THE CHURCH
OF THE
HOLY SPIRIT
ORLEANS, MA
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“To Show God’s Love Aright…”
“Oh, what have I done now?” I thought, on that long-ago Advent morning.
It was my first Advent as an ordained deacon, and I had organized a mid-week morning retreat just after Thanksgiving for seniors in the congregation. At one point in the program, sitting in a circle of twelve or so, we listened to a recording of “Lo, how a rose e’er blooming” -- perhaps my favorite Advent carol (you can hear a lovely version of it HERE that was recorded at St. Bart’s in New York during our first COVID Advent in 2020).
No sooner had the familiar chords begun to enfold us when one attendee began to sob. He was not merely weeping. The emotion in the moment was working in his core and his limbs. I nervously looked across the circle at his wife. She was sitting still, watching her husband attentively, but not moving or interfering. The rest of the circle remained still as well.
I, the brand-new clergy person, seemed the only jittery witness to his response. Something in the group’s energy, however, signaled to me that I was not to interfere or attempt to “manage” in the moment. I simply needed to let the music and programing proceed. He regained his characteristic composure. Together, we moved on.
Later, over lunch, he explained his response to us. One December afternoon in the 1950’s, he’d been on leave from the U.S Navy and his wife had come to meet him in San Francisco for a few days. They’d wandered into Grace Cathedral atop Nob Hill late one afternoon while the choir was rehearsing this lovely Praetorius hymn. “I can’t hear it without being there with you,” he explained to his wife and to us. “It is about the space between that moment and this moment.” With one index finger he traced an arc in the air before him. “Everything we have had together; Everything we have lived through; And the stuff we’ve done wrong or didn’t get to do. Am I making any sense at all?” We assured him that he was, indeed.
Our table talk opened widely to touch on other seasonal hymns and the memories and hopes they resurrect each time we hear them. Fourteen years later, this couple, that carol, and our wider group (now mostly deceased) are fixed in my own Advent memories and prayers.
“To show God’s love aright,” is how “Lo, how a rose e’er blooming” describes Mary’s ministry of bearing Jesus – and it is that same love that I’ve continued to witness, shown aright, in the churches I have served through every Advent since. That my parishioner could be so very much himself with us, that his wife and the rest of our circle could witness his response without attempting to contain or control it, says so much to me about the divine love we are called to emulate, especially in communities of faith.
The call is to be fully present, to let others reveal themselves at their own tempo, often to resist either pressing for explanation or attempting simply to cheer the other up. “Be yourself, with us.” This particular parish had a box of Kleenex in every pew. “If we couldn’t cry, we wouldn’t belong.” explained a parishioner to me once, laughing in that moment.
“Liturgically speaking,” writes Thomas Merton in his classic autobiography, The Seven Story Mountain, “you could hardly find a better time to become a monk than Advent. You begin a new life; you enter into a new world at the beginning of a new liturgical year.”
As Roger and I begin this new life with you, I sense somehow that we are, all of us, our household and yours – entering, together, a new world with this new liturgical year. May God’s love, at work in each of us, show itself aright in this time to come.
Faithfully,
Patrick
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We said farewell to The Reverend Joe Robinson on Sunday, November 13 and had a delicious brunch and lovely celebration of his time with us.
At our Vestry meeting on November 17, we gathered early to welcome Patrick and Roger with appetizers and a champagne toast. We also celebrated Celia Calhoun's special birthday with song and birthday cake! Continuing in our "celebration mode", we discussed plans for welcoming Patrick on Sunday, November 20. Looking at that day from this angle, we can all agree that it was a wonderful day with fabulous food and loving fellowship, in spite of the power outage at the start of the worship service. Thank you to everyone who helped to make that day special.
During the Vestry’s monthly business meeting, we voted to accept the Treasurer's report as presented by Chris Crighton. Steve Koehler joined us to present the 2021 Finance Committee Audit, completed by members of the CHS Finance Committee. The Vestry accepted their recommendations and authorized the suggested changes to be made.
During the Warden's report, Celia related her experience at the Diocesan Convention with great enthusiasm. Celia and Cynthia Murray attended as our delegates, as well as Patrick and Joe. Also attending from CHS was the Reverend Liz Tunney. Celia's report appears in greater detail in this newsletter.
In anticipation of an increased number of visitors during the Advent season, the ushers are making certain that there are info cards and pencils in the pews during worship. In addition, Welcome Cards with a bit of information about CHS have been printed and are located at each entrance. Hymnals and The Book of Common Prayer have also reappeared in the pews. We anticipate returning to their use on Advent 2.
The Communications Committee continues to meet regularly to define the processes or approvals and the marketing requirements for events. Evidence of the committee's work has already been noticed with our increased visibility on Facebook and in the Cape Cod Chronicle. The Holiday Bazaar and the Antiques Show and Sale both benefitted from added signage along Route 28 and other local streets. The church website has been undergoing "tweaks" each week. At Joe's final meeting with the group, he presented some novel ideas for signage and church logo that he had used previously with other congregations for our consideration. The committee looks forward to working on these with Patrick in the very near future.
Finally, thank you to all of you who participated in the group photo in the Courtyard on Sunday, November 27. The weather was gorgeous, and the groups' feelings of joy was amazing! We want to especially thank Caroline Keeffe-Jones for photographing us with her drone before heading back to Brown University after spending the Thanksgiving holiday with her family.
We look forward to seeing each of you during this Advent season. If you have any questions or concerns, please know that we are happy to talk with you about anything. Call or email!
Peace,
Brenda and Celia
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SUNDAY MORNING
EUCHARIST SERVICE
10:00 a.m.
In person worship with music
at Church of the Holy Spirit
(Masks optional)
If you are unable to join us in person,
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TUESDAY MORNING HEALING SERVICE
10:00 a.m. VIA ZOOM
A Zoom Meeting invitation email is sent on Monday mornings.
It includes the links to the Zoom service and the Service Bulletin and Readings.
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The JOY of GIVING
Stewardship ‘23
“Everyone can experience the joy and blessing of generosity; because everyone has something to give.” – Jan Grace
We have celebrated our shared Joy in Giving together and on Sunday (11/28) blessed the pledges received. The commitments we make will become the work of God’s kingdom.
We have received 82 pledges of Treasure, Time and Talent, including 6 new pledges! These families’ responses total $233,065. These continuing and increased pledges together with our new pledges puts us 12% ahead of last year. Thank you.
Vestry members and Committee chairs will soon be in contact with you to discuss your offers to share your Time and Talents more fully with CHS.
If you have NOT yet shared your JOY by returning a Pledge Card, it’s not too late … Do it right now. If you need another pledge card, please contact the office. No offer of Treasure, Time or Talent is too small. Please, Let’s ALL Participate.
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LADIES LUNCHEON
Thursday, December 1 at Noon
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We always seem to have a lot to share when we get together for Ladies Lunch. At our November 10th luncheon, one topic was the prior weekend’s successful Holiday Bazaar, and another was the upcoming First Fruits Sale the first weekend of December. First Fruits' preparation dovetails with our next Ladies Luncheon which is December 1st!
So, mark your calendars for Ladies Lunch on the first Thursday of December, the first day of the month! See you about 11:45 in the Parish Hall for conversation and prep. We’ll share the Parish Hall, lunch, and holiday spirit with those creating Christmas arrangements for the First Fruits sale.
Volunteers are: Chips: Fay Cole; Paper Goods Andie Stubbendick, Centerpieces; Gail Binney Sterne: and Dessert; Joan Gere.
Remember to see Gail Binney-Sterne if you wish to help the family from Ukraine that lives with her son.
Peace, Fay
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ANNUAL FIRST FRUITS SALE
DECEMBER 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Plus Sunday, December 4th for CHS members only after Sunday Service
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Once again, our First Fruits Team will be creating popular fresh cut greens centerpieces and one-of-a-kind arrangements plus swags and mantel boughs for the holiday season. Reasonably priced, these make excellent additions to your holiday decorations or gifts. All proceeds are donated to local charities.
We will take donations of fresh cut greens through Thursday, December 1.
Spread the word... this is the place to get your holiday arrangements!
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Holy Spirit’s Annual Giving Tree donations
provide help to local families through the
Homeless Prevention Council.
Donations will be used to
purchase gift cards.
Here’s how you can help.
DONATIONS NEED TO BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY DECEMBER 5TH
Purchase a gift card (including grocery gift cards)
Or
Write a check
Payable to CHS – memo line “Giving Tree”
Mail to CHS, drop off in the parish office, or place in the offertory plate
Or
Make an online donation using CHS’ online Giving Option*
*Click here to get to the "Giving Page" of the CHS website.
For "Select a Fund" use "Giving Tree"
Thank you.
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"COMFORT YE, MY PEOPLE"
AN ADVENT ONLINE RETREAT
Saturday, December 3, 9:30 a.m.- noon
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We live in a time of radical challenge and change. Advent offers rich material for prayer, conveying images of disruption, struggle and endings, and images of reconciliation, birth and beginnings.
This morning retreat, led by the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, will seek to create a space of prayer big enough to encompass both what disturbs and shakes us, and what brings comfort and hope. How do the images of Advent enlarge our capacity to midwife Christ’s birth within us and among us?
The retreat will include presentations, silence, singing, solitude and small group conversation. If possible, participants are asked to have a candle and Bible at hand, and wear something comfortable for an optional walk outdoors.
This free retreat is open to all and is sponsored by both Episcopal Dioceses in Massachusetts and the Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ.
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'Tis the Season to prepare for Christmas
JOIN US ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
for these 3 events. Sign up by December 4!!
4:00 Youth Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
Pageant is December 24th during the
afternoon Christmas Eve Service
5:00 Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Gingerbread House Parts are made by Orleans' Cottage Street Bakery.
6:00 Pizza Supper (provided)
Youth and "young at heart" are welcome to decorate a gingerbread house and stay for pizza supper.
Please SIGN-UP by December 4th to decorate a house
so we order enough houses and pizza.
Sign-up sheet on the Youth Bulletin Board in Parish Hall and
in the Gathering room
SIGN UP TO DONATE CANDY and other edible items to decorate the houses.
Use Signup sheet in Parish Hall/Gathering Room. Give donations to Jamie & Matt Thompson or Hanna Schneider.
Suggestions: Candy Canes (small & large) Candy Snowmen, Marshmallows (large and mini), Cold Cereal (Chex, frosted shredded wheat) M&M's, Pretzels, Gumdrops, Gummies...or whatever your imagination thinks would be fun to use on a house.
Some decorated houses will be available for purchase on Sunday December 11th.
If you have questions about the Pageant or Gingerbread house party, contact Matt or Jaimie Thompson or Hanna Schneider.
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DIOCESAN CONVENTION
October 28-29, 2022
“By This They Will Know You –
The Call of Love in Our Time and Place”
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The Friday afternoon sessions were attended from our parish by Cynthia Murray, The Rev. Liz Tunney, The Rev Patrick Ward (our Rector-Elect) and Celia Calhoun. We were separated into different groups to have 3 sessions on: “The Call of Love in Our Time and Place”. After dinner there was a Hymn singing session with about 200 present, including some members of Chatham Chorale, and the sound was magnificent with many hymns being suggested to honor Bishop Gayle Harris who is retiring at the end of the year.
The information of the people elected to General Convention and various positions, committees, boards and commissions are described in the full document on Convention actions: https://www.diomass.org/diocesan-convention-2022. Also described there is the vote on the Treasurer’s Report on Total Clergy Compensation (known as TCC).
Perhaps the most moving parts of the Convention were the all-important votes on the resolutions. There were 8 Resolutions and almost all passed unanimously with a sea of green “AYE” cards waving across the room. They are described in detail at the link above. Here is a brief list:
1. Establishing the Reparations Fund to address our Legacy of Wealth from Slavery.
2. Equipping Ordained Leaders for the Work of Becoming the Beloved Community.
3. Compensation for Permanent Deacons (at $25 per month), so that they can have the benefit of contributing to the Church Pension Fund and other related benefits.
4. Support and Engagement with the Poor People’s Campaign – A National Call for Moral Revival.
5. Fostering Right Relationship: The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, Indigenous Episcopalians and Our Indigenous Neighbors; acknowledgement that we live, work and worship on the ancestral land of Indigenous People.
6. To create the position of Assistant Bishop (quicker and less expensive than appointing a Bishop Suffragan), and to appoint a bishop to that position.
7. To Embrace God’s Call to us as followers of Jesus, known by Our Love.
8. In thanksgiving to God for the Episcopacy of Bishop Gayle Harris.
Celia Calhoun and Kate Paradise Cynthia Murray
Diocesan Delegates Alternate Diocesan Delegate
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The Church of the Holy Spirit (virtually) hosted the September 22nd Deanery Assembly. Along with reports, there were very moving and important discussions about the Venezuelan asylum seekers who were sent to Martha’s Vineyard from Texas. Minutes of the Deanery Assembly can be found here. While long, these minutes are worth reading!
If you have ever wondered what happens at the Deanery Assembly, along with reading the minutes, do let Celia or Kate know you would like to attend our next gathering to be held on January 26th, 6:30 pm. Questions? Please reach out to any of us.
Celia Calhoun, Deanery Representative/Diocesan Delegate
Kate Paradise, Deanery Representative/Diocesan Delegate
Cynthia Murray, Alternate Representative/Delegate
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Do you have In Case of Emergency (ICE) Contacts on your smartphone?
Most of today's smartphones come with a feature that allows you to enter ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts and data that's accessible from your phone, even from a locked screen! These contacts include your emergency contacts and important medical information. (i.e. blood type, allergies, etc.)
EMT and ER staff know a family member or friend is one of their best resources for learning about a patient's medical history. Having a contact tagged as "ICE" on your phone lets rescue workers, police, or doctors check your cell phone and reach the people you would want contacted if you're in an accident or other emergency.
Members of our Health Ministry team will be at coffee hour during the next few weeks. We are glad to assist in setting up ICE/ emergency contacts on cellphones for anyone interested!
Below are some helpful links, the second including instructions for Android Smartphones as well as iPhones.
How to Set up ICE on your iPhone. An ICE or ‘In Case of Emergency’… | by Dialogic Telecom | Medium
We’ll also have Health Care Proxy information available.
2.Mindfulness during the holidays: We all obviously know how the holiday season can get busy and stressful. While we continue to take care of our community and each other, we owe the same compassion to ourselves. Check out the video below, a quick 8-minute practice led by Thupten Jinnah, PhD, author of A Fearless Heart.
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JOY is the theme of the December Show in the CHS Gallery. CHS artists have submitted their art/craft that celebrates the JOY of the seasons - Advent, Christmas & Epiphany. Enjoy this show.
EXPECT JOY!
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CHS 2022 HOLIDAY BAZAAR
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5TH
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Thank you to all who made the 2022 CHS Holiday Bazaar a wonderful success! We exceeded all expectations, and it couldn’t have happened without the extraordinary spirit of our community. We are so thankful for members who answered the call for help and donations... even our 1,000 cookie challenge and appeal for pickles was exceeded!
The Parish Hall glowed with hospitality, fellowship, and happiness and, the weather was a true gift! (70 degrees in November! WOW!)
The benefits of this event are many and go way beyond the financial result:
- We engaged over 50 volunteers, including many CHS members (and friends).
- You donated over 1,500 cookies, contributing to exceeding our wildest expectations for the food table.
- 90 visitors, mostly non-CHS members, enjoyed a tour of the church and Vernon Smith Art.
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Our Lunchroom sold out and many have requested recipes for our Clam Chowder (many said, "Best chowder I ever had!") & Chicken Salad. (Click here for recipes)
- Our better costume and jewelry sales exceeded prior years.
- Our delicious Cabot Cheese was a welcomed usual feature, and used book sales also exceeded prior years.
- Our outside artists reported it was the best bazaar or fair they ever joined...and most say they will return next year,
- AND....and on top of all that...WE HAD FUN!!
Many thanks to all who participated. Special thanks to the planning team: Cris Harter and Cynthia Murray (food table), Brenda Ridgeway (lunchroom), Ruth Campbell (Cabot cheese and so much more), Elizabeth Merritt (books), Suzy Gray, Leslie Lambros and Diana Crighton (jewelry), Meg Nemitz (hospitality), and Pricilla Isner (quilt, fiscal accountability and was the woman who was everywhere), Kate Paradise (website, Facebook and advertising). Special thanks to our Vernon Smith docents, Greg Delory and Jack Sasso who with the rest of the team were the face of CHS and we were so lucky to have them.
The funds raised will help benefit so many, and we thank you all for a job well done.
With gratitude, Nancy Boccia and Sue Sasso – friends and co-chairs.
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A HUGE “THANK YOU” for your wonderful support for the 44th Annual Holiday Antiques Show and Sale as patrons and volunteers that allowed us to have another successful year.
Thank you for all who helped with our appeal to patrons and who took time to make a patron donation, volunteered to obtain donors and sponsors, covered the “gate,” set up the program listing for the show, helped set up and close down the show, and shared your time, skills, and talents in so many other ways.
Our sense of community here at the Church of the Holy Spirit makes this event so special every year. May God’s blessings be with all of us and our families as we look towards the celebration of Christ’s birth.
Debbie Meguerdichian, Chair
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The Free Shop is gladly and gratefully accepting your WINTER clothing donations………coats, jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, bags, and shoes & boots in almost perfect condition.
Your WINTER clothing donations can be dropped off in bins located outside the “old Free Shop” door - by the elevator - lower level of the Parish Hall.
Open Mondays and Wednesdays - 10 to 1 COME VISIT - COME SHOP - COME SEE!
BREAKING NEWS: The “Free Shop Pop Up” begins this month in the nurse’s office at Nauset Regional High School……many thanks to Hanna, Suzy, Hannah, and to all of you for your clothing donations!
Suzy Gray (Recycler Supreme) & Sharyn Laughton - Co-Directors, plus a multitude of loyal and faithful volunteers
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BUILDING & GROUNDS
plus GARDEN PARTY UPDATE
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SOLAR FIELD UPDATE
As most have observed, our program to stabilize the grounds around and under the Solar Field has progressed significantly. Peter Jensen, with stalwart help from the congregation's “mulch brigade,” has terraced the hillside west of the stairway to the rectory. Photo is of work being completed around the playground.
The project is close to completion with the remaining 5 terraces behind the rectory finalizing to within 50’ of the wetlands in the northeast corner of our property. We will complete on time to capture all winter rains/snow/sleet and build up our ground water retention for our “Whole Congregation Planting Event” being planned for April 2023.
Thank you to those who volunteered and became part of CHS history undertaking Environmental Stewardship on our campus. The great news is that our solar field production and annual income to CHS is right on target.
RECTORY
Welcoming our new rector necessitated upgrading our heat/cooling resources plus remodeling the basement for safe and comfortable usage in the rectory. Long overdue upgrades and renovations are completing as I write this update yielding a comfortable environment for our new rector.
OTHER WORK
Various repairs have been completed campus-wide, from leaks over the parish hall kitchen stove to a small leak in the sanctuary over the choir. The outside handrail on the stairs to the parking lot was re-installed, the parish hall side door entrance handle was repaired, and a new warming mat was installed on the side automatic parish hall ramp entrance.
We hope you are enjoying our renewed Fireplace room with bookshelves filled, new insulated windows, handsome window blinds, a new painted floor, and handsome rug to warm the entire room. Thank you to Russ Karber, Tony Johnson, and others for completing this renovation and making it so comfortable.
If you see anything needed for repair, or replacement please don’t hesitate to notify Debbi Manning or Building & Grounds. Thank you, Brian Ridgeway
GARDEN PARTY NEWS
Can it really be the end of our garden season? Time to clean and put the tools away?
Yes!
Even though the Garden Party crew was rained out in October, a few of us have tidied the campus and readied it for winter. But have you noticed…several other areas have been cleaned, weeded, trimmed and mulched?
Thanks to Azinger Landscape, the first 2 of 6 zones of the grounds have been brought back to life after being buried in our ruthless invasive vines and weeds! Be sure to check out the first parking area, along the parish hall and the area across the driveway near the dumpster. Who knew we had such great plantings underneath all the weeds! The other area is to the left of the ‘old’ front door and along the parking lot entrance to the North entrance. Next year we will clean up in 4 more zones as we continue to revitalize our beautiful grounds.
As we close out the season, I want to send my heartfelt and immense thanks to all who have given of their time to work in the gardens. Many of you are unseen contributors, coming on your own, and being too humble to tell me the time you have spent. Those who have come during garden days and more time represent a good portion of the help we’ve had. As I often say, we are small but mighty!
And then there are you who lugged bucket after bucket of mulch in all types of weather. The Save Our Soil program couldn’t have done it without you! The solar hill, the Rectory back yard, and the stairway have been transformed, and more will come in spring when we plant in designated areas.
With all this work this year, we totaled 412 hours that I know of! I know it was many more, and again I thank you.
Wishing you all a healthy, safe, and happy few months until we meet again to shine-up our grounds. Ann Pike-Paris
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Please join the Book Discussion Group as we continue our discussion of This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories that Make Us, by Cole Arthur Riley, Crown Publishing 2022. The book is available at local bookstores and on Kindle. We meet in the Fireplace Room after the service.
If you cannot be there in person, please email Brooke Eaton-Skea and she will send you the zoom link. Hope you join the group.
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WELCOME WINTER - SMALL WORKS
Open Through December 23
Showcasing original art and handcrafted work
that celebrates the season of giving, sharing
and connecting.
Small Works are thoughtful and
unique holiday gifts
Wooden ornaments by Ellen Adamson
Gallery is open
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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F4K works to alleviate childhood hunger
and promote literacy
on the lower/outer Cape
by bringing together
the Church of the Holy Spirit
and local communities
to provide free meals and free books
for children and teens
in the summer when schools are out
At its October meeting, the Food 4 Kids Steering Committee made two important changes to our mission statement. We clarified that we are called to serve only the 8 towns of the lower/outer Cape, and so removed the words "and beyond." And, we acknowledged the importance and popularity of our free book program by adding that we also "promote literacy" by providing free books along with our free meals.
Thank You! to our 2022 Funding Partners
We are very fortunate to have broad community support as evidenced by the help of more than 100 volunteers each summer and the partnership of 16 or more community summer programs. But we could not provide more than 36,000 free meals and more than 2,400 free books without community financial support above and beyond the USDA/DESE reimbursement, too. To see a full list of the 18 state and local organizations that provided more than $73,000 in funding check out the latest F4K newsletter here.
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SOME PICTURES TO MAKE YOU THINK
A friend from our former Connecticut parish sends me things that I might want to share with you. These are 2 of the 30 photos he recently sent and are reminders of our human resilience and hope for better days ahead. Sue
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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Anne Frank
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1918 Spanish Flu Epidemic
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A Call for Help from Ruth Campbell: Do you have skills using iMovie or other recording software and are willing to record Ruth reading children's books for the Together Spirit Stories? She has so many to share and is looking for someone who can help her about 1 hour a month (or, do two at a time). Please contact Ruth if you can help her out.
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THANK YOU FROM
UNITED PEOPLE FOR KIDS
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During this season of thanksgiving and anticipation, United People for Kids wants to again thank all who donated, prayed, walked, and wished us well in our 2022 post-pandemic renewed Good Friday walk following the sacrifice of Jesus.
This year has been especially tough on all of us with inflation and high gas prices. It has been particularly difficult for families who have children with profound illness or injury. It is very uplifting to see the generous and giving spirit that exists in our church family when it comes to supporting those in need.
You gave your support to 12 families in 2022, bringing them much-needed relief and the joy and happiness that comes from knowing that there are those who care and that they are not alone.
I am blessed with a particular joy of giving which many times becomes a gift of joy. I am also blessed to be part of a loving and giving parish family! God bless you all!
Rich Weeks
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Here are some comments from the families we helped:
· A mother of three (two with autism and one with Dystonia) texted us: “Thank you for all you do for us!! I will never forget your support and kindness.”
· A mother of three (Mother and daughter with mitochondrial disease.) texted: “Knowing that you are out there makes my very real fears a lot less frightening.”
· A third mother of three (With a five-year-old beautiful little girl with Downe’s Syndrome), had tears of joy as she said, “Thank you so much. The check arrived just in time!”
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Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Remembrances
Upcoming dates to give you time to send a note, card, or call.
IF YOU WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR BIRTHDAY OR
ANNIVERARY LIST,
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE
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BIRTHDAYS
Joe Tavano 11.30 Raymond Thompson 11.30 Karen Gardner 11.30
Ruth Evans Jones 12.04 Linda Payne Mason12.04 Frank Tavano12.05
Thomas Graham12.08 Johanna Schneider12.09 Susanna Graham Pye12.14
Derek Smith12.15 Hanna Sweeney12.16 Barbara Koeppen12.17 Beverly Chace12.18
Fay Cole12.19Don Bragdon12.21 Betsie Lind12.23 Joan Payne 12.23
Bruce Lederhouse12.24Kathy Hubby12.25 Tom Lennox12.26 Barbara Sousa12.28
Natalie Sweeney12.28Cai McLaughlin12.29 Carol Bernhardt 12.31 Peter Blank12.31
ORDINATIONS
The Reverend Anne Koehler 12.13.03
The Reverend Herbert Skelly 12.16.61
The Reverend Sue Lederhouse 12.17.05
The Rev. Dr. William Heuss 12.21.68
REMEMBRANCES
Gladys Gombos 12.01.11 Florence Adams 12.01.13
Gerald Downs 12.04.03 Jay Duvanier Lucil 12.05.00
Douglas N. MacArthur 12.05.10 Pete Miller 12.05.09
August Yearing 12.05.98 Pearle C.S. Richards 12.06.10
Richard C. Wagner 12.06.13 John Brigham 12.07.02
Gustav A. Karlson 12.07.07 Francis Patrick Ames 12.08.11
Eliza Jackson Ewing 12.10 .13 Vera Richards 12.10.05
Florence Adams 12.11.13 Laryssa Lambros 12.12.19
George Stierwald 12.12.03 Hedwig K. O’Hara 12.14.10
John Enochs 12.15.02 Stephanie Gray 12.15.18
Elizabeth Hicks 12.18.99 James Woodburn, Sr. 12.18.99
DD Sillcocks 12.19.02 Gerald Gilmore 12.20.14
Elizabeth Clarendon 12.21.78 Wallace Ruckert 12.21.03
Christian Gironda 12.22.92 Selwyn Miles 12.22.93
Elizabeth Ruckert 12.23.88 Betty Yearing 12.23.19
Bev Dreher 12.24.20 Harold Foley 12.25.03
Mac MacDonald 2.25.03 Charles Wood 12.26.19
Norman Adams 12.28.14 Karen Blank 12.29.01
Nat Goddard 12.30.19 Muriel Helen Scully 12.30.11
RECENT DEATHS
Fred Plumb 10.30.2022
Joseph Beals 11.5.2022
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Watch over thy children, O'Lord, as their days increase.
Bless and guide them wherever they may be
keeping them unspotted from the world.
Strengthen them when they stand.
comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall.
And in their hearts, may thy peace, which passes all understanding,
Abide all the days of their lives.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
To contact Patrick Ward
email him at pward@chsorleans.org
or
Call the parish office and
leave a message with the answering service.
508-255-0433
Make sure your message includes how Patrick can respond to your call.
CENTERING PRAYER: We are meeting in the sanctuary at the Federated Church of Orleans on Mondays, and the Reception Room at CHS on Thursdays. Meet at 4:30 p.m. on both days. We do not meet on holidays.
SUNDAY'S GLIMPSE OF THE GOSPEL: The Gospel speaks to us today personally and as a community. Join us Sundays at 8:45 a.m. to delve into the Gospel and pray for one another. We meet in the Fireplace Room and via Zoom. Please contact Tom Dewing for the Zoom link.
WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP: The CHS Morning Prayer Group prays on Wednesdays at 9.00 a.m. from the comfort of their own homes. To receive the coming month's scripture readings for Wednesdays call or text 508-241-0357.
WHEN THE CHS PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED, please feel free to drop off any items or pledges in the black mailbox outside of the office door in the courtyard. The office is open Monday - Thursday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
UPDATED PARISH DIRECTORY: We no longer include member's personal contact information in our communications. Stop by the when the parish office is open to pick up a copy of our updated Parish Directory...or call the Parish Office and we will snail-mail you a hard copy of the current Parish Directory so you can "stay in touch."
CHS WEB SITE UPDATE: To live stream or watch recorded services later, please go to our web site holyspiritorleans.org and click on “VIEW ONLINE”. To download the Sunday Service Bulletin, select “CLICK HERE FOR SUNDAY SERVICE BULLETIN”
SPACE USAGE FORMS: PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE by phone or email office@chsorleans.org with respect to scheduling meetings.
FEELING PINCHED AND STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET because of the pandemic's impact on your life? Please contact Patrick Ward. Funds are available through the Discretionary Fund.
PRAYER REQUEST: Please call the office with your prayer requests at 508-255-0433 and leave a message. They will remain on the CHS Public Prayer List for 4 weeks. If you need them to be on the list for a longer period, please let us know.
PRIVATE INTERCESSORY PRAYER: The CHS Intercessors is a small group of CHS members who are committed to pray regularly for your concerns. If you need private prayer for any reason, please call the Parish Office or you can email the group at intercessors@chsorleans.org Someone will contact you. ALL requests will be held in confidence.
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