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Our Mission Statement:
At the Episcopal Church of the Advent we;
Gather as a Community in Christ
Grow together in Faith
Go forth with Grateful Hearts
EPISCOPAL SHIELD WINDOW CLINGS: Kathy Barton has Episcopal Shield window clings available for $1.50 each. These are perfect for car or home windows.
ADVENT ON FACEBOOK: Did you know that you can keep up
with Advent on Facebook? Like the Church’s official page.
“Church of the Advent-Kenmore” The page is updated weekly
and photos from Church event are there too! Please follow us!
YOUR ARTICLES ARE WELCOME: Please submit any articles
to Jenny in the office or email to admin@adventkenmore.com.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: Do you or someone you know,
care for someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s or any other
form of dementia? You are not alone. A support group meets at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church (1085 Englewood, Kenmore) on the third Wed of every month in the Reina Community Room at 11:00am. If you have any questions, please contact Donna LoVullo at 877-7939, or the Alzheimer’s Association at 626-0600.
CANAAN HOUSE WISH LIST: 20 years in operation: Bus Tokens-Paint & Painting Supplies-Mops, Brooms, Pails-Cleaning Supplies-Personal Hygiene Products-Paper Products- Food-Bedroom Furniture-Rugs (any size)-Tools-Kitchen table and Chairs-Craft Supplies-Office Supplies-Cabinets and Shelves-Garden Tools & Supplies Clothing-Adopt a Room- Thank you Canaan House
1140 Walden Ave Cheek.14211
FOOD BANK: Due to the impending rise in food prices plus the many unemployed in our area, we feel that it is more than ever necessary to bring food items to the food bank. Please be as generous as you can. Graham and Norma Millar
BOTTLE RECEIPTS FOR BELLS: Pennies From Heaven (from Jan 2005–present) $1904.69. Bottles for Bells $226.40 Please place your returned bottle receipts in the envelope by the office door to raise money for church hand-bells.
Thank you
Read Bishop Franklin’s Weekly Blog: Bishop Franklin will share his ideas, thoughts and reflections each week. He invites you to subscribe to the blog and comment on his writings. You’ll find the subscription box on the blog’s homepage at www.jerusalem-crossing.com.
CHOIR: Advent choir rehearses Sundays at 9:15. All voices are welcome. Please see Benjamin Phillips if you have questions or an interest in joining the choir
MAILING OF OPEN DOOR: If you know anyone who would like to have the Open Door mailed or emailed please notify the office.
Changes in our Parish:
Deaths: Dorthy Mae Logan December 16, 2011
ACOLYTES: If there is anyone in 5th grade or older who would like to become an acolyte, please contact Paul Csonka either at church after any Sunday service or at 877-3708.
SEWING SOCIAL: The group meets at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays. All are welcome.
WOMEN’S GUILD: The Women’s Guild extends thanks to all those who have given their Dash’s grocery tapes. Please continue to drop off your receipts in the envelope by the office door. The money raised is used to buy sandwich supplies for the Vincent De Paul Food Pantry.
VISIT THE EPISCOPAL WEBSITE AT: www.episcopalwny.org
FORWARD DAY BY DAY: available in the Parish Hall Tract Rack, in small and large print. Nov/Dec/Jan issue now available.
VESTRY MEETING: The next vestry meeting is Jan 11th at 7pm.
FINANCE MEETING: Finance will meet Jan 12th at 7:30pm.
TOPS VESTRY GOAL: On December 12, we reached $1300 towards our TOPS Goal of$1500 that the Vestry has set for this year. Check to see how we are doing on the bar graph near the Parish Hall doors. Please help Advent reach this goal by purchasing TOPS cards for groceries, gas, prescriptions, gifts and donations. 5% of each card purchased goes to the Church- $5 for every $100 sold.
FYI: Should you or someone in your family be in the hospital
or be shut-in, please remember to contact Jenny in the office.
COLLEGE CORNER: Please notify the office of the
accomplishments of your college students. Let us know
if you would like us to email or mail a copy of the
Open Door or Bulletin to them. We would like to include news
of our College students in the Open Door.
SNOWFLAKE TEA REMINDER: Please sign up for the Snowflake Tea and remember that the $20 payment is due by Jan. 8. Checks need to be made out to Kathy Barton and can be mailed to her at 259 Spruce Street, North Tonawanda 14120.
OUR LITTLE ROSES: Pilgrimage with Bishop Frade, Fr. Alberto Cutie and Bob Bell to Jerusalem: Tel Aviv, Hifa, Jordan river and more. Jan 30 – Feb 10 2012. Contact: Beverley Allison olr@ourlittleroses.org 18008499252.
DISCERN GOD'S CALL IN YOUR LIFE: Every baptized person is called to ministry. During the Service of Confirmation we ask God to "Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at baptism. Send them forth in the power of the Spirit to perform the service you set before them." The Education for Ministry program (EFM) provides you with an opportunity to discover how to respond to the call to Christian service and carry out your ministry in the world. Contact Deacon Polly Bowen at 716-652-0377 for more details.
DIOCESAN CENTER WORSHIP: The Diocesan Center on Brighton Road offers Morning Prayer at 9am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Eucharist is offered on Wednesday at noon.
FUTURE EVENTS AT ADVENT:
Chili Cook-Off January 28th 2012 5pm
Pancake Supper- Tuesday February 21st 2012 4-7pm
Spaghetti Dinner March 25th 4-7pm $7
LAYLECTORS & USHERS NEEDED at the 10am service: It has become a tradition at Advent to have a member of the congregation read the Old Testament lesson at both the services. Please let Jenny in the office know if you are interested.
VESTRY MINUTES: December 14, 2011, The meeting was held at the home of Larry Mazuchowski. The proposed budget was accepted. Our expenses under control revenue issues continue. Columbarium expansion was discussed. The Organ has been repaired. Hot water tank and boiler were repaired by Geza and Paul Csonka. New vestry members are needed.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Ken-Ton Meals on Wheels needs your help. Over 40 volunteers are needed each day to deliver meals from
11 am - 12:15 pm Mon-Fri. Please contact us if you are able to help make a difference at 874-3595. We appreciate your help.
FREEDOM STORIES: A Celebration of Martin Luther kIng Day:
A gathering of youthand adults to share stories about how Martin Luther King, Jr. Changed lives in WNY and to collect food for the WNY food Bank. Moandy January 16, 2012, 3pm – 7pm The Diocesan Mniistry Center 1064 Brighton Road, Ton. Youth in grades 6-8 and adults of all ages. Dinner and a movie are included. Sposored by the Episcopal churches in Central, Eastern & Northern Erie County, and Niagara County. standrewsburt@verizon.net or 716-949-8194.
PLEDGE ENVELOPES: Pledge envelopes are available to be picked up in the Parish Hall. Please contact Jenny in the office if you are unable to locate your name.
CHILI COOK-OFF
The Chili Cook-off will be Saturday
January 28th at 5pm
We are starting to look for chefs to participate in this years event. Tickets will go on sale in January. Everyone had a great time last year eating and socializing. Please check the Kiosk in the Parish Hall for sign up sheets of cooks and volunteers. Please direct questions to Judy Csonka.
*******************ANNUAL MEETING******************
Sunday
January 15th 9am.
There will be one service only at 9am.
******************ANNUAL MEETING*******************
YOUTH GROUP: Bishops Ball on February 11, 2012 7pm – 10pm Diocesan Ministry Center Open to Grades 6-12 $5 donation Formal Dress requested.
DIOCESAN YOUTH CALENDAR Youth Events 2012
Bishop’s Ball High School February 18, 2012
Happening #29 April 20-22
Senor High Conference June 24-30
Junior High Camp August 5-11
Sleep Away Camp August 12-15
Jay Phillippi Youth Missioner 320-0733 EYouthWNY@gmail.com
For details/applications go to 222.EYouthWNY.org.
YOUTH OVERNIGHT EVENT: with Bishop Bill! Friday, January 20th Saturday, January 21, 2012. Diocesan Ministry Center; 1064 Brighton Rd. Ton. 7pm Friday till Noon Saturday open to all yout in grades 6-12 $10 email BiIshopEvent@gamil.com to register.
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS OF ADVENT
by Deacon Penny Foster Part IV
The Moses Window (located to the left of the altar as you face the altar)
Top panel
An ark of bulrushes. (Depicted as a basket in water and bulrushes.
Below are the tablets containing the Ten Commandments.)
Middle panel
The bush burned with fire and was not consumed. (Depicted as a flaming bush.)
Bottom panel
Thou shalt smite (strike sharply) the rock and there shall come water out of it. (Depicted as a rock with flowing water.)
Under this window is the Mark plaque, a lion with wings.
ADVENT WOMENS’ RETREAT & COMMUNITY PROJECT
Was held on Saturday December 10th 2011, Thank you to Deacon Penny Foster who hosted the retreat. The Community Project to help the Haven House, a shelter for women and children involved in domestic violence was quite successful with many donations from the parish and those attending the retreat.
SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS “ANGELS”! Thank you to everyone who helped with this Outreach project. Thank you for your Christmas spirit in helping the Salvation Army provide for others.
POINSETTIA HELP: Thank you to all those who helped the Altar Guild help in arranging and decorating the altar and church with the poinsettias.
KENMORE/N BUFFALO FOOD PANTRY: Thank you for your past donations of food, personal products and money. Please continue to help. The only way we can continue our outreach is through generous support. Thank you.
PRESENT & FUTURE NIAGARA U STUDENTS TAKE NOTE
DEVEAUX SCHOLARSHIPS TO NIAGARA UNIVERSITY are available to NU students who are members of an Episcopal church in the Diocese of WNY. To apply, reqest a recommendation from your parish priest or warden, by Jan 15, 2012. See posted flyer or Fr. Terry or contact the office.
STEWARDSHIP: Thank you to all of those who have turned in their Pledge Cards.
CALLING ALL CHEFS
CHILI COOK-OFF
Sign Up To Bring Your Best Chili
To
Advent’s 7th Annual
Chili Cook-Off
Saturday January 28th, 2012
5:30pm
Church of the Advent
54 Delaware Rd
Kenmore NY
Call 876-6504 to register
Deadline to register is Jan 14th
Prizes for the Top 3 picked by the majority vote
BULLETIN BOARD: A reminder to read the postings and updated newsletters about: Roswell—Ken-Ton meals on wheels-Cornerstone-Compeer-Compass House-Habitat for Humanity—Canaan House and more on the bulletin board outside the office door.
O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve those who travel, especially our loved ones who travel from far and near to be with us to celebrate the birth of your Son; surround them with your loving care; protect them from every danger; and bring them in safety to their journey's end; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen. BCP p.831
OPEN LETTER TO THE CONGREGATION OF ADVENT
22 DECEMBER 2011
A Holy and Blessed Christmas!
On Sunday, 18 Dec. (the last Sunday of Advent) at the 10:00 AM Service the congregation was presented with the Nativity Story by Sunday School students and other volunteers. The performance was truly charming and engaging. The true spirit of the Christmas season was invoked in a simple presentation of scripture, performance, and song. Please look over the list of participants as printed elsewhere in this Open Door. Everyone is to be congratulated and thanked for their time and effort, especially the children, Ann Buell, and Ben Phillips.
Have You Noticed?
• The entire hall outside the main office, from the basement all the way upstairs to the entrance to the Sacristy has been painted by Gary Place. Beautiful job, Gary!
• The kitchen has been thoroughly cleaned by Joan Hyatt. What a difference—it looks so clean and neat!
• There has been some serious cleaning, organizing, and throwing out of unneeded junk by Holly Place and Donna Anderson. Thank you!
There are many opportunities to do meaningful work around the church—like becoming a vestry member. Please consider becoming a member of our vestry: the commitment is one meeting a month—our church needs people to step forward and help in the leadership of Advent.
Get involved: join the Vestry, volunteer for Sunday School, bring someone to church—the success of our ministry depends on you. Let’s worship together and celebrate our faith in Jesus Christ, our only mediator and advocate.
In Christ,
Randy Rumley, Senior Warden
Advent Pageant December 18th 2011
THE STORY OF THE NATIVITY
The Birth of Jesus
CAST
PIANIST………………..………….……………Ben Phillips
READER 1………………………………….…...Lydia Abbott
READER 2……………………………...............Taylor Smith
MARY...…………………..…………………….Caroline Smith
JOSEPH...……………………………………….Nathan Domroes
SHEPHERD……………………………….…….Lucas Abbott
ANGEL 1………………………………………..Nora Kiel
ANGEL 2………………………………………..Skylar Doran
ANGEL 3……………………………………......Karen Krawczyk
KING HEROD……………………………….....Ethan Place
WISE ONES..………………………………..….Lydia Abbott
WISE ONES………………………………….....Lisa Mooney
WISE ONES………………………………...…..Colton Strong
WISE ONES……………………………...……..Megan Strong
PRODUCTION CREW
Director …………………………… Randy Rumley
Assistant Director…………………. Ann Buell
Accompanist & Voice Coach ……. Ben Phillips
Costumes …………………………. Ann Buell, Rebecca Kiel, & Cast
Program ……………………………Randy Rumley & Jenny May
Special Thanks To
The Parents of the Cast, Andy Buell, Jennifer May, and Father Terry
NEW YEAR’S DAY Service
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus
Sunday January 1st, 2012
10:00 AM
*There will be only one service at
10am on New Years Day.
ANNUAL MEETING
SUNDAY
January 15th
9:00 AM
*there will be only one service at 9:00 am on January 15th.
SNOWFLAKE TEA TIME:
You are invited to the Church of the Advent’s
Snowflake Tea
Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 2-4 pm
The Tearoom at the Hodgepodge,
72 Webster Street, North Tonawanda.
The tea will consist of assorted specialty sandwiches, freshly baked scones, jam and cream, freshly baked fine desserts and a choice of assorted teas (regular and decaf). Any dietary restrictions may be taken into consideration if given advance notice (please mark this on the sign up sheet).
$20 per person (same price as last year)
includes tax and gratuity.
A poster and sign- up sheet are on the hall bulletin board. Reservations and payments need to be made by January 8, (cash preferred) to Kathy Barton or Maureen O’Brien. Checks are payable to Kathy Barton. No refunds after January 8.Please mark your calendars and plan on enjoying a pleasant winter afternoon with friends.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE!
The Vestry is in need of four new members (three year terms) and one Junior Warden (one year term) who will be elected in January 2012 and will begin to serve with the February meeting. The commitment of being on Vestry is a rewarding experience in participating in the life and service of the church. It is a chance to develop ideas to improve our mission, it provides a learning course in church procedures and it promotes teamwork and connections with other church members. Please give this careful thought and prayer. If you are interested in serving or would like to recommend someone then please see Randy Rumley or Paul Csonka or drop the slip below into the office. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm and last one hour.
I would like to serve on the Vestry or as Warden.
(Please circle)
Name and phone number
I would like to recommend the following person for Vestry or as Warden. (Please circle)
Name and phone number
NOVEMBER OPEN DOOR 2011
THANKSGIVING EVE EUCHARIST
Join us for Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist
Wednesday
November 23rd
7:00 pm
ALL SAINTS SERVICE: We celebrate the All Saints Liturgy on Sunday Nov. 6th. If you have someone to remember please fill out the form and return it to the church office by Oct 30th. Please Print!
Your Name__________________________Phone____________________
In Memory of__________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Or
The Loved Ones of____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
EPISCOPAL SHIELD WINDOW CLINGS: Kathy Barton has Episcopal Shield window clings available for $1.50 each. These are perfect for car or home windows.
ADVENT ON FACEBOOK: Did you know that you can keep up
with Advent on Facebook? Like the Church’s official page.
“Church of the Advent-Kenmore” The page is updated weekly
and photos from Church event are there too! Please follow us!
YOUR ARTICLES ARE WELCOME: Please submit any articles
to Jenny in the office or email to admin@adventkenmore.com.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: Do you or someone you know,
care for someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s or any other
form of dementia? You are not alone. A support group meets at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church (1085 Englewood, Kenmore) on the third Wed of every month in the Reina Community Room at 11:00am. If you have any questions, please contact Donna LoVullo at 877-7939, or the Alzheimer’s Association at 626-0600.
CANAAN HOUSE WISH LIST: 20 years in operation: Bus Tokens-Paint & Painting Supplies-Mops, Brooms, Pails-Cleaning Supplies-Personal Hygiene Products-Paper Products- Food-Bedroom Furniture-Rugs (any size)-Tools-Kitchen table and Chairs-Craft Supplies-Office Supplies-Cabinets and Shelves-Garden Tools & Supplies Clothing-Adopt a Room- (See Shirley for information) Thank you Canaan House 1140 Walden Ave Cheek.14211
FOOD BANK: Due to the impending rise in food purchases plus the many unemployed in our area, we feel that it is more than ever necessary to bring food items to the food bank. Please be as generous as you can. Graham and Norma Millar
BOTTLE RECEIPTS FOR BELLS: Pennies From Heaven (from Jan 2005–present) $1904.69. Bottles for Bells $226.40 Please place your returned bottle receipts in the envelope by the office door to raise money for church hand-bells.
Thank you
Read Bishop Franklin’s Weekly Blog: Bishop Franklin has begun a blog where he will share his ideas, thoughts and reflections each week. He invites you to subscribe to the blog and comment on his writings. You’ll find the subscription box on the blog’s homepage at www.jerusalem-crossing.com.
CHOIR: Advent choir rehearses Sundays at 9:15 in the parish hall. All voices are welcome. Please see Benjamin Phillips if you have an interest in joining the choir or have any questions.
FORWARD DAY BY DAY: Nov/Dec/Jan issue is now available in the Parish Hall tract Rack.
Changes in our Parish:
BAPTISM
Anthony Eric Foster October 23, 2011
WEDDING
Robin Foster & Daniel Kinsey October 16, 2011
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Donald E. Kline October 8, 2011
ACOLYTES: If there is anyone in 5th grade or older who would like to become an acolyte, please contact Paul Csonka either at church after any Sunday service or at 877-3708.
SEWING SOCIAL: The group meets at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays. All are welcome September 13th.
WOMEN’S GUILD: The Women’s Guild extends thanks to all those who have given their Dash’s grocery tapes. Please continue to drop off your receipts in the envelope by the office door. The money raised is used to buy sandwich supplies for the Vincent De Paul Food Pantry.
VISIT THE EPISCOPAL WEBSITE AT: www.episcopalwny.org
FORWARD DAY BY DAY: available in the Parish Hall Tract Rack, in small and large print.
VESTRY MEETING: The vestry will meet November 9, 7:00pm.
FINANCE MEETING: Finance will meet November 8, 7:30pm.
TOPS VESTRY GOAL: On Sept 9, we reached $1000 towards our TOPS Goal of$1500 that the Vestry has set for this year. Check to see how we are doing on the bar graph near the Parish Hall doors. Please help Advent reach this goal by purchasing TOPS cards for groceries, gas, prescriptions, gifts and donations. 5% of each card purchased goes to the Church ($30/week for gas in one year earns $78 for the church).
FYI: Should you or someone in your family be in the hospital
or be shut-in, please remember to contact Jenny in the office.
COLLEGE CORNER: Please notify the office of the
accomplishments of your college students. Let us know
if you would like us to email or mail a copy of the
Open Door or Bulletin to them. We would like to include news
of our College students in the Open Door.
MAILING OF OPEN DOOR: If you know anyone who would like to have the Open Door mailed or emailed please notify the office.
NO MORE CORNERSTONE MANOR DONATIONS PLEASE:
Thank you again for your generous donations this year, I will resume collecting again in the spring.
Thanks again for all your support. Claire Berns
174th ANNUAL CONVENTION: The One Hundred Seventy-Fourth Convention of the Episcopal Church in the diocese of WNY, will be held at the Millennium Hotel, Cheektowaga, New York on Fri. & Sat. October 28 & 29, 2011.
All are welcome at the Diocesan Convention Eucharist, at the Millennium Hotel on Saturday October 29th at 3:30 pm Bishop Franklin will be presiding and preaching.
DISCERN GOD'S CALL IN YOUR LIFE: Every baptized person is called to ministry. During the Service of Confirmation we ask God to "Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at baptism. Send them forth in the power of the Spirit to perform the service you set before them." The Education for Ministry program (EFM) provides you with an opportunity to discover how to respond to the call to Christian service and carry out your ministry in the world. Contact Deacon Polly Bowen at 716-652-0377 for more details.
OUR LITTLE ROSES: Pilgrimage with Bishop Frade, Fr. Alberto Cutie and Bob Bell to Jerusalem: Tel Aviv, Hifa, Jordan river and more. Jan 30 – Feb 10 2012. Contact: Beverley Allison olr@ourlittleroses.org 18008499252.
COMPASS HOUSE: Thank you so much for the donations of personal care items for Compass House. A HUGE box of supplies was delivered and much appreciated by the staff. Advent’s caring for others is always evident.
A note from Kathy Barton: Our new D-House on Brighton Road offers Morning Prayer at 8:45am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Eucharist is offered on Wednesday at 12:30. I went to Morning Prayer last week and enjoyed the opportunity to share fifteen minutes of worship with the Bishop and his staff. I appreciate these additional times for church when the summer schedule is so busy. Bishop Franklin asked me to remind everyone how much he would love to see members of Advent come to one of these morning times. He also looks forward to seeing our youth participate.
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 am: Sunday School has started , if you would like to register your child please call the office or see Ann Buell.
THEME BASKET ITEMS: Advent’s annual theme basket and silent auction is coming Saturday November 16, 2011. Your help makes this event such a success! Please continue to bring in donations. Baskets and wrapping supplies as well as items to sell, donations from businesses or cash donations are all needed.
If you know a business that can contribute an item for the basket raffle or silent auction, let the office or Judy Csonka know. We can provide a donation letter if necessary. Donations of money are always welcome, we can purchase items for the raffle.
Thank you again for all your help in making this event such a great success each year. A date will be posted for setting up the event, please check the Sunday Bulletins and kiosk for information.
FUTURE EVENTS AT ADVENT:
Theme Basket Auction November 12th 2011 6-8pm
$5 admission; 25 tickets for $10
Chili Cook-Off January 28th 2012 5pm
Pancake Supper- Tuesday February 21st 2010 4-7pm
Spaghetti Dinner March 25th 4-7pm $7
FUNDRAISER THROUGH PARTYLITE: Thank you to Sarah Mazuchowski and everyone who helped with the fund raiser
please see Sarah for more information.
LAYLECTORS NEEDED at the 10am service: It has become a tradition at Advent to have a member of the congregation read the Old Testament lesson at both the services. Please let Jenny in the office know if you are interested and available to read.
CHANGE SUNDAY: A little change can make a HUGE change…in the lives of the youth of Western New York. We’re asking you to make Sunday November 6 Change Sunday! On that Sunday (the weekend of the fall time change) we’re asking the congregations all across the Diocese to collect spare change. The funds will be used to provide scholarships to camp, Happening, Journeys and other youth events.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Applications are now being accepted for more than 60 scholarships available through the Episcopal Church. Deadline is October 15, applications and information can be found at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/young/Adult/109462_110675_ENG_HTM.htm For info. contact Terry Foster, Mission Office Associate tfoster@episcopalchurch.org.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: Thank you to everyone who purchased Girl Scout Cookies.
Your support of our troop and the girl scouts is greatly appreciated.
Caroline Smith 876-1778
YOUTH GROUP HAPPENING :a spiritual retreat weekend for high school youth: Nov 4-6. Direct questions to Paul Csonka.
MEALS ON WHEELS: Ken-Ton Meals on Wheels needs your help. Over 40 volunteers are needed each day to deliver meals from 11 am - 12:15 pm Mon-Fri. Please contact us if you are able to help make a difference at 874-3595. We appreciate your help.
READ Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has issued a Pastoral Letter on Israeli-Palestinian Peace. A copy is available in the Parish Hall Tract Rack. Read on-line www.EpiscopalChurch.org.
ALTAR GUILD CLEANING DAY: November 5th, at 10AM, meeting to discuss Thanksgiving and Christmas assignments and Cleaning day. Please direct questions to Barb Matters.
FALL UTO INGATHERING: Thank you for all your support. $112.50 was raised & was donated to the UTO at the general convention.
HISTORICAL THANK-YOUS
Graham and Norma Millar have retired from their ministry as Advent’s Historian. We thank them for their years of faithful and diligent service.
Dan & Janet Reiff have agreed to step in as our new Parish Historians. We thank them for offering their time and talents in this way.
VESTRY MINUTES: October 12th:. Discussions centered on: a smaller expansion of the columbarium, a special pre-Christmas service, a Christmas play & a Saturday service also consolidation of Choir & Layreader vestments so Parish Hall closets can be cleaned. Letters will be sent to people who have been baptized or married at Advent but do not attend with hopes of encouraging their attendance. Thank you to Gary and Nate Place for the landscaping, and painitng, awards and citations have been placed in the display case in the Parish Hall.
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY: November 27th, the first day of Advent. Please bring your pledge cards for the offering plate or return by mail. Thank you for your generous offering. Sincerely Stewardship Chairman.
POINSETTIAS: It is getting to be that time of year again! If you would like to place a poinsettia memorial on the altar as a remembrance to a loved one at Christmas please send in the form below no later than December 18th. Names should be printed exactly as they are to appear. The form along with your $20 donation can be sent to the church office.
Flowers are distributed to the homebound and hospitalized parishioners after Christmas. If you know of someone in our parish who would enjoy receiving a Christmas poinsettia, please notify the office.
Name__________________________________________________
Phone_________________________________________________
In Memory of___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
DIOCESAN YOUTH CALENDAR 2011-2012
Upcoming youth Events
Happening Weekend #28 High School November 4-6
2012
Bishop’s Ball High School February 18, 2012
Happening #29 April 20-22
Senor High Conference June 24-30
Junior High Camp August 5-11
Sleep Away Camp August 12-15
Youth Commission
Sept 18
Oct 16
November 20
December 18
2 PM at St Patricks, 1395 George Urban Blvd, Cheektowaga
Jay Phillippi Youth Missioner 320-0733 EYouthWNY@gmail.com
For details/applications go to 222.EYouthWNY.org.
O God, who created all peoples in your image, we thank you for the wonderful diversity of races and cultures in this world. Enrich our lives by ever-widening circles of fellowship, and show us your presence in those who differ most from us, until our knowledge of your love is made perfect in our love for all your children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP p. 840
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS OF ADVENT
by Deacon Penny Foster Part II
The “Second Coming of Christ” Window (located to the right of the altar as you face the altar)
Beginning at the top of the window –
“I am -- the bright morning Star.” These are the words of Jesus Christ. This Star is the proper Epiphany symbol of our Lord’s being manifested to the Gentiles.
“I am Alpha and Omega.” Our Lord is the beginning and the end of all things – the Alpha being the first letter of the Greek alphabet; the Omega being the last.
White is the symbol of purity. Jesus is quoted in the Book of Revelation as having said, “They who conquer (Sin) shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy. He who is thus clad in white garments, I will confess his name before my Father and before his Angels.
The Chi Rho symbol is among the most ancient of the so called monograms of our Lord Jesus Christ. The XP represents the first two letters of the word “Christ” in the ancient Greek. Many examples of the XP symbol exist in the catacombs and in many other archeological discoveries.
The wavy blue lines represent the waters of Life. Jesus said, “To the thirsty I will give water without price from the fountain of the water of life.” (Rev. 21:6) Water is necessary to all life, but our Lord’s promise of ‘living water’ to those who are worthy is a guarantee of spiritual water for everlasting life.
Under this window is the John plaque, an eagle.
ERD launches matching gift campaign
October kicks off Episcopal Relief & Development's yearly Matching
Gift campaign. A group of very generous donors has agreed to match
every contribution ERD receives, dollar-for-dollar, from the start of
the campaign through November 30, up to a total of $500,000!
All donations received will be doubled-giving each contribution twice the impact.
Please remind your congregations to put their faith into action
because the need for what ERD provides-empowerment, training,
tools, healing, hope and opportunity-is growing. Every congregation's continued support makes a profound difference in the lives of others.
HAPPY RETIREMENT: SYLVIA NADLER is retiring after 25 years as the executive director of Compass House, Erie County's only shelter for runaway youth. Compass House is an ECS member agency.
Anyone wishing to attend Sylvia's retirement party on Tuesday, November 15 at 5:30 pm at Chef's Restaurant may contact candice.g.fletcher@gmail.com by November 10. Cost: $30/person
FREE JOB TRAINING: For economically disadvantaged or dislocated workers. 3200 Elmwood Ave. Classes for adult basic education and GED take place mornings and evenings. Free medical secretary classes (18 weeks m-F 8:30 – 3:00) Call Kenmore-Tonawanda UFSD, Dept. of Continuing Education at 874-8411 ext. 7335 for more information.
ACOLYTE RECOGNITION SUNDAY:
Acolyte recognition and induction will take place on November 13th at 10:00. All acolytes need to be at the church service. Please contact Paul Csonka at 877-3708 or the church office if you cannot attend.
GIVE THANKS: Sing a prayer at your Thanksgiving meal- or any meal! Sung to the tune of “Kum Ba Yah”
For our Food, O Lord, we give thanks.
For our Homes, O Lord, we give thanks.
For our Families, we give thanks.
O Lord, we give thanks.
For our friends, O Lord, we give thanks.
For our Earth, O Lord, we give thanks.
For each Night and Day, we give thanks.
O Lord, we give thanks. Marie Senften.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
1 Charles Taylor
2 Elizabeth Robson
3 William Klopp
Ethan Place
4 Patrick Klopp Jr.
7 Gladys Kline
Paul LaMancusa
Ida Mae Pause
Jenna Bichler
8 Caroline Smith
9 Richard Blaufuss
11 Caren Haslem
Susan Marchant
Marissa Thomsen
12 Eleanora Brydalski
13 Catherine White
14 June Zamrock
15 Joan Manhardt
16 Lawrence Hauser
17 Charles Palka
Candy Stiles
Nicole Marshall
18 Davie Burkhard
20 Mary Taylor
21 Phillip Palmiero
22 Candace Gralnik
Emily Piosenka
Lynette Woomer
23 Erika Edholm
24 Robyn Brydalski
25 Ariana Thomsen
Grace Miller
26 Chloe Strong
28 Matthew Bogumil
30 Claire Fisher
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Please contact the Church Office at 876-6504 if we have erred on your birthday. It helps keep our records accurate and allows us to wish you a very
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
NOVEMBER
BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
We celebrate with these members the anniversary of their new birth in Christ by water and the spirit in baptism.
1 Ben Phillips
Jacob Place
Jessica Redding
Taylor Smith
Sharon White
Sacha Vinson
2 Keith Domroes
4 Paul LaMancusa
9 Laura Bowen
Barbara Turley
11 Alan Hodgson
Margaret Eberl
12 Jamie Hyatt
15 Daniel Menza
19 Joyce Bobrowski
20 Brandon Casterline
22 Christina Redding
23 Timothy Morris
26 Correen Hooton
John Normandale
27 Paul LaMancusa
John Taylor
Sarah Stein
In Memory Of:
NOVEMBER ALTAR FLOWERS
November 6th:
For God’s blessings on:
Jonathan Luke Andrews
November 13th:
In loving memory of:
Myra Trautman
For God’s blessings on:
Catherine Elizabeth White
November 20th:
In loving memory of:
Philip Rumley
Thanksgiving Day The Fruits and vegetables in our sanctuary are given in thanksgiving by the Weyland Family
November 27th:
Do you have anyone to remember?
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OCTOBER OPEN DOOR 2011
EPISCOPAL SHIELD WINDOW CLINGS: Kathy Barton has Episcopal Shield window clings available for $1.50 each. These are perfect for car or home windows.
ADVENT ON FACEBOOK: Did you know that you can keep up
with Advent on Facebook? Like the Church’s official page.
“Church of the Advent-Kenmore” The page is updated weekly
and photos from Church event are there too! Please follow us!
YOUR ARTICLES ARE WELCOME: Please submit any articles
to Jenny in the office or email to admin@adventkenmore.com.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: Do you or someone you know,
care for someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s or any other
form of dementia? You are not alone. A support group meets at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church (1085 Englewood, Kenmore) on the third Wed of every month in the Reina Community Room at 11:00am. If you have any questions, please contact Donna LoVullo at 877-7939, or the Alzheimer’s Association at 626-0600.
CANAAN HOUSE WISH LIST: 20 years in operation: Bus Tokens-Paint & Painting Supplies-Mops, Brooms, Pails-Cleaning Supplies-Personal Hygiene Products-Paper Products- Food-Bedroom Furniture-Rugs (any size)-Tools-Kitchen table and Chairs-Craft Supplies-Office Supplies-Cabinets and Shelves-Garden Tools & Supplies Clothing-Adopt a Room- (See Shirley for information) Thank you Canaan House 1140 Walden Ave Cheek.14211
FOOD BANK: Due to the impending rise in food purchases plus the many unemployed in our area, we feel that it is more than ever necessary to bring food items to the food bank. Please be as generous as you can. Graham and Norma Millar
BOTTLE RECEIPTS FOR BELLS: Pennies From Heaven (from Jan 2005–present) $1904.69. Bottles for Bells $226.40 Please place your returned bottle receipts in the envelope by the office door to raise money for church hand-bells.
Thank you
Read Bishop Franklin’s Weekly Blog: Bishop Franklin has begun a blog where he will share his ideas, thoughts and reflections each week. He invites you to subscribe to the blog and comment on his writings. You’ll find the subscription box on the blog’s homepage at www.jerusalem-crossing.com.
ADVENT HISTORIAN: Do you like history? Advent needs a historian. The Millars are stepping down as Advent historians. Please speak with Graham or Norma or Fr. Terry if you are interested in becoming an Advent Historian.
Changes in our Parish:
Deaths
Grace Ellen Metzler August 26, 2011
ACOLYTES: If there is anyone in 5th grade or older who would like to become an acolyte, please contact Paul Csonka either at church after any Sunday service or at 877-3708.
SEWING SOCIAL: The group meets at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays. All are welcome September 13th.
WOMEN’S GUILD: The Women’s Guild extends thanks to all those who have given their Dash’s grocery tapes. Please continue to drop off your receipts in the envelope by the office door. The money raised is used to buy sandwich supplies for the Vincent De Paul Food Pantry.
VISIT THE EPISCOPAL WEBSITE AT: www.episcopalwny.org
FORWARD DAY BY DAY: available in the Parish Hall Tract Rack, in small and large print.
VESTRY MEETING: The vestry will meet September 14th 7:00pm.
FINANCE MEETING: Finance will meet September 13th 7:30pm.
TOPS VESTRY GOAL: On June 26th, we reached $800 towards our TOPS Goal of$1500 that the Vestry has set for this year. Check to see how we are doing on the bar graph near the Parish Hall doors. Please help Advent reach this goal by purchasing TOPS cards for groceries, gas, prescriptions, gifts and donations. 5% of each card purchased goes to the Church ($30/week for gas in one year earns $78 for the church).
FYI: Should you or someone in your family be in the hospital
or be shut-in, please remember to contact Jenny in the office.
COLLEGE CORNER: Please notify the office of the
accomplishments of your college students. Let us know
if you would like us to email or mail a copy of the
Open Door or Bulletin to them. We would like to include news
of our College students in the Open Door.
CHOIR: Advent choir rehearses Sundays at 9:15 in the parish hall. All voices are welcome. Please see Benjamin Phillips if you have an interest in joining the choir or have any questions.
MAILING OF OPEN DOOR: If you know anyone who would like to have the Open Door mailed or emailed please notify the office.
CORNERSTONE MANOR LAST DAYOF COLLECTION WILL BE OCTOBER 16th: Women’s and children’s division of City Mission. I am collecting clothing, linens, luggage etc. Items may be put in the front closet of the church hall, or dropped off on the porch at my home at 42 East Hazeltine.
Thanks again for all your support. Claire Berns
174th ANNUAL CONVENTION: The One Hundred Seventy-Fourth Convention of the Episcopal Church in the diocese of WNY, will be held at the Millennium Hotel, Cheektowaga, New York on Fri. & Sat. October 28 & 29, 2011.
All are welcome at the Diocesan Convention Eucharist, at the Millennium Hotel on Saturday October 29th at 3:30 pm Bishop Franklin will be presiding and preaching.
DISCERN GOD'S CALL IN YOUR LIFE: Every baptized person is called to ministry. During the Service of Confirmation we ask God to "Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at baptism. Send them forth in the power of the Spirit to perform the service you set before them." The Education for Ministry program (EFM) provides you with an opportunity to discover how to respond to the call to Christian service and carry out your ministry in the world. Contact Deacon Polly Bowen at 716-652-0377 for more details.
OUR LITTLE ROSES: Pilgrimage with Bishop Frade, Fr. Alberto Cutie and Bob Bell to Jerusalem: Tel Aviv, Hifa, Jordan river and more. Jan 30 – Feb 10 2012. Contact: Beverley Allison olr@ourlittleroses.org 18008499252.
COMPASS HOUSE: Thank you so much for the donations of personal care items for Compass House. A HUGE box of supplies was delivered and much appreciated by the staff. Advent’s caring for others is always evident.
A note from Kathy Barton: Our new D-House on Brighton Road offers Morning Prayer at 8:45am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Eucharist is offered on Wednesday at 12:30. I went to Morning Prayer last week and enjoyed the opportunity to share fifteen minutes of worship with the Bishop and his staff. I appreciate these additional times for church when the summer schedule is so busy. Bishop Franklin asked me to remind everyone how much he would love to see members of Advent come to one of these morning times. He also looks forward to seeing our youth participate.
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 am:To register your child in Sunday School please fill out the application found on the inside back cover of this open door or on the table by the office. Please return to the office or to Ann Buell.
THEME BASKET ITEMS: Advent’s annual theme basket and silent auction is coming this November. Your help makes this event such a success! Please continue to bring in donations over the summer. Keep an eye out at Garage Sales and store sales. Baskets and wrapping supplies as well as items to sell, donations from businesses or cash donations are all needed.
If you know a business that can contribute an item for the basket raffle or silent auction, let the office or Judy Csonka know. We can provide a donation letter if necessary. Donations of money are always welcome, we can purchase items for the raffle.
Thank you again for all your help in making this event such a great success each year.
DAYS OF FORMATION: Three days of “classes” entitled Days of Formation. 19 sessions of two hour classes each over 3 days. Sept 29, sept 30 and Oct 1 $5 each session Diocesan Center 1064 Brighton rd.
WORLD WAR II REGISTRY
Anyone who served in the armed forces during
World War II and any American who helped on the home front is eligible for the World War II Registry. Home front activities include working in defense-related industries., recycling of materials needed for the war effort and more. You may register your own name, the name of a family member or a friend.
You may enter a name in the registry via the Internet or by mail. To register a name via the Internet, go to http://www.wwIImemorial.com. Click on the “WWII Registry” button at the left. Follow the online instructions to enter the name you wish to honor. To register a name via mail, call 1-800-639-4992 and a form will be mailed to you with instructions.
THANK YOU: I would like to thank everyone for the cards and good wishes sent to me. And also to my guardian angels Carol, Caren, Fr. Terry and Penny, who have been there for me during my convalescence. Thank you all
Cheryl Geisler.
FUTURE EVENTS AT ADVENT:
Ocktoberfest October 1st 2011 Details TBA
Haunted Church Saturday October 29, $4.00
11am – 5pm & Sunday 30thnoon – 4pm 2011
Theme Basket Auction November 12th2011 6-8pm
$5 admission; 25 tickets for $10
Chili Cook Off January 28th 2012 5pm
Pancake Supper- Tuesday February 21st 2010 4-7pm
Spaghetti Dinner March 25th 4-7pm $7
FUNDRAISER THROUGH PARTYLITE: Purchase candles and decorations from Sarah Mazuchowski, representative for Partylite products after the 8am and 10 am services starting September 4th through the end of October.
***The church will receive 50% of every purchase!***
Items will be shipped directly to your house and are tax free! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas decorations for you or a friend - they make great gifts! This is a great fundraising opportunity for the church please see Sarah for more information.
LAYLECTORS NEEDED at the 10am service: It has become a tradition at Advent to have a member of the congregation read the Old Testament lesson at both the services. Please let Jenny in the office know if you are interested and available to read.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Applications are now being accepted for more than 60 scholarships available through the Episcopal Church. Deadline is October 15, applications and information can be found at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/young/Adult/109462_110675_ENG_HTM.htm For info. contact Terry Foster, Mission Office Associate tfoster@episcopalchurch.org.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES:
It’s Girl Scout Cookie time….Girl Scout cookie sales begin October 1st. There are some new flavors as well as the old favorites. Prices are still $3.50/box. I will have order forms at church or you can call me. Thanks for supporting troop 916.
Caroline Smith 876-1778.
Katherine J. & John T. Nicholaus Jr. Memorial Scholarship
CONGRATULATIONS TAYLOR HYATT
Taylor is the first recipient of the Katherine J. & John T. Nicholaus Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Taylor was presented the scholarship on Sunday September 25th during the 10 am service.
Taylor attends Niagara University.
Congratulations Taylor.
O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth.
To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties. To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served. And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name. For yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. AMEN BCP pp 821
YOUTH GROUP HAPPENING :a spiritual retreat weekend for high school youth. November 4-6.. Deadline for registration is October 1. Information to help with the costs is posted on the Kiosk. Donations are greatly accepted, checks may be made out to “happening”. Nate Place will be picking up any food donations on October 16. Direct questions to Paul Csonka.
TOWNE PLAYERS:
John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men
Directed by Andy Sachs
Produced by Randy Rumley
October 21, 22,23,28,29,30, 2011 Sheridan-Parkside Community Center, 169 Sheridan-Parkside Drive. 693-9641
www.townplayers.com
OUR LITTLE ROSES: It's just your cup of tea: Our Little Roses Home for Girls Do you have your ticket for the Our little Roses Tea? It is just around the corner at St. Paul's Harris Hill Church on October 8 at 1 pm! We promise a good time for all.
This year besides the abundant tea and large basket auction, Our Little Roses founder Diana Frade will be with us along with Carol Garrison who just can't miss this day! It was the inspiration of Diana Frade to develop a home in Honduras for girls who had no place to live. Come and hear her story and to meet this remarkable woman.
This is our major fund raiser for the home and I know you want to be a part of this exciting time. If you still need tickets please call Merrie Hill at 716-836-3206 or Lois Carter at 716-751-6525.
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A DINNER TO MEET DIANA FRADE
St. Andrew's Burt and St. John's Wilson will host a 6 pm dinner on October 8 at 6 pm. This will be an evening opportunity to meet with and hear from Diana Frade. Diana is the remarkable lady who saw a need in Honduras and addressed by founding the Our Little Roses Foreign Mission Society. Hear her tell her story, ask your questions and have a chance to meet her.
The dinner is free of charge but we will have a free will offering to benefit Our Little Roses Home in Honduras. If you are planning to attend please let us know by calling Diane Dworak at 716-877-3655 or her cell at 716-474-9238, or Lois Carter at 716-751-6525 with a rough idea of how many will be attending. We want to have ample seating and dinner for all. Hope to see you there!
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS OF ADVENT
by Deacon Penny Foster
Part 1
The Pentecost Window (located to the right of the altar as
you face the altar)
In the lower panel is the seven-pointed Star of the Spirit,
the points representing the seven-fold song of praise for God’s gifts. (Rev. 7:12) The words surrounding the star are: Blessing, Glory, Wisdom, Thanksgiving, Honor, Power, and Might. The star rises over the waters of life.
The center panel depicts the Tower of Babel, symbolizing man’s attempts to reach to Heaven, to save himself.
The upper panel shows the descent of the Dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit, at Jesus’ baptism.
Radiating from the Dove are the seven flames which came upon the disciples at Pentecost, and the gifts of the Spirit cited by Isaiah 11:1-2. These gifts include wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and fear of the Lord.
Plaques of the Evangelists
These plaques show the symbols associated with the four evangelists; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John which are based on
Rev. 4:6-10.
Under this window is the Luke plaque, an ox with wings.
The Church of the Advent
54 Delaware Road • Kenmore, New York 14217-2402
Phone: 716-876-6504 Fax: 716-876-7112
Email: admin@adventkenmore.org frterry@adventkenmore.org
Sunday School Registration
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Address______________________________________________________
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SEPTEMBER OPEN DOOR
EPISCOPAL SHIELD WINDOW CLINGS: Kathy Barton has Episcopal Shield window clings available for $1.50 each. These are perfect for car or home windows.
ADVENT ON FACEBOOK: Did you know that you can keep up with Advent on Facebook? Like the Church’s official page. “Church of the Advent-Kenmore” The page is updated weekly and photos from Church event are there too! Please follow us!
YOUR ARTICLES ARE WELCOME: Please submit any articles to Jenny in the office or email to admin@adventkenmore.com.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: Do you or someone you know, care for someone who suffers from Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia? You are not alone. A support group meets at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church (1085 Englewood, Kenmore) on the third Wed of every month in the Reina Community Room at 11:00am. If you have any questions, please contact Donna LoVullo at 877-7939, or the Alzheimer’s Association at 626-0600.
CANAAN HOUSE WISH LIST: 20 years in operation: Bus Tokens-Paint & Painting Supplies-Mops, Brooms, Pails-Cleaning Supplies-Personal Hygiene Products-Paper Products- Food-Bedroom Furniture-Rugs (any size)-Tools-Kitchen table and Chairs-Craft Supplies-Office Supplies-Cabinets and Shelves-Garden Tools & Supplies Clothing-Adopt a Room- (See Shirley for information) Thank you Canaan House 1140 Walden Ave Cheek.14211
FOOD BANK: Due to the impending rise in food purchases plus the many unemployed in our area, we feel that it is more than ever necessary to bring food items to the food bank. Please be as generous as you can. Graham and Norma Millar
BOTTLE RECIEPTS FOR BELLS: Pennies From Heaven (from Jan 2005–present) $1904.69. Bottles for Bells $226.40 Please place your returned bottle receipts in the envelope
by the office door to raise money for church hand-bells. Thank you
THANK YOU: Thank you to the cleaning angel who cleaned the kitchen windows! They look wonderful! Thank you for brightening up the kitchen.
Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. BCP p. 232
Changes in our Parish:
Weddings August 12, 2011 Kyle Tricarico & Jessica Noto
August 27th Tracey Berns & Gregory Lefort
Baptisms Tyler Beckett August 7 , 2011
Daniel Gallivan August 21st, 2011
Deaths
Grace Metzler August 25, 2011
ACOLYTES: If there is anyone in 5th grade or older who would like to become an acolyte, please contact Paul Csonka either at church after any Sunday service or at 877-3708.
SEWING SOCIAL: The group meets at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays. All are welcome September 13th.
WOMEN’S GUILD: The Women’s Guild extends thanks to all those who have given their Dash’s grocery tapes. Please continue to drop off your receipts in the envelope by the
office door. The money raised is used to buy sandwich supplies for the Vincent De Paul Food Pantry.
VISIT THE EPISCOPAL WEBSITE AT: www.episcopalwny.org FORWARD DAY BY DAY: available in the Parish Hall Tract Rack, in small and large print.
VESTRY MEETING: The vestry will meet September 14th 7:00pm. FINANCE MEETING: Finance will meet September 13th 7:30pm.
TOPS VESTRY GOAL: On June 26th, we reached $800 towards our TOPS Goal of$1500 that the Vestry has set for this year. Check to see how we are doing on the bar graph near the Parish Hall doors. Please help Advent reach this goal by purchasing TOPS cards for groceries, gas, prescriptions, gifts and donations. 5% of each card purchased goes to the Church ($30/week for gas in one year earns $78 for the church).
FYI: Should you or someone in your family be in the hospital or be shut-in, please remember to contact Jenny in the office.
COLLEGE CORNER: Please notify the office of the accomplishments of your college students. Let us know if you would like us to email or mail a copy of the
Open Door or Bulletin to them. We would like to include news of our College students in the Open Door.
CHOIR: Advent choir will resume rehearsals on Sunday September 11, 2011 at 9:15 in the parish hall. All voices are welcome. Please see Benjamin Phillips if you have an interest in joining the choir or have any questions.
MAILING OF OPEN DOOR: If you know anyone who would like to have the Open Door mailed or emailed please notify the office.
CORNERSTONE MANOR: Women’s and children’s division of City Mission. I am collecting clothing, linens, luggage etc. until the end of October. Items may be put in the front closet of the church hall, or dropped off on the porch at my home at 42 East Hazeltine. Thanks again for all your support. Claire Berns
174th ANNUAL CONVENTION: The One Hundred Seventy-Fourth Convention of the Episcopal Church in the diocese of WNY, will be held at the Millennium Hotel, Cheektowaga, New York on Fri. & Sat. October 28 & 29, 2011.
DISCERN GOD'S CALL IN YOUR LIFE: Every baptized person is called to ministry. During the Service of Confirmation we ask God to "Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at baptism. Send them forth in the power of the Spirit to perform the service you set before them." The Education for Ministry program (EFM) provides you with an opportunity to discover how to respond to the call to Christian service and carry out your ministry in the world. Contact Deacon Polly Bowen at 716-652-0377 for more details.
OUR LITTLE ROSES: Pilgrimage with Bishop Frade, Fr. Alberto Cutie and Bob Bell to Jerusalem: Tel Aviv, Hifa, Jordan river and more. Jan 30 – Feb 10 2012. Contact: Beverley Allison olr@ourlittleroses.org 18008499252.
COMPASS HOUSE: Thank you so much for the donations of personal care items for Compass House. A HUGE box of supplies was delivered and much appreciated by the staff. Advent’s caring for others is always evident.
A note from Kathy Barton: Our new D-House on Brighton Road offers Morning Prayer at 8:45am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Eucharist is offered on Wednesday at 12:30. I went to Morning Prayer last week and enjoyed the opportunity to share fifteen minutes of worship with the Bishop and his staff. I appreciate these additional times for church when the summer schedule is so busy. Bishop Franklin asked me to remind everyone how much he would love to see members of Advent come to one of these morning times. He also looks forward to seeing our youth participate.
“Solemn Evensong for 9/11 Anniversary”
7:00 – 8:00 pm September 11, 2011
Church of the Advent
54 Delaware Rd Kenmore NY 14217
SPRUCE UP THE CHURCH: Volunteers are needed to clean up different areas of the church by dusting,
mopping, washing etc. Anyone who can help for an hour or so, during office hours (Mon-Fri 8am – 2pm),
come in pairs or work alone, all help
would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
THANK YOU: Thank you to all those who helped with Smokey Jazz. Those who helped set up and take down the tables, prepare the food, donate food and beverages and help clean up deserve a great thank you. Without your help the event could not happen. Everyone had a great time, the sun came out despite the dark skies earlier in the day and people were able to enjoy great food and great music on the lawn of Advent.
ADVENT HISTORIAN: Do you like history? Advent needs a historian. The Millars are stepping down as Advent historians. Please speak with Graham or Norma or Fr. Terry if you are interested in becoming an Advent Historian.
Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen. BCP 261
THEME BASKET ITEMS: Advent’s annual theme basket and silent auction is coming this November. Your help makes this event such a success! Please continue to bring in donations over the summer. Keep an eye out at Garage Sales and store sales. Baskets and wrapping supplies as well as items to sell, donations from businesses or cash donations are all needed.
If you know a business that can contribute an item for the basket raffle or silent auction, let the office or Judy Csonka know. We can provide a donation letter if necessary. Donations of money are always welcome, we can purchase items for the raffle.
Thank you again for all your help in making this event such a great success each year.
BACKPACK BLESSING: September 11, 2011. 10am service Please consider purchasing a backpack with supplies and placing the in the donation boxes in the parish hall. The Backpack Blessing which was well received in many congregations last September, will once again be supported by the Diocesan communication office. Backpack Blessing is for students who have just headed back to school.
Thank you.
NATIONAL GRID EFFICIENT LIGHTING: "Received from Deacon Steve Lane" National Grid has a program that replaces your older Lighting with new efficient lighting. It will cut your bill, give you better lighting, and the payback is generally less than a year, with savings that generate for at least five years. National Grid will pay up to 70% of the cost and they will let you finance the difference through your bill. What I’ve seen is that the monthly electric bill drops even while the financing is included. www.powerofaction.com/unyfreeevaluation (800) 332-3333 I know that some of the parishes in the Diocese have done this, but if you have not, don’t wait, it can have a huge monthly savings. Anyone else want to testify as to the savings? Deacon Steve
SUNDAY SCHOOL: To register your child in Sunday School please fill out the application found on the inside back cover of this open door or on the table by the office. Please return to the office or to Ann Buell. Sunday School will start Sunday September 11, 2011 at 9:45am Thank you
PICNIC: The annual picnic was held in the Parish Hall due to the winds from Hurricane Irene. Everyone enjoyed themselves, Many thanks to all the volunteers who made it happen.
WORLD WAR II REGISTRY Anyone who served in the armed forces during
World War II and any American who helped on the home front is eligible for the World War II Registry. Home front activities include working in defense-related industries., recycling of materials needed for the war effort and more. You may register your own name, the name of a family member or a friend.
You may enter a name in the registry via the Internet or by mail. To register a name via the Internet, go to http://www.wwIImemorial.com. Click on the “WWII Registry” button at the left. Follow the online instructions to enter the name you wish to honor. To register a name via mail, call 1-800-639- 4992 and a form will be mailed to you with instructions.
THANK YOU: I would like to thank everyone for the cards
and good wishes sent to me. And also to my guardian angels Carol, Caren, Fr. Terry and Penny, who have been there for me during my convalescence. Thank you all Cheryl Geisler.
FUTURE EVENTS AT ADVENT:
Blessing of the Animals October 2 2011 4-5pm
Solemn Evensong September 11, 2011 7-8pm
st Ocktoberfest October 1 2011 Details TBA
Haunted Church Saturday October 29, $4.00 th
11am – 5pm & Sunday 30 noon – 4pm 2011
Theme Basket Auction November 12th2011 6-8pm $5 admission; 25 tickets for $10
Chili Cook Off January 28th 2012 5pm Pancake Supper- Tuesday February 21st 2010 4-7pm Spaghetti Dinner March 25th 4-7pm $7
GRACE METZLER: Grace Metzler passed away on Thursday August 25th during the night. A wake will be held on Thursday September 8th 1pm – 3pm at DiVincenzo Funeral Home 1122 Lovejoy Street Buffalo 14206 892-7713. Funeral arrangements are being made.
FUNDRAISER THROUGH PARTYLITE: Purchase candles and decorations from Sarah Mazuchowski, representative for Partylite products after the 8am and 10 am services starting September 4th through the end of October.
***The church will receive 50% of every purchase!*** Items will be shipped directly to your house and are tax free! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas decorations for you or a friend - they make great gifts! This is a great fundraising opportunity for the church please see Sarah for more information.
PICNIC INDOORS: The weather did not deter Advent Parishioners from enjoying a cook-out indoors in the Parish Hall. Strong winds from Hurricane Irene caused the picnic to be moved
to Advent. A good time was had by all. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped, set up, cook & clean up.
LAYLECTORS NEEDED at the 10am service: It has become a tradition at Advent to have a member of the congregation read the Old Testament lesson at both the services. Please let Jenny in the office know if you are interested and available to read.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Applications are now being accepted for more than 60 scholarships available through the Episcopal Church. Deadline is October 15, applications and information can be found at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/young/Adult/109462_110675_ENG _HTM.htm For info. contact Terry Foster, Mission Office Associate tfoster@episcopalchurch.org.
September 2011 Dear parents of Sunday school students,
Welcome back to Sunday school. I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing summer!
Classes will begin on September 11, 2011. We will continue to meet in the upstairs chapel at 9:50. This allows us to gather together, give thanks and begin as one. We will then dismiss to our classrooms upstairs for the remainder of our morning together. Instructional time will be taught in a K-2nd grade classroom or our 3-6th grade classroom and will be based on the Gospel lesson of the day. Please consider volunteering to teach classes or adding your name as a substitute for those times when priorities shift and coverage is needed.
The second Sunday of each month will find us learning more about our faith in our beautiful chapel beginning with our first class this year. We will move through the service to the point of the peace, when we will enter the “big Church” and continue our worship. This will allow us to carry the cross, light our own candles and give readings in a smaller environment that allows for discussion.
Upon entering Church at the peace, we can continue to sit together in the front of the Church or, if you wish, your child can sit with you. Please let me know your preference or your child’s preference in this matter.
Attached please find the calendar for the first semester. We will celebrate St. Frances of Assisi in the blessing of a stuffed animal on October 2nd.
I look forward to seeing your children in class each week. Thank you for your support as we begin this year with renewed hope and dedication!
Sincerely, Ann Buell
Shut-In List: Please think about our Shut-In members by sending an occasional card or giving them a phone call. Please let the church office know if any addresses or information needs to be updated. Your caring means so much
to those who cannot be with us on Sundays.
Allen, Elva 634-0035 164 Arend Williamsville, NY 14221-5143
Bowker, Winefred & Janet 875-5060 257 Southwood Kenmore, NY 14223-1077
Craig Joan 877-1525 142 June Rd Kenmore NY 14217
Cuthbertson, Ruth 875-9892 C/O Daryl Ruffino (Daughter) 170 Wabash Kenmore, NY
Rev. Robert Jackson 688-3941 Amberleigh 2330 Maple Road Williamsville, NY 14221
Lestition, Betty 504-1000 (as of 12-22-2008) Beechwood 2235 Millersport HWY, Room 740 Getzville, NY 14068
Mahnk, Sally 692-1247 3990 Forest Pkwy Apt 109 N Ton 14120
Palmer Priscilla Niagara Lutheran Nursing Home 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd NF NY 14304
Robson, Liz 929-5268 Oxford Village 725 Renaissance Drive #0224 Williamsville NY 14221
Weyland, Loraine & Bob 684-8400 Greenfield Manor-#315 5953 Broadway Lancaster NY 14086
Woomer, Lynn Beechwood Nursing Home Horizons Memory Care Unit 2235 Millersport Highway Getzville NY 14068
CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARD UPDATES: Cornerstone, Journeys End, Food Bank of WNY, Compeer, Hospice NF, Roswell, Canaan House, Our Little Roses, E.R.D., Meals on Wheels; Habitat for Humanity; Episcopal Church Home; And more........
OPEN LETTER TO THE CONGREGATION OF ADVENT 2 SEPTEMBER 2011
Welcome to the Fall Season at Advent.
This summer we have enjoyed incredible fellowship, music, and food—oh yes, all of us at Advent are known for our great dinners—and for good reason, we are led by Father Terry and Organist Ben Phillips, two superb chefs! The BBQ & Blues and Smokey Jazz showcased fine tasting smoked, pulled pork and smoked chicken, as well as a plethora of sides prepared by dedicated members of our congregation, along with delicious desserts. Why, our desserts are so incredible that we actually auctioned off Pat Vartanian’s pies at the BBQ & Blues!
Special thanks to Carol Hauser and Caren Haslem for chairing BBQ & Blues, along with the inimitable Csonka Family, the Woomers, the awesome Claire Berns, Bonnie Zimmerman, Jonathan Heath, Patrick & Matthew Morris, Mike Woods, Larry Mazuchowski, Mike, Randy Rumley, Don Hertel, Jenny May, Gary & Holly Place, Linda Cook, Stan Kent, Julie Tronolone, and anyone else who assisted in this open air event!
Thanks go out to Randy Rumley for chairing Smokey Jazz, along with the hard work of Ann Buell, Kathleen Nuccio (a new member!), the wonderful Klopp children and dad Peter, Greg Bowen, Carol Hauser, Mike Woomer, the stalwart Claire Berns, Matthew Morris, Mike Woods, Mike, Don Hertel, Judy & Geza Csonka for their tasty 3 Bean Salad, and everyone else who contributed great food to this delightful event.
Very special thanks to the George Scott Big Band and Jennifer May’s Ladies First Jazz Combo for the extraordinary music at these two summer-time events.
And special thanks to our new Bishop Franklin and his wife Carmela for attending BBQ & Blues to celebrate Father Terry’s 10th Anniversary at Advent. Arthur Werner fashioned beautiful wooden bookends as a gift, and the congregation thanked Father Terry with a monetary gift. Deacon Penny Foster offered a special prayer and a large cake for the celebration. It was an exceptional day for Advent.
On August 28th our annual summer picnic was held at the church due to strong winds and cooler temperatures—both the service and the picnic lunch afterwards were happy celebrations (like birthdays) of our Parish Life. Thanks to Pat Vartanian for her labors and to everyone else who helped make this a memorable picnic.
Have You Noticed? Our front stairs are finished—hooray! The new drainage in
front of the church is completed (it looks really sharp!). The parking lot has been repaired and resurfaced. Our lovely garden in the front of our church—thanks to Mike Woods and crew. The mini-stone wall in front of our garden—thanks to the hard work of Gary and Nate Place—what a great job they did!
Thanks to Jim Trautman’s hard work preparing our church for the fire inspection: we passed 100%, no problems at all. Thanks to Jenny May, Mike Woomer, Gary Place, the Morris boys, Jon Heath, and Randy, too.
All of these newsworthy items happened because people care about each other and the activities of Advent. What have you done for Advent recently? Get involved with Sunday School, donate to the Backpack Blessing, volunteer for the upcoming OCTOBERFEST on October 1st, the Blessing of the Animals, the Haunted Church, or the Theme Basket Auction—the success of all these ministries counts on you. Let’s worship together every Sunday and celebrate our faith in Jesus Christ, our only mediator and advocate.
In Christ, Randy Rumley, Senior Warden
FLU SHOTS
Richard Orlowski (a Rite-Aid Pharmacist) Will be administering Flu Shots on
Sunday September 18th
9am – 10am
No Co-Pay: Independent Health NY State Medicaid Medicare Part B (red, white & Blue Card)
$10 Blue Cross, Medico
Uninsured $27.99
Cash or checks payable to Rite-Aid Pharmacy Please provide insurance Card Must be over 18 years old
Church of the Advent 54 Delaware Rd Kenmore NY 14217 876-6504 www.adventkenmore.org
Presiding Bishop calls for reflection on 10th anniversary of 9-11 attacks [Statement issued on August 18, 2011]
"As we mark the tenth anniversary of the events of September 11, The Episcopal Church continues to work for healing and reconciliation.
"Americans experienced the first large non-domestic terrorist attack on our own soil that day, a reality that is far too much a present and continuing reality in other parts of the world. We joined that reality in 2001. Many people died senselessly that day, and many still grieve their loss. All Americans live with the aftermath - less trust of strangers, security procedures for travelers that are intrusive and often offensive, and a sense that the world is a far more dangerous place than it was before that day. Our own nation has gone to war in two distant places as a result of those events. The dying continues, and the world does not seem to have become a significantly safer place.
"Yet we believe there is hope. People of faith gave sacrificially in the immediate aftermath of the plane crashes, trying to rescue those in the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, trying to subdue the aggressors on the plane over Pennsylvania, and reaching out to neighbors and strangers alike on that apocalyptic day. Clergy and laity responded to the crisis in New York, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania, and prayer services erupted in churches and communities across the nation. St. Paul's Chapel, near the site of the Towers, opened its doors to the emergency responders, and volunteers appeared with food and socks, massaging hands and praying hearts. Volunteers continued to staff the Chapel for months afterward, and prayers were offered as human remains were sought and retrieved in the ruins of the Towers.
"Church communities in many places began to reach out to their neighbors of other faiths, offering reassurance in the face of mindless violence. That desire for greater understanding of other traditions has continued, and there are growing numbers of congregations engaged in interfaith dialogue, discovering that all the great religions of the world are fundamentally focused on peace. The violence unleashed on September 11th and in its aftermath was the work of zealots, disconnected from the heart of their religions' foundations.
"This tenth anniversary is above all an opportunity for reflection. Have we become more effective reconcilers as a result? Are we more committed to peace-making? The greatest memorial to those who died ten years ago will be a world more inclined toward peace. What are you doing to build a living memorial like that?"
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop and Primate The Episcopal Church
The Church of the Advent
54 Delaware Road • Kenmore, New York 14217-2402
Phone: 716-876-6504 Fax: 716-876-7112 Email: admin@adventkenmore.org frterry@adventkenmore.org
Sunday School Registration
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September Open Door 2011
Birthdays:
2 Janet Reiff
5 Cheryl Stein
Colleen Haslam
6 Pam Burkhard
7 Dawn Taylor
Colton Strong
8 Douglas Jones
Ruth Palmer
Jessica Redding
9 Janet Pfeiffer
11 Matthew Morris
12 Carol Hauser
Sophia Vujnovic
13Grace Miller
Jackie Bochniasz
Jennifer Hoffman
16 Autumn Albert
17 Alexis Sherry
Lance Henry
Taylor Ranney
19 Aaron Bowker
20 Gary White
Marilyn Chirico
21 Joshua Korczykowski
22 John Chester
Keith Domroes
23 Paul Csonka
Jean Gralnik
Sally Henry
Jessica Jones
Mark Gatti
24 Jamie Ruth Hyatt
25 Priscilla Palmer
29 Stephen Noble
30 Robin Foster
Please contact the Church Office at 876-6504 if we have erred on your birthday. It helps keep our records accurate and allows us to wish you a very
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
In Memory Of:
SEPTEMBER ALTAR FLOWERS
Sept. 4th:
In loving memory of:
Ralph & Evelyn Hornlein
Patricia Lambert
For God’s Continued Blessings on: Paul LaManucsa
Sept. 11th:
In loving memory of:
Margaret B. Werner
Patricia Lambert
Sheryl Moran
Sept 18th:
In Loving memory of:
William Robson
Clara D. Robson
Sept 25th:
In loving memory of:
Walter K. Allen
Lester & Judy Werner
SEPTEMBER BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES
We celebrate with these members the anniversary of their new birth in Christ by water and the spirit in baptism.
1 Matt Braunschweiger
Janet Pfeiffer
12 Donald Bogumil
Kayla Gold
14 Peter Cacossa
16 Michael Bowen
17 Jessica Miller
20 Sydney Palka
22 Samantha Palka
Jonathon Stein
23 Arden Anderson
24 Dominique Rodriguez
26 Christopher Trautman
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