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Steeple Notes
Newsletter for the family and friends
of St. James’ Episcopal Church
The Rev. Robin Martin, Interim Rector
The Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel 3rd , Bishop Provisional
409 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335
Parish Office: 610-269-1774
www.stjameschurch.ws email: [email protected]
November 2014
From the Interim Rector
Christmas is coming. As soon as Halloween is past…or maybe before, the decorations will be up
in the stores, and Xmas muzak will fill the air. The number and frequency of catalogues coming to our
house seems to have diminished in our increasingly digital age, but any day now we’ll be reminded how
dependent the economy is on this once a year buying binge the culture encourages. And you and I have
to decide where we’ll be on the continuum that runs from “Bah, humbug!” to greedy excess.
I can’t tell you how many times during the years I’ve had some version of the same conversation
with the mothers of children of all ages. The conversation always centers on how to manage the tensions around gift-giving and how they are trying to teach their children to be givers as well as receivers.
These kinds of conversations almost always remind me of a story Kathleen, my long time parish secretary at the Church of the Advent, told me the year her daughter Laura was dying. Apparently a Jewish
friend of Kathleen’s granddaughter, Jessica, is given a significant amount of money by her parents each
year to do good deeds of her choosing. That year the friend chose to do a couple of things for Jessica
and her family. I no longer remember the order in which these deeds were done, but one was to give
Jessica a dog of her own. The other was to provide the extended family with an elegant and delicious
catered Christmas dinner. Both gifts were intended to ease the sorrow and the burdens of a very difficult time.
In Judaism, acts like these are called mitzvahs. The common definition of mitzvah is an act of human kindness, but it also refers to the commandments in the Torah and the rabbinical commandments.
The importance of good deeds and the values and ethic they reflect is not limited to Judaism. Most faith
systems share a similar understanding of the importance of doing good for the sake of others. Jesus reminds you and me that part of the Great Commandment is to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Sometimes we forget that acts of human kindness are not just something we’re meant to do when
we feel like it, but the commandment of God to all who would be faithful. This is an excellent time of
year to remember the call to be good to others and generous to those who need our help. It’s also a
good time to guide our children to a new way of thinking about Christmas. There’s no way to protect
them from the wave of desires for more and more things that will wash over them in the coming weeks.
But we can mediate it by helping them think about others and, like the parents of Jessica’s friend, help
and encourage them to do something for someone else.
(See Rector on page 2)
outgoing and touchy-feely myself, I still know how violated I can feel when someone touches me in ways that
And maybe a new word would help them… are unwelcome or make me uncomfortable. That leads
and each of us think about it in a different way. me to think it is wise for each of us to be sensitive to the
Maybe each of us can perform mitzvahs that will needs of others and not just assume they’re dying for a
bear hug from us!
(Rector Continued from page 1)
help us celebrate the greatest mitzvah of all, the gift
of God’s Son. It’s not even November as I write
this. My intention is not to rush the season, but to
help us not be overrun by it. It’s never too soon to
think about what acts of human kindness with
which we want to honor the Christ Child.
But then I began to think about experiencing the
exchange of the peace as a newcomer to the congregation…which I did when I became your Interim Rector.
I wonder if it accentuates a feeling of newness and notyet-belonging to witness people scurrying around embracing and greeting one another the way it is so often
done in so many places.
Robin +
I will tell you that I personally do have a problem
with people who utilize the peace to chat with one another. That’s what coffee hour is for, and when it happens in worship it tends to make that part of the service
even more chaotic and loud and extended than it needs
to be.
SUNDAY MATTERS
Not long after John and I were married over fortyseven years ago, the Episcopal Church began the trial
use of proposed changes to the Book of Common Prayer
that had been adopted in 1928. That trial period lasted
through several revisions of the proposed changes until
To clasp someone’s hand, look in their eyes and
the Book of Common Prayer we use today was adopted
wish
them God’s peace is a wonderful gift and takes but
in 1976. Some of us old enough to remember that shift
may still refer to the prayer book we now use on Sun- a few seconds. I encourage all of us to think about what
we do at the peace, why we do it that way and what the
days as the “new” book.
effect may be on someone else.
One of the things many people found most difficult
in those early days was the introduction of exchanging
the peace into the service. As I recall, those who took
exception to it were not particularly interested in the
fact that it was the reintroduction of a very ancient practice in worship. They simply didn’t like what they experienced as an interruption in the service, and they didn’t like having to interact with and touch those around
them in the context of worship. For people who felt that
way, worship was about them and God, not them and
the worshiping community. Over time most people either embraced the change or learned to live with it.
I KNOW!!! I am wading into treacherous waters
here, and that feelings run deep in all directions around
this matter. I just think it’s good to be aware of those
whose needs may be different from ours and try to respect that. I would LOVE!!! to have conversation
about this with whomever is interested in exploring it
further.
NEWS FROM THE PRESCHOOL
November is an exciting time at the preschool.
Though our trips to the playground are a bit chilly, we
still enjoy getting our outside time and fresh air. OctoSomeone was talking to me about the peace a while ber was exciting! We took field trips to pick apples at
back, and it got me to thinking about this again for the Highland Orchards and to the West Chester Planetarium
first time in a long time…but from a different perspec- to do some stargazing. So much fun!
tive. I began to wonder about exchanging the peace and
We look forward to spending some time with the
how it’s done in terms of what it communicates at the
level of hospitality. You see, I still hear complaints children and their dads on Nov. 12 for Daddies’ Night.
from some who find the practice intrusive and some- This year will be our fifth annual Bingo Night with
times downright raucous and disrespectful. This was Daddy! The children will have a fabulous time getting
true at the Church of the Advent where I was before and some one on one time with Daddy and playing autumn
and Thanksgiving themed bingo.
it is true here at St. James’ Church as well.
We will all be spending time discussing ThanksAs I thought about it, I realized just how intrusive
it might feel to someone who has a more reserved nature giving celebrations, turkeys, and things that we are
than some of the rest of us. As someone who is pretty thankful for. One of our favorite traditions is the
Thanksgiving feast where we Pilgrims and Indians from
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different classes gather together to share a meal in our THE DISCERNMENT COMMITTEE
traditional costumes that we make in class. Following a Dear friends,
sing-a-long the children will feast on turkey sandwiches,
applesauce and popcorn.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of addressing the congregation regarding our discernment status. My objecAs 2014 is winding down, it’s time to start thinking tive was two-fold. First, I wanted to acknowledge your
about registration for 2015/16 already! We give St. feelings of concern and interest in this lengthy process.
James preschool families first priority in registering for As a committee, we meet frequently and have been busy
classes. Registration for our families begins December interviewing candidates either by phone or in person.
3/4 before we open up registration to the community on There is a certain amount of reference checking, evaluDecember 10.
ating sermons, site visits and general correspondence.
All the while, we listen for the small still voice of the
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, Spirit guiding us toward a rector who will love us, applease feel free to stop in the office.
preciate us and move us spiritually forward in God’s
We wish you and your families a happy, healthy will. We are unwavering in our commitment to the
Thanksgiving. Suzanne Diodato and Johanna Uggla
Spirit through our steadfast commitment to you.
ST. JAMES PRESCHOOL
WELCOMES WCU INTERNS!
Second, I wanted to briefly explain the cumbersome nature of discernment setbacks. Why is this taking
so long? Well, things happen. Sometimes it is the candidate who accepts a call to another parish. Sometimes
it is our committee who determines that the person is
not a good fit for St. James’. Sometimes it is the diocese who steps in with new information that prevents
the Bishop from recommending a rector to be called. In
any event, we start the process over again, each time a
relationship with the candidate ends.
St. James Preschool is honored once again to have
been selected by West Chester University as one of their
early childhood education field experience schools!
Since the first day of school, we have had the pleasure
of working with 8 West Chester University early education major student interns. The WCU students are
working two or three days a week each in 4 of our classrooms and learning from our experienced teachers. It
has been a wonderful experience for the interns, the St.
James staff, and our lucky St. James students. While
the interns are getting hands on experience under the
supervision of our teachers, our classrooms are thriving
with the energy, enthusiasm, and fresh ideas that the
interns bring to our school. While we will be sad to see
our current interns go at the end of their semester in December, we look forward to continuing the program
with a new group of students in January.
Pray for us, as we keep this journey a spiritual one.
This is more than filling a position and we certainly
could have had a priest hired immediately to ‘run’ the
parish. That was clearly not what we were commissioned to do. Until we can recommend a priest to our
congregation, we will “Work as if everything depends
on us and pray as if everything depends on God” - St.
Ignatius Loyola
GUATEMALA COFFEE
Don’t hesitate to the contact any one of the committee with questions or concerns.
Have you started thinking about holiday and
Christmas gifts? Juan-Ana Coffee from Guatemala
could help with your gift list. This is the delicious coffee that is served at coffee hour and most St. James'
events. The coffee is grown in San Lucas Toliman
where conditions are perfect for raising the very best
coffee. It is grown by independent farmers who previously worked on large plantations. The money we pay
for the coffee goes directly to these
f a r m i n g
f a m i l i e s .
The cost is $10 for a 17 ounce bag. It
is available in ground, whole bean,
and dark roast whole bean. Contact
Barbara Monaghan or the parish office during business hours to order.
Faithfully,
Cathy Renzulli, Chair, Discernment Committee
Discernment Prayer
Almighty God, giver of every good gift:
Look graciously on your Church, And so guide the
minds of those who shall choose a rector for our
parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who
will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
~ BCP, p. 818
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LADIES NIGHT OUT,
GET YOUR CRAFT ON!
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday School
Christmas Pageant
December 21 at the
11am service
Learn how to make a faux stained glass Christmas
ornament while enjoying the fellowship of the Ladies of
St. James. Wednesday, November 5, 7 pm, Bartholomew Hall. Supplies will be provided; cost is $3.00 per
ornament. Bring your own beverage and a snack to
share. Please note that while the skills needed for this
project are minimal, this is an evening of adult fellowship, no children please.
You are invited to join the
Sunday school students of
St. James’ Church
for their traditional
Christmas Pageant and Rite II Eucharist
Please RSVP, including how many ornaments you
would like to make, to Carol Ryan, 610-547-9182, [email protected] by November 2nd so that there will
be enough supplies for everyone. If you have other
SUNDAY SCHOOL
homemade ornament ideas you would like to share,
bring a sample with you and if there is enough interest, OUTREACH PROJCT
we can meet again to keep crafting. There will be a calOne of my requirements for
endar of available dates to help us decide when to meet a class I am taking at Immacuagain.
lata University is to help and
honor our veterans through outreach. Vestry has giving
HOLIDAY TIME BABYSITTING BY me permission to work with the youth group. My goal
GIRL SCOUT CADETTE TROOP #423 is to give back to St. James’ Sunday school by working
8th grade Cadette Troop #423 will be offering a with the youth group, getting them involved so they can
babysitting afternoon or evening one of the weekends in see what their hard work can do for others and letting
between Thanksgiving and Christmas right here at St. the veterans know they are not forgotten.
James Church! You know how you always wished for a
few hours without the kids at home to pull out all of
those gifts and get them all wrapped at once? Some
time to run those errands and shop for those tricky hard
to buy for relatives? An hour or two to pull out all of
the Christmas decorations and get the house
ready? Troop #423 to the rescue. These responsible,
fun-loving 8th grade girls, under the supervision of their
troop leaders, will be providing babysitting down in the
preschool. They will provide fun activities for the children and keep them safe and entertained at St. James
Preschool while you can get some things done during
this busy time of year. Or maybe just take some time to
yourself to catch your breath or have a quiet meal with
your spouse! The details, including the date and time
are still being worked out, but stay tuned for further information. We hope you will join Troop #423 for their
babysitting event!
I have been in contact with Gina Cybator, of the
Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Ms. Cybator suggested making individual care packages for the
veterans by filing drawstring bags with personal items
such as toiletries, new underwear or socks, etc.
The first part of the project will be the youth group
making the drawstring bags. A member of the church
has already volunteered to cover the cost of the materials needed. We are looking for some adult volunteers to
donate their time, talents, and sewing machines to help
make the bags.
Donated items to the fill the bags will be coming
from other sources as well as reaching out to our members in the near future. Once the bags are finished and
items collected and organized we will fill the bags. As a
group, if possible, we will take a trip to the CVAMC to
drop everything off along with some baked goodies as
ADULT SPIRITUAL EDUCATION
well. Ms. Cybator, told me the veterans always appreciAre you interested in an adult forum that could be a bi- ate fresh baked goods. As another component, I want to
ble study or a time of meditation and prayer or a little of ask the younger classes to make cards for the veterans.
both on Sundays at 10 AM? Please talk to Laura Harting at church or e-mail her at [email protected] or
For more information or to volunteer to help make
call 610 363-5258.
the drawstring bags please contact me at 610-306-5199
Group meets on Sunday at 10am in the library
or [email protected].
Thank you, Megan McIlvaine
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MEN’S BIBLE STUDY RESUMES
“Masculinity: Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?” will be the theme of the next men’s Bible study at St.
James. Newcomers are welcome. We’ll use the same Serendipity format we’ve used before, but this time we’ll
meet off-site, at Don Harting’s house, in the Brookwood subdivision of Uwchlan Township. We will also meet at
a different (early!) time: 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on Fridays, beginning October 31 and ending December 12. Cofacilitators will be Rob Deitcher and Don Harting. Please sign up so we know how many packets to make. The
sign-up sheet and schedule are posted in the hallway. Questions? Contact Rob [email protected] or Don [email protected].
Masculinity: Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?*
St. James’ Men’s Bible Study
Fall, 2014
Hosts: Don and Laura Harting
Co-leaders: Rob Deitcher and Don Harting
Session
Day
Date
Topic
Bible passage
Story
1
Fri
10/31
The Divine Jesus
“God with us”
2
Fri
11/7
The Human Jesus
Matthew 1:1825
Luke 4:14-30
3
Fri
11/14
The Initiated Jesus
4
Fri
11/21
The Tough Jesus
Fri
11/28
NO MEETING
5
Fri
12/5
6
Fri
12/12
“Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
Matthew 3:13 4:11
Mark 11:12-19
Baptized and tempted
The Tender Jesus
John 11: 1-44
“Jesus wept.”
The Triumphant
Jesus
Luke 23:44-49
Jesus’ death
Temple cleansing time
NOTE: This Bible study will be held at Don Harting’s house, 301 Brookwood Drive, Downingtown,
(near the intersection of Peck Road.) Lost? Call 610-635-5303 for directions.
SCHEDULE FOR EACH SESSION
6:00 to 6:15 a.m.
Coffee and small talk
6:15 to 7:00 a.m.
Bible study
7:00 to 7:30 a.m.
Prayer
PAPER RECYCLING NEWS
Many of our members and neighbors use our recycling dumpster to recycle their papers to help the environment and the church. I am sad to say that the dumpster will be removed by the middle of November. There are a
few reasons why with the major one being the repainting of the parking spaces and the location of the one of the
community gardens. It will be difficult to relocate the dumpster without taking up two parking spaces for easy
pick up by the very large recycling truck. If you have ever been at the church during the week with Preschool
drop off and pick up and Thrift Shop customers you know how full the parking lot can be. Every parking space is
valuable.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. Most of us are able to recycle paper with our home
trash pick up, but if you can not, United Methodist Church by Simpson Meadows has two dumpsters behind the
church, and many of the local schools have dumpsters. A silver lining, we will now be able to add two or three
additional community gardens to help feed the clients of the Lord’s Panty. Questions and concerns, please contact
Bruce Shipley.
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FOR ALL THE SAINTS
We have many members that give of their time and talents for various committees and ministries. Members
of vestry, altar guild, Forever Endeavor, and the choir. Our greeters, ushers, acolytes, lectors, chalicists, the
verger, Sunday school teachers, troop boxes, and coffee hour volunteers. We know and see these volunteers and
recognize their valuable contributions each week to the life of St. James’.
There are also the “Quiet Saints” of St. James’ listed below. These are the volunteers who give of their time
and talents quietly behind the scenes and go unnoticed. Your gifts are priceless and we thank you.
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Catherine “Mike” Hernandez
Elaine Mordosky
Adam and Carol D'Andrea
Laura Harting
Wanda and Rich Bryant
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pounds of veggies and herbs to the
Lord’s Pantry of Downingtown
Thrift Shop volunteers
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Marnie Marjorie
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Nancy Cianfrani
Ron & Karen Meacham
Ed & Marilyn Miller
George & Beverley Hotton
Terri Silvester
Barb Monaghan
Matt Ryan for being our 1st responder to
building alarms going off in the middle of
the night. Ron Meacham for the #2 responder.
Members of the Discernment Committee for
giving so much of your time to be a part of
this very important committee.
Jim Craig and Art Tompkin
Two Quiet Saints, never to be forgotten
November Altar Flowers
November Birthdays
Len Smith
November 1
Fiona Rupp
November 2
Michele Holman
November 3
Luann McIlvaine
November 3
Jack Mea
November 4
Sam Benne
November 5
George Fritze Sr
November 5
Tim Gemmell
November 7
Jared Shea
November 7
Barbara Conner
November 9
Patty Edge
November 9
Carly Sharamatew
November 10
Ranee Shipley
November 12
George Hotton
Rich Snyder
November 14
November 15
George Zeiner
November 15
Brett Leister
November 18
Rob Deitcher
Dante D'Andrea
November 20
November 21
Glenn Fredericksen
November 22
Kathy Voltz
November 22
Conor Feeley
Megan Heurich
November 23
November 24
Darlene Kimber
November 26
Jim Smyth
November 26
Rosa Butler
Jane Dalziel
November 28
November 28
Greg Lewis
November 28
Carol D'Andrea
Rachel Wallace
November 29
November 29
Piper Hudecheck
November 30
Support Group Meetings
In Bartholomew Hall
Monday
7:00pm
Monday Message Open AA
Tuesday:
8:00pm
NA
1st Tuesday of month 8:00pm District AA
Friday:
8:00pm
AA and Al Anon
Saturday:
6:30pm
AA
offered in loving memory of
November 2
Maurice Felton
Kenneth S. Miller
Eunice & Raymond Hiltebeitel
November 9
Elizabeth M. Whiteman
Edward Schmid
Jim Craig
November 16
Chester E. Whiting, Jr.
November 23
Jacob V. Edge
Edmond Cosgriff
November 30
Richard & Jane McConnell
Altar Flowers can be given in memory of or
in thanksgiving of a loved one.
Please fill in the date you would like in the Altar Guild Flower
Book located on the table by the main entrance.
Envelopes for payment are next to the book.
HOSPITALIZATION REMINDER
It is important to notify the Rector or the parish administrator (610-269-1774) when you
or a family member is in the hospital. Due
to privacy laws, hospitals are no longer able
to give the church that information. Please
let us know when you are in the hospital. Private messages may be left for the rector at 610-873-1065. After
hours pastoral emergencies: 610-306-7059.
Do you need help with meals? Our Ministry of Meals
can help. Contact the Rector, parish administrator, or
Mandy Watson at 610-518-0399.
HUDSON L. VOLTZ, ESQUIRE
JANET J. SATTERTHWAITE, ESQUIRE
JOY L. VALANIA, ESQUIRE
HEIDI T. NOVINO, PARALEGAL
HUDSON L. VOLTZ, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Small Business ~ Family Law ~ Estate Planning & Probate ~ Real Estate Law
THE LAIRD PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
610-518-9500
110 HOPEWELL ROAD, SUITE 200
Fax 610-518-5316
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-1047
E-mail: [email protected]
Mr. Voltz is a member; serving the St. James’ Community
for Real Estate, Family, Business and Estate matters for the past 20 years
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COMMITMENT SUNDAY
All Saints Sunday, November 2, is Commitment Sunday
You will be receiving in the mail your pledge card for 2015. Please bring your pledge card to church on
November 2 to offer your pledge as a gift at God’s altar at one of the services.
Thanks for Giving Celebration, November 9
Join vestry on November 9 after the 7:45 service and at 10am as they host a special coffee hour in
celebration of our gifts to St. James’ Church of our time, talents, and treasures.
Please join us for our Christmas Services
****Please note changes to the service times
for this year’s Christmas Eve services****
Christmas Eve
4:30pm - Holy Eucharist Rite II Family, Contemporary
8:30pm Holy Eucharist Rite II Traditional Choir Music
Christmas Day
10:00am Holy Eucharist with the Blessing of the Toys
Sunday Service Schedule
7:45am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Contemporary Music
Nursery care during the 9am and 11am service
10:00am Fellowship and Coffee Hour in Bartholomew Hall
10:00am Christian Education Classes
11:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite II Traditional Music
Rector
The Rev. Robin Martin, Interim Rector
[email protected]
Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper
Luann McIlvaine
[email protected]
Christian Education Coordinator
Beth Sharamatew
[email protected]
Vestry Members - Term 2015
Judy Benne
Rich Carango
Nancy Cianfrani
Brooke Giffi
Home: 610-286-6141
Home: 610-518-0399
Home: 484-341-8051
Home: 610-594-2712
Parish Office ~ 610-269-1774
409 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335
Monday : 10am - 3pm
Tuesday – Thursday: 9:00am – 3:00pm, Closed Friday
Thrift Shop ~ 610-873-7812
Monday - Thursday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
1st & 3rd Saturdays each month: 9am - 1pm
St. James Preschool ~ 610-269-0525
www.stjamespreschool.com
Vestry Members - Term 2016
Bob Yuninger
Tim Gemmell
Bruce Shipley
Matt Wagner
Home:
Home:
Home:
Home:
610-380-7941
610-431-7174
215-368-0542
610-873-2419
Vestry Members - Term 2017
Laura Harting
Peggy Leister
Dick McConnell
Ron Meacham
Home:
Home
Home:
Home:
610-363-5258
610-696-5271
610-524-2447
610-269-9352
Deadline for the December/January issue of the Steeple Notes is due November10th.
Please submit articles, announcements, and calendar events to the parish office
via email [email protected]