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June & July 2014Volume VIII Number 6

O P E ND O O R S

O P E NM I N D S

O P E NH E A R T S

Saint Paul’s Monthly Newsletter

Pentecost: Spirit and wind; unity and languagesThe day of Pentecost is celebrated on Sunday, June 8. It is the fiftieth day after Easter. On this day the Holy Spirit descended upon the followers of the resurrected Christ. The Spirit came like the rush of a violent wind. It stormed their minds! It was a “mind-blowing” expe-rience, energizing them all for service. They began to speak of God’s deeds of power in various languages so that all could understand. The message was given to all, unifying them, in Christ. On this day at Saint Paul’s we will proclaim the gospel in various languages. If you would like to read a portion of the gospel in a lan-guage other than English, please contact the Rector.

PentecostSunday June 8, 2014

“One bread… one body” our new thematic goal

At our Parish Meeting we unveiled our new thematic goal for the next year, “one bread… one body.” It comes from Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians 10: 17 – “Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all par-take of the one bread.” Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), the author of our first editions of the Book of Common Prayer and the Archbishop of Canterbury, wrote a short commen-tary on this verse. “For like as bread is made up of a great number of grains of corn, ground, baken, and so joined to-gether, that thereof is made one loaf… likewise is the whole multitude of true Christian people spiritually joined, first to Christ, and then among themselves together in one faith, one baptism, one Holy Spirit, one knot and bond of love.” The service of baptism begins with versicles and responses from the Letter to the Ephesians, chapter 4. “There is one body and one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.” If one did not know it before, then certainly by the time one is baptized, it is com-pletely clear that as Christians we are one, one with God and each other in Christ.We realize this through certain objectives. One is selfless-ness, emphasizing the good of the community and hold-ing one’s own desires and opinions lightly. Partnership is a second objective. We are partners in our mission together. Diversity in Unity means that we can stand together with all our differences. We do not have to be all the same. Breaking down the walls that divide us. We try to identify with one another. Finally, an objective of oneness is to relax and have fun together.These six objectives will help us live into our thematic goal of oneness with God and each other. We enter into our 160th year together with excitement, confidence, and abun-dance. ~ Cliff

Our parish picnic sponsored by the Vestry will take place after 10:30 a.m. worship on Sunday, June 8. We will gather on our beautiful grounds for good food and fellowship. There is no need to bring anything, just come and enjoy. The Vestry will be providing the food and beverages. Children may wish to bring Fris-bees and balls to play on the lawn. It is a great occasion for us all of every generation to come together.

Summer at Saint Paul’s

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Greeters a great way to serve and meet others

Welcome Team Captains will meet at noon on June 1. They will plan for the summer and the fall. We have many visitors and always need greeters. The heart of Jesus is full of welcome and his welcome is boundary-breaking. Jesus’ heart reaches out beyond “his own.” It is inclusive and all embracing. Jesus heals the Roman centurion’s son. He responds to the persua-sion of the Canaanite mother. He engages deeply with the Samaritan woman. In all this, Jesus proclaims that the good news is that God’s heart is a welcoming heart, reaching out to embrace all. Join Jesus and become a greeter. For more in-formation, please contact Charlie Head, headjr.@verizon.net

Summer Stewardship In the summer we bring our whole selves to church. We tend our inner selves and our outward relationships in the love of the Spirit who says, “Come.” We are given the free gift of the water of life. We also give freely of ourselves to tend the garden, community, and sacred space of Saint Paul’s. Summer is a time when parish giving can dry up a bit. Remember that we are stewards of this church and cam-pus that need our work and are extraordinarily beautiful.

Our new altar to be used at the center of the labyrinth was made possible by generous donations from the estates of Wil-liam Robert James Morris and Virginia C. Simons. It is being dedicated, “In Memoriam, Clarence Clark Zantzinger,” by Bishop Edward Lee on Sunday, July 6 at the 10:30 a.m. wor-ship. “In the Company of Angels” is the legacy society of Saint Paul’s Church. Even modest bequests have a powerful impact. Please remember Saint Paul’s in your will and estate plan.

Church School Closing CeremonyOn Sunday, June 1 at 9:40 a.m. the church school will hold its closing ceremony of the school year. Children will meet in their classrooms for a fi-nal story, and then enjoy a Feast on the lawn!

VBS: Registration is Open!!St. Martin’s –St Paul’s continue to partner together in offering great summer experience for children. As a result of growing popularity, we have expand-ed our program and are looking forward to another great year. This year’s camp week is scheduled for August 4-8, 2014, from 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. If you plan to have your child(ren) participate, please register as early as possible. You can register at www.stmartinec.org . Scholarships are available.

Summer Faith and the ArtsFaith and the Arts is a six-week program that ex-plores the creativity of children as they paint and/or draw pictures of lectionary based stories. This year June 22- July 27. Diverse group of parishio-ners offer to lead this wonderful program during the church school hour in the Meeting Room. We are happy to welcome all children to this wonder-ful journey of making our readings come alive in art.

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Summer at Saint Paul’s

Bring a friend to church over the summer.

For millions of people, attending a church service is an impor-tant part of the week. Whether they go to church for spiritual, social or educational reasons, those who have religion in their lives report more overall satisfaction with their lives, accord-ing to a study in the American Sociological Review. A survey in "Outreach" magazine indicated that more than 40 percent of people who previously attended church would go back if invited by a friend. If you have a friend who is struggling with a problem, interested in finding a church home or just curious about your religion, invite her to attend a service with you.

How do I go about inviting someone to Saint Paul’s1. Extend the invitation to your friend. Let him know the time and place of the church service if you won't be arriv-ing together. We welcome guests and visitors any time.

2. Provide details about what to wear. At Saint Paul’s you will find a variety of attire from casual to Sunday best. Let your guest know what to wear so she won't feel uncomfortable.

3. Give your friend a rundown of a typical service ahead of time. Explain any rituals with which he may not be familiar so he doesn't encounter unpleasant surprises.

4. Explain the procedure for handling Com-munion or other ceremonies in the church.

5. Introduce your friend to those sitting near you. Sit near people who are generally friendly and welcom-ing. If possible, introduce your friend to the priest.

6. Ask your friend if he has any questions after the service. Give him the choice of staying for fellow-ship time in the Dixon House or leaving to get home.

Concerts at Pastorious ParkPlease join other members of St. Paul’s this Summer at Pastorius Park for the Summer Concert Series. The con-certs feature great artists and music and so whenever you are in town on any of the following dates: June 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30th at 7:30 p.m., please come let’s dance the evening away while enjoying each other’s company over snacks and all kinds of beverage. We have the St. Paul’s banner ready for the concert and so look out for the banner if you decide to come to the park. For addi-tional information and questions, please contact Manny.

Family PicnicPlease join us on June 18th, 2014 at 4:30-6:30 p.m. for a Family Picnic at St. Paul’s. Those who are interested in walking to Pastorious Park to listen to great music from Hezekiah Jones will join other families in trek-king to the park. We will have hot dogs, fruits, drinks and a Bounce House. You are all invited to also bring

blankets and chairs.

Back-To-School Picnic and School Supplies Drive:

Ever thought about a combined Back-to-School Pic-nic and School Supplies Drive? Please join us on Au-gust 23, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. for a picnic and a School Supplies Drive to benefit St. James Episcopal School, Philadelphia. You are welcome to donate pencils, pens, books, sharpeners, erasers etc. for friends at St. James. So, when you go out shopping for sup-plies for school, please don’t forget the children of St. James, bring your donation to the Back-To-School picnic and have some fun as well. For additional in-formation and questions, please contact Manny.

Family Pot-LuckI am working on the calendar for next year and would like to invite each family to consider host-ing a Family Pot-Luck in the Fall, Winter or Spring. This is a fun event which brings families together to share some favorite dishes and fellowship with other parishioners and friends. For additional in-formation and questions, please contact Manny.

Young Professionals Happy HourYoung Professionals from St. Paul’s will gather togeth-er for an evening of food and beer at Goat Hollow on June 8, 2014 at 7.pm. Please join us if you are a Young Professional or consider yourself a Young Professional at heart-there are no age limitations. For additional information and questions, please contact Manny.

The Center for Contemporary Mysticism Book Group

is beginning. Our first meeting will be on Monday, June 2nd at 7:30 pm, in the Dixon House; and we plan to meet on the first Monday of each month thereafter. We will begin by reading a book of marvelous stories en-titled "Miracles Happen" by Brian L. Weiss, MD. Get your copy now and start reading. It may be purchased online, at major bookstores, or in the Kindle Edition. Since there is only 2 ½ weeks until our first meeting, it is not necessary to finish reading all the stories; we will most likely continue discussing this book at our second meeting on July 7th.

Learn to Meditate: “It’s not what you think”

If you are interested in learning to meditate, and want to learn more about it, instructed classes will begin in the Cha-pel on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon House Library. The classes are sponsored by the Center for Contemporary Mysticism that meets at saint Paul’s. All are invited. Ken Class and Joe Irwin are the instructors. Bring a journal or notebook for recording your thoughts and reflections.

Standing Rock Planning for all PilgrimsAll who wish to travel to the Standing Rock Reservation will meet in the Swift Bird Room at noon on June 1 at noon. We will begin making preparations for our pil-grimage to the Sioux Reservation on July 1. If you wish to go and cannot be part of the planning meeting please contact the Rector, ccutler@stpaulschestnuthill.org

Saint Paul’s at the Standing Rock Indian ReservationSaint Paul’s annual pilgrimage to the Standing Rock Reservation will take place from July 10 through the 20th. Our second rector, William Hobart Hare, served as Bishop of Niobrara ministering among the na-tive peoples in the late 1800s throughout the Dakotas. Each summer Saint Paul’s travels to the Standing Rock Reservation, 3567 square miles spanning the border of North and South Dakota. It is always a life-chang-ing experience for those who go. Our young people serve as peers with Sioux youth with campers from the towns of Selfridge, Porcupine, Cannon Ball, So-lan and Fort Yates. The days prior to opening of camp will be spent in planning and team building. We will spend time at community events including a powwow.

Summer at Saint Paul’s

The Season of Rummage has ArrivedBeginning

Sunday, June 22, the parish hall will begin filling up with lots of wonderful things to sell on Friday, Sep-

tember 5 (pre-sale) and Saturday, September 6. You can drop off your “treasures” over the summer on Sundays from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rummage workers will gladly receive them and get them ready for sale. Judy Smith is leading up the Rummage sale this year with lots of assistance. If you would like to pitch in and help, give her a call – at 215-233-4932. Join our helpers who are all having fun and serving for such a good cause. All proceeds but 5% go to outreach, the rest go to a project for the betterment of Saint Paul’

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Judy Smith & Carolyn Hale, 2013

Saint Paul’s Choirs sing at National Cathedral, Washington DC July 10 -13

This summer the Adult Choir and Choristers of Saint Paul’s will travel to Washington DC to lead worship in the historic and awe-inspiring National Cathedral of the Episcopal Church USA. We will sing for the following services: Thursday 7/10 Evensong at 5:30, Friday 7/11 Evensong at 5:30, Sunday 7/13 Holy Eucharist at 10am and Evensong at 4pm.This is an extraordinary opportunity for all our singers, to prepare a sizable and ambitious repertoire to the high standards expected, and to experi-ence the thrill of singing in such a magnificent and acoustically exciting setting.We hope that all our friends (and their friends!) who are within reach of Washington at that time will join us for worship at one or more of these services. Please make a note of the dates and share them. If you are interested in making a contribution to support a singer in need of financial assistance to participate, please contact Zach Hemenway, or send your check to Saint Paul’s clearly marked “Washington Choir Trip”.

Summer Worship Hours 8 a.m., 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.Child Care Available

Labyrinth The labyrinth walk is great opportunity to find rest in the summer. Guides are normally available at the labyrinth in the back of the church on the second and fourth Mondays from 5 to 7 p.m. The Christian labyrinth is a walking meditation that needs no special training. The labyrinth itself does the work. It is a

vehicle for insight, for shedding anxiety and making new beginnings. The Saint Paul’s labyrinth is open to all. Bring a friend.

New Vestry Members ElectedThe Parish at our Annual Meeting on May 18 elected Cynthia Clowery, Michael Latini, Diana Moro, and Nicolle Tullo to four year terms on the vestry, the management board of Saint Paul’s. Following the meet-ing, the vestry elected officers for the year to come. The Rector appointed Dick Kolb as Rector’s Warden. The Vestry nominated and elected Rod Gagné as Parishioners’ Warden. Steve Camp-Landis was elected Account-ing Warden and Diana Moro Secretary. The June Vestry Meeting will take place on Monday, June 16 at 7 p.m.

Our Clergy and StaffClergy

The Rev. E. Clifford Cutler Rectorccutler@stpaulschestnuthill.org

The Rev. Emmanuel A. Mercer Assistant Rectoremercer@stpaulschestnuthill.org

The Rev. Robert M. DavidsonDeaconrob@4suns.com

Staff

Zachary D. HemenwayDirector of Music and Organistzhemenway@stpaulschestnuthill.org

Virginia A. EmlenAdministrative Assistantvemlen@stpaulschestnuthill.org

Joe RussellOrgan Scholarjrussell@stpaulschestnuthill.org

Sarah PundersonCommunications Coordinatorspunderson@stpaulschestnuthill.org

Karen RichterMusic Assistantkrichter@stpaulschestnuthill.orgVestry

Dale Lower, Rector’s WardenRod Gagné, Parishioners’ WardenStephen Camp-Landis, Accounting WardenLinda Boggs, SecretaryMark Duckett, Joe Fafara, John Faggotti, Bill Fikioris, Joyce Klinefelter, Richard Kolb,Tom O’Rourke, Allison Romig, Paul Sehnert, Rebecca Southwell, Arthur Stokes, Jill Wemple

Brennan & Associates, Bookkeepersaccountant@stpaulschestnuthill.org

Sonam Dhawo, SextonDolma Dhawo, Custodian