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Spiritus june 2019
Confirmands with The Rt. Rev. Rodney Michel, Assisting Bishop
Monthly news magazine of Church of the Holy Spirit, Harleysville, Pa
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT STAFF
The Rev. Kathryn Andonian, Rector SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
The Rev. Johnine Byrer, Deacon Summer Sunday Worship Hours
Ms. Sue Ellen Echard, Director of Music June 16, 2019 - September 7, 2019
Ms. Dawn Hunsdorfer, Communications Coordinator Holy Eucharist at 8:00 AM (spoken)
Ms. Karen Work, Administrative Coordinator Holy Eucharist at 9:30 AM (with music)
Mrs. Angela Shelly, Coordinator of Children's, Youth, and Child Care is available in the Nursery
Family Ministries and Choral Assistant
Seth Trumbore, Assistant Musician
Mr. Barry Norris, Verger OFFICE HOURS
Mr. Ken Patrick and Mrs. Tina Michener, Vergers Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Ms. Megan Sloss, Nursery Staff Friday and Sunday - by appointment only
Mr. Steve Thacker, Sexton
WELCOME TO SPIRITUS!
Spiritus is an online magazine in glorious technicolor and with interactive elements! Wherever you see blue text
that is underlined, simply click on the text and it will either open up an email so you can send an email to that
person, or take you to the website that is mentioned.
Spiritus is an extension of the material found on the COHS website, but contains longer stories and articles to
enhance your understanding of life at Church of the Holy Spirit, Harleysville. For anyone viewing this as a print
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Spiritus is the monthly magazine of Church of the Holy Spirit, Harleysville, PA. If you wish to reproduce an article,
please first email Dawn Hunsdorfer. All content © 2019 Church of the Holy Spirit.
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CONTENTS
RECTOR'S CORNER PASTORAL CARE
3. Rector's Corner 13-14. My Prayer Life - Jen Wager
4. Deacon's Voice
PARISH NURSE'S CORNER
WORSHIP 14-15. Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
4. Last Day of Sunday School, Pentecost
5. Father's Day, Summer Worship hours, Celtic Healing Service, IN MEMORIAM
Do You Know About the "Church"? 16. Patricia Stigliano and Stephen W. Redding
IMAGINING THE FUTURE SERVING THE COMMUNITY
6. Visioning Team/Capital Campaign Update 17. Serving the Homeless Breakfast, St. Augustine of Hippo
Homeless Girls and Women
FINANCE
6. Where do our Endowment Gifts Come From? AROUND THE CHURCH
7. Electronic Options in Church Giving 17. Welcome Newcomer
18. Congratulations and Bon Voyage to Ted Olson and Jack
ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION Anderson
7. Adult Forum, COHS Centering Prayer 18-19. ENCORE is Alive and Well, ENCORE Events - Musical,
8. Al-Anon Meeting, Bible Study and Discussion & Brown Bag Crazy for You, Perkiomen Bus Trip to Baltimore Inner Harbor,
Lunch, Spiritual Friends Meditation Group, Men's Spiritual All Parish Picnic
Growth Group 20. Summer Camp Collection, Shopping For Grads, Dads or
9. First Friday Adult Faith Forum For the Fun of it.
9-10. EfM 21-22. Gay Pride Month
CHILDREN, YOUTH, MEET OUR RETIRED PRIESTS
AND FAMILY MINISTRIES 22-23. A Welcoming Parish for Retired and Non-Parochial
Priests - Rev. Robert H. Coble
10. Rent-A-Youth, Youth Updates for June
11. Youth Event Recap
COHS PHOTO ROUND-UP
MUSIC AT COHS 23-26. Bishop's Visit/Confirmation/EfM Graduates, COHS Fair
11. Concerts - Trumbore, Lockman, Bolding & Co. Day and Pie Festival
12. Break From Blue Collar, Suite Brass - Brass Ensemble, 27. COHS Concert Poster
Riverview Consort
13. Cordus Mundi
ONGOING EVENTS & LINKS
20. Links for COHS information & Weekly Events
ARTS AND SPIRITUALITY
13. Contemplative Photography Quiet Day
Many thanks to all of our photographers who submitted photos.2
RECTOR’S CORNER
WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE AND SHARE THE TRANSFORMING LOVE OF GOD
Blessed are you, faithful God,
Who has brought us to this moment on our journey.
With gratitude for all that has been, and trust in what will be,
We say “yes” to your invitation to welcome, serve, and grow.
With Jesus and in the power of the Holy Spirit
We go forward in faith, hope, and love.
Amen.1
“Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your
neighbor as yourself?”
“I will, with God’s help.” (Baptismal Covenant2)
Upon entering the sanctuary at Church of the Holy Spirit, we
are greeted by the sight and sound of the flowing waters of
the baptismal font. The location of the font at the entrance
reminds us that we are initiated through baptism into the
living Body of Christ, the community of Christian faith.
Baptism is the sacrament that forever defines the orientation
of one’s life. In baptism, we do not embark upon a personal
and private journey; rather, we become part of a people who
share one faith and one God. Together, we are called to share
with one another and the world the transforming love of God
as expressed in Jesus Christ.
Through the waters of baptism, we are immersed in the life
of God as revealed through Jesus Christ. We are remade into the likeness of Jesus Christ and called by him
to alter our perceptions and actions. Rebirth in Jesus requires that we risk dying to our own desires and open
ourselves to new life as we surrender ourselves to God’s purposes for our lives.
We serve Jesus in our daily lives through decisions, words, and actions that reflect his commands to love God
and love our neighbors. We also serve Jesus through the Church, which is to be a witness of mutual love,
praise and worship, healing, forgiveness and reconciliation, and service to people in need. Each and every one
of us is called to serve as a minister in Christ’s church—imbued with unique gifts that, joined with the gifts of
others, help to create and nurture God’s hopes and dreams.
Church of the Holy Spirit is a vibrant and vital church because you take seriously the baptismal promise
to serve Jesus Christ. The recent capital campaign feasibility survey reported that the vast majority of
parishioners are very active in the ministries of the church! And, most people are involved in more than one
ministry, which recognizes the integration between worship, prayer, learning, mutual support, hospitality,
and service to our communities and beyond. COHS is recognized throughout the Diocese and our local
communities as a church that truly seeks and serves Jesus Christ in myriad and creative ways.
On Pentecost, June 9, which is our Feast Day, we will reaffirm our commitment to serving Jesus Christ as
we celebrate our vision to expand our ministry and program space and add much-needed parking! We will
process from the worship services to bless the ground upon which the new wing and expanded parking will
be built and dedicate it to serving Jesus Christ.
As we continue to grow and move forward together in vision and service to Jesus Christ, Church of the Holy
Spirit needs the diverse talents given by God to each member of this community. Our ministry leaders seek
members for our ministry teams, including Outreach, Hospitality, Congregational Development, Christian
Formation for Adults, Children’s, Youth and Family Ministries, Communications, Stewardship, Events,
Buildings and Grounds, Pastoral Care and Worship. And, volunteers are always welcome to join our many
music, arts, education, and ministry programs. Please prayerfully consider how your unique gifts may add to
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the life and ministry of COHS as we seek to serve I opened up A Daybook of Gratitude and read this
Jesus Christ with God’s help. inspirational verse by Ben Daniels (page 101):
Rejoice in the gifts you have to offer and with which “The priceless gifts we give each other are not the
you serve Jesus Christ - and be amazed at what God ones wrapped in fancy paper, but the gifts we give
will accomplish through you and Church of the Holy when we give of ourselves. It is the love that we
Spirit! share. It is the comfort we lend in times of need. It is
We have gifts that differ according to the grace given the moments we spend together helping each other
to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in follow our dreams. The most priceless gifts we can
ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, give are the understanding and caring that come
in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in from the heart. And each and every one of us has
diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness. Let love these gifts to offer…through the gift of ourselves.”1
be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; May you realize during this month how much your
love one another with mutual affection; outdo one presence in someone’s life is called ministry, being
another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent God’s hands and heart in a world desperate for God’s
in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in love.
suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs I remain faithfully,
of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Bless Your Deacon,
those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who Johnine
weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be Submitted by Deacon Johnine Byrer
haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to Sources:
be wiser than you are. 1
A Daybook of Gratitude: How to Live Each Day with a
(Romans 12:6-16) Thankful Heart, A Blue Mountain Arts Collection, Edited by
Submitted by The Very Rev. Kathy Andonian Becky McKay (2014).
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1 Written by Ted Olson, COHS Vestry and Chaplain A Daybook of Positive Thinking: Daily Affirmations of
Gratitude and Happiness, A Blue Mountain Arts Collection,
2 Episcopal Book of Common Prayer
Edited by Patricia Wayant, (2011).
DEACON’S VOICE
GRATITUDE AND POSITIVE THINKING WORSHIP
Dear Seekers, SPECIAL WORSHIP IN JUNE!
JUNE 2
Isn’t it great
when something This is the Last Day of Sunday School.
happens and JUNE 9
it is just what PENTECOST!
you needed to Pentecost is the feast day of Church of the Holy
learn, read, or Spirit. Join us as we celebrate this special day in
experience? preparation for the growth of our ministries through
Recently I the capital campaign which will allow us to expand
received two our ministry and gathering spaces, and expand our
gifts from a parking! Red, which represents the fire of the Holy
friend: (1) a Spirit, is the traditional color of Pentecost, so please
book entitled wear red on this special day!
A Daybook of We will recognize Sunday School teachers,
Gratitude: How Graduates, choir members and musicians.
to Live Each
Day with a Thankful Heart1 and (2) another book A Our annual early summer barbeque follows the 10:15
Daybook of Positive Thinking: Daily Affirmations of AM service (See page 19 for details). We will provide
Gratitude and Happiness2. They are perfect additions hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. Please bring a
to my thoughts and prayers. There are enough side dish, salad, fruit, dessert or beverage to share!
entries to keep me, as well as you, inspired for
months to come.
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JUNE 16 the name of Jesus Christ her Lord says Welcome.”
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! (Quote attributed to Parish of St. Stephen & St.
Tathan, Caerwent, Wales, http://stjohninthewilder-
ness.com/year-b-st-luke-celtic-eucha.pdf.)
Join us at 6:30 PM on the fourth Thursday during
the summer months (June 27, July 25, and August 22)
for a picnic meal. Following the meal, we will offer
a healing service in the Celtic Tradition. The service
combines meditative silence, the simplicity of utter-
ance, and faithful commitment to care for the earth
that many of us are yearning for in our lives. The
prayers in the service are at once simple, holy, and
inclusive. In addition, private prayers and hands-on-
healing (Reiki) are available during the service. All are
welcome to attend.
Submitted by Eric Frankhauser and Tori Greenover
SUMMER WORSHIP HOURS BEGIN
DO YOU KNOW…
ABOUT THE “CHURCH”?
Did you know that the day of Pentecost (June 9), the
day that Jesus gave the Holy Spirit to his disciples, is
celebrated as the birthday of the Church? Especially
at Church of the Holy Spirit!
But what exactly is the Church or a church? It is
8 AM Holy Eucharist (no music during the Summer) common to talk about the “Church” at church; but,
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist (with music) do you know that the word “church” has a number
Baptism; Recognition of Education for Ministry of different meanings? When we talk about “the
Graduates. Church” (did you notice the word is capitalized?)
or “Body of Christ,” you might be interested to
know that we are referring to the full spectrum of
source: freepik.com/free-vector/summer-beach_4413980.htm people, churches, and denominations that profess
to be Christians - or, as referred to in the Nicene
Creed, “the holy, catholic and apostolic Church.”
CELTIC HEALING SERVICE ON THE And, do you know that the word “catholic” is de-
LABYRINTH AND PICNIC rived from the Greek word meaning “general” or
When: The 4th Thursdays, 6/27, 7/25, 8/22 “universal?” When we use the word in the Creed, it
Time: 6:30–7:15 PM Picnic meal does not mean a specific denomination but refers to
7:30 PM Healing service the wholeness and universality of Christian life and
Where: On the Labyrinth (Indoors if raining) worship and the inclusion of all kinds of people in the
“To all who are weary Church.
and seek rest; to all who When we use the words “the Episcopal Church,”
mourn and long for com- do you know that we are referring to the Christian
fort; to all who struggle denomination in the United States that is part
and seek victory; to all of the Anglican Communion? The “Anglican
who sin and need a savior; Communion” refers to the many churches in many
to all who are idle and countries that identify themselves as part of the
look for service; to all who larger body of Anglican tradition and worship. Do
are strangers and want fel- you know that Anglicanism is not considered to
lowship; to all who hunger be a different “religion” from other Christians, but
and thirst after righteousness; and to whomsoever is a “denomination” with distinct traditions within
will come this church opens wide her doors and in
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the larger “Church” or “Body of Christ?” The terms a big project like this, one step at a time we improve
“Anglican” and “Anglicanism” are used in reference to our space while keeping it manageable, and it will
traditions, practices and theological understandings still feel like “our church, only better.”
that are common throughout the Anglican There are many ways we can each help this vision
Communion, including the Episcopal Church. You become a reality. A number of people have talked
might have guessed that while not all Anglicans are with me already about creative ways they could
Episcopalians, all Episcopalians are Anglicans! help this project along! Please say “yes” to God’s
Do you know that when we talk about a “church” invitation to welcome, serve, and grow at Church of
(did you notice the word is not capitalized?), we are the Holy Spirit!
referring to an individual congregation or parish? Faithfully,
And, finally, now you have probably figured out
that our church, which is named Church of the Eric Hunt
Holy Spirit, is an Episcopal “parish” which refers to Chair, Building Visioning Team
an individual, local congregation of the Episcopal
Church, which is part of the Anglican Communion. FINANCE
And, now you know that all Episcopalians and WHERE DO OUR ENDOWMENT GIFTS
Anglicans are Christians who are part of the COME FROM?
universal, catholic Church or Body of Christ. How can you donate to it?
As a Church of the Holy Spirit worshipper, you may
Submitted by The Very Rev. Kathy Andonian
wonder where our Endowment Fund gets most of
IMAGINING THE FUTURE its revenue. Each year the Fund receives on average
VISIONING TEAM/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN about five to six thousand dollars in gifts. Of this,
UPDATE 80% are memorial gifts offered in memory of some
WELCOME, SERVE, GROW member who has passed away. This past year
the Vestry generously gave a year-end gift to the
As you look Endowment Fund. The remainder is largely received
around the through unnamed givers.
church, it is
no surprise How can you give to the Endowment Fund?
that we are an You may give through Planned Giving by naming
active, thriving the Church of the Holy Spirit as one of your
and growing beneficiaries. This can be done using a portion of the
congregation! proceeds of an annuity when you pass or you may
We have designate a 10% proportionate tithe in your Will to
ministries go to the church Endowment.
and programs You may also do this by naming the Endowment
happening Fund of the Church of the Holy Spirit as the
every day of the beneficiary or “partial” beneficiary from your IRA
week, and a number of those ministries meet away or 401K accounts, from your Life Insurance plan, or
from COHS simply because we are out of space. through a charitable trust.
While this is a wonderful problem to have, we are at We do ask that in doing so you communicate your
a point where it is becoming a serious issue, there intention to one of the Endowment Fund board
are ministries and programs we cannot begin, and members: Al LaTourette (Chairman of the Board),
we could lose our image as a “welcoming” church if Susan Fisher-CFP®, Paul Bingaman, Michael Littler,
there is no place left to sit in the sanctuary. and Linda Hill.
The Building Vision team shared our architect’s latest Submitted by Al LaTourette
designs with us recently at dessert receptions on The COHS Endowment Fund is part of the Episcopal
May 19 and will on June 1. These will appear on our Church Foundation, which pools funds from hundreds of
COHS website soon. It is exciting to imagine the Episcopal churches across the nation, and invests the assets
possibilities that can happen as we take our next through State Street Global Advisors, a highly regarded,
steps together as a church community! By taking on professionally managed investment advisory firm.
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ELECTRONIC OPTIONS IN CHURCH GIVING 16 Psalms of Our Own Spiritual Journey.
Credit and debit cards This forum will focus on using Psalms in our daily life.
have become the “cash” 23 Group Reflection on Psalms 2 and 4
of choice for many Some Psalms immediately may speak to you; these
people, and churches may not. In this forum we will reflect as a group
across the country are upon Psalms 2 and 4, discuss how you may see God’s
seeing this change in their message in them (or not) and how they challenge
collection plates every you.
Sunday. After evaluating
a number of options, 30 “12 Truths I Learned from Life and Writing” -
Permission granted by Anne Lamott
Pushpay.com we have partnered with
eChurchGiving to offer Join us as we view a Ted Talk by writer Anne
more giving options. Simply text cohs to 77977 on Lamott. Shortly before she turned 61, she “decided
your mobile phone (msg/data rates may apply) or to write down everything she knew for sure. She
visit churchoftheholyspirit.us/giving to make a one- dives into the nuances of being a human who lives
time or recurring donation to COHS using a credit in a confusing, beautiful, emotional world, offering
or debit card or to use direct withdrawal from a her characteristic life-affirming wisdom and humor
checking or savings account. You can also download on family, writing, the meaning of God, death and
the Pushpay app to your phone to make repeat more.” (Source: https://www.ted.com/talks/anne_lamott_12_
truths_i_learned_from_life_and_writing)
giving faster and simpler (iTunes or Google Play).
This does not replace giving/using cash or checks Submitted by Barbara Broadbent
or web banking if that is working well for you, it is WEEKLY GROUPS
simply another option, a way to be more open to our COHS CENTERING PRAYER GROUP
members and visitors. When: Wednesdays
If you have questions, please see Eric Hunt, or Kirk Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Walters. Thank you for your continued stewardship Where: Eric Frankhouser’s home
and support of the many ministries at Church of the You are invited to the COHS Centering Prayer
Holy Spirit! Group! Centering Prayer is called many things, such
Submitted by Eric Hunt as The Prayer of Listening, The Quiet Prayer, Con-
templative Prayer, The Prayer of Relationship, The
ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION Healing Prayer, among others. Are you interested in
When: Sunday mornings Centering Prayer? Are you practicing Center Prayer?
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM If you don’t have any idea what Centering Prayer is,
Where: Parish Hall do you want to find out? If yes, then join us as we
JUNE explore a centuries old method, rooted in Christian
02 Psalms: Prayers & Poems of Peace and Angst: tradition, of deepening our relationship with God,
Dave Boorse both in our prayer life and into our everyday life!
We’ll examine the nature of Hebrew poetry, identify We gather weekly on Wednesdays, from 4:00 - 5:30
poetic elements in Psalms, learn about the kinds of PM. Our gatherings include Centering Prayer ses-
Psalms, and write our own Psalm(s). sions as well as videos related to Centering Prayer,
09 No Adult Forum and lively discussion. Participation is not a weekly
commitment; come as you are able. The only pre-
This summer we will do a mix of topics including Ted requisite is a desire to explore or share Centering
Talks and brief Psalm studies. Prayer in community. We gather at the home of Eric
Frankhouser, a Certified Centering Prayer Presenter.
Summer Schedule Starts June 16 Questions or to sign up, please contact Eric at 267-
Time: 9:00 – 9:15 AM 261-3512 or frankgen6@gmail.com.
Where: Meeting Room (room to the back, to the
left of Parish Hall) Submitted by Eric Frankhouser
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AL-ANON MONTHLY GROUPS
When: Fridays SPIRITUAL FRIENDS MEDITATION GROUP
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (MONDAYS)
Where: COHS Meeting Room When: Monday, June 3
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Hobie Simms’ Cottage
Our monthly meeting begins with listening to
Gregorian Chants as we enter and focus on God’s
presence in the stillness. We will then listen to a
source: https://al-anon.org/
20-minute narration of the wisdom of Thomas
Merton as we continue our series on the mystical
If you have, or have had, a family member, friend, beliefs of Thomas Merton. Refection and discussion
fellow workers, or anyone close to you whose drink- will follow.
ing or drug use is affecting or troubling you, Al-Anon
Meetings usually occur on the first Monday of the
Family Group, Path to Peace, meets every Friday, 10
month at 7 PM. However, when holidays occur on
- 11 AM. Come in the front door. Al-Anon is a 12-step
the first Monday, meetings are moved to the second
program for people affected by someone else’s drink-
week. All are welcome. For questions, contact Hobie
ing or drug use and gives hope even if the drinker
Simms at hobartsimms@hotmail.com.
still drinks or the addict still uses. We find we are not
alone. As we work the steps together, our focus on Submitted by Hobie Simms
the addiction loses its power to take over our minds MEN’S SPIRITUAL GROWTH GROUP
and our lives. We learn how to regain a healthier, (THURSDAYS)
wiser, more serene life. Al-Anon shows us a Path to When: Thursday, June 6
Peace. Time: 7:00 PM
Your questions are welcome. Contact Judy Morice, Where: Eric Frankhouser’s home
jemorice@gmail.com, call or text 267-733-7431. Once a month, men of all ages gather to share our
journeys and explore ways to grow ever deeper in
Submitted by Judy Morice
our relationship with God as found in community,
BIBLE STUDY AND DISCUSSION AND BROWN personally, and through any aspect of our lives. We
BAG LUNCH do this by reflecting on and sharing any part of our
When: Second and Fourth Tues. of Every Month lives that has our attention, from the sorrowful to
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM the joyful, the exciting to the peaceful, the simple to
Where: COHS Parish Hall the magnificent. This sharing is often done through
Brown Bag Bible Study story-telling of our journey, as well as through book
meets on the second and related study, and how the topics are pertinent
and fourth Tues- to our lives and therefore to our relationship with
days of each month. God. Our next gathering will be Thursday, June 6, 7
Gatherings provide PM at the home of Eric Frankhouser, where we will
the opportunity to watch a talk by Eben Alexander, author of “Proof
explore and discuss of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the
the appointed Scrip- Afterlife”; certainly a thought-provoking topic and
ture readings for the presenter.
upcoming Sunday
Come join us! Contact Eric (frankgen6@gmail.com,
services.
Image by Mohamed Hassan for 267-261-3512) for more information or to RSVP.
Pixabay
Submitted by Eric Frankhouser
Submitted by Jan Boggess
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FIRST FRIDAY ADULT FORUM Q1 What does the 4-year EfM program develop? An
Backs Against the Wall: informed and knowledgeable laity. EfM:
The Howard Thurman Story* • Provides us with the education to carry out the
When: Friday, June 7 ministry every baptized person is called to do.
Time: 6:00 PM Pot luck dinner • Asks for God to renew the covenant made with
6:30 PM Documentary us at Baptism, “Send us forth in the power of the
7:30 PM Discussion Spirit to perform the service you set before us.”
Where: COHS Parish Hall
This film explores • Helps lay people face the difficult, and often
the extraordinary subtle, task of discovering the richness of the
life of Howard church’s faith in a complex and confusing world.
Thurman - an • Provides the theological education which sup-
African American ports our faith and teaches us to express that
raised in the faith in day-to-day events.
South during Jim Q2 What is one of the most fascinating aspects of
Crow, a teacher, EfM? Listening to each participant’s thoughtfully
theologian, prepared “Spiritual Autobiography”!
poet, mystic, a • It’s the story of significant events, people and
proponent of places that have influenced who each person is
the non-violent now and how they understand God’s presence or
struggle for absence in their life.
Source: see below social change,
and author of over • It provides a way to deepen their sense of
20 books. He is considered the main architect of the Christian life and ministry. By virtue of baptism,
Martin Luther King, Jr. civil rights movement. His each is called to ministry, guided and pushed by
relationship with institutional Christianity was often personal gifts, passions, skills, experiences, and
conflicted with his passion for racial and religious interests.
equality. Join us to hear an amazing story of a deeply • Each spiritual autobiography is private, “for your
spiritual man. eyes only”. The participant decides what they
For more information, please contact Hobie Simms. want to share with their group. The group main-
tains complete confidentiality, which allows the
Submitted by Hobie Simms presenter to be free, without concern about how
* Source: https://mannerofspeaking.org/2016/08/24/quotes- others will interpret their story.
for-public-speakers-no-240-howard-thurman/
Q 3 What is EfM “not”?
EFM (AKA EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY)
• Only a Bible Study - We seek to understand the
RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF CHRISTIAN
Bible within its historical context and literary
SERVICE
setting and then apply it to daily life.
• A program in personal therapy - While the group
becomes a close community, it does not exist as
a problem-solving agency. It is also not a place
where one is pressed to talk about things they
would prefer not to discuss.
• A closed community - The EfM materials and the
processes used are not secret. Guests are able to
attend a session to see if they might like to join.
Source: http://efm.sewanee.edu/resources/resources
However, we do respect one another’s privacy
and set high expectations for the group to main-
Have you heard “everything” about EfM over the tain confidentiality.
past 6 years? No? In that case, excerpts from the • An academic program leading to a degree or ordi-
May 12 Adult Forum presentation may touch your nation program – however, continuing education
spirit. units (CEUs) are available upon request.
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Q4 What is studied in each of the four years? Each year’s topic is solidly reviewed with lots of interesting
details about the cultural, historical, and social influences of the time and location.
Year 1 – Old Testament, Year 2 – New Testament, Year 3 – History of Christianity, Year 4 – Theology, Ethics,
and Interfaith Encounters
Q 5 What are the yearly themes?
Year A – Living Faithfully in Your World, Year B – Living Faithfully in a Multi-Cultural World, Year C – Living as
Spiritually Mature Christians, Year D – Living into the Journey with God.
Q6 What does EfM Cost Per Year? $475. However, the cost can potentially be reduced by $200+.
The base tuition is $475 which includes all books and other materials.
Subtract $100 with Diocesan support ($375).
Subtract up to another $100 with a Diocesan Educational Grant ($275).
Additional help is available. Per Rev. Kathy, the inability to pay the tuition should not prevent anyone from
attending.
Q 7 When do Classes Meet Each Week? Choose from 3 classes facilitated by different mentors.
Wednesday morning, 9:45 AM at COHS Mentors Tori Greenover and Jen Wager
Wednesday evening, 6:30 PM at Peter Becker Mentors Barb Broadbent and Jan Boggess (retiring June 2019)
Thursday afternoon, 3:00 PM at COHS Mentor Eric Frankhauser
Please consider joining EfM. Feel free to contact any of the mentors.
Submitted by Tori Greenover and Jen Wager
CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILY pet sit, along with other possibilities! Your generous
donation - in exchange for his or her help - will go
MINISTRIES toward their Pilgrimage funds.
RENT-A-YOUTH
Did You Know... You can complete a request for “renting youth” by
Our current high school age COHS youth are prepar- visiting this link! If you have any questions, email
ing for their 2020 Pilgrimage to England! Stacy Bucher at stacybucher@gmail.com. Many
thanks to our COHS community for your ongoing
support of our youth programs at Holy Spirit!
Submitted by Angee Shelly
YOUTH UPDATES
IMPORTANT DATES IN JUNE
02 The final day of Sunday School
09 Recognition of teachers and Graduates
Spring Family Ministries Picnic: In May, we had a
few families join together for an evening of food,
fellowship, and fun. Several youths played together
on the playground while the adults both played and
had some fellowship time together outdoors! The
Family Ministries dinners will continue seasonally.
You can rent a youth (or two, three, or more) to help Look forward to another invitation this Summer to
you with projects around the house, childcare needs, our Summer Family Ministries BBQ!
and more! The youth can babysit, mulch, paint,
garden, house sit, help with the interior and exterior,
10YOUTH EVENTS RECAP Join us for God’s Children Sing! All children ages
May 12 COHS Events: Confirmation of our youth, 2-5 and their parents are invited to sing, dance, and
reception, blessing of our EFM graduates and several make music in the end room of Annex 2 with our fun
of COHS members occurred on May 12. We were and loving teachers, Miss Emily, Miss Karen, and Miss
blessed to have Rt. Rev. Rodney Michel with us for Carol, during the 9 AM Sunday School hour every
Confirmation! Many thanks to Rev. Carolyn Huff, Sunday! Get ready to sing songs about God’s world,
Rick Alderfer, and Maili Shelly for leading our Pilgrim hear stories of the Bible, play musical instruments,
class through their Confirmation classes. The youth dance to folk music, and more! This class is a fun way
have walked their Confirmation journey together for our youngest youth friends and their families to
through serving their community, participating in be introduced to our youth program at COHS and
various ministries at COHS, learning about parts of get involved!
the church and the Episcopal faith, and much more. Our Recognition of Teachers and Graduates Sun-
They will continue now on their journey toward day will be June 9. Please plan to attend and cele-
Pilgrimage and appreciate our community’s support. brate our teachers
Thank you for supporting our youth in their journey and graduates in
toward adulthood! our COHS commu-
The Diocesan Youth Dinner Church for the month nity!
of May was hosted at St. Thomas’ Church, White-
marsh. This month was our final Dinner Church of Submitted by
the program year! Youth were encouraged to bring a Angee Shelly
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friend and come break bread together in a safe space MUSIC AT COHS
for all to share ideas, struggles, hopes, and aspira- TRUMBORE, LOCKMAN, BOLDING & CO.
tions. To support our youth in attending Diocesan When: Saturday, June 29
events, or to get your youth involved in attending Time: 7:00 PM
Diocesan youth events, visit www.diopayouth.org Where: COHS Sanctuary
or contact Angee Shelly. Youth are always invited Join us for a wonderful concert by some of our favor-
to bring a friend to Dinner Church. We are looking ite musicians – Seth Trumore, piano; Peter Lockman,
forward to implementing Bishop Curry’s Way of Love cello; Keoni Bolding, viola and violin; along with a
program into Dinner Church events starting next guest.
Fall!
Stay tuned for more information!
May 18, several of our youth leaders in the Diocese
of PA attended the quarterly Youth Leaders
Plenary. We gathered at St. Thomas’ Church,
Whitemarsh for lunch, fun, workshops and more! If
you are part-time, full-time, paid or volunteer, you
are a part of DioPA Youth Leaders and invited to
attend the quarterly leadership plenary meetings. At
this plenary, we continued our Affinity Group work,
hosted a Dinner Church How-To, created the 2019-
2020 program calendar and more. We are looking
forward to having many more youth leaders attend
this fun meeting in the future!
On May 18, many of our youth participated in our
annual COHS Fair Day & Pie Festival. They ran car
washes and children’s activities throughout the day.
Many thanks to all who supported our youth in their
fundraisers! Fair Day is always a fun and exciting day
and we are blessed to be a community who comes
together to raise funds for the Keystone Opportunity
Center!
11BREAK FROM BLUE COLLAR the 2017 Central Division Quartet Contest with the
When: Friday, July 26 Mid-Atlantic District of the Barbershop Harmony
Time: 7:30 PM Society. They have also performed the National
Where: COHS Sanctuary Anthem for the Hershey Bears, Pittsburgh Pirates,
Philadelphia Phillies, and the New Jersey Devils,
which was broadcast to millions of people on ESPN2.
The guys are thrilled that people are drawn to their
unique vocal and performance style, and are grateful
for the growing opportunities being offered to them
in the Lancaster area and beyond. Break From Blue
Collar is: Zach Bailey (Tenor), Benjamin Hallowell
(Lead), Tyler Hart (Baritone), and Shaun Ressler
(Bass)”.2
If you’re looking for a barbershop quartet or a
cappella group in the Lancaster, PA area or beyond,
feel free to contact them!
Website -http://www.breakfrombluecollar.com
Photo used by permission: BreakFromBlueCollar.com Facebook -http://www.facebook.com/
BreakFromBlueCollar
“Break from Blue Collar is making a distinct mark in Email - quartet@breakfrombluecollar.com, online
the world of barbershop and a cappella music, mixing https://www.breakfrombluecollar.com/contact-us/
fresh interpretations of barbershop classics with 1 https://www.breakfrombluecollar.com/
the exciting sounds of rock & roll. The result is an 2 http://lititzrecord.com/entertainment/a-capella-group-at-
lititz-farmers-market/
entertainment experience that can’t be beat.”1
SUITE BRASS
When: Friday, August 23
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: COHS Sanctuary
Robert Bugge, coordinator and musician. Mark your
calendars - more information to come!
Photo used by permission: BreakFromBlueCollar.com
“BFBC was formed in 2010 by Millersville University
students who had a desire to create high-quality and
high-entertainment barbershop and a cappella music.
They first gained recognition as the school board/
quartet in a production of Meredith Wilson’s “The Source: Pixabay
Music Man” with the Cavod Academy of the Arts,
and have since performed at a wide variety of events
RIVERVIEW CONSORT
throughout Lancaster County and the surrounding
When: Saturday, October 5
areas. They actively participate in various benefit
Time: 7:00 PM
concerts and have raised over $30,000 for different
Place: COHS Sanctuary
charities throughout Lancaster County and the
Riverview Consort is an early music ensemble of
surrounding areas. BFBC is also gaining recognition
lutes, recorders, percussion and voices!
in the competitive circuit1, having won first-place at 12CORDUS MUNDI
When: Saturday, November 9
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: COHS Sanctuary
Southeastern Pennsylvania's Unique Source Of Male
A Cappella Music
From CordusMundi.com: "Dedicated to the explo-
ration and expansion of the male vocal repertoire,
Cordus Mundi was born in Bucks County, PA in early
2005. beginning as a small ensemble of nine voices.
As we celebrate our thirteenth season in 2018-2019
with nineteen members, we are proud to say that
Cordus Mundi has developed a strong regional fol-
lowing, and in the process, have made quite a name Copyright 2018 © Catherine D. Kerr photos
for ourselves - our quality is high, our repertoire is
This quiet day led by the Rev. Catherine D. Kerr will
varied and eclectic, and the group's musical influ-
offer time for taking pictures or experimenting in
ences are truly widespread. Cordus Mundi draws its
each individual’s preferred medium, for reflection,
repertoire from a wide range of composers, styles
and sharing them with the group. We’ll be free to
and eras - from the twelfth century to the present,
roam both inside and around the grounds of Church
from Dunstable to Duruflé, from Byrd to Bernstein,
of the Holy Spirit in Harleysville, and the day will
from Palestrina to Paranjoti, from Stephen Foster
include guided tours of the property led by Julie
to Billy Joel, from Brahms to The Beatles, and from
Glass, the parish’s resident naturalist.
Jacob Handl to Edie Hill."
No particular photographic skill is required
to participate. Bring the equipment you feel
A free will offering will be accpeted and a
comfortable using: A camera and laptop are good if
reception will follow all concerts.
you have them, but a cell phone camera is also fine.
This isn’t an art class, but rather an exercise in seeing
the world with open eyes and an open heart. Artists
Submitted by Sue Ellen Echard
who feel more comfortable working in another
ARTS AND SPIRITUALITY medium are also welcome to participate, as are those
CONTEMPLATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY who just want to increase their awareness. Bring
QUIET DAY your sketchbook, notebook, watercolors, or whatever
art supplies you prefer.
MAKING PICTURES AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Rev. Kerr, who never leaves home without a
Date: Saturday, June 15
camera, is a writer, a spiritual director, and retired
Time: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
rector of Good Shepherd Church in Hilltown. Her
Where: COHS
photography has been included at a number of art
Bring your own lunch; drinks will be provided.
shows near her home in New Hope.
Contemplative photography - making pictures as a
spiritual practice - isn’t about learning to take good To register, please email Ruth Konrad:
photos, but rather about papermillfarm@gmail.com by June 1.
learning to see in a way Submitted by Ruth Konrad
that’s fully attentive.
As we become more PASTORAL CARE
open to appreciating the MY PRAYER LIFE – JEN WAGER
beauty that is all around I was raised Presbyterian. The Pastor did all the
us, we also become praying.
more aware of the Confirmation required us to memorize the Apostles’
Creator’s presence here Creed and prepare a written statement of faith.
with us and at work in There was also instruction in Presbyterian doctrine…
our lives.
13which was way above most of our 12-year-old heads. PARISH NURSE’S CORNER
I do not recall any instruction about prayer. ALZHEIMER’S AND BRAIN AWARENESS
At age 29, I MONTH
attended my In June we observe Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness
first Episcopal Month. The National Institute on Aging reports
service. The lay “Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive
participation in brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and
worship was new thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out
and exciting. the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s,
Everything symptoms first appear in their mid-60s. Estimates
I needed to vary, but experts suggest that more than 5.5 million
participate was Americans may have Alzheimer’s1 (https://www.nia.
right there in The nih.gov/health/alzheimers/basics ).
Book of Common Alzheimer’s disease is currently ranked as the sixth
Prayer…including leading cause of death in the United States, but
pages of beautiful recent estimates indicate that the disorder may
prayers. I felt safe rank third, just behind heart disease and cancer, as a
having all the words there for me. cause of death for older people”2 (https://www.nia.
As I gradually settled in and got involved, I began to nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet ).For
notice other prayers popping up here and there…by more information visit https://www.nia.nih.gov/
lay people…without The Book!!! I felt a bit of panic health/alzheimers/basics .
that spontaneous prayer might be expected of me
sooner or later. I did not know how to pray without
written words in front of me.
Forty-five Episcopal years later, I still cannot pray
spontaneously in front of people. My anxiety goes
into overdrive. I can’t think sensibly. My words get all
jumbled up. Yet all is not lost! I do have the “words”
in my private conversations with God. It’s easy when
it’s just Him and me in the kitchen, out in the yard, in
Source: www.alz.org/media/Documents/10-signs-checklist.pdf
the car, day or night, when I am happy, sad, or angry.
Any time…any place. Sometimes I don’t want to be EARLY DETECTION MATTERS
quiet and listen but conversations must go both ways
to be productive! Have you noticed any of these warning signs?
As shared by the Alzheimer’s Association:
I have also grown into an understanding that prayer “Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symp-
is not only about words. Prayer can be what I do as tom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is
well as what I say. There is prayer in behavior - in a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory,
respect for life, for others, and for oneself. I believe thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning
God knows who we really are at all times in “thought signs and symptoms. If you notice any of them, don’t
and deed” as well as “word”. ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your
Psalm 66:18: “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the doctor.”3
LORD would not have listened” (NIV). Please list any concerns you have and take these
Jen has been a member of COHS for eight years and pages with you to the doctor. Note: This list is for
is co-leader of the Wednesday Education for Ministry information only and not a substitute for a consulta-
(EfM) study group. tion with a qualified professional.
Submitted by Marge Hanna Zeig “1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life: One of the
most common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, especial-
ly in the early stage, is forgetting recently learned
information. Others include forgetting important
14dates or events, asking for the same information over 7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace
and over, and increasingly needing to rely on aides steps. A person with Alzheimer’s may put things in
(e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or fami- unusual places. They may lose things and be unable
ly members for things they used to handle on their to go back over their steps to find them again. Some-
own. What’s a typical age-related change? Sometimes times, they may accuse others of stealing. This may
forgetting names or appointments, but remembering occur more frequently over time. What’s a typical
them later. age-related change? Misplacing things from time to
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems: Some time and retracing steps to find them.
people may experience changes in their ability to 8. Decreased or poor judgment. People with Alz-
develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. heimer’s may experience changes in judgment or
They may have trouble following a familiar recipe decision making. For example, they may use poor
or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have judgment when dealing with money, giving large
difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do amounts to telemarketers. They may pay less at-
things than they did before. What’s a typical age-re- tention to grooming or keeping themselves clean.
lated change? Making occasional errors when balanc- What’s a typical age-related change? Making a bad
ing a checkbook. decision once in a while.
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities. A
work, or at leisure: People with Alzheimer’s disease person with Alzheimer’s disease may start to remove
often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes themselves from hobbies, social activities, work
they may have trouble driving to a familiar location, projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping
managing a budget at work or remembering the up with a favorite sports team or remembering how
rules of a favorite game. What’s a typical age-related to complete a favorite hobby. They may also avoid
change? Occasionally needing help to use the set- being social because of the changes they have expe-
tings on a microwave or to record a television show. rienced. What’s a typical age-related change? Some-
4. Confusion with time or place: People with times feeling weary of work, family and social obliga-
Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons and the tions.
passage of time. They may have trouble understand- 10. Changes in mood and personality. The mood
ing something if it is not happening immediately. and personalities of people with Alzheimer’s can
Sometimes they may forget where they are or how change. They can become confused, suspicious, de-
they got there. What’s a typical age-related change? pressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset
Getting confused about the day of the week but at home, at work, with friends or in places where
figuring it out later. they are out of their comfort zone. What’s a typical
5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial age-related change? Developing very specific ways of
relationships. For some people, having vision prob- doing things and becoming irritable when a routine is
lems is a sign of Alzheimer’s. They may have difficulty disrupted.”3
reading, judging distance, and determining color or If you or someone you care about is experiencing
contrast, which may cause problems with driving. any of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease,
What’s a typical age-related change? Vision changes please see a doctor to find the cause. Early diagnosis
related to cataracts. gives you a chance to seek treatment and plan for
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing. your future.
People with Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble The Alzheimer’s Association can help. Visit www.
following or joining a conversation. They may stop in alz.org/alzheimer_s_dementia or call 800.272.3900
the middle of a conversation and have no idea how (TTY: 866.403.3073).
to continue or they may repeat themselves. They Submitted by Marge Hanna Zeig
may struggle with vocabulary, have problems find- 1
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers/basics
ing the right word or call things by the wrong name 2
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-
sheet
(e.g., calling a ‘watch’ a ‘hand clock’). What’s a typical 3
www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs This checklist
age-related change? Sometimes having trouble finding (www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs) is an official
publication of the Alzheimer’s Association but may be
the right word. distributed by unaffiliated organizations or individuals. Such
distribution does not constitute an endorsement of these
parties or their activities by the Alzheimer’s Association. © 2009
Alzheimer’s Association. All rights reserved. Rev. July 16 TS-
0066.
15IN MEMORIAM
PATRICIA STIGLIANO
On Saturday, April 27, Patricia Stigliano passed from this
life to a new life with God following a ten-year struggle
with cancer. During her final weeks, she welcomed
the sounds and colors of Spring from her window. She
was comforted by visits from the people she loved and
was lovingly and gently cared for by her husband, Tom,
children Alyssa, Wesley, and William, niece Nicole, and
many others in her extended family and circle of close
friends.
Patty, Tom and their family were founding members of
Church of the Holy Spirit. Over their years at COHS,
they participated in the many changes and dreams of
this church community. Patty was a faithful member of
the Tuesday Brown-Bag Bible Study group, a graduate
of Education for Ministry (EfM), and long-time student
of T’ai Chi and Qi Gong. She was creative, artistic, and
spiritually curious. She loved nature, gardening, flowers,
and the creatures of the earth and sky. Most of all,
Patty was deeply and lovingly committed to her family,
friends, and community.
A memorial service was held for Patty on Saturday, May 25.
Please pray with thanksgiving for her life, commend her to God’s embrace, and hold her family and one
another in gentleness and hope.
STEPHEN W. REDDING
March 01, 1947 - April 08, 2019
Stephen Redding, the owner of Happy Tree,
passed away on April 8. He was the landscaper for
the original plantings at Holy Spirit. Stephen was
also good comrades with Chris Detweiler’s father,
Paul, who built our church. Stephen created and
gifted the rock garden and wooden cross outside
the side entrance of the church The Rev. Anne
Ritchings remembers that Stephen “had a great
appreciation for the church and our commitment
to preserving as much of the natural landscape as
we could. He was a truly lovely human being and a
joy to work with. I think of him whenever I am at
Holy Spirit and look at the trees he planted.” May
he rest in peace.
16SERVING THE COMMUNITY AROUND THE CHURCH
SERVING THE HOMELESS BREAKFAST WELCOME NEWCOMER!
When: Sunday, June 30 JIMMY R. STORMANT
Time: 7 – 9 AM Jim is the son
Where: St. Augustine of Hippo, Norristown, PA of Bob and
St. Augustine’s Breakfast Program serves breakfast to Nina Stormant,
about 90 homeless people from 7 - 9 AM. We need brother of David
about nine volunteers. Allen, and sister
How do we get there? Some volunteers choose to of Bobbie Lee.
leave from Church of the Holy Spirit at 6:15 AM and Born in
others to meet at St. Augustine’s at 7 AM. Doylestown,
If you haven’t tried this program, please come join us Jim has lived
and experience it for yourself. You may just love it! in New Jersey
The next breakfast is on Sunday, June 30. There will and Florida and
be a sign-up Genius email distributed toward the end now resides in
of May for you to become a volunteer. Questions? Warminster,
Contact Eileen Pugliese at 610-454-7920. Thank you! PA. He was a
machinist for
Submitted by Eileen Pugliese 25 plus years,
ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO HOMELESS then took up
GIRLS AND WOMEN commercial
Urgently Needed Feminine Hygiene Products – truck driving
Please donate and traveled our great country extensively. Jim spent
The Girls’ Friendly Society (GFS) is partnering with his final working years working for a private railroad
St. Augustine of Hippo in Norristown to address an in Morrisville, PA to be close to his family. He was
unmet, ongoing need for feminine hygiene products married twice with no children of his own.
for homeless girls and women. Can you imagine this Jim came to know Deacon Johnine Byrer in 2017 and
day in age that these basic care products are not became more and more inspired by her sermons of
affordable or accessible for the homeless? love, forgiveness, and faith. This led him to see what
We are also requesting donations of large cosmetic COHS was all about. He started attending services
bags, string backpacks, or simple cloth/knitted bags last October and was baptized at the Easter Vigil on
so these products can be discretely carried by the April 20, 2019. Jim is very proud and humbled to be
ladies wherever they go. a member of COHS. As he says, “it has truly opened
my eyes to all that is good. God bless”.
A box will be set up in the Narthex to collect all
donations on an ongoing basis. Thank you so much Submitted by Kathy Clipp
for helping the people served by St. Augustine of
Hippo.
Submitted by Amy Newman and Danielle Beldham
17CONGRATULATIONS AND Roman Catholic and served for 11 years as a priest
BON VOYAGE TO JACK ANDERSON in the Roman Catholic Church. After leaving the
AND TED OLSON ministry, Jack first became an elementary school
After years teacher teaching the second, third, and fourth
of careful grades. About 13 years ago, he transitioned into a
planning, Jack Student Support Counselor role and is currently
and Ted are located at Butler Elementary School in Chalfont.
following their Jack has worked in the Central Bucks School District
dreams. They for 25 years and loves working with the kids. He will
are retiring officially retire in October.
and will In January 2014, Jack started ENCORE (a theatre and
relocate later musical arts recreation/education ministry for COHS
this month parishioners and friends ages 55+) and very ably led it
with their two for five years. The lives of participants were enriched
cats Annie and inspired by the wide variety of musical and
Therese and theatre events he selected, e.g., 12th Night Festivals,
Lucie Marie. Bucks County Choral Society concerts, COHS
to a new Lessons and Carols, musicals and theatre at the
home built Labuda Center of DeSales University and other local
in Millsboro, venues. Jack has also served as a lector at COHS
Permission granted by
Delaware. and just graduated from the 4-year Education for
Universal Church Directories
What huge Ministry (EfM) program.
changes in just one month! Jack and Ted have vacationed in Rehoboth, Delaware
Jack and Ted first came to Church of the Holy Spirit for many years, which led them to retire in the area.
in June 2013. As Ted described it, “we experienced a They have already established connections with St.
welcoming community (with cookies on our doorstep Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes, Delaware as their
the next day thanks to Jean Fairfield), a vibrant liturgy, new spiritual home. And there is even a connection
superb music, challenging preaching, and great hospi- to COHS as the Rector, The Rev. Jeffrey Ross, and
tality. After several years of searching, we had found Rev. Kathy have worked with each other for years
our spiritual home”. In May 2015, both were received within the Episcopal priestly community.
into the communion of the Episcopal Church. Jack and Ted, we thank you for your friendship,
Ted was raised Roman Catholic and served for over contributions, and positive impact during your time
20 years as a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. at COHS. While we will certainly miss you, we wish
He left active ministry a number of years ago and you every happiness and joy as you embark on this
made a career change in 2001 into counseling and next “stage” of your life. See you on the beach!
worked locally in this field until his retirement. At
Submitted by Louise Beebe
COHS, Ted served as a member of the Vestry,
Chaplain of the Visioning Committee, and a lector. ENCORE
Over the past several years, Ted engaged in a process ENCORE IS ALIVE & WELL!!
of prayerful discernment about his ongoing call to ENCORE (Engaging New Corridors of Recreation
be a priest. He faithfully undertook this journey with and Education) is a senior (aged 55+) ministry at
Bishop Daniel Gutierrez, Rev. Kathy, and others who COHS designed “to provide for opportunities for the
were his mentors, advisors, and partners in prayer. community through recreation, education and spiri-
Although approved by Bishop Daniel Gutierrez for tual exploration”. The group meets at various venues,
reception as a priest in the Episcopal Church, it usually monthly, in neighboring communities. As you
will become reality at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church have heard, Jack Anderson and Ted Olson are moving
in Lewes, Delaware sometime after the move. to Delaware and, thus, Jack will no longer be able to
The COHS congregation is invited to join in the lead the ENCORE ministry. We are so grateful for all
celebration and thanksgiving. he has done over the past few years - the monthly
Jack followed a similar path. He also was raised lunches or dinners, theater, and music events have
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