October Prospectus - Prospect Congregational Church

The Prospectus
2015
CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Kristen Provost Switzer, Pastor
Dale Deckert, Music Director
Mark Wilson, Sunday School Administrator
Tina Soderberg, Office Administrator
Prospect Congregational Church
Office Phone: 203-758-4872 Fax#: 203-758-6316
Church e-mail pccucc@snet.net
Church Website www.prospectctucc.orq
Office Hours Monday- Friday 8:00a -1:00p
Articles can be left in the Prospectus mailbox in the coatroom
or e-mailed to pccucc@snet.net. Deadline for the
newsletter is the third Wednesday of the month.
Autumn has always been a favorite season of mine. Crisp days, chillier nights.
Breaking out packed-away sweaters and scarves. A bevy of seasonal pastimes to
return to, like pumpkin-picking and driving around, looking at the leaves.
Autumn is pretty great.
It’s easy to get so distracted by our own lives that we don’t even notice the world
around us. But we live in a world where beauty surrounds us. What more proof
do we need that God has created us for joy than the profligate splendor of these
autumn days?
One of my favorite young authors, Rainbow Rowell, who wrote the wonderful
novel Fangirl, captures this spirit of autumnal joy thusly:
“October, baptize me with leaves!
Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup.
October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets
and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins.
O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!”
What a hymn to the season! I pray for all of us, as we enter these days of
Autumn, that like falling leaves we will release ourselves into God’s good future
with joy and abandon, in faith that whatever awaits us, it will be good and right
and yes, beautiful.
With Autumn blessings,
Rev. Kristen
Called To Care
Roger Allen
Jennie Bayse
Louise Beach
Gloria Benson
Kirsten Berube
Rev Carmen Cavallaro
Janet Cronn
Joan Hart
Al Hamilton
Arnie Koehler
Barbara Koshier
Lindy Jacobson
Linda Jerzierny
Ellen Lampros
Bill Pearce
Mary Ellen Pearce
Bill Trumbley
Tina Sierra
Joan Slapikas
Dave Stewart
Babette Strumpf
Jake Dzubak
Peter Creasey
Judy Fiengo
Gwenn Fischer
Sally Lohne
Sheryl Mann
Dennis McGuire
Barbara Menturweck
Georgianna Tata
Andrew Vilardo
Charlotte VanKirk
Kathy Vander Eyk
Jillian DiTommaso
Gayle Gourley
Michael Lohne
Ed Mitoraj
Lois Nemet
Barbara Walcott
Sherie Wilson
Prayers for our Military, including
PFC Marissa Bainer
Jon Conlon
Darren Hale, Jr., Afghanistan
A1C Johnny Dee, Washington
Pvt Michael LeBlanc, Ft. Benning GA
Lcpl Alex Theil, Ft. Leonardwood, MO
Thomas Brunetti, Jr.
Anthony DiTommaso
Jim Jackson, Marine
118th Med Bn
Glendale
Jo Collins
Roy Schellhardt
Paradigm
Raymond & Shirley Stewart
Prayers of Concern for our Extended Family
Sarah & Family (Christine Creasey’s niece and family)
Tabitha (Lindy Jacobson’s niece)
Uncle Howard (David Bell’s uncle)
Yves Allard (Erik Soderberg’s Uncle)
Norman Anderson (Babette Strumpf’s brother)
Barbara Andrews (Eileen Flanagan’s daughter)
Bill (friend of Eileen Flanagan)
James Bayse (Jennie Bayse’s father)
Anita Capen (friend of Diane Cavallaro)
Robin Carlson (friend of Sandy Pavlowski)
Mabel Caudill (Linda Jerzierny’s mother)
Mary Grace Cavallo
Carolyn Coleman (friend of Mary Ellen Pearce)
Donald Covino (brother of Carm Villani)
Joyce Cronin (friend of Sandy Pavlowski)
Terri Dinatali (Debbie Brooks’ friend)
Michael Dingle (Louise Beach’s nephew)
Justine Egan (Kelly Evon’s cousin)
Agatha Falcone (Tina Sierra’s mom)
Lillian Farley (Tina Soderberg’s mom)
Charlie Fortier (brother of Anne Marie Burr)
Richard Fortier (brother of Anne Marie Burr)
Justine Fortin (grandson of Charlotte Geary)
Rachel and Elizabeth Friedland (nieces of Rich and Sharry Sargeant)
Rob Friedland (brother-in-law of Sharry Sargeant)
Sue Fulton (friend of Sherie Wilson)
Sam Gourley (Gayle Gourley’s father-in-law)
Anthony Guistinello (Mary Ellen Pearce’s Grandson)
Eddie Hannula (Diana Trumbley’s uncle)
Lloyd Hannula (Diana Trumbley’s dad)
Dianne Hart (sister of Joan Hart and Janet Searles)
Fran Hart (Mother of Joan Hart and Janet Searles)
Pam Hartnett (Bob and Kathy Hartnett’s daughter-in-law)
Ellie Held (Barbara Rowe’s sister)
Russell Held (Barbara Rowe’s nephew)
David Holley (John Holley’s dad)
Mary Hudson (John Hudson’s mother)
Paul Hudson (John Hudson’s dad)
Douglas Hughes (Arlene Hughes’ son)
Fred Strumpf, Jr
Christopher Chucta, Turkey
Thomas Greene, Afghanistan
Kenny Jeannin, Ft. Drumm, NY
FC James Kabusk, Cherry Point, NC
Jonathan Saxton, Fairfield, CA
ACAN Jessica Zielonka, USS Theodore Roosevelt
Diane Humphrey (Christine Creasey’s sister)
Conall Hurley (Howie Steeves’ nephew)
Ingrid (Sharon Blair’s Sister)
Lou Jason (Judy Niatopsky’s brother)
Jason Juraska (Debbie Brook’s grandson)
Edna Kainer (Sandy Pavlowski’s grandmother)
Marie Kluge
David Knapp (Rev. Phyllis’ brother)
Jackie LaCroix (friend of Melissa Saxton)
Robert Luddy (neighbor of Gwenn and Brad Fischer)
Bertha & Charles McCollough (Sharry Sargeant’s mother and father)
Madalyn McDaniel (Barbara Menturweck’s niece)
Dolores Mikishko
Carol Miner (friend of Christine Creasey)
Christina Mitchell (Mary Ellen Pearce’s daughter-in-law)
Josh Morgan (friend of Glenn and Denise Warme)
Mary Nelson (Barbara Menturweck’s cousin)
Laura Niatopsky (Judy and Martin Niatopsky’s granddaughter)
Deolores Paonessa (Sue Hudson’s aunt)
Megan Pearce (Mary Ellen Pearce’s granddaughter)
Mark Peel (friend of Mary Ellen Pearce)
Helen Plante (Connor Sargeant’s Aunt)
Tiffany Perry (friend of Kim Palmerie)
Teresa Preziosi (Mary Ellen Pearce’s niece)
Doreen Proul (dear friend of Edie Sherwood)
Marion Raven (John Raven’s daughter–in-law, Kim Palmerie’s Sister-in-law)
Matthew Raven (John Raven’s son)
Kathryn Reynolds (Rev. Phyllis’ sister)
Bill St. Jean (Denise Masulli’s brother)
Henry Sarbeski
Michelle Scotto-Lanzoni (John Hudson’s Cousin)
Jim Scully (Howie and Deb Steeves’ brother-in-law)
Dotty Searles (John Searles’ mom)
Edward Smith (son of Janet and Steve Cronn)
Lauren Stanczyk (Friend of Lindy Jacobson)
Bob Steeves (Howie Steeve’s cousin)
Leslie Studwell (Debbie Steeves’ cousin)
Maggie Thompson (friend of MaryEllen Pearce)
Sharon Trumbley (Diana Trumbley’s sister-in-law)
Bob Wallin (friend of Rev. Carmen & Diane Cavallaro)
Jack Walsh (student at Woodland High School)
Beverly Wyman (Debbie Brooks’ sister and Joan Slapikas’ cousin)
Arthur Wood (Christine Creasey’s father)
Joan Wood (Christine Creasey’s Mom)
October Birthdays
3
4
5
10
13
15
Louise Beach
Corey (Biercevicz) Frolish
Becky Jarvis
Bob Harvey, Jr.
Tom McGarvey, Sr.
Derrick Cianci
Matt Cavallaro
Nicki Blair
Ron Rivard
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20
21
22
25
28
29
Bonnie Harkins
Doriene Wester
Rev. Phyllis Norman
Cheryl Barker
Jennie Bayse
Thomas Saxton
Clarke Snyder
October Anniversaries
12
Bill and Renee Kelly
Friday Night Dinner
Bob Harvey and Diana Trumbley will be hosting another Friday night dinner
on Friday October 16th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The cost will be $8.00 per person. This
dinner will be a Potato Salad Sampler Dinner, where we will have the chance to
sample several different potato salads. They will be made by different people, and you
will be given a sample of each. We may even vote for your favorite potato salad. We
will also have hot dogs and Brats, baked beans, drinks, and desert. Please sign up by
placing your name on the signup sheet in Fellowship Hall, so we know how many to
plan for. As in the past you can stay for games after the dinner.
INTRODUCING OUR NEW MEMBERS
September 20, 2015
DiFusco, Jr, Anthony (Tony), Prospect. Anthony joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. He is a mortgage loan
officer at First World Mortgage. His interests include golf and the theatre. He was active in Community
Theater, both on stage and back stage. Tony is the husband of Jacqueline DiFusco.
DiFusco, Jacqueline (Jackie), Prospect. Jacqueline joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. Her background is in
childcare, having taken care of children for over 25 years. She is currently a caregiver for a woman in Bethany.
She enjoys tag sales and antiques. She is interested in joining the choir. Jackie is the wife of Tony DiFusco.
Lohne, Michael, soon to be of Prospect. Michael joins us by Letter of Transfer. He graduated college with a B.S.
He was a building contractor, a resort manager and is currently Team Leader at Ace Begonia. He enjoys skiing,
hiking, boating and gardening. He would like to volunteer his time and talents here at PCC. Michael is the
husband of Sally Lohne, they have two daughters Katelyn Marrieros (and her husband Fernando) and Meredith
Lohne, and two grandsons, Antonio and Cristiano.
Levesque, Eric, Waterbury. Eric joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. He is a graduate of Blessed Sacrament,
West Side Middle School and Kaynor Tech High School. He studied Autobody at Kaynor and works at Dibona
Auto Center having worked at Durable Auto Body in the past. He enjoys karate and hockey. Eric is the husband
of Kellee Levesque and they have four children Paige, Gabrielle, Ben and Skylar.
Levesque, Kellee, Waterbury. Kellee joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. She is a Kaynor Tech graduate. She
works for Cigna Healthcare having worked at Pop Lighting in the past. Her hobbies include scrapbooking,
kayaking, karate. She and her husband teach at the Grange through the Park & Rec Department. She is the wife
of Eric Levesque and mother to Paige, Gabrielle, Ben and Skylar.
Moore, Jared, Prospect. Jared joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. He earned his Bachelor of Science from
Southern Connecticut State University. He currently works at Prudential Financial as a Director of Retirement
having worked at Hewitt Associates as a Business Analyst. He likes sports, hiking, travelling and reading. Jared
and his wife, Robin have two children Evan and Emily.
Moore, Robin, Prospect. Robin joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. She has her B.S. in Elementary Education,
B.S. in Recreation & Leisure, Masters in Elementary Education, 6th year in Advanced Teaching in Mathematics,
and is currently pursuing certification in administration in education. She is a Math Specialist in Morris and
Math Coordinator in Region 6 having taught in Milford in the past. She enjoys hiking, rollerblading, Zumba and
scrapbooking. She was a collegiate gymnast. She is the wife of Jared Moore and mother to Evan and Emily.
Quimbaya, Christopher, Southbury. Chris joins us by Profession of Faith. He works for Frontier
Communications ( a.k.a. SNET/SBC/AT &T) and is also a lifeguard. He enjoys raising his daughter, Kalirose.
His interests include gardening and musical instrument appreciation.
Reed (McKernan), Kathryn, Prospect. Katie joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. She has earned her M.A. in
Criminology and her B.A. in Communications/Marketing. She is a mom and a Realtor for Prudential and Dave
Jones Realty. Her interests include reading, swimming, sailing, volunteering, and learning how to be a better
parent. Katie would like to share with us: “I have a passion for God and it is all the trials that I have experienced
that have driven that!” Katie is mom to three daughters: Brianna, Caitlyn and Kalirose.
Santoro, Carri-Ann, Prospect. Carri-Ann joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. She has earned her B.S. in
education and her M.A. in Special Education from the University of Connecticut. She is an English-Language
Teacher at Wallace Middle School in Waterbury. She enjoys yoga. Carri-Ann and her husband Michael have
two sons, Domenic and Vincenzo.
Santoro, Michael, Prospect. Michael joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. He attended Southern Connecticut
State University and is Account Manager for Coca-Cola. He likes sports and politics. He is the husband of
Carri-Ann Santoro and father of Domenic and Vincenzo.
Villani, Paul, Wallingford. Paul joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. Paul has his Bachelor Science in Nursing
BSN, Masters in Counseling Psychology MS, and Masters in Business Administration MBA. He is a retired
Registered Nurse having worked 37 years at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Haven. He
served 3 years in the U.S. Army. He is a disabled veteran. He enjoys gardening, the outdoors and is a “retired
runner.” He would like to share his support of the church social affairs, financially and otherwise. He is the
husband of Carmelina Villani.
Call to the 2nd Semi-Annual Budget Meeting
The 2nd Semi-Annual Budget Meeting of the Prospect Congregational
Church, UCC will be held Sunday, October 25, 2015 in the Sanctuary,
20 minutes following worship or 11:30 a.m., whichever is later. The
purpose of this meeting is to approve the budget for 2015-2016.
A Note from the New Music Director
I would like to express my thanks to the congregation of Prospect
Congregational for their warm welcome. I am very excited about
ministering through music. I would like to encourage those of you
who especially love music to come sing with the choir. You do not
have to read music, just love to praise God with song. We are
meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 for rehearsal and we would
certainly welcome you.
If you play an instrument, please let me know. Many of our anthems
have instrumental solos in them or perhaps we can use you in a
group. A church with a strong music program is a happy church. I see
we have some lovely children in the church and I would love to start
a children's choir. The main thing is to find a time when we can
gather them all together for a practice time. There is often a
conflict with today's busy schedules. I will be seeking more
information about this from you in the future.
A little about me, I was born and raised in Albany, Georgia, but I
have lived in Connecticut most of my adult life. After raising my
family, I was privileged to have the opportunity to go to Hartt
School of Music. I majored in organ performance/music education and
earned my BM degree at Hartt and later my MS degree and sixth year
degree from Central Connecticut State University. I am retired from
teaching general music in Meriden's public schools. I have been
involved in church music all my life and I have played the organ and
directed choirs in Connecticut churches since the mid-eighties.
Dale
All Saint’s Day
On November 1, we will once again read the names of those who have died this
last year. If you would like your loved ones named in the bulletin please send their
name, date of death and who is remembering them to the office (or put in the offering
plate) by October 24.
Call For Vendors
Vendors are wanted for our Annual ‘Holiday on the Hill’ Bazaar to be held on
November 20th 6 to 9 pm & November 21st 9am to 2pm at the Prospect Congregational
Church, 25 Center Street, Prospect, CT. A wide variety of items will be for sale from
over 30 tables of merchandise displayed by many different vendors. Six foot tables are
available for rental at $25 per table. Some spaces will be available with electrical
outlets, on a first come basis. Vendors that are interested should reserve a table early as
they always sell out. Call: Sheri at 203-758-0279 or Lois at 203-758-4896 for more
information and a contract.
Holiday on the Hill Bazaar
Prospect Congregational Church ‘on the green’ in Prospect will hold its annual
holiday bazaar Friday, November 21st 6-9pm and Saturday, November 22nd
9am-2pm. New-to-you jewelry, holiday decorations, gift baskets, handmade crafts,
homemade baked goods, jams, preserves, and candy. Fresh wreaths will also be
available. Santa will also be available on Saturday, 10-1 for photos. Mrs. B’s Attic
& Gifts, craft vendors and much more! Dinner items will be available on Friday
night. Breakfast and lunch will be available on Saturday. Admission is free.
October 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Deacon of
The Month:
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
8
9
10
Peg Goddard
4
10a Worship
5
6
7
Foster Grandparent
11a Coffee Hr
11:30a CE
7p Deacons’ Mtg
11
12
10a Worship
Baptism
11a Coffee Hr
6-8 HS Youth
7p Committee
Gr
18
10a Worship
11a Coffee
Hr/Casseroles
13
No Bible Stdy
7p BOT Mtg
19
20
14
6p Elevator Mtg
6:30p VITAS
Memorial
Service
15
7:30 Choir
16
25
26
17
6p
Potato Salad
Sampler
Dinner
6:30
Confirmation
Class
21
22
23
10a Bible Stdy 6p Elevator Mtg
7p Council Mtg
10a Worship
Baptism
11a Coffee Hr
11:30a SemiAnnual Budget
Mtg
6p HS Youth
Grp
1p
Victorian Tea
Night
Gift Card Order
6-8 MS Youth
Grp
HS Youth Grp
9-12 Youth Grp
Service Project
24
HS Youth Grp
Halloween Event
— email with
details to follow
6:30p Evening
Women’s Assoc
7:30p Choir
27
28
No Bible Stdy
6p Elevator Mtg
29
30
31