Bruton Parish Episcopal Church www.brutonparish.org May 2016

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As we continue in the fifth year of one of ournewest outreach programs — Friends of Bruton:Our Worldwide Congregation — many gatheredon Saturday, April 23rd, for our Fourth AnnualFriends Day at Bruton.

Beginning with a breakfast meeting at8:30am, the Advisory Counci l met anddiscussed various ways in which we maycontinue to expand the role of Friends of Brutonto both our local and worldwide communities.Discussion included a review of the new visionfor the Parish Shop and the creation of aHeritage Center, with emphasis on how Friendsof Bruton can become involved. The Councilalso discussed our faith-based travel; thecreation of an annual, renewable membership— The Cornerstone Circle (details in thesummer issue of The Bruton Fount) — alongwith suggestions for future speakers andprograms.

While the Advisory Council was meeting,a wonderful program was taking place at thechurch with W. Taylor Reveley, William & Mary

Friends Day at Bruton ParishBy Jim Morford, ChairFriends of Bruton Committee

One of the kneelers, The Hunt Chalice, wasunderwritten by the Friends of Bruton.Thanks to Marty Jones and Isabel Burchfor providing such a wonderful overviewof the entire project!

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Jim Morford,The Rev’d Chris

Epperson & guestspeaker The Rev’d

Dr. Stuart HokePresident, discussing the relationshipbetween the college and the church overthe centuries (the text of his presentationwill be available on the website soon).

Over seventy Friends gathered in theParish House at noontime for the FriendsDay Luncheon with guest speaker TheRev'd Dr. Stuart Hoke, who spoke to usabout his service at Trinity Wall Street onthe morning of September 11, 2001, whenthe World Trade Towers were struck. Avideo of his inspiring talk will be availableon our YouTube Channel and website.

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Inside ...

Celebration of The Rev’d JanBrown’s Ordination to

the Diaconate

Women’s TheologicalBook Group

Friends of Bruton Name Badges

Traveling with Friends toScotland & Northern England

Serving our Parish and Diocese

Canterbury Here & Abroad

ECW News

DOK Intercessory Prayers

Hennage Library

Accessing theWilliamsburg Regional

Library’s Digital Resources

Wednesday’s Brown-BagBible Study

AddressingParish House Needs

Living the Gospel Bible Study

Summer Food Drive for FISH

Dedication of theNeedlepoint Kneelers

Aging In Place Symposium

Newcomers’ Corner

First Friday Recovery Eucharist

Dear Bruton Friends

Ordination of Charlie Bauerand Josh Stephens

Three Choirs Hymn Festivalon the Eve of the Ascension

Take. Bless. Break. Give.Learning to follow Jesus

in the 21st centuryat Kanuga

Bruton Singles

Childlren & Youth Formation

Family Vacation Bible School

Candlelight Concerts

Haydn’s Missa Cellensis

Birthdays &Membership Update

SPRING has sprung!

Shop’s Pre-Owned Jewelry& Accessories Sale over the

4th of July weekend

Fellowship & FormationBrown-Bag Bible Study

Wednesdays @ noon

Bruton Singles (page 10)

Ordination Celebrationfor The Rev’d Jan BrownSunday, May 1 @ 10:30am

Three Choirs Hymn Festivalon the Eve of the Ascension

Wednesday, May 4 @ 7pm

First Friday Recovery EucharistFriday, May 6 @ 5:30pm

Newcomers’ CornerSunday, May 8 @ 10:30am

Living the Gospel Bible StudySunday, May 8 & 22 @ 11am

WFIA’s Aging In Place SymposiumTuesday, May 10, 8am - 1pm

Women’s Theological Book Group *Monday, May 16 @ noon

Dedication of Needlepoint KneelersSunday, May 22 @ 9:15am

Haydn’s Missa CellensisSunday, May 22 @ 9:15 & 11:15am

Summer Food Drive for FISHMay 22 - June 3

Ordinations to the Diaconateof Charlie Bauer & Josh Stephens

Saturday, June 11 @ 11am

Take. Bless. Break. Give.Learning to follow Jesus

in the 21st Century at KanugaJune 13 - 17

2017 Annual Council DelegateNominations DueWednesday, June 15

11-Day Pilgrimage/Tourto Scotland & Northern England

June 17 - 27

Shop’s Pre-Owned Jewelry& Accessories Sale

Friday - Monday, July 1-4

Family Vacation Bible SchoolAugust 8 - 12 @ St. Martin’s

* Child care may be available for babies throughelementary-aged children by reservation only.

Contact Meghan Brewer directly at either757-345-6489 or email childcare@brutonparish.org.

Worship ScheduleSunday, May 1

Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15amEvening Prayer @ 5:30pm

Sunday, May 8Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15am

Children’s Church @ 9:15amEvening Prayer @ 5:30pm

Sunday, May 15Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15am

Choral Evensong @ 5:30pm

Sunday, May 22Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15am

Children’s Church @ 9:15amEvening Prayer @ 5:30pm

Sunday, May 29Holy Eucharist @ 7:30, 9:15 & 11:15am

Evening Prayer @ 5:30pm

Noonday Prayer @ ChurchMonday - Saturday

Holy Eucharist - St. Mary’s ChapelTuesdays @ 7:30 am

Holy Eucharist with Healing PrayersWednesdays @ 11 am (Church)

Canterbury Evening PrayerTuesdays @ 5:30 pm in Wren Chapel

when college is in session

* Held in St. Mary’s Chapelin the Parish House.

Celebration ofThe Rev’d Jan Brown’sOrdination to theDiaconateCongratulations to Jan Michelle Brown who wasordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons bythe Rt. Rev’d Herman Hollerith IV at ChristChurch in Richmond on Saturday, April 16.Please join us in the Custis House for a receptionon Sunday, May 1, in celebration of herordination.

We hope you’lljoin us nextyear!

Taylor Reveley,W&M President

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Following the luncheon and with the cooperation of ColonialWilliamsburg, the more than fifty Friends who had signed up wereable to tour Bassett Hall, the Williamsburg home of Mr. & Mrs. JohnD. Rockefeller, Jr. Participants took the opportunityto learn how the benefactors of both ColonialWilliamsburg and Bruton Parish Church livedduring their frequent visits here, one of the placeswhere Mr. Rockefeller most enjoyed spending timeafter his retirement. So many of our Friendsresponded with interest that it was necessary toarrange for three tour groups rather than the oneanticipated.

The day conc luded with the John D.Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Concert at 8pm in the

church. ThoseFriends who hadmade prior requests had reservedseating for the Bruton Choir ’sperformance of Parts II & III of GeorgeFrederick Handel's Messiah. Well over350 people enjoyed this annual offeringby our music ministry to the parish andcommunity.

We are very grateful tothose from our local community who

provided sponsorship and/or support forthe day: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation,Howard Motor Corp, Godspeed AnimalCare, Bucktrout Funeral Home, Two RiversCountry Club, Williamsburg Floral andDobson Pipe Organ Builders, Ltd.

Capping off the weekend, the Friendsof Bruton Committee sponsored the CoffeeConnections on Sunday morning at10:30am at the Custis House and thenhosted a dinner on Tuesday, April 26honoring our William & Mary Canterburygraduates.

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Serving Our Parishand DioceseBy Marty Easton, Register

Nominations are open for delegates and alternatesto 2017 Annual Council, the two-day meeting ofcongregations of the Diocese of Southern Virginia.Council consists of elections and other business,worship, an address by Bishop Hollerith and aguest keynote speaker. The 125th Annual Councilof the Diocese of Southern Virginia will take placeFebruary 10-11, 2017 at the Williamsburg Lodge.

Bruton Parish sends six delegates to Council.The term of a delegate is three years. Everyyear, two delegates rotate off and we elect twonew ones. Previously elected and attending in2017 are Janet Estes, Nash Francis, SusieMorrison, and Fay Weirich. The two new delegateswill join them.

The term of an alternate is one year only,2017. Two alternates attend Council and vote inthe event that a delegate is absent. Bothdelegates and alternates also attend an eveningConvocation V pre-meeting held several weeksbefore Council.

Fay Weirich writes, “I had no idea what toexpect but I need not have worried. All necessarymaterials were on the Diocese of SouthernVirginia website to read beforehand. I joinedother delegates and clergy from Bruton Parish atour table and voted when appropriate. The invitedspeakers were excellent. I enjoyed the exhibits,singing and meeting people and I’m lookingforward to next year.” For an overview of 2016Annual Council, visit www.diosova.org.

To submit a nomination, send an email toregister@brutonparish.org or leave a note at thereception desk to the attention of Marty Easton.Nominations are due June 15. In June the vestryelects delegates and alternates from nominationsreceived. The Canons state that “All Lay Delegatesshall be confirmed Communicants in goodstanding in the Parish or Mission they are electedto represent.” Thank you!

Women’s TheologicalBook GroupAre you interested in joining other women todiscuss works of fiction and non-fiction througha theological lens? If so, please join us onMonday, May 16, to discuss Grounded byDiana Butler Bass. Bring your lunch and joinus from noon through 1:30pm in the Coffee,Tea & Thee room of the Parish House. Childcare is available by reservation only bycontacting Meghan Brewer (757-229-2891 orchildcare@brutonparish.org).

Friends of Bruton NameBadgesIn response to numerous requests, the Friendsof Bruton Committee has arranged fordistinctive name badges that feature Bruton‘shistoric weathervane as the symbol of Friendsof Bruton. The badges are an ideal way to showyour support for Our Worldwide Congregation.They are especially appropriate to be worn atFriends of Bruton sponsored events such asFriends Day or faith-based travel programs.

The badges are available to all membersof the Bruton congregation and the more than1,500 out-of-area Friends and for our Chartermembers, who will be designated as such ontheir badges. They may be purchased at a costof $10 (an additional $2 for magnetic pin). Torequest your Friends of Bruton name badge,please either call or email Hilary Cooley (757-345-2252 or hcooley@brutonparish.org).

Traveling with Friends to Scotland & Northern EnglandBy Jim Morford

Time is running out to make your reservation for this distinctive 11-day tour to Scotland andNorthern England on June 17 - 27, 2016. The tour is designed specifically for Friends of Bruton

and limited to 25 participants. The tour begins in historic Edinburgh, Scotland. A highlightwill be a pilgrimage, led by our Rector Chris Epperson, to Iona Abbey located on Scotland’swest coast. St. Columba and his followers came here from Ireland in AD 563 and foundeda monastery that became the heart of the early Scottish Church. One of the oldest andmost important religious centers in Western Europe, the abbey was a focal point for thespread of Christianity throughout Scotland and the United Kingdom. Today it is the homeof the Iona community, an ecumenical Christian religious order.

As Father Chris stated in his letter of invitation, “Looking at our itinerary, I hope yourecognize the opportunity to tell significant stories of history and faith.” To review thedetailed itinerary and reservation form, visit http://bit.ly/FriendsTour. If you wouldlike a printed copy, stop by the Custis House on Sunday, the Parish House during theweek, or contact Hilary Cooley (hcooley@brutonparish.org or 757-345-2252).

Canterbury Here& AbroadBy Timothy Watson1st year law student

Over the first week of March, eighteenstudents from the Canterbury Associationhad the opportunity to go on a pilgrimageto England accompanied by our Chaplain,Fr. Tyler Montgomery (who, as it turns out,is also an expert travel agent).

Our pilgrimage began in Williamsburgand culminated at Canterbury Cathedral,the birthplace and spiritual home of the Anglican Communion. Uponarriving in England, we stayed first in London, touring Parliament andtaking in the cultural sights, as well as attending Sunday Eucharist atWestminster Abbey.

From London, the metropolitan hub of England and a diocese whichonce encompassed the Virginia Colony, we proceeded to Cambridge,home to one of the world’s ancient universities and hotbed of the EnglishReformation. In Cambridge we began a rhythm of prayer that continuedfor the rest of the trip, opening the day with Morning Prayer and closingit with Evening Prayer. We were able to visit a number of Cambridgecolleges, touring their chapels and speaking with members of thecolleges, including once-Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.

At Corpus Christi College, we were given the rare privilege ofvisiting the manuscripts library. We saw firsthand the St. AugustineGospels, the illuminated Biblethat Augustine of Canterburybrought with him in A.D. 597when he brought RomanChristianity to England for thefirst time. We were able tosee, and even to touch, letterswritten by Martin Luther, apersonal book owned byThomas Becket, and the billof expenses from theexecution of ThomasCranmer.

From Cambridge wetraveled to Canterbury, on the Southeastern coast of England. It wasat Canterbury that the first Roman mission led by Augustine establishedtheir church. While the workings of the Church of England have sincelargely moved to London, Canterbury (and specifically CanterburyCathedral) has remained the center of the Anglican Communionthroughout its spread through the British Empire.

We stayed in the precincts of the cathedral as guests of DeanWillis, and were given the chance to thoroughly explore the cathedral,from the undercroft and the tourist-filled aisles to the roof of the centraltower and the scaffolding surrounding the restoration work on the greatSouth window. But despite the magnificence of the building and therichness of its history, what really struck me was the community thatexists at the cathedral. The people who live and work there representan unbroken chain comprised of 1,500 years of prayer in the samelocation.

As in Cambridge, we were able tojoin that cathedral community in thatrhythm of prayer. Enough can’t be saidof the hospitality and generosity ofDean Willis and all those who welcomedus at the cathedral. Through thecathedral community, we were able notjust to see, but to experience, thespiritual home of Anglicanism.

Pilgrims at Magdalene College, Cambridge withChaplain Nick Widdows and the Master, sometimeArchbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams,sharing coffee after morning Prayer in the formerstudy of C.S. Lewis.

Bruton parishioners and W&M students gatheredtogether in Lewis Hall for an Easter Banquet. JudyCollard prepared baskets for all the students;Heidi Elam baked molded cakes in the form of alamb and a rabbit; Joan and Brent O’Brien, DonnaDodenhoff, Jackie Polizzi, Judy Lovegren, NancyWeaver, Lou and Sharon Candell, and SusieMorrison team up to prepare a feast.

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Canterburians gather at IHOP following theEaster Vigil to celebrate the risen Lord!

The four semi-finalists of the“Easter Egg Smash”, KevinTolard, Mara Senchak, SarahSheridan, and Jon Rigby. In acome-from-behind-upsetvictory, Sarah Sheridan waspronounced Easter Egg Queen.

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DOK Intercessory PrayersPart of our rule of life as The Order of theDaughters of the King® is consistentintercessory prayer. Prayers are said for fourweeks and may be repeated. Anyone whowishes to have prayers said for them or forothers should fill out a blue request card at thechurch tower and drop it in the DOK prayer box.This month’s prayer entitled “Prayer for WorldPeace” is offered by Vanessa Nordlund, writtenby Sister Joan Chittister, Sister in the Order ofSt Benedict.

Great God, who has told us "Vengeance is mine,"save us from ourselves,save us from the vengeance in our heartsand the acid in our souls.

Save us from our desire to hurt as we havebeen hurt,to punish as we have been punished,to terrorize as we have been terrorized.

Give us the strength it takesto listen rather than to judge,to trust rather than to fear,to try again and againto make peace even when peace eludes us.We ask, O God, for the graceto be our best selves.We ask for the visionto be builders of the human communityrather than its destroyers.We ask for the humility as a peopleto understand the fears and hopes of otherpeoples.

We ask for the love it takesto bequeath to the children of the world to comemore than the failures of our own making.We ask for the heart it takesto care for all the peoplesof Afghanistan and Iraq, of Palestine and Israelas well as for ourselves.

Give us the depth of soul, O God,to constrain our might,to resist the temptations of powerto refuse to attack the attackable,to understandthat vengeance begets violence,and to bring peace--not war--wherever we go.For You, O God, have been merciful to us.For You, O God, have been patient with us.

For You, O God, have beengracious to us.

And so may webe mercifuland patientand graciousand trustingwith these others whomyou also love.

This we ask through Jesus,the one without vengeancein his heart. This we askforever and ever. Amen

Sally Libby, Patricia Stack, Faith Croker and Sallie Wendt welcomeguests Susan Moorman and Alice Oates at the April DOK Meeting.

ECW NewsBy Jane Filz

The ice cream was yummy and the salads weredelicious as Bruton’s Episcopal Church Womengathered for the end of the year ECW SpringFling & Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, April20. Our business meeting elected new officers:Elizabeth Greaf, President; Nancy Dutrow,Treasurer; and Rita Grove, Secretary.

Our special thanks go to Carol Randle, ouroutgoing President, for her inspiration and herdedication, that revived this organization hereat Bruton. The ECW encompasses all of thewomen of Bruton Parish, and we hope you willjoin us next September for our new year ofactivities.

Top (l-r):Carol Randle,

Patti Magnusson &Agnes Serena

preparing for theECW Spring Fling.

Everyone brought asalad to share and

topped it offwith ice cream!

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The Hennage LibraryBy Emily Fitzgerald

In this age of increasing digitalization, theacquisition and maintenance of hardcopy volumesmay seem more and more impractical and of littlereal importance. Reference works are digitalized,which makes research less (or not at all) relianton hard copy sets. Since we have an excellentLink Library on our Bruton Parish website, whythen do we even need space in the Parish Housefor a hardcopy library?

An obvious advantage in a hardcopy site isthe opportunity to sit and browse. Others are,with the aid of a Library Committee member, onecan read old books that are stored in a lockedcase, study hardcopies of numerous referenceworks, or read scholarly journals on display. Whatelse could the Hennage Library with itsmagnificent collection of religious subjects do toencourage increased use and interest from theparish? Suggestions would be welcome, just emaillibrary@brutonparish.org.

Community Cafe’

Accessing theWilliamsburg RegionalLibrary’s DigitalResourcesWant to save money, but love reading booksand magazines? Want to save time and readwhenever the mood str ikes? Use theWi l l iamsburg Regional L ibrary's digita lcollection! Come learn about WRL's digitalcollection, which includes magazines, books andmore. Dwight Woodward of the WRL will showus how to access the library's e-book collection.

The Faith Community and Peninsula Agencyon Aging Williamsburg Resource Center aresponsoring an afternoon out on Thursday, May5, from 1-3pm at St. Martin’s Episcopal Churchon Jamestown Road. Join us for a shortpresentation, chair yoga, snacks, and prizes!The Café is open to all Williamsburg residentsover the age of 60, as well as caregivers. It isfree, and you don't need to register. Come enjoyan afternoon of information, bring yourWilliamsburg friends or come make new ones.

Wednesday’s Brown-BagBible StudyBring your lunch each Wednesday to the Coffee,Tea & Thee room upstairs in the Parish Houseat noon. This Lectionary-based Bible study iscentered upon the Gospel for the comingSunday. The preacher for the week will facilitatethese sessions where those in attendance willbe able to reflect upon the scriptures that willbe the focus of the Sunday sermon. The studiesmay provide increased insight into the sermonor explore aspects of the passages beyond thescope of the sermon, or both. Take time out ofyour day and try this exploration!

Addressing ParishHouse NeedsBy John Fogarty, Junior Warden

Study is underway for a new Parish House heatingand cooling system. The Parish House consistsof the original 1938 portion facing Duke ofGloucester and the later addition (meeting halls,offices, classrooms). For purposes of this project,we are referring to the later addition or “new”building. The current system was installed 23years ago in 1993. It consists of a 30 ton heaterand compressor on the roof and an 8 ton unit inthe basement.

The age of the equipment is leading to highrepair and energy costs. The roof unit is notkeeping up with demand. Rather than coping witha lengthy repair period in the event of a failure,good stewardship requires that we research a newsystem now.

One example of latest technology is aductless system. It allows for zone controlwhereby each room temperature is programmedseparately. By design it results in lower annualoperating costs. We are projecting costs andanalyzing the merits of this type of system. It isknown to some for its residential use as well.

With input from our service provider, Cox-Powell, the property committee will continue tostudy the options for meeting the heating andcooling needs of this large, multi-use building anddocument the findings for the vestry. This is anexample of the advantage of a maintenancereserve within the operating budget, as envisionedby the Annual Giving objective of the Campaignfor the Fourth Century.

Living the GospelBible StudyJoin us on Sundays, May 8 & 22, for thisLectionary-based Bible study that is held at 11amevery second and fourth Sunday in the CustisHouse. Come and examine the impact of theGospel message on our everyday lives.

Bruton Builders recently completed a ramp at thehome of a child with cystic fibrosis. HousingPartnerships knew of the child’s handicap andneed for access to her home. They provided thematerials, and Bruton Builders drew the plans andbuilt the ramp. As you can see, it is functionaland attractive.

Aging With PurposeSponsored by Williamsburg Area Faith in Action(WFIA), please join them for this year’s theme— Aging With Purpose — on Tuesday, May 10,from 8am to 1pm at the King of Glory LutheranChurch on Longhill Road in Williamsburg.

This year’s presenters have a wealth ofinformation to share with you that is sure toenrich your lives. Come on out and learn notonly how to Age In Place, but to do so WITHPURPOSE! There will be three breakout sessionsthis year, which means that you’ll have anopportunity to learn even more: Aging with

Pets; Financial Preparedness; Youand Your Medicines; Caring forMe While I’m Caring for You;Healthy Living for Your Brain andBody; Having the Dif f icu ltConversation with Your Family;

Leisure & Aging; and Physical Fitness.Professionals are welcome to participate in

this event and earn 4 CEUs! Continentalbreakfast and lunch are included withregistration! Register today for this event byvisiting their website at www.wfia.org/news-events or call WFIA’s office at 757-258-5890.- 8 -

Dedication ofNeedlepoint KneelersBy Marty Jones & Isabel Burch

Alleluia. Nine exquisitely designed altar kneelersadorned with symbols of our Episcopal Faith,Bruton's numerous architectural features andits place in the Williamsburg community will bededicated at the 9:15am service on Sunday,May 22. At that time we will give special thanksfor the nine members who possessed the skills,and gave untold hours, to needlepoint theselarge canvases. This needlepoint kneelerproject celebrates the church's 300thanniversary and will add a wonderful dimensionto our altar area. It could not have beenpossible without the generous donations madeby many members. A book will be created withpictures of the kneelers, stitchers and lists ofthose who made donations to this project.Stitchers (listed alphabetically): Hope Brans -Angel Lectern; Betty Diakun - Capitol; BarbaraGaffield - Bruton Parish Church; Sally Riley -Jamestown Chalice; Marty Rittenhouse -Baptismal Font; Barbara Smith - Wren Building;Bonnie Smith - King Edward VII Bible; ToniWebb - Tarpley Bell; Jean Winters - Hunt ChaliceMollie Douglas Turner is in the process ofcompleting the wedding Kneeler.

Summer Food Drivefor FISHBy Stacey Grimsley

From May 22 through June 3, Bruton willcollect non-perishable food supplies to helpfill the FISH cupboards for the summer.Children and teens who receive one or twomeals at school each day will be home fromschool, placing additional pressures onalready stretched food budgets.

Foods needed include: oatmeal,cereals; canned fruits, soups, vegetables,canned and dried beans; rice, dried pasta,canned pasta sauce, powdered milk; boxedmacaroni and cheese, canned meats,chicken and fish; Saltine crackers, peanutbutter, jelly; fruit juices, coffee, tea, andcocoa.

Please fill your grocery bags and deliveryour donations to the Lewis Hall lobby atthe Parish House by Friday, June 3. Pleasedo not overfill your bag – we ask that youuse multiple bags and double-bag youritems to prevent the bags from breaking.

Volunteers will be needed on themorning of Saturday, June 4, at 8:30amto help deliver the bags to FISH and to helpstock the pantry shelves. All ages arewelcome and encouraged to participate. Tovolunteer, please send an email to Jo-AnneHand at Food4FISH1@brutonparish.org or toFood4FISH2@brutonparish.org to KathleenSouder.

More information about FISH is onlineat williamsburgfish.weebly.com.

Please donate generously!

Newcomers’ CornerNormally the first Sunday of each month, newmembers of Bruton are invited to join clergy,vestry and Newcomers Committee members forcoffee in the Custis House at 10:30am. This is agreat opportunity to become more acquaintedwith the parish and learn of our many ministries.Join us THIS month on Sunday, May 8.

First Friday RecoveryEucharistSpir itWorks Foundation, a non-prof it inWilliamsburg that works with people in recoveryfrom addiction, hosts a monthly RecoveryEucharist at Bruton on the first Friday of eachmonth. The next service will be held in thechurch at 5:30pm on Friday, May 6. Thisservice offers readings and prayers that focuson recovery from addiction, mental illness, andtrauma. This service of hope and healing forthe Recovery Community is for those who seekwholeness in their lives. All are welcome!

By the Grace of God

and with consent of the people

The Rt. Rev’d Herman Hollerith IV

Bishop of Southern Virginia

will ordain

Charles Henry Arthur Bauer

and

Joshua Paul Stephens

to the Sacred Order of Deacons

in Christ’s One Holy Catholic

and Apostolic Church on

Saturday, June 11 at 11am

at Bruton Parish Episcopal Church.

Your prayers and presence

are requested

(reception follows)

Dear Bruton FriendsBy The Rev’d Charles Robinson

I want to say one more specialthanks to all who have walkedwith me these past years ofministry. I am grateful for thetime we had together and theroads we travelled. A specialthanks from Terry and me tothe kitchen team and all otherswho worked so hard on thewonderful celebration. Brutonis a very special place in the lifeof Christ’s One Holy Catholicand Apostolic Church. As youcontinue your walk with ourLord, please know that I take more with methan I have given. Blessings and Peace to all.

Photo by Susan McCall

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Three Choirs HymnFestival on the Eve

of the Ascension

with Bruce Neswick, DistinguishedConductor & Organist

Participating Choirs

The Choir of St. Paul’s ChurchCharles Woodward, Director of Music

The Choir of St. Andrew’s ChurchStephen Leist, Director of Music

The Choir of Christ andSt. Luke’s ChurchKevin Kwan, Director of MusicMarjorie Setnicky, Assistant Organist

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016at 7PM

All welcome!Free-will offering.

Reception to follow.

CHRIST AND ST. LUKE’S CHURCH560 West Olney Road@ Stockley Gardens

Norfolk, Virginia 23507Call 757-5665 or visit

www.christandstlukes.org

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Bruton SinglesBy Heidi Elam, Eda Martin and Ruth Mullaney

Bruton Singles is a fellowship ministry tailored towardsparishioners and members of the wider communitywho are single. We typically get together once eachweek to attend various events in the parish and thelarger community. Each event is accompanied by ameal and/or dessert (paid separately) at which weenjoy fellowship and discussion. To participate in anyevent, please procure tickets to the function and callthe listed coordinator.

This month we will celebrate the accomplishmentsof two Bruton Singles members: Donna Dodenhoffgraduates with her Ph.D. in American History fromthe College of William & Mary on May 14, and WhestonGrove is having his newest novel published this fall.Please join us as we honor their milestones (seebelow).

Saturday, May 7, 12pmBlues, Brews and BBQ@ Yorktown Riverwalk LandingMeet us at the Parish House reception area at 12pmto carpool to Yorktown Riverwalk Landing for a festivalon the river. Enjoy down home blues, microbrews,and BBQ. (Tickets $25 in advance and $30 at thedoor, call 757-877-2933. Call Eda Martin to RSVP (757-253-1477).

Sunday, May 15, 6pmGraduation Dinner for Donna Dodenhoff@ Center Street Grill in New TownCome join us at 6pm at Center Street Grill in NewTown for dinner and dessert as we celebrate Donna,who graduates on May 14 with her Ph.D. in AmericanHistory from The College of William & Mary. Pleasecontact Heidi Elam (757-897-5012) to rsvp.

Saturday, May 21, 6pm,Potluck Dinner & Wheston Grove Readingfrom Poetry & NovelWe will meet for a Potluck Supper followed by areading from Poetry and Fiction (location to beannounced). Wheston holds an MFA in CreativeWriting from Goddard College, VT. Aside from writingfull-time (prose, essays, short stories, poetrycollections, non-fiction, and fiction), he is aprofessional photographer. He published AshenedRapture in 2011 - a collection of poetry and shortstories. His most recent book, set to come out latethis summer or early fall, is titled Who has KnownHeights: The Mystique Memoirs of a Melancholic Mind(WHKH). The novel is told in the voice of memoir. Setin Williamsburg, WHKH is a romance of epicproportions that will engage readers' emotions onevery level. He will be reading from a portion of WhoHas Known Heights. Bring a dish to share, and contactHeidi Elam to RSVP and for directions (757-897-5012).

Saturday, May 28, 11:30amChowning’s Restaurant & Ale HouseLunch & Colonial Williamsburg WalkThe Colonial Williamsburg Chowning's Restaurant hasbeen remodeled and made into an 18th Century AleHouse. After lunch we will take a mini walking tour ofColonial Williamsburg. Please contact Ruth Mullaney(757-229-6961).

Take. Bless. Break.Give. Learning tofollow Jesus in the21st centuryat KanugaJune 13-17, 2016

Ten Great Reasons To Come

1 Learn from leaders in the Church:The Rev’d Winnie Varghese ofTrinity, Wall Street; the Rev’d AnnaOlson of St. Mary’s, Los Angeles;the Rev’d Emily Scott of St. Lydia’s,New York

2 Find out how to create DinnerChurch.

3 Workshops on racism, working withthe LGBT community, creatingafter-school programs, how tocreate worship for childrenchallenged by special needs andMANY other topics.

4 Learn how to use music to bringpeople together.

5 Help pack 20,000 meals for thehungry.

6 Experience how public art projectsfacilitate faith.

7 Network with other Christianformation leaders in the church.

8 Time away for quiet and restorationfor yourself.

9 No thinking about what to cook fordinner: it’s prepared for you!

10 5 days in the COOL North Carolinamountains!

Visit http://bit.ly/KANUGA2016 toregister today!

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Nursery is available each Sunday from8:30am to 12:30pm for newborns through 4-year-olds. The nursery is on the first floor ofthe Parish House.

Children’s Church is age-appropriate worshipheld at 9:15 am in St. Mary’s Chapel, tailoredfor child(ren) K-5th grade. Drop off yourchild(ren) at 9 am, then head to the church.Save your child a seat, as they’ll join thecongregation at the Peace. We will continueholding an age-appropriate service for 3-4 yearolds in the room next to the nursery in the ParishHouse during this timeframe.

Sunday School is held at 10:30am in the ParishHouse for children through 5th grade and in theCustis House for youth grades 6th - 12th.

Joyful Noise & Choristers, our children’s andyouth choirs, rehearse at 11am each Sundayunless there is no Sunday School (then theymeet at 10:30am).

If you have any questions regarding theformation for our children and youth here atBruton Parish, please contact me directly(mbrewer@brutonparish.org or 757-345-6489).

SUNDAY, MAY 1No Children’s Church this day. Join us forAppreciation Sunday at 9:15am in thechurch when we’ll honor our Sunday Schoolteachers, nursery staff, choir directors andacolyte team leaders. Sunday School will beheld at 10:30am (after communion we’ll walkto our classes together), and Children’sChoirs rehearse at 11am.

SUNDAY, MAY 8Children’s Church will be held in St. Mary’sChapel in the Parish House at 9:15am, followedby Sunday School at 10:30am and Children’sChoirs at 11am. Don’t forget it’s Mother’s Day!

SUNDAY, MAY 15Children’s Church will NOT be held as this isthe last time the Joyful Noise and Choristerswill sing in the church, both at the 9:15 & 11:15services. Please join us in the parish hall inbetween the services for a story and snack tohelp have a little break in between services.

SUNDAY, MAY 22Children’s Church will be held in St. Mary’sChapel in the Parish House at 9:15am, followedby Sunday School at 10:30am. No morechildren’s choir rehearsals until next year! YouthGroup will be held at 5:30pm beginning withpotluck for youth and their families to close outthe school year. Please let me know if you planto attend and what you’ll be bringing as yourdish.

SUNDAY, MAY 29No children’s or youth programming as this isMemorial Day weekend.

Family Vacation BibleSchoolThis year our VBS will be held at St. Martin’sChurch from August 8-12. In the past ithas been held in the morning, but this yearwe are trying something new … it will runfrom 5:30 to 8pm with dinner includedduring the course of theevening!

The theme this yearis The Great Protector,and stor ies wi l l becentered around bullyingand the Bible. Ann Meyer haslined up time for parents to have theirown time with specialists to discuss bullyingwith tips on how to approach this subjectmatter.  Please let me know if you think yourchild will be attending (registration forms willbe coming out soon) or if your youth will beavailable to volunteer. We need ALL adultand youth help that we are able to get!

Children & Youth FormationBy Meghan Brewer

Youth Groupenjoying funand fellowshipat the Pirate’sCove PuttPutt.

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Concerts areheld in the

church at 8pmunless otherwisenoted. Parking is

permitted onDuke of

Gloucester Streetin front of the

church during therecitals.

Candlelight Concerts Offered by Our Music Ministryto the Parish & Community

Tuesday, May 3 - Handbell ConcertBruton Tarpley Ringers, directed by RebeccaDavy, joined by the First Baptist, Scotland St.,Handbell Choir, directed by Reggie Fox, withOrganist, JanEl Will

Thursday, May 5 - Early Music ConcertBianca Hall, Recorder & Voice, & James Kosnik,Organ & Harpsichord

Saturday, May 7 - Oboe & Organ RecitalMelinda McKenzie, Oboist & Rebecca Davy,Organist

Tuesday, May 10 - Choral ConcertVirginia Benefit ChoraleSteve Davis, Director

Thursday, May 12 - Organ RecitalStephen Henley, Jr., Organist fromBon Air Presbyterian Church inRichmond, VA

Saturday, May 14 - Choral ConcertThe Choirs of Christchurch Schoolfrom Christchurch, VAMark Parsons, Director

Sunday, May 15 @ 5:30 pmChoral EvensongMusic of Helen KempBruton Cantores, directed byAnn Porter & Genrose Lashinger

Tuesday, May 17Youth Orchestra ConcertPeninsula Youth OrchestraRebecca Nixon, Director

Thursday, May 19Choral ConcertClover High School Choraliersfrom Clover, SCJay Forrest, Director

Saturday, May 21Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, OrganistBruton Parish Church

Tuesday, May 24Organ RecitalDr. JanEl Will, BrutonOrganist

Thursday, May 26 -Organ RecitalCarina Sturdy, Organistfrom Williamsburg, VA

Saturday, May 28Organ RecitalCheryl van Ornam,Organist at Redeemer

Lutheran Church in Richmond, VATuesday, May 31Organ & Harpsichord RecitalRebecca Davy, Bruton Organist

Historical Organ RecitalsWilliam & Mary Wren Chapel

Saturdays, 10am

May 14, 21, 28 - Rebecca Davy, OrganistMay 7 - Sarah Bland, Organist

Bach harpsichord concerti concert: Beckie, JanEl, TomMarshall & Sarah Bland with string quartet, Jeff Phelps,Susannah Livingston, Jena Chenkin & Alana Carithers

Haydn’sMissa Cellensis

Combined Pelham and Chancel Choirs willsing Missa Cellensis by Franz Joseph

Haydn, during the 9:15 & 11:15am morningservices on Sunday, May 22.

Mark your calendar!

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDWilliamsburg, VA

Permit No. 13

The Most Revd

Michael Bruce CurryPresiding Bishop & Primate

pboffice@episcopalchurch.org

The Rt. Revd Herman Hollerith IVBishop, Diocese of Southern Virginia

bishop@diosova.org

The Revd Christopher L. EppersonRector, cepperson@brutonparish.org

The Rev’d Tyler L. MontgomeryAssociate Rector & College Chaplain

tmontgomery@brutonparish.org

The Rev’d Jan M. Brown, Deaconjbrown@brutonparish.org

Meghan BrewerCoordinator of Children’s & Youth

Formation, mbrewer@brutonparish.org

Rebecca Davy, Music Director & Organistbdavy@brutonparish.org

Dr. JanEl B. Will, Organistjwill@brutonparish.org

James DarlingChoirmaster-Organist Emeritus

Hilary Cooley, Communications DirectorChronicle Editor/Publicationshcooley@brutonparish.org

Christine Britton, Parish Life Coordinatorcbritton@brutonparish.org

Dudley Hoyle, Comptrollerdhoyle@brutonparish.org

Alan MacDonald, Financial Assistantamacdonald@brutonparish.org

Mike Wanless, Facilities Managermwanless@brutonparish.org

Ronald Cotman, Parish House Sexton

Ike Turner, Weekend Sexton

Roy St. Amour, Church Sexton

Carol Weaver, Shop Managerbpcshop@brutonparish.org

Laura Paolicelli, Shop Assistant

Nancy Nelson, Shop Financial Assistant nnelson@brutonparish.org

www.brutonparish.org

PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY

Pastoral Care CoordinatorsMonday through Friday, 10am-2pmPCM@brutonparish.org757-645-2050

Stephen MinistryCharlie Clapper & Mary Jean Hurst757-220-2087 confidential

Parish NurseSylvia Sabaparishnurse@brutonparish.org757-258-4503

Pastoral Emergencies

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pmCall 757-345-2250 directlyor call the church office at757-229-2891

After 5pm, call the church officeand choose Option 6. If necessary,please leave your name, telephonenumber and brief message, and theclergy-on-call will return your callas soon as possible.

Article submissions are due the 10th of each month and may be edited for length and content.

Bruton Parish Church, P.O. Box 3520, Williamsburg, VA 23187-3520 757-229-2891 Fax: 757-221-0290

Your Bruton Parish ShopSPRING has sprung!By Leith Mullaly

If you want or need a happy pick-me-up, just come visit the Springtime Parlorat the Bruton Parish Shop. The big treeout front is gone due to roots growing intothe foundation, and now there is delightfulsunshine pouring through the windows andbrightening the entire shop. The Parlor isfilled with merchandise for spring andsummer, decks and patios, gardens andwalkways.

There is a plethora of differenthanging mobiles and windchimes to fiteveryone's tastes. You can find the verypopular best-selling solar powered mobilesthat light up at night which are great fun!They include: moon & stars, dragonflies,beach flipflops, hummingbirds and more. There is also a wide selection ofwindchimes, both metal and ceramic. Each has its own distinctive melodious sound.

You can also find charming stained glass bird baths that come with their ownsupport stands. You can select images such as robins, peacock feathers, dragonfliesand more which are boxed for easy wrapping and mailing.

Don't miss the opportunity to come see for yourself all the lovely itemsavailable to brighten your home for spring and summer. The descriptions aboveare only a small sampling. This is also a great place to purchase perfect gifts forfamily and friends while your purchases benefit outreach and mission.

If you can’t come into the Shop, then visit us virtually online atwww.brutonparishshop.com!

Shop's Pre-Owned Jewelry & AccessoriesSale over the 4th of July weekendThis year's annual sale will be held over the 4th of July weekend, instead of LaborDay weekend, due to remodeling plans. If you have gently-used jewelry, scarves,purses, jewelry boxes, hats, gloves, men's jewelry and ties to donate, pleasebring them to the shop during regular shop hours. Then be sure to spend sometime and money with us at the sale ... your purchases benefit mission and outreach!