Diana's musical journey began at the age of six when she was accepted into a prestigious State school for gifted musicians in the Republic of Kazakhstan, then part of the former Soviet Union. Over the course of an inspiring eleven years, she immersed herself in a rich world of music, participating in numerous cultural events, concerts, festivals, and competitions.

After graduating with honors, Diana pursued her passion further, earning a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the State Conservatory.

In 2010, she embarked on a new chapter of her life in the United States, where she has devoted herself to sharing her love for music through teaching, performing both as a soloist and in ensembles, and continuing to explore her artistry.

In 2021, Diana discovered a deep interest in historic instruments performing and began studying at Boston Organ Studio under Christian Lane. Her journey into this new realm of music now continues with organ and harpsichord studies under Peter Sykes. Additionally, she is delving into the fascinating world of 16th-century composition through her studies with Cody Forrest.

Diana’s lifelong dedication to music remains as vibrant as ever, as she continues to learn, explore, and inspire others with her artistry. 

Saint Columba’s Chapel Concert Series

Is Pleased To Present

Concert Pianist

Paul Bolles-Beaven

Performing Haydn’s Variations in F minor, Beethoven’s “Moonlight” Sonata, pieces by Poulenc, Messiaen and Satie, and the world premiere of Memories of a Forgotten March, composed by, William Bolles-Beaven.

Concert to be held in the Chapel.

Reception following in the Parish Hall. 

Sunday, May 18, 2025, 3:00 PM

55 Vaucluse Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842

Tickets on sale at the door: Adults $20, Students and Children $10

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ONLY

ONE SERVICE AT 9AM

There will be no Sunday School on this day.

June services resume at 8 & 10 AM

Please be on the look out, in your inbox, for an invitation to Realm.

Our new church database.

We’re delighted to be hosting our annual English Garden Party Tea this year!

This year we will have sit down service and take-away tea.

For information on seating times, reservations and the menu please use the link below.

Toss the hoops to win bottles of wine for adults, or jars of candy for kids (or adults!).

This festive event depends on your generosity, and we would be grateful for donations of white, red, rose or sparkling wine. Candy donations are needed as well -- please no nuts!

Donations may be brought to the front office M-TH 9:30 - 1:30 or Sundays 9-12. Wine donations must be made inside the office, not left in the front hallway. 

For questions,

please contact Eve at sterne@uri.edu or Lissy

elizabethdellenbaugh@gmail.com 

Thank you!

The stained glass windows of St. Columba’s Chapel have been described as one of the “greatest wonderments” in New England (Yankee magazine, 2010). Therefore the theme of this year’s Garden Party Flower Festival will be those very windows. The eight nave windows and the Booth window at the western end of the chapel will be interpreted in flowers, with arrangements placed on pedestals in front of each. Once again, visitors may purchase raffle tickets in hopes of taking home one (or more, if they’re especially lucky) of those arrangements.

Once nine participants have decided they would like to take part, we will hold a drawing to determine who does which window.

If you would like to take part in this year’s Flower Festival, please see me before or after church or get in touch by phone (401-846-3502 or 401-855-3502) or email at saraechadwick@cox.net, as soon as is possible.

Hope to hear from 9 of you!

Sara Chadwick

A BIG YES to fiction, memoirs/biographies, very recent nonfiction, and kids’ books — IF they’re in good condition. Jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, and CDs also welcome.

PLEASE NO: How-to books, reference books, old cookbooks, textbooks, financial guides, magazines, or travel books. If it’s mildewed or dog-eared or underlined, we can’t sell it. 

THANK YOU for taking a careful look before bringing in your books!

Drop off times are

SUNDAY and WEDNESDAY ONLY 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Starting May 11th

Liz Minifie and Wendy Houle are co-chairing the Garden Party Plant Booth this year and they are seeking volunteers and donations.

Please keep them in mind as you thin out your perennials and plant new seedlings. Please also let them know if you have any contacts in commercial landscaping. We want to avoid multiple approaches, so please check with one of them before making any direct requests to merchants.

Donations from your garden may be dropped off inside the wall by the lych gate during the week before the Garden Party. Plants will show best if they are dug up the Saturday before the party and have time to “harden” before going on display. They should be well watered, potted and labeled. Labels should identify the plant, color of bloom, annual or perennial, and requirements for light and water.

* Please note

Wendy is happy to go to parishioners' homes and do the digging for them, if needed.

If you can help us,

please contact Liz at 401-258-8576, ehminifie@gmail.com or

Wendy at 401-339-5768, whoule4198@gmail.com.

Many thanks!!!

We haven't had a Silent Auction tent for some time but we will this Garden Party. It will be on a smaller scale, however we want a nice and welcoming presentation of the displayed items.

Please contact me, Audrey MacLeod Pfeiffer, if you are interested in helping out and I will explain what it entails. 401 847 2158 or audjeamac@hotmail.com. 

 Wanted: items for the Silent Auction

Ideas from past donations included: restaurant certificates, overnight at a B+B, if you have a boat a boat ride or a gift certificate for such from a commercial line, tickets for 2 to Jane Pickens theatre with a certificate for the snack bar, a wine basket, basket of garden supplies, basket of kids' games, tickets to a sport event, a weekend at your cottage, art work, jewelry, be creative.

For those on a budget, have 1 or 2 others go in on a donation together.

I ask that donations be display ready- the baskets are put together, the jewelry has a box, the vase or picture has been dusted off, etc.

If not obvious what the value of the donation is, we need to have one so we will know how much to start the bid.

Also, if you are going to ask for donations from a vendor, please let me know so I can keep track. We don't want multiple people going to the same vendor, shop, etc.

Also, if the vendor actually donated the item (as opposed to you buying it as your donation) let me know so a thank you will be acknowledged.

Parishioners please help spread the word among local non-profits

 to request a grant from the Garden Party proceeds.

 Becoming an Angel Donor helps underwrite this joyful

community event.

Proceeds will benefit not-for-profit organizations on Aquidneck Island and St. Columba's Chapel.

To help cover our costs, please use the link button below

to make an Angel donation. 

Thank you!

Bob, Mabel, Bishop Rockwell, Bob, Frank, Nancy, John, Pam, Stephanie, Tupelo, Jay, Whitney, Greer, Peter, Rosemari, and Ryan and his family. 

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*Please Note: People stay on the prayer list for two months

unless you renew the request. You can contact the office

to add or remove people on the prayer list.

phone: 401-847-5571 email: office@stcolumbaschapel.org

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Acts 9:36-43

Revelation 7:9-17

John 10:22-30

Psalm 23

8:00AM Service participants

Altar Guild – Sara Chadwick

Usher – Charlotte Richard

Reader – Sara Chadwick

Prayers of the People – Sara Chadwick

Eucharistic Minister – Rindy Sabatino

Coffee Hour – Anne Ficke

10:00AM Service participants

Audio and Technology - Paul Bolles-Beaven

Altar Guild – Barbara Pierce and Paul Bolles-Beaven

Ushers – Elise O'Shaughnessy and Jocko Allpress

Crucifer – Julie Toland

Readers – Maria D'Amario and Meg Little

Prayers of the People - Maria D'Amario

Eucharistic Minister – Kate Field

Coffee Hour – Bettie Pardee and Sandra Massey