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Olivet Presbyterian Church
Our MISSION is to share the love of Christ
with all people for the glory of God.
Our VISION is: Honoring God, Helping People
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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Do you remember the first time you visited this
church? Did you walk in not knowing anybody?
Did you encounter unknown faces, music, and
habits? What made you feel welcome? What brought you back?
Each of us was at one time a “visitor.” God’s call is for us to invite
people to take part in what God is doing in and through us. Signs,
websites, special events, and follow-up programs all have their place
but if love, relationships, and participation are distinguishing marks of
this congregation then love, personal relationships, and involvement
are the ways that we will grow and bear fruit for the kingdom of God.
Each member of the congregation reaching out to their neighbors and
coworkers is far more effective than the most costly
advertising campaigns. Personal contact and care by
the people of the church towards visitors and
newcomers are very effective.
Let us continue to dedicate ourselves to reaching out to
those God brings in our doors on Sunday mornings.
Here are a couple of ways you can help.
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When you see someone you don’t know introduce yourself.
Try sitting in different places so you can meet different people.
Invite a visitor or someone you do not know to sit with you. Say
hello to a few people you don’t know before spending time with
your good friends.
Participate in our Community BBQ, June 10th, 3PM-5PM.
Churches don’t grow by accident and neither do relationships. I
rejoice that Jesus left his comforts and privileges to reach out to us. I
pray that we will continue to demonstrate this love to others.
See you in church!
Pastor Melodee
•
The Hemsworth Family on the
death of Joan Marie Hemsworth
on April 26.
•
Ivy Richards and family on the
death of her aunt.
•
The Ahern Family and friends
on the death of Sheila Ahern on May 2.
•
Peter, Andrew and Mark Garcia on the death of their
father, Albert Garcia, on May 14.
•
The Ruggeri Family on the death of Ray C. Ruggeri on
May 17.
To everything there is a season, and a time for every
purpose under heaven. A time to be born, and a
time to die …
~Ecclesiastes 3:1-2a
Worship Services
during the
summer will
remain at 10AM.
•
Kristin & David Robles on the birth of their son,
David John Robles, 9lbs. 11oz., on May 2, 2017.
•
Hunter Bivings who was inducted into Arista, the
National Honor Society, and
was accepted into the
Summer Intensive at
Cooper Union with a full
scholarship.
•
Brandon Chiapperino who was inducted into Arista,
the National Honor Society, received Gold Medal for
Service Award and Perfect Attendance.
•
Suzanne Fiore who participated in the New York
Baby’s Show at Pier 94 in NYC as a photographer
vendor.
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John Paternoster and Jim Scarcella who will be
graduating on June 1st as part of the Master
Composter Class of 2016, NYC Compost Project
funded by the DSNY and hosted by Snug Harbor
Cultural Center.
Just a reminder updates for the Summer issue
of “Olivet News” are due by June 23, 2017.
Please turn submissions in to Jill Martin,
either on paper or via e-mail at
[email protected].
JUNE WORSHIP SCHEDULE
June 4 – This is Baccalaureate/Scholarship Sunday.
The Scholarship Committee will provide a special
coffee hour after worship. We will celebrate
the accomplishments of our children and
youth as some are completing certain levels
of education and others moving on to new
levels of education. We will come joyfully to the
Communion Table and share The Lord’s Supper together.
June 11 – This is Confirmation and Choir Sunday.
Here at Olivet we usually have Confirmation Sunday on
Pentecost Sunday, but this year
Pentecost fell on Scholarship/
Baccalaureate weekend. So, on this
June 11th Sunday we will celebrate
the Confirmation of Emily Bryant,
Brandon Chiapperino and Christopher
MacCallum. We will also celebrate the music
ministry of Olivet led by our devoted Choir Director, John Fiore.
June 18 – This is Father’s Day. Join us as we honor
the love and special gifts that Father’s bring to their
families and to Olivet. Each Dad present will receive
a small token of appreciation.
June 25 – This is the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We will take
some time to share together ways in which we can continue to do
God’s work in our community throughout the summer months. We will
hear from various members about the many ministries that continue
over the summer months.
We were busy last month: working in the
“Garden,” heading the Senior Sunday Worship
Service and enjoying an informative and
“delicious” outing to the candy factory, a local
legend, (followed by lunch, of course, at
Charlie Browns).
Brandon C.
(2)
Ericka K.
(15)
Andrew G.
(2)
Justina S.
(16)
Naomi H.
(3)
Alexandra S.
(16)
Christina O.
(7)
Amalia C.
(17)
Cynthia W.
(8)
Georganne Karvunis
M.
(19)
Morgan A.
(9)
Joseph Craig B.
(21)
Adrienne P.
(9)
Andre J.
(21)
Madeline P.
(10)
Robert L.
(21)
Vera M.
(12)
Claude S.
(28)
Lucille T.
(14)
Shani Tannis M.
(28)
As well, on May 23, Tina treated us to a wonderful program
focusing on her trip to Russia last year and featuring slides, photos
and commentary. Outstanding job Tina.
The Cape Cod Memorial Weekend trip was terrific and we’ll share
more in the next newsletter.
On June 6, thanks to Christina’s daughter, Cathy, we’ll help
celebrate Chris’ 90th with a catered meal. On the 27th, we’ll
close out the year with a special luncheon at La Fontana
Restaurant.
Of course, we hope to keep in touch over the summer as we gather
at two barbecues hosted by The Krajnaks.
Remember: Be Well — Stay Cool — Keep Praying . . .
Peace, Barbara
June Schedule:
6
Chris’ Birthday Party at 12PM
13 Regular meeting at 12PM
Janice & Mike K.
(2)
Joan & Ramesh S.
(18)
20 Regular meeting at 12PM
Barbara & Ben N.
(5)
Lucille & Lennox T.
(21)
27 Year End Luncheon at La Fontana at 12PM
Marie & Richard J.
(7)
Susan & Ralph L.
(22)
Keith & Jenine M.
(10)
Chris & Jim L.
(22)
Yayah & William E.
(10)
Liza & Kaushal M.
(22)
Genevieve & Marc G.
(11)
Rev. Melodee B. &
Gregory P.
(23)
Nancy & John Alessio
(27)
Shani & Ephraim M.
(12)
Please continue to pray for our Senior Shut-ins:
Fiore Brusco
At Clove Lakes
Caroline Chiapperino
At Home
Anne Martino
At Eger
GARDEN UPDATE!
Our seedlings are bursting forth eager to soak in the
warmth of the sun and nourishment from the soil.
Come experience beauty unfolding!
PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN PRAYER
FOR THOSE IN NEED OF HEALING
OPEN HOURS:
Come to Open Hours
TUESDAY: 10AM-2PM
Please come to our open hours and get involved.
THURSDAY: 4PM-7PM
We are continuing to prep garden beds, getting
SATURDAY: 9AM-1PM
ready to transplant seedlings, and turning compost.
Come by and pick up a plant, some seeds, or to sit in prayerful
contemplation.
Composting
We continue to have monthly composting events as we build healthy soil
for the garden. Mark you calendar, the next Hot Pile Build is on June 17
from 11:00 to 2:00. Please come out and let’s give John and Jim our
support!
Wildflower Seeds/Donations
We are offering wildflower seed packs for a $2 donation to help you
beautify your environment. And, we gladly accept donations of any
amount!
Sponsor a Garden Bed
The “Sponsor a Garden Bed” program is moving along well. We are
already 50% sponsored. Reserve your garden bed today, they’re going
fast! Email [email protected] if you’re interested in
donating $100 to sponsor a garden bed and provide “seed money” to help
the garden flourish with nature’s bounty.
Garden Groups
In May, the Olivet Seniors and Friends planted flowers in the
flowerboxes that beautify the church grounds. They did a fantastic job!
The Sunday School children planted sunflower seeds and had a great
time getting their hands dirty and touring the garden.
External Youth Programs
In June we have a group of school age children from the YMCA coming
for a seed planting project and to learn about composting and worms.
Annette Alexander, Beverly Anderson, Mark Anderson, Nicole Ashley,
Robert Attanasia, The Badami Family, Teresa Bailey, Adrienne Blair,
Eileen Bottari, Oran Brown, Rosemarie Callahan, Beatrice Campbell,
Dominick & Mary Carlucci, Gary Carsel, Peter Changpertitum, Jason
Chaput, Caroline Chiapperino, Dominic Chiapperino, Mike & Cathy
D’Amato, Daniel, Kim Darby, Kim DiCero, Steven DiPalma, Lois
Egan, Solange (Yayah) Etuke, Faith, Filomena Fiorino, Wilson Garcia,
Connie Gibson, John Paul Goffredo, Veda Greene, Stacey & Rob
Greenfield, Richard Guarino, Marvin Henick, Becky Hillis,
George Icochea, Sr., Jeannine, Sarah King, Janice Kobryn,
The Korsberg Family, Ralph Lamberti, Kevin Leech, Dolores Madden,
Michelle Madden, Theresa Mapes, Luisa Maria, Ralph Marsh,
Lois Marsh, Harriet Martens, Ralph Mastrangelo, Jadyn Mehta,
Raymond Mooney, Enda Murphy, Justine Mastanduno, Kathleen
Nolan, Marion Olsen, Karen Peet and Family, Frances Pellegrino,
Sherie Pennino, Shirla Philogène, Alice Pietracatella, Jimmy
Pietracatella, Lo Pietracatella, Madeline Pietracatella, Vincent
Pietracatella, Lindsay Pillarella, Mary Pillarella, Janice Pillarella,
Michael Prociuk, Alma Quigley, Irene Quill, Romi, Ben Sarullo, Jim
Scarcella, Kaitlyn Scarcella, Richard Scarcella, Steve Scarcella, Eugene
Schoonmaker, Christian Andrew Skradak, Arthur Socci, Barbara
Straube, Jennifer Svane, Matty Tannis, Sophie Tsororos, Cheryl
Whigham, Royal Willie, Deloris Wright, Valerie Zimmerman
As you can see we have a lot of great things happening here.
We need your help! Please come join the fun!
Donald Branen, Michael Brown, Bob Molinari, Will & Eric Parson,
Leila Von Kreitor, Jenna Picozzi, John V. Picozzi, Nick Zucal,
Marcus Zuna
SHUT-IN OR IN THE NURSING HOME
Fiore Brusco, Joyce Damato, Adelaide Fiore, Anne Martino,
Grace Mastrangelo, Mamie Tori
OUR MEN/WOMEN SERVING IN THE MILITARY
CONGRATULATIONS!
Matthew Cohen from Wagner
College ~ B.S. Nursing
Andrew Lauria from College
of Staten Island ~ B.A. in History, Accepted
into Master’s Secondary Education
Angia Morris from New York University
It’s June again and time for the Choir to end its
season. We will be doing that by presenting a
Michelle Schioppo from Rutgers University ~
Degree in Business
review of the past year.
Please join us on June 11 as we relive some of
the highlights of the 2016-2017 season along
with celebrating our confirmation class.
In addition, let me express my appreciation for the support of
Pastor Melodee, the Session and the Congregation and thanks to
the choir for all of your hard work and to those instrumentalists
who joined us on some special occasions.
A special thanks to ALL who joined in and helped A Morning in
Bethlehem be a very special event this year and to Chris and
Carolyn Clark for filling in - especially in February.
Wishing you all a great summer.
John
OLIVET YEAR TO DATE
January 1, 2017—April 30, 2017
INCOME
$62,476.01
EXPENSES
$62,077.00
NET GAIN
$
399.01
Please help Olivet by keeping up with your pledges
and offerings!
The Mission Committee is committed to
the development and success of Olivet’s
Heavenly Harvest Garden and committee
members have been volunteering when
they can, to provide needed hands-on
assistance. Plans for committee involvement in some new Garden
initiatives are in the planning stages and we look forward to sharing
them soon. It is our privilege to be a part of this new mission project
and to share in its positive impact on our community as we serve God
through serving others.
Thanks to volunteers, Rod and Blanny Couto, Lauri Jean Phillips,
Jean Scarcella, Tina Sais and Jeanine Leib for volunteering at the
Amazing Kids distribution on May 6th.
The last give-away before the summer will be at Calvary Church on
Saturday, June 6th, from 9:00 to 12:00. Requested
items over the summer months are children’s
clothing (mostly boys’ sizes 7-14) and SCHOOL
SUPPLIES AND BACKPACKS for September’s
distribution. Donations can be left in the narthex.
The annual BBQ for the participants in Project Hospitality’s Positive
Living program will take place on Wednesday, July
19th at Olivet. This is always a time of fellowship and
good food and enjoyed by all. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
TO HELP with the following:
*shopping
*set-up
Please see a Mission committee member
*serving
if you can help.
*grilling
*clean-up
PH cooking teams will be providing side dishes and desserts, but
additional food donations are always welcome. MONETARY
DONATIONS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED, as well.
As always, the Mission team thanks you for your support!!
Dear Olivet Family,
June is a favorite month for many. For
students and teachers it's just a few more
weeks until school is over. For families it
means summer casual Fridays and
vacations.
The same is true in church. Each year
we have Baccalaureate/Scholarship
Sunday which recognizes those who are graduating or
advancing in school and those receiving Olivet
Scholarships. At the end of June, children and youth
Sunday celebrates students on completing another church
school year.
The children and youth had an amazing year. By now, you
may know a bit about the Olivet storybook or the
parables that the youth have been studying. You've been
invited to many events that the Christian Ed committee has
hosted over the past few months. It has been quite the church
school year and my thanks go out to Shermarke, all of the
Sunday school teachers and volunteers at our events who
have made it a successful year.
We really hope that you will consider supporting the youth
ministry by volunteering throughout the next year. Please
pray about assisting in church school,
working with the youth group, or
helping out with the outreach events that
we host. If there's anything I learned this
year, it is that a healthy youth ministry
thrives with volunteers. Please consider
showing our children and youth that
you are here to help them grow.
Joyfully in Christ,
Grace
2017
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
3:30PM4PM-7PM
GARDEN OPEN
4
10AM-PENTECOST
& BACCALAUREATE/
SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY
COMMUNION
WORSHIP MISSION
11
5
6 10AM-2PM
7PM-FINANCE
7:30PM-HOUSE
7:45PMWORSHIP
GARDEN OPEN
12PM– SENIORS
CHRISTINA’S
90TH PARTY
12
13
10AM-FATHER’S
DAY WORSHIP &
CHURCH SCHOOL
25
10AM-WORSHIP
8
14
19
20
7:30PMCHRISTIAN ED.
10AM-2PM
GARDEN OPEN
12PM-SENIORS
26
15
17
9AM-1PM
GARDEN OPEN
11AM-2PM
HOT PILE BUILD
23
4PM-7PM
GARDEN OPEN
24
9AM-1PM
GARDEN OPEN
Deadline for
Summer Newsletter
28
GARDEN OPEN
12PM-SENIOR
LUNCHEON @ La
Fontana
COMMUNITY BBQ
3PM
16
22
9AM-1PM
10
GARDEN OPEN
4PM-7PM
GARDEN OPEN
21
27 10AM-2PM
9
4PM-7PM
GARDEN OPEN
7PM-SESSION
10AM-2PM
GARDEN OPEN
12PM-SENIORS
10AM-CHOIR &
CONFIRMATION
SUNDAY WORSHIP &
CHURCH SCHOOL
18
7
9AM-1PM
GARDEN OPEN
Positive Living
Dinner
29
4PM-7PM
GARDEN OPEN
30
Summer
Worship Services
Remain @ 10AM