FROM THE RECTOR

Gosh, it’s HERE! The time for my sabbatical has arrived, and I’m both excited and a little nervous. Excited because I’ll be doing some really cool and interesting stuff; nervous because, as you all know by now, I don’t like leaving! I’ll miss you all, I’ll miss my guys when I’m away, and I’ll miss the new dogs! However, I’ll be back before we know it – I am certain that my sabbatical, already on the short side (some people take three months! Can you imagine?), is going to go by super quickly.

For the record, here’s what will be happening: On June 5-6, I’ll be co- leading a Dean’s retreat for the diocese at the Camp. I’ll leave from there and drive to Stowe, Vermont, where from the 7th -10th, I’ll be participating in their Producer’s Lab, learning all the stuff that you’d think I already know. I come home on the 10th and I’m home until the 21st, at which point I drive clear up to Quebec City to study French for a week! Wow! I return on the 28th, then I’m home until July 5-6, when I’m on retreat. I’ll be sliding into the office that week a bit, and I’m back for real on July 13th , except that I have one delayed week. From August 4-8, God willing, we’ll be doing the first week of principal photography for our next movie, and I’ll be putting all that stuff I learned in Stowe to good use.

As you can see, I’ll be gone but I won’t be that gone that much. To that end, if there is a pastoral emergency, please don’t hesitate to call or text! If I can’t handle it because I’m away, Father John will provide pastoral care. That being said, everybody be safe and don’t get hurt!

I go into my second sabbatical with a very grateful heart. I know that there aren’t many people who get to do this, and I recognize my incredible privilege in being able to go away for this long a time. I wish everyone could get a sabbatical, no matter what their profession! Know that I will be thinking of you, you’ll actually see me with the grandkids on June 15th, and you will be in excellent hands until my return.

With immense gratitude,
Sarah+

FOOD OF THE MONTH!

This month, we are focusing our donation to the food pantry on cereal and personal hygiene products. As George pointed out in church on Sunday, people usually figure that others need a box of spaghetti, but they don’t need to take a shower! Feminine products are expensive and especially important for women and girls. When you’re shopping this month, consider picking up a little something extra for the foot pantry basket – it is greatly appreciated!

WORSHIP DURING SABBATICAL

While Sarah is away, there will be several visiting ministers, as well as several lay- led worship services, as follows:

Sunday, June 8th – Pentecost. Tom O’Neil preaching, Sister Sarah Randall presiding at Holy Eucharist

Sunday, June 15th – Trinity Sunday. Deacon Liz Goode officiating at Morning Prayer

Sunday, June 22nd – Dan Crockett officiating at Morning Prayer

Sunday, June 29th – the Rev’d Margot Critchfield presiding at the Holy Eucharist

Sunday, July 6th – Tom O’Neil officiating at Morning Prayer

Sunday, July 13th – Rev’d Sarah returns

JUST FOR FUN - ROBBIE'S MOVIE RETURNS!

In case you missed the big screening of Robbie Brockmann’s short feature, “Forest Haven”, fear not – it will be back on the big screen again! If you’re already occupied on June 14th – and there is a LOT going on that day – come on down to the Loring Cinema in Hingham for a 10:30 showing of both the feature and his new short, “Angie”. Both have already won awards as they begin their festival run! Admission is free – don’t forget to buy concessions to support your local theatre (and thank them for letting us have the theatre free of charge).