We, the worshipping community of St. Henry's, Averill Park, rooted in the gospel and the celebration of the Eucharist, seek to make known God's Love in today's world through serving one another, sharing our faith, and welcoming all.
SLOW DANCE
Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round, or listened to rain slapping the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight, or gazed at the sun fading into the night?
You better slow down, don't dance so fast, time is short, the music won't last.
Do you run through each day on the fly, when you ask "How are you?", do you hear the reply?
When the day is done, do you lie in your bed, with the next hundred chores running through your head?
You better slow down, don't dance so fast, time is short, the music won't last.
Ever told your child, we'll do it tomorrow, and in your haste, not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch, let a friendship die, 'cause you never had time to call and say hi?
You better slow down, don't dance so fast, time is short, the music won't last.
When you run so fast to get somewhere, you miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day, it's like an unopened gift thrown away.
Life isn't a race, so take it slower, hear the music before your song is over.
David L. Weatherford
BEATITUDES FOR CARERS
Blessed are those who care and who are not afraid to show it - they will let people know they are loved.
Blessed are those who are gentle and patient- they will help people to grow as the sun helps the buds to open and blossom.
Blessed are those who have the ability to listen – they will lighten many a burden.
Blessed are those who know how and when to let go – they will have the joy of seeing people find themselves.
Blessed are those who, when nothing can be done or said, do not walk away, but remain to provide a comforting and supportive presence – they will help the sufferer to bear the unbearable.
Blessed are those who recognize their own need to receive, and who receive with graciousness – they will be able to give all the better.
Blessed are you who give without hope of return – you will give people an experience of God.
Moonlight Walk Remembrance
Cherish the memory of the walk through the Village of West Sand Lake in support of people whose lives have been affected by alcohol and other drug use. It was meant to spread awareness as the community came together on June 21st to help our children grow happy and healthy.
This year’s walk was dedicated to Nick Castle and Andrew Sennett Sponsored by RAAD
Thank you to everyone who made their annual commitment to Our Bishop’s Appeal. To date we have realized over $100,413. It is gratifying to know that so many of you are willing to give so generously to support the important programs that sustain our parishes. Thanks to all who increased their pledge in order to help us more than reach our goal of $96,300.
The Moe family sponsored by St Henry's and St Michael's parishes is doing very well! They have been in Albany for 1 month already. The family is living in a nicely decorated, fully furnished apartment. Everything in the apartment was donated by members of St Michael's and St Henry's parishes and their friends. Donated money was used to purchase mattresses for the family, rugs for their living room and baby's room, towel racks, etc.
The family is settling in well. The parents are attending English classes and seem happy with their progress. Lin Mya Moe (3 1/2) loves her new clothes, her American movies and her table & chairs. I think her favorites are the Little Rascals and Cinderella staring Brandy! She also likes American snack food, especially cheerios and crackers! She enjoys playing with her new toys and drawing pictures.
Justin (8 mths) looks healthy and happy. She does so well meeting new people and has lots of great toys to play with! She is starting to crawl and likes to get into anything her big sister is doing!
Thanks to our generous parishes, the family has lots of clothes and everything they need in the kitchen. They are learning to use the refrigerator and stove but are still trying to figure out American food! They eat a lot of rice, mixing it with vegetables and some meat.
The family is learning to get around in their neighborhood, attending services at a nearby church, shopping and learning how to use a Laundromat. The volunteers from both churches will continue working with the family in their learning experiences to become self sufficient.
Many thanks to both St. Michael's and St. Henry's parishes for their support and donations. Please keep the Moe family in your prayers as they continue to adjust to an environment so different from anything they have known.
BLESSING OF OUR MEDITATION GARDEN AND AEOLIAN WIND HARP IN MEMORY OF TIM FITZMAURICE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2009.
The Aeolian Wind Harp Our modern Aeolian Wind Harp with its soothing harmonic tones and contemporary design is in fact based on principles that date back to antiquity.The Aeolian wind harp, usually a box-like musical instrument strung with several harmonically-tuned strings, dates back to ancient Greece, and was said to have been the instrument of Aeolus, the Greek god of wind. It was intended to be played not by human hands, but by the God of Wind himself. Its melodies and harmonies were not those chosen by humans, but were held to be the improvisations of Nature itself. Contemporary Aeolian Wind Harps are now being used as Lawn and Garden Sculpture to create sacred spaces for private and public environments.
VOCATIONS
The Bishops' Committee on Vocations has prepared a program to actively invite men to consider a vocation to the priesthood. View it here by clicking "Fishers Of Men"
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VERSE OF THE DAY: I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full
of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one
another.
-- Romans 15:14
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