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Volume XX Issue 8

The Correspondent Monthly Newsletter of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, Sayville, New York

September 2013

THE FAIR IS COMING! November 1-2

Preparations are underway for our annual holiday fair which will be held this year on November 1 and 2.

DONATIONS REQUESTED

Please consider donating a new item to one of the Fair raffles. Think about asking family, friends, and any businesses you frequent to donate as well. Gift cards and cash donations (which will be used to purchase an item) are always welcome. Donations (other

than cash or gift cards) can be dropped off in the music office in the upper Parish Hall during the week when the church office is open. Make sure your name and basket contents are listed with each donation. Please contact Nancy Koinoglou at 631-567-4322 if you will be donating cash or gift cards, we do not want either left in the music office. Time is moving quickly; we have already started to receive donations!

CRAFTS NEEDED

If you have any item(s) you’d like to create for selling at our craft table, we need you!! Maybe you’d like to donate items to our fair

or have crafty friends who can help. Meanwhile, the parish crafters are hard at work thinking of ideas and putting together some work days. Please watch the weekly bulletins and web site for a calendar of activities. All are welcome to help with ideas and elbow grease! Please see Laura Sanchez, Trudy Nasta, or call Sally Stoll-

De Pompeo at 631-589-0556 for more information. --Nancy

Koinoglou

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Editorial Page 2

Vestry Visions 3

Rector’s Corner 4

Clergy Column 6

Behind the Pole 10

Notes 11

Anniversaries/Birthdays 12

Garden of the Unforgotten 13

Calendar 15

WEEKEND SERVICES Saturday 5:00 PM – Holy Eucharist–Rite II Sunday 8:00 AM – Holy Eucharist–Rite II Sunday 10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist–Rite II Sunday 11:30 AM – Holy Eucharist–Rite I

WEEKDAY SERVICES IN THE CHAPEL

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist

Monday, Friday 9:00 AM Morning Prayer

SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS Sept 2 –--Labor Day (Office closed)

Sept 15---Sunday School Registration

Sept 22---Sunday School begins

Oct 2—Bible Study Series starts

Oct 6– St. Francis/Blessing of the Animals

MISSION STATEMENT To the Glory of God, the family of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, in response to the promises made at Baptism and inspired by the Holy Spirit, strives to share Christ’s Reconciling Love by our Witness and Ministry in Stewardship, Worship, Evangelism, Education, Pastoral Care, and Service.

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FROM THE EDITOR

As I write this column I am thinking about a couple of weeks ago when I was floating in a swimming pool, sun shining down, a cold drink in hand, and the smell of barbecue. BOOM! KAPOW! It’s September—not even officially Autumn yet—and suddenly our calendars are spilling over. Choir rehearsal is starting! Sunday School is starting! The Fair is coming! The trees are coming! Go to a

retreat, go to Bible study, go to a play, sign up for Star Search, all the while baking, crafting, and collecting items for the upcoming fair. Whew!

The days are getting shorter, school is open, football starts, new shows are on TV. Everything old is new again. The cooler weather puts a bit more energy into our steps (thank goodness!), and the novelty in the changes of our new beginnings kick-starts us into the busy-ness of the season. The lazy days of summer hopefully gave us a good rest. Now, we welcome you to Fall and all of its can-do energy! So, welcome to St. Ann’s, welcome back to St. Ann’s, bring your friends to St. Ann’s! We are happy to see you all, and we are happy to be involved in all the wonderful activities coming up. Just give me a chance to get my feet moving. –RMD

As summer changes to fall, God’s love remains constant. Welcome into the presence of the Lord of all seasons.

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© 2013 St. Ann’s Episcopal Church

October Deadline

Thursday, September 19

Pastoral Staff The Reverend Diane Britt, Rector

motherdiane@optonline.net (631) 337-1470

The Reverend John Jeffrey Purchal, Assisting Priest revjjp@optonline.net

(631) 472-0820

Saint Ann’s Staff

268 Middle Road,

Sayville, NY 11782 (631) 589-6220

COME TO DONATE COME TO SHOP

COME TO VOLUNTEER

Minister of Music Parish Administrator Treasurer Bookkeeper Cemetery Manager Christian Ed Coordinator Electronic Media Coordinator Sexton

Kathy Senese Linda R. Hay Tom Munkelwitz Barbara Lapinski Janet Croce Lorraine Kuehn John K. Smith John Hoek

589-6522 (Ext. 11)

589-6522 (Ext. 13)

589-6522 589-6522 563-8203 495-3514 419-0633 589-6522

Brothers and sisters in Christ, welcome to worship and fellowship at St. Ann’s Church.

We pray you’ll be blessed during your time here.

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The Vestry is extremely pleased to welcome the Reverend John Jeffrey Purchal as our Assisting Priest

beginning this August through next spring. His is an especially valuable appointment because of his focus

on outreach. We are also very grateful that Jae Chung will be our new Priest Associate next year. When

Father Farrell left for his new parish at the beginning of the summer, there was no clear successor.

Through the assistance of the Diocese and the intervention of the Holy Spirit, our prayers were answered.

We are continually grateful that members of St. Ann’s congregation continue to “step up” and volunteer for

crucial ministries. For example, this summer Nancy Koinoglou did just that when she became the

chairperson of our Holiday Fair. Carole Sheppard has retired from this daunting position after many years

of dedicated and much appreciated leadership. All those who volunteer to help at St. Ann’s illustrate the

human spirit which motivates people to go beyond their comfortable roles and step up to help. While we

often talk about the St. Ann’s family, it’s important to remember that we aren’t united solely by tradition or

fellowship. We are connected and motivated through our faith.

Faith and the human spirit is my theme this month. In life, all of us face difficulties. Often it is our faith

along with our determination or resiliency which sees us through. Troubles or problems may be short-

lived or surmountable especially when we pray and know that God hears us.

Yet some of us face what seems like more than our share of troubles or tragedies. As I write this, we are

preparing for the funeral of Kate Borzello. We are saddened beyond words. We mourn and we question.

Why did she face such a daunting battle? Only God knows the answer. Yet we do know that Kate stands

out as an example of determination and dignity— the very best of the human spirit—combined with deep

faith.

Pat Osarchuk, Warden

Actual YTD

June 2013 Budget to Date Difference

Tom Munkelwitz

Treasurer

INCOME

Plate 3,737.43 5,000.00 -1,262.57

Regular Giving 94,182.73 100,000.00 -5,817.27

All Other Income 85,381.09 94,455.00 -9,073.91

TOTAL INCOME 183,301.25 199,455.00 -16,153.75

TOTAL EXPENSES 275,761.30 269,266.00 -6,495.30

SURPLUS/DEFICIT -92,460.05 -69,811.00 -22,649.05

Vestry Visions

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More on The tiffany windows Dear Parish Family,

As you know, our four lily Tiffany windows are in need of repair due to severe bowing and the disintegration of the leading in the windows. On July 8

th, we removed the window that was deemed by the Tiffany window experts to

be the one in the most urgent need of restoration. It was taken to Studio Restorations, Inc., a Tiffany window restoration expert for examination and we now have his report on the damage to the window. I am giving you his report in full as follows:

Specific Conditions

1. As indicated prior to removal, there is severe bowing in this lily window, as indicated by the photographs on the following page. The bowing is caused by these factors:

a. The window is plated, both on the interior and exterior;

b. The overall design includes a great number of heavy faceted jewels;

c. In typical Tiffany Studios fashion, the window is not divided into discrete, individually supported

panels, but is constructed in one contiguous fabric of glass and lead;

d. There is a lack of a sufficient number and placement of support bars to bear the exceptional

weight of the glass, jewels and plating, causing structural deficiencies.

2. There are sixty-five cracked pieces of glass and two to three replacement pieces. Six to eight pieces of glass have multiple cracks. (See photos on the following page).

3. As indicated in the photographs by the placement of white tape, there are numerous cracked and/or melted leads, as well as many broken solder joints. Detailed close-ups in the photographs reveal those broken joints, as indicated by arrows. There is severe metal fatigue throughout, but especially in the border surrounding the field of lilies. This is due to the different use of flat leads in the border, and half-round leads in the lily field. Half-round leads are far stronger than flat leads.

We have included the photos which show the damage in greater detail in this issue of The Correspondent so that you can better understand the repairs that need to be done. As I previously communicated to you, your vestry and I will invite three other Tiffany experts to bid on the repair and restoration of this window. It is up to them to decide if they will or will not bid of the project. Whichever vendor is chosen will do the work on all of the windows to ensure consistency of work. Studio Restorations, Inc. has already provided a bid of $22,000 - $24,000 for the first window. Please remember this is the window that is in the direst shape and the other windows may not cost as much to repair as this window does.

Thanks to your generosity, to date our Tiffany Window Campaign has received $21,472.00 in donations for which we are very grateful. The Legacy Fund will pay for a portion of the cost of the first window and will continue to pay for a portion of the cost of the remaining repairs and restorations; but we still need your financial support as we move forward with this project. If you have not already contributed to this campaign, please prayerfully consider it so that we can continue the restoration of our iconic Tiffany windows. Our hope is to repair two more windows in 2014 and the remaining window in 2015.

I will continue to keep you posted on the progress of this restoration and will let you know which vendor we have selected and when we can expect to have the first repaired window to be installed into its proper place among us.

Blessings, MotherDiane+

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WINDOW DAMAGE Below are images of the Tiffany window now out for bids with close-ups and arrows indicating some of the damaged areas. [Photos: Courtesy of Joel Snodgrass]

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NEW ASSISTING PRIEST FOR ST. ANN’S St. Ann’s parishioners were happy to meet Father John Jeffrey Purchal who joined us for the first time on Sunday, August 11. He was officially greeted at the coffee hour with many words of welcome from parishioners and a special (and delicious) cake. Father John Jeffrey is living in the Bayport residence and will be with us into the spring of next year. We are glad to have him join our parish family and expect that he will be kept quite busy for the next few months! [Photo: Laura Sanchez]

The Sojourner Priest Getting to Know You…

I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God

that has been given you in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 1:4

First of all, thank you all for the wonderful reception that you gave me on my first Sunday here at St. Ann’s. Your warm welcome, your generosity, and your kindness are a great joy and blessing. I also want to thank Mother Diane for giving me the honor of assisting her in the pastoral and liturgical care of this community. I look forward to getting know all of you and the community that we serve. But for now, let me tell you a little bit about myself.

Born and raised in central Nebraska, I am the second of five children. I hold a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska at Kearney where I studied English and Philosophy. After graduation I worked for an engineering firm as a site observer on various municipal projects throughout Nebraska and northern Kansas.

In 2001 I answered God’s call to ordained ministry and left the Great Plains to attend the General Theological Seminary in New York. I received my Masters of Divinity in 2004, and was ordained by the Rt. Rev. Gordon P. Scruton of Western Massachusetts. After ordination I was called to be the vicar of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Millville, MA, where I served for three years. I was then called by St. Andrew’s Church in Longmeadow, MA, to be their associate priest for mission, and to found and serve as chaplain to the Church Without Walls, a street ministry that serves the homeless and other at-risk people in Downtown Springfield. I moved to North Bellmore, NY, in December 2010, where I served as the priest in residence at St. Mark’s Church until I was called by Mother Diane to serve as her assistant.

I am an avid reader, I drink way too much coffee, and I am a decent cook. Though I would not go so far as to call myself a foodie, I do like a good meal. I also enjoy spending time with friends, taking long drives and walking around the city. I also like exploring new places, so I look forward to getting to know beauty and charms of Suffolk County. But most especially, I look forward to getting to know all of you as we work together to proclaim the Good News of Christ.

In peace,

Fr. John Jeffrey+

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Parish Retreat Day

Come, let’s open the gates! The unconditional love of the Shepherd is here!

Come build your faith; walk and journey with your God.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. St. Ann’s Parish Hall

RSVP to: Peg Costanzo at 631-289-4689 (daytime) or pegsplace53@yahoo.com

Signup deadline September 15th!

OCTOBER BIBLE STUDY WITH MOTHER DIANE You are invited to join Mother Diane for a Bible study exploring the Book of Ruth on October 2, 9, and 16 (Wednesdays) at 9:30 AM in the Parish Hall.

There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall. All are welcome!

TREE HELP NEEDED! Yes, summer is barely over, but the tree sale project has started. The trees have already been ordered and will arrive on November 30th, the Saturday following Thanksgiving. Due to the holidays being close together this year I expect that they will go fast, and we should be sold out in just two weeks.

Although these trees sell themselves, I am asking for several parishioners to

come forward to assist as branch managers for the tree sale. This is a rewarding and necessary ministry. Please volunteer to share in the management of this worthy project!

You can contact me via e-mail, telephone, or in person so that we can meet and talk.

The Tree Wiseman--Ed, at escape3@optonline.net or 589-3940

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We welcome all new & returning

students to register for Christian

Education classes for the 2013 -

2014 school year.

For the registration forms please visit Saint Ann’s website at

www.saint-anns.org.

Bring the completed forms with you on Rally Sunday,

September 15th to register your child and meet our teachers!

Each child gets a separate individual form.

Children should be pre-registered prior to the first day of class.

Classes begin on September 22nd at 9:00 AM and end at 9:45.

If your child is enrolling in the class for First Intentional

Communion, your child must regularly attend Sunday School.

The parents and child, if not already members of St. Ann’s, must

become actively involved in the life of the parish, attend

Saturday night or Sunday morning services regularly and

provide financial support to the parish in the form of a pledge.

If any parent or church

member is interested in

participating as a part-time

classroom assistant to the

teachers during Sunday

School, please email your

interest to:

saintanns@optonline.net

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We give thanks that you will lead us in the ministry of Christian education. We offer you our pledge

of support. As you teach your students, may all be open to God’s truth and be inspired to live the Christian life as fully as possible. Remember that we appreciate greatly the time and effort you expend as teachers of our church family. May God grant you strength and joy in your important role.

The History of Sunday School Englishman Robert Raikes, born in 1735, was a Christian layman who was pained to see unschooled children working six days a week in factories or mines. On Sundays, children roamed the streets, often getting into trouble. Most didn’t know how to read or write and knew nothing about Christ or the church.

As Raikes labored to reform England’s prison system, he noticed that many children were imprisoned, stirring him to action on their behalf. He arranged for halls and homes to be used for educational purposes on Sundays, the one day children didn’t have to work. He found volunteers to teach reading, writing and math, as well as the Bible and Christian beliefs.

The first Sunday school class was held in July 1780. Amazingly, by 1788 some 250,000 children were attending such schools. This occurred despite some people’s opposition to the education of lower-class children.

Parent-Parish Partnership “Let no Christian parents fall into the delusion that Sunday school is intended to ease them of their personal duties,” said 19th-century British preacher Charles H. Spurgeon. “The first and most natural condition of things is for Christian parents to train up their own children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”

Studies show that parents are their kids’ strongest influencers in faith matters. Dr. Christian Smith, director of the influential National Study of Youth and Religion, wrote: “In most cases, parents are the most important Christian pastors teenagers will ever have — for better or worse.” The sense of separateness between home and church, he said, “must be replaced by a more cooperative, integrated, comprehensive approach to the faith formation of young people.”

Education is learning what you didn’t even

know you didn’t know.

—Daniel J. Boorstin

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VIEW FROM BEHIND THE POLE

Wednesday, October 23

2:00 PM Matinee * Tickets $17.00 (Sorry, no refunds)

St. Ann’s own Tammy Dorsa stars as Fantine in the hit play Les Misérables. The Choir would like to invite you to join us for a beautiful day in Port Jefferson. Shop and have lunch before the show or dinner after. Last day to purchase tickets is Monday, October 7th.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW IN THE PARISH HALL.

WANTED: Choir members — whereabouts unknown

LAST SEEN: Hiding out in the congregation

DESCRIPTION: Male and female, young and old, musical and cheerful, may be armed and desperate for a robe

REWARD: “Give and you shall receive.”

SURRENDER TO: Your friendly choir director, Kathy Senese

Rehearsals starting TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, AT 7:15 PM

IN THE CHURCH (BEHIND THE POLE)

CHILDREN’S CHOIR The first rehearsal for our Children's Choir will be on Tuesday, September 17—at 6:00 PM in the church. Children in grades K-6 are invited to join us! The more the merrier. Come help us make a joyful noise unto the Lord! –Kathy Senese

STAR SEARCH 2013! Friday, October 18th 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall

Featuring the talent of St. Ann’s and enhanced by a Potluck Supper. Save the date and start practicing your tap dancing, your singing, your stand-up

comedy, your magic act, your piano playing, or any other talent you may want to entertain us with! Look for sign up sheets in the Parish Hall—both for Talent and Potluck Dishes.

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NOTES

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN The ECW will meet on Friday morning, September 13th at 10:00 AM in the Parish Hall. We will discuss plans for the coming year and ideas for the November fair. All women of the church are considered members of the ECW and are invited to join us. –Ellen Stoll

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Every year we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, by bringing our pets to the church for a blessing. In the past we have had dogs, cats, parrots, guinea pigs, goldfish, and other assorted pets. This year the Blessing of the Animals will be on Sunday, October 6, at 2:00 PM.

Overnight Women’s Ministry Conference-OCT. 25-26 Ministry for Woman 2013—Safe & Protected

An overnight conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Express (Stony Brook) October 25-26. It begins at 7:00 PM with prayer, song, and sharing. The cost is $160 per person or $235 with private room. The speaker will be Becky Manise with music by (St. Ann’s own!) Nancy Howland. The cost includes overnight hotel accommodations, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, conference materials, music, and much more!

Check the Ministry for Woman website for information on availability, if you are interested. The full payment

is due by September 25. For more information: http://ministryforwoman.com – or call Marianne at 631-

804-5255.

TUESDAY YOGA Looking for a new fall activity? Every Tuesday afternoon in the Parish Hall you’ll find a small dedicated group working a Christian Yoga routine. We listen to a tape of relatively low impact exercises narrated by the Rev. Nancy Roth, an Episcopal priest. The class begins at 1:30 and ends a little before 3:00 PM. All ages, both women and men, are welcome. Bring a non-skid mat and join us.

OUR DAILY BREAD Please remember our neighbors in need of food and bring in whatever non-perishable items you can for our Food Pantry. Monetary donations enable restocking of shelves when necessary. There is always a great need for Parmalat, tomato sauce, crackers, jelly, and juice. Thanks for all you do.

Food Pantry hours are Monday & Thusday,10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. Volunteers are always welcomed.

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

REGARDING THE BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE

AT 631-589-6522.

Wedding Anniversaries

1 Raymond & Sasha Coiro 16 Raymond & Grace Wempe 22 James & Patricia Romeo 4 Hewlett & Kathleen Krakaur 17 James & Helen Deegan 25 Douglas & Holly Teague 5 Richard & Diane Miller Magnani 18 Frederick & Muriel Herold Luis & Kathleen Vazquez 7 John & Barbara Hoek 19 Henry Lemanis & Joanne Festa 29 Michael & Charlotte Hlavac Maas

John & Christie Strecker Scott & Patricia MacDonell Brian & Christine O’Brien 11 Paul & Caryn Wells 20 Philip & Sally Stoll DePompeo 12 John & Theresa Smith 22 Kenneth & Nancy Miller

BIRTHDAYS 1 Darroll Meyer 6 Grace Torgersen 12 Kristin LoNigro 23 Peter O’Connell

John Strecker 7 Julia Fisher Brittany Miller 24 Abigail Streek

Butzy Van Wyen Charles O’Connell Michael Patrovich 25 Julia Magnani

2 David Mantovani 8 Shaun Brett 13 Nicholas Laffin 26 Marion Maybury

David Rey Barbara Hoek Shirley Slavik Jeffrey McLeer

3 Margaret Costanzo 9 Lee Rosché 15 Gene Wehrenberg Laura Sanchez

4 Mary Ann Costanzo Madison Espinoza 19 Robert Britts 27 Richard Richards

Salvatore Grenci 10 Noel Fitzpatrick Michael Minerva Fiona Rivas

5 Candy Little Christopher Zanchelli Kenneth Smyrk 29 Patrick O’Donnell

Phillip Potestio 11 Caryn Wehrenberg MacKenzie Schutte 30 Jaden Catalina

6 Benjamin Diehl 12 Margaret Donahue-Cope 21 Abigail Andersen

Alia Richards Alison Golofaro 22 Ana Altman

These names are offered each month as an opportunity to extend to our brothers and sisters the love of Christ on these special days and to express our thanks for the gift of their presence in our midst. They are also offered as an opportunity to pray for each one of these individuals and couples on these significant days in their lives. Prayers will be offered at worship for each listed above on the Sunday of the week of their birthday and/or anniversary, and also at the 9:00 a.m. Morning Mass on their specific day

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Bell A bell symbolizes the call to worship, which is reflected in the ringing of bells in many churches to announce or open the worship service. A bell also symbolizes the

proclamation of the gospel to the world: hence, the ringing of church bells at the close of some services as worshipers depart to spread Christ's good news in their daily lives.

HOW TO VIEW DEATH For the believer, the time of death becomes far less daunting a factor when seen in the light of eternity. Although death remains an enemy, an outrage, a sign of judgment, a reminder of sin and a formidable opponent, it is, from another perspective, the portal through which we pass to consummated life. We pass through death, and death dies. And the more a Christian lives in the consciousness of God’s presence here, the easier it is to anticipate the unqualified delight that will be experienced in God’s presence there. —D.A. Carson

Our Church History

By Connie Currie

FREDERICK J. JOHNSON died in his home at 165 Foster Avenue in late July of 1957, at the age of 83. He was born in New York City and he moved to Sayville 36 years before his death. He retired from the New York City Fire Department in 1927. He was the recipient of several medals; among them the Carnegie medal in 1901 for saving two boys from drowning in the East River. He was also an Army veteran of the Spanish American War.

Mr. Johnson was survived by his wife, Sarah of Sayville, a nephew, Ira W. Levy of Bayport, two nieces, Mrs. Irving Weeks, also of Bayport, and Mrs. James Young of Sanford, Florida.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion both held services at the Reylek Funeral Home where he reposed. A private service was held there on Monday morning and he was buried in St. Ann's Cemetery. MRS. SARAH TENNENBERG JOHNSON of 165 Foster Avenue followed her husband Frederick in death in early January of 1964. A widow for seven years, Mrs. Johnson died in Brookhaven Hospital after a long illness. She was born in New York City 83 years before her death. She was survived by her sister, Mrs. Joseph B. Levy of Sanford Florida, a nephew, Ira W. Levy of Bayport, and two nieces, Mrs. Irving Weeks of Bayport, and Mrs. James Young of Sanford.

Funeral services were held at the Reylek Funeral Home with the Reverend Landon K. Owen, pastor of the Bayport Methodist Church officiating. She was buried next to her husband in St. Ann's Cemetery.

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SISTER JOY WRIGHT Diocesan Religious

Last December, the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, Bishop Lawrence Provenzano, received Sister Joy Wright’s vows as the first Diocesan Religious for Long Island. She works alone with laypeople in the community and is a longtime resident of Long Island, a musician and church organist. She is currently serving at St. Lawrence of Canterbury in Dix Hills and Christ Church in Brentwood. Many in the Diocese know Sister Joy for her volunteer work in congregational development with “Long Island CAN!”—Long Island Congregations, Associations & Neighborhoods—the multi-faith, multi-racial, non-partisan group for citizens’ empowerment.

Keep an eye out for Sister Joy’s workshops like the one she presented in August at Little Portion Friary, entitled Does God Really Speak to Us?

AROUND ST. ANN’S Monthly Schedule

See Correspondent pages and Bulletin for

changes/cancellations.

Check out the website at

www.Saint-Anns.org

Sundays

7:00 PM—AA Meeting

Mondays

7:00 PM—AA Meeting

7:00 PM—Vestry Meeting—Sept. 9

Tuesdays

8:00 AM—Men’s Group

1:30-2:30 PM— Yoga Class

6:00 Youth Choir Rehearsal

7:15 Adult Choir Rehearsal

Wednesdays

Thursdays

10:00 AM—AA Meeting

7:00 PM—AA Meeting

Friday

10:00 AM -- ECW Meeting—Sept. 13

Saturday

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(1) Prepare a meal for someone recovering from a recent illness or fall. (2) Drive someone to a doctor's appointment and bring them home. (3) Bring someone to church (perhaps once a month) if they are unable to drive. (4) Make a phone call to someone homebound just to let them know they are not

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