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St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. Wanda Copeland 408 South Main Street Musician: Carrie Hooper Horseheads, NY 14845 Parish Administrator: Carol Drake 6077395226 Sexton: Bill Game www.stmatthews.steepleconnect.com Find us on Facebook From the Pastor’s Desk Page 23 Epiphany Rector’s Open House Page 3 Annual Meeting Page 4 JANUARY 2017 To grow in Christ, sharing his love

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 St.  Matthew’s  Episcopal  Church           The  Rev.  Wanda  Copeland  408  South  Main  Street               Musician:  Carrie  Hooper  Horseheads,  NY  14845               Parish  Administrator:  Carol  Drake  607-­‐739-­‐5226                 Sexton:  Bill  Game  www.stmatthews.steepleconnect.com         Find  us  on  Facebook      

 

From  the  Pastor’s  Desk  

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 Epiphany  Rector’s  Open  House  

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Annual  Meeting    

 Page  4  

    JANUARY 2017

 To  grow  in  Christ,  sharing  his  love  

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 Peace—it’s  a  simple  word  with  a  very  complex  history  and  definition.  Many  have  described  peace  as  the  absence  of  hostilities  or  war  (Webster’s  Dictionary),  while  others  have  said  it  is  much  more  nuanced.  (Albert  Einstein,  Martin  Luther  King,  Jr.).  Most  notably,  people  somehow  associate  personal  ‘peace’  or  well-­‐‑being  with  a  sense  of  fairness.  

Peace  is  a  state  or  quality  we’d  all  like  in  our  own  lives,  and  in  the  world  at  large.  We  say  things  like,  “Why  can’t  people  just  get  along?”  or  “Why  do  people  have  to  be  so  mean  to  each  other?”  because  we  know  the  price  of  conflict  and  war  in  our  world.  We  see  the  destruction  on  TV  from  bombs,  explosions,  and  shootings,  and  we  wish  there  was  more  respect  for  life.  And  yet  we  understand  the  depth  of  passion  and  loyalty  to  causes  and  positions.  If  anything,  we’d  be  most  comfortable  if  people  could  just  give  a  little  on  their  position,  but  don’t  ask  us  to  give  up  what  we  believe  or  how  we  feel  or  think.    

On  a  more  personal  level,  we  want  our  little  corner  of  the  world  to  be  at  peace,  and  we  want  to  be  at  peace  within  ourselves.  Many  who  have  thought  deeply  about  this  subject  believe  that  true  external  peace  begins  when  individuals  (single  or  groups)  can  find  themselves  in  a  position  where  they  feel  positive  about  their  own  lives.  Thus,  real  peace  is  about  personal  satisfaction  and  a  sense  that  justice  prevails.  

In  researching  for  this  article,  I  came  across  the  person  of  Johan  Galtung.  According  to  Wikipedia,  he  is  “a  Norwegian  sociologist,  mathematician  and  the  principal  founder  of  the  discipline  of  peace  and  conflict  studies.”1  A  child  who  grew  up  under  Nazi  occupation  of  Norway  in  WWII,  he  has  had  strong  feelings  that  humans  need  to  get  to  a  different  place  around  conflict.  Again,  according  to  Wikipedia,  here’s  the  basis  of  conflict  as  Galtung  sees  it:  “There  are  four  traditional  but  unsatisfactory  ways  in  which  conflicts  between  two  parties  are  handled:  

1.   A  wins,  B  loses;  2.   B  wins,  A  loses;  3.   the  solution  is  postponed  because  neither  A  

nor  B  feels  ready  to  end  the  conflict;  

4.   a  confused  compromise  is  reached,  which  neither  A  nor  B  are  happy  with.  

Galtung  tries  to  break  with  these  four  unsatisfactory  ways  of  handling  a  conflict  by  finding  a  “fifth  way”,  where  both  A  and  B  feel  that  they  win.  The  method  also  insists  that  basic  human  needs—such  as  survival,  physical  well-­‐‑being,  liberty,  and  identity—be  respected.”1  

Over  the  past  two  years,  your  continuing  education  funding  has  sent  me  to  classes  at  the  Lombard  (Illinois)  Mennonite  Peace  Center  on  “Family  Systems  Theory”.  This  branch  of  counseling  began  to  be  codified  in  the  1940s  and  1950s,  particularly  through  the  work  of  Murray  Bowen,  Nathan  Ackerman  and  others.  These  ideas  were  picked  up  and  enhanced  for  those  in  the  church  through  the  efforts  of  Rabbi  Ed  Friedman  in  the  1980s  and  1990s.  At  the  heart  of  these  ideas  is  the  understanding  that  our  relationships  within  our  family  of  origin  set  patterns  of  relationships  for  the  rest  of  our  lives.      If  there  is  anything  we  know  from  our  family  of  origin,  we  know  that  we  cannot  change  people,  only  our  responses  to  them.  Our  own  reactions—our  anxiety,  comfort,  distress,  or  joy  is  something  that  we  control.  I  also  believe  those  reactions  sit  at  the  heart  of  relationships  that  extend  into  the  whole  world.  While  we  have  to  acknowledge  and  relate  to  broader  institutional  structures  which  can  be  unjust  or  blatantly  prejudicial,  we  can  find  a  balance  of  comfort  for  ourselves  in  our  own  life.  Some  people  will  never  be  happy,  no  matter  how  many  possessions  they  have,  or  power  and  authority  they  exert.  Others  seem  to  find  peace  and  contentment  in  what  they  have  and  within  their  personal  life  situation.      Thus,  when  I  say,  may  we  all  have  a  peaceful  new  year,  there’s  a  lot  that  goes  into  making  that  happen—some  of  our  own  personal    ‘work’  in  our  live;  and  some  efforts  to  enrich  the  structures  of  larger  society.  It’s  not  an  easy  thing,  but  I  believe  we  can  all  pray  for  and  work  for  this  happening.      So,  have  yourself  a  peace-­‐‑filled  and  happy  New  Year.      Wanda+  1.   Johan  Galtung  article  at  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan_Galtung    Peace  does  not  mean  an  absence  of  conflicts;  differences  will  always  be  there.  Peace  means  solving  these  differences  through  peaceful  means;  through  dialogue,  education,  knowledge;  and  through  humane  ways.    ~    Dali  Lama  

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Holiday  Open  House  The  Epiphany  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  

Friday,  January  6,  2017  4:00  pm  –  7:00  pm  

@ Wanda  and  Melody’s  house  233  Scenic  Drive,  Horseheads  

Come  and  Celebrate  Christmas  and  Epiphany.    Dress  in  your  favorite  “kingly”  outfit!    

Bring  a  dish  to  share,  please.    Beverages  and  paper  products  provided.    

   

PRAYERS  FOR  THE  TROOPS  

 Thursday,  January  5th,  5:00  p.m.  St.  Casmir’s  Church,  Elmira  

All  are  welcome       Call  739-­‐‑4027  for  more  information  

     

 

We  pray  for  Justin,  Archbishop  of  Canterbury;  Michael,  our  presiding  bishop;  DeDe,  our  Bishop  and  shepherd;  our  bishop;  Wanda,  our  rector;  Barack  our  President,  Donald  our  President-­‐‑elect;  Andrew  our  Governor,  our  state  legislators;  members  of  congress  and  of  the  Supreme  Court,  that  they  may  turn  from  seeking  their  own  power  and  serve  all  people  with  honesty  and  diligence.  We  pray  for  healing  and  protection  for  Mother  Nancy,  David,  Gabby,  Linda,  Fran,  Steve,  Fr.  Don,  Shari,  Jason,  Carol,  Hunter,  Zachary,  Deb,  Melissa,  Bill,  Jack  and  Phyllis,  Barry,  Krista,  Katie,  Richard,  Ada,  Paul,  Jim,  Elaine,  Sophia,  Mary,  Aaron,  Peter,  Rich  and  family,  Fred,  Vida,  Elise,  Stephen  and  Max  and  for  all  our  shut-­‐‑ins.  

 

 CAPITAL  CAMPAIGN  PRAYER  

Dearest  Lord,  We  thank  you  that  for  over  one  hundred  and  fifty  years  you  have  graced  and  blessed  your  servants  at  St.  Matthew’s  Episcopal  Church  with  the  opportunity  to  reach  out  and  make  a  difference  in  our  community  and  in  the  world,  to  share  your  light,  love,  and  word.    As  we  strive  to  become  the  people  you  call  us  to  be,  we  ask  for  the  continued  blessing  and  wisdom  of  your  Holy  Spirit.    May  every  decision  made  in  this  new  calling  to  repair  your  house,  grow  the  generations,  and  build  your  mission  be  in  line  with  your  will  for  this  church  and  for  your  servants.      

May  we  continue  to  walk  with  you  as  children  of  light,  drawing  others  to  worship  and  to  serve  you,  in  the  blessed  Name  of  our  Lord  and  Savior,  Jesus  Christ.    Amen.  

   

     

PRAYER  CHAIN  

St.  Matthew’s  Prayer  Chain  is  online  and  our  team  prays  for  anyone  in  need  of  prayer.  We  pray  for  the  person  and/or  their  situation  for  2  weeks.    If  the  need  is  ongoing  or  has  changed,  we  renew  the  request  through  updates.  If  you  have  a  request  for  prayer,  contact  any  member  of  the  prayer  chain:    John  and  Janet  Wilson,  Barb  and  Dave  Talbot,  Bill  Game,  Bill  and  Barb  Statham,  Brigid  Galusha,  Jan  and  Charlie  Clemens,  Jan  and  Don  Temple,  Ethel  Massey,  Peggie  Diello  and  Kitty  Rolfe.  Contact  Kitty  Rolfe  if  you  would  like  to  join  the  prayer  chain.  739-­‐‑7151  or    742-­‐‑4771;  email    [email protected]      

         

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ST.  MATTHEW’S  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH  ANNUAL  MEETING    

 Sunday,  January  22,  2017  Following  10:30  am  service  

     

Candidates  for  2017  Vestry  

Allena  McGlaughlin  Jr.  Warden  (2-­‐‑year  term)  

I  have  been  a  member  of  St.  Matthew’s  for  a  few  years  now  and  have  been  active  with  VBS,  Community  Dinners,  Christmas  Pageants,  ECW,  Choir,  and  Bell  Choir.  For  the  last  year,  I  served  on  the  capital  campaign  committee,  and  as  a  vestry  member  working  on  property  management.    I  welcome  the  opportunity  to  be  of  service  as  Junior  Warden.  

 

Kristie  Crossley  Vestry  (2-­‐‑year  term)  

I  have  served  on  the  Parish  Life  ministry,  and  most  recently,  worked  with  the  capital  campaign  committee,  and  planned  our  campaign  kickoff  dinner.  I  have  lived  in  Horseheads  since  2002  and  own  a  small  beauty  salon  in  my  home.  My  husband,  Geoff  and  I  were  married  at  St.  Matthew’s  in  2003  and  our  children  Grant  and  Madelyn  were  baptized  here.  I  have  served  on  the  Vestry  in  the  past  and  I  am  looking  forward  to  working  again  with  everyone  to  make  Saint  Matthews’s  a  larger  and  stronger  parish.        

 

Bill  Game  Vestry  (2-­‐‑year  term)  

I  have  been  a  member  of  St.  Matthew’s  Church  for  all  of  my  life.  As  a  young  boy,  I  would  help  my  mother  when  she  served  on  the  Altar  Guild,  and  I  have  continued  as  a  member  for  many  years.  I  am  currently  a  Reader  and  Lay  Eucharist  Minister,  and  have  been  the  Parish  Sexton  for  the  past  several  years,  since  my  retirement  from  UPS.  

 

 

JANUARY  FLOWERS    

December  31/January  1     Christmas  Flowers        January  7/8        January  14/15q     In  recognition  of  Cantata  Singers  Carnegie  Hall  Concert  by  Wanda  Copeland  January  21/22  January  28/29    If  you  would  like  to  offer  altar  flowers  in  memory  of  a  loved  one  or  in  thanksgiving  for  a  special  event,  please  sign  the  flower  chart  in  the  narthex.    A  $30.00  donation  is  requested.    Altar  flowers  are  provided  by  Zeigler  Florist.    

   

 

JANUARY     2   Jack  Slocum     11   Richard  Coon     24   Madison  Coss     31   Emma  Burns                        

   JANUARY  

8     Richard  and  Jean  Coon  14   William  and  Mary  Wallis  16   Daniel  and  Stephanie  Robbins      

 Dec.31/Jan.1     Terry  Fox,           Barb  Talbot    Jan.  7/8     Bill  Game         Margaret  Clark-­‐‑Plaskie  Jan.  14/15     Carol  Packard  Jan.  21/22         Terry  Fox         Barb  Talbot  Jan.  28/29     Bill  Game  

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 READERS  AND  CHALICE  BEARERS  

 December  31       Lessons  and  Carols  w/Eucharist     5:30  pm   Mark  Armstrong  January  1,  2017   Lessons  and  Carols  w/Eucharist     10:30  am   Barb  Talbot,  Kitty  Rolfe,         Joy    Overacker,  Melody  Chilson,         Mary  Vasey,  Readers       B.  Talbot  (K.  Rolfe),  Chalice  January  7     Holy  Eucharist     5:30  pm   Judy  Peters          January  8     Holy  Eucharist     10:30  am   Tony  Medina,  Stephanie  Lewis       S.  Lewis  (A.  McGlaughlin),  Chalice  January  14     Holy  Eucharist       5:30  pm    Gary  Packard          January  15     Morning  Prayer       10:30  am    Joy  Overacker  January  21     Holy  Eucharist       5:30  pm   Mark  Armstrong  January  22     Holy  Eucharist       Melody  Chilson,         Allena  McGlaughlin       M.Chilson  (A.  McGlaughlin),         Chalice  January  28     Holy  Eucharist     5:30  pm   Judy  Peters     10:30  am   Morning  Prayer   TBD        

     Classes  for  all  ages  meet  on  Sunday’s  at  9:30  am  in  the  Parish  House.  We  are  still  exploring  God  making  us  in  His  image...    God  working  to  establish  relationships  with  us.      Christian  Education  classes  will  be  on  recess  December  25-­‐‑January  1,  2017.  Classes  will  resume  on  Sunday,  January  8,  2017  at  9:30  am.          

     

ST.  MATTHEW’S  YOUTH  GROUP  NEWS        December  31-­‐‑January  1  –  Youth  Lock  In  Friday  Feb.  10,  2017  –  Saturday,  Feb.  11th  30-­‐‑hour  famine.  ~  ending  with  a  community  spaghetti  dinner  on  Saturday,  Feb.  11th  from    

11:00  am  –  1:00  pm.  Please  let  me  know  if  anyone  is  interested  in  helping  during  the  famine  in  any  way.    As  always,  thank  you  for  your  support!    If  you  have  any  questions,  please  contact  me  or  Barb.                

Diana  Medina,  607-­‐‑742-­‐‑8608  or    Barb  Talbot,  607-­‐‑280-­‐‑5541  

         

PRAYER  SHAWL  MINISTRY  

This  group  gets  together  the  first  Wednesday  of  the  month  in  the  library  at  6:30  pm.    We  pray,  knit  and  chat  for  an  hour.    You  are  invited  to  visit  with  us,  knit  a  shawl,  crochet  a  shawl,  just  hang  out.  Emma  Burns  was  the  recipient  of  our  most  recent  baptismal  shawl/blanket.    Prayer  Shawl  will  meet  on  Wednesday,  December  7th  at  6:30  pm  in  the  parish  library.    We  love  visitors  so  feel  free  to  drop  in  any  first  Wednesday.  Happy  pray/knitting.      

        Kitty  Rolfe  

 CHILDREN’S  CLOTHING  CLOSET  

 

CCC  offers  gently  used  children’s  clothing  to  families  who  have  a  need.    Our  bins  are  supplied  with  your  donations.    As  you  put  away  the  new  Christmas  clothes,  remember  that  the  CCC  bin  is  in  the  hall  by  the  kitchen  door  in  the  parish  hall.      

The  Closet  is  open  the  first  4  Wednesdays  of  the  month  from  9:00am  to  11:00  am.    Trinity  covers  three  Wednesdays  and  St  Matthew’s  works  the  second  week.    If  you  are  aware  of  anyone  who  is  in  need  of  clothes  for  their  children,  referrals  are  available  in  our  office  and  most  agencies  (Catholic  Charities,  Salvation  Army.)  See  Kitty  if  you  have  any  questions.    Thank  you.      

    Respectfully  submitted,  Kitty  Rolfe  

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 UNITED  THANK  OFFERING  

 

UTO  is  an  outreach  of  the  Episcopal  Church  in  the  world.    Grants  are  given  to  groups  who  are  working  to  make  the  earth  a  safer  and  better  world  for  all  people.  UTO  boxes  in  the  narthex  are  for  each  of  us  to    save  a  few  cents  a  day  in  thanks  for  our  own  blessings.    All  the  donations  are  gathered  together  and  given  to  those  in  need-­‐‑clean  water,  education,  food,  shelter,  medicine  et  al.    St  Matthew’s  donated  $400  recently.    You  can  be  a  part  of  this  also.  are  Thank  you.   Respectfully  submitted,  Kitty  Rolfe  

 BROWSE  AND  BUY  

               The  past  month,  December  2016,  was  one  of  the  best  Browse  and  Buy  has  seen.    Things  were  flying  off  the  shelves  and  everyone  was  very  pleased  with  their  purchases.  We  truly  thank  you  all  for  your  generous  donations.    Drop  off  days  for  January  are  Thursday,  January  5th  and  Thursday,  January  19th  from  10:00  am-­‐‑1:30  pm.  Please  use  the  side  door.      If  you  would  like  to  offer  your  help  in  re-­‐‑stocking  shelves,  setting  up  the  rooms,  and/or  helping  during  our  shop  hours  on  Saturday,  please  contact  me  at  607-­‐‑739-­‐‑9204.  Happy  New  Year!             God  Bless,  Barb  Statham  

       

February  2017  Acts  &  Facts  Deadline:  Please  submit  articles  to  the  office  by  Thursday,  January  19,  2017    

Thank  you!    

   

EPISCOPAL  CHURCH  WOMEN    

The  wonderful,  fun,  jolly  Christmas  party  for  Episcopal  Church  Women  is  coming  on  January  19th  at  6:00  pm  in  the  parish  hall.    Please  bring  a  dish  to  share  and  a  donation  for  the  Food  Pantry.    We’ll  probably  sing  a  few  carols  to  bring  more  Christmas  joy.    See  you  there.        Our  Cookie  Sale  was  a  success.    We  took  in  $300.00.    Many  thanks  to  can-­‐‑wrappers,  bakers,  buyers,  setter-­‐‑uppers,  cleaner  uppers  and  our  cheering  section.    Next  year  we’ll  have  a  competent  calendar  person  do  the  notifications  on  FaceBook.    Hope  to  see  You  there.         Respectfully,  Kitty  Rolfe  

 

HORSEHEADS  FOOD  PANTRY  

             The  food  items  requested  for  the  month  of  January  are:  spaghetti  sauce,  dry  soups,  cup  of  noodles,  canned  soups.  We  are  always  in  need  of  plastic  grocery  bags.  Personal  items  and  financial  support  is  greatly  appreciated,  as  well.        The  food  pantry  is  located  at  First  Presbyterian  Church,  2943  Westinghouse  Road,  Horseheads.  

    Respectfully  submitted,         Arlene  Maack  

   

   

St.  Matthew’s  Episcopal  Church  Saturday,  January  21,  2017  

11:00  am-­‐‑1:00  pm    

Ham  Scalloped  Potatoes,  Vegetable,  Roll,  Desserts    Free  and  Open  to  the  Community  

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 Carnegie  Hall,  January  15,  2017  

 

Members  of  The  Cantata  Singers  will  be  part  of  

the  North  American  premier  performance  of  Karl  

Jenkin's  newest  work  "Cantata  Memoria!"    

     If  you  want  to  

see  us  at  

Carnegie  

Hall,  or  just  

want  to  get  

away  to  NYC  

for  the  

day,  Sunday,  

January  15,  

2017,  the  

Cantata  Singers  are  sponsoring  a  DAY  BUS  TRIP  

to  NYC,  $70/person,  and  we  invite  you  to  join  in  

the  trip.  The  bus  leaves  Horseheads  at  6  AM,  to  

drop  you  off  in  the  vicinity  of  Carnegie  Hall  (West  

57th  and  7th)  between  10  &  11AM.  The  return  

trip  departs  between  8  &  9  PM  from  the  same  

place,  arriving  back  in  Horseheads  after  

midnight.  Carnegie  Hall  Concert  tickets  can  be  

purchased  directly  from  the  Carnegie  Hall  box  

office  or  through  the  Cantata  Singers  for  a  

discount.  If  you  are  interested  or  have  questions  

please  email  [email protected]  or  call  Will  

Wickham  at  607-­‐‑796-­‐‑5034.  

     

 

 

The  Wounded  Healers  Bereavement  Support  will  hold  its  monthly  meeting:  

Tuesday,  January  10,  2017    7:30pm  to  9:00pm  

St.  Mary  Our  Mother  School  811  Westlake  Street,  Horseheads,  NY  14845  

 We  will  hold  our  Annual  Memorial  Service  

For  more  information,  call:  607-­‐‑796-­‐‑2795  

Wounded  Healers  is  open  to  anyone  who  needs  support,  education  and  understanding  in  a  time  of  grief  after  the  death  of  a  loved  one.  There  is  no  charge  for  the  monthly  meetings.  

 

LABYRINTH  NEWS  TRINITY  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH,  ELMIRA    

   

Third  Friday  Labyrinth  Walk  Friday,  January  20,  7  p.m.  

Observance  of  The  Week  of  Christian  Unity      The  theme  for  this  year’s  Week  of  Christian  Unity  is  "Reconciliation  –  The  Love  of  Christ  Compels  Us"  The  Week  of  Prayer  for  Christian  Unity  is  January  18-­‐‑25.      The  Labyrinths  of  Chemung  County  2017  Calendar  will  be  available  in  mid-­‐‑January.  All  are  invited  to  participate  in  walks  throughout  the  year  on  both  the  indoor  labyrinths  at  Trinity  and  First  Presbyterian  Church  Elmira  (Holy  Week)  and  on  the  outdoor  labyrinths  at  Christ  the  Redeemer  Parish/Our  Lady  of  Lourdes  Church  and  Our  Saviour’s  Lutheran  Church  in  Horseheads.  

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JANUARY 2017 Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat  

1   2   3   4   5   6   7 The Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ 10:30 am Lessons and Carols with Eucharist

9:45am-10:30 Bible Study

6:30 pm Prayer Shawl

10:00 am-1: 30 pm Browse and Buy

Donations Drop Off

Office Closed The Epiphany of our Lord

10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall

Rector’s Open House 4:00 pm-8:00pm

10:00 am-2:00 pm Browse and Buy

5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Blessing Box

8   9   10   11   12   13 14  The First Sunday after the

Epiphany Blessing Box

9:30 am Education Classes 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 11:45 am Coffee Hour

 

9:45am-10:30 Bible Study

10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging

Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall

6:30 pm Prayer Shawl 7:00 pm AA meeting

Office Closed

10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall

10:00 am-2:00 pm Browse & Buy Shop

5:30 pm Holy Eucharist

 

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Second Sunday after the Epiphany

9:30 am Education Classes 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 11:45 am Coffee Hour

Parish Office Closed

Martin Luther King

9:45am-10:30

Bible Study  

10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging

Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall 7:00 pm AA meeting

6:30 pm Vestry  

10:00 am-1: 30 pm

Browse and Buy Donations Drop Off 6:00 pm ECW Party

Office Closed

10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall

10:00 am – 2:00 pm Browse & Buy Shop

11:00 am-1:00 pm Community Dinner

5:30 pm Holy Eucharist  

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Epiphany

9:30 Education Classes 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 11:45 am Annual Meeting

9:45am-10:30 Bible Study

10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging

Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall

6:30 pm Vestry 7:00 pm AA meeting

Office Closed

10:00 am-12:30 pm Office for the Aging Senior’s Lunch Program, Parish Hall

10:00 am-2:00 pm Browse & Buy Shop

Rector’s Discretionary Fund 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist

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The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Rector’s Discretionary Fund 9:30 Education Classes

10:30 am Holy Eucharist 11:45 am Coffee Hour

9:45am-10:30 Bible Study

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St  Matthew’s  Episcopal  Church  408  S.  Main  Street  Horseheads,  NY  14845  

                           

 

     

CLERGY  AND  STAFF    

The  Very  Rev.  Dr.  DeDe  Duncan-­Probe,  Bishop  The  Rev.  Wanda  Copeland,  Rector  Carol  Drake,  Parish  Administrator  

   Carrie  Hooper,  Musician  William  Game,  Sexton  

 

 WORSHIP  SERVICES      

 Saturday  

5:30  pm  Holy  Eucharist    Sunday    

9:30  am  Education  Classes  for  all  ages  10:30  am  am  Holy  Eucharist  11:45  am  Coffee  Hour