oat § ST. PETER'S , EPISC oy wi CHUR , | 1:0 aoe TO GOD rie Tye 2 chant yx i EI Since 1896 -.With Our Best Wishes St. Peter's Episcopal Church Nicholas Martini Foundation Board of TrusteesCentennial Greetings from the Rector of St. Peter's ne hundred years ago, a Scot's woman One McDaniel wanted her children to learn about the Christian faith through the teachings ofthe Anglican/Episcopal tradition. Her vision materialized into a Sunday School, and that Sunday School in 1896 led to the establishment of a mission church that was later named St. Peter's. At the time, outsiders queried, "Can Clifton support yet another church?" Inspite of naysayers, St. Peter's developed Mrs. MeDanie!'s vision and rose to meet the challenges of the twentieth century ~ four major ‘wars, shifts inthe socio-economic fabric of our ‘community, the national phenomenon of the mainline church "boom" in the Fifties and "bust" in the Seventies, and, in these latter years, rebuilding and strengthening our community of faith in the same spirit of risk-taking faith that the founders embodied. St. Peter's continues to bea deep well of spiritual nurture, not just for young people but forall who enter the blue doors of God's house. Ten years ago God called us in a new direction, to serve the poor by transforming the former rectory into a shelter for homeless families. The entire congregation rose to this challenge and created what many larger parishes only dream of doing. Today St. Peter’s Haven stands asa strong witness to the "can do” spirit and courageous faith of the people of St, Peter’s Church, Susan Clarke Rose DelRegno Congratulations from God's Housekeepers Arlene Apelian Florinda Russell Betty Opalka Mary Lou Gilbert Loretta Hochmuth Lea Kolenut Diane Tomkins Dorothy Scheirer Now, in our centennial year, we remember our roots, we renew our vision, and we rededicate ourselves to continue as God risk-taking and faithful servants in Clifton. Whatever challenges await St. Peter's, may God's grace and wisdom lead us to further the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. server Yours in Christ, Sewannahe SHARON L. VAN CISCO INTERIOR DESIGN 15B ST. ANDREW'S BLVD. CLIFTON, NJ 07012 201/614-1209 CUSTOM DRAPERY WINDOW TREATMENTS CUSTOM FRAMED ARTThe Rev. Jorge M. Gutierrez recall the excitement I I felt when I first arrived in Clifton, Although other places had offered more in the way of financial stability and material resources, both Carolyn and I were convinced that none could compare to the promise that we saw in the people of St. Peter's. So much of what I know about perseverance, compassion, resilience, honesty and frankness, I learned alongside you. [had never before, nor have I since, served a congregation that could appear so crusty and tough: and yet be as big-hearted and caring. Over and over again I saw the parish family of St Peter's rally around one another in times of crisis. ‘And never did you do this in; When think ofyour courage in - journey of faith, We laughed together: such a way as to rob any tackling what seemed likesuch - worked together; rejoiced together; person of their dignity. That an impossible dream. And never on guard, always as ourselves, alone is a rare gift. look back withprideathaving ° as we were. We were accepted, shared in such an exciting That is also a rare gift. Lalso learned a great = ene ater st deal about taking risks and eee trusting in God with you. St May God bless you all and Peter's Haven came about, in Forten years, Carolyn, may you grow in God's love during no small part, due to the Sara and Iwere apart of your thenext one hundred years. depth of faith and lives and you part of ours. commitment of the parish. I | And fromthe start, youdealt | Shalom, will always marvel withusas low tavelersonthe: Congratulations on 100 Years! Episcopal Church Women Mary and Frank Galofaro of St. Peter's & Thank You For Giving Marty, Maryellen and Marnie Suscreba Us Life To ShareThe Rev. Carl Edward Nelson Thave anumber of happy memories from those years. One, of course, is that of The Reverend Louis Luisa and his wife, Edith, both now with God in Etemity. Father Luisa was "of the Old School," and I'm not sure how he took all the changes taking place in PECUSA (Episcopal Church). I don't know how I'm going to be taking them in the years to come, either. When Lola and our three boys moved to Clifton, St. Peter's had those weekly dances for the town’s young people. They were raucous, chaotic and fascinating events, and quite possibly the only events worth considering by the town's youth, Unfortunately, they began losing money by 1972 and had to be discontinued. Another thing I enjoy remembering were the annual outings I took with our acolytes. One year (actually, two years) we went out to Buttzville, N.J., and went horseback riding, On at least three ‘occasions we went up to Rhinebeck, N.Y., to watch the air show, where pilots flew World War One vintage planes. Folks like John Hammett and Marge Hines would help me with transportation. By 1977, many of our acolytes were also in the Clifton DeMolay. Yet, every Sunday, we would have six or seven boys on the Altar with me, all eager to serve. The eating of foods (mostly fattening) was also a great part of St. Peter's life. It wasn't by accident that they compiled a ] cookbook and titled it "Saint Peter's Eaters." Regards toall, Chah Nelson Congratulations! Alfred & Arlene Apelian The READ Family Philip, Naney, Lauren & Philip Jr. David & Beverly Apelian Sandra, Jennifer & Christine Apelian d i ast é ( Allan Apelian Oe - Dennis & Gail Apelian5th Anniversary - 1911 he Rev. Henry Baldwin Todd was rector T when St. Peter’s first undertook a history of the parish. "In the steady onward march oftime," he wrote, "St. Peters, Clifton, finds itself commemorating its fifteenth milestone." The year was 1911, and the congregation was still seven years away from its transformation from a mission toa parish. Todd, mindful of the struggle of building a parish, took note of some special people in his midst. "As Aaron and Hur upheld the hands of | Moses, to sustain the hands of the faithful workers of the early days," he wrote, "(we) in united effort hold aloft the standard of the Church Militant." SS In those words, Todd -- the last "minister-in- charge" before St. Peter's took its first rector ~ noted two of those pioneers who were still among them: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williamson. Years before, Williamson was secretary of St. Peter's Sunday School, whose classes were conducted on the second floor of MeDanie!’s Hall above a post office and general store owned by Alvin Webb, also among the founders. The idea was said to belong to Mrs. McDaniel, a Scottish woman who wanted her children to receive Episco- pal training, So, on Aug. 16, 1896, the school was organized by S. Russell Trevett, treasurer,Williamson, secretary; George T. ye Anderson, superintendent; and Charles McDaniel. But there were some who deemed this group a bunch of ‘Little Strugglers," namely the local newspaper: "There are too few Episcopalians in Clifton to succeed. The few trying to start a church there are placing upon their shoulders a burden that will be an oppression to them for the next 20 years.” i LT The editorial writer reasoned that 40 churches in Paterson and 20 in Passaic were sufficient and could be reached fora S-cent fare. Not only that, but the writer theorized that the well-paid clergy of big congregations could preach better, No doubt undaunted, St. Peter's just three ‘months later gained its first priest-in-charge, The Rev. William P. Evans, on Oct. 16, 1896. Evans, whose full-time duties were as rector of St. Mark's in Paterson, conducted St. Peter's fir service on Wednesday evening, Nov. 18, 1896, ‘Two days later, St. Peter's became an organized mission, with Anderson as lay reader and Warren Haitas trustee, along with Webb, E.G. Wells, Trevett, and Williamson. Services were limited to moming and evening prayer, sermons, and Sunday School, with attendance averaging 25. For communion, the people of St. Peter's had to travel to St. Mark's. But in three years, as Rev. Todd noted in his recollections, "the eamestefforts ofthe faithful, untiring few were rewarded." On the aftemoon of the Lord's Day, April 23, 1899, the Rev. William A. Long broke ground for a church on Clifton Avenue between First and Second streets.25th Anniversary - 1921 ta cost of $3,400, St. Peter's purchased A property of Theodore M. Price: four jots on the church's east side. ‘The fundraising drive was so successful, the remaining indebtedness on the church was also repaid. In 1921, architect William T. Towner prepared plans for a 40-by-94 foot hall, including a stage. It was the time of the ministry of St. Peter's first rector, The Rev. John G. Martin, who served from April 4, 1914, to Sept. 1, 1923. The comerstone was laid on the church's 25th anniversary with Bishop Lines' words: "Itis now the duty of the church to let the people enjoy the good things in life." ‘The parish hall was subsequently put to good use: Clifton High School basketball (the high school was then on what is now the municipal parking lot on Clifton Avenue and First Street), American Legion meetings, screenings of religious films for Sunday School, and card parties (approved at the December 1922 annual meeting over the objec- tions of the rector), Hidden behind the hall's comerstone isa wealth of history from the time. Among the items: a list of city officers for 1920; an historical sketch for the Clifton Red Cross; a list of those from St. Peter's who served in the "world war"; copies of "The Parish] Messenger"; a program of the cornerstone ceremony; poem, "At Church Next Sunday"; several coins from the era; and Teddy Roosevelt's "Nine Reasons for Going to Church." SSDamiano Pharmacy 270 Parker Avenue Clifton, NJ "Clifton's Oldest Pharmacy Cares About You" Three Registered Pharmacists Happy Golden Jubilee St. Peter's! In Memory of Eugene Harry Hochmuth Your loving wife, children and grandchildren Loretta Lisa Eugene Ron Alison Nicholas Erich Daniellaver the years, pictures have slowly been added to a wall in the sacristy of St. Peter's. Here's a O- who of 1996: ‘Top row, from left: Theodore Ludlow, Bishop The Rev. Henry Baldwin Todd, Mar. 6, 1910-Apt. 1, 1914 (St. Peter's last "minister-in-charge”) The Rev. John G. Martin, Apr. 4, 1914-Sept. 1, 1923 (St. Peter's first rector) The Rev. Jorge M. Gutierrez, 1981-1991 (tenth recotr) The Rey. Louis S. Luisa, June 1, 1949-June 30, 1966 (seventh rector) Second row, from left: Bishop Washburn The Rev. William Henderson Watts, Feb. 1, 1924-Oct. 1, 1930 (second rector) The Rev. George B. Grambs, Dec. 1, 1930-Feb. 1, 1940 (third rector) The Rev. Car! E, Nelson, Sept. 1, 1969-1980 (ninth rector) The Rev. William B. Van Valkenburg, Dec. 1966-Dee. 10, 1968 (eighth rector) ‘Third row, from left: The Rev. Marland W. Zimmerman, May 1, 1940-Sept. 1, 1941 (fourth rector) The Rev. Newell A. Lasher, June 1, 1944-Feb. 1949 (sixth rector) The Rev. Jess. J. Petty J, Sept. 1980-Mar. 1981 (Interim rector) The Rev. Bonnie Perry, Sept. 1991-Sept. 1992 (Interim rector)Best Wishes On Your 100th Anniversary ALLWOOD FUNERAL HOME MASON & PORTER FUNERAL DIRECTORS VERONICA A. PORTER, Lic. Mgr. MICHAEL E. PORTER, Senior Director CARL P. TAUSCHER, Director MICHAEL E. PORTER JR., Director SCOTT D. PORTER, Director 660-670 ALLWOOD ROAD CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY 173-6666 - 546-4700'Top Secret' The Rev. Louis S. Luisa, in a revealing passage about the role of rectors, offers these insightful words, recorded as a "PS." to the entries of 1958. They were a departure from his normal remarks in the history of the parish but are perhaps some of the most meaningful. "There are many things that transpire ina parish that are never recortled ... consultation between husbands and wives, between parents and children, to divorce or notto divorce. "(There are] the alcoholicsand the possibility ‘of homes being shattered; and troubles created by teenagers and their parents; teenagers paroled by the court into the custody of the rector; private consultations on the faith by college young people and older persons who are not quite sure of themselves; outsiders who are groping for the truth . cynical people whom the rector meets outside the parish [and] who ask for time and attention in an endeavor to solve some spiritual and social problem that looms large in their eyes ‘These will never be revealed to anyone - these are ‘top secret’. All this is a very important Ue a Se —! part of the work for thefurtherance of the Kingdom of God here in Clifton, "The parish is doing its job of minist to the needs of people in and out of the parish. Even if one person out of all those to whom we have tried to minister has been helped and the burdens relieved, and this one has been brought closer to God's mercy seat, then, as Scripture reminds us, "There is more joy in Heaven over one sinner that repenteth than over the 90 and 9 just persons who need no repentance." ngA Recount of Biblical Stories ‘The firm of Marchese and Hamersma of Clifton created the stained-glass windows in the new church, making St Peter's a virtual treasure chest of biblical history, Among them: ‘The Presentation of the Infant Christ in the Temple, given by Gordon Lenaz in ‘memory of his father, John, ‘The Flight into Egypt, given by the families and friends of the late Orrie Holster. ‘The Young Christ in the Carpenter's Shop, given in memory of Walter Lyman Bleezarde. Christ with the Doctors in the Temple, given in memory of Jay DeLuca. ‘The Good Samaritan Parable, given in memory of John DeLuca, by wife Isabel ‘The Miracle at Cana, given by Alfred and Arlene Apelian. Christ Driving the Money-changers from the Temple, given in memory of Karl Wink. Christ Blessing the Children, given in memory of Amelia Rohiff, Christ with the Woman at the Well, given inmemory of John Fischer, ‘The Sermon on the Mount, ‘The Feeding of the Multitudes, Christ Stilling the Tempest, Christ Healing the Leper, ‘The Widow's Mite, given by Miss Katherine. Chase, Christ's Entry into Jerusalem, given by Dr. and Mrs. Carl Nacea. ‘The Last Supper, given by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Whitworth. Christ in Gethsemane, given by Edwin B. Veech. Christ before Pilate, given by Clarence W. Finkle, I ‘The Crucifixion, given by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Reno, The Resurrection, given by Helen F. Finkle. Christ Breaking Bread at Emmaus, given] by Gladys and Titian Belli The Ascension, given by Olga and John Slebodnik. The Conversion of Paul, given by Anna and William Plokhooy. A""Te Deum" Window depicting Pope John Paul XXIII, given by Vernon O. Moorman, Isaac and Jacob, given in memory of Sgt. John D. France. Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Tallet, who donated one of the original church window, donated another for the new church.NFUSA ARE Home Infusion Therapy Services “WE SIMPLIFY COMPLEX CARE” InfusaCare, Inc. 1051 Bloomfield Avenue Clifton, NJ 07012 (201) 779-4445 Fax (201) 779-4567 PETER E. HERRSCHAFT PresidentDiscord in 1897 n Nov. 29, 1897, founder [Anderson wrote what ap- peared to be a letter of resignation to The Rev. Evans. The dispute: the rector's interference in the selection of music. Anderson was choirmaster as well as lay reader. ‘The next year (and "under some discord”), he resigned from St Peter's after two years as lay reader. He was, however, present a the first service in the new church, Sept. 17, 1899, "evidently retumed to the fold." The Dorcas Guild he first meeting of the Doreas Guild ("the greatest sustaining force of young St. Peter's Mission") was on Jan. 6, 1897, at the home of Mrs. George Ander- son. Eight ladies were in atten- dance, By April 14, 1898, member- ship had more than doubled, to 18. Flooded Basements ‘tthe 38th anniversary in 1934, founder Charles, Williamson told of fellow founder E. Well's role as an advisory board member in the early days: frequent trips to the flooded cellar, dressed in hip boots, to shake the furnace The Lost Pages he Rev. George L. Grambs indertook a history of St. Peters for the 40th anniversary in 1936. It was continued for 263 pages, the last entry ending on June 23, 1966, with a "Shalom" from The Rev, Louis S. Luisa. The history is missing pages 53 to 155, Page 52 is the last entry for Father Grambs and Page 155 the first for The Rev. Luisa’s tenure LIME CAPSULES Ou 26, 1917, Clifton was incorporated as a city. St Peter's Clarence W. Finkle, Sr, chairman of the township commit- tee, served as a temporary mayor until Jan. 1, 1918. More than 40 years later, money received from his son, Clarence Finkle Jr, was used to electrify the church bell, eliminat- ing the need for a rope. Recruited Jn Oct. 7, 1896, The Rev. William P. Evans of St. Mark's, Paterson, learned of his new assignment from Bishop Thomas A. Starkey with these words: "As you are in the near neighborhood of Clifton, and are a friend of [founder] Mr. Anderson, I hereby appoint you priest-in-charge.” The population of the “new village” of Clifton was about 1,000. Three-Year Stint ervices for St. Peter's were held for three years at McDaniel's Hall, where founder Alvin Webb presided over the general store and post offi ‘Something Old ‘he "new" church in 1899 was. filled with donations. Among them: the altar and chandeliers from Trinity, Paterson; the font fror ‘St. John’s, Passaic; and the bishop's} chair from either St. Paul's or Trinity. By 1911, the altar of ‘Newark’s old St. Andrew’s Church was in place, a gift to The Rew. Todd. A First the first funeral in the "new" church was in 1900, for John S. Pollard, father of Mrs. S.R. Trevett ‘The year 1900 is practically unre- corded save for this event. Fifth Anniversary A the fifth anniversary service, on Nov. 20, 1901, St. Luke's choir in Paterson joined St. Peter's for a total of 40 voices. Up Through The Ranks ‘enry Baldwin Todd came to St. Peter's as a lay reader in March 1910 and was ordained a deacon on Nov. 6 of that year. He became St. Peter's last "minister-in-| charge" slightly more than two months later. Ahead Of Its Time [eee 383 canons ofthe ese were changed so women could vote at parish meetings - 7 years before the nation gave ‘women the right to vote. Two Pulpits ‘ohn Goodridge Martin, St. Peter's first recto, also presided over Sunday evening services at St. ‘Stephen's Mission in Delawanna upon his arrival in 1914.CONGRATULATIONS to ST. PETERS CHURCH i on its 100TH ANNIVERSARY and BEST WISHES TO OUR EXTENDED FAMILY FOR, ANOTHER, FRUITFUL 100 YEARS THE “HUCK,” FAMILY Rose Huck Del Regno Naomi Horsky Frank, Alicia and Amanda Rice ‘The Rev. Beverly Huck, William and Meghan Magnus Guy, Pamela, Tara and Jifian Fueshko David, Rebecca, Brittany, Kaila, Aimee and Ashleigh DeRonde John HorskyA New Church fo Rev. Louis Luisa, the special parish meeting of May 20, 1963 was "spirited and lively” with several people vying to speak at once. "Last night, 96 people assembled in our parish house - the largest attendance since Thave been the rector," Rev. Luisa wrote of that night The topic: whether to undertake expensive repairs to the church or build anew one. By a vote of 50-41, the parish decided to do the later. Meetings ofa special committee followed Bishop Mac Adie, less than two months before his death, acted asa consultant, suggesting the committee visit Episcopal churches in Brookdale and Verona By November, Carl Loven was chosen as architect for a new St. Peter’s and crews began arriving to take measurements. "The crew of ‘workmen. .has created quite abit of curiosity among the neighbors," Rev. Luisa noted, adding that Titian Belli and Kenneth Huck had been checking in as work progressed. In the months ahead, "meetings galore" followed, with Rev. Luisa taking note of the stressas things were "getting hotter.” "Good Lord,” he wrote, "give us the p: that it fail not at thisjuncture,"Fundraising was on track. By November 1964, $18,000 had been raised and colored drawings ofthe new church were shown ata loyalty dinner at the Robin Hood Inn. The goal was $100,000. Bids came in at $118,00 to more than $173,000. A recommendation to accept the lowest was rejected, and architect revisions showing a smaller church were frowned upon. "They seem to wanta full- sized church structure with all the trimmings - and to be'cheap’," Rev. Luisa wrote. "Itis a good trick, if it can be done." More revisions followed, with an aim to bring down costs. By March 1965, the old church was being readied for demolition, even asa debate raged over the type of window to be used over the altar. ‘Now had come the time for the "secularization" of the old church by Bishop Stark. "'m sure that many of the parishioners of St. Peter's, Clifton, will be sorry to see the old building taken down," Bishop Stark said, "for Iam sure that it is filled with hallowed memories. Yet we all rejoice in the progress of the parish, which demands that a new church ediface will be erected on the site so well occupied by the old." I'm sure that many of the parishioners of St. Peter's, Clifton, willbe sorry to see| the old buildif@taken down, foram sure itis filled with hallowed memories. jop Stark ‘The altar- and Sunday services - were moved to the Parish Hall. The stained glass windows were moved to the recently acquired St. Peter's Memorial House at 396 Clifton Ave, ‘Then tragedy struck. Architect Loven died, asdid Kenneth Huck, chairman of the building ‘committee, delaying the project and prompting this \riting from Rev. Luisa: "May God in his infinite merey receive this precious soul," he said of Huck, "for he was a good friend and an indefatigable worke for the vineyard of the Lord -here in Cliftorof the cornerstone: March 20, 1966 By June 13, 1965, the old church was gone and the groundbreaking ceremony was at hand. Among those with a spade on that Trinity Sunday was Alicia Huck "The cameras all about us clicked away," Re' Luisa wrote, "and the choirs and our people standing about... Weare on our way." Construction proceeded over the next several months, at times "lagging" in the words of Rev. Lui But there were moments of joy. "Wow!" he said of the new doors, painted blue per the suggestion of the architect, "Eureka!" followed when the altar window was in place, "Hurrah! at long last,” he said when the church bell was placed in the tower. FE On March 20, 1966 -a clear Mothering Sunday - the comerstone was laid. "We had a great outpouring of our people, including the little ones," he wrote, Less than a month later, Rev. Luisa submitted his resignation after 17 years as rector - the longest tenure of any priest at St. Peter's.Congratulations On Your Century of Service To Clifton HOME 472-1199 BUSINESS 779-4546 LESTER HERRSCHAFT COUNCILMAN CITY OF CLIFTON NEW JERSEY 32 IVANHOE LANE CLIFTON, NJ 07013St. Peter's Haven ack in 1981, when The Rev. Jorge Gutierrez B« just arrived at St, Peter's, he met a reporter by the name of Mary Flanagan. "Somewhere," he told her during an interview, "I'm sure there's a group whose needs are not being met. Maype the church can begin to meet those needs.” ‘Those words proved prophetic, For in October 1986, St. Peter's Haven opened in the so- called memorial house, sandwiched between the church and the rectory. There, families - one at a time - would be given the means to lift themselves out of homelessness. The number grew, until over 75, families have been lifted from homelessness, neverto fall back, as The Haven celebrates its 10th anniver- sary. It was not an easy road. There had been talk of tearing down the memorial house to make room for much-needed parking. And there came warnings "They told me if tried to starta shelter in Clifton," Gutierrez said some years later, "I'd be cutting my throat.” Butasit tumed out, the parish and the people came together. Neighbors joined church volunteers that rehabilitated the building ata cost of $40,000. The operating budget, estimated at $55,000 to $65,000 at the time, 100, was to be paid for by private donations. Mayor Gloria Kolodziej, on that opening day, had this to say about the rector: "His ability to relate his own community's sense of caring certainly endeared every level of bureaucracy he had to deal with toward his goal.” The day, too, had its humor. "One of the joys of leadership is nepotism,” said Rev. Gutierrez ashe watched his daughter, Sara, use the scissors to-cut the opening day ribbon. #Congratulations & Best Wishes Passaic County Regular Republican Organization Peter Murphy, Chairman Joan Salensky, Vice-ChairladyRemembrances I remember... 4 The leadership of 11 priests and rectors. 4 The gentle reverence and spiritual strength of The Rev, George Grambs. ‘Being paid 50 cents a month for singing in the choir and being docked a nickel each time you missed a rehearsal or church service. The dynamic artistry and oratory of The Rev. Lasher. Teachers who molded my life: Helen Skrine, Dot Popolizio and Mrs. Henry. 4 An Acappella Choir directed by The Rev. Lasher. ‘The Episcopal Youth Order and leadership of such ‘men as Vern Moorman, Bill Halicy and Len Spencer. ‘Church picnics at Halicy's Nursery on Mt. Prospect Ave and at Maplewood Lake in Wyckoff. ‘Roller skating parties in the basement of the Parish House. The booming "Amen" of The Rev. Luisa after the Benediction. ‘The institution of a family service by The Rev. Luisa in the mid Fifties. ¢The Men and Boys Washington Birthday Corporate ‘Communion for all churches in the Archdeaconry's. ‘Dot Bachmann's bus rides to everyplace imaginable including the famous "bus ride to Bermuda." ‘¢Four organists/choir directors other than myselt: Joe Sheldon, Everett Hurdis, Bob Chabora and Brad Vici ‘Building a new church in 1965 and dedicating it in 1966 ‘Holding church services on a basketball court in the Parish House during construction fae BEE Ly os) REALTORS 935 Allwood Rd., Clifto 718-4500 a] #300 parishioners at Mothering Sunday Breakfast. ¢ Jorge Gutierrez’s spiritualness and humaness. His program to uplift our members and upgrade our facilities. ‘The Young Peoples "Battle of the Bands" concerts and, rock and roll concerts. ‘The Rev. Bonnie Perry' energy. verve, elan and unending ‘¢The Little Theatre Group and its celebration of our nation’s 200th birthday and spoofs of Dallas and Rocky. ‘The night in 1985 when the Vestry approved St. Peter's, Haven, Deu Fischer (201) 770.0874 ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION ee INDUSTRIAL * COMMERCIAL * RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS & PARKING LOTS. S75 RIVER ROAD PHILIP M, BOCCADORO (CLIFTON, NJ. 07014A Song And A Prayer The Lakeview Heights Group ues were typically 10 cents, carefillly noted D: lined pages in a black Banner Note Book. Cards of appreciation came, noting expressions of sympathy. The secretary's report for 1930-1931 noted seven card parties, one red sock social, one Clericus luncheon and one cake sale. Together with the dues, those events brought in $342.80. Such was the life of the Lakeview Heights Group, detailed in the minutes dating from Nov. 8, 1926, through 1940. The minutes came back to the parish on Saturday, Aug. 31, 1996, by aman believed to be a relative of Mrs. E.G. Ulbright, who had served as the group's president in 1940, Perhaps the most noteworthy of its treasures is an envelope containing 14 cards, no doubt distributed among the members at each meeting, bearing this "Lakeview Heights Group Prayer" "0 Lord, our Heavenly Father, we beseech thee to And on aslip of paper, four lines offa manual bless the Lakeview Heights Group, our rector, typewriter, was this song parish and friends. May our members be sheltered and protected by thy Fatherly love and to our “Let's all get together, everybody sing, officers vouchsafe the help and guidance of thy St. Peter's Church in Clifion, to which we all must Holy Spirit. Teach us to understand, love and cling. forgive each other in all things and when days or Let's all be united, for divided we will fall, nights are dark, dreary or troublesome, may we, ~ So lers all pull together, St. Peter's one and all”. ® through prayer with Thee, find light, sunshine and peace through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us to say, Our Father...” Honored to serve St. Peter's in Her 100th Year May we follow God's guidance in the future as we have done in the past Susan L. Clarke Don & Marilyn Fischer & Vincent S.W. Dymek WardensBenefactors Evelyn Azzati Elsa & Ed Bakelaar Beret Design Group, Inc. Broad Pharmacy Emest & Virginia Clarke Isabel DeLuca George & Belle DiFalco AlmaDziama Barbara Fivehouse Frills Subs & Deli John F. Gallagher Dorothy S. Lehmkuhl ‘The Masiello Family ‘The Melia Family Doris, Christopher, Nancy Sherr, Linda Miron. Ken Mooney Service Garage, Inc. Mildred & Alex Peto Walter W. Porter, Jr. - Freeholder Robin Hood Inn Dorothy & Irvin Scheirer Leonard A. Schneider Flowers, Inc. Rich, Fileen & Richard Ziegler aSt. Peter's Episcopal Church Groups & Committees 1996 Acolytes Evangelism Memorial Fund Trustees Betty Opalka, Chair Altar Guild Spirituality Group Florinda Russell, Directress Endowment Jean Clain, Chair Stewardship Audit | : Eileen Ziegler, Chair Douglas DiFalco, Chair Finance Committee Vince Dymek, Chair Summer Day Camp Buildings & Grounds LizMcFarland John Tauber, Chair Grandparents’ Brigade Dorothy Scheirer, Chair Task Force 2,000 Centennial Committee Susan Clarke, Chair Bob Masiello, Chair Haven Trustees ‘Susannah Smith, President Ushers Choir Roger Tomkins, Chair Don Fischer, Choirmaster Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Vestry Church School Layreaders & Chalicists Pam Fueshko, Superintendent Nancy Young, Chair Worship ‘Susannah Smith, Chair The Communicant Lay Pastoral Care Team Virginia Hammett, Editor ‘Ann Masiello, Chair Youth Group Pam Fueshko, Advisor Episcopal Church Women. Martha Ministry Barbara Fivehouse, President Rose DelRegno, Chair Robert J: Masiello May God's blessings abound at (201) 546-2727 Tel, & Fax St. Peter's METRO as we enter our next COMMUNICATIONS 100 years of service areing Communications in the name of Advertsing Jesus Christ Public Relations 245 Lakeview Avenue #209, Clifton, New Jersey 07011 Susannah & Ralph SmithDoughboys the Rev. Martin, who took leave to serve as a YMCA worker }with the doughboys in France, jworked in London for a time. One lofhis duties: to keep soldiers out of the clutches of "unscrupulous women." In all, 35 men and one woman from St. Peter's enlisted in 1917 to fight "the war to end all lwars.” In 1919, one of those, Lloyd [Bogart, made a dramatic entrance lwhen he walked into the office of his father, who had accepted the lzovernment’s report that he had lmade the supreme sacrifice Money-Maker he Parish Hall, completed in 1921 for the 25th anniversary, hwas a cash-cow, The Clifton Board lof Education paid $1,500 a year to luse the space for physical culture lasses, a spillover from the high Jschool - now the municipal parking fot. CHS and the American Legion lused the hall for basketball games. ISix Masonic groups also used the hall for 13 nightly meetings a month, Stricken 2, 2:New Yrs Day service few ‘got, Bishop Stearly was stricken with a heart attack during his sermon and was carried from the pulpit to the rectory. "I think I lhad better stop at this place," he jwhispered to Rev. Grambs back in 1933. He received communion at he rectory afterward; it marked the lend of his active ministry. United Front IT: 1933, the women’s groups were mnited under a Women's Auxiliary. |This included the Parish Aid Society | formerly the Dorcas Guild), the Lakeview Heights Group, St. Peter's Auxiliary, and the Altar Gui. TIME CAPSULES The Key the Key, the weekly bulletin distributed every Sunday through the end of Rev. Gramb's rectorship, was intended to elimi- nate all announcements from church services. The September 1932 issue refers to St. Peter's in the masthead as "Clifton’s Little- Church-Around-the-Comer". The lead story is an item noting that pledges are in arrears to the tune of $1,030.67, noting: "Let us hope that the day will come when we can relegate such items to the last page." The Bells of St. Peter's fier "several begging visits" by Age. Grambs to the Board of Education, that body in 1935 voted to give St. Peter's the old, unused bell in School 3 on Clifton Avenue and First Street. The school at the time was abandoned after being condemned as a fire trap. The bell, at 450 pounds, is now at work in the tower of the 1966 church, Dr. Jehl's Brotherhood 11 1935, the Junior Brotherhood of t. Andrew's was organized unde! the leadership of Dr. Joseph Reiher Jehl, who also isa Clifton notable for his contributions to the founding of the Clifton High School Mustang Band. A Founder's Passing harles Williamson, founder, died| at his home in Bergenfield on March 8, 1935. Pride of Workmanship hen the old vertical columns were removed to add a vestibule tothe church in 1951, this pencil notation was found: "built by Archibald Douglas, June 1899, Gold Letters J Walter Harvey was honored for his service to the parish with a ‘combined prayer book and hymnal imprinted in gold: "J. Walter Harvey, Treasurer, 1928-1953." Harvey lived at 109 East Fifth St.8,000 Pennies 1 1953, Rev. Luisa noted an Ties: inte Lemen Sit Box offering from boys and girls of $35, for a total of $157.32. Of the children's money, 8,000 pennies were counted Cool Treats n the early Fifties, the annual Church School picnic was held at Maple Lake, with "ice cream provided for all our children.” 3rd Tuesday in January A tsisinetingin 1954 0 ting date of the annual parish meeting was changed from the first Monday in December to the third Tuesday in Fanuary. Well-Received [enisee este pas, special envelopes for the Altar Guild were inserted at three-month intervals among the pledge enve- lopes. "To our delight, the offering was well-received by our people - and a good offering came in for the Guild," said Father Luisa, Touchdown "kick-off" dinner to mark the 60th anniversary and raise $20,000 (largely for repairs) fea- tured a football theme in September 1955, with pennants carrying a football motif and the marking "St. Peter's." Don Fischer was the master of ceremonies. Even Rey. Martin, St. Peter's first rector, was there - as were about 125 others. ‘The evening ended with the singing ‘of "Onward Christian Soldiers." TIME CAPSULES Only $2.25 A Plate he large white plates bearing a sketch and history of the old church cost $2.25 each with hangers in 1952. They came too late, however, to sell atthe fai jamboree. At Your Service ‘ther Luisa's notes ate filled with names of parishioners who always answered the call to help out. Among the most notable was Ken Huck, who seemingly was always installing electrical wiring when needed, whether to illuminate the sign outside the old church or to the newly built garage behind the rectory. Ping-Pong & More [reise itis he verry rung for a pin-pong table and a tumtable for 45 rpm records for the young people of the parish. In ‘another outreach, the rector pre- sented two books about the Episco- ppal Church to the Clifton Public Library. Resuectionip Richmond ILS Ye Old Pews 'n 1957, B&G contracted for new hurch pews, allowing parishio- ners to pay for individual "memorial pews” with plaques. On July 8, a group of men removed the old pews. Among the 13 or so workers were James Sawyer, Ed Bakelaat, John DeLuca and Fred Kolenut Renovation work continued into ‘August. "The wives of our men," Father Luisa said, "have contributed| ‘much too - in that they were willing| to allow their husbands to come night after night." By Sept. 12, the pews, "with one exception," had been installed. Those pews are still The Next Generation Kz Huck was superintendent of the Sunday School in 1958. Nearly four decades later, daughter Pamela Huck Fueshko serves in that same capacity. Where'd They Go? S: Peter's rectors served not just in Clifton. Rev. Martin went on| to become superintendent of St. Barnabas Hospital in Newark; Rev. Watts hailed from St. Mary's in Haledon and left to join the city mission staff in Newark. Rev. Todd left for Trinity Church in Totowa back in 1914 but returned to give the sermon in 1921 fora 20th anniversary service, He then was rector of a parish in Hoboken. Rev. Grambs was called from the diocese of Erie, PA., where he had been priest-in-charge of St. Luke's, Ellwood City, and St. Andrew's, New Castle. Rev. Gutierrez came from Grace Episcopal Church in Elkins, W. VA., and left for Corning, NY. Rev. Evans, the first priest in charge, eventually left St. Mark's in Paterson for the Church of theSAL GAGLIOSTRO Owner Pizazz Hair Studio (ony r7~-1001 Full Service Salon FAX (201) 778-0334 -Unisex- ‘Tue. Wed. & Thr, 9-8 pm 730 Broad Street Fri.9-5 pm. Clifton, NI 07013 MICHAEL A. CERONE, JR. Sat. 8-5 pm (201) 365-2513 lroune Tata Nail Technicians: Jean DeLuca Karen Marshall 840 VAN HOUTEN AVENUE eer CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY 07013 Margaret Shepherd Reece BEST WISHES! M.A. B.S. Dietician/Nutritionist 26 Strangeway Tr. 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Master of Ceremonies he “first” annual Mothering Sunday Eucharist and brunch in March 1960 brought out 267 people. Don Fischer served as master of ceremonies, a role he has served more than a few times since. Three months later, Don served in that role again at "Walt Harvey Night" paying tribute to the longtime vestryman, warden and treasurer Rev, Grambs, too, returned for the event. The New Seal t. Peter's oval-shaped seal - bearing the parish's name, the year 1896 and the symbol of the inverted cross and cross keys - went into service in January 1961 Its most noticeable recent use: the emblem on St, Peter's T-shirts. Officeholder Vi ‘non Moorman was elected to the Clifton City Council in May 1962, becoming the first parishioner to hold office since Clarence W. Finkle Sr. sat in the mayor's office in 1917. Seeing Double n Mothering Sunday in 1971, Rev. Nelson was photographed with two sets of twins from the parish: John and Ian Hammett, 8.5, years old, and Dayle and Gayle Scerbak, 14. The church was marking its diamond jubile. Rogation Sunday Opti 2, 1964. te ft outdoor procession for Rogation Sunday was held, Each child received a seed - a scarlet runner bean - to plant. The tradition continued 30 years later with the planting ofa red maple tree Easter Miracle he Rev. Monty Mers of the United Reformed Church was five minutes into a sermon titled "The Day God Cried" when a gas explosion shook his chureh, than a block from St. Peter's. The Rev. Gutierrez, too, was finishing up Easter Day services in 1991 and had heard the blast, as had ‘many in the congregation. The blast collapsed a floor, blew out windows and screens, unhinged ‘window frames, and caused ‘wooden planks and plaster chunks to fall on several rows of frightened parishioners. The newspapers dubbed it an "Easter Miracle," since there had been only minor injuries. Had the blast happened sooner, children in the adjoining Sunday School almost certainly would have perished. Parishioners of St. Peter's gave comfort to their neighbors that day, and opened its doors to the congregation at a special service the following Wednesday. "I thi wwe have learned faith and a greater way than we knew before," said the Rev. Mers after that service. Postcards Bk 2 passiones ook the phrase "I'l drop youa postcard” to heart. The October newsletter of St. Peters, in fact, notes that seven were received in the office: from Susan Gilbert in Los Alamitos, CA, from Miss Helen Skrine in Alberta, Canada, from Nancy, Judy and Steven Peidl in Lavalette, from the Tallets in New Hampshire, from Helen and Eleanore Harvey in Elgin, Ill, and from the Slebodniks in Bermuda,TIME CAPSULES The 50th highlight of the 50th Anniversary in 1946 was the Anse of the church's mortgage, for which more than 250 people filled the parish hall for a banquet in celebration of the event, Total membership stood at ‘more than 600 men, women and children, Rev Newell ‘A. Lasher reported. Among the dignitaries: The Rev George L. Grambs, The Rev. John G. Martin (St Peter's first rector), The Rev. Marland Zimmerman and Mayor Walter F. Nutt, described as a former parishioner who spoke of the difficulties the church had survived in its early days. The Biblical Garden his garden, close to the blue doors that enter the passageway between the church and the parish hall, was dedicated on Oct. 31, 1976, before an appropriate inscription could be arranged. But by May 22, 1977, a plaque was ready and dedicated after the 10am, service. It reads: "Biblical Garden, In Honor of Frank David Moorman." The garden i filled with plants noted in the Bible, including a grapevine, crocus and a dwarf cypress. Said Rev. Nelson in a letter to parishioners: "Thank you again for your kindness and generosity in helping us to honor this young man who 0 loyally served both his country and St. Peter's Parish, The Legacy everly Huck and Martha Wheehler-Bonwitt of St Peter's both pursued the path to ordination and carried with them a legacy from Re. Luisa:_stoles ‘worn by the rector during his priesthood and passed ddown by his daughter, Margaret. A Tiny Doe CORA 1992 Rev. Bonnie Perry led a group of Parishioners to City Hall to contest a city report submitted to federal authorities, listing only two homeless people in the community of 71,000. The Record reporter who covered the meeting described the rector this way: "Perry is a tiny doe ofa woman, but her eyes burn with the fire of a mother lion.” Full House 11250 seats were filled, and 75 people stood during the installation of the Rev. Susannah Smith on Dec. 19, 1992. Members of the search committee had} gone as far north as New Hampshire and far south as Maryland in search of a new rector. "It's very unique that a church in a middle-class community has. accepted the homeless in such a way," Smith said of St. Peter's Haven, one of the main draws that brought her to the community. Regathering Sunday, Sept. 15, 1996 k Row:(left to right) Faith Damian, Ly Kim Ryans, Chris Palmer, Middle Row: Jilian Fueshko, Amanda Rice, Philip Read, Andrew Palmer, D Hazelman, Lauren Read, Ta ‘ueshko, Marnie Suscreba, Jamie Giangrande| el Palmer, Joel Avila, Bottom Row: Richard Ziegler, Julia Young, Samantha Lazarski, Nicolas FreschiWith Compliments of The Chase Manhattan Bank CHASE. The right relationship is everything: Near or Far Our Love Will Always Be With You St. Peter's! Congratulations! Tina, David, Andrew & Alaina SteuerVi & Rick Bakker Michael J. Carl Clifton Private Postal Center Angela Corizzi Tessie D'Agostino Helen Forster AFriend Anthony J. Genchi Head's Up Patrons Joan Helwig, Esq. Henry's Liquor & Delicatessen Chett Mazza Ronni Nochimson, Passaic County Clerk Glory & Bill Read Long live St. Peter's Florinda Russell Joseph & Deborah Russell Doris & Marty Wurst ‘The Young Family Joseph L. Bubba SENATOR, DISTRICT 34 (PASSAIC) 504 Valley Road, First Floor Wayne, N.J. 07470 (201) 633-5021 JACK LABASH Sales Representative Realtor Associate Weichert, Realtors CLIFTONOFFICE 79S CLIFTONAVENUE CLIFTON, NIO7013, OFF: (201)779-1900 EVES: (201) 523-2552 FAX: (201) 79-0215Remember, Renew, Rededicate © ro 2 I © a ® a © nH x © y About This Book Itis hoped that the mention of so many accomplish- ‘ments, whether itbe in afew lines or in a full page, can spike the interest of those who follow us, to appreciate all who have given so much to St. Peter's. May God bless all who have preceded us andall yet to know the love of this parish. This publication is intended to give glimpse of the Jove, faith, accomplishments and even some discord of St. Peter's Episcopal Church as it grew in fits and starts to reach its 100th anniversary. It is inno way complete, nor could it be. St, Peter's over the past century has been filled with literally thousands of | people whose souls have touched others in meaningful ‘ways, whether it be through a prayer, a song, or words of encourgement. Philip M. Read Sr. September 3, 1996Happy 100th Anniversary St. Peter's Episcopal Church Freeholder Charles Delahanty and Walt Davidson paid for by Delahanty-Davidson Election Fund