2015 Proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable. - Paul second letter to Timothy. In Christ s peace, Jim Confirmation Campfire...gathering in new Meditation Garden under the old illuminated cross which was dedicated to the memory of Edward Trenck. Child Care Ctr News 2 Birthdays 3 Recent and upcoming 4 Anniversary 5 Pastor Jim O Hanlon johanlon.stpauls@gmail.com Cell phone 917 803-3974 Don Weber, Council President Barbara Tormondsen, Administrator Donna Smith, Secretary 914 939-8170 Child Care Center M-F 7:30am 5:30pm Children 6 weeks old to 5 years Suzanne Newcomb, Director 914 939-3079
Children and Youth Vacation Bible School 2015 had the theme, All God s critters got a place in the choir. and we sang that old Sunday School song each day. Enjoying the great weather in photo left are Madison Alli, Klara Severance, Jacob Downs, Katelyn Vanlenzuela and Scott Sullivan. Meet the Staff: Miss Carol has worked at St. Paul s CCC for almost 2years. She is our Part-Time Assistant Teacher in Toddlers. Carol lives in Greenwich, CT with her daughter and was born in Jamaica. She has been working in the child care field for many years. She enjoys being active with her Church. We are lucky to have Miss Carol as part of our team. Best Wishes to Donna Scullion who is leaving for a new teaching job in Yonkers. We ll miss you! 150 th Anniversary Celebration 1865-2016 June 2016 Strawberry Festival July 10, 2016 Time capsule and BBQ with Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton October 2016 Festival Eucharist and Dinner 2
Happy Birthday! September 3 Bill Severance 4 Philip Jenks 6 Muriel Guinta 6 Jason Hodge 10 Thulani Boateng 10 Sally Wynne 13 Lukas Patrizio 13 Kate Richardson 13 John Makowski 15 Rhonda Mutz 25 Don Weber 27 Julia Rios 30 Renee Meads October 2 David Trenck 2 Emily Richardson 7 Claudia McQueeney 7 Susan Anne Sullivan 10 Eric Rios 10 Inge Moeller 12 Terina Armstrong 13 Barbara Giorgi 15 Patty Caviola 16 Donald Rolleri 17 Reinhold Vogel 18 Charlotte Constantini 18 Patty Quell 20 Kim Quell 24 Linda Sacrison Thompson 27 Joe Supp 27 Cara O'Hanlon 27 Tayler Salvatore November 3 Brendan McQueeney 4 Tom Giorgi 7 Evelyn Ridberg 7 Pastor Jim 8 Beatriz Rios 13 Martha M. Cruz 1v Nicolas Wolff 17 Doris Osterberg 19 Dotty Ciminelli 19 Julia Birittieri 20 Liam O'Hanlon 21 Joan Supp 21 Pat Williams 23 Carly Jenkins 27 David Bruno Memorials and Milestones George Lutzel was called home to his heavenly Father on May 25th. His wife Ann died on June 25th. Please keep their sons John, Bruce and Rob and their families in your prayers. Ann was 83, George died on his 91st birthday. Many of you will remember the Karat family who moved to California a few years ago. John died last month after a battle with cancer. We miss him and pray for his family and friends. Congratulations to Tom and Barbara Giorgi on the birth of their new grandson, Anthony Scott. Best Wishes to Fred and Patty Quell on the marriage of their daughter Cindy and her new husband Mori. 3
Interfaith Clergy and community leaders gathered in Lyon park (below) for a vigil remembering those killed in Charleston at Emanuel AME Church. Pastor Jim behind Rabbi Gropper of Rye. Our New mediation garden features benches dedicated to the Freimuth, Sanborn and Beljean families. The Garden was a gift from Axa Hearts in Action, our friends from Axa Financial in Greenwich. Seen in above photo with preschoolers and also the cover photo. Congregation Council Don Weber, President Patty Gawle, VP Barbara Tormondsen, Treasurer Susan Anne Cosgrove, Secretary Jillian Alli David Brady Max Charleswell Anke Sulimma Chris Wolff Pastor Jim O Hanlon Finance Committee Rob Trenck, Stewardship and Richard Case The church council generally meets the first Monday of the month. For more information contact the church office at spelch@msn.com Fall Fling Sept 19 9am-4pm Games, prizes, food, vendors Sign up to help out Rain Date Saturday Sept 26 Help us reduce our use of plastics. Single use bottles, cups and bags are creating a environmental disaster. Unlike paper cups and tin cans, water bottles are a nonbiodegradable catastrophe, especially in our oceans. Let s start by reducing our use of water bottles at church. Page 4 4
As we get ready for next year s 150th Anniversary we also celebrate 50 years for our current building. 50 years! Photo above: Laura Chen- Schultz (Anniversary Committee Co-Chair), Don Weber (Council President) holding the shovel used in 1965; Denis Pilla, Mayor of Port Chester; Barbara Tormondsen (Church Treasurer) holding proclamation from Town of Rye; Joe Carvin, Rye Town Supervisor; Suzanne Newcomb, Child Care Director; Jim O'Hanlon, Pastor; Paul Rosenberg, Mayor of Rye Brook. Re-creating the photo from 1965. Supervisor Carvin brought a proclamation honoring St. Paul s contribution to the community and commitment to its mission. Photo above : John Masina, mayor of Port Chester; Anthony Posillipo, Rye Town Supervisor; Pastor Freimuth, Joseph Chimblo, construction co; Merton Sullivan with shovel, in February 1965. Save the date Photographer here for new church directory. October 2 & 3 5
St. Paul s 761 King Street at Comly Ave. Rye Brook, New York 10573 (914) 939-8170 Sent with a prayer to: Check out our webpage. www.stpaulsryebrook.com Also, photos on ChurchSnaps.com 6