Anglican Church in America for printing

 

 

For Immediate Release: February 7, 2011
Contact: Director of Communications 207-799-5141

By the Grace of God and the consent of the people, the Rev. Mr. Franklin Bartlett will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests by the Rt. Reverend Brian R. Marsh, Bishop Ordinary of the Diocese of the Northeast, Anglican Church in America (ACA) at Trinity Anglican Cathedral in Rochester, NH on Saturday February 12, at 11:00 AM.

 

Deacon Bartlett was ordained Deacon in March 2006 by the Right Reverend George D. Langberg, then Bishop Ordinary, and has served several area churches since that time, including St. Luke, Amherst NH, and St Michael, Holderness NH. He also served as Deacon-in-Charge at St. John the Evangelist, Salem NH since November 2007. He is now serving at Trinity Cathedral, as well as at St. John Parish.

Deacon Bartlett graduated from Logos House of Theological Studies, Ellsworth Maine, in September 2010. He was a student at Notre Dame College, Manchester NH majoring in Theology and became a Certified Pastoral Counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) in 2008.

Prior to his theological studies, Frank received a degree in Criminal Justice from the University System of Massachusetts and has been involved in that area for many years, both at the municipal and state level as well as in the private sector in Massachusetts. He is also a Vietnam combat veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force.

The Anglican Church in America is part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican Communion, with members in 44 countries, which seeks to uphold the Catholic Faith, Apostolic Order, Orthodox Worship and Evangelical Witness of the Anglican tradition within the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. The Communion holds Holy Scripture and the ancient Creeds of the Undivided Church as authentic and authoritative, and worships according to the traditional formularies of the Church.

+Brian

 

For Immediate Release: November 23, 2010
Contact: The Rev. Mr. David W. Moody, 603-835-7900

BISHOP TO DEDICATE HISTORIC CHURCH ORGAN

 

Charlestown, N.H. -- The Right Rev. Brian R. Marsh, Bishop of the Diocese of the Northeast, Anglican Church in America, will dedicate a historic organ at the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd at a service of Evensong on Sunday afternoon December 5th at 3 p.m. At the end of the service, there will be a recital performed by Mr. Ed Boadway, organist, and Ms. Lisha Klaiber, soloist. The church is located just off Main St. at 20 Summer St. opposite the Old Town Hall in Charlestown, New Hampshire. (Map)

The historic organ was built in 1914 by Mason & Hamlin of Boston, Massachusetts and is the generous gift of the noted organist and author, Dr. Rollin Smith of Westbury, Long Island. Mr. Boadway and Parish Deacon David Moody transported the organ  from Long Island in mid-October.  Mr. Boadway was also responsible for the repair and restoration over the last month.  He has been repairing and restoring pipe and reed organs since 1957.

Following the dedication of the organ and Evensong, Mr. Boadway will perform a number of musical compositions appropriate to the Mason & Hamlin instrument.  He will also accompany soloist Ms. Lisha Klaiber, who will sing pieces by Bach, Dvorak, and Thomas Frost. "Music is an important part of our Anglican tradition and worship," said Bishop Marsh. "We hope that the public will share our joy as we dedicate this wonderful instrument.

"Mason & Hamlin was in business from 1854 until 1930 when the company became part of the Aeolian American Piano Company. During this period Mason & Hamlin manufactured more than 250,000 reed organs.  After 1881, they began producing world-class pianos. Mr. Boadway noted that “Good Shepherd's renovated organ has one manual, seven sets of reeds, and is foot-pumped." He continued that "Mason & Hamlin was famous for the high quality of the materials that they used and their workmanship. They won many gold medals at European trade fairs and expositions during the latter part of the 19th century."

Mr. Ed Boadway is Director of Music at the United Church of Ludlow, Vermont. He recently completed 62 years of service as a church organist, missing only ten Sundays during this period and playing for more than 20,000 services. He was a founder of the Organ Historical Society, edits organ publications, and is Past-Dean of the Vermont Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Ms. Lisha Klaiber is a resident of Proctorsville, Vermont and the soloist of the United Church of Ludlow.  She is a member of the Feminine Tones choral group and currently studies with Lise Messier of the Opera Theater of Weston, Vermont.

The Anglican Church in America is part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican Communion, with members in 44 countries, and seeks to uphold the Catholic Faith, Apostolic Order, Orthodox Worship and Evangelical Witness of the Anglican tradition within the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. The Communion holds Holy Scripture and the ancient Creeds of the Undivided Church as authentic and authoritative, and worships according to the traditional Liturgies of the Church.

Light refreshments will be served afterwards in the church parish hall. A free-will offering will be taken for the benefit of the Fall Mountain Food Shelf that serves the needy in the Charlestown and the surrounding area. 

For Immediate Release: November 2, 2010
Contact: 207- 799-5141

 

ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND TO INSTALL NEW RECTOR

The Rt. Rev. Brian Marsh, Bishop of the Diocese of the Northeast, Anglican Church in America, will formally install the Rev. Jeffrey Monroe as the 5th Rector of St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church in Conway, NH on Sunday November 14th at the 9:30 AM service. Fr. Monroe was appointed the parish vicar by Bishop Marsh in November 2009 and the parish elected to issue him a formal call in June of this year.

Father Monroe served in lay ministries at the State University of New York Maritime College and at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He was also the Director of Outreach and Evangelism at St. Paul’s Parish in Portland and was Chairman of the Board of Deacons at Redeemer Parish in Gorham. After ordination, he served as the curate at the Anglican Cathedral of St. Paul in Portland and was the Vicar at St. Michael’s Anglican Church in Holderness, NH and Vicar of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Waterville, Maine where he served before coming to St. Margaret’s. He was appointed as a port and maritime chaplain by Bishop Marsh in 2008 and also serves as Vicar of St. Augustine of Canterbury Mission in Old Orchard Beach, Maine and is a visiting chaplain at Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital in Portland.

Fr. Monroe holds the rank of Captain in the U.S. Merchant Marine and has an unlimited Master Mariner’s License from the U.S. Coast Guard. He is a 1976 graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and has a master’s degree from the State University of New York. He completed his theological studies at the Logos House of Theological Studies in Ellsworth, Maine and in 2009 was elected to the Board of Trustees of Logos House. He is also a member of the order of St. Brendan the Navigator (OSBN).

The Anglican Church in America is part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican Communion, with members in 44 countries, and seeks to uphold the Catholic Faith, Apostolic Order, Orthodox Worship and Evangelical Witness of the Anglican tradition within the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. The Communion holds Holy Scripture and the ancient Creeds of the Undivided Church as authentic and authoritative, and worships according to the traditional Liturgies of the Church.

St. Margaret of Scotland is located at 85 Pleasant Street in Conway and worships on Sundays at 9:30 AM. The parish holds regular Bible studies and other parish activities during the year.

divider

 

SHRAPNEL SUNDAY
Say what?
This Sunday, Oct. 24, 2020, is Shrapnel Sunday at our parishes.  Now, what exactly am I talking about?
Shrapnel is a favorite sailor's term used to describe all the loose change that we find in pockets, ash trays, purses (female sailors only), rum bottles, car ash trays, shelves above the washer, inside the washer or dryer, on the ground, on the window sill above the kitchen sink,  under couch cushions, well you get the idea.

We would like you to gather your nickels, dimes, pennies, quarters, etc. and bring them to church on Sunday. We would like you to place your spare change in the wooden churches at the entrance of either St. Margaret's Church or St. Augustine's Mission.  The change will be gathered and placed in the Father Lester York Memorial Mission Fund and will be used to support our Diocesan missions that need liturgical supplies.  We are down to a mere $100 right now and we have some needs that we would like to take care of.

So, take a look around and lets see if we can fill our little collection box churches to the rafters for the benefit of those missions in need of our assistance and they seek to proclaim the Gospel. 
Donations when collected should be sent by check to:
York Memorial Mission Fund
c/o Father Jeff Monroe
St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church
P.O. Box 1555
Conway, NH 03818
Thank you,

Fr. Jeff Monroe+

For Immediate Release:
September 16, 2010
Contact: Director of Communications
(207) 615-7989

TRADITIONAL ANGLICANS TO MEET IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

Conservative Anglican clerics and laity from the six New England States and New York will meet in New Hampshire this fall, welcoming new parishes and clergy into their midst at a time when much of the Anglican world is in turmoil.  The Diocese of the Northeast of the Anglican Church in America, part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican Communion, will hold its annual synod in Manchester, September 23rd and 24th. The synod is being jointly hosted by All Saints Anglican Church in Concord and St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Amherst.

The theme for this year’s Synod is "Unity in Jesus Christ” and will focus on church efforts to expand unity among all faithful Christians.

Bishop Walter Grundorf

Bishop Walter Grundorf, Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Province in America, another continuing traditional Anglican Church body, will be the guest speaker at the Synod banquet. The Synod Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Manchester. Clergy, lay ministers and delegates from all of the parishes in the Diocese will also gather for the annual business meeting and special worship services, as well as special sessions to deal with the theme of the Synod.  The Bishop will also welcome new parishes and members. Traditional Anglican churches have seen increasing numbers as other Anglican jurisdictions face theological and social challenges.

The Anglican Church in America is part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican Communion, with members in 44 countries. The Church seeks to uphold the Catholic Faith, Apostolic Order, Orthodox Worship and Evangelical Witness of the Anglican tradition within the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. The Communion holds Holy Scripture and the ancient Creeds of the Undivided Church as authentic and authoritative, and worships according to the traditional Liturgies of the Church. 

The Right Rev. Brian Marsh, D Min. is the Diocesan Bishop

The Right Rev. Brian Marsh, D Min. is the Diocesan Bishop and Rt. Rev. George Langbergthe Rt. Rev. George Langberg is Bishop Emeritus and Vice President of the House of Bishops of the National Church.

 

 

 

 

Sep 14, 2010
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ-

Attached please find a general parish needs sheet for Yorkie's Closet for requests for supplies.  We have also established a new fund to purchase items for missions and small parishes in need.  The list reflects a general basic inventory for what a parish should have as part of their liturgical supplies.

To assist this ministry:

1. If you are in need of items, print out the form, complete it and send it back to me.  If the item is readily available, I will bring it to synod in Manchester.  You can mail or fax it to 207-799-3401.

2. If an item is not available, it will be sent along when we get your item in.  If we can purchase it quickly we will use available funds to supply the item.  (As of this e-mail, we have $100 in the fund).

3. If you have surplus items and wish to donate them to the Diocese, they will be gratefully accepted for other parishes.

4. If you would like to make a cash donation to this ministry, please send a check to the Fr. York Memorial Fund, care of my attention.   Funds are used only to meet supply needs.

If you need other assistance, please contact me.

I especially want to thank the Bishop for his support of this ministry and St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church in Conway for hosting the ministry material and the funds for our missions.

I will only bring some surplus clergy clothing to Synod and those items requested.

God's blessings and see you at Synod. 
Fr. Jeff Monroe+

Rev. Jeffrey W. Monroe, Rector
ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND ANGLICAN CHURCH
Conway, New Hampshire
H: 11 Katahdin Road
Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107-2828
Phone: (207)799-5141
E-Mail: mirage@maine.rr.com
www.conwayanglicans.org

For Immediate Release: September 9, 2010
Contact: Diocesan Information Officer 207-615-7989

BISHOP TO VISIT OLD ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

The Right Rev. Brian R. Marsh, Bishop of the Diocese of the Northeast, Anglican Church in America, will make a pastoral call on Old St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Portland on Sunday September 12th at the 10:00 AM Mass.  Old St. Paul’s is one of the oldest parishes in the Diocese of the Northeast and is known as the Seafarer’s Church.  Founded in 1763, it is also the oldest continuous parish in the City of Portland.
“As always, I am looking forward to visiting the parish family at St. Paul’s,” said Bishop Marsh.  “Getting to Maine is a great pleasure and I look forward to every trip.”  St. Paul’s is one of ten ACA parishes in the State of Maine.

The Anglican Church in America is part of the worldwide Traditional Anglican Communion, with members in 44 countries, which seeks to uphold the Catholic Faith, Apostolic Order, Orthodox Worship and Evangelical Witness of the Anglican tradition within the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. The Communion holds Holy Scripture and the ancient Creeds of the Undivided Church as authentic and authoritative, and worships according to the traditional formularies of the Church.

Diocesan Communications Office

September 6, 2010

 

GUEST SPEAKER FOR NINETEENTH SYNOD ANNOUNCED

It is our pleasure to announce that Bishop Walter Grundorf will be the guest speaker at our upcoming diocesan synod.
Bishop Walter Grundorf Bishop Grundorf is the Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Province in America. The APA was formed in 1995 during the formative years of the Anglican Continuum. Bishop Grundorf and the APA had, in fact, been part of the Anglican Church in America for several years after its founding.

The invitation to Bishop Grundorf was extended after our Bishop's successful and collegial work with the Church of the Holy Spirit in Pepperill, Massachusetts. Holy Spirit is an APA parish under the episcopal oversight of Bishop Grundorf. Because the parish is over five hundred miles distant from the next nearest APA parish, Holy Spirit had been faced with serious challenges with regard to clergy recruitment and episcopal care. Three years ago, Bishop Grundorf and Bishop Marsh, in consultation with the parish, developed a plan whereby we would jointly shepherd this parish. Accordingly, one of our priests, Father Ted Bolduc, serves as rector of the parish. Recently, our Bishop has made episcopal visits to the parish. Bishop Grundorf and Bishop Marsh maintain regular contact regarding the spiritual needs of this particular parish.  Since this experiment in intercommunion has worked so well from the perspective of both church bodies, Bishop Marsh has invited Bishop Grundorf to join us at synod and to speak to us immediately following our banquet on Friday evening.
Such extra-jurisdictional invitations have been extended previously by several jurisdictions.  They are commonly done and are entirely appropriate. The invitation of Bishop Grundorf to speak to us does not mean that we are in formal communion with the APA. Any such formal intercommunion arrangement would require the assent of synod.
Bishop Marsh in placing the invitation in context said "This does not affect our current discussions about the Apostolic Constitution and the Ordinariates nor have any of our episcopate or parishes joined the APA.  It is an opportunity for us to reach out to a fellow continuing Anglican church body in the hopes of finding unity among those of us who have the same faith and practices. Please join us in welcoming Bishop Walter Grundorf as our guest speaker at this, our Nineteenth diocesan synod."

Rev. Jeffrey Monroe
Director of Communications
Diocese of the Northeast
Anglican Church in America
(207)799-5141

Communications Office Weather Advisory Warnings

AUG. 30, 2010
All parishes:
As hurricane season is upon us and winter is on the horizon, parishes should develop a closing plan in case of bad weather. You should distribute the plan early and remind folks as bad weather approaches. Means of notifying parish members include:

  1. Local TV and Radio stations
  2. E-Mail
  3. Phone trees

Please develop these early and let your folks know that unnecessary travel in bad weather is nothing we encourage. If you make a decision to close, do so in plenty of time so you can get the word out.

Blessings, Fr. Jeff Monroe+
Director of Communications
Anglican Church in America
(207)799-5141

Anglicans, Catholics to pray for unity
Bangor Daily News 1/28/10 10:08 pm