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YOUTH GROUP SKIING– 2//27 Ash Wednesday Service: St Mark’s 6:30 pm (2/17)
Wed– St Jacobi Lenten Bible Study 6:30pm (light supper)(3/10,17,24,31) Palm Sunday Breakfast– St Jacobi 9am (3/28)
Maundy Thursday– St Jacobi- Sedar Meal 6:30pm (4/1) Good Friday St Luke’s (4/2)
Easter– REJOICE, OUR LORD HAS RISEN– St Marks 8:15am St Jacobi 11am
CROSSROADS
February 2010, Vol. 2, Issue 2
ST JACOBI LUTHERAN CHURCH Pas to r Mary Owens ST MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH 108 GLEN DR IVE , HC1 Box 1A-286 149 SCENIC DR IVE SHOHOLA PA 18458 Lackawaxen PA 18435 LACKAWAXEN PA 18435 570 -559 -7676 570 -685 -7875 570 -685 -7875 web s i t e : s t ja cob i shoho la .o rg s t j a cob i counc i l@mercu ry l i nk .ne t
Haiti Earthquake Relief
The Situation: On January 12 at 4:53 p.m., a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked the is-land country of Haiti, primarily impacting its capital of Port-au-Prince and its nearly two million residents. It is believed that over three million citizens of Haiti are affected. The epicenter of the quake was centered approximately 10 miles west of Port-au-Prince. Offices, hotels, houses and shops have collapsed. Over 30 aftershocks ranging from 4.2 to 5.9 have already been recorded within the first 48 hours. Already one of the poorest countries in the world, this catastrophe will exacerbate the suffering felt by many already living with hunger and poverty. ELCA Response:
Almost two weeks have passed since the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The outpouring of gifts from members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to ELCA Disaster Response has enabled a swift response on behalf of this church.
Thank you for your generous financial support which now totals more than $1.6 million. Thousands of other gifts are still being counted. Our community-based partners are already providing:
Two water purification systems to bring clean water to 25,000 people. !" Emergency food and medical supplies to thousands. !" Blankets and tents to shelter 10,000 people who are homeless.
Funding, distributed through three partners, will increase as giving continues.
!" $300,000 has been sent to The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), a key responder and member of Action by Churches Together (ACT). The funds support LWF efforts to provide shelter to people left homeless by the quake.
!" $150,000 has been sent to Lutheran World Relief (LWR), Baltimore, for material aid. !" $150,000 has been sent to Church World Service (CWS) for construction of temporary water systems and dis-
tribution of water purification materials. In addition, $25,000 has been sent to Lutheran Services of Florida for initial support to refugees and Haitian Americans entering or returning to the United States.
More information included in this newsletter.
St Mark’s Lutheran Church 149 Scenic Drive Lackawaxen, PA 18435 570-685-7875 Pastor Mary Owens: 570-685-7875 Web site: stjacobishohola.org
Ash Wednesday Service at St Marks– 6:30pm (2/17) On this Ash Wednesday, let us examine our commitment to Christ.
May each of us offer him our steadfast love and faithful service. Our prayers are with Bertha Bassani. Pete’s Mom appendix burst (she is 80). She had emergency surgery and fighting a tough infection. Please keep Bertha & her family in your prayers.
A boy was asked by his Sunday school teacher if he thought Noah did much fishing off the ark? “How could he?” replied the lad. “He only had two worms and there were only two fish.”
If anyone has or knows of children who might be interested in attending Sunday School
at St. Mark, please have them contact Diane Bassani at 570-685-2616. Thinking of Lent Advent prepares us for Christ’s birth; Lent prepares us for the glorious act of Christ’s resurrection. Churches have special services during the weeks of Lent, but it’s what each of us does regarding our spiritual life that makes Lent most meaningful. Lent is a good time to read, study and inwardly digest the four gospels. (The word gospel means “good news.”) A college student decided to work his way through Matthew, Mark, Luke and John for his Lenten devotional time. Soon he was fascinated by the stories, such as the Pharisees and Sadducees trying to trap Jesus in debate. The brilliant Jesus handled every occasion with wisdom, leaving the authorities dumbfounded. During his devotional time, the student was filled with laughter and amazement at the brilliant son of God, who was only in his 30s. Get to know the good news, and you’ll under-stand the young man’s amazement.
YOUTH GROUP SKIING FEB 27, 2010
See Pastor Mary for details
Please contact Grace @ purple-
[email protected] or 845-856-8912 or Pete Bassani 570-685-2616,
with news items for the newsletter. Suggestions are always welcomed & help is always needed to collate & mail this publication.
ST JACOBI LUTHERAN CHURCH 108 Glen Drive Shohola, PA 18458 570-559-7676 Email: [email protected] Website: stjacobishohola.org Pastor Owens: 570-685-7875
Please contact Grace @ [email protected] or 845-856-8912 with news items for the newsletter. Suggestions are always welcomed & help is always needed to collate & mail this publication.
"Contribution Envelopes for 2010 are available for pick up in the narthex of the church. 2009 financial statements will be available to pick up at church on Jan 31,2010. If you have any questions about envelopes or financial statements please, contact Petra Kluge at [email protected].”
If you know of a member or friend who needs a Pastoral or a friend visit, Please contact Pastor Mary, Dotty Luca or Ingrid Vogel with information. (phone # below) UPDATE: Operation Christmas Child– 92 boxes were delivered by Petra Kluge to Assembly of God , Port Jervis, NY, collection site. Thanks to all who helped to make a child’s Christmas brighter.
To our members & friends, we would like to thank you for attending our Christmas concert, Christmas German service & the Children program. Thanks to all those who helped to make these programs possible. I know those involved, enjoyed putting these programs on & we would like thank all those who attended. God Bless You & a Healthy 2010.
Save the date March 28, 2010, because you are invited to the Church Council Annual
Palm Sunday Breakfast at St Jacobi church at 9:00am.
Please come & enjoy apple pancakes, omelets, sausage & more. No charge!
Bring a friend.
Council members: Pres Nick Luca, 570-559-7489 //Treas:Dotty Luca 570-559-7489 Vice Pres, Joe Criscione 845 856 8912 Fin Sect: Petra Kluge //Fritzie Galuschak Dale Siemers 570-559-7481 Christine Protsko, 570-559-7354 Ingrid Vogel, 570-559-7206 Dennis McCullough, 845-858-2814
HAVE YOU VISITED OUR NEW WEB SITE: stjacobishohola.org
If you need transportation to church or a church event-
please let a council member
know. - St Jacobi- 570-559-7676
St. Jacobi COUNCIL CORNER
Highlights from the January 2010, meeting. Attendees were Joe Criscione, Grace Criscione, Dennis McCullough, Petra Kluge, Chris Protsko, Ingrid Vogel, Dale Siemers, Dotty Luca and Nick Luca. Approved the minutes of the council meeting held November 5, 2009. No council meeting was held in December due to inclement weather. Grace Criscione volunteered to continue to record our council meetings while our secretary, Fritzie Galuschak, is enjoying the warmer weather (not much warmer) in Florida. Thanks, Grace. Approved the November and December 2009 Treasurer’s reports. Ingrid Vogel agreed to be on the Audit Committee to review the Financial Secretary and Treasurer’s activities. The second member on the Audit Committee will be named at a later date. Grace Criscione was also recognized for the great job she is doing with the NEWSLETTER. A reminder to all that Grace Criscione is to be contacted with any input for the NEWSLETTER prior to the 15th of the month. Thanks again Grace. A Worship Committee will be forming. Grace Criscione and Ingrid Vogel will discuss this item further with the Pastor. The Music Fest was conducted on December 6 and the German Service was conducted on December 20. Both events were a success. We thank all who were involved in these efforts. Confirmation and Sunday School classes performed a Christmas Play during the Service on December 27. The play was written and directed by Bettina Roa and Chris Protsko. All involved did an outstanding job and we thank them for it. Confirmation classes will resume on February 7. Sunday School classes will resume on March 7. Tri-Christian Youth Group completed a collection of pet food and supplies to benefit the Pike County Animal Shelter. Thanks to all who contributed. Grace Criscione will discuss plans for the Lenten Bible Study with Pastor Owens. More details to follow. A request was made to purchase new fans for the church. Joe Criscione will review and provide details. The council voted to purchase high speed Internet service for the church from Verizon. Easter Services are planned as follows; Ash Wednesday service is scheduled at St. Mark’s at 6:30 PM and a Seder Meal will be held at St. Jacobi on Maundy Thursday at a time to be determined. 6:00 PM was suggested and will be coordinated with Pastor Owens. Plans for Good Friday will be decided at a later date. Rob Handel has completed our web site. The web address is www.stjacobishohola.org . It is requested that the council members submit items they would like to see on the web site. Vacation Bible School is being planned for August 16th to the 22nd in 2010. Volunteers are needed. Please contact Pastor Owens if you can be of assistance. Bishop Zeiser is scheduled to visit to our area August 22, 2010. Bishop Zeiser is expected to preach at all three churches with a luncheon to follow at St. Jacobi. Please save the date and plan to attend. The next council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 2, 2010, weather permitting. All are welcomed to attend.
Joyce Brooks Joe Fischer Brian Becker Florence Ross Muriel Gavoille Rev Paul Spohn Bobby Lees Justin VanTuyl William Koehler Katherine O’Toole Richard Hoffer Bob Gillespie Dottie Myers Lynn Salvati Sandra Faro Doug Gillespie John Knoll Julianna Kuhl Sue Knoll Edwards Lois Schmidt Al Schmidt Joe Connor Ashley Cobb Edith Holbert Joe Carver Fred Kleiner Honey & Bud Haupt Dorothy Lindblad Douglas Owens Janice Iaccovino Barbara Scocossi Herta Zidek Keith Blaut Christian Brown Gene Martin Family Rutherford Betsch Family of Barbara Weinder Ocke Fruchicht Family of Dusty Smythe John Gramsety Virginia Holtzhauer Family of Olga Mendz Pastor R Buchmann Manfred Kluge Family of Rolf Diefenbach Richard Protsko Jr. Bertha Bassani
FEBRUARY– 2010 7th– Jean Sandberg 18th– Joseph Protsko 22nd Hank Prigge 24th JoJo Kapulka
All Armed Forces Service Men & Women
SPC Craig Ellefsen (serving in Iraq) Benjamin Gullet (serving in Afganistan) Morgan Fruchtnicht (serving in Iraq) Tyler King (serving in Iraq) Michael Lobisch (serving in Iraq)
To have your name added to our Birthday/Anniversary/Prayer list please contact
Grace @ 845-856-8912 or email: [email protected]
HELP US TO SAVE PAPER, INK, POSTAGE & TIME– PLEASE FORWARD YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO:
[email protected] OR CALL 845 856 8912.
FAMILY FELLOWSHIP NIGHT– JAN 23, 2010 AT 7PM, ST JAOCBI SOCIAL HALL-
ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN— GAMES, SNACKS & FELLOWSHIP.
On Dec 27, during church service, we were treated to a wonderful children program. The children gave a presentation about Operation Christmas child & the terrific job that is done to help children all over the world receive the word of God. Special Thanks to Bettina Zidek-Roa who wrote & directed this program. Thanks to Christine Protsko for her dedication to our church school program.
German Christmas Service
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Join us for church- St Mark’s 8:15 am
St Jacobi-11 am
Save the Date:
2010——Ash Wednesday service will be at St Mark’s Time-6:30 pm– Feb 17th. Bible study is being held Wed evenings during LENT— A LIGHT SUPPER WILL BE PROVIDED. 6:30PM St Jacobi March 10,17,24,31 Maundy Thursday Seder Meal at St Jacobi.6:30pm Apr 1st. Good Friday St Luke’s Apr 2nd. August 7th, Shohola Railroad & Historical Society Home & Garden Tour Volunteers are needed– see Dotty Luca for more information. Bishop Zeiser will be preaching at St. Mark’s, St. Luke’s and St. Jacobi’s on August 22nd, 2010. All three congregations will participate in a covered dish lunch-eon at Saint Jacobi’s following the 11 AM service. Vacation Bible School will be held the week prior to the Bishop’s preaching date. A closing worship for VBS will be held during the Sunday Worship at each church. VBS will be held at Saint Jacobi’s August 16th through the 20th from 9:00 AM to 12 PM. VBS will be held August 16th-22nd at St. Mark’s, from 6 pm to 8pm. Volunteers will be needed for planning, set up, teaching, preparing snacks and arts and crafts. We are hoping for 100 % participation by families/youth as well as from Council Members and other adults in the congregation. Please consider volunteering, as well as sending your youth and inviting the youth of the Community.
Plans are underway for a shared intergenerational Bible Study/Lutheran education program focusing on the Sacrament of Holy Communion during Lent. The program will begin with a joint worship at St Mark’s on Ash Wednesday,(6:30pm) and conclude with a Seder meal and Worship on Maundy Thursday at St. Jacobi.(6:30pm) Weekly evening sessions will be offered, for participants from pre-school to adult to learn more about the sacrament of Holy Communion. This course Fed and Forgiven, provides congregations with resources that will help people of all ages deepen their understanding of and love for the gift of holy communion. Each session will be accompanied by a soup and sandwich supper & dessert. If any one is interested in participating in one way or another, please let the Pastor know. This program is open to all members of the community. Invite a neighbor to come. March 10, 17,24,31– Wed evenings
If you need transportation please let a council member know.
Contact Pastor and/or Grace if you are able to help with the light supper. and the Seder Meal.
Preparing for the Seder Meal: Roast Lamb (chicken or turkey) Spinach or other dark green vegetable Green salad, with dressing: or celery Rice seasoned with herbs Ratatouille (eggplant & zucchini with garlic & tomato) Matzoh (bread) Haroseth (Dessert) Wine Please let Grace Criscione know what you plan on bringing. 845 856 8912 or email:[email protected]
THE ROAD TO FAITH:. Ash Wednesday at St Marks– 6:30pm (2/17) Wed nights– St Jacobi Bible Study: (3/10,17,24,31) on Holy Communion– all families are encouraged to join 6:30pm a light supper will be available Palm Sunday– St Jacobi council annual breakfast for all– 9:00am– (3/28) Maundy Thursday– Seder meal 6:30pm (see below) (4/1/) Good Friday –St Lukes, (4/2) +Christ’s Resurrection– REJOICE+ St Marks– 8:15am
St Jacobi– 11:00 am
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Green St J Blue- St M
1 St Marks Council 7:30pm
St Jacobi Council
7pm 2
3
4
5
6 Pond Eddy Thrift Store
10-2
7 St Mk’s 8:15am St Jacobi 11am
CONFIRMATION
CLASS 10AM
St Mks-AA 8pm
8 Lions Club
7:30pm
9 St Marks Quilting/
Sewing class 9-12
10 St Mark’s
Quilting 9AM
St Marks-AA
11
12
Lincoln’s Birthday!
St Marks-AA
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14
15
Presidents’ Day
16 St Marks Quilting/
Sewing class 9-12
17 St Mark’s
Quilting 9AM ASH WED-
7:30pm St Marks
St Marks-AA
8pm
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19
St Marks-AA 8pm
20 Pond Eddy Thrift Store
10-2
21 St Mk’s 8:15am St Jacobi 11am
CONFIRMATION CLASS 10AM
St Mks-AA 8pm St Mk’s 8:15 am
22
Washingtons Birthday!
23 St Marks Quilting/
Sewing class 9-12
24
St Mark’s Quilting 9AM
St Marks-AA 8pm
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26
St Marks-AA 8pm
27 Youth Group
Ski Trip
28 St Mk’s 8:15am St Jacobi 11am
CONFIRMATION CLASS 10AM
St Mks-AA 8pm
2010
St Mk’s 8:15am St Jacobi 11am Confirmation-
10AM
Valentine’s Day
The Situation: On January 12 at 4:53 p.m., a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked the island country of Haiti, primarily impacting its capital of Port-au-Prince and its nearly two million resi-dents. It is believed that over three million citizens of Haiti are affected. The epicenter of the quake was centered approximately 10 miles west of Port-au-Prince. Offices, hotels, houses and shops have collapsed. Over 30 aftershocks ranging from 4.2 to 5.9 have al-ready been recorded. The city is without electricity and the telephone network has been overloaded with calls making it impossible to reach friends and family. The presidential palace is in ruins and many churches have been destroyed. Hospi-tals that were not directly impacted by the quake are overflowing and the search for survi-vors is intense. Already one of the poorest countries in the world, this catastrophe will exacerbate the suffering felt by many already living with hunger and poverty. ELCA Response:
The ELCA, through the Lutheran World Federation, is already responding to the critical needs of survivors in Haiti. Thankfully, the LWF offices and staff on the island were spared in the earthquake, making it possible for work to begin immediately. Staff there will focus their immediate efforts on issues of water safety and sanitation, as-sisting with medical triage, and providing emer-gency sheltering for the many who are now home-less. The ELCA has long-standing relationships in Haiti through several organizations and the Lu-theran Church in Haiti.
In anticipation of your generous gifts, ELCA Disas-ter Response has authorized $250,000 for immedi-ate relief assistance in Haiti, with the possibility for an additional $500,000 as the full scope of this dis-aster continues to become clear. Your gifts are
needed now to make this type of rapid response possible.
While volunteers, especially skilled workers, will likely be needed in the coming months, the situation on the ground is still far too chaotic – no water, no power, few roads, and very limited communication – to support volunteers traveling to the area in the immediate days.
Give:Gifts to ELCA International Disaster Response help us to provide immediate and effective support to communities which are in need. Please consider giving to support the needs of this response and others like it. Information on giving is provided in the box on the right “How You Can Help.” 100% of your gift will be used in full to bring life sustaining support to this crisis. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
Check or money orders sent to:
ELCA Disaster Response 39330 Treasury Center Chicago, IL 60694-9300
write "Haiti Earthquake Relief" on your check's
memo line.
Credit card by phone: 800-638-3522
or online. Credit card contributions may also
be made via mail.
Haiti Earthquake Relief
