June 11

CHURCH DECORATIONS FOR PENTECOST - Many thanks to Karen Ivers for providing the greenery and decorating the Church for Pentecost.  The Church  looks amazing, fitting for this Great Feast of the Church, The Birthday of the New
Testament Church.  May God Grant You Many Years!

FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST -  The Annual Father's Day breakfast will take place on Sunday June 17.  All are invited to attend.  All parish women are asked to see Donna Pierce to offer their assistance.

PARISH SURVEY  -  All parishioners will be receiving a copy of the parish survey.  It is to be completed by all parishioners, including youth.  Please place the completed forms  in the metal collection box  on the candle desk or mail them into the Church by June 15, 2018.

CAMP NAZARETH – New England Deanery- July 15 - 21, 2018  It is time to start planning for Camp Nazareth this summer. We are going the first week and the registration deadline is June 1. Early bird deadline (saving you $20.00) is May 15. Complete information as well as downloadable registration forms are available at http://www.campnazareth.org/Forms&Registration.htm. If you do not have computer access, please see Fr. Peter. Also sure to let Fr. Peter know if your child is going to camp so that you have a spot on the Deanery Camp bus.

ADULT EDUCATION DISCUSSION -  Our Weekly Scripture Study Class resumed this  past Wed, April 25,  2018..We will meet on Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 pm.  Please let Fr. Peter know if you are unable to physically attend the class, but would like to participate via video conferencing or by telephone.

COMMUNITY SUPPER - Our next meal will be  Monday June 11 at Calvary St. George Church and 6/18 at Christ Church in Stratford. Please see Mary or Eve if you  wish to help.

CHURCH HALL CHAIR REPLACEMENT - At the request of several parishioners, the Church Board has looked into the cost of replacing the metal chairs in the Church Hall. We would need approximately 80-90 chairs.  The cost would be around $20 per chair.  As this project is not in our parish budget, to go forward the cost would have to be completely covered by donations.   To determine if it is feasible, we are asking for two things from our parishioners:  1.  To cast their vote for which of two sample chairs they would prefer to replace the chair ( same price - one is padded,  the other is of lighter weight molded plastic  2.  To indicate on a sign up sheet in the church hall how many chairs they would be willing to donate  ( we are seeking pledges only, NOT payment)  If  pledges for all the chairs needed  are received,  then we will  go forward with purchasing the chairs and collecting the pledges.

CHURCH DUES - In preparation for the Semi-Annual Meeting in July,  Our Church Treasurer will be compiling a list of those parishioners who are records  indicate have not yet paid their Annual parish dues.  We will send out a reminder via email/or US Mail to those on this list.  If you receive a notification, if you have already paid your dues, we ask for your forgiveness and will be happy to correct our records.   As a reminder Church dues are $75.00 per adult member. As always if you are experiencing a financial hardship please speak to Fr. Peter so that they can be waived if necessary. 

DIOCESAN YOUNG WOMEN'S ENCOUNTER -  Parish Young women ages 12-18 are invited to attend the Annual YWE to be held at the same time as the Altarboy Retreat in Windber, PA from July 1-4.  Please see Fr. Peter if interested in attending.

DIOCESAN ALTARBOY RETREAT -  All Parish Altarboys are invited and urged to take part in the annual retreat to be held at Christ The Saviour Seminary in Johnstown, PA from July 1-4.  Please see Fr. Peter if interested in attending.

MIHALY CHORNOCK SCHOLARSHIP  - Applications for the Mihaly Chornock Scholarship Fund are now being received and are due on July 1. Applications have been emailed to everyone on our parish e-list.