Programs at St. Paul's

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
200 Jefferson Avenue Our telephone number is 607-748-8118
Endicott, NY 13760 Church Email Address: stpaulschurch@stny.rr.com

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Epistles:
October
November

Forms:
Flowers & Sanctuary Candle Mem
form.

Bernice Gould Memorial Fund Application

Worship

Ministry to the homebound

Youth at St. Paul’s

Feeding Our Neighbors
The Youth Group took advantage of a beautiful sunny October afternoon by participating in the annual CHOW Walk Against Hunger campaign. They would like to thank the many parishioners who contributed donations in support of their efforts. Five members, including youth and adult leaders were able to boost the pantry’s coffers by $606.00.
Click to see our CHOW WALK album.

Diocese of Central New York: Happening No. 51—Nov. 7-9^th

Happening is a terrific retreat program for high school aged youth to encounter God in their lives. It’s done on the diocesan level by a team of teenagers along with a few adult supervisors. We are so proud of Mat Garceau who will be working on the team and of Kory Meade and Michael Jones who will be attending.
You will be in our prayers, guys. Have fun watching the Spirit enliven and energize your weekend.

We do fun things like crafts, dinners out, garden parties, making quilts for children in need, collecting toys and stuffed animals at Christmas for needy children etc. etc. the list is endless. If you have been inactive and want to join us please do. All you have to do is show up on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. New ideas are always welcome.


A very special thank you Once again, we must and shall thank all those people who helped make our semi-annual rummage sale a massive success. How do you do it year after year?? Thanks to EVERYONE (and if I were to start naming you all, I’d forget someone along the way) and thanks especially to Eunice Barton for heading up this effort.

Women of the Church
Special November Meeting

The Women of the Church are going out to lunch. Join us at The Olive Garden on the Vestal Parkway on November 5th at 11:30 a.m. and please call Eunice to let her know if you’re coming so she can make reservations (785-6015.)

St. Paul’s Men’s Group

The St Paul's Men's Group is off to a great start! In the past couple of months we have organized a hot dog feast and movie night, an evening of ice cream and Bunco, and done some handyman projects. Currently dance lessons are underway on Wednesday and Friday nights. (Wednesday nights are here in the Undercroft; Friday at Fun and Dance Studio in Vestal. Both are at 7 P.M.)
The Group meets on the second Monday of every month from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. in the Lounge and our next meeting will be October 13th. We welcome all guys 16 and over for some fellowship and fun. Please contact Bill Dieffenbacher or Jack Westermann if you have questions.
On November 1s` we will be organizing a Fall Clean Up. Stay tuned for details.

Dance lessons resume this Wednesday in the Undercroft at 7 P.M. The next class will be the following week, November 19^th. These are the only two classes this month, so you’d better be ready to really swing with your dance partner.

Beginner dance lessons
Sponsored by The Saint Paul's Men's Group

When: Wednesdays
Dates: September 17, 24
          October 8, 15, 22
          November 12, 19
          December 10, 17

Where: Saint Paul's
200 Jefferson Ave.
Endicott, NY 13760

Fee(s): $7.00/person
$13.00/couple
Students $4.00/$7.00

Time: 7:00p-8:00p

Instructors:

Tony Farrand
17 years dance
instructor/
competitor

Kathi Heslin
10 years
instructor/
performer

Dance:
Swing (east coast)

1^st lesson intro
2^ndlesson review
3^rd/4^th new steps
5^th lesson new dance

Fridays
September 19
October 3, 10, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19

Fun & Dance Studio
233 Vestal Parkway East
Vestal, NY 13850

$7.00/person
$13.00/couple
Students $4.00/$7.00

7:00p-8:00p

Instructor:

Tom Eurieck
34 years certified dance instructor/
competitor

Dance:
Foxtrot

1^st lesson intro
2^ndlesson review
3^rd/4^th new steps
5^th lesson new dance

Questions please contact: David Fenty, 607-748-9192, davidfenty@hotmail.com

Ongoing Bible Study
Tuesday Mornings 9:00 A.M. in the Lounge

St. Paul’s bible study meets regularly. Using the materials from "Living the Good News" we study the readings for the upcoming week, bringing in our own experiences and thoughts as we examine Holy Scripture. We meet Tuesday mornings in the Lounge from 9 to 10:30 A.M. This is an open group and you are welcome to come as you are able to.

UTO Fall Ingathering

Thanks to all who participated in the Fall Ingathering of the United Thank Offering. A check for $444.52 will be sent to the Diocese. Our contribution will be added to the contributions from all the diocesan parishes, then sent to UTO Headquarters to be used for mission in the United States and throughout the world. United Thank Offering is a daily discipline of offering thanks to God. Use the "Blue Box" daily with a coin and a prayer of thanksgiving.

"See How Our Garden Grew!"

The CHOW Garden of Hope has been put to bed for the winter but what a bountiful harvest was reaped! The final numbers are in and what numbers they are!

Beans:
Zucchini:
Delicata Squash:

52 lbs.
35.25 lbs.
8.75 lbs.

Onions:
Acorn Squash:
Carrots:

6 lbs.
18 squash
18 lbs.

Beets:
Tomatoes:
Potatoes:

15 lbs.
243.25 lbs. (Whoa!)
44.75 lbs.

Basil: enough to season 18 batches of sauce
Congratulations to Dolly Chergosky whose vision became a reality, a reality that could not have been achieved without those who helped with the planting, mulching, watering, weeding, and harvesting: Debbie and Bill Dieffenbacher, Sue and Bob Hankey, Mitzi and Don Manning, Lynn Freeman, Jennifer and Jack Westermann, Judy Shannon, Rev. Susanna, Ray and Annaliese Besemer, Jenell Clayton, Barb and Bruce Dailey, Keri Smith, Judy Doherty, Sue Kinne, Sue Jones, Barb Becker, and Mary Gilfoyle. Thanks also to the horses belonging to Jennifer Kakusian for their soil enriching donation! A special thanks to our next door neighbors, the Arnolds, who were very gracious about the acorn squash taking over their side yard.

Families Anonymous

Families Anonymous meets every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. here at St. Paul's. Families Anonymous, to quote the pamphlet, "is support group consisting of parents, relatives and friends concerned about their loved ones who are using and abusing mind-altering substances." Behavior problems may be running-away, stealing or delinquency, among other things. For more information please see their website www.FamiliesAnonymous.org.

CHOW Pantry

Our CHOW pantry needs the following items:
Canned meat/tuna
Pasta
Canned fruit
Cereal
Dry milk
Boxed instant potatoes
Pork and Beans

Please help us help our neighbors. You many bring these items in on Sunday or during the week to the Parish Office. And thank you for your generosity.

CHAP Needs:
(personal hygiene needs-these are not covered by public assistance funds)

Disposable diapers
Diaper wipes
Pull-ups

Laundry detergent
Dish detergent
toothpaste and brushes

Endicott Family Resource Center:
Monday through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join the Cornell Cooperative Extension in this wonderful opportunity to come together with other parents and children. This program is for children from 0 to 5 years old and a parent or adult caretaker. Two separate play areas are available, one for active play downstairs in the Fellowship Hall, and a second room in the Nursery for more quiet play.
Contact them for special programs and visitors coming to the Center.

Archival committee

The Archival committee is looking for pictures of church events, or groups, from 1984 to present, to put on the history wall. If you have pictures to donate, please leave them in the office labeled as Archives or you can contact Amy Dieffenbacher, Eunice Barton, Judy Wolf, or Barb Dailey. If you would like them to be returned, please add your name. This is a great opportunity to expand the wall and show more the church to visitors.
The Archival committee is also looking for wooden frames, up to 11" x 14" for new pictures. Frames can be left in the rummage sale room and marked for archives for future uses. We appreciate your donations.

Choir & Chimes Rehearsals

Did you always want to sing in a choir? Do you love those alone times in your car when you can sing to your heart’s content? Here is your chance to sing celebration to God-join the Choir of St. Paul’s! Come and sing a new song, with YOUR voice, to the Lord. Choir rehearsals are Thursday nights at 7 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall, and if you are shy about your vocal ability, you can always join the Chimes Choir and ring to the greater glory. Chimes choir meets at 6 P.M. on Thursdays in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions or concerns please call Paula in the parish office at 748-8118.