A New Old Christ Episcopal Church PO Box 571, 25 North Main St., Jordan, NY 13080 Phone: 315-689-3141 or Email: [email protected] Website: christchurchjordan.org

Newsletter:

June-July 2013

REFLECTIONS ON PRAYER                     

(adapted from Everyday Simplicity, a guide to spiritual growth, by Robert Wicks)

"Looking for God in prayer is like looking for a path in a field of untrodden snow.  Walk across the snow, and there is your path" (Thomas Merton}.  Our prayer sometimes feels flat.  This need not be a problem, unless we become overly discouraged.  Accept that it will never be perfect, just keep praying.   "Pray always and do not lose heart" {Luke 18.1).  What are the areas in my life that require the greatest perseverance?   "Courage comes and goes.  Hold on the next supply" (Thomas Merton)   Lord, let me hold these words in my heart, so that when I'm feeling down I do not lose heart.   "I never ask God for success.  I only ask for wonder, and God gives it to me every day" (Abraham Heschel). How can I have low expectation and high hopes?  How can I open myself to understand God's will for me, and not just what I want?   "Where your treasure is, there is your heart" (Matthew 6.12).   What is it that stirs the greatest emotion in me - positive and negative?  How can I enjoy life without grasping, and without fear of losing what I most desire?    Instead of asking "Am I getting what I want or deserve", ask "Am I enjoying to the fullest what is already in my life"?   "Happiness will only be truly felt when you don't set any conditions."  (Arthur Rubenstein)

    To all our readers, have a blessed and fun summer!     Fr. Joe

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Marquette Bennett Frederick Ceratt Sr. Buddy Rogers Jr. Tammy Colvin Jeffrey Phinecy Annetta Fredericks Meta Blaisdell Emily Schwarting Hannah Roe Andrew Avery Cherie Robinson Penny Ceratt Zach Bennett Patrick Trainor Helen Day Ethan Perrault Agnes Morgan

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Shannon Rogers Jeffrey Roe John Bennett Rachel Greene Alexander Pond Jesse Rosebush Peg Ozark Haylee Fischel Kenneth Fredericks Sr. Matthew Avery Irma Bird Tammy Mays Fr. Joseph Bergin Sarah Sauginas Sharon Becker

SOUP’S ON US -June 29th PICNIC’S ON US – July 27th and August 31st

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH P.O. BOX 571, 25 NORTH MAIN STREET JORDAN, NY 13080-0571 Phone: 315-689-3141 FAX: 315-689-3141 Email: [email protected] Web page address: christchurchjordan.org

Parish Priest Rev. Joseph Bergin Organist Judith Erba Parish Secretary Connie Boyd Sextons Larry and Wilfred “Bill” Hunn Financial Secretary Kelly Rosebush Treasurer Cherie Robinson Clerk of the Vestry Patsy Webb (to 2014) Senior Warden —Paul Schwarting Hospitality (to 2013) Junior Warden — Bill Hunn Outreach (to 2014) Vestry Member — Gwen Corser Advertising (to 2015) Vestry Member — Kirk Rosebush Worship (to 2014) Vestry Member — Mary Roe (to 2016) Vestry Member — Linda Skinner Worship (to 2015) Vestry Member Susan Rogers Christian Ed (to 2014) Vestry Member Brad Butler (to 2015)

Services: HOLY EUCHARIST 10:00 am SUNDAYS

Please Pray For Those In Need Of Healing, especially: Millie Hawker, Irma Bird, Bob Negus, Gladys Andre, Skyler and Dawn Young, Adam Martin, Gertrude Nadeau, Norma Phinecy, Bob Wilmer, Gina Bisesi, Myrial May, Peg and Helena Ozark, LoreenGIN Bergin, Heather Hedlund, GwenTHE Hedlund, Joan INTRODUCED Hawkins, Betty CarolCOUPLE Calkins, OFFICIATED AND FOLLOWING CEREMONY THEBurl, MARRIED TODenise Wallace, John Sonneville, and Flora Ciacco THE MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN ATTENDANCE. AFTERWARDS, EVERYONE ENJOYED A LOVELY RECEPTION AT THE JORDAN-ELBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER. ALICCIA AND TONY RESIDE IN P ALEASE UBURNP . RAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY, ESPECIALLY: ICHAEL KNOBLOCH, KEITH ROE, ?JR., AND SCOTT WILMER SO WHAT ISMTHE DISCRETIONARY FUND RAY F OR THOSE PRISON: and families in need. It Each church has a fund setPLEASE aside toPgive assistance toIN individuals JOE BISESI III as rent, food, car payment, heating is used in an emergency situation to pay things such fuel, etc. Father Joe makes funds available at his discretion. Donations to the fund come from the loose collect in the offering plate on the first Sunday of each month. Loose collect is the dollar bills and coins that are not in an envelope. Checks can also be made out to the Church with "discretionary fund" written in the memo line. Contributions to Father's discretionary fund are always welcomed and needed. Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS

It was a beautiful warm spring evening and the bride and groom were happily embarking on sealing their relationship into a Mr. and Mrs. agreement. Judy and Steve are now the Murphys and were blessed into this union by Father Joe on Friday, May 3rd. The ceremony was witnessed by Steve’s son and daughter, two long-time friends and a few parishioners. Following the service they enjoyed a light meal at the Old Erie Restaurant in Weedsport. Members of our parish are happy to welcome the newlyweds into our congregation.





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Once again the weather cooperated and between 40 to 47 motorcyclists (depending on your count) including the Star Society Motorcycle Club and a young bicyclist gathered at Christ Church for the annual Blessing of the Bikes on May 18th. Father Joe conducted a short service and then withdrew to the church parking lot to bless the riders and their bikes with holy water. (We have some great pictures of this activity.) The bikers then went for a ride through Memphis, Skaneateles Falls, and back to our church for an indoor picnic of hotdogs, hamburgers, salads, dessert and beverages. In appreciation for the meal provided by our membership, the riders were generous in their praise, thanks, and donations to us. As usual, it was an all-

SERVERS’ SCHEDULE FOR JUNE June 2 – 2 Pentecost Crucifer: Larry Hunn Server:

Larry Hunn Eucharistic Minister: Patsy Webb Lector: Kirk Rosebush Prayer Leader: Paul Schwarting Ushers: Cherie Robinson & Bill Hunn

Altar Guild: Mary Roe Coffee Hour: Bill Hunn & Linda Skinner Collection Counters: Linda Skinner & Gwen Corser June 9 – 3 Pentecost Crucifer: Logan Schwarting Server: Patsy Webb

Eucharistic Minister: Dale Burl Lector: Emily Rosebush Prayer Leader: Kirk Rosebush Ushers: Kirk Rosebush & Paul Schwarting Altar Guild: Patsy Webb Coffee Hour: Alan & Evelyn Simpson Collection Counters: Patsy Webb& Kirk

ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE- JULY

June 6 –Thurs. 9am -3:30pm –Parish Executive Assistant Communication Exchange - Office closed June 9 – after service – Vestry meeting June 9 – 4pm- Baccalaureate Service – Elbridge Community Church – Aurie Schwarting and Jesse Rosebush Rosebush will be graduating this year June 15 – Sat. – Vestry Day in Dewitt June 16 – FATHER’S DAY June 29 – Sat – 11:30am-1pm – Soup’s On Us July 4 Independence Day July 13 – Sat. – Jordan village wide yard sale and chicken barbeque July 14 – after service – Vestry meeting July 27 – Sat. – 11:30-1pm - Picnic’s on Us

June 16 – 4 Pentecost Crucifer: Aurie Schwarting Server: Aurie Schwarting Eucharistic Minister: Cherie Robinson Lector: Patsy Webb

Prayer Leader: Barbara Schwarting Ushers: Mary Roe & Bill Hunn Altar Guild: Tammy Mays Coffee Hour: Cherie Robinson & Gwen Corser Collection Counters: Paul Schwarting & Bill Hunn June 23 –5 Pentecost Crucifer: Patsy Webb Server:

Robert Ward Eucharistic Minister: Kirk Rosebush Lector: Barbara Schwarting Prayer Leader: Cherie Robinson Ushers: Cherie Robinson & Linda Skinner Altar Guild: Mary Roe Coffee Hour: Buddy & Cece Rogers Collection Counters: Mary Roe & Linda Skinner

SERVERS FOR JUNE AND JULY (continued)

June 30 – 6 Pentecost Crucifer: Dale Burl Server: Dale Burl Eucharistic Minister: Patsy Webb Lector: Richard Hawker Prayer Leader: Patsy Webb Ushers: Bill Hunn & Mary Roe Altar Guild: Patsy Webb Coffee Hour: Rosebushes Collection Counters: Gwen Corser & Kirk Rosebush July 7 – 7 Pentecost Crucifer: Patsy Webb? Server: Patsy Webb? Eucharistic Minister: Dale Burl Lector: Kirk Rosebush Prayer Leader: Paul Schwarting Ushers: Tammy Mays & Linda Skinner Altar Guild: Tammy Mays Coffee Hour: Barbara & Paul Schwarting Collection Counters: Patsy Webb & Bill Hunn

COMMUNITY EVENTS

June 9 – Sun. – Baccalaureate Service – Elbridge Community Church June 22 – Sat – Jordan-Elbridge High School graduation July 10 - Kid’s Break- Beaver Lake July 13-Jordan Village-wide Garage Sale with Chicken BBQ at Christ Church Aug. 7 – Kid’s Break – Jordan Pool

July 14 –8 Pentecost Crucifer: Larry Hunn? Server: Larry Hunn? Eucharistic Minister: Richard Hawker Lector: Paul Schwarting Prayer Leader: Patsy Webb Ushers: Cherie Robinson & Kirk Rosebush Altar Guild: Mary Roe Coffee Hour: Mary Roe & Bill Hunn Collection Counters: Kirk Rosebush & Paul Schwarting July 21-9 Pentecost Crucifer: Patsy Webb? Server: Patsy Webb? Eucharistic Minister: Kirk Rosebush Lector: Patsy Webb Prayer Leader: Cherie Robinson Ushers: Bill Hunn & Paul Schwarting Altar Guild: Patsy Webb Coffee Hour: Alan & Evelyn Simpson Collection Linda Skinner & Gwen July 30 –Counters: 10 Pentecost Crucifer: Dale Burl?

Server: Dale Burl?

Robinson Eucharistic Minister: Patsy Webb Lector: Richard Hawker

Corser Ushers: Mary Roe & Cherie Altar Guild: Tammy Mays Coffee Hour: Cherie Robinson &

SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY WISHES TO:

June 8 – Barbara & Brian Wheeler June 9 – Rev. Joe & Loreen Bergin June 9 – Anthony & Aliccia Sedorus June 20 –Paul & Susan Gleason June 23 – William & Rev. Kate Day June 27 - Tim & Pam Burns July 6 – April & Marino Morales July 27- Wayne & Cherie Robinson July 28 - Steve & Jackie Keenan

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The Jordan Village-wide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, starting at 9AM. We are appealing to our membership for good used contributions from your attic, basement, or garage for us to sell as a fundraiser for the church. We are also planning a chicken barbeque for that day. Details to follow. July 13th is not that far away so start your search and call Connie at 689-3141 for a time to drop off items. Gwen Corser The traditional Memorial Day Service for those laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery this past year included former church members Dorothy Clements, Ross Wightman, and Ruth Manley. Hymns were sung, a short homily was given, and candles were lit to honor the departed. This service is a ministry of the J-E Area Church Board. Music is provided by Hawley Arnold, Music Director, of Jordan United Methodist Church. Gwen Corser

We will miss Reverend Jim Stone of the Elbridge Community Church and an active clergy member of the Jordan-Elbridge Area Church Board. Jim is leaving Elbridge and assuming a position at Hutchings Psychiatric Center and continuing his part- time clergy work at the Spiritual Center at Crouse Hospital. Pastor Jim celebrated his 30th year of Ordination with his congregation, friends, and family on May 19th. To honor the occasion, a party atmosphere was held at his church. Our thanks to Jim for his service to the community and our best wishes to him in all of his future endeavors.

 A FLOWERY THANK YOU Many thanks to Debora and David Ward for a donation of much needed mulch for our church gardens. Logan and Robert shoveled and wheelbarrow-ed the mulch around and Evelyn did the spreading. Flowers were donated by the Wards, Alan and Evelyn Simpson, Cherie Robinson, and Dale Burl. Then the Wards and Simpsons planted all around the church and even the wooden tub. I didn't make it to the planting, so I pulled weeds and hacked at one of the bushes out front that needed to be tamed. It all looked great for the Memorial Day Parade. Many thanks to you all. Now we just need to keep weeding!! ...Cherie Robinson...

Tested and verified at “Soup’s on Us” to be delicious!!!! Creamy Chicken Chowder 2-3 chicken breasts cut into small pieces 1 can mexican-style corn with peppers 1 can cream of potato soup 1 package of taco seasoning 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, snipped 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup cheese... any kind –I used Wegman’s deli American For best results: use cheese that melts well and is creamy (I’ve also used Velveeta, cheese dip and cream cheese) Put chicken, corn, salsa and taco seasoning in crock pot. Add chicken stock and stir to mix ingredients. Cook on low for 4 hours. Remove 1 cup of cooked chowder to a separate bowl. Add sour cream and cheese, stir until cheese is melted. Pour chowder/cream/cheese mixture into crock pot. Stir and cook an additional 5-15 minutes.

Submitted by Judy Ratermann Murphy

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH P. O. Box 571 Jordan, NY 13080-0571

CHRISTIAN PRACTICES FOR A NEW OLD CHURCH 1) GATHERING 2) SHAPING OUR LIFE ON KINGDOM VALUES 3) OFFERING 4) KEEPING SABBATH 5) WELCOMING 6) LEARNING 7) HEALING 8) FEEDING, CLOTHING, HOUSING & VISITING THOSE IN NEED 9) BEARING WITNESS TO OUR FAITH 10) PRAYING CONSTANTLY 11) RECONCILING AND RESTORING 12) DYING WELL

SUNDAYS HOLY EUCHARIST 10:00AM Sunday School September-June Christ Church is a small Episcopal parish (Anglican Communion) in Jordan, New York. We seek and serve God in our community, we intentionally practice Christianity and are open to persons and families of all orientations and walks of life. Our purpose is to pass on to all generations the faith that we have received.