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The Shepherd’s Crook The Church of the Good Shepherd

Pitman, NJ The Rev. Susan E. Osborne-Mott, Rector November 2019 The Rev. Carl Dunn, Deacon

“We Love Our Church”

A Note from Mother Susan

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to be… wait for it… THANKFUL! It seems pretty obvious,

doesn’t it? But is it obvious enough to guide us into taking a thankful approach to life, to our whole

life?

What are we truly thankful for? My family, my church family, friendships? I’ll bet each of us could

create a long list of the things we’re thankful for. But do we live each day with grateful hearts? Do we

allow the joy of simple, true gratefulness to fill us every morning as we rise? What a wonderful way to

start your day! The seeds of optimism can be found in gratitude, both specifically articulated gratitude

and just general gratitude.

Gratitude. Somehow the stomach settles. Nerves become quiet. Your breath steadies. Muscles you

didn’t even realize you were clenching tightly, release. Peaceful awareness flows out from your center.

You can calm like a pool of water.

A list of what we’re grateful for can be so DRY. Why not visualize the people you love? The places

you love? Why not imagine the sounds that give you peace? Waves reaching for a shore… Your favorite

piece of music… An old friend… Moments you may have thought made no sense but somehow keep

giving you joy, even more with repetition… A moment when your mind opened and you enjoyed the

simple childlike act of discovery.

I remember working on an Off-Broadway play in 1969 called “Approaching Simone.” The title

character sang a song about why God created us. The lyric that has always stuck with me was “I believe

God created so he could be loved.” I think that’s true.

We are such complicated creatures. Yet we are simple creatures too. Why would our creator go to all

the trouble of pulling together the compounds, drafting the mechanics, breathing the energy of life

into us, giving us the ability to learn, to remember, to laugh, in short, creating us, if we did not bring

joy, if we could not love? To God, even with our many flaws, we are delightful creatures.

How can we not be grateful to such a wonderful imagination!

How can we not appreciate such a great sense of humor?

How can we not strive to learn to return such love?

How can we not be thankful?

Blessings,

Mother Susan+

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Deacon Carl’s Corner

“Gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy.”

I typed it twice - on purpose. I could type it several more times, I think.

November is a month that we celebrate Thanksgiving and all of us – all of us – have so much to be thankful for each day. The month has a built-in alarm to remind us about living in a state of gratitude and thankfulness.

But this quote haunts me. I am not yet where all my memories are related to joy! So, where was Dr. Bonhoeffer when he wrote this quote?

While imprisoned in Tegel for his faith, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote to his fellow student and niece about the pangs of memory. It was Christmas Eve. War was imminent and their separation inevitable, but Bonhoeffer’s gratitude changed his sadness into joy. He went on to write, “The dearer and richer our memories, the more difficult the separation. But gratitude changes the pangs of memory into tranquil joy. The beauties of the past are borne, not as a thorn in the flesh, but as a precious gift in themselves.

Paul stressed throughout the book of Romans that we are forgiven and not living under condemnation. Now, that is something to be thankful for. May our Gratitude toward God “change your pangs of memory into tranquil joy”!

Deacon Carl

THE FOOD PANTRY

We have changed our approach for collecting

food donations for the Pitman Food Pantry. Each

week we will be collecting a different food item.

We will announce the upcoming needed food

item each week in the trifold. Also we will have a

monthly list in the Crook.

Food donations for November are:

11/2 & 3 – Canned Fruit

11/9 & 10 – Canned Vegetables

11/16 & 17 – Canned Soup

11/23 & 24 – Cereal

11/30 & 12/1 - Pasta

All donations are greatly appreciated and

accepted.

The Pitman Food Pantry is open on even dated

Tuesdays each month from 6pm – 7pm.

Altar Flowers and Sanctuary Candle

If you are interested in requesting Altar Flowers or the Sanctuary Candle in memory of someone or in thanksgiving, the forms are in the Parish Hall, on the back wall, on the Bulletin Board near the kitchen. Please fill out the appropriate form with your information for your desired date, as long as it is available, on the appropriate chart on the bulletin board. Please put completed form in Parish Administrator’s mailbox or under office door. We do not have flowers during Advent or Lent. The Sanctuary Candle is available year round.

PICTURES!

Let’s get in the habit of taking pictures of everything around here! Pictures of Sunday School, meetings, even of events at services if you can be surreptitious! Please identify who is in each photo and what the event is. Thank you!

Maryanne has received some great pics from people keep ‘em coming!

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT PUTTING OUR BELOVED PARISH, GOOD

SHEPHERD, IN YOUR WILL?

Please Be Considerate of Our Neighbors!

We are so glad you're here! But when you park near the church, please be considerate of our neighbors and make sure you have fully cleared their driveways. Thank you!

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CHURCH MINISTRY LEADERS These are some of their names and numbers, if you have

any questions.

Rector - The Rev. Susan Osborne-Mott – 732-759-4358

Deacon - The Rev. Carl Dunn – 609-868-7102

Senior Warden – Len Clark – 856/582-1113

Junior Warden – Beth Portocalis – 856/357-3938

Treasurer - Lee Braidwood - 856/228-0737

Asst. Treasurer - George Funk - 856/232-0941

Brotherhood of St. Andrew - Wayne Szalma – 856/469-3028

Women at the Well - Diane Wall - 856/374-9081

Altar Guild - Shelly Harris - 856/589-8160

Youth Group - Chelsea Richmond – 856-723-4123

2019 VESTRY LIAISONS Endowment Planning – Frank Jackson

Personnel – Amanda McNally

Youth Group & Activities – Lauren Kaltwasser

Sunday School – Beth Portocalis

Outreach Ministries – Gail Morton

Newcomers/Greeters –

Internal Ministries – Steve Mackay

Columbarium – Diane Wall

Choir – Jim Wynkoop

Women at the Well - Diane Wall

Brotherhood of St. Andrew – Jim Wynkoop

Adult Christian Education – Aimee Burgin

Website & Social Media – Jim Wynkoop

Green Team – Lauren Kaltwasser

Stewardship Committee – Len Clark – Chair, Gail

Morton (2019), Steve Mackay (2020), Diane Wall (2021)

Senior Warden – Len Clark

Junior Warden – Beth Portocalis

Treasurer – Lee Braidwood

Clerk of the Vestry – Chuck Lezenby

Assistant Clerk of the Vestry – Mel Caron

Don’t forget to drop your spare change in the SQUIRRELS’ NESTS!

They are in the back of the Church

and in the Parish Hall

OUTREACH

Thank you for the wonderful shoes and clothing that you

have been donating to the folks of Camden! We took

over 20 bags to St. Wilfrid’s to be distributed at their clinic

in October. They are always very grateful! They are in

desperate need of men’s shoes for the winter. PLEASE,

if you have any men’s shoes in good condition, consider

giving them to people who have none! If you have warm

weather clothing or shoes that you would like to donate,

please make sure that the items are in good condition

and place them in manageable size bags only. Leave

them on our front porch and we will be glad to deliver

them to Camden for you! We are located at 223

Highland Terrace in Pitman.

Deacon Carl and Ellie Dunn

Contemplative Prayer Time

Before Our Worship Services

For those who seek a time for quiet prayer on Saturdays and Sundays, Mother Susan opens the church on Saturdays at 4:30 PM for the 5:30 PM service. We ask that 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM be a quiet prayerful time. Likewise, for Sundays, she will be in the Church at 9 AM for a quiet time from 9 AM to 9:30 AM. We ask that all who come early to church honor these times as times for quiet prayer and contemplation.

PAGE TURNERS’ BOOK GROUP (Third Sunday each month, 11:30-1 pm)

11/17 CLOVER BLUE by Eldonna Edwards 01/19 THE HIDEAWAY by Lauren K. Denton 02/16 HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG by Andre Dubus 03/15 THE LAKE OF DREAMS by Kim Edwards 04/19 THE RIVER by Peter Heller 05/24 IN A DARK DARK WOOD by Ruth Ware 06/21 UNSHELTERED by Barbara Kingsolver 09/20 WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens

No meeting December, July and August

The Page Turners meet once a month, immediately following the 10am Holy Eucharist, in the Conference Room.

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Prayers for Parish Families For November

McCann family, McCartney family, McFadden family, and McIntire families

OUR PRAY-ERS MINISTRY

Each Sunday during Communion time, our team of Pray-ers offer prayers with our parishioners. We have now expanded this meaningful ministry to our Saturday evening Holy Eucharist at 5:30pm.

After you receive Holy Communion, if you want/need additional prayers, there will be a team of Pray-ers in the front of the Church who are willing to pray with you. These prayers can be offered in joy for a Blessing you have received, or can be to help ease a burden which lies on your heart. Please take advantage of this wonderful ministry of our parish. All prayers are confidential.

Anyone interested in being a Pray-er Minister at the Saturday night or Sunday services please contact Barbara Elliott @ 589-3980 or elliottb@rowan.edu

MORNING PRAYER

Morning Prayer is on Tuesday & Thursday mornings at

9 AM with Mother Susan in the chapel.

HEALING PRAYER

Mother Susan is now offering Healing Prayer with anointing and laying on of hands on the first Saturday of every month following the Saturday evening service.

Fall Clean-Up

Saturday, November 16th (Rain date November 23rd)

9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Please mark your schedules now and plan to come

out and help clean-up the Church & Rectory in

advance of the Holly Fair & Christmas season. We

need help with removing brush, pruning trees,

raking leaves and spreading mulch. No special

skills needed; just a willingness to dedicate a couple

of hours to YOUR Church!!!!!

Rakes, shovels and all tools will be provided, just

bring hand gloves. With a crew of a couple dozen

or so parishioners and family members, we can

complete all this in a couple of hours!

If interested, please sign up in the parish hall or

contact Beth Portocalis at bport0627@verizon.net

or by phone or text to 856-357-3938.

Shawl/Caring Hands Ministry

Every so often we get a request for a Prayer Shawl to be given to someone in need. Sometimes it is during an illness, sometimes during grieving periods after the loss of a loved one. The Shawls are crocheted or knitted by the women in this ministry. Every other Tuesday morning you will find our Caring Hands Group knitting/crocheting the shawls in our Conference room. They are made with prayer for those who will receive them.

I can’t begin to tell you of the peace and comfort these shawls have brought to so many people. They need not be members of our parish. Need is spread everywhere.

If you know of a need, just ask Pat Braidwood

SERVICES

Saturdays: 4:30 PM – Contemplative Prayer 5:30 PM – Holy Eucharist

Sundays: 9:00 AM – Contemplative Prayer 10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9 AM Morning Prayer

DEADLINE

The deadline for the December 2019 Crook will be on November 15, 2019. Please e-mail all articles and pictures to goodshepherdpitman@gmail.com.

Maryanne Charlton Parish Administrator

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THURSDAY STUDY GROUP (Thursday mornings, 9:30-11 a.m.)

In November we will be using a program called

“Painting the Stars: Science, Religion and an

Evolving Faith.” This program features

scientists, biblical and theological scholars

across the world, including Gretta Vosper. It is

a seven-week program. Celebrating the

communion of science and faith “Painting the

Stars” explores the promise of evolutionary

Christian spirituality. Due to holidays, etc. the

meeting schedule will not be weekly. A

schedule will be given at the first class.

CONTEMPLATIVE GROUP (First and Third Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.)

This group gathers to meditate/contemplate for 20 minutes in community. We then have a period of study and discussion. Currently we are using Fr. Richard Rohr’s presentation called The Naked Now which is based on his bestselling book of the same name. If you have never participated in a meditation/centering prayer/contemplative group before, simple instruction is given at the start of the session. It’s amazing how relaxing this time is – feel free to give it a try!

ADULT FORUM (First Sundays each month, 11:30 - 1 pm)

In November we will continue using a program featuring Marcus Borg, renowned New Testament Scholar. Embracing An Adult Faith - The third session focuses on

our understanding of Salvation. In this program Borg meets with a group of parishioners in a discussion on various topics. You can attend one or all of the upcoming months of this program.

(Note: We will not have an Adult Forum in December)

The Spirituality of the Twelve Steps - #11

“Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood God, praying only for knowledge of God’s will for us and the power to carry that out.”

While for some in AA, their High Power may be the rooms of AA or its people, for our purposes in this series, I want to focus on the higher power, or principle power we have named “GOD.”

Prayer and meditation is the primary way that we encounter God. Worship is a form of prayer – it’s our communal prayer. If we’re honest, for some it’s the only prayer contact they have with God. Oh, there may be quick “God, please do…., or “God, if you get me out of this fix I will do….” But that kind of prayer doesn’t build a relationship. Step Eleven calls us into developing a deep and trusting relationship with God.

One way to do that is meditation, or contemplation. This is what our Contemplative Group does every first and third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. We place ourselves in silence before God, inviting God into our being. This group has drawn people from our community who are seeking this deep relationship with God. In this form of prayer, God is able to heal our hearts and our minds.

The other focus of this Step is that having entrusted our lives and wills to God (Step Three) we practice this daily. We aren’t to give God a “Honey Do” list, but rather ask God what we’re called to do. Does this mean that we don’t lift people or situations in prayer? Not at all. It means we don’t tell God how to handle them. Are you ready to give up this control? It’s amazing what peace it will bring into your life.

St. Andrew’s Day Luncheon

The Brotherhood of Saint Andrew is pleased to invite everyone to a celebratory Luncheon following the Sunday 10AM service on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Lunch is on us to thank everyone for their support over the last year.

We hope you can join us!

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Raymond Harris, III

Steven Sanders

Matt Spangler

Lynn Spangler

Scott Thomas

Glen

Tim

Dan Hurlbut

Zak Bartelt

Brian Randazzo

Buzz Parish

Charlie Hiemeril

John A. Lukacs

Joe Sheridan

Hal Wagner

Matt Rebecca

Jon S. Lehr

Keith Tucker

Dave McElwain

Hugh Robinson

Andrew Olsson

Joshua Albright

Zachary Guise

Gattinella family Howard Caitlin John Joseph Whaley Anne Lewis Edna Spratt Katherine Lesher Steelman family Sophia Capano Joseph Capano Evelyn Recinello Family of Jessica Carter Chris Burness Janet Murphy Andrew Knox Bill Dilworth Sherry Yvonne Dolores Concio Hilda & Carey Myra The Santores Kevin Meyers Tannine Jacquie Kelly Nancy Joe Drebes Smith family Ellis family Naomi Cressman Lori Bathurst Haley & Ross Cheryl Cammarota Jeff Snodgrass

Scott McPherson

Matthew Cushinotto

Theresa Cushinotto

Mike Grzybowski

Ted

Mike McHugh

Bonnie Weis

Kane Lawlor

Drew Naphy

Rhen Brinkerhoff

Brian Opel

Jonathan Dickson

Matt

Michael Marta

Marcos

Bryan Jensen

Andrew

Kyle

Ryan Bubnoski

Chris

Carson

Robert J. Kunze

Art Dilworth Betty Beard Triste Audrey & Ed Harlow Gerry

Betty Steinberg

Church of the Good Shepherd Prayers of the People

Prayers for the Church and Clergy For all Churches in the Diocese of NJ & Ecuador Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop William “Chip” Stokes, Our Bishop The Rev. Susan E. Osborne-Mott, Rector Sister Cass, AF Charles Nakash – Missionary in the Dominican Republic Rev. Carl Dunn, our Deacon

Prayers for the Nation Donald Trump, Our President Phil Murphy, Our Governor

“For all those who serve and protect us at home”

Prayers for the Sick and in Need Tod Porter Tara McFadden family Seely family Audrey Buck Joe DeMarco James Anna Candyce Rich Reiniello Mike Daly Maripat Makalusky Helen & Ken Michelle Siegle Natasha Tuoy Melissa Czechowicz Paul Kathy Busser Janet Paraschak Rosalie Jenkins Debbie Crystal Snoke Peggy Francis Dorothy Marylou Mitchell Morgan Janice Enstrom Robert Linda Rebecca Sharon Reneé April Ellerbe John & Candace Jemilo Harvey Corbett

Denise Ladd

Prayers for all Military Personnel

* We pray for our enemies and for those with whom we are at war. *

“Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

PASTORAL EMERGENCIES If a Pastoral Emergency should come up for you,

hospitalization, death in the family, please call the

Church Office 856-589-8209 or after office hours

please call Mother Susan at 732-759-4358.

Bob Dorothy Stephie Mary Lanie Deborah Keser Frank Ziemetz

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER All Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9 AM Morning Prayer

All Thursdays – 9:30 AM Thursday Study Group 6 PM Bell Choir in the Conference Room 7:15 PM Choir Practice

November 2 & 3 – PENTECOST 21 Saturday, 4:30 PM Open Prayer

5:30 PM Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer Sunday, 9 AM Open Prayer

10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School 11:30 AM Children’s Choir 11:30 AM Adult Forum

November 6 – 10 AM Contemplative Group 7 PM Brotherhood of St. Andrew

November 9 & 10 – PENTECOST 22 Saturday, 4:30 PM Open Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist Sunday, 9 AM Open Prayer 9 AM Parish Breakfast 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School 11:30 AM Children’s Choir 11:30 AM Vestry Meeting

November 11 – 7 PM Women at the Well - ECW

November 12 – 9:30 AM Caring Hands

November 13 - 7 PM Property Committee Mtg.

November 16 & 17 – PENTECOST 23 Saturday, 9 AM Fall Clean-up Day (rain date 11/23) 4:30 PM Open Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist Sunday, 9 AM Open Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School 11:30 AM Children’s Choir 11:30 AM Page Turners 11:30 AM Youth Group

November 20 – 10 AM Contemplative Prayer 6:30 – 8 PM Good Shepherd Quilters

November 23 & 24 – LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Saturday, 9 AM Altar Guild Meeting 4:30 PM Open Prayer 5:30 PM Taizé Service 6:30 PM Chunky Blanket Making Workshop Sunday, 9 AM Open Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School 11:30 AM Children’s Choir

November 26 – 9:30 AM Caring Hands

November 28 – Thanksgiving Day Parish Office Closed November 30 – Advent 1 Saturday, 4:30 PM Open Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

01 – Barbara Ann Elliott

05 – Kristine Powell

08 – Christine Smith

08 – Ella Muriel McNally

09 – Layla Shull

09 – Anthony Logandro

10 – Vito Chimenti

10 – Katherine Kaltwasser

12 – Michael Ayers

13 – Len Clark

13 – William Clark

15 – Victoria Schwartzer

17 – Gina Poitras

18 – Gail Morton

19 – Marin Clark

19 – Maria Szalma

19 – Corrine Sobolewski

20 – Robert Chimenti

21 – Thomas Nicolle

21 – Joe Taglienti

22 – Alicia Fortney

28 - Abigail Smith

29 – Alexander Manganello

HOLLY FAIR

Holly Fair is fast approaching . . . mark your calendars

for Saturday, December 7th! This is a wonderful annual

celebration of fellowship, fantastic homemade food,

crafters, kids’ activities, bargains and so much more! It is

a great event to bring the whole family and enjoy the day.

Volunteer signup sheets are in the Parish Hall and we

need your help! We are starting to collect items for the

“Dollar Store”, "More Than a Dollar Store" and the

"Christmas Store", so if you have any gently used items

that fall into these categories... please consider donating

them! You can drop them off downstairs in the All

Purpose Room.

If you have any questions, please call Jenniffer and

Rich Harrington at 856-383-0823.

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Thank You God for Mail Order Catalogs (!)

By Alice Aultman

The mail has just arrived on schedule and along with the bills is something that some call “junk mail”. I call it a blessing. Catalogs showing special Holiday items and all sorts of possible gifts for those we want to remember.

I am not shopper. With my age I find it difficult to encounter the traffic, look for and find a parking space. Then go into the busy merchandise area and find what I might be looking for.

With a catalog I can be home quietly alone and carefully consider what I need. I can think about the item to determine if it is what I really need and then order it.

Of course there are downsides to this. One never knows what exactly will come. Catalog pictures are often deceptive and I find a tape measure a handy helper and careful reading is a must. I’m willing to accept the element of surprise for the comfort of home.

Thank You God for the convenience of catalogs for those of us that need a little help the Holiday season.

Family Quiz Bowl

We had our second annual Family Quiz Bowl on Friday, October 11th. It was a great success! Everyone had a good time. This year’s winners are The Brainy Bunch (Bathurst family, Beth and Chelsea Richmond).

The Kaltwallietos Team (Deb Prieto, Diane Wall, Jorge Prieto, Katherine Kaltwasser, Lauren Kaltwasser and Mark Wall).

TAIZÉ CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICE

Taizé Contemplative Service with Eucharist, Saturday, November 23 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for this time of quiet contemplation, chant and scripture readings, followed by the Holy Eucharist.

Treasurer's Blog - November 2019

Results for 9 months of 2019 Total Income: Here is a breakdown of our income for 9 months of 2019:

Budget Actual

Loose Plate 1,400 1,418 Envelopes 170,120 160,508

Special 4,350 4,702

Other 125 275

Income 175,495 166,903

Our envelope income is better than expected. It appears that many parishioners have been adding to their pledges and other contributors are giving at a greater amount. We had anticipated having a deficit of over $20,000 and it is only $8,592 for the nine months.

Thank you for your support during the summer months. We hope you will be able to provide continued support for 2019 and as we enter our stewardship campaign for 2020.

Total expenses: Here is a recap of our expenses for 9 months of 2019.

Budget Actual

Expenses 175,856 165,696

Our expenses have been lower than our estimates for this year due to gas heating that was lower, pension payments which are being adjusted by the Church Pension Group, not having a full-time organist for four months, and a few line items that were budgeted for but not having bills for yet.

CHURCH HISTORY DISPLAY

Thank you for all of the items that you have shared with our fellow parishioners over the past 5 years to be displayed in the glass case in the parish hall. As of now, the current exhibit will be the last one! I have no further items to display! It has been fun getting to know our collective past with all of you! Thanks so much!

Ellie Dunn

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STAINED GLASS WINDOW UPDATE

To date, approximately $4,500 has been raised towards our goal of $13,000 to make repairs to the altar window box and the three stained glass windows in need of immediate attention. However, during the process of obtaining quotes and vetting firms to do this work, it was discovered that the clerestory (upper) windows are leaking and are also in need of immediate replacement. The leaking has caused some cracks in the church; and has driven the project cost to $26,000. The Vestry is undertaking serious conversations on financing the needed repairs; and the Property Committee has spent countless hours in researching the stained glass firms and reviewing their reports and proposals. A Virginia firm, Epiphany Studios, has been recommended to the Vestry by the Property Committee. They have completed over 1,500 stained glass projects, including the National Cathedral, the Diocese in Trenton, and countless other churches and universities across the Country. We are still accepting pledges towards the stained glass windows. If you have misplaced the envelope mailed to you earlier this year, we do have more in the rear of the Church. You may also mail a pledge to the Church Office with the notation on the check for "Stained Glass Windows." Our stained glass windows represent a value to the Church of upwards of $800,000 in replacement costs. Their aesthetic value is incalculable. During the recent block party and open house, almost every person who toured the Church commented on the beauty and grace of the windows. I will keep you apprised of our progress, and thank you for thoughtfully considering a pledge towards this critical need.

Respectfully Submitted, Beth Portocalis, Junior Warden & Chair of the Property Committee

Trex Bench Challenge begins November 3rd!

Please place your CLEAN plastics in a grocery-sized bag in the Trex Bin in the Parish Hall. Accepted plastics include: Grocery bags, Bread bags, Case overwrap, Dry cleaning bags, Newspaper sleeves, etc.

The plastics will be diverted from landfills and sent to Trex to be recreated into environmentally responsible outdoor products. If we collect enough plastics, Trex will donate an outdoor bench to us!

All materials must be clean, dry and free of food residue

2019 CROP Walk

Gail Morton, Connie Parent, Roger Baker, Bobby Morton, Steve Mackay & Karen Mackay

I would like to thank everyone who participated with the Crop Walk by baking cookies, donating to a worthy cause and for walking in the pouring rain. We raised $287.50 at the cookie sale. This was the 50th Anniversary of the Crop Walk and the 39th year for Pitman/Glassboro's participation. All donations go to serve communities globally and locally (through Family Promise, Kitchen of Hope, Samaritan Center, Pitman Pantry and The Shop). It's not to late to donate, I am still collecting donations! Thank you for your support!

Gail Morton

Rental Forms &

Special Events Checklist

The Vestry has adopted an updated Rental Form for Not for Profit outside groups who would like to rent the Parish Hall and/or classrooms. This includes birthday & anniversary parties, showers, community & civic meetings, instructional programs, etc. The new forms are available in the Parish Hall and will also be on the Church website as a Fill-in PDF form. All forms are to be submitted to the attention of our Claude Coulson, Event Coordinator. Also new is a Special Events Checklist Form to be utilized by Church ministry leaders when scheduling special event activities and functions such as paint nights, Quiz Bowl night, Progressive Dinners, and the like. The checklist is intended as a guide in planning events to insure all details required have been addressed, from Church availability to publicity. Claude Coulson has volunteered to act as the liaison to those in charge of organizing the event. The Special Event Checklist forms are also in the Parish Hall and on the Church website; and may be sent to Claude directly or left with Maryanne in the Church office. Claude may be contacted at cecoulson1@gmail.com or via phone/text at 410-218-2877 for more information.

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16th Annual Stockings for Soldiers Please Help Send Some Holiday Cheer to Our Troops!

Shelly Harris has put a large collection box in the back of the church. This will run from October 5th until November 17th.

This marks our 16th consecutive year to send personalized greetings to our brave men and women in uniform serving our country around the world in the remotest areas of

Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Egypt, Qatar Kuwait, Jordan, Kosovo, Djibouti, Chad, Romania, South Korea and parts unknown.

Our project sent over 10,000 stockings filled with goodies last year. We want to continue to let them know we are thinking of them while they are away from home and their families. We need your help to fill them up with Holiday Cheer and Goodies that remind them of home. The Good Shepherd Quilt Guild will again be sewing holiday stockings to donate. Please let Shelly know if you are interested at maharris08080@verizon.net.

> Small Candy

Mini-candy bars (send your favorite)

Christmas/Halloween candy > Granola/Fruit/Breakfast Bars > Cookies/Nuts/Pretzels/Trail Mix

Less than 12 oz. size > Flavored drink mixes (Single Packets)

Lemonade, teas, hot cocoa, coffee > Chewing gum > Toothbrushes > Socks (Black, Brown, White Crew Socks) > Chap Stick & Lip balms > Razors (individual or packs)

>Fruit roll-ups/gushers/Cracker Jacks > Slim Jims/Beef Jerky > Ramen Noodle Soup

Single packs preferred > Hand/Foot Warmers > Small Individually Packages Meals

Tuna/Lasagna/Beefaroni/Fruit.

Smaller package (8 oz. or less) preferred > Tooth paste, foot powder, sun block > Baby Wipes-Unscented > Pocket games & puzzles > Crossword, Sudoku

Please consider the following suggested items to donate from the list below. Suggested Donation Items (Bolded items are most in demand)

Notes: Smaller, individual sized packaging is preferred to fit into individually packed stockings. We accept all sized packages/containers as donations, larger items are sent to units for snacking.

No soap products please, they spoil other items in shipping if mixed in with other donations!!!

Holiday Greeting Cards!!! Send a Personal Holiday Messages of Support & Friendship (Include return address or email, you might hear back from the soldier)

$$$ Financial Donations to Help with the Costs $$$ (Help cover postage and shipping costs - $2.00/donated bag of Goodies suggested) 501.c.3 Tax ID # 27-0604668 Mailing Address: 1911 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19810

See www.StockingsForSoldiers.org or E-mail Judy Travis at Judy@StockingsForSoldiers.org for more info.

“Sending Stockings Filled With Joy To Our Soldiers In Harm’s Way.”

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November 2019

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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2 4:30 PM Open Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer

3 PENTECOST 21 9 AM Open Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School 11:30 AM Children’s Choir 11:30 AM Adult Forum

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5 9 AM Morning Prayer Sumer Lunch Program

6 10 AM Contemplative Prayer 7 PM Brotherhood of St. Andrew

7 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Thursday Study Group 6 PM Bell Choir

7:15 PM Choir Practice

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9 4:30 PM Open Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist

10 PENTECOST 22 9 AM Open Prayer 9 AM Parish Breakfast 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School 11:30 AM Children’s Choir 11:30 AM Vestry Meeting

11 7 PM Women at the Well - ECW

12 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Caring Hands

Crook Info Due

13 7 PM Property Committee Meeting

14 9 AM Morning Prayer 6 PM Bell Choir

7:15 PM Choir Practice

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Crook Info Due

16 9 AM Fall Clean-up Day (rain date 11/23) 4:30 PM Open Prayer 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist

17 PENTECOST 23 9 AM Open Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School 11:30 AM Children’s Choir 11:30 AM Page Turners 11:30 AM Youth Group

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19 9 AM Morning Prayer

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10 AM Contemplative Prayer 6:30 – 8 PM Good Shepherd Quilters

21 9 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Thursday Study Group

6 PM Bell Choir 7:15 PM Choir Practice

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23 9 AM Altar Guild Meeting 4:30 PM Open Prayer 5:30 PM Taizé Service 6:30 PM Chunky Blanket Making Workshop

24 LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 9 AM Open Prayer 10 AM Holy Eucharist 10 AM Sunday School 11:30 AM Children’s Choir

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26 10 AM Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Caring Hands

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28 Thanksgiving Day Parish Office Closed

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30 4:30 PM Open Prayer 5:30 PM Taizé Service

Place Fridge Magnet here!

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Church of the Good Shepherd 315 Highland Terrace Pitman, NJ 08071

Telephone – 856-589-8209 E-mail – goodshepherdpitman@gmail.com

www.goodshepherdpitman.org

The Shepherd’s Crook

Pitman, NJ

November 2019

Church of the Good Shepherd