From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Thu Oct 1 07:32:04 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:32:04 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Bible Study Child Care -- upate
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We're grateful for Mary Patterson who will be providing child care this
morning during Bible study.
We meet in the library at 10:30 a.m. and finish up at noon.
Peace,
Ken
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From: dboulton at catonsvillepresb.org (Dorothy Boulton)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 15:34:38 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Habitat for Humanity workday - rsvp's needed
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Ages 5 and older are invited to participate in Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity's
BUILDING ON FAITH WORKDAY --- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th, 2009.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church is sending volunteers in two shifts.
Some are working all day, others are going for the afternoon session only.
If you'd like to be part of this incredible adventure --- we'd love for you to join us!
For details on the full day event, contact Barbara Rice at church on Sunday.
For those wishing to attend the afternoon session, we'll be leaving from the church at noon and returning by 4 pm.
There'll be all kinds of interesting tasks: planting trees, assembling first aid kits or basic volunteer kits, perhaps doing some sorting at Habitat's ReStore. But all of these will include an overview of Habitat and its mission of helping people have a home.
RSVP's are needed early -- by October 5th. If you would like to attend, please reply email, call the church office, or let Dorothy Boulton know on Sunday.
This is an interfaith workday so it will be an opportunity to work side by side with many Jewish, Muslim, and Christian brothers and sisters -- we'll be working together to give glory to God! Hope you can be a partner!
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Fri Oct 2 12:14:06 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:14:06 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Adult education series starts this Sunday.
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Who Really Cares What Calvin Said? (October 4, 11, 18, 25)
9:00 a.m. in the library.
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John Calvin (1509-1564)
Perhaps the better question is: Why should anyone care what Calvin said?
Answer: Because most of what we associate with and think about him is
wrong.
Myth No. 1: John Calvin was a real sourpuss.
Myth No. 2: Calvin was a tyrant.
Myth No. 3: Calvin and Calvinism are identical.
Myth No. 4: Calvin was a religious fanatic.
As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of his birth, it's time to set the
record straight.
That's why Stacy Johnson wrote, John Calvin: Reformer for the 21st Century
(our text for this series; $12.00). It's time to look at the person, the
man - his life and work - and really listen to what Calvin believed.
Johnson wants us to see Calvin's amazing trust in the faithfulness of God
and how this faith shaped the way he looked at the world and spent his days
in service to Christ. It's why he became a reformer.
This Sunday we'll look at Calvin's extraordinary vision of God. You might
be surprised what you hear. Here is a sample:
"There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is
not intended to make us rejoice," Calvin said. And, therefore, we are "not
only to be spectators in this beautiful theatre but to enjoy the vast bounty
and variety of good things which displayed to us in it." In fact, "there is
no spot in the universe wherein you cannot discern at least some sparks of
God's glory."
Ken
__________________________
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Fri Oct 2 14:04:11 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:04:11 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] The Gardens of Catonsville
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The Gardens of Catonsville
Watercolors by Jane Byers
Opening Sunday, October 4th at 11:30 pm
Local artist, Jane Byers, celebrates Catonsville's gardens through a new
exhibition of water colors in the Let There Be Art gallery. The show will
feature approximately thirty colorful paintings of local gardens. In
addition, a hard cover book of the paintings will be for sale. The book
includes anecdotes by the gardeners, local history, and represents over ten
neighborhoods. All net proceeds will be given to local charities.
The show opens on October, 4 from 11:30 am - 1 pm and runs through November
20. Books signings will be held Sunday October 4, 11 and 25 from 11:30 am
-1:00 pm; Saturday, November from 11 am - 2 pm, and Sunday, November 8 from
11:30 - 1 pm.
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Fri Oct 2 14:42:52 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:42:52 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Enewsletter for Sunday,
October 4 - World Communion Sunday
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WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
October 4, 2009
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Scripture: Psalm 8 & Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12
Meditation: Going Global
This Sunday we join hearts and hands with Christians from around the world -
from north and south and east and west - to sit at table in the kingdom of
God! This week we celebrate our connection with the global church. The
service will be filled with music from around the globe. And the
Peacemaking Offering will be received. Twenty-five percent of the offering
goes to peacemaking work in Baltimore Presbytery, twenty-five percent
supports this congregation's peacemaking efforts, and fifty percent supports
the PC (USA)'s Peacemaking Program across the denomination.
See you in worship!
Ken Kovacs
___________________________________________________
Life in Our Community for the Week of October 4-10:
Coming Up:
Pledge Dedication Sunday is Sunday, October 18!
Pledge cards and pledge cars went out in the mail today!
Christian Education
Youth Groups - CROP Walk today! If you haven't yet picked up a walker form,
you can get one after worship. We'll meet at Christian Temple, 5820
Edmondson Avenue, at 1:45, do the 5K walk, and finish up by 3:30 pm. It's a
fun, easy way to help people in our communities and around the world - hope
we see you there!
Lord's Little People: This youth group for 3 - 5th grades will have its
first event on October 25. We are trying to schedule a time for parents to
discuss any additional events/activities. If you have suggestions, or would
like to help with planning for the Oct. 25 Halloween event, please contact
Dorothy Noble or Dorothy Boulton.
Baltimore Presbytery's Senior High Retreat has been postponed due to the SAT
exams. The new retreat date is January 22 - 24, 2010. We will have an
Evening at the Fromms' on Sunday, October 11, 6-7:30. Dinner provided.
Nightwatch/NYC: Middle school youth are invited to the Cathedral of St. John
the Divine in NYC for an overnight ecumenical experience. We'll leave on
January 9, spend the morning at the American Museum of Natural History,
participate in the overnight program at the Cathedral, and return home on
the afternoon of the 10th, with a short visit to Ground Zero. If you would
like to attend, please let Dorothy Boulton know of your interest asap. We
already have 11 people signed up! The cost for the Nightwatch program is
$46. Parents are welcome.
RSVP's needed for Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Workday: The workday isn't
until Saturday, October 17, but they need rsvp's by tomorrow, OCTOBER 5. On
the 17th, we'll leave from CPC at noon and return by 4 p.m. (Although, you
can arrange to stay later to participate in a Habitat new home dedication.)
Please let Dorothy Boulton or the church office know if you are attending.
Ages 5 and older.
God's Gift of Sexuality Workshop Information Session: Next Sunday, October
11, parents are invited to the France Room after worship for an overview of
the November 15 workshop. Designed for senior high youth, the November
workshop will cover topics such as body image, relationships & intimacy,
complex consequences, and responsible choices. An evening parent session is
part of the program to help foster parent/teen communication.
Church School Mission: On October 11, we will be collecting items for the
Habitat for Humanity kits. Please bring items for the first aid kits such as
band aids, Neosporin cream, gauze pads, or basic items for volunteer kits,
ex: safety goggles, duct tape, work gloves, tape measures - 25 feet. We'll
have the chance to assemble these kits during the October 17 workday!
Second Sunday: Our children's worship ministry begins next Sunday, October
11. Kindergarten - second grade children will gather for a special time of
worship, leaving the sanctuary after the children's message and returning
during the closing hymn. Child care for infants - age 6 is also available in
the Cribbery & Panda rooms downstairs.
Adult Education
Growing in God's Grace: Join us on Sunday mornings, 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the
library. Child care is always provided.
October 4, 22, 18, 25: Who Really Cares What Calvin Said? John Calvin is
well known by Presbyterians, but he is not necessarily well understood.
Historical caricatures of his harsh and somber reputation have threatened to
overshadow his remarkable gifts to the church. As we celebrate the 500th
anniversary of Calvin's birth in 2009, we Presbyterians have an opportunity
to reintroduce ourselves to Calvin's legacy - his monumental contributions
to theology, church government, education, language, music, and politics as
well as the more troubling aspects. This study will help us know Calvin
better by offering a deeper engagement with the man and legacy. At the heart
of his life and work was the ongoing reform of the church. Our text by
contemporary theologian, William Stacy Johnson (John Calvin: Reformer for
the 21st Century; $12.00), will help us see how Calvin's words continue to
challenge our work today. The study will be led by Ken Kovacs on October 4,
11, & 18. On October 25 we will feature the new documentary, John Calvin:
His Life and Legacy.
The Thursday Morning Bible Study Resumed on October 1. Join us at 10:30 a.m.
in the library for a new, in-depth study of scripture. This year's journey,
led by Ken Kovacs, will take us through the Gospel According to Matthew. We
finish up at noon and child care can be arranged (please let us know in
advance). Whether you're a novice or a veteran Bible-wrestler, join us for a
lively discussion as we together seek to discern God's Word for our lives.
Mission
Mission Trip Opportunity: The Presbytery of Baltimore is sponsoring an
eight-day experience from January 25 to February 1, 2010, to our partners in
Chimaltenango, Guatemala. The theme this year is "Weaving Faith Between
Presbyterian Communities." During the eight-day excursion, participants will
engage in activities with Mayan Presbyterians, share faith stories,
participate in village Bible studies, and learn about local culture. The
trip cost is $1,400 and covers flights, transfers, meals, hotel, village
visits, and touring. Only 21 participants can go, and slots fill up quickly.
A $700 deposit is due by November 1. Application Forms are available on the
Mission bulletin board outside the kitchen. Applications for a $200 stipend
to help defray expenses, offered through our Session and the Jewett Fund,
are in a pouch on the bulletin board. For more information, visit
www.guatemalapartnership.org, or
request forms from Peggy Carr:
mmcarr1400 at verizon.net.
CROP Walk - TODAY, Rain or Shine! Help fight hunger and poverty around the
world. Please feel free to join the walk in Catonsville assembling at
Christian Temple at 1:30 or consider sponsoring one of our walking members:
Boulton Family, Katrina Bucher & Donna McAdoo-Bucher, Megan Hutton, Barbara
Rice, Shaleen Spulio, Josephine Titanji and Rudolf Titanji. Up to 25% of the
money we raise assists three Catonsville causes: Catonsville Emergency Food
Ministries, Southwest Emergency Shelter, and 40-West. Gifts may also be
designated for approved international hunger-fighting causes such as HOPE
and Heifer International. Donation checks may be made payable to CWS/CROP
and handed to any of the CROP walkers at the mission table during Fellowship
Hour on October 4, 11, and 18. Online donations can be made by going to
www.cropwalkonline.org, clicking on the
state of Maryland, locating the Catonsville walk, and following the simple
step-by-step instructions to find our team: Catonsville Presbyterian Church.
Help Feed the Homeless at the Southwest Cold Weather Shelter: Sign up to
make casseroles and desserts, help shop for perishables at Sam's Club on
Thursday afternoon, or help deliver on Friday afternoons. Catonsville
Presbyterian provides dinner and light breakfast each first and third Friday
from October to May. Use our recipes or your own. Each casserole should feed
10-12 men and be ready to cook. If you are not able to prepare food,
donations of cash help us buy the perishables. Write CWS on the memo line of
your check or indicate on your envelope. If you have questions, call or
email Ann Green (new: AnnHGreen at aol.com) or
Susan Hutton.
Habitat News: Work continues on our United Churches "build" on Ward Street
in "Pigtown." Construction work will continue through October, with
volunteers needed for Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. We especially
need to help fill up the Saturdays! If you can possibly give of your time
for any of the remaining workdays, you'll be amazed at how wonderful it
feels to be a part of this life-changing work!
Contact Barbara Rice at 410-281-2189 to volunteer, or sign up online.
Stewardship
Growing in God's Grace" Capital Campaign
Number of Pledges Received to Date 155
Total Dollar Amount Pledged $ 968,216
Amount Received 9/27/09 $ 725
Amount Paid to Date $ 990,189
The 2009 Per Capita is $30.41 for each member. To date, we have received
$3,782.69. Per Capita is an assessment paid to the Presbyterian Church (USA)
based on church membership. The CPC assessment is $14,931.31. Per Capita is
for administrative expenses of the Presbytery of Baltimore, the Synod of the
Mid-Atlantic, and the General Assembly.
Our Financial Resources Doing God's Work
As of October 3, 2009
Actual Income to Date $ 335,969
Pro-rated Expenses to Date $ 354,660
Shortfall to Date $ (18,691)
It takes $1,285 to fund the daily operations of the church in 2009.
We rely on everyone to support what God is doing through this congregation.
The vitality of this ministry is secured by God's grace and funded by the
faithfulness and commitment of God's people. We are counting on the ongoing
generosity of our members and friends.
Join Us for an Enjoyable Day Out!
Sign up today for the Outing to the Maryland Historical Society on Saturday,
October 17 - All adults, including visitors and friends, are invited. (Also
suitable for senior highs.)
Self-guided tour of the museum exhibits and library and a docent-
guided tour of the special exhibit, Maryland Veterans of World War II.
Cost: Seniors (60+) and high school students, $2.00; Non-senior
adults, $3.00.
Sign up dates: today and October 11 in fellowship hall. By phone or
email, any date. Contact Bill Quigley (410-465 8077 or
wwquig at aol.com) to sign up, or if you have questions
or comments. If a ride is needed, let us know at signup. The group will
leave from the church large parking lot at 9:30.
An optional lunch at a nearby restaurant is planned to "top off" this
day out. Sponsored by Gallimaufry.
Catonsville Presbyterian Concert Series
2009-2010 Schedule
October 4, 2009 Washington Balalaika
Orchestra
November 15, 2009 Young Ah Tak, piano
January 17, 2010 Qing Li, violin
February 28, 2010 University Singers
University of Delaware
March 21, 2010 Mark Edwards, guitar
APRES,
harp and saxophone
April 18, 2010 Michael Britt, organ and
The
Euphonic Brass
If you are interested in volunteering for one or all of the concerts, please
contact Gay Boles at gayboles at verizon.net. We
always need greeters at the doors and people to hand out programs.
Calendar for October 4-10, 2009
Sunday, 10/4 WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Church School
9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library
10:30 a.m Worship: Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Art Show: "Watercolor Exhibition" and
Book Signing, Library
2:00 p.m. CROP Walk, Christian Temple
(arrive by 1:45 p.m.)
3:00 p.m. Concert by the Balalaika Washington Society
Orchestra, Sanctuary (followed by a
reception in fellowship hall)
Monday, 10/5
9:00 a.m. Counters, Conference Rm
Tuesday, 10/6
9:30 a.m. Quilting Group, Conference Rm
7:00 p.m. Nominating Committee, Conference Rm
7:30 p.m. Vision Task Force, Library
Wednesday, 10/7
10:00-11:30 a.m. Concert Series Board, Library
7:00 p.m. Session, Library
Thursday, 10/8
10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Library
2:00-4:00 p.m. Building Projects Committee, Conference Rm
6:30-7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
7:30-9:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Music Rm
Friday, 10/9
Saturday, 10/10
2:00 p.m. Wedding of Rai Cary IV and Min-li Wu in
Westminster
5:00 p.m. Wedding of Kristen Hines and Brian Wilson in
Elkridge
5:00 p.m. Setup for Eagle Ceremony, FH/Kitchen
7:00-9:00 p.m. Eagle Ceremony for Josh Morrison: Boy Scout
Troop 306
Sunday, 10/11
9:00 a.m. Church School
9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Art Show: "Watercolor Exhibition" and
Book Signing, Library
11:45 a.m. Senior High Parents' Information Meeting,
France Rm
6:00-7:30 p.m. Crossroads - Evening at the Fromms
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Tue Oct 6 09:04:13 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 10:04:13 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] TidingsOctober 5, 2009.doc Focus on Hunger
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October 5, 2009
FOCUS ON HUNGER
by Judy Binkley, Hunger Action Enabler
While volunteering at the Light Street Soup Kitchen, I noticed that the
people who came through the buffet line seemed to express so much gratitude
for the meal; although, standing on the other side of the table ladling
chicken casserole and green beans, I felt like I wasn?t doing much to
warrant their deep appreciation. I only hoped that, somehow, I was making a
difference.
Everyday, one billion people go hungry on our planet. On October 16th, the
Presbytery of Baltimore will join hundreds of hunger advocacy groups in
observance of World Food Day (www.worldfooddayusa.org
) ? a global effort to increase awareness
and focus on a year-round action plan to alleviate hunger. First held in
1981, World Food Day marks the founding of the United Nations Food &
Agriculture Organization in 1945.
Within our Church, World Food Day is sponsored by the Presbyterian Hunger
Program and Presbyterian Women. On the Sunday nearest to World Food Day (or
before Thanksgiving) congregations are encouraged to renew their commitment
to ending hunger and poverty in God?s world. Free worship resources can be
ordered or downloaded from the Bread for the World website (www.bread.org
). Materials include a scripture and sermon study
on Mark 10:35-45, a new sacred song, and special prayers for the day and
bulletin inserts.
As the Presbytery?s new Hunger Action Enabler, I am called to educate,
motivate, and facilitate hunger action within the Presbytery. Most are
familiar with the parable: ?Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.
Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.? After a recent sermon
on hunger at First of Bel Air Presbyterian Church, one congregant asked
earnestly, ?So, how do we get them the fishing poles??
While providing food may alleviate the immediate need of those who are
hungry we must also work together to develop a plan to eliminate the causes
of hunger. I look forward to exchanging information with you on ways we can
assist hungry people in our communities. I thank my predecessor, Ted Heun,
who was unable to continue this calling due to health reasons, for laying
the groundwork for this mission.
Please join me and others worldwide in this valiant effort to make a
difference in the fight against hunger.
In Christ, Judy
Inside this Issue
Take Note/Act Now
? Clergy Retreat
? Healthy Boundaries
? Retired Clergy Luncheon
? Hot Planet Love (film)
? Over-Programmed Potluck
? Beyond the Chariots (play)
? Jerusalem Women Speak
? PW Fall Gathering
? Board of Pensions
? Lecture: Torture & Christians
? Organist Vacancy at Woods
Presbytery Meetings
Stated Meetings
Nov. 19th at1pm,
Council Meeting
Nov. 10th at 7pm
Vision Meeting
Oct. 13th at 3pm
Committee Meeting
Oct. 6th
Presbytery?s New
HUNGER ACTION ENABLER
Judy Binkley is an elder and active member at Havenwood Presbyterian Church
in Lutherville. She has served as the church?s mission chair for its
session and the Presbyterian Women. A former science teacher and resident
of Lutherville, Judy is married and has two children in college. She is a
self-described ?perpetual student? and received a Master?s degree in
Theology from St. Mary?s Seminary & University in 2007. In addition to her
many roles, Judy now volunteers Mondays at the Assistance Center of Towson
Churches. She looks forward to learning more about reducing hunger at home
and abroad.
Praise & Prayer
Please pray for the Rev. Mark Sandell of Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church
and the Rev. Ron A. Hankins of
Trinity Presbyterian
Church as their congregations endeavor to extend the kingdom of God to all
people.
********
Renewing
the Vision: Please pray that the October and November Session discussions
of values and vision would be enthusiastic and fruitful throughout the
Presbytery. To be placed on the prayer list, email:
revans at baltimorepresbytery.org
Contact Information
The Presbytery of Baltimore:
Phone: 410.433.2012 or 800.511.0087
Office E-mail: office at baltimorepresbytery.org
Website: www.baltimorepresbytery.org
To subscribe/unsubscribe:
Call 410.433.2012 or email Roger Evans
Also on the Presbytery of Baltimore website
Find past issues of Tidings at website.
Take Note/Act Now
Presbytery of Baltimore
What is your image of God? A clergy retreat (led by the Rev. Scott Blythe
of Perry Hall) exploring ?Spirituality? will be held 2pm Oct. 7th to 2pm
Oct. 8th at the Bishop Claggett Center in Buckeysville. Retreat fee is $78.
To register, email wmorgan at baltimorepresbytery.org
The Presbytery?s Sexual Misconduct Team (SMRT) will offer a Healthy
Boundaries Workshop from 9am to 4pm on Oct. 22nd at Brown Memorial Woodbrook
Presbyterian Church. Fee $65. To register, email the Rev. Jan Trammell-
Savin .
A Fall Retired Clergy & Spouse Luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday,
Nov. 5th at Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church. Dr. George Fisher
will speak about the Church and the environment. Fee: $18 RSVP Robert W.
Jewett at Jewett57 at verizon.net
Church Notices
First Presbyterian of Howard County invites you to a presentation hosted by
Mike Tidwell, Director of Chesapeake Climate Action Network, entitled, Hot
Planet Love: A Story of Global Warming, Passion, and Doing the Right Thing.
For details, click planet
.
Over-programmed kids . . .adults. . .church? How do we make space for the
sacred and create deep foundations of faith? Pastors, youth directors and
volunteers are invited to an Over-programmed Potluck Dinner from 7-9pm on
Oct. 19th at Catonsville Presbyterian Church. RSVP
jdifrancesco at secondpresby.org or call 410.467.4210 by Oct. 16th.
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church will host Rich Swingle in a one-man act,
?Beyond the Chariots? at 7:30 on Sunday Oct. 25th at the church, followed by
a reception. Tickets $6adults/$4teens. For infant care or further details
call the church at 410.647.2550.
The Justice & Peace Committee of First Presbyterian Church Annapolis,
joining with our co-sponsor Annapolis Friends Meeting, is presenting the
Jerusalem Women Speak Tour on October 25, 2009. For details. Click Jerusalem
Women Speak
Synod and General Assembly Items
The Fall Gathering of the Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Baltimore,
entitled ?Joined Together & Knitted in Love? will be held 9am-2pm on
Saturday, Oct. 10th at First Presbyterian Church of Westminster. Click PW
for details.
Board of Pension (updated 09/09) report, click here
. See changes in Medical Plan for active and retired
members.
Other Items and Events
The Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary & University
will feature Dr. George Hunsinger, a Presbyterian minister, as presenter of
the 2009 Dunning Lecture on ?Torture and Christians? at 7:30pm on Thursday,
Oct. 15th. For details, call 410.864.4200 or e-mail ei at stmarys.edu.
Other Items and Events
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church seeks an organist to play two traditional
and seasonal services as well as accompany the Adult Choir. To apply, e-mail
resume to Dong-Hyuk Lee, Music Director at dong-hyuklee at woodschurch.org.
Peter Nord, Executive Presbyter
pnord at baltimorepresbytery.org
Bill Millen, Assoc. Executive
bmillen at baltimorepresbytery.org
Vaughn L. Brown Jr., Stated Clerk
v brown at baltimorepresbytery.org
Deb Milcarek
Associate of Mission and Justice
dmilcarek at baltimorepresbytery.org
Jane Johnson
Assoc. for Leadership Development, Education and Youth
jjohnson at baltimorepresbytery.org
Roger Evans
Coordinator of Information Services
revans at baltimorepresbytery.org
Julie Erickson
Director of Public Policy
jerickson at baltimorepresbytery.org
Judi Forrester
Coordinator of Financial Services
jforrester at baltimorepresbytery.org
Judy Binkley
Hunger Action Enabler
mailto:jbinkley at baltimorepresbytery.org
Wanda Morgan
Coordinator of Resources
wmorgan at baltimorepresbytery.org
Deborah I. Greene
Coordinator of Communications
dgreene at baltimorepresbytery.org
Questions
office at baltimorepresbytery.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Wed Oct 7 17:00:03 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 18:00:03 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] 2009 Duning Lecture at the Ecumenical
Institute
Message-ID: <002601ca4799$866fe950$934fbbf0$@org>
Introducing the 2009 Dunning Lecture
http://www.stmarys.edu/images/hunsinger.bmpThe Ecumenical Institute of
Theology will bring Dr. George Hunsinger to campus on Thursday, October 15
at 7:30 p.m. to present the 2009 Dunning Lecture. The topic will be "Torture
and Christians." Dr. Hunsinger, an ordained Presbyterian minister, is the
Hazel Thompson McCord Professor of Systematic Theology at Princeton
Theological Seminary. He is the founder of the National Religious Campaign
Against Torture, and he recently edited and contributed to Torture is a
Moral Issue: Christians, Jews, Muslims, and People of Conscience Speak Out.
Dr. Hunsinger's interest in the intersection of theology, politics, and
ethics arises in part from his internationally recognized study of the great
Swiss theologian Karl Barth. He has published widely on Barth, including
three significant books. He is also an active ecumenist and has written The
Eucharist and Ecumenism.
http://www.stmarys.edu/ei/ei_index.htm
The Ecumenical Institute of Theology
St. Mary's Seminary & University
5400 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21210-1994
I'm planning to attend Dr. Hunsinger's (he's one of my favorite contemporary
theologians) lecture at the EI next Thursday evening. If anyone is
interested in going, perhaps having dinner before the lecture at Petit Louis
Bistro in Roland Park, please let me know.
Thanks!
Ken
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Thu Oct 8 09:30:37 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 10:30:37 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Calvin study continues this Sunday
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Who Really Cares What Calvin Said?
Continues this Sunday, October 11, at 9:00 a.m. Child care is provided.
Join us for an exploration of discussion of William Stacy Johnson's, John
Calvin: Reformer for the 21st Century (Westminster John Knox Press, 2009).
Additional copies of the book will be available this Sunday. Join us
whether you've read the text or not.
Last week we looked at an overview of Calvin's life and focused on this
vision of God's glory.
This week we'll be looking at chapters 5 (Chosen and Called: Election and
Predestination), 6 (The Workings of Sin and Salvation), and 7 (Participation
in God's Ways: The Power of the Spirit).
**********************
"True and sound wisdom consists of two parts. The knowledge of God and the
knowledge of ourselves."
John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion (1.1.1)
New Picture (20).bmp
"Faith is a firm and certain knowledge of God's benevolence to us,
founded upon the truth of the freely given promise in Christ,
both revealed to our minds and sealed upon our hearts through the Holy
Spirit."
John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion (3.2.7)
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Fri Oct 9 15:59:13 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:59:13 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Enewsletter for Sunday, October 11, 2009
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Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time/ October 11, 2009
New Picture (22).bmp
?To love another person is to see the face of God.? Victor Hugo (1802-1885)
?God is known where humanity is cared for.? John Calvin (1509-1564)
Scripture: 1 Peter 4: 7-11
Sermon: Seeing the Face(s) of God
Peter says that when the end of time comes we can say we?ve been happy if we
lived our lives in a certain way. Happiness is expanding our love and
widening our hospitality and deepening our generosity, strengthening our
service and sharing our gifts, all for the glory of God. When we live this
way, living all to the glory of God, we get a glimpse of the very face of
God. God acts this way toward us all the time in Christ; when we live this
way we get a glimpse of the face of God in the people we love and welcome
and generously serve. This what Peter calls us toward. This is also his
vision for the life of the church.
See you in worship!
Ken Kovacs
___________________________________________________
Life in Our Community for the Week of 11-18:
Pledge Dedication Sunday is Sunday, October 18!
Pledge cards and pledge cars went out in the mail last week!
Christian Education
Parent Information Session: Join us after worship Sunday in the France Room
for an overview of the God?s Gift of Sexuality curriculum. This material
will be presented in a workshop for senior high youth on Sunday, November
15.
Second Sunday: Children in grades K ? Second grade are invited to
participate in this worship ministry today. Meet in the library with Ellen
Fromm following the Children?s Message; children will return to the
sanctuary during the closing hymn.
Youth Groups: Tonight ? Crossroads Senior high youth are invited to ?An
Evening at the Fromms.? Meet at 111 Arbutus Avenue from 6:00- 7:30 for
dinner & activities.
Looking ahead: Halloween Fun on Sunday, October 25. Lord?s Little People
invite ages K ? 5th grade to party at the Nobles from 5:00?6:30; Middle
school and high school youth will meet at the Shumakers from 6:00?7:30 p.m.
Costumes encouraged!
Nightwatch/NYC: Middle school youth are invited to the Cathedral of St. John
the Divine in NYC for an overnight ecumenical experience. We?ll leave on
January 9, spend the morning at the American Museum of Natural History,
participate in the overnight program at the Cathedral, and return home on
the afternoon of the 10th, with a short visit to Ground Zero. If you would
like to attend, please let Dorothy Boulton know of your interest asap. We
already have 11 people signed up! The cost for the Nightwatch program is
$46. Parents are welcome.
Church School Mission: Children are invited to bring in items for the
Habitat for Humanity first aid & basic volunteer kits, ex: Band aids,
Neosporin cream, gauze pads, duct tape, tape measures ? 25 feet, safety
goggles. These may be placed in the basket on the chancel.
Adult Education
Growing in God?s Grace: Join us on Sunday mornings, 9:00?10:00 a.m. in the
library. Child care is always provided.
October 11, 18, 25: Who Really Cares What Calvin Said? John Calvin is well
known by Presbyterians, but he is not necessarily well understood. As we
celebrate the 500th anniversary of Calvin?s birth in 2009, we Presbyterians
have an opportunity to reintroduce ourselves to Calvin?s legacy ? his
monumental contributions to theology, church government, education,
language, music, and politics as well as the more troubling aspects. At the
heart of his life and work was the ongoing reform of the church. Our text by
contemporary theologian, William Stacy Johnson (John Calvin: Reformer for
the 21st Century; $12.00), will help us see how Calvin?s words continue to
challenge our work today. The study will be led by Ken Kovacs. On October
25, we will feature the new documentary, John Calvin: His Life and Legacy.
The Thursday Morning Bible Study Resumed on October 1. Join us at 10:30 a.m.
in the library for an in-depth study of scripture. This year?s journey, led
by Ken Kovacs, will take us through the Gospel According to Matthew. We
finish up at noon and child care can be arranged (please let us know in
advance). Whether you?re a novice or a veteran Bible-wrestler, join us for a
lively discussion as we together seek to discern God?s Word for our lives.
Stewardship
Growing in God?s Grace? Capital Campaign
Number of Pledges Received to Date 155
Total Dollar Amount Pledged $ 968,216
Amount Received 10/04/09 $ 435
Amount Paid to Date $ 990,624
The 2009 Per Capita is $30.41 for each member. To date, we have received
$3,782.69. Per Capita is an assessment paid to the Presbyterian Church (USA)
based on church membership. The CPC assessment is $14,931.31. Per Capita is
for administrative expenses of the Presbytery of Baltimore, the Synod of the
Mid-Atlantic, and the General Assembly.
Our Financial Resources Doing God?s Work
As of October 10, 2009
Actual Income to Date $ 343,873
Pro-rated Expenses to Date $ 363,655
Shortfall to Date $ (19,782)
It takes $1,285 to fund the daily operations of the church in 2009.
We rely on everyone to support what God is doing through this congregation.
The vitality of this ministry is secured by God?s grace and funded by the
faithfulness and commitment of God?s people. We are counting on the ongoing
generosity of our members and friends.
Bob Shumaker, Finance
Committee
Mission
RSVP?s needed for Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Workday: On October 17,
we?ll leave from CPC at noon and return by 4 p.m. (Although, you can arrange
to stay later to participate in a Habitat new home dedication.) Please let
Dorothy Boulton or the church office know if you are attending. Ages 5 and
older.
CROP Walk Update: Many thanks for all those who walked, or sponsored
walkers, in our Catonsville-area CROP Walk last Sunday. Ten churches
gathered to raise money for poverty/hunger relief programs. Donations will
be collected through October 18.
Up to 25% of the money raised assists three Catonsville causes:
Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries, Southwest Emergency Shelter, and
40-West. Gifts may also be designated for approved international
hunger-fighting causes such as HOPE and Heifer International. Please make
donation checks payable to CWS/CROP and hand to any of the CROP walkers at
the mission table during Fellowship Hour today or on October 18. Online
donations can be made by going to
www.cropwalkonline.org, clicking on the state of Maryland, locating the
Catonsville walk, and following the simple step-by-step instructions to find
our team: Catonsville Presbyterian Church. If you make an online donation,
please let Peggy Carr know,
mmcarr1400 at verizon.net.
Food Drive
The Board of Deacons holiday food drive for Catonsville Emergency Food
Ministries will begin next Sunday, October 18. There will be bins in
fellowship hall for donations.
Canned cranberry sauce
Canned fruit
Canned or packs of gravy
Canned green beans
Canned/evaporated milk
Canned pumpkin
Canned salmon
Canned sauerkraut
Canned or dry soup
Canned sweet potatoes
Canned tomatoes
Biscuit mix
Boxed stuffing (Stove Top)
Boxes of Jell-O or pudding
Instant mashed potatoes, 1 lb. box
Large heavy duty aluminum foil
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti noodles or other pasta
Syrup
Sugar
Mac & cheese
Peanut butter & jelly
Pork and beans
Rice
Tea bags
$15 grocery store gift certificates or cash donations
The Gardens of Catonsville
The watercolor exhibition in the Let There Be Art gallery runs through
November 20. Local artist Jane Byers celebrates Catonsville?s gardens
through an exhibition of watercolors, featuring approximately thirty
colorful paintings of local gardens. A hard cover book of the paintings will
be for sale, which includes anecdotes by the gardeners, local history, and
represents over ten neighborhoods. All net proceeds will be given to local
charities. Books signings will be held Sundays, October 11 & 25, and
November 8, 11:30 a.m. ?1:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 7, 11 a.m.?2 p.m.
Join Us for an Enjoyable Day Out!
Sunday is the last day to sign up in fellowship hall for the Outing to the
Maryland Historical Society on Saturday, October 17 ? All adults, including
visitors and friends, are invited. (Also suitable for senior highs)
Self guided tour of the museum exhibits and library and a docent
guided tour of the special exhibit, Maryland Veterans of World War II.
Cost: Seniors (60+) and high school students, $2.00; Non-senior
adults, $3.00. Sign up after today by contacting Bill Quigley (410-465 8077
or wwquig at aol.com), or if you have questions or
comments. If a ride is needed, please let us know. The group will leave from
the church large parking lot at 9:30 a.m. An optional lunch at a nearby
restaurant is planned to ?top off? this day out. Sponsored by Gallimaufry.
Calendar for October 11?18, 2009
Sunday, 10/11
9:00 a.m. Church School
9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library
10:30 a.m Worship
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Art Show: ?Watercolor Exhibition? and
Book Signing, Library
11:45 a.m. Personnel Committee, Conference Rm
11:45 a.m. Senior High Parents? Information Meeting,
France Rm
6:00-7:30 p.m. Crossroads ? ?An Evening at the Fromms?
Monday, 10/12
9:00 a.m. Counters, Conference Rm
7:00-9:00 p.m. Presbytery Creation Care Task Force Planning
Meeting, Library
Tuesday, 10/13
9:30 a.m. Quilting Group, Conference Rm
7:30 p.m. Adult Education Committee, Conference Rm
7:30 p.m. Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team,
Library
Wednesday, 10/14
7:30 p.m. Trustees, Conference Rm
7:30 p.m. Vision Task Force, Library
Thursday, 10/15
10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Library
6:30-7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
7:30-9:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Music Rm
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Eagle Board of Review, Library
Friday, 10/16
Saturday, 10/17
9:30 a.m. Gallimaufry and Friends leave from large
parking lot for the Maryland Historical
Society Museum
12:30-4:00 p.m. Habitat Workday
4:30-8:30 p.m. Child Care Center Parent Organization, FH
Sunday, 10/18 PLEDGE DEDICATION SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Church School
9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Art Show: ?Watercolor Exhibition,? Library
7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Style of Taiz?,
Sanctuary
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Sat Oct 10 14:22:00 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:22:00 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Outing to the Maryland Historical Society
Message-ID: <000301ca49de$f1380c30$d3a82490$@org>
Join Us for an Enjoyable Day Out!
Tomorrow (Sunday Oct.11) is the last day to sign up in Fellowship Hall for
the Outing to the Maryland Historical Society on Saturday, October 17 ---
All adults, including visitors and friends, are invited. (Also suitable for
senior highs.)
Self guided tour of the museum exhibits and library and a docent guided tour
of the special exhibit, Maryland Veterans of World War II.
Cost: Seniors (60+) and high school students, $2.00; Non-senior adults,
$3.00. Can sign up after Oct 11 by contacting Bill Quigley (410-465 8077 or
wwquig at aol.com), or if you have questions or comments.
If a ride is needed, please let us know. The group will leave from the
church large parking lot at 9:30AM. An optional lunch at a nearby restaurant
is planned to "top off" this day out.
Sponsored by Gallimaufry
PS For those who have already signed up, thanks. This is provided just for
your information.
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Tue Oct 13 10:07:23 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:07:23 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] TidingsOctober 12,
2009fnl.doc Energy Conservation/Blessing of the Animals
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October 12, 2009
Energy Conservation: Why Energy Use is Shaping Our World & How We Must
Respond
The 21st century is going to be defined by energy: how we use it, conserve
it and how it is polluting our air and water. Virtually every aspect of our
lives is shaped by the use of energy. Without abundant, cheap energy our
modern way of life would not exist; from the cars we drive, the businesses
we run, to the food we eat.
Did you know that heating and lighting of homes and commercial
buildings consumes one-third of the entire energy output of this country?
In fact, between 75 and 90 percent of the energy we consume is wasted by
inefficient design, poor insulation, and the failure to adequately use
energy saving technologies and methods. Almost all of the energy we use and
enjoy every day comes directly from burning fossil fuels: oil, natural gas,
and coal. As a result, each day, the average American household produces
150 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) which is more than any industrial country
on the planet ? more than twice the European average, and five times the
global average, mainly due to the distances we drive and the bigger houses
we live in.
Have you ever wondered what this all means? Is there a connection between
your energy use, social justice, the food on your plate, disappearing plants
and animals, ecosystem disruption, human population growth and global
climate change? Is our rate of energy use sustainable? Should you change
your habits? Is there a spiritual side to these issues that we need to
explore? What can the church community do? If these are such big issues,
why have politicians and the business community virtually ignored them until
recently?
These questions and more will be explored and discussed at our energy
workshop on Saturday November 7, 2009 at the
Catonsville Presbyterian Church. By participating in this event, you will
become more aware of some of the challenges we face and how best to respond
as an individual and as a church community. Please come and join us for an
informative presentation and lively discussion.
Charlie Conklin,
Care of
Creation Task Group
Blessing of the Animals: ?Let the waters bring forth swarms of living
creatures, and let birds fly above the earth, across the dome of sky.?
Genesis 1:20
The sky was a sparkling blue and the wind swept through the trees as several
people and their pets gathered on the front lawn of Springfield Presbyterian
Church in Sykesville to celebrate the gift of creatures God has given us.
Rev. H. Richard Neff presided over the afternoon service and Mrs. Linda
Caviglia played a brisk tune on the flute as six animals were brought
forward to be blessed. There was a two-year-old black cat named Max; two
Shih Tzu brothers celebrating an early-October birthday; a brown and black
Chihuahua named Pepe; and a couple of Dachshunds named Sparky and Scooter.
They were all very cute and were a joy to have at the service. After the
scripture reading and a prayer of blessings, each animal got to enjoy
treats. Thank you to all the people who brought their pets to be blessed.
Reported by Olivia Oates, 12, of Springfield Presbyterian Church
Inside this Issue
Take Note/Act Now
? Rolls & Registers Workshop
? Mission& Ministry Fair
? Retired Clergy Luncheon
? Hot Planet Love (film)
? Beyond the Chariots (play)
? For the Bible Tells Me So at Deer Creek Harmony (film)
? Blue like Jazz at Second
? Board of Pensions
? Lecture: Torture & Christians
? Organist Vacancy at Woods
? Free Metal Folding Chairs
Presbytery Meetings
Stated Meetings
Nov. 19th at1pm
Council Meeting
Nov. 10th at 7pm
Vision Meeting
Oct. 13th at 3pm
Committee Meeting
Nov. 3rd
Praise & Prayer
Please pray for the Rev. Lloyd Fuss of Taneytown Presbyterian Church
and the Rev. Kyle Powderly of
Presbyterian Church of Hagerstown
as their congregations endeavor to extend the kingdom of God to all people.
********
Renewing
the Vision: Please pray that the October and November Session discussions
of values and vision would be enthusiastic and fruitful throughout the
Presbytery. To be placed on the prayer list, email:
revans at baltimorepresbytery.org
Contact Information
The Presbytery of Baltimore:
Phone: 410.433.2012 or 800.511.0087
Office E-mail: office at baltimorepresbytery.org
Website: www.baltimorepresbytery.org
To subscribe/unsubscribe:
Call 410.433.2012 or email Roger Evans
Also on the Presbytery of Baltimore website
Find past issues of Tidings at website.
Take Note/Act Now
Presbytery of Baltimore
Gotta problem maintaining your church?s records? Sign up today for Church
Rolls and Registers Workshops on October 23rd & 24th. Registration deadline
is Oct. 21st. For details, click Rolls
& Registers.
Showcase your church at the ?The Church Mission and Ministry Fair,? held
during the November 19th Presbytery Gathering at Woods Memorial Presbyterian
Church. Register with Stated Clerk Vaughn Brown no later than Nov. 2nd. For
details, Click Fair
.
A Fall Retired Clergy & Spouse Luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday,
Nov. 5th at Brown Memorial Woodbrook Memorial Presbyterian Church. Make
check payable to the presbytery of Baltimore. Fee: $18. RSVP Robert W.
Jewett at Jewett57 at verizon.net
Church Notices
First Presbyterian of Howard County invites you to a presentation hosted by
Mike Tidwell, Director of Chesapeake Climate Action Network, entitled, Hot
Planet Love: A Story of Global Warming, Passion, and Doing the Right Thing.
For details, click planet
.
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church will host Rich Swingle in a one-man act,
?Beyond the Chariots? at 7:30pm on Sunday Oct. 25th at the church, followed
by a reception. Tickets $6adults/$4teens. For infant care or further details
call the church at 410.647.2550.
Deer Creek Harmony will screen ?For the Bible Tells Me So? at 7pm on Friday,
Oct. 23rd. The film tells the story of five families struggling to reconcile
their religious beliefs with the news that a son or daughter is gay. Call
410.734.6087 for details. All are welcome.
Donald Miller, best selling author of ?Blue Like Jazz,? will be featured 7pm
Wednesday, Oct. 21st at Second Presbyterian Church. Mr. Miller will be
joined by author Susan Isaacs, ?Angry Conversations with God.? Admission
is $15. For details call
Synod and General Assembly Items
Board of Pension (updated 09/09) report, click here
. See changes in Medical Plan for active and retired
members.
Other Items and Events
The Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary's Seminary & University
will feature Dr. George Hunsinger, a Presbyterian minister, as presenter of
the 2009 Dunning Lecture on ?Torture and Christians? at 7:30pm on Thursday,
Oct. 15th. For details, call 410.864.4200 or e-mail ei at stmarys.edu.
Other Items and Events
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church seeks an organist to play two traditional
and seasonal services as well as accompany the Adult Choir. To apply, e-mail
resume to Dong-Hyuk Lee, Music Director at dong-hyuklee at woodschurch.org.
Christ Our King Presbyterian Church is giving away up to 200 metal folding
chairs (in good condition) to any Presbyterian congregation or affiliated
ministry that needs them. Recipient must pick-up by mid-November. If
interested, call Kevin Williamson at 410.838.4698 or email
christourking at verizon.net.
Peter Nord, Executive Presbyter
pnord at baltimorepresbytery.org
Bill Millen, Assoc. Executive
bmillen at baltimorepresbytery.org
Vaughn L. Brown Jr., Stated Clerk
vbrown at baltimorepresbytery.org
Deb Milcarek
Associate of Mission and Justice
dmilcarek at baltimorepresbytery.org
Jane Johnson
Assoc. for Leadership Development, Education and Youth
jjohnson at baltimorepresbytery.org
Roger Evans
Coordinator of Information Services
revans at baltimorepresbytery.org
Julie Erickson
Director of Public Policy
jerickson at baltimorepresbytery.org
Judi Forrester
Coordinator of Financial Services
jforrester at baltimorepresbytery.org
Judy Binkley
Hunger Action Enabler
mailto:jbinkley at baltimorepresbytery.org
Wanda Morgan
Coordinator of Resources
wmorgan at baltimorepresbytery.org
Deborah I. Greene
Coordinator of Communications
dgreene at baltimorepresbytery.org
Questions
office at baltimorepresbytery.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Tue Oct 13 16:04:15 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:04:15 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Reminder: Baltimore Walk to Defeat ALS this
weekend, October 17.
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Hello Friends!
I hope each of you is doing well. I am writing to let you know that my
family and friends are walking in the Baltimore Walk to Defeat ALS - most of
you know I was diagnosed with the disease a little over a year ago. The
Walk is on Saturday, October 17th at Druid Hill Park.
We are interested in forming a team again this year - "Team Ted." If you
wish to join us in the walk, we are going to make some fun t-shirts for our
team (probably orange baseball themed ones) so let me know if you'd also
like to purchase a t-shirt. I want to try to keep that cost at around $10.
You do not need a shirt to walk, or to even make a donation to join us.
Just coming out and joining Team Ted in the walk would mean so much to me
and my family.
All of you have offered your emotional support and I am so appreciative of
that, as is my entire family. I'm just contacting you to see if you can
offer any financial support to the ALS Association, and/or would like to
join me in the walk, as they are the only nonprofit devoted solely to
finding a cure and to empowering families with loved ones diagnosed with the
disease. The Association has done so much for my family this past year -
they are an incredible resource for us so raising money for the organization
once a year is one way we can give back. I understand that many of you may
not be able to give a financial donation - I appreciate the many ways each
of you is helping us.
If you can make a donation, please go to our Team page -
http://fightals.alsinfo.org/goto/Ted.Heun
You can make a donation there or if you feel more comfortable, you can mail
a check to my daughter, made out to the 'ALS Association'
My address:
Emily Heun Pate
2401 Hammonds Ferry Road
Baltimore, MD 21227
Please feel free to pass this message along to anyone you think may be
interested in joining us. Thanks in advance for all your support.
Always,
Ted Heun
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Tue Oct 13 20:35:06 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:35:06 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Pilgrimage to Jordan & Egypt, April 2010
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Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour
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Dear Friends:
I've always wanted to visit Petra, tour the ancient Byzantine churches of
Jordan, see the pyramids at Giza, follow the footsteps of the first monks in
the Egyptian desert, tour Alexandria, explore St. Catherine's monastery at
the base of Mt. Sinai. Have you?
I've put together a Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour that will include some of
these sites - and much more - scheduled for next year, April 7-16, 2010. If
you're interested in coming along, there's plenty of space for you!
For this trip I'm working with Illume, a travel agency that specializes in
tours to religious sites. I've enjoyed working with them thus far and have
colleagues who have been very pleased with Illume's services.
Illume has set up a Travel Resource Center for this tour:
www.travelillume.com/trc/kkv Here
you will find a detail itinerary and price list - everything you need to
know about the tour.
The Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour is not a CPC-sponsored event, but something
I am organizing on my own and inviting folks to experience. (The time away
will be considered vacation time for me.) With Session's support, I am
extending an invitation first to the CPC community and will then be opening
it up to friends beyond the church.
Interested? Pray about it. Have any questions? Give me a call or send me
an email.
Peace,
Ken
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Wed Oct 14 18:14:09 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:14:09 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] The Joy of Giving - By Ann Green
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Last Sunday during worship Ann Green offered an eloquent and very moving
"Moment for Commitment."
We share it with you, with thanks to Ann, and in anticipation of our Pledge
Commitment Sunday, October 18.
The Joy of Giving
By Ann Green
Talking about stewardship is not entirely in character for me. Now it is
true that I have become pretty fearless at asking people to donate food for
the men at the Cold Weather Shelter. So much so that as soon as I walk into
a room and say hello, I am likely to hear "Do you still need casseroles?"
Aside from this I am a behind the scenes person by choice.
In fact in the Facebook quiz, "Which Raven player are you?" despite my
Walter Mitty aspirations, I was Ed Reed, the workhorse, the person who
shows up every week and just does his job.
So why do I intentionally step out of my comfort zone to actually talk about
stewardship? If there were a top 10 list of sensitive topics for
Presbyterians, it surely ranks way up there at the top. We all know that our
community of faith depends on monetary contributions to do its work. Still
actually asking for money seems intrusive.
Yet, I volunteered. What was I thinking?
For one thing I was thinking of a deacon call I made last week to ask what a
family in crisis needed. During the conversation I was told, "I don't know
what we would do without the church." My instinctive reply was, "I don't
know what any of us would do without the church. We are happy to help."
Long after I had arranged for some meals to help out I was still thinking
about that simple yet profound statement:
"I don't know what we would do without the church."
Having come to Catonsville Presbyterian from a church in conflict, Peter and
I had faced the question of what to do without a church. Coming here to this
church, this congregation, and these pastors gave us space and helped us
find peace and new purpose in our lives. Both of us are very grateful for
that.
Growing up in faithful families, we were aware of the idea of stewardship.
My Southern Baptist parents actually tithed on a school principal's salary.
Peter's mother sent a check every year of her life to her home church in
Baton Rouge and had someone write it for her when her arthritis made writing
impossible.
Still stewardship was a learning process for the two of us and we had good
years and lean years. Gradually as a family we progressed from random giving
to making a regular pledge.
Why do we give? Why do we pledge when no one knows what the next day will
bring?
Peter and I pledge and give as we are able because we love God and want to
work for his kingdom on earth through the work of this wonderful
congregation.
We give to maintain the bricks and mortar of this sacred space, to allow our
family and others the opportunity to grow in faith together, to support the
missions of the PC(USA) and local needs, to be part of the community of
faith that we find essential.
We give to help support the work of our two splendid young pastors, to
acknowledge the many gifts of our support staff which underpin the work
here, to celebrate the outstanding music gracing our services.
Bottom line: we give because it gives us joy to do so.
"Where your treasure is, there your heart is also" has been true for us.
Whatever the future brings to Catonsville Presbyterian, we want to be part
of it.
"Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God,
serve one another with whatever give each of you has received."
1 Peter 4:10
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Thu Oct 15 08:38:06 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:38:06 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] In memoriam: John B. Schwartz (1926-2009)
Message-ID: <001801ca4d9c$ba1e1110$2e5a3330$@org>
We remember and give thanks for the life and witness of John B. Schwartz.
John died yesterday afternoon, October 14, at Howard County Medical Center,
with his wife, Pat, by his side. He was 83.
John joined the Catonsville Presbyterian Church community in 1958 and
quickly became a respected leader in the congregation. He was first
ordained an Elder in 1960, and was then installed for additional terms as
Elder in 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1989, 1996, and 2002. From 1998-1999, John
chaired the last Pastoral Nominating Committee.
John was also very active in Baltimore Presbytery and served as Moderator in
1983-1984.
There will be a Memorial Service of Witness to the Resurrection at the
church, probably within the next two weeks. The family is still working on
plans.
Please keep Pat and their children, Tim, Pat, and Kristen, and their
extended family in your prayers.
Rest eternal grant unto him, O Lord.
And let light perpetual shine upon him. Amen.
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Fri Oct 16 09:00:31 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:00:31 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Calvin Series Continues this Sunday - looking
ahead to October 25.
Message-ID: <000b01ca4e69$068061d0$13812570$@org>
Calvin Series Continues
9:00 a.m. in the library.
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Auditoire de Calvin, Geneva, Switzerland
This week we continue our study of reformer, Jean Cauvin, based on the
Johnson text, John Calvin: Reformer for the 21st Century (2009).
On Sunday we'll explore the following chapters and themes:
9. The Church: Meaning, Ministry, and Mission
10. Connecting to God: Worship and Sacraments
11. Politics, Economy, and Society.
On Sunday, October 25 (Reformation Sunday), we'll view a DVD documenty,
"John Calvin: His Life & Legacy." Produced by Witherspoon Press to
recognize the 500th anniversary of Calvin's birth, with stunning
high-definition photography, and a cast of world-renowed scholars and
Reformed church leader to tell Calvin's story, this piece dispels the myths
and defines Calvin's profound effect on the church and the whole course of
Western civilization.
The DVD lasts one hour, so in the interest of time, please be sure to arrive
early so we can begin the documentary close to 9:00 a.m.
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Fri Oct 16 09:48:36 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:48:36 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Enewsletter for Sunday, October 18, 2009
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Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time/ October 18, 2009
Pledge Dedication Sunday
Vision Study Task Force Sunday
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?There is no power equal to a community discovering what it cares about.?
Margaret Wheatley
?Conversation is holy because, at its best, it is about a people?s
understanding of their identity as a faith community, their sense of
purpose, and their relationship with God Though the holy conversation may
take a multitude of shapes and directions, at its hearts that conversation
centers around three critical formation questions:
? Who are we?
? What has God called us to do or be?
? Who is our neighbor??
Gil Rendel & Alice Mann, Holy Conversations (Alban Institute, 2003).
Scripture: Matthew 5: 14-15 & Hebrews 10: 24-25
Sermon: Holy Conversations
This Sunday the members of the Vision Study Task Force ? Hollie Einolf, Eric
Gunderson, Bill Henderson, David Hutton, Glenda Johnson, Susan Krehbiel,
Torbjorn Nilsen, and Josephine Titanji ? will be leading us in worship and
offering the sermon. For several months the task force has been meeting,
reading, planning, and praying together, preparing to lead this congregation
through a season of discernment. On Sunday they will introduce a series of
events coming up in November that will allow everyone to get involved in the
process. You?re invited ? and your voice is needed ? to participate in a
holy conversation, a conversation that will reveal, we trust, God?s vision
for this church family.
See you in worship!
Ken Kovacs
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Life in Our Community for the Week of October 18?24, 2009
Christian Education
Halloween Parties for Children & Youth ? Sunday, October 25: K-5 are invited
to the Nobles, 6 N. Beechwood Avenue, 410-719-0191, from 5?6:30 p.m.
Middle & high school youth gather at the Shumakers, 2913 Blowing Rock Court,
Ellicott City, 410-461-4968, from 6:00?7:30 p.m. Wear costumes and get ready
for an evening of food & fun!
God?s Gift of Sexuality: Workshops for Senior High Youth & their Parents,
Sunday, November 15. Youth will attend from 3:00?7:30 p.m. for an intensive
workshop covering important aspects of sexual health such as body image,
relationships & intimacy, complex consequences, and responsible choices.
Parents will arrive for dinner at 6 p.m. and participate in the Parent/Teen
Communication workshop till 7:30 p.m. We already have a great group signed
up to participate. Since other youth groups have asked to join, and there is
a limit to the number of people we can accommodate, we need to have your
rsvp by next Sunday, October 25. The suggested donation is $10, which
includes dinner. Please contact Dorothy Boulton for further information.
Growing in God?s Grace: Join us on Sunday mornings, 9:00?10:00 a.m. in the
library. Child care is always provided.
October 4, 11, 18, 25: Who Really Cares What Calvin Said? John Calvin is
well known by Presbyterians, but he is not necessarily well understood. As
we celebrate the 500th anniversary of Calvin?s birth in 2009, we
Presbyterians have an opportunity to reintroduce ourselves to Calvin?s
legacy ? his monumental contributions to theology, church government,
education, language, music, and politics as well as the more troubling
aspects. At the heart of his life and work was the ongoing reform of the
church. Our text by contemporary theologian, William Stacy Johnson (John
Calvin: Reformer for the 21st Century; $12.00), will help us see how
Calvin?s words continue to challenge our work today. Ken Kovacs is leading
the study. On October 25, we will feature the new documentary, John Calvin:
His Life and Legacy.
Thursday Morning Bible Study: Join us at 10:30 a.m. in the library for an
in-depth study of scripture. This year?s journey began on October 1 and is
taking us through the Gospel According to Matthew. We finish up at noon and
child care can be arranged (please let us know in advance). Whether you?re a
novice or a veteran Bible-wrestler, join us for a lively discussion as we
together seek to discern God?s Word for our lives. Led by Ken Kovacs
Mission
CROP Walk Update: Many thanks for all those who walked, or sponsored
walkers, in our Catonsville-area CROP Walk. Ten churches gathered to raise
money for poverty/hunger relief programs. You may make a donation today at
the mission table during Fellowship Hour. Please make donation checks
payable to CWS/CROP.
Online donations can be made by going to
www.cropwalkonline.org, clicking on the
state of Maryland, locating the Catonsville walk, and following the simple
step-by-step instructions to find our team: Catonsville Presbyterian Church.
If you make an online donation, please let Peggy Carr know,
mmcarr1400 at verizon.net.
Up to 25% of the money raised assists three Catonsville causes:
Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries, Southwest Emergency Shelter, and
40-West. Gifts may also be designated for approved international
hunger-fighting causes such as HOPE and Heifer International.
Stewardship
Growing in God?s Grace? Capital Campaign
Number of Pledges Received to Date 155
Total Dollar Amount Pledged $ 968,216
Amount Received 10/11/09 $ 3,260
Amount Paid to Date $ 993,884
The 2009 Per Capita is $30.41 for each member. To date, we have received
$3,782.69. Per Capita is an assessment paid to the Presbyterian Church (USA)
based on church membership. The CPC assessment is $14,931.31. Per Capita is
for administrative expenses of the Presbytery of Baltimore, the Synod of the
Mid-Atlantic, and the General Assembly.
Our Financial Resources Doing God?s Work
As of October 17, 2009
Actual Income to Date $ 351,907
Pro-rated Expenses to Date $ 372,650
Shortfall to Date $ (20,743)
It takes $1,285 to fund the daily operations of the church in 2009.
We rely on everyone to support what God is doing through this congregation.
The vitality of this ministry is secured by God?s grace and funded by the
faithfulness and commitment of God?s people. We are counting on the ongoing
generosity of our members and friends.
Bob Shumaker, Finance
Committee
Food Drive
The Board of Deacons holiday food drive for Catonsville Emergency Food
Ministries begins today. There are bins in fellowship hall for donations.
Canned:
cranberry sauce milk (evaporated) sauerkraut
fruit
pork and beans soup (or dry)
gravy (or packs) pumpkin sweet potatoes
green beans salmon tomatoes
Biscuit mix
Boxed stuffing (Stove Top)
Boxes of Jell-O or pudding
Instant mashed potatoes, 1 lb. box
Large heavy duty aluminum foil
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti noodles or other pasta
Syrup
Sugar
Mac & cheese
Peanut butter & jelly
Rice
Tea bags
$15 grocery store gift certificates or cash donations
The Gardens of Catonsville
The watercolor exhibition in the Let There Be Art gallery runs through
November 20. Local artist Jane Byers celebrates Catonsville?s gardens
through an exhibition of watercolors, featuring approximately thirty
colorful paintings of local gardens. A hard cover book of the paintings is
available for sale, which includes anecdotes by the gardeners, local
history, and represents over ten neighborhoods. All net proceeds will be
given to local charities. Books signings will be held Sundays, October 25,
and November 8, 11:30 a.m. ?1:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 7, 11 a.m.?2 p.m.
Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour
Led by Ken Kovacs
I?ve always wanted to visit Petra, tour the ancient Byzantine churches of
Jordan, see the pyramids at Giza, follow the footsteps of the first monks in
the Egyptian desert, tour Alexandria, explore St. Catherine?s monastery at
the base of Mt. Sinai. Have you?
I?ve put together a Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour that will include some of
these sites ? and much more ? scheduled for next year, April 7-16, 2010. If
you?re interested in coming along, there?s plenty of space for you!
I?m working with Illume, a travel agency that specializes in tours to
religious sites. I?ve enjoyed working with them thus far and have colleagues
who have been very pleased with Illume?s services. Illume has set up a
Travel Resource Center for this tour:
www.travelillume.com/trc/kkv. Here you
will find a detailed itinerary and price list ? everything you need to know
about the tour. Application deadline is November 30.
The Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour is not a CPC-sponsored event but something
I am organizing on my own and inviting folks to experience. (It will be
considered vacation time.) With Session?s support, I am extending an
invitation first to the CPC community and will then be opening it up to
friends beyond the church.
Interested? Pray about it. Have any questions? Give me a call or send me an
email. Ken Kovacs
Calendar for October 18?25, 2009
Sunday, 10/18 PLEDGE DEDICATION SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Church School
9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library
10:30 a.m Worship
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Art Show: ?Watercolor Exhibition,? Library
7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Style of Taiz?, Sanctuary
Monday, 10/19
9:00 a.m. Counters, Conference Rm
7:00-9:00 p.m. Presbytery Youth Council, Library
Tuesday, 10/20
9:30 a.m. Quilting Group, Conference Rm
7:00 p.m. Outreach Committee, Conference Rm
Wednesday, 10/21
7:00 p.m. Child Care Council, Conference Rm
7:00 p.m. Mission Committee, Library
Thursday, 10/22
10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Library
6:30-7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
7:30-9:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Music Rm
Friday, 10/23
Saturday, 10/24
11:00 a.m. Service of Witness to the Resurrection for John
Schwartz
Sunday, 10/25 Reformation Sunday
9:00 a.m. Church School
9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Art Show: ?Watercolor Exhibition? and Book
Signing, Library
5:00-6:30 p.m. K?Grade 5: Halloween Party, the Nobles? Home
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle & High School Youth: Halloween Party,
the Shumakers? Home
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Fri Oct 16 13:03:07 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:03:07 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Jordan-Egypt Tour weblink update
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Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour
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The Treasury, Petra, Jordan
Dear Friends:
I understand that some folks have had difficulty opening up the link to the
Travel Resource Center.
Here it is again (hopefully it will work this time):
www.travelillume.com/trc/kkv
If the link doesn't work, you can cut and paste the web address into your
web browser.
The deadline for applications for the tour is Monday, November 30.
Peace,
Ken
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Mon Oct 19 13:33:16 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:33:16 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Memorial Service Arrangements: John Schwartz
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There will be a Service of Witness to the Resurrection for John B. Schwartz
on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., in the sanctuary. A luncheon
will follow in fellowship hall.
Gifts in John's memory may be made to the "Growing in God's Grace" Capital
Campaign of Catonsville Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Kenneth E. Kovacs, Ph.D.
Catonsville Presbyterian Church
1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410.747.6180, ext. 1005
www.catonsvillepresb.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Tue Oct 20 09:11:13 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:11:13 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Honoring God's Claim on Us -- Laurie White
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On Pledge Dedication Sunday (October 18), during worship, Laurie White
offered the "Moment for Commitment." We share it with you, with thanks to
Laurie.
Peter Green asked me to speak on where I thought God was at work at CPC.
The first thing that came to mind was a burning bush. I like the obvious.
Since I hadn't noticed any fires around, I needed some time to think on
this.
Where is God at work here? Despite the absence of the obvious, the pat
answer came as everywhere. We do a lot of good things here. But my mind
stopped on this and wondered is that God at work or people at work? How can
you see the difference? What is the difference?
After a while, I got it. My most favorite thing to do as an elder was to
serve communion, especially by intinction. The privilege of offering the
cup of salvation to each person who came forward, to say that this cup was
for them, moved me each and every time. To see each person approaching -
some smiling, some crying, some stoic, some nervous, and even some
indifferent. Here right in front of me was the face of God - in each and
every person.
So going back to my ponderable - how can you see the difference between God
at work or people at work, I realized you can't. We're intertwined. We
cannot untangle ourselves from the identity of being God's children. We can
pretend we don't know or we even invent our own identities but we cannot
change the fact that God is busy claiming us. God comes from another side
and makes us his. We might deny whose we are, but we cannot stop God from
claiming us.
Ok so why am I up here telling you all of this? Well it's because it's
stewardship season. I don't know a way to tactfully encourage everyone here
to fill out a pledge card (tact is not my strong suit) However, I do want
to lift up that pledging is responsive. Pledging is an action you can take
to claim your identity as one of God's own. It's kind of like putting on a
name tag and saying, Hello, I'm Laurie and I'm a child of God. It's meeting
God on the way. Supporting the work of Catonsville Presbyterian with a
pledge is in a way, honoring the claim God has placed on all the people
around you. It's affirming that God's face is here. Pledging might feel
mundane or even awkward, but it is something real to do. It makes a
statement not only to the church but to ourselves that we understand in some
way the claim made on us. And perhaps through such an action, you might
discover a joy that you told God you do know whose you are.
"Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God,
serve one another with whatever give each of you has received."
1 Peter 4:10
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Tue Oct 20 13:44:44 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:44:44 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] TidingsOctober 20,
2009.doc GEDCO HONORS REV. JACK SHARP
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October 20, 2009
GEDCO HONORS REV. JACK SHARP
The Presbytery of Baltimore has been blessed to have the Rev. John ?Jack?
Sharp in our midst for more than thirty years. This man has an amazing
store-house of energy and a passion for justice. He is someone who took
neither ?no? for an answer nor said ?no? to someone else.
Not only did Jack serve Govans Presbyterian Church and Springfield
Presbyterian Church with distinction and great love for their people, but he
also led the Presbytery as its moderator from 1986 to 1987 and served as
president of the Central Maryland Ecumenical Council. Jack has built more
solid bridges with the Jewish community than virtually any other minister in
Baltimore. And, oh yes, when it comes to community fundraising he can
extract money from folks as tight-fisted as a rock ? apparently, with little
effort. Jack is an idealist far more than a pragmatist. All of these
qualities have made him a man with whom one might not always agree but can
still remain a friend and colleague.
On November 12th, the Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO) will
honor jack in recognition of his character, but even more for his vision and
passion for transforming the city in which he lives. As the founding
President of GEDCO, he has seen an amazing array of advances beginning with
Epiphany House and continuing with the Green House Residencies at Stadium
Place. Who in this Presbytery would have the vision, the perseverance and
the unwavering resolve to have stood in the desolate lot that once housed
Memorial Stadium and envision Stadium Place, a mixed income retirement
community?
It is rare for a minister to have his or her ministry honored in the way
that GEDCO will recognize Jack on November 12th. The honorary chairs for
this tribute are Martin O?Malley, Barbara Mikulski, and Ben Cardin. Others
include Art Abramson, Shale Stiller, Sheila Dixon, as well as dozens of
other leaders in the state of Maryland. Jack and GEDCO have touched so many
different folks.
I hope you can set aside this time to join with others in our Presbyterian
community as well as the Baltimore community at large to honor both the work
of our brother and the work he has done on behalf of the larger community of
Baltimore It happens at Loyola University?s McGuire Hall at 6:30pm on
November 12th. For more information you can go to www.gedco.org/tribute.
And thanks, Jack, for allowing God to use you in so many different ways.
Blessings,
Peter Nord
Inside this Issue
Take Note/Act Now
? Rolls & Registers Workshop
? Retired Clergy Luncheon
? Mission & Ministry Fair
? Energy Workshop
? Beyond the Chariots (play)
? Towson Healthcare Series
? For the Bible Tells Me So at Deer Creek Harmony (film)
? Blue like Jazz at Second
? Board of Pensions
? Safe Climate
? Free Metal Folding Chairs
? St. Mary?s Ecumenical Instit.
Presbytery Meetings
Stated Meetings
Nov. 19th at1pm
Council Meeting
Nov. 10th at 7pm
Vision Meeting
Nov. 10th at 4pm
Committee Meeting
Nov. 3rd
In Memoriam
John Schwartz, 83, a former elder at Catonsville Presbyterian Church who
also served as moderator of the Presbytery of Baltimore from 1983-1984, died
of pneumonia last week. A memorial service will be held 11am Saturday, Oct.
24th at the church. For years, Mr. Schwartz served as a lecturer and
Director of undergraduate Information Systems program at UMBC. As a church
elder, he used his wisdom to teach fellow Presbyterians about church polity.
?He had a great love and respect for church polity and how the order of
things helped discussion and debate,? said Elder Raimon Cary III. Mr.
Schwartz is survived by his wife, Pat; three children and three
grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Catonsville
Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Praise & Prayer
Please pray for the Rev. Christa F. Burns of Faith Presbyterian Church
and the Rev. Walter Harmon of
Granite Presbyterian Church as their
congregations strives to become a faith community dedicated to sharing the
love of God in Christ through worship, transformative discipleship and
compassionate service.
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Renewing
the Vision: Please pray that the October and November Session discussions
of values and vision would be enthusiastic and fruitful throughout the
Presbytery. To be placed on the prayer list, email:
revans at baltimorepresbytery.org
Contact Information
The Presbytery of Baltimore:
Phone: 410.433.2012 or 800.511.0087
Office E-mail: office at baltimorepresbytery.org
Website: www.baltimorepresbytery.org
To subscribe/unsubscribe:
Call 410.433.2012 or email Roger Evans
Also on the Presbytery of Baltimore website
Find past issues of Tidings at website.
Take Note/Act Now
Presbytery of Baltimore
Gotta problem maintaining your church?s records? Sign up today for Church
Rolls and Registers Workshops on October 23rd & 24th. Registration deadline
is Oct. 21st. For details, click Rolls
& Registers.
A Fall Retired Clergy & Spouse Luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday,
Nov. 5th at Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church. Make check payable
to the Presbytery of Baltimore. Fee: $18. RSVP Robert W. Jewett at
Jewett57 at verizon.net
Showcase your church at ?The Church Mission and Ministry Fair,? held during
the November 19th Presbytery Gathering at Woods Memorial Presbyterian
Church. Register with Stated Clerk Vaughn Brown no later than November 2nd.
For details, Click Fair
Why is energy use shaping our world and how must respond? To explore this
21st Century dilemma, attend the Energy Workshop at 7pm on Saturday Nov.
19th Creation
.
Church Notices
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church will host Rich Swingle in a one-man act,
?Beyond the Chariots? at 7:30pm on Sunday Oct. 25th at the church, followed
by a reception. Tickets $6adults/$4teens. For details call the church at
410.647.2550.
Towson Presbyterian Church will host Dr. Dan K. Morhaim, MD, Deputy Majority
leader in the House of Delegates, in a lecture entitled Healthcare: The
Challenge and The Moral Imperative at 7pm on Friday, Oct. 23rd. For
details, call the church at 410.823.6500.
Deer Creek Harmony will screen ?For the Bible Tells Me So? at 7pm on Friday,
Oct. 23rd. The film tells the story of five families struggling to reconcile
their religious beliefs with the news that a son or daughter is gay. Call
410.734.6087 for details.
Donald Miller, best selling author of ?Blue Like Jazz,? will be featured 7pm
Wednesday, Oct. 21st at Second Presbyterian Church. Mr. Miller will be
joined by author Susan Isaacs, ?Angry Conversations with God.? Admission
is $15. For details call
Synod and General Assembly Items
Board of Pension (updated 09/09) report, click here
. See changes in Medical Plan for active and retired
members.
Other Items and Events
On October 24th, join people throughout the Presbytery and all over the
world in taking a stand for a safe climate future. For details, visit
www.350.org
Other Items and Events
Christ Our King Presbyterian Church is giving away up to 200 metal folding
chairs. If interested, call Kevin Williamson at 410.838.4698 or email
christourking at verizon.net.
The Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary?s Seminary and University
provides educational opportunities for lay and ordained Presbyterians.
Visit the institute during their Open House on November 7th. Click St.
Mary?s for
details.
Peter Nord, Executive Presbyter
pnord at baltimorepresbytery.org
Bill Millen, Assoc. Executive
bmillen at baltimorepresbytery.org
Vaughn L. Brown Jr., Stated Clerk
vbrown at baltimorepresbytery.org
Deb Milcarek
Associate of Mission and Justice
dmilcarek at baltimorepresbytery.org
Jane Johnson
Assoc. for Leadership Development, Education and Youth
jjohnson at baltimorepresbytery.org
Roger Evans
Coordinator of Information Services
revans at baltimorepresbytery.org
Julie Erickson
Director of Public Policy
jerickson at baltimorepresbytery.org
Judi Forrester
Coordinator of Financial Services
jforrester at baltimorepresbytery.org
Judy Binkley
Hunger Action Enabler
mailto:jbinkley at baltimorepresbytery.org
Wanda Morgan
Coordinator of Resources
wmorgan at baltimorepresbytery.org
Deborah I. Greene
Coordinator of Communications
dgreene at baltimorepresbytery.org
Questions
office at baltimorepresbytery.org
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From dboulton at catonsvillepresb.org Thu Oct 22 14:47:47 2009
From: dboulton at catonsvillepresb.org (Dorothy Boulton)
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:47:47 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] enewsletter for Oct 25
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Worship Preview
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
REFORMATION SUNDAY
Martin Luther nailing his 95 Theses on the door of
Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany.
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"Like every believer I know, my search for real life has led me through at least three distinct seasons of faith, not once or twice but over and over again. Jesus called them finding life, losing life, and finding life again, with the paradoxical promise that finders will be losers while those who lose their lives for his sake will end up finding them again.
You do not have to die in order to discover the truth of this teaching. You only need to lose track of who you are, or who you thought you were supposed to be, so that you end up lying flat on the dirt floor basement of your heart.
Do this, Jesus says, and you will live."
Barbara Brown Taylor, Leaving Church
Text: Psalm 34, Mark 10:46-52
In worship we'll be sharing together the story of Blind Bartimaeus, a remarkable tale of vision and discipleship.
It gives us an opportunity to reflect on our own response to Jesus' question, "What do you want me to do for you?"
What would we answer?
It is a particularly compelling question in this time of stewardship and visioning for our congregation.
Let's share good news as we gather on Sunday morning, calling out in confidence, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Do we dare to leap up and follow Jesus on the way?
See you in worship!
Dorothy
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Things you need to know.
For the week of October 25, 2009
Child Caregivers for this Sunday are the Peercys and the Gundersons.
Pastor's Schedule
Dr. Kovacs is the guest preacher this morning at Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, NJ. Ken is covering for his good friend, David Davis, the pastor at Nassau who is on sabbatical.
Christian Education
Halloween Parties for Children & Youth (ages K - high school): We've got the seasonal spirit this evening, so we hope you'll come out and join us. K-5th graders gather across the street (6 N. Beechwood) at the Nobles from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Middle & high school youth party in Turf Valley at the home of the Shumakers, 2913 Blowing Rock Court, Ellicott City, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Wear costumes and get ready for an evening of food & fun.
Christian Education Meeting: We're planning for Advent/Christmas and other church school/fellowship ministries, so please join us today after worship in the France Room for a short meeting. Got ideas? You are welcome to join us!
Church School Mission: Children, youth, & families are invited to contribute towards the Deacons' Holiday Food Drive. Canned goods, etc. will be distributed to our local food pantry, Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries (CEFM). The need is great this holiday season - we can help to make the holidays bright.
God's Gift of Sexuality: Workshops for Senior High Youth & their Parents, Sunday, November 15. Youth will attend from 3:00-7:30 p.m. for an intensive workshop covering important aspects of sexual health such as body image, relationships & intimacy, complex consequences, and responsible choices. Parents will arrive for dinner at 6 p.m. and participate in the Parent/Teen Communication workshop till 7:30 p.m. We already have a great group signed up to participate. Since other youth groups have asked to join, and there is a limit to the number of people we can accommodate, we need to have your rsvp today. The suggested donation is $10, which includes dinner. Please contact Dorothy Boulton for further information.
Growing in God's Grace: Join us on Sunday mornings, 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the library. Child care is always provided.
November 1: History of the Bible in English. Why are there so many different English language translations of the Bible? Were there English language translations before the King James Version? What's the difference between a translation and a paraphrase? What should I consider when choosing a study Bible? Come explore these and other questions as we watch a DVD and discuss recent developments in Bible translations. Led by Kathy Glennan.
Mission
Share and Grow Neighborhood Walk. Volunteers are needed to help increase our church's visibility in the neighborhood. On Saturday, November 14, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. we will meet in fellowship hall for a brief 30-minute orientation and go out into the neighborhoods around CPC and place door hangers inviting our neighbors to visit us and be a part of our faith community. Our goal is to share information about CPC, not to evangelize or convert. We will also help the Vision Task Force by observing the neighborhoods we visit and sharing our impressions upon return after the walk. If you want to volunteer, please see Cindy Bolognese during fellowship hour or call or email her at 410-247-4434 (cbolognese at k9trailblazers.org).
CROP Walk Update: Thanks to your generosity, CPC was able to contribute $781 towards the Catonsville-area CROP Walk. One-fourth of all money raised will be given to our neighborhood food pantries. The balance goes to Church World Service for its ministries of hunger relief, disaster assistance, and self-development. You can get a glimpse of your dollars in action at their website, www.churchworldservice.org.
Outreach
Not sure what's going on at Catonsville Presbyterian? Check out our website at www.catonsvillepresb.org.
Be sure to join our email list if you would like to find out about special events, upcoming worship, educational opportunities, and announcements regarding members and friends of the church. To become part of this service, go to the home page of our website and click on About Us, then Contact Us.
Facebook: Many CPC members and friends have a Facebook profile page. If you are already a member of Facebook, then you might wish to join the Catonsville Presbyterian Church Facebook group. Just type "Catonsville Presbyterian" in the Facebook search engine and then request to join.
This online community will help members/friends to connect, interact, and provide mutual care and support. It will also become a forum to share our faith, as well as questions and thoughts around various subjects related to faith. For more information, see www.facebook.com.
Stewardship
Growing in God's Grace" Capital Campaign
Number of Pledges Received to Date 155
Total Dollar Amount Pledged $ 968,216
Amount Received 10/18/09 $ 1,750
Amount Paid to Date $ 995,634
The 2009 Per Capita is $30.41 for each member. To date, we have received $3,782.69. Per Capita is an assessment paid to the Presbyterian Church (USA) based on church membership. The CPC assessment is $14,931.31. Per Capita is for administrative expenses of the Presbytery of Baltimore, the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, and the General Assembly.
Our Financial Resources Doing God's Work
As of October 24, 2009
Actual Income to Date $ 359,000
Pro-rated Expenses to Date $ 381,645
Shortfall to Date $ (22,645)
It takes $1,285 to fund the daily operations of the church in 2009.
We rely on everyone to support what God is doing through this congregation. The vitality of this ministry is secured by God's grace and funded by the faithfulness and commitment of God's people. We are counting on the ongoing generosity of our members and friends.
Bob Shumaker, Finance Committee
Worship
Reformation Day is October 31 of every year, recalling the day in 1517 when Dr. Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. It was Luther's act that contributed to the Protestant Reformation, a movement that split the western church of Rome.
Reformation Sunday celebrates the themes and principles of our own faith today, but also looks forward to a shared sense of unity and community. We celebrate our common faith and commit to work together to build and strengthen Christ's church and love one another as Christ has loved us.
Worship Flowers: If you would like to provide the flowers for a Sunday morning worship service as a memorial, in recognition of someone, or in celebration of a special event, please call Betty Nagle at 410-465-2294. Please let her know how you would like the announcement to read. The two bouquets are $37.95.
Food Drive
The Board of Deacons holiday food drive for Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries begins today. There are bins in fellowship hall for donations.
Canned:
cranberry sauce milk (evaporated) sauerkraut
fruit pork and beans soup (or dry)
gravy (or packs) pumpkin sweet potatoes
green beans salmon tomatoes
Biscuit mix
Boxed stuffing (Stove Top)
Boxes of Jell-O or pudding
Instant mashed potatoes, 1 lb. box
Large heavy duty aluminum foil
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti noodles or other pasta
Syrup
Sugar
Mac & cheese
Peanut butter & jelly
Rice
Tea bags
$15 grocery store gift certificates or cash donations
A Glimpse Into Our Past
Question: On November 30, 1924, our church bulletin suggested that each family serve "The Golden Rule Sunday Dinner Menu" and then give the difference between the cost of this meal and "your usual Sunday dinner" to feed the orphaned Armenian children. What was the menu?
Answer: Pilaf Armenian or macaroni & cheese, stewed apricots with Karo Syrup, bread, and cocoa.
Second Question: Does anyone know what "Pilaf Armenian" is?
Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour
Led by Ken Kovacs
I've always wanted to visit Petra, tour the ancient Byzantine churches of Jordan, see the pyramids at Giza, follow the footsteps of the first monks in the Egyptian desert, tour Alexandria, explore St. Catherine's monastery at the base of Mt. Sinai. Have you?
I've put together a Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour that will include some of these sites - and much more - scheduled for next year, April 7-16, 2010. If you're interested in coming along, there's plenty of space for you!
I'm working with Illume, a travel agency that specializes in tours to religious sites. I've enjoyed working with them thus far and have colleagues who have been very pleased with Illume's services. Illume has set up a Travel Resource Center for this tour: www.travelillume.com/trc/kkv. Here you will find a detailed itinerary and price list - everything you need to know about the tour. Application deadline is November 30.
The Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour is not a CPC-sponsored event but something I am organizing on my own and inviting folks to experience. (It will be considered vacation time.) With Session's support, I am extending an invitation first to the CPC community and will then be opening it up to friends beyond the church.
Interested? Pray about it. Have any questions? Give me a call or send me an email. Ken Kovacs
Visioning Activities
for the Whole Congregation
There are 2 different types of events to choose from in November: Holy Conversations and a Neighborhood Walk. By participating in these events, you can contribute to the development of a new congregational vision for 2010 and beyond.
In order to include as many people as possible, the Holy Conversations will be repeated 3 different times, please join us at the time that best meets your schedule. Child care will be offered. And we extend a special invitation for middle and high schoolers to participate in your own youth conversation on November 8. Each Holy Conversation will go through 4 stages of activities:
1. Recognizing our Assets - all our gifts: physical, financial, personal, collective;
2. Connecting the Dots - finding our affinities
3. Voting with our Feet - matching interests and assets to find the energy
4. Reflecting on What Happened
The Neighborhood Walk will include members of the Outreach Committee and Vision Task Force, providing an opportunity to extend a hand of welcome to our neighbors and share our observations of the community around us.
Date & Time
Event
Sunday, October 18, 10:30 a.m.
Worship - introduction of themes and Holy Conversations
Sunday, November 1, 3-5 p.m.
Holy Conversations - refreshments provided
Sunday, November 8, 6-8 p.m.
Holy Conversations - for adults and youth (2 groups) - light supper provided
Saturday, November 14,
9:30 a.m.-Noon
Neighborhood Walk - with Outreach Committee
Sunday, November 15,
Adult Ed, 9-10:15 a.m.
Holy Conversations
November 1-15
Look for on-line invitations on Facebook to join in on the Holy Conversations themes
Any questions or for more information, feel free to contact any of the Vision Task Force Members: Bill Henderson, Eric Gunderson, David Hutton, Hollie Einolf, Glenda Johnson, Torbjorn Nilsen, Josephine Titanji, or Susan Krehbiel.
All Saints Commemoration
During the worship service on November 1, we will be reading the names of church members and friends who have died since November 1, 2008.
If you would like to honor someone who has died in the past year by having their name read during the service, please complete this form and return it to the church office by Tuesday, October 27 - or place it in the offering plate - or call the church office at 410-747-6180.
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All Saints Commemoration
Recognition of those who have died since 11/1/08
Name(s) of Deceased - please print:
Your Name:
Calendar for October 25-31, 2009
Sunday, 10/25
9:00 a.m. Church School
9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library
10:30 a.m Worship
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Art Show: "Watercolor Exhibition" and Book
Signing, Library
11:45 a.m. Christian Education Committee, France Rm
5:00-6:30 p.m. K-Grade 5: Halloween Party, the Nobles' Home
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle & High School Youth: Halloween Party,
the Shumakers' Home
Monday, 10/26
9:00 a.m. Counters, Conference Rm
Tuesday, 10/27
4:30 p.m. Child Care Council Review, France Rm
9:30 a.m. Quilting Group, Conference Rm
7:30 p.m. Vision Task Force, Conference Rm
Wednesday, 10/28
7:00 p.m. Board of Deacons, Library
7:30 p.m. Finance Committee, Conference Rm
Thursday, 10/29
10:30 a.m. Bible Study, Library
6:30-7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
7:30-9:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Music Rm
Friday, 10/30
Saturday, 10/31
Sunday, 11/1 ALL SAINTS DAY
9:00 a.m. Church School
9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library
10:30 a.m. Worship: Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Art Show: "Watercolor Exhibition," Library
3:00-5:00 p.m. Holy Conversations, FH
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Tue Oct 27 17:13:05 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:13:05 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] TidingsOctober 26,
2009.doc Self Development of People $30K in Grant Funding
Message-ID: <002f01ca5752$a8adaed0$fa090c70$@org>
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October 26, 2009
Given these difficult economic times, I share good news with you today. The
Presbytery of Baltimore?s Self-Development of People (SDOP) committee has
approximately $30,000 in grant money to award to low-income community groups
who have shown a commitment to empowering economically poor, oppressed and
disadvantaged people.
While church mission dollars support many worthy organizations doing
fabulous work, SDOP funds are geared more toward self-reliance, long-term
solutions and the empowerment of people. Last year, a $10,000 grant from
the Presbytery?s SDOP committee provided seed money to help youth at Knox
Presbyterian Church start a thriving banner printing business. Another SDOP
grant enabled a group of recovering addicts and their families to attend a
series of weekend spiritual retreats away from the urban blight that spawned
their addictions.
The criteria for qualifying for a SDOP grant is quite simple: the program,
business or service seeking funding must be owned and controlled by the
group who will benefit directly from it. Further details and an application
may be obtained at
http://www.baltimorepresbytery.org/programs/SDOP_local.php. The SDOP
application deadline is 3pm on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009.
SDOP is a ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) and primarily funded
through annual offerings from ?One Great Hour of Sharing? during the Lenten
season. The Presbytery of Baltimore is pleased to have a variety of
individuals dedicated to social change to serve on its local SDOP committee.
For further information about SDOP, please contact Deborah Milcarek,
Associate for Mission, Peace & Justice, at 410.433.2012 or email
dmilcarek at baltimorepresbytery.org.
Thank you for your good works. Please forward this information to anyone
who you think will benefit from it.
Rev. Tom Harris, Chair
Self-Development of People Committee
Inside this Issue
Take Note/Act Now
? Terms of Call Letter
? Per Capita
? Retired Clergy Luncheon
? Mission & Ministry Fair
? Energy Workshop
? Lakeland Christmas Bazaar
? DivorceCare at Central
? Board of Pensions
? St. Mary?s Ecumenical Instit.
? Free Furniture
Presbytery Meetings
Stated Meetings
Nov. 19th at1pm
Council Meeting
Nov. 10th at 7pm
Vision Meeting
Nov. 10th at 4pm
Committee Meeting
Nov. 3rd
Praise & Prayer
Please pray for the Rev. Roger Powers of Light Street Presbyterian Church
and the Rev. Donald Johnson of Lochearn
Presbyterian Church as their congregations strive to
become a faith community dedicated to sharing the love of God in Christ
through worship, transformative discipleship and compassionate service.
********
Renewing
the Vision: Please pray that all of our various visioning discussions may
be infused with God?s Spirit. To be placed on the prayer list, email:
revans at baltimorepresbytery.org
Contact Information
The Presbytery of Baltimore:
Phone: 410.433.2012 or 800.511.0087
Office E-mail: office at baltimorepresbytery.org
Website: www.baltimorepresbytery.org
To subscribe/unsubscribe:
Call 410.433.2012 or email Roger Evans
Also on the Presbytery of Baltimore website
Find past issues of Tidings at website.
Take Note/Act Now
Presbytery of Baltimore
The 2010 Terms of Call are in the mail. Contact the Presbytery if you do not
receive yours by Friday. Please pass the form along to the appropriate
committee for completion. For further questions, contact
jforrester at baltimorepresbytery.org.
The recommended 2010 Per Capita for the Presbytery of Baltimore is $30.87,
but it will not be voted upon nor become official until the November 19th
Gathering of the Presbytery.
A Fall Retired Clergy & Spouse Luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday,
Nov. 5th at Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church. Make check payable
to the Presbytery of Baltimore. Fee: $18. RSVP Robert W. Jewett at
Jewett57 at verizon.net
Showcase your church at ?The Church Mission and Ministry Fair,? held during
the November 19th Presbytery Gathering at Woods Memorial Presbyterian
Church. Register with Stated Clerk Vaughn Brown no later than November 2nd.
For details, Click Fair
Why is energy use shaping our world and how must we respond? To explore this
21st Century dilemma, attend the Energy Workshop at 7pm on Saturday Nov.
19th Creation
.
Church Notices
Lakeland Presbyterian Church invites the churches of Presbytery of Baltimore
to its annual Christmas Bazaar from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, Nov. 7th at 2926
Hollins Ferry Road, near W. Patapsco Ave.
Central Presbyterian Church is offering DivorceCare (www.DivorceCare.com
) at 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Wednesdays until Dec.
23rd, 2009. The goal is to promote healing and a restoration of balance in
the lives of those moving through separation or divorce.
Synod and General Assembly Items
Board of Pension (updated 10/09) report, click here
. Tax Tips for ministers and churches.
Other Items and Events
The Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary?s Seminary and University
provides educational opportunities for lay and ordained Presbyterians.
Visit the institute during their Open House on November 7th. Click St.
Mary?s for
details.
Free Furniture. The Presbytery is offering a sturdy, brown loveseat and
chair to any church group in need of furniture. Both items are in good
condition. To view, furniture
For
further details, email wmorgan at baltimorepresbytery.org.
Peter Nord, Executive Presbyter
pnord at baltimorepresbytery.org
Bill Millen, Assoc. Executive
bmillen at baltimorepresbytery.org
Vaughn L. Brown Jr., Stated Clerk
vbrown at baltimorepresbytery.org
Deb Milcarek
Associate of Mission and Justice
dmilcarek at baltimorepresbytery.org
Jane Johnson
Assoc. for Leadership Development, Education and Youth
jjohnson at baltimorepresbytery.org
Roger Evans
Coordinator of Information Services
revans at baltimorepresbytery.org
Julie Erickson
Director of Public Policy
jerickson at baltimorepresbytery.org
Judi Forrester
Coordinator of Financial Services
jforrester at baltimorepresbytery.org
Judy Binkley
Hunger Action Enabler
jbinkley at baltimorepresbytery.org
Wanda Morgan
Coordinator of Resources
wmorgan at baltimorepresbytery.org
Deborah I. Greene
Coordinator of Communications
dgreene at baltimorepresbytery.org
Questions
office at baltimorepresbytery.org
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Tue Oct 27 17:25:08 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:25:08 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Care of Creation ENERGY WORKSHOP (Nov. 7,
2009)
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This event, sponsored by the presbytery and hosted here at CPC, is open all
members of the presbytery. If you're interested in attending, please
respond to the links listed below.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Care of Creation Workshop Nov. 7, 2009
On Saturday, November 7 at Catonsville Presbyterian Church, the Presbytery's
Creation
Care Group is holding an energy conservation workshop entitled, "Why Energy
Use is Shaping Our World and How We Must Respond". The focus is scientific,
economic, and scriptural.
Its purpose is to bring together church leaders and members to answer our
calling of addressing the urgent challenges and abundant opportunities of
Caring for God's Creation by:
A. Learning about the need and opportunities for immediate actions to
conserve energy and reduce costs
B. Listening and Learning about the theological basis for our calling
and its impact on all church mission
C. Providing resources and knowledge from what churches are doing in
the Presbytery and nationally
D. Providing a discussion on how to engage your church membership
including a mentoring/nurturing process to support sustainability
E. Listen for God's calling
There will be three presentations, followed by Q and A and small group
discussions.
The first presenter is Dan Evans, a Vice-President at Legg Mason. For years
Dan has researched energy production, use, environmental impact, and
investment opportunities. He will offer some of the advanced thinking
regarding our energy needs, habits and mostly significantly, consequences.
The second presenter is Dr. Ted Durr. He has been a pastor to several
congregations in our presbytery, received the Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins, and,
like Dan, has spent years researching the biblical, theological, and
cultural ramifications of our attitude toward energy and its use with tools
and materials. He has prepared a 9 page guide relating scriptures and
beliefs as they affect our approach to God's creation.
The third presentation will focus on energy conservation measures churches
can employ to reduce energy needs - and costs and consequences.
Representatives from Terralogos, an energy conservation green architectural
firm will provide actions they have implemented with local churches and ones
we can take with our own churches.
Resources will be available to provide additional energy conservation
measures for churches. One area that will be considered is the bulk
purchase of renewable energy for churches within the Presbytery of
Baltimore.
We hope you can join us. To help in planning, please register by emailing me
at ceconklin12 at verizon.net by Nov 5. We've enclosed workshop
information and
ask that you forward this email to people who you think might be interested.
Thanks for your help!
Sincerely,
Charlie Conklin
410-661-1233
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Thu Oct 29 08:27:18 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:27:18 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Holy Conversations start Sunday, November 1
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Dear Members and Friends:
As you probably know from the worship service on October 18, and various
announcements that have already been made, all church members and friends
are invited by the Vision Task Force to attend one of a series of "Holy
Conversations" meetings that will be held in the coming weeks, starting this
Sunday, November 1.
The asset-mapping exercise that will be conducted at those meetings will be
interesting, informative, and exciting, and will allow each of us to be an
integral part of developing the vision for Catonsville Presbyterian Church
in the years to come. It is vital that these meetings represent a
cross-section of our membership in order to provide valid feedback to the
Vision Task Force for the visioning process, so we are encouraging everyone
to participate!
We have planned three Holy Conversations meetings, each in a different time
slot so that all members should have an opportunity to attend one of the
meetings:
* Sunday, November 1, 3 - 5 p.m. (child care and refreshments
provided)
* Sunday, November 8*, 6 - 8 p.m. (child care and light dinner
provided)
* Sunday November 15, 9 - 10:15 a.m. (Adult Education hour)
*November 8th will also have a special youth session for middle & high
school youth.
Sign-up sheets are provided in Fellowship Hall after worship, in order to
help us plan for food and child care. If you miss a chance to sign up, be
sure to come anyway; we need everyone's point of view to be represented!
Thanks for your assistance in this important effort for the future of our
church.
Peace,
Vision Task Force
Hollie Einolf, Eric Gunderson, Bill Henderson, David Hutton, Glenda Johnson,
Torbjorn Nilsen, Josephine Titanji, and Susan Krehbiel, Chair.
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From kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org Fri Oct 30 09:35:57 2009
From: kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org (Kenneth Kovacs)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:35:57 -0400
Subject: [Members-and-Friends] Enewsletter for All Saints' Day - November 1,
2009
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All Saints? Day/ November 1, 2009
Sacrament of the Lord?s Supper
Iona 173.jpg
St. John?s Cross at dusk, Iona.
?
he will wipe every tear from their eyes.?
The Revelation to John ( 21: 4)
Scripture: Isaiah 25: 6-9 & Revelation 21:1-6a
Sermon: Removing Every Tear
This Sunday we will gather as God?s family around the Lord?s Table with
saints above and saints below, giving thanks for God?s grace, love, and
faithfulness to us. In Isaiah we hear a promise; it?s reaffirmed at the end
of the revelation to John: that God will wipe away every tear from our
eyes. On this All Saints? Day we will remember members and friends of this
community who have died this year, we will remember every who grieves and
mourns. We will hold one another up in prayer. And we will remember God?s
word to us and take comfort in knowing that God always keeps God?s promises.
See you in worship!
Ken Kovacs
___________________________________________________
Life in Our Community for the Week of November 1-8, 200
Remember: Clocks go back one hour on Saturday night (well,
early Sunday morning actually).
Visioning Activities through Holy Conversations
The Vision Task Force invites all church members and friends to attend one
of a series of "Holy Conversations" meetings, which Sunday.
? Sunday, November 1, 3 - 5 p.m. (child care & refreshments provided)
? Sunday, November 8*, 6 - 8 p.m. (child care & light dinner provided)
? Sunday November 15, 9 - 10:15 a.m. (Adult Education hour)
*November 8 will also have a special youth session for middle & high school
youth.
The asset-mapping exercise conducted at those meetings will be
interesting, informative, and exciting, and will allow each of us to be an
integral part of developing the vision for Catonsville Presbyterian in the
years to come. It is vital that these meetings represent a cross-section of
our membership in order to provide valid feedback for the visioning process,
so we are encouraging everyone to participate!
There are sign-up sheets in fellowship hall in order to help us plan
for food and child care. If you miss a chance to sign up, be sure to come
anyway; we need everyone's point of view to be represented. Thanksfor your
assistance in this important effort for the future of our church!
Vision Task Force: Hollie Einolf, Eric Gunderson, Bill Henderson,
David Hutton, Glenda Johnson, Torbjorn Nilsen, Josephine Titanji, and Susan
Krehbiel, Chair.
Stewardship
Have you submitted your pledge for 2010? If so, thank you!
Pledge Report ? Closing the Gap
2010
2009
Thru 10/24/09
Number of Pledges Received to Date 47 117
Total Dollar Amount Pledged $162,929 $ 338,572
Average Pledge $ 3,466 $ 2,724
Median Pledge $ 2,860 $ 1,800
The pledges received so far breakdown as follows:
$10,000 or more 3 $1,200-$1,499 2
$5,000-$10,000 7 $1,000-$1,199 6
$3,000-$4,999 12 $800-$999 0
$2,000-$2,999 6 $500-$799 6
$1,500-$1,999 5 Less than $500 0
? 45 pledges have been renewed.
? 28 pledges received were increased over last year.
? 2 new pledges have been received.
? 72 pledged last year but have not yet pledged this year.
Respectfully submitted,
David Carr, Pledge Secretary
Growing in God?s Grace? Capital Campaign
Number of Pledges Received to Date 155
Total Dollar Amount Pledged $ 968,216
Amount Received 10/25/09 $ 1,420
Amount Paid to Date $ 997,054
The 2009 Per Capita is $30.41 for each member. To date, we have received
$3,813.10. Per Capita is an assessment paid to the Presbyterian Church (USA)
based on church membership. The CPC assessment is $14,931.31. Per Capita is
for administrative expenses of the Presbytery of Baltimore, the Synod of the
Mid-Atlantic, and the General Assembly.
Our Financial Resources Doing God?s Work
As of October 31, 2009
Actual Income to Date $ 372,446
Pro-rated Expenses to Date $ 390,640
Shortfall to Date $ (18,194)
It takes $1,285 to fund the daily operations of the church in 2009.
We rely on everyone to support what God is doing through this congregation.
The vitality of this ministry is secured by God?s grace and funded by the
faithfulness and commitment of God?s people. We are counting on the ongoing
generosity of our members and friends.
Bob Shumaker, Finance
Committee
Christian Education
Youth Groups ? no youth group meetings this Sunday evening due to Halloween
candy overload. Sunday, November 8: Middle & senior high youth meet for
dinner & visioning from 6:00?8:00 p.m. A separate session for adults is also
scheduled.
Halloween Parties: Many thanks to the Nobles & the Shumakers for hosting
such fantastically fun events last Sunday. Pictures are on display on the
youth bulletin board near the France Room.
God?s Gift of Sexuality Workshop: A few spaces are still open for this
Senior High event on Sunday, November 15. Please contact Dorothy Boulton
asap. The workshop runs from 3:00?7:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., parents are invited
for a separate dinner & conversation.
Children?s Music: The K-5th graders will be singing in worship next Sunday,
November 8. Rehearsal is at 9:00 a.m. in the choir room.
Second Sunday meets next Sunday, November 8. Children in K-2nd graders will
gather for worship after the Children?s Message and return during the
closing hymn.
Church School Mission: Children, youth, & families are invited to contribute
towards the Deacons? Holiday Food Drive. Canned goods, etc. will be
distributed to our local food pantry, Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries
(CEFM). The need is great this holiday season ? we can help to make the
holidays bright.
Growing in God?s Grace: Join us on Sunday mornings, 9:00?10:00 a.m. in the
library. Child care is always provided.
November 8: In conjunction with the Mission Fair, Chris Heun will be
with us to talk about his experience building the Santi School in Nepal.
He?ll provide an update of the ongoing work of the school.
November 15: Holy Conversations. This is an opportunity for you to
participate in an asset mapping exercise, hosted by the Vision Study Task
Force. Come and be part of the visioning process. Come and be part of the
conversation.
Mission
Mission Fair 2009 ? November 8 in fellowship hall following worship. Come
join in the fun as we celebrate turning outward into our world as we seek to
do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8). There
will be information about local, national, and worldwide mission
opportunities for you to learn about, pray for, and sign up to participate
in. We already have confirmed participation from several of our mission
partners: Baltimore International Seafarers Center, Chesapeake Habitat for
Humanity, Congregations Concerned for the Homeless, CPC Family Child Care
Center, Hau Kola Learning Camps, IMA World Health, Lazarus Caucus, Medical
Benevolence Foundation, One Great Hour of Sharing (including Presbyterian
Disaster Relief), Presbyterian Women, and Santi School. And we are expecting
even more! Did you know we support over 20 organizations with our mission
dollars? It will be an exciting way to meet new friends and get involved
with local, national, and worldwide missions at CPC!
CROP Walk Update: $881 was contributed by CPC members and friends in this
year?s annual walk. Combined totals from the participating churches will be
announced soon. Donations go to our neighborhood food ministries and to
development and assistance projects through Church World Service. Thank you
for your generosity!
Share and Grow Neighborhood Walk. Volunteers are needed to help increase our
church?s visibility in the neighborhood. On Saturday, November 14, 2009, at
9:30 a.m. we will meet in fellowship hall for a brief 30-minute orientation
and go out into the neighborhoods around CPC and place door hangers inviting
our neighbors to visit us and be a part of our faith community. Our goal is
to share information about CPC, not to evangelize or convert. We will also
help the Vision Task Force by observing the neighborhoods we visit and
sharing our impressions upon return after the walk. If you want to
volunteer, please see Cindy Bolognese during fellowship hour or call or
email her at 410-247-4434 (
cbolognese at k9trailblazers.org).
Annual Congregation Art Show
?More Than One? is the theme for our congregation art exhibit starting
December 6 and running through January 16, 2010. Members of all ages may
submit all types of visual art. Hanging art must be ready to hang with a
wire on the back. Pick up an entry form in the library or in the church
office, and pay attention to dates and times. Entries must be submitted to
the church office by Wednesday, December 2. Because of limited space, the
Art Committee reserves the right to decide which art will be displayed.
Please direct questions to Connie Renner, 410-997-4168.
Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour
I?ve put together a Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour scheduled for April
7-16, 2010. If you?re interested in coming along, there?s plenty of space!
I?m working with Illume, a travel agency that specializes in tours to
religious sites. Illume has set up a Travel Resource Center for this tour:
www.travelillume.com/trc/kkv. Here you
will find a detailed itinerary and price list ? everything you need to know
about the tour. Application deadline is November 30.
The Jordan-Egypt Pilgrimage Tour is not a CPC-sponsored event but
something I am organizing on my own and inviting folks to experience. (It
will be considered vacation time.) With Session?s support, I am extending an
invitation first to the CPC community and will then be opening it up to
friends beyond the church.
Interested? Pray about it. Have any questions? Give me a call or send
me an email. Ken Kovacs
Outreach
Thinking about joining Catonsville Presbyterian Church? Need more
information about this faith community, the Presbyterians, our mission and
ministry?
Please join us for a two-part membership exploration:
? Part I: Select either Thursday, November 5, or November 12. We will meet
from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the France Room. A light supper will be served at
6:30 p.m.
? Part II: Sunday, November 15, at 8:45 a.m. in the France Room. Child care
will be provided for both classes.
For more information or to r.s.v.p., please contact the church office,
410-747-6180, or email Dr. Kovacs, kkovacs at catonsvillepresb.org.
Worship
Worship Flowers: If you would like to provide the flowers for a Sunday
morning worship service as a memorial, in recognition of someone, or in
celebration of a special event, please call Betty Nagle at 410-465-2294.
Please let her know how you would like the announcement to read. The two
bouquets are $37.95.
Food Drive
The Board of Deacons holiday food drive for Catonsville Emergency Food
Ministries begins today. There are bins in fellowship hall for donations.
Canned:
cranberry sauce milk (evaporated) sauerkraut
fruit
pork and beans soup (or dry)
gravy (or packs) pumpkin sweet
potatoes
green beans salmon
tomatoes
Biscuit mix
Boxed stuffing (Stove Top)
Boxes of Jell-O or pudding
Instant mashed potatoes, 1 lb. box
Large heavy duty aluminum foil
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti noodles or other pasta
Syrup
Sugar
Mac & cheese
Peanut butter & jelly
Rice
Tea bags
$15 grocery store gift certificates or cash donations
Gallimaufry Potluck & Planning Meeting
You are invited! It?s that time of year again. Gallimaufry will hold its
annual potluck and planning meeting on Saturday, November 21, at 7 p.m. in
the library. This is when we plan fun and educational activities for the
coming year. We want your input. All are welcome. Participants are asked to
bring a food item to share. Sign up in fellowship hall after worship or call
Sidney Turner at 410-788-8427; email vankoten at verizon.net.
PW is Collecting Baby Items
Have you seen the cute doll crib in fellowship hall (on loan from Susan
Hutton)? Please help us fill the crib by selecting from the following list:
? Diapers (any size,) formula (any type,) baby wipes, lotion,
shampoo, ointments, etc.
? Gently used or new books for toddlers and preschoolers.
? Gently used baby clothes, crib sheets, blankets, etc.
? Gift cards in any amount to stores where baby items can be
purchased. (Please don?t leave these in the crib! They may be given to
Sharon Oaks.)
PW is sponsoring this project for the Healthy Families Organization, which
assists local first-time moms living in crisis situations.
Calendar for November 1?7, 2009
Sunday, 1/1 ALL SAINTS DAY
9:00 a.m. Church School
9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library
10:30 a.m. Worship: Sacrament of the Lord?s Supper
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Art Show: ?Watercolor Exhibition,? Library
3:00-5:00 p.m. Holy Conversations, FH
Monday, 1/2
9:00 a.m. Counters, Conference Rm
Presbyterian Women?s Circles:
Monday Morning, Afternoon, Charlestown,
Bridges
Tuesday, 1/3
9:30 a.m. Quilting Group, Library
7:30 p.m. Adult Education Committee, Conference Rm
Wednesday, 1/4
10:00-11:30 a.m. Concert Series Board, Library
7:00 p.m. Session, Library
Thursday, 1/5
6:30-7:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
7:30-9:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Music Rm
Friday, 1/6
Saturday, 1/7
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Energy Conservation Workshop, FH/Library
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Book Signing by ?Watercolor Exhibition? Artist,
France Rm
Sunday, 11/8 MISSION SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Church School
9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Library
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m. Mission Fair, FH
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Art Show: ?Watercolor Exhibition? and Book
Signing, Library
6:00-8:00 p.m. Holy Conversations, FH/Youth Rms
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