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    The document provides information about upcoming events at St. John's Church in Pine Meadow, including worship services, outreach activities, and other announcements. It discusses the church's mission of nurturing spiritual growth and relationships with God. It also lists the worship assistance schedule for July and notes about members' life events.

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    of St.

    Johns in Pine Meadow


    St. Johns mission is to nurture all people in their spiritual growth, in their Christian education, and in their relationship with God. The Rev. Salin Low, Rector July 2012

    Dont want to be a battleground state or church


    We are already getting a daily (at least) dose of presidential politics, not to mention the senatorial race and other more local contests. As we move through the summer, the intensity will build until we will be completely inundated by Labor Day through the election in November. The only saving grace, at least as far as ads for the presidency are concerned, is that so far Connecticut is considered safe for the Democrats. Whether or not one agrees with Democratic policies, safe states of either partys persuasion are being spared the blitz of ads that are already being poured into states where both sides think there is a chance of winning. I dont know how those states residents can hear themselves think. Maybe thats the point: dont think; just react. Laid over the presidential race, for Episcopalians, is that the second week in July will also be our General Convention, the national assembly of the church which is held once every three years. While no one runs ads about the various issues which will be discussed and possibly decided at this gathering, if the matters are contentious enough, they are likely to get news coverage. And when the news organizations try to cover what is going on in the church, not only are there likely to be facts left out or distorted; there seems to be an aim these days to make the church seem to be at war with itself, unable to get past its own internal squabbles to meet the spiritual and temporal needs of the world in which it finds itself. I dont know how this General Convention will proceed, whether or not it will get a lot of press for its deliberations. What I do know is that we are meant to think about the decisions made by the bishops and deputies to the convention, rather than to react to sensational stories. Certainly these are challenging times for the church, with cultural shifts making it harder for people to find time to be in church and with the constant stream of diverse messages and media making it more difficult for Gods message of love and acceptance to be heard by those in need. It is up to us to be aware of decisions made at convention and then to put them into the context of all that the church has been and is called to be in the future. Surely a community of faith is a good place to discuss ideas, to consider how the church is responding to the world around us. However, the church is not meant to be a battleground, a place where we take sides against one another. It is meant to be a place where we act together in love and concern to make Gods world more what he would have it be.

    Bits&Pieces

    HOW WERE DOING SO FAR


    MAY 2012 RESULTS
    Operating Income Operating Expenses $ 16,836 $ 14,129 $ 77, 483 $ 81,503

    Prayer Requests Requests will be handled confidentially through the office during the rectors absence. Prayers will continue for a month unless other time periods are specified. Call the office or email prayer requests to [email protected]. Wednesday Evening ServiceIts the new Sunday. This provides an alternative to Sunday for those away on weekends during the summer. Please join us at 7:30 on Wednesday evenings for a quiet service offering time for reflection and prayer. Anointing for healing of mind, body and spirit is offered following communion. New Hartford DaySunday, September 16. If you are willing to help, contact July Jones at 7388775 or [email protected]. Well need baked goods and people to help with Amber Alert. Breakfast Sandwiches at Coffee HourPlease join us following the 9 AM service on July 1st for breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The hospitality committee will also be serving breakfast sandwiches on Sunday, August 5th and August 26th.

    Year To Date
    Operating Income Operating Expenses

    Please remember to keep your pledge current during the summer months, because we have no provision for endowment withdrawals in 2012. Note: If you use online bill pay, you could schedule summer pledge payments even if you will be away. Sue Bremer, Treasurer

    PETERSRETREAT

    Create your own mite box to collect loose coins. The accumulation of small gifts can make a big difference in the work of the church. Bring your coins to the church anytime to be combined with others gifts and presented at the altar on the first Sunday of the month. The June offering was $212.71.

    UpcomingDates July28
    Go with a group to take dinner to an AIDS residence in Hartford. Each month a group from St. Johns coordinates and serves a meal. We generally arrive about 5:00 PM and dine with the residents at 5:30 PM, returning to St. Johns around 7:00 PM. The residents are responsible for set-up and clean-up. The Marek Family will coordinate the July meal. Laura & Bruce Wearne will coordinate the August Meal. Please let them know if you would like to help. Contact Denise Adessa with questions about this ongoing outreach project.

    Shopping Cards
    An Easy Way to Help When you buy shopping/gift cards through St. Johns, you are making a contribution that does not cost you financially. It may take a little planning. Orders are taken the 1st and 3rd Sundays, and cards are delivered on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Order forms are available in the narthex and can be placed in the lockbox at any time.

    SAVE THESE DATES


    St. Johns Annual Blood Drive
    a personal and generous gift to others FRIDAY AUGUST 3rd 10AM -3 PM Many thanks to Linda Snyder and the church school teachers and assistants who helped with Awards Sunday. Thanks also to everyone who provided food and helped with the picnic. Thanks to all who helped make the community thank you a success on June 10. Lucie Martocchio had a great team, and they were terrific. Thanks to Mac Wilson, who has taken on the lawn care work this summer. Thanks to Jill Smith for overseeing coffee hours for the last year. Shell be looking for your help when we get to September.

    Lunches in the Park


    (Bushnell Park in Hartford Outreach Project for the Needy Saturday, September 15, 2012

    July Worship Assistance


    July 1 AcolytesTeddy Bremer, Donna Colavecchio ReaderWes Todd Greeters Nancy Butler & Tom Chappell July 8 AcolytesZak Phillips, Jill Smith ReaderBrian Jones Greeter Rose & Bob Osborne July 15 AcolytesAlan Welch, Kevin Case ReaderKevin Case Greeter Norma Pappalardo July 22 AcolytesColleen Doyle, Stan Moraski ReaderDonna Colavecchio Lucie & Louis Martocchio July 29 AcolytesRebecca Halladay, Jennifer Caine ReaderDel Springer Greeters Pam & Michael Tooke

    PARISH REGISTER
    There are events in the lives of parishioners and their families which are not recorded in St. Johns register. It is good, however, for us to hear about these events in each others lives. Let the office know about happenings in your own life and in the lives of other parishioners, especially hospitalizations. High School Graduates Alan Welch Zachary Marek College Graduates Chloe Gargiulo Michael Welch Emilee Dery Masters Degree Brittany Atwood Deaths Mary Jane Hayes (Mother of Ann Atwood) Buddy Leach (Father of Debi Althen) Robert Weih (Brother of Barbara Patch) Births James Terrence Linton (Son of Patrick & Lindsay Linton) (Grandson of Nancy & Jeff Linton)

    Gill Memorial Garden Summer Schedule


    Week Beginning July 2 Laura Carter Week Beginning July 9 Jill Smith Week Beginning July 16 Laura Wearne Week Beginning July 23 Maggie Stull Week Beginning July 30
    Ellen Childs

    Thanks to all the garden workers. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated group of volunteers.

    Family Fun @ Flatbreads


    PIZZA with PIZAZZ and PROFIT Pizza & Teacup Auction
    RT 44- CANTON TUESDAY JULY 17TH 5-9 PM (Auction tickets available on July 15) Eat In or Take Out Proceeds Benefit St. Johns Church And Community Outreach Projects

    Worship Schedule July & August


    Sunday at 9 am & Wednesday at 7:30 pm
    (Good when youre away weekends in the summer)

    P. O. Box 27 Pine Meadow, CT 06061 Phone: 860 379-3062 www.reddoors.com

    Address Correction

    The Episcopal Church Were Here For You


    Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. July & August
    Wednesday 7:30 pm

    News From
    There are still a few openings for altar flower donations during the summer months, including July 1st, 8th & 29th. The cost is $50 for two containers or you may arrange your own garden flowers. Please sign the chart in the narthex or contact the office.

    Church School

    Stay tuned for July activities!


    Remember there is a childrens corner in the back of the church. Activity bags and picture Bibles are available in that area and in the nursery for bored folks of all ages. Were looking for teachers for the class teams in the fall. Contact Linda Snyder (738-9029) or speak with the rector.

    July 2012
    St. Johns ChurchCalendar of Events
    Anniversaries in Italics

    Sun
    1
    9:00 AM Holy Eucharist Molly Read & Tom Fritch Laura & Bruce Wearne

    Mon
    2 3

    Tue
    4

    Wed
    Office Closed

    Thu
    5 6

    Fri
    7

    Sat

    No Service

    8:30 PM AA

    9:00 AM Holy Eucharist

    10
    Jessica & Peter Hinman

    11
    7:30 PM Holy Eucharist 8:00 PM AA

    12

    13

    14

    Devivo Wedding Dick & Eileen Bartram

    8:30 PM AA

    15

    9:00 AM Holy Eucharist David & Ellen Childs Vestry Party

    16
    Louis & Lucie Martocchio

    17

    John & Peggy Budny Family Fun at Flatbreads 5-9pm

    18
    7:30 PM Holy Eucharist 8:00 PM AA

    19

    20

    21
    Paul & Barbara Patch

    8:30 PM AA

    22

    9:00 AM Holy Eucharist

    23

    24
    Luke & Christine Nelson

    25
    7:30 PM Holy Eucharist 8:00 PM AA

    26
    Carol & Mac Wilson

    27

    28

    Peters Retreat

    Blake & Sue Hall

    8:30 PM AA

    29

    9:00 AM Holy Eucharist

    30
    Frank & Joanne Hohmeister

    31
    Doris Bryant & Del Springer Debbie & Wally Truss

    July Birthdays 7/4 7/8 7/8 Gary Colavecchio Candy Flaherty Chris Osborne

    7/10 Teddy Bremer 7/11 John Gargiulo 7/15 Peter Stull 7/15 Doris Bryant 7/16 Don Phillips

    7/17 7/19 7/19 7/22 7/23

    Colin Coates Ron Caine Kevin Case Gray Horn Maggie Dougan

    7/27 7/30 7/30 7/31

    Russ Martocchio Brooke Nelson Caitlin Doyle Wally Truss

    On June 3 we celebrated the work of the church schoolteachers and students. Of course, the meant a picnic to follow.

    On June 10 we hosted community volunteers who give so much to make this a safe and caring place to live. It took a lot of work by St. Johns volunteers to make it happen. Those who came seemed to have a great time.

    On June 9 Zachary Marek, left, was awarded the Eagle Scout recognition by the Boy Scouts, which was the culmination of a great deal of work. It was an honor for the ceremony to be held at St. Johns. Younger brother Austin, pictured on the right, is now working on his project to achieve the same level of distinction. Well done.

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