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At the Episcopal Church of the Advent we;
Gather as a Community in Christ
Grow together in Faith
Go forth with Grateful Hearts
MAY OPEN DOOR
05-01-2012- POSTPONED: Murder Mystery Dinner New Date to be determined.
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 for
the Open Door and or the Bulletin.
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
BOTTLE RECEIPTS FOR BELLS: Pennies From Heaven & Bottles for Bells present total stands at $2203.16. Please continue to place your returned bottle receipts in the envelope by the office door to raise money for church hand-bells.
Read Bishop Franklin’s Weekly Blog: Bishop Franklin shares 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 to join 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.
FYI: Should you or someone in your family be in the hospital or be shut-in, please remember to contact Jenny in the office.
DIOCESAN CENTER WORSHIP: The Diocesan Center on Brighton Road offers Morning Prayer at 9am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Eucharist is celebrated on Wednesday’s at noon.
ACOLYTES: Anyone in 5th grade or older can become an acolyte. Please contact Paul Csonka after any Sunday service or call his home 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 May 9th at 7pm.
FINANCE MEETING: Larry Mazuchowski will be contacting the finance committee regarding upcoming meetings.
TOPS CARDS: We have reached $300 towards our goal of $1600. Purchase TOPS cards after each Sunday service or during office hours. TOPS cards may be used for groceries, gas, prescriptions, gifts and donations. 5% of each card purchased goes to the Church- $5 for every $100 sold. Consider: $30 a week for gass adds up to a $78 earning for Church of the Advent. Last year $1400 was raised.
AT HOME OR HOSPITALIZED PARISHIONERS: Should you, or someone in your family, be in hospital or be at home, please remember to contact Jenny in the church office.
COLLEGE UPDATES:
ELLIE MASTERS graduates from Amherst Central HS in June.
She plans to attend Fairfield University in Connecticut in Sept.
with a major in Biology.
SARAH MASTERS graduates from Dension University May 13th, 2012
with a BA in Communication.
LAURA MASTERS, BA from Dension in Creative Writing 2012, plans to
enter Emerson University, Boston, in Sept. to begin her Masters program
in English/Creative writing.
CONGRATULATIONS ELLIE, SARAH & LAURA!
Please notify the office of the accomplishments of your college
students & if you would like us to email or mail a copy of the
Open Door or Bulletin to them.
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
USHERS: anyone interested in becoming an usher please contact the office.
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.
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 at 874-3595 if you are able to help make a difference. We appreciate your help.
DIOCESAN YOUTH CALENDAR Youth Events 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 2pm St Patricks 1395 George Urban Blvd Cheektowaga Jan 15; Feb 19; March 18; April 15’ May 20
Jay Phillippi Youth Missioner 320-0733 EYouthWNY@gmail.com
For details/applications go to 222.EYouthWNY.org.
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.
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.
YOUTH GROUP May 6th Charades; 13th no meeting;
20th Smash Apple; 27th no meeting.
CONFIRMATION: Are you new to the Episcopal Church and /or this parish? Are you interested in discovering more about the church? Anyone wishing to be received into the Episcopal church, reaffirm their baptismal vows, or be confirmed should attend Confirmation classes. They are open to both the adults and youth of the parish. Confirmation with Bishop Franklin is Sunday June 24th. Please notify the office or Fr. Terry to sign up. Classes will be held fridays May 11 thru June 15th 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
HEALING MINISTRY: The healing ministry has always been an important aspect of the Christian Church, as we see through Jesus' ministry, and through St. Luke the Physician (writer of the Gospel of Luke). With that in mind, we're looking at ways to improve our healing mystery here at Advent.
We would like to offer healing at 8:00 am as well as 10:00 am. Is God calling you to stand in the gap for the sick and hurting of our parish. If enough people come forward, we could offer prayer more than once a month. Healing prayer is for much more than catastrophic illness. We often offer prayer in Thanksgiving for good events, such as a marriage, birth, new job etc. We pray for colds, good grades, relationships, almost anything that concerns us.
Pay special attention to the Gospel in the next few weeks. Most of the ministry of Jesus involved healing in some aspect. Healing the sick, then feeding the 5000, the paralytic, the Good Samaritan, the woman at the well, the woman at the well.
Please pray and ask the Lord if he may be calling you to the healing ministry. Candy
FIRST COMMUNION: First Communion will be held on Sunday May 13th- Mother’s Day. Youth who are in 3rd grade or older are encouraged to participate (even if you already receive). Parents and children should plan to attend classes after the 10 am liturgy two Sundays prior to the 13th. Instruction books will be distributed for parent/student participations. Call the church office to register.
EASTER BASKETS THANK YOU: Thank you so much for the donations for the at-home congregation Easter Basket project. Not only were there enough supplies for the baskets, but also extra for a donation to Compass House and Easter treat bags for our Sunday School children. The support given to these outreach projects is always appreciated.
THANK YOU Pamela Simmons for the wall mural
THE SEAL OF THE CHURCH OF THE ADVENT
(Incorporated in 1904 in the Village of Kenmore). The Bishop’s Miter indicates our union with the Diocese of WNY, the Episcopal Church, and the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. The three roundels are the symbols on our High Altar they are: the Star of David- indicating Christ’s lineage, the IHS- which are the first three greek letters in the name of Jesus and the Alpha and Omega- symbolizing that Jesus is the first and the last. Below that is the Cross, placed at the center of our lives, surrounded by the elements of the Holy Communion.
POSTPONED: New date to be determined.
MURDER MYSTERY & DINNER POSTPONED
“O Happy Murder”
Presented by Murder by Request
Directed by Randy Rumley
Saturday May 5th, 2012
Youth Group Fundraiser
COLUMBARIUM EXPANSION: All of the Niches in the Columbarium have been reserved, therefore, the vestry has decided to expand the columbarium. However, because of increased costs, the cost for reservations will be increased from $400 to $500 per niche. BUT from Easter until Pentecost we will be having a “Fire Sale” on the new niches and you can reserve any of those for $400. After Pentecost the price goes up to the new price of $500. Contact Jenny in the office if you would like to reserve a Niche.
CHIAVETTA’S CHICKEN Kenmore United Methodist Church , Delaware Road at Landers Sunday April 29, 2012
11:30 – 2:30 (or ‘til we’re all out!) Adults $9.00
Kids $5.00 (Available in building only)
Both Dine in or Drive Through are available.
THEME BASKET ITEMS: It is never too early to start thinking of items for the annual Theme Basket Auction held in November. We accept items, baskets and wrapping supplies year round. The collection is already under way.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR SUMMER CAMP: Registration for all diocesan summer camps - SleepAway, Junior High and Senior High may now be initiated online. Visit www.episcopalwny.org. Select "Summer Camp Application from the "Diocesan Life" drop down menu and be on your way to a fun-filled, Spirit-led experience!
GED CLASSES: Interested in improving your reading, math or writing skills? College Prep or GED classes on the Delaware Bus Line? Call 635-4666, or Church of the Advent at 876-6504.
INVITATION TO AN OPEN BUDGET MEETING WITH DIOCESAN COUNCIL:Tuesday, May 1, at 6:45 pm at the Diocesan Center. The 2013 Diocese Operating Budget to be proposed by the Council to the Diocesan Annual Convention in October 2012 will be discussed. Tours of the center will be given at 6:15. Please see the posted flyer for more information.
CORNERSTONE: Women’s and children’s division of City Mission. I collect clothing, linens, luggage etc. until the end of October. Please put items in the front closet in the church hall, or drop them off on the porch at my home at 42 East Hazeltine. Thanks again for all your support. Claire Berns.
EPISCOPAL PARTNERSHIP FOR MISSION AND OUTREACH (formerly ECS) – This year’s campaign is underway through Sunday May 27th. A letter from Bishop Franklin inviting you to participate is on the way. Gifts of support are welcome. Funds from our parish will be designated to Church Mission of Help in Buffalo. This is one of the oldest and most respected private counseling agencies in the region. Individuals, couples, and families receive counseling from this agency. Thank you for your support – Marilou Smith
MISSION TRIP JULY 22-29, 2012
Elyria, Ohio.
We will be rebuilding porches, renovating housing, and creating new community spaces while making new friends, having fun and helping celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
Who: All youth who will be in grades 7–12 in Sept 2012
We could also use a couple of adults who want to come along
What: A week of work, fun and old and new friends
Where: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
300 3rd St. Elyria, Ohio, 44035 –a suburb of Cleveland
Cost: $350
Details: We will leave St. Paul’s Harris Hill –4275 Harris Hill Rd.
14221 at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday July 22 and return to St.
Paul’s at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday July 29.
Deadline: Registration Information and a $150 deposit must be in by
June 1.
Questions: contact Rev. Vicki Zust paulsrector@gmail.com or 632-8221.
What to Bring: Work Clothes, Socks and Tennis Shoes for 6 days
Clothes for after work for 6 days
Clothes appropriate for church for Sunday July 29
PJ’s Towel & Washcloth Toiletries
Shower Bag (showers are off-site) Bathing suit and beach towel
Sleeping Bag & Pillow (air mattress if you want)
Hammer Work Gloves Standard and Philips Screwdrivers
Pliers Work goggles Books & games & activities for free time
Water Bottle Camera
_____________________________________________________________
Registration Information:
Name:__________________________Grade in September_______
Address:_______________________________________________
E-Mail_________________________________________________
Parents’ Names:_________________________________________
Parents’ Cell Phone Numbers_______________________________
Parents’ E-mail_________________________________________
Make your check payable to St. Paul’s and mail to:
The Rev. Vicki Zust, 4275 Harris Hill Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221
Taddled from http://jerusalem-crossing.com, the blog of The Right
Reverend R. William Franklin:
Three figures in particular have inspired my concept of the bishop’s role. One is Chad, a British bishop of the seventh century, whose
feast day we celebrated on March 2. Chad, like me, had something of
a reputation for the irregular speed at which he got around.
Chad was trained by those who followed the Celtic rather than the Roman traditions of spirituality. Impressed by Chad’s qualities, the
King of England appointed him Bishop of York. Following apostolic example, Chad constantly traveled about his diocese on foot. As a runner and walker, I like that.
Theodore, a new Archbishop of Canterbury who had been educated
in Rome, arrived in England four years after Chad’s ordination as bishop. He made it clear that Chad’s ordination had been irregular
and reordained him according to Roman custom. He then appointed Chad to a much larger diocese, Mercia and Northumbria.
Chad insisted on continuing his custom of traveling around the
diocese on foot. This was too slow for the Archbishop, and he
ordered Chad to ride and to ride fast. When Bishop Chad refused,
the Archbishop is said to have lifted him bodily onto a fast horse.
The great historian the Venerable Bede wrote, “The Archbishop was determined to compel him to ride when the need arose.” Speed was necessary to fulfill the example of the apostles, whose successors bishops are.
As our Prayer Book says, a bishop’s job is “to be one with the
apostles in proclaiming Christ’s resurrection and interpreting the Gospel, and to testify to Christ’s sovereignty as Lord of lords and
King of kings.” But, presence does not mean just preaching to
people. It means actually getting to know them.
A second figure who inspires me is an Italian bishop I met several
years ago. I had gone to a small, rough Italian town south of Naples
to give a lecture. After the conference, this bishop invited all the speakers to a closing dinner in a rather shady section of that
Southern Italian town.
When we left the restaurant at about 1 in the morning, a large group
of heavily pierced and tattooed skinheads on motorcycles were
gathered in the street. As we walked toward them I was afraid.
Suddenly, the skinheads all called out to the bishop, and he walked
over to them. He knew all of their names, and he embraced them.
You see, as young boys they had all been acolytes, and the bishop
had gotten to know them in his parishes. It was quite natural for
him to call them each by name.
At that moment I thought, “That’s a perfect example of what a
bishop should be like!”
A Call for Work for Diocesan Art Opening:
A Harvest of Grace
A Harvest of Grace, a diocesan art opening, will be held
at the Diocesan Center on November 11, 2012.
This is a call for work in all media except video. We are seeking artwork that shows the many meanings of God's
work in our lives.
Open to all Episcopal artists, all ages. For more information
email communication@episcopalwny.org or call
881-0660 x12
An Invitation to Sing at St. Paul's Cathedral
Are you a treble in a choir? Come and sing in the choir at St. Paul's on Ascension Thursday!
All girls between 3rd grade and 12th grade and boys starting at 3rd grade without a changed voice are invited. The music
is easy and learnable in one rehearsal prior to the service.
Music for the anthems and the psalm will be provided that day. The remainder of the music is right out of the Hymnal 1982, and can be rehearsed in advance by all who wish to
join us.
We will meet at St. Paul's at 5 pm, and rehearsal will begin promptly at 5:15. A light snack will be provided. The service
is at 7 pm.
Please RSVP by May 10th with Mr. Scarozza or
Ms. Rockwood at music@spcbuffalo.org or 842-6933
APRIL OPEN DOOR
PUBLISHED MARCH 22, 2012
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
BOTTLE RECEIPTS FOR BELLS: Pennies From Heaven & Bottles for Bells has raised (from Jan 2005–present) $2203.16. 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 shares 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 to join 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.
FYI: Should you or someone in your family be in the hospital or be shut-in, please remember to contact Jenny in the office.
DIOCESAN CENTER WORSHIP: The Diocesan Center on Brighton Road offers Morning Prayer at 9am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Eucharist is celebrated on Wednesday’s at noon.
Changes in our Parish:
Funeral:
William R. McMaster April 28, 2012
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 April 11 at 7pm.
FINANCE MEETING: Larry Mazuchowski will be contacting the finance committee regarding upcoming meetings.
TOPS CARDS Raise money for the Church of the Advent 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. Cards may be purchased after church services or during office hours. Last year $1400 was raised.
COLLEGE CORNER: Please notify the office of the
accomplishments of your college students & if you would
like us to email or mail a copy of the Open Door or Bulletin to them.
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
USHERS: anyone interested in becoming an usher please contact the office.
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.
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 at 874-3595 if you are able to help make a difference. We appreciate your help.
DIOCESAN YOUTH CALENDAR Youth Events 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 2pm St Patricks 1395 George Urban blvd Cheektowaga Jan 15; Feb 19; March 18; April 15’ May 20
Jay Phillippi Youth Missioner 320-0733 EYouthWNY@gmail.com
For details/applications go to 222.EYouthWNY.org.
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.
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.
YOUTH GROUP APRIL 1Capture the flag (Palm Sunday) 8 Easter- no meeting 15 Bowling Bring lunch money or lunch 22 Hanging out 29 Cleaning around the church
CONFIRMATION: Are you new to the Episcopal Church and /or this parish? Are you interested in discovering more about the church? Anyone wishing to be received into the Episcopal church, reaffirm their baptismal vows, or be confirmed should attend Confirmation classes. They are open to both the adults and youth of the parish. Confirmation with Bishop Franklin is Sunday June 24th. Please let the office or Fr. Terry to sign up. Class times will be announced soon.
Visit: the episcopal website at: www.episcopalwny.org
HEALING MINISTRY: The healing ministry has always been an important aspect of the Christian Church, as we see through Jesus' ministry, and through St. Luke the Physician (writer of the Gospel of Luke). With that in mind, we're looking at ways to improve our healing mystery here at Advent.
We would like to offer healing at 8:00 am as well as 10:00 am. Is God calling you to stand in the gap for the sick and hurting of our parish. If enough people come forward, we could offer prayer more than once a month. Healing prayer is for much more than catastrophic illness. We often offer prayer in Thanksgiving for good events, such as a marriage, birth, new job etc. We pray for colds, good grades, relationships, almost anything that concerns us.
Pay special attention to the Gospel in the next few weeks. Most of the ministry of Jesus involved healing in some aspect. Healing the sick, then feeding the 5000, the paralytic, the Good Samaritan, the woman at the well, the woman at the well.
Please pray and ask the Lord if he may be calling you to the healing ministry. Candy
FIRST COMMUNION: First Communion will be held on Sunday May 13th- Mother’s Day. Youth who are in 3rd grade or older are encouraged to participate (even if you already receive). Parents and children should plan to attend classes after the 10 am liturgy two Sundays prior to the 13th. Instruction books will be distributed for parent/student participations. Call the church office to register.
EASTER BASKETS: This is our fifth year in providing Easter Baskets for our Shut-Ins and the teens at Compass House. Sign up sheets will be posted in the parish hall for donations of apples, oranges and candy and volunteers to deliver the baskets. All donations need to be at church by Thursday, March 29th. Place donations in the blue tub in the Parish Hall. This continues to be a very successful and appreciated project. The generosity and help of all at Advent makes a difference to those who are being remembered. Any questions may be directed to Kathy Barton.
PARKING: Due to an increase number of cars parking in the church lot that are not here for church business or church events, we are ticketing cars in order to provide parking spaces for parishioners attending church events or conducting church business.
… We need your presence in the Church Services then, as much if not more, than at any other time. When you think that there are only
going to be a few people in Church, you can help by making one more, not one less.”
It was these men of faith, determination, and character, who helped establish Advent, which would grow and prosper during the following decades.
—Daniel Reiff
(Information courtesy histories written by Graham and Norma Millar, and the Church Archives recently reorganized by Janet Reiff)
ORGAN RECITAL: Bishop Franklin vs Father Earle King.
Two clerics one organ Sunday April 1, 2012 St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Grand Island 7pm Wine & Cheese reception Following recital Goodwill offering to benefit ST Martin in the Fields’ Journey to Adulthood program.
Issue Number: IRS Tax Tip 2012-55 Inside This Issue IRS Social Media Tools Help At Tax Deadline IRS Tax Tip 2012-55
With the April 17 tax deadline approaching, procrastinators may be in a rush to find the tax information they need. Businesses, media, web masters and others may also be looking for creative ways to help their own website's visitors find official IRS tax information and tools. Let these social media tools from IRS help you or your website visitors navigate last-minute tax-time tasks.
1. IRS2Go The IRS's smartphone application can help you get your refund status and tax updates. IRS2Go is available for the iPhone or iTouch and the Android.
2. YouTube The IRS offers video tax tips on a variety of topics in English, Spanish and American Sign Language at www.youtube.com/irsvideos.
3. Twitter IRS tweets from @IRSnews include tax-related announcements and daily tax tips. Other IRS Twitter accounts tailor information for tax professionals and Spanish speaking taxpayers - @IRStaxpros tweets IRS news and guidance for tax professionals and @IRSenEspanol tweets IRS news and information in Spanish.
4. Podcasts These short audio recordings offer one tax-related topic per podcast. They are available on iTunes or through the Multimedia Center on www.irs.gov(along with transcripts).
5. Widgets These tools, which others can place on websites, blogs or social media networks, direct users to the relevant page on the IRS website. The 2012 widgets feature often overlooked tax credits, Free File services, common tax transactions and the popular deadline countdown widget. Marketing Express hosts the IRS widgets. So far this tax season, more than 1 million taxpayers have viewed the IRS's popular YouTube video tax tips, about 500,000 have downloaded the IRS phone app and more than 188,000 have viewed the IRS widgets. More than 23,000 Twitter followers get daily tax tips and IRS news at their fingertips. You can too. Remember: The IRS uses these tools to share information with you. Do not post confidential information on any website or through social media channels, especially your Social Security number. The IRS will not be able to answer personal tax or account questions through any of these services. To find links to all of IRS’s social media tools, visit www.irs.gov and click on “Social Media.”
HISTORY OF ADVENT Article 2
CHURCH OF THE ADVENT: SOME EARLY PASTORS
Although early residents of Kenmore instigated the formation of the Church of the Advent, it would not have been possible without Buffalo’s Church of the Good Shepherd, whose Brotherhood of St. Andrew was the sponsor of the mission to Kenmore. The Good Shepherd, built in 1888, was originally itself a mission church from St. Paul’s in downtown Buffalo, and in 1904 was well established in a prosperous neighborhood. Their rector, the Rev. Thomas B. Berry, was the guiding force here, and along with Good Shepherd’s Laymen’s League, and guest clergy, conducted services in Kenmore’s village hall/fire hall from 1904-1907. Rev. Berry could be considered Advent’s first priest.
In 1907 the Kenmore members purchased a lot (at LaSalle and Eugene Aves.) on which a simple but attractive frame church was erected 1910-11. Various clergy, appointed by Bishop William D. Walker, assisted in Kenmore; in 1914 he appointed the Rev. Jerome Kates as the new rector. These were well-trained individuals. Rev. Kates, a native of Rochester, had graduated from Hobart College in1905, from the General Theological Seminary in 1908, and ordained a priest by Bishop Walker in 1910. After various parishes—including one in Kentucky—Rev. Kates came to Kenmore in June 1914. His two years here were successful, and the effort to move from mission to full-fledged parish progressed.
His successor in 1916 was the Rev. Edward Cosbey; it was under his guidance that the church purchased a house (at 70 Tremaine Ave.) for a rectory—which remained such until 1943. Rev. Cosbey instituted a printed parish newsletter in September 1918. Here we find that the church was fully fledged, and officers of many groups are listed: the (women’s) Auxiliary, the (women’s) Chancel Guild, Church Officers, a Men’s Club, the Sunday School, a Junior and an Intermediate Auxiliary, and the Choir. But the problems of a modern church were present even then, over 90 years ago. As Rev. Cosbey wrote:
“For some reason or other the impression has gone abroad that it is a proper thing, during the summer months, to take a vacation from Church and Church work, as well as from business.
HOLY WEEK EVENTS
Church of the Advent 54 Delaware Rd Kenmore
Monday, April 2nd – Wednesday April 4th
7:30 pm Evening Prayer
Maundy Thursday Eucharist
Thursday, April 5th -
7:00 PM
Good Friday
Friday, April 6th –
11:15 am Stations of the Cross
Noon Day Prayers
6:15 pm Stations of the Cross
7:00 pm Good Friday Liturgy
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 7th
10:00 am Holy Saturday Prayers
7:00 pm Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 8th
8:00 am Festival of Easter
10:00 am Festival of Easter
EASTER FLOWERS:
Parishioners and friends are invited to put Lily Memorials on
The altar for Easter. Please send in the completed form, with names printed exactly as they are to appear, no later than
April 2nd 2012. Lilies are $20 each. You may take your plant home, or leave it to be distributed to a shut-in or hospitalized parishioner. Be sure to mark if you wish your plant to go to a shut in. PLEASE PRINT
NAME___________________________________________
PHONE__________________________________________
In Memory of
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For the Loved Ones of
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
My plant is going to a shut in___________________
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 24, 2012
MARCH OPEN DOOR
Register online now for summer camp!
Registration for all diocesan summer camps - SleepAway, Junior High and Senior High may now be initiated online. Visit www.episcopalwny.org. Select "Summer Camp Application from the "Diocesan Life" drop down menu and be on your way to a fun-filled, Spirit-led experience!
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
BOTTLE RECEIPTS FOR BELLS: Pennies From Heaven & Bottles for Bells has raised
(from Jan 2005–present) $2203.16. 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 shares 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 to join 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.
FYI: Should you or someone in your family be in the hospital or be shut-in, please remember to contact Jenny in the office.
Changes in our Parish:
Funeral:
Donald Still February 15, 2012
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 March 14th at 7pm.
FINANCE MEETING: Finance will meet March 13th at 7:30pm.
TOPS CARDS Raise money for the Church of the Advent 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. Cards may be purchased after church services or during office hours. Last year $1400 was raised.
COLLEGE CORNER: Please notify the office of the
accomplishments of your college students & if you would
like us to email or mail a copy of the Open Door or Bulletin to them.
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
DIOCESAN CENTER WORSHIP: The Diocesan Center on Brighton Road offers Morning Prayer at 9am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday. Eucharist is celebrated on Wednesday’s at noon.
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.
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 at 874-3595 if you are able to help make a difference. We appreciate your help.
DIOCESAN YOUTH CALENDAR Youth Events 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 2pm St Patricks 1395 George Urban blvd Cheektowaga Jan 15; Feb 19; March 18; April 15’ May 20
Jay Phillippi Youth Missioner 320-0733 EYouthWNY@gmail.com
For details/applications go to 222.EYouthWNY.org.
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.
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.
MEMBERSHIP TEEM MEETING
Saturday March 10th at 11AM in the Parish Hall
Open to all parishioners:
The reconstitution of the Membership teem is to re-imagine ways to help build our parish family. All are welcome.
PANCAKE SUPPER THANK YOU: A sincere thank you to everyone who donated their time, help and supplies to the pancake supper.
YOUTH GROUP March 4 Game Day 11 Catch phrase 18 Clean around Church of the Advent
25 Spaghetti Dinner Arrive at 3pm to help set up and serve APRIL 1Capture the flag (Palm Sunday)
8 Easter- no meeting 15 Bowling Bring lunch money or lunch 22 Hanging out 29 Cleaning around the church
JENNIFER MAY’s Ladies First Jazz Big Band
10th Annual Concert In Honor of Women’s History Month
Saturday March 10th 2012
The Tralf
622 Main St Buffalo
8pm
Tickets $15 presale and $20 day of the show.
“Buy them from Jenny in the office and the church will receive $5”
Partial proceeds to go to the Girl Scouts of WNY
2010 Best Jazz Band by both the Buffalo Music Awards and Nightlife Music Awards.
WNY ONLY ALL FEMALE BIG BAND
with special guests the Girl Scout Combo
HEALING MINISTRY: The healing ministry has always been an important aspect of the Christian Church, as we see
through Jesus' ministry, and through St. Luke the Physician (writer of the Gospel of Luke). With that in mind, we're
looking at ways to improve our healing mystery here at Advent.
We would like to offer healing at 8:00 am as well as 10:00 am. Is God calling you to stand in the gap for the sick and
hurting of our parish. If enough people come forward, we could offer prayer more than once a month. Healing prayer
is for much more than catastrophic illness. We often offer prayer in Thanksgiving for good events, such as a marriage,
birth, new job etc. We pray for colds, good grades, relationships, almost anything that concerns us.
Pay special attention to the Gospel in the next few weeks. Most of the ministry of Jesus involved healing in some aspect.
Healing the sick, then feeding the 5000, the paralytic, the Good Samaritan, the woman at the well, the woman at the well.
Please pray and ask the Lord if he may be calling you to the healing ministry. Candy
CHICKEN PIES: Thank you to everyone who helped with making the chicken pies. This takes
a lot of time and effort from many people to make it a success. Thank you everyone.
HAPPENING 29: Youth Group Happening 29 is in need of grocery items. A grocery list is posted on the parish hall kiosk.
Please help by signing up for items. Questions please see Emma Johnson or Matt Morris
Thank you for your help.
CONFIRMATION: Are you new to the Episcopal Church and /or this parish? Are you interested in discovering more about the church?
Anyone wishing to be received into the Episcopal church, reaffirm their baptismal vows, or be confirmed should attend Confirmation classes.
They are open to both the adults and youth of the parish. Confirmation with Bishop Franklin has been tentatively set for Sunday June 24th.
Please let the office or Fr. Terry to sign up. Classes times will be announced soon.
FIRST COMMUNION: First Communion will be held on Sunday May 13th- Mother’s Day. Youth who are in 3rd grade or older are
encouraged to participate (even if you already receive). Parents and children should plan to attend classes after the 10 am liturgy two
Sundays prior to the 13th. Instruction books will be distributed for parent/student participations. Call the church office to register.
Origins of the Church of the Advent: the next installment of The History Of Advent will appear in the April Issue of the Open Door.
Thank you to Daniel and Janet Reiff for all their work as Advent Historians. Your work is greatly appreciated.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: Sunday MARCH 11, 2012. Daylight Savings Time begins March 11th. Set your clocks FORWARD one hour.
You get one less hour of sleep when Daylight Savings time begins.
EASTER BASKETS: This is our fifth year in providing Easter Baskets for our Shut-Ins and the teens at Compass House. Sign up sheets will
be posted in the parish hall for donations of apples, oranges and candy and volunteers to deliver the baskets. All donations need to be at church
by Thursday, March 29th. Place donations in the blue tub in the Parish Hall. This continues to be a very successful and appreciated project.
The generosity and help of all at Advent makes a difference to those who are being remembered. Any questions may be directed to Kathy Barton.
SPAGHETTI DINNER HOSTED BY THE YOUTH
GROUP AND ACOLYTES: The Spaghetti dinner will
be Sunday March 25th 4-7pm Tickets will be $7 per person,
$25 per family). The price includes all the spaghetti you
can eat, garden salad, Italian bread dessert and beverage. Please check the kiosk in the parish hall. Thank you
Visit: the episcopal website at: www.episcopalwny.org
LENT MESSAGE 2012
I greet you at the beginning of Lent.
In this year I’m going to invite you to think about the ancient traditions of preparing in solidarity with candidates for baptism, to think about the
old disciplines of prayer and fasting and alms-giving and study, through the focus on those beyond our communities, in the developing world,
who live in abject poverty.
I invite you to use the Millennium Development Goals as your focus for Lenten study and discipline and prayer and fasting this year. I’m going
to remind you that the Millennium Development Goals are about healing the worst of the world’s hunger. They’re about seeing that all children
get access to primary education. They’re about empowering women. They’re about attending to issues of maternal health and child mortality.
They’re about attending to issues of communicable disease like AIDS and malaria and tuberculosis. They’re about environmentally sustainable
development, seeing that people have access to clean water and sanitation and that the conditions in slums are alleviated. And finally, they are
about aid, foreign aid. They’re about trade relationships, and they’re about building partnerships for sustainable development in this world.
As you pray through the forty days of Lent, I encourage you to attend to the needs of those with the least around the world. I would invite
you to study, both about how human beings live in other parts of the world and our own responsibility as Christians.
What the Bible says more often than anything else is to tend to the needs of the widows and orphans, those without. Jesus himself says,
“Care for the least of these.”
I invite you to consider your alms-giving discipline this Lent and remember those in the developing world who go without.
I wish you a blessed Lent and a joyful resurrection at the end of it that may be shared with others around the world.
God bless you.
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop and Primate The Episcopal Church
EASTER FLOWERS:
Parishioners and friends are invited to put Lily Memorials on
The altar for Easter. Please send in the completed form, with names printed exactly as they are to appear, no later than March 26th.
Lilies are $20 each. You may take your plant home, or leave it to be distributed to a shut-in or hospitalized parishioner.
Be sure to mark if you wish your plant to go to a shut in. PLEASE PRINT
NAME___________________________________________
PHONE__________________________________________
In Memory of
For the Loved Ones of
My plant is going to a shut in___________________
ADVENTS 4th
WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT
Hosted by Deacon Penny Foster
Friday March 23rd 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday March 24th 8:00am – 4:00pm
$25 (includes Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch)
$15 Saturday only
Sign up and money due to Penny by March 11th.
Please see sign up sheet on the Parish Hall Kiosk
SOUPER SUPPERS: February 29th – March 28th.
Wednesdays at 6pm during lent. The kick off supper will be hosted by the Vestry.
The meals are simple fare-soup, salad, bread and beverage. You are asked to bring
a donation for the food pantry as your entry fee.
Please plan to join us! March 7(Altar Guild), 14, 21, 28.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS February 29th – March 28th
Join us Wednesdays at 6:45 after the Souper Suppers for Stations of the Cross presented by Deacon Penny.
YOUTH GROUP & ACOLYTE
SPAGHETTI DINNER
SUMMER CAMP FUNDRAISER
Sunday, March 25th, 2012
4pm – 7pm
ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI, GARDEN SALAD, ITALAIN BREAD, DESSERT AND BEVERAGE
Tickets: Pre-sale $6 adults; $3 under 10; $25 families
At the door: $7 adults; $3 under 10; $25 families
Church of the Advent
54 Delaware Rd; Kenmore NY 14217
876-6504
HOLY WEEK EVENTS
Monday, April 2nd – Wednesday April 4th
7:30 pm Evening Prayer
Maundy Thursday Eucharist
Thursday, April 5th -
7:00 PM
Good Friday
Friday, April 6th –
11:15 am Stations of the Cross
Noon Day Prayers
6:15 pm Stations of the Cross
7:00 pm Good Friday Liturgy
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 7th
10:00 am Blessing of the Baskets
7:00 pm Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 8th
8:00 am Festival of Easter
10:00 am Festival of Easter
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
BOTTLE RECEIPTS FOR BELLS: Pennies From Heaven & Bottles for Bells has raised (from Jan 2005–present)
$2203.16. 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 shares 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 to join 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.
FYI: Should you or someone in your family be in the hospital or be shut-in, please remember to contact Jenny in the office.
Changes in our Parish:
WEDDING:
Kirsta Gralnik & Sean Dalton
February 3, 2012
FUTURE EVENTS AT ADVENT: Pancake Supper- Tues Feb 21st 4-7pm. Spaghetti Dinner March 25th 4-7pm $7
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 Feb 8th at 7pm.
FINANCE MEETING: Finance will meet Feb 7th at 7:30pm.
TOPS VESTRY GOAL: On December 18, we reached $1400 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.
COLLEGE CORNER: Please notify the office of the
accomplishments of your college students & if you would
like us to email or mail a copy of the Open Door or Bulletin to them.
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
DIOCESAN CENTER WORSHIP: The Diocesan Center on Brighton Road offers Morning Prayer at 9am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Eucharist is celebrated on Wednesday’s at noon.
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: Jan 11, 2012.
Pledge amounts are greater than expected. Our deficit for 2012 is projected to be less than our 2011 deficit. Expansion of the columbarium had been approved. Vestry nomination committee gave their report. A committee is needed to further a marketing plan. Talk of a traveling musical youth group. Paul and Geza repaired all the dimmers by the sacristy and placed a spot light on the glass window.
The Parish Hall Doors need repair and phones replaced. The mural for the side entry wall will be done soon. Fr. Terry will look at the old vestments upstairs and how to proceed. Posters to be placed so visitors will see. Tops target goal to be decided. An ad will be placed in the Ken-ton bee for Spaghetti dinner. Future events such as Christmas in July, 4th week of advent service with carols, collaborative services during Advent with another church. Northern Deanery Vestry invited to dinner with the Bishop Franklin Jan 25.
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 at 874-3595 if you are able to help make a difference. We appreciate your help.
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 grades 7-12 February 11, 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 2pm St Patricks 1395 George Urban blvd Cheektowaga Jan 15; Feb 19; March 18; April 15’ May 20
Jay Phillippi Youth Missioner 320-0733 EYouthWNY@gmail.com
For details/applications go to 222.EYouthWNY.org.
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.
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.
ST PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: St Peter’s operates a linen pantry to help those in need. They are in desperate need of towels in good condition. Please drop donations in bags labeled St Peters in the Parish Hall closer.
“SUPER” SOUPS SUNDAYS: February 5, Super Bowl Sunday, is the “Souper Bowl” of Caring Sunday. This is the Sunday on which we are reminded that while we enjoy Super Bowl parties and lots of food, many people do not. To help the Food Pantry throughout the whole month of February, please think about bringing one can of soup each Sunday to help fill our wheelbarrow to the top. A simple prayer to use to help remind us is, “Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those who are without a bowl of soup to eat.”
SOUPER SUPPERS: February 29th – March 28th.
Wednesdays at 6pm during lent. The kick off
supper will be hosted by the Vestry. The meals
are simple fare-soup, salad, bread and beverage. You are
asked to bring a donation for the food pantry as your entry fee.
Please plan to join us! March 7, 14, 21, 28.
JENNIFER MAY’s Ladies First Jazz Big Band
10th Annual Concert In Honor of Women’s History Month
Saturday March 10th 2012
The Tralf
622 Main St Buffalo
8pm
Tickets $15 presale and $20 day of the show.
“Buy them from Jenny in the office and the church will receive $5”
Partial proceeds to go to the Girl Scouts of WNY
2010 Best Jazz Band by both the Buffalo Music Awards and Nightlife Music Awards.
WNY ONLY ALL FEMALE BIG BAND
with special guests the Girl Scout Combo
Songs of Love
Ladies First Jazz Big Band
SUNDAY
February 12th 2012
3pm – 5pm
$10 presale $15 day of show
The Ellicott Creek Playhouse
530 Ellicott Creek Drive Ton.
Tickets: 284-6358
www.niagara theatre.com
Share some love and send a Valentine! : Please select one or two of our shut-ins and send a Valentine card to them so they know that Advent is sending love and thoughts to them.
Allen, Elva 634-0035 164 Arend Williamsville, NY 14221-5143
Bowker, Winefred & Janet 257 Southwood Kenmore, NY 14223-1077
Craig, Joan 142 June Rd Kenmore NY 14217
Cuthbertson, Ruth C/O Daryl Ruffino (Daughter) 170 Wabash Kenmore, NY 14217
Rev. Robert Jackson Amberleigh 2330 Maple Road Wmsvl, NY 14221
Lestition, Betty 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 Niagara Falls NY 14304
Robson, Liz Oxford Village 725 Renaissance Drive #0224 Williamsville NY 14221
Weyland, Loraine & Bob Greenfield Manor-#315 5953 Broadway Lancaster NY 14086
Woomer, Lynn Beechwood Nursing Home Horizons Memory Care Unit 2235 Millersport Highway Getzville NY 14068
Also a card would be nice to the following parishioners: Cheryl Geisler, 49 Joseph Dr Apt A Ton 14150; Don Still 195 Burnside Dr Ton 14150; Jim Aikman 367 Wardman Rd Kenmore 14217.
HEALING MINISTRY: The healing ministry has always been an important aspect of the Christian Church, as we see through Jesus' ministry, and through St. Luke the Physician (writer of the Gospel of Luke). With that in mind, we're looking at ways to improve our healing mystery here at Advent.
We would like to offer healing at 8:00 am as well as 10:00 am. Is God calling you to stand in the gap for the sick and hurting of our parish. If enough people come forward, we could offer prayer more than once a month. Healing prayer is for much more than catastrophic illness. We often offer prayer in Thanksgiving for good events, such as a marriage, birth, new job etc. We pray for colds, good grades, relationships, almost anything that concerns us.
Pay special attention to the Gospel in the next few weeks. Most of the ministry of Jesus involved healing in some aspect. Healing the sick, then feeding the 5000, the paralytic, the Good Samaritan, the woman at the well, the woman at the well.
Please pray and ask the Lord if he may be calling you to the healing ministry.
Candy
HAWAIIAN SHIRT SUNDAY: February 19th .
Get rid of the winter blahs! Raid your closets or
second-hand stores for shorts, Hawaiian shirts,
sunglasses, sandals, visors, leis, whatever and
celebrate the last Sunday before the season of
Lent begins. Mark your calendars for: February 19th .
CHICKEN PIES: pick up on Saturday February 4th between 10:00am and 12:00pm. Direct inquires to Debbe Kollatz for questions or last minute volunteers 992-4579
CONFIRMATION: Due to the change over of Bishop Garrison and
Bishop Franklin there are not dates scheduled for late spring so it
looks like we won’t have confirmation this year. Confirmation will
be postponed until next year. If someone really needs to be
confirmed or received Fr. Terry will work with them to see about
scheduling with another parish.
Issue Number: IRS TAX TIP 2012-08 Inside This Issue Don’t be Scammed by Cyber Criminals
The Internal Revenue Service receives thousands of reports each year from taxpayers who receive suspicious emails, phone calls, faxes or notices claiming to be from the IRS. Many of these scams fraudulently use the IRS name or logo as a lure to make the communication appear more authentic and enticing. The goal of these scams – known as phishing – is to trick you into revealing your personal and financial information. The scammers can then use your information – like your Social Security number, bank account or credit card numbers – to commit identity theft or steal your money.
Here are five things the IRS wants you to know about phishing scams. 1. The IRS never asks for detailed personal and financial information like PIN numbers, passwords or similar secret access information for credit card, bank or other financial accounts.
2. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. If you receive an e-mail from someone claiming to be the IRS or directing you to an IRS site:• Do not reply to the message. • Do not open any attachments. Attachments may contain malicious code that will infect your computer. • Do not click on any links. If you clicked on links in a suspicious e-mail or phishing website and entered confidential information, visit the IRS website and enter the search term 'identity theft' for more information and resources to help.
3. The address of the official IRS website is www.irs.gov. Do not be confused or misled by sites claiming to be the IRS but ending in .com, .net, .org or other designations instead of .gov. If you discover a website that claims to be the IRS but you suspect it is bogus, do not provide any personal information on the suspicious site and report it to the IRS.
4. If you receive a phone call, fax or letter in the mail from an individual claiming to be from the IRS but you suspect they are not an IRS employee, contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to determine if the IRS has a legitimate need to contact you. Report any bogus correspondence. You can forward a suspicious email to phishing@irs.gov.
5. You can help shut down these schemes and prevent others from being victimized. Details on how to report specific types of scams and what to do if you’ve been victimized are available at www.irs.gov. Click on "phishing" on the home page. Links: Protect your personal information! The IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications through e-mail Suspicious e-Mails and Identity Theft
Origins of the Church of the Advent
As early as 1896 some residents in the new suburb of Kenmore felt the need for an Episcopal church (there were already churches for Presbyterians, Methodist, and Catholics) and began meeting in individuals’ private homes. Real momentum did not begin until 1904, however, when (with the help of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of the Church of the Good Shepherd) an Episcopal congregation in Kenmore was established as a mission from Good Shepherd. Even though the congregation included only about 35 people, the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York, the Rt. Rev. William Walker, visited the mission on Nov. 6 to conduct services. Among the names he proposed for the new congregation was “Advent,” which was adopted. Many of the Sunday services were held in the old Kenmore village and fire hall (Delaware Ave. between Warren and Euclid Ave.), and in members’ homes.
The Advent Mission continued for several years under the guidance of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. It prospered enough that in 1907 a lot (corner of LaSalle and Eugene Avenues) was purchased as the site for a permanent church building, and in 1910-11 a commodious wood frame structure was erected. This simple clapboarded building was attractively painted outside, and whitewashed inside. Funds for the church were always tight, and were raised by personal pledges, and bake sales and suppers. One money-raiser held in 1912 was—according to a rare photo in the Church archives—a “grocery sale,” at which items (donated by local merchants) included imported tea, and (prominently in the foreground) a large array of “canned goods”—which appear to be jams and jellies, and garden produce provided by church members.
The church was making do with an organ, which had been donated by the Kenmore fire department; in 1915 they were able to purchase a new organ—undoubtedly helped by fund-raising events. Their optimism, and gradual growth, was signaled in 1919 when a house at 70 Tremaine Ave. was purchased as a rectory; and, after several part-time rectors, the Rev. J. Elmer Darling was hired, and the mission was now incorporated as an Episcopal Parish. All the hard work and prayers of the early members were at last bearing fruit.
--Daniel Reiff
(Information courtesy histories written by Graham and Norma Millar, and the Church Archives recently reorganized by Janet Reiff)
TOWNE PLAYERS
Steel Magnolias
By Robert Harling
Directed by Joyce Siegel
Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
February
17,18,19,24,25
Sheridan-Parkside
Community Center Theatre
169 Sheridan-Parkside Drive, Tonawanda
693-9641
Tickets:
$7 Presale
$8 Students/Seniors
$10 General Admission
Show Times:
7:30 Evenings
2:00 Matinee
www.towneplayers.com
SENIOR WARDEN ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2011
A Holy and Happy New Year!
The year 2011 was a year of repair and growth for the Congregation of Advent. Many physical aspects of our church were repaired or replaced—most significantly, our main steps into the church. The beautiful stone work was preserved and the final result was an inviting entrance to our dear Advent. Praise God!
By repairing our main outside stairs we made a statement to the community and to ourselves: we are committed to our presence in the community both physically and spiritually. Physically, we spent a significant amount of memorial dollars to make our stairs safe and inviting. Spiritually, we proclaim to everyone that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is alive and thriving at the Church of the Advent. We welcome new members and returning members, as well as lapsed members. We are serious about Christianity. Come and worship with us today.
Everything our wonderful, imaginative congregation does affirms this message to the world: celebrate our joy, our music, our youth, our food, our love of Jesus. We only need to add one more ingredient for continued growth: invite visitors to worship with us, not only eat our chili, our pancakes, our spaghetti dinners, nor listen to great jazz, nor be entertained by a theatrical performance—taste the Gospel and join us as members of the Church of the Advent. Let’s worship together and celebrate our faith in Jesus Christ, our only mediator and advocate.
In Christ,
Randy Rumley, Senior Warden
A MESSAGE TO OUR ADVENT FAMILY FROM THE WEYLAND FAMILY:
After much soul-searching and deliberation, my daughters and I have decided to move Bob to a memory-care facility in Cooperstown, NY. He will be near our daughter, Patricia, who is able to be with him each day. Many of our grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also live in the area so he will continue to have family around him.
I will continue to stay at Greenfield Manor in Lancaster so this separation, as of Monday, January 16th, will be difficult, especially after almost 68 years of marriage! However, we believe it is the best thing for Bob at this time.
Your concern and friendship continue to be special to us. Thank you for your prayers, kindness, and support.
With Faith and Love,
Loraine Weyland and daughters, Suzanne, Patricia, and Laurie
Bob’s Address: Robert Weyland
C/O Otsego Manor
128 Phoenix Mills Crossroad
Cooperstown, NY 13326
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Easter Day is preceded by the 40 weekdays of Lent. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. We invite you to attend Ash Wednesday Services on:
Wednesday
February 22
Holy Eucharist with Ashes:
7:30 a.m.
Noon
7:00 p.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
WELCOME NEWLY ELECTED VESTRY MEMBERS:
Bonnie Zimmerman as Junior Warden
Ruth Miller
Sarah Mazuchowski
Randy Rumley
Carol Hauser
Congratulations to all. Please keep the entire Vestry in your prayers, as they seek to discern the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the life of Advent.
Senior Warden: Paul Csonka
Junior Warden: Bonnie Zimmerman
Gary Place Ann Buell Larry Mazuchowski
Cheryl Geisler Caren Haslam Carole Hauser
Sarah Mazuchowski Randy Rumley Ruth Miller Nate Place
ADVENT MEN’S CLUB
32nd Annual
Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Supper
February 21, 2012
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults $6.00
Children $4.00
Fundraiser for Youth Group Summer Camp
Tickets available after the 8 & 10am
Church services, or from the office.
Church of the Advent
54 Delaware Rd
Kenmore NY 14217
876-6504
MARCH 2010
Changes in our Parish:
Baptism: Quinn Thomas Brick
ACOLYTES: If there is anyone in 5th grade or older (including any interested adults) who would like to become an acolyte, please contact Willard Mahnk either at church after any Sunday service.
VESTRY MEETING: March 10th 7:00pm.
WOMEN’S GUILD: The Women’s Guild extends thanks to all
those who have given their Dash’s grocery tapes.
PRAYERS FOR HEALING: Come to St. John’s Grace from 6- 7pm the second Wednesday evening of every month to receive healing prayers and to join our Healing Team for an hour of prayerful meditation and healing. St. John’s Grace Episcopal Church, 51 Colonial Circle, Buffalo www.stjohnsgrace.com .
VISIT THE EPISCOPAL WEBSITE AT: www.episcopalwny.org Stay informed: Disaster Management for Religious Organizations Volunteer Chaplains Needed Help in Tough Times WNY Connections Also check out the EVENTS Calendar.
TOWNE PLAYERS PRESENT: Lewis Carrell’s
ALICE Through the looking glass Eva Le Gallienne and Florida FriebusDirected by Randy Rumley & David Nuijens
Feb 26,2 7, 38 & March 5,6,7, Tickets $7 Presale $8 Students/Seniors $10 General Admission 7:30 PM Evenigns @:00 Sunday Matinees Featuring: Cassandra Grizanti as Alice Caroline Smith as the Red Queen. Sheridan Parkside Community Center 169 Sheridan Parkside. Please see Randy Rumley for tickets.
THEME BASKET: It’s not too early to think of items for the theme basket auction coming this November. You can bring in items year round.
SOUPER SUPPER: Advent’s Lenten series of Souper Suppers will be held Wednesday evenings at 6pm during
lent. The Kick-off supper was hosted by the Vestry on Feb 24th. March 3rdth (Ushers); March10th (Acolytes); March 17th (Lay-readers) & March 24th (Choir). The
meals are simple fare-soup, salad, bread and beverage. You are asked to bring a donation for the food pantry as your entry fee! Please plan to join us!
CONFIRMATON: Are you new to the Episcopal Church and /or this parish? Are you interested in discovering more about the church? Anyone wishing to be received into the Episcopal Church, reaffirm their baptismal vows, or be confirmed should attend Confirmation classes. They are open to both the adults and youth of the parish. Confirmation with Bishop Michael Garrison will be on Sunday May 16th at 4:00 PM. Nine classes will be held on Friday evenings from 7:00 -8:30 pm and will start Friday March 19th thru Friday May 14th (this includes Good Friday). Please call the office to register at 876-6504.
FIRST COMMUNION: First Communion will be held on Sunday May 9th-Mother’s Day. Youth who are in 3rd grade or older are encouraged to participate (even if you already receive). Parents and children should plan to attend the first class in the parish hall on April 25th after the 10 AM liturgy. Instruction books will be distributed for parent/student participations. Call the church office to register.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: FRIDAY MARCH 5TH
You are invited to attend World Day of Prayer service held at St. Martins’ 2587 Baseline rd at 10:00 am,
Friday March 5th. The theme of this program written by a committee from the women of
Cameroon, is “Let everything that has breath praise God.” This event, taking place in churches all over the world since 1920, praises God with Speech, Song, and Rhythm instruments. Bring your voices and any rhythm instruments you have and celebrate and hear about the women and what they are doing to better the lives of women and children in the country of Cameroon in Africa and the rest of the world. This program
will also be appreciated by men.
SPAGHETTI DINNER HOSTED BY THE YOUTH
GROUP AND ACOLYTES –MARCH 21ST A sign-up is posted on the kiosk for donations: 12 loaves of French bread, 6 lb of onions, 1 box (24 oz) croutons
4 lbs of butter 2 jars of garlic, 2 bottles of Ranch dressing 1 Italian dressing, 1 French dressing, 1 Lite or fat free Vinaigrette 2 lbs of parmesan cheese, 3 lb of grape tomatoes, 3 green peppers 2 lbs of shredded carrots 2 seedless cucumbers, Lots of desserts.
WOMEN’S RETREAT: The 2nd Annual Women’s Retreat at Church of the Advent Friday March 12th and Saturday March 13th A small fee: Includes: A Presentation; activities; Eucharist; discussion; Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast More details will be coming, please check the bulletin for prices and times and general details. The retreat is being organized by Penny Foster. A sign up sheet will be posted on the Kiosk for those interested in coming.
EASTER BASKETS: This is our third year in providing Easter Baskets for our Shut-Ins and the teens at Compass House. There are sign up sheets in the parish hall for donations of apples,
oranges and candy and for volunteers to deliver the baskets. All donations need to be at church by
Thursday, March 25. There is a blue tub in the Parish Hall where donations may be placed. This continues to be a very successful and appreciated project. The generosity and help of all at Advent makes a difference to those who are being remembered. Any questions may be directed to Kathy Barton.
BOTTLE RECIEPTS FOR BELLS: Please place your bottle receipts from returned bottles in the envelope outside the office door. This is a fundraiser for church hand bells.
BISHOP BRENT SCHOOL FOR MINSTRY: Passion Narratives. Where: Saturdays- St Michaels and All Angels 81 Bruke Drive Buffalo 14215--When: Saturdays, March 5, 12th and 19th ; 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. The Rev. Deacon Shirley Trail; $35 cash or checks to Episcopal Diocese of WNY Mail forms to: The Rev. Deacon Gerald Hilfiker 10085 Pfarner Road Boston, NY 14025 941-5695
YOUTH GROUP & ACOLYTE SPAGHETTI DINNER:
Sunday, March 21st, 2010
4pm – 7pm TICKETS:
Pre-sale: adults $6, children 10 & under $3, Families (Max of ) $25. Sold at the door: $7 adults.
ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI, GARDEN SALAD, ITALAIN BREAD, DESSERT AND BEVERAGE
There is a sign-up sheet on the Kiosk for donations for the dinner as well as for those who wish to volunteer to help.
JENNIFER MAY’S :Award Winning All Female 17 piece Ladies First Jazz Big Band With: Vocalist Kathy Carr Spoken Word Artist Verneice Turner and Guests Appearance by the Girl Scouts Jazzers Combo. 8th Annual Celebration of National Women’s Month Saturday
March 20th 8pm The Tralf 622 Main St. Buffalo $15 pre-sale and $20 day of Partial proceeds to benefit the Girl Scouts of WNY and. Tickets through Ticket master or Jennifer in the Church Office
KEN-TON MEALS ON WHEELS: 874-3595 Volunteers are needed to assist in meal preparation and meal delivery. Bad weather is coming and requests for service are increasing. In order to add a new route to keep up with the demand, we need at least 32 new volunteers. Stop by for a visit and see how you may be able to help.
CANAAN HOUSE WISH LIST: 20 years in operation Bus Tokens------Paint and 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 (anything) Office Supplies----Cabinets and Shelves Garden Tools and Supplies Clothing----Adopt a Room- (See Shirley for information) Thank you Canaan House 1140 Walden Ave Cheek.14211 892-1563
BISHOP BRENT SCHOOL FOR MINISTRY: Contemporary Issues. Thursdays- March 26th April 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and May 7th, 2009. Calvary Episcopal Church 20 Milton Street Williamsville, 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Registration forms are available in the Parish Hall Tract Rack. Please register as soon as possible. Brent School needs to have a minimum of six people registered before the course begins in order to offer the course. Instructor: Ms. Joanne Coury Frake. $45.00 Fee.
BIBLE STUDY GROUP:
Join us for bible study Tuesdays at 1:30 in the Church Library CHOIR REHEARSALS: Choir will rehearse every Sunday at 9:10.
FORWARD DAY BY DAY: The February/March/April issue is available in the Parish Hall Tract Rack in small or large print.
VISIT THE EPISCOPAL WEBSITE AT: www.episcopalwny.org Stay informed: Disaster Management for Religious Organizations Volunteer Chaplains Needed Help in Tough Times. WNY Connections.
Easter Flowers*
Parishioners and friends are invited to put Lily Memorials on the altar for Easter. Please send in the completed form, with names printed exactly as they are to appear, no later than March 26th. Lilies are $20 each. You may take your plant home, or leave it to be distributed to a shut-in or hospitalized parishioner. Be sure to mark if you wish your plant to go to a shut in.
Name_________________________________________ Phone________________________________________
Please list if your Lilly is for a shut in: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
In Memory of
______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _______________________________________
For the Loved Ones of
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ __________________________________
FINANCE MEETING: Tuesday February 9th at 7pm.
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD A Sunday School teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible - Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the chapter. Little Rick was excited about the task - but he just couldn't remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line.
On the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Ricky was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, 'The Lord is my Shepherd, and that's all I need to know.'
YOUTH GROUP
PIZZA HUT "FUN"DRAISER: Thank you to all who supported the Youth Group by attending the Pizza Hut fund
raiser event. Eating all of that pizza and
yummy food resulted in a profit of $101.62 for our Youth Group program.
SLEDDING: The Youth Group enjoyed a wonderful day of outdoor sledding, pictures will be posted on the church bulletin board.
LOCK IN: Lock in was held on Friday Feb12th. There were 26 kids that had a really good time! With the help of Judy Csonka, Paul Csonka, Penny Foster, Carole & Mike Woomer, Bonnie Morris and Gary Place the kids had fun eating, playing games (Hide & seek, Treasure Hunt, Broom Ball), making subs for dinner, watching a movie and the church service. Pictures will be posted soon.
ROCK-A-THON: The youth group held a fund raiser for Haiti relief on Saturday February 6th. There were 6 “rockers” who raised over $600 for Haiti. Great Job Youth Group!!!
BISHOPS BALL: The bishops ball was attended by 15 of the Episcopal Diocesan Youth, 8 of those were youth from Church of the Advent. The kids had a terrific time!
SCHOLARSHIPS: BUFFALO URBAN LEAGUE: Now through March 15, 2010, the Buffalo Urban League is accepting applications for its 2010 Scholarship Program. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors and GED recipients who plan to attend college in 2010. These scholarships are awarded based on character, academic achievement, financial need or community service. In 2009, the Buffalo Urban League was able to award scholarships to 177 deserving individuals. More information is posted on the bulletin board.
HOLY WEEK EVENTS
Monday, March 29th – Wednesday March 31st 7:00 pm Evening Prayer
Thursday, April 1st -Maundy Thursday Eucharist 7:00 PM
Friday, April 2nd –Good Friday 11:45 am Stations of the Cross
Noon Day Prayers 7:00 pm
Good Friday Liturgy
Saturday, April 3rd -Holy Saturday 10:00 am Blessing of the Baskets 7:00 pm Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 4th - Easter Sunday 8:00 am Festival of Easter 10:00 am Festival of Easter
MARCH
Charles Kollatz Louise Sarkisian Lorn Anderson
Norm Manhardt III
Matt Braunschweiger Caryn Woomer
Jason Bowker Bonnie Zimmerman
Ruthann Benson
Andrew Buell Patricia Vartanian
Sharey Edholm
Michael Masters Anthony Perfetti
Christopher Hill Carol Thompson
16 Kevin Smith
17 John Sestito Sandra Hingston
Joshua Korcakowski Jr. 18 Carol Wrazien
19 Patrick Morris
20 Jack Bradley Graham Millar
21 Michael Battaglia
22
24
Michael Barton
Nancy Grisetti Scott Marchant Sarah Tronolone
John Mooney Sara Sieckarski
25 Nicole Jones Gretchen Fisher
30 Arden Anderson Susan Zakes
31 Taylor Smith Kelly Idzik
***************************** 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!
MARCH ALTAR FLOWERS
MARCH 7th: Do you have someone to remember?
MARCH 14th: In loving memory of Donald Bryan Still Estelle & Willard Still Madeline & David Cruickshank
MARCH 14th: In loving memory of Matthew Creighton
MARCH 21st Do you have someone to remember?
March 28th: Do you have someone to remember?
March Baptism Anniversaries
We celebrate with these members the anniversary of their new birth in Christ by water and the spirit in baptism.
1 Chris Morehouse
2 6
Maureen O’Brien Diana Ragau Jason Bowker Cliff Cooke
Rob Wroblewski 10 Robert Weyland
Lauren Woomer 20 Frank Slauson 25 Gretchen Fisher
Katrina Gojmerac 30 Aria AlbertChanges in our Parish:
Burials: John F. Shuart
Baptisms: Claire Olivia Miller 11-29-2009
Morgan James Logan 01-17-2010
Ava Paige Zwierlein 01-24-2010
6 8
9 11
12 14
2
3 5
31 Taylor Smith Kelly Idzik
***************************** 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!
MARCH ALTAR FLOWERS
MARCH 7th: Do you have someone to remember?
MARCH 14th: In loving memory of Donald Bryan Still Estelle & Willard Still Madeline & David Cruickshank
MARCH 14th: In loving memory of Matthew Creighton
MARCH 21st Do you have someone to remember?
March 28th: Do you have someone to remember?
March Baptism Anniversaries
We celebrate with these members the anniversary of their new birth in Christ by water and the spirit in baptism.
1 Chris Morehouse Maureen O’Brien
MARCH
Charles Kollatz Louise Sarkisian Lorn Anderson
Norm Manhardt III
Matt Braunschweiger Caryn Woomer
Jason Bowker Bonnie Zimmerman
Ruthann Benson
Andrew Buell Patricia Vartanian
Sharey Edholm
Michael Masters Anthony Perfetti
Christopher Hill
Carol Thompson
Susan Zakes
16 Kevin Smith
17 John Sestito Sandra Hingston
Joshua Korcakowski Jr. 18 Carol Wrazien
19 Patrick Morris
Jack Bradley Graham Millar
20 21 Michael Battaglia
22
24
Michael Barton
Nancy Grisetti Scott Marchant Sarah Tronolone
John Mooney Sara Sieckarski
2 6
Diana Ragau Jason Bowker Cliff Cooke Rob Wroblewski
25 Nicole Jones Gretchen Fisher
30 Arden Anderson
10 Robert Weyland Lauren Woomer
20 Frank Slauson 25 Gretchen Fisher
Katrina Gojmerac 30 Aria Albert
FEBRUARY 2010
WELCOME NEWLY ELECTED VESTRY MEMBERS:
Caren Haslam Tim Hunter Larry Mazuchowski Bill Carney as Junior Warden
Congratulations to all. Please keep the entire Vestry in your prayers, as they seek to discern the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the life of Advent.
Senior Warden: Mike Woomer Junior Warden: Bill CarneyVestry: Carol Hauser Caren Haslam
Randy Rumley Chris Zwierlein Gary Place
Patricia Vartanian Larry Mazuchowski Bonnie Zimmerman
Tim Hunter Thank you to our out-going vestry members: Kathy Barton, Grace Rumley, Christopher Millar for their service on the Vestry.
VISIT THE EPISCOPAL WEBSITE AT: www.episcopalwny.org Stay informed: Disaster Management for Religious Organizations Volunteer Chaplains Needed Help in Tough Times. WNY Connections.
SUBSCRIBE NOW: Church Acts Online, an electronic publication, replaced the print edition of Church Acts. Subscribe using the link found in the E-News box at lower left of the diocesan homepage: (A print out is available in the Tract Rack in the Parish Hall.)www.episcopalwny.org.
BIBLE STUDY GROUP:
Join us for bible study Tuesdays at 1:30 in the Church Library
ANNUAL MEETING: The annual meeting was held on Sunday January 31st at one 9:00 am service. Vestry members were elected, reports were given from the head of the finance committee Larry Mazuchowski. And Fr. Terry presented a message to encourage parishioners to help out and participate more, step up and speak out and help others.
NEW BISHOP SEARCH: The Diocese of WNY is in the search process for our next Bishop, as Bishop Garrison will be retiring in the spring of 2011. An election will be held in early November of 2010. The search website is www.wnybishopsearch.org to stay updated on the process. The Diocesan Prayer is: Be with us and guide us, Holy Spirit of God, as we seek your will for the future of our Diocese. Help us to discern the needs and hopes of your people in Western New York, so that our search for a Bishop may proceed with clear vision and joyful obedience. We pray through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
VESTRY MEETING: The vestry will meet on Wed February 10th at 7pm in the Parish Hall.
RAISE MONEY WHILE SHOPPING!!!! BUY TOPS CARDS:
available Sunday after the services and during office hours in 10, $15, $20, $25, $50 denominations. The church receives 5% of purchases. (cards can be used to purchase gas and earn Tops Bonus points.) Use the cards to purchase your weekly groceries for one year at $100 per week or 5,200 for the year the church will receive 5% or $260. Use tops cards for your weekly gas at $40 per week in one year the church will receive $104! You will receive bonus points for using the card and raise money for the church without spending any extra money!
ACOLYTES: If there is anyone in 5th grade or older (including any interested adults) who would like to become an acolyte, please contact Willard Mahnk.
SEWING SOCIAL: The group meets 10:30 AM on Tuesdays.
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
Women’s Guild meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00pm in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to the next meeting on January 12th.
PRAYERS FOR HEALING: Come to St. John’s Grace from 6- 7pm the second Wednesday evening of every month to receive healing prayers and to join our Healing Team for an hour of prayerful meditation and healing. St. John’s Grace Episcopal
Church, 51 Colonial Circle, Buffalo www.stjohnsgrace.com .
FORWARD DAY BY DAY: The February/March/April issue is available in the Parish Hall Tract Rack in small or large print.
HOSPICE BUFFALO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Hospice services are vital to our community, and we need your time and talents. Hospice Buffalo is committed to bring the best in end-of-life care to patients and families in Erie County. Whether you are looking for a way to give back or you’re a youth needing service hours, there’s a volunteer opportunity for you. Assist with an assortment of administrative services, staff our in-house café, and provide much needed respite for care-givers, daytime, evening or weekends. If you are interested, please call the volunteer office at 989-2018 for more information.
BULLETIN BOARD: A reminder to read the postings & updated newsletters about: Roswell -- Ken-ton meals on wheels – Cornerstone- Compeer-Compass House--Habitat For Humanity--Canaan House
KEN-TON MEALS ON WHEELS: 874-3595 Volunteers are needed to assist in meal preparation and meal delivery. Stop by for a visit.
TOWNE PLAYERS: The adventures of Alice are not over yet! Coming Feb. 26, 27, 28 and March 5, 6, 7, 2010 is “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” featuring Cassandra Grizanti as Alice and Carolynn Smith as The Red Queen. The Sheridan-Parkside Center, 169 Sheridan- Parkside Drive. Call Randy Rumley at 693-1836 for more info.
CHOIR REHEARSALS: Choir will rehearse every Sunday at 9:10.
PANCAKE SUPPER :the 30th Annual Pancake Supper will be held on Tuesday February 16th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
Adults are $5.00 and Children $3.00. Come enjoy good food and good company while raising funds for
the Youth Group Summer Camp.
SNOWFLAKE TEA: The snowflake tea was a huge success. We will certainly plan another for next year. All those who came enjoyed the food and the company. Pictures are posted on the bulletin board.
BISHOP BRENT SCHOOL FOR MINSTRY: Passion Narratives. Where: Saturdays- St Michaels and All Angels 81 Bruke Drive Buffalo 14215--When: Saturdays, March 5, 12th and 19th ; 9:00 am – 12:00 noon.--Who: The Rev. Deacon Shirley Trail--Cost: $35 cash or checks to Episcopal Diocese of Western New York --Mail forms to:
The Rev. Deacon Gerald Hilfiker 10085 Pfarner Road Boston, NY 14025 941- 5695
CHURCH SCHOOL SCHEDULE-SPRING 2010
7 Class
14 Service Upstairs, Hawaiian Shirt Sunday
21 Mid winter break/No Class 28 Class
7 Class/Scout Sunday 14 Service Upstairs 21 Class 28 Easter Play, Palm Sunday
4 Easter Sunday/No Class 11 First Communion/Class 18 Class? 25 Class
2 Class
9 Service Upstairs 16 Confirmation/No Class 23 Awards Sunday/Class
PIZZA HUT "FUN"DRAISER NIGHT!: As last year, Pizza Hut is sponsoring a night for Advent with the proceeds benefiting
the Youth Group. Pizza Hut will donate 20% of your
bill to the Youth Group. All you need to do is to give them the Church of the Advent slip which will be
available in a folder on the church bulletin board or at the restaurant that night from one of our Youth Group members. So what an easy way to contribute to our Youth program-just go and eat pizza! The date is Monday February 8 from 4-8pm at the Pizza Hut at 3127 Delaware Ave. Thank you for marking this on your calendar!
THEME BASKET ITEMS: It is not too early to think of items of the Theme Basket Auction to be held in November. You can bring in items year round (and baskets and wrapping supplies). The
collection has already started so please bring in your items.
BOTTLE RECIEPTS FOR BELLS: Please place your bottle receipts from returned bottles in the envelope posted outside the office door. This is a fundraiser for
church hand bells.
CHILI COOK-OFF: The vestry and I would like to
thank everyone who participated in and contributed to Advent's 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off. It was a tremendous success and more fun than
a barrel full of Mexican jumping beans. Thanks to all who donated items so that we had no expenses.
Thanks to all 14 chefs. Congrats to Bonnie Zwierlein, Bill Carney and Mike Woods. Hopefully everyone liked the new judging format where we all got to judge. Thanks to all who cleaned up without being asked - just pitched in and did. I guess the best thing is to just say thanks to the whole congregation for their enthusiastic response to the whole event. Judy Csonka
CONFIRMATON: Are you new to the Episcopal Church and /or this parish? Are you interested in discovering more about the church? Anyone wishing to be received into the Episcopal Church, reaffirm their baptismal vows, or be confirmed should attend Confirmation classes. They are open to both the adults and youth of the parish. Confirmation with Bishop Michael Garrison will be on Sunday May 16th at 4:00 PM. Nine classes will be held on Friday evenings from 7:00 -8:30 pm and will start Friday March 19th thru Friday May 14th (this includes Good Friday). Please call the office to register at 876-6504.
FIRST COMMUNION: First Communion will be held on Sunday May 9th-Mother’s Day. Youth who are in 3rd grade or older are encouraged to participate (even if you already receive). Parents and children should plan to attend the first class in the parish hall on April 25th after the 10 AM liturgy. Instruction books will be distributed for parent/student participations. Call the church office to register.
SOUPER SUPPERS BEGIN WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24TH:
Suppers are held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Parish Hall Wednesdays: Feb 24th, Vestry
March 3, Ushers and Altar Guild March 10 Acolytes and Youth Group March 17 Lay Readers March 24 Choir
WOMEN’S RETREAT:
The 2nd Annual Women’s Retreat at Church of the Advent
Friday March 12th and Saturday March 13th
A small fee: Includes: A Presentation; activities; Eucharist; discussion; Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast
More details will be coming, please check the bulletin for prices and times and general details.
The retreat is being organized by Penny Foster. A sign up sheet will be posted on the Kiosk for those interested in coming.
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN: Bring in all those pennies you have been collecting on Sunday February 28th after the 10am service... Containers can be brought in the morning, or left in the office. Any questions please
see Penny Foster. Anyone who would like to volunteer to help count please sign up on the kiosk. Money is going towards hand bells for the church.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: World day of prayer is a worldwide movement of Christians who come together the first Friday of March to observe a common day of prayer each year. People of various cultures, races and traditions gather in closer fellowship, understanding and action. Through World Day of Prayer people of many countries and cultures affirm their faith in Jesus Christ; share their burdens; and pray with and for each other. Become aware of each other’s talents an how we use them in the service of God’s word. More details will be coming.
HAWAIIAN SHIRT SUNDAY: Get rid of the winter blahs! Raid your closets or second-hand stores for
shorts,
Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, sandals, visors, leis, whatever and celebrate the last Sunday
before the season of Lent begins. Mark your calendars for:
Sunday February 14th~Hawaiian Shirt Sunday!
THE BISHOP’S BALL_MICHAEL’S MARDI GRAS:
February 13, 2010 7:00pm – 10pm at Holy Apostles Brighton and Fries Rd. Tonawanda NY Bring your friends to the #1 social event of the Year! Great music (Paul Csonka DJ), and food! Open to grades 7-12,
admission $8 per person (at the door). Get dressed up, jacket, tie, dress, heels! Sponsored by the Youth Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of WNY
Eyouthwny@gmail.com or 432-1946.
YOUTH GROUP LOCK-IN: On February 12th we are doing a lock-in at the church. We will arrive at 7:00pm Friday night and be locked in until 10:00 Saturday the 13th. Please check the sign-up sheet on the kiosk. Food will be served at 9:00pm so please eat dinner before coming to the church.
YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE:
February: 6 Rock a thon 7 no Meeting Superbowl
THANK YOU LETTERS: OUR LITTLE ROSES: Dear friends at Church of the Advent: We deeply appreciate your recent gift of 636.07 in support of the ministry of Our little Roses. Your gift in response to the difficulties that Honduras has experienced (therefore, Our Little Roses also) is making a difference along with the gifts of others in their survival. Be rest assured that God has protected Our Little Roses of 21 years and we believe He will continue to do so because of faithful friends such as you. May members of your congregation have a blessed Christmas and look with excitement to a gentle and kindly New Year. Thank You. Beverley Allison, Executive Director.
SALVATION ARMY:
Dear Kathy, Once again thank you for helping the Salvation Army with toys this Christmas. May the Lord bless all your efforts and your gracious heart. Jesus said “It is more blessed to give than to receive: Acts 20:35 God Bless You Captain Madelaine Lyle.
We want to express our sincere thank you to you and to those who participated in our angel tree program, providing toys for needy children this Christmas. The families whom you helped were very happy to have received so many gifts. It is a privilege for me to work wit you. Thank you for thinking about the less fortunate and for helping to make Christmas possible for these special families. May God bless you in all you endeavor to do. 703 children were provided with toys. Captain Stephen and Madelaine Lyle. Corps Office THE SALVATION ARMY
CHRISTMAS CARD:
Dear Advent Family: Our sincere thanks for sending us the Christmas cards from Advent. It’s such a treat to hear from so very many of our old (& new) dear friends! We appreciated every single on of them! Miss Advent so very Much!!
Loraine & Bob Weyland.
Dear Kathy and the Vestry of the Church of the Advent and the Members of the congregation: Thank you all for the package of Christmas cards for my mother, Sarah Tronolone. She really enjoyed my reading them to her. I also put all of them on her corkboard in her room. It was very thoughtful of everyone. Wishing you all the best in the New Year, Sincerely, Julie Tronolone.
March
8 Pizza Hut Night 12 Lock in begins 13 Lock In Ends 13 Bishop’s Ball 14 No Meeting 16 Pancake Supper 17 Ash Wednesday
21 Un-birthday Party 7 Game day 14 Kids’ choice 21 Spaghetti Dinner 28 Taylor and Megan pick
SPAGHETTI DINNER: the Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be Sunday March 21st. Mark your calendar to save the date. Tickets are $7.00. Come and enjoy all you can eat
Spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES: February 17th 2010 Easter Day is preceded by the 40 weekdays of Lent. And Lent begins with Ash Wednesday. We invite you to attend Ash Wednesday Services at Church of the Advent:
7:30 AM NOON 7:30 PM
Holy Eucharist with Ashes Holy Eucharist with Ashes Holy Eucharist with Ashes
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