COMMUNICANT
The Communicant
April 2017
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
3328 William Penn Ave.
Johnstown, PA 15909
814-322-1307 (office)
Email:
www.stpaulsevluth-mc.com
The Rev. Kevin McNamara
Worship Services:
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Your St. Paul’s Council:
President
Jim Hockensmith
Vice President
Dave Kivisto
Treasurer
Steve Kauffman
Secretary
Joyce Long
Nora Albright
Sandy Albright
Virginia Ankeny
Deanna Deetscreek
Jamie Kmett
Carol Fox
Michael Gaunt
Shelby Livingston
Cathy Tompkins
Ed Vorhauer
Call if you have questions or concerns for them to consider. Next Council Meeting will be
April 3rd, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
“BY GOD’S GRACE WE GROW IN FAITH, SHARE JESUS CHRIST, AND SERVE ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE!”
Weekly Worship and Lectionary Bible Study
Fifth Sunday In Lent
March 29th
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Prayer
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship
April 1st
5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship
April 2nd
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
10:30 a.m. Sunday School all Ages
Palm Sunday
April 5th
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Prayer
7:00 p.m. Lenten Worship
April 8th
5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship
April 9th
9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
10:00 Easter Egg Hunt
11:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
Holy Week
April 12th
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Prayer
April 13th
7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship
April 14th
Noon & 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Worship
Easter Sunday
April15th
5:30 p.m. Easter Vigil
April 16th
6:30 a.m. Easter Worship
9:00 a.m. Easter Worship
Second Sunday of Easter
April 19th
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Prayer
April 22nd
5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship
April 23rd
9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
10:30 Sunday School all Ages
11:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
Third Sunday of Easter
April 26th
9:30 a.m. Lectionary Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Prayer
April 29th
5:30 p.m. Holy Communion Worship
April 30th
9:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
10:30 Sunday School all Ages
11:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
Pastor’s Page April 2017
“But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.'
(Mat 28:5-7 NRSV)
There you will see Him! The Risen Christ! He has gone ahead of you!
What an incredible message of joy to Mary Magdalene and the women who went to the empty tomb that Easter morning! You will see Him! He is Risen. He has gone ahead of you! Thanks be to God!
In mid-April, this penitential season, our forty days of Lent, will be over. The sadness and despair of Good Friday will give way to the joy of the Easter Resurrection. We are filled with joy and hope—for Christ has overcome death and has been raised. Oh, how we look forward to Easter Sunday. Our church will be filled with people, with family and friends. Some will have travelled great distances to worship the Risen Lord with us.
We thank our Lord and Risen Savior Jesus Christ for being present with at St. Paul’s. And we pray:
“Bless our church O Lord. Give your peace to all who enter this sanctuary! Bless our senior saints; bless our young children, and bless all people in-between. Let our joy overflow with gratitude this Easter! Amen.”
Holy Week Worship Services:
Palm Sunday, April 9th: 9 a.m.
Maundy Thursday, April 13th: 7 p.m.
Good Friday, April 14th: Noon and 7 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 15th: Easter Vigil: 5:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 16th: The Resurrection of Our Lord: 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
God’s peace be with you!
Pastor Kevin
Welcome to new members......
Grecek Family
On Sunday, January 22, Eric, Melanie, son Braden and daughter Bella joined St. Paul's. The Grecek family resides in East Taylor Township. They transferred from First Lutheran Church in Johnstown. Eric and Melanie will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this August!
Eric has been an appliance repair technician for 25 years. He also is a member of East Taylor Fire Company. In his spare time, he enjoys helping Braden and Bella with their baseball/softball skills and supporting them in hockey. He also enjoys mowing the grass and washing his cars.
Melanie is a Registered Nurse at Laurelview Village in Davidsville. She enjoys supporting Braden and Bella in their hockey, baseball, basketball and softball games. She enjoys being a Mom and loves to go to the beach!
Braden is in the 9th grade at Conemaugh Valley High School. He played hockey at both the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels this season. He also plays baseball for CV. Braden enjoys video games, being with friends and riding his bike.
Bella is in the 6th grade at Conemaugh Valley Elementary. She enjoys playing hockey, basketball and softball. Bella loves shopping, swimming and painting!
Yarina Family
On Thursday, February 9, Stephen, Beth, son Andrew and daughter Addison welcomed son Abraham Charles Yarina into their family. Abraham was 8 pounds, 3 ounces and 21 inches. He is to be baptized on Sunday, March 26. Members Stephen and Susan Kauffman are Abraham's maternal grandparents.
Price Family
Patti Price will soon become a member of St. Paul's. We know Patti as Bear's grandmother! Patti works at First National Bank in downtown Johnstown. She has two Morgan horses and enjoys
trail riding. She also likes to golf and has obtained master gardener status.
APRIL
GREETERS
2 - Deb & Leslie Sheesley
9 - Aaron & Holly Ribblett
16 - (E) Walter Ditchcreek / Jim Amigh
(L) Lois Graham / Jeannette Vorhauer
23 - The Hodge Family
30 - Margie Bearer & children
USHERS
2 - Hailey & Jackie Sheesley
9 - Carol Fox / Virginia Ankeny
16 - (E) Steve & Sue Kauffman
(L) Jim & Ginny Hockensmith
23 - Sheena & Brian Vorhauer
30 - Sam & Joe Penna
LECTORS
2 - Marlin Plymette
9 - Bob Mikesell
16 - (E) Ellen Grace Vorhauer
(L) Kate Griffith
23 - Jamie Kmett
30 - Sam Penna
ACOLYTES
2 - Makenzie Campbell / Carter Martin
9 - Sam & Joe Penna
16 - (E) Clara Myers / Ian McGhee
Crucifer: Ashley Deetscreek
(L) Madison Tompkins/Quinten Vorhauer
Crucifer: Monica Fry
23 - Bella Grecek / Makenzie Campbell
30 - Lakelyn Campbell / Madison Tompkins
ALTAR GUILD
Jeannette Vorhauer/LaVerne Reffner/Lois Graham
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
Jamie Kmett
COMMUNION ASSISTANT
Denny Livingston
HEAD USHERS
Carol Fox / Lois Graham / Walter Ditchcreek
MAY
GREETERS
7 - Scott Griffith / Cindy Martin
14 - Alice Deetscreek / Kathryn Deetscreek
21 - Adam Sherwood / Deb Deetscreek
28 - The Hockensmith Family
USHERS
7 - LaVerne Reffner / Bonnie Leibfreid
14 - Mark & Missie Myers
21 - John Schmidt / Tiffany Jones
28 - Dennis Frombach / Jim Amigh
LECTORS
7 - Jim Penna
14 - Shelby Livingston
21 - Jean Plymette
28 - Linda Sell
ACOLYTES
7 - Carter Martin / Quinten Vorhauer
14 - Monica Fry / Bella Grecek
21 - Sam & Joe Penna
28 - Madison Tompkins / Makenzie Campbell
ALTAR GUILD
WORSHIP ASSISTANT
Ellen Grace Vorhauer
COMMUNION ASSISTANT
Dave Shoemaker
HEAD USHERS
Dave & June Cobaugh
*** Please note: The volunteers listed above for each Sunday are scheduled randomly. If it is a problem for you on a particular Sunday, please let me know and I will gladly reschedule you. If something comes up on short notice and you can’t be here, don’t worry about it, someone will cover for you. Thanks. Debbie
FOOD PANTRY
The direct phone number for the food pantry is
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY
814-242-7910
Phone calls will be returned so please leave your number.
NEXT DISTRIBUTION:
Saturday, April 22th, 2017
from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at
St. John Vianney’s Catholic Church
FOOD COLLECTION
ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Item of the Month!
APRIL
INSTANT POTATOES
Pantry supplies of the following items are at a low right now. All of these items would be appreciated. Thank you!
Cereal; Peanut Butter and Jelly; Juice and Macaroni & Cheese (no glass please)
Sharing from the Heart….
Looking for a “crock-pot” meal…. Here’s a good one that’s been tested! Try it, you might like it!!! Enjoy!
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
1 pound ground beef
½ tsp garlic powder
2½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 28oz can diced tomatoes
1 8oz can tomato sauce
¼ cup fresh parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lg yellow onion, diced
1 bay leaf
8 oz lasagna noodles (about 10 noodles) broken into pieces
Handful of chopped fresh basil
Shredded mozzarella, for topping
Sliced provolone for topping
Grated parmesan for topping
In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with the garlic powder, 2 tsp of the salt and ½ tsp of the pepper. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
In a slow cooker, combine the beef with the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, parsley, oregano, garlic, onion, bay leaf, 1 cup water and the remaining 1 ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Cook on high for 5 ½ hours or on low for 7 ½ hours.
Stir in the lasagna noodles and continue to cook for another 30 minutes. Stir in the basil just before serving
Preheat the oven to broil. Ladle the soup into ovenproof bowls. Top each with a few tablespoons of shredded mozzarella, a slice of provolone and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Place on a baking sheet and heat under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Enjoy!
RELAY FOR LIFE
Thanks to all that continue to support Relay for Life by participating in the dinner events at Applebee’s and Hoss’s. We enjoyed some good lunches and dinners and at the same time, raised 15% of each tab for Relay for Life! Watch for the notice our next Applebee’s or Hoss’s event and hopefully we’ll see you there!
Bar Stool Open!
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Registration begins at 10:30am
at the Pit Stop in Mundy's Corner $10 a person
Come on out and show us your "Putting Skills", or, lack of these skills! It doesn't make any difference, it's all for a good cause!
RELAY FOR LIFE!!!
Carats & Cupcakes for a cure
Saturday April 22nd, 2017
$40 a ticket must be purchased in advance. It will be at the Carroltown Fire Co.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with dinner and drinks included.
Each of these events raised funds for our team! Remember, Relay for Life is
June 12 - 13, 2017
Don’t forget to start saving items you no longer need and donate them to the Youth Yard Sale that will be May 20, 2017
Hospital notes…
Blake continues to be a patient and will continue to look forward to your cards. Thank you to all that remember Blake in your prayers too! We greatly appreciate it! It is our hope that Blake will soon be having more home visits so please continue your prayers for all of us!
Michele & Bob
Lutheran Men In Mission
April 1 & 2, 2017 they will attend the Men on a Mission weekend at Camp Sequanota. They will be chopping up some felled trees. If you are interested in helping one or both days please talk with Dave Shoemaker or Marlin Plymette.
April 8th and May 6th are the next two dates for the LMM breakfast’s in Luther Hall. Please place these on your calendars.
april HAPPENINGS
Mid-Week Lenten worship for April
April 5th 7:00 pm
In our world we are surrounded by many philosophies and religions, all claiming to have the truth. In our Lenten worship this week we will gather to worship Jesus our Savior, whose kingdom is a kingdom of truth and who is himself the Way and the Truth and Life.
Palm Sunday april 9th 9:00 AM
April 9th
Children’s Easter egg hunt following worship
Maundy Thursday April 13th 7:00 PM
On the night he was betrayed, Jesus gave to his disciples and to us the holy meal that is his body and blood. As we receive this gift we will stand together in faith, trusting in the words of our Lord. Through his holy Supper our Savior nourishes our faith and strengthens our fellowship.
Good Friday april 14th
noon and 7:00 pm
As we near the end of this Holy Week, we will gather to remember our Savior’s suffering and death. In obedience to his Father’s will and out of his love for us, Jesus took his final steps to the cross. There he took our sins onto himself and suffered and died so that we would be forgiven. On Good Friday we will stand at the foot of the cross, remembering our Lord’s sacrifice.
Easter Vigil Saturday april 15th 5:30 PM
From the darkness into the light
Easter worship services 6:30am and 9 am (with breakfast in-between)
Easter breakfast will be served at 7:30 am
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
2nd Cathy Albright
Stephanie Gerber
3rd Melissa (Ling) Fry
Anthony Penna
Bill Balch
4th Pastor Erik Allen