To The Point
Quincy Point Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
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Quincy, MA 02169-5716
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The Newsletter of the Quincy Point Congregational Church ~United Church of Christ
Volume 67, Issue 05
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
May 2015
Rev. Ann G. Suzedell
Pastor
Dear Friends,
Peter Johnston
Pastoral Assistant
Postmaster:
Time sensitive information. Please deliver by May 1, 2015
Annual Meeting
Sunday, May 3th, 2015
The Christian Education Committee
Is happy to announce there are Scholarship Funds
available for young adults who are furthering their
education beyond high school
~
Students must apply by
May 10, 2015
Applications are available from the church office.
Call 617-773-6424 or email: [email protected]
Protect God’s earth ~ please recycle this newsletter
As Easter approached at the beginning of
April, we finally received a reprieve from the
grim grip of winter. The weather report stated
that we had just endured eleven weekends of
falling snow in MA. As I drove up to church on
Easter morning, I could see that snow was no
longer visible on the front lawn of QPCC. Our
beautiful “Circle of Gratitude” was clear and
visible including the beautiful, bold anchor etched in granite in the center
of the circle.
Benjamin Mafera
Director of Music and Choirs
Susan Egan
Moderator
Muriel M. Forbush
Treasurer
Janice Chandler
Registrar
Eileen Donaldson
Clerk
Adam McGhee
Director of Youth Ministries
It seemed fitting that the anchor – a symbol of HOPE in the Christian
community – would be fully visible on Easter Sunday morning. The
ANCHOR has been an established, accepted symbol of our faith since the
first century. Its use is connected to the scripture passage from
Hebrews 6: 19, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and
secure.” (NIV) When the storms of life assail us, we remember that
Jesus is our anchor.
For people who live and worship in proximity to the sea, the ANCHOR
is a suitable reminder that Jesus is our hope. We are not adrift; we are
not alone. “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and
secure.”
Enjoy the springtime; be receptive to new beginnings!
Ann G. Suzedell, Pastor
Janice M. O’Donnell
Administrative Assistant
Peggy-Ann K. Murray
Administrative Assistant
David Frye
Buildings and Grounds Assistant
Worship Broadcast
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Quincy Cable
Channel 8
Church Office
Office hours 9am to 2pm M-F
Telephone 617-773-6424
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.quincypointcong.org
Tree of Life
On April 12, 2015
David Baker
entered God’s heavenly kingdom.
On 4/17/2015 a celebration of life
service was performed jointly by The
Rev. Ann G. Suzedell and Pastoral
Assistant Peter Johnston at Quincy Point
Congregational Church. The sympathies of the
church go out to the Baker family.
Kristen McGhee and Nicholas
Kardoose
were joined in marriage on
April 4, 2015 at Quincy Point
Congregational Church.
The Rev. William Harding
of Bethany Church officiated the
ceremony.
April 25, 2015
was a big day for QPCC
Worship Schedule
Sunday, May 3, 2015
10 a.m.
Sacrament of Holy Communion
and the
Interfaith
Social
Services
South Shore
Walk
Scripture Lesson: I John 4: 7-21
The Rev. Ann G. Suzedell Preaching
Annual Meeting following the worship
Service – lunch provided
Sunday, May 10, 2015
10 a. m.
MOTHER’S DAY
Peter Johnston Preaching
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Indoor
Yard Sale
10 a .m.
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUNDAY
Theme : Love
DONATIONS
Point Handbell Ringers
To the Access Fund
In celebration of our marriage
From Kristen and Nicholas Kardoose
From Ardys Burnes
In memory of
Robert Mastico
From Nancy Shapiro
John and Carol Malm
Joseph and Brenda Nicholson
In memory of
David Baker
From Amy Jardine
Jane Coyle
Ed and Zena Trotman
Margaret Gosselin
Sunday, May 24, 2015
10 a.m.
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Memorial Day Weekend Sunday
Peter Johnston Preaching
Dedication of new American Flag for the
Veterans Flagpole following the worship
service
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
10 a.m.
MONTHLY COMMUNION SERVICE AT 1000
S. ARTERY
We are truly blessed to
be a blessing
E. Wing Chapel
Sunday, May 31
10 a .m.
TRINITY SUNDAY
Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 6: 1-8
The Rev. Ann G . Suzedell Preaching
Family, Friends,
Fun and
Fundraising
Easter 2015
Missions
We met and planned some of the programs for next
year. We will do Baby Kits during Lent 2016. We also
have a tentative speaker for Mission Sunday in October.
Many thanks go to all the people who helped either by
giving money or participating in Loaves and Fishes.
Below is a picture of all who helped.
This includes, Adam McGhee. Lizzy Suzedell, Joe Suzedell, Anthony Thornhill, Jessica Sweeney, Daniel
Sweeney, Gene Suzedell, Rob Kyller, Hannah Kyller,
Cid and Ann Aloquina Linda Hamilton, Maggie
Gosselin, MaryAnn Mc Mahon, Geri Melanson, Sharon
Anderson and Carol Johnston. We did QPCC proud.
If I omitted anyone, please let me know so I can add
you name to next months report.
Carol Mc Ghee will be going off the committee this
year, but says she would like to help with special projects. We appreciate Carol’s steadfast support and
thank her for all she does for QPCC.
After the Annual Meeting we will meet to elect a chair
and welcome new members to the committee.
Grace and Peace,
Carol Johnston, Chair.
Buildings and Grounds
To all committees.
Recently several exterior doors were found to be
unlocked on Monday, apparently they were left this
way after our Sunday service. Normally the Buildings
and Grounds Assistant (Dave Frye) will go around after Sunday service and check the doors. This particular
Sunday Dave was not here due to illness so the doors
did not get checked. However it should be the responsibility of every committee member if you are present
after church service and among the last to leave to either check the doors or ask if someone if they would.
The Ushers should be the primary responsible people
to ensure the doors are locked, however they may
have stand-ins that are not familiar with the duties.
So the bottom line is that everyone should check the
doors, if you find them unlocked then report it or lock
the door. Most doors do not require a key to lock
them, the side door near Dunkin Donuts is an exception where that has to be locked from the office.
Your help is appreciated in helping to keep our church
safe.
Thanks.
PS: this also applies to any lights, if they are not motion
detector controlled (I.E. Social Hall, kitchen).
Donation of Tools
The Building and Grounds Committee would
like to thank Catherina Brancaccio for the
donation of hand tools that belonged to her
late husband Guy.
The tools will make repairs in the church
easier and save the church from having to
purchase these items.
Guy’s tools have already been used several
times for repairs and adjustments in and
around the church.
Guy hasn’t been with us for a while, but
there are several members of the Building
and Grounds Committee who fondly remember and miss him, including myself. We
shared many ideas and conversations during
Coffee Hour. And while Guy had serious
health issues he could still be positive and
manage a smile. Thanks Catherina and Guy.
Bob Romeri
for Building and Grounds Committee.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Free
Family
Movie
6p
Showing
Boxtrolls
7:30pm
AA
3
Deacon: Sheena DelMonte
Usher Team 1
10am Worship - Communion
4
10am Rug
Class
Annual Meeting
5
9am 12 Step
AA
9:30am
Bible Study
6
8pm AA
17
WOMEN’S SUNDAY
Women’s Sunday
Deacon: Chris Mendez
Usher Team 2
10am Worship
11:30: Church Council meeting
Return your food bag for ISS
24
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Usher Team 3
10am Worship
TRINITY
SUNDAY
Usher Team 4
10am Worship
3:00 pm Tea and Concert
9
7:30pm
AA
6:45pm
Handbells
11
10am Rug
Class
12
9am 12 Step
AA
9:30am
Bible Study
13
14
10am AA
8pm AA
6:45pm
Handbells
15
16
7:30pm
AA
7pm SS
Camera Club
18
10am Rug
Class
19
9am 12 Step
AA
9:30am
Bible Study
20
8pm AA
25
26
MEMORIAL 9am 12 Step
DAY
AA
9:30am
Office closed Bible Study
7pm SS
Camera Club
21
10am AA
10am
Prayer Shawl
22
23
7:30pm
AA
6:45pm
Handbells
7pm SS
Camera Club
10am Rug
Class
31
10am AA
8
10am
Prayer Shawl
Held after worship with Luncheon
Pick up your bag to fill with items for
Interfaith Social Services
10
MOTHER’S DAY
Deacon: Jane Raymond
Usher Team 1
10am Worship
11am Blood Pressure
Scholarship Applications due back today
7
27
10am
Communion at
So. Artery
28
29
30
10am AA
6:45pm
Handbells
7:30pm
AA
8pm AA
The snow banks are gone, the flowers are blooming, the scones are in the oven and the tea
is brewing. To make this all happen there are many opportunities to help with the preparation. First of all we need teapots, three tiered plates, and small plates for each table. If you
have any of these and you don’t mind sharing please see someone at the big blue Q after
church on Sunday. We also need help with table set up following worship on the day of the
tea. The kitchen is also a place where there is a lot of activity. Let us know if you would
like to help, there are plenty of jobs for all.
So invite your friends and family, buy your tickets soon as space is limited. The
concert, organized by Bulent Guneralp, will not disappoint. Steve Kim, who was
our keyboardist a few years ago, will return to delight us with his talents. So find your spring hat, adorn it with some beautiful flowers and bring your friends
to high tea on May, 31 at QPCC!!! We’ll be expecting you.