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THE CHURCH
OF THE
HOLY SPIRIT
Episcopal
ORLEANS, MA
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Presenting the Presentation
In the early hours of March 18,1990, thieves removed thirteen works of art from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, including paintings by Rembrandt and Vermeer. To this day, their frames stand empty.
I give thanks that the thieves overlooked a small painting displayed on a nearby tabletop: Giotto's rendering of The Presentation of Jesus at the Jerusalem Temple, painted around 1320. An image is included above, but the Gardner website lets you zoom in close HERE.
Giotto shows us Mary and Joseph on the left, handing Jesus over to the prophets Simeon and Anna (who, Luke's gospel tells us, is "in the temple night and day"). It's an image suffused with a natural sweetness that doesn't cloy; the infant reaches back toward his parents even while snagging his other hand in Simeon's beard and nostril.
The Feast of the Presentation on February 2, unlike Christmas, actually arrives "in the bleak midwinter" and for pre-Vatican II Roman Catholics marked the end of Christmastide. Old European legends tie the Feast to what we now mark as Groundhog Day. Other legends warned the faithful that if they continued to display Christmas greenery after this Feast, they would be harassed by goblins. Happier news for us in Orleans on that day is that the sun will set at 4:56 pm -- Epiphany season "light for revelation" to borrow Simeon's words as he and Anna recognize and pay homage to this child as messiah.
Simeon's words from Luke actually form the Nunc Dimitis -- a canticle sung by Christians in several forms of evening worship (compline, vespers, evensong) around the world every day of the year. It's a moving witness: the joyful words of an aged person at the end of his days expressing hope for the world which will survive him, even as he acknowledges the sorrow and pain that will mark Jesus' ministry.
Here at The Church of the Holy Spirit, we will mark The Feast of the Presentation at dusk on Sunday, February 4 at 4:30 pm, with a 30-minute service of evensong with hymns and homily. Further details follow below. We hope you can join us for worship and fellowship immediately following.
Faithfully,
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SUNDAY MORNING EUCHARIST SERVICE
10:00 A.M.
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In-person worship at the church with music
followed by Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall.
Church School starts at 9:45 in the lower level of the Parish Hall.
Visitors are always welcome!
On the fourth Sunday of each month,
children worship in church with their families.
If you are unable to join us in person, you may watch the service on your
Smart TV or another device.
Use this link to reach our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheholyspiritorleans
Then select the service from Upcoming Live Streams options.
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TUESDAY MORNING LECTIO DIVINA AND PRAYERS
(Formerly Healing Service)
Lectio Divina is a monastic mode of prayer, contemplation and bible study,
and all are welcome to experience this with us.
10:00 a.m. via ZOOM
A Zoom Meeting invitation email is sent on Monday mornings.
It includes links to the Zoom service and Service Bulletin and Readings.
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HOLY EUCHARIST AND PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Thursdays at 11:00 am in the Church
Join us for a simple service of weekday Holy Eucharist
with a short meditation.
Private prayers for healing available after the service concludes.
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
FEBRUARY 14
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We will be holding TWO Ash Wednesday Services in person in Church on Wednesday, February 14 at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
For those of you who cannot attend in person, our 10:00 AM service will be live via YouTube. Link and service bulletin to follow.
Our 7:00 PM service will not be available via YouTube.
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Your Vestry met on Thursday, January 18, in a hybrid (Zoom and in-person) meeting.
A pre-meeting social hour was held to honor Brenda Ridgeway and Chris Crighton as they step away from Vestry this month. For our meditation, Brenda shared a poem by Malcolm Guite, an English poet and Anglican priest, entitled "Prayer/Walk".
Chris Crighton, our Treasurer, presented the budget, which has undergone the usual tweaks and adjustments over the course of the past month. It was approved by the Vestry and will be presented to the Parish at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 28.
We urge you all to read the Annual Report if you haven't already done so and come to the Annual Meeting with your questions.
The MLK Breakfast sponsored by Nauset Interfaith returned to our Parish Hall this year. The dynamic speakers gave a great presentation to an appreciative crowd. A very successful event!
In Food 4 Kids news, Anne Koehler and Brenda Ridgeway have been interviewing prospective Program Managers to assume leadership of the summer food program. They hope to have an announcement to the church very soon. The statewide Summer Food Service Kick-off will be held on February 12 at Holy Cross College in Worcester. We hope to bring a small group of employees and volunteers to the event this year.
In his Rector's Report, Patrick discussed the excitement building around his Faith Fundamentals classes. Over thirty parishioners have signed up for the seven classes which will focus on the fundamentals of our faith and church history. Participants will read two books, Faith and the Future and Birth and Rebirth. Bishop Gates will visit
The Church of the Holy Spirit on April 13 to celebrate confirmation and/or reception for applicants from all the Cape & Islands Deanery parishes, from Plymouth to Nantucket to Provincetown. There will surely be some graduates of Patrick's class among those being confirmed or received.
Finally, Sung Evensong has been scheduled for 4:30 pm February 4. A reception in the Parish Hall will follow. We hope to see many of you there.
Thank you for your support and prayers.
Brenda and Celia
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ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
SUNDAY JANUARY 28, 2024, AT 11:30
PARISH HALL
SAVE THE DATE - mark your calendars
we need a quorum... and we need you!
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The next Deanery Assembly is TODAY
Thursday, January 25, at 6:30 pm
(via Zoom):https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89408874212
All are welcome! If you choose to join us, please note your full name and Church of the Holy Spirit Orleans in your Zoom window.
We begin at 6:30 pm and end at 8:00 pm. Celia Calhoun, Lay Co-Convener will lead the first half of the meeting, with reports from Diocesan Council and the Regional Canon, The Rev. Kelly O'Connell. Following will be a program on Spiritual Practices and Rules of Life, led by the Clergy Co-Convener The Rev. Max Wolf from Nantucket.
Later events this spring are on:
April 11, Deanery Assembly on Zoom
April 13, Saturday, Deanery Confirmation service at The Church of the Holy Spirit on at 2:00 pm
May 30, Deanery Assembly in-person, location TBD.
Any questions? Contact Kate Paradise or Celia Calhoun, Deanery Representatives
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February 1st is the first Thursday of the month and it’s time for Ladies Lunch at noon already!
Many thanks to Andi Stubbendick, convener for the January gathering. I very much appreciate her willingness and applaud her expertise!
Now, we barely get the calendar page turned, and we are scheduled to meet again on February 1st. Remember, 12:00 for lunch and a little earlier for conversation. As always, bring your own sandwich/salad and join us.
Volunteers are as follows: Dessert, Ruth Campbell; Chips, Ginny Lucil; Paper Goods, Virginia Clarendon; and Table Decorations, Diana Crighton. Coffee and tea are provided.
See you February 1st. Spread the word.
Fay Cole, Convener
P.S. Be sure to read about Ladies Lunch in the 2023 Annual Parish Report.
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Be sure and stay for a short talk at coffee hour on
Sunday, February 4 by Dr. Molly Perdue,
co-founder and executive director of
the Alzheimer’s Family Support Center.
We are so glad to have her join us.
We - your Health Ministry - are always glad to hear from you with any health topics of interest, like cognitive health. Reach out anytime with any question!
Chair, Meg Nemitz
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Other Health Resources:
Barnstable County Human Services: www.bchumanservices.net (Comprehensive website with multiple resources on the Cape)
Councils on Aging
Orleans: 508-255-6333 Brewster: 508-896-2737 Chatham: 508-945-5190
Eastham: 508-255-6164 Harwich7: 508-430-7530 Wellfleet: 508-349-0319
Yarmouth: 508-398-9866 Truro: 508-487-2462
VNAs of Cape Cod
Hyannis: 508-957-7400 Falmouth: 508-495-5716 So. Dennis: 508-957-7400
Cape Cod Hospital Social Services Department 508-862-5501
Cape Cod Healthcare Newsletter: Go to this link: https://www.capecodhealth.org/
First page has a free sign up. Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
Call or text: 833-773-2445 (BHHL) Online chat: masshelpline.com
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EVENSONG
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 4 at 4:30
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After a prolonged hiatus due to Covid and our interim period, we will finally return to the celebration of Evensong on Sunday, February 4, at 4:30pm.
One of the jewels of the Anglican liturgy, Evensong is Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer set to music. It can range from a simple meditative service to a grand and glorious celebration.
February’s offering will be more towards the meditative end with a variety of hymns and prayers focusing on Christ as the light of the world. We will be celebrating the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (transferred from February 2) including the prayer by the temple priest Simeon which is always included in Evensong, the Nunc Dimittis.
Come to participate and enjoy this special worship opportunity, followed by a wine and cheese reception in the parish hall.
Joan Kirchner, Music Director
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Tuesday February 13, 5:30-7:00 pm (Parish Hall)
Join us for the traditional end-of-Epiphany feast of pancakes, sausage and fruit! You needn't bring anything but your appetites!
Do let us know of your plans to attend, however, by signing the sheet we'll display at coffee hour on upcoming Sundays.
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Thank you to Sharyn Laughton, Wayne Currey, and members of the Altar Flower guild
who decorated the church for Christmas services.
With Advent IV falling on December 24, this was quite the undertaking....
the results were truly a miracle, a joy to behold, and appreciated by all!
Thank you to Roger Lovejoy and Suzy Gray for the photos below
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TWELTH NIGHT PAGEANT and
POTLUCK SUPPER
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On Friday, January 5, many folks joined us celebrating the end of Christmastide beginning in church with the annual carol singing and pageant of the Magi's visit. We then went into a festive potluck supper in the Parish Hall!
Your generous donations have been shared with Nauset High School students through the school nursing program: new socks and underwear, gloves, deodorant, leggings and water bottles.
Some of the Christmas poinsettias were moved from the altar to make space for the Trope to the Parish Hall. They were illuminated with small sparkle lights and created a festive and warm atmosphere for all who joined in the potluck supper afterwards.
Enjoy these photos by Kate Paradise and Dianne Fromm.
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Since the December 21 newsletter.......
We had a small but enthusiastic group for The Christmas Eve Pageant ! We had some seasoned professionals taking recurring roles as sheep and shepherds and some welcomed new faces!
The Epiphany Troupe was small but lovely with current students, alumni, and parents helping out!
In January, the Older Youth gathered to work on our large peace sign (inspired by Donna Tavano’s mosaic work). There was much laughter and creation! This work has been in progress for two years, and we hope to complete it this year!
On February 13, we will be Participating in the Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper at the church. Details to follow… It is a fun event with games, humor and laughter! Don’t forget to sign up!!
In late February and March, classes will be held for those wishing to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church by Bishop Gates. If you have any questions, please call or text Jamie Thompson, Hanna Schneider or Patrick.
In April and May, classes will be held for those wishing to complete their first Holy Communion. If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Campbell.
That’s all for now!! Peace- The Church School and Youth Group
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Happy New Year from Buildings & Grounds - Dave Blanchet, Ike Cole, Rich Gregory, Jay Haun, Susan Hitchcock, Steve Koehler, Dan Lowery, Ann Pike-Paris, Brian Ridgeway, and Wayne Currey (Property Supervisor).
We are looking forward to an exciting year as we continue our journey repairing, restoring, renewing, and beautifying our CHS home.
First, we recognize that nature has put to bed our 4-acre campus grounds, allowing our terraces to build up reserves of water to use later in the growing season. Our garden parties are on hiatus until late spring. Thank you to the many volunteers who weeded, trimmed, and mulched our gardens with love and care. Our grounds have never looked better.
The Jensens of Terra Firma Ecosystems, have volunteer to weed and maintain our environmental sensitive terrace solar field landscape this coming year at no charge to CHS. THANK YOU!!! They will be planting ground cover in the spring when weather permits, as well as sowing/planting appropriate pollinating plants salvaged from their sources behind the rectory and other appropriate locations.
We are excited to announce we will be replacing most of the Parish Hall HVAC elements as they are well past their life and are showing signs of failure. The work should not interrupt any ongoing activity in the parish hall and is targeted for an April timeframe.
Another project will be the repair and repaving of our parking lot. This is scheduled for the spring weather-permitting and will impact access. More details to come!
We are continuing our robust repairs on all door and windows as we age gracefully.
Respectfully Submitted
Ann Pike-Paris B&G, Co-Chair
Brian Ridgeway B&G Chair
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CO-SPONSORED HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
HOUSE IN BREWSTER UPDATE
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The Habitat build sponsored by our parish continues to move forward.
Walls are up, roof is covered and shingled, windows and doors are installed, and interior walls are framed. Sometime in March, there will be an opportunity for CHS folks to participate in a Team Build Day by helping with the shingle siding.
Details will be coming next month. In the meantime, several CHS members are offering devotions each Tuesday and Saturday, a longtime tradition of Habitat. CHS quilters are quilting gifts for the families.
Any questions, please contact Tom Dewing or Doug Fromm, CHS Habitat coordinators.
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The Free Shop began its 51st year in 2024
We welcome your WINTER clothing donations. Please NO men's suits and shoes/boots unless in almost perfect condition.
The shop is located in the Gathering Room on the lower level of the Parish Hall. We are open every Monday & Wednesday -
10 to 1.
Your donations and brown paper shopping bags with handles may be dropped off into bins by the elevator, on the lower level of the Parish Hall, any time the Parish Hall is open.
Your GIFTS of new socks and underwear, gloves, deodorant, leggings and water bottles. given at the Epiphany Trope were delivered to Nauset High School and received by the school nurse with thanksgiving and gratitude.
Suzy Gray & Gray will continue to deliver more donations throughout the school year. Please leave them with the Free Shop donations - marked "for Nauset High School".
COME SEE - COME SHOP - COME VISIT -COME BE A VOLUNTEER !
Sharyn Laughton & Suzy Gray
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The CHS Gallery is one of two art galleries on the church campus.
(Galley West is the other)
The CHS Gallery features art by CHS members
in the Reception Room on the East Side of the church.
It is open Monday - Thursday, 10 - 3, and Sundays after church.
Bring a friend - sit on the sofas - feel the joy of the art on display.
During the week, you may enter through the side door from the campus courtyard.
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Held over for one more month.....artist in CHS Gallery in February
will be John Sterne and his extraordinary display of ship models.
After a successful career in aviation, John retired and spent many hours doing his other passion…….being a catboat sailor. Over the past two years, John has also been busy constructing beautiful models of interesting ships. “This hobby requires patience, good
eyesight ( with glasses), and a steady hand with hand-eye-coordination”.
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Calling all CHS artists, crafters, photographers, potters, quilters, woodworkers, writers & poets to show and/or sell your work, your “gifts” in the gallery.
Sign up for one month - set up the first day of that month - take down the last day of that month……help is available!
The sign up poster is In the gallery window by the door.
Sharyn Laughton & Gail Binney Sterne
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The January 15, 2024 annual MLK Breakfast event took place in person at the Church of the Holy Spirit . The sold out event featured keynote speaker, The Reverend June R. Cooper of Boston, who spoke about “Strength to Love: Bridging Our Differences”. The event included live pan music (steel drums) with singing.
The event ended with the awarding of the first MLK Action Team Racial Justice Award to local justice activist, Rev. Pancheta Peterson, a Wellfleet resident and lifelong educator and activist.
A few thoughts about the event from Rev. Ken Campbell, past president of NIA:
At the MLK breakfast the “audience” and the speaker resonated with each other.
It reminded me a bit of the black church where the congregation is always saying "amen!" and speaking out words of support to the preacher. You could also see this in the animated conversations at the tables speaking about the challenges and calling from the Lord for us to be active in the struggle for justice for all God’s children as a continuation of the witness of Dr. King. Also our Rector, Patrick,
gave a stirring brief talk about his own commitment to the struggle for justice.
Below are photos of the event taken by Karen Boujoukos, the MLK Breakfast organizer.
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Rev, June R. Cooper
Keynote Speaker
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Rev. Pancheta Peterson
Racial Justice Aware
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A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to everyone who so generously supported our Holiday Arrangements sale by donating freshly cut greens, making arrangements, swags and mantel pieces, and helping to advertise this event.
In terms of our ability to extend financial aid to organizations in need on Cape Cod, the sale was a great success. Our net profit was $1,000 more than the previous year.
If you bought an arrangement and no longer want the container and/or its decorative items, we would love to re-use them for another creative arrangement at our next event. Please place these items in the drop-off box provided in the Parish hallway near the Fireplace Room.
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The coffee we use at Church of the Holy Spirit is purchased from Equal Exchange, a worker-owned cooperative company located in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The coffee is organic and purchased from small farmers who are committed to internationally recognized safe farming practices and working conditions.
You can see the coffee and other products they have available online under “Equal Exchange,” www.shop.equalexchange.coop or you can call them at 774-776-7366.
By supporting Equal Exchange, you participate in a movement to reclaim the food system and to make it better for farmers, consumers, and this fragile earth - our island home.
+ Fr. Ken Campbell, ksbcampbell5050@gmail.com 413-478-5719
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Did you know our pastoral care ministry will coordinate an occasional meal delivery to those in need to make life a little easier.
If you would like to volunteer to provide a meal for 1 or 2 people on occasion, or to learn about this ministry, contact Patrick or Priscilla Isner.
If you are unable to attend one of our Eucharist services and would like to receive communion at home.... or
If you are in need of a pastoral visit..., or
You or a family member has been admitted to a medical facility (hospital, skilled care, etc.), or ...
You want to request prayers for you or a family member or friend......
Please call the church office at (508)-255-0433
or email pastoralcare@chsorleans.org
There is also an Intercessors group that offers confidential prayers. Please email your request to intercessors@chsorleans.org
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All are welcome to join us for Centering Prayer during which we sit together in silence for 30 minutes. Our sessions have moved indoors for the winter.
DURING THE WINTER MONTHS WHEN IT GETS DARK EARLIER, we will meet as follows:
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-Mondays at 3:00 pm in the sanctuary of the Federated Church on Main Street in Orleans
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-Thursdays at 3:00 at CHS in the Reception area/gallery.
Contact Brooke Eaton Skea if you want to learn more about Centering Prayer.
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We are currently reading Steven Charleston's book, We Survived the End of the World: Lessons from Native America on Apocalypse and Hope. Please join us in the Fireplace Room after the service, or after the forum being held after the service on Sundays. If you cannot make it in person, but would like to join via zoom. Please contact Brooke Eaton-Skea and she will add you to the contact list.
Please come and join us!
Brooke and Brian Skea
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Galley West Art Gallery is now closed. Our four-show 2024 season will open on Wednesday May 8, 2024.
CALLING ALL CHS ARTISTS
Enter Galley West Spring Show
March 8 - April 8
Please consider joining Galley West Art Gallery in 2024 by entering our shows. Our website has the 2024 gallery schedule with key dates and instructions on how to enter. www.galleywestartgallery.com
If you have questions about the gallery or entering a show, please contact the gallery at contact@gwagart.com
Sue Sasso - Managing Director & Sharyn Laughton - Creative Art Director
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Cheryl Kyle is visiting Tanzania for the start of the school year at Endupoto. The photo to the left is of the children in their uniforms at the Primary School,
She also shared the pictures below of the 30 Maasai students from Endupoto who were heading to Oljoro Secondary School, with trunks and mattress, some with a little trepidation while their mothers stopped to rest...and celebrate! Thank you Cheryl for sharing!
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Many of you have shared how much you enjoy the photos in each Together edition that highlight events at the parish. Many are taken by our parish photographer, Kate Paradise, while others are sent to me from many of you.
If you have some photos of events you attended, or just took a photo of something special you see while at church that could be shared with others, send those to Sue Sasso. They need to be sent as jpg/j[peg format and the largest "size" your device will support.
If the photos include people, please make sure you get their permission to be included in our newsletter and provide their names.
If you have questions, contact Sue Sasso.
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BIRTHDAYS ~ ANNIVERSARIES ~ REMEMBRANCES | |
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IF YOU WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR BIRTHDAY OR
ANNIVERARY LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE
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BIRTHDAYS
The Rev. Doug Fromm 1/28 Jacob LaBranche 1/29
Chase Thomas Tavano 2.5 Brooke Eaton-Skea 2.8 Jaden Ellison 2.8
Benjamin Chung 2.9 Philip Sousa 2.10 Katherine Atwater 2.13 David Gass 2.15 Hannah Chung 2.15 Davis Keeffe-Jones 2.15 Jeanne deCervens 2.17 Rebecca Ash 2.19 Martha Armstrong 2.22 Edward Mason 2.28
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Robert & Kathryn Hubby 02.01
Richard & Ann Anderson 02.07
Rich & Sarah Gregory 02.08
REMEMBRANCES
Peg Skelly 1.25.23 Francis Hoffman 1.26.22
John Anderson 1.27.04 M. Egerton “Jim” Gray, Jr. 1.27.08
June Glover 1.27.21 Harry Preston 1.28.85 Anne Swift 1.29.03
Elisabeth Meyer 1.30.16 George Wallace Ruckert, Jr. 1.30.97
Elizabeth C. Houghton 2.01.08 Sara Joy 2.01.09
Helene Barrington 2.02.15 Charles Boulton 2.02.89
Muriel Maguire 2.03.06 James Boyd 2.04.15
Edward Gombos 2.04.91 Florence E. Idman 2.04.15
Richard H. Jones 2.04.08 Helen Enochs 2.09.01
Shirley Felsenthal 2.09.98 Ruth Fish 2.09.05
Gladys Pearston 2.09.07 Richard Carter 2.09.22
Robert Affleck 2.10.81 Philip Drew 2.10.98
John Seale 2.10.86 Alfred Chandler 2.11.80
Edrie Dalton 2.11.97 Fay Olwig 2.11.02
Harry Pike 2.12.22 Gertrude Cuthbert 2.14.99
Anne Hagenbuckle 2.15.75 Francis Gardiner Bridge 2.16.13
Mary Varga 2.16.92 Libby Anderson 2.17.07
Helen Riedl 2.21.97 Christopher H. Lovelock 2.21.08
Margery Mead 2.22.93 James Birdsall 2.23.21
Tommy Thompson 2.24.01 Ellie Brainard 2.25.15
John I. Lough 2.28.08
RECENT DEATHS
Jane Wiedenman 12.15.23
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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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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. DURING WINTER MONTHS WE meet inside at 3:00p.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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FEBRUARY TOGETHER ARTICLE DEADLINE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 - 6:00 P.M.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
EDITION IS RELEASED ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25
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CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
Details on each event are included in articles above.
Thursday January 25 - Cape & Island Deanery zoom meeting 6:30
SUNDAY JANUARY 28 - CHS ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 11:30
Thursday February 1 - Ladies' Luncheon 12-Noon
Sunday February 4 - Guest Speaker during coffee hour
Evensong - 4:30 in church
Tuesday February 13 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast - 5:30 - 7:00
Wednesday February 13 - ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES 10:00 AND 7:00
Monday February 22 - TOGETHER article deadline 6 p.m.
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DIOCESE of MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNICATIONS
Stay informed and connected to the Episcopal Diocese of MA
To receive our diocesan communications,
including the monthly E-news go to: www.diomass.org
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Sue Sasso, Together Editor
Kate Paradise, Parish Photographer
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