St. Matthew's Weekly Newsletter
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Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 17, 2019
Worship Schedule at St. Matthew's
Celebrant/ Officiant:
Paul Frolick
Deacon:
Shelly Banner
Preacher:
Paul Frolick
Organist:
Jennifer Bearup
Acolyte:
8:00am - Gail Jones
10:15am - Campbell Bagley
Altar Guild: Mike & Kate Croyle
Coffee Hour:
8:00am - Mike & Jackie Gates
10:15am - The Bagley family
Lectors/ EMs:
8:00am - Dale Vigliotti, Cindy Adamowsky
10:15am - Dawn Sam, Tracy Lewis, Norm Bagley
Nursery:
Open but not staffed
Tellers:
Henry Wakefield, Judy Carroll
Ushers:
Jim Carruthers, Chris Clarke
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Catching People
Last Sunday, after his sermon about "catching people", Fr. Paul talked with the kids during the children's sermon about the same idea. After some funny responses, the children learned about catching fish in nets, and how we can also catch people... just not in nets! Instead, we catch them with friendship and kindness.
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Crafting for the Giving Boutique
On Monday, some of our Women's Group members gathered to craft items for the Giving Boutique for Easter. Under the talented direction of Laurel Iavarone, they made paper mache eggs with treats inside, bunny lollipops, and rabbit finger puppets. These are only a few things you will see when the Giving Boutique gets set up during Easter. If you're interested in helping out with crafting in for the Boutique, or bringing your homemade items in to sell, just let Laurel know! Everyone's participation is welcome and only enhances the success of the Boutique, which funds our outreach ministry!
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Long Range Planning Commission Looking for Volunteers to Staff Commission
The vestry has decided to form a long-range planning commission with a primary focus on buildings and grounds but will look at all long-range plans for the parish. We are looking for volunteers to join us and provide input on projects for the parish to keep the building and grounds in good repair. Topics to include maintenance, repair, improvements, mechanical replacement (such as furnaces) and any other planning for future parish requirements to support our programs and ministries. People with any experience in engineering, construction or building maintenance would be a plus, but anyone with a desire to help the parish continue to provide a presentable, warm, and inviting atmosphere are welcome. Please contact Henry Wakefield or Fr. Paul if you wish to become involved with this important aspect of our parish.
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Marisa Bertini,
Christina Stearns’ niece
, undergoing cancer treatment
Corie Vestigo, recovering from surgery
Bill Jones, health concerns
Susan White,
Ray Grzenda’s wife
, health concerns
Bill Braun,
Linda Chambers’ brother
, undergoing cancer treatment
Cheryl Familo, recovering from surgery
Cherie McCauley,
Ray Grzenda’s friend
, undergoing cancer treatment
Lois Stearns,
Christina Stearns’ mother-in-law
, undergoing cancer treatment
Vyrna Brown,
Rick Stocking’s sister,
battling brain illness
Ongoing:
Pat Martin, Alec Stearns, Bob Murdock, Jennifer, Laura McGaffick
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A message from Bishop DeDe:
Introducing the diocesan visioning process
Building on all that our diocese has gained through projects like our Learning Communities Initiative, the visioning process is a way of seeking and following God's activity in our diocese. The Visioning Team (made up of the Diocesan Board, Standing Committee, staff, and representative voices from around the Diocese) is seeking not only a guiding vision statement but a rule of life to guide our shared ministry as a diocesan community.
Please pray for the team as they gather this weekend for an intensive retreat, and as the process continues in the months ahead.
Looking ahead: At our diocesan-wide Leadership Day (March 23rd), Bishop DeDe and the visioning team will be engaging clergy, vestry members and other parish leaders in the visioning process.
Register today!
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Way of Love Workshops
Ready for spiritual renewal in the new year? Join the Diocese of CNY for a free workshop on the Episcopal "Way of Love." Explore practices to deepen your spiritual life, and learn how to share the Way of Love with your community. This workshop is for everyone: brand-new to church, youth grades 6 and above, seasoned ministry leaders, clergy and more.
- Live online (or come in-person at the diocesan office in Liverpool): Wednesday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.
- Trinity, Watertown: Thursday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m.
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"Difficult Conversations" Workshops
Emotions get heated. Tensions rise. How can we have fruitful conversations in this time of increasing incivility?
FREE "Difficult Conversations" workshops from the Episcopal Diocese of CNY will help you engage in faithful, respectful conversations with others—even when there's deep disagreement. You'll gain conflict resolution skills and learn how to encourage civil dialogue. This is also a great way to extend and refresh your skills if you took last year's Conflict Resolution workshops.
- St. John's, Oneida: Tuesday, Mar. 12, 6 pm
- Live online (or come in-person at the diocesan office in Liverpool): Thursday, Mar. 14, 10 am
- St. John's, Ithaca: Wednesday, Apr. 3, 6 pm
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Book Van-Go Fall In LOVE with Reading
* This program was started by parishioner, Sue Straub
When:
Friday, February 15th 4 PM – 6:30 PM
Where:
NSEA
210 S Main St, North Syracuse, New York 13212
What:
Fall in LOVE with Reading at our February Book Van-Go event! Kids are off for a week so bring them in for a fun event and FREE BOOKS! Book Van-Go has books appropriate for Pre-school through Teen! We will have food, books, and crafts. All FREE!
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315-457-4633
stmatthews_office@verizon.net
www.stmatthewsliverpool.org
Office Hours: M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
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