Synod and Congregational News for May 2009 – Calvin Synod Communicator
Synod and Congregational News
FIRST HUNGARIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Pittsburgh PA
Beginning this month - Rev. Komjáthy assisted by Lisa Kerestesi, will lead an adult study of the Heidelberg Catechism.
HUNGARIAN REFORMED CHURCH, Fairport Harbor OH
May 10 – Mother’s Day Lunch by the Men of the Church.
May 16 – W. F. Chicken Paprikás Dinner. Carry out & Sit down Dinners by Reservation ONLY – Shirley 440-357-6596 or Theresa 440-942-8097.
May 17 – Confirmation Sunday.
May 29 & 30 – Cabbage Roll Sale. Order w/ Julie 440-352-2363 or church 440-352-4836.
HUNGARIAN REF. CHURCH, Johnstown-Windber, PA
The Rev. Albert W. Kovács is the new Stated Supply Minister as the church celebrates Eastertide’s seven Sundays. The Lord’s Day Services are held at 8:45 AM.
May 10 – Mother’s Day will be observed.
May 24 – Ascension Sunday will be observed on with the Service of Holy Communion.
MANVILLE REFORMED CHURCH, Manville NJ
The congregation is helping raise funds to help the 2-year old son of church members get the surgery he needs. Little Jake Whitenight requires 4 surgeries that cost approx. $200K. If you can help, please make your check to “Manville Reformed Church” and mail to 235 S. Sixth Ave., Manville, NJ 08835. Note “Jake Whitenight Fund” in the memo. Donations will be gratefully acknowledged. Questions – please call Rev. Peter Maurer or Rev. Anikó Kocsis 908-575-0173. Prayer is all-powerful – thank you for keeping Jake in your prayers!
UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST, Bridgeport CT
May 3 – Annual Greater Bridgeport CROP WALK for HUNGER begins at 1:30PM at United Congregational Church on Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Our church is a rest stop for the walkers. If you would like to sponsor a walker contact Rev. Blomfield 203-368-3658.
May 10 – Mother’s Day Breakfast begins at 8:00AM in Bessemer Center, sponsored by the Sunday School. For reservations contact Sandra Stasko 203-870-1229. Mother’s Day Worship follows in church 9:30AM.
May 24 – Confirmation Sunday. Two young students will be confirmed at our 9:30AM Worship.
May 31 – Pentecost Sunday. Two new Confirmants take their first Holy Communion along with the Congregation at our 9:30AM Worship.
WEST SIDE HUNGARIAN REF. CHURCH, Cleveland OH
May 2 – Roof Fundraiser Dinner 1-6 PM. Sit down or Take-Out is only $7-$8 and 100% of the proceeds will go to fixing the church roof which is in desperate need of repair. Advance orders are being taken now for our famous Chicken Paprikás Dinner with homemade dumplings. Please let relatives, friends and neighbors know! Thank you for your continued help and support. 15300 Puritas Ave., Cleveland. Phone or fax orders. Ph: 216-476-3736 & 216-926-6030. Fax: 216-642-8533.
Special Announcements &Dates
MAY 19-22 – SYNOD MEETING at The Ramada Inn in Ligonier.
AUGUST 22-23 – American-Hungarian Ref. Presbyter’s Assoc. Conference. Please call Mr. W. Roby: 724-285-8851 for more info. And look for more details in next month’s Bulletin!
FROM THE SYNOD TREASURER
A) Please note that our Annual Synod Meeting May 19-22 will be at The Ramada Inn in Ligonier – NOT – in Somerset, Pa. B) ATTENTION CHURCH TREASURERS: 1) please complete the Assessment Data Forms and return them to me at your earliest convenience. 2) Also please update names, addresses, e-mails and phone numbers for your Minister, Chief Elder and Treasurer. C) DONATIONS OVERSEAS - please provide 1) the official name of the organization, 2) their proper addresses 3) a contact name and 4) telephone number. I need this information to prepare the check and send it without delay. D) Please note my new tel. no: 412-872-5644. My fax number/e-mail are unchanged. Thank you! Ms. Lisa Tóth-Maskarinec, Calvin Synod Treas.
IN MEMORIAM
The Rev. Paul Kovács, the Pastor of the Johnstown-Windber Hungarian Reformed Church was called Home by God on Saturday, April 4th, at age 79. Rev. Kovács faithfully served the Bethlen Home from 1976 to 1999, as Executive Director, Nursing Home Administrator and Chaplain. It was during Rev. Kovács’ tenure that the full complement of retirement cottages were constructed and developed. Rev. Kovács was a gracious host for many meetings and he extended warm hospitality to all who visited our campus here in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Previous to his ministry at Bethlen Home, Rev. Kovács served the Hungarian Reformed Church community in Uruguay and also Hungarian Reformed congregations in Johnstown, Windber and Sharon. After his retirement from Bethlen Home in 1999, Rev. Kovács returned to serve the Johnstown-Windber Hungarian Reformed Church, where he remained as pastor until his death. Rev. Kovács is survived by his wife of 52 years, Edith, loving children, Paul, Eva, Ruth and Daniel, 5 grandchildren, 2 sisters, one brother and several nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Edith Miller. Funeral services were private. May we keep the Kovács family in our prayers during these days. May we thank God for the many blessings he shared with us through Paul’s life. May our faith in the certain resurrection to eternal life be strengthened during this Easter Season. May Nt. Paul Kovács’ memory remain blessed – szeretett emléke legyen áldott! Rev. Imre Bertalan, Exec. Director, Bethlen Communities
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