Birthday Greetings to the following who

“THE
BELFRY”
The 4th Annual
Bruce E Hartel
Memorial Antique Car Show
Sunday, August 28th
September 25, 2016
Worship begins at
9:30 a.m.
HUNTINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
19 Church Street
Shelton, Connecticut 06484
Phone - 203.929.1223
Website: www.huntingtonucc.org
E-mail: [email protected]
The Rev. Lucille L. Fritz, Minister
James T. Bruni, Minister of Music
Kirsten E. Keith, Director of Christian Ed
Karen S. Boroski, Editor/Office Manager
From Our Minister…
Prayer List
Minister
Rev. Lucille L. Fritz
Minister of Music
James T. Bruni
Director of
Christian Education
Kirsten E. Keith
Moderator
Soren Ibsen
Deacon Co-Chairs
Gail Schoennagel/
Sue Lindley
Trustees Chair
Gerry Fassbender
Women’s Fellowship
President
Sue Lindley
Huntington Center
Nursery School
Director/Teacher
Linda Rizzitelli
9:30 am
Sunday Worship/
Sunday School
& Child Care
Office Manager/
Belfry Editor
Karen S. Boroski
Steve Wilson
Barbara Grisgraber
Marion Fairbanks
Steve Wilson
Irma Geher
Mary & Corey Glynn
Bruce Bickley
Tim Leonard
Lydia Castell
Lindsay Provenzano
Dan Beardsley
Tracy Hazel
Tom Symski
Arlene & Steve Grey
Jessica Tillson
Terri Haliy
Robert Nicodemus
Kate D’Alessio
John Rizzitelli
Ralph Gainer
Bob & Ruth Johnson
Melanie & Billy Bell
Gertrude Wilson
Barbara Henschel
Chris Schoennagel
Leon Leung
Bob Geffert
Miriam Cappos
Peggy Iracki
Lydia Fritz
Terri Gunger
Steve Connor
Gay Steinle
Michael Scoopo
Andrew Stein
Virginia Keith
Dan
John Pesavento
Joe Caputo
Juli Lindsay
Merritt Clark
Alanna Mulford
Jacquie Mari
Dear Folks,
The summer has certainly flown by and I am coming
into the home stretch of my sabbatical. I will be back in the office at
HCCUCC on August 30. My first Sunday back will be September 4,
when we will celebrate Holy Communion. Again, I want to thank you
all for this wonderful opportunity for rest and enrichment. The
centerpiece of my sabbatical was my three weeks in Scotland. I plan
on presenting a travel log on my trip on Sunday, October 16 at 6:30
p.m. Refreshments will be served. Please mark it on your calendar and
plan to attend.
A very special thank you goes out to all the folks who kept the church
rolling along this summer: David, Des, Ace, and James for preaching,
the Deacons for worship leadership, and most especially our Office
Manager, Karen, for keeping things on track. I feel so blessed to have
such able folks around here!
One of the very special things that I observed in all my travels is the
faith of people all down through the ages, from the prehistoric to the
modern day. Humanity has always been seeking the divine. We all
come from a long line of people down through the ages who looked
beyond self to something greater, something that gives us meaning and
purpose. We who are Christians, call that something God, known to
us in Jesus Christ. As we gear up for our new unofficial church year,
it is my hope and prayer that we here at HCCUCC will recommit
ourselves to worship, service, and mission as we honor that
"something"...God. Let us keep the beacon of love and light shining
forth from 19 Church Street!
See you all very soon!
In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille
Sunday Worship
&
Please call Robin if you can help!
BRUCE E. HARTEL MEMORIAL
Where? 160 Huntington Street (Parsonage)
When? September 18, 2016
Time? Worship at 11 a.m.
Picnic to follow worship service
$5- Per person
or
$10- Per family
4th ANNUAL ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
Sunday, August 28, 2016 12:00 PM – 4:00PM
Huntington Congregational Church, UCC parking lot,
19 Church Street, Shelton, CT
(across from the Huntington Green)
Please bring your favorite dish- salads, fruit, desserts
All antique vehicles welcome (1985 and prior)
All car clubs and individual owners are encouraged to attend
People’s Choice Awards – Voting closes at 3:00PM
Demonstrations/‘Show and Tell’
encouraged throughout the day
Whatever your specialty is!!!
NO ADMISSION FEE
RSVP by September 20th
Donations accepted and appreciated - to benefit
American Cancer Society and
Huntington Congregational Church, UCC
Bruce E. Hartel Memorial Organ Fund
Food and drinks will be available for purchase
Free parking for spectators.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Any questions, please contact Robin Hartel- 203-929-7689
Or email: [email protected]
Come for lunch and fun activities!!!
Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided
Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs
If you have any questions please call
Kirsten Keith at 203-929-4225
Please mail in or bring the bottom section to church and put in the picnic basket
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Name:_______________________________________________
Adults___________
Children_________
Total $_______________
Will bring:_________________________________________
I am willing: To grill ___________
Help set up_________
Help clean-up_____
CONFIRMATION CLASS
A few slots open:
Huntington Center Nursery School
(HCNS)
Extended Day Available
ENROLLING NOW
Contact our Director,
Linda Rizzitelli at
203-929-7197 for a visit
Confirmation Class will be held
Saturday, October 15th at the
Parsonage
(TBA).
For
more
information, please contact Rev. Lucille or call the church
office at 203-929-1223 after August 30th.
ALL CHURCH OUTDOOR WORSHIP
& PICNIC
On Sunday, September 18th, we will enjoy an OUTDOOR
WORSHIP SERVICE AT 11 AM followed by the
ALL CHURCH PICNIC located at the Parsonage:
160 Huntington Street.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Huntington Center Nursery School
19 Church Street, Shelton, CT
HuntingtonCenterNurserySchool.com
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JUST A REMINDER…
HCCUCC Website: www.huntingtonucc.org
HCCUCC Blog: http://huntingtonucc.blogspot.com/
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Huntington Congregational Church, UCC
Sunday School Registration 2016-2017
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP NEWS
Name of Parent(s)/Guardians(s)________________________________
Address___________________________________________________
Phone_______________________
E-mail address______________________________________________
Please complete one section for each child you are registering:
Child's name:_______________________________________________
Date of birth _______________ Age________
Grade_______
Allergies/Medical/Developmental
Information:_______________________________________________
Special Interests/activities:____________________________________
Child's name:______________________________________________
Date of birth _______________ Age________
Grade_______
Allergies/Medical/Developmental
Information:_______________________________________________
Special Interests/activities:____________________________________
Gifts of the Heart School Supplies Needed
HCC-UCC Women’s Fellowship will be participating in
filling the Gifts of the Heart school bag kits in the spring of next
year.
Children’s School Bags are always needed by Church World
Service, who will distribute these to needy children here in our
country and around the world.
Since school supplies are readily available and reasonable as
we prepare our children for school, while shopping for your
children, can you help our WF fill our goal of 50 school kits by
donating one or more of the following items:
Items needed for each kit are:
~ 3 spiral notebooks-70 count
~1 pair blunt scissors (rounded)
~ 1 hand-held pencil sharpener
~ 6 new pencils w/erasers
~ 1 12” ruler (30 centimeters)
~1 box 24 crayons (only 24)
~ 1 large eraser
Please leave any gifts in the CWS Box in Fellowship Hall.
Child'sname:_______________________________________________
Date of birth _______________ Age________
Grade_______
Allergies/Medical/Developmental
Information:_______________________________________________
Special Interests/activities:____________________________________
Designated individuals who will be allowed to pick up your child from HCC
and their relationship to your child.
__________________________________________________________
Many thanks for your help with our mission project.
Laura Salvio, Material Aids
203-925-0756
PUMPKIN & HOLLY FAIR
Friday, November 18, 2016
5:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
9:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Once again we will be opening our doors at 5:30 pm on Friday so that
our visitors will be able to come right from work and have their dinner
with us. We will be offering wonderful soups, and a slice of one of
our delicious pies makes a perfect dessert.
There are many opportunities for everyone to make the Pumpkin &
Holly Fair a success. We are looking for a Chairperson for the
Christmas Fantasy. Also, help is needed in several areas: Jams and
jellies, candy makers, crafters and soup makers. Let us know where
you are interested in helping.
Future Belfry articles will talk about other areas of the fair where
volunteers are needed. It takes many workers to make our fair a
success. Please plan to join us and share in the fellowship.
“Dear HCC Council,
Thank you very much for my College Scholarship. This money will
help me pay for my books at WestConn.
Thanks again,
Matthew Zelanin”
“Dear HCC,
Thank you so much for the college scholarship money. We used it
for the purchase of our textbooks, and we greatly appreciate it!
Sincerely,
Julia, Angela, Richard & Billy” (Simics)
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Pumpkin & Holly Fair Co-Chairs:
Terri Johnston, Justine Connery, Judy Tucker, Jaqui Olivo
NOTICE
TO ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
All budgets are due to the Trustees Co-Chairs
NO LATER THAN
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016.
NEIGHBORS IN NEED
Neighbors in Need helps make another world possible. Please
give generously to support this annual UCC offering.
Envelopes will be in the pews on October 2nd and can also be
found in the alcove. Donations may also be made through EFT.
This offering will be collected on Sunday, October 2nd.
THE SENIOR CHOIR
NEW and Returning Members
Congratulations to the following couples who will
celebrate wedding anniversaries in September:
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Senior Choir, ages high school through adult age, welcomes
new members! No experience is necessary. Rehearsals will
resume for previous and new members at 7:15 p.m. on
Thursday, September 22, 2016 in the Sanctuary. The Choir will
begin singing in worship on Rally Sunday, September 25th.
Pat & Frank Keegan, Jane & Tom Ryder
Jean & Charles Vollaro
Pat & John Balkonis
Cindy & Jeffrey Kane
Arlene & Steven Grey
Sue & Dan Schmitt, Linda & Bill Simics
Linda & Gordon Harris
Come and join this dedicated group!
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Volunteer Orientation & Training
At
The Connecticut Hospice, Inc.
The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. (inpatient and homecare) is
sponsoring volunteer orientation and training this fall. If you or
someone you know is looking for an opportunity to serve others in
your community, we would like to hear from you. Our patients
and families are in need of your care and support.
As a volunteer, you can fill your hours (weekdays/evening or
weekends) by assisting in a clerical capacity or offering direct
patient/family contact as a friendly visitor, provide pastoral care
of bereavement services, help in the art, massage therapy, pet
therapy, hairdresser/barber or provide transportation.
For more information call Joan Cullen at 203-315-7510.
to the following who will celebrate
during the month of September:
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4
5
8
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Charles Bures
Stephen Corrone
Ray Oppel, Jane Ryder
Debbie Oppel
Pat Balkonis, Daniel St. George
Carl Salvio
Diane Wilkes, Mary DiRienzo
Joseph DiRienzo
Bob Margolies
John Balkonis, Schuyler Wells
Valerie Mingrone
Paul Zelanin, Mackenzie St. Germain
Alex Harris
Lin Mulford, Debby Sands
2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
SATURDAY
2
3
9
10
6:30pmMissionsmeeting
4
5
9:30am –Communion
Worship/child care
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7
8
Rev. Lucille’s Prayer Day
LABOR DAY
Spooner House Meal Women’s Fellowship
Offices Closed
11
12
7pm- Trustees meeting
7:15pm-Vitality meeting
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14
15
16
9:30am –Worship
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10am-4pm-FH usage
7pm- Council meeting
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19
20
21
26
27
28
22
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11am – Outdoor
Worship &
7:15pm-Choir rehearsal
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9:30am –Worship/Sunday
9:30am
–Worship/Sunday
School/child
care
School/child care
10:30am-Communion
9:30am –Worship/Sunday
Class
School/child care
7:15pm-Diaconate
meeting
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30
7:15pm-Choir rehearsal
You may view the Belfry & Calendar on our website at www.huntingtonucc.org
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