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Members of the Wantagh Clergy Council, including Fr. Christopher, are offering an interfaith trip to theHOLY LAND! The 11 day tour, August 21-31, 2011, leaves fromNYC. - Walk where Jesus walked
- See Bethlehem of Judea, where Christ was born
- Cross the Sea of Galilee in a boat
- Drive to Caesarea, where Peter declared that Jesus was the Son of God
- Visit Independence Hall, Israeli style, where David Ben Gurion proclaimed the State of Israel in May, 1948
- Experience the Machaneh Yehuda Market
- Walk the streets and rooftops of the Old City of Jerusalem visit the Western Wall
- Go back in time, viewing the excavations of hundreds of years of civilization
The cost of the Holy Land trip will be about $4000,including airfare, hotels, some meals, tours and includes a fuel surchargeimposed by the airlines. These prices are approximate, dependent of when theentire group’s plane tickets can be purchased. A deposit of $1000 will holdyour space on the trip. The company with whom we are traveling takesexceptional care with security. Your safety on this tour is their ultimateconcern. We will be provided with local, knowledgeable tourguides in each location. Educational opportunities in politics and religionwill be available alongside the tour material. A special post trip opportunity to Petra in Jordanis available for those who are interested. The three day trip, which will costapproximately an additional $1000, includes a visa to Jordan. An Israeli bordercharge is extra. Tips and gifts to tour guides are additional, and should becalculated at about $20/day. The congregational tour leaders will be Rabbi Marci Bellows of B’Nai Torah Synagogue inWantagh; the Very Rev. Christopher Hofer of the Church of St. Jude; and the Rev.Dr. Pamela Szurek of First Presbyterian Church of Levittown. They will leadworship services in their own traditions for the entire group throughout thetour. More information will follow in upcomingnewsletters and will include registration information. For questions, pleasespeak directly with Fr. Christopher. |
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Berries are in abundance this time of year,and luckily, they’re usually a little cheaper! Berries are often touted as “superfoods” and for good reason - they packquite a nutritional punch. Not only arethey delicious to eat, but they are low in calories, virtually fat free, a goodsource of fiber, and rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants work to “sponge up” freeradicals preventing them from causing harm to the body. Vitamins C and E, carotenoids and flavonoidsare all antioxidants. Think color: red, blue, purple, black – these containpowerful antioxidants, and their beautiful colors will dress up any dish! Toss a handful in your lunchbag, mix in youryogurt or puree in a smoothie, dress up your strawberries with balsamic vinegarand sugar, top your salad, or add to your cereal or oatmeal. However you eat them, make sure to includeberries to your repertoire this summer! Wishing you a healthy summer, Meredith Cummings, RD |
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At St. Jude’s Annual Meeting, held Sunday, January 25, Fr. Christopher presented Edna Sinche with the Bishop’s Parochial Medal for her life and commitment to Christ and Christ’s Church in this parish and in the Diocese. In giving the award, Fr. Christopher praised Edna for the following: Edna Sinche is a lifelong and faithful Episcopalian. Since coming to St. Jude’s in 1958, Mrs. Sinche has been active in nearly every ministry imaginable within the parish. Mrs. Sinche has served on the Vestry, the Altar Guild and Linen Committee, Stewardship Committee and the Couples Club (Mixers) to name just a few. She is the current leader of the Senior Judeans and active in the Deanery South Shore Senior Ministry Consortium, she sang in the choir for 38 years and taught Sunday School for nearly 20 years. An active participant in the weekly Bible Study, Mrs. Sinche takes her baptismal call seriously to study Scripture, to provide hospitality and to give generously of herself – her time, her talents and her treasure. There is no activity too great nor too small for Mrs. Sinche to undertake. A churchwoman through and through, her response to requests for help is always, “yes.” She is friend, mentor, and caregiver. She is a model for all Christians and is highly deserving of the Parochial Service Award. |
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Our Coffee Hour is in need of hosts. If you've never hosted Coffee Hour, it's not hard; you just have to learn the basics. Whether you're an "experienced hand" at hosting Coffee Hour or need to learn what's necessary, just sign up on the sheet outside the Parish Hall. Those with questions can speak with Angela Laterza.
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