The Journal, June 2018

The Official Publication of St. John’s Lutheran Church—Depew New York

The Mission of St. John’s is grounded in the pres-ence of Christ in God’s Word and in the Sacra-ments. We are called by the Holy Spirit to spread the Kingdom of God through ministering to all of our members and shar-ing the love of Christ with all people by preaching the true Word of God, provid-ing ongoing Biblical educa-tion for spiritual growth and reaching others with God’s love in all we say or do.

Weekly Worship

Saturday Evening Blended 4:30pm

Sunday Morning Traditional

8:30am

Sunday Morning Contemporary

11:15am

Sunday School 10:00am

Worship Broadcast WXRL– 1300

11:00am

Many Blessings to our 2018 Confirmands!

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June Worship Assistants

Acolytes

Date 4:30pm (Saturday) 8:30am (Sunday) 11:15am (Sunday)

2nd & 3rd Connor Payne Katherine Manna

9th & 10th Hailey Richardson Serenity Lawrence

16th & 17th Aleigha Sharpe Open

23rd & 24th Lauren Payne Gaige Hughey

Elders

Date 4:30pm (Saturday) 8:30am (Sunday) 11:15am (Sunday)

2nd & 3rd Bob Chapman Harold Deutschlander Bob Chapman

9th & 10th John Hughey Harold Deutschlander Bob Chapman

16th & 17th Ken Schabert Harold Deutschlander Bob Chapman

23rd & 24th John Hughey Harold Deutschlander Bob Chapman

Lectors

Date 4:30pm (Saturday) 8:30am (Sunday) 11:15am (Sunday)

2nd & 3rd Bob Chapman Cantor Bob Chapman

9th & 10th John Hughey Sue Bluhm Arianna Lysiak

16th & 17th Ken Schabert Karen Shafer Bob Chapman

23rd & 24th John Hughey Jamie Bluhm Arianna Lysiak

4:30 Saturday Accompanist Radio Broadcasters

2nd & 3rd Brad Lynch Debra Wisniewski

9th & 10th Tichy Family Jim Kless

16th & 17th Carol Adragna Karen Dowdall

23rd & 24th Carol Adragna Sue Bluhm

Altar Guild— Sue Vriesen, Herbold Family

Official Acts

Confirmations Weddings Funerals

Marissa Best Michael Sextone & Kristin Beck,

May 16, 2018

Madison Kilanowski

Connor Payne

Tyler Pesch

Hailey Richardson

Alyssa Setter

Kelly Setter

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Financial Director’s Report Fiscal Year 2018, Period 4, 04/01/2018 to 04/30/2018

Actual Budget Current YTD Budget YTD Variance

Revenue $ 26,351.04 $ 20,256.24 $ 88,010.51 $ 81,024.96 $ 6,985.55

Expenditures $ 19,861.73 $ 20,256.12 $79,730.00 $ 81,024.48 $ 1,294.48

Net Revenue over Expense $ 6,489.31 $ 0.12 $ 8,280.51 $ 0.48 $ 8,280.03

Worship services from St. John’s have been heard on WXRL 1300 AM for over 50 years. This has been a wonderful ministry opportunity and partnership with our friends at WXRL and numerous people have been touched by the Gospel through it. 2018 Sign Up Charts for Radio Broadcasts and Altar Flowers are posted on the bulletin board in the office hallway. Please fill in available spaces and then take a moment to fill out a sheet for the office for your dedication for anniversaries, birthdays, memories or other messages. Thank you to all who are willing to sponsor radio broadcasts and/or place flowers on the altar and so enrich our ministry here at St. John’s.

DATE RADIO BROADCAST ALTAR FLOWERS

May 6 In Memory of Ethel Haas,

mother of Becky Mayback, Rodney Haas and Brenda Frank.

Ernest and Susan Reitzel, in loving memory of

Susan’s Mom, Rita Krickovich, and all the May birthdays in our family.

May 13

Michael and Grace Stever, in celebration of 25 years of marriage and in remembrance of the anniversaries of

Glenn and Patricia Stever & Edward and Lorraine Friedrich.

Michael and Grace Stever, in celebration of 25 years of marriage and in remembrance of the anniversaries of

Glenn and Patricia Stever & Edward and Lorraine Friedrich.

May 20

The Janet Erickson & Ed and Dolores Mau Families,

in memory of our mother, Eileen L. Mau, a long-time listener of the

Sunday morning radio broadcast, who passed away March 18, 2018.

Hope Obertean, in loving memory of Esther Stellrecht.

May 27 The St. John’s Board of Elders,

in memory and honor of the veterans from St. John’s.

The Castiglione Family, to the Glory of God

for the many blessings received and in celebration of Makenzie Anna’s 17th birthday.

In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35

Lifetime plan for giving: Bob Wirth, from the Missouri Synod Foundation, is a gift-planning counselor. Bob spoke briefly after each service a few weeks ago and will be returning on June 7th at 7pm to explain a unique stewardship opportunity. He will lead us in discovering the plan God has placed on our hearts since baptism, faithfully transferring the blessings God has entrusted to us for the care of our families and the support of ministries throughout the Synod. He will also explain how a Christian preamble to your will or a family blessing letter is a way to leave a final message of your Christian faith for your family. Your message could also be read at your funeral or memorial service. There is no cost or obligation for these services. Having a completed gift plan gives you peace of mind knowing that your wishes for responsibly passing on the gifts God has entrusted to you are fulfilled.

Respectfully, Laura Tirone

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June Mission and Ministry

Each month we highlight a specific mission and ministry of St. John’s. These groups will be prayed for in the prayers of the church throughout the Sundays of that month.

CAMP PIONEER … The ministry this month is Pioneer Camp and Retreat Centers—our Lutheran outdoor ministry right in our own backyard at nearby Angola on Lake Erie. Camps are offered for a variety of ages, interests, and special needs throughout the summer at this beautiful setting in natural lakeside surroundings.

ST. JOHN’S YOUTH … Youth Ministry is every effort by the Christian community to reach out to the youth with the love of God as revealed to us in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.

St. John’s Youth Group typically meets once a month in the youth room for games and fellowship which include interactive and team building games and discussion to strengthen our faith. We also have monthly field trips!

There is also our Teen Bible Study Program “Rooted” with Mr. Jim Kless during the Sunday School hour for high schoolers.

Church Council Highlights April 9th, 2018 at 7:30pm

Old Business: Summary of April 7 BBQ meeting New Business: BBQ and Plant Sale Readiness, there is a decrease in pre-sale BBQ tickets this year; next meeting will be at Route 78, Monday, June 11th, 7pm. Board of Ed—Kim Castiglione Spring Mission Project (Postcard project concludes 6/3/18, last day of Sunday School for the year); all Sunday School teachers will be returning next year; next year’s program will be very similar to the last year with a few minor changes; Sunday School meetings next year will be at 11 after Sunday School Class. Board of Elders—Rod Lorenz Testimonials of Faith still being collected; Confirmation Interviews to be held May 13th (Barb, John H., Ken, Harold & Rod); Chicken BBQ, May 20th; Memorial Day Service for the fire department, May 28th; 5-year reunion for new members, mid-August. Family Ministry—Kim Lorenz Tentatively planning a trip to the Buffalo Zoo; our youth group hosted the Mystery Dinner in April, they’ll also be helping with the Spring Plant Sale and the Chicken BBQ in May; Tentatively planning a Congregation Cook-Out for June 9th or 10th; tentatively planning a Bison’s Baseball Game for July 21st or 22nd.

Shepherd’s Staff—Sharon Weigel Carol Coffed, Carolyn Nosky, Betty Cavaleri, Sharon Weigel, Sue Bluhm and Barbara Geitter completed 50 catheter bag covers and 72 surgical caps for kids which were then delivered to Terrace View Home and St. Joseph’s Hospital; silverware and take-out boxes are all prepared for the BBQ; 134 geraniums were ordered and will be delivered May 18th for Pentecost Sunday; “Faith is like WiFi, it’s invisible but it has the power to connect you to what you need.” Stewardship—Laura Tirone The Fall Stewardship Campaign is in the planning stages; Bob Wirth from LCMS Foundation will be presenting gift planning information on June 7th at 7pm; Plymouth Crossroads & Camp Pioneer both have programs worth taking a look at and/or visiting.

Trustees—Tony Martino Thank you Ed, Rod & Pastor for salting the parking lot during the recent storm, perhaps we need to review these procedures; new carpet to be installed beginning May 21st; our new Emergency Action Plan is nearly complete and will be presented to the congregation soon; additional security cameras will be installed; all doors have been numbered.

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Friday, June 15th, 7pm Friday Night Bash!!!

$10 / Per Person

Family Ministry Event

Start your Father’s Day celebration early and join us at Coca Cola Field as the Buffalo Bison’s play the Rochester Red Wings!

Tickets must be purchased in advance! Please use the sign-up sheet in the Narthex before Monday, June 4th (Family Name, Number of People, Phone Number).

Contact Helana Geisen with any questions (444-1572).

June Ministry Opportunity Highlights

Men’s Group

Saturday’s—2nd & 16th, 8am

Café Christian Adult Fellowship and Enrichment

Thursday, June 21st, 6pm

Small Group Bible Study at the Lorenz’s Contact Karen Dowdall for more information, 391-1171.

Announcement Page

Ride for Roswell- “The St. John’s Screaming Eagles” - Join John Preston; Mike, Grace & Glenn Stever; Jim Kless; and Laura & Kyle Tirone on June 23rd. Riders must raise a minimum of $200 in order to ride. Any checks should be made out to “The Ride for Roswell.” For more information, please see Grace Stever or register on-line at RideForRoswell.org. If you can’t ride, please consider supporting St. John’s riders with a contribution and help us fund the research needed to fight cancer!

Thank you for your support of our goal to find cancer cures and save lives!

Coming Soon … Save the Dates

Last Day of Sunday School

June 3rd

High School Graduation

Stepping Stone Sunday

June 24th Please let us know if

you will be participating, send a note to the office!

A new lector schedule for the month of June and a sign-up sheet for the months of July and August can be found on the office hallway bulletin board!

A copy of this most recent St. John’s publication can be found in the Narthex and is a collection of short stories written by the People of St. John’s. Please feel free to take a few minutes to glance through it. If you’d like your own copy, please use the sign-up sheet to order one.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2

8am, Men’s Group

4:30pm, Worship with H/C

8pm, AA

3

8:30am, Worship with H/C

10am, Sunday School Last Day!!!

11:15am, Worship with H/C, Family Service & Song

4

7:15pm, Elder’s Meeting

5

7pm, Praise Band

6

8pm, AA

7

10am, Erie County Home (meet at church at 9:15am)

7pm, LCMS Foundation Presentation

8

9

4:30pm, Worship

8pm, AA

10

8:30am, Worship with H/C

11:15am, Worship with H/C (Burnham Baptism)

3rd Sunday After Pentecost

11

7:30pm, Church Council

12

7pm, Praise Band

13

8pm, AA

14 FLAG DAY

10am, Erie County Home (meet at church at 9:15am)

15

7pm, Bison’s Game Family Ministry Event

16

8am, Men’s Group

4:30pm, Worship with H/C

8pm, AA

17 FATHER’S DAY

8:30am, Worship with H/C

11:15am, Worship with H/C

18

19

7pm, Praise Band

20 1ST DAY OF SUMMER

8pm, AA

21

10am, Erie County Home (meet at church at 9:15am)

6pm, Café

22

23

Ride for Roswell

4:30pm, Worship

8pm, AA

24

8:30am, Worship

11:15am, Worship

High School Graduation Stepping Stone

5th Sunday After Pentecost

25

26

7pm, Praise Band

27

8pm, AA

28

10am, Erie County Home (meet at church at 9:15am)

29 30

4:30pm, Worship with H/C

8pm, AA

JUNE 2018

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Birthdays Anniversaries 1 Ronald and Norma Van Dewark

Gregory and Sara Baker

2 Leonard & Darlene Derylak

5 Raymond and Dawn Monheim

6 Michael and Rebecca Warner

Shawn and Amy Wheeler

9 John and Heather Sabadasz

Kenneth and Susan Schabert

10 Peter & Cristin Blackwell

11 Darryl and Julie Gorski

14 John and Arlene Preston

16 Michael and Janice Brown

Gary and Jennifer Flanders

17 Fred and Samantha Surface, Jr.

18 Edward and Charmaine AfterBuffalo

19 Daniel and Kendra Herbold

21 Shane and Samantha Spencer

23 Scott and Helana Geisen

Edward and Jeannie Walsh

24 Robert & Cari Irvine

26 Kenneth and Cynthia McKee

28 Donald and Gail Kelm

John and Joanne Phillips

29 James and Shirley Pandolfe

Rev. Galen and Jen Purpura

30 Robert and Antoinette Chapman

1 June Goga

Joseph Mondo

2 Michael Seamans

Ryan Vargo

3 Jesse Hutchinson

Serenity Lawrence

4 Dana Besch

Ethan Blackwell

Camden Thurnherr

5 Audrey Kyle

Joseph Baird

6 Joanne Phillips

7 Jason Bluhm

Madison Kilanowski

Kyle Richardson

8 Kathleen Dyke

George Meyer Jr.

Ryan Zika

Jackson Collins

9 Shirley Pandolfe

Gretta Geisen

Robert Tomac

10 Sharon Weigel

11 Ashley Mangione

Katherine Manna

Ashley Goodrich

12 Robert Irvine

13 Wayne Dziengielewskii

14 June Holtz

Christine Sugg

Norma VanDewark

John Sabadasz

15 Richard Lund

17 Kevin Wright

18 Darlene Vogel

19 Drew Boyle

Colleen Kilanowski

Marsha McKinney

Emma Will

20 Edward AfterBuffalo

Jennifer Flanders

Benjamin Barber

Rosalie Mondo

21 Hannah Mayback

Arianna Adams

Diane Maul

Jacob Sharpe

Gary Geitter

22 Krystal Palmer

Ken Schabert

Maria Wahl

23 Ruth Haungs

Angel Bushey

24 Sylvia Andolina

25 Arielle Dannheim

Jennifer Cocco

26 Janice Szulist

Jared Wahl

Ronney Lorenz

Rodney Lorenz

Anthony Russell

27 Kate Kostusiak

28 Patricia Zika

Linda Bernfeld

30 Kimberly McFarland

Alleluia.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts

of your faithful, and kindle in us

the fire of your love. Alleluia.

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ST. JOHN’S OFFICERS:

President:

Ross Contella

Elders: Rod Lorenz (Chair)

Jamie Bluhm Betty Cavaleri Bob Chapman

Harold Deutschlander John Fragale, Jr.

John Hughey Jim Kless

Bryan Mayback Joe Mondo Barb Perry

Ken Schabert

Board of Trustees: Edwin Lorenz Tony Martino Larry Rindfuss

Secretary of the Council: Dawn Smith

Financial Director:

Mike Brown

Board of Education Chair: Kim Castiglione

Youth & Family Ministry Chair: Kim Lorenz

Stewardship Chair: Laura Tirone

Shepherds Staff Chair: Sharon Weigel

Sunday School Superintendent: Chandra Jagielo

Altar Guild Chair: Betty Cavaleri

Communion Assistants: Tom Bluhm

John Sweeney Jim Kless

Erie County Home Fellowship: Karen Shafer

Prayer Chain: Beth Lynch

(lynchbeth@yahoo.com)

Radio Announcers: Sue Bluhm Beth Lynch Art Benson Jim Kless

Debra Wisniewski Karen Dowdall

Saturday Musicians: Carol Adragna Brad Lynch

Rudy & Sue Tichy

Communion Deacons: Eric Brown

Betty Cavaleri Sue Ehrenreich Deann Lorenz

Brad & Beth Lynch Jane Marone Karen Shafer

Jim & Chris Sugg Lois Will

St. John’s Lutheran Church 67 Litchfield Ave. Depew, New York 14043

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Phone: (716) 683-3947 E-mail: stjohnslutheran.office@gmail.com

Pastor’s e-mail: pastor.galenp@gmail.com Web: www.sjlcdepew.com

Pastor Rev. Galen M. Purpura Jr.

Organist and Music Director Mrs. Lois Will

Contemporary Music Leader Mr. Brad Lynch

Administrative Assistant Mrs. Stella Sawyer