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From the Rector….
A New Beginning for Growing Fruit: For God’s Vision & Mission
Be A Part of It!!
“I planted you as a choice vine, from the purest stock.” (Jeremiah 2:21)
This simple declaration conveys the meticulous attention and tender care with which God formed the people of Israel. God prepared a vineyard for this root-stock, selecting fertile ground, clearing stones, constructing a watchtower, and digging a vine vat, all in expectation of abundant fruitfulness (Isaiah 5:1-2).
God desires that we be abundantly fruitful and acts to make this happen. With incredible faithfulness and intimate knowledge of our capacities the heavenly vine dresser provides opportunities for us to be fed for God’s service. God changes us constantly. “Every branch that bears fruit, he proves to make it bear more fruit” (John 15:2). The whole point about God giving us nurture, care and love is for us to recognize that we have a share in God’s holiness (Hebrews 12:10), and there-by, to become fully-developed, complete, with nothing missing (James 1:3, Jeru-salem Bible).
Have you noticed what God has provided to happen here at St. John’s Church? God is doing some pruning here! The Biblical or Theological notion here is that pruning proceeds from inward peace and promotes outward goodness. But what is God doing in your life?
Come to St. John’s Church! Invite a friend! Be a part of God’s vision and mis-sion! You are a part of the vine. Truly God cultivates in us as we abide in Christ.
The Gospels are full of challenges to grow enough for a lifetime and beyond. Take one of our Savior’s precepts of growth and let it become your enlightening opportunity to produce fruit. God alone knows what fruit it may bear for you, and for God’s purposes in the world.
Faithfully & Joyfully, Father Ron
SSt. John’s Fall Newsletter
September ~ October 2016
Inside this issue….. ��Pastoral Notes ��Words of Welcome ��“Old Dogs” ��Prayers ��Music is Worship ��Joyful Stewardship and
You! ��New Books in the Li-
brary ��Youth Group Meeting ��Invitation to be Con-
firmed or Received ��“Thank You Lord” ��Episcopal Church
Women ��Casino Night ��Outreach Ministries ��Baptism at St. John’s ��Why Your Presence
Counts ��Music at St. John’s ��“Alzheimer’s Request” ��Junior Choir ��Bread for the World ��“Seeds of Faith” ��Church School Registra-
tion form ��Rules of Engagement ��Important Upcoming
Events ��Calendars �� Intercessions
Newsletter Editors Fr. Ron Pollock Neva Rae Fox
Lillie Hardingham
CHURCH STAFF The Rev. Ronald N. Pollock, Rector (908-722-1250) or ([email protected])
The Rev. W. Keith McCoy, Deacon Associate ([email protected]) John Plesniarski, Organist/Choir Master ([email protected])
Lillie Hardingham, Administrative Assistant (908-722-1250) or ([email protected])
MINISTERS - People of St. John’s Altar Guild Pauline Boyer (908-722-1832) & Doreen Franko ([email protected]), Co-Directresses Dee Britt, Treasurer ([email protected] ) Kay Halsted, Flowers, Weddings, & Funerals ([email protected]) (908-526-0243) Karen Whitmore, Votive Candles ([email protected]) Joan Sammartano, Supplies (908-526-0148) Bread & Wine and Altar Candles ~ contact the parish office ([email protected])
Adult Choir: John Plesniarski, Director & Organist ([email protected]) Junior Choir: Tracey Jameson, Director ([email protected])4
Church Library: Deacon W. Keith McCoy ([email protected])
Church School: Marielena Cardinale, Superintendent ([email protected])4
Daughters of the King: President position - OPEN
Endowment Committee: Greg Pasquale, Chair ([email protected])
Episcopal Church Women: Joan Nazarenko, President ([email protected])
EYC (Youth Group): Adult Advisor position: OPEN “From the Heart” Thrift Shop: Judith Marine ([email protected])
Mary & Martha Guild: Marcia Bower, President ([email protected]) 4 4Mission Outreach: Father Ron ([email protected])
Parish Treasurer: Sam Galpin ([email protected])
Co-Treasurer: Anne Tom ([email protected]) Red Door Ministries:
Baby Blankets for newborns and those baptized: Pauline Boyer (908-722-1832) Casseroles for people in need: Marcia Bower ([email protected]) Loose-Change for Discretionary Fund, to help those in need: Andrea Dalrymple ([email protected])
Planned Giving: Sam Galpin ( [email protected]) Stewardship Committee Members: Sam Galpin ( [email protected]) Jose Cedeno ([email protected]) | Debbie Drury ([email protected])
The Wardens
(class of 2016) Diane Sireci ([email protected] ) (class of 2017) Steve Mandraccia ([email protected])
The Vestry (class of 2018) Sarah Pendergraph ([email protected]) (class of 2018) Ron Szumigala ([email protected]) (class of 2018) John Newton ([email protected]) (class of 2017) George Mullen ([email protected] ) (class of 2017) Dee Britt ([email protected])
(class of 2017) Jon Anobile ([email protected] ) (class of 2019) Rich Neff ([email protected]) (class of 2019) Leigh Meaders-Robinson ([email protected]) (class of 2019) Millie Barry ([email protected] )
Pastoral Notes from the Rector: Congratulations to Madison Elizabeth Chudy, daughter of David & Caitlin Chudy, who was baptized on July 17, here at St. John’s Church. Congratulations to Sophia Marie Lipich, daughter of Jason & Kylie Lipich, who was baptized on July 31, here at St. John’s Church.
Congratulations to Robert Brooks Nelson & Izabela Zwierzynski, who were married on May 27, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Congratulations to Kerry Mausid Foderingham & Courtney Anne Tierney who were married on July 1, in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey. Congratulations to Scott David Becker & Emily Ianniello who were married on August 6, here at St. John’s Church. I ask your prayers for the repose of the soul of Felicia T. Cinelli, a long-time parishioner, whose fu-neral was held here at St. John’s church on July 6. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. I ask your prayers for the repose of the soul of Genevieve Alexandra Josephine Wotasek, 100 years old, a former parishioner, whose grave-side service was held at the New Cemetery in Somerville, on July 27. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
In Gratitude for Dot and Carl Spolarich
I wanted to pause and give God thanks for the good leadership of Dot and Carl Spolarich for coordinating the Operation Christmas Shoe Box effort for the past 15 years. Countless boxes have been shipped over-seas and have brightened the lives of children around the world. Both those who have given and those who have received were touched by God in wonderful ways. This ministry program has come to a conclusion and we look to new opportunities for ministry. We now turn our attention at St. John's to a new "Giving Sundays" mission outreach effort being coordinated by our Church School. It will include more initiatives beyond just toys at Christmas. I am proud to commend church school efforts and ask your faithful support as we strengthen our work with area churches in collecting toys to go locally and to see how new support is needed.
See related article in newsletter from Church School.
Again, humble thanks, Dot and Carl, for providing the boxes for us, collecting the boxes over these many years and transporting them on our behalf.
Faithfully in Christ, Fr Ron
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” “Lord, when was it that we saw you a stranger and wel-comed you?” “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25: 35b-40)
As September is now upon us all, individuals and families seek a new church to call “home.” We encourage ALL members of St. John’s to help make this fall one of the most welcoming ever!! Here are a few suggestions: ��Bring a friend and plan a lunch afterward. ��Tell friends and neighbors with children about our Church School, Junior Choir, Acolytes and Youth
Group programs. ��Share the brochure “Children in Worship,” located in the narthex of the church, with newcomers with chil-
dren. ��When you see a new face in church, ask them, “How long have you been coming to St. John’s?”, to break
the ice. ��Encourage those who haven’t done so to fill out a “Membership at St. John’s” brochure with information
about themselves and/or any prayer requests they might have. ��Help the Greeters and Ushers to talk with Newcomers before and after church. ��Invite people to coffee hour in the Parish Hall. ��Wear your name tags. In God’s Love, Fr. Ron
Welcoming Sunday: September 11 It's time for a new year, a new beginning, and lots of new activities. Not only are the kids back at school, but at St. John's, it's time for our annual Welcoming Sunday celebration. This year, we're celebrating Welcoming Sunday on September 11. Following both services at 8:00 am and 10:15 am, there will be a coffee hour with refreshments in the Parish Hall. At that time, Sunday School registrations will be accepted.
Displays and informational tables will grace the Parish Hall, so everyone can learn about life at St. John's. At our traditional Welcoming Sunday, we'll be welcoming everyone back from summer vacation. We'll be welcoming and registering all the Sunday School students for the coming year. We'll be welcoming new members of the congregation. See you there!
Old Dogs
There’s an ancient outpost on the Isle of Skye known as the Dun – Gaelic for “fort” – perched high atop the Strathaird peninsula overlooking a great sea loch and the lands further south. Built two-thousand years ago during Scot-land’s Iron Age, it’s an unforgiving place known more for its windswept moorland and great, towering mountains to the north. There are no people here, no one to remember except perhaps the occasional herdsman seeking a small patch of green for his hungry sheep.
Oddly, there’s an old song about this place. It speaks of the harshness of the landscape and the great storms that blow in off the North Atlantic; great waves that crash against the cliffs below, the spray caught up in gales that make the land shudder and turn the world dark and grey. But it speaks too of the magic that lives in this place and God’s hand in it all. It’s a place of contradictions where isolation touches a hopeful whisper in a world so starkly beautiful it almost assaults the senses.
This song holds a meaningful place in my life. I’ve been to Skye and, although I’ve never seen the Dun, the images the song creates are very familiar to me. But there’s one verse in particular that moves me more than any other. A couple happens upon the place and they linger to take in the moment. Near the Dun they spot a number of old dogs playing to-gether, free from tether or responsibility. In my mind, I see herding dogs grown too old to contain the flock and now gracefully retired, but still full of energy and life. I hear their playful barking and see them running about in circles, feeding on their freedom and grateful for their new life.
And so, we watch the old dogs play. There’s no sadness, no longing for youthful antics or days lost to purpose. There’s only contentment in the new purpose and the joy in realizing God’s blessings in the years ahead.
Our Shetland sheepdog Loretta lead a long and happy life. We adopted her when she was five so we never really knew anything of her “youthful antics”. We regret missing that part of her life but are so grateful for the gift of her later years. She grew old with dignity and embodied God’s love every minute of the day.
Early on we found out that Loretta never learned to play, at least not in the usual sense. Throw a tennis ball and she’d look at you as if to say “are you kidding?” and would turn and walk away. On rare occasions she would participate in a little tug-of-war with her sock dolly, but her heart was never in it. Maybe she was just too old to play.
Then one day I threw an old cat toy in her direction. It was a leather mouse with a long tail filled with catnip. She looked at me from where it landed and immediately bowed down on her forelegs, tail wagging, and began to bark at it. She began to zig-zag back and forth as if she were trying to herd the toy, then snatched it up and threw it in the air just to begin all over again. I’d throw it to her and she’d try to grab it in midair. When she caught up with it, she’d run around the room with that little mouse-toy firmly gripped and would eventually drop it at my feet, waiting intently for the next round of play.
We could only stare at what we saw, grinning widely and hearts bursting with joy. We’ll never know what sparked Loretta’s interest in that toy or why she addressed it with such zeal, but she gave us a memory that lives on to this day.
And now you know why the song about the Dun on the Isle of Skye moves me so much. It brings back thoughts of our Loretta, her boundless love, gentle attentiveness and, yes, even her playfulness. It brings memories of all the old dogs in our lives and the gifts they brought in countless ways.
And maybe it has you remembering as well. Please join us for this year’s Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 2. Come, and we’ll watch the old dogs play.
By Sam Galpin
Prayers God of owls and all night creatures, both great and small, walk also with us who fear the dark. Accustom our eyes to that part of the world which turns away from the sun. Prevent us from being blind to what we are afraid to see.
Whenever our spirit is sleepless, share us stars to outline a landmark tree or to see the sheltering hills. Teach our feet to feel for the ground where brave men have walked before us.
God of windows both lighted and dark, look in on us who lie awake with fears which seem only our own. Lend us courage to look beyond ourselves and to see that in our humanity we are never alone.
Remind us by lighted windows that human beings behind them live darkly in need of love.
Stand with us at this dark room’s window, that it may not mirror our fear, but make transparent to us the truth of oth-er lives that our hearts are thus strengthened, to share.
The poem, God of Owls, is taken from a collection of five poems written anonymously as a gift from the poet to St. George’s Church in New York City.
A Native American Prayer O Great Spirit, Whose voice I hear in the winds, and whose breath gives life to all the world, hear me! I am small and weak, I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears sharp to hear your voice. Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught my people. Let me learn the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. I seek strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy - - - myself. Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and eyes. So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame.
Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, South Dakota
St. John’s Annual Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 2, at 3 pm (Rain or Shine)
Bring your friends, neighbors and pets as we celebrate the gift of “all creatures great and small” entrusted to our care.
The loose offering collected on this Sunday will help us to support the good works of St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center.
Music is Worship
Music is an integral part of our worship service. It serves to lift the soul, mind and body to new heights of awareness of the power and majesty of Christ and God. Music is also a form of prayer. Music has always had the power to transcend the ordinary and make the ordinary special, be it in how it transforms our inner self or how it opens up a new and perhaps revealing truth to us.
In an article in the American Organist, Dr. Phillip Hahn says, “An important part of the responsibility of organists, choir-masters, and worship leaders is to provide an atmosphere through which our congregations achieve a deeper connection with God.”
There are many ways to achieve this goal. The choice of music, the style of presentation, the close connection to the spoken Old Testament lesson, psalm, epistle, and gospel, all lead to this goal. We must be willing, as a congregation, to try new forms of liturgy, new musical statements, new hymns, etc. giving these a fair and honest evaluation.
Do we achieve our goal by creating a sense of awe and wonder? Do we present music with the widest possible range of musical styles? Do we present music which is of the highest quality? Do we provide music which draws our congrega-tion into the liturgy as active participants? In planning worship at St. John’s we try to unify the entire service by choosing hymns which further enforce the written word on a particular Sunday. We invite the congregation to sing the set parts of the liturgy: Gloria, Kyrie, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei. We have Psalm singing where the congregation responds to the verses of the Psalm with the important main idea of the Psalm.
But we must also remember that the great religious music of the past is embedded in our Anglican heritage. These mas-terpieces written by esteemed composers of their age are an integral part of our service and heritage. Music by Mendels-sohn, Bach, Handel, Byrd, Rutter, etc. have given us the opportunity to participate through the musical settings of the Scriptures as they felt the creative power of the words and set them to wonderful and deeply inspired music.
We must always make choices that do not hinder but enhance the liturgy of our church. Musical choices enhance our worship of God each and every Sunday. Open your minds and join in singing a joyful tune unto the Lord. Fr. Ron
Joyful Stewardship and YOU! “Each of you must give as you have made up your own mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (II Corinthians 9:7) “The minister of the congregation is directed to instruct the people, from time to time, about the duty of Christian parents to make prudent provision for the well-being of their families, and of all persons to make wills, while they are in health, arranging for the disposal of their temporal goods, not neglecting, if they are able, religious and charitable uses.” (The Book of Common Prayer, p.445) I love the Church. I hope you do too! The Episcopal Church has played a significant and life-changing role in my life and I hope in yours. I am not a millionaire, but I realize that I could afford to leave the Church some money in my will.
The Vestry and Wardens have continued to prayerfully consider ways to move forward in our corporate understanding of money and our stewardship. As a community of faith, we have seen some extraordinary expressions of faith as we have engaged in Annual Stew-ardship ministries and programs, such as the Blessing of the Animals, Blood Drives, Adopt-A-Road, Earth Day, just to name a few. Planned giving is an area we continue to work hard on.
The good people I have worked with here at St. John’s in Stewardship Education have taught me that while many believers recognize Christian beliefs about the earning and use of money, when they see or hear them articulated, they cannot articulate those beliefs them-selves. Watching a child experience a rainbow, seeing people donate blood, participating in serving food to the homeless - these are all beautiful acts of giving. To see one of our little Church School children smiling as he or she plants a flower around the church is truly beautiful! It is a gift. Giving describes stewardship as the practice of celebrating all of life as a trust to be managed on God’s behalf. This year I want to extend a warm and hearty invitation to YOU - to engage yourselves in the many exciting things that go on here at St. John’s. Allow yourself to acknowledge the good work God is doing through you! Be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit! May we all be surprised by all that is done through these efforts. And may you be pleased. Joyfully, Father Ron
New Books in the Parish Library Alexander, Cecil Frances. All Things Bright and Beautiful. Crossan, John Dominic. How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian. Haberer, Jack. It’s Complicated: a guide to faithful decision making. Warren, Rick. The God Who Heals: words of hope for a time of sickness. Wilkinson, Philip. Religions: a Visual Reference Guide.
Youth Group Meeting! Calling All Youth Group Students: There will be a Youth group meeting to kick-off our new year together on Sunday, September 25, from 6 pm till 8 pm.
We will have pizza, chips, soda and desserts. A special program has been prepared. We will make plans for the upcoming year. Fr. Ron will be coordinating and hosting this meeting.
Questions, please contact Fr. Ron.
Guest Preacher on Sunday, September 18!
I am pleased to announce that The Rev. Canon Brian Jemmott, our Canon Missioner for Black Ministries here in the Diocese of New Jersey, will be our guest preacher at both 8:00 am and 10:15 am Eucharist services. Mark your calendars now. I look forward to welcoming Canon Jemmott amongst us. Fr. Ron
Commissioning Sunday, September 25! There will be a commissioning of ALL Ministries, Committees, Guilds, Mission-Outreach Programs, etc. at both the 8:00 am and 10:15 am Eucharists. I ask your prayers for our parish , our staff and for the mission of our beloved St. John's Church: “To Know Christ and to Make Him Known”. Fr Ron
Worship! Sunday, October 2, at 9:15 am: There will be an Altar Guild meeting in the Church.
Sunday, October 9, at 9:15 am: There will be a Lay Eucharistic Ministers / Lay Readers meeting in the church.
Welcome to the Episcopal Church: Your Personal Invitation to be “Confirmed” or “Received” on Sunday, November 13, at 10:15 am.
Our Retired Bishop of New Jersey, The Right Reverend George E. Councell, will be here, on Sunday, No-vember 13, to confer the sacrament of confirmation and to receive people into the Episcopal Church.
I invite you to consider the calling of God’s Holy Spirit to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. I was baptized six months after I was born and I was confirmed when I was in the seventh grade. How about you? When were you baptized? When were you confirmed? Are you a life-long Episcopalian? Have you already been baptized and confirmed? Or perhaps, you came from another faith tradition. Have you been officially “received” into the Episcopal Church? Perhaps you have not heard God calling you until NOW! The time is now to listen to what God’s Holy Spirit may be calling you to do. Whether you have been here for a long time or are brand new and would like to be confirmed, please let me know now. My late spiritual director, Sr. Mary Christabel, from the Community of the Holy Spirit in N.Y.C., use to remind me that “a living, conscious and active faith in Jesus Christ is itself a gift of God.” Give yourself an oppor-tunity to seek a deeper relationship…. a relationship founded in love. I like to think of it as any love process:
1. Falling in love; 2. A “getting to know you” phase; 3. A commitment to staying in love. God is always there for us. God sustains us with grace. These three elements in any believer’s involvement with Jesus Christ helps in understanding self, the message and mission of the church. The statement and mor-al challenges in life. Our faith journey is toward God. “Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice” (Psalm 105:3). Perhaps St. Augustine said it best: “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” (Confessions, 1,1).
Please contact Fr. Ron ASAP if you desire to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church at 908-722-1250 or email: [email protected]. Classes were held last spring in anticipation of Bishop Councell coming to be with us after his surgery. He is doing well and looks forward to being here. If there is someone still considering the idea of being Confirmed or Received, please contact Fr. Ron, so that classes may be offered to you.
Some people have been preparing for this grace-filled, prayer-soaked moment in their loves. Please pray for all those who desire to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. God bless you in your faith journey in Jesus Christ! Joyfully, Fr. Ron.
Thank You, Lord Dear God: I want to thank You for what you have already done. I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now. I am thanking you because I am alive. I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties. I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles. I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better. I'm thanking you because GOD, YOU haven't given up on me. Submitted by Dot Spolarich
Mon, Sept 12 - 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall
Our Sept 12 “Welcome Back” Meeting will be the “Crème de la Crème”; while enjoying Special Desserts, Fruits & Cheese, Crudité and Beverages. It’s a special time when the women of St. John’s Church gather together to see how everyone’s been doing and regain focus on helping our church, ourselves and others.
If you can make or bring something to the meeting, please look for a SIGN UP Sheet on the main bulletin board…or contact Dot Spolarich, our Hospitality Chair at (908) 526-3987 or email [email protected] with any questions on what to bring.
ECW offers fellowship, as well as spiritual, educational and charitable opportunities. We meet on the First Monday evening of each month, after Labor Day, from September to June.
Our 2016-2017 Meeting & Event Schedule will be coming out soon and please pick-up our informative St. John’s ECW Brochure. For more info, contact our ECW Membership Chair, Jolyne Dube at (973) 214-9517 or [email protected]
We hope you’ll decide to join us at the September 12 meeting.
Joan Nazarenko, ECW President (908) 581-0075 or [email protected]
A Fundraising Event! Casino Night! Saturday, October 1
Mark your calendars now and keep watching for coming details!
A fun night out with friends. Food and beverages available. Great prizes to win!
Ship’s Galley at St. John’s
Established in the fall of 1992, Ship’s Galley is a service provided by the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program as a response to the increase in need for an on site meal program to feed the hungry in our region. It is operated through the efforts of faith communities and other volunteers whose purpose it is to provide a nutritious meal, to any person in need regardless of age, race, creed, national origin, gender, sexual ori-
entation, residence or any other qualification. Our "open door” policy means that anyone is welcome to partake of this service on any Monday, Wednesday and Friday at St. John’s. Lunch is served at 12:30 PM.
Please remember that St. John’s assignment for Ship’s Galley is Wednesday, Sep. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 12. Our assignment is always the Second Wednesday of the month.
Thanks to all those who have been supplying the food over the hot summer months and to everyone who volunteers to help in the hot kitchen and serve on our day. Remember that the sign-up sheet contains suggestions but if anyone has a
favorite they would like to make please feel free to do so. Just write it in on the sheet.
This support is truly a generous outreach by the parishioners of St. John’s. Any questions please contact Dot Spolarich, 908 526-3987.
Welcome Back! The From the Heart Thrift Shop will reopen on September 1 (from 11 am to 6:30 pm) with August31 (between 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.) for set-up. We will be accepting clothing on September 1.
October's thrift shop will be October 6 and the set-up is October 5. We are looking for help to set-up and on the day of the Thrift Shop. Helping hands are greatly appreciated! Please contact me at anytime.
Since its inauguration 10 years ago, the St. John’s From the Heart Thrift Shop has donated more than $73,200 to community and regional social services and non-profits organizations and agencies.
See you at the thrift shop. Judy Marine - 908-722-5531
REMEMBER THE FOOD BANK Once again, it is St. John’s turn to staff the Somerville pantry for the Food Bank on Saturdays for the month of Octo-ber. Please help St. John's fulfill our commitment to the Food Bank Network as we distribute food to those in need every Saturday during the month of October. Distribution is at the United Reformed Church, Main Street, Downtown Somerville, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. A minimum of six volunteers are needed each Saturday for distribution. Please sign-up in the Parish Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your children to work closely with fellow parishioners in service to the community. Activity at the pantry involves registering clients and bagging and distributing food to hundreds of grateful brothers and sisters each week. The sign-up sheet is posted on the Mission-Outreach bulletin board in the Parish Hall. Please call (908) 369-6490 with any questions. Thank you in advance for your help. Please remember the Food Bank barrel in the Parish Hall when you do your own shopping. There is a high need for the following: canned meats, macaroni and cheese, cereal and Parmalat milk.
Because any monetary donations go toward purchasing food first, there is also a desperate need for personal products, such as toothpaste, shampoo, etc. Non-perishable items such as peanut butter, canned vegetables, beans, tuna, soups and pasta are always welcome.
Submitted by Anne Tom
Baptism at St. John’s The next scheduled date for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism is All Saints Day, November 6, at the 10:15 am Eucharist.
If you have a candidate for baptism, please contact Fr. Ron as soon as possible.
(908-722-1250) or [email protected]
Keep in Touch: Young Adults & College Students Is your son or daughter, friend or neighbor away at college this fall?
Would they like to keep in touch with our St. John’s community?
Tell us their address and we will be thrilled to send them a copy of the Parish Newsletter! Drop a note, or better yet, e-mail their new address to the church office
Faithfully, Fr. Ron.
Why Your Presence Counts
by Fr. Ron Phillips Brooks [1835 - 1893], the great American preacher and onetime Bishop of Massachusetts, but best known as the author of the Christmas carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” which he wrote for a church school pageant when he was Rec-tor of Holy Trinity Church, Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, is the author of the following:
“Your presence at Church on Sunday is a significant contribution to the forces working for a better tomorrow. It is a powerful testimony against the evil forces which are seeking to pull the world apart. Your devotion to your Church underwrites your child’s character and gives a basis for all human decency and goodness. Your absence, except when unavoidable, is a suicidal tendency for yourself and for the world. On whose side will you stand on Sunday mornings? Where do you want your children to stand? it doesn’t take great men and women to do great things; it only takes consecrat-ed people.”
Although Brook’s words come from a century ago, his thoughts are timeless. What we do speaks louder than our words; our regular attendance at worship makes a powerful statement to the world. That is what St. John’s offers you - the chance to find and incorporate values that make The Live God centered and worthwhile. Your testimony to that is to be present.
Music at St. John’s Hope you all had a nice and restful summer season. Soon we will all begin to get back into our Fall routine. The Adult Choir will soon be gathering together to make music for all of you once again. The Adult Choir’s first Wednesday evening rehearsal will be on Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00 pm. Welcoming Sunday will be Sunday, September 11and the choir meets at 9:30 am. I’m honored to say that I will be beginning my seventh choral season here at St. John’s Church and look forward to serving all of you once again!
If you are interested in joining the adult choir, please do not hesitate to come up to me after church! Sight reading is not a requirement. All you need to do is carry a tune. We are in particular need for males but would love to have another soprano or alto as well! The choir is a very dedicated group of stewards and do their very best to support our Liturgy! A note of special thanks also goes out to all of our donors to the Mu-sic Fund! These donations in particular allow us to enrich the music of the Church further by hiring guest singers, instrumentalists, etc.
On another note, our paid section leader Ian Highcock has accepted another church position closer to where he lives. He will be sorely missed here at St. John’s and we will never forget how much musical support he gave to the group. We wish him nothing but the best at his new position. Fr. Ron and I are currently seeking out a replacement. Once we acquire a new section leader, we will most certainly let all of you know! Like we did last year, our Junior Choir will be singing several Sundays throughout the Church Year. We will be rehearsing 4-5 weeks prior to each performance date. Tracey Jameson and I will sit down to make an official schedule with all designated dates for Junior Choir performance. Tracey or I will make an announce-ment soon in church when we are to begin. If you have a child or children that are interested in joining our Junior Choir please do not hesitate to see Tracey or myself at anytime! At the moment we have 6 members and they are a lovely group to make music with! Special congratulations to Helena Centolanza and Rowan Pendergraph for participating in the Diocesan Choir Summer Camp in Cape May this past July. Again, welcome back, everyone, and please if anyone is interested in joining one of our Choirs, do not hesi-tate to reach out to me! Sincerely, John A. Plesniarski Organist and Choirmaster
Alzheimer’s Request Do not ask me to remember. Don’t try to make me understand.
Let me rest and know you’re with me. Kiss my cheek and hold my hand.
I’m confused beyond your concept. I am sad and sick and lost.
All I know is that I need you. To be with me at all costs.
Please do not lose your patience with me. Do not scold me or curse or cry. I can’t help the way I am acting; I can’t be different though I try.
Just remember that I need you, And that the best of me is gone.
Please don’t fail to stand beside me, And love me ‘til my life is done.
“Cat me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth. Psalms 71:29
Junior Choir: Why should my child sing in the choir?
submitted by Father Ron
A child psychologist says: Learning to sing and singing with a group helps to develop self-confidence and aids immeasurably in over-
coming shyness and timidity.
A doctor says: Singing helps develop and strengthen lungs and respiratory organs and helps the entire body resist disease.
An educator says: We are only beginning to learn that the right kind of music and singing taught to children while they are
young has the power to change the course and destiny of their lives.
A sociologist says: Music and singing are extremely beneficial not only to the well-being of a person physically and spiritually,
but in every experience a person may have whether public or private.
A President says: Music and singing make for better citizenship, they drive out envy and hate, they unify and inspire. Music is
the one common tie between races and nations. (Woodrow Wilson)
What do you say? What does God say?
Street Smart Outreach Presentation All are cordially invited to learn more about “Street Smart Outreach” on Thursday, October 13, from 7-8 pm, here at St. John’s Church. It is an agency in Morris, Somerset and Union Counties. Free services available from “Street Smart” include: ��Housing assistance ��Food ��Hygiene Products ��Getting medical attention ��Finishing your education ��Getting counseling ��Job search assistance ��HIV/STD Prevention
Come and learn how we might support such a helpful program to those in need. Light refreshments will be available. Questions, contact Fr. Ron.
Bread for the World Sunday ~ Sunday, October 16! Mark your calendars now! After both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharists.
In the Parish Hall there will be another letter writing campaign to urge our senators, representatives, governor and president to support Hunger Legislation and issues. As well that day, we will have special Prayers of the People for the 36 million of our neighbors here in the U.S. who worry about whether they will have enough food for themselves and their children this fall. We will ask all church members and guests to bring a food item for the Somerset county Food Bank and/or support the SHIP’S Galley soup kitchen that happens here in our own church.
By participating in a twelve minute task in writing some letters, YOU have the opportunity to join Bread for the World with 50,000 members from every denomination, to help create a harvest of hope for hungry people around the world. Example letters will be on hand to help guide our own letter writing. Come renew our commitment to help end hunger!
Let us also pray for ur nation’s leaders as they examine their goals fo rht ecountry and make decisions about programs that affect hungry and poor people. May their choices help to ene hunger in God’s world.
God bless, Fr. Ron
Seeds of Faith:
Church School & Children’s Formation at St. John’s
Children are formed in faith through all their senses and all their experiences in life. Parents and caregivers are the most present and constant Christian educators in a child’s life. As a parish we attend to children’s formation and Church School in faith through our whole life: worship, service, study and community. All church members are “god-parents” to our parish children because we have promised at their baptism to support these children in their lives in Christ. Children are welcome at all services, we plan community events for all ages, we are beginning to develop child and youth related Mission-Outreach opportunities, and, of course, we have Children’s Chapel and Church School classes.
We have gifted and kind teachers. We are proud of them. The Sunday Church School at St. John’s wel-comes all children. They meet from 10:00 - 10:10 am in the Chapel with Father Ron to “act out” the Gospel for the day or some other biblical subject. Then the kids go to class and join the rest of the congregation after “The Peace” in order to be able to receive Holy Communion with their family. Nursery Care is available downstairs every Sunday.
Classes are divided by age group and are taught by caring and dedicated adults who volunteer and are coor-dinated by Superintendent Marielena Cardinale under my supervision. We have registration on “Welcoming Sunday” (September 11) and are excited to receive anyone else at any other time of the year.
Classes follow the liturgical year and the lectionary cycle so they reflect themes similar to those in the wor-ship services. Activities are age-appropriate and may include singing, arts & crafts, storytelling, drama, and special projects, like planting flowers around the church to exercise and learn more about Stewardship.
At least four times per year the classes gather in church to worship with the congregation, such as on Bap-tismal Feast days. This year we will have a Christmas Pageant. I am very excited about that and I know our kids will be as well. Plan to be present on Christmas Eve.
We hope to plant seeds of faith in our children. Please pray for them!
With God’s Love, Father Ron
St. John's Episcopal Church 158 West High Street Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-1250 / [email protected] www.StJohnSomerville.org
CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
2016 - 2017
Child’s Name ________________________________________
Age: ____________ Date of Birth_______________________
School: ________________________________ Grade: _____ Baptized? Yes � No � Confirmed? Yes � No �
Receiving Holy Communion? Yes � No �
How many years of previous enrollment?
Address: _______________________________________________________
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Email: ________________________________________________________
Phone/s ________________________________________________________
Father’s Name: __________________________________________________Baptized? Yes � No � Confirmed? Yes � No �
Mother’s Name: _________________________________________________ Baptized? Yes � No � Confirmed? Yes � No �
You can print this page and bring it with you to church on Sept.11, or mail it to
St. John's Church,158 West High St., Somerville, NJ 08876
Rules of Engagement
1. Please drive slowly through the Church driveway and parking lot. 2. Please avoid our neighbor’s parking spaces clearly marked “Do Not Park”. The church shares one
of the driveways with our neighbors on North Doughty Avenue. They have their own parking spaces. Do not park in their spaces. I am grateful for your cooperation.
3. Before leaving the building: please be sure to turn off all lights, shut and lock all doors, be sure the stove and/or oven is off, and clean-up after yourselves; leaving the space as clean as you received it helps when another group comes next.
4. Do not take any items from the Church (tables, chairs, etc.) without my permission. 5. Lock your car doors before coming to Church. Do not leave your pocketbook unattended. 6. If you donate magazines to be delivered by a volunteer to the St. Barnabas RWJ Somerset in Somer-
ville Hospital, please be sure to bring only “current” magazines and not old or inappropriate maga-zines.
7. If you have something to donate, call the Church Office at 908-722-1250, beforehand, to see if we are able to accept your gracious donation or not. Do not leave old toasters, microwave ovens, golf clubs, car tires, volleyball nets, Christmas trees, beds, etc. We do not have the space for them. Rather call and we can refer you to an agency who might be able to take them, or we might know of someone in need of an item you desire to give away. We can refer you to The Giving Network, 908-927-9001. It is dedicated to recycling excess household items that are donated and delivered to people in need in Somerset County. If you have medical equipment to donate, we also refer you to the Pluckemin Medical Equipment Ministry, 908-369-3057. This ministry has used equipment available for no-cost loan. Please DO NOT leave anything outside the doors at any time!!!
8. Please do not bring food or drink items into Sacristy or Church at any time! 9. Please turn off cell phones before entering the Church for worship. 10. If you leave any food or drink items in either the big kitchen or little kitchen refrigerators, please
label it clearly with what event it is for and who left it. Do NOT just tell someone. It is too easily forgotten and there are many groups using the kitchen facilities.
11. When entering the Church for worship, remember to whisper and be very quiet before every service.
Faithfully, Fr. Ron
“All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small. All things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.”
Some Important Upcoming Dates
�Thursday, September 1: 11 am - 6 pm “From the Heart” Thrift Shop
�Wednesday, September 7: Sr. Choir Rehearsal begins
�Saturday, September 10: 9:30 am Daughters of the King Eucharist and meeting
�Sunday, September 11: 8 am & 10:15 am Welcoming Sunday and Church School Registration
�Monday, September 12: 7 pm Episcopal Church Women Welcome Back Meeting
�Sunday, September 18: Church School Classes begin; 8 am & 10:15 am Eucharist Services: Guest Preacher: The Rev. Canon Brian Jemmott, Canon Missioner for Black Ministries, Diocese of New Jersey.
�Sunday, September 25: 8 am & 10:15 am Commissioning Sunday for ALL Ministries
�Saturday, October 1: Casino Night
�Sunday, October 2: 9:15 am - Altar Guild Meeting 3 pm - Blessing of the Animals
�Thursday, October 13, from 7 pm till 8 pm: Special presentation on “Street Smart” Open to the general public - in the Parish Hall
�Sunday, October 30: 10:15 am - Youth Sunday
�Sunday, November 6: All Saints Sunday / with Baptisms
�Sunday, November 13: 10:15 am - Confirmation Service; the Rt. Rev. George Councell, Retired Bishop of New Jersey
�Thursday, November 24: 9 am, Thanksgiving Day Eucharist
�Sunday, November 27: First Sunday of Advent
�Sunday, December 11: Advent Lessons & Carols. Festive Reception to follow.
September Altar Candles
September 4 Open
September 11 by Chris Edwards in thanksgiving of the gift of grandsons, Brendan & Shaun
September 18 Open
September 25 Neva Rae Fox in thanksgiving for her husband, Bob Fox on his Birthday.
September Altar Flowers
September 4 by Mrs. Barbara Kane in loving memory of her husband, Henry, mother, Stella Kuzma and her godmother, Mary Pogorzelski
September 11 by Lynn Powers in loving memory of All Those Who Lost Their Lives and in gratitude for First
Responders and All Those Serving & Protecting Our Country. September 18 by Betty Bomberger, in thanksgiving for her daughter, Suzy Huck September 25 by Sam Galpin in honor of St. Francis of Assisi; and in loving memory of Nicki & Loretta Anne.
September Bread & Wine The offerings of bread and wine for the month of September are given to the glory of God
Lectionary for September
SUNDAY LESSON EPISTLE GOSPEL September 4 Jeremiah 18:1-11 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 September 11 Jeremiah 4:11-22, 22-28 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 September 18 Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1-13 September 25 Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31
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October Altar Flowers
October 2 by Judy Marine in loving memory of her parents, Mary Eileen & Angelo Marine
October 9 by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fox in loving memory of his parents, Herbert B. Fox & Betty Fox Hendry October 16 by Andrea Dalrymple in honor of her children, Stephen & Jessica Dalrymple and Cindy & Chris Frost
October 23 by Mr.& Mrs. John Agins in loving memory of her parents, Margaret & Frank Comiskey and his parents, Elmer & May Agins and his brother, Frank Agins
October 30 by the Episcopal Church Women in loving memory of All Deceased Veterans of St. John’s
October Altar Candles October 2 Open October 9 Open October 16 Open October 23 Open
October 30 by William Marshall in loving memory of dear friend, Earle Genge
October Bread & Wine The offerings of bread and wine for the month of October are given to the Glory of God
Lectionary for October
SUNDAY LESSON EPISTLE GOSPEL October 2 Lamentations 1:1-6 2 Timothy 1;1-14 Luke 17:5-10 October 9 Jeremiah 29:4-7 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Luke 17:11-19 October 16 Jeremiah 31:27-34 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 October 23 Joel 2:23-32 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 October 30 Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Luke 19:1-10
“To Know Christ and to Make Him Known”
SSt. John’s Episcopal Church 158 West High Street ,Somerville, NJ 08876
Parish Office (908) 722-1250 Fax (908) 541-0705 Office: [email protected] Rector: [email protected]
www.StJohnSomerville.org
Signs and Symptoms of Inner Peace ��An increasing ability to enjoy each moment. ��Frequent, overwhelming periods of gratitude. ��A tendency to react spontaneously rather than with fears based on previous experience. ��A decreasing interest in judging others. ��A decreasing interest in judging oneself. ��A increasing inclination to go with the flow and let, not just make, things happen. ��A lessening inclination to interpret the actions of others. ��A decreasing involvement in conflict. ��A feeling of contentment and oneness with humanity and nature. ��An increase in the ability to receive love as well as the ability to give it. ��A lessening of motivation to worry. ��Frequent attacks of smiling.
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