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Calendar and Announcements Message from the Wardens Dated August 4, 2010
With the approval of Bishop Roskam, the Wardens and vestry of St. Mary’s Church are pleased to announce that the Rev. Wm. Kevin Fisher has accepted our call as rector. Fr. Kevin, his wife Jane, and family will be with us come the beginning of October. We look forward to the beginning of this new ministry and thank Fr. John Stubbs for his continued love and support during this interim period.
As Herb is on vacation until August 15 and I am away from August 7 – August 22, a formal written announcement will not be sent to the parish until the end of the month. Please feel free to share this good news. If you have any questions regarding any church related issues, please speak with any member of the vestry. Thank you, Herb Smith and Cathy Carlson
Dated July 27, 2010
After much prayer and discussion, the vestry of St. Mary’s Church has elected a candidate for rector. In accordance with the canons, we have presented this candidate to the Diocesan Bishop for final approval. Once we receive approval, the candidate will be advised of the call and will hopefully accept the call.
If the call is accepted the search committees’ responsibilities will be complete. The committee has worked hard during this process. They had over 25 applicants to review. After thorough review of each applicant’s resume and profile nine potential candidates were selected. The Bishop approved seven of the candidates and the interview process began. Three candidates selected were already involved in other search processes and were no longer available for interviews. The committee interviewed the remaining four candidates and positively made a recommendation to the vestry. The vestry interviewed the candidate and concurred with the recommendation of the search committee. Again, after much prayer and discussion, the vestry passed a resolution to call this candidate as the next rector of St. Mary’s church. Thank you, Herb Smith and Cathy Carlson
St. Mary’s returns to two services on Sunday in September
The 15th Sun. after Pentecost- Sunday, September 5th. Holy Eucharist at 8 & 10 a.m.
Choir rehearsal will begin on Sunday, September 5 following the 10:00 a.m. service. All are welcome to join.
On Sunday, September 12 the choir will be in session. Sunday School registration will be held following the 10:00 a.m. service.
St. Mary’s Patronal Feast/ Homecoming Sunday – Sunday, September 19th
Here’s a little information about our Organist
Our new Interim Organist/Music Director, Dr. Leonard J. Lehrman, has degrees in Music Composition from Harvard (B.A. cum laude) and Cornell (M.F.A., D.M.A.), and a second Masters in Library & Information Science from Long Island University. Formerly Assistant Chorus Master of the Metropolitan Opera, he founded and conducts the Metropolitan Philharmonic Chorus, and co-founded Court Street Music in Valley Stream with his wife, soprano Helene Williams. They recently performed in their 500th concert together. His compositions, numbering 196, including 21 church anthems, have been performed on 5 continents and a dozen commercial recordings. Churches where he has worked as Organist/Music Director/Composer-in-Residence since 1978 have included Dutch Reformed in Jersey City; Lutheran and Catholic in Germany; Christian Science in Great Neck; Presbyterian in Malverne; Episcopalian in Babylon, Hempstead and Perth Amboy; Methodist in Wayne and Huntington; and Moravian in New Dorp, Staten Island. He is also High Holiday Organist at Beth Mordecai in Perth Amboy, and next month begins duties as Conductor of the Blaue Jungs-Hanseaten Deern German Chorus in East Meadow.
August Birthdays: 31st- Katie Cunningham; Marquis Wilson; Adrienne Falconer August Anniversary: 31st – Kathy & Dave Carnegie September Birthdays: 3rd- Fr. John Stubbs If for some reason we’ve missed your birthday or anniversary, or have the incorrect date, please leave a message with the Parish office so we can update our list!
Announcements OUTREACH COMMITTEE: If anybody knows of somebody who has not been to church in awhile and you think that they would like either a visit or a phone call please let me know and we will reach out to them. Thank you. Sally Rizzo (718) 273 1335
Please sign the Hospitality Sheet for coffee hour on Sundays. Each week a different person is responsible for bringing in snacks and drinks. The sign-up sheet is located on the entrance door to the Parish Hall. St. Mary’s appreciates your contribution!!
Beginning this week, Cara’s hours will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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