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COMMENT Christ Episcopal Church CORNING, NY
The Mission of Christ Church is to offer hospitality, healing and hope in the name of Jesus Christ.
Vol. 52, No. 5, May 2021 HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED?
WOULD YOU WANT YOURSELF AS A NEIGHBOR?
Sunday Worship All of us, at one time or another, have needed someone’s help. Perhaps we
8:00 am & 10:00 am In-person
Tuesday Worship were too proud to ask for it, but we knew we needed help. And when
12:00 Noonday Prayer via Zoom someone did come and help, we were grateful.
Wednesday Worship
8:30 pm Compline via Zoom Loving our neighbor as ourself is the second great commandment. Jesus
Staff
says that we are to treat others the way we would want to be treated.
The Rev. Troy Preston, Rector When dealing with people, we are to stop and think how we would want to
The Rev. Josh Barrett, Associate be treated, then treat them with the kindness that we would want to
Kristen Mason, Secretary receive.
John Sosa, Sexton
Edgar Guest, a renowned American poet at the turn of the century, tells of
Vestry Rev. Troy Preston
Bill Scheidweiler, Sr. Warden a neighbor by the name of Jim Potter. Mr. Potter ran the drug store in the
Anne Galvin, Jr. Warden small town where Edgar Guest lived. Guest recalled that daily he would pass
Phil Huber his neighbor and how they would smile and exchange greetings. But it was a very casual
Richard Murray acquaintance.
Christopher Walters
Patricia Campbell Then came the tragic night in the life of Edgar Guest when his first-born child died. He felt
Marion Ivy
Bobby Rockwell
lonely and defeated. These were grim days for him, and he was overcome with grief. Several
Andrea Bookbinder days later Guest had reason to go to the drug store run by his neighbor, and when he entered
Erin Fairbrother Jim Potter motioned for him to come behind the counter. "Eddie," he said, "I really can't express
Chris Wentzel to you the great sympathy that I have for you at this time. All I can say is that I am terribly
sorry, and if you need for me to do anything, you can count on me."
Diocesan Delegates
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Elizabeth Jones Many years later Edgar Guest wrote of that encounter in one of his books. This is how he
Roberta McDonald worded it: "Just a person across the way, a passing acquaintance. Jim Potter may have long
since forgotten that moment when he extended his hand to me in sympathy, but I shall never
Finance Chairperson forget it, never in all my life. To me it stands out like the silhouette of a lonely tree against a
William Scheidweiler crimson sunset."
Treasurer
Barbara Cook Have you ever wondered how you want people to remember you when you come to the end of
Endowment Advisor
your life's journey? I know that I have.
Alex Ognenovski, JD
Maybe people will remember that Troy Preston graduated with honors from Mansfield
Clerk University, and that he graduated at the top of his class from seminary. He even earned the top
Patricia Campbell award for academic excellence, receiving financial coverage of his senior year tuition. When he
Christ Episcopal Church graduated, he received an award for most promising new pastor. But I really don’t care if
33 E. First Street anyone remembers me for those academic awards. I really don’t.
Corning, NY 14830
T: 607-937-5449 Maybe people will remember that Troy Preston had a seventeen-year career in Human
F: 607-937-5440
E: cepiscopal@yahoo.com
Resources Management. When he left to pursue ordained ministry, he was the Executive
www.christepiscopalcorning.org Director of Human Resources at a local hospital. As a member of senior management, the
Human Resources, Maintenance, Dietary, and Housekeeping departments all reported to his
Office Hours position. He was being groomed to be a Vice President for the entire health system within two
Monday - Friday, 9:00-Noon
years. The position offered a wonderful salary and was what he had been working toward for
Contact Father Troy years, but he felt called to pursue ordained ministry instead. But I really don’t care if someone
T: 607-937-5449 remembers me for those career achievements. I really don’t.
C: 607-769-3083
E: troy.preston3373@gmail.com I do hope that people are able to say of me at the end of my life's pilgrimage: When we were
Contact Father Josh sick, he came to us; when we were hungry, he fed us; when we needed help, he was there;
T: 607-937-5449 when I was down, he lifted me up. In short, I hope that my ministry is remembered for simple
C: 585-738-3194 acts of kindness. For if that is the case, then my life will have been worth it, and I might have
E: revjoshuabarrett@gmail.com come close to fulfilling the greatest commandment in life: Love God and love your neighbor.
How do you want to be remembered? Would you want yourself as a neighbor?
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NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
If you wish to have a pastoral visit, please call the
church office. Father Troy would be delighted.
Help Wanted: We have recently installed permanent
cameras in the church which will facilitate our
continued broadcasting capabilities. This provides an
exciting opportunity for members of our parish to learn
the technology and become part of the team that
makes this happen every week! No experience
necessary—just a willingness to learn and to help
Christ Church. Ongoing training and support will be
provided. Contact Father Troy to learn more.
Our sincerest thanks to Father Troy, who gave
two linen corporals with the Iberian cross in
celebration of Laura Campbell’s upcoming birthday and
in thanksgiving for the dedicated ministry of the altar
guild.
Laura Campbell turns 90 on May 5. We are hoping
to shower her with birthday cards. Maybe with notes of
memories or tributes included. Please join us in the
celebration! Laura Campbell, C410, Appleridge Senior
Living, 168 Miller St, Horseheads, NY 14845.
Attention all sewers, knitters, crafters, etc.:
There are free materials on the large table in
Houghton Lounge. Please help yourself. Compliments
of Pauline Morley.
Stanley L. Fuller, 79, of Beaver Dams,
died on April 10, 2021. He was
employed by Corning Inc. for 39 years.
His passion was buying and selling cars;
he owned and operated Fuller Auto
Sales for over 40 years. He will be
remembered as a kind hearted, hard
working man who loved his family.
Father Troy officiated at his service.
A memorial service will be held for Bill Plummer
at Christ Church on Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m.
****2021 Petal Pushers Geranium Sale****
PayPal Order now through May 10, 2021 by calling
Giving just got a little easier. 607-962-3100 or online until 11:59 PM on May 10.
To learn more visit: (https://bit.ly/3dG1oVL). Flowers will be available the
www.christepiscopalcorning.org week of May 24 for pick-up at CareFirst
in Coopers Plains, NY.
*Please note that a 2.9% + $0.30 fee does
get applied to the church.*
Sunday In-Person Attendance Report
March 28 42
April 4 112
April 11 50
April 18 49
Select Christ Church as your non-profit of choice.
Visit: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/16-0743956 April 25 48
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Please make your check payable to Christ Church and
write “House with Heart” in the memo. We will be
collecting funds until the end of September.
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Easter Day Communion and Lilies
Communion Bread was given in loving memory of
the Scheidweiler & Mori families by Bill Scheidweiler
The lilies on the altars and at the Houghton Memorials
were given by
Amory Houghton Jr.’s Family
The lilies at the statue of the Holy Family were given by
Phillips, Carpenter’s, and Carpenter-Flint Funeral Homes
The lilies on the Chancel Wall were given in
Honor of or Thanksgiving for:
The friendship that has grown between the Tyos and the Morleys
by Bonnie & Charlie Tyo
The effort that Father Troy has expended to keep us all connected and to get us vaccinated during the
pandemic by Bonnie & Charlie Tyo
Laura L. Campbell by Leslie & Bob Bayer
God’s blessings by Barb Clark
Her many blessings by Mary Volpe
Their children & grandchildren by Dick & Gale Galusha
Their grandsons, Alex & Jacob, by Martha & Chuck Tober
Family & friends, so missed during the past year of COVID lockdown by Patricia Pinkston
The lilies on the Chancel Wall were given in loving memory of:
Meg Scheidweiler by Bill Scheidweiler
Lawrence P. Ivy by Marion Ivy & Sam Gullo
Paula Gullo by Sam Gullo & Marion Ivy
Leland & Rosalie Preston by Father Troy & Kevin Hillman
Chad Bates by Father Troy & Kevin Hillman
Sylvia Huber by Phil Huber
June & Robert E. Bayer, Sr. By Bob & Leslie Bayer
Donald R. Campbell by Laura Campbell
His wife, Sarah (Hildy) Saunders, by Gene Saunders
RoseAnn Finamore by Father Troy & Kevin Hillman
Paula Windows by Father Troy & Kevin Hillman
John Sands by Father Troy & Kevin Hillman
Revecca Marie Henrich by Nancy Doutt
Bill Doutt by Nancy Doutt
Bill Stewart by Nancy Doutt
John & Paul Clark by Anastasia Castilone
Her son, Michael McCarthy, Jr., by Pam McCarthy
Madeline & Henry Herrlich and Joan DelCastillo by Dick & Gale Galusha
The Kent Family by Lee & Tina Kent
The Ector Famiy by Lee & Tina Kent
William Turner and Gerald & Virginia Miller by Miller-Makowiec Families
Melanie & Pete Makowiec, Vicki McCully, & Brooke Makowiec
by Miller-Makoweic Families
Billy Turner, Andrea Turner, & Carl Kelly by Miller-Makowiec Families
James D. & Naomi D Jones by Lizz Jones
Julia & Prudence Jones by Lizz Jones
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Easter 2021 at Christ Church
Both the 8 am and 10 am services were
online and in-person. Thanks be to God for
our media technicians. And a special thank
you to Rich Grzybowski and Rich Berg for
providing the wonderful music.
Alleluia. Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
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Christ Episcopal Church, Corning
Technology Upgrade Donors
March 27, 2021—April 27, 2021
Tier 1 ($0-$249) – The Modem Club
The Family of the late Stan Fuller
Tier 5: ($1,000 & up) – Streaming Club
Grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester
($1,100)
Thank you to all who have donated to our
technology upgrades. We are getting close!
DONATIONS ARE STILL
BEING ACCEPTED!
A photo of Father Troy taken on April 18, 2021. The
photo is courtesy of one of our wardens who was
attending virtually. Isn't technology great!
-EDUCATION CORNER-
I love springtime. The trees that have stood stark against grey skies are beginning to bud and add green to our
days, lawn mowers begin to drone in the distance, and gardeners finally get their hands dirty planting. Another
practice the warmer weather sparks in us is spring cleaning.
We who have been stuck inside (even more so than usual during COVID) take a look at our closets, cupboards,
and drawers and want to clean them out- to start afresh to look at things anew.
In the northern hemisphere, spring weather and the Easter festival of 50 days seem to break open around the
same time. This same impulse to spring clean, dig deep, to get outside is all easily applied to our spiritual lives. As
some vaccine-induced hope for normalcy emerges for this summer, it is important to take a look at our spirituality.
In the spirituality course that I teach at Roberts Wesleyan College, I introduce to the students the idea that all
human beings have a spirituality. Every single person, no matter what. We all have a profound need for meaning
and purpose, needs for love, connection, belonging, awe, hope, beauty, mystery, expression, courage, etc. Those
are the foundational categories of spirituality. As followers of Jesus Christ, we Christians
understand that “the Christian spiritual path is life itself, lit up by the Holy Spirit,” (Mthr.
Julia Gatta). We understand that in those very ordinary human needs, in those foundational
categories, they find their truest source at the end of the day, in God in Christ- found in the
fabric of our lives. The Holy Spirit lights up even our most ordinary of days, even when we
aren’t paying attention. God uses the simple ordinary things and material of our lives to speak
to us. To nourish us. To inspire awe, wonder, play, creativity, and connection.
My hope for us as a parish this Easter season is that we take the gifts of the warmer weather to
recognize the Holy Spirit already lighting up our lives. God is already at work in your life, and it Rev. Joshua Barrett
might look much more ordinary than you’d think.
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MAY PARISHIONER SPOTLIGHT
To help us feel more connected during COVID-19, we will present a "Parishioner Spotlight" in upcoming
issues of Comment. If you want your households’ story to be featured, you can submit a picture and
information about your household by emailing the parish office. Please put “Parishioner Spotlight” in the
subject line. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.
Anne, Chris, Tamriko, and Sam Walters
Anne, Chris, Tamriko, and Sam live in Corning.
Anne was born and raised in Corning and her parents are originally from Elmira. Chris was born in
Savannah, GA and lived all across the US as part of a military family.
In January, 2008, Anne and Chris met at work in Washington, DC at IREX, an international nonprofit.
They both worked on international education exchange programs after having recently completed their
respective Masters degrees, Anne at George Washington University and Chris at Columbia University.
Less than a year later, Chris took a job as the Country Director/Education Programs Manager in the
IREX office in the country of Georgia where he previously served as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Engaged
in Amsterdam (Anne brought the ring with her) in February, 2009, Anne moved to Georgia in the
summer of 2009 and taught English at the British Georgian Academy.
They moved back to the US in the fall of 2012, settling in Corning, where Anne teaches 3rd Grade at
Carder Elementary School and Chris works as the Grants Manager & Gallery Curator for The ARTS
Council of the Southern Finger Lakes. Chris
also serves on the Vestry of Christ Episcopal.
Tamriko is currently a 1st Grader at Carder
Elementary School and loves dancing and all
things scientific. Sam will start preschool in
the fall and currently majors in train track
building and maintenance four days a week at
their grandparents’ house.
They love travelling around the region and
internationally with their children, and
occasionally, will stop for a picture if the light
is just right.
Both Anne and Chris were raised Catholic and
began looking for a church to attend after
Tamriko was born. After trying out a handful
of churches in the area, they settled on Christ
Episcopal. Beyond the beautiful and tranquil
architecture, and that it was a mere 3 block
walk from their house, they were immediately
drawn to the warm congregation along with
Troy and his loving vision for a community
that welcomes all. Since then, their view of
the church has only grown in esteem as
they’ve experienced its vital and humanistic
message for what Christianity can be.
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Scripps National Spelling Bee 2021
Congratulations to 3rd grader Joseph Rajaratnam from the
Chemung Valley Montessori School who won the Scripps
Regional Spelling Bee on March 27. Joseph, 9, will represent the
region on Thursday, July 8, at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL, which
will be broadcast in primetime on ESPN2. He was the only
participant in this year’s regional spelling bee to earn a perfect
score. Rather than competing in person, spellers took an online
spelling and vocabulary test. The test consisted on 45 words and On April 8, Father Troy baptized Katie
spellers had 30 minutes to complete it. Boyer in a private ceremony at Christ
Church. Congratulations, Katie!
It was a glorious morning in the Crystal City as we celebrated
Christ Church’s 180th birthday on April 18. Special thanks to
Karen Bailey and Michele Gordon for providing the beautiful
music and to Father Troy and Kevin for sponsoring the music
for our anniversary.
On April 25, Joni Makowiec was baptized in the name of the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ's own
forever. Congratulations, Joni! (pictured left)
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MAY CELEBRATIONS & INFORMATION
Birthdays 5/14 Phil & Cathy Hubbard Gangeme, Gary & Carole Herrlich, Lee &
5/3 Dena Scott 5/22 Rowland & Carla Stebbins Tina Kent; the Mase, Walters, and Yorio
5/4 Neal Pritchard 5/26 John & Diana Fee families; Stewardship.
Steve Herrmann Michael & Pamela McCarthy
5/5 Juan Jones 5/27 Daniel & Katerina Hulme May 18: Amy Harrington, Dan Minster,
Laura Campbell 5/29 Vincent & Candice Hill Julia Hertl; Howard & Jan Farnsworth,
5/9 Bonnie Tyo 5/30 Richard & Melissa Murray Earle & Lisa Gillis, Jamie & Maisie
Chris Walters Houghton; the Behan, Scott, and
5/12 Linda Leibhart **If your birthday or anniversary is Underwood families; Altar Guild.
Maeve Hill not listed, please contact the office.
Nancy Doutt May 25: Ted Heagle, Fred Moore, Pen-
5/13 Ed Fairbrother The following parishioners, ny O’Sullivan; Rug & Sara Altmans-
5/15 Abbey Wentzel families and committees will be berger, Rick & Myra Graham, Richard &
Mary Franklin prayed for at our Tuesday noontime Melissa Murray; the Wentzel,
5/18 Daniel Hulme services in May: Uyinmwen/Andke, and Yarnell families;
5/20 Delight Scouten Choir.
5/21 Cassandra Grzybowski May 4: Sam Gullo, Sheila McLean,
5/23 Marcia Adamy’ John Ward; Ken & Dena Scott, Ed Continue to remember those who
5/27 Sandra Herron Thal & Joseph Murphy, John & are ill or recovering: Ted Heagle,
5/28 Leslie Bayer Katharine Van Zanten; the Jacob Cole, Tina Kent, William Burns,
5/29 John Crowl Yoganathan/Rajaratnam, Herrmann, David Walk, Grace Kutka, those with
Robert Duckmanton and Kutka/Balthazor families; COVID-19 and those on our Prayer
Worship. Chain.
Anniversaries
5/10 John & Zandra Crowl May 11: Janet Hallahan, Sandra No 8 o'clock service on
Herron, Neal Pritchard; John & Lynda May 2, 2021
MAY ONLINE SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR CHRIST CHURCH
Sundays at 10 a.m. (Subscribe to Christ Church on YouTube)
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPDBaceNux_FzdUi1bRpZA
You may also look for the link posted on our Facebook page before each service.
Tuesdays at Noon (Zoom)
Join Zoom Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87854334173?pwd=U3RoREpRNUdsN0YyNlhGanQ0Y2Zvdz09
Meeting ID: 878 5433 4173; Passcode: 1225; Dial by your location: (646) 876 9923
Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Join Zoom Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86721158468?pwd=Tnd0dHZxV0VDbksrWGxrNGE3NUVRQT09
Meeting ID: 867 2115 8468; Passcode: 1225; Dial by your location: (646) 876 9923
Comment is published 10 months of the year. The following teams prepare each edition:
Editors & Layout: The Rev. Troy Preston & Kristen Mason
Proofreaders: The Rev. Troy Preston & Kristen Mason
Folders: Kristen Mason
The newsletter is distributed electronically, except to those who do not have computer access. Please contact the Church
Office with any changes to your email or home addresses.
The deadline for submitting articles for the next issue of Comment is May 20.
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Bishop Singh will be at Christ Church on
Sunday, May 2, 2021 for the 10 a.m. service.
Sara Flint and Joni Makowiec will be confirmed
during the Bishop’s visit.
Please make your check payable to Christ Church and write “Bishop’s
Appeal” in the memo. We will be collecting funds through Sunday, May 9, 2021.
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The windows in the chapel at Christ Church.
Christ Episcopal Church
33 E. First Street
Corning, NY 14830
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