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THE SHEPHERD'S MESSAGE
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them and they follow me."
APRIL
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD
SHEPHERD
A congregation of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America
"WORSHIP WITH US"
The Rev. Frank S. Podolinski, Pastor
501 Fairfield Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601-6101
Worship Hours
Worship Services: Saturday -- 5:30 pm
Sunday – 8:30 am. & 10:30 am.
“Holy Communion” Celebrated at each Service
Sunday School – 9:30 am.
"Greet your friends and church family - A caring way to start a Sunday"
"We are a caring family of God nourished by the Word,
guided by the Holy Spirit to share the love of Jesus
Christ."
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD
SHEPHERD
The Rev. Frank S. Podolinski, Pastor
Pastor’s Office Hours
Monday: 9:30 am. – 1:30 pm.
Pastor’s Cell: 724-858-7816
Pastor’s Home: 724-832-1759
Email: preacherpod@comcast.net
Church Office Hours
Monday – Thursday - 9:00 am –2:00 pm.
Church Phone: 724-834-1940
Fax: 724-853-9683
Email: Shepherd501@yahoo.com
Staff:
Director of Music, Nancy Flinner
Organist: Jean Brunot
Assistant Organist: Gregory Bittner
Parish Secretary: Jenny Luffy
Parish Sexton: Augie Nicolai
Congregational Leaders:
Pastor Frank Podolinski, President
Jim Stewart, Vice President
Richard Welsh, Recording Secretary
Eleanor Besser Rachel King
George Billig
Chuck Luffy
James Coppetti Jack Rutter
Shelley Cottrill Kathy Wolfe
Andrea Cuda
Melanie Wood
Officers for 2015:
Treasurer: Shelley Cottrill
Assistant Treasurer: Donald Park
Financial Secretary: Sally Hall
COMMITTEE AND PROGRAM CHAIRPERSONS OR
COORDINATORS:
Christian Education & Sunday School:
Worship & Music: Jim Stewart, Jr.
Altar Guild: Mina Rutter
Social Ministry: Mark Gesalman
Mission: Open
Fellowship: Tammy Welsh
Property: Harry Harbaugh
Stephen Ministry: Pastor Frank
Evangelism: George Billig
Visitation: George Billig
Youth: Kathy Wolfe & Rachel King
Finance: Bob Teeter
Mutual Ministry: Melanie Wood
Stewardship: Andrea Cuda
Library: Carole Bridges
Website Committee: Shelley Cottrill
Public Relations: Roger Sullenberger
Women of the ELCA: Lorraine Simonet
PALS: Jim Monnich
Personnel: Dennis Clawson
Rocking Horse: Dennis Clawson
Average Attendance for February 21 –March 22, 2015
Service
Attendance
Saturday
32
Sunday 8:30
14
Sunday 10:30
60
Council Liaisons to Committees
Council Member
Eleanor Besser
George Billig
James Coppetti
Shelley Cottrill
Andrea Cuda
Rachel King
Charles Luffy
Jack Rutter
Jim Stewart
Rich Welsh
Kathy Wolfe
Melanie Wood
Committee
Rocking Horse
Stewardship
Evangelism
Finance
Personnel
Christian Ed
Social Ministry
Property
Worship & Music
Fellowship
Youth
Mutual Ministry
Please feel free to contact the above liaisons if you have any
concerns that pertain to their particular committee. As always,
Pastor Frank is also available.
Pastor’s Pen
As you may be reading this, our congregation continues an observance
of the season of Lent and an approach to Holy Week and Easter. I know
many of you will be observing the holiday in a variety of ways. Many
of you come to church. Some people make a special dinner to share
with family and friends, while others prefer to spend time alone in quiet
reflection. Easter holds different messages and meanings to different
people. During Easter, Christians recognize the completion of Jesus’
mission on earth; to come and to die for the sins of humanity and to be
resurrected on the third day. I think about Good Friday and what that
day must have been like. Jesus, the Son of God had performed
miracles. He rejected the religious leaders and traditions of the day by
loving unlovable people who followed him and believed in him. So
what must it have been like when he died? When he said, “It is
finished”, and hung his head, what could his followers have possibly
felt? To put all your faith in something that lets you down is a heavy
weight to bear. We may have not been there when the disciples
watched their Lord breathe his last breath and die, but we can only
imagine how they felt… in a word… hopeless………….
might this be the perfect opportunity to come back to worship, back to
the Body of Christ, back to a church family that welcomes you and
loves you. If you are not someone who goes to church regularly or at
all, I pray that you take some time out to sit, reflect, and think about
the areas of your life that have died or you feel are dead or dying and
remember that despite how final your Good Friday feels, Easter Sunday
is on its way. Every day is a second chance; a chance to change, a
chance to forgive, a chance to forget and a chance to grow . In your
darkest hour, keep your eyes peeled for the light. Wait for it,,, for
Easter is coming and with it great rising, bringing life from death, joy
from sorrow, peace from fear and worry, hope from despair. God is
present and actively calling us to trust in his Son, Jesus, The Christ, our
Savior and Lord, our only hope…
Happy Easter!
Pastor Frank +
Not only did he die in the most publically humiliating way at the time,
but he was also entombed. Now that’s final…
For three days there was nothing. He was gone. All seemed lost. But
then on Sunday morning, tears and the numbness of disillusionment
turned to cries of rejoicing… He is risen!!!
This is why people get so excited. It is a celebration of new life, of rebirth. It is a celebration that the most hopeless of circumstances could
be revived. The resurrection of Jesus is the heart of the gospel message
and the meaning of life and that there is hope. No matter how dark it
gets, there is a light that shines through. That is why it is called Good
News. This Good News of the risen Lord can inspire, change and
transform anyone. I pray that during this Lenten season, Holy Week
and Easter season, even if you have been away from the church,
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COUNCIL NEWS
Council Meeting DETAILS: March 16, 2015
Constitutional Committee Questions: Jack Gesalman, head of the
Constitution Committee, had several concerns in regards to the personnel
committee’s recommendation that employees not be allowed to serve on
church council. After Consulting with Synod leaders, Pastor Sheehan, and
Edward Sites and consulting the model constitution, and ELCA policy, that
there is nothing constitutionally prohibiting an employee from being a member
of Church council. After Investigation of the issue a motion was made and
carried not to change the constitution in regards to employees serving on
church council.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
February Highlights
 Expected contributions still behind by $2339.16.
 Income is only at 88% YTD, while expenses are at 92% YTD.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Tammy Welsh will help to develop curriculum
and has many Ideas. She will talk to Janine about continuing to help with
curriculum.
 VBS - Volunteer meeting was held - Still need more volunteers. A
registration letter was sent out to all who attended last year.
YOUTH: Youth Group
 On March 14th the Grades 6-12 Youth Group, leaders, and parents,
drove out to Lancaster for the Sight and Sound production of
“Moses”. Following the show the group of 22 had dinner with an
Amish family. Spent the night in Hershey, began the day with a
church service complete with communion and then continued with
a visit to Hershey's Chocolate World where the group had a
chocolate tasting, saw a movie in 4D and made their own candy
bars.
 On Sunday March 22 the youth will served dinner at the Union
Mission in Latrobe.
 On Friday March 27th there will be a youth group meeting where
the kids will fill and hide Easter Eggs for the Sunday School
Easter egg hunt on Saturday March 28th
 Anyone interested in Youthfest to be held April 10-12 please see
Kathy Wolfe.
 There will be a spaghetti dinner scheduled for Saturday April 18th.
 Upcoming activities may include the zip line at Seven Springs and
a summer baseball game.
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 Youth Gathering
 Plans are forming for the upcoming Youth Gathering trip to
Detroit in July. Deposits are in, the hotel has been assigned and
vans have been reserved. Meetings scheduled as follows:
 Sunday April 19th at 3pm at First Lutheran Church in
Greensburg. Mandatory for all. Sunday May 17th at 3pm at St
Luke's in Youngwood. Sunday June 28th at 3pm site TBD.
 Rachel and Kathy are going to try to keep the bulletin board in the hall
updated
FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE:
 April 1st Agape Meal. Fellowship to provide ham, rolls, drinks, and
paper products. Easter Brunch at 9:30. Need more people to sign up.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
 Still looking into single signature checks. Concerned about trend of
being behind every month.
PROPERTY:
o Pastor’s office – drywall is up some final decisions to be
made. Coming out of major repairs.
o Keys - Norwin Lock best price. Do not duplicate keys not
much more expensive.
PERSONNEL: Clearance letters out. Sent to 14 people. State is far behind.
Multiple clearances are needed because they are covered by different state
departments.
ROCKING HORSE PRESCHOOL: A motion was made by Eleanor to
expand the board of the Rocking Horse Preschool by 2 members.
WEBSITE: Updated for VBS
GENERAL BUSINESS:
 Membership – Retention & New
a. e-mail collecting campaign successful
NEXT MEETING is scheduled for April 20, 2015.
Respectfully submitted: Rich Welsh, Recording Secretary
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Congregation & Committee News
WORSHIP & MUSIC
1) Pastor and Jacob would like to start a hand chime and/or percussion
ensemble for kids.
2) April 1st we will do the Agape Meal. The Agape Meal is a potluck
dinner. Fellowship will provide the meat and rolls & butter.
3) First Sunday after Easter is First Holy Communion - April 12th.
4) For Easter week, Confirmation students and First Holy Communion
students to help with Stations of the Cross on Tuesday.
5) Choir to sing Maundy Thursday and ??, Easter services are Sunrise
at 6:30 and 10:30 only, Easter Breakfast sponsored by Fellowship from
9:30 to 10:30.
6) Switch to one service for the summer on June 7th.
It’s never too early to set-up “Base Camp”
for this year’s Vacation Bible School!!
Please take a look inside our hiking hut to see how you can
donate or lend items we need to make Everest fun and
exciting for all the kids!

Look over the tags to see if you have any of the items or would
like to purchase them
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
o
Just a reminder of the following important dates:
April 5
NEW items will be added (almost) weekly so keep looking…even
if there isn’t anything today

NO Sunday School
Take the tag and write your name/phone number on the Gear Log
(so we know who took the tag)
We look forward to seeing your child in Sunday School and our
monthly event. Please see any of the teachers if you would like more
information. As always, volunteers are welcome to assist with either
program. Thank you for your support!

Return the item, with the tag attached, to the church office as
soon as you can
We cannot do this without YOU!
SAVE the DATES:
Vacation Bible School
June 15-19, 2015
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Also, happening now with Vacation Bible School…

Volunteer opportunities:
o If you haven’t (been) volunteered in the past, please
consider sharing your talents and laughs with us this
year!
o We still need volunteers to help ensure the
children have a great time! Please contact
Shelley if you are interested @724.875.2351 or
let Jenny know.

Registration has begun!! How do you get a form to register?
o Forms were mailed to previous attendees,
o Pick-up a form at the hiking hut and return to the Church
Office,
o Or print off the registration forms from our website
(www.goodshepherdgbg.org) using the VBS link.
o If you register in March or April, the child(ren) will be entered
to win an Everest t-shirt!! Registering early also saves you a
few bucks.
 Registration in March – April will be $5 per child ($10
per family)
 Registration in May will be $7 per child ($14 per
family)
 Late registration in June will be $20 per child (or cover
the cost of expedited shipping)
PALS
“Paternal Alliance of Lutherans”
An organization of Christian Men committed to Spiritual Growth, Community Service,
Congregational Support and Fellowship.
Watch the bulletin and future newsletters for an April event.
W.E.L.C.A.
Annual May Dinner
May 12th 6:00 pm.
Everything Old Is New, the theme of our annual May Dinner to be held
on Tuesday, May 12th at 6 pm. Everyone attending will be asked to
bring a favorite antique (one that can easily be carried) for
display. After a great dinner catered by Jenny Luffy and Jessica Dunn,
our featured speaker will be a local antique dealer who will later
appraise the antiques on display. This promises to be a fantastic
evening-Good Shepherd's own Antique Road Show!
Tickets will go on sale before and after services starting the weekend of
April 18th-19th through May 2nd and 3rd. Watch weekly bulletins for
more information.
BOOKS, GAMES & SCRIPTURES
Books, Games and Scriptures will meet at the church on Tuesday, April
14th at 7 pm. Bring a book or two to share and a game. Most of all,
come out and join us for a relaxing fun evening.
2014 Spring Cluster Gathering:
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On Saturday, April 18th a Cluster Gathering will be held at Salem
Lutheran Church in Delmont. This will be a great place to spend the
morning enjoying fellowship with other Lutheran women of
Southwestern PA while we worship, learn, have fun and eat together.
The topics will be Bullying, Rachel’s Day & more! Our own Lillian
Shea will be presenting some of the materials that morning. We gather
at 9:00 a.m. and lunch is only $5. Bring a friend or 2 if you can.
Please watch for a sign-up sheet in the vestibule. You may also contact
Karen Coates Gesalman at 724-837-1439 for more information or
carpooling.
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SWPA W/ELCA Designated Outreach:
Thank you for all your donations to last year’s Designated Outreach recipient
“Bethesda Children’s Home”. With our help the SWPA Women of the ELCA
were able to deliver many, many carloads of supplies and over $4,000 in
monetary donations to them. Your support of the designated outreach program
is very much appreciated.
Moving forward, last May, at the Synodical Women’s convention, we voted on
who would be the 2015 recipient of our generosity. “The Fayette County
Community Action Agency Inc.’s (FCCAA) Bridge House” was elected.
The FCCAA is a private, non-profit community-based organization that has
been proving comprehensive services for over 47 years. It is recognized for its
ability to provide quality services to low-income, disabled and elderly
residents of the area. They are able to do this with community support and
collaborative relationships with the health and human service community. As a
one-stop setting, they are able to provide a holistic approach to develop and
implement successful projects that serve the local community such as the
Bridge House program. The Bridge House is a transitional shelter which offers
communal living areas for 16 people (homeless families and single women) for
up to 12 months. The organizations goal is to help them gain self-esteem, selfsufficiency and independence. Each individual works with a case worker and
they establish an Individual Service Plan. They work together weekly to reach
their personal goals which may include issues such as education, employment,
health, nutrition, addiction, budgeting, clothing, housing and household
resources. We have been asked to help support their cause by supplying them
with some of the items listed below. Please remember that financial
contributions are also accepted. Items may be brought to the designated
donations box at church, any cluster event, or the May convention. You may
contact me, Karen, at 724-837-1439 with any questions. We will be collecting
items for The FCCAA’s Bridge House from March – May 10th, 2015.
Requested Items are:
Clothing: (All sizes, ages & genders) New Underwear, New Socks, New or
Gently Used Gloves, Hats & Scarves. Infant & Children’s Clothing especially
Coats (New or Gently Used),Toiletries: esp. Deodorant, Toothbrushes,
Toothpaste, Soap, Body Wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairbrushes, Combs,
& Q-Tips, Baby Items: Diapers, Wipes, Jars of Baby Food, Boxes of Baby
Cereal, Baby Body Wash & Baby Shampoo, Laundry Detergent (Regular &/or
Baby), Linens: Bath, Hand, and/or Kitchen Towels, Twin Sheets and
Blankets, New Pillows, School Supplies: Notebooks, Pens, Pencils, Glue
Sticks, Binders, Folders, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, & Backpacks
Gift Cards: esp. Walmart, Giant Eagle, Shop‘n Save, Kmart, Aldi’s.
(Residents use them for perishables including milk, formula, eggs, & fruit.)
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As always, thank you for your support. But, time flies, and applications are
being accepted for the election of our 2016 recipient. If you know of an
organization who would like to be considered, applications are available from
Karen Coates Gesalman at 724-837-1439 or online at www.swpasynod.org
within the W/ELCA Friends Inc. Winter 2015 Newsletter. Applications Must
be submitted to Betty Albright by April 1, 2015.
SWPA W/ELCA Annual Convention at Bishop Connare Center,
Greensburg:
The SWPA W/ELCA annual convention at the Bishop Connare Center in
Greensburg will be on Fri., May 15th & Sat., May 16th. It will begin
Friday afternoon at 2:00 with an optional enlightening workshop entitled
“Abuse of Women & Human Trafficking”. After dinner Friday night at
6:30, a business meeting will be held where we will be electing a President,
Treasurer, and new Board Members. Please consider running for one or
all of these positions. (I have nomination forms.) The convention will
continue Saturday morning with a Bible study, workshops (“Planting the
Seeds. . .” or “Crocheted Mats for our Troops & Homeless) and election of
the 2016 Designated Outreach Recipient. You may come enjoy messages
from our SWPA Bishop Kuserow, a church wide W/ELCA representative
and a representative from “The FCCAA Bridge House”. Convention will
end Saturday afternoon with the Bishop leading us in worship.
Registrations for this event are due by April 15th (after this date you must
pay and extra $5 to attend). The cost of the event depends on how much
you sign up for. We need to send a delegate from our congregation so that
our voice is heard and counted at this important event. Please see Karen
for registration forms or the synod website www.swpasynod.org within the
Friends Inc. Winter 2015 newsletter. You may contact Karen Coates
Gesalman at 724-837-1439 with any questions. ALL Women of the
church are welcome to attend this worthwhile event. Please join us.
CHAT N SEW
It’s Tuesday and from 10:00 am. until 1:30 pm., women sew, stuff and
put together beautiful quilts for people whose homes have burned or
other circumstances. If you love to chat and, oh yes, sew, please join
us with your sandwich and beverage.
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Confirmation
The 2015 schedule is as follows:
7th & 8th Grade – 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
April 19
May 3
May 17
The 8th Grade class will be confirmed on May 24th.
6th Grade – 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
April 19
May 3
First Holy Communion class schedule is as follows:
Saturday, March 28
Saturday, April 4
Saturday, April 11
11:00 am. – 12:15 pm.
11:00 am. – 12:15 pm.
11:00 am. – 12:15 pm.
Children will receive First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 12th.
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YOUTH GROUP Activities
Grades 6 – 12
There are some fun things on the horizon for the Good Shepherd Youth
Group. All youth from 6th grade through 12th are welcome even if you
haven’t joined us in the past. We really are just getting started:
Saturday, April 18—we will be making and serving a Spaghetti
Dinner to benefit both the Youth Gathering and the Youth group.
The congregation is welcome and the youth are encouraged to bring
friends and family to come enjoy some yummy pasta and good
fellowship. Takeout will also be available.
Stay tuned for late April and May activities. We may try to arrange zip
lining at Seven Springs once the weather improves. Would anyone out
there like to go caving? How about to a Pirate game this summer?
Your leaders want to have fun too, so please come and bring your ideas!
SAVE THE DATE: Annual Chicken Barbeque/Bake
Sale/Car Wash scheduled for Saturday, June 6th.
YOUTH GROUP GRADES K – 6
Look for an upcoming activity in May
2:00 – 4:00 pm.
Social Room
Come check us out at CampBlast
Saturday – May 9 2015
11:00 am. – 4:30 pm.
FREE Event!
For more information visit www.lutherlyn.com for more
details.
Our Food Pantry is currently well stocked. If you would like to donate
anything, please consider paper products, toiletries (excluding bar soap)
or even a gift card to purchase fresh items. Thank you to all.
LENTEN THURSDAY NOON SERVICES
You are invited to attend the Lenten Thursday Noon Services at Zion’s.
There is only one service left on April 2nd, Maundy Thursday. Service
begins at 12:05 p.m. Lunch is served following the service at 12:30
p.m.
April 2:
The Rev. Brian Chaffee
Zion’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist
Suggested lunch donation - $4.00
Rocking Horse Preschool Registration
Enrollment is open for the 2015-16 school year. Applications are
available in the church office. Visit our webpage at
rockinghorsepreschool.com. Contact Beth Bush at 724-331-2478 with
any questions.
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We are in a very busy time of the Church Year at our Church. If
you know that you will be attending a specific service, please
consider serving in some capacity (Altar Guild, Usher, Lector,
Greeter). Call the church office (724)834-1940, sign up on the
bulletin board or leave a note on the office desk. Thank You.
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News & Announcements
PRAYER LIST - Our thoughts and prayers are with the following:
*The office will be closed on Easter Monday, April 6th.
*We are in need of a chairperson for Evangelism/Visitation. If you
are interested, please contact the church office or Pastor Frank.
*Wednesday Night Bible Study will move back to Wednesday
nights beginning April 8th. There will be no Bible Study on
Wednesday, April 15th.
*There is NO Saturday Service on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Please
consider attending the Easter Vigil at Zion’s Lutheran.
*This year at the Easter Vigil, a choir will be comprised of anyone
who wishes to sing and prepare on their own prior to the vigil. The
anthem can be directly downloaded at this URL
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7jy9j7pt75fh3k6/AAC3Dqgv7NLZcVc
K4Ic3DQxea?dl=0 . A .mp3 file, free and copyright-free, is also
available for download using the same link in order to help learn the
music by listening to it ahead of time. Rehearsal for the above
anthem, liturgy and hymns will begin the same day, April 4, at 6:45
PM (right before the service) in Zion's Music Room. Singers should
bring their own music and folder since none will be available at
rehearsal.
The Newsletter deadline for the May newsletter is April 20th and
folding will be Wednesday, April 29th at 9:30 am.
Many of you may have noticed some “sprucing” up happening at Good
Shepherd. Thank you to Jack Rutter, Tim Donahue, Denny Clawson &
Harry Harbaugh for all of their hard work as of late.
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Lisa Yothers
Henry Poerio
Jackson Petak
Ava Jorgenson Carrie Leone
Edna Comp
April Carey
Norman Rearick Charlotte Polesky
Joyce Frazier
Karol Handrahan Laura Williams
William Fealey Denny Saddler Amber Pritts
Craig McKenna Ann Burns
Bryan Rearick
Bill Cook
Ryan Quinn
Dakota Mutdosch
Kevin Schultz
Connie Brinker Steve Cutcliffe
Bruce Seno
Casey Treasure Alex Hribal
Patricia Sarp
Raymond Gross Tim Loughran
Lucinda Martin Bob Clark
Gerry & Jerome
Cheri Busatto
Darlene
Francesca Dabecco
Ron Livengood Dylan Fennell
Lou Simek
Luca Bell
Allen Roth
Frank Sierawski
Reverend John McLaughlin
Madison Hoopengardener
Jesse, Josh & Michelle
Kyle Kennon
Larry Cottrill
Linda Moore
Mary McNamara
Rowan Rusnock Chris Kosar
Mickey Christopher
Chip Franklin
Lisa
Jim Fearer
Louis
Alex LaFranky Joan Brown
Larry Smieay
Margaret Schrieber
Pam Martin
Aubrey
Abby Legler
Michael
Susie
Robert Himler
Mildred Stubbs
Richard Bell
Margaret Podolinski
Rebecka Andrae
Lori Davis
Terri Dunbar
Jim Taylor
John Beavers
Charlotte Hein
Baby Piper
Pastor John Harmon
Good Shepherd Members:
Jeff Ryan
Mary McGee
Jane Croushore
Dorothy Stewart
Dorothy Flock
Eleanor Besser
Eileen Silvis
Dennis McIntire
Sandra Ruggiero
Eleanor Elliott
Melanie Wood
Lisa Seiler
Fred Beehner
George Silvis
Delver Flock
Ray Scherer
Erin Hill
Dave Wolfe
David Sheridan Jean Hawes
Don Meyers
Carol Stewart
George Smith
Eileen Dumsick Donna Seiler
Jane Elliott
Roger Sullenberger
Barb Tychinski Aleasha Donoughe
David & Sharon Greene
Those in care facilities:
Close to Home, Bolivar: Vanita Permar,
St. Anne Home: Audrey Troutman
Westmoreland Manor: Peg Hobbs, Ruth Gesalman
Twin Valley: Nancy Hebrank
Redstone Highlands: Ann Shockey, Evelyn Richter, Bernie Fisher
RNC: Bill Knackstedt, Delver Flock
Those in the Service
MARINES:
Ryan Ilich (Henderson) deployed to Japan
IRAQ:
Paul Harrold
STATE SIDE:
Adam Neiderhiser
ARMY:
Sean Sabiston, Ryan Cutcliffe
NAVY:
Michael Shupe
SAN DIEGO:
Derek Leach
We pray for the safety of all military personnel and their families and give thanks to God for
their service to our nation.
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Friends and relative of the Good Shepherd family:
Howard Parker – Pancreatic cancer
Fran McCallen – Cancer, stage 3 – sister of Michael Stynchula
Rachael Latshaw – Non-hodgkins lymphoma – niece of Doris & Jack Wood
Betty Wenzel – requested by Bob & Donna Seiler
Kathy Seiler – daughter-in-law of Bob & Donna Seiler
Laurel Beranek – Diabetes – requested by Jane Elliott
Julie - cancer – requested by Rachel King
Matthew Miller – awaiting liver transplant – requested by Augie Nicolai
Paulette Willocheel – Back operation – requested by Dorothy & Jim Stewart
Rosalie Stewart – Parkinsons’s Disease – requested by Dorothy & Jim Stewart
Debi Byham – attacked by a deer – 3 broken leg bones; head staples – requested by Doris
Wood
Robin – Multiple Sclrosis
Mary Ann – Knee Surgery
Morgan Krakosh & Family – Morgan is disabled & having lung problems – requested by
Jim Monnich
Don Kelley – Cardiac surgery – Joan Rappold
Cathy Smith - tumor on heart – niece of George Smith – requested by the Smith’s
Natalie Anthony – cancer – sister of Ken Hebrank – requested by George & Mary Ann
Smith
Laura Bell – rheumatoid arthritis
June Muse – requested by Jim Monnich – heart attack
Linda Pirlo – Requested by Joy Stynchula – Fighting second round of cancer
Pat Depalma – requested by Joyce Coates
Steve – Dementia - requested by Debbie Sullenberger
Wanda – thyroid/heart – requested by Debbie Sullenberger
Dorothy Kuschar – Internal Injuries – requested by Peg Hobbs
Judy Shea – Cancer – requested by Lillian Shea
Amanda & Tim – Expecting a baby and baby may have problems – requested by Doris
Wood
Joseph Misutka - cancer – requested by Debbie Sullenberger
Jim Connor – father of Scott Connor
Marcus Malara – cancer – requested Linda Dunheimer
Dick Jones – Recovering from major surgery – brother of Marion Bendl
Orville Tustin -- Lung cancer -- requested by Sharon Greene
Penny Newmann -- requested by Joyce Coates
Bob Bayus -- pancreatic cancer -- requested by Monnich family
Jill Coates -- sister-in-law of Joyce Coates
Genevieve & Pam Hite -- medical issues
William Simpson -- 3 yr. old needing heart transplant
Larry Bowers -- req. R. Atwell and A. LeCuyer
Randy Barker -- cousin of Joyce Coates
Debbie Overly, Micheal Henkel, Kenneth Britton, Kayla Darr, Bob Sierka
Brenda Tomson, Eileen Moffa, Drew and Trent Brady, Connie Wright
SPAGHETTI DINNER
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015
4:30 pm. – 7:30 pm.
Meal includes Spaghetti & meatballs, tossed
salad, roll/bread and beverage.
Cost: $6.00
Baked goods will also be available to purchase.
Eat in or take out!
724-834-1940
Tickets are available in the church office during office
hours. (Monday-Thursday, 9am. – 2pm.) You may
also leave your payment in an envelope clearly
marked with your name and number of tickets or call
and order your tickets to be picked up at the door the
day of the dinner.
All orders must be placed by April 16, 2015
Remember to notify the office of any changes. Thank you....
Proceeds benefit the Youth Group & Youth Gathering
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SAVE THE DATES…..
March 31
7:00 Stations of the Cross
April 1
April 18
April 20
6:00 Agape Meal
7:00 Vespers
7:00 Maundy Thursday
7:00 Tenebrae Service
No 5:30 Service at Good
Shepherd
Easter Vigil at Zion’s Lutheran
8:00 pm.
Easter – Sunrise (6:30 am.) &
10:30 Holy Communion
Spaghetti Dinner
Glade Run Fundraiser
May 2
May 12
May 19
Dryridge Plant Sale
WELCA Women’s Dinner
Election Day
April 2
April 3
April 4
April 5
Looking Ahead:
Chicken Barbeque – June 6th
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