sanctuary Light Need all for November & December! A wonderful way to honor the memory of loved ones. OPEN! Thursdays 9:30 am 1 pm Saturdays 10 am 2 pm King Kullen Care & Share Program HAS MOVED FROM MINEOLA TO NEW HYDE PARK 2305 Jericho Turnpike Please shop at NHP King Kullen bring in receipts! Thank you. Origin of Our Thanksgiving Day The Pilgrims le Plymouth, England, on September 6, Their des na on? The New World. Although filled with uncertainty and peril, it offered both civil and religious liberty. For over two months, the 102 passengers braved the harsh elements of a vast storm-tossed sea. Finally, with firm purpose and a reliance on Divine Providence, the cry of Land! was heard. Arriving in Massachuse s in late November, the Pilgrims sought a suitable landing place. On December 11, just before disembarking at Plymouth Rock, they signed the Mayflower Compact America s first document of civil government and the first to introduce selfgovernment. A er a prayer service, the Pilgrims began building hasty shelters. However, unprepared for the starva on and sickness of a harsh New England winter, nearly half died before spring. Yet, persevering in prayer, and assisted by helpful Indians, they reaped a boun ful harvest the following summer. The grateful Pilgrims then declared a three-day feast, star ng on December 13, 1621, to thank God and to celebrate with their Indian friends. While this was not the first Thanksgiving in America (thanksgiving services were held in Virginia as early as 1607), it was America s first Thanksgiving Fes val. Pilgrim Edward Winslow described the Pilgrims Thanksgiving in these words: Our harvest being go en in, our Governor sent four men on fowling [bird hun ng] so that we might, a er a special manner, rejoice together a er we had gathered the fruit of our labors. They four in one day killed as much fowl as served the company almost a week Many of the Indians [came] amongst us and their greatest King, Massasoit, with some ninety men, whom for three days we entertained and feasted; and they went out and killed five deer, which they brought And although it be not always so plen ful as it was at this me with us, yet BY T GOODNESS OF GOD WE ARE FAR FROM WANT. In 1789, following a proclama on issued by President George Washington, America celebrated its first Day of Thanksgiving to God under its new cons tu on. That same year, the Protestant Episcopal Church, of which President Washington was a member, announced that the first Thursday in November would become its regular day for giving thanks, unless another day be appointed by the civil authori es. Yet, despite these early na onal proclama ons, official Thanksgiving observances usually occurred only at the State level. ~ Calling all Prayer Shawls! If you or a loved one have received a prayer shawl, please send us a quick note or about it. Tell us when, and for what occasion it was given, and to whom. We are compiling a story about this ministry, and your help in this manner is much appreciated. Do e Lo en Marjorie Mahoney

5 5 The Vital Parish: Intensive Training for Clergy and Lay Leaders Oct 18, Nov 22, Dec 13, 2014 and Jan 24, :30 am 2:00 pm Missional Vitality Course Mercer School of Theology Open to the public Your parish is more than a building -- it's the area where God asks you to join God's mission and live as Christ's body. This four-session course equips leaders to move from maintenance to mission mode and to become vital Christian communities inside and out. The class offers rich content and practice in these areas: - Introduction The Marks of a Missional Church - Spirituality Sharing Love in the Body of Christ - Evangelism Sharing Good News in the Neighborhood - Partnerships Loving and Serving God Together - Radical Welcome Embracing and Being Embraced by Neighbors Instructors: Canon Stephanie Spellers and leaders of the Missional Vitality Team Fee: $20. Register Registration closes on October 11. ADULT STUDY Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19 Centering with Mystics Our mee ngs will highlight three noted mys cs: Hildegarde of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, the author of The Cloud of Unknowing. Wednesdays, December 3 & 10 Jesus is Coming Look Busy! 12/3 Stay Awake Chapter 6 And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake. (Mark 13:37) 12/10 Do Not Be Afraid Chapter Mary, you have nothing to fear. God has a surprise for you. (Luke 1:30) Using the book The Balancing Act, by Robert Schnase (COPIES OF CHAPTERS WILL BE PROVIDED) Joan will be receiving our families soon look for the Tree in the back of the church take a tag, buy a gi! Do e and Jane will deliver Conven on weekend.

6 6 RAY & RUTH RUSC DAY October 26 PENNY SOCIAL October 24

7 7 Resurrection Living November 2014 HOLY EUCHARIST Sunday & Wednesday 10 am THRIFT SHOP Thursdays 9:30-1:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00-2:00 pm ADULT STUDY Centering With Mystics 7-8:30 pm TEA & SCRIPTURE 4-5 pm Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Oct 26 22nd Pente M&M Time 2 All Saints Sunday Pledge Commitment Blessing Blessing of new altar cloth ILM of John Strafer All Souls Day 4 Election Day 5 HP MP 30 6 Tea & Scripture Pack 311 7:30 (U) Order of the Arrow 7:30 (L) Tea & Scripture Mtr. Chris na away 31 1 All Saints Day 7 Wolves Set clocks back nd Pentecost Mtr. Sara Louise Krantz Mtr. Chris na Veterans Day away 12 HP ILM Martha Voges 13 5th Anniversary of Resurrection Admitted to Diocese of LI (2009) Tea & Scripture Webelos DIOCESAN CONVENTION 16 23rd Pentecost Vestry Meeting HP Altar Guild 20 Tea & Scripture Order of the Arrow 7:30 21 Wolves 22 Missional Vitality Class 23 Christ the King Interfaith Thanksgiving Service St. Aidan RC Church 7:30 pm 26 HP 27 Thanksgiving Service 10 am st Advent Year B Dec HP Discretionary Fund Offering Tea & Scripture Webelos Wolves

8 8 NEW LIFE IN GOD S LOVE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF T R E S U R R E C T I O N 147 Campbell Avenue Williston Park NY Love God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence. This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: Love others as well as you love yourself. These two commands are pegs; everything in God s Law and the Prophets hangs from them. (Ma. 22: The Message)