February 2012

 

THE DIACONATE      Donna Lima-Monteiro has been accepted as a postulant for the Diaconate.  Deacons form an order of ministry that seek to make the needs of the world known to the Church and to take the gifts of the Church out into the world.  After undergoing a psychological screening, receiving the endorsement of the Vestry and Rector, and interviewing with the Bishop and a group of other deacons, Donna was accepted into the program.  She will participate in several years of theological education and regular meeting with other postulants and deacons for personal, spiritual and diaconal formation.  I ask your prayers and support for Donna as she seeks to serve God in this ancient ministry.  We will explore what it means and how it looks to be a deacon in the months to come. 

 

Robin 

 

CELEBRATING WHO WE ARE

 

Did you know? …

 

Our priest, Robin, took voice lessons from a professional opera singer, Julia Rothfuss.

 

Some older folks call their grown children’s pets their “grand dogs” and “grand cats”.  Jackie Freeman wins the prize with her “grand MULE”, Daisy.

 

Jean Blaha and Jean Whalen both moved to Ann’s Choice from Hicksville,Long Island.  They attended the same church there.

 

Billy Jerdan plays the violin, trumpet, and electric guitar. His mother, Adrienne plays the violin, and his dad, Dennis, plays the trumpet.

 

Sydney Stoddart is a member of the Keith Valley Middle School choir. This choir won second place in the B101 Christmas Choir Competition. Their rendition of “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” won $2,000 for the school!

 

Be in touch with Judy Murphy if you have ideas, or tidbits to include in future “Celebrating Who We Are” articles.  

 

THE LONG-TERM PRAYER LIST

 

John Achuff – Jackie Freeman’s request

 

Bill Baird – Marge Burns’ request

 

Lynda Bennett – Donna & Leo Bennett’s request

 

Joanne Bocchino – Kara Bowman’s request

 

Jack Boon – Jackie Freeman’s request

 

Joan Branston – Tony Lawson’s cousin

 

Olive Breary – Audrey Disley’s request

 

Glen Bruner – Marge Burns’ request

 

Norma Brunner – The Lawson’s request

 

Marge Burns – parishioner

 

Bonnie Callaghen – Alex Rodemich’s request

 

Anthony Calzolaio – Caitlyn Gilman’s grandfather

 

Dennis Cannon – Maryann Cannon’s request

 

Louise Colleti – Teri O’Shea’s request

 

Debbi Cook – Donna McConomy’s request

 

Braedon Cummings – Betty Cummings grandson

 

Phyllis Curtis and Family – Bob Fuggiti’s request

 

Irene Cuzzone – Cathy Wehmeyer’s request

 

Ralph Delaney – Trish Troilo’s request

 

SharonDisley – The Disley’s daughter-in-law

 

William Donahue – Barbara Pitt’s request

 

Sue Dorman – Laurie Dorman’s sister-in-law

 

Drayton Family – Marge Burns’ request

 

Patrick Duffy – Trish Troilo’s request

 

Michelina Finn – Crystal Finn’s mother-in-law

 

Jackie Fox – Laurie Ulrich-Fuller’s request

 

Sadie Freeman – Jackie Freeman’s granddaughter

 

LorraineGeissler – Bobbi DiDeo’s mother

 

Kate & Bobbi – Lorraine Geissler’s daughters

 

Paul George – Susan Capinas’ request

 

Robert Gibson – Cathy Wehmeyer’s request

 

Leann Gift – The Dippre’s request

 

Mary & Ted Gilligan – Scott Moschette’s request

 

Rich Glanfield – Jackie Freeman’s request

 

Ryan Glenwright – Jackie Freeman’s request

 

Vince Gonzales – Marianne Leahy’s request

 

Olga and Joseph Gordon – parish members

 

Naomi Gould – Eileen Wetzel’s request

 

Shoshona Green – Trish Troilo’s request

 

Christine Guinan – Maureen Roberts’ request

 

Muriel Hafner – Janet Gilman’s sister

 

John Harrison – Carolyn Smith’s grandson

 

The Havers Family – Jeanne Bernosky’s request

 

Carol Hill – Louise Zimmerman’s request

 

Ella Hoesch – Jackie Freeman’s request

 

Billy Hunter –Roy& Margie Smith’s request

 

Janie – Marge Burns’ request

 

Joann – Marge Burns’ request

 

Janette Kauffman – Crystal Finn’s mother

 

Sandy Keegan – Sinclair’s request

 

Kristen Kiel – Marge Burns’ request

 

Sue Lagnese – Maryann Cannon’s request

 

Jim Lamb –Gilman’s request

 

Norma &Richard Lane- parishioners

 

Natalie Leckerman – Lynn Sinclair’s request

 

Harry Link – Teri O’Shea’s request

 

Audrey Lockton – Laurie Dorman’s request

 

Dinny Longo – Marge Burns’ request

 

John Loomis – Trish Troilo’s request

 

Dorothy Lynch – parish member

 

Cathy Mattern – Magill’s request

 

Jack Matthews – Marilyn Zembower’s request

 

Gordon McCrea – Barbara Johnson’s uncle

 

Nancy Meehl – parish member

 

Agnes Miller – Eileen Johnston’s sister

 

Joanne Mills – parish member

 

Stephanie Moore – Vicki Peterson’s daughter

 

Paul Moschette – Scott Moschette’ father

 

Shirley Neudecker – Rodemich’s request

 

Carol Nicolais – parish member

 

Matthew Niedrist,  Christopher Niedrist –

 

Karen Snyder’s & Cheryle Kelly’s request

 

Rodney Nordquist – Teri O’Shea’s request

 

Sergio Ortiz-Cataldi – Barbara Pitt’s request

 

Anita O’Shea – Teri O’Shea’s request

 

Frieda Paulus – Gina Driver’s request

 

Carol Peniston – Marge Burns’ request

 

Raines Family –Laurie Dorman’s request

 

Ramos Family – Elaine Kemp’s request

 

Donna Riopelle – Barbara Johnson’s request

 

Ron Rivers – Laurie Dorman’s request

 

Alex Rodemich – parish member

 

Gordon Rowe – Holly Romanoli’s father

 

Doreen Scarbough – Vicky Peterson’s request

 

Steve Senderoff – Barbara Johnson’s request

 

Helen Serratore – Eileen Wetzel’s request

 

Paul Shawaluk – Barbara Johnson’s brother-in-law

 

John Joe Shisslak – Gina Driver’s request

 

Roy Smith – parish member

 

Joan Snyder – Karen Snyder’s mother

 

Mart Stroh – Robin Martin’s request

 

Noah Thome – Barbara Pitt’s request

 

Margaret Tuckwood – Lawson’s request

 

Ian Vallone – Jackie Freeman’s request

 

Furman Waddell – Barbara Pitt’s request

 

Raymond Waite – Marge Burns’ request

 

Ted Walker – Barbara LaRue’s brother

 

Muriel Wehmeyer – parish member

 

Maureen Weiss – Barbara Johnson’s request

 

Karen Wigforss  – parishioner

 

Whalin Family – Trish Troilo’s request

 

Krystal Yavorski – Teri O’Shea’s request

 

ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE

 

Kate Jester, Stephen Stillman, Sean Kelly, Buckner Alexander, Christopher (Cowboy) Huntsberger, Gretchen Sinclair, Rob McKay and Nathan Wass.

 

Be sure to let the parish office know when there are changes to the status of persons you have placed on the prayer lists.

 

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY   If your birthday is

 

“missing” from the monthly birthday list, please be in touch with Kathleen at the parish office:  215-675-5737 or email her at secretaryadventhatbor@gmail.com  Remember to include your name on the sign up sheets for the birthday party held each month. Sheets are posted in the hallway outside Robin’s office.

 

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

 

2/3      LorraineGeissler

 

2/3       Alexis Rose McConomy

 

2/4       Kevin Wood

 

2/5       Dorothy Jay

 

2/5       Chris Walton

 

2/6       William Miller

 

2/8       Rob Brigham

 

2/11     Ed Finn

 

2/14     Thomas Leahy, Jr.

 

2/14     Ken Longman

 

2/15      Lauren New

 

2/16     Teri O’Shea

 

2/17     Madeline Miller

 

2/18     Linda Nicholson

 

2/22     John Dippre

 

2/23     Kevin Irvine

 

2/23     Cheryl Kelly

 

2/24     Paul Werner

 

2/29     Arline Reinoehl 

 

“MID-WINTER THAW”

 

Beef and Beer Fundraiser 

 

This fundraiser to benefit the Rodemich Family will be on February 18, 2012 at the Willow Grove VFW Post.  The Fellowship Committee, with the backing of Robin and the Vestry, sponsors the event.  We hope to help the family with its financial needs stemming from years of cancer treatments forNancy who was a member of the choir, and who died on November 12. Tickets for the Beef and Beef will be $30.00 per person and $55.00 per couple.  Volunteers are welcome to help make these events a success.

 

Please see Donna Lima-Monteiro or Chris and Dave Walton if you have any questions.        

 

February     (E.C.W. Blanket Month)

 

5      Souper Bowl Sunday  (Outreach)

 

10      March Herald articles due in church office

 

11     Gardener’s of Crooked Billet Craft Day

 

               12     Celebration of Music Ministries

 

First Communion Class

 

16     Healing Service

 

18     Rodemich Beef & Beer Benefit

 

21     Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

 

22     Ash Wednesday Services

 

23     Secretary Vacation Day – Office closed

 

24/25    Youth Group 30-Hour Famine

 

28     Taize

 

29     Community Lenten Service (Lehman Meth.)

 

March      (E.C.W. Layette Month)

 

                 6     Taize

 

8     Gardener’s of Crooked Billet

 

10     April Herald articles due in church office

 

11      Daylight Savings Time Begins

 

13     Taize

 

18    Children’s Sabbath

 

20     Taize

 

22     Secretary Vacation Day – Office Closed

 

31    Seder Dinner

 

April

 

1     Palm/Passion Sunday

 

5    Maundy Thursday

 

6     Good Friday: Advent hosts Community

 

3-Hour Service   12-3 p.m.

 

7      Vigil

 

8      Easter Day

 

9      Office Closed – EasterHoliday

 

10     May Herald articles due in the church office

 

12     Gardener’s of Crooked Billet

 

21     Rummage Sale

 

22     Celebration of Hospitality Ministries

 

26     Secretary Vacation Day – Office Closed