+ The Messenger +

MAY 2014

A Communication Ministry of Christ Church Episcopal, Duanesburg, New York

Christ Church is a worshiping community of friends, joyfully serving, encouraging and healing others in
Jesuss name.


The Revd William Hinrichs, Rector
(H) 518 541-3206 (C) 518 221-3425
Email: WilliamRHinrichs@aol.com
The Revd Debbie Beach, Deacon
(H) 518 372-1352 (C) 518 669-1898
Email: dbeach21@verizon.net
Doug Fortman, Warden, 518 887-5673 Phil Sayles, Warden, 518 868-2069
Church website: www.christchurchduanesburg.org Amy Walsh, Editor, schradea@hotmail.com
Facebook: Christ Church, Duanesburg
Email: ccduanesburg@gmail.com
Parish Office Mail: PO Box 92, Duanesburg, NY 12056
Parish Hall Phone: 518 895-2383

The parish is located at: 132 Duanesburg-Churches Rd, Duanesburg, NY,
on the corner of Route 20 and Duanesburg Churches Road in Duanesburg, near exit 24 off I-88



Rectors Reflections
As grain once scattered on the hillsides, was in this broken bread made one, so from all lands thy Church
gathered into thy kingdom by thy Son.
While these words are sung to a tune written in the sixteenth century (Hymn 302), the words were
written around the year 110 A.D. This is probably the most ancient hymn sung by Episcopalians. I quote
it here because I want to reflect for a moment on the bread we use for our Sunday Eucharist each week.
As you can tell from this ancient hymn, in the Early Church the symbolism of a single load of bread was
important because it reminded people that Christ is gathering all people to Himself and also, as the
bread is broken and distributed, that we are sent into the world in His Name. In all likelihood the bread
used was leavened bread. When we use small, individual hosts of unleavened bread, that symbolism is
lost. If you search the Internet , you will find that there is a long tradition of using unleavened bread in
the Roman Catholic church and other Western churches (such as Anglicans and Episcopalians.) You will
also find that there is an equally long tradition of using leavened bread in the Eastern Orthodox
churches. Countless articles passionately defend each practice. Over the last few decades, Episcopalians
have embraced both practices.
During Lent different members of Christ Church graciously made leavened bread for each Sunday. Now
that Lent is over, we have returned to our customary practice of using the individual hosts. It would be
helpful to me to know if you have a preference for what kind of bread we use at the Sunday Eucharist.
Below is a very brief survey. I invite you to fill it out, cut it out of the newsletter and place it in the
collection pate some Sunday during Easter season. Your responses will determine whether or not we
make any changes to our customary practice.
Yours in Christ,
Bill+


My preference is to use . . .

____ only unleavened hosts

____ leavened bread during Lent, but unleavened hosts at all other times

____ leavened bread for most of the year

____ other _________________________________________________

(Please fill out and place in the collection plate.)




View From The Pew
WELLNESS Laugh, and You Will Feel Better

Humor is a positive way of dealing with stress, anxiety and illness. Research has confirmed its
healing powers. It can play an important role in helping individuals maintain or enhance mental health in
old age and it is never too late to start adding a touch of humor to your life. As we age and experience
changes, concentrating on quality of life issues can be a serious matter. However, engaging in the lighter
side of life can be a good sign of strength and ability to cope with life threatening anomalies. It also
contributes to health and healing.
Being able to laugh at our self and laugh with others helps develop a positive attitude, deal with
stress and weakness. Often pain and problems affect us in such a way that we forget how to laugh.
When chronic health problems present themselves, the response is to take something for immediate
relief. A dose of humor may be the most effective antidote. Norman Cousins is a good example of an
individual who was able to overcome illness through the application of humor. He was so successful that
following recovery, he became a professor at UCLA. He started studying the interrelationship of the mind
and body in maintaining health and recovering from illness. He also became a welcome expert on the
health value of humor in many gatherings, focusing on understanding its application and success.
Employing humor is a coping skill known as distraction. While it should not take the place of
medication which the doctor has prescribed, it can complement conventional treatments and be a
valuable contribution to ones well-being. Through humor, one gets feelings of pleasure and release of
tension. It can rejuvenate and help minimize pain by redirecting the mind toward an experience that
makes you forget what is bothering you. The release can last long enough to give considerable quality of
life. Try to interject humor every day by finding things that makes you laugh. Dont throw away those
newspaper comics. They should be good for a few chuckles. Read a collection of good jokes or a book
with a comedic theme. Rent a funny movie and watch a situation comedy on TV. Share some laughs with
someone who can help you have a rib splitting time. Recall some funny moments in your life, try to
recreate them and laugh away
Quoted from Virginia Phoenix, The Senior Source
In His Love (and a smile)
Doris J. Weiler


Holy High Five
By: Deacon Debbie
I once had a supervisor who did not believe in praising someone for a job well done but only offered
constructive criticism, suggestions or opinions. He believed all the positive reinforcement you needed
was when the child accomplished a new skill or your idea was put into action. Sadly this individual
passed away well before his time in a tragic accident. He was a brilliant man, a phenomenal therapist
and had a great sense of humor and sadly, this lack of providing his staff with positive feedback is one of
the more common things people remember about him. At his funeral a parent of a child he worked
with stated he was someone you wanted to hug and slug! Contrary to his beliefs, we need to not only
witness our successes but also hear from someone we did it well! So this month I would like to do just
that and offer heartfelt congratulations to some very special members of the Christ Church family.
Alex, Ella and Jordan for giving up some of your Easter eggs, without being asked to, to someone who
did not get any!
Cameron, Jayden, Quinn, Thomas, Ella, Alex, Mia, Sam, Maria, Ian, Alex, Jordan, Adora, Tae, Jasmyn
and Isabelle for completing the readings and crafts for Lent!
Steve and Doug for completing your first 5k races!



Holy High Five to all of you!



Announcements
VESTRY The next Vestry meeting is Thursday, May 15
th
at 7pm in the Parish Hall. Vestry meetings are
usually held the third Thursday of the month.




Church Ladies with Typewriters

These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced at church
services:

The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be
used to cripple children.
The sermon this morning: 'Jesus
Walks on the Water. The sermon
tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.'
Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale.
It's a chance to get rid of those
things not worth keeping around the
house. Bring your husbands.
Don't let worry kill you off - let the
Church help.
Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not
pass this way again,' giving obvious
pleasure to the congregation.
For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
Next Thursday there will be try-outs for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a
friendship that began in their school days.
A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be 'What Is Hell?' Come early and
listen to our choir practice.





MAY + BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES & EVENTS



SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
27 EASTER 2
Bible Study 9am
Holy Eucharist 10am
Sunday School 10am

28
Jim Breitenstein
29
Heather
MacDougall
30
Rummage Sale
Drop-off 4-7
1
Rummage Sale
Drop-off 4-7
2
Rummage Sale 4-7
Sharon Mericle
3
Rummage Sale 9-
2
Spring Clean-up
10-2
4 EASTER 3
Bible Study 9am
Holy Eucharist 10am
Sunday School 10am
Emma Connor
5 6
Fr Bill Hinrichs

7
Marissa Fortman
8
Ashley Hunt
9
Margaret Fish,
Corinne Skala
10
Geoffrey Fish
11 EASTER 4
Bible Study 9am
Holy Eucharist 10am
Sunday School 10am

12
Andrea Salisbury
13
Ken Fish
14 15
Vestry Mtg 7pm
16
Gina Bastiani
Menzies, Tracy Rabideau,
Amanda Weyers
Harold & Mildred
Schworm
17
Marguerite
MacDougall, Kelly
Schrade Powers
18 EASTER 5
Bible Study 9am
Holy Eucharist 10am
Sunday School 10am
Isabelle Acevedo
19 20 21 22 23
Charlie Powers
24
John Bard
25 EASTER 6
Bible Study 9am
Holy Eucharist 10am
No Sunday School

26 Memorial Day
Elizabeth
Iseman, Ryan
Powers
27
John Langston,
Laura Lucia
28 29 Ascension Day 30
Brandon Lucia
31
Analisa
Bastiani, June
VanWie
1 EASTER 7
Bible Study 9am
Holy Eucharist 10am
No Sunday School

2
Tonya & Kyle
Rudolphsen
3 4 5 6
Diocesan Convention
at Camp of the Woods
(June 6
th
8
th
)
7

MAY SCHEDULE

Acolyte, Greeters, Lectors, Bell Ringers & Sunday School Teachers
Date Acolyte Greeters Lectors Bell Ringer Sunday School
05/04/2014 Sandra DePoalo
Carm Fusco &
Barbara Heimlich
Bryan Salisbury &
Bart MacDougall
Tony Miller
Barbara Hinrichs &
Jenna Sayles
05/11/2014 Sharon Mericle Phil & Jenna Sayles
Linda MacDougall &
Barbara Munson
Bryan Salisbury Tippe & Tony Miller
05/18/2014 John Weiler Andrea & Bryan Salisbury
Elizabeth Iseman &
Tippe Miller
Tony Miller
Katherine Fortman &
Cindy Skala
05/25/2014
Jane Weyers &
Jayden Sayles
Barbara Hinrichs
Sandra DePoalo &
John Weiler
Bryan Salisbury No Sunday School
06/01/2014 Sandra DePoalo Kyle & Tonya Rudolphsen Steve & Sherry Schrade Tony Miller No Sunday School


Chalice, Altar Guild, DOK & Counters
Date Chalice Altar Guild
DoK Prayers of
the People
Counters
05/04/2014 Sharon Sharon Mericle Debbie Andrea Salisbury & Doug Fortman
05/11/2014 Sharon
Linda MacDougall &
Cheryl Lennox
Elizabeth Judy Breitenstein & Tippe Miller
05/18/2014 Sharon
Linda MacDougall &
Cheryl Lennox
Debbie Sharon Mericle & Phil Sayles
05/25/2014 Sharon
Marge Cummings &
Cindy Creasy
Sharon Jane Weyers & Steve Schrade
06/01/2014 Elizabeth
Marge Cummings &
Cindy Creasy
Debbie Andrea Salisbury & Doug Fortman


If you cannot serve for your assigned Sunday, please arrange for someone to take your place. Thank you.

+The Messenger
A Communication Ministry of
Christ Church Episcopal Duanesburg
P.O. Box 92
Duanesburg, New York 12056-0092




























CHRIST CHURCH VESTRY:
Fr. Bill Hinrichs, Rector Steve Schrade Vestry member
Doug Fortman Warden Sharon Mericle Vestry member
Phil Sayles Warden Jane Weyers Vestry member
Judy Breitenstein Vestry member
Tippe Miller Vestry member Debbie Beach Deacon
Andrea Salisbury Vestry member Sherry Schrade Treasurer