NEWSLETTER APRIL 2017

EMMANUEL, ST. ANDREWS, & ST. MATTHEWS

EPISCOPAL CHURCHES

Shadows GatherSubmitted by Cheryl TenWolde

Thy beauty, long desired, hath vanished from our sight; Thy power is all expired, and
quenched the light of light. Ah, me! For whom thou diest, hide not so far Thy grace;
Show me, O Love most highest, the brightness of Thy face.
Hymn 169, verse 2 , O Sacred Head Sore Wounded
At the heart of the month of April this year is Holy Week, when we journey with Christ in Jerusalem. As we
start out with Passion Sunday and move through Holy Week to Easter Morning, this short season is charged with
meaning.
The name Tenebrae, which is the Latin word for darkness or shadows, has been used for centuries in
monasteries for the night and early morning services of the last three days of Holy Week. The Book of Occasional
Services (p. 74) has gathered material from these three services into a single powerful and moving service which
provides an extended meditation on the events of the last three days of our Lords life. It sets the tone and adjusts
our hearts, minds, and even bodies, to walk with Christ in his Passion. The service is dense and rich, containing
nine lessons, various antiphons, and psalms. Each verse of Lamentations is introduced with a Hebrew letter.
Another distinctive aspect of this service is the gradual extinguishing of fifteen candles, signifying the apparent
victory of darkness over light on Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Everyone will feel the real nature of what Holy
Week means. The light seemed to go out and there was darkness over the whole earth at noon. It seemed then
that darkness really might overwhelm the light in the world. A loud noise will symbolize the earthquake that
Matthew witnesses in his Gospel at the time of the Resurrection. A single hidden candle reappears to represent
Christ, and all depart in silence by its light.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. John 1:5

Tenebrae Service: A Prelude to the Passion

Tuesday April 11 at 7 P.M. at St. Matthews
People from the three churches are invited to read from many texts.
Please contact Cheryl.tenwolde@frontiernet.net if you are interested in participating.

Joan Chapin Memorial Service Announcement

Those we love do not go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, still
loved, still missed and very dear. The family of Joan Chapin cordially invite you to join in celebrating
her life on April 29, 2017, 10:00 am at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Reception will be held in the
Parish Hall immediately following the interment.
 APRIL LESSONS
2 1st Ezekiel 37:1-14 23 1st Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Psalm 130 Psalm 16
2nd Romans 8:6-11 2nd 1 Peter 1:3-9
Gospel John 11:1-45 Gospel John 20:19-31

9 1st Isaiah 50:4-9a 30 1st Acts 2:14a, 36-41

Psalm 31:9-16 Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
2nd Philippians 2:5-11 2nd 1 Peter 1:17-23
Gospel Matthew 26:14-27:66 Gospel Luke 24:13-35

16 1st Acts 10:34-43

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
2nd Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel John 20:1-18

Emmanuel Episcopal Church St. MatthewS & St. andrewS

April Birthdays & ANNIVERSARIES April Birthdays & anniversaries

1 Devin Keator 19 David Loomis 1 Jennie Chapin 16 Donald Elliott

2 Lindsey Markham Brian Fink 3 Renee Collum 17 Steven & Nancy
3 Andrew Everard Elverd Jack Fink 4 Tom & Janie Norwood Purdy
4 Lawrence & Anne 20 Gary Brookins 5 Thomas Ackerman 18 Joseph Ackerman
Tucker Mary Alice Whitney Nancy Phelps 19 Bill & Marcia Born
5 Madison Loeffler 21 Jason Woodard 22 Michael Gualtieri
Steven & Charlene
7 Tim Thompson 22 April Woodard Diane Howard
Button
Nicole Thomson 24 Sarah Carnachan,
7 Sara Ann Taranto 24 Paul Lindau
9 Gary Tompkins Terri Ann Woodard
Basinski 25 James & Kim
10 Linda Tucker 25 Sarah Spittler
12 Sara Hickling Harrington
Brayden Supensky 28 Daniel Andrew
Jeffrey Honeywell 26 Megan Carpenter
12 Nancy Gibbon Drew Macintosh
13 Ryan Hovich
Alice Angle 29 Megan Carnachan
30 Mark Hitchcock 14 Colleen Ackerman
16 Dylan Gladstone
17 Gary & Patsy 15 Frank Garguilo
Brookins

An invitation from Bishop De De:

Renewal of Vows & Blessing of Chrism Oil: April 11, 12:00 PM at St. Davids Church, 14 Jamar Drive, DeWitt; or April 11,
7:00 PM at St. Marks Church, 728 River Road, Chenango Bridge. A celebration of Holy Eucharist, a renewal of vows, and the bless-
ing of chrism oil. Please remember to bring your oil stocks.
Bishop De De looks forward to gathering with everyone for this time of worship and spiritual renewal.
 KIDS CHRISTIAN FORMATION. Emmanuels Sunday School class will be meeting at 4:15 p.m. for 45 minutes on
Sunday for Christian Formation and fun. The class will include stories from the Lectionary Lessons while building a
model, making gifts, and learning about loving all of Gods creation. Refreshments will be served; like juice, pizza and
cookies. All children in the Greater Norwich Area as well as those already in the Episcopal Parishes are cordially invited
to join in the excitement and fun in learning about God, Jesus, and being an Episcopalian. The Sunday date is:
April 30, 2017 4:15 5:00 PM in Emmanuel Parish Hall Painting floor canvas Labyrinth
Parents are also welcome to stay and participate.
Please register your student, any age from 5 to 18, by calling 334-8803, so we have contact information in case
events change, and to get supplies needed for each age group. If you have any question or need additional information,
please, telephone Lynne at 334-8803 or 334-8801 (Emmanuel office), or email emmanuelmission@frontier.com.

Please consider helping to fill the church with lilies for Easter. You can do so by filling out this form and
sending a donation to the church or putting the envelope in the offering on Sunday. Please let us know by
Monday, April 10. Thank You for your donation. Return this form to the church that you
indicated.

NAME____________________________________________________________________________
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CHURCH NAME (check one) _____EMMANUEL _____ST. MATTHEWS _____ST. ANDREWS

The Season of Lent in 1930Submitted by Jeanne Westcott

Lent in years past was observed at St. Andrews and St. Matthews Churches with a variety of activities. The Daughters of the
King would spend the weeks sewing for a Lenten box or barrel which would be sent to a mission. In March, 1930, it was to be sent to St.
Marys School, Swanee, Tennessee. The Daughters were also responsible for decorating the church for Easter and in 1930 decided to
order Bermuda Lilies. They also held a supper at church following the weekly evening service.
The Rector, Rev. Henry Hale Gifford traveled to St. Thomas Church, Mamaroneck to speak. It was the practice for many years
to have a visiting rector visit during Lent. He would come to the church, conduct a service which would always be followed by a cov-
ered dish supper.
The Womens Auxiliary also stayed busy. In 1930, they were selling stationary. The Primary Class and younger pupils in
Sunday School sold Ready Jell. The sales were to benefit the Lenten Offering of these classes. Mrs. Gifford was in charge and offered
several flavors: Raspberry, Strawberry, Wild Cherry, Lemon, Red Currant, Tutti-Frutti, Blood Orange, Loganberry, Grape, Pistachio,
Orange, Pineapple Orange. Three boxes cost 25 cents. Puddings were also sold at two boxes for 25 cents.
On Ash Wednesday, the children came to church to receive ashes before school. This service would be followed by a
Childrens Breakfast. This continued for many years until there were no women left who were not working outside the home.
At St. Matthews the visiting Rector was Thomas J. Collar of St. Peters, Bainbridge. They also had a social club which was open
to all in the area. Ash Wednesday services were held in the evening. They also did a lot of fundraisers having a St. Patricks Day supper
to raise money to pay back a loan from the Diocesan Fund. The waiters were the men of the Advisory Council. The Womens Auxiliary
hosted a card party for fourteen tables at their card party they made enough money to purchase new small tables. The Parish Hall was
also used for basketball practice for both boys and girls.
These sound to us like very strange activities selling pudding and church card parties, but they were an integral part of
community life in the year 1930.

Stations of the Cross

Wednesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, New Berlin
Friday, April 7 at 5:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Friday, April 14 at 12:30 p.m. at Emmanuel followed by
the Good Friday Liturgy, led by Kisten Giglio and Russell Ketch at 1:00 p.m.
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Remember the Church in Your Will!

The 185th Annual Meeting of Emmanuel was held EMMANUEL SOUL

Sunday, January 29. The Annual Meeting was informative as Sr. KITCHEN
Warden, Dave Loomis recognized everyone for their contributions Thursday, April 13, 2017
in 2016. The current Vestry for 2017 is Warden Dave Loomis- Good Free Meal for
2018, Warden Jim Everard-2019, Vestry members: Kai Loomis- Body & Mind
January 2020, Gary Tompkins-January 2020, Tony Giglio- January All are welcome to come
2018, Kisten Giglio-January 2019, Sandra Colton-January 2018, Sha- Eat, Talk, Make Friends!
ron Everard-January 2018, Phil Giltner-January 2020. Only one seating
STARTS AT 5:30 P.M.
Parish Hall,
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
April 8, 2017Making Palm Crosses 37 West Main St.
at St. Andrews at 9:30 A.M. Norwich, NY
All are welcome. 334-8801 for more
information

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