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September 2015 Crossways Page 1 of 16 Crossways The Newsletter of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Johnson City, NY September 2015 Vol. 63 No. 7 August 26, 2015 Wednesday, Pentecost 13 Dear Friends in Christ, Two weeks ago, four weeks before Labor Day (still for most schools in New York State the beginning of the school year) Wegman’s put up their Halloween candy displays. Sorry, I’m not buying into this rushing of the seasons just yet. In the Church calendar, we are still and will be still, in the season of Pentecost, or Ordinary Times until the 1 st Sunday in Advent, November 29 th . As most of the Gospel’s readings this month have demonstrated, there’s nothing so ordinary or everyday about Ordinary Time. Jesus’ feeding of the multitude and the “Bread of Life” discourses are not ordinary by our usual standards. Rather Ordinary Time is merely the non-sacred between the Holy/Sacred Times of Advent-Pentecost. While the events of the Nativity, Epiphany, Passion, Resurrection and Ascension of Our Lord are indeed cosmic and sacred, it’s the “ordinary” days and weeks which made up the bulk of Jesus’ ministry: teaching, feeding, healing, reconciling and proclaiming the Good News to all who came to him. Likewise it’s the teaching, feeding, healing, reconciling and proclaiming of the Good News of God in Christ which makes up the bulk of our ministry as the Body of Christ in the world. Given that, it’s no surprise that as many things resume in our community, after a summer break, so do most of All Saints’ programs, events and ministries. Starting in September you’ll have the opportunity to be part of the following: Celebrations of Holy Eucharist on Saturdays at 5 PM and Sundays at 10 AM; Celebrations of Holy Eucharist in the chapel on Wednesdays at 10 AM; All Saints’ at the Johnson City Field Days Friday, September 4 th -Monday, September 7 th ; All Saints’ Vestry meeting, Wednesday, September 9 th at 6:30 PM; Regional Listening Meeting for Bishop Search on Thursday, September 10 th at 7 PM at Zion, Greene; Soup & Sandwiches Saturdays Lunch program resumes after a Labor Day break on September 12 th ; All Saints’ Choir starts singing the week of September 13 th (rehearsal day and time TBA); Cub Scout Pack 100 and Boy Scout Troop 110 resumes their meetings on Monday September 14 th and Popcorn Sales; “Welcome Back Picnic” on Sunday, September 20 th after the 10 AM Holy Eucharist; first Fall Meeting of the Book Club ,September 23 rd at 5:30.

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Page 1: 2015 September Crossways September Crossways.pdfSeptember 2015 Crossways Page 1 of 16 Crossways The Newsletter of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Johnson City, NY September 2015 Vol

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Crossways The Newsletter of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Johnson City, NY September 2015 Vol. 63 No. 7

August 26, 2015 Wednesday, Pentecost 13 Dear Friends in Christ, Two weeks ago, four weeks before Labor Day (still for most schools in New York State the beginning of the school year) Wegman’s put up their Halloween candy displays. Sorry, I’m not buying into this rushing of the seasons just yet. In the Church calendar, we are still and will be still, in the season of Pentecost, or Ordinary Times until the 1st Sunday in Advent, November 29th. As most of the Gospel’s readings this month have demonstrated, there’s nothing so ordinary or everyday about Ordinary Time. Jesus’ feeding of the multitude and the “Bread of Life” discourses are not ordinary by our usual standards. Rather Ordinary Time is merely the non-sacred between the Holy/Sacred Times of Advent-Pentecost. While the events of the Nativity, Epiphany, Passion, Resurrection and Ascension of Our Lord are indeed cosmic and sacred, it’s the “ordinary” days and weeks which made up the bulk of Jesus’ ministry: teaching, feeding, healing, reconciling and proclaiming the Good News to all who came to him. Likewise it’s the teaching, feeding, healing, reconciling and proclaiming of the Good News of God in Christ which makes up the bulk of our ministry as the Body of Christ in the world. Given that, it’s no surprise that as many things resume in our community, after a summer break, so do most of All Saints’ programs, events and ministries. Starting in September you’ll have the opportunity to be part of the following:

• Celebrations of Holy Eucharist on Saturdays at 5 PM and Sundays at 10 AM;

• Celebrations of Holy Eucharist in the chapel on Wednesdays at 10 AM;

• All Saints’ at the Johnson City Field Days Friday, September 4th-Monday, September 7th;

• All Saints’ Vestry meeting, Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30 PM;

• Regional Listening Meeting for Bishop Search on Thursday, September 10th at 7 PM at Zion, Greene;

• Soup & Sandwiches Saturdays Lunch program resumes after a Labor Day break on September 12th;

• All Saints’ Choir starts singing the week of September 13th (rehearsal day and time TBA);

• Cub Scout Pack 100 and Boy Scout Troop 110 resumes their meetings on Monday September 14th and Popcorn Sales;

• “Welcome Back Picnic” on Sunday, September 20th after the 10 AM Holy Eucharist; first Fall Meeting of the Book Club ,September 23rd at 5:30.

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• And save the dates: Saturday October 3rd and Sunday October 4th for the Annual Blessing of the Animals, St. Francis’ Day; Cider and Doughnuts on the Lawn on October 4th after the 10 AM service (the pets will love this!); and a Family Movie Night on October 11th after the 5 PM service.

Welcome back to “Ordinary Time” at All Saints! Faithfully,

Christine J. Day

The two winged arm-chairs will be moved outside the Library as will the coffee, tea, children’s drink and coffee hour treats. This should improve the flow of traffic in the Library and enable counters to grab a quick cup on their way to count. Children’s table(s) and chairs will be added and placed near the fireplace. Meanwhile, the two tables that were alongside the windows will be placed together and moved to the center surrounded by chairs. Another old pew may be added along the 3rd Street window to provide more seating. Come to Coffee Hour and watch this work in process.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: SEPTEMBER 4TH -7TH JOHNSON CITY FIELD DAYS!

Field Days this year will be late in the summer season in comparison to earlier years. It will run from Friday, September 4th through Monday, September 7th. It is one of All Saints "other fundraisers" (other than the chicken barbeques) and really needs your support. As we did for the recent chicken BBQ, we are asking the parish for donations to help defray the cost of food that we purchase to prepare, cook and sell at Field Days. Our food costs for Field Days run about $2,500, which really cuts into the profit margin. Any help with the cost will certainly help our profit, which in turn will help our budget gap (too many expenses and not enough revenues). Sign-up sheets are up in the Narthex! Please sign up to work. All those who work the JC Field Days must take the Broome County Health Department Online Temporary Food Safety Course and Quiz and then hand in a certificate for the course. To take the course and quiz please:

• Go to www.gobroomecounty.com/departments

• Select the range G - I

• Select Health

WHO MOVED THE FURNITURE, COFFEE, TEA, AND

CHANGED THINGS AROUND? THE VESTRY! ENJOY!

Coming to the Library and the area near the Library will be a new Coffee Hour set-up. Wanting to make sure that all who wanted to sit and enjoy coffee and conversation had a place at the table, the vestry decided at the August meeting to mix things up and try some new things.

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• Scroll down the left side menu until you see Environmental Health - Select

• Scroll down and select Food Protection

• Scroll down until you see the Food Service Safety Class

• Scroll down until you see the Temporary Food Service Safety Class Training (Print Out version)

• Scroll to the next item which is the actual quiz.

• Take the quiz, enter relevant contact data and information, and print out the certificate and give to me Sign-up sheets are posted at the church for each work day. We need help and support from everyone in the parish to be successful.

Thank you. Tom Johnson

Sunday September 20th after Church – “Welcome Back Picnic” Sunday September 20th 1:00 PM @ Binghamton University- CHOW Hunger Walk Saturday September 26th – Work party at church and rectory Sunday October 4th after church - Cider On The Lawn Saturday October 10th starting at 6:15 PM --- Family Movie Night November 14 at 7:00 PM – Cabaret – Radio Daze

SOUP AND SANDWICH

Do you ever find yourself wondering why you undertook a project that ends up being a bit more than you thought it would be? This summer, with the difficulty of finding volunteers to fill up our S&S teams, I have felt myself questioning the worth of it all. That is until yesterday. After she finished her meal one of our clients shared with a volunteer a bit of why she comes to our lunches. She has had a rough time for the last several months following being assaulted. She lost her job during her recovery and finds money to be very tight. So she comes to us. She feels safe being in our church and she loves the food. So thank you to each and every one of our volunteers, regulars and fill-ins, who give up their time and energy to make Soup and Sandwich work. I especially want to mention Austin and Bob Steber who have come on multiple weekends this summer to fill the volunteer gap. Anyone who wants to volunteer can just call me (748- 8577) or send an email to me. You too can be a part of being God’s hands and feet in our community

VESTRY REMINDER The next vestry meeting will be September 9th .

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Debbie Thorpe

O God, our strength and comforter, as we seek a new Bishop, you set before this our Diocese of Central New York opportunities and challenges and you give us a variety of gifts with which to meet them: Open our eyes to see your will for the ordering of our common life as we seek a Bishop; grant us patience and listening hearts; fill us with your peace; and lead us together as one people that we may welcome a shepherd who will love, lead and guide us toward the fulfillment of your Kingdom, on earth as it is in heaven. We especially pray for The Standing Committee, The Diocesan Staff, The Search Committee and The Transition Committee as they go about their work. And we pray for Bishop Skip and Bonnie as they move into the next chapter of their lives. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, this day and every day. Amen.

Please include this prayer at all worship services and in one’s own private prayers.

Get ready for some new lessons, some new crafts and some new faces—the new year of Sunday School classes will begin this September on Sunday September 20th, Pentecost 17. (Yes, classes have been going on all summer—but this is the start of the new year of lessons!) This year there will be two classes: Toddlers-Pre-K and K-6th Grade. Both classes will continue to use the Episcopal Church’s curriculum, Weaving God’s Promises for Children. Jeanne Preston and Coral Grabowski will be the lead teachers for the K-6th Grade Class. Barri-Lyn Polhamus is the lead teacher for the Toddler Class assisted by teachers Erik Heden and—wait for it—Megan Labosky! But more teachers and helpers are always needed to help out. So if you love to tell Bible stories, play and teach young children, do crafts please speak to Mother Chris or one of the lead teachers to volunteer. (All those working with children must take the Episcopal Church’s “Safe Church Course” which will be offered in the early fall.)

The mission of the Episcopal Church’s Weaving God’s Promises is: 1) To teach children and youth how God’s promises of salvation are woven into our lives; 2) To teach children and youth the way of Christ, not only in the church but also in the world as Christ’s ambassadors; 3)To give children a solid grounding for future youth and high-school formation programs, which prepares them for Christian adulthood; 4) To foster the spiritual formation and growth of our children in Christ’s love and mercy and to teach the spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation. Interested? Use the attached registration form to sign-up for next year.

DIOCESAN PRAYER FOR USE DURING BISHOP SEARCH AND TRANSITION

CALLING ALL TEACHERS, CALLING ALL STUDENTS, CALLING ALL HELPERS, CALLING ALL PARENTS: NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL “YEAR” BEGINS SEPTEMBER 20th!

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WELCOME BACK PICNIC SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH AFTER 10 AM SERVICE

Meat & rolls and beverage will be provided, Please bring a dish to pass. For the folks that attend Saturday night service, please plan on attending the picnic about 11:30 AM on Sunday. This is a chance to catch up on friends and greet any newcomers to our parish. Any questions? Please see or call Judy Horton.

Get Ready for the CHOW Hunger Walk 2015 on Sunday September 20th at Binghamton University! Registration begins at 1 PM behind the East Gym and the walk begins at 2 PM. Sign-up now to walk and begin to get sponsors! Every dollar raised leverages the purchase of $7 worth of food for those in need in Broome County, Through food purchases and donation CHOW serves about 3,000 people each month in food pantries, including All Saints’. In conjunction with Broome Bounty CHOW’s recovery program from area wholesalers, groceries and others more than 20,000 meals per month are served at community meal sites (including All Saints’ Soup & Sandwiches Saturdays) throughout the county. Here are some things to keep in mind:

• If someone wants to support you or your Team through a credit card gift, direct them to the CHOW Hunger Walk 2015 web page at broomecouncil.net/chow/hunger-walk/ and have them click on the special “Walk for CHOW” Donate Button. A couple of layers into the PayPal donation form is a box labeled “Gift Information”; that’s where they should enter your name or your Team’s name so the donation is properly credited to your team.

• Make the walk fun! Wear a funny hat, or wear decorated shirts or hats, etc.

• The CHOW bus will be there to accept food donations, too Want to walk? Send an e-mail to [email protected] to let them know you’re walking. Tell them your name, address and phone number AND your Team’s name (and if it’s an organization or church, please tell us which one, too). You can also call CHOW at 724.9130 x-306 and give the information by phone. They are hoping for a better turnout in a "warmer month." Envelopes are outside the church office. Posters are up around the church. If there are any questions or we need any more envelopes contact me at 797-7811.

Thank you. Ida Taft

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You may have noticed above that there is no longer a Youth or “Middle School” Sunday School Class. That is because those who have attended that class last year, are now entering 9th Grade. Linda Barkman and Joy Kasmarcik have volunteered to be the adult leaders for a youth group. The day and time of the monthly meeting for All Saints’ Youth Group have not been set yet. If you would like to participate please contact Linda or Joy and they will keep you in the loop. Stay tuned for more information in the September Crossways.

Watch the bulletin boards for Community Events that arrive after the Crossways printing! LIFE GOES ON FOR SEPTEMBER

WORK PARTY – SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26 There will be a work party at the church and at the rectory. Please bring work supplies such as weedwackers, rakes, brooms, wheelbarrows, trimming equipment, etc. See Matt Labosky, Scott Cramer or Gary Zurn for more information. We will work from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. You do not have to stay all that time. Even 30 minutes of your time will make less work for someone else or to accomplish more work.

ALL SAINTS’ YOUTH GROUP STARTS THIS SEPTEMBER: CALLING ALL YOUTH IN 9-12TH GRADES!

Life Goes On holds their monthly luncheon meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:30PM at various local restaurants. Want to come and give it a try? Call Arlene Foley (607-797-2111); e-mail [email protected]) The September lunch will be on September 23rd with the location to be announced. Reminders of the dates and times will be announced at weekend services and in weekly emails, as well as posted on the website.

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The Book Club began a new book for its meeting in August, Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving and

Finding the Church by Rachel Held Evans. God willing we will have finished the Prologue and first section, Baptism. Which means at the next meeting, September 23, 2015 at 5:30 at the Rectory, we’ll start on the next section, Confession. Here’s the review from Publisher’s Weekly:

“[Rachel] Evans uses the lens of her own journey as an evangelical Christian to explore what is happening in church circles today and, more broadly, what it means to be part of a church community. Evans humorously describes her gradual evolution from a teenager with a "crusader complex" to an adult who became increasingly uncomfortable with her church's conservative theology: "The trouble started when I began to suspect God was less concerned with saving people from hell than I was." Dividing the book into sections named after sacraments, Evans begins by contemplating, in lyrical prose, the theological significance of each sacrament's key ingredient (water, bread, ash, etc.). A powerful storyteller, Evans captures transformative moments, such as leaving a church full "of kind, generous people"; investing wholeheartedly in a new church that "collapsed slowly, one week at a time"; and witnessing healing at the Gay Christian Network's conference, feeling "simultaneously furious at Christianity's enormous capacity to wound and awed by its miraculous capacity to heal." Honest and moving, this memoir is both theologically astute and beautifully written”

Interested? Come and read! E-books are $9.99 and paperback copies are $16.99! If you wish a paperback, please let Mother Chris know and she will order one for you.

CIDER ON THE LAWN - OCTOBER 4 What does fall remind you of? Perhaps changing leaves, turning cooler, and cider? To follow up our lemonade on the lawn from this past summer, we will usher in fall with Cider On The Lawn! We will be having cider and goodies (in place of the traditional coffee hour) on Sunday October 4th. Please join us after the 10 AM service. You can exit toward the back of church (similar to our normal coffee hour location). We will set up in the grassy area next to 3rd street. We will have plenty of shade and seats to make you comfortable. If you wish to donate a baked good please contact Erik at [email protected].

BOOK CLUB TO MEET SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 at 5:30 PM

AT THE RECTORY: READING

SEARCHING FOR SUNDAY

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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - OCTOBER 10 Our summer family movie night was so successful we are doing it again! All families are invited to our family movie night Saturday October 10th starting at 6:15 PM in the Great Hall. The movie will be appropriate for younger kids but all are welcome. We will be announcing the movie choice soon. Be sure to check our website and Facebook for the announcement. We will have pizza and drinks at 615 PM (following the Saturday evening service) with the movie starting as soon as everybody dishes up. We will need an approximate head count. If you plan on attending please email Erik at [email protected] or look for sign ups at church. Please sign up if you will be coming so that we will have enough food!

CABARET 2015 WILL BE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 7 P.M. DOORS WILL OPEN AT 6:30 FOR BASKET VIEWING AND BIDS. The theme this year is "Radio Daze" - a trip down memory lane to the days of 1930s and 40s radio shows. Mark your calendars now for this fun evening. Volunteers are needed to help with decorations, food prep and service and basket coordination. Food and drink donations are also needed. Please help in any way that you can. This is one of our major fundraisers. Contact Nancy Kiley ([email protected]) or Joanna

Hickey([email protected]) for more information.

ROSTERS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2015 AND JANUARY 2016 Please notify Bob Steber, Don Thorpe or Gary Zurn of date for which you would not be available for assignment in those upcoming months. It is important that changes in Ministry Assignments be emailed or phoned to the office so that Mother Chris, Worship Leaders and guest clergy know who will be assisting them. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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As the September Crossways goes to press, there are only the July 2015 financial statements to include. The 2015 budget is another “faith-based” budget: it is not a balanced budget and will rely on faith that God will provide what is needed for All Saints’. It is a bare-bones budget, lower than 2014. The total projected expenses projected are about equal to budgets in 2013 and earlier. This primarily due to having two new hires whose salaries are at a lower level than their predecessors. Expenses for snow removal, utilities, repairs, maintenance, and service contracts continue to rise. However, there is a need for $ 15,829 in “faith income” in 2015. This primarily is due to having only 58 pledges for a total of $126,526, as of press time. There are 6 pledges from 2014 for a total of $9,140 that have not been renewed for 2015. In 2014 there were a total of 63 pledges for a total of $134,202. In 2013 there were 67 pledges for a total of $139,194. This is not a good trend. To that end, the Vestry has done the following:

• Write each person who has not renewed their pledge and follow-up with a call

• Ask parishioners to underwrite the cost of supplies for the May and June BBQs

• Apply for grants for the Soup & Sandwiches Saturdays lunch program

• Apply for grants or underwriting for the JC Fields Booth If you have not made your pledge for 2015 please do so as soon as possible and return the card to the office. Additional pledge cards are available at the ushers’ desk. If you already have pledged, consider increasing your pledge or making additional gifts to “Faith Income.” In 2015 a monthly income of $ 13.956 is needed to pay for the expenses.

Actual as of July 31, 2015

Annual Budget 2015

Offering & Pledges

$85,621 $136,426

Fundraising $5,328 $9,000

Other Income $6,398 $8,400

Faith Income $0 $15,829

Total Income $97,347 $169,655

Total Expenses

$103,312 $169,655

Profit (Loss) ($5,965) $0

JULY DOLLARS & SENSE

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As of July 31, 2015

Total July 2015

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Petty Cash $400

All Saints' Checking $5,294

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents $5,694

Savings Accounts

Soup & Sandwiches Savings $2,849

Designated Funds $13,449

Rebuilding All Saints'* $2,343

Total Savings $18,641

Total Cash & Savings $24,335

UIF Investment Funds* $27,405

Total Cash, Savings, Investments $51,740

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SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR A NEW BISHOP ANNOUNCES DATES OF REGIONAL LISTENING MEETINGS

The Search Committee for a new bishop has scheduled regional listening meetings throughout the Diocese to gather peoples’ hopes and desires as we enter the initial stages of the search process. The information will help in the preparation of a diocesan profile, and, assist the Committee members as they move forward in the recruitment and screening process. Please spread the word about the meetings, come and encourage others to come. Each meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m., wrap up no later than 8:30 p.m. and be led by two members of the Search Committee. The schedule is as follows:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th

ALL SAINTS CHURCH 153 S. FIRST ST. FULTON, NY 13069

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th

ZION CHURCH 10 W. CHENAGO ST. GREENE, NY 13778

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th

ST. JOHN’S CHURCH 341 MAIN ST. ONEIDA, NY 13421

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th

ST. LUKE’S CHURCH 5402 W. GENESEE ST. CAMILLUS, NY 13031

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd

CHRIST CHURCH 235 JOHN ST. CLAYTON, NY 13624

Please contact The Very Rev. Carrie Schofield Broadbent at 315-457-4633 with any questions. Be sure to visit our web site for updates throughout the search process http://www.bishopcny.org.

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THE BISHOP SEARCH COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

We have created a survey to find out what our clergy and members consider the most important strengths, skills and personal attributes that our next bishop should have. Can you take a few minutes to participate in our survey? We would prefer you use the online version, accessed by the link below, but you can also download a pdf version of the file and send it to the address on the survey by visiting the link: bit.ly/BishopSearch_Survey The directions for completing the survey are above the survey questions. There are only 5 questions, but they are very important pieces of information for the committee's work! The on-line surveys need to be completed no later than Wednesday, September 22nd. Also, hard copies must be received no later than Wednesday, September 22nd. The link to the Survey Monkey online version is: bit.ly/CNY-Survey Please spread the word widely throughout your parishes about this survey opportunity. We would like to hear from every Episcopalian in Central New York! Questions? Please contact The Very Reverend Carrie Schofield Broadbent by email at: [email protected] or by phone at: 315.457.4633 .

Safe Church certification? Call Linda in the office—she has a list! The next Safe Church training will be September 20th at Trinity Church in Binghamton at 1:00 pm. Bring a brown bag lunch if you will not have eaten. Please RSVP to Arlene at Trinity at 723-3593 ext. 100 or [email protected] by the 16th at 2:00 pm. Anyone that has not been trained withing the last five years and interacts with children is required to take this class. No excuses! Having a “Safe Church” is everyone’s responsibity.

SAFE CHURCH TRAINING: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20th AT 1 PM AT TRINITY MEMORIAL CHURCH Are you a Sunday School Teacher, Helper, Vestry Member, Eucharistic Minister, Eucharistic Visitor, Youth Group Leader, Chair of a Committee or Program or Event? Then you need to take the Diocesan Safe Church

course at least every five years. Not sure if you are up-to-date with your

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Military List: Ben, Curtis, Robert, Jacob; Joe, Steven, and Justin

Short term list: Sarah Harrison-Pautard, Patricia Holloway, Louise Rogers, Lee Grabowski, Lucy Grabowski, Charlotte Fargo, Avery, Joseph Dotolo, Marty Mink, Ted Kohinke, Rick Mezzadonna, Noah, Jerry Stahl, Eileen Patch, Marilyn Doersam, Thomas Johnson, Sally Cole, Justin Freed, Doris Brink, Bonnie Hrebin

Long Term List:

Lavonne Zdimal, Clark Byarley, Connie Whalen, Kayleigh Mahon, Nanette McIntosh, Dick Kimble, Ralph Holloway, Tony Szwalla, Nancy Kiley, Megan Gillmer, Robert Gillmer, Kenneth Barkman, Sue Mahon, Eli Pierce and Dreux Cook

01 Roberta Szwalla 03 Kevin Baker 04 Lois Kimble 06 Nancy Grabowski 09 Cindy Cole 09 Elizabeth Keough 09 Scarlett Rea 10 John L. Watkins 13 Ryan Rea 14 Barbara Barton 14 Lauren Lynn Pry 15 Bonnie Hrebin 16 Matthew Heden 16 Judith Horton 17 Jane Chomyszak 17 Kristen Eriksen 20 Melissa Murray 21 Connie Whalen 22 Megan Colvin

22 James Davie 22 Frances Ganter 23 Donald Sturdevant 24 Doris Brink 24 David Ganter 25 Zachery Johnson 28 Kaylee Haus

05 Ricky & Jessica Hrebin 09 Jim & Stacy Davie 12 David & Frances Ganter 17 Paul & Patricia Donnelly 20 Scott & Kathy Cramer 22 Clark & Darlene Byarley 23 Dayle Perry & Henry Scott 26 Martin and Joyanne Kasmarcik

PRAYER LIST BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2015 Policy reminder: Submitted names are placed on the short term list for four weeks and then moved to long term by request of the person

submitting the name, or by need known by the Rector

Birthdays

Anniversaries

CELEBRATIONS IN SEPTEMBER

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And

Altar Flowers

The Flowers on September 6th – are given by Jeanette Cook in memory of her son, George Cook and are given by Debbie and Don Thorpe for the birthday of their son-in-law Ben Holbus.

The Flowers on September 13th are given by David and Lonna Pierce in thanksgiving for the birthday of their daughter-in-law, Yvonne McKeon, and the wedding anniversary of son and daughter-in-law, Anthony & Katie McKeon.

The Flowers on September 20th are given by Barbara Freed in thanksgiving for the birthday of her mother, Doris Brink.

The Flowers on September are given by David & Lonna Pierce in thanksgiving for the birthday of their daughter, Aria Jimenez

Sanctuary Candle

The Candle on September 6th --open

The Candle on September 13th – open

The Candle on September 20th - open

The Candle on September 27th - open

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Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

September 2015

1 +

2 10:00 am HE

3 1:00 pm JC Field days set-up

4 Office Closed

All Saints==== Booth @ JC Field Days!

5 12:00 Noon Soup & Sandwich Lunch 5:00 pm HE All Saints==== Booth @ JC Field Days!

6 Pentecost 14 10:00 am HE EOW

All Saints==== Booth @ JC Field Days!

7

Office Closed All Saints==== Booth @ JC Field Days!

8 + 9:00 am Tear down from JC Field Days

9 10:00 am HE 6:30 pm Vestry Meeting

10

11 Office Closed

12 12:00 Noon Soup & Sandwich Lunch 5:00 pm HE Rite 2

13 Pentecost 15 + 9:00 am Choir warm-

up 10:00 am HE Rite 2 2:30 pm Bridgewater HE

14 + Office Closed

5:00-9:00 pm Scout mtg.

15

16 10:00 am HE

17 5:30 pm Music Meeting 6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop #545 Meeting 7:00 pm Bishop Search Meeting @ Zion-Greene. Open to All.

18 Office Closed

19 ____ 12:00 Noon Soup & Sandwich Lunch 5:00 pm HE Rite 2

20 Pentecost 16 + 9:00 am Choir warm-up 10:00 am HE Rite 2 11:30 am Welcome Home Picnic 1:00 pm Safe Church Training – Trinity – Bing.

21 + Office Closed

5:00-9:00 pm Scout mtg.

22 +

23 + 10:00 am HE 12:30 pm Life Goes On 5:30 pm Book Club

24 + 6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop #545 Meeting

25 Office Closed

26 12:00 Noon Soup & Sandwich Lunch 5:00 pm HE Rite 2

27 Pentecost 17 +9:00 am Choir warm-up 10:00 am HE Rite 2 2:30 pm Susquehanna HE

28 Office Closed

5:00-9:00 pm Scout mtg.

29

30 10:00 am HE

Office Hours: Tue.-Thurs. 9-3 +By a date indicates that the Rector is away all or part of the day Phone ahead if coming to the office to make sure someone is here. If you have a pastoral emergency, please phone e numbers provided on the back cover of this issue

Volunteer to sell hotdogs, hamburgs, pizza at JC

Field Days! It’s an important Parish

Fundraiser

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All Saints’ Christian Education

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