The Herald-Star - The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany

The Herald-Star
Newsletter of Christ the King Lutheran Church and
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Wilbraham, MA
Dec. 2015/Jan. 2016
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear People of CTK-Epiphany,
merciful care, she read the words of St. Paul to the church at
Rome:
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor
angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come,
nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in
all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of
God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom 8:38-9)
It was wonderful to see so many of you at worship Sunday, November 22, and to be surrounded by your love and support. As
you can imagine, it was a bit overwhelming for us to see so many
of you at once, and we regret not being able to greet each of you
personally. Thank you for holding us in your arms, and for singNever before had these words spoke so powerfully to us. Without
ing and praying for us when we couldn’t find the words.
our faith, the events of that Saturday would be but an unspeakaAs you know, on November 14th, Carolyn went into the hospital ble tragedy. Because of our faith, we cling to the hope of the resurrection - that our baby James, and all the saints, are held close
very early in the morning. This was a very scary experience, as
and protected by our gracious and loving God.
Carolyn lost a large amount of blood and briefly lost
consciousness while we traveled along Sumner Ave.
In addition to the emotional toll of these events, there is
Shortly after arriving at the hospital, we learned the devalso the physical toll. Carolyn has had to go through all
astating news - after 34 weeks of pregnancy, our baby
of the pain and recovery of giving birth. In addition, the
had died. Carolyn delivered our son James late in the
complications she experienced have left her anemic and
afternoon. He weighed 5 pounds, 1 ounce and was beauneeding to take things easy. I am committed to remaintiful. We were grateful that my parents and sister were
ing home with Carolyn as long as she needs to recover.
with us and were overwhelmed by the wonderful pastoHowever,
we are both anxious to return to our work. I will tentaral ministry of Canon Pam Mott of the Episcopal Diocese.
tively return part time at first, potentially presiding over our SunWe wish we had answers, but they are few. Carolyn experienced day worship again on December 13. Carolyn may return to her
a placental abruption, which quickly led to James’ death. Carolyn work part time in a few weeks, or possibly after Christmas vacahad no risk factors and a perfectly uncomplicated pregnancy. The tion. We are both incredibly grateful for the support of
Longmeadow High School and the vestry and council that we
biologist in Carolyn and the theologian in me want to find antake as much time as we need to return.
swers, physiologically or theologically as to why or how this
could happen. Unfortunately, there are no answers - just grief and
In the meantime, I am grateful for our Senior Warden, Judith
pain.
Philips, Council President, Tom Johnson, the leaders of both congregations, as well as local priests and pastors who have so willBut amidst all of this sadness, confusion and anger, we cling to
ingly stepped up in my absence. If you know how dear I hold you
our faith. As Canon Mott sat with us in the hospital room and
blessed our baby James; as we held him in our arms; simultaneously welcoming him into this world and entrusting him to God’s FROM THE PASTOR Continues . . .
We strive to be a congregation so empowered by the Gospel message and our unity in Christ
that we work together to minister to those in need and proclaim the Good News to all.
The Rev. Nathaniel S. Anderson, Pastor
Tel:
Email: pastor@ctkwilbraham.org
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Main Street
Wilbraham, MA
Tel:
Website: http://www.ctkwilbraham.org
The Rev. Nathaniel S. Anderson—Priest-in-Charge
Tel:
Email: fathernathaniel@epiphanyma.org
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
(ighland Avenue
Wilbraham, MA
95
Tel:
Website: http://www.epiphanyma.org
all, as well as our mutual ministry at CTKEpiphany, you know how difficult it is for me
to step away for even a brief period of time.
Your efforts in my absence, and your continued participation and involvement with our
ministries means a great deal to me during
this time.
Advent Hymn . . .
Finally, both Carolyn and I wish to express
our sincere thanks for all of your cards and
your generous offer of meals and other help.
We feel so much love and support, which is
helping us immensely during this difficult
time.
As we move into the Advent and Christmas
seasons, I thought it appropriate to provide a
more in-depth understanding of the hymn O
come, O come, Emmanuel (which can now be
found in the hymnals of most major
Protestant denominations and the Roman
Catholic Church).
Grace and peace,
Pastor Nathaniel
WORSHIP AND MUSIC NEWS
Worship Schedule . . .
December 24, Christmas Eve: Worship at
Church of the Epiphany at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Christmas Eve dinner hosted by
Epiphany (see article further in newsletter).
Worship at Christ the King at 9:30 p.m.
December 27: Lessons & Carols at Church
of the Epiphany at 10:30 a.m., followed by a
Parish Breakfast hosted by the joint choirs.
In January, the schedule continues, with
worship at Christ the King at 9:00 a.m. and
10:30 a.m. on every Sunday, except the
fourth Sunday, January 24, worship will be
at Church of the Epiphany at 10:30 a.m.,
(Christian Education at 9:15 a.m.).
Choir Rehearsals for Epiphany
and Christ the King . . .
December 3 ~ Choir 6:30-8:30 at CTK
December 10 ~ Choir 7:00-9:00 at
Wilbraham United Church
December 16 ~ Choir 6:30-8:30 at CTK
December 20 ~ Pageant 4:00 at
Wilbraham United Church
This hymn has its origin in the "Greater antiphons" from the eighth century - traditionally
attached to the Magnificat at Vespers, December 17th through 23rd. For those
of you who enjoy word puzzles, notice how
the second word of each anitphon yields an
acrostic.
O Sapientia
O Adonai
O radix Jesse
O clavid David
O Oriens
O Rex gentium
O Emmanuel
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Junior Warden
Donna Fountain DLFountain @gmail.com
Treasurer
Eric True egeem@comcast.net
Sexton
Marianne Wagner reewagner@charter.net
Parish Nurse
Judith J. Phillips, Esq. AttyPhillips@gmail.com Safe Church Coordinator
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Pledge Treasurer
Joyce Lewis joycemlewis @gmail.com
December Vestry on Duty
Judith Phillips AttyPhillips@gmail.com
January Vestry on Duty
December 6, 13, 20: Two worship
services at Christ the King, 9:00 a.m.
and 10:30 a.m. with Christian Education at 9:00 a.m.
January 7 and 14 ~ Choir 6:30-8:00 at CTK
January 21 ~ Choir 6:30-8:00,
Bell Choir 8:00-8:30 at Epiphany
January 28 ~ Choir 6:30-8:00 at CTK
Christ the King Council officers are:
President - Tom Johnson, Vice-President - Kelly Nygren
Treasurer - Peter Van Beaver, Financial Secretary - Melissa Springer
December 23 ~ Choir 6:30-8:00,
Bell Choir 8:00-8:30 at Epiphany
December 30 ~ Choir 6:30-8:00 at CTK
Other Council members:
Pastor Nathaniel Anderson, Chris Caster, Barbara Fisher, Andrea Hinkamper,
Kevin Hinkamper, and Sarah Springer (youth representative)
FROM THE PASTOR
Continued . . .
Read in reverse order you will see the letters
ERO CRAS - Latin for "I shall be present
tomorrow." Singing an anitphon each day
reveals its meaning on the day before Christmas Eve. A hymn based on five of these antiphons appeared in the Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum in Cologne, 1710.
The 1982 version is based on a translation by
John Mason Neale - borrowing the text from
H. Daniel's Thesaurus Hymnologicus and
translated for his own Medieaveal Hymns and
Sequences in 1851. The original version began "Draw nigh, draw nigh, Emmanuel" and
was changed in 1861 to the present version
(first seen in the 1871 edition of the Hymnal). Two new stanzas were added for The
Hymnal 1940. Stanza 4 was altered again for
The Hymnal 1982.
WORSHIP AND MUSIC Continues…
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WORSHIP AND MUSIC NEWS
Continued . . .
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS
The tune, Veni Emmanuel, first appeared in the
musical edition of the Hymnal Noted (London,
1854), where it was reported to have been taken from a French Missal in the National Library of Lisbon. Without definitive trace, the editor or
the Historical Edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern
concluded that the tune was probably a poetic work of
plainsong Kyrie melodies by Thomas Helmore.
Below is the schedule for December through February.
It wasn't until 1966 when Mother Thomas Moore announced finding the melody in a fifteenth-century Processional formerly belonging to French Franciscan nuns
- now housed at the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. Both the accompaniment and alternative accompaniment of the 1982 versions were composed in 1975 by
Richard Proulx (first appearing in Worship II). Some
Lutherans use the tune St. Petersburg by Dmitry Bortniansky. In fact, alternate tunes are very common in the
German-speaking world, where the text originated.
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
This coming Eve of Christmas, the Fellowship
Committee at Church of the Epiphany warmly
invite all Epiphany and CTK members to their
Christmas Eve Dinner. Dinner will be held in
Sackett Hall immediately following the 5:30
p.m. worship - allowing ample time for cleanup
prior to the 9:30 p.m. worship at Christ the
King.
Please join us in food, drink, music, and fellowship. Sign-up sheets will be posted, and reminders will be inserted in the bulletins. Bring yourselves, your family, your open hearts, and your
faith, as we celebrate the coming of our Lord.
If you have any questions, please contact
Ben Mabrey (benmabrey@gmail.com or
413-272-5942 ), Judith Phillips (413-737-3320
or AttyPhillips@gmail.com), or Liz Tousignant
(Kendal458@comcast.net).
Pastor’s/Father’s Office Hours:
Monday: 9:00 a.m.-noon at CTK; Tuesday:
1:00-4:00 p.m. at Epiphany (596-6080)
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-noon at The Village Store, Main St., Wilbraham
CTK/Epiphany Sunday School Schedule . . .
DECEMBER
12/6 Regular Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. at CTK
12/13 Regular Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. at CTK
12/20 Regular Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. at CTK/
Pageant at Wilbraham United Church at 4:00 p.m.
12/27 NO Sunday School—Christmas
JANUARY
1/3 NO Sunday School—Christmas
1/10 FAMILY DAY—CTK*
1/17 NO Sunday School—Martin Luther King, Jr.
1/24 Regular Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. at Epiphany
1/31 Regular Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. at CTK
FEBRUARY
2/7 Regular Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. at CTK
2/14 NO Sunday School—Winter Vacation
2/21 NO Sunday School—Winter Vacation
2/28 Regular Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. at Epiphany
*FAMILY DAY takes the place of regularly scheduled
Sunday School classes. All families are encouraged to
attend.
Save the date: There will be a joint Christmas Pageant
with Christ the King, Epiphany, and Wilbraham United
Church on Sunday, December 20, at 4:00 p.m.
YOUTH NEWS
Youth Activities . . .
- Will meet at Wilbraham United Church at 5:30 p.m.
on Sunday, December 6, for a Bright Nights visit
and will return by 8:00 p.m.)
- Will meet on at Wilbraham United Church on Sunday,
December 20, for Christmas Pageant and Party from
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Family Night . . .
Saturday, December 19, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
for a Christmas & Pajama Party at Wilbraham
YOUTH NEWS Continues . . .
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Please call the church office, as Pastor Nathaniel from time to time will
have specially scheduled events or pastoral emergencies.
Members of either church are welcome to stop by during office hours
at any location.
YOUTH NEWS Continued . . .
REPORTS NEEDED FOR EPIPHANY/
CTK ANNUAL MEETING
United Church in the Fellowship Hall.
This program is geared towards fami- For Christ The King: At the Annual Congregational
Meeting to be held on Sunday, January 24, at Church of
lies with children in 5th grade and
the Epiphany, Annual Reports from the pastor, officers,
younger, but all are welcome to attend.
Council, committees, and organizations will be received.
There will be Supper, Movie, Songs, Elections will be held, and a budget will be presented for
adoption.
Crafts and Games!
All families from all denominations are welcome!
Therefore, all annual reports need to be submitted to the
CTK church office no later than Saturday, January 2.
Contact: Paul Nesbit
Kindly place the reports in the Parish Secretary's box in the
Director of Christian Education
church office, or e-mail articles to ofWilbraham United Church
fice@ctkwilbraham.org. Thank you!
Christ the King Lutheran
For Church of the Epiphany: At the Annual CongregaEpiscopal Church of the Epiphany
tional Meeting to be held on Sunday, January 24, at
413-596-2511, ext. 105
Church of the Epiphany, Annual Reports will be received. Please submit all reports to Donna Fountain no later
than, Friday, January 15.
FAITH ON TAP 2015/2016
Appetizers, Beer and Conversation –
ABC’s with a faith presence.
Bring churched and unchurched friends –
all ages and beliefs are welcome!
STAR BUCKS VOTING
EPIPHANY OUTREACH ALLOCATIONS
On Sunday, November 15, parishioners cast 141 votes
after church and allocated $6,000 in outreach monies
Faith on Tap for 2015-2016:
nd
among 6 parish ministries. The allocations were:
2 Sundays at Center Square Grill,
- Open Pantry Services (36 votes) -$1,532
Center Square, E. Longmeadow - 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Community Survival Center (32 votes)-$1,362
The appetizers are on us!
- Action Centered Tutoring Services (27 votes)
Next dates: December 13,
$1,149
January 10, March 13, April 10, May 15, June 12.
- Mampong Babies Home, Change the Babies-Ghana
Special year-end cook out on June 12th.
(19 votes) $808
Be sure to save all these dates!
- Cathedral in the Night (16 votes) $681
Monthly gatherings include appetizers, beer/wine, and
- Church World Services-Crop Walk (11 votes) $468
great conversation on current events and issues of our time,
All monies will be distributed prior to year-end.
with an ecumenical faith presence. You purchase your
drinks, and the appetizers are on us!
The $6,000 Outreach expenditure is comprised of
$2,000 from the Epiphany budget and $4,000 from a
Faith on Tap is sponsored by St. Andrew’s Episcopal
three-year tithe of a $120,000 bequest from a former
Church in Longmeadow, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in
parishioner, Louise Carey. Upon receipt of the gift the
E. Longmeadow, The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany,
and Christ the King Lutheran Church in Wilbraham, and
Vestry decided to donate 10% of the gift to selected
First Church of Christ in Longmeadow, UCC, but all faiths Epiphany ministries over a three-year period. This is
and no faith are welcome here!
the 3rd and last year of this commitment. After church,
each parishioner (including the children) were given
Free childcare provided at St. Mark’s
three “Star Bucks” to vote among the six identified
Episcopal Church, 1 Porter Road,
ministries.
E. Longmeadow.
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Editor and Layout - Fran Selva, Parish Secretary - Office Hours M-Th 8:00-noon
Christ the King Church Office email address: office@ctkwilbraham.org
Epiphany Church Office email address: parish.admin@epiphanyma.org
The Herald-Star is distributed on the last Sunday of the month by Christ the King
Lutheran Church and The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany. All articles for
publication should be given to Fran Selva by the 10th of the month prior to publication.
SOCIAL MINISTRY
The Community Survival Center . . .
Loaves & Fishes at CTK . . .
The following is excerpted from a September newsletter of The
Center.
Thank you to all, who have volunteered to shop or cook
for the meal sent the first Wednesday every month to
Loaves and Fishes in Springfield. Ann Setnes can be
contacted at annset@charter.net or 596-9549, for any
questions. Here is the schedule for December through February.
December 1 Cook/December 2 Food Delivery – Melissa
Springer, Linda Van Beaver; Shoppers: Ruth Lindahl;
Cooks: Melissa Springer, Nancy Dybas, Sarah Dybas, Linda
Van Beaver (brownies)
The Board of Directors, Staff, and our many clients would like to
thank all who have helped the Center in the past and to ask for
their continued support in the future.
In the last 32 years, The Community Survival Center has been
able to help over 919,000 individuals who have come to us for
assistance. This was made possible by donors from the communities that we serve.
In the last 12 months, the Center was able to feed over 13,760
January 5 Cook/January 6 Delivery – Melissa Springer; Shop- men, women, and children. Another 19,000 families shopped in
either the Clothing and Household Goods program or the Bridge
pers: Tom and Fran Johnson; Cook: Barbara Fisher
of Hope Thrift Shop.
February 2 Cook/February 3 Delivery – Bob Hopkins; Shopper: Ruth Weaver; Cooks: Ruth Kruger, Nancy Parmele, Helene The Center is very fortunate to have many friends in the area who
donate regularly. These donations come in the form of financial
Pickett (brownies)
aid, food, clothing, and household goods. We also would like to
thank the churches that help the Center throughout the year.
Calling All Quilters . . .
Gratefully,
The next quilting sessions will be on the Wednesdays of DecemJacqueline A. Madden, Executive Director
ber 16 and January 20, beginning at 9:00 a.m. No sewing
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experience is needed.
CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL FLOWERS 2015
I am enclosing $ _____________ for flowers. (Donation at your ability and discretion.)
(Please make check payable to Epiphany Altar Guild.)
Poinsettias will decorate Epiphany and Christ the King at Christmas Eve worship services.
The memorial is for: (Please list names)
The thanksgiving is for: (Please list names)
Given by: ____________________________
NOTE: Please place in offering plate or mail to The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany (c/o Joyce Lewis),
20 Highland Avenue, Wilbraham, MA 01095, no later than Sunday, December 13.
Thank you, Joyce Lewis
“CHANGE THE BABIES”
October 16, 2015
The following is a letter from The Episcopal Diocese
of Western Massachusetts.
Dear Friends at Epiphany,
ON THE ROAD TO
THE DIACONATE
The Province I Diaconate School
journeys on with a movement to tier
two. You may recall that our program is three tiered: retreats, on-line
education, and field work. Our first
retreat was in September, and the
next is scheduled in Rhode Island in
December. The on-line component
began on October 20th with the Old
Testament. Our New Testament
course was on November 12th. The
Reverends Alison Gruseke and Laura
Carlson were our instructors for the
Old Testament, and the Reverend
Matthew David Larsen provided insight into the New Testament. All
three instructors are doctoral students
at Yale University.
Since we announced the “Change the Babies” program
at last year’s convention, so many parishes have added
this worthy cause to their list of fundraising efforts.
We know there are so many people in need and resources go only so far. I am truly grateful for what
your parish has done to help the Babies Home. No gift
too small, no effort unappreciated, the Mampong
Babies Home will be able to do so much for these precious children because the Church in Western Massachusetts has set its heart on this task. From one who
has been there and seen their need, I thank you for
making a difference in the lives of children you will
never meet. May God bless you for the good you have
done in Christ’s name.
related to the Old and New Testaments.
studies. Suffice to say, in two hours
we only scratched the surface.
Our Old Testament topics focused on
The Pentateuch (the first five books
of the Bible), the Prophets, and Wisdom Literature. It was quite interesting to note that Alison and Laura
read the Bible in the Hebrew language. Their joint presentation was
rich in history and a perspective
which challenged us to consider that the texts ask the questions that we are still concerned about in our modern
world. Thus, my earlier reference to seeing and looking for the
connection in all things.
What I appreciate most about the introduction we have been given to the
Old and New Testaments are the
homework assignments. Following
each course, we have been asked to
write 3-5 page papers making the
connection between biblical passages
of our own choosing and our sense of
calling to the diaconate. The
assignments give us an opportunity to “learn to see and look
for the connection in all
things”, while applying scriptural texts to our real world contexts.
The two hours we spent on-line with
Matthew were a fast-paced, whirlwind tour of the New Testament. He
began with an historical context and
The words of Leonardo da Vinci, as then navigated us through the Pauline
echoed by Bishop Rob of New
texts, the Synoptic Gospels
Hampshire at our September retreat, (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), Acts,
“Learn to see and look for the con- the Catholic Epistles (James, Henection in all things”, seem to be an brews, 1&2 Peter, and Jude), John,
appropriate theme to segue between John’s Letters, and Revelations. You
the summary of our studies that I
might say that Matthew’s very enthuhighlighted in the October Heraldsiastic presentation successfully
Star and the recent on-line studies
tweaked our interest to pursue further
Moving forward, while our Connecticut counterparts, who refer to themselves as DUCs (Deacons under Construction), have begun their Year
One Field Education, we here in
Western Massachusetts have been
notified that our diocese’s plans for
us are in the final stages. We are anticipating the news of our assignments to be early Christmas presents.
I look forward to unveiling that good
news in the next Herald-Star.
Pat O’Connell
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CTK
CTK--EPIPHANY PEOPLE
condolence may be sent to them at 19 Echo Valley
Drive, Hampden, MA 01036.
Baptism . . .
Walter Jordon and family, as they mourn the death of
Walt’s wife, Dot. Notes of sympathy may be sent to Walter
at 13 Cooley Drive, Wilbraham, MA 01095.
On November 1, Emery
Jacquelyn Weaver was welcomed into the Lord’s family,
as a new sister in Christ through
the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.
Congratulations to her parents,
John and Leah Weaver, and
grandmother, Ruth Weaver.
In Sympathy . . .
We extend our sympathies to the following families,
who have experienced a loss.
Pastor Nathaniel Anderson and Carolyn Starz, as
they mourn the loss of their unborn child. Cards of
Remember in your prayers . . .
The prayer requests of both congregations, Church of
the Epiphany and Christ the King, have been combined into one prayer listing through a Prayer Chain.
You are encouraged to include the reason for the prayer. Each week an email is sent to recipients at Epiphany and CTK with these prayer petitions. Each listing
will remain on the Prayer Chain for one month, unless
Fran is notified otherwise.
If you wish to add to these prayers, please e-mail Fran
at parish.admin@epiphanyma.org,
office@ctkwilbraham.org, or call 596-3045.
Five centuries
ago, Western
A letter from Bishop James Hazelwood
Civilization split
and Cardinal Seán O'Malley
into two halves:
Catholic and
Boston have written a letter to Lu- Go to http://bit.ly/1MDkLe8 to read
Protestant. After more than 50
therans and Catholics in New Engyears of international dialogue, the land, urging them to use Pope Fran- the letter.
two sides are
"In two years, we will observe the
cis's encyclical
seizing the moon conservation 500th anniversary of the Reforment of the
and the environ- mation," Bishop Hazelwood
500th anniverment as a start- said. "Between now and then, we in
sary of the
ing point for the the New England Synod, and across
Reformation as
joint observance the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
an opportunity to
America, will be finding numerous
of the annivermove closways to lift up both our heritage,
sary of the
er together.
along with finding ways to embody
Reformation.
From now until October 2017, with
cooperative ventures in service,
arts, academics, and evangelization,
it is the hope and prayer of Catholics and Lutherans that this effort
will contribute to advancing the
goal of full unity.
"Our common ground lies in the
life-giving Trinity: Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit," write Bishop Hazelwood and Cardinal O'Malley. "We
share one baptism into Jesus Christ
Our Lord and Savior ... As we proceed toward this observance, we
give thanks for our mutual baptism
In that spirit of unity, Bishop
into Christ Jesus and our irrevocaJames Hazelwood of the New
ble commitment to full visible uniEngland Synod of the ELCA
and Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of ty. For this we must all work and
the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of pray.”
the reformation going forward.
"I am pleased to announce along
with Cardinal Seán O'Malley of the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of
Boston an opportunity for our two
traditions to observe this anniversary together. Yes, Lutherans and
Roman Catholics observing the
reformation
together!
Shock and
awe!"
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Official Notification:
THE CHRIST THE KING
and
CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL
MEETINGS
are scheduled for
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2016
FOLLOWING THE 10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE
AT CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
Annual reports from the pastor, priest in charge, officers, Council, Vestry, committees, and organizations will be received. Elections will be held,
and budgets will be presented for adoption.
For Christ the King: All annual reports need to be submitted to the church office
in the Parish Secretary’s box, or e-mail articles to office@ctkwilbraham.org.
no later than Saturday, January 2.
For Church of the Epiphany: Please submit all reports to Donna Fountain
no later than, Friday, January 15. Her email is DLFountain2@gmail.com.
Thank you!
2nd Sunday of Advent
3rd Sunday of Advent
4th Sunday of Advent
First Sunday of Christmas
9:15 NO Sunday School
10:30 Lessons & Carols at Epiphany
11:45 Parish Breakfast at Epiphany
27
9:00 Worship at CTK
9:00 Sunday School at CTK*
10:30 Worship at CTK
4:00-7:00 Pageant & Celebration at
Wilb. United
20
9:00 Worship at CTK
9:00 Sunday School at CTK*
10:30 Worship at CTK
4:00-5:30 Faith on Tap
13
9:00 Worship at CTK
9:00 Sunday School at CTK*
10:30 Worship at CTK
5:30 Youth meet at Wilb. United
for Bright Nights
6
Sun
Martyrs
28 The Holy Innocents,
21 St. Thomas, Apostle
14
Hanukkah
7
Mon
Evangelist
29 John, Apostle and
Winter Begins
3:30-6:30 Loaves &
Fishes-CoE
22
6:45 Council
6:45 Vestry
7:00/Council/Vestry
15
7:00 Finance-CoE
8
6:00-7:30 Cooking for
Loaves & Fishes-CTK
1
Tue
6:30-8:00 Choir at CTK
30
6:30-8:00 Choir at CoE
8:00-8:30 Bell Choir at
CoE
23
6:30-8:30 Choir at CTK
9:00 Quilting-CTK
16
9
Noon
Loaves & Fishes-CTK
2
Wed
Herald-Star December 2015 Calendar
Christmas Eve
31
New Year’s Eve
5:30 Worship at Epiphany
7:00 Potluck Supper-CoE
9:30 Worship at CTK
24
17
7:00-9:00 Choir at Wilb.
United
10
6:30-8:30 Choir at CTK
3
Thu
Christmas Day
*See page 3 in
newsletter for
planned event
for the day.
25
18
11
4
Fri
Stephen, Deacon and
Martyr
Pastor Nathaniel’s Office Hours:
Mon: 9:00 a.m.-Noon at CTK
Tues: 1:00-4:00 p.m. at CTK
Wed: 9:00 to Noon at The
Village Store, Main St., Wilb.
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5:00-7:00 Family
Night-United
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12
5
Sat
2nd Sunday of Christmas
Baptism of Our Lord
2nd Sunday after Epiphany
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
4th Sunday after Epiphany
9:00 Worship at CTK
9:00 Sunday School at CTK*
10:30 Worship at CTK
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9:15 Sunday School at CoE*
10:30 Worship at Epiphany
11:45 Annual Cong. Meetings
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9:00 Worship at CTK
9:00 NO Sunday School
10:30 Worship at CTK
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9:00 Worship at CTK
9:00 Sunday School at CTK
10:30 Worship at CTK
4:00-5:30 Faith on Tap
10
9:00 Worship at CTK
9:00 NO Sunday School
10:30 Worship at CTK
3
Sun
25 Conversion of Paul
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
18 Confession of Peter
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4
Mon
Confessor
Mon: 9:00 a.m.-Noon at CTK
Tues: 1:00-4:00 p.m. at COE
Wed: 9:00-Noon at The
Village Store, Main St., Wilb.
Pastor/Father Nathaniel’s
Office Hours:
3:30-6:30 CoE-Loaves
26 St. Titus, Pastor and
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7:00 CoE Finance
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6:00-7:30 CTK Cooking
for Loaves & fishes
5
Tue
*See page 3 for the
event of the day.
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9:00 Quilting
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13
Noon CTK Loaves
& Fishes
Thu
6:30-8:00 Choir at CTK
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6:30-8:00 Choir at CTK
8:00-8:30 Bell Choir at CoE
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6:30-8:00 Choir at CTK
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6:30-8:00 Choir at CTK
6 Epiphany of Our Lord 7
Wed
Herald-Star January 2016 Calendar
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22
15
8
New Year’s Day
1 Name of Jesus
Fri
30
23
16
9
2
Sat
DECEMBER
WORSHIP LEADERS
9:00 Stan Jackson
10:30 Catherine Olson
LECTORS
Len Surdyka
Catherine Olson
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Dick Owald
Milt Barnes
12/13
9:00 Don Sienkiewicz
10:30 Linda Fitzgerald
12/20
9:00 Mauri Korhonen
10:30 Kelly Nygren
Sarah Springer
Liz Tousignant
Teri Tousignant
Linda Van Beaver
Mauri Korhonen
Faith Lund
Tom Johnson
Joyce Lewis
Karin Johnson
Don Sienkiewicz
12/6
12/27 10:30 Joanne LaPlante
USHERS
9:00 Chris Mensing, David Vivian
10:30 Ken Wagner, Kevin Hinkamper
GREETERS
Helene Pickett
Maryruth Gerfin
12/13
9:00 Alex Wurm, Rosemary Surdyka
10:30 Alf Monrad, John Goetcheus
12/20
9:00 Peter Van Beaver, Chris Raymond
10:30 Tom and Ginny Ziobro
Dave Silva
The Hinkamper Family
Fran Selva
Bob & JoAnn Hopkins
12/6
12/27 10:30 Steve and Joyce Lewis
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Sonja Swimm
Eli Comeau
Owen Comeau
NURSERY
Andrea Hinkamper, Daniel Nygren
Kate Wurm, Alex Wurm
NO NURSERY
Donna Fountain
COFFEE HOSTESS
12/6 Sigrun Swimm, Maryann Burian
12/13 Kelly Nygren, Mary Beth Paul
12/20 Ruth Weaver, Jan Murray
12/27 BREAKFAST
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ALTAR GUILD
Melissa Springer, Ruth Weaver
Ginnie Kasten
CTK PRIMARY COUNTER
Catherine Olson
Morning Prayer at Wingate 11:00 a.m. ~ 1st-Joanne LaPlante, 3rd-Linda Fitzgerald
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JANUARY
WORSHIP LEADERS
9:00 Pat O’Connell
10:30 Kevin Hinkamper
1/10
9:00 Dan Roy
10:30 Joyce Lewis
LECTORS
Len Surdyka
Dave Silva
Helene Pickett
Liz Tousignant
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Dan Roy
Liz Tousignant
Pat O’Connell
Catherine Olson
1/17
9:00 Donna Fountain
10:30 Tom Johnson
1/24
10:30 Stan Jackson
Teri Tousignant
Ruth Kruger
Karin Johnson
Kelly Nygren
Stan Jackson
Brian Bredvik
1/31
9:00 Linda Fitzgerald
10:30 Catherine Olson
Len Surdyka
Kathleen Cordier
Kevin Hinkamper
Joanne LaPlante
1/3
1/3
USHERS
9:00 John Zelek
10:30 Teri Tousignant, John Tousignant
1/10
9:00 Kevin Hinkamper
10:30 Mauri Korhonen
1/17
9:00 Chris Mensing
10:30 Stan & BJ Jackson
1/24
1/31
10:30 Joe & Barbara Hanofee
9:00 Chris Raymond
10:30 John & Sabra Goetcheus
COFFEE HOSTESS
1/3
Fran Johnson, Donna Fountain
1/10 Fran Selva, Ginny Ziobro
1/17 Sigrun Swimm, Ginnie Kasten
1/24 BREAKFAST
1/31 Lynn Roy, Liddie Moniz
GREETERS
Chris Caster
Eric Lund
Chris & Martha Mensing
The Dybas Family
Helene Pickett
Alf & Joan Monrad
Ginny Ziobro
David Vivian
Helene Pickett
ALTAR GUILD
Melissa Springer, Ruth Weaver
ACOLYTES
NURSERY
Chris Caster, Sonja Swimm
Barb & Jake Fisher
Nancy Parmele, Sarah Schultz
David & Melissa Ortendahl
PRIMARY COUNTER
Dick Oswald
Morning Prayer at Wingate 11:00 a.m. ~ 1st-Joanne LaPlante, 3rd-Linda Fitzgerald
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
20 Highland Avenue
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Christ The King
Lutheran Church
758 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA 01095
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