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Transcript of July2014 Newsletter
July 2014 The Rev. Salin Low, Rector
St. John’s mission is to nurture all people in their spiritual growth, in their Christian education, and in their relationship with God.
of St. John’s in Pine Meadowof St. John’s in Pine Meadow
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
As we all settle into the much needed warmer New England summer, the church moves into a somewhat quieter time. Or so it would seem to those on the outside looking in.
At this past Monday’s Vestry meeting, much discussion took place on the goings on outside the church walls. The garden is surely at or almost at its peak of beauty, with the new sprinkler system installed last year keeping the plantings well wa-tered. We are looking into a rather extensive light-ing system for the garden and the walkway to make them more visible from Route 44 and Church Street. This should make our beautiful grounds even more stunning.
A portion of the money left over from the capi-tal campaign has been earmarked for a much needed new roof on the main portion of the church. Shingles matching the roof of the addition have been picked out, and that work is slated to begin in the next week, and should take up to two weeks to complete.
Lastly, after fifteen years of not having to pay anyone to paint the church, we will be looking for a contractor to paint a very small section of the back, bottom of the steeple. This is the only area of the church the paint committee has deemed too challenging for even our very talented crew.
We will however, once again be looking to get the front of the church painted sometime in early September. It has been about five years, and it is certainly in need of some attention. Requests for volunteers will be going out in late summer; stay tuned.
Wishing all a Blessed and relaxing Summer. I hope to see all of you in Church at some point in the coming months.
All the Best,
Stan Moraski
Summer Worship Sunday @ 9:00—Wednesday @ 7:30
Worship on summer Sundays is casual. We’re grateful to have air conditioning when it’s needed. Having one service allows us to visit with people we don’t see as much during the school year. And some Sundays we have our coffee in the garden.
Worship on Wednesdays is quiet and somewhat abbreviated. There is a short homily - actually more of a homilette. This is a good way to stay connected to the parish when summer takes us away on the week-end. It is a caring group who gathers. Join us!
HOW WE’RE DOING SO FAR
May 2014 May 2013 Operating Income: $ 7,458 $ 9,857 Operating Expenses: $ 15,676 $ 13,765
YEAR TO DATE
2014 2013
Operating Income: $ 59,676 $ 58,382 Operating Expenses: $ 82,949 $ 76,494
Don’t Forget! Summer bills continue to mount. Please keep your pledge current over these months! Larry Espinet, Treasurer
Bits & Pieces
Shopping Cards An Easy Way to Help
Now Available for Immediate Purchase $100 Stop & Shop Cards
When you buy shopping/gift cards through St. John’s, you are making a contribution that does not cost you financially. It may take a little planning. Or-ders are usually taken the 1st and 3rd Sundays, and cards are delivered on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Or-der forms are available in the narthex and parish hall and can be placed in the lockbox at any time.
Church Office Hours — Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Next Ingathering—July 6th
The total for the year to date is $292.86. Bring coins anytime. We will keep them safe.
PARISH REGISTER(Broadly Defined)
Confirmed Alan Welch
High School Graduates Teddy Bremer Crystall Case
Rebecca Halladay Matthew Russo
College Graduates Lauren Alibozek Jennifer Caine Jaclyn Dougan
Ashley Jakubowski-Hudach Kayte Krasow
Gina Russo Russell Dougan Michael Hayes
John Hall Brian Phillips Michael Welch
Baptism Leila Christine Lukiwsky
Nicholas Douglas Lukiwsky
Deaths Carol Proom
Kenneth Krasow (Son-in-law of Lucie & Louis Martocchio)
Marriage Emilee Dery & Daniel DiMenna
Amanda Patch & Steven Rylander Joanna Wasik & Ben Read
Special thanks to Ron & Joan Caine, Tom Chap-pell, Bob Osborne, Bruce Wearne, and Rick Smith for cleaning the church.
Special thanks to Mac Wilson for taking care of the lawn maintenance.
Many thanks to Linda Snyder and the church school teachers and assistants who helped with Awards Sunday.
Many thanks to Gordon Ross, Matthew Allyn and Stan Moraski for cooking at the picnic. Thanks also to everyone who provided food and helped with the picnic.
Special thanks to all who contributed to a wonder-ful send off for Denise.
Many thanks to Norma Pappalardo, and all the volunteers on making our garden look so beautiful.
Special thanks to Blake Hall for delivering and spreading the mulch in the garden. Special thanks to Mac Wilson & Tom Chappell for repairing our elevator and keeping it running.
Thanks to everyone who helps with the mission and ministry of St. John’s.
PETER’S RETREAT
Thanks to those who help.! Next Meal on July 26
To learn more about participating in this important outreach, please contact the Rector. Members of St. John’s provide and serve a meal on the 4th Saturday of the month—every month but November and De-cember. If you would like to host, please email: [email protected]. The date of the next meal is July 26, which will be hosted by Laura Carter & Salin Low. Special thanks to Candy Flaherty, Lucie & Louis Martocchio, Barbara Hinman & Cynthia Welch for hosting the June meal.
July Worship Assistance
July 6 Acolytes—Colleen Doyle, Stan Moraski
Reader—Brian Jones Greeters — Nancy Butler & Tom Chappell
July 13 Acolytes—Garrett Healey, Jennifer Caine
Reader—Nancy Gibson Greeter — Lucie & Louis Martocchio
July 20 Acolytes—Gordon Ross, Jill Smith
Reader—Anne Hall Greeters— Laura & Bruce Wearne
July 27 Acolytes—Ralph Hitchcock, Stan Moraski
Reader—Martha Busemeyer Greeter—Sue Hall
Greeters set up and provide cream (and possibly treats) for coffee hour during the summer.
Gill Memorial Garden— Summer Schedule
Week Beginning July 7 Ruth Grobe
Week Beginning July 14
Laura Wearne
Week Beginning July 21 Laura Carter
Week Beginning July 28 Barbara Henri
Thanks to all the garden workers. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated group of volunteers.
Coffee Hour July
9:00 a.m. Service
During the summer months, our 9:00 a.m. Greeters will be responsible for coffee hour. It can be kept simple. The important thing is offer hospitality to all—visitor or member, adult or child. Coffee supplies other than cream are available in the kitchen. Help setting up the pots is available.
The Episcopal Church We’re Here For You
Sunday Worship
9:00 a.m. Wednesday
7:30 pm
Address Correction
P. O. Box 27
Pine Meadow, CT 06061 Phone: 860 379-3062 www.reddoors.com
Mission Trip to Honduras
Note from Jill Smith
Thank you to all those who so generously donated supplies for the mission trip to Honduras (7/4-7/13). It is not too late to send prayers for the 25 people that I am traveling with for our safety and effective work in the Lord’s name. Our goal is to provide better healthcare and educa-tion and assist in faith initiatives. We will. With God’s help and your prayers. Thank you!!
Rhythms of Grace
No Services in July or August
Rhythms of Grace is designed to meet the needs of families with children on the Autism Spectrum and with other special needs. Those who help feel it is a rewarding experience to work with children and families who need the attention and who are new to St. John’s. Contact Linda Snyder at [email protected] for information. We are looking to go back to the first Sunday of the Month in the fall. We will keep you posted.
We will be holding a tag and craft sale Saturday, October 4th. Help is needed to organize this fundraiser: 1. Tag Sale Coordinator 2. Food Sale Coordinator 3. Craft Sale Coordinator Martha Busemeyer will be coordinating the creation of “collective artworks” to be sold or auctioned. Everyone will have an opportunity to participate in this activity (more information to follow). Diane Hayes will assist each of the coordinators. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Diane at 860-309-3077 or 860-379-7612.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Molly Sexton Read & Tom Fritch Laura & Bruce Wearne
2 No Service 8:00 PM AA Office Closed
3 Office Closed
4 8:30 PM AA
5
6 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
7
8
9 7:30 PM Holy Eucharist 8:00 PM AA
10 Jessica & Peter Hinman
11 8:30 PM AA
12
13 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
14 Eileen & Dick Bartram
15 Ellen & David Childs
16 7:30 PM Holy Eucharist 8:00 PM AA Lucie & Louis Martocchio
17 Peggy & John Budny
18 8:30 PM AA
19 Open Door
20 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
21 Barbara & Paul Patch
22 Sue & Blake Hall
23 7:30 PM Holy Eucharist 8:00 PM AA
24 Jane & Matthew Allyn Christine & Luke Nelson
25 8:30 PM AA
26 Peter’s Retreat Carol & Mac Wilson
27 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist
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30 7:30 PM Holy Eucharist 8:00 PM AA Joanne & Frank Hohmeister
31 Doris Bryant & Del Springer Debbie & Wally Truss
July 2014 St. John’s Church—Calendar of Events
Anniversaries in Italics
July Birthdays 7/4 Gary Colavecchio 7/8 Olivia Ficalora 7/8 Candy Flaherty 7/8 Chris Osborne
7/10 Teddy Bremer 7/11 John Gargiulo 7/13 Schuyler Horn 7/15 Peter Stull 7/15 Doris Bryant 7/16 Don Phillips
7/17 Colin Coates 7/19 Ron Caine 7/19 Kevin Case 7/21 Bradley Radziewicz 7/22 Gray Horn 7/22 Terry Radziewicz
7/23 Maggie Dougan 7/27 Russ Martocchio 7/30 Brooke Nelson 7/31 Wally Truss
On June 14 Alan Welch, son of Bill and Cyn-thia was confirmed by Bishop Douglas at Trinity Church in Hartford. The next day he was congratulated at St. John’s.
On June 7 Emilee Dery, for-mer member of St. John’s, married Daniel DiMenna. The rector officiated at the service in Massachusetts.
On June 15 Nicholas Lukiwsky (being held by dad Nick) and Leila Christine (held by brother Aiden) were baptized. Mom Kim and sister Molly complete the busy household.
On June 8 - the Feast of Pentecost - we said good-bye to Deacon Denise. We also celebrated the end of the Godly Play year with awards and gifts to teachers and coor-dinator Linda Snyder. After worship it was a picnic in the garden, with burgers, dogs, cake, and time to visit. It was a fitting 20th anniversary for the Gill Garden!
If you take pictures at a parish event, please send the files to office @reddoors.com. Thanks to Martha Busemeyer for helping with the pictures used in this newsletter.