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, Joyful Procession, & Solemn Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament In the Presence of the Bishop

The Solemnity of Corpus Christi 6 June 2021 4:00 p.m.

The Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist Newport, Rhode Island

Music Notes

Gerald Finzi was born in in 1901 and spent his early childhood in London. His father died when he was seven, and following the outbreak of the First World War Finzi moved with his mother to Harrogate, in . There he was able to study composition with the composer Ernest Farrar and from 1917 with Edward Bairstow at . Attracted by the beauty of the English Countryside, Finzi moved to Gloucestershire in 1922 where he was able to compose in tranquility. In 1926 he moved back to London and began to study with noted teacher R.O. Morris. In London he also became acquainted with Holst and Bliss, and with Ralph Vaughan Williams, whose influence he was always to acknowledge and who in 1928 conducted Finzi’s Violin Concerto. In 1930 he gained a teaching appointment at the Royal Academy of Music, but in 1933 gave up the post after he married artist Joy Black and moved back to the country. His burgeoning career was soon thwarted by the outbreak of the Second World War, causing the cancellation of the song-cycle “Dies Natalis” (1925- 1939) at the Three Festival, a performance that could have brought him to prominence sooner. With the return of peace Finzi began to receive a series of important commissions. In 1951, however, he learned that he was suffering from Hodgkin’s Disease, a form of leukemia, and was told he had between five and ten years to live. The discovery in no way lessened his activities, particularly those undertaken for other composers. Lo, the full, final sacrifice (1946-1947) is one of a distinguished series of choral works commissioned by The Rev. Walter Hussey for performance by the of St. Matthew’s Church, Northampton (others include Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb, and Hussey commissioned Bernstein’s Chichester ). In terms of Finzi’s output, this was the longest single span of music he had yet written, and is available in versions with full orchestra or organ. Stephen Banfield in his book on the composer thinks it contains some of Finzi’s finest music, portraying the liturgical drama of the Eucharist in a series of characterful sections commencing with a solemn, almost improvisatory, introduction. The closing eight-part Amen is one of the most remarkable and poignant pieces of choral writing of its period. Biography and notes adapted from geraldfinzi.com.

The introit O Lord, support us was commissioned in memory of Virginia resident Hubbard by his wife Carole in Fall, 2018; this is its first local performance. The author was a theologian and poet, first an Anglican priest and later a Roman Catholic priest and cardinal, who was an important and controversial figure in the religious history of in the 19th century. He was canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church in 2019. The text has been a Collect in the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church since 1928. The evening mood and stillness with details such as a long note concluding ‘the busy world is hushed’ lead to a more expansive Amen with thoughts beyond the end of one’s day to the end of all one’s days.

Jean-Francois Lallouette began his musical education as a boy in the choir of the church of St. Eustache in Paris. After a varied career as violinist, choirmaster, composer and court musician, he held the post of choirmaster of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris from 1700-1717 and again from 1718 to 1727. His quietly ecstatic anthem is well suited to describe the mystery of the Sacrament. We welcome back real choirs today: the tenors and basses at the morning service, and the sopranos, altos and a limited number of Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County this afternoon (for reason of distancing for unvaccinated children). Recordings are still played to provide a full choir when otherwise not possible.

About Benediction

The Eucharistic devotion known as Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is celebrated on particularly solemn and festive occasions, such as the Feast of Corpus Christi, and during Evensong. The following reflection, adapted from the writings of Professor John Macquarrie, is a good meditation on the meaning of this devotional service:

Benediction is a beautiful word. It means a blessing, a greeting, an expression of kindness and love. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament is a service that makes real to us in an impressive way the fact that God is always reaching out to us, to bless, to strengthen, to assure us of God’s loving kindness toward us. The greatest blessing that God ever bestowed or could bestow was the sending of his Son. Jesus is no longer present in the physical body that was his in Palestine many centuries ago, but we believe that he is really present among us in the Sacrament which he appointed. “This is my body,” he said over the bread at his Last Supper with his disciples. The same words are said over the bread at every Eucharist, that it may be to us the body of the Lord, so that he may come among us today as he came at his first appearing in Palestine.

We come to Benediction waiting and expectant. We open our hearts to God, knowing that he who sent his Son to lighten the darkness of the world sends through the same Son his blessing to us. A remarkable thing happens as we find ourselves saying the words of the Divine Praises: “Blessed be God! Blessed be his holy Name!” We came seeking God’s blessing, and now find that we are blessing God! This indeed is the goal of all our worshiping – that we may come to love God better. And we cannot love God without loving our neighbor, so that in seeking God’s blessing, we are praying that, in blessing us, he will make us a blessing to others. About the Feast of Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi (Latin for “The Body of Christ”) was celebrated as a local feast as early as 1246, originating in Belgium, and was established as a feast of the whole Western Church by 1317. The emphasis of the feast expresses our joy in the gift of Jesus’ Body and Blood to us. On Maundy Thursday, we remember the institution of the Holy Eucharist with great solemnity, but in the shadow of Good Friday. The celebration of Corpus Christi, by contrast, coming as it does on the heels of Trinity Sunday, is a fitting summation of the Eucharistic life – a life of joyful thanksgiving – to which we are all called through participation in the mystery of the Real Presence of Christ in the Body and Blood. The Feast may be celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday (Thursday being the traditional day for Eucharistic devotions, in honor of the institution of the Eucharist on Maundy Thursday) or on the most convenient day nearest it, often on the Saturday or Sunday following.

Copyright and Recording Notices: Excepting as below, the music not sung live was recorded in past services and provided by St. John’s choir member Christopher Scott. The choral prelude was sung by the Professional Choristers of the Choir School of Newport County and the St. John’s Adult Choir at a Candlelight Concert of Remembrance in November, 2019. The canticles, psalm and Preces & Responses were recorded at Worcester Cathedral during the choirs’ tour of England in August 2018. The Processional Hymns were recorded ten days ago. All music graphics reproduced from are copyright The Church Pension Fund, reproduced by permission of the Rite Song License of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. All other graphics are proprietary to St. John’s or in the public domain. All rights reserved. Reproduced under One License, License #734228-A. Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained: One License, #734228-A. Until further notice, anyone who has not been fully vaccinated as defined at www.cdc.gov is required to wear a face covering at all times when in the church building, especially during the sermon and any music, which must be sung softly while the face covering is in place, and when coming forward to receive communion. See the inside cover for more details.

Please turn off all cell phones and mobile devices and help us observe a time of quiet prayer before the service begins.

Choral Prelude Lo, the full, final Sacrifice (1901-1956)

Lo, the full, final Sacrifice Harps of heaven to hands of man. On which all figures fix’t their eyes. This sovereign subject sits above The ransomed Isaac, and his ram; The best ambition of thy love. The Manna, and the Paschal Lamb. Lo the Bread of Life, this day’s Jesu Master, just and true! Triumphant Text provokes thy praise. Our Food, and faithful Shepherd too! The living and life-giving bread, To the great twelve distributed O let that love which thus makes thee When Life, himself, at point to die Mix with our low Mortality, Of love, was his own Legacy. Lift our lean Souls, and set us up Convictors of thine own full cup, O soft self-wounding Pelican! Coheirs of Saints. That so all may Whose breast weeps Balm for wounded man. Drink the same wine; and the same way. All this way bend thy benign flood Nor change the Pasture, but the Place To a bleeding Heart that gasps for blood. To feed of Thee in thine own Face. That blood, whose least drops sovereign be To wash my worlds of sins from me. O dear Memorial of that Death Which lives still, and allows us breath! Come love! Come Lord! and that long day Rich, Royal food! Bountiful Bread! For which I languish, come away. Whose use denies us to the dead! When this dry soul those eyes shall see, And drink the unseal’d source of thee. Live ever Bread of loves, and be When Glory’s sun faith’s shades shall chase, My life, my soul, my surer self to me. And for thy veil give me thy Face.

Help Lord, my Faith, my Hope increase; Lo, the full, final Sacrifice And fill my portion in thy peace. On which all figures fix’t their eyes. Give love for life; nor let my days Grow, but in new powers to thy name and Words: adaptation and rearrangement (with praise. several additions by Finzi) of Adoro Te and Lauda Sion Salvatorem, Latin hymns by St Rise, Royal Sion! rise and sing Thomas Aquinas, translated by Richard Thy soul’s kind shepherd, thy heart’s King. Crashaw (c. 1613-1649). Stretch all thy powers; call if you can

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Choral Evensong

Please turn off all cell phones and mobile devices and help us observe a time of quiet prayer before the service begins.

Prayers of Preparation Setting: Gerre Hancock (1934-2012)

The People remain seated as the Officiant and Choir sing prayers from a remote location.

Officiant The Lord is in his holy temple: Choir Let all the earth keep silence before him. Officiant The Lord preserve thy going out and thy coming in: Choir From this time forth for evermore. Officiant Enter our hearts, O King of Glory, by thy Holy Spirit; that with angels and archangels we may praise thee our risen Lord, who with the Father and the same Spirit liveth and reigneth ever one God, world without end. Choir Amen.

At the sound of the bell, the People stand for the entrance of the Ministers into the church.

When all are in place, the Officiant says,

 I was glad when they said unto me, we will go into the house of the Lord. Psalm 122:1 Introit

The Choir sings the Introit, all standing.

O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in thy mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen.

Words: Saint John Henry Newman (1801-1890); Music: Peter Stoltzfus Berton (born 1968)

Preces Setting: Gerre Hancock The People remain standing as the Officiant and Choir sing the Preces.

Officiant  O Lord open thou our lips. Choir And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. Officiant  O God make speed to save us. Choir O Lord make haste to help us. Officiant Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost: Choir As it was in the beginning, and is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Officiant Praise ye the Lord. Choir The Lord’s Name be praised.

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The Psalter

Psalm 74 Anglican Chants by: S.S. Wesley (1810–1876), William Crotch (1775-1857), and William Morley (c. 1680-1731)

The Ministers and People sit. The choir, still standing, sings the Psalm.

1. O God, wherefore art thou absent from us so long? * why is thy wrath so hot against the sheep of thy pasture? 2. O think upon thy congregation, * whom thou hast purchased, and redeemed of old. 3. Think upon the tribe of thine inheritance, * and Mount Sion, wherein thou hast dwelt. 4. Lift up thy feet, that thou mayest utterly destroy every enemy, * which hath done evil in thy sanctuary. 5. Thine adversaries roar in the midst of thy congregations, * and set up their banners for tokens. 6. He that hewed timber afore out of the thick trees, * was known to bring it to an excellent work. 7. But now they break down all the carved work thereof * with axes and hammers. 8. They have set fire upon thy holy places, * and have defiled the dwelling-place of thy Name, even unto the ground. 9. Yea, they said in their hearts, Let us make havoc of them altogether: * thus have they burnt up all the houses of God in the land. 10. We see not our tokens; there is not one prophet more; * no, not one is there among us, that understandeth any more. 11. O God, how long shall the adversary do this dishonour? * shall the enemy blaspheme thy Name for ever? 12. Why withdrawest thou thy hand? * why pluckest thou not thy right hand out of thy bosom to consume the enemy? 13. For God is my King of old; * the help that is done upon earth, he doeth it himself. 14. Thou didst divide the sea through thy power; * thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters. 15. Thou smotest the heads of leviathan in pieces, * and gavest him to be meat for the people in the wilderness. 16. Thou broughtest out fountains and waters out of the hard rocks; * thou driedst up mighty waters. 17. The day is thine, and the night is thine; * thou hast prepared the light and the sun. 18. Thou hast set all the borders of the earth; * thou hast made summer and winter. 19. Remember this, O Lord, how the enemy hath rebuked; * and how the foolish people hath blasphemed thy Name.

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20. O deliver not the soul of thy turtle-dove unto the multitude of the enemies; * and forget not the congregation of the poor for ever. 21. Look upon the covenant; * for all the earth is full of darkness and cruel habitations. 22. O let not the simple go away ashamed; * but let the poor and needy give praise unto thy Name. 23. Arise, O God, maintain thine own cause; * remember how the foolish man blasphemeth thee daily. 24. Forget not the voice of thine enemies: * the presumption of them that hate thee increaseth ever more and more.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, and is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

First Lesson Proverbs 9:1-6

Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, “Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither.” As for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, “Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.”

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) Setting in D by Edward C. Bairstow (1874-1946)

All standing, the Choir sings the canticle.

 My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For he hath regarded: the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth: all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me: and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him: throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel: as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

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Second Lesson John 15:4-7

The People sit.

Jesus said, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Nunc dimittis (Luke 2:29-32) Setting in D by Edward C. Bairstow

All standing, the Choir sings the canticle.

 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen: thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared: before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of thy people Israel.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

Apostles’ Creed

The Choir and Officiant turning to face the high altar, the Officiant chants

I believe in God,

All continue on a monotone

The Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,  and the life everlasting. Amen.

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The Prayers

The Salutation Setting: Gerre Hancock

The Officiant and Choir alone continue,

Officiant The Lord be with you. Choir And with thy spirit. Officiant Let us pray.

The Lesser Litany & Lord’s Prayer

The People kneel. The Choir alone continues,

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Versicles & Responses

The people still kneeling, the Officiant and Choir alone continue,

Officiant O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. Choir And grant us thy salvation. Officiant O Lord, save the State. Choir And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Officiant Endue thy ministers with righteousness. Choir And make thy chosen people joyful. Officiant O Lord, save thy people. Choir And bless thine inheritance. Officiant Give peace in our time, O Lord. Choir Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. Officiant O God, make clean our hearts within us. Choir And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.

The Prayers conclude with the following Collects. The Choir alone adds the Amen after each.

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The Collect of the Day

God our Father, whose Son our Lord Jesus Christ in a wonderful Sacrament hath left unto us a memorial of his passion: Grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of his Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit of his redemption; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

A Collect for Peace

O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed: Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Savior.

A Collect for Aid against Perils

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercies defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.

The Grace

The Officiant says

 Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21

Welcome from the Rector Fr. N.J.A. Humphrey

The People and Choir sit.

At the Offertory

O mysterium ineffabile! O inexpressable mystery! O caritatis sacramentum admirabile! O admirable sacrament of love! O bonitatis prodigium! O prodigy of goodness! O pietatis miraculum! O miracle of faithfulness! O amor! O pietas, O love! O faithfulness, O epularum jucunditas, O joyousness of the feast, O convivarum felicitas! O happiness of the guests!

Music: Jean-François Lallouette (1651-1728)

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Procession and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament

The People may be seated as all is made ready for Benediction and the Organ plays a joyful fanfare.

All kneel as the bell is rung, signaling the exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Kneeling, all sing the following hymn as the Sacrament is censed.

O salutaris Hostia Wareham

Words: Att. Thomas Aquinas (1225?-1274); tr. Edward Caswall (1814-1878), alt. Music: Wareham, melody William Knapp (1698-1768), alt.; harm. , 1875, after James Turle (1802-1882).

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The Joyful Procession

When all is ready, the Thurifer, Sacred Ministers, and Canopy Bearers process down the center aisle. As the Officiant passes, carrying the Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance, the People genuflect, and all who are able follow immediately behind the Canopy for the outdoor procession. The Choir will follow the People and the Trumpeter will bring up the rear. All sing the following hymns. Those viewing the service online here will see a video containing the processional hymns accompanied by images from the past eight years at St. John’s. Anyone remaining in the church will hear the audio, but the video will be played at the reception following.

Processional Hymn Now, my tongue, the mystery telling

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Processional Hymn Wondrous love that cannot falter

Words: Hugh T. Henry (1862-1946) Music: Unser Herrscher, Joachim Neander (1650-1680)

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Processional Hymn Thou, who at thy first Eucharist didst pray

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Processional Hymn Let thy Blood in mercy poured

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Processional Hymn Lord, enthroned in heav’nly splendour

The final stanza will be sung in unison, inside the church when all have returned.

Words: George Hugh Bourne (1840-1925), alt. Music: St. Helen, George C. Martin (1844-1916).

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Devotional Hymn Sweet Sacrament divine

The People kneel in their pews during the singing of the hymn and following devotions.

Words and Music: Francis Stanfield (1835-1914)

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Tantum ergo Sacramentum Grafton

Words: Att. Thomas Aquinas (1225?-1274); ver. Hymnal 1940. Music: Melody from Chants ordinaires de l’Office Divin, 1881; harm. Songs of Praise, 1925.

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Versicle, Response, and Collect

The People match the pitch of the Officiant on the underlined syllable. Officiant Thou gavest them bread from hea-ven. People Containing within itself all sweet-ness. Officiant Let us pray. O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament hast left unto us a Memorial of thy Passion: Grant us, we beseech thee, so to venerate the Sacred Mysteries of thy Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit of thy Redemption; who livest and reignest, world without end.

The Benediction

The people are blessed by the Sacrament.

The Divine Praises

The People repeat each phrase after the Officiant.

Blessed be God; Blessed be his holy name; Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man; Blessed be the Name of Jesus; Blessed be his most sacred Heart; Blessed be Jesus Christ in the most holy Sacrament of the altar; Blessed be the Holy Ghost, the Comforter; Blessed be the Mother of God, Mary most holy; Blessed be the name of Mary Virgin and Mother; Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste Spouse; Blessed be God in his Angels and in his Saints.

All stand when the bell is rung, signaling that the Sacrament has been reposed in the tabernacle.

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Antiphon “Adoremus in aeternum” & Psalm 117 Setting: Jeffrey Smith (b. 1960)

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Recessional Psalm by The Rev. G.S. Talbot (1875-1916)

The Choir and Ministers depart during the Psalm, after which the People may be seated for the voluntary.

Psalm 150. Laudate Dominum

1. O praise God in his holiness: * praise him in the firmament of his power. 2. Praise him in his noble acts: * praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3. Praise him in the sound of the trumpet: * praise him upon the lute and harp. 4. Praise him in the cymbals and dances: * praise him upon the strings and pipe. 5. Praise him upon the well-tuned cymbals: * praise him upon the loud cymbals. 6. Let every thing that hath breath * praise the LORD.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, and is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

Voluntary Trumpet Tune in D Major David N. Johnson (1922-1987)

Please maintain an atmosphere of reverent silence in the church during and after the voluntary.

We thank Ed Mudrak for playing the trumpet this afternoon.

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Nathan J.A. Humphrey Vicar 2013-2016 XIV Rector 2016-2021

Thank you, Father Humphrey

From the Staff, Vestry, Members, Neighbors, & Friends of St. John’s

Clergy & Staff Father Nathan J.A. Humphrey, Rector The Reverend Buck Close, Deacon Mr. Peter Stoltzfus Berton, Director of Music Ms. Melanie Ventura, Director of Administration Mrs. Beverly Brownell, Director of Finance Ms. Kristin MacMannis, Director of Sustainability & Engagement Dr. Jenn Berton, Director of Children’s Christian Formation Mr. John Garnet Lord, Director of Adult Christian Formation

Vestry Mrs. Cheryl Abney, Senior Warden Mr. Christopher Schillaci, Junior Warden Mrs. Ann Boyer, Clerk Mr. Christopher Moe, Treasurer Mr. Terry Chase Mr. John Lord

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