SAINT DAVID’S

Visions

JANUARY 2016

When the star in the sky is gone,

When the Kings and Princes are home,

When the shepherds are back with their flocks,

The work of Christmas begins:

To find the lost

To heal the broken

To feed the hungry

To release the prisoner

To teach the nations

To bring Christ to all

To make music in the heart.

— Howard Thurman

May we be given the grace to bring the hope of Christmas alive

in the year ahead.

Thanks to everyone for your unending generosity in support of the food card

program for our needy clients and weekly donations to the food basket.

Thanks to everyone for your special generosity in supporting our Thanksgiving

Gift Card program and the “Gift Cards for Christmas”.

Celebrating over 55 Years of Caring & Sharing

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FEATURING SUPER FOOD & WINE MATCHES

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 6:00 PM At St. David’s Episcopal Church -

91 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon NJ

Join us for a gourmet evening of great wine and great food, featuring five quality courses each

perfectly paired to a delicious but affordable wine. From the welcome glass through dessert

you will be guided through each pairing by our own wine enthusiast, Steve Kent, who has

tasted wines and visited wineries in dozens of countries over the last 30 years.

Experience the magic when the right wine matched with the right food enhances the enjoy-

ment of both. Learn how a pairing is done, how to select a great bottle of wine every time, and

the art of tasting wine – with food!

At this year’s event you will enjoy an artisanal wine, an exotic wine made from a grape that

most people have never heard of, gain a new appreciation for a wine nobody thought they

liked, and discover a great match for red wine and dark chocolate.

All this and restaurant quality food, and at a fabulous price. Can you imagine this low price at

a good restaurant for a great five course meal with a sampling of 6 great wines?

This time you won’t just dine or taste – you’ll learn to pair!

ALL ARE WELCOME - Reservations are a must! Deadline to purchase tickets is

January 31. They will be on sale January 10-31, after both services, or Monday-

Friday, 9-1, in the office. The dinner and wine tasting donation is $50 per person;

dinner for non-wine tasters is $25 per person. No wine will be sold at this event.

ATTENDANCE

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NOTICE

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

To All Members of St. David’s Episcopal Church

Kinnelon, New Jersey

In accordance with Article 3 of the Bylaws of St. David’s Episcopal Church, Kinnelon, New

Jersey, the Annual Meeting of the membership is hereby called by the Rector, Wardens

and Vestry for the election of 2 Wardens, 3 Vestry members, and such other business con-

tained in the approved agenda for vote and/or discussion.

Note that Article describes a qualified voter as: “All persons of sixteen years of age or above

belonging to the Parish who have been baptized and who have received Holy Communion at

least three times during the preceding year and are regular attendants at its worship and con-

tributors of record in its support for at least six months prior to such annual or special meet-

ing shall be qualified voters thereat, and the presiding officer shall be the judge of their quali-

fications. Twenty percent of the membership present in person shall constitute a quorum.”

The Annual Meeting will be held

At St. David’s during the Holy Eucharist on Sunday, January 10, 2016

(one service at 9:30 am).

As usual Coffee Hour will follow the service.

On behalf of the Rector, Wardens and Vestry,

Julie Dolci, Clerk

Snow Date: January 17

Budget Forum

The Budget Forum held on December 13th began with David introducing and thanking the members of the

Budget & Finance Committee who worked diligently to prepare the budget: Sondra Odian, Chair, Mary-

Esther Arther, Ed Horton, Steve Kent, Irene Williams, Chris Snyder and John Simonelli.

Copies of the 11/30/15 YTD financial statement were distributed, along with copies of the proposed 2016

budget* and an analysis prepared by Ed Horton of the diminishing cash reserves and investments over the pre-

vious 5- year period, plus a projection of these figures for the upcoming year.

John Simonelli explained that it was a ‘bare-bones’ budget with cuts made wherever possible, including sup-

ply clergy, and asked if there were any questions. One was raised about the increased FICA/SICA amount for

2016 vs. previous years, which was verified as correct following the meeting.

Julie Dolci reported on the success of the Adopt-A-Project program, which will officially end on

12/31/15. She also reported on the Ward J. Herbert Grants. In February we asked for and received $14,400 for

the upper roof, with St. David’s paying $28,000 with some endowment funds and some donations. In May we

asked for and received $24,000, with St. David’s paying $50,000 with some endowment funds and some dona-

tions. Another WJH Grant application is pending for submission on February 1st in which we are asking for

$11,500 for the rectory roof repair. If we receive this grant it will be put back into the endowment fund. So

all told we received $39,400 from the Diocese plus another $11,500 pending. Julie also noted that we will be

receiving a Bishop’s Congregational Emergency Fund (BCEF) Grant for rectory repairs which could be up to

$6,000.

John noted that with the completion of the rectory roof and repairs all of our major repair and maintenance

projects will have been completed.

Following the presentation there was plenty of opportunity for questions, and there being no objections the

proposed budget will go to the Vestry for their vote.

John Simonelli, Senior Warden

* N.B. Following the budget forum we signed an additional lease with the After-School Program for the

rental of the small skylight room, which will mean an additional rental income of $1,800 for January

through June ($300/month X 6 months), thereby reducing our 2016 deficit to $3,290.

UNITED THANK OFFERING

THE UNITED THANK OFFERING INGATHERING will take place at the services on

January 24. Bring the boxes you’ve been filling during 2015, use one of the special enve-

lopes available in the narthex, and take the box home with you to use for another year. You

don’t have a box? Help yourself! (Boxes are in the tract rack throughout the year.) Thank

you for your generosity!

ALTAR FLOWERS

THE 2016 FLOWER CALENDAR is posted at the foot of the balcony stairs. How often

during the year do we remember the death of a loved one, commemorate the birth of a

new baby, celebrate a special event? The weekly flower altar arrangements can be given

as memorials or thank-offerings—the cost is $40. The forms to be used are hanging with the

calendar—when completed, they should be put in the Parish Administrator’s mailbox.

Reminder—more than one person can sign up for a particular Sunday.

THE GENEROUS MEMBERS who contributed to the outreach projects—Prison Ministry, Strengthen Our

Sisters and North Porch—what a wonderful outpouring!

Special thanks to Dale Wilhelm for delivering to S.O.S. and to Pat Hodde who delivered to North Porch.

THE FAMILIES from the special Melody and Motion classes held on Small Business Saturday who donated a

box of canned food for the food pantry and gifts to Strengthen Our Sisters (and to Lee Moody for his extra-

heavy delivery to Boro Hall).

THE SANTAS who gave so generously to our “Gifts Cards for Christmas” program for our Outreach families.

THE SAINTS who met our commitment to St. Paul’s Shelter on December 15—cooks - Sondra Odian, Doris

Snyder, Joan Molee; drivers/servers - Bruce and Patty Watts.

CHRISTMAS DONATIONS TO THE PRISON MINISTRY

Doris Snyder writes: “On Thursday, December 17th a member of the Vestry from Grace Episcopal Church

Nutley picked up the donations given by the congregation of St. David’s Episcopal Church Kinnelon. The

next Monday I received a

lovely Christmas Card from the Rector of Grace Episcopal who leads the prison ministry for the Diocese. I

would like to share with you what she wrote:

Dear People of St. David’s Church,

Thank you so much for the sleigh full of toys for distribution to children whose

Parents are incarcerated or recently released. Everything is beautifully wrapped in

paper and prayer. God bless you all.

Rev Audrey Hasselbeck, Secretary of the Prison Ministry.”

Thank you all for making the Christmas of these children a little more richer and brighter.

Peace.

Doris Snyder

Heartfelt thanks to all for the Christmas wishes and gifts we received. We are truly blessed to be a part of this wonderful parish. David DeSmith and Jim Alden

EVERYONE who contributed toward the wreaths and

poinsettias that make St. David’s especially beautiful at

Christmas; the Altar Guild and helpers for their

dedicated work; the service participants;

Ian and the choir—all of whose service and devotion

added to the meaning of the season.

BUDGET FORUM DECEMBER 13

FAREWELL TO PAUL PUSECKER AND ELIZABETH BAMMEL (AND BIJOU) At or before the end of the year, Paul and

Elizabeth will be moving.

Elizabeth writes: “We want to be the first of

St David's "Virtual Members". That is, we

would like to be listed in the church directory

in a newly created section for us

and subsequent departing members that

we could stay in touch. -As when one leaves

home, one doesn't just walk away and forget

the people they have loved for a long time.

And we extend an invitation for members to

stop by and see us on their travels south-

ward.

Our cell numbers should stay the same.

And, as such, I won't be saying good-bye.

Much Love, Elizabeth”

Elizabeth and Paul were presented with a farewell plaque

displaying the parish photograph during their last service at St. David’s.

READERS CIRCLE BOOK GROUP

February 1, 2016

A LONG, LONG TIME AGO AND ESSENTIALLY TRUE,

by Brigid Posulka

Discussion Leader: Julie Dolci

On the eve of World War II, in a place called Half-Village, a young man nicknamed the

Pigeon falls in love with a girl fabled for her angelic looks. To court her, he offers up his

“golden hands” and transforms her family’s modest hut into a beautiful home, thereby

building his way into her heart. War arrives to cut short their courtship, delay their mar-

riage, and send the young lovers far from home, to the promise of a new life in Kraków.

Nearly fifty years later, their granddaughter, Beata, repeats their postwar journey, seeking

a new life in her grandmother’s fairy-tale city. But instead of the whispered prosperity of the New Poland, she

discovers a Kraków caught between its future and its past.

Whimsical, wise, beautiful, magical, and at times heartbreaking, A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True

weaves together two remarkable stories, reimagining half a century of Polish history through the legacy of one

unforgettable love affair. (Amazon Review)

St. David’s Readers Circle meets once each month, October through June, on the first Monday of the month.

Newcomers are welcome to join the Readers Circle at any time. For more information please contact Sondra

Odian.

Vestry Meeting Highlights – December 17, 2015

The Meeting began with a prayer led by Mike Roehrer, followed by Nancy Hammaker sharing her story of

finding a home in the Episcopal Church. A lively discussion followed, with Vestry members sharing what they

love about the Episcopal Church.

We discussed Part Two of Alan Roxburgh’s book “Joining God: Remaking Church, Changing the World” and

suggested that it would be something to share with the entire congregation, perhaps during Lent.

We discussed four suggestions brought to Vestry members by the congregation:

“Virtual membership” for folks who move away, including perhaps video sermons

The lack of heat in the restrooms

Making the entrance to the parking lot easier to see

Having a point person and clean-up crew for the annual beefsteak dinner

The Guiding Team discussed the need for an Outreach Committee to facilitate wider and more focused out-

reach to the community and David will be meeting with a small group to explore this further. They also dis-

cussed a possible ‘going local’ community experiment, and will be meeting in January to discuss the feasibil-

ity.

David asked for members of the congregation and community we need to thank.

We approved the Treasurer’s report for November as presented. Income and Expenses are pretty much on

track. We also reviewed the formatted financial reports that expand on the Treasurer’s report.

We reviewed and approved the proposed 2016 budget.

We approved the proposed slate of Vestry candidates who will be elected at the Parish Annual Meeting on

January 10th.

We discussed the possibility of additional rental income from the After School Program, who has shown inter-

est in renting the small skylight room as a study space.

We approved an opportunity for year-end contributions that was recommended by a parishioner.

As her term is ending Nancy Hammaker offered her reflections on having served on the Vestry

We amended and approved the church calendar for January. Respectfully submitted,

John Simonelli, Senior Warden

CAROL SING at MERRY HEART, BOONTON TWP and

THE CHELSEA AT BALD EAGLE, WEST MILFORD—DECEMBER 20

CAROL SING at MERRY HEART, BOONTON TWP and

THE CHELSEA AT BALD EAGLE, WEST MILFORD—DECEMBER 20

Thank you for this very special Christmas Gift!

Ruth Saunders

Rich Dobson

Kent Harbinsky

Mary Harbinsky

Mary Stuart Hawk

Pat Hodde

Steve Kent

Ellen Londynsky

Jay Ludwig

Lee Moody

Nancy Moody

Caroline Mossip

John Simonelli

Ellen Temple

Nancy Ward

Patty Watts

Bruce Watts

Liana Witthoeft

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St. David’s Leadership Team Empowering all our members to build bridges of hope with the living Christ through worship,

spiritual formation, hospitality and outreach.

Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith

Rector: The Rev. David J. DeSmith

Senior Warden: John Simonelli

Junior Warden: Stacey Ferraro

Vestry: Mary-Esther Arther (Treasurer, non-voting)

Rich Dobson

Julie Dolci (Clerk)

Nancy Hammaker

Lee Moody

Mike Roehrer

Dale Pappas-Wilhelm

Jennifer Trevisan

Irene Williams

Staff: Mary-Esther Arther Newsletter Editor

Ian Witthoeft Music Director

Gill Otto Parish Administrator

Guy Baskinger Sexton