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TOGETHER
A word from our Rector
Dear Friends,
Once again, I have two messages to share. Here’s the first:
This month for Thursdays at Three, Sara Fry and I are again offering the “Taking
Care of Business” series, which deals with planning for important end-of-life issues,
including up-to-date information on health care options, as well as funeral and estate
planning. Those who have participated previously have given this series very high marks.
Planning ahead in these areas is a real gift we can give to ourselves and to those we love.
More information is inside this issue of Together.
And now, the second:
The second of our very special Angelica Center speakers for this year will be with us very
soon. Kathleen Norris will be speaking at the Church of the Holy Spirit on Saturday,
June 8, at 2:00 p.m. The title of her talk is: “So What If God Exists? To Say God Is
Love Is Like Saying Eat Wheaties”
Here’s a fuller description of her presentation:
“Thomas Merton, a prophet of language, made the famous “Wheaties” comment
referenced in the title of this talk in the early 1960s, but his perception that the language of
the hard sell was endangering the language of poetry and faith is even more relevant today.
So what if God exists? is a question that Christians must engage with today, in a culture
that is increasingly focused on materialism and the bottom line. What difference does
God’s existence make in our lives, in our churches, in our neighborhoods? And how can
we speak of our faith in a way that invites others to engage with us?”
It is such a remarkable blessing to have Kathleen Norris with us.
Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $20. However, we don’t want anyone to
stay away because of cost! Nevertheless, because seating is limited we do ask people to
reserve tickets ahead of time. (We cannot guarantee that tickets will be available “at the
door.”)
To reserve your tickets please call or e-mail:
508-255-2656 [email protected]
You’ll find further information on Norris in various places in this issue of Together. Once
again, she is an outstanding speaker not only for those active in church, but also for those
seeking their way in the Spirit. Bring a friend!
Yours in Christ,
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A word from our Pastoral Associate
“What is the duty of all Christians?”
“The duty of all Christians is to follow Christ; to come together week by week for the corporate worship; and
to work, pray, and give for the spread of the kingdom of God.” (BCP 856)
Well, here we are - ordination month. I continue to feel profoundly blessed to join in this time of anticipation
along with all of you. I ask for your continued prayers as we all prepare for this month’s ordination. This has
very much been a shared journey. It’s difficult to imagine this journey towards ordination without the support
of all of you. A million thanks for all of your support. I would love to have as many of you as possible at the
ordination on June 22.
As I continue to do my part in preparing for ordination, I was reminded that those who are ordained are called
to live into our vows, just like we are all called to live into our baptismal vows. It has been said, “God doesn’t
call the worthy. God makes worthy the called.” To put it another way, “God doesn’t call the qualified. God
qualifies the called.” God has made all of us worthy to carry out the work God has given each of us to do and
we are all called to carry out God’s mission in many different ways. As Father Adam has reminded us, God’s
mission for us starts with our heart. The more we deepen our love for God, the more our hearts will be moved
to deepen our love towards humanity.
It is with great joy and anticipation that I look forward to the further development of our ministry together.
May we all continue to discern our ministries, both together and individually.
In the love of Christ,
Sarah
You are Invited! to
Sarah Kelb’s Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate on
Saturday June 22nd at 10:30 a.m. at
St. Paul’s Cathedral in Boston
If you are interested in travelling there on a bus together with other parishioners please
sign up on the list in the Reception Room (any costs to be determined.)
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Vestry Highlights May, 2013
RECTOR’S REPORT: Reviewed June activity schedule; submitted the Parochial Report for 2012, which was
received and approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Jack Nixon, Treasurer, was not present, but did send the monthly budget report
which was accepted unanimously.
PROCLAMATION:
Church School and Youth Group: Last class is June 9.
Adult Education: Plans continue to evolve for summer series. The Thursdays at Three presentations on the
beginnings of the Anglican Church, the Book of Common Prayer by John and Jill Holmes were most
interesting, as was Adam’s leading of a Eucharist of 1559.
Angelica Center: On June 8 the next event will be speaker Kathleen Norris. This promises to be another
wonderful opportunity to attend, and/or invite a friend, to what should prove to be a lively and most
worthwhile afternoon at CHS.
WELCOMING:
Welcoming Committee: At the monthly meeting discussion was held regarding several people who need to be
welcomed with baskets in the near future
Pathfinders: Five new groups were formed and “team leaders” selected to initiate the first gatherings. The
committee addressed some of the parish ministries that had requested input of possible new members for their
groups.
Lay Pastoral Care: More drivers are needed for various services. There are 2 meetings remain for the Men’s
Lunch before the July/August break. Living with Loss monthly meeting was well attended. More EV services
in additional facilities should be considered.
SERVING:
Outreach: June 2nd there will be a fund raiser for Habitat for Humanity that will include a silent auction.
Justice and Peace: The Fair Trade coffee is now being used for coffee hour; beginning July 18 from 6:30 -7:30
a 7 week course “Living the Question” will be offered.
Building and Grounds: Bids have been sent out for installing automatic door openers.
Administration: Sue Sasso is working on The Every Member Conversation stewardship program. There will
be a CPR class offered on June 15 for using the 2 defibrillators we have.
Personnel Committee: Working on job descriptions.
NEXT REGULAR VESTRY MEETING: Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 7:00 pm in the Fireplace Room
Carol Call, Clerk
[Vestry Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month and anyone is welcome to attend. Please let
the Rector or a Warden know in advance if you wish to raise any items.]
Office Corner
Summer Together deadline: Monday June 10. We are planning a summer issue to cover July and August
events, so please submit your articles accordingly.
Paperless Together: Please let us know if you do not need the paper version of Together sent to you (email
[email protected].) We will send out the link to Together on the we-site.
Group Leaders: Please turn off lights, turn UP air conditioning according to the labels by the thermostats, and
lock up if it is outside normal hours (9-3 Monday through Thursday and 9-12 on Fridays.). This is your
Responsibility.
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Kathleen Norris at CHS on Saturday, June 8, 2013!
Kathleen Norris, renowned author and preacher, is the next speaker in the
Speakers Series, sponsored by the Angelica Center for Spiritual Living. She will
be speaking at 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall on Saturday June 8th and will take
questions afterwards. She will also be preaching at the 10:00 a.m. service on
Sunday, June 9th.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Kathleen Norris.
Contact Tom Dewing for tickets, suggested contribution $20, 508-255-2656, [email protected]
Some extracts from Kathleen’s books:
“Maybe the desert wisdom of the Dakotas can teach us to love anyway, to love what is dying, in the face of
death, and not pretend that things are other than they are. The irony and wonder of all of this is that it is the
desert’s grimness, its stillness and isolation, that brings us back to love.”
“For me, walking in a hard Dakota wind can be like staring at the ocean: humbled before its immensity, I also
have a sense of being at home on this planet, my blood so like the sea in chemical composition, my every cell
partaking of air. I live about as far from the sea as is possible in North America, yet I walk in a turbulent
ocean. Maybe that child was right when he told me that the world is upside-down here, and this is where
angels drown.” Dakota: A Spiritual Geography
“Laundry, liturgy and women’s work all serve to ground us in the world, and they need not grind us down.”
“The ordinary activities I find most compatible with contemplation are walking, baking bread, and doing
laundry.” The Quotidian Mysteries: Laundry, Liturgy and Woman’s Work
“For grace to be grace, it must give us things we didn't know we needed and take us places where we didn’t
know we didn’t want to go. As we stumble through the crazily altered landscape of our lives, we find that God
is enjoying our attention as never before.”
“The very nature of marriage means saying yes before you know what it will cost. Though you may say the ‘I
do’ of the wedding ritual in all sincerity, it is the testing of that vow over time that makes you married.”
Acedia & Me: A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer’s Life
“I was taught that I had to ‘master’ subjects. But who can ‘master’ beauty, or peace, or joy?” The Psalms
The following speaker, and last of this Speakers Series, is Walter Brueggemann on July 27.
Adult Education Sunday at 9:00 a.m. - Parish Hall
June 2: Habitat for Humanity special presentation on the upcoming Orleans projects
Forums with Father Adam: “Almost Everything (well, maybe not quite) You Wanted to Know About…”
This is a four-week series on lively theological topics of current interest. Adam will offer
an opening presentation, followed by conversation. Please join us!
June 9: “Atonement: What Can We Mean when We Say that Jesus Died for Us on the
Cross?”
June 16: “Why Do We (Still) Say the Nicene Creed?”
June 23: “Holy Communion: Why Do We Do What We Do?”
June 30: “Holy Communion: Who Is Invited?”
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Thursdays at Three 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Parish Hall
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
A Four-Session Course on Everything You Need to Know About End-of-Life Choices, Funeral Planning,
Cremations, Burials, Funeral Home Arrangements, Wills, Trusts, and Planned Giving
June 6 – Making and Communicating End-of-Life Choices: Moderator, Sara T. Fry, Coordinator of
Health & Parish Nursing Ministries
Deciding the kind of care you want at the end-of-life; Selecting a health care proxy; Writing out your wishes;
Communicating your wishes to family, physician, & pastor
June 13 – Practical Funeral Planning Methods: Moderator, Fr. Adam S. Linton, Rector
Funerals versus memorial services; Wakes/viewings; Writing your obituary; Planning who gives the eulogy/
homily; Church/pastor/music costs
June 20 – The Funeral Liturgy & Legal Documents: Moderator, Fr. Adam S. Linton, Rector
Theology; Liturgical choices; Selecting music; Selecting scripture to be read; Reception planning
Wills, Trusts, and Planned Giving: Mr. Wes Dreher, Chair, Planned Giving Committee
June 27 – Funeral Home Planning and Record Keeping: Moderator, Fr. Adam S. Linton, Rector
Keeping a record of your funeral arrangements on file at The Church of the Holy Spirit
Funeral Home Planning: Mark Conroy, Pre-need Director, Nickerson Funeral Homes
Pre-need Planning; Wake/viewing arrangements; Cremation arrangement; Body Donation; Costs
Please join us for this informative program and please feel free to bring a friend.
Education for Ministry (EfM) – Sign up now!
Have you ever wanted to read the Old Testament and really try to understand it? Do you have questions about
God and what you believe or don’t believe? The EfM Program is a great place to search for answers – it’s a
journey of study, reflection, small group experience, and laughter!
EfM is a four-year journey (one year at a time) of study and reflection into the Old
and New Testaments, Church History and the development of Christian Theology,
following the EfM curriculum from the School of Theology (Episcopal) at the
University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. We meet for about 3 hours each
week for 36 weeks, September through May, and have wonderful discussions on
the information we have read, and on what that raises for us.
If you have any interest in knowing more about EfM, please talk to one of the two Mentors (below) or any
member of the current EfM group: Kathy Goddard, Darlene Hagon, Cindy Hughes, Ginny Lucil, Nancy
Ludewig, Wilma Morris, Pat Powell, Georgia Schneider, Phil Suraci, Margaret Rappaport, or Brian Ridgeway.
Think and talk to people now, and sign-up by the end of June!
Co-Mentors: Celia Calhoun and Sharon Inger
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EfM Alumni Program
A new Alumni Program for Graduates of EFM is being developed to begin in the Fall.
The program will include Worship, Study, Reflection and Fellowship, and will meet
twice a month for two hour sessions. Much more information will follow in the next
few months.
If you are interested in this new program, please get in touch with the coordinators:
Wilma Morris 508-432-6733 and Page McMahan 508-255-0831.
Stewardship Corner
CONVERSATION
You will find many hits from a web search for the definition of “Conversation”. One that
seems to capture it well is as follows:
“Conversation is a form of interactive, spontaneous communication between two or more
people who are following rules of etiquette. It is polite give and take of subjects thought
of by people talking with each other for company.”…Funk & Wagnalls Company.
Synonyms include talk, chat, discussion, dialogue and exchange. What is central to each of
these words’ definition is that the communication is informal and between two or more people.
Jesus walked and conversed with the people along the way. Through his teachings he gave the Disciples the
tools to converse and spread the Good News.
The Church of the Holy Spirit is conducting an “Every Member Conversation”. In the Fall, you will be invited
to participate in a small group gathering in a parishioner’s home. We will share a vision for our parish as well
as discuss what we need to do to achieve our goals.
Please make every effort to respond to your invitation and to attend one of these sessions.
“The true spirit of conversation consists in building on
another man's observation, not overturning it.” Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Do you want to make a financial pledge to The Church of the Holy Spirit?
Do you need 2013 Offertory Envelopes?
Please contact the Parish Office.
Parish Census
In June, a “Parish Census” questionnaire will be sent to your home. The information we gather from your
responses will enable us to update our Parish Registry. Please take the time to complete and return this
important document. If you do not receive one in the mail, please contact the parish office.
Luncheon for Women Thursday, June 6 at 12 Noon
Last luncheon until the fall - come join us! Bring a sandwich to share, call Peter Blank,
508-760-1516 if you need a ride.
Volunteers for the day: Anne Crocker, Betty Daiute, Sandy Marshall, Joan Proctor
and Sue Stevens.
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Justice & Peace
During 2012 congregations, schools and individuals participating in selling FAIR TRADE coffee in the USA
through the interfaith business, Equal Exchange, sold 750,000 pounds of coffee or 30
MILLION cups of coffee which is equal to the entire annual harvest of 360 organic Fair
Trade family farms! Please buy our Fair Trade coffee and tea in the Parish Hall
display. When you do this you are doing an act of justice which is love at long range.
Copies of our 2nd Advocacy Alert for 2013 on the subject of "A Fair Wage for All," are
located in the Reception room. If you would like to be added to our email list for
Advocacy Alerts speak with Fr. Ken or email him at [email protected].
On Sunday, July 7th, Father Ken will speak at the ADULT FORUM at 9:00 a.m. in the
Parish Hall on the subject of The Episcopal Church's teaching on our call to be ADVOCATES for social
justice. All welcome!
The Nauset Interfaith Mentoring program, matching an adult with an at risk youth for a weekly time
together for study or other activities has begun! Several matches have been made. This program is a
cooperative effort by Nauset Interfaith, The Nauset Regional Middle School, Big Brothers, Big Sisters and
Nauset Together We Can. We have begun with middle school aged youth but expect to extend this to younger
and older children. If interested speak with Father Ken or The Rev. Wesley Williams.
"Living the Questions" a 25 minute per segment film series featuring theologians and scholars arguing for a
progressive, open, inclusive Christianity, will be presented on THURSDAYS at 6:30 p.m. in the LIBRARY
beginning July 18th, and will run for 7 weeks. Each week is a separate unit so come when you can. We will
have 30 minutes or so of discussion after each film. The focus is RECONCILIATION. Weekly topics are:
restoring relationships; the prophetic Jesus; evil, suffering and a God of Love; the myth of redemptive
violence; practicing resurrection; debunking the rapture; and honoring creation.
Anyone interested in joining the Justice and Peace Committee should speak to Fr. Ken. We meet monthly on
the second Saturday at 10 a.m. in the library. During the summer we have a picnic at a member's home on
Pleasant Bay in Chatham!
“Free Food for Kids”
JUNE HAPPENINGS!!!!!
Attention teachers, college and high school young people! We have 3 job openings: hours: 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m., July 1 – Aug 23¸ 2013. Rate: $10:00 an hour plus mileage (must have a car and LOVE KIDS!)
Saturday, June 1, 2013: 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Gathering Room at Church of the Holy Spirit. The required
training for paid staff and substitutes. Volunteers are especially encouraged to attend. Lunch included!
Sunday, June 2, 2013: Brown bag lunch-all ages, during the coffee hour. See what it will be like out at the
meal sites! You might even find a book coupon in your bag to choose a free children’s book!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013: Table presentation of “Free Food for Kids” at the Episcopal City Mission Annual
Dinner, Boston University
Thursday, June 27, 2013: 1st food delivery day!
Monday, July 1, 2013: Our official start of the program at all meal sites: Chatham, Eastham, Truro, and
Wellfleet.
Questions please call Ruth Campbell 1-413-537-9200 or email: [email protected].
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Toast and Jam Monday, June 10 - Parish Hall
TOAST AND JAM IS COMING BACK!
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2013
Bluegrass and Folk Music Parish Hall, 7 – 9 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your own supper, snacks, beverages and friends (Beer, wine or soft drinks)
$15 donation per person
TICKETS ARE ON SALE AT SUNDAY COFFEE HOUR
Proceeds to benefit church and outreach ministries. Questions? Call Sandy Marshall 508-255-9971.
Featuring :Tim Dickey, Laird Boles and Julie Charland
Men’s Lunch Group Wednesday, June 19 at 12:30 p.m.
The Men's Lunch Group has been meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Fireplace Room every third
Wednesday of the month. We have one more session, June 19, before we break for the summer.
The purpose of the men’s lunch group is to provide a forum where men of the parish can meet together
informally for lunch and general collegiality. The group was founded by one of the two facilitators, Bruce
Lederhouse, a long-term parishioner and organist. The second facilitator is Brian Skea. Group members are
expected to respect the confidentiality of personal material shared in the group. Members bring their own
lunch while snacks and coffee are provided.
All Parish Picnic—June 16
Sponsored by the CHS Shepherd Groups
Sunday~ June 16th ~ 12:30 -3:00 p.m. on the CHS Grounds
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Beverages, Plates, Utensils and Condiments, Provided
Come and enjoy gourmet food and scintillating fellowship!
Bring a dish to share as follows:
A-G: Salads
H-O: Side Dishes
P-Z: Desserts
(Bring a hat and sunscreen!)
Please Direct Questions to: Elizabeth Merritt: 508 240-6998 or Jody Mines: 508-255-4058
CPR Saturday, June 15, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - Parish Hall
CPR Class: For all those interested in learning how to perform basic CPR for beginners
and refreshers, use of defibrillators and some basic first aid there will be a class on
Saturday morning, June 15th in the Parish Hall. If you are parish staff, nurse, teacher,
usher, leader or a junior or a senior who wants to learn how to save the life of your
partner or another, please plan to attend. Please call the parish office to register. There is
a “suggested donation” of $20 to cover costs.
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Walking the Labyrinth Friday, June 28
Beginning Friday, June 28 at 10:00 a.m. Margaret Rappaport will facilitate monthly
indoor labyrinth walks in the Parish Hall. Each event will include a brief, informative
talk on the spiritual practice of walking the labyrinth which encourages an inner
equilibrium that gently opens people to God.
On June 28 we will focus on the insight of Boethius who in the 4th century said: "To
see Thee is the end and the beginning, Thou carries us, and Thou dost go before us,
Thou art the journey and the journey's end."
The labyrinth will be available for individual walks from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. that day.
In connection with the facilitated walks on Friday June 28, Friday July 19, Friday August 23 and Friday
September 27, you are welcome to participate in forming a Labyrinth Guild. More information on this
ministry will follow or you may contact Margaret at [email protected].
CHS Library Open House Sunday, June 23
You are invited!
SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD
after the 10:00 a.m. Service
COME AND SEE THE NEWLY
RENOVATED PARISH LIBRARY
AND ENJOY REFRESHMENTS IN THE MEMORIAL COURTYARD
Summer Fair Saturday, July 13 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Save the date!
Join the fun! Sign-up sheets are in the Parish Hall.
We need: Paperback books in good condition – no hardcovers, Children’s books of all kinds, Adult and kids’
games, puzzles, toys, bikes, boogie boards, tennis racquets, swimming equipment, Frisbees, fresh flowers from
your garden.
Drop off your donations beginning June 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday -
Thursday. Books will be stored in a classroom downstairs under the Parish Hall.
All other items will be placed in the Craft House.
Returning this year: Children’s Midway, Baked goods plus, Bouquets of fresh
flowers, Cake Walk, Food Court lunch, Church history tours, Galley West kids’
toys, Paperback books & DVDs for kids and adults. Summer games & toys for all.
New this year: Live music from Toast and Jam; Nicki Blodgett and Devon McFadden; and the Lower Cape
Concert Band.
Questions? Call Marcia Bechtold 508-255-0611 or Phil Suraci 508-240-2785.
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CHS Artists The Rev. Bill Heuss
Since 1974, Bill drew two cartoon strips about the “lighter” side of life in the church – THE
LAST PEW, which was featured for many years in The Episcopal Times and ORIGINAL
SINNERS, published in the Massachusetts Episcopal Clergy Association newsletter and in
many church periodicals around the country. A collection of his cartoons will be on display
in the CHS Gallery.
Bill is an Episcopal priest, retired after forty years in the parish ministry and most recently as Rector of St.
David’s in South Yarmouth. He and his wife, Margaret Anne, one of our parish nurses, have been coming to
CHS since 2009. Besides serving on the Outreach Committee and the Pastoral Care Committee respectively,
they sing, play the piano, and dance in a group of over-the-hill music lovers called “The Senior Sensations”.
Please come and enjoy this exhibit in the Gallery/Reception room. Questions? Please call Sharyn Laughton
at 508-255-7277.
Galley West - Summer Hours: June through September
Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thanks to all who have volunteered for the summer schedules. We are delighted to
welcome some new staff members and send our thanks and appreciation to all
volunteers. Your valued support makes it possible for the shop to maintain this
extended schedule. Both winter and summer volunteers have the same goal: to
provide a successful season that enables the Galley West to meet its pledge.
The Free Shop
Every June there is a sign up poster in the CHS Gallery/Reception Room – inviting
THE PARISH & REGULAR LOYAL VOLUNTEERS to choose one Monday or one
Wednesday in July & August to work the Free Shop. The summer months are busy for
everyone so this allows you to work according to your summer lives and is an
opportunity for “new volunteers” to help out! Every Monday (Noon to 3:00 p.m.) and
every Wednesday (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) – TWO volunteers work – YOU NEVER
WORK ALONE!
The Free Shop is now gladly accepting summer clothing – please NO WINTER
clothing & NO SHOES (unless in almost perfect condition). Thank you for your
donations which can be dropped off any time the Parish Hall is open. If the shop is closed there is a container
outside the Free Shop door.
Kathy Chapman: 508-255-5647 and Sharyn Laughton: 508-255-7277 – Co Directors.
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Foyer Groups are Forming
The Pathfinders Team are forming five Foyer Dinner Groups as there are so many parishioners interested in
joining us. There is still room for a few more - if you would like to be part of a group call either Fay and Ike
Cole, 508-255-9542 or Sandy Marshall, 508-255-9971. The first gatherings will be scheduled before the
summer - don't miss out!
"Foyer" group members meet regularly for dinner at each others' houses, taking turns hosting and providing
part of the meal. Group members are assigned to a small group and every few months or so we rotate
membership to allow folks to meet new people. The custom of "Foyer" groups is wide-spread among churches
as a way to help members get to know one another better by inviting them into our "foyers", or homes.
Volunteer Opportunity with Local Lunch/Supper Program
The LOCAL Lunch/Supper Program is sponsored by 10 faith communities on the lower Cape, including The
Church of the Holy Spirit. LOCAL, which serves lunch on Tuesdays and supper on Fridays every week in the
St. Joan of Arc parish hall, has an important volunteer opportunity. Linda Manchon, who has served as Menu
Coordinator for 12 years, will be retiring next September and we are looking for a replacement.
The job is fairly time-consuming, but for the right person it will be both
interesting and gratifying. Duties include compiling a monthly menu based on
food available from the Greater Boston Food Bank, receiving the monthly Food
Bank order at the Harwich pantry and purchasing additional ingredients and
supplies as needed. She/he will also supervise the Tuesday lunch preparation,
serving and clean-up.
If you think you might be interested, call Linda Manchon 508-240-0047.
CHS Scholarship
The Church of the Holy Spirit offers an annual scholarship to a graduating Nauset High School senior from the
church’s scholarship fund. The Scholarship Committee members are: Phil Suraci, Chair; Ellie Brainard; Sally
Dewing; Joan McFadden; Wilma Morris; (Emily O’Reilly- recused herself this year) and
Dilys Smith. This year we read and discussed 13 applications from the Nauset Guidance
Office. We were impressed by all 13. There was an unusually high level of
accomplishment shown in their scores, grades, outside activities, maturity in writing and
Christian life. Several described the impact a new Christian Athlete Association has had
on their high school years that involved a pledge to abstain from drugs and alcohol and a
free sharing of their faith on the playing fields. Each is very involved in church activities.
What was perhaps most compelling, however, was the burden of need these teens are
carrying. We often hear or read about financial need on the Cape, but the accounts from these teenagers of
how daunting it is to find the means to afford college is a powerful, emotional read.
In the face of so many greatly deserving teens laboring under such urgent need, the Scholarship Committee
was sorely pressed not to be able to award more than a single scholarship. We asked ourselves what can be
done to do more in the future. Dilys Smith will be taking our request to the next Vestry meeting to allocate
money to the Scholarship Fund in the 2014 budget. The committee will also be giving parishioners the chance
to contribute to the Scholarship fund. These teens deserve our best effort. The winner of this year’s
scholarship will be announced in the July Together in keeping with the Nauset High School timetable. Keep
your eyes posted!
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Dates to remember in June
Sunday, 2 Seafood Bar—CHS/Habitat fundraiser
Thursday, 6 Women’s Luncheon
Monday, 10 Together Deadline
Monday, 10 Toast and Jam Concert
Sunday, 16 All Parish Picnic
Wednesday, 19 Men’s Lunch
Saturday, 22 Sarah Kelb’s Ordination at the Cathedral
Sunday, 23 Library Open House
Friday, 28 Walking the Labyrinth
The Church of the Holy Spirit
204 Monument Road
Orleans, Massachusetts 02653-3512
508-255-0433
www.holyspiritorleans.org.
Vestry Officers:
Chip Bechtold, Warden
Wes Dreher, Warden
Jack Nixon, Treasurer
Carol Call, Clerk
Vestry Members:
Virginia Clarendon
Ike Cole
Sally Dewing
Ernie LaFrance
David Moore
Susan Owens
Brian Ridgeway
Dilys Smith
The Reverend Adam S. Linton, Rector
Sarah D. Kelb, Pastoral Associate
Celia Calhoun, Acting Office Manager
Darlene T. Hagon, Director of Music, Adult Choir
Sandra H. Cole, Organist
John P. Hagon, Handbell Choir
The Reverend Canon Charles Morris, Youth Choir
Debbi Manning, Office Assistant
Larry Kane, Head Sexton
John Larner, Sunday Sexton
Wayne Curry, Assistant Sexton
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Our mission as The Church of the Holy Spirit is
to proclaim Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord,
welcome all people and serve one another with love.