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July-August 2008 Edited By George Hoag Transition Worship in July and August Rev. July 6—8th Sunday After Pentecost. Genesis 24:34-38,42-49,58-67; Psalm Stevens 45:10-17; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19,25-30. Lay speaker Ernest Ipke will delivered deliver the sermon this Sunday while Pastor Chung will celebrate Communion. her last ser- July 13—9th Sunday After Pentecost. Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112; mon in Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. Sermon: Rev. In Koo Chung. Patchogue —10th Sunday After Pentecost.Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139:1-12,23- on June 22, July 20 24; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Sermon: Rev. In Koo Chung. speaking fondly of her five years with our con- July 27—11th Sunday After Pentecost. Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm 105:1-11, 45b; gregation and delivering an inspira- Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. Sermon: Rev. In Koo Chung. tional message for our future. A recep- August 3—12th Sunday After Pentecost. Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 17:1-7,15; tion in Dr. Steven’s honor was held fol- Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21 Sermon: Rev. In Koo Chung. lowing the service. At press time, she August 10— 13th Sunday was scheduled to move to her new After Pentecost. Genesis 37:1-4, home in Staten Island on June 27. 12-28; Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Our new pastor, Rev. In Koo Chung Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22- and his wife, Myung, are scheduled to 33, Sermon: Rev. In Koo Chung. move from Peekskill to the parsonage August 17— 14th Sunday on July 1. Between the last moves, in After Pentecost. Genesis 45:1-15; 2003, considerable work was done by Psalm 133; Romans 11:1-2a, 29- the Trustees on the parsonage, but this 32; Matthew 15: 10-28. Sermon: time only cleaning and some minor Rev. In Koo Chung. work is necessary. August 24— 15th Sunday Pastor Chung will be with us in wor- After Pentecost. Exodus 1:8-2:10; ship for the first time on July 6, but Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-8; will not deliver his first sermon until a Matthew 16:13-20. Sermon: Rev. week later. In Koo Chung. We wish Rev. Stevens all the best August 31—16th Sunday with her new appointment and look After Pentecost. Exodus 3:1-15; forward to outstanding leadership from Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c; Pastor Chung and warm friendship Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21- with Myung. 28. Sermon: Rev. In Koo Chung.

Relating People to Jesus Christ and God's Word For Joys: The marriage of June Barile’s son Philip Demacos to his girlfriend Justine. Katie Weber’s friend Steven Santiago has returned safely from Iraq. Jessica and Frank Nuzzo’s new son (and Barbara Schroeder’s grandson), Gavin Anthony, We Begin To Address Money born March 11th, 6lbs, 15oz, 19 and 3/4” long. The Chae’s granddaughter was Problems. All Church Meeting given a gold medal from New York State as a writer amongst young writers. Held. For Bereavement: An all church meeting to address Family and Friends of: Liam Keady, Richard Simpson; the family of Maria our serious financial problems was Guadron’s father; Beulah Wylazlowski; George Roessler, Sr.; Olive Ann Cox; John held, following a potluck dinner in Williford, John Emerson Bransford; Ruth Siebert. Wesley Hall on June 19. For Guidance: Finance Committee Chairman Marina and Devy Agtuca, Kersheal Beggs, Shantey, Elise Gavrock, Steven George Hoag opened the meeting by Santiago, Lisa D., Barbara McAllister, Joe Brentlink, David & Lori Purificato, Ray telling about three churches that were Gallo, Ray Clark, Maj. Don Cornwell stationed in South Korea, Cat Placement highlighted at the recent New York and Rescue, Brenda Bonfe D’Angelo, the Stawecki family, Maria Spera and family. Annual Conference. One was a brand These Who are Hospitalized: new congregation, New Millenium Frank Barile, Nancy Rogers, Nancy Marshall, Kathy Lebbins, Eric Carlson, Church, in Bayside Queens, that was Isaiah and his parents, Michael Abate, Howard Alt, Zachary, Doug Brown, formally admitted to the conference. Deborah Belmonte, Joe Schievone, Alicia Sophabmixay, Marge Kirkup, Vincent The church, with an average atten- Maggio, Maggie Reynolds, Warren Davis. dance of 170, is meeting in a former These at Home: synagogue that they have purchased. Steve Mulderig, Martha Campanile, Natalie Burnett-Lynch, Kathleen There was less ceremony for the Chodorski, Philip Crandall, Kyra McCarthy, Cheryl Ward, Chrissy Leddin, Aunt other two churches which are closing. Lee Kraemer, Sheila and Anthony SanGiovanni, Ernie Titus, Linda Werner’s One of them, in Norwalk, CT, is simi- friend Lois, Lucille Barthelme, Jean Miller, Wayne Stawecki, Henry Prince, Debi lar to ours, established in 1789. The DelRossi, Belle Barile, Rick Healy, Lisa Ann Manginelli, Catherine Cullen, Tom message is that we are in such condi- Furman, Krysten Wagonberg, Antonio Salgada, Ann Mazie Diema, Robert and tion that our church could close as Don DeLaVergne, Lisa Lopez, Dorotea Sanchez, Mary Jones, Carol Knapp, Mary well, but, George said, if we act in the Ceaser, Josephine and Louis Adone, Ed Erdmann, Ruth Masem, and Kitty spirit of the Bayside church, and work Dayton, Billy Drew, Cheryl Ward. as if we are establishing a new congre- These who are in Rehab or Nursing Care Facilities: gation, we will survive. George and Shirley Strauss; Alice Zahnd in Patchogue Nursing Center, 25 It was strongly stressed at the meet- Schoenfeld Blvd., Patchogue, NY; Anna Satterly in Brookhaven Health Care ing that we need to work to make our Facility, 801 Gazzola Drive, East Patchogue, NY 11772; Lew and Kitty July 28 golf tournament a success. Brunnemer in Cedar Lodge Nursing Home, 6 Frowein Road, Center Moriches, Quite a few more golfers are needed. NY 11934; Gerry Flood in St James Nursing Home (room 269) 273 Moriches We also will be doing a Chinese Rd., St. James, NY 11780; Doris Shrimpton in Bellhaven Nursing Center, 110 Auction in the fall. Beaverdam Rd., Brookhaven; Hazel Nargi in McPeak’s Adult Home, 286 N. Suggestions were also made for sev- Ocean Ave., Patchogue; Marian King in Sunrise Assisted Living, 2 Hills Rd., E. eral other fundraisers. Setauket, Rm. 2; Anna Bonfe, Rm. 201, Cunningham Bldg., Loretto Rest, 708 E. We will meet again soon after the Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205; Toby Miller (Room 213B) in Affinity Skilled new pastor arrives. Living and Rehabilitation Center, 305 Locust Avenue, Oakdale, NY 11769. Lift up your church with your prayers, presence, gifts and service. Donations Fund Pew Stewardship cert. Five of our fine ladies spent a Saturday dusting and cleaning: Barbara Cushions Now Becker, Lorraine Brenner, Wendy that Thanks to donations to our Hollowell, Jean Miller, and Geri Summer is Memorial Fund, many sanctuary pew Sheridan. The concert was a great suc- here, we cushions have been replaced or are in cess with standing room only for the all have the process of being replaced. audience. Many people complimented many Huge appreciation goes to Robert us on such a beautiful church. projects Bransford whose cash donations to do. While working on the suppression enabled us to replace ten cushions. The Lawn system for the kitchen stove, Ray donation was in memory of his par- mowing Henson and Dave Hollowell noticed ents, Sarah (Sally) Bransford and J. and shrub that the flat roofs of the Cloud Room Emerson Bransford, through Roger trimming and Sanctuary were in desperate need Overton. are neces- of recoating. Robert (Bob) Rogers and his sister sary not Since Trustee endowment funds Norene Rogers Caputo’s donation only at our homes, but at the parson- have been diminished by the need to replaced cushions across the back (east age and church too. We should all help the church with current expenses, wall) pews and are in loving memory thank Ray Henson for volunteering to Ray, Dave, and Steve Rice pooled their of their mother, Madeline T. Rogers. take care of these chores for us. If you resources to buy the roof coating. The Geri Sheridan’s donation in memory have an extra hour or so, please contact re-coating began last Fall and is contin- of her beloved husband Robert (Bob) the office at 475-0381 (Monday uing this Spring-Summer. This process replaced the cushions across the front through Thursday from 9-1) to let us will extend the life of those roofs for pews. know that you can help. years. Many more cushions need replacing As we read our Link, please be Please, if you see a problem with so tax exempt donations to the UMC informed that June Barile, Valerie Ward the church building, let a trustee know Memorial Fund will be appreciated. and Janice LaBlanc are instrumental in about it. Your diligence may save us a The fund is maintained by Diane the preparation and mailing of the lot in repairs. Dave Purificato noticed Adone and appropriate entries will be Link. They provide their professional that the steps leading to the office made in our Memorial Book at the rear mailing services for free (we pay only entrance needed sealing and painting. of the sanctuary. for postage) so we all can enjoy it. We thank him for a job well done —Geri Sheridan George Hoag is the editor and works If you are able to do a small repair closely with our church Administrative or trim shrubs, your efforts are appre- Assistant, Kathleen D’Angelo, organiz- ciated. Keeping God’s house a beauti- ing and printing the Link. To save ful place to worship is our duty. God money, the Link is printed on our loves a cheerful giver. office copying machine. It is available also on line at our website, —Dave Hollowell www..gbgm.umc.org/patchogue. You can also request to have the Link sent This is a combined July- to you by e-mail. Please contact the August edition of the Link. office with your e-mail address to make The next issue will be for this change. September. Please send all There was a special spring cleaning copy to in the sanctuary for the BAFFA (Bay [email protected] by Aug. 15. Area Friends for the Fine Arts) con- Celebrate your life! Witness for your faith! 631-758-1550 E-mail: [email protected]

Golf Our Golf Tournament, scheduled for April 28 was rained out and has been rescheduled for Monday, July 28 at Bellport Country Club. We are still in need of additional players and Tee sign sponsors. Please make very effort to recruit golfers. If you or a member of your family is not a player, please consider asking those you know who are. We have brochures in the office which can be sent to anyone you wish. Give the office a call We are committed to a minimum of 72 players and are still several foursomes short. Kathy Wells made a nice poster for us to keep track of our golfer count progress, so let’s send that number soaring. We also will be collecting Chinese Auction type baskets for prizes. This is a very important fundraiser for us so please make every effort to help. United Methodist Church of Patchogue July 2008

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UMC.Org Reviews come its few shortcomings. The film is hitch. Hot on Carter’s trail is Lexie Leatherheads at its best when it’s on the field, where Littleton (Renée Zellweger), a newspa- the pratfalls and brawls are endless and per reporter whose star is rising almost Production Company: Universal milked for all they’re worth. as fast as Carter’s. Though pretending Pictures; Director: ; Leatherheads also does a nice job at to write a sympathetic profile on Cast: George Clooney, Renée capturing the sepia-toned, smoky Carter, she’s in fact preparing to reveal Zellweger, , Jonathan atmosphere of 1920s America, filled his war heroics as a fraud. Pryce, Stephen Root, Ezra Buzzington, with speakeasies, newsboys and College football's brightest star is John Vance, Dan John Miller; Rating: “dames” both classy and otherwise. handsome Carter Rutherford (John PG-13 for some language and violence The film follows the story of two Krasinski), also famed for his heroism By Gregg Tubbs football players on very different tra- in World War II. Copyright © 2008 (UMC.org)—You’ve got to love an jectories. Dodge Connolly (Clooney) is . actor—twice named “sexiest man a roguishly handsome football pro with Leatherheads is designed to deliver alive”—who is willing to spend the a few too many games under his belt laughs, nostalgia and a little romance, majority of a film wearing the most and too few ahead. He’s the captain of so reading too much into it would be a hysterical piece of sports headgear, all the Duluth Bulldogs, a motley team of mistake. But central to the film is the for the sake of a good laugh. Luckily former miners and farmhands, strug- idea of heroes—how we crave them, those flimsy leather helmets aren’t the gling to stay solvent. In fact, with all 25 need them and sometimes even con- only source of comedy in pro teams in financial straights, the struct them. Whether they are war Leatherheads, George Clooney’s rol- entire league could collapse before it heroes or sports heroes (Carter is licking homage to the early days of even gets started. The big draw in 1925 both), we want to believe in them, professional football. Throw in a mag- is college football, and its brightest star emulate them and project in them all netic college football superstar, a wise- is handsome Carter Rutherford (John that is best in us. When there is evi- cracking lady reporter, and a lovable Krasinski), whose blazing speed on the dence that our heroes have failings and team of football-fumbling misfits, and field nearly guarantees a touchdown are human just like us, many of us turn you’ve got all you need for a comic the moment the ball touches his hands. a blind eye, preferring the illusion to touchdown. And for extra points, if Further enhancing his allure are his the truth. you pay close attention, you’ll discover WWI exploits, when he reputedly The theme of honesty is also weightier themes, the need for heroes forced an entire German platoon to explored. For example, we learn that and how half truths can grow into surrender to him and earned the nick- Carter was less than heroic in the convenient and useful legends. name, “The Hero of Argonne,” and trenches, and he even admits to Lexie the Congressional Medal of Honor. In his directorial follow up to the that “the facts are true, but the telling very serious Good Night and Good For Dodge, Carter Rutherford and gets better each time.” Stories grow, get Luck, Clooney takes a hard left turn his legions of fans and eager sponsors embellished and, as the Football into pure silliness. Leatherheads aspires represent pro football’s salvation. For Commissioner says, eventually “smell to capture the elusive comic madness Carter, who is facing graduation, the of legend” rather than fact. Because of the 1930s screwball comedies, rough and tumble pro league offers fame is so addictive, Carter struggles which deftly combined slapstick, sexual him the only chance to continue play- over coming clean, which will bring tension and rapid fire dialogue—exem- ing football, something he loves as shame and destroy his celebrity status. plified by classics like Bringing Up much for the sport as for the adoring Intriguingly, the film leaves us with the Baby and His Girl Friday, both starring fans. After some crafty negotiations by question of whether or not football Cary Grant, the George Clooney of his manager (Jonathan Pryce), The and the country as a whole are better the time. While Leatherheads never Hero of Argonne signs on to become off with its hero intact—even if he is a reaches those heights, its energy, irrev- the savior of the Duluth Bulldogs and fake. erence and overall conviviality over- as well as pro football. But there’s a

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