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P. O. Box 180082
Delafield WI 53108
Phone: 262-646-2727
www.littleredchurch.org
E-mail: [email protected]
A T r a d i ti o n o f F a i th s i n c e 1 8 5 1
St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church
Clean-up Day & Cookout – Saturday, October 11
The Buildings & Grounds Committee has set Saturday, October
11th as a day to prepare the parish buildings and grounds for the
winter. Besides “picking up sticks” in the cemetery,
plans include improving soil around bell tower,
planting lots of daffodils, and moving brush from south hill to street
level for DPW pickup on Oct. 14th.
Contact Chardy Booth (262-567-2643)if you can donate daffodil
bulbs “specific for naturalizing”.
The day will include a cookout. Mark McGlinchey will be serving his smoked
pork and we’ll need donations of buns, chips, etc. Call Chardy Booth (567-2643)
with your offer of daffodil bulbs or food items
St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church
A Tradition of Faith since 1851
The Pioneer
Volume 4 Issue 6
October-November 2014
From Fr. Cunningham
Dear Friends,
can serve as a place where
both we are changed and
here we change the world. A
church is not a social club, nor
is it a service organization; it
exists to love and serve God.
This does not mean we
cannot be social nor that we cannot do things
to benefit society, but what it does mean is that
all we do is done because we love and serve
God first. Christianity is about changing the
world and ourselves back to the way God
intended it to be,
where we are in communion with God and live
in harmony with him and with his creation.
I want to start this article by saying
thanks to all of you. Thank you for calling me
to be your priest and thank you for entrusting
me to care for St. John Chrysostom. I am so
very excited to be with you and look forward to
serving as your priest as we look to growing
ourselves and the parish in the service of God.
As most of you know I also work full
time as the Associate Dean at Nashotah House.
When I was interviewing for the position I was
asked why I wanted another job and I
answered because I missed being fully a priest.
I preach at Nashotah as well as celebrate and
occasionally hear confessions, but I am not
immersed in the spiritual lives of a worshiping
community, and felt that I was not fully doing
what I was trained and called to do. And so
while I truly enjoy what I do at Nashotah I am
ready to fully be a priest again as well.
I cannot say where this call will lead us,
but I would ask that we all be faithful to the
vision of being disciples and living that way.
We are called to be Christ’s own, to be salt and
light. And so I would ask that, as we begin this
relationship together, we would all be in prayer
and ask God where it is that he would lead us.
Where are the mission fields into which we are
called? Because it is only in fulfilling God’s
will that we are fulfilling our calling to be the
church.
Previously I served as an associate
rector, a vicar and a rector so now I get to add
priest in charge to my list of job descriptions.
The interesting thing with this is that how we
work together will be a little different than
what I have been used to. My time will be split.
All of this means that as we go forward we are
going to have to figure out how all of this works
best. I am fully committed to serving everyone
in the parish and I would ask that you be
patient with me as we figure this out.
I look forward to getting to know all of
you better and may God bless you.
Fr. Cunningham
I believe that St. John Chrysostom has a
wonderful future ahead of it. I believe that it
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Birthdays / Anniversaries
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
05
06
11
20
25
26
30
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Nikhil Nayar
Melissa Eriksen
Lance Maarshall
Patti Bush
Natalie Galles
Nancy Weber
Judy Galles
01
01
05
08
14
19
Aaron Adam
Esther Kramer
Gautam Nayar
Bruce Robertson
Kati (McCormick) Adam
Maya Adam
OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES
10
16
18
28
Albert & Nancy Nicholas
Pat & Sandra Maylen
Edward & Sherri Kuehn
Bruce & Shirley Robertson
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NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Fr. Charles & Jennifer Henery
8:00 a.m. Rite I Eucharist
10:00 a.m. Rite II Eucharist
DATE
10/12
10/19
10/26
11/2
11/9
11/16
11/23
11/30
12/1
DATE
10/12
10/19
10/26
11/2
11/9
11/16
11/23
11/30
12/1
READER
USHER
TREATS
Gubernot
Gubernot
Gubernot
Canter
Gasser
Canter
Constable
Constable
Leder
Kopka
Kopka
Kopka
Bowersock Bowersock Bowersock
Maylen
Maylen
Blank
Gubernot
Gubernot
Gubernot
Canter
Gasser
Canter
Constable
Constable
Miller
FIRST LESSON
Lee Nelson
Paul Murphy
Sue Sevenz
Esther Kramer
Julie Jones
Bob Henry
Tom Schlaefer
Julie Jones
Bob Henry
PSALM
Sue Sevenz
Julie Jones
Nancy Weber
Tom Schlaefer
Lee Nelson
Sue Sevenz
Esther Kramer
Paul Murphy
Sue Sevenz
Not available to serve as scheduled?
Please call another server to find
someone to switch dates with you.
ALL SAINTS DAY – NOVEMBER 1ST
FOR ALL THE SAINTS
Sick
Let there be this difference between
the servants of Christ and the
worshipers of idols, that the latter
weep for their friends whom they suppose to have
perished forever …. But from us, for whom death is
the end not of our nature but of this life only, since
our nature itself is restored to a better state, let the
advent of death wipe away all tears.
—St. Ambrose (A.D. 340-397)
Military
Royce
Bob
Tim
Pat
Beverly
Carol
Mark
Julie
Lonnie
Scuyler
Troy
Anton
Elizabeth
Rose
Barb
Edith
John
Kent
Robert
Jim
Rick
Fr. Robert
Bernie
Gerry
Nicholas
Mario
P LEASE BE SURE TO CALL THE OFFICE WITH ANY
ADDITIONS OR REMOVALS TO KEEP THE PRAYER
LIST CURRENT . T HANK YOU .
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CLOTHING NEEDED
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014
9:00 A.M
Through June 2014, Hope Center has given away
over 5,300 pieces of underwear and over 7,200 pairs
of socks! That should give you an idea of the
demand we have for the most basic items in our
Clothing Shop. We are in need of new packages of
these items in particular:
Our third and final highway clean-up day for
2014 has been scheduled to take on our community
“Adopt-A-Highway” project.
If you are able to join the
clean-up crew at 9:00 a.m. on
SATURDAY, November 1st,
please let Norb Kopka know
County DR from
at 646-4830 by Wednesday,
Sawyer Rd to Hwy 67
October 29 so enough safety
vests and trash bags may be obtained from the
county highway department.
Girl's underwear: Sizes 6, 8, 12, 14
Boy's underwear: Sizes 4, 10, 12
Ladies underwear: Sizes 5, 8, 9
Men's briefs: Medium
Ladies socks: ankle length, and "no show"
Men's socks: ankle length, "no show", and crew
The clean-up crew will meet at 9:00
a.m. at the park and ride on Hwy
DR just east of Hwy 67, across from
Aurora Hospital.
WHAT'S A CHRISTIAN TO
DO WITH HALLOWEEN?
These days, children associate
Halloween with trick-or-treating and
candy. But centuries ago, Christians named the night
before All Hallows’ Day (All Saints’ Day) “All
Hallows’ Eve.” As the faithful prepared to remember
people who were entrusted to resurrection life, they
adopted various traditions to poke fun at death.
Around the world, Christians observe
Halloween differently: In Poland, kids pray aloud
while walking through forests to comfort souls of the
dead. In Spain, tolling church bells remind people to
remember the saints. In Finland, so many people
light candles in cemeteries that the observance is
called “seas of light.” Although some Christians
steer clear of Halloween, others use it as an
evangelism opportunity and provide entertainment
alternatives such as harvest parties.
No matter your views, you can remind
children that though it’s fun to pretend, we can
always be ourselves with God. Whatever our
features and flaws, we need not and cannot hide
from God behind masks. God made us in his holy
image and loves us as his holy — hallowed! —
children.
NEW DIRECTORY
AVAILABLE SOON
Our updated parish
directory is being put together
and will be available to parishioners before
months end.
PHOTO DIRECTORY
Also in the works is a photo directory
to help Fr. Cunningham put names with
faces as he gets to know us. A second copy
of the photo directory will be available in the
Narthex for parishioners to get to know
those of “the other service.”
If you haven’t submitted a photo
of your family who attends this parish,
you may still do so and we will update
the directory.
NEW MEMBERS
We are very happy to welcome two new
members to the parish; namely, June Gunst,
of Brookfield, mother of Jill Muehlmeier, and
Jill’s brother, Jim Gunst of Waauwatosa.
Their address and phone information will be
included in the new directory.
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THRIFT SHOP
WHY THE COMMITTEES?
The Thrift Shop activity
has been a slower than usual
this summer. Our volunteers
are hoping things will pick up
with the need for warmer clothing.
As you make the switch from summer to
winter wardrobe, please consider the Thrift Shop for
those winter items you don’t want. Open hours
remain the same: 9:00am to Noon Wednesday and
Saturday.
During the discernment process
earlier this year, we became aware that our parish
community wanted to see more things
accomplished, but with a part time priest in change,
we also had to take on more responsibility. Four
committees have been created to support this effort:
1. Finance lead by Sue Blank, with assistance from
Treasurer Bonnie McCormick and Tom Schlaefer,
and Gretchen Stevens as consultant. Primary
purpose of this group is to oversee our financial
processes to assure that your pledges are spent
wisely. With the resignation of John Sanders,
who created our monthly statements and annual
budgets, their first project is to determine the
most cost effective way to replace him.
2. Building and Grounds lead by Chardy Booth,
Mark and Mary McGlinchy. This group was
created to act as a support team to the Junior
Warden. We have been very fortunate is having
Pat Maylen as Junior Warder, but he and his
successor next year need our help to assure our
grounds and building remain in good repair. There
always is too much to do with too little time and
the Junior Warden should not have to do it all.
3. Hospitality lead by Bruce Robertson.
4. Welcoming new guests and coordinating events
to bring us together as a parish community is
their task.
5. Outreach lead by Norb Kopka. Coordinating
events for St. John Chrysostom to have an impact
on our local communities is the primary of the
group. The event can either be financial contributions or gifts of time. Our first project is to
contribute at least three themed gift baskets to St.
Anskar’s Trivia Night in January which will
benefit the Lake Country Free Clinic. Please
contact Nancy Weber if you have an interest in
putting one together.
If you have interest in getting involved in any of the
above committees, please reach out to the designnated leaders. Large tasks become small ones
when several people involved.
Blessing,
Norb Kopka, Senior Warden
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
September brought the
return of the monthly Men’s
Fellowship gatherings.
NEXT MEETING, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
Future meetings will continue on the third
Wednesday of each month through January. The
February meeting switches to the second
Wednesday due to Ash Wednesday. There is no
meeting during Lent in March, and then it’s back to
the third Wednesday for April, May and June.
So mark your calendar for these dates so
you won’t miss any of the great food and fellowship with your parish fellows.
First Sunday Offerings
Bring those non-perishable
grocery donations to church the
first Sunday of each month so
these items can be taken to
the Kettle Moraine and Oconomowoc Food
Pantries. And don’t forget about our
commitment to send coffee creamer to the
Hospitality Center in Racine.
Speaking of the Hospitality Center
Kevin Stewart, Director of this ministry
in Racine, invites everyone to its Open
House on Saturday, December 6, from
8:00a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For location
and more information see:
hospitality-center.org
Finance Committee
John Sanders has resigned from his
accounting duties as of September 1st. We are
currently looking at internal and external options
to implement an effective and cost effective
accounting system.
Also, the loose offering taken the
first Sunday of every month goes to the
Priest’s Discretionary Fund.
Sue, Bonnie, Tom
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News From Lake Country
Episcopal Churches
Altar Guild
The LCEC group will be hosting a Lecture Series
beginning this fall titled "World Religions". The
lectures will have expert speakers that focus on specific
religions. A light meal (similar to our Lenten Soup and
Salad) will begin at 6:30 pm and the lecture will run
from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. The first in the series is
listed below.
October:
Sue Sevenz
(Others as Needed)
November: Mary McGlinchey
Melissa Eriksen
Preparing the altar for worship can be a special
quiet time with God. The Altar Guild would
love to add another volunteer or two to their
membership— women or men. If you are
interested in learning about the liturgical life of
the church are willing to help prepare the
church for worship, please call Sue Sevenz at
646-3268
LECTURE SERIES
ON WORLD RELIGIONS
“What Does It Mean to Be Episcopalian?”
Presenters: The Rev. Dr. Wayne Fehr
& The Rev. Dr. Steven Peay
Thursday, October 30, 6:30‐8:30 pm
St. Anskar’s Episcopal Church,
SANCTUARY CANDLES
N48W31340 Hill Rd. (Hwy 83), Hartland, WI
Admission is free and all are welcome
to attend. A light supper will be
served.
A great way to remember a
loved one or celebrate a special
occasion is to purchase a candle to
burn in the Sanctuary.
Please contact Nancy Kopka
(262-646-4830) to request your
date /s and intention/s. The cost is
$5.00.
The next Lecture is scheduled for January 29,
2015, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at St. Bartholomew
Episcopal Church, Pewaukee. The Islamic Society of
Milwaukee will be presenting “Islam ”.
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED
FOR TEAM TRIVIA NIGHT
ALTAR FLOWERS
The Lake Country Episcopal Churches
(LCEC) group has scheduled a Team Trivia Night
with a Silent Auction for January 24th. They are
asking churches to begin collecting items for
auction baskets. Our parish has committed to
donating three such baskets.
Here are some likely themes for which they
will need new items:
Golf
Chocolate/Sweets
Car Care
Kitchen Stuff
Coffee/Tea
Pampering/Spa
Sporting Events
Hand/Home Crafts
Yard/Garden/Home Improvement
Dining Gift Cards / Gift Certificates
Kit Themes – Books, Toys, etc. Alcoholic
Beverages (Clean out your liquor cabinet of
unopened housewarming/hostess gift hooch).
Special intentions may be
offered by giving flowers to
adorn the altar.
Please contact Sue Sevenz
(646-3268) to reserve your date and intention.
You may purchase a bouquet and arrange it
(or have one of the Guild members arrange) it in
one of our vases, or flowers may be ordered
through Avant Garden for $25 each for small vases
or $50 each for the large vases.
Our annual budget does not cover cost of
flowers, so if you can be a source for altar flowers,
please contact Sue Sevenz.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS
This article missed our Aug/Sept newsletter, but we
wanted to be sure that you read about Henry Galles,
son of Paul & Judy Galles, and his success on the
Kettle Moraine football team this season. Henry
also served at King of the KM Homecoming Court.
Annual Pre-Advent Retreat
Saturday, November 15
9:00am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $25.00 (includes lunch)
Led by The Rev. Anna Doherty
@ Cedar Valley Retreat Center
West Bend, WI
“PRACTICING SABBATH”
(Sponsored by the Diocesan
Episcopal Churchwomen)
Here is an opportunity for you to prepare for
the season of Advent by attending this retreat for a
day of rest, learning and fellowship.
Flyers with registration forms are posted
on the bulletin board in the schoolhouse, and
extras are available at the office.
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Open House at Nashotah House Seminary
Paul Murphy asked to call Atty. Norb
Bissonette to see if he had to stay overnight
in the locked study area. According to
Paul: “Ecclesiastical prison life is not so
bad; I think it helped me!
Thank you to Bishop Salmon, Father
Cunningham and Amy for the Nashotah House
tour and to those who prepared the delicious
dinner.
The turnout was in part to show our support
for Fr. Phil coming to St. John Chrysostom, and to
see where he works in his daytime Monday to
Friday job.
We were the largest by number in attendance
of all the other churches.
Gratitude's gifts
GIVE THANKS ALWAYS
Gratitude gets us through the hard stuff. To
reflect on your blessings is to rehearse God’s
accomplishments. To rehearse God’s
accomplishments is to discover his heart. To
discover his heart is to discover not just good
gifts but the Good Giver.
Full many a blessing wears the guise of
worry or of trouble
Far-seeing is the soul, and wise, who knows
the mask is double.
But he who has the faith and strength to
thank his God for sorrow
Has found a joy without alloy to gladden
every morrow.
Gratitude always leaves us looking at God
and away from dread. It does to anxiety what
the morning sun does to valley mist. It burns
it up.
—Max Lucado, You’ll Get Through This
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