Prospect Congregational Church Office Phone: 203-758-4872 Fax#: 203-758-6316

Church e-mail pccucc@snet.net Church Website www.prospectctucc.orq

Office Hours Monday- Friday 8:00a -1:00p

The Prospectus 2015

CHURCH STAFF Rev. Kristen Provost Switzer, Pastor

Dale Deckert, Music Director Mark Wilson, Sunday School Administrator

Tina Soderberg, Office Administrator

Articles can be left in the Prospectus mailbox in the coatroom or e-mailed to pccucc@snet.net. Deadline for the

newsletter is the third Wednesday of the month.

Autumn has always been a favorite season of mine. Crisp days, chillier nights. Breaking out packed-away sweaters and scarves. A bevy of seasonal pastimes to return to, like pumpkin-picking and driving around, looking at the leaves. Autumn is pretty great. It’s easy to get so distracted by our own lives that we don’t even notice the world around us. But we live in a world where beauty surrounds us. What more proof do we need that God has created us for joy than the profligate splendor of these autumn days? One of my favorite young authors, Rainbow Rowell, who wrote the wonderful novel Fangirl, captures this spirit of autumnal joy thusly: “October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!” What a hymn to the season! I pray for all of us, as we enter these days of Autumn, that like falling leaves we will release ourselves into God’s good future with joy and abandon, in faith that whatever awaits us, it will be good and right and yes, beautiful. With Autumn blessings,

Rev. Kristen

Called To Care

Roger Allen Joan Hart Bill Pearce Jennie Bayse Al Hamilton Mary Ellen Pearce Louise Beach Arnie Koehler Bill Trumbley Gloria Benson Barbara Koshier Tina Sierra Kirsten Berube Lindy Jacobson Joan Slapikas Rev Carmen Cavallaro Linda Jerzierny Dave Stewart Janet Cronn Ellen Lampros Babette Strumpf Jillian DiTommaso Michael Lohne Fred Strumpf, Jr

Jake Dzubak Sally Lohne Georgianna Tata Peter Creasey Sheryl Mann Andrew Vilardo Judy Fiengo Dennis McGuire Charlotte VanKirk Gwenn Fischer Barbara Menturweck Kathy Vander Eyk Gayle Gourley Ed Mitoraj Barbara Walcott Lois Nemet Sherie Wilson

Prayers for our Military, including PFC Marissa Bainer Thomas Brunetti, Jr. Christopher Chucta, Turkey Jon Conlon Anthony DiTommaso Thomas Greene, Afghanistan Darren Hale, Jr., Afghanistan Jim Jackson, Marine Kenny Jeannin, Ft. Drumm, NY A1C Johnny Dee, Washington 118th Med Bn FC James Kabusk, Cherry Point, NC Pvt Michael LeBlanc, Ft. Benning GA Jonathan Saxton, Fairfield, CA Lcpl Alex Theil, Ft. Leonardwood, MO ACAN Jessica Zielonka, USS Theodore Roosevelt Glendale Paradigm Jo Collins Raymond & Shirley Stewart Roy Schellhardt Prayers of Concern for our Extended Family Sarah & Family (Christine Creasey’s niece and family) Tabitha (Lindy Jacobson’s niece) Uncle Howard (David Bell’s uncle) Yves Allard (Erik Soderberg’s Uncle) Norman Anderson (Babette Strumpf’s brother) Barbara Andrews (Eileen Flanagan’s daughter) Bill (friend of Eileen Flanagan) James Bayse (Jennie Bayse’s father) Anita Capen (friend of Diane Cavallaro) Robin Carlson (friend of Sandy Pavlowski) Mabel Caudill (Linda Jerzierny’s mother) Mary Grace Cavallo Carolyn Coleman (friend of Mary Ellen Pearce) Donald Covino (brother of Carm Villani) Joyce Cronin (friend of Sandy Pavlowski) Terri Dinatali (Debbie Brooks’ friend) Michael Dingle (Louise Beach’s nephew) Justine Egan (Kelly Evon’s cousin) Agatha Falcone (Tina Sierra’s mom) Lillian Farley (Tina Soderberg’s mom) Charlie Fortier (brother of Anne Marie Burr) Richard Fortier (brother of Anne Marie Burr) Justine Fortin (grandson of Charlotte Geary) Rachel and Elizabeth Friedland (nieces of Rich and Sharry Sargeant) Rob Friedland (brother-in-law of Sharry Sargeant) Sue Fulton (friend of Sherie Wilson) Sam Gourley (Gayle Gourley’s father-in-law) Anthony Guistinello (Mary Ellen Pearce’s Grandson) Eddie Hannula (Diana Trumbley’s uncle) Lloyd Hannula (Diana Trumbley’s dad) Dianne Hart (sister of Joan Hart and Janet Searles) Fran Hart (Mother of Joan Hart and Janet Searles) Pam Hartnett (Bob and Kathy Hartnett’s daughter-in-law)

Ellie Held (Barbara Rowe’s sister) Russell Held (Barbara Rowe’s nephew) David Holley (John Holley’s dad) Mary Hudson (John Hudson’s mother) Paul Hudson (John Hudson’s dad) Douglas Hughes (Arlene Hughes’ son)

Diane Humphrey (Christine Creasey’s sister) Conall Hurley (Howie Steeves’ nephew) Ingrid (Sharon Blair’s Sister) Lou Jason (Judy Niatopsky’s brother) Jason Juraska (Debbie Brook’s grandson) Edna Kainer (Sandy Pavlowski’s grandmother) Marie Kluge David Knapp (Rev. Phyllis’ brother) Jackie LaCroix (friend of Melissa Saxton) Robert Luddy (neighbor of Gwenn and Brad Fischer) Bertha & Charles McCollough (Sharry Sargeant’s mother and father) Madalyn McDaniel (Barbara Menturweck’s niece) Dolores Mikishko Carol Miner (friend of Christine Creasey) Christina Mitchell (Mary Ellen Pearce’s daughter-in-law) Josh Morgan (friend of Glenn and Denise Warme) Mary Nelson (Barbara Menturweck’s cousin) Laura Niatopsky (Judy and Martin Niatopsky’s granddaughter) Deolores Paonessa (Sue Hudson’s aunt) Megan Pearce (Mary Ellen Pearce’s granddaughter) Mark Peel (friend of Mary Ellen Pearce) Helen Plante (Connor Sargeant’s Aunt) Tiffany Perry (friend of Kim Palmerie) Teresa Preziosi (Mary Ellen Pearce’s niece) Doreen Proul (dear friend of Edie Sherwood) Marion Raven (John Raven’s daughter–in-law, Kim Palmerie’s Sister-in-law) Matthew Raven (John Raven’s son) Kathryn Reynolds (Rev. Phyllis’ sister) Bill St. Jean (Denise Masulli’s brother) Henry Sarbeski Michelle Scotto-Lanzoni (John Hudson’s Cousin) Jim Scully (Howie and Deb Steeves’ brother-in-law) Dotty Searles (John Searles’ mom) Edward Smith (son of Janet and Steve Cronn) Lauren Stanczyk (Friend of Lindy Jacobson) Bob Steeves (Howie Steeve’s cousin) Leslie Studwell (Debbie Steeves’ cousin) Maggie Thompson (friend of MaryEllen Pearce) Sharon Trumbley (Diana Trumbley’s sister-in-law) Bob Wallin (friend of Rev. Carmen & Diane Cavallaro) Jack Walsh (student at Woodland High School) Beverly Wyman (Debbie Brooks’ sister and Joan Slapikas’ cousin) Arthur Wood (Christine Creasey’s father) Joan Wood (Christine Creasey’s Mom)

October Birthdays

3 Louise Beach 19 Bonnie Harkins

4 Corey (Biercevicz) Frolish 20 Doriene Wester

5 Becky Jarvis 21 Rev. Phyllis Norman

Bob Harvey, Jr. 22 Cheryl Barker

10 Tom McGarvey, Sr. 25 Jennie Bayse

Derrick Cianci 28 Thomas Saxton

13 Matt Cavallaro 29 Clarke Snyder

Nicki Blair

15 Ron Rivard

October Anniversaries

12 Bill and Renee Kelly

Friday Night Dinner

Bob Harvey and Diana Trumbley will be hosting another Friday night dinner

on Friday October 16th, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The cost will be $8.00 per person. This

dinner will be a Potato Salad Sampler Dinner, where we will have the chance to

sample several different potato salads. They will be made by different people, and you

will be given a sample of each. We may even vote for your favorite potato salad. We

will also have hot dogs and Brats, baked beans, drinks, and desert. Please sign up by

placing your name on the signup sheet in Fellowship Hall, so we know how many to

plan for. As in the past you can stay for games after the dinner.

INTRODUCING OUR NEW MEMBERS

September 20, 2015

DiFusco, Jr, Anthony (Tony), Prospect. Anthony joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. He is a mortgage loan officer at First World Mortgage. His interests include golf and the theatre. He was active in Community Theater, both on stage and back stage. Tony is the husband of Jacqueline DiFusco. DiFusco, Jacqueline (Jackie), Prospect. Jacqueline joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. Her background is in childcare, having taken care of children for over 25 years. She is currently a caregiver for a woman in Bethany. She enjoys tag sales and antiques. She is interested in joining the choir. Jackie is the wife of Tony DiFusco. Lohne, Michael, soon to be of Prospect. Michael joins us by Letter of Transfer. He graduated college with a B.S. He was a building contractor, a resort manager and is currently Team Leader at Ace Begonia. He enjoys skiing, hiking, boating and gardening. He would like to volunteer his time and talents here at PCC. Michael is the husband of Sally Lohne, they have two daughters Katelyn Marrieros (and her husband Fernando) and Meredith Lohne, and two grandsons, Antonio and Cristiano. Levesque, Eric, Waterbury. Eric joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. He is a graduate of Blessed Sacrament, West Side Middle School and Kaynor Tech High School. He studied Autobody at Kaynor and works at Dibona Auto Center having worked at Durable Auto Body in the past. He enjoys karate and hockey. Eric is the husband of Kellee Levesque and they have four children Paige, Gabrielle, Ben and Skylar. Levesque, Kellee, Waterbury. Kellee joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. She is a Kaynor Tech graduate. She works for Cigna Healthcare having worked at Pop Lighting in the past. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, kayaking, karate. She and her husband teach at the Grange through the Park & Rec Department. She is the wife of Eric Levesque and mother to Paige, Gabrielle, Ben and Skylar. Moore, Jared, Prospect. Jared joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Southern Connecticut State University. He currently works at Prudential Financial as a Director of Retirement having worked at Hewitt Associates as a Business Analyst. He likes sports, hiking, travelling and reading. Jared and his wife, Robin have two children Evan and Emily. Moore, Robin, Prospect. Robin joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. She has her B.S. in Elementary Education, B.S. in Recreation & Leisure, Masters in Elementary Education, 6th year in Advanced Teaching in Mathematics, and is currently pursuing certification in administration in education. She is a Math Specialist in Morris and Math Coordinator in Region 6 having taught in Milford in the past. She enjoys hiking, rollerblading, Zumba and scrapbooking. She was a collegiate gymnast. She is the wife of Jared Moore and mother to Evan and Emily. Quimbaya, Christopher, Southbury. Chris joins us by Profession of Faith. He works for Frontier Communications ( a.k.a. SNET/SBC/AT &T) and is also a lifeguard. He enjoys raising his daughter, Kalirose. His interests include gardening and musical instrument appreciation. Reed (McKernan), Kathryn, Prospect. Katie joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. She has earned her M.A. in Criminology and her B.A. in Communications/Marketing. She is a mom and a Realtor for Prudential and Dave Jones Realty. Her interests include reading, swimming, sailing, volunteering, and learning how to be a better parent. Katie would like to share with us: “I have a passion for God and it is all the trials that I have experienced that have driven that!” Katie is mom to three daughters: Brianna, Caitlyn and Kalirose. Santoro, Carri-Ann, Prospect. Carri-Ann joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. She has earned her B.S. in education and her M.A. in Special Education from the University of Connecticut. She is an English-Language Teacher at Wallace Middle School in Waterbury. She enjoys yoga. Carri-Ann and her husband Michael have two sons, Domenic and Vincenzo. Santoro, Michael, Prospect. Michael joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. He attended Southern Connecticut State University and is Account Manager for Coca-Cola. He likes sports and politics. He is the husband of Carri-Ann Santoro and father of Domenic and Vincenzo. Villani, Paul, Wallingford. Paul joins us by Reaffirmation of Faith. Paul has his Bachelor Science in Nursing BSN, Masters in Counseling Psychology MS, and Masters in Business Administration MBA. He is a retired Registered Nurse having worked 37 years at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Haven. He served 3 years in the U.S. Army. He is a disabled veteran. He enjoys gardening, the outdoors and is a “retired runner.” He would like to share his support of the church social affairs, financially and otherwise. He is the husband of Carmelina Villani.

Call to the 2nd Semi-Annual Budget Meeting

The 2nd Semi-Annual Budget Meeting of the Prospect Congregational Church, UCC will be held Sunday, October 25, 2015 in the Sanctuary, 20 minutes following worship or 11:30 a.m., whichever is later. The

purpose of this meeting is to approve the budget for 2015-2016.

A Note from the New Music Director

I would like to express my thanks to the congregation of Prospect Congregational for their warm welcome. I am very excited about ministering through music. I would like to encourage those of you who especially love music to come sing with the choir. You do not have to read music, just love to praise God with song. We are meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30 for rehearsal and we would certainly welcome you. If you play an instrument, please let me know. Many of our anthems have instrumental solos in them or perhaps we can use you in a group. A church with a strong music program is a happy church. I see we have some lovely children in the church and I would love to start a children's choir. The main thing is to find a time when we can gather them all together for a practice time. There is often a conflict with today's busy schedules. I will be seeking more information about this from you in the future. A little about me, I was born and raised in Albany, Georgia, but I have lived in Connecticut most of my adult life. After raising my family, I was privileged to have the opportunity to go to Hartt School of Music. I majored in organ performance/music education and earned my BM degree at Hartt and later my MS degree and sixth year degree from Central Connecticut State University. I am retired from teaching general music in Meriden's public schools. I have been involved in church music all my life and I have played the organ and directed choirs in Connecticut churches since the mid-eighties.

Dale

Holiday on the Hill Bazaar

Prospect Congregational Church ‘on the green’ in Prospect will hold its annual holiday bazaar Friday, November 21st 6-9pm and Saturday, November 22nd 9am-2pm. New-to-you jewelry, holiday decorations, gift baskets, handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, jams, preserves, and candy. Fresh wreaths will also be available. Santa will also be available on Saturday, 10-1 for photos. Mrs. B’s Attic & Gifts, craft vendors and much more! Dinner items will be available on Friday night. Breakfast and lunch will be available on Saturday. Admission is free.

All Saint’s Day

On November 1, we will once again read the names of those who have died this last year. If you would like your loved ones named in the bulletin please send their name, date of death and who is remembering them to the office (or put in the offering plate) by October 24.

Call For Vendors

Vendors are wanted for our Annual ‘Holiday on the Hill’ Bazaar to be held on November 20th 6 to 9 pm & November 21st 9am to 2pm at the Prospect Congregational Church, 25 Center Street, Prospect, CT. A wide variety of items will be for sale from over 30 tables of merchandise displayed by many different vendors. Six foot tables are available for rental at $25 per table. Some spaces will be available with electrical outlets, on a first come basis. Vendors that are interested should reserve a table early as they always sell out. Call: Sheri at 203-758-0279 or Lois at 203-758-4896 for more information and a contract.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Deacon of The Month: Peg Goddard

1 2 3

4 10a Worship Foster Grandparent

11a Coffee Hr 11:30a CE

5 7p Deacons’ Mtg

6 7 8 9 10 9-12 Youth Grp Service Project

1p

Victorian Tea

11 10a Worship Baptism 11a Coffee Hr 6-8 HS Youth Gr

12 7p Committee Night

13 No Bible Stdy 7p BOT Mtg

14 6p Elevator Mtg

6:30p VITAS Memorial

Service

6:30 Confirmation

Class

15 7:30 Choir

16

6p Potato Salad

Sampler Dinner

17

18 10a Worship 11a Coffee Hr/Casseroles Gift Card Order 6-8 MS Youth Grp HS Youth Grp

19 7p Council Mtg

20 10a Bible Stdy

21 6p Elevator Mtg

6:30p Evening Women’s Assoc 7:30p Choir

22 23 24 HS Youth Grp Halloween Event — email with details to follow

25 10a Worship Baptism 11a Coffee Hr 11:30a Semi-Annual Budget Mtg 6p HS Youth Grp

26 27 No Bible Stdy

28 6p Elevator Mtg

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October 2015