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Posts by Olivia Delahaye

Preparing to Say Goodbye

Dear Friends:
As the date of my retirement approaches on Sunday, November 3, I thought I would share with you the diocesan guidelines for this time of transition, developed over the years from wisdom and good practices in healthy rector congregational transitions.

Bring your Backpacks to Church this Week

Dear Friends, Doesn’t it seem like yesterday was Memorial Day and the beginning of summer? It certainly went fast, and I think you would agree it was HOT. But the fall is upon us and the return to the regular Sunday service schedule of 7:30, 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. begins September 8. Read Fr. George’s…

Energetic Anticipation of August

Please read the letter from Barb Magee, St. Paul’s Senior Warden, regarding this time of transition as I move towards retirement on November 3. Each year during August, I always feel this energetic anticipation of all that is coming in the fall.

Activities are Gearing Up!

Dear Friends,   We’ve arrived fully in August, the month of anticipation as we transition from the rhythms of summer to the beginning of many things in September. The staff and ministry leaders have been busy laying the groundwork for all that is coming in the months ahead. Read George’s Letter

Join Our Preschool!

Dear Friends,   As I move towards my retirement as rector of St. Paul’s on November 3, I want to take a moment to say thank you to so many of you for your emails, voicemails and personal expressions of kindness since I made the announcement. Thank you so much. Read George’s Letter

Catching Up From Vacation

Dear Friends, I’m back from vacation in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where it was in the 70’s most of the time and never got much above 80 degrees. It was wonderful. My family and I had a great time. Read George’s Letter

Weekly Update: Seek the Welfare of the City

Dear Friends, Happy (belated) Independence Day! As we celebrate this week, I am reminded of a passage from the prophet Jeremiah: “But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you… and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare” (Jer 29:7). Read Fr. Javier’s…