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THE CROWN The Newsletter of Christ Church Shrewsbury
Christ Church is a community committed to exploring the reality of God in today’s world
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Volume XXII Issue IX September 2019
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Services will resume in our beloved Church Sunday, September 8th (8am & 10am)
We hope you will be there as we all look up at our newly restored Church Ceiling!
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“It is not as important to begin as it is to learn to begin again.”
Theologian Karl Barth
Dear Friends,
The days of summer are waning away. The leaves are even now beginning to lace the rectory yard. The nights
are growing cooler. Families are taking those last few days of relaxation and vacation before September arrives.
And here at Christ Church, as with every year at this time, we invite everyone “Back to Church!”
This year we really mean it. “Back to Church!”
On Sunday, September 8th, we return to our much-loved church building after a summer of exile in the Parish
Hall during the extended work on the ceiling. As much as I love our church building, I must say I really enjoyed
our weeks in the Parish House. Worship spaces dictate the way we worship, and indeed it was a different
experience with folding chairs, a portable keyboard, and much relaxed liturgy. Preaching feels different.
Praying feels different. Passing the Peace is different. Even the way we engage the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist
has a different feel. And how great it is to have Coffee brewing away within a few footsteps! I don’t know about
you, but it allowed me to take a step back and think about how we do “church” in a whole different way.
But now I am ready to be back: “Back to Church!” September quickens our spirits and calls us back from our
summer “break”. It calls us to begin again and to renew the rhythm of our lives together. I think we are all ready
to get back to the heart of our community and all that our community holds dear. September 8th not only will
mark our return to the church with special prayers and blessings, it marks the Kick-Off of our Program Year.
Our own Sue Napoletano will be addressing the congregation on this Sunday; she is not to be missed! The
Church School will be registering children for the coming year – including a whole new class for our youngest
learners with three new teachers ready to go. In the afternoon, our Youth and their parents will be gathering at
the home of Susan and Bob Van Valkenburgh for a pool party. EFM (Education, Formation, Ministry) begins
its weekly seminar at the rectory on Monday, September 9th. Peak of the Week begins Wednesday, September
11th, and GFS (Girls Friendly Society) is hosting a Mother/Daughter Tea on Sunday, September 15th. We will
truly be “Back to Church!”
Not only are our Christian Formation programs beginning again, but everything else as well. Before you know
it, you will be getting details on our 2020 Stewardship Campaign Kick-Off. P.J. Reyes will be signing you up
for our Fall Outreach Project, Crop Walk. And of course, you will begin hearing more and more about our
biggest parish event of the year, The Christmas Bazaar and Lantern Tour.
But for one more moment, I want to get back to the church. After all, this is the 250th anniversary year for the
church – don’t you think it is fitting that we chose this year to tackle the ceiling? For the work never, ever ends
– and as Barth reminds us, “It is not as important to begin as it is to learn to begin again” and that is exactly
what we do. We will be looking back on our long history with the special Event. A lecture and reception on
Saturday, September 14th at 5:00pm in the church building. We will be remembering our roots and those who
made it possible for us to be here - even as we look forward to where God is leading us. For we are indeed back.
Ready to begin again, ready to be God’s holy people in our own day and time.
Peace,
Mother Lisa+
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PARISH NEWS & NOTES
ANY CHANGES? Advise us of any changes in your address or telephone
number. Let us know so we can keep our records up to
date. Please send us an email or call the Church Office
at 732-741-2220.
Directory updates:
Change of address:
Mignon Godwin Williams
205 Towerview Drive 3101
St. Augustine, FL32092
Congratulations - Holy Matrimony: It was a very special day for two lovely couples!
Mariah Honecker (daughter of Kim Roberts and
Bob Honecker) and Frank Thomas were joined
together in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony on
Saturday, August 17th
. Mother Lisa was the
officiant.
Emily Webster (daughter of Cindy and Rod
Webster) and Anne Brand were joined together in
the sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Saturday,
August 17th
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Both couples held their ceremonies and receptions
at the home of their parents! Congratulations!
In Requim:
Ruth Ann Zeak
September 11, 1946 – August 3, 2019
PARISH PRAYER LIST Important notice regarding our Prayer List. It had been
the custom/policy in the past that names would only
remain on the prayer list for three months unless we were
notified by you to keep them on. As of this August 1st,
we refreshed our prayer list. We removed names of those
we were not contacted to keep on the list. Please know
that you can call the office to put names on (or back on)
the prayer list.
(*) indicates member of CCS For the sick and suffering, and those in any need
or trouble: *Shirley, *Mignon Williams, *Cassie
Reagan, *John Smalls, *Joan, *Marion Phillips,
*Brother Richard, *Jim Miller, *Beverly Ryser,
*Judi Buncher, *Craig Cambeis, *Carolyn, *MiMi
Brown, *Sarah Schmid, *Susan Van Valkenburg,
*Tara Dunford, *Paul, John Veil, Jennifer Turner,
Pam, Ruth Roth, Stan Brower, Queeni, Jocelyn,
Mariwether Schmid, Julie, Heather Lance, Pat and
Bob Rivenes, Cindy and John Jobe, Vivian
Hillborn, Lea Gallagher, Vieux, Judy, Bob
Fitzgerald, Mary Ellen, Tammy, Alicia Binn, Ben
Gizzi, Savita, Farshid, Peedy, Gil, Edie, Julia,
Marlene, Bert, Barbara Murgio, Brian Wilson,
Sherrie, Sam Hutchinson. May they be relieved of
their distress.
For parishioners and friends serving in the
armed forces both here and abroad: Traver,
Michael, Bo, Travis “TJ” Wilson, Aaron, Jacqueline
Brattan. May they serve in safety and with honor.
Special Thanks
for your time and efforts
To George Edwards for taking the time to share
updated photos of our Church Ceiling progress with
the congregation! (see page 14 for more of Georges
photos)
To Jim O’Connor and Connie Goddard who
hosted Covenant House Day at the Beach, and to all
who contributed items.
To Lynn Marengo for donating our annual Norton
anti-virus software and thanks to Steve Craven for
all his IT work on our office computers.
To Bob Kelly who has given so generously of his
time and talents to the church ceiling project. It is
his leadership that has not only made it possible, but
has enabled us to move smoothly through the
process.
To Gen Hansen…..we heard Gen Hansen had a
way of making table linens look like new! Thank
you so much, Gen, for the wonderful job you did in
tackling several pasta-stained table linens from the
Bishops Reception. They surely sparkle now.
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A special note from CHRIS PSOLKA:
As many of you know, Jamie and I are dealing with
the loss of our daughter, Annie, who died last
December. In order to move forward, I need to take
time for myself to reflect on my loss and release
myself from some of the responsibilities of daily
life. Toward that end, I have requested a sabbatical
from my position as Music Director here at Christ
Church. The vestry has generously granted a leave
of absence beginning on September 8 and returning
on December 1. During my absence, Jim Palmer, a
cradle Episcopalian and accomplished
organist/choir director, will play the 10:00 am
Sunday service and lead the choir, which will
remain active during my leave.
A little bit about Jim Palmer: Jim Palmer is a native of Peekskill, New York,
where he was involved in music from an early age
at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, his home parish.
After deciding that a career in computer science was
not for him, in 1987 he relocated to Princeton, New
Jersey to attend Westminster Choir College, where
he studied organ and voice. Jim has held a number
of significant church appointments in New
York and New Jersey, and since 2017 he has been
active as a supply/interim church musician in
Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. As a supporter
of the Organ Historical Society, he is particularly
delighted to play Christ Church’s historic
instrument. Jim currently lives in North
Brunswick with his three rescue kitties, and is
looking forward to his time at Christ Church.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS…..
Sunday, September 8th
8:00AM & 10:00AM Services resume
We return to our regular service schedule
AND to our Church Building.
Please mark your calendars!
Morning Prayer and Peak of the Week
returns on Wednesday, September 11th
Parish House Library
9:30 – 10:00 Morning Prayer
10:15 – 11:15 Peak of the Week
Peak of the Week We're almost at our Peak! Come on and join us--
Pax by Sara Pennypacker is our book for the month
for September. Pax is a deceptively simple story of
a fox and his boy. But don’t let the simple
presentation fool you. There is much to be found
beneath the surface of this little book.
Morning Prayer at 9:30, snacks at 10:15, book talk
and more snacks--what a way to start a
Wednesday!
September 11-- be there or miss a good thing.
Second Saturday Workday
A vital part of church activities is the monthly
Second Saturday "Project" Day. True it is work, but
it really takes willing hands to get things done.
After our summer of storms and growth there is
yard work and trimming to be done. A major project
that we can make a starting attempt is to tighten up
loose parts of the fence that rusted nails and screws
need to be replaced. So do set aside an hour or two
on Saturday September 14th between 10:00 AM
and 4:00 PM to lend a hand. A simple and warm
lunch will be provided.
Walter Dein, Second Saturday Coordinator
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Backpacks for a Smooth
Start to School
Once again this year, we are helping children here
in Monmouth County begin the school year with
needed materials and supplies. There are children
who begin school without the needed supplies such
as pencils and notebooks, delaying or impeding
their fresh start to the new school year. We hope to
make a difference for some of these children.
Please consider providing a child with some needed
supplies such as:
Sturdy backpack, pencils, pens, crayons,
markers, colored pencils, highlighters, zippered
pencil case, spiral notebooks (no binders),
homework notebooks, child scissors, glue sticks,
marble notebooks, erasers, and other young
child specific supplies.
Please bring the backpacks or supplies to church by
Sunday, September 8th.
Please help us help some children again this year.
Your generosity is appreciated.
*We have had a number of backpacks donated.
If you see an empty one take one home, fill it
with supplies, and return it!
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, September 8th will be held
in the Parish House.
Greetings from the
Christian Education Commission
Church School DOINGS
It’s Official --come check it out! The PreK-K
Church School is happening! This class is for
children ages 3-5. We’ll be introducing God’s
Creation in story, song and hands-on activities.
Welcome Jennifer Craven, Tara Dunford, Katie
Wachter and Laura Stroebel to our Church School
Family of Teachers. All of us are looking forward
to meeting you and your youngsters. You are
invited downstairs for a meet and greet with the
teachers on Sunday, September 15 before the
Church Service at 10 a.m. Then we’ll have a quick
gathering with the children before we all head over
to the church for the baptism.
All Church School classes will commence on
Sunday, September 22, 2019. Classes begin at
10:00 am sharp.
Registration will take place in the Parish House
following a joyous return to the Church on Rally
Sunday, September 8. No class on this date.
If you have a youngster in this age group and would
like to have them participate, please contact the
office and speak with Casey. She will pass the
information on to me. I will get back to you if you
leave a phone number or email address.
We’re always seeking extra helping hands. I
welcome all to join in this Ministry! It’s a fun way
to get involved.
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Are you kind of artsy or maybe not so much?
Seeking a volunteer(s) to freshen up our bulletin
board and keep it current with the seasons. We’ll
supply the materials.
Faithfully,
Mrs. Nap., Church School Director
732-272-5135 (cell) 732-229-0436 (home)
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Girls Friendly Society:
Junior Edition!
Christ Church’s Chapter of GFS
cordially invites young girls
and their mothers to a
MOTHER DAUGHTER
TEA!
Sunday, September 15 at 4:00pm
in the Parish Hall
find out all about GFS
and the programs we have for this year.
RSVP by email or phone:
732-741-2220
Youth Group Prime
The Youth Group/Confirmation Class is kicking off
the 2019-2020 program with a Swim Party on
September 8th
at the home of Susan and Bob Van
Valkenburgh. We will gather at 3:00pm for the
three “F’s” fun, fellowship, and of course, food.
Parents and guardians are invited to join in the
activities, and to bring a snack and/or drinks. We
will discuss the program for the upcoming year. The
address is 14 London Drive, Jackson. RSVP by
email: [email protected] or call
the office at 732-741-2220. If anyone needs a ride,
do ask! And yes, friends are welcome to join us.
Our first official “lesson-session” is scheduled for
Sunday, September 22nd at 5pm in the Parish Hall.
Dinner will be provided.
FUNDRAISER IS BACK!
Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends promotion is
coming back to Monmouth Mall in October! Every
year, Boscov’s offers Monmouth area, non-profit,
charitable organizations a unique fund-raising
opportunity. This year’s promotion will take place
at Boscov’s Monmouth Mall on October 16, 2019.
In order to partake of the 25% off promotion, you
must present an admission ticket. The cost of each
admission ticket is $5.00 - reasonable enough!
This is the best part, for each ticket sold the Church
will receive $5.00. Yes, the full amount!! Once
again we are participating in this novel and
relatively effortless fundraiser. A new feature of
the promotion this year is that prior to the sale, we
can set up a table in Boscov’s to sell these tickets
for our benefit.
I will have the coupons in hand shortly and they
will be available for purchase starting this Sunday,
September 1. Coupons will also be available in the
Parish House beginning next week. Besides raising
much-needed funds, our Church may even get some
free PR through the Boscov’s newspaper ads as all
participating organizations will be listed.
It’s a win-win situation all around.
Sue Napoletano
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Beach Report!
Christ Church sponsored eight Covenant House
young adults and staff to a day at Sandy Hook
Beach on Monday August 6th. Thanks to Connie
Goddard a potentially disappointing day turned into
a magical day! The ocean was too rough to go in
but thanks to Connie bringing her kayak the group
learned to kayak in the Sandy Hook Bay! We rented
additional kayaks and paddle boards for the day
with Connie being a great teacher! Another
beautiful part of the story is when the owner of the
kayak rentals heard about what we were doing he
immediately gave us a discount on the cost! The
same spontaneous kind gesture occurred at the deli
in the morning when the lunches were purchased for
the day.
Thank you to everyone who so generously donated
money, flip flops, sunblock and other beach
necessities to make this a great day for these
homeless young adults.
God Bless!
Jim O’Connor
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Community Garden Update
Massive cucumbers!!! Harvest time is in full swing
at the Christ Church Garden. We have had great
results with the cherry tomatoes this year but not so
much with the larger tomatoes. If anyone has
growing suggestions they are welcome!
If you would like to get involved in this worthwhile
ministry or would just like to tour the garden
contact Kim Roberts-Honecker 732 530-7451
COFFEE HOUR Hosts Needed:
We Episcopalians love our Coffee Hour! Some
have even called it the “eighth sacrament” of the
Church. Well, this eighth sacrament needs some
ministers! Please sign up for a week as Host for the
Coffee Hour. Sign-up sheet is on the Parish Life
Bulletin Board. It is easy and fun – and you’ll be
glad you did. If you need instructions, direction, let
US know and we will be happy to assist you.
“Those Who Serve” Help Wanted!!
We are always looking for additional lay ministers
to serve at our worship! Have you ever considered
it? Acolytes, Greeters, Ushers, Lectors, and Chalice
Bearers, ALL play very important roles in our
services. The more lay ministers we have, the less
often one individual has to serve! We would like to
have enough volunteers so that each lay minister
would only have to serve once a month! If you
have any questions or would like to join any one of
our teams, please talk to Mother Lisa or call the
office. Looking forward to talking to you!
“Those Who Serve” SCHEDULES
We have started preparing the October/November
schedule!! Please let us know if you have any dates
you are not available. A reminder that once the
schedule has been distributed YOU are responsible
for finding a replacement or someone to
switch/trade dates with. Please notify the office of
any arrangements/changes you have made. If you
have trouble finding a replacement/trade, you may
also (as soon as possible) Email the church office
for additional help. We will circulate an Email to
help you to find a replacement and advise you of
our findings. Thanks so much.
Checking in With Queeni*
We continue to support Queeni Caay, our college
student in the Philippines. Due to her serious health
issues this past year, Queeni was unable to secure
any scholarship money for this next year, but she is
now on the list for next year! She is working as she
can to not only help put herself through college but
to assist her family as she is able. For this reason,
we have increased our scholarship to her from $250
per month to $350. This scholarship is provided by
the private and designated generosity of
parishioners. Please continue to keep Queeni in
your prayers as she keeps us in hers.
*Queeni Caay is a Philippine student Christ Church supplied a scholarship for college.
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Looking Ahead……..
Step Up To End Hunger!
Crop Walk 2019
The Crop Walk is just around the corner
(well……………maybe not that close, but October
20th
will be here before we know it!!). This is the
50th
anniversary of Crop Walk and Christ Church
has been participating for quite a few of those
years! Crop Walk raises money and awareness of
hunger in our area. This year PJ Reyes and I will be
the Crop Walk coordinators and we are hoping you
will donate money AND sign up to walk with us.
• SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2019
• REGISTRATION - 1:00 -
WALK START 2:00
• WALK - 5 miles, short walk & tired walker van
available
• FOOD COLLECTION – peanut butter, rice,
beans & nutritious soup
Last year, we helped raise over $8 million to end
hunger. We're challenging each walker to raise $50
more than you raised last year. If everyone steps up,
that means an additional $5 million of fresh
veggies, clean water and more. That's a huge deal!
More info to come soon!
PJ and Peggy
HOLY HALLOWEEN! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 26
th!
Come experience the “Ghostly Graveyard
Scavenger Hunt” at Christ Church in Shrewsbury
where old souls are waiting to tell you about life in
historic Shrewsbury and hand out prizes to those
brave enough to partake. There will also be face
painting and Halloween decorating for kids of all
ages following the scavenger hunt. More
information coming soon!
Did You Know? Stories of Christ Church History
by: Robert M. Kelly, Jr.
Parish Historian
“Did You Know … ?”
Did You Know About the Reverend Benjamin
Franklin?
The Reverend Benjamin F. Franklin was Rector of
Christ Church in Shrewsbury from 1875 to 1898.
He died while he was our Rector and is buried in
the graveyard.
This past week I received an inquiry from Great
Britain about Reverend Franklin from a woman
who was reading one of his books. She had sorted
out his connection to us. This prompted me to write
about him in this month’s issue of the Crown.
Reverend Franklin was born in Providence, RI in
1819. He was educated at Brown University and the
General Theological Seminary. Prior to coming to
Christ Church, he held positions in Maryland,
Philadelphia, Delaware, Trenton and Indianapolis.
Reverend Franklin was married twice. His first
wife, Emma, died in 1884. Two years later he
married Lucy Shiff of New York. He and his first
wife had four daughters. One, Emma Windsor,
married Dr. Frederick Van Vliet and settled in
Shrewsbury. They are also both buried in the
graveyard.
The Reverend Benjamin Franklin
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During his tenure the church was redecorated with
the exterior painted a dark putty color. On the
interior installations of a new carved altar of
butternut wood, bronze communion railings, the
eagle lectern, and the marble baptismal font were
realized. Some of these changes appear to have
been consistent with Reverend Franklin’s sympathy
with high-church traditions.
Reverend Franklin seems to have been a person
who led a life of spiritual and intellectual dignity
supported by his eloquence. He was not always in
good health taking a five-year sabbatical from the
ministry in the 1860s. The strong outpouring of
sentiment upon his death demonstrated the deep
affection for this priest. In a newspaper article
describing the funeral service, the following was
written.
“After the service in church, the white robed
procession wended its way to the grave in the
churchyard, where after the committal had been
said, the hymns “Hark! Hark! My Soul” and the
“Nunc Dimittis” were sung at the open grave. No
sermon, address, or eulogy were spoken, and the
very solemn simplicity of the service over one, who
in intellectual ability, was easily the first clergyman
in the Diocese, was one of its eloquent charms, and
most comforting to all present who had known and
revered the departed.”
This may be a photo of that procession.
Note the cantilevered stained-glass window
The year after Reverend Franklin’s death a new
parish house was constructed on the same site as the
present building. This building was dedicated to
Reverend Franklin and included a time capsule in
the cornerstone with much information about the
Reverend Franklin. Sadly, this time capsule has not
been found. In addition, stained glass windows
reflecting that dedication were installed. These were
re-installed in the present parish house on the east
wall.
One natural question is if there is any genealogical
connection of Reverend Franklin with the Founding
Father of the same name. The answer is yes! Both
are descended from Thomas and Jane Franklin of
Ecton, England. Founding Father Franklin is their
grandchild and they are Reverend Franklin’s fourth
great grandparents.
His gravemarker is a roughhewn stone cross
without inscription, possibly reflecting Reverend
Franklin’s strength of faith and humility.
Robert M. Kelly, Jr.
Parish Historian
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A special Did you Know….. (from Mother Lisa+)
….that members of the clergy are particularly
targeted for use in scams? Because pastors and
priests are deemed as honest and their parishioners
trust them, they are often used in fraudulent
schemes. Scammers assume you will “buy”
anything they ask for and send them your hard-
earned dollars. Anyone can go to church websites,
pick up the names, and then send out emails using
our names. Several of my colleagues have
experienced this.
SO: if you by chance get anything that says it is
from me, first check the email address. Is it from
[email protected]? That is the
only email address I use to contact parishioners, so
if it is anything else, delete it! Second, if you ever
get a request from me to send money or gift cards,
know that it is not me! I do not request anything
like that in an email. Third, pay attention to the
language used: does it sound like me? If I am
calling you “beloved”, using strange grammar, etc.,
then it is most likely not me! You know me and my
“voice” well enough to be skeptical. And you can
always email, call, or text me to be sure.
CHURCH CEILING ASSESSMENT As this edition of the Crown goes to press, the final
contractor work on the church ceiling has been
completed. Following the removal of all the paint,
the ceiling has been completely repainted three
times after repairs and removal of corrosion.
Stephanie Hoagland, our consultant has approved
the work and the construction materials in the nave
have been removed. Next week the organ is being
put back into working order. The church is in the
same state as the contractors found it but with a
newly stripped and painted ceiling that should last
many decades at the least. Further, the decorations
on the metal ceiling that have been hidden for years
by many layers of paint are now much more visible
and they are quite detailed and beautiful.
The test to ensure the paint will adhere is to take a
piece of industrial strength duct tape and place it
securely on the ceiling. This is then ripped off to see
if any paint came with it. There was none.
The workers led by Luis, a highly experienced
historic site painter, have been superb in their high
standards of quality and thoughtfulness in dealing
with any special conditions that arose.
Due to the ceiling height and the lead paint removal
process, this restoration was quite expensive.
However, we chose to take the long view and to
make this newly painted ceiling one that will last
and not burden future congregations with frequent
repairs or living with chronic peeling. This decision
was eased by the generosity and thoughtfulness of
Robert Manson who bequeathed a significant sum
to the parish to be used solely for the maintenance
of our historic church building. The achievement of
this signature restoration in the church’s 250th
anniversary has had special feeling and
significance.
There remains some work to be done on our part to
be ready to once again worship in the church on
September 8th
, for the first time since the Bishop’s
visit on June 30th
. This means returning many items
that were removed from the nave to allow the
contractors to work.
But when we enter the church on September 8th
, I
expect a lot of ceiling gazing as we all admire this
beautifully repainted 114 year-old metal ceiling and
the new element it adds to our worship experience.
Robert M. Kelly, Jr.
Senior Warden
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Blessings Shared
Parish Finance Update
July, 2019
July, 2019
Category Actual Budget
$ Over (Under)
Budget
Plate $ 1,495 $ 1,417 $ 78
Pledge $ 99,643 $ 97,706 $ 1,937
Total Income $ 129,653 $ 123,748 $ 5,905
Total Expense $ 131,116 $ 132,750 $ (1,634)
Net Income (Loss) $ (1,463) $ (9,002) $ 7,539
Notes:
1. The financials show that YTD, we have a deficit of ($1,463). This is due to the high fuel oil costs
incurred this winter. Manson Funds of $6,000 were transferred to the Operating Account in order to pay
current expenses.
2. Our current budget shows that our total income is $5,905 more than budgeted year to date.
3. Our current expenses are$1,634 less than budgeted.
4. Our pledge income YTD is $1,937 more than budgeted.
5. The current deficit is $7,539 less than budgeted.
Thank you for your continued support of Christ Church.
Sincerely,
Davide Regiec & Beverlee Akerblom- Treasurer
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Photos were taken during the ceiling restoration by George Edwards.
Thank you George for doing a great job keeping us visually up to date on the progress!
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ANNOUNCING THE CHRIST CHURCH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR for 2019
Our Christmas Bazaar and Historic Four Corners Lantern Tour are just a little over two and one-half months
away! Don’t be fooled . . . This is a lot closer than it sounds.
The Bazaar and Lantern Tours are set as follows:
Friday, December 6th
The Bazaar will operate from 5:00pm until 9:00pm
The Lantern Tours will operate at 6:00pm and again at 8:00pm - Ticket Sales on sale soon.
Saturday, December 7th
The Bazaar will operate from 9:00am until 3:30pm
The Bazaar will have a Colonial theme with period-costumed shop keepers.
These events are structured for the benefit of our beloved, historic Church. To be sure, it is the largest fund-
raising event of the year! As such, volunteers and donations are very much needed. Sign-up sheets will be
available for a multitude of opportunities. These will be located in the Parish House as well as in the Church
Narthex in the near future.
Some of the opportunities are . . . . .
AD JOURNAL – What a great way to extend your personal Christmas greetings, or, advertise your business,
all in support of historic Christ Church. Ask businesses that you patronize to make a donation for an
advertisement in the Ad Journal and, in addition to their ad, they will receive a coupon good towards a certain
dollar amount of goods in the Bazaar. Nice! Ad Journal packages will soon be available now in the Parish
Hall.
YE OLDE BAKE SHOPPE – It is NO SECRET that our talented bakers are the best! Are you one of them?
This is a WONDERFUL, big seller. Visitors and parishioners alike love the wide variety of tasteful goodies,
both for snacking on the spot or taking home or bringing to your friends’ home. If you love to bake, this one is
for you, or, come and help with sales in this very busy shop! Again, sign-up sheets will be available in the
Parish House and in the Church Narthex.
CALENDAR GAME – Such a fun and meaningful game. Perhaps you would like to be the person to run this
simple game? All the work is already done. We just need that special person, or, persons to run it!
COMMUNICATIONS – Vital. Do you enjoy Face Book, Instagram? Perhaps you know how to get print
media exposure, or, billboards, or, radio ads. Maybe you know folks in local government or municipal services.
We urgently need those people who will be able to give the Bazaar and Lantern Tours the public exposure that
will make our events present and desirable in the minds of the surrounding area.
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DECORATING – The Bazaar always looks fantastic, but, it doesn’t happen by “elfin magic” alone.
Volunteers of all ages will find this a fun experience, and, it will be sure to put you in the Christmas spirit, too!
GIFT BASKETS – Donations are being accepted all during the Fall in preparation for the Bazaar. A
suggestion list to help you decide what type of theme basket you may consider creating will be available in the
Parish Hall before the end of September.
KITCHEN – We are looking for that special person or persons to help in the Kitchen during the Bazaar and
Lantern Tour.
KNITTING PEARLS – This talented group produces and sells beautiful, handmade items throughout the year,
and, is under the leadership of Perky Cameron. Please see Perky as soon as possible for directions to make this
year’s Bazaar project.
LANTERN TOUR CHARACTERS – If you have ever been on our highly popular Lantern Tour, you know
what brings history to life…..our actors! You also know that folks come from far and wide to attend. We are
looking for actors to portray our various historic personalities as we guide our guests back into the unique
history that makes up our “Historic Four Corners”!
MORAVIAN PIE – Headed up by Mother Lisa, this holiday season favorite is so mouth-watering, you’ll want
to buy several! Order yours before they are sold out!
SET UP/TAKE DOWN/CLEAN UP – We definitely need help and volunteers for this one. It is at the core of
what makes the Bazaar and Lantern Tours successful year after year. Here is a valuable, appreciated venue
where your help is needed. Multiple people are needed! Please consider giving us a hand with this. The best
part is: Our Set Up/Take Down/Clean Up Team gets to enjoy and experience the Bazaar along with their family
and friends!
TRINKETS & TREASURES – Held downstairs in the Parish House, Trinkets & Treasures has something for
everyone . . . even the children can find a treasure to capture their imagination! It is the first stop for many
Bazaar goers.
YE OLDE CURIOSITY SHOPPE – Vintage and used items in excellent condition are needed and will be
sold by our Shop Keepers. Find that something special right here!
Our goal this year is to make this one of the best, most memorable and most profitable Christmas Bazaars yet!
We are looking forward to your help in achieving this goal for our beloved, historic Christ Church. Don’t wait .
. . Join us now!
All the best,
Colleen & Mark Roth
2019 Christmas Bazaar Chairs
732-779-5302
PS: Our next Bazaar planning meeting will be held on Sunday, October 6 at 9:00 am (between the two Masses
so that parishioners from both will be able to attend) in the Parish House. Please, join us! Refreshments
will be served.
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September 2019
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 9AM
Holy Eucharist
2 OFFICE CLOSED
3
4
8PM
AA Meeting
5
8:30PM
AA Meeting
6 Rector’s day off
7:30PM
AA meeting
7 10AM
Graveyard
celebration/tours
Dr. Veit lecture
refreshments
8 8AM
Holy Eucharist
10AM
Holy Eucharist
Rally Sunday
“Blessing of the Backpacks”
3:00PM
YFI Pool Party
9 Office closed
10am
Clergy lectionary
group-library
6:30PM
EFM
10
11 9:30-11:15AM
Morning Prayer &
Peak of the Week
P.H. Library
7-9PM
Knitting Pearls
@ Perky’s
8PM
AA Meeting
12
8:30PM
AA Meeting
13 Rector’s day off
7:30PM
AA meeting
14
10am-4pm
2nd Saturday
Workday
5PM
Church celebration
Joe Hammond
lecture
Reception
15 8AM
Holy Eucharist
10AM
Holy Eucharist &
Baptism –Downs Church School -
Meet and Greet
4PM
GFS
Mother- Daughter Tea
16 Office closed
10am
Clergy lectionary
group-library
6:00PM
Vestry Meeting
6:30PM
EFM
17
18 9:30-11:15AM
Morning Prayer &
Peak of the Week
P.H. Library
7-9PM
Knitting Pearls
@ Perky’s
8PM
AA Meeting
19
8:30PM
AA Meeting
20 Rector’s day off
7:30PM
AA meeting
21
10:30am
Goslau Burial
4PM
Ford Wedding
22 8AM
Holy Eucharist
10AM
Holy Eucharist
Church School
5PM
Youth Group Prime
23 Office closed
10am
Clergy lectionary
group-library
6:30PM
EFM
24
25 9:30-11:15AM
Morning Prayer &
Peak of the Week
P.H. Library
7-9PM
Knitting Pearls
@ Perky’s
8PM
AA Meeting
26
ML+ vacation
8:30PM
AA Meeting
27 Rector’s day off
ML+ vacation
7:30PM
AA meeting
28
ML+ vacation
29 8AM
Holy Eucharist
10AM
Holy Eucharist
Church School
ML+ vacation
30 Office closed
10am
Clergy lectionary
group-library
6:30PM
EFM
ML+ vacation
Office Hours:
Tue. – Fri.
9AM – 2PM
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Christ Church Shrewsbury 380 Sycamore Avenue Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
The Communications Team reminds you to check the web site for current parish news.
www.christchurchshrewsbury.org
"Be friends with Christ Church Shrewsbury" and then invite your friends to be our friend so
we all can be informed and connected to events in our community.
SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST. BRING SOMEONE TO CHURCH WITH YOU.
The Reverend Lisa S. Mitchell, Rector The Reverend Victoria Cuff, Deacon Chris Psolka, Organist/Choirmaster Casey Surgent, Office Administrator
Jeff Veil, Sexton
VESTRY 2019
Robert Kelly – Senior Warden, James O’Connor – Junior Warden
Walter Burrell Stephen Craven – I.T.
Connie Goddard Jamie Green – Parish Life
Edgar John Sue Napoletano – Christian Education
Dianne Regiec - Outreach, Martha’s Cupboard
Treasurer - Beverlee Akerblom Asst. Treasurer--Lynn Marengo Vestry Clerk – Nancy Stewart
