March 2016 newsletter - Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church

Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church
384 Fox Chapel Road U Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 412-963-8243 U Fax: 412-967-9134
Website: www.fcpc.us
THE
WINDOW
VOLUME 64, NUMBER 3
MARCH 2016
Coming in March
Sunday, March 13, 4 p.m.—Pittsburgh Concert Chorale Performance—Tickets
at the Door—Sanctuary with Reception
March 24, Maundy Thursday Service, 7:30 p.m.—Sanctuary
March 25, Good Friday Service, 7:30 p.m.—Sanctuary
Easter, March 27, 6:30 a.m.— Sunrise Service—Squaw Valley Park
8:30 a.m.— Traditional—Chapel
9:45 a.m.— Contemporary Service—Fellowship Hall
11:00 a.m.— Traditional Service—Sanctuary
Articles due
Monday, March 21, 2016
For the April newsletter
to Ruby Ralicki.
March Schedule
8:30 am
Cup and Loaf Worship
Chapel
Childcare (Birth to PreK)
109
9:00-9:45 am
Children’s Choir
208
(Kindergarten to Grade 5)
First Hour Education
Grades 7/8 - Pre-Confirmation Questions of Faith Lounge
10:00 am
Traditional Worship
Sanctuary
Contemporary “H20” Worship
Fellowship Hall
10:25-11:15 am
Children’s Classes (Age 3-PreK, Grades K-4 and Grade 5/6)
Children attend worship with their parents and then are dismissed to go to
their classes. Age 3-PreK and Grades K-4 sign into class, as they enter H20
worship, then follow their shepherd, at the back of the worship space, to
class. Traditional parents sign in Age 3 to Grade 4 children in the Narthex
and follow their shepherd when dismissed from worship. Grades 5/6 goes
directly to Room 306 where attendance is taken.
11:15-12:15 pm Second Hour Education
Childcare (Birth to 36 months)
109
Going Deeper with God (Age 3-PreK)
236/238
Creation Station (Grades K-5/6)
233
Note: children are welcome, to the above age appropriate extended
classes, giving parents a chance to participate in Adult offerings!
Special Speaker Series (Adults)
Chapel
Worship Schedule
March 6th—8:30 a.m.—Cup & Loaf Service—Lee Nichols—Sanctuary
March 6th—10 a.m.—Traditional—Lee Nichols—Sanctuary
March 6th—10 a.m.—Contemporary—Chris Taylor—Fellowship Hall
March 13th—8:30 a.m.—Cup & Loaf Service—Chris Taylor—Sanctuary
March 13th—10 a.m.—Traditional—Chris Taylor—Sanctuary
March 13th—10 a.m.—Contemporary—Chris Taylor—Fellowship Hall
March 20th—8:30 a.m.—Cup & Loaf Service—Chris Taylor—Chapel
March 20th— 10 a.m.—Traditional—Chris Taylor—Sanctuary
March 20th—10 a.m.—Contemporary—Cathie Smith—Fellowship Hall
March 24th—7 p.m.—Maundy Thursday—Chris Taylor—Sanctuary
March 25th—7 p.m.—Good Friday Tenebrae Service
March 27th—6:30 a.m.—Sunrise Service—Doug Hughes—Squaw Valley Park
March 27th—8:30 a.m.—Traditional—Chris Taylor—Chapel
March 27th—9:45 a.m.—Contemporary—Chris Taylor—Fellowship Hall
March 27th— 11 am.—Traditional—Chris Taylor—Sanctuary
The Origin of
“Easter”
It’s not certain where the word Easter,
which never appears in Scripture,
originates. In some places, the day is
called Pasch, which comes from
“Passover,” the festival during which
Jesus was crucified. Others call it
Resurrection Sunday.
Some scholars think the church
absorbed the word Easter from pagan
roots, because the goddess of spring,
Eostre, was celebrated about the same
time as Passover.
Others suggest the word derives from
an old Latin phrase referring to the
white robes traditionally worn by
people being baptized on the Sunday
that celebrates Jesus’ resurrection.
Happy to Help
The
International
Day of
Happiness is
observed on
March 20 (also
the first day of
spring this year; coincidence?).
Jesus said we’ll be happy (or
“blessed”) when we’re meek,
merciful, pure and so on (see His
Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-12).
In other words, happiness results
from putting others’ needs above
our own.
Research confirms that helping
others boosts people’s self-esteem,
forges strong friendships, offers a
sense of belonging and purpose,
decreases stress, increases gratitude
and sparks others to “pay it
forward.”
In fact, University of Texas
researchers found that the
“activism cure” is a great way to
overcome bouts of sadness. So get
helping—and get happy!
Hunger Ministries
Priscilla
Circle
Priscilla Circle
Shopping List
Cold cereal (hold the sugar)
Rice and Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Bisquick Mix and syrup
Macaroni and Cheese
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Peanut or Almond Butter
Tuna or Chicken in pouches or cans
Jars of Jelly or Jam
Toilet Paper, Paper Towels
Paper Napkins
Clorox cleaners
Bath & Hand soap
Laundry detergent
Toothpaste, toothbrushes
Gift cards for groceries
Baking supplies
Boxed dinners
Please put your donations in the
bins in Fellowship Hall and the
Red Tile Welcome Area.
Wednesday, March 16-9:45 a.m.
the Oakmont Room at
Longwood
Lunch in the Grille
follows at 11:30 a.m.
Join us as we delve into this year's
Bible Study, Come to the Waters.
We will be discussing Lesson 6 in
the Study Book, "Waters of Justice
and Righteousness," referring to
ideas of justice in Amos 5:21-24.
Please bring your favorite Bible
(We like to share from a variety of
translations.)
Priscilla Circle is made up of
women of all ages who are
members of Presbyterian and other
denominations. All are welcome.
Come try us out. If you have a
question or need a ride, call Kitty
Skinner at 412-406-7304.
The Children’s Home Volunteer Support Team
Interested in becoming involved with one of FCPC’s Mission Projects?
Join the Team!
We meet monthly at FCPC to plan activities to help children and families at
The Children’s Home.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Red Tile Area
at FCPC.
Please join us to learn more about how you can become involved.
For more information contact Susan Bartlett: 412-767-5571 or
Betsy Hawley: betsy@ppcc-pa.org or 412-963-8243.
PPCC volunteers having fun with the
kids at Child’s Way at
The Children’s Home!
“photos courtesy of The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh”
Friday Morning Book Group
Lenten Series, February 12th - March 18th
9 - 10 a.m. in the FCPC Lounge
“Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time”
Marcus J. Borg
“Believing in Jesus does not mean believing in doctrine about him. Rather, it
means to give one’s heart, one’s self at its deepest level, to the Lord who is also the
post - Easter Jesus who is the living Lord, the side of God turned toward us,
the face of God, the Lord who is also the Spirit.” — Marcus Borg
“In this small but eloquent book, Borg…directs his readers, especially those who
have found no meaningful image of Jesus, away from confessed doctrines …toward
a relationship with the Spirit of God.”
— Publishers Weekly
World Day of Prayer
Friday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m
followed by free lunch at 12:15
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
342 Dorseyville Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Worship service planned by Christian Women in CUBA
Speaker to be announced
THEME: "Receive Children, Receive Me," reflecting on the story
of Jesus and the children, and challenging how we welcome others.
The day's offering will go to helping women and children in Cuba.
This is the one annual opportunity for men and women to worship
together with our neighboring Christians from many denominations.
Mark it on your calendar and invite your friends and neighbors.
God’s Phone #
Hello God, I called tonight
to talk a little while.
I need a friend who'll listen
to my anxiety and trial.
You see, I can't quite make it
through a day just on my own...
I need your love to guide me,
so I'll never feel alone.
I want to ask you please to keep,
my family safe and sound.
Come and fill their lives with
confidence for whatever fate
they're bound. Give me faith, dear
God, to face each hour
throughout the day, and not to
worry over things I can't change in
anyway.
I thank you God, for being home
and listening to my call, for giving
me such good advice when I
stumble and fall!!!!!!!
Your number, God, is the only one
that answers every time. I never
get a busy signal, never had to pay
a dime.
So thank you, God, for listening
to my troubles and my sorrow.
Good night, God, I love You, too,
and I'll call again tomorrow!
P.S. Please bless all my friends
and family too.
FCPC Men’s Group
The FCPC Men’s Group meets the
first Saturday of the month for
breakfast, fellowship, devotions
and encouragement.
They meet at Eat-N-Park in the
Waterworks from 7:30—8:30 a.m.
March 5, 2016.
Please plan to join us and bring
along a friend.
Men’s Prayer Fellowship
Please join us for a time of prayer
for our congregation, fellowship
and small treats every Tuesday
morning at 7:30, in the Lounge.
Morning Men’s Group
Everyone is welcome.
Do you need a little Man Time?
Join Chris Taylor Thursdays at
6:30 a.m. at Eat-n-Park in the
Waterworks.
Abbreviated Session Minutes
Abbreviated Session Minutes from Session Minutes January 25, 2016
Staff Reports:
Lee – Pastoral Care items – Jay Mangold’s father-in-law is in serious condition: update – Carol’s
father has died – sympathies and blessings of the Session to Jay and Carol; Bill Johnson is
recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.
Cathie –Reminder that payment for the Session Retreat is due to Penny; the FCPC Women’s
Retreat is April 1-3; the Confirmation class has chosen the Plight of Refugees in Pittsburgh as
their Social Justice Project. They will be collecting and sharing with groups in the church on
February 21.
Doug – They are planning for spring and summer events: Surf City (Senior high - July 24-29 and
Middle school - August 7-12). Since the cost is $500 per person, they are planning a fund raiser.
They are beginning to plan for a Youth Mission Trip to Guatemala with tentative dates June 1522. The Sunday night Youth Groups are going strong.
Delinda – There was a wonderful, very productive work night with 10 CN volunteers. Delinda
has received many thanks for the Christmas boxes and sachets from the recipients. Wednesday
Night Live, starting this week, will be the on New Testament.
Chris – The Christmas Eve services had an attendance of 1593! We will be discussing tonight – a
change to our By-Laws, a change to the Endowment Trust document, Budget items and the
Terms of Call.
Session Action Items:
Administration and Personnel Committee – Approval of Dee Hoyt as an At-Large member.
So ordered.
Christian Nurture Committee – Approval of Child Protection Policy. So ordered.
Preschool Committee – Approval of Gretchen Harrison as a Parent/At-Large member. So
ordered.
Other Business:
Approval of Manual of Organization changes
It was moved, seconded and passed to approve the changes.
Approval of the Budget for 2016
It was moved, seconded and passed to approve the Budget for 2016.
Chris thanked the outgoing Elders and presented them with a painting of the
church for their service. The Pastors left the meeting.
Approval of Terms of Call for the three pastors
It was moved, seconded and passed to approve the Terms of Call for Revs.
Taylor, Nichols and Smith.
College Care Packages
Dear Parents of College Students,
Although it seems that we've just sent our children off to college for the winter term, it's time to
get ready for packing and mailing college care packages. We will be boxing and mailing these
packages (for college and other college age children living away from home) right after Easter.
In order to take advantage of the inevitable surplus of Easter candy, we intend to pack and ship
boxes on Monday, March 28th, to college and other college age children living away from home.
We need loads of cookies, treats, and fun items. We also need volunteers to shop, pack, and mail
boxes that evening.
We are accepting contributions of cookies, treats, fun items, or checks at the church office. The
kids love getting packages and it’s more personalized than the packages offered through college
promotions.
I am gathering names and addresses of college students through the middle of March. That will
determine our shopping needs. We usually have about 50 – 60 kids to shop for. If you are able to
help that evening, it also let’s you add any additional message or personalized items in your
child’s box. Plus it’s a fun night of fellowship! With enough people to collect, shop, & help, it will
take less than hour.
There is no mandatory cost to include your child. The church does accept donations to help
defray the cost of the snacks and the postage. We are also looking for ideas and “non-food” items
to include. In the past we have done tennis balls, sunglasses, wristbands, magazines, coffee mugs,
Starbucks gift cards, book marks, etc. If you have access to 50-60 “promotional” type items, or
have the time and talent to craft something for the kids that would be very special and greatly
appreciated!
If you would like your child to receive a package, please send their name and college address to
heysailor@verizon.net. Volunteers for shopping and the packing night are also needed, so also let
me know if you are able to help in any way. I typically shop at Costco but if one of you has a
Sam's Club membership that might provide a nice change of items for the kids. I will let you
know the packaging date as we get closer. Feel free to email or call me at 412-953-9576, if you
have any questions.
Have a wonderful day!
Most sincerely, Bob Heister, College Care Coordinator
Children’s Ministries
Sunday Morning Opportunities
Mar 6
Mar 13
Mar 20
Mar 27
COMMUNION
Regular Classes
Palm Sunday - Alternative Classes
Easter
Age 3-PreK - Regular Class
Grades K-6 - No Class
Childcare - Room 109
8:30 a.m.
Infants-PreK
10:00 a.m.
Infants-36 months
10:00 a.m.
Contemporary or Traditional Worship
Children begin in worship with their parents and
then are excused to attend their age appropriate
time in God’s Word
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Children & Worship/Celebrate
Ages 3 to PreK Rooms 236/238
Mar 6
Jesus Commissions His Disciples
Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:15-18
Mar 13 The Last Supper
Luke 22:14-20
Mar 20 Triumphant Approach to Jerusalem
Luke 19:28-40
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers needed to help with:
Tent Journeys
Sundays April 17, 24 & May 8
Ascension to Pentecost
10:15-11:00 a.m.
and
Sundays, May 15 & 22
Forgiveness
10:15-11:00 a.m.
If interested, please see Delinda or
call 724-448-3157.
Please prayerfully consider sharing
your love with our church family!
Mar 27 The Resurrection
Luke 24:1-11
Springs of Living Water - Rotation Model
Grades K-4 Rooms 233 & 208
Mar 6 Amy’s Little Lambies (Grades K-1)
“God Made the World and God Made Me”
Mar 13 Lent/Easter
Mar 20 Palm Sunday - Alternative Class
Mar 27 No Class -Easter
11:15 a.m.—12:15 p.m.
2nd Hour of Education - Mar 13 & 20
Childcare (Birth to PreK)
Room:109
Creation Station (Grades K-5/6) Room:233
Grades 5/6 Connect Bible Study
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Room 306
Students will be dismissed to attend their class
when K-4 are released from worship.
Attendance will be taken in class.
March 6 March 13 March 20 March 27 -
NO CLASS COMMUNION
Jesus Ministry: Teachings
No Class - Palm Sunday
No Class - Easter
MEET Jesus, GROW in Him, CONNECT with Others
We are:
Forgiven Redeemed Empowered Saved His
YOUTH GROUP!
Sunday Nights in Youth Room
MIDDLE SCHOOL (5:00-6:30) HIGH SCHOOL (7:00-8:30)
MARCH YOUTH GROUP DATES:
March 6 - YES Middle School and High School Youth Group
March 13 - YES Middle School and High School Youth Group
March 20 - YES Middle School and High School Youth Group
March 27 - YES Middle School and High School Youth Group
SURF CITY 2016
High School: July 24 - 29
Middle School: August 7– 12
Anyone planning on going to either High School or
Middle School Surf City, we are now starting to collect
your $100 deposits. Scholarships are available.
Any questions, please contact Doug.
HIGH SCHOOL: FLIGHT TRAMPOLINE PARK
Friday, March 18, 2016, 10:00pm - Saturday, March 19, 8:00am
$30 per person
Waivers for Flight Trampoline Park, FCPC Permission forms and
money due Sunday, March 13. Contact Doug for info.
@ fcpcyouthgroup
Director of Student
Ministries:
Doug Hughes
Email:
hughesd@fcpc.us
Cell:
412-491-6260
(call or text)
For more information about our youth ministry program please visit our information areas in the
Red Tile Area and the bulletin board by the Fellowship Hall or visit the website...www.fcpc.us...
Adult Ministry Sunday Morning
Special Speaker Series
11:15 am - 12:15 pm in the Chapel
February 28, March 6 & 13
"Current Issues
in International Relations"
with
Special Speaker Calendar
March-May 2016
March 20
No SSS - Palm Sunday
March 27
No SSS - Easter
April 3
Women’s Retreat
TBA
with Paul Seif
Mark Haas, Ph.D.
Professor in the Political Science Department and
the Graduate Center for Social and Public Policy
at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
Christ calls us to be wise as serpents and
as innocent as doves. Part of that wisdom
means engaging the world as we find it in
order to work for a more just order.
While human sinfulness precludes
perfectly just political orders, it is
important to remember that a little more
justice can mean better lives for millions
of people. Surely we as Christians are
commanded to help bring this about. In
this class, Mark will talk about various
security threats and opportunities in
contemporary international politics.
April 10
No SSS - FCPC Preschool Art Show
and Children’s Ministries Sunday
April 17
TBA
with Jo Ann Simonsson
April 24
TBA
May 1
No SSS - Combined Worship
Confirmation Commissioning
May 8
No SSS - Mother’s Day
May 15
TBA
May 22 - Last SSS
“Death, Dying and Grief”
WEDNESDAY NITE LIVE
Consecutive Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Fall Semester: January 6, 2016-May 18, 2016 (16 weeks)
No classes: March 23
Birth - 36 Months:
Childcare
Room: A-109
(childcare for parent(s) in Bible study/class reservations MUST be made in advance)
Age 3 to Kindergarten:
How Great Thou Art
Rooms: A-233
(3 by Sept 1, 2015)
Grades 1-5:
Fellowship Hall
How Great Thou Art
Rooms: A-233
Fellowship Hall
Curriculum used as a basis for these sessions is…
Barbara Bruce’s Teaching Children the Bible Basics.
Lenten Bible Study
“John: The Gospel of Light and Life”
Church Lounge
March 2, 9, 16 & 30, 2016
(no March 23rd)
led by...
Rev. Dr. Chris Taylor D.Min.
Senior Pastor
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church
This is a six week DVD-based study, by Adam Hamilton, which
sheds light and brings the Gospel of John’s message of hope for
the Lenten season. You’ll follow the life, ministry, death, and
resurrection of Jesus through the Gospel of John and
understand the context of some of the best-known verses in the
New Testament.
Come and explore with Chris the spiritual significance of Jesus’
life through John’s eyewitness and gain a fresh perspective on
who Jesus is, and what it truly means to “have life in his name.”
He was the Disciple “whom Jesus loved” and you will too!
Chris will also present ...John: The Gospel of Light and Love
11:00 am - Thursdays
February 25, March 4, 10 and 17,2016
at
Longwood, Hearthside Room
Music Notes
Choral Concert March 13!
The 100-voice Pittsburgh Concert Chorale will return to FCPC on Sunday, March
at 4:00 pm to present Felix Mendelssohn’s famous oratorio “Elijah”. Joined by
professional soloists, a 38-piece orchestra and organist David Billings, Susan Medley will
conduct this masterpiece which so dramatically and powerfully tells the story of the Old
Testament prophet Elijah. Composed and premiered in 1846, Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” is
often considered one of the three greatest oratorios in musical history, alongside Handel’s
“Messiah” and Haydn’s “Creation.” Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this
monumental work! Tickets are available at the door ($22 adult, students $8 age 12 and
under free) or at www.PCCsing.org or by calling 412-635-7654.
13th
March Music
On Palm Sunday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m. the Pittsburgh Baroque Ensemble will
return, joining the Chancel Choir for Handel’s “Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates” (Messiah)
and more.
On Maundy Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m., our communion service will feature
the Chancel Choir.
On Good Friday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m., our Tenebrae Service (the ancient Service of
Darkness) will feature the Chancel Choir and soloists in Peter Pindar Stearns’ “Hear My
Cry, O God,” David H. Williams’ “Jesu, Word of God Incarnate,” Franz Josef Haydn’s
“Agnus Dei,” Heinrich Schutz’s “Christ, Our Blessed Savior,” Handel’s “We was
Despised,” Evan Copley’s “Surely He hath borne Our Griefs,” and the spiritual “Were You
There?”. This dramatic service will also include the congregation in congregational hymns
and the improvised earthquake for organ and percussion.
On Easter, March 27 at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., the West Virginia Brass Quintet,
timpani and organ will join the Chancel Choir for glorious music for the day of
resurrection. The services will conclude with Charles Widor’s “Toccata” (Organ
Symphonie V).
FCPC Special Musical
Events Series 2016
+++++++++
Sunday, March 13 at 4:00 p.m.
Pittsburgh Concert Chorale Concert
featuring
Felix Mendelssohn’s oratorio “Elijah”
with soloists, orchestra and organ
Susan Medley, director
David Billings, organist
Sunday, April 17 at 4:00 p.m.
33rd Annual Sponsorship Concert
featuring
Haydn’s “Little Organ Mass”
and Mozart’s “Vespers”, K. 339
The Fox Chapel Festival Chorus and Soloists
The Academy Chamber Orchestra
Guy Russo, director
David Billings, organist
Saturday, May 7th at 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Concert Chorale Pops Concert
“I Could Have Danced All Night”
With jazz combo
Susan Medley, director
Celebrating dance through music, including the
Tango, the Charleston, and even country hoedown!
Get behind our diaper drive!
#BurghBaby
www.WesternPennsylvaniaDiaperBank.org
Diapers for Burgh Babies
What:
Diaper Drive to collect diapers (or the funds to buy them!) for children
in Western Pennsylvania
When:
February 2016
Who:
Presbyterian Women and the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Where:
Red Tile entry and by H2O
Why:
One in three American moms struggles to provide clean diapers for her
children. Food stamps and WIC don’t cover diapers and families often
are forced to make tough decisions regarding day care and
employment because they can’t afford diapers.
The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank partners with local organizations to distribute
diapers free of charge to families in need. Diapers collected at our
drive will go directly to families in our community. There is a critical
need for sizes 4, 5, and 6, but all sizes are welcome.
2016 Spring Flowers for Easter
We plan to have Spring Flowers for Easter to beautify our Sanctuary on Easter,
March 27. There will be memorial and appreciation spring flowers with all donors’
names appearing in the Easter church bulletin. After the 11:00 a.m. service on Easter,
you may take your plant(s) home or designate it for a shut-in.
To order a plant, please fill out the form below .
Mail your check to:
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Attn: Ruby Ralicki
or
Drop-off at the church office.
ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Monday, March 21.
ORDERS RECEIVED AFTER THIS TIME MAY NOT BE PRINTED
IN THE BULLETIN INSERT.
Spring Flowers Order 2016
Make check payable to PW-FCPC
I wish to order _____ plant (s) @ $10.00 PER MEMORIAL OR APPRECIATION
NAME for a total of $________
Donor Name: ________ _______________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________________
Memorial Name: ____________________________________________________
Memorial Name: ____________________________________________________
Appreciation Name: _________________________________________________
Appreciation Name: _________________________________________________
(attach additional sheet if necessary)
NOTE: All extra monies will go to Mission.
Our Staff and Officers
Pastoral
Pastor, Chris Taylor, taylorc@fcpc.us
Associate Pastor for Congregational Care, Lee Nichols, nicholsl@fcpc.us
Associate Pastor for Family Ministries, Cathie Smith, smithc@fcpc.us
Theological Student/Assistant for Pastoral Care, Kim Power
Children and Youth
Director of Educational Ministries, Delinda Donovan, donovand@fcpc.us
Director of Ministries for Youth and their Families, Doug Hughes, hughesd@fcpc.us
Coordinators of Church Childcare, Naomi Cannon, Lindsay Patterson
Music
Director of Music Ministries and Organist, David Billings, billingsd@fcpc.us
Chancel Choir Director, Guy Russo, guyruss.russo@gmail.com
H20 Worship Leader, Rob Krogh, rob_krogh@yahoo.com
Director of Children’s Choir, Jenna Hayes, jennaduq104@gmail.com
Program Support
Admin. Asst. for Congregational Life, Deacons & PW, Ruby J. Ralicki, ralickir@fcpc.us, ext. 10
Admin. Asst. to the Senior Pastor, Penny Young, youngp@fcpc.us
Welcome Desk Monitors, Pete Waterkotte and Jack Toomey
Finance Administrator, Cilla Bamford, bamfordc@fcpc.us
Interim Preschool Director, Monica Hamilton, hamiltonm@fcpc.us
Maintenance Manager, Wayne Dailey, daileyw@fcpc.us
Caretaker Supervisor, Mike Hails, caretakers@fcpc.us
Caretaker, Greg Monteleone
THE SESSION
Class of 2016
Jeff Au, Laurie Culbertson, Skip Fox, Jay Mangold, Sue McCann, Karin Miller, Mike Phillips, Rob Strohm
Class of 2017
Susan Bartlett, Astrid Bitzer, Bradley Buchanan, Sarah Jones, James Minor, Bryan Norman,
Polly Swanson, Ivor Wood, III
Class of 2018
Marion Ahlers, Don Boyd, Zelene Hutchison, Bill Johnson, Paul Privett, Linda Thier, Tom Walker, Shannon Watters
THE BOARD OF DEACONS
Class of 2016
John Campbell, Kim Chivinsky, Greg Fiorillo, Eva Havlicsek, D. J. Hammerschmidt, Brenda Karas,
Tracey Mulert, Richard Sweringen, Emma Thomson, Malina Trozzo, Joanne Welsh, Michele Williams
Class of 2017
Kim Bartolacci, Molly Childs, B. J. Ferguson, Libby Friend, Jennifer Greevy, Margaret Groninger,
Judy Leininger, Amy Martin, John Musgrave, Steve Schultz
Class of 2018
John Cullen, Carol Huff, Brian Jewart, Margot Johnjulio, Alexander Lawson, Oscar Lewis,
Katie Nichols, Fay Powell, Anne Rockwell, Barbara Strohm
Coming in April
Friday—Sunday, April 1-3, Women’s Retreat—Offsite
April 9—15, Preschool Art Show, Atrium
Sunday, April 10, Combined Worship, Children’s Sunday and Preschool
Celebration—Sanctuary
Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m.—1 p.m., Electronical Recycling Event—
Church Parking Lot
Sunday, April 17, 7 p.m., Annual Sponsorship Concert—Sanctuary
Hold tightly to your faith, even when there’s no chocolate in sight.
384 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: 412-963-8243 Fax: 412-967-9134
Website: www.fcpc.us
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