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The Journal, July and August 2018

The Official Publication of St. John’s Lutheran Church—Depew New York

The Mission of St. John’s is grounded in the pres-ence of Christ in God’s Word and in the Sacra-ments. We are called by the Holy Spirit to spread the Kingdom of God through ministering to all of our members and shar-ing the love of Christ with all people by preaching the true Word of God, provid-ing ongoing Biblical educa-tion for spiritual growth and reaching others with God’s love in all we say or do.

Weekly Worship

Saturday Evening Blended 4:30pm

Sunday Morning Traditional

8:30am

Sunday Morning Contemporary

11:15am

Sunday School 10:00am

Worship Broadcast WXRL– 1300

11:00am

Summer Blessings!

Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, I don’t know about you, but I just love this time of the year. The warm-er weather provides all kinds of op-portunities to enjoy God’s beautiful creation and to enjoy the beauty of our relationships with each other. But, if your household is anything like our household, the summer sea-son also brings with it packed sched-ules! You might think the opposite, but between trips, picnics, baseball outings, and whatever else we can fit in– we’ve got a lot going on! And weekends, well, weekends can quick-ly become consumed with event and activity after event and activity! Of course, with the pull of our sched-ules and the opportunities that sum-

mer brings, it’s easy to put participation in the life of St. John’s on the side burner. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s certainly important to take time to enjoy the sea-son, but it is HUGELY important for us to continue regular participation through worship and fellowship here at St. John’s. It’s just the continued retreat and refreshment we need! And as we are intentional about carving out that sa-cred time we are drawn closer to our Jesus- growing together in the Son! May the Spirit continue to empower us to be together this summer; may nothing get in the way of the growth God brings to us each week through his Word, His Sacrament and our fellowship! Look forward to seeing you in church!

Pastor Galen


July Worship Assistants

Acolytes

Date 4:30pm (Saturday) 8:30am (Sunday) 11:15am (Sunday)

30th & 1st Dylan Pesch Paige Coffed

7th & 8th Branden Purpura Alexandra Irvine

14th & 15th Madison Kilanowski OPEN

21st & 22nd Alex Krupa Katherine Lasky

28th & 29th Tyler Pesch Emmalee Mondo

Elders

30th & 1st Ken Schabert Harold Deutschlander Jamie Bluhm

7th & 8th Joe Mondo Betty Cavaleri Jamie Bluhm

14th & 15th Jim Kless Barb Perry Jamie Bluhm

21st & 22nd John Fragale Barb Perry Jamie Bluhm

28th & 29th Barb Perry Ken Schabert Jamie Bluhm

Lectors

30th & 1st Ken Schabert Karen Shafer Jamie Bluhm

7th & 8th Joe Mondo Helana Geisen Ariana Lysiak

14th & 15th Jim Kless Karen Shafer Jamie Bluhm

21st & 22nd John Fragale Sue Bluhm Jamie Bluhm

28th & 29th Barb Perry Karen Shafer Jamie Bluhn

4:30 Saturday Accompanist Radio Broadcasters

30th & 1st Brad Lynch Beth Lynch

7th & 8th Tichy Family Art Benson

14th & 15th Carol Adgragna Debra Wisniewski

21st & 22nd Carol Adragna Jim Kless

28th & 29th Electronic Sue Bluhm

Altar Guild– Barb Perry and Deann Lorenz

June- Official Acts

Baptisms Weddings Funerals

6/10/18– Hannah Burnham 6/1/18– Hetzel & Lichtenberger 5/29/18– Shirley Connors

6/24/18– Olivia Keating 6/2/18– Lester & Blasz 6/23/18– Agnes Bickert

6/2/18– Kempski & Sorrentino 6/30/18– Joe Durso (Committal)

6/16/18– Sexstone & Beck (ceremony)


August Worship Assistants

Acolytes

Date 4:30pm (Saturday) 8:30am (Sunday) 11:15am (Sunday)

4th and 5th Connor Payne Mason Nieman

11th & 12th Hailey Richardson Joey Manna

18th & 19th Aleigha Sharpe Lucas Possinger

25th &26th Lauren Payne Branden Purpura

Elders

4th and 5th Ken Schabert Rod Lorenz John Fragale

11th & 12th Jamie Bluhm Bryan Mayback Joe Mondo

18th & 19th Betty Cavaleri Betty Cavaleri Jim Kless

25th &26th Bob Chapman Barb Perry Bob Chapman

Lectors

4th and 5th Ken Schabert Sue Bluhn John Fragale

11th & 12th Jamie Bluhm Bryan Mayback Joe Mondo

18th & 19th Pastor Sue Bluhm Jim Kless

25th &26th Bob Chapman Barb Perry Bob Chapman

4:30 Saturday Accompanist Radio Broadcasters

4th and 5th Brad Lynch Beth Lynch

11th & 12th Tichy Family Art Benson

18th & 19th Carol Adragna Debra Wisniewski

25th &26th Carol Adragna Jim Kless

Altar Guild

July- Official Acts

Baptisms Weddings Funerals

7/4/18- Romal & Nero

7/14/18- Alicea & Lesanti

7/21/18– Purpura & Woje


Worship services from St. John’s have been heard on WXRL 1300 AM for over 50 years. This has been a wonderful ministry opportunity and partnership with our friends at WXRL and numerous people have been touched by the Gospel through it. 2018 Sign Up Charts for Radio Broadcasts and Altar Flowers are posted on the bulletin board in the office hallway. Please fill in available spaces and then take a moment to fill out a sheet for the office for your dedication for anniversaries, birthdays, memories or other messages. Thank you to all who are willing to sponsor radio broadcasts and/or place flowers on the altar and so enrich our ministry here at St. John’s.

DATE RADIO BROADCAST ALTAR FLOWERS

6/3/18

Sponsored by Ron and Norma VanDewark in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary

and special blessings from their sons Brian and Dan.

Sponsored by Ron and Norma VanDewark in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary

and special blessings from their sons Brian and Dan.

6/10/18

Sponsored by Ken and Sue Schabert in celebration of 45 years of marriage

Sponsored by Ed and Charmaine AfterBuffalo in thankfulness to God for their son Alex and

soon to be daughter-in-law Hannah’s upcoming wedding.

6/17/18

Sponsored by Beth and Brad Lynch in loving memory of beloved son, Alex, and in humble gratitude to our loving Lord who prepared a

place for Alex beside him.

Sponsored by The Herbold Family in thanksgiv-ing to God for the gift of their son Evan on the occasion of his high school graduation! Con-

gratulations Evan!

6/24/18

Sponsored by Barb Perry in loving memory of James Perry on what

would have been his 86th birthday.

And by Shirley Christ in loving memory of her husband Ron.

Sponsored by The Coffed Family in loving memory of

Carolyn’s mom Pearl.

DATE RADIO BROADCAST ALTAR FLOWERS

7/1/18 Sponsored by the people of St. John’s in

thankfulness for blessings received

Sponsored by the Herbold Family to the glory of God and in thanksgiving as they celebrate the birth-

day of daughter Hayden and Godson Cameron.

7/8/18

Sponsored by the Debbie and Marty Wisniewski in celebration of their 15th wed-ding anniversary and God blessing them with their children Joey and Julia, and many won-

derful friends and family.

Sponsored by Ernie and Sue Reitzel In loving memory of Susan’s dad John Krickovich , brother-in-law Jon L. Whiting, and nephew Thomas

John Krickovich.

7/15/18 Sponsored by the Varga Family

In memory of Mom Blanch Varga. Sponsored by the Vriesen Family in thanksgiving to

God for all the blessings in their lives

7/22/18

Sponsored by Ed and Deann Lorenz In thankfulness to God for the birth of baby Austin and for the joy and blessing of all the

grandchildren.

Sponsored by the Christ, Lasky and Beardi families in loving memory of Ron who “transferred his

membership” to his heavenly hone on 6-11-2012

7/29 Sponsored by Jackie Kraebel in memory of

husband Larry.

Sponsored by the Lange Family in loving memory of husband, dad and grandpa Milton on what

would have been his 87th birthday on July 26th.


Church Council Highlights June 11th, 2018 at 7:30pm

Old Business: Reviewed results of Chicken BBQ. New Business: currently looking for new administrative assistant, working to secure remote access for the office computers, planning a summer picnic at camp pioneer, Depew is celebrating 200 years the weekend of July 20 and 21st, leaders encouraged to begin considering budget numbers for 2019. Board of Ed—Kim Castiglione Sunday school complete for the year. The Award program was well received. All teachers are returning next year. The fall mission will be directed to a community organization and the spring mission project will benefit the congregation / members. Board of Elders—Rod Lorenz The board is actively working to find a replacement for Stella, pastor has 3 weeks of vacations back to back this year– Pastor Dave Wurster will be covering August 4 and 5th. A new member class will be held sometime in the near future– currently looking at about 11 new members. Family Ministry—Kim Lorenz Family ministry activities for the summer are being looked into. These events include the possibility of a double decker bus tour and a summer picinic at camp pioneer. Shepherd’s Staff—Sharon Weigel An inventory of the kitchen supplies has been completed. Stewardship—Laura Tirone 6 people attended the presentation by Bob Wirth of the LCMS foundation. Planning is happening for Consecration weekend in the Fall. Trustees—Tony Martino Push bars for the red doors are being priced out, the lot will be sealed and re-stripped in the very near future, and the “drop” between the main entrance pad and main lot will be repaired. The carpet was installed, but some problems have been noticed. The carpet company will send representation to move forward with repairs.

Financial Director’s Report Fiscal Year 2018, Period 5, As of 5/31/18

Actual Budget Current YTD Budget YTD Variance

Revenue $ 18,757.15 $ 20,256.24 $ 107,181.16 $ 101,281.20 $ 5,899.96

Expenditures $ 17,156.55 $ 20,256.12 $95,980.05 $ 101,280.60 $ 5,300.55

Net Revenue over Expense $ 1,600.60 $ 0.12 $ 11,201.11 $ 0.60 $ 11,201.51


Ministry and Opportunity

Camp Pioneer Golf Benefit

Effective July 1st– August 26th

Saturday at 4:30pm Sunday at 8:30am Sunday at 10:30am

Plymouth Crossroads Golf Tournament

Monday August 13th, 2018 at the Links At Ivy Ridge. To register, to become a spon-

sor, or to donate please contact Gyasi Cur-ry at (716)393-3906 or

[email protected]

Summer Worship Schedule

A very Special THANK YOU to Laura Tirone for purchasing the quilts for the graduation stepping stone ceremony this weekend and to Sue Bluhm for the very special embroidery on the quilts!

Thank You!

Thank You!

A very Special THANK YOU to Kathy Lange for once again making the confirma-tion stoles.

Mission & Ministry

Each month we highlight a specific mission and ministry of St. John’s.

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The Erie County Home Ministry began over 30 years ago. It involved bringing the Word of God and fellowship to the many, many residents we have had the privilege of knowing at the home over the years, and it has been a joyful and uplifting experience for all. Members of this group gather every Thursday morning in the parking lot here at church at 9:15am to drive downtown together and gather with the residents in faith and fellowship. Pastor Galen leads the devotional on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

The Deacon Ministry brings the sacrament and fellowship to homebound members of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Giving the sacrament is a wonderful blessing that draws us closer together as children of God. It is also a time of friendship, sharing of life stories and with that, a time of smiles and laughter.

Monday, July 16th Brierwood Country Club

Early Bird Special, $145/golfer To register, please call the camp at

549-1420.

St. John’s Young Hearts Event

Wednesday, July 11th- Green Acres on Broadway

Movie and PJ’s

Family Ministry Event Adult Ministry Event

Saturday July 14th 10am

Buffalo River Boat Tour $15.00 per person

Saturday August 11th 6pm

Double Decker Bus Murder Mystery Tour

$25.00 per person

St. John’s Annual Church Picnic

Saturday August 12th (or 19th) Camp Pioneer

Food, Fun, and Beach!

STAY TUNED! MORE INFO. TO COME!


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 830a– worship 1030a– worship

2 3 4 Independ-ence Day 8p– A.A.

5 10a– ECH group

6 7 8a– Men’s group 430p– worship 8p– A.A.


9 10 11 8p– A.A.

12 10a– ECH group

13 6p– Lesanti Rehearsal

14 230p– Lesanti wdg. 430p– worship 8p– A.A.


16 17 18 8P– A.A.

19 10a– ECH group

20 21 8a– Men’s group

430p– worship 8p– A.A.


23 24 25 8p– A.A.

26 10a– ECH group

27 28 430p– worship 8p– A.A.


30 31

JULY 2018

Pastor Away

Pastor Away Pastor Away

Pastor Away


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 8p– A.A.

2 10a– ECH group



6 7 8 8p– A.A.

9 10a– ECH group

10 11 430p– worship 8p– A.A.

12 830a– worship 1030a– worship Pending- (church picnic?)

13 14 15 8p– A.A.

16 10a– ECH group


19 830a– worship 1030a– worship Pending- (church picnic?)

20 21 22 8p– A.A.

23 10a– ECH group

24 25 430p– worship 8p– A.A.


27 28 29 8p– A.A.

30 10a– ECH group

AUGUST 2018

Pastor Away

Pastor Away


July Birthdays

1 Donald Richardson III

3 Hayden Herbold

Karen Shafer

Jamie Bluhm

Ross Contella

Richard Thurnherr IV

5 Katherine Lange

Janet Erickson

6 Jenna Burnham

Joseph Czerniak

8 Robert Rich

Mary Warner

Julie Frank

9 Susanne Bluhm Mary Elizabeth LaPlante

Debra Best

10 Lara Obertean

Kerry Lesanti

Aisley Sharpe

11 Bella Dyke

Gary Flanders

Sarah Podsiadlo

13 Caleb Hojnacki

15 Hope Obertean

Matthew Varga

16 Michael Mayback

Cameron Fragale

17 Joan Keating

Annastasia Frank

Marissa Best

Mason Nieman

18 Andrew Saelzler

19 Kimberly Castiglione

20 Kathy Beck

John Durso

21 Paul Pijacki

22 William Borowski

23 Karen Drews

23 Joe Kyle

Claire Farry

Renay McCarthy

Rose Kirch

27 Hailey Collins

28 Heather Sabadasz

Sue Hillman

29 Gerald Radder

30 Janice Blackwell

Michael Durning

31 Dave Tirone

Alexandra Irvine

Natalie Warner

Morgan Delconte

August Birthdays

1 Joelle Munzel

Andrea Irvine

Dawn Varga

2 Jennifer Keating

Lori Lesanti

Susan Farry

3 Arthur Benson

Jeremy Vriesen

Michelle Hughey

4 Kristin Beck

5 Ted Goga

6 Pr. Galen Purpura, Jr.

8 Michael Brown

Ross Obertean

Lucas Possinger

Claire Durso

Jim Kless

9 Kimberly Lorenz

Kori Kent

Arlene Preston

24 David Edwards Jr.

25 Matthew Goodyear

26 Karen Rutkowski

Peter Blackwell

27 Branden Purpura

Travis Bauer

Atlas Suttell

28 Matthew Borowski

29 James Possinger

John Sweeney

Emma Frank

30 Sarah Hoffman

Jean Radder

31 Aubree Pauly

July Anniversaries

1 Wayne & Debra Dziengielewski

Michael & Kelly Mayback

Chris & Angela Geelan

3 Mr. & Mrs. Loren Ratajczak

4 Andrew & Donna Mcnett

5 John & Andrea Fragale, Jr.

6 Kenneth & Michelle Borowski

11 Ed & Deann Lorenz

12 Martin & Debra Wisniewski

14 Kathleen & Douglas Dyke

17 Timothy & Theresa Koehane

20 John & Colleen Kilanowski

22 Donald & Collette Richardson

23 Todd & Maureen Sweeney

Gregory & Joy Yaskow

24 Arthur & Lidia Benson

Richard & Suzanne Sabadasz

29 Martin & Jeanne Setter

31 James & Trudy Possinger

August Anniversaries

1 Jerome & Linda Bernfeld, Sr.

Ron & Brittany Lorenz

Gary & Barb Geitter

Dave & Nicole Edwards

8 Steve & Sarah Holz

11 Gordon & Marsha Hutchinson

Adam & Chandra Jagielo

16 John & Kathy Beck

17 Alvin & Hannah Bauer

Matthew & Jessica Goodyear

Michael & Cherie Lysiak

20 Ethan & Yolanda Preston

21 Justin & Katie Burnham

24 Alvin & Helen Bauer

25 Larry & Patricia Rindfuss

28 Greg & Shannon Schulz

29 Robert & Karen Zielen

31 Andrew & Amy Krupa 24 Leah Obertean

Jayden Drews

Scott Geisen

25 Laura Tirone

26 Eden Jagielo

10 Amy Andrews

11 Scott McIlhagga

12 Sue Pijacki

13 Gail Nunz

James Vriesen

14 McKenzie Kilanowski

Henley Sharpe

Pat Schlebus

15 Tyler Pesch

16 Pamela Harla

18 Collette Richardson

19 Thomas Bluhm

20 Patrick Farry

Hannah Bauer

22 Dylan Pesch

23 Jacob Ekstrum


ST. JOHN’S OFFICERS:

President:

Ross Contella

Elders: Rod Lorenz (Chair)

Jamie Bluhm Betty Cavaleri Bob Chapman

Harold Deutschlander John Fragale, Jr.

John Hughey Jim Kless

Bryan Mayback Joe Mondo Barb Perry

Ken Schabert

Board of Trustees: Edwin Lorenz Tony Martino Larry Rindfuss

Secretary of the Council: Dawn Smith

Financial Director:

Mike Brown

Board of Education Chair: Kim Castiglione

Youth & Family Ministry Chair: Kim Lorenz

Stewardship Chair: Laura Tirone

Shepherds Staff Chair: Sharon Weigel

Sunday School Superintendent: Chandra Jagielo

Altar Guild Chair: Betty Cavaleri

Communion Assistants: Tom Bluhm

John Sweeney Jim Kless

Erie County Home Fellowship: Karen Shafer

Prayer Chain: Beth Lynch

([email protected])

Radio Announcers: Sue Bluhm Beth Lynch Art Benson Jim Kless

Debra Wisniewski Karen Dowdall

Saturday Musicians: Carol Adragna Brad Lynch

Rudy & Sue Tichy

Communion Deacons: Eric Brown

Betty Cavaleri Sue Ehrenreich Deann Lorenz

Brad & Beth Lynch Jane Marone Karen Shafer

Jim & Chris Sugg Lois Will

St. John’s Lutheran Church 67 Litchfield Ave. Depew, New York 14043

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Phone: (716) 683-3947 E-mail: [email protected]

Pastor’s e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sjlcdepew.com

Pastor Rev. Galen M. Purpura Jr.

Organist and Music Director Mrs. Lois Will

Contemporary Music Leader Mr. Brad Lynch

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