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EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH , NORWICH , N.Y. 13815 2015
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
office, and we can arrange
something that works for
you. I look forward to
“meeting” you and hearing
all about you, your family,
your journey with Christ, or
whatever else is on your
heart.
In the past few
weeks, several people
approached me to ask how I
would like to be addressed.
I am wondering if there are
others with the same
question. There is no “right”
answer to this question. As I
said, relationships are
important to me, so I want
you to feel comfortable with
an address that feels right to
you.
I have given this
matter a good deal of
thought and prayer – I even
researched it a little. Many
Episcopalians prefer to use
the term Father to address
their (male) Priest, rather
than other titles such as
Reverend (seems too
formal) or Pastor (which
seems too Protestant). If you
are looking for a title that is
parallel to Father Chuck,
Greetings and Happy
Thanksgiving to all! It is my
pleasure to say a heartfelt
“Thank You” for this
opportunity to minister with
you. I look forward to having
opportunities to learn about
you and get to know each of
you. If you haven’t already
figured this out about me, I
value relationships and
community discernment. I
enjoy interacting and
journeying with people, as it
provides an opportunity for
Jesus to make an appearance
amongst us.
As Mother Teresa so
eloquently puts it, “I can do
things that you cannot and you
can do things that I cannot;
together, we can do great
things.” I say – let’s get
together and do great things!
For the next several weeks, I
plan to make myself available
at the Emmanuel Church
office every Wednesday from
1 – 2:30 pm. Please drop by
for a chat and/or coffee as you
are available. If that doesn’t
work with your schedule, or if
you would like me to come to
you – please call the
then Mother Lisa would be the
best choice. If Mother Lisa does
not feel right to you, please feel
free to simply call me Lisa.
Again, I want you to feel
comfortable with whatever
choice feels right to you.
Lastly, as we look
forward to the upcoming
Advent season, I am offering an
invitation to join me for an
Advent series. The 5 week
study series is titled, Sent:
Delivering the Gift of Hope at
Christmas. This series will
challenge us through story, art
and Bible study to discover
how Jesus is calling us to be
His hands, feet, head and heart
in the world. It is my hope that
this is an opportunity to begin
the new liturgical year together
in prayer and mutual growth.
More details to follow in the
weekly announcements.
I am so grateful to be here with
all of you!
-Mother Lisa
MUSINGS FROM MOTHER LISA
LESSONS
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St. Matthews Tasting Tea
November 1, 2015 1:00 to4:00 pm
Raffle Crafts
Recipes Tastings
1 First Lesson Wisdom of Solomon 3: 1-9
Psalm 24
2nd Lesson Revelation 21:1-6a
Gospel John 11:32-44
8 First Lesson Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17
Psalm 127
2nd Lesson Hebrews 9:24-28
Gospel Mark 12:38-44
15 First Lesson 1 Samuel 1:4-20
Psalm 16
2nd Lesson Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25
Gospel Mark 13:1-8
22 First Lesson 2 Samuel 23:1-7
Psalm 132:1-13, (14-19)
2nd Lesson Revelation 1:4b-8
Gospel John 18:38-37
30 First Lesson: Deuteronomy 30:11-14
Psalm: 19 or 19:1-6
2nd Lesson Romans 10:8b-18
Matthew 4:18-22
Join Us For our Free Community
Thanksgiving Dinner
Turkey & All The Trimmings Thursday,
November 26, 2015 Emmanuel Episcopal Church
37 West Main Street Home Deliveries (within 2
mile radius of Norwich beginning 11:00 a.m.
Regular seating starts at noon
(Dinner noon to 1:00 p.m.) For Delivery, take outs,
reservations or to volunteer call (607) 334-8801 by
November 20, 2015
Pie Request… Emmanuel kindly requests pies to be
donated for the Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner.
Homemade and Store
bought pies are welcome. Please contact the Church Office if you
would like to furnish pies.
The pies should be delivered to the Parish Hall at Emmanuel on
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
before 4:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
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2– Doris Carnachan
3-Jennifer Jenkins
6-Brooke Harris
11-Kara Smith
13-Jason Lenning; William
Decker
15-Ann Markham
18– Ian Stone;
Charles McMullen
20-Everett Thompson; Emily
Brummel
22– Natalie Gracin; Rachel
Gracin; Amy Rogers
26-Ethan Russell
27– Karen Ingraham
147th Convention of Diocese of Central New York
November 13 & 14, 2015
The theme of the convention is: “To Everything a Season.”
I am sure this conjures up thoughts of Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 and the more full sentence, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” My mind also goes straight to Pete Seger who wrote the song, “Turn! Turn! Turn!” using the words from Ecclesiastes, or to the version made famous in 1965 by the folk-rock group, The Byrds. This U.S. number-one hit from 1965 is said to have the oldest lyrics of any song ever ranked on the “Hot 100” chart. It even lists the writers as “Book of Ecclesiastes and Pete Seger.” The intent of the writer of Ecclesiastes seems to be that everything has its time as determined by God. Seasons come and go. Bishops come and go. This, my last Convention as your diocesan and presider, will be a time of reflection, yes, but it will also be a time to look toward all that is yet to be in God’s grand embrace as we participate in the new creation God is always seeking to build among us. Our time together on this earth is always a voy-age of discovery informed by the Spirit’s movement in the past and anticipa-tory of all that the Spirit will do in the future. So, please join me and all the other Episcopal faithful who serve just as you do in your local setting in the desire to be faithful to Christ’s mission on earth. I still have close to another year with you as your bishop and our mission, “To be the passionate presence of Christ for one an-other and the world we are called to serve,” goes on.
Grace and peace in Christ, The Rt. Rev. Gladstone B. Adams III
Bishop of Central New York
Stewardship Sunday November 15, 2015
You are a congregation of generous people. We will observe Stewardship Sunday on November 15 with the blessing of the pledge cards for 2016 at the 9:30 a.m. worship.
Thanks go to… ...the vestry for approving funds to bring more than forty members of the Madrigal Choir of Binghamton NY to Emmanuel for the first of two fall concerts saluting music composed for stage and film. The free concert at Emmanuel occurred Saturday, October 17, 2015 and was also supported by donations from those attending. Folks who attended the same concert the following afternoon in Binghamton paid between $5 and $35 to hear music composed by Verdi, Sullivan, Berlin, Kern, almost a dozen differ-ent contributors to Disney repertoire, and others. Thanks also to Claudia Kachmarik, Emmanuel’s organist and choir director, and Madrigal Choir board member, for her introduction to Emmanuel of another opportunity to serve Norwich neighbors.
Congratulations to Mike & Cathy Gray on the birth of
Riley Scott Gray born October 14, 2015 9lbs. 4 oz. 21 3/4”
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EMMANUEL SOUL KITCHEN
GOOD FREE MEAL FOR
BODY AND MIND
ALL WELCOME TO COME EAT—TALK—MAKE FRIENDS
THURSDAY
November 12, 2015
MENU: Ham Dinner, Sweet Potatoes;
Cole Slaw, Roll, Beverage & Dessert
Only one seating STARTS AT 5:30 P.M.
PARISH HALL EMMANUEL CHURCH 37 WEST MAIN & ELM STREETS
NORWICH, NY
Thanksgiving Beatitudes Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge, because if will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference.
- Author unknown
November 22, 2015
Thanksgiving Service at Emmanuel Episcopal Church
7:00 p.m.
Please bring a non-perishable food item for Our Daily Bread Food Pantry
Guide my words
Father, I face another day in which I will be called upon to
use my words wisely and well. May they encourage those
who listen. May they speak truth but also be said in love.
May I pause before I pounce. May I be bold enough to
speak when I would rather run away. Lord, I give my mouth
to you today. May what comes forth be sweet and not
bitter. May the journey each word takes from my mind to
my heart to my lips be guided by your hand. May what
comes out be life-giving rather than causing death. May my
words make you proud and bring you glory. In Jesus’
name, Amen.
- Karen Ehman, Keep It Shut (Zondervan)
Congratulations to Dan Cassavaugh &
Frances D’Imperio who were married on
October 24, 2015. The ceremony took place at
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
in Savannah, Georgia. Our best wishes to the
Cassavaugh’s for a blessed future together.
Fifth Sunday Service on
November 29, 2015—11:00 a.m.
St. Andrews Episcopal Church, New Berlin
Lessons and Carols
Celebrate the First Sunday of Advent Together
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Dear Church Member:
We are in the process of creating a church members’ directory with information from ALL THREE Churches. If you
already returned an application without birthdates and anniversaries, please resubmit.
Please Print
IMPORTANT: Do you want to be listed in the THREE PARISH Church Member Directory? yes____no__
Do you still want to receive the monthly newsletter from Emmanuel? yes____no__
The beauty of stewardship
Stewardship has to do with how we manage our time, talent, resources—basically our entire lives. It’s a beautiful concept when properly understood. Here are the basics of good stewardship:
God is the source of all creation, including our lives. God is the primary owner of all that exists.
We are blessed by being given the task of managing well all that we have influence over: our lives, our abilities, our minds and bodies, our time, our part of the earth, our finances, our children, our church buildings, our automobiles, etc.
Although we can make decisions regarding each of the above, ultimately we are responsible to God. Sooner or later, we must give an account of our management of God’s creation and of God’s gifts.
When we properly use the talents, resources and property that God allows us to manage, we find great joy. Think of planting a garden which soon overflows with colorful flowers, wonderful vegetables and flavorful herbs, etc. God gave us the plot of ground, God gave us the seed, God gave us the wisdom and strength to bring forth such beauty, such good things to see or eat, or smell. Yet we did the work, with God’s help, to make it a reality. Like Adam we tilled it and kept it. But God gave the increase. God’s provisions and our labor brought the garden to its fulfillment.
Good stewardship enables us to do something positive and wonderful with the money God has allowed us to have. What feels better than knowing one has managed money well? Our bank account, our checkbook and our portfolio tell the story. When money is handled well, we have enough for ourselves and are still able to give to God’s work.
That is the beauty of stewardship.
Names of Family Members Mailing Address Birthdates Phone number(s) E-mail address
Wedding Anniversary Date Alternate Address & Dates at that Address
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NORWICH, NY 13815
PERMIT # 8
NEWSLETTER
Fr. Chuck Taylor
PO Box 370
New Berlin, NY 13411
Phone:607-847-6361
Email:frchuckt@frontiernet.net
Editor: Fran Nash
Phone: 607-334-8801
Email: emmanuelchurch@frontiernet.net
To Know Christ And To Make Him Known
Remember the Church in Your Will!
MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS:
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www.emmanuelnorwich.com
THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 26 AND FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry continues to see an increased
need. Thank you for your past, present, and future support!
As the holiday season approaches, our monetary needs are
particularly important. If you wish to make a contribution,
monetary contributions may be sent to Our Daily Bread Food
Pantry, P O Box 813, Norwich, NY 13815.
Food Items for November:
Week of November 1 - Canned chicken or tuna
Week of November 8 - Canned fruit
Week of November 15 - Canned vegetables
Week of November 22 - Boxed Macaroni & Cheese, Potato
flakes
Week of November 30 - Juice
Thank you for your continued support!
Barb and Gary Tompkins
Volunteer Coordinators
The Food Pantry will be CLOSED on
Wednesday, November 11, Wednesday
November 25 & Friday, November 27
Our Daily Food Pantry
Located at Emmanuel Church
Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
10:00 am-12 pm
Monday & Wednesday 3:30-5:00 pm
Condolences to the family & loved ones
of Harold Palmer.
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