June 27, 2024

A MESSAGE FROM PATRICK

RENEWAL

This past Sunday, parishioner Suzy Gray identified and photographed seven monarch butterfly caterpillars munching on some of the milkweed we have planted around our church campus in recent years. One of her beautiful images is above. Apparently, a monarch caterpillar can consume such a leaf in about five minutes. The beauty of the post-chrysalis butterfly is famous, of course. And famous too are the speed and height and range of its migratory flight. What Suzy's images have helped me appreciate is something I'd never stopped to consider: the striped glory of the worm itself.

Most people know that the monarch population has declined catastrophically -- by about 80% over two decades according to Biological Diversity (August 26, 2014). This is largely due to human building and development decimating the milkweed upon which monarchs survive. Thanks to parish visionaries such as Ann Pike-Paris and the late Gilbert Merritt, The Church of the Holy Spirit has committed itself to reversing that trend and renewing a habitat for monarchs and other species. As far as we know, we are the only church between Sandwich and Provincetown that's a registered stop on the Cape Cod Pollinator Pathway (read more HERE) a regional initiative to increase habitats and food sources for all sorts of pollinating insects and wildlife. I'm not sure that Henry, our newly resident fox (see Wayne Currey's photo below) is a pollinator, but he has found welcome on campus as well.

What the collective efforts of Suzy and Ann and Gilbert and Wayne and the members of our Building & Grounds Team (headed by Brian Ridgeway) amount to is active ministry. Care for God's creation. Care for people and creatures who will come after us. Care for you and me. Care for any number of chance visitors who find rest and refreshment simply by spending a few moments in peace by the koi pond so faithfully tended by Ike Cole.

If you'd like to explore a possible role for yourself in this ministry, you might consider joining our "B&G" team. Or simply spending a few hours with us on any or all of the upcoming mornings when Ann and other "garden partiers" will be working together to tend and renew what God and our forebears in the faith have given us: July 13, August 17, September 7, October 19 and November 16. Send a note to office@chsorleans.org and we'll respond promptly.

Faithfully.

WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES

TUESDAY MORNING LECTIO DIVINA AND PRAYERS

(Formerly Healing Service)

Lectio Divina is a monastic mode of prayer, contemplation, and Bible study.

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.

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.

GLIMPSE OF THE GOSPEL

‘Glimpse’ meets in the Fireplace Room on Sunday mornings at 8:45. Participants are sent a copy of the readings from scripture for the Sunday service earlier in the week to give opportunity for reading, reflecting, and inwardly digesting beforehand.

Contact Tom Dewing, email st.dewing@verizon.net or 508-255-2656.

All Welcome! Read full article below.

WARDENS' REPORT

The Vestry has been busy in the last couple of weeks! We met early this month, on Thursday June 13th and received an update from Jenn Gale about Food 4 Kids--she and the staff and volunteers are ready to start the summer season on June 24. We also had a report from Earle Bailey on the Outreach Committee’s very positive reaction to the Outreach Fair held on May 18. There were 18 agencies present (more than ever before), and the attendance and interest shown by parishioners was “impressive”. The agencies themselves were impressed with the whole event, and it has drawn us closer to all of them.

The Rummage Sale is still in our minds as Brian Schnetzer held a Debriefing meeting on June 17 for those who were involved in this very successful effort on May 3-4. Lots of ideas and improvements were suggested for next year’s Rummage Sale, so start filling those boxes and bags now!

The Wardens reported that they are working on forming a Nominating Committee for next year's Annual Meeting. Patrick reported on the continuing work on Vision and Mission following the Vestry’s May Retreat. He also talked about plans for a second “Soar and Explore” summer program for children and thoughts on a series of training sessions for children taking “Early Communion” or “First Communion”. Patrick also updated us on plans for Neighborhood Chapels, which he has mentioned in church.

The Orleans Chamber of Commerce held their June Afterhours Get Together on our campus on Thursday, June 20, and some Vestry Members and other parish members assisted as hosts at various campus locations. A great early evening event in glorious sunshine. Refer to article in this edition for more details.

And finally, the Vestry met on Saturday morning, June 22, with Brian Ridgeway and Steve Koehler who both serve on Buildings and Grounds and the Finance Committee. We received a detailed explanation of all the work that has recently been completed on the campus, the work that is anticipated, and the estimated costs thereof. It was enlightening for us all and was followed up with a tour of many of the recesses and closets on the campus. We all now have a much better understanding of our HVAC equipment! An excellent preview to the presentation that Brian gave to the parish on Sunday June 23.

As always, thank you for your prayers and support,

Priscilla Isner and Celia Calhoun - Co-Wardens

DIOCESE OF MASSACHUSETTS

Upcoming dates:

• Bishop-elect Julia E. Whitworth’s consecration will take place on Saturday, October 19th at Trinity Church, Boston
• The 239th Annual Diocesan Convention will be a one-day event on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, Marriott Boston (Quincy); guided by this year’s theme, “One Body in Christ; Members One of Another” – Reconciliation and Belonging in an Age of Division

Cris Harter and Kate Paradise, Diocesan Delegates; The Rev. Patrick C. Ward, Clergy

CAPE & ISLAND DEANERY NEWS

The Cape & Islands Deanery Assembly met on Thursday, May 30th at St. David’s, South Yarmouth.

Agenda items included the annual Deanery election (among others, Celia Calhoun was unanimously re-elected for an additional 2-year term as Deanery lay co-convener), various reports, distribution of Deanery grants, and a fascinating program given by Kirstin Meyer-Kaiser on the Permaculture Gardens at St. Barnabas in Falmouth.

The next meeting of the Deanery will be hybrid (in-person and Zoom) on Thursday, September 26th, at 6:30 pm, hosted by/here at The Church of the Holy Spirit. So, if you ever wondered what we do, and how the Deanery works, this could be a perfect opportunity to find out!

Meanwhile, if you have any interest in or questions about our Deanery, feel free to reach out to Deanery representatives Cris Harter and Kate Paradise.  

SUNDAY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

The Book Discussion Group is currently reading Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World by Katharine Hayhoe (2022). Your local bookstore may have this book because other book groups on the Cape have already read it. It can also be ordered through them or ordered online for $18.95 and is available on Kindle. Some comments on the book: 



“An optimistic view on why collective action is still possible—and how it can be realized.” —The New York Times

“As far as heroic characters go, I’m not sure you could do better than Katharine Hayhoe.” —Scientific American

“It’s not an exaggeration to say that Saving Us is one of the more important books about climate change to have been written.” —The Guardian

Please join us to learn more about a subject that is critically important to our survival.

Contact Brian or Brooke Skea

CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS

PENTECOST LESSON

The above painting was done by Wesley Gale on Pentecost Sunday! It is an illustration of "work time" in the Godly Play program for 5-10 year olds. It is on display in the Parish Hall of the Church School and Youth bulletin Board.

After hearing a story with wooden visuals on a felt circle surrounded by the children, they move to respond to the story.

Wesley's response was painting above of the disciples when the wind and the Holy Spirit descended upon them .

He requested gray paint for the wind... so we mixed it for him !! The disciple John was his favorite because Wesley's real first name is John .

I wish every child could be part of this special curriculum by Jerome Berryman.

Ruth Campbell

YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAMS AT CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT -

ALL WELCOME

July 7th is the beginning date for Soar and Explore… summer Sunday adventures for kids 4-12 with Books and Crafts inspired by artistic parishioners.

Held in the Parish Hall during the Sunday service all summer long!

Sundays 9:45 am -10:45 am Parish Hall July 7-August 25

Bring house guests - invite friends!

Click HERE for a better view of our flyer with additional information about this program.

July Wednesday Nights at the Movies 6-8 pm

Ages 4-12 accompanied by a Parent, - FREE POPCORN - Parish Hall

•  Wed July 10 The Lego Movie
• ,July 17 Encanto
• July 24 Wall-E
• July 30 The Velveteen Rabbit

ENJOY YOU SUMMER.... BUT MARK THIS THESE DATES!!

• Welcome back to Church School Sunday Cookout

September 8

• 1ST Formal CHURCH SCHOOL CLASSES

September 15 at  9:45 am sharp!

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

It's true! Even though Summer just started, it's time to start planning for our annual Holiday Bazaar on November 2, 2024

Like the successful Rummage Sale last month, the annual Holiday Bazaar is another amazing community event at The Church of the Holy Spirit and a fun way for everyone in the parish to participate.

We will need volunteers to help plan and set up, volunteer on the day of the event, make cookies, breads, pies, jellies, jams, pickles, soups...anything you make to eat is perfect for our VERY popular food table....Photo above is of boxes of over 2,400 donated cookies for the 2023 event.... and not a crumb was left!

START PLANNING & COOKING your food table donations. As you begin to convert your summer harvests into delicious food items to can or freeze... set aside some for this event. We will have space at the church to safely store your donations in feezers or refrigerators in advance of the event

We are also doing the themed basket raffles again. More on that to come, but start thinking about items you can donate that can be packaged together for a basket.

Stay tuned for further details about all aspects of the bazaar.... Put November 2, 2024 CHS Bazaar on your calendar now.

Want to learn more about this event or volunteer opportunities? Talk to Nancy Boccia.

MONDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB

A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR FELLOWSHIP & DISCUSSION

"A Surgeon in the Village”

An American Doctor Teaches Brain Surgery in Africa by Tony Bartelme

Book Club Hosted by Cheryl Kyle at her home in Brewster - limited to 10 parishioners.

If interested, please contact Cheryl at cherylkyle7@gmail.com

Our first meeting will be MONDAY, JULY 22nd from 5-7pm with a light meal and discussion of the book.

Reviews on Amazon:

-A wonderful true experience of finding one's ultimate purpose in life. Teaching and expanding the good which can be done when recognizing both the talents and limitations of environment and locale. Well researched and beautifully written with the passion of the writer.

-I knew I had to read this book when my reluctant reader husband could not put the book down. Bartelme spent four years observing before writing this book. It is such a happy, inspirational story about a doctor who efficiently brings effective medical care to a community. And why? Just because it makes sense and it is the right thing to do. In doing so, Ellagala finds a charming and intelligent wife and a life worth living.

LADIES LUNCHEON

JOIN US JULY 11

(1 week later than usual)

The vote to continue Ladies Luncheon over the summer months was nearly unanimous!



So, because the first Thursday is July 4th, our next meeting will be on July 11th, Please mark the change on your calendar. 

Volunteers for July are as follows: Chips, Liz Tunney; Paper Goods, Marty Williams; Juice/Tea, Andi Stubbendick; Dessert, Dilys Smith; and Table Decorations, Fay Cole.

Thanks to a very positive vote, we will continue our support for A Baby Center in the form of a collection each month. Elizabeth Merritt has purchased baby diapers on our behalf two months in a row. 

We meet in the Parish Hall about 11:45, and have lunch about 12:00. Bring your own sandwich or salad, and the rest is provided. We would love to have you join us.



Fay Cole

SUNDAE SUNDAY - JULY 14 AT COFFEE HOUR

Get your scoop of ice cream and dollop of hot fudge and enjoy a summer treat during coffee hour.

HEALTH MINISTRY

●      The CAPE WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE provides “free integrative therapies, nourishing meals, and support for anyone on the Cape and Islands facing cancer.” Over the past 10 years since they began, the CWC has grown to support over 1200 people this year facing cancer on the Cape and Islands. 

A few members of our congregation were thrilled to attend their recent annual benefit concert in Truro at the Payomet Performing Arts Center, The Cape Cod Women’s Music Festival featuring the CWC’s cofounder Sarah Swain - so inspiring! We have added their contact information to our list of resources below. Please be sure to visit their website capewellness.org for more details and share the good news!

 ●    Let’s do our part to reduce COVID cases in the parish. Our best protection from COVID infection and illness is up to date VACCINATION, as mentioned in the weekly announcements. Have you received the 2023-24 dose? And if you are immune compromised, the CDC recommends a booster at least 4 months later. Visit this link for guidance on how to best protect yourself and others against new variants.

Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html

• The Brain Injury Association of MA presents a virtual offering on The Impact of Aging on Our Brains. See the invitation below to join via ZOOM on Wed. July 10 and/or July 17 from 10-11am!   Click HERE for information about this event.

We on the Health Ministry are always glad to hear from you with any health topics of interest. Reach out anytime with questions or suggestions!

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 Harwich: 508-430-7530 Wellfleet: 508-349-0319

Yarmouth: 508-398-9866 Truro: 508-487-2462

VNAs of Cape Cod

Hyannis: 508-957-7400Falmouth: 508-495-5716So. 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)

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

In case you were unable to attend the Building and Grounds presentation after the Sunday, June 23 service, you can still learn about all the amazing things we have done to keep our buildings and campus healthy... and learn about all the oversight done by our amazing Building and Grounds Committee. Click here for the presentation slides.

Thank you to our dedicated B&G team: Brian Ridgeway Chair, Ann Pike-Paris, Grounds & Committee Co-Chair; Dave Blanchet – HVAC Lead Engineer; Steve Koehler - Scribe; Ike Cole, Rich Gregory, Jay Haun, Peter Jensen, Dan Lowery, Meredith Perkins

Wayne Currey, Property Supervisor

GARDEN PARTY DATES

We have scheduled Saturday Garden Parties on these days:

July 13 August 17 September 7

October 19 November 16

Arrive around 8:30 - We stop by Noon

MARK YOUR CALENDARS, BRING YOUR TOOLS, AND JOIN US!

Can't join us on Saturdays? Contact Ann Pike Paris and let her know when you can spend some time weeding, etc. The campus is large and beautiful, but every hour or two that you can wield your rakes, pruners, and hands helps keep it under control.... Maybe you can adopt an area to tend.... just let Ann know what and where....

"The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul." Alfred Austin 

FOOD FOR KIDS

Sign up to host our new Grab and Go lunch at The Church of the Holy Spirit!

We are seeking two CHS member volunteers each day, Mon-Friday July 1 to Aug 30, from 11:15am-12:30 pm.

Come spread the love of The Church of the Holy Spirit with the families who are coming to pick up a lunch for their children.

You will sit outside in the shade to hand out and count lunches. We have the most gaps on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please email Jenn Gale to sign up-- jenngale@food4kidscapecod.org.

IT'S OFFICIAL - FOOD 4 KIDS 2024 HAS STARTED .... MEET THE TEAM:

PHOTO BELOW - LEFT TO RIGHT

Anne Marie Mullin, Operations Manager

Becca Seavey, Site Liaison

Matthew Montiero, Site Liaison

Lizzy Thompson, Jr. Staff Associate

Raymond Thompson, Jr. Staff Associate

Jenn Gale, Executive Director

Julie Thompson, Kitchen Manager

Robin Woelk, Volunteer

CO-SPONSORED HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

HOUSE IN BREWSTER UPDATE

The CHS HABITAT build is moving toward completion. The focus is now on the inside and the installation of cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms. The next phase is the painting of interior trim. The walls have been painted. Completion should be sometime this fall. Erin (owner-to-be) is very happy with the progress.

Possible dedication dates are October 17 and 24, so mark those dates on your calendars. There is a possibility of touring the house sometime the first week of October. As dates become firmer, the information will be shared.

For now, the finishing work continues. Bookcases are completed and quilts nearing the finish. Our thanks to all who volunteered for teamwork days, led devotions, built bookcases, and quilted.

FREE SHOP

Celebrating our 51st year!

A HAPPY PLACE FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN

  Good clean clothing for the whole family!

 Open every Monday and Wednesday - 10 to 1

  Located in the Parish Hall for the summer!

Clothing donations can be dropped off any time the Parish Hall is open……..bins are located on the first floor-Lower Level of the Parish Hall - by the elevator

      Gratefully accepting SUMMER clothing -

please NO winter clothes, or men’s suits, or boots and shoes in poor condition.

Photo of child having fun peeking

through hanging clothes in Free Shop.       



COME SHOP - COME VISIT - COME SEE

                             Suzy Gray & Sharyn Laughton - Co Directors

CHS GALLERY

The CHS Gallery is one of two art galleries on the church campus.

(Galley West is the other)

The CHS Gallery features art by The Church of the Holy Spirit members.

Located in the Reception Room on the East Side of the church,

the gallery is open Monday - Thursday, 10 - 3, and Sundays after church.

The CHS Gallery 2024 Calendar IS FULL - many thanks to all the artists for signing up!

The 2025 Calendar will be posted in July.

Bring a friend - sit on the sofas - feel the joy of the art on display.

During the week, enter through the side door from the campus courtyard.

The June Gallery exhibit of Margaret MacKenzie hooked rugs and curated

by Pia MacKenzie ends Sunday, June 30. 

Don’t miss this fabulous exhibit of hooked rugs and more…..

read about art & craft during the early history of this church.

The CHS Gallery Artist for the month of July is Anne Kilguss

Anne Kilguss is a resident of Orleans and Boston. She is a member of The Copley Society of Art, Boston and The St. Botolph Club, Boston. She studied with Tom Ouellette, a well known Boston painter in his atelier school.

She presently shows at The Copley Society of Arts and Upstairs/Downstairs on

Charles Street, Boston, and Lexaco in Harwich.

Her subjects include still lifes, pets, and moon and sunrises on Pleasant Bay.

LOOKING TOWARDS THE HOLIDAY MARKET PLACE IN DECEMBER

This is a group event showing and selling your art and crafts.

If interested in participating let us know!

This show was a huge success last December and so good!

           Sharyn Laughton & Gail Binney Sterne - Curators

GALLEY WEST ART GALLERY

SUMMER SHOW

Gallery Now Open

Wednesday - Saturday 10 - 2

Thursday to 6

and.... Sundays after worship service

<<< Nautilus Shell by Suzy Gray is a new photo

available at the gallery Summer Show.

AUTUMN CALL FOR ART OPENS JUNE 28

ENTRY DEADLINE JULY 28

Our website has the 2024 gallery schedule, key dates and instructions on how

to enter. www.galleywestartgallery.com

If you are a year-round or seasonal artist from one of the

 8 Lower/Outer Cape Cod Towns, you are eligible to enter our shows.

WANT TO BE A PART OF GALLEY WEST

BUT YOU ARE NOT AN ARTIST?

The Gallery has several ways you can volunteer/help.

Contact Sue Sasso

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

PASTORAL CARE

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 Michele Puzo.

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 

ORLEANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

OPEN HOUSE AT CHS

JUNE 20

The Church of the Holy Spirit and Galley West Art Gallery are both members of the Orleans Chamber of Commerce. Each month different chamber members host an afterhours reception to welcome fellow chamber members who may be too busy during the day to drop in to the other chamber businesses.

It was a glorious Summer Equinox evening. Some CHS members created a wonderful reception of finger foods, wine, and beverages under the tent set up in the courtyard, and others were "docents" in the various campus locations.

As people gathered in the courtyard, Patrick had the opportunity to welcome our visitors and explain all the beautiful features of our campus and parish life that go on "behind the doors" of the courtyard........

Thank you to everyone who helped with this event....... you made it special!

• Hospitality Reception - Ruth Campbell, Cynthia Murray, Gail Binney Sterne, Andi Stubbendick, Ragnhild Bjerke, Jamie Thompson, Celia Calhoun, Jean Gatzkiewcz, Page McMahan, Georgia Schneider, Nikki Carter
• CHS Reception Gallery and the Church Art - Priscilla Isner & Jack Sasso
• Kimball house - displays and demonstrations - Donna Tavano, Ellen Adamson, Roger Lovejoy
• Food 4 Kids in the Lower Parish Hall - Jenn Gale
• Free Shop in the Parish Hall - Sharyn Laughton & Suzy Gray
• A feature slide show about all the great events that happen at CHS during the year - created by Patrick Ward
• Galley West was able to preview their Summer Show opening on June 26 witih Debbie Winnick, a Gallery Artist, on duty.
• Peter Jensen of Terra Firma talked about his work at our entrance
• Parking Attendants - Doug Fromm & John Harter

In his thank you note, Patrick captured the essence of the evening and the comraderie of those who helped host the event. ....

Dear friends,

If I were an Orleans Chamber of Commerce member, I would only want my Church home to be wherever all of *you* happen to be! What a thoroughly lovely event you created and supported last night! From the moment folks drove onto the lot they were cared for, fed, and engaged in the most hospitable way possible. We have so much to share and each of you do this with so much love and regard. I think we will see a number of these folks again soon.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Enjoy these photos taken by Cynthia Murray. Apologies to those who participated but did not get a photo taken... will do better next time!

Ruth Campbell & Sue Sasso

[No, Ruth is not wearing a flower hat! That's just a hanging basket behind her]

Some guests: Kevin Bennett, owner Trees Place Gallery; Judy Lindahl, Chamber Director; Molly Avellar, Owner Adorn Cape Cod, Ken Taber, Kerry Insurance, Sue Sasso, Patrick Ward

Peter Jensen (hat) talking with Justin Alex, Orleans Chamber President; other guests in background

Display inside Kimball House

Roger Lovejoy - left

Ellen Adamson - right

Patrick welcoming our guests and giving a visual tour of our many wonderful campus features.

Visitor to Kimball House

CENTERING PRAYER

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.

WE RESUMED OUR SUMMER MEETING TIMES & SCHEDULE:

-Mondays at 4:30 pm in the sanctuary of the Federated Church on Main Street in Orleans

-Thursdays at 4:30 pm at CHS in the Memorial Garden weather permitting, or Reception area/gallery.

Contact Brooke Eaton Skea if you want to learn more about Centering Prayer.

PHOTOGRAPHS FOR TOGETHER

If you have some photos of events you attended, or just took a photo of something special you saw while at church that could be shared with others, send those to Sue Sasso. They need to be sent as jpg or png format and in 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. Thanks. Sue Sasso

BIRTHDAYS ~ ANNIVERSARIES ~ REMEMBRANCES

IF YOU WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR BIRTHDAY OR

ANNIVERARY LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE

BIRTHDAYS

Michael Isner 6.27 Beth Whalen 6.28

Richard O'Hara 7.2 Kimberly McLaughlin 7.3 Callie O'Brien 7.3

Dr. Scott Daniels 7.7 Marilyn Gass 7.9 Katherine Goddard 7.15

Deborah Meguerdichian 7.21 Brian Ridgeway 7.23 Sarah Gregory 7.23

Jack Gentile 7.25 Caroline Keeffe-Jones 7.27 Tom Murray 7.30

Susan Moran 7.31

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Mary Ann and Don Bradgon 7.18.92

.Jane and Dr. Ephrain Mclean 7.31.65

REMEMBRANCES

Christopher Boeth 6.27.05 Nancy R. LaFrance 6.27.19

Sean Ryan White 6.27.02 Bernice Brown 6.29.01

Madge Lavette Barney 6.29.12 Marilyn L. Kalinick 6.30.65

Marjory Colwell 7.01.12 William Swift 7.01.07

Lester Myers 7.02.86 Robert Hersey Taylor 7.02.16

Paul Blackburn 7.03.01 Elaine Frances Dewing 7.05.10

Herb Wieboldt 7.05.19 Marion Louise Young 7.07.99

Harold D. Fox 7.09.09 Louise Donham 7.12.00

John Pike 7.12.80 Donald E. Smith 7.12.08

Judith Erickson 7.14.16 Deans R. Folsom 7.14.15

Ruth Hayes 7.14.19 Mildred Hedley Affleck 7.15.95

William Hammatt 7.15.13 The Rev. Robert Wardrop 7.15.94

Aram Zarookian 7.15.09 Eileen Dougherty 7.18.06

Elinor Felt 7.19.12 Samuel Hall 7.19.12

Sue Daniels 7.20.15 Joan Howe 7.21.19

Andrew Kalinick 7.21.12 Gilbert Merritt 7.21.20

Norman Proctor 7.21.23 Barbara Shaw Churchill 7.22.12

Betty Dibble 7.23.05 Herbert Frederick 7.24.99

Jeffrey Karlson 7.28.18 Jeff Nickerson 7.28.21

Laura Ellen White 7.29.98

  RECENT DEATHS

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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.,

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. On Thursdays, weather permitting, we meet in the Memorial Garden... inclement days in the Reception Room at CHS. 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, or other reasons? 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. 

THE JULY TOGETHER ARTICLE DEADLINE

MONDAY, JULY 22 - 6:00 P.M. FIRM

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

Details on each event are included in articles above.

• July 4 - Independence Day - OFFICE CLOSED
• July 7 - Soar & Explore Summer Youth Program starts, goes through August
• July 10,17, 24, 30 - Children's Movie Nights 6-8 Parish Hall
• July 11 - Ladies' Luncheion in Parish Hall (1 week later than usual)
• July 13 - Garden Party 8:30 am
• July 14 - Sundae Sunday - Coffee Hour
• July 22 - Monday Nite Book Group Starts - registration required, see article
• July 22 - August Together article deadline

PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS

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Sue Sasso, Together Editor

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