From the Rector

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

As we approach the feast of the Epiphany and the close of the Christmas season, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make our celebration of the season so beautiful and memorable. As always, the church looked glorious—this year with the addition of lights and a beautiful handmade green velvet bow in the hanging greens over the chancel. Our music ministry once again gave a superlative offering at the late service with the addition of the Northwoods String Quartet and Mr. John Burkhalter on recorder. The Oldroyd communion setting was particularly moving. Hospitality was ample, and everyone who served at the altar and greeting the Christmas faithful contributed to the feeling of “welcome home” that we love at this time of year. And lest I forget, the “angel wranglers” at the 4:00 service did exceptional work. Those who contributed toward the memorial flowers and music also have my sincere gratitude.

With the decorations soon to be boxed up until next year, the next big moment in our common life is the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 15. We will once again be meeting in-person in Bentley Hall after the 10:00 service with the vestry providing some hearty and delicious fare. Please plan to be present to take your part in the governance of our parish, as well as to look back at where we’ve been in the last year, and ahead to our next year in ministry.

Blessings,

Fr. Rick

Thank you to everyone who donated to provide this year’s beautiful

Christmas Flowers & Music

Stephen Heater in memory of Marilyn and Joseph Heater 

Elizabeth Ochieng in memory of Anthony & Lizz Ochieng

Inger Grüterich in memory of John Rein MD and Rolf Grüterich

JoAnn Hanson & Allen Barnett in memory of Ann & Joseph Hanson and William & Gladys Barnett

Robert (Ribby) Goodfellow in memory of Marie McGregor McCarroll

John Bowman & Cesar Venegas in memory of his Mother and Grandparents

Fr. Edwin Cromey in memory of Pamela Bock Cromey, Edward Warren Cromey,

Helen Louise Cromey, Howard Bock, and Marguerite Bock

Dr. Jane & Neil Garafano in thanksgiving for family and friends

Roy & Barbara McKechnie in gratitude for St. Mary’s 

Dennis Trotter & Peter Bush in memory of Hedy Albert

Peter Bush in memory of Elizabeth Bush

Frank & Wendy Favia in memory of Janet Churchill & Anthony Favia

Lois Annand in memory of John Annand

Kimberly Breiland in memory of Odd Breiland

Adam Charles Patrick in memory of Andrew Robjohn Patrick

Judith K. Novacek in memory of Mitzi and Lawrence Kane

Bert Schweigaard-Olsen in memory of Bertrand Schweigaard-Olsen, Sr.

Nancy E. Hays in memory Richard and Rebecca Evans 

Jim Hays in memory of Helen Douglas and Alexander Hays 

Marie-Paule Mahoney in memory of James and Christopher Mahoney

The Bush Family in memory of Gretel, Elizabeth, William, Gertrude & Mary

The Clarke family in memory of Charles and Anne Clarke,

Aunt Nook (Dorothy) and George Menkins

The Love Family in memory of Talbot Love, Cornelius Love and

Berenice Uehlinger

Pete Datos in memory of Steven and Mary Datos, and Paul Sullivan

Fr. Richard J. Robÿn & Amy Robÿn in memory of Richard J. Rice, Sr.

Linda Robÿn in memory of Francis and Beatrice Bickings

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