November 2014

St. Johns mission is to nurture all people in their spiritual growth, in their Christian education,
and in their relationship with God.
of St. Johns in Pine Meadow of St. Johns in Pine Meadow

Stewardship 2014: Building for Our Future
In the Gospel according to Luke, J esus tells his disci-
ples a parable to show them that they should always
pray and not give up.

We are called by J esus to pray and not lose heart. We
must not lose heart that we can affect change, both
here at St. J ohns through our gifts of time, talent and
treasure, and in the wider world through our outreach
efforts, and our support of our diocese and the national
church. This is especially true as we write the next
chapter in the history of St. J ohns beginning this
fallas we seek to build our future together.

J esus concluded this parable by asking, When the
Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? Each
fall, as we consider our financial pledge for the com-
ing year, we have the opportunity to look in the mirror
and ask ourselves, are we living our faith?

One of our stewardship objectives this fall is to en-
courage each of us to remember that God loves us,
and all that we have comes from God, with the recog-
nition that our pledge is merely a symbol of that
awareness. We are also seeking to discuss the im-
portance of our mission here at St. J ohns and the
return of faith your dollars provide, as part of a faith
-based conversation that discusses why we giveand
how it can move us closer to the life and practice of
J esus.

The noted Christian stewardship expert Charles
LaFond adds, Our pledge to the church is our way of
being in community with each other. Our pledge is our
way of showing God that we are grateful for all God
has given us. Our pledge is our contract with Goda
way of being released to spend the rest of our money
joyfully.

A pledge is also our commitment to one another. Our
pledge, our profession of faith, builds upon the gifts of
those who came before us. It paves the way for those
who follow us. Who is St. J ohns Episcopal Church?
Its you and its me. Thats who our dollars support.

We need not bear the burden alone, however, if we
strive to maintain a vibrant and thriving ministry, oth-
ers will join us. If we build it, they will come.






Brad Bremer,
Stewardship Chair







Please return Pledge Cards by that date.

HOW WERE DOING SO FAR

Sept. 2014 Sept. 2013
Operating Income: $ 15,835 $ 15,293
Operating Expenses: $ 20,276 $ 13,374


YEAR TO DATE

2014 2013

Operating Income: $ 119,147 $ 120,277
Operating Expenses: $ 146,915 $ 135,612



Larry Espinet, Treasurer
Bits&Pieces
Shopping Cards
An Easy Way to Help

Now Available for Immediate Purchase
$100 Stop & Shop Cards

When you buy shopping/gift cards through St.
J ohns, you are making a contribution that does not
cost you financially. It may take a little planning. Or-
ders are usually taken the 1st and 3rd Sundays, and
cards are delivered on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Or-
der forms are available in the narthex and parish hall
and can be placed in the lockbox at any time.

As in years past, cards purchased in the next two
months will have a double benefit for St. J ohns min-
istry. Consider using the cards to purchase or use for
Christmas gifts.

Church Office Hours Office hours are 8:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Prayer RequestsRequests are handled confiden-
tially through the office or by speaking to the Vestry.
You may fill out a prayer request form or contact the
office. If you would like to be a part of the prayer
circle, please call the office. Prayer is part of our
concern for one another.

Flower Chart Posted in NarthexSign up for the
Sunday of your choice. Due to a recent increase,
our cost for flowers has gone up to $60. The cost
of flowers has been held at $50 for as long as possi-
ble. We encourage you to share with someone else to
keep the cost at $30.00 each. The office will contact
you about memorials.

Vestry Members SoughtSome of our Vestry
members will be completing their terms in J anuary.
If you would be interested in being a part of this
ministry, please speak to Gordon Ross.



Next IngatheringNovember 2nd

The total for the year to date is $413.86. Bring coins
anytime. We will keep them safe.

PARISH REGISTER
(Broadly Defined)

Let the office know about happenings in your own
life and in the lives of other parishioners, especially
hospitalizations, so Gordon Ross can contact those
in need of comfort.





Special thanks to Ron & Joan Caine, Tom
Chappell, Bob Osborne, Bruce Wearne, and
Rick Smith for cleaning the church.
Special thanks to Mac Wilson for taking care of
the lawn maintenance.
Special thanks to everyone who helped with Peters
Retreat this year. Stay tuned for an invitation to
help in the coming year.
Special thanks to Diane Hayes, Lucie & Louie
Martocchio, Barbara Patch, Halyna Petronchak,
Laura & Bruce Wearne, Sue & Brad Bremer,
Julie, John & Reid Gargiulo, Barb & David Hen-
ri, Sue Hall, Jill Healey, Peggy & Rick Morgan,
Rose & Bob Osborne, Pam Tooke, Cynthia &
Bill Welch and everyone who volunteered and do-
nated items to make our Tag & Craft Sale a suc-
cess. We raised $1,443.00 to date. Items still on
sale in the Parish Hall.
Thanks to everyone who helps with the mission
and ministry of St. J ohns.
PETERS RETREAT
Thanks to those who help.!

To learn more about participating in this important
outreach, please contact Laura Wearne. Members of
St. J ohns provide and serve a meal on the 4th Satur-
day of the monthevery month except November
and December. If you would like to host, please
email: [email protected]. Stay tuned for more
information in 2015.

Special thanks to The Frigons for hosting the
October meal.
Coffee Hour Hosts
10:00 a.m. Service
This is an important part of our ministry of hospital-
ityto visitors, to children, to one another. Coffee
supplies other than cream are available in the kitch-
en. Baked goods are terrific, whether home baked or
purchasedwhatever works for you.

A sign up sheet for the fall is posted in the parish
hall. All parishioners who attend the 10 a.m. service
are requested to host at least once this fall.


Rhythms of Grace
November 2nd
At 1:00 p.m.


Rhythms of Grace is designed to meet the needs of
families with children on the Autism Spectrum and
with other special needs. Those who help feel it is a
rewarding experience to work with children and
families who need the attention and who are new to
St. J ohns. Contact Linda Snyder at
[email protected] for information.

Pictures Needed For Newsletter



Pictures are needed for the monthly newsletter. If
you have any pictures of church activities, please
contact the office or forward your photos at
([email protected]).
FALL GARDEN CLEAN UP
November 2nd
Following the 10 AM Service

Bring a rake and work gloves. Call the office (379
-3062) with questions. Many thanks to the follow-
ing people for helping with the Gill Memorial
Garden this year:

Norma Pappalardo Gordon Ross
The Gargiulos Maggie Stull
J ill Smith Ann Atwood
Ruth Grobe Laura Wearne
Laura Carter Barbara Henri
Debbie Truss Ellen Childs
The Healey Family Nancy Gibson
Mac Wilson Blake Hall
The Episcopal Church
Were Here For You

Sunday Worship
8:00 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Address Correction

P. O. Box 27
Pine Meadow, CT 06061
Phone: 860 379-3062
www.reddoors.com
news
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school
All Saints Day is November 1st

Many parishes celebrate All Saints on the first Sunday
of November, this year it is November 2nd. There are
many layers of celebration that day. We remember all
those who have passed on in the last year. We remem-
ber the Saints of the church and we remember those
around us who have shown through their lives their
Christian faith. Have a discussion with your family
who might be someone they would consider a present
day saint and what would be some qualities they
might feel a contemporary saint might possess.

Stone Soup is Coming!!

Stone Soup is coming on November 23rd. Once again
our church school will host coffee hour by making
stone soup. We will learn the origins of the stone soup
story, the story of the Feeding of the 5,000. Please
join us as we feed all by sharing what we have.

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
St. Johns Church @ 7:30 p.m.

A joint choir from St. J ohns and North Congrega-
tional will enhance our worship. Attendees are
asked to bring an offering of canned goods to be do-
nated to local food banks, which clearly needs even
more help than usual in these difficult times. Baked
goods for a reception following the services are ap-
preciated. This is a wonderful time to get together
with our neighbors to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Please contact the office for more information.

JESSE TREE
Arrival date to be
Announced!!
Take a tag and purchase a gift for
a needy child

This is an annual outreach project at St. J ohns.
We will provide a stocking, a gift, and an item of
clothing for 25 children. Cash donations will be
accepted to provide a holiday meal for each fami-
ly (approx. 12 families). Anyone interested in
helping with sorting and delivery of gifts may
call the office at 379-3062 or contact Beth Coates
at 379-2488 or [email protected].
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat






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Holy Eucharist
8 & 10 AM


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8:00 PM AA
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8:30 PM AA


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Holy Eucharist
8 & 10 AM

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8:00 PM AA
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8:30 PM AA


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Open Door

Krista & Mark
Warren
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Holy Eucharist
8 & 10 AM


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8:00 PM AA

Kathy & Andrew
Riberdy
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8:30 PM AA
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Holy Eucharist
8 & 10 AM

Commitment
Sunday

Stone Soup
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Vestry
7:00 PM
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Ecumenical
Thanksgiving
Service
7:30 PM

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8:00 PM AA


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8:30 PM AA

Josette & Richard
Carter
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Holy Eucharist
8 & 10 AM


November 2014
St. J ohnsCalendar of Events
Anniversaries in Italic
November Birthdays

7-Nov Michael Tooke
7-Nov Joe Kenney
8-Nov Mark Warren
9-Nov Nancy Gibson

9-Nov Roger Frigon
12-Nov Garrett Healey
13-Nov Kenneth Krohner
14-Nov Wes Todd
15-Nov Diane Gath
16-Nov Phil Prelli

21-Nov Debi Althen
22-Nov Del Springer
22-Nov Jonathan Truss
26-Nov Leila Lukiwsky
28-Nov Henry Castonguay
If you take pictures at a parish event, please send the
files to office @reddoors.com.
J oan Rock enjoying her recent 90th Birthday. And
thanking everyone for the wonderful birthday card.
FAMILY COFFEE HOUR