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Volume LI (51)
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December 2, 2019
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Number 24
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(Mr. Rogers: A Reluctant Hero Rises 17 Years After His Death)
First there was a very successful documentary about Mr. Rogers earlier this year. Now there is a feature film starring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. Why all the fuss over him now? Is our country desperate for some Good News and a positive, lovingly delivered message? Few knew then, and few know now that Fred Rogers was an ordained Presbyterian minister. They didn't know it because he never mentioned it. He didn't have to. His message was his life; and his life was his message. This coming Sunday, December 8th at the 10am service, we will celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent with candles, cake, songs and love.
See you in church
Pastor Dwight
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Rev. Dwight Lee Wolter
Jennifer McCarrick
Administrative Assistant
Craig Coyle
Coordinator of Music
Chrissy Blair & Ann Carey
Sunday School Co-Direc
tors
1- Karen Mulvey
3- T.J. Horn
3- Pete Ljungqvist
8- David Rohde
10- Chris Carey
17- Katelyn Baldi
20- Doris Haibon
22- Frank Haibon
23- Dorothy Williams
28- Maury Dean
28- Rev. Dwight Lee Wolter
Our supply of donors for "The Light" is nearly depleted. Your donation of $50.00 is appreciated!
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Thank you for remembering
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Barbara Bailey
Bear Bonner
Peter Esser
"The Light" is published and prepared by
The Congregational Church
of Patchogue,
95 East Main Street,
Patchogue, NY 11772.
Submit news to:
Jennifer McCarrick
by Sunday evening to:
office@churchonmainstreet.org
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Website:
phone: 631-475-1235
fax: 631-207-9470
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This month, children are learning about the stories of Mary and Joseph, and the angels who came to visit them with the good news. They will also be learning of the journey of Mary and Joseph and the shepherds who heard that Jesus was born.
We also talked about Advent Calendars and the Advent Wreath. We have set up our Advent wreath and are going to be discussing the candles for Hope, Love, Peace, Joy and the Christ Candle and what each one mean to the children.
The children are practicing 2 songs for December. Below is the schedule of r
ehearsal dates and times:
SONG REHEARSALS
- Thursday, December 5th @ 7:00 PM, Choir Room
- Sunday, December 8th @ 11:00 AM, Deedy Room
- Sunday, December 15th @ 9:45 AM, Deedy Room
SONG PERFORMANCES
- Sunday, December 15th during service, Sanctuary
- Tuesday, December 24th during 4PM Christmas Eve Service, Sanctuary
Blessings Always,
Ms. Chrissy & Ms. Ann
Sunday School Co-Directors
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Saturday, December 7th @ 4:30 PM
The Pat-Med Library is hosting a Lantern Tour of Patchogue Places of Worship with some historical and architectural significance on Saturday, December 7th between 4:30 and 6:30. The tour ends at the Congregational Church of Patchogue. The tour will be offered a "tour" performance of a song on our 2,000 pipe, 1915 Midmer Organ; as well as a talk by Shirley Werner and Rev. Dwight Lee Wolter. Refreshments will follow. For information, cost and registration, contact Michele Cayea at (631) 654-4700.
HOLIDAY PORTRAITS FUNDRAISER
Sunday, December 8th @ 11:00 AM - and -
Sunday, December 15th @ 11:00 AM
Come have your individual, couple, or family photo taken in front of our tree by professional photographers Jenny Grace & Titus Kana. $10 includes one 5"x7" print portrait delivered by Christmas Eve. All proceeds to benefit the matching grant given by Sacred Sites to our historic church. Dress your best!
PASTOR DWIGHT HAS OFFERED TO SPONSOR A GROUP PHOTO OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL KIDS, PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, GRAMPS & GRANNIES, ETC. THAT WILL BE TAKEN THIS COMING SUNDAY, DEC. 8TH IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SERVICE. A copy will be given to each "family unit" (however that is defined). You can also have your own photo if you wish for $10. All the money from the photos will be donated to the Sacred Sites Matching Grant fund. Thanks to professional photographers, Jenny Grace and Titus Kana, for offering their time and talent.
FREE NOONTIME
ORGAN
RECITAL & (OPTIONAL) $7 LUNCHEON
Wednesday, December 11th @ NOON
Dr. Carol Weitner will offer a 30 minute organ recital on our 1915 Midmer, 2,000 pipe organ followed by $7 soup, salad, roll, coffee and dessert luncheon (or bring your own) if you care to stay. Please call the church to reserve your spot.
HOLIDAY CONCERT & COMMUNITY SING-A-LONG
Sunday, December 15th @ 7:00 PM
The band Miles To Dayton, and the Chancel Singers will perform. Their musical offerings will be interspersed with familiar, popular Christmas and secular sing-a-longs. Lyric sheets will be provided. Refreshments available. The $10 suggested donation benefits Long Island Against Domestic Violence (LIADV). No one is ever turned away for lack of money. Questions? Call the church at (631) 475-1235.
FOOD PANTRY ITEMS NEEDED
The food pantry is in need of the following items: canned beef stew, canned chili, fruit juice boxes or pouches, canned pasta (i.e. Chef Boyardee), tuna, large bottles of apple juice, toilet paper, bottled water, poptarts, pudding cups, and fruit cups. Please place donations in the basket near the sanctuary entrance. Any donations are greatly appreciated, as well as volunteers on Thursday mornings. Call (631) 475-1235 for more information.
SOUP KITCHEN NEWS
As the weather gets colder, our Soup Kitchen guests are in need of warm gloves, hats and socks (men's and women's). Please place donations in the basket in the reception room. Your donation is much appreciated by the soup kitchen staff and guests.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4
4:00 PM Free Mobile Shower Unit
5:00 PM Free Meal at Soup Kitchen
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5
9:00 AM Food Pantry Distribution until 11:00 AM
7:00 PM Children's Song Rehearsal, Choir Room
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
4:30 PM Pat-Med Library Church Lantern Tour
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
10:00 AM Worship Service
Sunday School
Nursery Care
11:00 AM Fellowship Hour following service
Children's Song Rehearsal, Deedy Room
Holiday Portraits, Reception Room
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11
12:00 PM Noontime Organ Recital & Soup Luncheon
4:00 PM Free Mobile Shower Unit
5:00 PM Free Meal at Soup Kitchen
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
9:00 AM Food Pantry Distribution until 11:00 AM
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15
9:45 AM Children's Song Rehearsal, Deedy Room
10:00 AM
Worship Service
Sunday School: Children Perform Song
Nursery Care
11:00 AM Fellowship Hour following service
Holiday Portraits, Reception Room
7:00 PM Holiday Concert &
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December 8th - given by Heather Botelho in loving memory of her mom, Jessie Thompson Surig; July 30, 1948 ~ December 6, 2016.
December 15th - given by Pamela Barr
Help decorate the church by sponsoring altar flowers. Flowers may be taken home after Sunday Worship (please return vase the following week), or donated to be taken to those unable to attend church for health reasons. Sign-up sheet is in the Reception Room. Flowers are $25 and your dedication will be printed in the bulletin.
OFFICE HOURS
The church office will continue to operate under its current hours; Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM.
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Contact:
Jennifer McCarrick 631-475-1235
office@churchonmainstreet.org
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