The St. Paul's Epistle
April 1-15, 2006
Contents
Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul's
Lenten Cookies for Trinity
Christian Dialog
End of Life Opportunities
Vestry Retreat Overview
Paul's Place
Holy Week & Easter
Defibrillator & CPR Training
Prayer Books for Lent
Our Stewardship Journey... an Update
Stewardship Learning Series... Save the
Date
Stephen Ministry at St. Paul's
Bach Children's Chours Gladdens Hearts
Tee up for Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
Episcopal SeniorLife - Assistance
Needed
Shalom April Fellowship Gathering
Clergy Visit Church School Classes
SPY Spring Note Card Sale
SPY Corner
St. Paul's Day Care Center
ECW
Calling All Quilters and Domentic Artists
Memorial Scholarships Available
Antiques Show Insert
Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul's:
I'm home. It is always good to return home from travels, if for no other reason, at least for me, than I sleep better in my own bed. But then I miss the wonderful experiences of being with friends in other cities, of opportunities not found in Rochester (shopping at Trader Joe's, for example; if you're not familiar with this store, it can be described as a food store that specializes in inexpensive but unusual products - like frozen chicken-lemon grass spring rolls).
On the whole, my sabbatical time was all I prayed it would be and more. I feel refreshed and rested; I've enjoyed the opportunity to reflect upon my past ministries (Canon Precentor at Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis) as well as imagining possible future ones upon retirement (doing adult education for a diocese); I renewed relationships and friendships and began new ones; I read a wide variety of books - from quite challenging theological works (James Alison's On Being Liked) to engaging murder mysteries (Anne Perry's Brunswick Gardens) ; I cooked dozens of new recipes (Chicken & Garlic Ravioli with sage butter sauce); I took long walks, went to the movies, visited new churches (St. James, Wilshire Blvd, LA), listened to inspiring music (including a thrilling performance of Mozart's Requiem); and much, much more. Thank you for this wonderful gift!
It is good to be home. And not just my residence, but home in my spiritual home. I have missed you. I've missed your individual, unique faces, your hugs, and your greetings. I've missed hearing of "happenings" in your life, of sharing in laughter and, I'm sure, some tears. I've missed saying prayers with you, of singing songs of praise to God together, of sharing in bread and wine made holy.
It is good to be home, and I'm looking forward to sharing with you insights gained and new understandings gleaned from my sabbatical time. This will not happen all at once; there will be no comprehensive article detailing the past three months. It will happen over time and in a wide variety of ways - through conversations, sermons, and teaching moments, for example. This is necessary, for I'm certain that what I think I know at this moment is only a part of what I have learned from this experience. It will take time to unfold and to process, and that itself will be an exciting adventure.
It's good to be home.
Thomas McCart
Lenten Cookies for Trinity
Progress Report: Our first parcel of cookies for Trinity arrived on Thursday, March 9. The baked goods, as well as the notes with your prayers and good wishes, were very happily received. On Sundays after services please stop by the "Trinity Table" and take a look at the album that I am assembling and allow me take your photograph for the album. Many thanks to our youngsters who have contributed artwork; everyone is encouraged to contribute their letters, prayers, poems, artwork, etc. to the album, anything that will bring comfort or smiles.
Ayanna Hofmann
Christian Dialogue
The next Christian Dialogue on Contemporary Issues forum will look at the question: "How Do You Love Your Neighbor When He is Mentally Ill?" with Jody Manley, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of Mt. Hope Family Center. Sunday, April 23, 11:30 a.m.
End of Life Opportunities
Mother is very ill. The difficult reality is she is going to die. What can we do?
Dr. Timothy Quill, Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry and Medicinal Humanities as well as Director of the Palliative Care Program, at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, has a response.
The nationally-recognized speaker and author, Dr. Quill will speak about "Family Conflict and the End of Life: Strategies for Exploring, Understanding and Sometimes Moving Through." This program will be hosted by the Stephen Ministers of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. It will be held at St. Paul's Church, 25 Westminster Road, on Thursday, May 11, 7-9 p.m.
Vestry Retreat Overview
During its February 25-26, 2006 retreat, the Vestry identified its top three priorities for 2006. A brief description of the three primary initiatives follows.
- Communications - Promote the mission of St. Paul's with clear, consistent communications.
- Pastoral Care - Address the increasing needs of parishioners with more frequent personal contacts.
- Membership/Stewardship - Provide a welcoming environment for parishioners and newcomers.
These priorities were identified by considering our parish's most critical needs and a structured review of the Parish Plan. The Parish Plan is updated annually. It is a three year schedule of actions and responsibilities for each mission area. St. Paul's mission areas include Worship, Fellowship, Pastoral Care, Evangelism, Outreach, Christian Education, Communications, Stewardship, Human Resources and Property.
The Vestry also reviewed the Organ Assessment Report. The Organ Assessment evaluates the condition of our Skinner Organ and presents options for maintenance, repair and upgrades. The Vestry authorized Senior Warden Chris Moore to form a team to conduct a detailed analysis of the options, costs and schedule and present the findings.
Stan Refermat, Junior Warden
Paul's Place
This spring will start the second series of St. Paul's outreach and mission commitment to the RAIHN program. The RAIHN (Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network) program provides shelter, meals, and support to families in crisis. The interfaith network is made up of fourteen hosting churches that work together in the continuing support for these families. At St. Paul's this program is known as "Paul's Place". During the week of April 9 to April 16 (Holy Week), Paul's Place will again host families while they find their way back to a normal life, a new home setting, and possible new employment.
St. Paul's parishioners volunteer their time and efforts in short blocks of time (usually 2 hours). Our volunteers are hosting dinner times, participating in evening activities, staying overnight, working on set up or cleaning up activities, and then doing laundry of the Paul's Place linens before the next session. Some volunteers have offered their time and worked in this program as families while providing a home-like atmosphere for the families in the program. New volunteers are more than welcome to join in the support that St. Paul's does throughout the year. RAIHN does provide volunteer training sessions for everyone in the Rochester area. This is a brief 2-hour session that gives volunteers an overview of what is expected of them, how hosting of the families works, and how the families are supported to get back on their feet.
Future RAIHN hosting weeks for Paul's Place are scheduled as April 9 to 16, July 30 to August 6, and October 29 to November 5.
Anyone interested in Paul's Place program, wanting to volunteer, having a question, or requesting training, is asked to contact Hank or Kathy Kingston at 385-3187; or send your e-mail.
Holy Week Schedule
Monday, April 10
12 noon - Holy Eucharist
Tuesday, April 11
12 noon - Holy Eucharist
Wednesday, April 12
12 noon - Holy Eucharist with Healing
Maundy Thursday, April 13
12 noon - Holy Eucharist
7 p.m. - Holy Eucharist, Washing of Feet & Stripping of the
Altar
Good Friday, April 14
12 noon - 2 p.m. - Devotions on the Cross
2 p.m. - The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
4 p.m. - Stations of the Cross
A child friendly service
7 p.m. - The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
Easter Schedule
Holy Saturday, April 15
8 p.m. - The Great Vigil of Easter
Easter Day, April 16
8 a.m. - Festal Holy Eucharist
10 a.m. - Festal Holy Eucharist
The Second Sunday of Easter, April 23
8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
10 a.m. - The Cross of Flowers
Defibrillator & CPR Training
There will be a Red Cross instruction course taught in the Parish Hall on Saturday, May 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The course will be training in the latest (revised) method of CPR and in the use of the Defibrillator, now located in the back hallway of the church.
Persons desiring to be qualified in the use of this device must participate in training that requires a fee of $15 (for class materials) and would also need to be renewed on an annual basis.
Class size is limited to 15 people. A second class will be scheduled as needed. You are welcome to call the office to reserve a spot or contact instructor Bill Watson at 385-3800, with any questions.
Prayer Books for Lent
To date (March 17) the church school has collected $331 to purchase prayer books for Trinity Church in Pass Christian, Mississippi, and created a large-print prayer book of 331 pages to use during Holy Week at St. Paul's. The complete Prayer Book has 1004 pages.
Before last summer's hurricanes destroyed Trinity Church, more than 160 worshipped on Sundays . Today one room has been rebuilt and about 90 have returned to services. The rebuilding continues. Our monies will help replace copies of The Book of Common Prayer. At $15 apiece, we can currently supply 22 new books.
Students of the Church School are continuing to collect contributions for these pages (a dollar a page) and assemble the prayer book. Come to the Parish Hall on Sundays during Lent to add a page or two. Alternatively, please mail a check to the church office.
Our Prayer Book needs pages. Won't you learn about Trinity Church and be a part of its rebuilding?
Barbara Warner
Our Stewardship Journey… an Update
The Stewardship Committee could not begin without once more acknowledging your contributions to the life and work of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Indeed, pledging is oddly an ongoing and ever-changing commitment, which runs parallel to the course of our lives. So it is with heartfelt thanks that we invite you to continue on this wonderful journey with us as we enter into 2006.
Let us take a few moments to share with you past results and our goals for this year and beyond. The bar chart below depicts Pledge Amounts for this year and the past three years.
As you can see, there is a downward trend in Total Pledge Amounts over the past several years. The difference between this year and last year's Pledge Amount is ~$20,000. There are many reasons for this. Whatever the reason; the result is a decrease in St. Paul's budget for 2006.
Although 2006 Stewardship activities are winding down, it is still not too late to make a pledge for this year. We also want to emphasize that 100% participation is one of our main goals. If you struggle with the decision to make a pledge, please be assured that the size of the pledge is not as important at this time as the pledge itself. Pledges are how St. Paul's is able to plan and implement its programs and services for the year.
The Stewardship Committee
Stewardship Learning Series… Save the Date
A four-part Learning Series entitled "Living with Money" is being planned for April 23, April 30, May 7 and May 21 after Sunday ten o'clock services in the Cadigan Room from 11:30-12:30. Each learning session will include a short video followed by a discussion program. Please mark your calendars for this exciting learning event.
Stephen Ministry at St. Paul's
Our parish has been enriched by the presence of Stephen Ministers among us. Stephen Ministers provide one to one comfort, encouragement and support to men and women who are going through a challenging time in their lives. Some of their contacts with care receivers may be long-term, while others may be of a much shorter duration.
Confidentiality is the cornerstone of Stephen Ministry because it is essential for building safe, caring, healing relationships. Only the care receiver can disclose his/her relationship to others.
On behalf of our Stephen Ministry team we thank you, the community of St. Paul's for your prayers and support. As members of our faith community, please continue to affirm our Stephen Ministers by allowing them to be with you… or encouraging someone else to accept a Stephen Minister. It is only through your cooperation and support that this lay ministry will continue to grow and flourish and produce the fruits of the spirit.
If you have questions about Stephen Ministry, you may speak to us or any of our Stephen Ministers. You can identify them in church by their blue name tags. Our Stephen Ministers are Jim Blake, Joyce Bogdanski, Ann Marie Fabrowicz, Nancy Frank, Kitty MacDowell, Sally McGucken and Beverly Vaughan and our soon-to-be Stephen Ministers are Carol Panzer, Louise Moore, Donna Nash-Bayley and Floyd Bayley.
If you, or someone you know, would benefit from the assistance of a Stephen Minister, call Anne Refermat (385-3097) or Judy Carpenter (383-1756) to leave a confidential message.
Anne Refermat and Judy Carpenter.
Bach Children's Chorus Gladdens Hearts
About sixty youngsters from the Nazareth College Bach Children's Chorus offered their music during the ten o'clock service on March 12 in thanksgiving for Dr. David Fetler and his 50-year ministry as St. Paul's Senior Choir Director.
For the prelude, Shubert's "The Shepherd on the Rock," the singers were accompanied by director and parishioner Karla Krogstad on the piano with Kenny Grant, clarinetist and Holly Bewlay, soprano.
The St. Paul's Youth Choirs joined the Chorus for the offertory, "All Creatures Great and Small," led by St. Paul's Youth Music Director Laura Dunbar.
On a previous visit, a young singer, now a teen, had discovered the fourteen wooden angels carved high above the pews. The chorus recalled that visit during a postlude with "Prayer" from the opera Hansel and Gretel, by Englebert Humperdinck.
The choristers and their families visited with parishioners at the Coffee Hour following the service. What a wonderful Sunday for David and all of us!
Barbara Warner
Tee up for Episcopal SeniorLife Communities!
Join us for fun, low-key golf competition, scramble format, fellowship, great raffle prizes, and more!
Date: Monday June 12, 2006, 11:00 a.m. registration and lunch, 12:00 tee off.
Where: Shadow Pines and Shadow Lake Golf Courses (neighboring courses)
Penfield, NY
Cost: $130 per golfer includes: an 18-hole round of golf, lunch, chicken and rib buffet dinner, participant gifts and a charitable donation.
Note: The proceeds for this event will be used to directly benefit our residents through new and improved wellness programs and related campus upgrades.
Episcopal SeniorLife Communities: Creating communities that foster active, purposeful and fulfilled lives.
Episcopal SeniorLife - Assistance Needed
Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is hoping to raise $80,000 this year to directly benefit our residents through wellness programs and related campus upgrades. This is one of two major fundraisers for our organization, so on behalf of our residents, we hope to make our 10th annual golf tournament a big success!
We are most grateful and excited to have Dee Alexander of Warm 101.3 and member of St. Luke's, join us this year as our volunteer MC. We are equally grateful to have had guidance from Tom Hanson, and therefore hope to make this event as successful as the annual Red Wings outing.
I am asking for your assistance in providing a contact person at your parish to recruit golfers by posting pertinent information as it becomes available. Specifically, this contact will be asked to:
- Position a poster and registration forms in the church lobby.
- Actively recruit foursomes including parishioners, family, friends, neighbors, et al.
- Keep track of recruited golfers including names, foursomes, phone numbers and email addresses.
- Coordinate a timeslot for our Volunteer Golf Chairman and member of St. Luke's, Ralph Krohn, and myself, Development Manager at ESLC and a member of Trinity Church, to visit and speak about the tournament during announcements at one of your services.
Please email me back or call me (546-8439 x3121) with a contact person by Wednesday, March 8, 2006.
I look forward to hearing from you and working with you. Also, please know that I am more than willing to provide a helping hand to any of you, so don't hesitate to ask.
My sincerest thanks,
Kim Petrucci
Shalom April Fellowship Gathering
Please join Shalom, St. Paul's fellowship group for young families, at our next gathering on Saturday, April 1. Bring a main dish or side dish and meet us in the Parish Hall at 5:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner. (Shalom will provide drinks and dessert.) At 6:30 the adults will gather for a discussion on "Helping Siblings Get Along," facilitated by Ben Winter, Pittsford Middle School counselor. While the adults chat, the kids will color Easter Eggs and enjoy supervised free play in the gym area. For more information about Shalom, visit our web page, or contact the Shalom coordinators, Angie Jones or Nancy Curtis. Everyone is welcome! We want to see you at Shalom!
Clergy Visit Church School Classes
How old do you have to be to be a priest? Where does the wine come from? What is the hardest part of your job? Was there a Garden of Eden? How did God begin?
These questions and others were fielded by Rector Fred Reynolds when he sat in with the Intermediate and Middle School Classes on Sunday, March 12. The students got to know a bit about Mr. Reynolds and he, they.
Leslie St. Louis, Minister for Families and Youth, and Laura Dunbar, Youth Choirs Director, met with the Godly Play classes (pre-kindergarten-Grade 2) on March 26. They have had an on-going ministry with the children this year, sharing stories and music.
Clergy, teachers, and students agree that being together on Sunday mornings is welcome. The plan is that the clergy will continue to visit classes several times each year.
Barbara Warner
SPY Spring Note Card Sale
St. Paul's Youth (SPY) will be offering two new collections of note cards for sale after the Sunday services in the Parish Hall beginning in April. These beautiful cards feature designs from our St. Paul's kneelers. One collections depicts birds and flowers, the other crosses and flowers. All proceeds from the sale of note cards will support future SPY mission trips.
SPY Corner
SPY hits the ice!
St. Paul's Day Care Center
We are committed to providing quality child care at affordable rates for families from all walks of life. Your pledge to the United Way can help us achieve this goal when you choose Donor Option # 1588.
ECW
Michael Miller of Kittelberger Florists will do flower arranging "Door to Door" from the front door through the house and out the back door on Thursday, April 6. Michael has created floral arrangements for the White House. A business meeting at 11:00 a.m. will be followed by a luncheon at 12:00. The program will start at 12:45. Reservations for lunch at requested by April 3 by calling the church office at 271-2240. All are welcome.
Calling All Quilters and Domestic Artists
Please join Bonnie Tyo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25 at St. Michael's Church, Geneseo. Bring your successful projects, past and present, your problem projects to brainstorm solutions with the group, and a salad to share.
Memorial Scholarships Available
Memorial Scholarship applications for 2006 are now available on St. Paul's web site. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may also get a form at the church office. The deadline for submission of applications is April 30, 2006.
St. Paul's 57th Annual
ANTIQUES
Show & Sale
Friday, April 28 11 - 7
&
Saturday, April 29 10 - 4
One Singular Donation
Every single thing you’ve got!
One broiler combination
Every stew and crock pot
One gift and suddenly everyone else gives too
You know you’ll never regret it and
WE THANK YOU!
One unwanted Christmas present
The purple crocheted boot rack!
One silver handled floor mop
Curtains and a rug to match.
Will we take these? Natch!
And then some
One linen cloth for Charlotte and
Your 50’s wedding dress
For the girl who’s second best to no one.
Oh my, give us your old jewelry
Do you really need that foolery
And that rickety old rocker
Your clean garage will be a shocker.
Antiques Show Preview Party
Thursday, April 27
Attention to all interested in working the 57th Antiques Show Preview Party, April 27, 2006. Fun is guaranteed!!! If you have not been called and are interested in working the preview party as a kitchen worker, bartender, server, or entrance door money collector...or you have questions please call Joyce Crofton, 271-1312 or Trip Miller, 381-3373. Thank you, in advance, for your interest and support.
Joyce Crofton and Trip Miller
Help Wanted—We Need YOU!
Bake Sale
Please make plans to bake for us: breads, brownies, coffee cakes, pies, etc. We welcome any of your culinary treasures. Molly Coulter
Book Nook
The Book Nook of the St. Paul's Antiques Show would like to help you recycle books and other media that you no longer need. Please leave donated media on the designated tables in the Parish Hall. We are happy to pick up your donations. St. Paul's Antiques Show and Sale will feature both an Antiquarian book dealer and the Book Nook. The sale is coordinated with our core mission of Christian Education and the ministry of the word. Nearly all hardcover books, videos, CDs and DVDs are $1.00 and paperbacks, magazines and audio cassettes are $.50. Please consider helping to sort and sell. It is fun! Call Linda or David White (482-2616) for more information or to arrange a pick up.
Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe
“What’s new in the antique business” Well, nothing is new, we hope. But up in the Curiosity Shop we have old, almost new and even new. You will find some antiques in silver, brass, china, wood, glass, pottery, cloth, paper – painted or plain; you will also find newer collectibles and contemporary items. All of these curios have been donated by parishioners, their relatives and friends. Since this mild winter may turn your thoughts to early Spring cleaning, please keep us in mind for donations as you “clean out”. You may bring items to Wainwright Hall during the week or the Church on Sundays marked “Curiosity Shop” or Antiques Show. We have a store room to hold them in until April 27-29 when the Show will be on. If you need to have things picked up, please call Gwen Cheney at 442-1332. Thank you in advance. Gwen Cheney and Karen Walrath
Ironing Party
Please join us for an Ironing Party on April 8, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. We will be preparing linens for the Antiques Show. Bring your own iron and board. For sign-up and more information call Jane Reynolds at 473-7811 or Chris Fitzstevens at 473-6679.
Jewelry Shop
Gently used and once loved jewelry is needed for the upcoming Antique Show. Our success is due to the generosity of the St. Paul's family and donations are tax-deductible. Donations may be dropped off at the Church office or call Linda Butwid at 473-6857 to arrange for pick-up.
Plant Room
As plants age, their needs change, as do ours! Do you have a healthy, treasured house plant willing to relocate to St. Paul’s Plant Room? We’ll try to match up your donation with a new owner and the proceeds from the sale will further the good work of St. Paul’s. Please call Karen Snell (442-4277) or Jody Manly (288-8848) to arrange for pick-up of your treasure. And look for new and exciting developments in the Plant Room at the Antiques Sale! Thank you.
Silent Auction
For the second year, the Antiques Show will feature a Silent Auction. We have a number of things already donated, including china, coins, two sets of books, theatre tickets, hand-made jewelry, hand-crafted lamps and much more!! We are looking for the donation of items as well as services. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ellen West by email or 442-9632 or Stephanie Booth (472-0666).
Pre-sale Tickets
Antiques Show pre-sale tickets are available in the Church Office and will also be on sale Sunday mornings April 2, 9 and 23. Pre-sale price: $3.00 each; 4 tickets for $10.00; $4.00 at the door.