October 23, 2025

Statue of St. Francis at A Blessing of the Animals

Photo by Peter Jensen

A Message from Patrick

Easter in Autumn



One of the reasons the late novelist John Updike was an Episcopalian was our funeral rite. "I know," he told an interviewer once, "that my service will begin with the words 'I am Resurrection and I am life, says the Lord.'" Like me and perhaps like you too, Updike was a fan of the prayer book and its structure. The genius of the prayer book is also in its astonishing tensile strength. It gives shape and coherence to our common worship and at the same time gives us room for thoughtful choices and additions.

What makes a funeral work in our tradition is not only the memorializing of the beloved dead -- any secular service can do that -- but the degree to which it anchors the life just ended in the eternal love of God. Funerals are Easter liturgies. Funerals are about thanks to God and hope in God. I think this is why, to quote a seminary professor of mine, "people often come in limping and go out dancing."

Have you ever thought about your own funeral? I'm always thankful when grieving survivors -- children, a spouse -- come to visit me with a plan or a list left behind by the one they love and see no longer. Favorite readings and hymns. Guidance about flowers and memorial donations. A cagey take on eulogies. Such guidance never strikes me as "orders to be followed" but more as loving care for those left behind. Like the prayer book itself, these plans always offer a shape and leave room for thoughtful additions.

Music director Joan Kirchner and I have heard from a number of you about your interest in learning more about "what makes a funeral work" and planning your own service -- so we are offering two workshops in November: on Sunday November 9 at noon and on Wednesday November 12 at 5:30 pm. We have decided to limit these to 15 people apiece and will be happy to offer again as demand suggests. To join us, please call or email the office before November 2 and we will hold a place for you.

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"In an age that craves certainty and tribalism," says Archbishop of Canterbury designate Sarah Mullally, "Anglicanism offers something quieter but stronger." By now you have read about Mullally's being named "A of C" -- a role which has no governing power across the worldwide Anglican Communion but serves as one of its four "Instruments of Communion" to facilitate mutual ministry and global witness (for more background on these four entities click here).

A former nurse, Mullaly is the first woman called to serve in this way. Her designation has predictably given rise to objections across the world (as when Gene Robinson was consecrated as Bishop of New Hampshire in 2003). At such times, I need to be on guard against certain glib assumptions about Anglican identity across the world, mentally privileging "northern" and "First World" over "southern" and "Third World." In that spirit, I'd like to share with you this essay by Andrew McGowan, currently dean of my seminary, The Berkeley Divinity School at Yale. McGowan reminds us that a number of Anglican provinces in Africa have called female bishops and also, helpfully, that "Communion is God's gift, and that neither Canterbury nor Rwanda can change that."

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Finally, a reminder that, to quote the Apostle Paul, "now is the acceptable time" to join me and your vestry in pledging your annual support for our common life here at The Church of the Holy Spirit. By now you have received a pledge packet in the mail. If not, please click here to request one. We will give thanks for everyone's pledge in church on Sunday, November 23. If you've never before pledged -- perhaps making weekly anonymous gifts as the plate is passed -- we give thanks for your past support and for considering formalizing that generosity in this new way. A pledge helps us plan. A pledge, regardless of its size, is also a sign of hope. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Faithfully and fondly,

Weekly Worship Services

Tuesday Morning Lectio Divina & Prayers

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!

Fall Festival and Christmas Bazaar

November 1 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Bazaar is only one week away! Cookies, pies, breads, jams and jellies are being prepared -- be sure to drop your food items any time from now through Friday, October 31.

Book drop off begins Wednesday, October 29. Drop gently used books and holiday CDs in the Parish Hall.

Many of you have volunteered to help, and we hope everyone at CHS will come by and enjoy the day!

Whether you are working or shopping, we are glad to have you with us. The CHS Cafe will be open from 11 am -- 1:00 pm for your favorite soup, chowder, sandwiches and more.

Take a leisurely tour of the beautiful art in the sanctuary. Our docents will be there to guide you from 10 am - 2:00 pm. Enjoy watching the artists work in the Kimball House or visit the new exhibit in Galley West.

Bring the whole family and embark on a fun scavenger hunt, too! Of course, the highlights of the bazaar are the artists, our famous food table, the CHS jewelry sale and a chance to win an amazing array of baskets. 

We hope to see you there!

Photos: Bottom left: Box of delicious cookies for sale at our Food Table.

Bottom right: One of the many gorgeous pumpkins decorated by Gail Binney Sterne and on sale at the bazaar! Photos supplied by Nancy Boccia

Wardens' Report

We are thrilled that the Fund for the Future realized its challenge goal of $1M! At the most recent count, we had commitments of $1,088,700 from ninety-eight individuals or families; and, of course, the Fund is open to any commitment or gift you would still like to make. Call the office if you need a packet of information and the Fund for the Future pledge card.

We are now into the annual Stewardship Campaign, and you should have recently received Patrick's letter and a pledge card in the mail. It feels like we are asking for money all the time at the moment, but both campaigns are important for our future together, as is the “third leg” mentioned by our Treasurer at his Financial Update session last Sunday: that of legacy gifts. As Patrick often says, “If we all give what we can, we will have enough!” We wardens are both excited about the future of this Parish, and how we can improve the ways we support each other and the community around us.

At the October monthly Vestry meeting, we enjoyed an excellent presentation by Brian Ridgeway and Ann Pike Paris regarding the upcoming projects and maintenance in Buildings and Grounds (B&G), looking 3+ years ahead. We voted unanimously on a motion to replace shingles and facia boards on the south wall of the Rectory. This proposal came from B&G, via the Finance Committee, as do all such requests (over $5000) to spend money on our facilities.

Sadly, we had to say our farewells last Saturday to our beloved Ken Campbell, who called us to understand the Peace and Justice needs of our community and country throughout the past 20 years. Ken led us through conversations with people we don’t normally meet, so we could see their humanity and their challenges. He led us through a formative study on the MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail, among other spiritual study groups. He was instrumental in changing the Nauset Interfaith Association into the passionate organization it now is for issues of Justice and Peace. We pray for Ruth and their family as they grieve.

Next in the social life of our parish, we look forward to the fun we will have at the Harvest Fair and Christmas Bazaar to be held on Saturday November 1 from 9-2. We welcome your home-baked cookies, jams, or pies! It is always fun and a great time to work together and to meet people we did not know before!

Please call us with any questions or comments, and thank you for your support and prayers,

Priscilla Isner and Celia Calhoun

Co-Wardens

Parish Life

How do you say thank you to love?

Felt through prayers and cards, food and kindness

Through hugs and hands, texts and glances

For memories, with tears, shared with so many faces

From so many years and special places

From the '60s to the '20s, the journey never ended 

It continues in us, through actions and dreams

To let justice roll down like water and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream

--The Campbell Family

A Blessing of the Animals took place in our courtyard on October 5th at 4pm, the Feast of St. Francis.

Photos:

Top right: Donna Bailey with Piper.

Bottom Left: Stephen Barkhuff and his beautifully groomed poodle.

Photos by Peter Jensen and Earle Bailey

News from Nauset Interfaith

2025 Thanksgiving Interfaith Service

Sunday, November 23 at 2pm 

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 310 Route 137, Harwich, MA.

The Nauset Interfaith Association invites you to attend this annual event to share praise, prayer and reflection from our many member faith traditions.

This years theme is “Nurturing a Culture of Appreciation”, an exploration of the possibility a more grateful world and its powerful effect on our lives. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. A free will offering to support Lower Cape Outreach Council will be taken.

Note: Those who wish to join in a combined choir, singing John Rutter’s “Look at the World” led by St. Peter’s Minister of Music Craig Tocher, should arrive by 1:30 pm to rehearse!

Food 4 Kids

Sustaining our Future

Some of you have expressed concern about federal cuts impacting our finances. At this point, everything is uncertain. What we do know is outlined below for your reference. In the meantime, we remain optimistic that we can sustain our mission, and we have faith in the generosity of the community on the Lower and Outer Cape. Please look for a year-end fundraising campaign starting soon.

USDA Summer Food Service Programs, like Food 4 Kids, use school enrollment data to qualify meal sites for reimbursement. Under the CEP (Community Eligibility Provision), when school enrollment shows at least 25% low-income students (Identified Student Percentage) it can provide free meals to ALL children without requiring household income applications and qualifies the school for federal reimbursement. However, the USDA reimbursements are not meant to cover all nutrition program costs. 

In July, Governor Healey signed the state budget which included $180 million to continue universal free school meals across the state of MA for the third consecutive year, supplementing federal reimbursements. MA DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) administers the reimbursements for child care, school, and summer food service programs using federal, state, and local funds. 

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act passed on July 4th includes $330 billion in cuts from the House Education and the Workforce Committee, which has jurisdiction over child nutrition programs which includes summer food service among many other programs. Proposed cuts outlined last March would raise the threshold for schools to qualify for federal reimbursement — from 25% to 60% low-income students. If this significant change is made, all Lower and Outer Cape towns would be disqualified for federal reimbursement. 

Whether MA DESE can fund future gaps in federal support is unclear, especially in light of so many other cuts to federal support (i.e. SNAP and Medicare).

Jenn Gale presented her annual review of the F4K Summer 2025 following coffee hour on Sunday, October 19. If you missed her informative presentation or would just like another look at the extraordinary effort put forth by the F4K team, please click below:

Food 4 Kids 2025 Powerpoint - ALL KIDS & TEENS EAT FOR FREE

Food 4 Kids Summer 2025 Impact Report

Church School News

October has been a busy month for all of us ! 

During Creation Care season, we welcomed Peter Jensen to share with us what he knows about caring for the earth and conserving water to help things GROW! He read us a story, and then we went outside to watch and participate in creating a new place for a plant on our own church grounds. We got our hands dirty and learned a lot! 

Our Holy Eucharist class has been postponed until January.  

Pumpkin Carving and Pizza night was a big success!  We had current families and a visiting family as well. Fellowship was shared and spooky pumpkins as well as artsy ones appeared!

The grown ups enjoyed carving as well!  

On the weekend of October 11 - 13, a few church school families headed off to the Barbara Harris camp for their Family Weekend. Corn mazes and apple picking ensued ! 

On the weekend of October 25-26, several families will head back to the Barbara Harris camp for a Middle and High School Retreat weekend. Matt and Monica will chaperone this adventure.  

The next big date for us is Advent Wreath Making on the Sunday following Thanksgiving! Please come and join us in the Parish Hall after Coffee hour! Greens are willingly accepted for this event! Wreaths and Candles are provided.  

We look forward to all being back together for the month of November!  

-- The Church School Team 

Church School and Youth Group photos supplied by Hanna Schneider and Matt Thompson

Buildings and Grounds

Summer has flown, fall is here, and the work never stops! Buildings has been very busy with a variety of work, and here are a few examples:

- The rectory trim has been painted and new BLUE shutters have been installed.

- The septic systems at the Parish Hall and the Rectory were pumped! Not glamorous, but OH so necessary!

- In the Parish Hall, all downstaris floors, the bathroom floors, and the kitchen floor have been cleaned and sealed

-Continuous work on our HVAC systems with new thermostats in several areas has occurred.

-And other projects are under consideration…stay tuned!

Grounds

No doubt, fall is here and with that comes more cleanup and reviewing the past growing season. The major work that was just done has added to the sustainable beauty which is often hidden by invasive plants. If you aren’t aware, take a look at the first parking lot and surrounding areas. Poplar saplings have been removed and fresh mulch is down. The grass seed put down last month in front of Galley West has turned the area a lush green.

The West transept area has been stripped of the bittersweet vines choking off the red twig dogwood. We look forward to seeing that space come back to life. And the list goes on. We still have many areas to reclaim and maintain.

Our focus this past season is to continue to work toward simplifying what we already have with the goal of being able to maintain as much as we can with volunteers. We did hire a landscape company to execute the “heavy lifting” of invasives removal and work that’s beyond the scope of our volunteer crew. But if not for the efforts of the faithful volunteers, we wouldn’t look as lovely as we do.

Thank you to all who have participated this season. Without you, we couldn’t manage! A special thanks to Meredith Perkins and Peter Jensen as they work with Patrick in the ongoing revitalization of the Memorial Garden, along with many other areas on the campus.

We have one last Garden Party for November 15. We’d love to share some time with you if you can come.

-- Ann Pike-Paris and Brian Ridgeway, Co-Chairs

Next Garden Party: Saturday, November 15, 9 am-12 noon

Photo above left shows the fish pond overflowing its banks during recent heavy rains.

Above right : The rain gauge in the solar field topping off at 5 inches of rain.

Photos by Roger Lovejoy

Photos below show the area outside the West Transept--before and after. The area had become overrun with invasive plants. Photos by Ann Pike-Paris

Sacred Ground

ANOTHER ROUND OF SACRED GROUND

What is Sacred Ground? It is a resource offered by the Episcopal Church. It provides space for respectful and reflective dialogue focusing on issues of racism, both historical and present day, with folks like us with backgrounds like ours. Using documentary films, videos and readings, providing context for discussion.

Thirty members of CHS have participated in Sacred Ground with comments ranging from “a profound experience”, “life changing”,

“blowing up past assumptions and perspectives”, “Beloved Community beginning with each of us”. 

The next round will begin on January 26, 2026 continuing for eleven sessions meeting every other week in the Fireplace Room. Nancy Boccia and Doug Fromm will be co-facilitators; please contact them directly or through the parish office to learn more!

Sunday Book Discussion Group

The book discussion group is currently reading The Tears of Things: Prophetic wisdom for an Age of Outrage by Richard Rohr.

Some comments on the book:

"Richard Rohr is one of the great Christian spiritual masters of our time. Of any time. He is the kind of thinker that not only changes minds and hearts, but changes lives." - James Martin SJ author of Come Forth

"In this luminous book, Richard Rohr synthesizes action and contemplation with greater passion and courage than ever before. By retelling the stories of the biblical prophets, he call upon us all to speak truth in our own times and to speak it with love." - Mirabai Starr, author of Wild Mercy

"Rohr brings to his study his long, discerning reflection, his immense pastoral sensibility, and his capacity for close reading. His book is a welcome entry point for us into an urgent biblical trajectory." - Walter Brueggemann, author of The Prophetic Imagination    

We meet in the Fireplace Room after we get our coffee and refreshments, following the service. If there is a forum after the service, and we agree that there is time, we meet after that.

Please join us--we love to ave new participants!

Brooke and Brian Skea

Evening Book Gathering

The final gathering of the seasonal evening book group took place at the home of Jeanne de Cervens on Monday, October 20, as the group discussed The Time of the Child by Niall Williams.

We close our time together in 2025 as readers with gratitude for each other and the contributions we all bring to our gatherings.

Our book for Monday, May 18, 2026, will be The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay, set in 1939 South Africa during Hitler's rise and apartheid's birth. More information in the spring....

Photo: Tom Murray and Matt Jones enjoy a recent book discussion at the home of Jeanne de Cervens. Photo by Cynthia Murray

Fresh Holiday Arrangements

Serve With Us in early Advent!

We seek and will support a new leader or two co-leaders for this annual, well-loved fundraiser. We have been known in the community for many years for our beautiful holiday centerpieces, swags and mantel boughs, and for much lower prices than commercial sellers. While still able and happy to orient and fully support a new leader, some of us are aging out of leadership positions. Fortunately, we have a dependable and enthusiastic cadre of CHS and other community friends who look forward every year to making these arrangements. Our CHS parishioners provide the fresh greens, and we have a beautiful array of decorations to adorn our arrangements. All proceeds go to local charities. 

If you are a newer member of CHS or simply want to be more involved in a fun parish activity, please call Nancy Ludewig or Arlene Barrett (see CHS directory or call the church office at 508-255-0433). They would be happy to talk or meet with you to provide more information about this position. 

Ladies Luncheon

Hi Ladies,

When you read one of these notices, do you ever think that you might like to come and join us? It is easy--bring a salad or sandwich and come to the Parish House about 11:45. We would be very glad to see you!

Our next meeting is November 6th and volunteers are: Chips, Ginny Lucil; Paper Goods, Arlene Barrett; Table Decorations, Diana Crighton; Juice/Tea, Georgia Schneider; and Dessert: Andrea Stubbendick. Coffee and tea are also provided.

News from Elizabeth Merritt is that she and her helpers, Bonnie Adams and Margaret Ann Heuss, sent many diapers and wipes to ABC (A Baby Center) again this month. Thank you for your generosity.

Many thanks, also, to Andrea Stubbendick for chairing the October 2nd meeting, so that I could feel comfortable going to granddaughter Sarah Fay’s wedding.

See you on November 6th,

Fay Cole

Free Shop

Heard on the radio……………….

Helping those in need is a way for a healthier, happier life!

Take care of yourself and if you can of someone else!

The Free Shop is gratefully accepting your FALL clothing donations and large brown paper bags with handles.

Donations can be dropped into bins (near the elevator) on the first floor of the Parish Hall

Open every Monday & Wednesday - 10 to 1

COME SEE - COME VISIT - COME SHOP - COME WORK

Sharyn Laughton & Suzy Gray - CoDirectors

Photo: Maureen Corrigan shopping for a friend in need of a fall/winter coat

Photo by Sharyn Laughton

CHS Gallery

One more Sunday (and a few days after Sunday) to enjoy the extraordinary collages by Pia MacKenzie. Pia will be taking down her October show on thursday, October 30.

The featured artist for the month of November is Arthur Mittelstaedt.

“Sketching Our Travels”

CHS Gallery Show

November 2025

Dr. Art Mittelstaedt’s show highlights the pen and ink techniques he has used to capture the places that he and his wife, Sue, and their family visited over the years. He has a collection that spans over 60 years of drawing their favorite spots, vistas and scenes, many of which were made into their annual Christmas card.

He has specialized in drawing natural landscapes, scenes, views and vistas, and the forms found on them including homes, barns, lighthouses, churches, covered bridges, waterfronts and other monuments. This exhibit contains a sample of churches visited in Europe, especially Sweden, and across the US, as well as additional landmarks.

Art has been a professor, mentor, manager, counselor, advisor, writer, consultant and artist.

As a landscape architect, member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, he designed parks, pools, playgrounds, sports fields and trails, and also developed accessibility, safety and preparedness standards.

As a land planner, member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, he focused on beautification, open space, safety, recreation, conservation and preservation.

As a landform artist, he has used oils, watercolor, pastels, ink and pencil to share what he sees with others. 

Be sure to visit the CHS Gallery during the month of November to view Art's drawings!

Photos: Top right: Framed drawings of churches as displayed on Art's wall in his apartment.

Bottom left: Art with grandson Brendan Sweeney after hanging more pieces.

Holiday MarketPlace will visit the Gallery for the month of December. If you wish to take part in this festive show--selling your holiday arts & crafts with Donna Tavano, The Kimball Guild, Chris Harter, Dianne Fromm, Anne Kilguss, Norm Stubbendick, Jean Collins, Ellen Adamson........contact Sharyn or Gail.

Sharyn Laughton & Gail Binney Sterne, Curators

Galley West Art Gallery

We are deeply grateful to everyone who visited and supported our Autumn Show that closed on October 18. Your presence and encouragement are a true blessing to the gallery.

COMING SOON: WINTER SHOW 2025

·     Join us for the final gallery show of the year,

·      Opening Wednesday, October 29 at 10:00 AM!

·      Opening Reception: 3–5 PM – ALL WELCOME!

·     Show Dates: October 29 – December 20

Gallery Hours:

Wednesday–Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM

Sundays: After service

This festive exhibition features brand-new works from 34 Lower and Outer Cape Cod artists, plus the renowned Kimball Guild. It’s the perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts—for yourself or someone special!

Come one…. Come all… Stop in frequently as displays will change during the show…

and again…thank you for your wonderful support…. You make a difference!

Exciting News!

We’re thrilled to welcome Aline Lindemann as our new Outreach Director, joining Sue Sasso (Business Director) and Sharyn Laughton (Artistic Director) to form a dynamic Leadership Team guiding the gallery into the new year.

Aline has many years of experience in art curation, strategic communication, and community-based relationship building. Her involvement as a two-time Galley West Show Juror as well as a selected artist in several shows has given her valuable insight into our gallery’s operations.

Aline also brings the vision and energy to expand our reach, deepen our connections, and guide Galley West into its next chapter of growth.



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 

Health Ministry

We want to thank everyone for your time and attention in welcoming Max Rasbold-Gabbard from the MA Department of Public Health to coffee hour on Oct. 12. We hope his talk on injury prevention and “How Not to Fall” helped us each to review and reduce our own fall risk! 

Our next Health Ministry meeting will be on Nov. 18 at 12:30, in the Fireplace Room and on ZOOM. All are welcome to join us; contact Meg Nemitz with any questions or interest.

Photo below: Coffee hour discussion with Max Rasbold-Gabbard about injury prevention.

Photo by Meg Nemitz

Other Health Resources:

Barnstable County Human Services:  www.bchumanservices.net (Comprehensive website

with multiple resources on the Cape)                 

Councils on Aging

Orleans: 508-255-6333Brewster: 508-896-2737 Chatham: 508-945-5190  

Eastham: 508-255-6164Harwich: 508-430-7530Wellfleet: 508-349-0319

Yarmouth: 508-398-9866Truro: 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)

Online chat: masshelpline.com

Alzheimer’s Family Support Center

alzfamilysupport.org  (508)896-5170

Cape Wellness Collaborative

cape wellness.org   (774)408-8477

Dates to Remember

• Parish Evensong: Sunday, October 26 @ 5:00 pm

• Harvest Fair & Holiday Bazaar: Sat, Nov. 1

• "Being Dead is No Excuse: Planning Your Own Funeral" A workshop with Patrick and Joan: Sun, Nov. 9 (noon) or Wednesday, November 12 (5:30 pm)

• Pledge Sunday: November 23

• Thanksgiving Interfaith Service, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Harwich, Sunday, November 23 @ 2:00 pm

• Thanksgiving Day Eucharist: Thursday, November 27 @ 10:00 am

• Advent Wreath Making: Sunday, November 30 @ 11:30 am (Advent 1)

• Dia de las Velitas Supper & Candle Blessing: Friday, December 5 @ 6:00 pm

• Advent Lessons & Carols, Parish Reception: Wednesday, December 17 @ 5:30 pm

• Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24

Children's Pageant @ 4:00 pm

Holy Eucharist @ 8:00 pm

• Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25: Holy Eucharist @ 10:00 am

Birthdays - Anniversaries - Remembrances

Please contact the office if we don't yet have your dates!

Birthdays

Barbara Grady 10.25 Ann Deming 10.26 Lauren Gentile 10.29

Elizabeth Suraci 10.30 Barbara Wahlquist 10.30 Brenda Husson 10.30

Olivia Evans 11.1 Stephen Jacobson 11.4 Tom Faulkner 11.4 Phil Schultz 11.7

Karen Gentile 11.8 Brian Skea 11.14 Diana Crighton 11.17 Katherine Carroll 11.19

Herbert Skelly 11.20 Richard Anderson 11.20 Karen Sweeney 11.23 Suzanna Gray 11.24

Celia Calhoun 11.25 Donna Tavano 11.26 Robert McKay 11.28 Priscilla Isner 11.29

Bruce Henley 11.29 Robert LaBranche, Jr. 11.30 Karen Gardner 11.30

Raymond Thompson 11.30

Wedding Anniversaries

Doug and Dianne Fromm 10.27

Sharyn and Tom Laughton 11.1 Sue and Jack Sasso 11.3

Margaret Ann and Bill Heuss 11.21

Remembrances

Nora K. Hersey 10.24.13 Robert Wagner 10.25.17 Frederick C. Heller 10.28.08

Elinor Rust 10.28.11 Mary Webbere   10.28.14 Clyde Bruce MacKenzie  10.29.16

Beatrix Gardiner 10.31.69

Anne Wardrop 11.01.17 Rosemary Von Schlegell 11.02.06

The Rev. G. David White 11.04.09 Frank Gawle 11.05.07

Philip Stevens, Sr. 11.05.90 Mac Kirkwood 11.06.07 Mike Leugers 11.06.19

Pat McLeod 11.06.23 William L. Beattie 11.07.10 Barbara Nelson 11.07.03

Frederick W. Thomas 11.07.13 Walter Morgan, Jr. 11.08.80

Barbara Mahoney 11.09.24 Connie Purdy 11.10.03 J. Howard Glover 11.13.10

Charles Chandler 11.14.85 Ruth Smith 11.14.81 Judith Bernhardt 11.15.97

Herbert Fuller, Sr. 11.15.68 Richard C. Butterworth 11.17.12 Frances Nickerson 11.17.10

Chester McLeod 11.18.06 The Rt. Rev. George Rath 11.18.95 Mary Kelsey 11.18.22

Thomas Frend Carey 11.19.98 Barbara Grant 11.19.20 Pete Miller 11.20.09

Agnes Delano 11.21.95 Elizabeth Mason 11.22.01 William Lester Udall 11.22.98

Keith F. Miller 11.23.14 Christine Miller 11.25.05 John Hallstead 11.26.08

Samuel M. Nickerson, III 11.26.72 Charlie Puzo 11.26.17 Russell Ford 11.27.11

Herbert Fuller 11.27.96 Virginia Thompson 11.27.92 Myrtle Haynie 11.28.07

Robert A. LaBranche, Sr. 11.28.19. Adrienne Smith 11.29.05

Donald Clifton 11.29.08 David Moore  11.29.15

Recently Departed

Elizabeth Beattie 9.30.25

Kenneth S.B. Campbell 10.2.25



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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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