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Emmanuel Episcopal Church

June 2016

The Very Reverend Charles G. Taylor “Father Chuck” Published on: Monday, May 2, 2016

The Very Reverend Charles G. Taylor “Father Chuck,” 64 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY, rector of St. Andrew’sEpiscopal Church, New Berlin and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, South New Berlin and Priest ofEmmanuel Episcopal Church, Norwich, NY, passed away as a result of a tragic accident on April 16, 2016 athis cottage on Chenango Lake, NY.

Fr. Chuck was born on October 12, 1951 at Miner’s Hospital in Spangler, PA , son of the late Charles H. and

D. Lois Taylor (Urbain). He grew up in Barnesboro, PA where his family owned and operated Taylor’s Bakery.Among his early memories were delivering bread with his grandfather. While growing up he attended SundaySchool and served as an Acolyte at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, which was founded by the Taylor family.By the age of seven, Fr. Chuck knew that he wanted to be a priest. He graduated from Northern Cambria HighSchool in 1969 where he played football, baseball and ran track. He also served as a member of the HopeFire Company in Barnesboro.

On January 1, 1972, Fr. Chuck and his wife Donna (Abrams) were married at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Churchand started their life together in Pittsburgh, with Bishop Appleyard’s blessing. He attended the University ofPittsburgh and pursued degrees in Psychology and Sociology, while Donna attended Bradford BusinessSchool in Pittsburgh. While in Pittsburgh, the young couple were active at the Church of Ascension inOakland. As a Postulant preparing for seminary, Fr. Chuck was privileged to train under the direction of Dr.William Bradbury and Fr. Dougherty. He was given the unique opportunity to give sermons which were

broadcasted on live radio. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, he worked for a year on therailroad (to save money for seminary) while also doing a one -year internship at St. Mark’s Episcopal Churchin Johnstown, PA, under the direction of The Reverend Park Allis. He entered Bexley Hall Seminary inRochester, New York in the Fall of 1974, graduating with his Master of Divinity degree on May 5, 1979.

One of the highlights of their stay in Rochester began in 1977 when Fr. Chuck was accepted as a “seminarianin training” at the Church of Ascension under the direction of The Reverend Albert Mahan. While serving theChurch of Ascension, Fr. Chuck and Donna’s first son, Scott Charles Taylor, was born on October 18, 1978. Itwas an honor and privilege for Fr. Chuck to assist Fr. Mahan in baptizing their son Scott.

Fr. Chuck was ordained as a Deacon in the Diocese of Pittsburgh on June 9, 1979, and ordained as Priest onDecember 8, 1979. In the Fall of 1979, Bishop Appleyard asked him to return to the Diocese of Pittsburgh toserve St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Barnesboro, PA (his hometown church), and St. Luke’s Lutheran -

Episcopal Church in Patton, PA. While serving in PA, Brett Aaron Taylor was born on August 17, 1982, andwas baptized at St. Thomas’ Church by Bishop Appleyard.

On Palm Sunday, March 24, 1985, Fr. Chuck and his family accepted a position at St. Andrew’s and St.Matthew’s churches in New Berlin and South New Berlin, NY. He celebrated his 25th year serving theparishes in 2010. In honor of his 25 years, a gift of a cruise to Alaska was given.

Seven years ago Fr. Chuck became active in the pursuit of regional ministry. Emmanuel Church in Norwichwas added to the churches he served. Many church activities are now a combination of all three churches.Fr. Chuck divided his time between New Berlin, South New Berlin and Norwich.



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During his ministry Fr. Chuck faithfully served not only the three churches but also the communities andsurrounding areas. He was proud to call his service to the community a “street ministry.” Fr. Chuck hasperformed innumerable marriages, funerals and baptisms for both parishioners, their families and others. Hisministry to the elderly and local nursing homes was very important to him; he loved them and they loved himin return. Fr. Chuck had a special passion for feeding the hungry and bringing the communities together. Heran the Unadilla Food Pantry housed at St. Andrew’s in New Berlin and started the free meal sponsored byarea churches known as Chit, Chat & Chew. Fr. Chuck was instrumental in starting the Emmanuel Soul

Kitchen which provides a free meal once a month at Emmanuel Church in Norwich. He spoke fondly of the

people who attended. Throughout his tenure, he served on numerous committees of the Episcopal Diocese of

Central New York. Since 2010 he has served as the Diocesan Dean of the Chenango District. In addition to his

church activities, Fr. Chuck served as chaplain of the New Berlin Fire Department and chaplain of the football

prep school Milford Academy. In the summer months he loved umpiring baseball games at Doubleday field in

Cooperstown, NY. Fr. Chuck loved what he did and the people he served.

Fr. Chuck was a beloved husband, father and granddad. His family was his pride and joy and he counted hisblessings every day. He and his wife Donna of 44 years loved music, dancing, taking long walks with hisbeloved dog Coal, and spending time at their cottage at Chenango Lake. Fr. Chuck had a passion for hunting,fishing and the shooting sports. He cherished the time he spent afield with his sons Scott and Brett, teachingthem the tools of the trade and taking in the beauty of the outdoors. He loved his bird hunts with Coal dog and

his yearly pilgrimage to western PA to deer hunt with his cousin Larry and family. Fr. Chuck’s seven year oldgranddaughter Lyla June Taylor was the apple of his eye. At a very young age she would visit shut -ins andlocal nursing home residents with her devoted granddad.

Charles G. Taylor was predeceased by his parents, Charles H. & D. Lois Taylor, infant brother, Wayne, &nephew Nicholas Paronish. He is survived by his wife Donna Taylor (Abrams), son Scott and partner BenjaminOrcutt, son Brett and fiancée Jeanette Ray, and granddaughter, Lyla June Taylor, all of New Berlin, NY. Alsosurvived by sister Wanda Doran and husband Bernie of Vicksburg, Mississippi as well as her three sons,Adam, Jason & Gary Paronish.

A Celebration and Thanksgiving for the Life and Service of The Very Reverend Charles G. Taylor was held atSt. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in New Berlin, NY on April 22, 2016. The Right Reverend Gladstone B. “Skip”Adams, III, was Celebrant. A private interment of ashes will be held at St. Andrew’s Cemetery at a later date.

The arrangements were made by the Dakin Funeral Home LP of New Berlin, NY.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.

Dear Friends in Christ,

Mere words are not adequate enough to express

my heartfelt thanks for all you have done for meand my family since Chuck’s tragic death. Thank

you for the prayers, phone calls, hugs, tears, and

shared memories. Chuck truly did love you all, andI know he would be proud and grateful for the wayyou have ministered to his family. Thank you from

the bottom of my heart. God Bless all of you!

Donna



Food Pantry Needs Spring is finally here. The gardens are starting, and the number of flowers blossoming is increasing

daily. The number of people using the food pantry is also increasing. As we approach the

summer months, the need for food is greater, as soon, the children will be home for the summer. Your gen-

erosity in monetary and food contributions is, and has always been,remarkable. At this time of year, and through the summer months, please keep Our Daily Bread Food Pan-

try in your thoughts, and continue your generous donations. Canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter,

cereal, canned tuna and chicken are always in demand. If you are a gardener and have extra fresh produce,it is a wonderful addition to our menu of items. Thank you.

Barb and Gary Tompkins

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry

1 James Everard

7 Pierce Smith8 Victoria Kappel

9 William Lindner

11 Alexandria Fink; Gary

Woodard; Jordan Smith

12 Jonathan Austin

15 Patti Ann Gladstone

16 Sharon Everard; Shaylee

Horton

17 Maxwell Morris, William &

Gloria “Scottie” Decker

June Birthdays & Anniversaries

18 Dottie Mattice; Ryan

Loeffler

21 Debra Bramer Zampetti;

Michael Gibbon

22 Stephen Spittler; Carlie

Thompson; Melinda Cole

23 Charles Rogers

24 Linda Stiess, Joan

Lorincz

25 Mark Grainger

26 Jordan Murphy, Bridget

Murphy, Nicholas Murphy

29 John & Sandra Shepler

June Lessons

5 1st 1 Kings 17:8-16,

(17-24)

Psalm 146

2nd Galatians 1:11-24

Gospel Luke 7:11-17

12 1st 1 Kings 21:1-10, (11-

14), 15-21a

Psalm 5:1-8


Gospel Luke 7:36-8:3

19 1st 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7)

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20


Gospel Luke 8:26-39

26 1st Kings 19:15-16, 19-21

Psalm 16

2nd Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Gospel Luke 9:51-62



Blessings bestowed

When author Gary Smalley asked 100 people to share how they knew they’d received theirparents’ blessing, they offered these memories of fatherly love:

• My father put his arm around me at church and let me lay my head on his shoulder.• When my father faced a transfer at work, he purposely took another job so I could finish mysenior year in high school.• When I wrecked my parents’ car, my father’s first reaction was to hug me and let me cry in-stead of yelling at me.• My father went with me to the store when I had to return a purchase I regretted.• My father let me practice pitching to him for a long time after work.• My father cried during my wedding because he was going to miss me being at home.

June 19, 2016

Emmanuel Parish Hall Tag Sale

37 Main Street, Norwich, NY

Friday, August 5, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Saturday, August 6, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Please donate household items, jewelry, toys,

sports equipment, books, etc. to help raise money forthe Church. (No clothing please).

Items can be dropped o ANYTIME from June 1st

unl August 3rd

between the hours of 9:00 am and

Noon.

We are in need of volunteers to help set up on

August 3 & 4 and to help work the sale on August 5 &

6.

Please contact Kai Loomis with quesons on

donang and/or volunteering your services. 315-653-

7897 or [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]




Genealogy research turns up some intriguing relations; for example,Barack Obama and Sarah Palin are 10th cousins, and Britney Spearsand Prince Albert of Monaco are 17th half-cousins. In the Bible,Jesus is linked to Rahab and Ruth, members of nations that wereenemies of Israel.

Searches for family connections quickly reveal not only roots but alsoa web. Only a few generations up in the branches of each familytree are so many people that trees intersect. Scientists speculatethat most people living today are related through a recent commonancestor. So there’s a “web-like tapestry” rather than a “tree thatfans out exponentially,” according to writer Carl Zimmer.

Realizing we’re all connected should affect how we treat others. After all, we’re related topeople with diverse backgrounds and opinions. In terms of genealogy, as well as living asJesus’ disciples, we belong to one another.

July 15th –July 24th

8:00 am- 5:00 pm

July 24th 8:00am-12:00pm

Norwich City High School, Midland Dr. Norwich, NY

What is Greater Chenango Cares? It is a partnership with the Department of Defense to provide anopportunity for residents of Chenango County and our adjacent neighboring counties to participate in a no-

cost service member training program known as: Innovative Readiness Training (IRT).

What is Innovative Readiness Training? Innovative Readiness Training provides real-world training

opportunities for our service members to prepare them for wartime and disaster missions, while supportingthe needs of America’s underserved communities. There are no residency, income or insurance

requirements. What Services Are Provided at No-Cost and How Do I participate? Dental:

Appointment ONLY Appointments scheduling starting June 1st: Call 607-337-4320 Cleanings, Fillings,Fluoride Treatments and Simple Extractions Medical: WALK IN Basic Medical needs, Sports and School

Physicals, Prescription Consult, Risk Assessment for: risk factors for Diabetes, High Blood Pressure.

Nutrition Counseling, Pain Management, etc. Optometry: Appointment ONLY Appointments schedulingstarting June 1st: Call 607-337-4320 Testing for Cataracts, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. Visual

examinations for single-focal distance or reading prescription glasses. Your choice of one pair of prescrip-

tion glasses (distance or reading) manufactured on-site for pick -up and fitting. No charge! Last day to

pick -up glasses morning of July 23rd. Veterinary Spay, Neuter and Rabies Vaccinations for companion

animals (dogs/cats) Rabies Vaccination are walk in, Spay, Neuter are appointment only (no appointmentsopen at this time) *No narcotics administered for services. Appointments scheduling starting June

1st: Call 607-337-4320 Want to Volunteer? Contact Chenango United Way at 334-8815 or check their

website volunteer.chenangouw.org/aem There are no residency, income or insurance requirements.Walk -ins welcome for Medical and Rabies Vaccination for cats and dogs. Check us out on Facebook:www.facebook.com/GreaterChenangoCares Or contact us by email at: [email protected]

http://www.facebook.com/GreaterChenangoCares








PO Box 203

Norwich, NY 13815

Phone: 334-8801

Editor: Fran Nash

Phone: 607-334-8801

Email: [email protected]

Newsletter

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MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS:

We Worship Together

To Know God and To Make Him Known

Remember the church in your Will!

The Emmanuel Soul Kitchen

will not be available June,

July or August but

Emmanuel Episcopal

Church will have hot dogs

every Wednesday at

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

right outside

the church

Free of charge

Upcoming Events

June 12 - Vestry Meeting.

following the Coffee Hour

July 11 & 12 - Chenango District

Work Days at New Berlin

July 13 - Trip to Old Forge’s

Water Safari

JUNE 20, 2016

FLAG DAY JUNE 14, 2016

DEADLINE THE 15th

If you have anything that you would like to

announce in the Newsletter, please have it to

me by the 15th of the month and I will try to

fit it in . Thank you.

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