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St. Paul’s Cathedral Annual Report

St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral

Patronal Festival Feast of the Conversion

Of St. Paul the Apostle And Annual Meeting

January 2014

A Celebration Of Our Life And Ministry


The People of St. Paul’s


Agenda Vestry Nominees

Notice of Annual Meeting Minutes of 2013 Annual Meeting

Senior Warden’s Report Junior Warden’s Report

Financial Report Buildings & Grounds

Community Ministry

Community Fellowship Ministry Team First Friday Fellowship Suppers

Common Threads Hospitality/Kitchen

Office Volunteers Parishioner Care

Samaritan Center Volunteers Communion Bread Making

Van Duyn Volunteers Women’s Retreat

Women of St. Paul’s Funds Development Group

Formation Ministry

Formation Ministry Team Feminist Theology

Worship Ministry

Worship Ministry Team Altar Guild Jazz Mass

Vergers Guild Flower Guild

Cathedral Choir

South Sudanese Congregation Annual Fundraiser

Soup Lunches

What’s Inside



Opening Prayer Senior Warden Introductions/Announcements Senior Warden Business of the Annual Meeting Senior Warden, Chair Appointment of Clerk Nominations Committee report Invitation for additional nominations from the floor Balloting Break for Brunch Business (continued) Approval of the Minutes of the last meeting (Jan. 27, 2013) Wardens’ report Junior and Senior wardens Financial report Treasurer Report of election results Doxology, Blessings, and Dismissal Brief meeting of newly constituted Vestry

Agenda of Annual Meeting January 26, 2014


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Marion Greenhalgh

I have been a life-long member of St. Paul's. Recently retired from NRG Energy, formerly

Niagara Mohawk, as an Environmental Compliance Coordinator at the Oswego Steam

Station, I now have more time to enjoy some of my other passions. These passions

include fishing, downhill skiing, boating, gardening, nature, jigsaw puzzles, needlepoint,

and family, especially my daughter Lexie. I currently live on Otisco Lake and have lived most of my life around the Syracuse

area, except for the few years in Texas and Colorado, and am currently the Secretary of the Air & Waste Management

Association of Central NY.

The Ag and Life Sciences College at Cornell University is where I got a BS in Natural Resources-Environmental

Conservation. My activities at St. Paul's include about 18 years in the choir, 2 previous terms on the Vestry, past Chair of the

Buildings and Grounds Committee, and currently a member of the Flower Committee and Women of St. Paul's. What's most

important to me is to promote St. Paul's and see it grow in communicants. We have lost so many people, but some amazing

members have kept us going. Before they burn out, I would love to see our membership grow to ease their burdens and to

allow us to participate in outreach programs we have not had the manpower to maintain. Internal committees also need more

participants to help them achieve their extraordinary routine duties that keep us up and running and so attractive to outsiders.

Roy Thomas

John Rohde

I am a cradle Episcopalian and have been a member of this Parish for over ten years. I have previously served on the Vestry and am now Canon Jazz Musician and a member of the Worship Committee.

I am a teaching and performing musician which includes being a band director in the Syracuse City Schools. I’ve performed with The Syracuse Symphony, Central New York Jazz Orchestra and many traveling artists such as Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, Don Rickles and many more.

R oy was born in Kerala, India (a long time ago!). He lived his early years in New Delhi, India, where he learned to communicate in three languages (English, Malayalam and Hindi). When his parents decided to move to Zambia, Roy dutifully followed. He did his final year of high school at Kabulonga Boys of Lusaka, Zambia, and then continued his

education at the University of Zambia, where he got his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunications. Roy’s other big achievement was finding the love of his life, Derina Samuel, while purportedly studying at the University. After graduating from the University of Zambia in 1985, Roy came to Syracuse, New York to further his education. He got a Master of Computer Engineering degree from Syracuse University. He must have loved the first couple of winters so much, that he never left Syracuse after that! The second love of his life, Rachael Thomas, arrived as a small bundle, brought over by a stork, in 1994. Life has been good… and busy, ever since! Derina and Roy thought that they were going to be a single-child household, until in 2008, another child arrived, with a wet nose and adoring look, lovingly called Ziggaboo by us, but more formally known as Ziggy (a yellow Labrador – before you get the wrong idea!). Life has been good… and busier, ever since!! Roy’s early love of languages came in useful in his professional career, when he got involved with companies that either produced language products, or taught languages. He currently runs a company called 3iMobile that teaches English as a second language, to corporate professionals in other countries, using technology in a distance training format. Roy was baptized (1963) in the Church of South India in Kerala, India, confirmed (1979) in The Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross, in Lusaka, Zambia, and, is now a member (since 1995) of St. Paul’s Cathedral, in Syracuse, New York.


Art Friedel

A rt is a Central New York native and a life long Episcopalian, baptized at Christ Church in Manlius and confirmed at St. Paul’s Cathedral. He is a graduate of Fayetteville- Manlius High School and earned extra money for college as a waiter at a seacoast marina restaurant in Christmas Cove, Maine.

He departed Syracuse for study at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) earning a BS Degree in Professional Film and Imaging Science. Following graduation, he developed an international exchange program in applied imaging whereby international students could learn the science and technology of film at RIT, followed by a return to their home country for the remainder of their degree. Art joined Eastman Kodak Company where he sold and supported the development of professional still and motion picture films. He was based in locations where specific film stock was needed, primarily the west coast and New York City where he also managed worldwide product launches, trade trials and awareness of the new digital revolution. Returning to Syracuse, Art pursued a lifelong passion for the garden. He developed and taught classes in alpine gardening, their containers, moving water and produced “how to” segments on local News Channel 9 (WSYR) and WSTM TV3. He teaches seminars about alpine gardening at CNY Blooms and was the Dahlia Show Manager at the New York State Fair for several years. Podcast production, independent and foreign films, digital and traditional imaging, travel, culinary arts, horticulture, urban living and the Episcopal Church represent Art’s interests. He is a member of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Film Society at Lincoln Center, Little Theater in Rochester, Men’s Garden Club of Syracuse, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Building and Grounds Committee and the Vestry.

Richard ‘Dick’ Pilgrim

A s most people know, I have been very active at St. Paul’s in recent years, and just finished two years as warden. I’m retired from a career in Religious Studies at Syracuse University, and have special interests

in music, the arts and aesthetics, and religion and theology – especially in cross- and inter-religious contexts. I’m a long-time member of the choir, and sing in various ensembles around town as well. My wife Neva and I have two grown children and now two grandchildren, and we live in Syracuse. St Paul’s is a great community of people to which we belong!

Julie Gedro

J ulie Gedro is an Associate Professor of Business, Management and Economics. She has a B.A. in economics from the College of William and Mary; an MBA in information systems from Kennesaw State University and a doctorate of education (Ed.D.) in adult education and human resource development from the University of Georgia. Julie is certified as a Professional in

Human Resources (PHR) by the Society for Human Resource Management. Formerly a human resource management and development practitioner in finance, technology, and telecommunications, Julie’s work is informed by theory and practice. Her research focuses on leadership, ethics, equity, and productivity in organizations. Julie Gedro's statement: St. Paul’s Cathedral is a sacred place of worship, community and formation. I am honored and humbled to be asked to serve a one year term on the Vestry. I look forward to contributing my best and most efforts as we navigate the changes that face us, and am excited about identifying and developing strategies to respond to opportunities. St. Paul’s is rich with treasures and resources, and it is important for us to recognize our gifts, and use them to respond to the needs, prayers and intentions of our community.

Nomination For Junior Warden


2013 Vestry Retreat


T he annual meeting and election of St. Paul's Church in Syracuse will be held on Sunday January 26, 2014 immediately following the single 9 AM service – starting in the sanctuary (ca. 10:15 AM), followed by a brunch in the Hanson Dining Room, and concluded after that in the same room.

There will be elected at the meeting: One Church Warden for a two-year term in place of Richard Pilgrim (cycling off). The Nominating Committee nominates Art Friedel. Three members of the Vestry for three-year terms in place of Terry Beishline, Walley Francis, and DJ Igelsrud (all cycling off). The Nominating Committee nominates Marion Greenhalgh, John Rohde and Roy Thomas. One member of the Vestry for a one-year term to fill out the vacated term of Missie Berman (who resigned her Vestry position upon moving out of town). The Nominating Committee nominates Julie Gedro. One member of the Vestry for a one-year term in place of Art Friedel if he is elected Church Warden. The Nominating Committee nominates Richard Pilgrim. Nominations from the floor will be invited during the nominations portion of the meeting (i.e. the initial portion in the sanctuary).

NOTICE


MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF Sunday, January 27, 2013 By Wendy Hoblyn Jones, Clerk

The Dean and Rector G. Thomas Luck presiding, called the 2013 Annual General Meeting to order in the Hansen Dining Room at 11:45AM, after the 10:00AM Patronal Festival, and Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. An opening prayer was offered by the Dean. APPOINTMENT OF CLERK FOR 2013 ANNUAL MEETING: Wendy Hoblyn Jones (Clerk to the Vestry) was appointed as Clerk for the meeting. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: Walley Francis (outgoing Senior Warden) presented the report of the Vestry Nominating Committee: Senior Warden, Dick Pilgrim; Junior Warden, Tom Cantwell, Vestry Members: Patrick Dorr, Julia Fine and Sue Wright. Nominations were asked from the floor, but none were forthcoming. The ballots were distributed to the congregation present. Procedural directions for the balloting process were given by the Dean. Former wardens present were asked to help count the ballots. Brunch was then served. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE 2012 ANNUAL MEETING: The minutes of the 2012 Annual Meeting were moved for acceptance and approved. THE FOLLOWING REPORTS were then presented to the congregation: The Dean’s Report and the Financial Report. These are all printed in the Annual Report, along with the Senior Warden’s Report, Junior Warden’s Report, Building & Grounds Report and Community Ministry Reports. REPORT ON THE ELECTION RESULTS: Senior Warden: Dick Pilgrim; Junior Warden: Tom Cantwell New Vestry Members: Patrick Dorr, Julia Fine and Sue Wright (all three-year terms) The Annual Meeting concluded with the singing of the Doxology, the Blessing and Dismissal.


Senior Warden’s Report by Dick Pilgrim

What follows here is a brief rehearsal of some of the more important events, projects, or issues of the 2013 year just behind us, with an emphasis on those matters that involved Vestry actions and approvals. Other than the resignation of Dean Luck in November (see below), no doubt the single most significant thing that happened over this last year and a half was the departure of the Diocesan staff and offices from their rental spaces in the Parish House (by Fall 2012), and the impending departure of the Samaritan Center from its spaces in the basement of the same building. These departures have had and will continue to have a profound effect on our financial situation, our concerns about space usage in our buildings, and our sense of mission and ministry. They have, for example, led directly to an inventory and assessment of our rentable spaces, and to efforts to seek other renters. Although not necessarily related, the above is only one of several space and facilities issues this last year: Starting with the signing of a lease to put the parking lot under new management, there have been a number of upgrades in signage and lighting as we work with Syracuse University’s Connective Corridor project in a kind of “beautification” program connecting the downtown with the University. Perhaps equally significant has been the opening of church spaces (especially the sanctuary) to use by performing arts groups – a matter that has, in turn, led to new policies and procedures related to such usage by outside groups, continuing assessments of one-time-only rental charges and application/approval processes, and rethinking the role of part-time staff in arts management duties. These latter efforts have been very successful to date, and large crowds in our church for events that are in keeping with our values can only bode well for the future: They bring people to and into our church, and they give us a reach into the larger community we otherwise would be hard pressed to accomplish. Speaking of new policies and procedures, one significant accomplishment of the Vestry this year was to approve a complete set of Vestry policies and procedures. Like the Bylaws, and actually an extension of them, they codify our mutually agreed upon decision-making processes, and help us not leave to chance and the oral tradition just how things are done. We now have, for example, a Mutual Ministry Review process to assess how we (clergy and lay leadership) are doing, and a Performance Review process for the Dean and Rector. These kinds of efforts only strengthen our administrative structures – structures that are already well in place through the four ministry teams (Community, Formation, Worship, and Executive). They all have, in fact, helped see us through a difficult period of the transition in clergy leadership described below, and even before that during the three-month absence (vacation plus sabbatical) of Dean Luck. We have indeed been blessed not only with good structures but excellent people in leadership positions (Vestry, Standing committees, Teams, other committees), and they are all to be thanked and congratulated for getting us where we are; namely, in a very good place! One part of the structure whose condition seems less secure or clear now is the Cathedral Chapter. It has begun to meet less regularly and to show less confidence about what it is vis-à-vis the parish church; indeed, just at a time when the parish church itself has been considering what it means to be either the Cathedral or a cathedral! Perhaps this will change under new leadership (Dean and Rector), but it remains to be seen where conversations with the Bishop and the Chapter may lead in terms of both if and how we might be the/a cathedral. And finally: Triggered by long-standing concerns and complaints about Dean Luck’s leadership both within the parish and the diocese – concerns and complaints taken to the Bishop by the Executive Ministry Team in early November (2013) -- the Bishop requested Tom Luck’s resignation. A resignation and settlement agreement was subsequently in hand and approved by the Vestry by mid November, and implemented by the end of the month. The Vestry Minutes of Nov. 12 and 19 indicate some of the crucial details and processes, and all-parish meetings on Sept. 18 and Nov. 20 help round out a picture of how we got here and where we might be going. Subsequently, however, the Executive Ministry Team has been functioning as an ad hoc “transition team” lining up Supply priests, taking care of ongoing church business, and working with the Bishop and Diocesan staff to effect the necessary processes to appoint an Interim person and eventually to search for and appoint a full-time Dean and Rector. These processes continue as we speak, and we all look forward to their satisfactory conclusion in the not-so-distant future. Let us pray that this will be so, and invoke the Holy Spirit to guide us on the way.


Jr. Warden Report By Tom Cantwell

S t. Paul's has been my church, a home away from Tully, for some years now, and I was pleased to be nominated for and elected Warden last year, which means that my second year, 2014, will be designated as "Senior". There

should be no illusions that this is an honorary position. The administration of a parish, especially the responsibilities assigned to Wardens and Vestry, demands knowledge, careful attention to details, and often patient and kind responses to members of the parish who come to the leaders at St. Paul's with suggestions, some personal difficulty and... complaints. There are a large number of members in our parish who work diligently on one committee or another, and our success is always a joint undertaking. I am grateful again and again for the work of others. For many years I worked in an office in El Paso for the State Health Department. It prepared me well to take care of business, since EMS licensing and certification is analogous to church business: know the canons and the policies and procedures, be able to refer inquiries correctly, remember deadlines, show up when expected and do not ignore or put off what you have agreed to do. These are good guidelines for us all. You know that I have devoted great effort to Buildings and Grounds, working closely with John Pizzi, to keep our Cathedral and parish house in good repair and clean. Dick Pilgrim and I, as well as many others, see the dilemma we face with so much empty space in the parish house. The last serious renovation took place decades ago, and it looks as if we must consider serious renovation again. Leaving thousands of square feet unused, yet kept, is a recipe for wasting resources and gradually draining the annual budget. Rebecca Livengood has said, wisely, that when the time is right, something will happen to get us to act. My eyes and ears are open to ideas, perhaps from competent developers, perhaps from you. It means having the vision and marshaling the resources. Father Bill Redfield writes in an inspiring way about change, that it is "the only constant in life". We must embrace it, not try to avoid it. While our Anglican tradition and the great joy and comfort we enjoy in our Cathedral church are anchors for us, lots of other things seem to be changing all the time, from the faces we see from year to year to the guidelines for our parking lot. From all that I know and feel, I have great hope for St. Paul's and its loving community.


Confirmation 2013


Financial Report for 2013 By Jeff Averill, Treasurer

2 013 was another very financially challenging year for St. Paul’s with yearend results showing a loss of over $7,000. We had anticipated financial challenges in 2013 and the Vestry approved a budget with a build-in shortfall of $5,000 with the aspiration that we could find a way during the year to close that gap. Unfortunately, a variety of expected and unexpected challenges kept us from meeting that goal.

The most significant known challenge was that 2013 was the first year in which no income was generated by the second floor of the Cathedral. As you know, for many years the Bishop and his staff occupied those spaces and paid St Paul’s a market rental rate for them, approximately $45,000 a year. Their departure last year resulted in a significant reduction in 2012 income and 2013 was the first full year with absolutely no income from those rents. Other more unexpected challenges include a number of “Occupancy Expenses”. These include somewhat higher than expected utility expenses ($3,300), higher-than-budgeted Real Estate Taxes ($2,700), greater than anticipated Parking Costs ($2,000) and additional Insurance and Miscellaneous ($3,000). Higher utility costs reflect our relative unfamiliarity with the new boiler system. Although the system has and continues to save energy and expense, we did not know exactly how efficient is would be at the start of 2013. With regard to Real Estate Taxes, in 2013 we came to agreement with a new lessee for our parking lot and that agreement includes a provision that the lessee pay the real estate taxes on the property. Although this was anticipated and included in budget calculations, the timing of the agreement (and subsequent payments) was off resulting in a higher than expected tax bill for St Paul’s. This agreement also affected where we recognized Parking Lot Income and Parking Costs. As a result, Parking Lot Income was higher than budgeted and Parking Costs higher too, basically offsetting each other. It is important to note that the new agreement and lease represents a significant long-term enhancement to our revenue. Finally, insurance rates increased more than expected. We also experienced higher than expected Buildings and Grounds expenses. The primary cause of our unfavorable B&G accounts was a $6,000 expense we incurred for lighting improvements related to the Connective Corridor project. These funds will eventually be reimbursed by Syracuse University but that repayment had not occurred at year’s end. Other B&G expenses included unexpected repairs to the Cathedral and Deanery as well as an expense for lighting carried forward from 2012. In addition, we experienced unanticipated expenses involved with starting a new accounting system and installing a new copier system (both of which saved significant costs over previous years but cost more than budgeted). Also, other expenses that were greater than budgeted include employee health care costs required to comply with Diocese policy. Offsetting the challenges were successes and fortunate events that helped make up for some of the higher expenses mentioned above. The Fall Fundraiser and other fund raising efforts that exceeded expectations (note that on the following statement “Donations” and “Other Income” offset each other due to revised accounting classifications). Pledge giving that exceeded budget.

These two factors are especially encouraging in that it is clear evidence that we as parishioners continue to be willing to respond to difficult financial challenges. The concept and execution of the Jazz fundraiser were superb and the funds generated beyond expectation. In conclusion, although yearend results were disappointing they were not disastrous. Given the range and extent of the changes that we are currently experiencing we actually came quite close to balancing our financial operations. And it is evident that there is a strong spirit and the energy necessary to meet these future hurdles with new ideas and directions that will ensure the continued strength and financial stability of St Paul’s.


January - December 2013

Actual Budget Fav/(Unfav)

Income

4100 Pledge & Plate Income 158,433.06 155,301.00 3,132.06

4111 Donations 41,329.59 23,401.00 17,928.59

4121 Program Donations 2,231.97 2,000.00 231.97

5000 Earned Revenues 44,125.43 38,750.00 5,375.43

6800 Other Income 6,853.90 24,100.00 (17,246.10)

Total Income $ 252,973.95 $ 243,552.00 $ 9,421.95

Gross Profit $ 252,973.95 $ 243,552.00 $ 9,421.95

Expenses

7200 Salaries & Related Expenses 215,351.09 219,165.00 3,813.91

7230 Pension Plan Contributions 18,224.01 24,423.00 6,198.99

7240 Employee Benefits 51,013.16 48,450.00 (2,563.16)

7250 Payroll Taxes 16,281.48 16,742.00 460.52

7500 Other Personnel Expenses 5,913.80 2,500.00 (3,413.80)

8100 Non Personnel Expenses 9,651.17 10,000.00 348.83

8105 Banking & Account Fees 127.05 0.00 (127.05)

8140 Postage 1,997.00 1,800.00 (197.00)

8171 Copier 5,702.60 4,500.00 (1,202.60)

8200 Occupancy Expenses 89,189.28 77,950.00 (11,239.28)

8250 Buildings & Grounds 35,855.00 24,450.00 (11,405.00)

8300 Travel & Meetings Expense 1,569.20 1,325.00 (244.20)

8500 General Expenses 40,545.80 48,655.00 8,109.20

8511 Education 4,484.65 7,750.00 3,265.35

8517 Music 2,086.87 3,200.00 1,113.13

8521 Outreach 1,916.76 500.00 (1,416.76)

8523 Dean's Discretionary Fund 1,258.00 500.00 (758.00)

8525 Pastoral Visits 752.02 1,500.00 747.98

8526 Memorials Paid Out 380.78 0.00 (380.78)

8527 Weddings/Funerals Expense 600.00 0.00 (600.00)

8528 First Friday Expenses 2,266.76 0.00 (2,266.76)

8529 Annual Fundraiser Expenses Paid Out 2,390.11 0.00 (2,390.11)

8530 Nan Dorr Project Expense/Paid out by WOSP 1,067.64 0.00 (1,067.64)

8531 Friends of Music Expenses Paid Out 1,626.90 0.00 (1,626.90)

8570 Advertising 1,514.52 500.00 (1,014.52)

Unapplied Cash Bill Payment Expense 3,871.70 0.00 (3,871.70)

Uncategorized Expense 0.00 250.00 250.00

Total Expenses $ 515,637.35 $ 494,160.00 $(21,477.35)

Net Operating Income $(262,663.40) $(250,608.00) $(12,055.40)

Other Income

6870 Subsidy from Investments/Endowment 255,314.00 245,314.00 10,000.00

Total Other Income $ 255,314.00 $ 245,314.00 $ 10,000.00

Net Other Income $ 255,314.00 $ 245,314.00 $ 10,000.00

Net Income $ (7,349.40) $ (5,294.00) $ (2,055.40)


BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS By Tom Cantwell

O ur Standing Committee considered and acted on many projects and issues this year, dealing with change, opportunities for improvements and requests for "something to be done". One of the most significant issues was the ongoing and still unresolved problem of space usage. We have done what was needed to be done for vacant space: cleaned the areas thoroughly, turned down the heat,

turned off the air-conditioning and sought expert advice. Jeff Emhoff, a real estate agent, looked at the second floor carefully and concluded that we had Class C space, not easily rented to anyone at a rate to generate income. More promising for the long haul may be a comprehensive renovation, to include an elevator, so that the space competes successfully for tenants. Our parish has not yet committed itself to undertake such a project. The Cathedral has benefitted from aesthetic improvements, including fresh paint in our Montgomery Street lobby and offices and new furniture in the reception area. The sacristy panelling and the entrance hall there were refinished. New flags were mounted outside the main doors on Fayette, and an American flag now hangs near the corner of Fayette and Montgomery. We bought a new Episcopal Church-sign for the office entrance and refurbished the old one to identify the "Main Door" for the church. For two years, St. Paul's has been trying to complete a fine lighting project with the help of SU's Connective Corridor coordinator, Linda Hartsock. The interior part was finished, and the stained-glass windows on Fayette Street are now illuminated from dusk until midnight. Long, very long, delays on the part of the lighting manufacturer left the exterior lighting of our 200-foot spire still undone, but we remain hopeful! It should happen soon! This year St. Paul's ended our parking lot lease with Murbro and signed a new lease with Washington Street Partners. It has been a bumpy road, with claims by our neighbor on Fayette of an easement that ought to have allowed him access to the parking lot and extra legal costs to investigate deeds and property descriptions. The origin and intended nature of the easement was never uncovered, and this may be re-visited in the future. Sunday parking is still not satisfactory, with unauthorized cars left there so that spaces are not available. The advantage of the new lease is that St. Paul's has received a considerable boost to its budget. One word that has popped up regularly this year is SECURITY. First, there were the thefts that occurred: our portable sound system, the complete supply of light bulbs, copper cable from the lightning ground wire and Betsy Elkins purse. There may well be more that has gone unnoticed. Because not all doors - and we have a lot of doors - are always shut and locked, we have found people in the parish house, wandering the halls, sitting down to eat, asking for money, just looking around. The spoon-in-the-kitchen-door has been discussed again and again, and the current policy is to be on guard against people propping the door open and then leaving the kitchen. Open doors let everyone in, and we keep looking for the balance between having a door open and always having it locked. Building access codes relating to fire and other emergencies mean some doors cannot be locked. We share our building with the Samaritan Center, and a very few of their guests will always have the potential to make us uncomfortable. For a long time, we have invested large sums in the house St. Paul's owns on Sedgwick Drive; the average spent each year since 2005 is $26,000. I have referred to it as a "money pit". Since the Lucks will leave the house this year, there is the opportunity to sell the house and make a different arrangement for clergy housing. With the approval of the Vestry, and then the Diocese, we can sell this property. Still undone are needed, expensive repairs to the house and the garage that will only increase the financial burden to us. This matter should be settled in 2014. As committee chairman, I would like to use this report to thank all of the members of Buildings and Grounds for what they have done, not least for their faithful attendance at our monthly meetings. The talents of all the members have proven valuable. Rich Town, for his hard work, in the kitchen and everywhere else, assisting John

Pizzi in keeping our buildings clean. And the brass polished. George Anderson, for suggesting and researching renovation of our main doors. Barry Pickard, for using his fine mind and engineering skill to estimate utility costs and to create building floor plans. Art Friedel, for contacting real estate agents, other churches and anyone else who might help us evaluate vacant space and look for

new occupants. John Pizzi, for his loyal and competent work on every single task he undertakes to maintain our properties.



Some of the Projects Completed This Year

The Reception Area and Offices Were

Redecorated Creating A More Welcoming

and Modern Space—A Big Thank You To

John Pizzi for the wonderful job he did

painting!

Judy McAdoo Designed A

New Logo For St. Paul’s

and Marilyn Sharron Came

Up With The New Tagline:

“Syracuse’s Downtown

Neighborhood Church”

New Exterior Signs

And Interior

Directional Signs

Were Created

Part One Complete—Back Lighting of the Stained Glass Windows at Night


Just Some of the Community Events Here At St. Paul’s This Year


From the Community Fellowship Ministry Team By Betsy Elkins, Convener

T he Community Fellowship Ministry Team focuses on the “serving Christ” arm of St. Paul’s mission which means many things, is very broad and not as easily defined as the other ministry teams. The current members of the Community Fellowship Ministry Team include: Julie Gedro, Laurie Sanderson, Barbara Shaffer, Tom Cantwell, David Ridings, Ieva Doyle, Carla Lloyd, Carol

Decker, Victoria King and Betsy Elkins, convener.

One focus is fellowship and hospitality. Coffee hour after church, 1st Friday Dinners, Thursday soup lunches, receptions, and Women of St. Paul’s meetings are familiar examples and are described more fully in other sections of this Annual Report. These activities are important to the St. Paul’s community offering hospitality to ourselves as well as to those who visit. To those who participated and helped with these activities, I extend many thanks! If you haven’t been active please speak with me or with Ieva Doyle who coordinates hospitality following our weekly services.

A second area of concern for our ministry team is promotions and outreach. This also includes receptions following concerts at St. Paul’s which are greatly appreciated and enjoyed by our guests. It also involves close attention to communication within St. Paul’s and well as to the “outside.” Now more than ever it will be important for us to communicate clearly and often with each other. The church webpage and Facebook pages will be updated and enhanced in the weeks ahead. Be sure to read the Courier and weekly bulletins as well as the helpful notes that Judy sends to us regularly. Check out the calendar on the Webpage which is “live” and updated by Judy as soon as she receives information. (This also means that if you are involved in a group that needs to schedule and/or change a meeting or event you must be sure that Judy is informed so that she can keep this calendar current and correct!) We will also be working on a posting (i.e. in paper) a weekly calendar in a prominent place in the cathedral. Bulletin Boards and other display areas will receive some enhancements soon. We will also reach out to those who may have been absent recently encouraging them to return and be part of our future. The Parishioner Care part of our Ministry Team will continue to reach out to those among us who struggle and need our attention in some particular way (prayers, food, visits, etc.) Laurie Sanderson oversees this area and she should be contacted if you need some pastoral care. We open the Cathedral during the Annual Arts and Crafts festival in July (thank you Laurie Sanderson for leading that initiative) and we provide a light breakfast for vendors (thank you DJ Igelsrud for organizing that!) These activities along with the garage sale mentioned below have become wonderful traditions of outreach in the last few years.

A third focus area is service and mission. Our relationship with the Samaritan Center continues. If and when they leave our space in the basement we are considering the establishment of a thrift shop to help those in our area. Our annual garage sale has been tremendously successful in providing goods and well as raising some money for St. Paul’s. We are looking to reach out to our neighbors near the church and to offer our facilities to groups needing space. There were three outside groups holding concerts at St. Paul’s in December alone. We are working with Victoria King, our events coordinator on hosting more arts events in the months ahead. These events provide wonderful outreach to the community as well as visibility for St. Paul’s.

The times before us offer challenges and opportunities. Please contact me if you are interested in helping; we would welcome new members to our ministry team. We meet the second Thursday of each month from 5:45-7:00 p.m. in the Brewster Room.


First Friday Fellowship Suppers By Carol Decker

W e’ve just completed our 8th year of First Friday Fellowship Suppers.

Suppers were held on the First Friday of every month from September - June. Total income for 2013 was $4400.00 The expenses were $2266.76 Total Net $2133.24 to support the Millennium Development Goals Average attendance is about 55 people. Suppers continue to cost $10 per adult, $5 per child, and under 5 - Free. There is a Fishes & Loaves Fund for someone who needs financial help coming to a dinner, call Beverly Bolton at the church. Every effort was made to keep the cost of each dinner under $5, so that $5 can be donated to the MDG. ($5 is tax deductible every time you come to FF) Without the help of the following people, First Friday dinners would not happen: Beverly Bolton - Reservations and payments Judy McAdoo - Notices and advertising menus John Pizzi - Set-Up Charlie Adams, June Bisson, Betsy Elkins, Ron Ferguson, Mary Powell, and

RichTowne - Cook regularly Nancy Lambright, David Morgan, Ruth Brown, Marcia Anderson, Gelene

Dorr, Barbara Shaffer, Ieva Doyle and Gretchen Stappenbeck - Cook often David Morgan and Betsy Elkins - Take over FF when I’m out of town Jeff Averill. - the Annual Chili Cook-Off Winner for 2013 (2011 & 2010 too) Betsy Barker, Nancy Schimmel, Betsy & Bill Elkins, Mary & Barry

Pickard, Jeff &Harriet Averill, Mary Hastings, Ieva & Jim Doyle, and others - Clean-Up Crew -This is such a necessary part of FF dinners.

If I missed a name, please consider yourself important to FF diners, and ‘Thank You.”

Looking to the future: We definitely need a Signed-Up-in-Advance Clean-Up Crew for each dinner and a Point Person who will be the last person to leave the building, making sure the building is secure. Please, volunteer for this, or say “Yes,” when asked. Thank you to ALL who help in any way, and attend First Friday dinners.


Common Threads By Rebecca Livengood

C ommon Threads is a hands on, handwork group that meets monthly. This was started by Canon Jane several years ago and met at the deanery. We gather and talk and share with each other as we do our handwork. We will continue, meeting in various parishioner's homes. Look for notices in the bulletins and Courier.

Hospitality/Kitchen By Betsy Elkins

T he kitchen at St. Paul’s Cathedral is a marvelous space and provides great opportunities for hospitality and fellowship as well as outreach. This use of our kitchen falls under the Community Fellowship Ministry Team and is alluded to in the report of that Ministry Team. Some of the specific ways that the kitchen is used are also described in other specific reports

such as First Friday and Thursday Soup lunches. This short report attempts to list and generically describe the many ways that the kitchen is currently used at St. Paul’s.

Weekly hospitality following services---i.e. the beloved coffee hour Soup lunches each Thursday following the 12:10 service Oct.--April First Friday dinners held each month Sept.—June Communion bread making—2nd Sat. of each month Feminist Theology always has snacks! The 2nd Wed. of each month Receptions following concerts (3 in Dec 2013 and 2 in January 2014) Women of St. Paul’s monthly meetings (Nov.—March) and annual tea in

April Receptions as required following funerals and special services Annual Fundraiser Dinner Annual Meeting Brunch Loaves and Dishes cooking Maundy Thursday dinner

Over the last few years use of our kitchen has increased and many feel at home there. The operation of the dishwasher is not a mystery to many people. (Specific directions are pasted on the front of the machine.) Making coffee is second nature as is locating much of the equipment and dishes (just look around for some labels and items resembling what you are seeking to find or put away.) The bulletin board has hints about making coffee, cleaning up and a “to do” list for Thursday soup. A notebook on the counter has recipes for punch, stew, sloppy joes, communion bread, etc. ---things we make regularly. Many folks are to be thanked for their excellent kitchen duty. But I have to recognize and thank a few individuals: Mary Powell, Carol Decker and Betsy Barker. Carol (in addition to cooking our wonderful meal) spent hours cleaning the stove so that it looked brand new before the Jazz for the Saints dinner. Mary helped wash every surface, dish, pot, pan, glass, silverware…..everything including the salt and pepper shakers! And after most events you will see Betsy Barker washing dishes. We do encourage more people to become involved in the activities in the kitchen

particularly clean up following events. We generally find the same people doing the “dirty work”

at the end of an event. Moving forward we would like to be a bit more intentional about this and

we will work on a clean-up schedule for First Friday dinners, as we have a schedule for Sunday

hospitality. Please offer to take a turn at this; there is minimum training required.


Office Volunteers by Beverly Bolton

O ur volunteers are at the front desk during our open hours Monday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm. Most often, they are the first people visitors meet when they come to the Cathedral. We open the door so visitors can come in and we direct them to where they want to go and we

see them again on their departure. Our volunteers answer the phone, take messages, mail bulletins to those who cannot attend church on Sundays and help in any way we can. Thank you to Ginger Merrill, Wendy Hoblyn Jones, Ruth Brown and Sue Hoffman for all their wonderful assistance in the office.

Parishioner/Pastoral Care by Beverly Bolton

T he Parishioner Care Committee generally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the cathedral. As mentioned in the Courier , the name was expanded to Parishioner Care from Pastoral Care because as a community we try to look out for each other. Pastoral Care tends to

imply shut ins and those in hospitals. There can be many needs in our community and we try to help as we can, as needed. We rely on everyone to help us with this! During this time of transition we are working to keep things going. Calls and visits are being made, Eucharist has been delivered . Flowers were delivered under Beverly’s guidance, and we have arranged for priest support as needed.

Samaritan Center by Mary Hastings

S t. Paul’s continues to serve meals at the Samaritan Center 3 times a year. The food

is prepared, the meal is served, and the Center is cleaned. There are many ways

you can help, preparing food, baking cookies, working in the kitchen after the 8am

Sunday service, or between the services. We are always looking to have new people

join us as we reach out to those in need through the Samaritan Center.

If you would like to help, look for a notice in the leaflet, or Courier, or call the office for

more information. I encourage each of you to experience this wonderfully rewarding ministry.


Communion Bread Making By Betsy Elkins

O n the second Saturday of each month (at 1 p.m.) a group of bread bakers have begun to gather in the kitchen to make bread for our Eucharist services. This time of baking is a great opportunity for fellowship and community building as we work together to create an

important component of our worship service. Those who have participated include: Ieva Doyle, Julia Fine, David Morgan, Marilyn Sharron, Laurie Sanderson, June Bisson, Derina Samuel as well as Samantha and Liam Kager (my grandchildren who appear in the adjacent photo!) Sometimes we incorporate a few prayers and readings into our time together ending with this: God, bless our bread. Give bread to those who are hungry, and a hunger for justice to those who are fed. God, bless our bread. Amen. Anyone is welcome to join us, including children! Mark these dates on your calendars for communion bread making: Sat. Jan. 11, Sat. Feb. 8, Sat. March 8, Sat. April 12, Sat. May 10, etc.

Van Duyn Volunteers

T he Van Duyn Volunteers are people who like to push people around! In a nice way! A dedicated group of volunteers come when ever St. Paul's is scheduled to transport wheelchair bound residents to the Protestant worship service which is held in the Van Duyn Chapel. Volunteers arrive at 1 pm to start transporting the residents and then return them to their floors approximately 1/2 hour later when the service is over. Without volunteers, the residents would miss worshiping on Sunday afternoons.

St. Paul's Women's Retreat By Laurie Sanderson

T he St. Paul's Women's Retreat took place the last week end in September at St. Margaret's House, which is feeling more and more like home after four retreats

there. This year we were honored with the leadership of Sr. Lois, who offers spiritual direction at Wisdom House in Fayetteville. Sr. Lois was an excellent follow up to the last two retreats led by the reverend Marilyn Sanders. Out of this retreat has developed a monthly gathering of women of St. Paul's, (the second Saturday of each month at 11 am. we spend time in centering prayer followed by intercessory prayers on behalf of ourselves, St. Paul's, and the world. All women are welcome. The next women's retreat is all ready scheduled for September 26th thru the 28th, the last weekend, again at St. Margaret's. and we have all ready booked Sr. Lois to be with us once again!


Women of St. Paul’s By DJ Igelsrud

O ur programs this year have been well attended and greatly enjoyed by all. The programs are varied and in 2013 included a talk by Julie Gedro about the National Yorkshire Terrier Rescue, a

program about Tea by Dot Reeves, an interesting History of First Friday dinners

by Carol Decker, our annual fundraiser with a concert of violin/ guitar duets, a lovely spring luncheon at the Cavalry Club, and our ever popular Christmas luncheon and auction. We again were able to choose worthy projects with the Nan Dorr Memorial funds. Projects for this year were the complete make over of our reception area, refinishing more of our brass vases, a laptop computer, speakers, and media cart for Formation, an American flag for Fayette Street

side of the Cathedral, the caning of two chairs near the Altar, and some plants for the front of the Deanery. Heartfelt thanks to the Dorr family. Our mission is to provide fellowship, education and service to our members, to the Congregation of St. Paul's, and to the wider community. This year we gave to a number of organizations including the Rescue Mission, the Food Bank of Central New York, InterFaith Works, Migrant Farm Workers, and Samaritan Center. We meet at lunchtime on the third Friday (or on occasion on Saturdays) from October to May in the Brewster Room (unless otherwise stated). Membership is open to all women attending St. Paul's. Our annual dues are $10 and we welcome guests (including men) at our meetings. 2012-2013 Officers: President: DJ Igelsrud Vice-President for Programs: Gretchen Stappenbeck Treasurer: Betsy Elkins Recording Secretary: Jeanne Greenhalgh Devotions: Edith Russell Telephone Chair: Suzanne Hoffman Hostesses: Beverly Bolton Corresponding Secretary: Beverly Bolton

Funds Development Group By Dick Pilgrim

T he original members (May 2013) included Jennifer Owens, David Ridings, and John Shaffer. They are commissioned to deal with coordination of all fund development, including annual giving, planned giving and major fund goals. This was formed in May 2013 and to be advisory to the Vestry.

The group’s initial course was to ask the Cathedral leadership to develop the vision and plan for the future. Vision and plan being essential to provide a basis for future increased giving of financial support to our Cathedral. The future planning was begun by Cathedral leadership and as it clarifies over the next time our group will endeavor to follow through with a coordinated plan to raise appropriate funding to support the plan. This committee needs reactivation and clarification (membership and mission) for 2014 since its services and contributions could prove useful as we move on.


Formation Ministry Team By Susan Wright

T he Formation Ministry Team was very busy in 2013, and we expect 2014 to be just as productive. Our energetic and dedicated team is comprised of Harry and Nancy Lambright, Gelene and Paddy Dorr, Marilyn Sharron and our Coordinator of Faith Formation, Victoria King. Every member of our group brings an abundance of resources and connections to the team.

We began 2013 with a set of goals from the wish list compiled from the All Ministry Meeting, some of which we have fulfilled. One goal was to emphasize the arts and especially music as necessary part of our formation. SPC is uniquely gifted with a wealth of musicians, vocalists, teachers and leaders in the Arts, from which the Formation program is able to draw. Last spring Neva Pilgrim gave a two-part presentation on Modern Sacred Music. Some of the most beautiful music we listened to featured voice but without words. Hoping to offer more programs like this we encourage other members of the parish to share their gifts in our Adult Forums or with the Children’s Sunday School. Last Spring we concluded our formation theme on Forgiveness. At Easter the Children’s formation program concluded their program on Christian responses to bullying in the schools. In our Adult Forum guest presenter Earl Arnold gave a thought provoking presentation on Forgiveness. We showed the first three videos in the James Alison’s Forgiving Victim video series. This led to the formation of a small group, which meets monthly for dinner while viewing subsequent videos in the Forgiving Victim series. The facilitation of small groups was another one of our goals. We can’t take credit for all the small groups that currently exist, but there are a few: the Forgiving Victim Group mentioned above, the Feminist Theology group which has been active for quite some time, and a new prayer group arising out of last year’s women’s retreat now meets Saturday mornings at SPC. In September we initiated a new formation theme: “Saints Alive at St. Paul’s.” We’ve enjoyed some very successful Adult Forums presented by guest speakers. Kaye Lindauer presented on Mandalas, Gracia Sears presented on Hildegard of Bingen, Harpist Laura Jordan shared with us the healing power of music. These forums were very successful, drawing some of the largest numbers we’ve seen over the past several years. The Children’s Formation program focused on what it means to be saints who serve the community. This year the Sunday School curriculum was impressive, comprised as it was of the following : a. Lessons, often dramatically enacted b. Acolyte Training c. Participation in worship service/ training in the Episcopal liturgy (without pushing the kids to participate). d. Music Formation (bells, hymns, songs) and performance. Lessons are given upstairs during the 10:00 service and during coffee hour when additional practice needed. e. Social Time after worship allows parents to participate in coffee hour and adult forum. Special programming included two Symphoria children’s concerts, one of which included an outing to the Zoo. During the Summer Camp our children demonstrated a passion for outreach. Making care packages for flood victims in the Southern Tier. The children insisted we should do this year round. We hope to further that passion by involving the children in some of our ministries here at SPC, baking bread for the Eucharist, preparing food for the Samaritan Center or meals for members who are ill.


In 2013 the children took a greater role in liturgy. They served as acolytes on Holy Cross Day and Pentecost and on Baptism Sundays the children read the Examination questions. The children were very excited by their participation in the Pentecost service. And of course they played a big part in this year’s Christmas pageant for which we have received many compliments. Hats off to Victoria for this! As part of our duties in 2013 the Formation Ministry Team conducted a review of the children’s formation program, and in turn recommended to the Vestry that SPC continue to fund our Children’s Formation Program with its attendant staff position. We consider the children’s program being offered at SPC is of the highest quality. Last year’s bullying program was very important. It made a very real impact on the children. The children at SPC have benefited from a mix of exceptionally good programming, unmatched nurturing on Nancy and Victoria’s part, and formation in music and liturgy that cannot be found anywhere else. As I wrap this up, I admit there are a few items on our wish list we have yet to fulfill: trips to England or the Holy Land, and evening formation programs targeting downtown residents. Goals to strive for in 2014! In closing, I’d like to publicly thank the Women of St. Paul’s who gave us a grant from the Nan Dorr Memorial Fund for the purchase of a media cart, a laptop, and speakers. We now have a top notch audio-visual system which can be used anywhere in the cathedral. I’d like to thank the other members of the Formation Ministry Team, especially Gelene Dorr and Nancy Lambright, for coordinating high quality Adult Forums and guest presenters. Much thanks to members Neva Pilgrim, Dick Pilgrim, and Marilyn Sharron for their time and effort in sharing their gifts and interests with us, and to Jim and Ieva Doyle for opening their home for the Forgiving Victim group. Thank you to John Shaffer who after several years of dedicated service on the Formation Ministry team has turned his attention to Stewardship and Funds Development. Finally, I must thank Victoria King for the energy, resources, connections and talent she contributes to the SPC community. She has enriched every area of our community’s life, worship, and formation.

Feminist Theology By Laurie Sanderson

F eminist Theology has continued to meet, once a month, generally the second Wednesday of each month. We continue to explore a variety of literature and non fiction exploring God's presence in our life. All are welcome!


Worship Ministry Team by David Morgan

I n the Gospel of John, Jesus tells us that to truly worship God is to do so in “spirit” and in “truth. At its most spiritual, worship is our personal response to God’s gift to us in Jesus Christ, and in it is the most truthful in the context of when 2 or more of us gather together.

It is the goal of the Worship Ministry Team (WMT) to have the spiritual and the religious meet in the variety of the worship experiences that are offered at St. Paul’s. While planning the themes and styles of our worship is frequently

discussed, by far the most significant, and noticeable, responsibility of

the WMT is to coordinate the amazing number of groups and

individuals that work toward the design and offering of a meaningful worship service. Much of this is done behind the scenes, so it may be

surprising to see all the “players” involved in a single worship service:

Ushers Masters of Ceremonies Vergers Crucifer Scripture Readers Prayer Readers Chalice Bearers Altar Guild Flower Guild Clergy Organist Choir Sexton

While not perfect, during this past year the WMT has made great strides in formalizing the scheduling of the various lay participants and I want to express our appreciation for those individuals who step in at the last moment to fill a vacancy. We are always looking for new volunteers. The WMT also continually serves as the receptor of your feedback about specific worship services and practices. Please continue to approach any member of the WMT (see below) with your ideas or concerns. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding during this time of transition at St. Paul’s when we are dependent upon a number of supply priests. The arrival of an interim priest will bring greater consistency in this regard and we look forward to discussing our rich worship tradition with the incoming interim priest, as well as exploring new ideas. It should be noted, that out of this transition time has come a re-discovery of the richness and utility of our Book of Common Prayer. Based upon the overwhelmingly positive response I believe that the WMT will be recommending more regular use of this wonderful denominational resource.

In 2014 the Worship Ministry Team (in consultation with the Finance and Funds Development Committees) will look to re-activate the Friends of Music (FOM) campaign in soliciting dedicated financial contributions to compliment St. Paul's already well-respected musical program. I am not alone in believing that we are coming off one of the most joyous Advent and Christmas seasons in many years. We on the WMT pledge to keep this momentum going into this New Year, but we need you. You are invited to take an active role by joining us on the WMT, by becoming a lay participant or simply, and as meaningfully, by continuing to worship with us. I hope that in 2014 you will feel as the psalmist did: “I was glad when they said unto me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” (Ps. 22)

Worship Committee Members:

David Morgan Jim Potts Nancy Lambright D.J. Igelsrud Mary Hastings John Rohde Cathy Wolff (new member) Betsy Barker (new Member)


Altar Guild By Nancy Lambright

S t. Paul's Altar Guild, Altar Committee, has provided services for all weekly Eucharists and many weddings, funerals, baptisms, and large yearly events in 2013. We are grateful for the continued dedication of a small group of volunteers who continue to recognize that service is a form of prayer brought into the world. In addition, many in the congregation, and guests, have noticed and appreciated the highly polished brass.

This represents many hours of devoted labor by Rich Town. We are also grateful for the continued ordering assistance from Jim Pecoy. Finally, we are endlessly appreciative of an anonymous friend of the Altar Guild who cares for eighty percent of our linens. For many of us, our tasks are really a working meditation which may help bring workers and those we serve closer to the reality of Christ. If you share a love of the Eucharist and appreciate the seriousness of our concerns for the present and the future, would you consider joining St. Paul's Altar Guild? If so, please contact Nancy Lambright or a guild member.

Jazz Mass Report by John Rohde

I n many ways the Jazz Mass is unchanged from last year, with a few exceptions. A processional Hymn has been added to each service to include more congregational singing.

Our repertoire has grown so that we aren’t relying on having to transcribe and arrange every song for every mass. At times we are now able to play something we’ve learned for a previous service, which is a big time saver for all involved. My friends and I continue to grow in our ministry and are very appreciative and blessed to be a part of St. Paul’s.

Vergers Guild by George Anderson III

G reetings. This is the annual report of the Vergers Guild of St. Paul's Cathedral in the city of Syracuse New York, for the year from February 2013 through January 2014. Your Vergers Guild has provided processional leadership to the 10:00 a.m. Sunday services at St. Paul's for the

completed year, with the exception of the summer months from mid June until early September. Our membership of active vergers remains, unfortunately, at five. We do remain hopeful to expand this number as we were without verger coverage on a couple of occasions due to a crush of health and conflict issues. We would welcome your inquiries if you have an interest in becoming a verger, so that we might add SEVERAL new members to our group. Interested parties should contact myself. Our vestments and the Verges (the emblem we carry in procession) remain in good condition, and are cared for and kept clean by the vergers themselves. Your Vergers Guild is proud to continue providing good leadership and liturgical support to the regular 10:00 A.M. services, as well as for any special services, when requested, at St. Paul's Cathedral. We plan to continue this service for as long as it is desired.


Flower Committee by Jeanne Greenhalgh and Sandy Wiley

T he Altar Guild/Flower consists of four teams that alternate weekly to arrange flowers on the altars throughout the year. We are grateful for the added assistance we receive for the major festivals of Easter and Christmas. This help makes it possible to celebrate these special liturgies with great beauty. We arrange flowers to honor couples being married, in memory of those who have died and

for those who are confirmed. For funds we depend on donations given in thanksgiving for family and friends, for special events or in memory of loved ones. If you are interested in helping us with this very rewarding ministry, please join us! We are in real need of some new members to help carry on our tradition.

Cathedral Choir by James Potts

I would like to thank the Cathedral Choir for their dedication, hard work and glorious music throughout the past academic year. This group of fine musicians adds so much to our liturgies as evidenced by their quality work and the large number of volunteer hours throughout the year! We continue to carry on the choral tradition for which this Cathedral is known for.

Aside from our regular Sundays, we found ourselves involved in other various musical venues throughout the year. A few highlights include an Evensong for First Sunday of Lent with an Organ Recital presented by yours truly, the Good Friday liturgy and a brass quintet for the Easter Day service courtesy of the Bishop. The Choir went on holiday for the summer months and returned in September filling the church with their wondrous voices. In a collaboration with St. David’s, Dewitt, the Cathedral Choir joined with them to present Handel’s “Israel in Egypt” as part of their Celebration of the Arts. At the diocesan confirmation in September, members of St. George’s, Schenectady, joined us for that celebration, ably assisted by John Rohde. . A joint Evensong at St. George’s is planned for the future. In October, the Cathedral Choir along with strings under guest conductor, Heather Buchman, presented works of Mozart and Monteverdi in honor of the wedding of Gelene Lewis and Paddy Dorr given by their friends. The Choral Evensong for All Saints was not offered in November due to a scheduling conflict The Cathedral Choir also sang at the Bishop’s Advent Service of Lesson and Carols which was warmly welcomed here at the Cathedral. Again, a string quartet provided by the Bishop added much beauty to our Christmas Eve service. St. Paul’s continues and is happy to annually host The Arthur Poister Competition in Organ Playing. In the spring we also participated in a downtown organ crawl with Park Central, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Plymouth Congregational Church in support of the Cathedral Square Association demonstrating our mighty Quimby Organ. Jim Potts, along with Glenn Kime, Will Headlee and Joe Downing honored the life of Dr. H. Daniel Smith in a service at Plymouth Church in November. Jim Potts also played continuo for St. David’s Dewitt presentation of Mozart’s “Requiem.” We said farewell to Phillip McMullen who served as our tenor section leader/soloist for two years to continue his degree program at SUNY Fredonia. We are delighted to have Dan Fields (brother of Nick) join us this season in Phillip’s place. Laura Enslin happily continues to cover for Nora Fleming because of a vocational conflict; Shannon Garvey Proctor; mezzo-soprano and Eric Johnson, bass, continue with us as well. We value their contributions as well as all members of the Cathedral Choir for our successful program. We also appreciate the support of you, the parishioners, for providing a vehicle and patronage to be able to offer such a quality program to the Glory of God. We couldn’t do it without you.


South Sudanese Congregation by Lual Adier

L iteracy education: Dinka language children program was successful ( June 2013 through August 2013) averaging 15 student per session.

Annual celebration for 1/1/2014 was mainly a prayer service due to unrest situation in young nation South Sudan. Amount requested of $500.00 plus was spent on food items, beverages, and rental equipment. Unfinished business: ~ Mother Amour M. Garang was propose to be ordained as a Dinka Service Priest. ~ To be chapel of the diocese of CNY. ~ A safe church training for members and council team. ~2014 budget. ~ fundraising events coming up soon. As a faith community of Episcopalians, we are thrilled and honored for your support and hospitality. Above all we are one in our Lord Jesus Christ.


Jazz For The Saints Annual Fundraiser By Betsy Elkins

T he total amount raised was $ 14,475.89 (Well over our stated goal of $12,000) This would not have been possible without the help of many folks, a tribute to our wonderful community at St Paul’s. We are blessed with a family of caring and hardworking people. On behalf of the planning committee Jen Breyer, Betsy Elkins, Julia Fine, Carla

Lloyd, David Morgan, Carol Decker, Cathy Wolff and Marion Greenhalgh, that met regularly for several months before the event a huge thank you to:

Beverly Bolton for tracking all the reservations Judy McAdoo for designing, and sending with the help of Beverly Bolton, Wendy Jones

and Ruth Brown, the invitations, meal tickets and program Jenifer Breyer and Mary Hastings for creating the table assignments Gelene and Patty Dorr for setting all the beautiful tables Jeanne and Marion Greenhalgh and Betsy Elkins for arranging the centerpieces for

each table Julia Fine for tracking all the silent auction contributions and creating the spreadsheet

list that appeared in the program for the evening Wendy Jones, Carla Lloyd, and Harriet Averill for setting up a lovely auction with items

donated by many folks, whose names were listed in the evening program. They will all receive a personal thank you notes for their gifts.

Marilyn Sharron for assisting throughout the day in a variety of ways including with DJ Igelsrud setting up the logo items and selling them at the end of the evening

Beverly and Margaret Sherwin for warmly greeting folks as they arrived at the event Carol Decker and her wonderful crew Charlie Adams, June Bisson, Ieva Doyle, Nancy Lambright, Mary Powell, Gretchen

Stappenbeck, and Rich Town for preparing an outstanding meal: Ieva and Nancy made desserts; Ruth Brown prepared some appetizers and served them with the assistance of Patty Glavin. Betsy Elkins and Laurie Sanderson made rolls.

David Morgan for arranging and underwriting a wonderful magician who entertained us during the social hour before dinner Harry Lambright for being a superb MC, keeping things going throughout the evening Guest salad chefs Marcia Anderson, Jim Doyle, Marion Greenhalgh, John Rhode, Marilyn Sharron, Hal Brown, AC Freidel, Mary

Hasting, Derina Samuels, Sue Wright, Tom Cantwell, Jeanne Greenhalgh, Jane Luck, Laurie Sanderson and DJ Igelsrud for skillfully tossing the salads at our tables

John Rohde and friends for providing fabulous music for our listening and dancing pleasure Bob Lloyd for managing the bar and serving us with the help of many bartenders, including Julia Fine, David Morgan, Sue Wright, Jim

Doyle, Bill Elkins, Roy Thomas, Paddy Dorr, and Marilyn Sharron. If others helped, thank you. Cathy Wolff for organizing and managing

the auction close out Laurie Sanderson, Jen Breyer, Mary

Hastings, Betsy Elkins for tallying the high bids at the end of the auction, and Marion Greenhalgh and Derina Samuels for delivering the high bid sheets

Cathy Wolff and Barbara Shaffer for so ably being our cashiers for the evening

David and Nancy Ridings, Gelene and Paddy Dorr, Betsy Elkins, Jeanne Greenhalgh, Carol Decker and David Morgan as well as other anonymous underwriters for contributing above and beyond to assure the financial success of the evening

Saints, Angels and Patrons for helping with additional financial support, an updated list of these folks appearing elsewhere in this Courier

All committee members for staying after the event to help clean up along with Barb and John Shaffer, Bill Elkins, Tom Cantwell and, of course, John Pizzi (who also worked to set up tables and move things around in preparation for the evening) You made this the fun part.


Thursday Is Soup Day at St. Paul’s By Betsy Elkins

N ow in its 5th season (October through April) Soup at St. Paul’s on Thursdays has become a popular offering for our friends and neighbors as well as for St. Paul’s parishioners. I generally make the soup and bread but Tom Cantwell, George Anderson, Laurie

Sanderson and Mary Hastings have also prepared a soup lunch. Jeanne Greenhalgh, Mary Hastings and Rich Towne are usually on hand for set up and clean-up duty. Margaret Sherwin always makes cookies for our lunch. And we offer all this for a $3.00 contribution which is passed along to the Samaritan Center. Last season we donated $1017.15 to the Samaritan Center. I initiated this soup ministry in 2009 as a way to more fully utilize our wonderful kitchen, provide hospitality and to reach out to those who live and/or work near St. Paul’s and because I love soup and I love to make it. This seemed to me to be one small way that we can fulfill our mission to serve Christ. One of our soup guests has said that our lunches are “a touch of homemade love in the heart of downtown.” A year ago our average attendance was 15; now it is more like 25-30. At the urging of our soup guests I created a little cookbook of all the soups, breads and cookies that we have served. Now in its second printing we have sold over 70 copies which has raised approximately $800 for St. Paul’s. Let me know if you would like a copy ($15.) And if you haven’t experienced a soup lunch you are missing something! I thoroughly enjoy making and sharing soup. Any other soup makers out there are welcome to join me. I think that this little initiative has taken roots and many are enjoying the harvest!



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