† This Week at St. Paul's

September 1, 2011 www.saintpaulsbrookfield.com (203) 775-9587

† Irene Spares St. Paul’s

hankfully from St. Paul‟s standpoint, Hurricane Irene was quite tame. Her advanced T billing forced cancellation of both services on Sunday, although Fr. Loring did offer up an earlier Holy Eucharist for nine faithful parishioners at 4 pm on Saturday. Our church property didn‟t receive any damage...the few leaves and twigs that did come down were hardly worth the effort to clean up. And we never lost power. All our property committee had to deal with was a few leaks in all the likely places, but they were quickly cleaned up. But many of our parishioners were not as lucky with 25% of Brookfield still without power on Wednesday night. And other towns, such as Newtown, still struggling with more than half of their residents powerless. We were happy to make our facilities available to parishioners, with several dropping by during the week to load up on water or heat up a meal in our kitchen. Several of our more fortunate parishioners opened their homes to others who needed a hot shower or a place to do laundry. Anyone still without power should call the parish office at (203) 775-9587

† This Week at St. Paul’s

Thu., Sept. 1 - 7:30 pm - Mission Committee, Guild Room Sat., Sept. 3 - 7:30 am - Men‟s Prayer Breakfast, Parish Hall Sun., Sept. 4 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 8:00 am - Traditional Eucharist 9:15 am - Adult Christian Education, Guild Room 10:30 am - Contemporary Eucharist Mon., Sept. 5 - Labor Day - Parish Office Closed Tue., Sept. 6 - 9:15 am - Ladies Bible Study, Guild Room 7:00 pm - Stephen Ministry, Guild Room Wed., Sept. 7 - 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist and Healing 7:00 pm - BETA video series, Guild Room Thu., Sept. 8 - 1:00 pm - Dorothy Day Ministry, Danbury

† Happy Birthday to You!

ianna Schappach celebrates today! Friday is the V big day for Jacquelyn Letizia & Linda Volpe. Saturday, Alice Keller & Richard Baldelli will be opening presents. Rachel Chaleski will be blowing out candles on Sunday. Karen Brown will be another year older and wiser on Monday. Wednesday Susan Howell will celebrate. Have a blessed day each one of you!

† Here We Grow Again

n Friday, August 12th 10-month-old James O Randall Nimer was baptized in a private ceremony at St. Paul‟s. Pictured here Julian Nimer, older brother of James, assists Fr. Joe in preparing the font for his little brother.

† Children’s Offering

ecause the children are at Sunday School during the offering time, we B are encouraging children to place any offering in the plate at the back of the church before coming up for the children's sermon. Please encourage your child to take advantage of this time to practice giving a weekly offering.

† Ministry Fair On September 11th

fter both services on Sunday September 11th, A please join us in the Parish Hall as our various ministries are presented. Come learn more about how the Saint Paul‟s Family celebrates being the Body of Christ.

.† Christian Businessman’s Luncheon

Today, September 1st, 2011, Noon at Stony Hill Inn, Bethel, Guest Speaker – Pastor John Parille “One Day At A Time”

n today‟s crazy paced world, it is hard to not let worry, doubt and fear overwhelm our I thoughts. Each morning when we arise, we are greeted with negative headlines, uncertain business climates, unpredictable changes in our business and personal lives, all leading us to wonder, what‟s next? Come hear a message that will be sure to have you start your day on a different thought path. Worry is not part of God‟s plan for our lives. Matthew 6:34 says, “So don‟t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today‟s trouble is enough for today.” This message will help you take your life one day at a time….with God! Reverend John Parille is a “tent maker” pastor. On staff at New Life Community Church, United Methodist in New Fairfield, CT, Pastor John also owns and operates a local printing company for the past 30 years. Pastor John also runs the Brotherhood of Christ Men‟s ministry, whose mission is to help men grow in their walk of faith with other men through accountability, trust and friendship.

† Labor Day My God, Father and Savior, since you have commanded us to work in order to meet our needs, sanctify our labor that it may bring nourishment to our souls as well as to our bodies. Make us constantly aware that our efforts are worthless unless guided by your light and by your hand. Make us faithful to the particular tasks for which you have bestowed upon us the necessary gifts, taking from us any envy or jealousy at the vocations of others. Give us a good heart to supply the needs of the poor, saving us from any desire to exalt ourselves over those who Prayer by John Calvin appropriate for Labor Day receive our bounty. And if you should call us into greater poverty than we humanly desire, save us from any spirit of defiance or resentment, but rather let us graciously and humbly receive the bounty of others. Above all, may every temporal grace be matched by spiritual grace, that in both body and soul we may live to your glory. Amen.

abor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the L labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held their second Labor Day holiday just a year later. In 1884, the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country. The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday - a street parade to exhibit to the public “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor Convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement. Although Labor Day is a secular day, a number of organizations and houses of worship express good wishes for the day with prayers.

† The Saints of God September 1 David Pendleton Oakerhater

“God‟s warrior” is an epithet by which David Pendleton Oakerhater is known among the Cheyenne Indians of Oklahoma. The title is an apt one, for this apostle of Christ to the Cheyenne was originally a soldier who fought against the United States government with warriors of other tribes in the disputes over Indian land rights. By the late 1860s Oakerhater had distinguished himself for bravery and leadership as an officer in an elite corps of Cheyenne fighters. In 1875, after a year of minor uprisings and threats of major violence, he and twenty-seven other warrior leaders were taken prisoner by the U.S. Army, charged with inciting rebellion, and sent to a disused military prison in Florida. Under the influence of a concerned Army captain, who sought to educate the prisoners, Oakerhater and his companions learned English, gave art and archery lessons to the area‟s many visitors, and had their first encounter with the Christian faith. The captain‟s example, and that of other concerned Christians, from as far away as New York, had their effect on the young warrior. He was moved to answer the call to transform his leadership in war into a lifelong ministry of peace. With sponsorship from the Diocese of Central New York and financial help from a Mrs. Pendleton of Cincinnati, he and three other prisoners went north to study for the ministry. At his baptism in Syracuse in 1878 he took the name David Pendleton Oakerhater, in honor of his benefactress. Soon after his ordination to the diaconate in 1881, David returned to Oklahoma. There, he was instrumental in founding and operating schools and missions, through great personal sacrifice and often in the face of apathy from the Church hierarchy and resistance from the government. He continued his ministry of service, education, and pastoral care among his people until his death on August 31, 1931. Half a century before, the young deacon had told his people: “You all know me. You remember when I led you out to war I went first, and what I told you was true. Now I have been away to the East and I have learned about another captain, the Lord Jesus Christ, and he is my leader. He goes first, and all he tells me is true. I come back to my people to tell you to go with me now in this new road, a war that makes all for peace.”

† Ladies To Study Isaiah - Judgment & Foregiveness

he Ladies Tuesday AM Bible Study will begin their 18-week study on the T Book of Isaiah on Tuesday, September 6th. The first half of Isaiah carries the message of judgment for sin. The second half, brings a message of forgiveness, comfort and hope. Isaiah speaks more about the Messiah than does any other Old Testament prophet. Isaiah's book is a window into the mind of God as it was seven hundred years before Christ and still is today. It is God's message of comfort to us because those who heed it find eternal peace and fellowship with him. Study books, @ $8.00 each, are available through Barbara Cappiello after the 8:00 am service or Donna Betts after the 10:30 am service. Classes will start promptly at 9:30 and end at 11:00. We hope you will join us as we study God's Word, especially those new to studying the Bible!

Youth Group Calendar

September 11th – Youth Kick-Off Event 3-7pm September 18th – Youth Group 5-7pm September 25th – Youth Group 5-7pm

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New Date for Youth Group Kick

We're looking for volunteers to help with the youth group kick-off. Parents & non-parents are welcome. We need two each of; grillers, sous chefs, setup & clean up. To volunteer, please contact us at [email protected]

† Good Things Come To Those Who Wait

recently read a devotional about Joseph and the time he spent in prison. The text I jumped out at me, since Fr. Joe has just finished up several sermons about Joseph. The author talked about how God used the time spent in prison as a training ground. Joseph was doing time for a crime he didn‟t commit, after being sold as a slave by his brothers. But his faith remained, after all God had given him two dreams showing that his brothers would one day bow to him. As we learned, Joseph‟s patience and faith paid off, God did raise him up and he was able to save not only his family, but all the people of Israel. It‟s unlikely that any of our stories will end quite so triumphantly as Joseph‟s did. But it is very likely that each of us has had a time, maybe even now, where we were waiting. It is encouraging to know that God will triumph in those times that we wait on Him. Isaiah 40:28-31 New International Version (NIV)

28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. by Patrick O‟Connors

Click on the album cover to the left to see a video of Everlasting God

Everlasting God

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord. Our God, You reign forever. Our hope, our strong Deliverer. You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God. You do not faint, You won‟t grow weary. You‟re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need. You lift us up on wings like eagles.

† Scholarly Speaking The Sermon You Missed

lthough Irene did less damage in this area than many had feared, it was a A respectable storm, and I make no apology for not holding services on Sunday morning. We did have a celebration on Saturday which some of you were able to attend, but since few were there to hear it, and it was not recorded, let me share with you the gist of the sermon. The Scriptures tell of two men, called to leadership in God‟s service, and getting off to a rough start. We hear of Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-15) and of Peter, called out by our Lord when he protests that Jesus must not be crucified (Matthew 16:21-28). By coincidence Sunday was also the commemoration of St. Augustine, the great theologian of the first millennium, who also had a rather bad start. Moses had a privileged upbringing in the court of Pharaoh, but when he came upon an Egyptian overseer abusing a Hebrew slave he struck and killed the Egyptian, and then fled for his life. He became a handyman/shepherd for a Bedouin family and then had his encounter with God in the burning bush. The LORD tells him to go back to Egypt and lead his people out, and immediately Moses starts making excuses. My favorite (found in the next chapter) is „I can‟t do it, I am slow of speech;‟ and when Moses won‟t accept that God has the power to take care of that God finally gets mad and says, „Your brother can speak well, he‟ll do that part.‟ Moses finally gives in and agrees to go, and we know that in fact he succeeded brilliantly. Peter has just acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah, and Son of God (we read about that last week) when Jesus starts talking about his upcoming crucifixion. Peter, whose mouth always seems to run a bit ahead of his money, objects and is called Satan for his trouble. This is not the last of his problems, but Peter does seem to take this to heart, and after the Resurrection does come into a position of leadership. Augustine of Hippo, shows another variant of this pattern. His mother was a Christian (and his father eventually became one also) but Augustine resisted the call to conversion. His lifestyle would probably not have shocked his pagan friends, but he knew that his fondness for wine and women (I‟m not sure about song) was incompatible with Christian living – something that some modern Christians would do well to take to heart – and his intellectual gifts also seemed to pull him in other o you have a question you directions. Eventually he D would like answered by our met and was persuaded by Scholar-in-Residence? Send your Ambrose of Milan that ecclesiastical, liturgical, doctrinal, intelligence was equally historical or other inquiries to: valuable in the service of [email protected]. Christ (and apparently he had also come to feel that he had sown enough wild oats). As I mentioned he went on to become one of the Church‟s greatest theologians, and a respected bishop in his native North Africa. In all these we see the truth of the statement that God does not so much call those who are fit as fits those who are called. We are all called to be Christians, and many are called to specific ministries – can we respond, not with arguments about why we can‟t do it, but with faith that in God we can. - Fr. Bill Loring, Scholar in Residence

† Sunday School Registration he first day of Sunday School is September 11th at 10:30 am. Registration will T begin at 10 that day in the Sunday School hallway. Please come so we can collect all the important information about your children, and update it if needed. Anyone up to 8th grade can sign up, and Nursery is available. If you are interested in helping out in any way, or if you have any questions, please see Heather Melody or Lori O'Hara. Thank you!

† Choir Practice for Sword Points Readers (click on the red links below to begin practice on this Sunday‟s hymns)

Opening Hymn Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Gradual Hymn Praise the Lord, Rise up rejoicing Offertory Hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Closing Hymn Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Walter Chalmers Smith (1824 -1908)

his hymn was written by Walter Chalmers Smith, a pastor of the Free Church of T Scotland, in the late 19th century. Chalmers Smith was born at Aberdeen, Scotland, on Dec. 5, 1824 and educated at the University of Aberdeen and at New College, Edinburgh. Entering the ministry of the Free Church of Scotland in 1850, he served at Chadwell Street in Islington, London, the Roxburgh Free Church of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, and the Free High Church of Edinburgh from 1876 to 1894, where he remained until his retirement. Smith produced several hymns, some twelve of which have survived. This one, undoubtedly his best known, first appeared with six stanzas in his Hymns of Christ and the Christian Life of 1867. This hymn is based on 1 Timothy 1:17, which in the King James Version says: "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen." It tries to express the inexpressible, the nature of God, and so it uses words like this: "In light inaccessible hid from our eyes," that are mysterious as well as beautiful. "Light inaccessible," why would anyone refer to God as "light inaccessible"? The scriptures, particularly the Psalms, speak of God as light: "God is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear" (Psalm 27:1). "Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord" (Psalm 4:6). But why "light inaccessible"? Perhaps because, if the light of God were to shine upon us full force, it would consume us. Perhaps because we could not stand to see the full glory of God until we see him face to face in heaven. There are other interesting phrases, "silent as light." I think of light as bright or dim or as expressing a particular color, but I had never thought of it as silent, but, of course, light is silent. This hymn speaks of God as "Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light." How can God be unresting and unhasting on the one hand, but silent on the other? That line reminds us that God is always at work in our lives, always, but that God's presence in our lives is often so subtle that we can fail to perceive it. If you would like to do a thoughtful, quiet meditation, sit quietly for a half hour and read

† Official Prayer of the Sword Points Editorial Board lmighty God, keep us, we pray thee, from thinking of ourselves more highly than A we ought to think, and ready at all times to step aside for others, that the cause of Christ may be advanced; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

† Sunday’s Readings (click on the red links below to go directly to the text) True Reconciliation

Exodus 12:1-14 In our Old Testament lesson instructions are given, and the meaning of the Passover meal is told; it is a remembrance and reenactment of Israel‟s beginnings as a people when they were saved out of slavery in Egypt. Psalm 149 A joyful song in which the faithful praise the Lord and anticipate the victory of justice. Romans 13:8-14 In this reading Paul summarizes the heart of the law and urges a way of life in full awareness of the nearness of salvation. All the commandments and all human responsibility for others are fulfilled by “loving you neighbor as yourself.” Disciples must recognize that the nighttime of sinfulness is passing. The daylight, the time for new conduct and the following of Jesus, now comes. Matthew 18:15-20 Our Gospel presents teaching about how to deal with sin and grievances within the Christian community. The early churches did not have established codes and regulations and had to fashion their own ways of dealing with such matters. Here every effort is made to bring the sinful member to repentance. Failing this, the individual is to be treated as outside the church. Such decisions are understood to be ratified in heaven and by Christ‟s presence even in the smallest of Christian gatherings.

† Pick Up Your Copy Today! Synthesis CE Study Guides for each weeks readings will be available at the back of the church.

† Safe Church Training

n Saturday September 17th, St. Paul‟s is hosting the diocesan Safe Church Training O program. Why? We want St. Paul‟s to make our Church a safe place, safe for those who worship, safe for those who minister, safe for those who come in need, safe for children and safe for all who seek or serve Christ. Who? Training is mandatory for all clergy; full or part-time church staff; volunteers who provide individual pastoral care; Eucharistic Visitors; and Youth & child supervisors. It is strongly recommender for Sunday School teachers and lay leaders in supervisory or leadership roles. All adults engaged in ministry at St. Paul‟s are welcome to attend safe church training. There is no fee to attend. The training will be on Saturday, September 17 from 9 - 4 with lunch provided.

† Your Prayers Are Requested For…

t is such an intimate time when praying for the health and well being of others I and such a privilege. The people that we lift up to The Lord are part of our hearts for all time. Please pray for...

.….Dot Blake, convalescing from a stroke at Filosa in Danbury. …..Steve Donnelly. …..Bill Schrull, recovering from his recent neck surgery. ..…Lois Hunt, continued healing for her broken left foot. …..Ingrid Pruss, full recovery from her back surgery. …..Ann Battista, for her health issues in general. …..Daniel Hatch, complete healing and peace. …..Barbara Kast. …..St. Paul‟s Faith Alive weekend in November. …..those involved in the ministry of education for Christian formation in parishes; church school and youth group directors, teachers, and mentors; for adult education leaders. …..Drew Crocker, for his continued healing, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. …..Donna Cennamo, comfort and healing from her recent back surgery. …..our government leaders, the wisdom needed to govern rightly, justly, and humbly. …..Kelly. Tim, their children and their team, safety in Jos, Nigeria. …..Tom Balash, strength and healing.

Lord, we join our hearts in praise to you for our Faith Alive weekend. Renew our faith by pouring out your Holy Spirit on us. Make us more and more like our Savior, Jesus. Amen.

† Cod with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 6 T. extra-virgin olive oil 5 lg. garlic cloves, minced ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper 3 lbs. tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1/8 tsp. saffron threads, crumbled 5 sprigs oregano Salt and pepper to taste Directions: 4 4-oz. skinless cod or halibut fillets Heat ¼ c. of the olive oil in a large deep Parsley, chopped for garnish skillet. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper Grated orange peel. and cook over moderate heat until the garlic is golden (1 minute). Add the tomatoes and saffron and cook until tomatoes just begin to soften (5 minutes). Add the oregano and season with salt and pepper. Cook the sauce over moderately low heat, stirring and crushing tomatoes with a spoon until the sauce is thickened and the liquid is reduced (about 35 minutes). Discard the oregano. Nestle the cod in the tomato sauce and cook, turning once, until just opaque throughout (about 12 minutes).

Serve over rice and garnish with parsley and orange peel.

Editor’s note: Served this over Arborio rice cooked with orange peel, cloves and bay leaves. A delicious and colorful dish.

August 30, 2011

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

As you know, the Diocese of Connecticut is engaging in the process of re- envisioning and re-imagining how we are to be Body of Christ known as the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut in the 21st Century, and how we can best participate in God's mission of restoration and reconciliation in the world. Beginning the transition to new ways of being and serving God's mission as the Diocese, and also meeting the challenge of difficult financial realities, the bishops and members of the diocesan Program and Budget Committee have been taking a hard look at how and where we spend our money. As a result, the Convention of the Diocese will consider a significant resolution outlining ways by which the parishes of the diocese can become more mutually responsible and interdependent in our common financial life. In addition, as with so many other institutions, our revenues are down - we project that our revenue in 2012 will be between $600,000 and $1,000,000 below previous levels. We have had to make considerable cuts in the budget to be considered by Convention, including six diocesan staff positions, some program funding and grants to various ministries. We have been unable to fund new items. So that everyone - especially clergy and lay delegates - may be well briefed and prepared for budget discussions at Diocesan Convention, three meetings will be held around the diocese to review the process and the proposed budget to be considered by Convention. Note: Fr. Shepley was asked by Bishop Douglas to Wednesday, September 28, at Trinity Church, be a member of the Program Torrington & Budget Committee that Thursday, September 29, at Saint David's dealt with many of these Church, Gales Ferry issues. He encourages any Wednesday, October 5, at Saint John's parishioners interested to Church, Bridgeport attended one of these All meetings will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. meetings. If you have any The meetings are open to all, and we encourage questions, see Fr. Joe. clergy and lay delegates to Diocesan Convention especially to attend one of the meetings. No need to register. Please do consider coming to discuss your budget as the Diocese of Connecticut. Faithfully, The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, The Rt. Rev. James Curry, The Rt. Rev. Laura Ahrens

† Christian Caring Committee Meets on September 12th The Christian Caring Committee will resume their monthly meetings in the Guild Room on Monday, September 12, at 4:30 P.M. The committee is always open to new ways of assisting parishioners with their personal needs and connecting them with the appropriate source of help. The Christian Caring Committee provides parishioners with "Increase our sharing and use transportation to doctors appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores, etc. The of personal involvement to greeting card ministry remembers parishioners on their birthdays and other times of nurture people of faith." sunshine and shadows. Visits are made regularly to the local hospitals and nursing homes and frequent telephone calls are intended to "keep in touch." New members are always welcome so that we can be there for our Christian brothers and sisters in their times of need. If you are interested in being part of this caring ministry, please contact Gail Winkley, Coordinator, at 203-775-3343 or [email protected]. or the Parish Office.

† Bible Study Fellowship Introduction ible Study Fellowship international, BSF, invites women of all faiths to an B introduction class on September 12th to register for this year's study of Acts and the Apostles. BSF is an interdenominational study held on Monday evenings from 6:55 - 8:45, at the Southbury Baptist Church on Route 67, in Southbury, Connecticut. Bible Study Fellowship offers small group discussion, printed commentary notes, weekly lectures and fellowship. The school age program from grades 1-12 is staffed by well trained teachers and corresponds in content to the adult program. There is no fee. Call 203-730-1966 for more information or visit our website at www.bsfinternational.org. Also, feel free to talk with Dorothy Crocker, Tara Shepley or Sylvia Biscardi about BSF.

**BSF is not affiliated with Southbury Bible Baptist Church. † Altar Guild † FAIRS, OPEN HOUSES, DINNERS, ANNIVERSARIES, SPORTS Sacristans for September are Apple Festival (Sept. 10, Monroe) Mary Allen and 4th Ann'l Rice & Beans & Chili cookoff (Sept. 25, Wethersfield) Gayle Baldelli. † LECTURES, QUIET DAYS, RETREATS, CONFERENCES Spanish Cursillo Weekend (Sept. 2-5, Farmington) Workshop on Reconciliation (Sept. 17, Hartford) † It Takes An Editorial 15th annual Bishops' Stewardship Conf. (Oct. 8, New Canaan) Board † MUSIC, ART, SPECIAL WORSHIP EVENTS Contributors to this Art for Haiti Fundraiser (Sept. 9-10, Washington) Weeks Sword Points: Sept. 11 - Remembrances, Interfaith services, more

Debbie Barackman, Chris Yale Whiffenpoofs concert (Sept. 24, Washington) Barrett, Donna Betts, Dorothy Crocker. Lynne Donnelly, Lynn Ecsedy, Ray Ferro, Bill Loring, Patrick O‟Connors, Lori O‟Hara, Linda Pendergast, Kirsten Peterson, Cathy Schrull, Joe Shepley, David Szen, Pam Szen & Gail Winkley..

SWORD POINTS CLASSIFIEDS Contact the Parish Office for more info at 203-775- 9587. WANTED - A Dog Sitter for four nights, September 15-18