THE CLARION

A Monthly Newsletter of  The Episcopal Churches on the Mountain

Calvary Chapel and Church of the Transfiguration 

 

 

  April 2010

 

 

“It is the mission of Calvary Chapel and The Church of the Transfiguration to witness to Jesus Christ in worship, study, fellowship and care for our community and world.”

 

  

Below segments have been extracted from Wikipedia.

 

Holy week observes the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ ending in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday.  Preparing for Holy Week begins with Sunday of the Passion of our Lord; also know as Palm Sunday.  To commemorate the entrance of the Messiah into Jerusalem, it is customary to bless palm leaves (or other branches, for example olive branches).  The blessing ceremony usually includes the reading of a Gospel account of how Jesus rode into Jerusalem humbly on a donkey and how people placed palms on the ground in front of him.   

 

The days between Palm Sunday and Holy Thursday are known as Holy Monday (or Fig Monday), Holy Tuesday and Holy Wednesday (sometimes called Spy Wednesday).  The Gospels of these days recount events not all of which occurred on the corresponding days between Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and his Last Supper. 

 

Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, and Thursday of Mysteries is the Christian feast or holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter that commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. Jesus washed the disciples’ feet as an act of humility and service, thereby setting an example that we should love and serve one another in humility (John 13:3-17).   The altar of the church is later stripped and to the extent possible, crosses are removed from the church or veiled.

 

Good Friday, also called Holy Friday, Black Friday, or Great Friday, is a holiday observed primarily by adherents to Christianity commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.  The holiday is observed during Holy Week and often coincides with the Jewish observance of Passover.

Jesus’ final hours on the cross lasted about six hours.  Luke 23:46 – Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”  When he had said this, he breathed his last. Even if music is used in the Liturgy, it is not used to open or close the Liturgy, nor is there a formal recessional (closing procession).  Parishioners exit the church in silence. 

 

Holy Saturday is the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week.  This day commemorates the day that Jesus Christ’s body lay in the tomb.

 

Easter, is considered by many to be the most important annual religious feast in the Christian liturgical year.  According to Christian scripture, Jesus was resurrected from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.  The biblical account of Jesus’ death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial and his resurrection, or raising from the dead, can be found in the following passages of Scripture:  Matthew 27:27-28:8; Mark 15:16-16:19; Luke 23:26-24:35; and John 19:16-20:30. 

 

 

Alleluia.  Christ is risen.  The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Church of the Transfiguration

And

Calvary Chapel

 

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Nathan D. Baxter

Bishop

Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania

 

Visiting Clergy
Rector

 

Tim Crilley

Senior Warden (Interim)

 

Arthur Cox (2011)
Junior Warden

 

VESTRY

2009/2010

 

Arthur Cox (2011)

David Davidson (2011)

Dick Sheasley (2011)

Dana Burns (2012)

Edith vonJess (2012)

John vonJess (2012)

Debby Hampton (2013)

Jean Lengel (2013)

Bill Yingling (2013)

 

DIOCESAN MISSION STATEMENT

 

We are partners in Christ with the Love of God on our lips and in our lives.

 

Parish Office:

13646 Summit Avenue

P.O. Box B

Blue Ridge Summit, PA  17214

717-794-2229

 

E-mail:  transcal@embarqmail.com

 

     Web page www.transcalvary.org

 

 

For pastoral emergencies you may contact

Mother Linda Watkins, 717-762-3676 (home) or 717-762-1930 (office).  

 
 
BIRTHDAYS

2                      Bradley Yingling

5                      Harry Cox

6                      Trudy Rowland

                        Myrna Sheasley

7                      Geneva Orner

9                      Richard Sheasley

10                     Sally Stanley

12                     Melissa Emory

17                     Jessica Pryor

                        Ellen Cox

                        Betty Harris

                        April Snider

18                     Megan Gabrielson

26                    Matthew Nolan

29                    Ruann Laughman

30                    Connie Wetzel

 

ANNIVERSARIES

 

16                     Kevin & Mary Jones

17                     Jim & Lisa Devlin

22                    Scott & Saundra Pryor, Jr.

  

 

Prayer Concerns for the Week: 

 

Liz                                Scott                 Sandy               Samantha                      Ruby                 Bill

Marty                John                 Alta                  Jimmy                           Rob           Marjorie

Evette               JoAnn              Edna                Jane                              Frank                Paul

Linda                Harriett Fr. Bart Jake                              Virginia Debbie

Angela  Ken                  Stanley  Betty                             Kevin               Michael

Jean                  Ricky                Denise  Lorenzo                        John                 Fern    

Gayla                Lily                   Jennifer Shirley                           Rainie

 

**To add someone to the prayer list, contact the office (717-794-2229)

 

Special prayers for our friends and family in the Armed Forces:

 

Thomas Sheep                          Ryan Bloom                              Bob Buckey

Nick Psaki, IV                           L. Dean Fitz                              Robert J. Smith

Jordan Dominoro                     Michael Resseguie          Jason Allen

Bryan Rowland                          Kristin Johnson                        John Kane

James LaRoche                         Brian Langlois               Thomas Watson

Robert Gharrity, IV                   Tim Schlaner                             Loren Wilson

John Ausmus                            Kirk Calvert                              Owen Resseguie

John Paul Rodriguez      William Johnson                        Bruce Allen

Rob Schmidt                                         Ricky Fisher

 

Please remember our church’s sick and shut-ins by taking a few minutes to drop them a note or a card; they would love to hear from you.

 

Marge Cox

Village of Laurel Run

6375 Chambersburg Road

Fayetteville, PA 17222

 

Ruby Crilley

Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center

867 York Road, North Wing, Room 227

Gettysburg, PA  17325. 

 

John Edwards

c/o Alice Creighton

2001 Woodland Rd

Annapolis, MD 21409

 

Harriet Gonder

Gettysburg Lutheran Retirement Center

1075 Old Harrisburg Road, Room 236

Gettysburg, PA 17325

 

       TO:

All who hosted a coffee hour during the month of March.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Holy Week and Easter – Mark your calendars:

 

April 2 – Good Friday noon at Calvary Chapel and 7:00 p.m. at Transfiguration

 

April 3 – 10 a.m., Calvary House Children’s  Easter Egg Hunt. 

 

April 4 – Easter 8:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel and 10:30 a.m. at Transfiguration

 

 

Easter Sunday Breakfast at Calvary, immediately following the 8 a.m. service.

 

The guys always have a great spread; so please bring your appetite and enjoy the fellowship. 

 

 

 

The Knitting Group will meet on April 13 and April 27 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the home of Jean Lengel.  Jean and Larry live at 11924 N. Woodlea Drive in Waynesboro.  If you don’t knit, you’re encouraged to bring any hand work with you. If you’re not one who enjoys needlework, just come and enjoy the fellowship. Jean can be reached at 762-5704.

 

Weight Watcher’s has been meeting at Calvary House each Wednesday morning.  Doors open for weight-in at 8:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The leader has indicated that they were growing each week (bad choice of words), they have more than doubled in size since they started meeting (not good either), they have expanded (no, don’t like that either); whatever!  Attendance continues to thrive.  Please consider telling your friends and neighbors about the meeting and/or coming yourself if you would like to shed a few pounds and/or learn to live a healthy life style.

 

Bulletin announcement from another church:

 

Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church . . . please use large double door at the side entrance. 

 

 

New Garments Always (NGA) will be collecting items in October 2010; it’s never too early to begin planning for this worthwhile charity.

 

 

Financially speaking; below are the year-to-date figures through February 2010:

 

Transfiguration:                                                                    Calvary Chapel

Income:                                   $  8,229.82                              $2,379.30

Expenses:                                $12,485.13                              $2,187.72

Difference                               ($ 4,255.31)                         $   191.58

Endowment:                           $  5,500.00                              $   -   0   -

Total                                       $  1,244.69                         $   191.58

 

 

 

Choir Practice will be held Wednesday, March 31 at Calvary Chapel beginning at 6:30.  In April the choir will practice each Friday evening at 6:30 at Transfiguration.    

 

How well do you know your Easter bible story?  It’s time to find out; but do not despair, as Christians we all have a lifeline . . . this quiz is open book, you can call a friend, or if push comes to shove you can search the internet.

 

Good luck!

 

  1. At Christ’s crucifixion what did the soldiers place on his head?
    1. Crown of Nettles
    2. Crown of Thorns
    3. Crown of Jewels
    4. Crown of Thistles
  1. For what of Christ’s did the soldiers cast lots?
    1. Clothes
    2. Jewels
    3. Donkey
    4. Cross
  1. How did Judas betray Christ?
    1. By pointing at him
    2. Described him to the authorities
    3. With a kiss
    4. Shook his hand
  1. What was inscribed above the cross?
    1. Prince of the Jews
    2. King of the Jews
    3. Savior of the Jews
    4. Captain of the Jews
  1. When Jesus died, for how long was there darkness over the land?
    1. 3 days
    2. 3 minutes
    3. 3 hours
    4. 3 weeks
  1. Who was the first on the scene after the resurrection of Christ?
    1. Simon Peter
    2. Cleopas
    3. Judas Iscariot
    4. Mary Magdalene
  1. What was the name of the man who requested Jesus’ body for burial?
    1. Nicodemus
    2. Joseph
    3. Philip
    4. Jonathan
  1. Pilate offered to release one prisoner – which prisoner did the Jews request to be released?
    1. Jesus
    2. Barabbas
    3. Paul
    4. Barnabas

 

  1. What was the color of the robe placed on Jesus?
    1. Blue
    2. Red
    3. White
    4. Purple
  1. After Pilate found no guilt in Christ, for what reason did the Jews say that Jesus should die?
    1. He claimed to be of heaven
    2. He said he would destroy the temple of God
    3. He claimed to be their King
    4. He had made himself the Son of God
  1. With what was Jesus’ side pierced?
    1. Sword
    2. Knife
    3. Spear
    4. Axe
  1. In what was Jesus wrapped before he was buried?
    1. Goat skins
    2. Linen clothes
    3. Sheep skins
    4. Golden robes
  1. Which disciple wanted to see the imprint of the nails before he would believe?
    1. Andrew
    2. Thomas
    3. James
    4. Bartholomew
  1. Who rolled away the tomb stone?
    1. Jesus
    2. God
    3. An Angel
    4. A Roman Centurion
  1. For how long did Jesus remain after his resurrection before he ascended into heaven?
    1. 7 days
    2. 14 days
    3. 40 days
    4. 49 days

 

Times up, now put your pencil down, that means you mister, do not answer anymore questions.  Exchange your paper with a neighbor. 

 

 

 From the archives, “bloopers” from Church Bulletins, compliments of Myrna Sheasley.

 

Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale.  It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house.  Bring your husbands.

 

Don’t let worry kill you off – let the Church help.

 

Miss Charlene Mason sang, “I will not pass this way again,” giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.

 

Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir.  They need all the help they can get.

 

A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall . . . music will follow.

 

The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind.  They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.

 

This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn sing in the park across from the Church.  Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin. 

 

Just in time for stewardship:  The Associate Minister unveiled the church’s new campaign slogan last Sunday:  “I Upped My Pledge – Up Yours!”