In Our Community

In memoriam…
Janet Pierson Brown, the beloved wife of former pastor, Rev. Peter S. Brown, died on Jan. 20, 2012. Mrs. Brown was the mother of Rev. Jerilyn (Peter Breitsch) Brown and Rachel (Alan) Fyock. She is also survived by five grandchildren; three nephews, and two nieces. Mrs. Brown was the sister of Arlene Faris and John (Lynda) Pierson.

A memorial service was held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Dover, on January 28, 2012.


Katherine M. (Nowak) Ludwig, of Clifton, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Hospice Care at Hackensack. Born in Queens, NY, she lived in Nutley from 1958 before moving to Clifton 15 months ago. A graduate of Hackensack Hospital School of Nursing, Katherine was a Registered Nurse with Hackensack University Medical Center and active at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

The beloved wife of the late Henry G. Ludwig, she is survived by her children, Kathy Pisciotta & her husband Anthony, Linda Hunkele & her husband Thomas, Robert H. Ludwig & his wife Darlene and Donald E. Ludwig & his wife Kathleen; nine grandchildren, David Pisciotta, Jessica Meyer, Kristen Pisciotta, Carrie Mundaca, Amanda Hunkele, Lauren & Justine Ludwig, Matthew Hunkele & Harriet Ludwig and her great-grandson, Logan Mundaca.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834-1365 would be appreciated.

Our sympathy and prayers are with both families.

Welcome to God’s family!
On January 15th Joseph Christopher Bernhard was baptized and marked with the cross of Christ forever! Joseph is the son of Joelle and Matthew Bernhard, the brother of Madison and Isabella, and the grandson of Joe and Liz Cicci. Joseph was born on October 10, 2011.

Welcome to the world!
On January 16th, Anthony Kenneth and Benjamin Michael Palamara, were born! Anthony and Benjamin are the sons of Cathy and Michael Palamara, and the grandsons and Ken and Irene Geiselmann. Hooray!


Save the date!
On March 31, Jared Lin will be performing Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor as a soloist accompanied by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. Look for more information in our March newsletter.

In Our Community
Chelsea Cicci-Wright has received three Rising Star Awards from Paper Mill Playhouse for her work on the Bloomfield High School productions of Cats and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

Chelsea is again working as choreographer for the 2012 Bloomfield High School production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Many of the BHS Madrigal singers have leads! Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started off as a rock opera concept recording before its first staging on Broadway in 1971. The musical is based very loosely on the Gospel account of the last week of Jesus' life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem, and ending with the crucifixion. It highlights political and interpersonal struggles between Judas Iscariot and Jesus, struggles that are not in the Bible. The resurrection is not included. It therefore largely follows the form of a traditional passion play.

Opening night is Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 PM. Other performances are Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 & 25 at 7:30 PM and a 2:00 PM matinee on Sunday, February 26. Bloomfield High School is at 160 Broad St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003. Please speak to Scott Jones or call the high school at (973) 680-8600 for tickets. $10 in advance; $12 after 2/22 and at the door (general seating, not reserved.) Please speak to Scott by 2/12 for 2/19 delivery.