Well as they say, when it rains (or snows) it pours.  While walking Beef (our 10 y/o Springer Spaniel) on Wednesday I slipped on the ice, hit my head and turned my left ankle and broke my fibula.   You will see me hobbling again with an orthopedic boot for the next six weeks.  Prayers are always welcome.  Giggles and smirking while I dance up the isle in church is less welcoming, but understandable.

 

Please let me express my gratitude for all the work that has gone into preparing for our annual meeting last Sunday.  The vestry, especially the senior and junior wardens and our treasurer Jim Gilligan have devoted much time and talent to our parish to help make all of what we do as a parish be transparent and informative.   I meet with John Biggs Sr. Warden on a weekly basis to keep abreast of any issues for our church and to plan the vestry meetings to be meaningful.  I also meet with both wardens that include John and Les Woodward frequently to address maintenance needs and to make plans for other needs that will require upkeep and renovation for our church building and grounds.

 

I am also so grateful to all who helped set up the Ministry Fair in the undercroft.  I realize our annual meeting was long (your rector will do a better job with brevity the next time), and folks were anxious to leave after the potluck meal.  So, I ask for all the posters and props to remain on display for everyone to be informed and have the opportunity to sign up for any of the various ministries.  I also intend to announce this during our church service in the coming weeks.

In regards to our new Sunday evening service, I am quite excited and anxious to get this evening ministry off the ground.  My true intentions for beginning this service are to offer another time slot for folks on Sunday, who by their schedules, have difficulty making Sunday morning services.  This service is also for those in our community to have an opportunity to experience an Episcopal spirituality that may be appealing to them.  I ask your prayers for this service to be successful and that God may work through all of our worship liturgies, that Resurrection may be the spiritual journey that many can enjoy.

 

I hope you all can tell by my expressions and enthusiasm just how proud and grateful I am for the opportunity to serve as your rector.  We are blessed each time we come together to worship God in both the Eucharist and in all our church fellowship.  I certainly sense your enthusiasm and blessings when we get the chances to interact together in doing God's work for the kingdom.