J une 2014 The Rev.

Salin Low, Rector

St. Johns mission is to nurture all people in their spiritual growth, in their Christian education,
and in their relationship with God.
of St. Johns in Pine Meadow of St. Johns in Pine Meadow

Pentecost & a Growing Community
According to the account in Acts, about 3,000
people were baptized on the first Pentecost, which
we think of as the birthday of the church. We cer-
tainly havent welcomed 3,000 people in the last
year. However, this is a good time to mention
some of the people who have become regulars
during that time.
Terry and Lou Moscaritolo
Carol Cheah
Matt and J ane Allyn, sons Bode and Grayson
Stephen Dukenski
Maryelen Wielock
Martha Busemeyer, son Thomas and daughter
J ulia
Kelly and Peter Ficalora, daughters Olivia and
Amelia, son Anthony
Hailey Patch, who has brought along parents
Ryan and Amanda since her baptism
And in J une we will be baptizing Nicholas and
Leila Lukiwsky
So its not quite 3,000. But its enough to
make a difference in the ministry of St. J ohns.
The youngest of the lot have become important
members of our Godly Play group. The adults
have supported fundraisers, the 30-hour famine,
made a prayer shawl or two, signed on as readers,
and taken pictures of the confirmation.
They came because they were seeking some-
thing - spiritual comfort or group involvement in
worthwhile projects. They sought those things and
have become involved in them in varying propor-
tions, depending on time and interests.
We are glad to know that being part of St.
J ohns offers those who join us a message and ex-
periences which add meaning to their life. Every-
one who participates in our community has many
choices about how to use their time and energy.
Their presence is giving part of their lives to make
Christ known in our world.
I realize that I am in a unique position to know
who each of these people is and to have heard at
least a small part of their story. I urge each of you
to take time in the months ahead to introduce
yourself to some of our new people and to both
listen to them and also to let them know you a bit
better than offering the peace during worship.
After 3,000 were baptized on Pentecost, they
shared meals, worship, and even their worldly
goods with one another. That strengthened the
church to reach out to new people every day and
year. We can strengthen the church in our day by
taking a few minutes to get to know some folks
we dont really know - whether they started com-
ing in the last year or have been coming for many
years. Thats how we learn the gifts people have
to share. Thats how we show others the face of
the Risen Christ among us.

Blessings and Peace,

HOW WERE DOING SO FAR

April 2014 April 2013


Operating Income: $ 11,358 $ 11,711
Operating Expenses: $ 18,154 $ 16.758


YEAR TO DATE

2014 2013

Operating Income: $ 52,217 $ 48,525
Operating Expenses: $ 67,273 $ 62,728



Larry Espinet, Treasurer
Bits&Pieces

Shopping Cards
An Easy Way to Help

Now Available for Immediate Purchase
$100 Stop & Shop Cards

When you buy shopping/gift cards through St.
J ohns, you are making a contribution that does not
cost you financially. It may take a little planning. Or-
ders are usually taken the 1st and 3rd Sundays, and
cards are delivered on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Or-
der forms are available in the narthex and parish hall
and can be placed in the lockbox at any time.
Prayer Requests Requests are handled confiden-
tially through the office or by speaking to the Rec-
tor. You may fill out a prayer request form or contact
the office. If you would like to be a part of the
prayer circle, please speak to the Rector. Prayer
is part of our concern for one another.

Church Office Hours Office hours are 8:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Flower Chart Posted in NarthexSign up for the
Sunday of your choice. Cost is $50, or you may
bring flowers from your garden in the summer. The
office will contact you about memorials.

Opportunity for MinistryWe need volunteers to
address birthday and anniversary envelopes every
month. Please call the office if you are interested.
Next IngatheringJune 1st

The total for the year to date is $264.86. Bring coins
anytime. We will keep them safe.

PARISH REGISTER

Confirmed
Caroline Hannah Bremer
Colleen Megan Doyle
Garrett Michael Healey
Luke Arthur Healey
Christian Gabriel Johnson
Elena Grace Morgan
Jacqueline Patricia Riberdy

Baptism
Hailey Catherine Patch
Daughter of Ryan & Amanda Patch
(Granddaughter of Barbara & Paul Patch)

Deaths
In Memory of Jonathan M Messenger
Born 1960 Died April 20, 2013
(Son of Sanna & Mert Messenger)

Richard Poulton

Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant - U.S. Marines
Morgan James Castonguay
(Grandson of Betty & Henry Castonguay)


Rhythms of Grace



The worship service held on the third Sunday of the
month at 1p.m. Rhythms of Grace is designed to
meet the needs of families with children on the Au-
tism Spectrum and with other special needs. Those
who help feel it is a rewarding experience to work
with children and families who need the attention
and who are new to St. J ohns. Contact Linda
Snyder at llsnyders4@charter.net for information.
Coffee Hour
Hosts Needed
10:00 a.m. Service
June 22 & 29

Special thanks to Ron & Joan Caine, Tom Chap-
pell, Bruce Wearne, Bob Osborne and Rick
Smith for cleaning the church.
Special thanks to Mac Wilson for taking care of
the lawn maintenance.
Special thanks to the following church school
teachers and volunteers who have devoted so much
time and energy this past year: Deb Althen, Sue
Bremer, Candy Flaherty, Carol Wilson, Kathy
Riberdy, Beth Coates, Lucie Martocchio, Kevin
Case, Marie Prelli-Keefe, Crystall Case, and to
Linda Snyder for her guidance throughout the year.
Specials thanks to Julie & John Gargiulo and
Maryelen Wielock pitching in on coffee hour. Its
good to have last minute volunteers.
Thanks to the volunteers who helped with the
Spring clean-up of the Gill Garden.
Thanks to the choir for their devotion to the music
of the service; Diane & Guy Hayes, Barbara &
Paul Patch, Anne Hall, Jamie Hall, Steve Jaku-
bowski, and Joanne Ritchie are the regulars. And
of course, thanks to Halyna Petronchak for her di-
rection and wonderful selection of music.
Thanks to Norma Pappalardo, Jill & Rick
Smith, who have made spring at St. J ohns especial-
ly beautiful with tulips, pansies and other flowers in
the garden, planters, and front of the church.
Thanks to everyone who helps with the mission and
ministry of St. J ohns.
This is an important part of our ministry of hospi-
tality to visitors, to children, to one another.
Coffee supplies other than cream are available in the
kitchen. Baked goods are terrific, whether home baked
or purchased - whatever works for you will encourage
our hospitality.

A sign-up sheet for the spring is posted in the parish
hall. All who attend the 10 a.m. service are asked to
host once through J une.
PETERS RETREAT
Thanks to those who help.!
To learn more about participating in this important
outreach, please contact the Rector. Members of St.
J ohns provide and serve a meal on the 4th Saturday
of the monthevery month but November and De-
cember. If you would like to host, please email:
salin@reddoors.com. The date of the next meal is
J une 28, which will be hosted by Candy Flaherty
and Lucie & Louis Martocchio. Special thanks to
The Bremers for hosting the May meal.
Gill Memorial Garden
Volunteers Needed
For June



We could use a few more volunteers to help with
weeding and watering during the summer. Each
volunteer will be responsible for one week. Let us
know if you are willing to help. Call the office at
379-3062 or email office@reddoors.com. Most
weeks in J une are still available.

The Episcopal Church
Were Here For You

Sunday Worship
8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday
7:30 pm
Address Correction

P. O. Box 27
Pine Meadow, CT 06061
Phone: 860 379-3062
www.reddoors.com
news
from
church
school
Activities Continue through June

Church school completes its first year of Godly Play
on Sunday, J une 8th with Pentecost, the celebration of
the Holy Spirits descending on the Apostles giving
them the gifts to spread Christs life, words, and love
throughout the world. Although our program year
ends that day, there will continue to be activities for
children who attend church and want to participate
through the end of J une. Each Sunday, J une 15, 22,
29, there will be an activity led by Linda Snyder in
the Godly Play room. All ages are welcome!

SUNDAY JUNE 8TH
AWARDS * FAREWELL TO DENISE * PICNIC
We will have gifts and awards for graduates, Godly Play students, and teachers. We will also give Denise
a great sendoff as she heads for the next chapter in her diaconal ministry! We plan to grill our lunch, ac-
companied by cake and side dishes. Help us make Pentecost the celebratory feast that it is meant to be!
Mission Trip to Honduras

J ill Smith is going with a Christian organization
on a mission trip to the most impoverished part
of Honduras on J uly 3rd. Honduras is the second
poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. The
group will be working to improve education, hy-
giene and basic Christian values. Donations of
medical supplies would be appreciated: antacid;
acetaminophen (Tylenol); antiseptic wipes; triple
antibiotic; 4x4 gauze pads; band aids, cotton
balls; masks; hand sanitizer. Items can be placed
in the labeled box in the narthex. Monetary con-
tributions will be used to purchase additional
medical supplies.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1
8 &10 AM
Holy Eucharist


2
Vestry Meeting
7 PM


3
Norma &J ohn
Pappalardo

4
Holy Eucharist
7:30 PM

AA 8:00 PM

Donna &Gary
Colavecchio
5
J oyce &Paul
Halladay
6


AA 8:30 PM
7

8
8 &10 AM
Holy Eucharist

Pentecost Bash
Awards &Picnic


9

10

11
Holy Eucharist
7:30 PM

AA 8:00 PM
12 13
Caren &Gordon
Ross

AA 8:30 PM
14

15
8 &10 AM
Holy Eucharist

16 17

18
Holy Eucharist
7:30 PM

AA 8:00 PM

Diane &Guy Hayes

19 20



AA 8:30 PM
21

Open Door

Leah &Larry
Alibozek

22
8 &10 AM
Holy Eucharist


23
Vestry Meeting
7 PM
24
Susie &Gray
Horn

25
Holy Eucharist
7:30 PM

AA 8:00 PM



26
Betty &Henry
Castonguay
27
Ann &Robert
Atwood
Nancy &J eff
Linton
AA 8:30 PM
28

Peters Retreat

29
8 &10 AM
Holy Eucharist
30


June 2014
St. Johns Church - Calendar of Events
Anniversaries in Italics
June Birthdays
2-J un Rick Smith
3-J un Elena Morgan
3-J un J ulia Busemeyer
6-J un Molly Read
7-J un Caren Ross
7-J un Molly Keefe
7-J un J ane Allyn

9-J un Stephen Brehm
9-J un Catherine Carrier
9-J un Kendall Moraski
9-J un Laura Wearne
12-J un Lauren Alibozek
15-J un Brian J ones
16-J un Eleanor Ross


16-J un Aidan Lukiwsky
16-J un J ill Smith
20-J un Polly Pobuda
21-J un Ellen Childs
22-J un Reid Hester
24-J un Lou Moscaritolo
30-J un Scott Hoskins

Hailey Patch, daughter of
Ryan and Amanda, was
baptized on April 27.
On May 10 a group from St.
J ohns, led by Deacon Denise,
participated in the Canton Hun-
ger Walk. We even had a dog!
Confirmation with Bishop Douglas on May 18 was won-
derful. The church and grounds were readied and looked
beautiful. The bishop laid hands on each confirmand; we
applauded them; the bishop chatted with the children; and
many pictures were taken, before we enjoyed lunch.
There was a graduation ceremony for the
confirmation class on May 4. Confirm-
ands who are musicians accompanied a
hymn, and there was a dinner afterward.
If you take pictures at a parish event, please send the
files to office @reddoors.com. Thanks to Paul Patch,
Martha Busemeyer, Deacon Denise, and some parents
for helping with the pictures used in this newsletter.
Local, Regional & Global Outreach Opportunities
The Deacons Wall June, 2014

Somewhere out there is a unique place for you to help others, a unique life role for you that only you can fill.
Thomas Kinkade


REACH OUT BECAUSE
YOU CARE!

KNITTING GROUP is a
collaboration of folks committed to
providing prayer shawls or baby
blankets, hats and scarves, etc. for
distribution in our community and
beyond. A call for completed Prayer
Shawls for the purpose of dedicating
them in prayer by the Rector occurs
on a quarterly basis at both Eucharist
Services.

THIRD SUNDAY IS FOOD
SUNDAY Donations of non-
perishable food items are collected in
the narthex and given to the Pleasant
Valley Food Pantry.

OPEN DOOR SOUP KITCHEN
Teams from St. Johns staff the soup
kitchen in Winsted every third
Saturday of the month. Please
consider signing up as often as you
are able. For more info see Joan
Caine or Brian Jones or sign up in
the Parish Hall to volunteer. Anyone
interested is welcomed to participate!

PETERS RETREAT is an ongoing
outreach program. Volunteers are
needed every fourth Saturday of the
month between January and October.
Please consider volunteering to host
a meal for one month. Contact Salin
if you are able to help.

CHERRY BROOK would like
volunteers to visit with some of their
residents. This would be an excellent
ministry for anyone who would like
to read to patients, take them outside
for a little fresh air and/or provide
them with a little companionship,
etc.! See Joan Caine for a volunteer
form.




Dear Friends,

As most of you have already heard by now my assignment here is ending
on Pentecost Sunday, June 8th, 2014. It is with a heavy heart that I must
say farewell to you after (3) years of serving with you as your deacon. I
have been so very Blessed to have been able to serve with such loving,
caring, generous and compassionate parishioners like you for my first
assignment. I have grown in confidence and resourcefulness under Salins
direction and leadership. You have all taught and inspired me in so very
many ways. I have learned patience, humility and most importantly the
value of waiting on the Lords timing. I couldnt have asked for a better
congregation to grow and share my ministry with! I am taking memories
of you with me that I will cherish for a lifetime. Wonderful memories of
our working together in Hartford for Lunches in the Park and Church by
the Pond, Open Door, Peters Retreat, Brodie Park and Flatbreads
fundraisers, tag sales on the Green, hikes in Norfolk and Walks For
Hunger to name just a few. Im also taking memories of how we shared
and cared for one another by bringing meals to our sisters and brothers
who were in the hospital or sick at home, bringing Eucharist out to those
who could not be with us in Church and knitting prayer shawls. These
and many more have enriched my ministry and my life. And I want to
say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

Ive been asked by many where I will be going next. At this point I really
dont know. My next assignment wont start until September which
leaves me some time for discernment and exploration. But I trust that God
will lead me to where and how He wants me to serve in the midst of His
congregation there also.

It makes me sad to have to say goodbye but please know that I will miss
you all very much.

I pray that your willingness and commitment to discovering various ways
for serving the needs of the poor and disabled locally, regionally and
globally will continue to sustain, fulfill and reward you.

In closing I ask that you keep your eyes heavenward, your heart in Christ
Jesus, your arm around a neighbor in need and your hands always
extended in love

Blessings & Love to all of you,
Deacon Denise