Meeting date: January 19, 2020 Church of Our Father 2019 Annual Report “In obedience to God’s Great Commission, we will motivate, equip and strengthen one another to pray and to send people and finances to partner with ministries, to bring people to Jesus Christ with God’s help and to his Glory.” Vision Statement adopted by the Vestry May 14, 2012 Church of Our Father Mailing: P. O. Box 186, Hulls Cove, Maine 04644 Tel. (207) 288-4849 Email: [email protected] Web: www.churchofourfather.org GPS locator 91 State Hwy 3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13
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Meeting date: January 19, 2020
Church of Our Father
2019 Annual Report
“In obedience to God’s Great Commission, we will motivate, equip
and strengthen one another to pray and to send people and finances
to partner with ministries, to bring people to Jesus Christ
with God’s help and to his Glory.”
Vision Statement adopted by the Vestry May 14, 2012
Church of Our Father Mailing: P. O. Box 186, Hulls Cove, Maine 04644 Tel. (207) 288-4849
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”
Philippians 4:13
Church of Our Father
128th Annual Meeting January 19, 2020
Agenda Page No. Opening Prayer
Agenda and Parish Staff ……………………….…………………....…………… …….…....… 2 Appointment of Clerk of the Annual Meeting Reading/Approval of Minutes of Annual Meeting, January 27, 2019…...……….……...…....…....3-4 Reports
Archives and Christmas Outreach ………………………………………….….…22
Youth & Family Ministry …………………………….…………...…….….….…23-24
Photos………………………………………………………………………...….. 25
Loved Ones who have passed………………………………………………….….26
Notes………………………………………………………………………….…...26
2020 PARISH STAFF
Senior Warden Gail Leland Deacon The Rev. Mary-Carol Griffin
Parish Administrator: Margaret (Muffet) Stewart
Treasurer: James Kitler
Sexton: Ken Linscott
Musician: Tony Sousa
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Church of Our Father Hulls Cove, ME
127th Annual Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2019
11:48 Fr. John lead us in an opening prayer and called our January Annual Meeting to order. A quorum of 35 was
noted and the meeting started. Mike Bullard appointed clerk for this meeting.
Call to approve minutes from 2018 Annual Meeting. Sue Olson moved to accept the minutes from 2018 Annual
Meeting. Mary McEnroe Second, no comments, motion passed unanimously. Fr. John changed the program sched-
ule by putting the elections forward, due to some people having to depart early.
Fr. John thanked out going vestry members, Barbara Linscott, Dick Salisbury, and Mike Bullard with the gift of a
copy of St Augustus Prayer Book. (on back order)
The nominated vestry members are Marjorie Dahl, Bill Krenicki and Gail Leland as Senior Warden. Barbara Lin-
scott made the motion to elect and Marilyn Kitler seconded. Vote passed unanimously. Fr John reminder the posi-
tion of Clerk is still unfilled.
Next was the election of delegates to the 2019 Diocesan Convention; Sue Olson, Larry Johnston, and Marilyn Kit-
ler are nominated. Kate Berry made the motion to accept, David Hawkes seconded, motion passed unanimously.
Mike Bullard moved to stricken reference to Bishops Election, as those delegates were elected at our 2018 Annual
Meeting. Also printing error indicated 2018 Diocesan Convention, not 2019.
Fr. John commenting on his report he feels Blessed to be here, likes the second Sunday rotation, 5th Sundays, shar-
ing that has developed and looking forward to expanding. Although not in his written report The Harvest Dinner
with Bishop really impressed how the parishes worked together. Noted attendance up from 58 to 59. The between
service studies will continue as the interest has grown.
Brad Berry questioned Sunday attendance numbers and Fr. John noted further investigation will be done to. Page 9.
Senior warden thanked Fr. John, vestry and congregation for cooperation with Church moving forward.
Junior report accepted as Tony is in Fla.
Treasurer James reflected on today’s scripture from Corinthians, and the many parts contribute to the good of all.
Reported we were close to balanced budget, but we are doing good so far. Barbara Linscott thanked James for all
of us, for his hard work keeping the budget up to date and us on track. Bill Krenicki proposed motion to accept the
2019 budget, Barbara Linscott second, passed unanimously.
Chris Krenicki and Brad Berry spoke to the YFM report noting a paragraph is missing showing other activities
missed in the printed report. These will be submitted to the next newsletter and posted on the bulletin board. Chris
ending in asking for prayers for children and those transporting them. Fr. John appreciates finding little surprises in
his pockets or on his desk the children have made for him. Thank you to YFM.
Bill Krenicki speaking about the OME report and remarking to the generosity from Church of Our Father to the
food pantry and other recipients of our gifts here and around the world. Bill and Brad are looking forward to open-
ing a dialog and working with our partner churches on MDI. Thank you for your work in this mission.
Fr. John speaking to Sue O’s reports altar guild, scheduling, and flowers. Elaborated on Sue needing assistance
with flowers, arranging and aiding with the expense. Fr. John explaining one scheduler might reduce some overlap
of labors.
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Gail Leland spoke on behalf of ECW thanking Mary McEnroe for her work the Christmas Child Boxes, re-
minding of their card ministry, and visitations with those who are unable to get out.
Fr John gave a Thank you to Mary McEnroe for her carrying on the Special ministry of the Prayer Chain.
Brad Berry spoke to the ongoing Archiving process started last November at the request and assistance of the
Dioceses. It is a slow process with more help needed. Kate pointed out it is a good way to learn and under-
stand the history of Church of Our Father.
Carlene spoke we should try to bring in more people from outside.
Gail spoke to an idea from the last wardens and treasurers meeting for an Island supper like the Hearth Side
Suppers Church of Our Father had held in the past. She is looking for volunteers to coordinate with the other
churches. Gail also reminded us she is always available for comments and suggestions in her position as Sen-
ior Warden.
Marilyn Kitler motion to close, Mary McEnroe second. Unanimous.
Fr. John closed with a prayer 12:28
Respectfully submitted
Mike Bullard
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Senior Warden
Year-End Report 2019
Well, it’s been a year of great change. Coming on as Senior Warden last January, I was
excited to work with Fr. John and that was a very nice beginning to get started with! And
then things began to evolve and change and here we are without Fr. John, Fr. Tim has now
left and we are getting by with supply and joining services with the other churches once a
month since August. I’m feeling blessed that we have such wonderful supply Priests in
our midst and so far, things have been going pretty well. Mary Carol has helped with
morning prayer, pastoral visits and eucharistic visiting as well. We are fortunate in so
many ways, yet what and when and who are we to expect the next leadership to be?
I wish I could tell you the answers to all of that. I do know that the joint search committee is working on a
profile (thank you for all who took time to respond to the questions that have been in the Parish Hall). They have
been collected and will be read and fashioned into a profile which will reflect each church individually and yet por-
tray us as a united group. It will be interesting to see what kind of response this will get as it will be online through
the Diocesan Website. We are hoping it will be posted by February. That is the progress that is going on. If there
is a Part time Priest that we could hire, we have not found that person and the one that we did interview is not going
to work out. Patience seems to be the word at this time and I know how hard it is to be patient through this process.
Thank-you.
We’ve had some wonderful going away parties, joint services, and have shared many resources together and found
ways to combine things to make the office run smoother, like tweaking the bulletin to look the same at all churches
and a Google calendar to share all that we are doing has been developed. We’ve shared many ideas and made use of
each other’s talents. Fellowship and friendships have developed and we are comfortable in each other’s parishes.
I’m sure we’ll share services for Lent and the Easter services. Again, we are blessed in many ways!!
Attendance has been holding, but of course all of our summer folks are back home. We are saddened that Larry
Johnston has recently suffered a fall, Bob Chaplin has been having back problems, Bill Krenicki is still
rehabbing and others have been up and down. Let’s face it, we are not getting younger! That is the way it is in all
of our Episcopal community on the island. We are trying to meet the pastoral needs and it’s one of the
hardest jobs that we have. We love you all and wish to serve whatever the need is.
We have decided to stop the 8:00 am service for a few months, it seemed the prudent, practical thing to do. We’ll
reassess that when spring comes. We’ve figured out a way to simplify things on the altar so that not as many peo-
ple need to be involved. It’s easier to schedule and requires fewer people. We’ll test the waters and see how that
develops as we go along.
The Discretionary Fund has been utilized a few times and I’m very blessed every time I disperse funds to
someone in need. Thank-you for your contributions from time to time.
I think that’s all I need to report, I’m continuing to meet with the Warden’s and Treasurer’s Committee and we as a
Vestry meet monthly with many Mini meetings along the way either via email or phone calls. I’m
scheduling the supply and trying to fill the gaps wherever I can. Muffet is a huge help in the office and again we
are blessed to have her helping us……thank you Muffet!!
THANK-YOU all for the support and patience for me and this process of finding our way. I know how unsettling it
can be at times to not have the answers that we want and to wait, and wait. Our future is hopeful even if we don’t
have a clear vision of what that may be.
Blessings, Gail Leland, Senior Warden
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Junior Warden’s Year End Report 2019
During 2019, the following projects were completed:
Church:
1. Ceiling Lights over the Altar were replaced.
2. Green Thumb was hired to fertilize the lawns.
3. A picnic table was purchased to replace the two that were damaged.
4. Thrift Shop Overhead door was replaced.
5. The kitchen faucet leak was repaired.
6. The toilet was replaced with handicap height in the smaller bathroom. Thank you Don Whalen.
7. Handicap bars were placed in the smaller bathroom. Thank you Larry Johnston.
8. The electric outlet next to the piano was repaired. Thank you Mike Bullard.
9. The bases for the globe lights in the church were replaced. Thank you Carroll Leland.
10. The kitchen refrigerator compressor was replaced.
11. The Memorial Garden was revitalized with new plantings and additional soil. Thank you
Margie Sweet.
Rectory:
The Boiler was replaced.
The kitchen and dining windows were replaced.
The exterior siding and trim were stained and painted.
A fallen tree next to the kitchen area was cut up and removed.
Thank you Sean Dwyer (our tenant).
The following items need to be investigated and repaired:
Church:
Leaks at the chimney and Bell Tower need to be investigated and repaired.
A locksmith needs to be hired to open the three safes.
The front steps (south) need to be regraded and reset.
The repair or replacement of the folding chairs in the parish hall.
Rectory:
The septic tank needs to be pumped.
The large tree near the left front overhead wires needs to be removed.
Tree branches and other debris need to be burned this winter.
The major roof leaks need to be investigated and repaired soon.
Return on investment of the Rectory:
Income: $16,800.00
Expenses:
Windows: 3,958.04
Boiler: 5,719.83
Paint exterior of Rectory 3,324.37
Modern Pest Control 480.00
Generator 185.00
Real Estate Taxes: 3,153.10
Total Expenses: $16,820.34
Loss: or no return on investment ($20.34)
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Junior Warden’s 2019 Annual Report (cont’d from previous page)
The Rectory: Sell or Keep? Return on investment
Future use
Present tenant interested in purchasing
My three year term as Junior Warden is complete. Our new Junior Warden, Mike Bullard, has my complete
support and help, as he has been a great help to me over the past three years. Thank you to Ken Linscott for
all he does to keep our Church and grounds beautiful. Thank you to the Building & Grounds Committee for
helping Ken and for providing input for needed projects. Thank you to Brad Berry for his care and work at
the Rectory. Finally, thank you for this opportunity to be of service.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tony Sousa
Junior Warden
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CHURCH OF OUR FATHER 2019
ATTENDANCE AND WORSHIP STATISTICS
SACRAMENTS AND PASTORAL OFFICES 2019
Baptisms 4/21/19 Magdalen Nicholls
Confirmations none
Receptions none
Reaffirmations none
Marriages: 7/13/19 Justin Vietti and Chelsea Libitzki
Burials:
Pauline Johnson 7/27/19 (Memorial Service)
Agnes Sawyer 9/30/19 (Memorial Service)
Eric Lange 10/4/19 (Memorial Service)
Beverly Frazier 10/19/19 (Memorial Service)
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Total Sunday Attendance 3179 2886 2907 2592 2337
Average Sunday Attendance 65 57 56 59 54
Easter Attendance 63/71 65 52 65 75
Sunday Eucharists 98 102 98 93 84
Weekday Eucharists 50 46 50 49 45
Private Eucharists 53 32 123 93 84
Sunday Morning/Evening Prayer 1 2 4 0 4
Weekday Morning/Evening
Prayer
3 4 2 3 5
Priest Discretionary Fund 2019 Thank you to all that have contributed to this fund. Fr. John passed the fund to me as he was leaving at the
end of August and I have very humbly been working with it.
What I have responded to has turned out to be a blessing. As the winter becomes colder, I’m sure the need
with grow greater.
Beginning balance $2,417.66
Income (Fr. John) 1,885.28
Income 611.25
Expenses (Fr. John) 2,785.16
Expenses 568.00
Ending Balance $1,561.03
Submitted,
Gail Leland, Senior Warden
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Altar Guild Report 2019
Thanks Be to God for each Altar Guild member and their diligent work to maintain an efficient monthly routine. The Guild Prayer below exemplifies the importance of the work each guild member does in preparing each week for the most holy of sacraments.
National Altar Guild Prayer
Most gracious Father who has called me, Your Child to serve
in the preparation of Your Altar, so that it may be a suitable place
for the offering of Your Body and Blood; sanctify my life and consecrate my hands so that I may worthily handle
those sacred gifts which are being offered to You. As I handle holy things, grant that my whole life may be illuminated
and blessed by You, in whose honor I prepare them, and grant that the people who shall be blessed by their use, may find their lives drawn closer to Him Whose Body and Blood
is our hope and our strength, Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. Altar Guild Handbook, Rev. 2006
The Altar Guild has lost another Guild member. Barbara Craighead has moved to Orono and will be truly missed by the Guild. We sincerely thank you Barbara for your time that you have given to this important duty in our Church.
Again we ask for those that would like to join the Guild to please do so. We are becoming a smaller group with more responsibilities.
The Guild was blessed with replacing the oil candles on the Altar with beeswax candles. We are still trying to get all the kinks out of using the new candles, but it takes so much less time to clean up all the elements after a service.
Altar Flower Ministry 2019
“There is no universally established rule for choice of flowers or greens to be used on the altar. It is wise, however, to keep in mind the liturgical colors that are to be used and choose flowers to harmonize with the hangings. Only live or dried flowers are to be used in the sanctuary. Do not use artificial plastic flowers.”(Copied from Altar Guild Handbook)
If you have a special request for specific flowers, please let us know when you place your order, we will do our best to satisfy you.
The most reasonable price when ordering two vases of flowers for the altar is $80 per vase from a florist shop.