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Paul's Newsletter JULY/AUGUST 2010 The parish office is open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The telephone number is (203) 269-5050. E-mail – stpaulsepiscopal@snet.netFax – (203) 269-3813 Web Site – www.stpaulswallingford.org If we are not in the office, please leave a
message. JULY/AUGUST AT ST. PAUL’S Sunday Worship - 8:00 & 10:00 AM Vestry – 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM ********** TRUMPET & ORGAN CONCERT Featuring Craig Hlavac & Paula Swartz Sunday, July 11 4:00 PM ********** Wednesday Holy Eucharist at noon is suspended for July and August. Services will resume on Wednesday, September 1st at 12:10 PM in St. Luke’s Chapel. ********** DEADLINE FOR THE SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTERAUGUST 22, 2010 ********** Looking Ahead……… On Sunday, September 12 we will have a combined worship service at 9:00 AM followed by a parish picnic on the North Lawn of St. Paul's. Keep watch for details which will be announced sometime over the summer! On Sunday, September 19 Church School classes will resume. We look forward to having everyone back for another exciting year.
Dear Companions in Christ, You may recall that we formed a Strategic Planning Committee at our Annual Meeting in January. I’m happy to report that this group has been working through spring into summer. We’ve been reporting to the Vestry all along, and will be sharing details with the entire parish once we’re further down the road. But for now I wanted give you a sense of where we are so far. One of the highlights has been meeting with strategic planning consultant Ann Watkins, a parishioner of St. Paul’s, Norwalk, who was provided to us by the diocese FREE of charge. (So that’s where at least part of our diocesan pledge goes!) We’ve found Ann to be quite helpful and look forward to having one more free consultation with her after we’ve completed the homework she gave us. Andy Bravo and I attended a diocesan gathering called “Funding God’s Mission”. (Diocesan pledge at work again!) We had the privilege of meeting our new bishop Ian Douglas (even before he was consecrated) and sharing ideas with other parishes. Just last week I attended a fabulous conference at Yale/Berkeley Divinity School on “Getting the WORD Out.” It offered all sorts of ideas for using electronic and traditional media to strengthen our community – both among us here at St. Paul’s and beyond to those who’ve yet to hear our Good News. But as much as we’ve sought counsel anywhere we can find it, we know that strategic planning is a vital aspect of the work God has given us – all of us – to do. Our committee* is just doing some spade work so the rest of us can dig in more deeply when we’re ready! So far we’ve identified the following four areas for which we’re drafting measurable goals for the next three years: Stewardship, Christian Formation for All Ages, Internal Communication and Evangelism/Marketing. I’m quite sure there’s a place for you in all this; please stay tuned as more information becomes available. In the meantime, I encourage you to be in touch with me or either of our parish wardens with questions and ideas. Faithfully, Mother Dee Anne
*Many thanks to the following who’ve participated in at least one or all of our Strategic Planning Committee events: Ray Bibisi, Andy Bravo, John Cosgrove, Steve Eldridge, Marisa Esposito, Ron Hansen, Sharon Kesilewski, Kristin McJunkins, Bob Olesen, Donna Regan, Tim Rowe, Jane Smith.
Back by Popular Demand! Have Some Tea with Mother Dee… Anne, that is Sign up for a 30 minute segment to chat with our rector about most anything that’s on your mind…concerns about the parish, changes you’ve noticed, your health concerns, spiritual matters, whatever. She’s especially eager to get to know folks she hasn’t had a chance to spend much time with otherwise. Tea, iced or hot, provided. Call the parish office (203-269-5050) or e-mail rector@stpaulswallingford.org to arrange your time.
TRUMPET & ORGAN CONCERT Please join us on July 11 at 4:00 PM for a Trumpet & Organ Concert featuring Craig Hlavac and Paula Swartz! Craig grew up at St. Paul’s and is now an Assistant Professor of Music at Southern Connecticut State University who grew up at St. Paul’s. Paula is a former Music Director of St. Paul’s (1993 – 1999) and also served as Youth Group Advisor for several years. She is currently Music Director at St. Petri-Nicolai Church in Dortmund, Germany and head of the Music Department at the Internationale Schule am Rhein in Neuss. (See complete biographies on St. Paul’s website.) A free will offering will be taken for Episcopal Relief and Development to assist people affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill.
Summer Office Hours are 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, July 1st through Labor Day. SUNDAY CHILD CARE No Sunday Child Care will be offered through the summer. It will resume after Labor Day in September. Thank you to all parents and parishioners during this interim time, as we interview and hire new staff. Jane Smith Senior Warden
Backpack Project for Covenant to Care This year we will again collect backpacks and schools supplies to help the children with whom our Covenant to Care social worker, Mary Berrios (DCF), works. Tags listing backpacks and other items will be available starting on July 11. If you can, please take a tag or two, purchase the item(s) listed, and return them to the church by August 1. After the 10:00 service on August 1, we will fill the backpacks with supplies, so all are welcome to stay and help out. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Foster Covenant to Care Thank You St. Paul’s collected 13 new sets of twin sheets for Covenant to Care to deliver with new beds they will be providing their clients. Thanks to all who contributed
St. Paul’s Sacred Trust Fund St. Paul's Sacred Trust is now accepting applications for inreach, outreach and honorariums. Applications are available from the parish office or the St. Paul's website and are due in for consideration by the committee by August 29, 2010.
Thanks be to God for our Grads! Bonnie Daley graduated June 14, 2010 from H.C. Wilcox Tech in Meriden. She is enlisted in the U.S. Navy DEP and will leave this summer for Boot Camp. She hopes to become an Aviation Machinist Mate. Christopher Earley graduated from Mark T. Sheehan High School on Monday, June 21, 2010. He plans to attend the University of New Haven this fall to study Criminal Justice with a concentration in Investigative Services. Mary Foster graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall on June 6, 2010. She will be attending Wesleyan University in the fall. Daniel Francke, grandson of Janet Meltabarger, received his Doctorate in Pharmacy on May 6, 2010 from Northeastern University. Daniel will be working as a pharmacist in the Lake Tahoe area. Katie Hartsoe graduated from NYU on May 12, 2010 with a BFA from the Tisch School of the Arts and a BA in French from the College of Arts and Sciences. She is pursuing a career in costume design. Sarah Hurtt graduated from Ursinus College on May 15, 2010 with a BS in Mathematics, a minor in Computer Science and a minor in Studio Art. She will be teaching Math at Choate Rosemary Hall in the fall. Andrew Inglis received his PhD in Physics from Boston University in May, 2010. He will stay at BU to work on post-doctorate studies. Kelly McCoy graduated from Lyman Hall High School on Monday, June 21, 2010. She plans to attend Boston College in the fall. Laura McCoy will receive her Master of Fine Arts in Poetry from Vermont College on July 7, 2010. While currently employed in upstate NY, she will be looking for a job that fits her field of study. Graham Page graduated from Boston University on May 16, 2010 with a BA in Mathematics and a minor in Classical Civilization. He joins the ranks of college graduates looking for a job. Molly Harrington Whitehouse received her MSW from the University of Vermont on May 23, 2010. She is currently working under a grant for the Vermont Families program.
Church School News Once again many thanks to all who donated their time, talent and $ to make the new rotation model a success. We could not have pulled it off without the help of so many. We had a wrap up meeting to discuss improvements for next year and are pleased that the majority of our shepherds will be returning and most teachers are excited about teaching another 4 week module next year. We still need additional teachers as the modules will run the full church school year in 2010/2011. Our goal is to have the full curriculum in place at the start of the church school year so teachers can plan their time well in advance-please do consider teaching a module. 2010/2011 will be another fun filled year! WATCH FOR THE RAINBOW!!! Rebecca Henry & Carissa Neubig
NOTE: Rite 13’s GPS (God’s Protective Services) is recalculating…….See you in the fall with a new direction. Cheryl Ellison
Save the Date St. Paul's will host a free, public concert on Sunday afternoon of September 26, 2010. (Please note change in date.) The program entitled, "Songs of Joy and Inspiration" will feature the Taubl Family. The talented family consists of the parents and their 7 children who sing and play musical instruments. It will be a delightful afternoon for the whole church family and guests. Please mark you calendar and save the date.
Get well, Alicia! After hearing Alicia Kennedy was having back surgery last month, a few members of her confirmation class from last year (and a few other parishioners) got together to make a fleece blanket for her. They wanted to let her know they were thinking of her and sending healing prayers her way. Several other blankets were made to send on to Hartford Hospital to brighten the day for other patients. Thanks to all who helped!
Stewardship News THANK YOU! After looking at the financial report at the last vestry meeting, I really do have to give a big thank you to the entire parish. Our year to date pledging is right on track with what was budgeted. We’ve been diligent in supporting the church through the first part of the year. Summer is here and I know many are heading out on vacations – please don’t forget that the church needs that same level of support through these next few months. If you are planning to be away for a few weeks, please consider dropping your pledge in the mail. If you have access to online banking, consider setting up a regular payment. Let’s keep up this great momentum through the 2nd half of the year.
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 | The last day of church school is 6/13/10. There will be a big ice cream party at 9am. Rite 13 is already finished and their program will continue to be planned over the summer. A volunteer parent is needed to oversee the acolyte robes. The robes tend to end up on the floor and the closet is in disarray. The volunteer would simply make sure the robes are neatly arranged after the services. |
| Anne Leone is the new chairperson of the Memorial Garden committee. |
| There is some repair work needed to the roof of the church. The Property committee has already solicited a proposal. A motion was made and passed approving the funds to have the work completed to repair and maintain the roof. |
| The St. Paul’s Sacred Committee met and recommended the following: |
| An honorarium in the amount of $1,000 for Samantha Nardi. |
| An honorarium in the amount of $1,000 for Kelly McCoy. |
| An honorarium in the amount of $1,000 for Christopher Early. |
| An honorarium in the amount of $1,000 for Mariana Santiago. |
| A request from St. Paul’s Nursery School in the amount of $4,000 for scholarships. |
| A request from Robert Olesen in the amount of $700 for an LCD projector. |
| A request from Jane Smith & Karen Rowe for $300 for new, small tables (ones that can be moved easier). |
| A request from Jane Smith & Jeannette Davis in the amount of $800 for the purchase of an AED unit. |
| A request from the Berkley Divinity School in the amount of $4,000. This request was discussed and the amount was reduced to $2,000. |
| The Strategic Planning Committee has met a total of 4 times with the consultant. They will now meet without the consultant to devise specific plans to achieve goals they have outlined. Once the planning is complete, they will meet with the consultant one last time to review the plan. |
| The Episcopal Church signs purchased last year cannot be posted without permits from the town and state. Andy Bravo will continue to work with the police department to get the necessary permits. |
| Ingathering Sunday is 9/12/10 and a picnic is being planned. A new location was discussed – possibly Community Lake or Luftbery Park. |
| The last day for Sunday nursery care is 6/13/10. New nursery staff will be hired over the summer. Andy Bravo suggested going through the Wallingford Youth Service Bureau. |
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm. Minutes submitted by Donna Regan.
Ushers – Crucifers – Acolytes – Chalice Bearers!
Please check your schedules for services and times you are serving. If you are unable to fulfill your obligation, please obtain a substitute for yourself! If you would also inform the parish office of any changes it would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Food Pantry
A reminder that we are still collecting food for Master’s Manna. The need for food does not go away over the summer. Hunger is there and we need to keep on giving! Please bring in what non-perishable foods you can. On Sundays it can be placed in the baskets near the baptismal font. During the week you can drop your donations in the Master’s Manna box outside the parish office. Thank you for all you do to help our neighbors in need!
AMAZON REMINDER
For those ordering products from Amazon, please go first to St. Paul’s website – www.stpaulswallingford.org and click on the Amazon portal on the home page to access the Amazon site.
By doing this, you are helping to support St. Paul’s Church. From the items you purchase, a percentage of the price comes back to church and the product costs you the same as if you went directly to Amazon. To date in 2010 we have received $520.32. Thanks for you help!
The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew
Saint John’s Episcopal Church in North Haven has a chapter of The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew and is currently looking for new membership from outside parishes that may not have enough interested men to form their own chapter. These men can join with Saint John’s members and be a part of the Brotherhood through our chapter. If in the future there is enough interest at their own parish, these men can break away and form their own Brotherhood chapter. We currently meet on the first and third Thursday of each month for evening prayer. Anyone who is interested may contact Saint John’s at 203-239-9392 and you will be called back by a current member of The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew for more information.
God Bless,
Brotherhood of Saint Andrew members
Saint John’s Episcopal Church
North Haven