GREETINGS FROM FR. MICHAEL, continued
Our grounds are a place of quiet beauty, prayer, and hospitality, and we look forward to welcoming many guests who may be visiting our campus for the very first time. The return of the Summer Jailhouse Jams concert series on the courthouse lawn is another reminder of how vibrant Barnstable Village becomes this time of year. I hope you’ll come out, enjoy the music, and spend time with friends old and new. This is also an exciting season in the life of St. Mary’s as we prepare to welcome two new members of our staff. The Rev. Alec Vaughn will join us as Curate at the end of September through the Diocese of Massachusetts Strategic Curacy Program. I sent an initial email announcement to introduce him to the congregation, and you will learn more about Alec elsewhere in upcoming newsletters and on social media. I know you will enjoy getting to know him in the months ahead.
We also look forward to welcoming Edward Poston as our new Music Minister when he begins in mid-August. With Alec and Edward joining our dedicated staff, our ministry team will be complete, and I am deeply grateful for the gifts each person brings to our shared life. Wherever this summer finds you, traveling, welcoming family and friends, or enjoying the slower rhythms of the season, I pray you will find time to rest, delight in God’s creation, and remain connected to this wonderful parish community. I look forward to seeing you throughout the summer.
Faithfully,
Cover photo: Kinnet Ehring, Bill Babcock, and friends enjoy their Gala Auction win “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” hosted by Judy & Peter Scarafile at a Hyannis Harbor Hawks game where Kinnet threw out the first pitch!
Michael+ strapped on a leaf blower to help in the garden in anticipation of the Hydrangea Festival tour guests.
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