Saints Matthew and Mark Episcopal Church

The mission of Saints Matthew and Mark Episcopal Church is to be a welcoming community that gathers for faithful worship; nurtures, loves, and supports our families; and reaches out to the needs of the surrounding community In fulfilling this mission: We worship and glorify God through our Lord Jesus Christ and encourage an environment of love and service for the Parish community and its neighbors.
We provide programs of Christian education and spiritual formation for all our members of every age

artist: Jorge Paricio - www.jparicio.com

Dear Ones,

All of our hearts are breaking at the news we are hearing from Oklahoma and the midwest after Monday's outbreak of Tornadoes and severe weather. Yet even in the midst of the ruin and destruction we see the lights of acts of courage and kindness; teachers using their bodies to protect their students, neighbors rushing out into the storm to rescue others, first responders leaving behind their own tragic losses to save the lives of others. In the midst of the fury of the storm, let us pray that God will grant us grace to keep our hearts fixed on the light so that by its inspiration and reflection we can be beacons of hope to many who need us now.

I ask your prayers for all in the region who are suffering, who have lost homes or businesses, who's hearts are broken by the lost of a loved one. I ask you to consider how we can work together to help restore what we can and comfort those who's losses we can not. Below is an email from the canon to the Ordinary of the Diocese of Oklahoma with some details, should your parish decide to aid in the recovery.

+Nicholas

The Rt. Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely, DD. S.O.Sc.

Bishop of Rhode Island

Dear Friends,

The Music Program of Barrington Presbyterian Church is proud to present its next concert, "Music von Handel", on Sunday, June 9, at 3:00 P.M. The hour-long program will feature the works of renowned composer George Frederic Handel, performed by the talented instrumental and vocal soloists and ensembles of the music program. Admission to this program is free; a freewill offering will be collected to further the work of the music program.

Attached is a flyer for the performance; if you are able to post this digitally or in print, that would be much appreciated. Thank you for your support of this community music program!

I look forward to seeing all of you at the concert.

Blessings,
John Black

John C. Black, Organist/Director of Music & Choir
Barrington Presbyterian Church
400 County Road
Barrington, R.I., 02806
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Stephanie wrote:This link was sent from Trinity Church, Newport. I think it is terrific. It came from the Lutherans and is right on.

http://youtu.be/rmweXyEeoBw

Pastor Oscar Lopez and The Rev. Stephanie Shoemaker at the reception following the first Sunday service of the Iglesia de Cristo Agua de Vida at the former St. Mark's Church in Riverside on May 5.. A group of parishioners from Sts. Matthew and Mark in Barrington where Stephanie is the priest-in-charge attended the service to welcome the congregation to its new home.