Monday, February 25, 2008

Ski Trip!!!

Dear Friends in Christ -
In noodling back through the past group of blog posts, I notice a SNOW theme. 'Tis the season!!

Following is a note from Leslie for any/all who are interested. This is an "ALL CALL" - families, friends and neighbors, people of all ages are welcome to come along.
Enjoy!
Blessings,
Janet+

HELLO EVERYONE -
I spoke with the manager at Sundown today; she is very sorry that we did not get
our packet of information, but we do have space reserved, and they're ready for us.
So what do I need from all of you who want to go?

Email or call me NO LATER than Wednesday if you are planning on
attending. Tell me exactly what you and your family will need (equipment, etc.).

Here are the prices (because we are a group we get an 8hour pass only)
Prices for the ski/snowboard:
1st time ski 69.00, includes 8 hour lift, 1-1/2hour group lesson, and rentals
1st time snowboarder includes 8 hour lift, 1-1/2 hour group lessson and rentals
if you want just a group lesson 1-1/2 hour 35.00
if you want just passes ski 36.00 8 hour pass
if you want just passes snowboarding 40.00 8 hour pass
if you need rentals
ski,boots,poles 8hour 36.00
snowboard, boots 8 hour 40.00

I must call Sundown and give a 20% deposit by Thursday morning (the Drop Dead date).

On Saturday (3/1), we will leave the parish parking lot @ 8am.
This is a great family outing so if you would like to attend and you have no one
in the youth programs please contact me asap. lbeard91782@yahoo.com. or 929-4558.
Please note: if we have 10-14 people we get 10% off
if we have 15-24 people we get 15% off
So the more the merrier!

These are the people who have signed up already.
If you cannot come and your name is listed, please let me know as soon as possible.
W. Dwinells
K. Floberg
C. Rennie
K. Rennie
A. Walker
E. DeAngelis
J. Kaesmann
M. Messer
R. DiMauro
L. Beard
E. Griffin
R. Griffin
J. Tallo
T. Tallo

SEE YOU ON THE MOUNTAIN!!!
Leslie

Friday, February 22, 2008

SNOW DAY!! - Lenten Supper and Study cancelled

Dear Friends in Christ -

The weather outside is frightful
And the fire is so delightful . . .

All things for tonight are cancelled so . . .

Since we've no place to go,
Let it snow let it snow let is snow!!!

May the beauty of this mid-Lenten day refresh your spirit.
Blessings,
Janet+

Friday, February 15, 2008

A letter from the Rev. Eric Turner regarding his father

Dear Friends,

Please forgive the mass email, but it's the easiest way.

Many of you know that my Dad, the Rev. Russell Turner, has been living
with us for a little over three years. Last night, about midnight, my
Dad quietly went home to be with the Lord. He had become very weak and
was nearly bedridden, but he was comfortable and we were able to care
for him here. He didn't suffer, no long hospital stays, no interminable
tests, no nursing homes and he died at home, in his own bed, with family
around.

For the rest of the information, let me just include the obituary we
have prepared:
The Rev. Russell Wood Turner, 89, died quietly at home with family in
West Melbourne on Thursday, February 14. He was born April 1, 1918 in
Terre Haute, Indiana. He attended Sewanee Military Academy where he
received a degree in metallurgical engineering. After serving for a time
as an instructor at Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh PA, he accepted a call
to ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church. He served various churches
in the Diocese of Pittsburgh for over fifty years. His beloved wife,
Frances, passed away on October 1, 2003. He is survived by a son, Eric
W. Turner of West Melbourne and his wife Charlene, and a daughter,
Marian T. Campbell of Birmingham AL, and her husband Glenn, along with
five grandchildren, Emily, Grant and Katie Campbell, and Elizabeth and
Woody Turner. He was predeceased by a brother, Marshall S. Turner of
Baltimore MD. A Funeral service will be held at St. John's Episcopal
Church, 610 Young St., Melbourne FL on Sunday, February 24 at 3 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts may be sent to Trinity School for
Ministry, 311 Eleventh St., Ambridge PA 15003 or Anglican Frontier
Missions, 1004 North Thompson Street, #201, Richmond, VA 23230.

Yours in Christ,
Eric

May Russell rest in peace and rise in glory.
Blessings,
Janet+

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Ministry Team Meetings CANCELLED

Dear Friends in Christ -
Our ministry team meetings for tonight are cancelled due to the snow.
We are rescheduling these meetings for Tuesday, February 26th (7:30-9:30pm).
Get home safe and stay warm!
Blessings,
Janet+

In case of snow, ice, freezing rain . . .

Dear Friends in Christ -

I am so looking forward to our Ministry Team meetings. Months of preparation have brought us to this important night. And now the weather forecasters are predicting nasty weather. I sense God smiling and shaking his head right along with me!

As is our parish policy, we'll have the meeting if folks can get there (and return home) safely. If not, we'll cancel. If we need to cancel the meeting, that decision will be made at least 2 hours prior to the event. Notice will be posted on this blog and recorded on the parish answering machine.

Stay tuned!
If we have to cancel, we'll reschedule. You'll be able to find that information here or in the parish office within 24 hours of a cancellation.

Blessings,
Janet+

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Ed Terew, may he rest in peace

Dear Friends in Christ -
Ed was a beacon of light. In spite of physical limitations that caused him to need to reside at Gardner Heights Care Center for 26 years, he always had a smile on his face and helped anyone he could. For his memorial service, Ed chose the Scripture passage "let the children come to me." Ed greeted life each day with childlike grace and joy. He loved all those he knew and welcomed even strangers as friends. We loved him, and he is sorely missed.

On Tuesday, February 5, at 10:30 a.m., there will be a Memorial Service for Ed at Gardner Heights. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Faithfully yours,
Rev. Janet+

Ed's obituary:
Edward N. Terew, age 80, of Shelton, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at Gardner Heights Health Care. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Paul and Verna Lisbona. He is survived by nephews, William Terew of Indiana, and Leonard and Christopher Terew of Milford. Cousins, Pauline Young of Trumbull , Martha Burgess and Sylvia Shadoin of Florida. He was predeceased by his brother, Vincent Terew Sr. and his nephew, Vincent Terew Jr. Friends are invited to attend graveside services on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 1 p.m. in Lakeview Cemetery, 885 Boston Ave, Bridgeport, with Rev. Janet Waggoner of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Huntington officiating. (Please follow funeral directional signs to the gravesite from the Main entrance.) Arrangements in care of the Dennis & D'Arcy Funeral Home, 2611 Main St. Stratford.