Please Help Ukraine

Mar 15, 2022 | News

They are in great need of the following medical supplies. Please be compassionate to the suffering of Ukrainian people, soldiers, civilian and children who are suffering from Russian Genocide of Ukrainian nations. Medical and food supplies, clothes and baby items...

Music Director

Mar 14, 2022 | News, Uncategorized

I am delighted to welcome Maren Carlsen as our new Music Director. Maren had been filling in for Sarah Dzialo while she was on maternity leave. Sarah had decided that it was too difficult to return and so I offered the position to Maren. She will play for both the 8am...

Altar Rails

Mar 13, 2022 | News, Uncategorized

Sadly, the gentleman I had hoped would be able to complete this project recently informed me that after his cancer surgery he is just too weak to do it. I am in consultation with another woodworker and hope to resolve this in the very near future. Nevertheless, I am...

Mask Mandates

Mar 12, 2022 | News

The Diocese of Springfield recently lifted the mask policy and requires that clergy and laity wear masks per the directives of the local town and for Holy Communion. Since Deerfield has lifted the mandate and the Diocese no longer has any directive in place, masks do...

Sign of Peace

Mar 11, 2022 | News

Since many of the mandates are being lifted – including the one mentioned above – I am contemplating bringing back the sign of peace. For now, let’s get through Lent with a clear and focused attention on the Lord and an appreciation for His presence...

Cemetery

Mar 10, 2022 | News

We will reopen the cemetery on May 1, 2022 for spring burials. In the meantime, I will be meeting with our current landscaper in an effort to come up with a better plan for lawn care this summer. I know this was a sore spot for many this past year and I am working on...