June/July/August 2008
“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.”
What’s In a Name?
Following the American Revolution what we now know as the Episcopal Church faced many problems.
First was the fact we had no bishops and thus could not ordain clergy. Samuel Seabury was elected by Connecticut and returned to England to seek consecration but after legal difficulties had prevented this he went to Scotland. The bishops of the (Episcopal) Church of Scotland consecrated him in 1784. In 1787 William White of Pennsylvania and Samuel Provoost of New York were consecrated by an English bishop and one problem was resolved.
The next dealt with our identity. Who were we? Clearly we were no longer The Church of England, but ------what?
At a general convention held at Emmanuel Church, Chestertown, MD in 1789 a constitution and canons were drawn up, the Book of Common Prayer revised and the name “The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America” (PECUSA) adopted. A name that caused confusion for years afterward.
The name was intended to be descriptive. Protestant as used at the time referred to any church that didn’t accept papal authority. Then, as now, we accepted the pope as the Bishop of Rome and protested his other power beyond the Roman Church.
Episcopal connoted the fact that we have bishops (episcopoi) of apostolic succession.
“In the
United States of
America” means what it says. We are not Church of England, but rather,
an independent national church. This model has since been adopted
throughout the
Anglican.
What the name says in essence is that we are a Catholic Church that rejects papal authority (as well the authority of the Church of England), are independent and national in character.
So now you know the rest of the story.
Peace,
Father Bart
I will be on vacation 22 June – 11 July. Fr. Jim Mole will have the services 22 and 29 June and 6 July.
And
Calvary Chapel
Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania
2008/2009
Mike Bunch (2010)
Arthur Cox (2011)
Bill Cox (2009)
Ellen Cox (2011)
B. Dan Domenick (2009)
Debby Hampton (2009)
Dick Sheasley (2011)
Bill Yingling (2010)
DIOCESAN MISSION STATEMENT
We are partners in Christ with the Love of God on our lips and in our lives.
Parish Office:
P.O. Box B
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214
717-794-2229
e-mail: transcal@embarqmail.com
web page www.transcalvary.org
2 Sara LaRoche
3 Sarah Navarro
5 Norman Ray
5 Riley Navarro
10 Jamie Crilley
15 Patricia Shuff
16 Jefferson Sheasley
17 LeAnn Schneider
17 John Hampton, Jr.
18 Benjamin Barkdoll
18 Lois Krysiek
19 Melinda Brown
21 Melanie High
23 Saundra Pryor
25 Martin Yingling
26 Lisa Rowe
28 Vicky Cox
29 Aaliyah Wyatt
JULY BIRTHDAYS
3 Emily Navarro
3 Clayton Jones
3 John Hampton, III
6 Robert McAfee, Jr.
7 Patty Burns
8 Ruby Crilley
10 Helen Benchoff
12 Zachary Engel
14 Tyler Meyer
16 Jessica Emory
17 Aryn Navarro
21 Donna Wolfe
25 Alexander Sheasley
26 Trista Wyatt
28 Dona Schaller
28 Peg McCleaf
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
1 John Emory
2 Sydney Sheasley
5 Boyd Burgan
12 Pat Domenick
14 Arnold Emory
14 Donald Emory
17 Marge Cox
29 Samantha Pryor
29 Andrew Domenick
30 Zachery Gabrielson
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
18 Bradley and Dawn Kohler
23 John and Debby Hampton
23 Father Bart and Janet Berry
25 Paul and Melanie High
27 Larry and Jean Lengel
JULY ANNNIVERSARIES
4 Ty and DeLea Barkdoll
28 John and Edith von Jess
28 David and Deanna Davidson
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
2 Bill and Vicky Cox
17 Doug and Norma Jean Crilley
19 Scott and Trudy Rowland
19 Arthur and Ellen Cox
***If you are a new member, please contact Donna in the office with your birthday and wedding anniversary date so that you can be remembered on that day.****
Donna Mike Jennifer Marianne Amanda
Ray Molly Charles Ruby Samantha Terry Ray Glenn Jerry Shirley
Hazel Liz Bill Betty Jo Pat
Anna Norma Jean Father Bart Rose
Marjorie Doug Susan Bill Jean
Josh Kari Bob Chuck Michael
Stephanie David and family Donna Landon
Linda Delores Kathy Anna Mae Danny Penny Albert & Laura
Nathan & Heather Clemma Jerry Steve
Mike, Debbie and Kristi
For pastoral emergencies you may contact
Fr. Bart at 717-267-0021.
TO:
All who hosted a coffee hour during the months of May, June and July.
--Father Bart
.**If you know of someone who has done something for the church, please let Donna know so they may be properly thanked.
KNITTING GROUP
The Knitting Group will meet on June 10 and 24, July 8 and 22 and August 12 and 26 at 1:00 PM at Transfiguration. You don’t have to do any kind of needlework; just come and enjoy the fellowship.
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Marie Warren who died on May 3. Marie was a very active parishioner and will be missed. Please remember the family in your prayers.
“May the souls of the dearly departed rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon them.”
Save the date!!! Vacation Bible School at Calvary Chapel will be July 28 through August 1 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. The theme is “Outrigger’s Island – Living God’s Unshakeable Truth.” Bring your friends and neighbors. Watch the bulletin for details.
CLEAN-UP DAY
A CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK
St. Mary’s is putting together a cookbook that hopefully will be back from the printer in time to give as Christmas gifts. We would dearly love to include some recipes from the members of both Transfiguration and Calvary. We are encouraging our members to go through their grandmother’s books as well as their favorites so we can have an interesting and diverse book. Peggy found in her grandmothers one for preventing cholera in a 200 lb. sow, and I’m including my grandmother’s recipe for dandelion wine, so you can see we really are going to have a slightly different slant. You can e-mail the church at stmwpa@superpa.net – or call Liz George (762-7379) and she will get them – or even see if Donna can bring them down. Thanks.
--Liz George
St. Mary’s
Dan Domenick Shirley Fitz Patty Burns
Noreen Heffner Vicky Cox John Edwards
Tish Shuff Arthur Cox Lois Krysiek
Zach Engel Bob Parisien Ray Eckhart
Robert Cramer Harriett Gonder Barbara Layman
Dana Burns (for the use of his trailer)
Bill Cox (just in time to help us clean up!)
Melinda Brown (and family!)
Donna Wolfe (for the great flyers!)
for your help with the Plant/Bake Sale on May 10. It was a wonderful day despite the weather! Such a sense of family! Such support. It sure makes all the hard work worthwhile!
--Pat Domenick
Remember Dad on his special day, June 15th.
SUMMER YOUTH CONFERENCE
The Episcopal Diocese of Central PA Youth Commission presents Summer Youth Conference at Messiah College from June 22 – June 28, 2008. “The Nerve to Serve” is open to youth in rising 7th grade through graduating seniors. This event offers a good opportunity to meet other Episcopalian youth from around the Diocese. The cost is $335 for the week. Scholarships are available and are easy to obtain. If interested, please call Kelley Paulsen at 814-574-1989.
ODD JOBS WANTED
Do you have any yard work, clean-up, car washing or other odd jobs that need done? Transfiguration parishioner, Robert Cramer is looking for odd jobs. You can reach Robert at 717-762-7690.
VESTRY
The Vestry will meet on Wednesday, June 18 at 7:00 PM at Transfiguration.
RECTOR ON VACATION
Father Bart will be on vacation from June 22 through July 8. Father Jim Mole will officiate at regular services on June 22, 29 and July 6. In the event of a pastoral emergency you should contact Mother Linda Watkins (St. Mary’s) at 762-1930 or 762-3676 or Father Jim Mole at 762-7848.
PARISH SECRETARY ON VACATION
Donna Wolfe will be out of the office June 5 through June 12.
JOINT PARISH PICNIC
Our parish picnic with St. Mary’s will be held on June 29th at Red Run Park, Pavilion # 2 beginning with a brief service at 10:00 AM. St. Mary’s will provide the meat. Please bring a dish to share and your place settings. Hope you can make it!
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