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1 Church Community News A Monthly News Publication For Members and Friends Published by: Westminster Moriah Olivet Presbyterian Church s 714 Washington St. Utica, NY Sweet Memorial Scholarship Applications Due May 2016 June 30 is the application or re application deadline for students wishing to obtain a Sweet Memorial Scholarship administered by the church Board of Session. MOTHER S DAY MAY 8 The purpose of this fund is to help deserving and needy students pay for the expenses of an undergraduate education beyond the high school level. An applicant should be a member in good standing of Westminster Moriah Olivet Presbyterian Church, who will be a full-time student pursuing post high school undergraduate education. For new applicants: A letter requesting a scholarship, high school transcript, one letter of recommendation, and a completed application form (available in the church office mailbox labeled scholarships) must be submitted to: Westminster Moriah Olivet Presbyterian Church 714 Washington St. Utica, NY Church Office Closed Monday, May 30th Memorial Gardens Cemetery Plots As we observe Memorial Day at the end of May we tend to remember not only those who made the ultimate sacrifice in war, we also tend to remember all our loved ones who have died. Many people go to gravesites to plant flowers or just to spend a few moments of remembrance. The church Session would like you to be aware that there are still cemetery burial plots in our special section of Forest Hill Cemetery. These plots are available for purchase and use by Westminster Moriah Olivet members and extended family. (The cost is strictly set by the cemetery and our management of the sale of plots yields no financial benefit to the church.) If you are interested in more details and costs, please contact our church Treasurer Doug Peters.

2 Church Community News Page 2 Westminster Guild Meeting Wednesday, May 25th 7:30 Joan Silvernail s Home Men s Breakfast White Elephant Thursday, May 19th 9:00 a.m. at Raspberries Restaurant 2634 Genesee St. Utica. All men are invited to attend. If you need a ride, call the church Book Discussion Group Killing Patton by Bill O Reilly Monday, May 23rd - 6:30 Acacia Village The book explores the mysteries surrounding the death of World War II's most audacious General George S. Patton, Jr. Books are available in the church office. Women s Bible Study Saturday, May 21st 9:00 Panera s All women are welcome to attend. Contact Letty Umidi or Mary Collis for details. COMMUNION SET UP May 1 Martha Moorehead & Kathy Hughes COMMUNION SERVERS May 1 Caroline Barringer Joan Silvernail Steve Wormwood Helen Yahoudy LITURGISTS May 1 Douglas Hurd 8 Joan Silvernail 15 Letty Umidi 22 Kathy Hughes 29 Steve Wormwood Congratulations to a new Dr. Hurd! Greg Hurd (who grew up at Westminster and is the son of Dr. Douglas Hurd and Dr. Cynthia Parlato) successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis on Friday April 22. He will officially graduate with his doctorate in Geology from the Jackson School of Geosciences from University of Texas at Austin. Pastor Umidi (along with Letty) look forward to officiating at Greg's wedding in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 8 to Marlo Gawey. So much to celebrate!

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4 Church Community News Page 4 May 34 Joe Umidi 6 Michael Scotellaro, IV 8 Mary Jane Malara 10 Sharon Driscoll 12 Peggy Jones 14 Joseph Fiore 18 Richard Hatfield 19 William Parry 20 Edith Paterson 23 Jill Paterson King 26 Anthony DeSarro 29 Jonathan Lanahan Steven Lanahan William & Rita Abraham 5/17/1959 Martha & James Moorehead 5/21 Congratulations! Nursing Home: Ruth Weatherup - Eastern Star Home, Marion Roberts - Masonic Home & Health Facility At Home: Shirley Jones - Florida Dan Cottrill Dan Perilli - Florida Rose Emma Florence & David Shumway Dick Peters Anne (Cookie) Steinhorst Grieving: Family and friends of Sigrid Peters Please alert Linda of any needed changes to the Prayer List. Thank you! Maggie Williams a member of Spirit of Syracuse Show Chorus took 2nd place in the Regional Competition in Albany. Way to go Maggie!! Dear Friends, We are both happy and doing fine here since our move to Florida. We miss you all very much and want you to know that our love runs deep and will always be with Westminster, Moriah Olivet. Pastor & Norma Brindisi The Congregation extends our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Shirley Hughes and Sigrid Peters. Two special women of our church family that we loss this past month. Our hearts are with you at your time of loss.

5 Church Community News Page 5 May 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Communion Noon Deacons Meeting PM Bell & Choir Practice in the Choir Room Guest Preacher 7 PM Bell & Choir Practice in the Choir Room 9 AM Women s Bible Panera s AM Men s Raspberries 7 PM Bell & Choir Practice in the Choir Room :30 Acacia Village Westminster Guild Meeting 7:30 Joan Silvernail s Elephant Sale 7 PM Bell & Choir Practice in the Choir Room Church Office Closed

6 WESTMINSTER MORIAH OLIVET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 714 Washington Street, Utica, New York Church Community News May 2016 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Deadline for June s Newsletter: May 17th May Schedule 1st Deacons Meeting Noon 8th Mother s Day 8th Guest Preacher Douglas Lippert 19th Men s Raspberries 9 AM 21st Women s Bible Panera s 9 AM 23rd Book Discussion Acacia Village 6:30 PM 25th Westminster Guild Joan Silvernail s Sale 7:30 PM 30th Memorial Day Office Closed Westminster Moriah Olivet Presbyterian Church 714 Washington Street, Utica, NY Office Phone (315) Fax (315) Sunday s 10:30