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Mustard Seed Winter 2012

Once a week I stop at HB Provisions for a cup of Pumpkin Spice coffee which I in turn take out to St. Ann’s for an “inspection” as well as reflection. Standing by the Seaside Chapel, the coffee helps warm my hands. The benches have been stored for the winter and the altar is covered with a large plywood box to protect it from the salt air and sea spray. As you can imagine this scene is quite different from the one you enjoy in the summer. However, even now there’s a certain grandeur about this very special place.

The Chapel doors are locked and the Rectory has been winterized, however, the work of
managing St. Ann’s continues throughout the winter months. Lisa Bither, Parish Administrator, is busy with a list of activities too numerous to mention. Her invaluable assistance makes the Vestry’s job so much easier. Treasurer Mark Werner has prepared a balanced 2012 budget. However, we must continue to address the need to increase pledge income in light of increasing costs. The Investment Sub Committee, chaired by Gerry Havilland, and with the assistance of Mark Werner and former Senior Warden David Winstanley, has appointed a new Investment Advisor. F.L. Putnam is located in Portland, ME, and it is believed this firm will provide us with a more hands on management of our funds. John Harris, Jr. Warden, has been busy overseeing the construction of the columbarium. The site, located between the Chapel and Rectory is nearing completion and everyone who has seen the columbarium has been extremely impressed. ML reports that he has already scheduled a number of weddings for the 2012 season. Income from weddings continues to be critical to our financial well being.

Thanks in large part to the work of previous Vestries, St. Ann’s continues to grow stronger each year. However, in the final analysis, it is the support of members and friends that form the firm foundation for growth.

As we continue to prepare for the coming season, I encourage anyone who has questions or concerns regarding the State of the Church to contact me directly. Email is a great way for most communications, however, sometimes the phone is more effective.

I look forward to welcoming you back to St. Ann’s in June.

Peter D. Fuller
(207) 9895-9180

2011 Calendar (In Process)

June 2011
	• SUN 19	OPENING SUNDAY
	• SUN 26	Lemonade on the Lawn: 9 am – 10 am

July 2011
	• MON 4	Fourth of July and Sunday Services, with canon
	• SUN 17	Lemonade on the Lawn: 9 am – 10 am
	• SUN 24	Annual Fellowship Outing: 3 pm \| Download Fellowship Form PDF
	• THU 28	St. Ann’s Day by the Sea Service Project: 10 am - 3 pm (Rain date, Tues Aug 2)
	• SUN 31	Trinity Choir (Boston) to sing at 8:00 & 10:00 services

August 2011
	• SUN 7	Annual Meeting and Vestry Election
	• SUN 14	Lemonade on the Lawn: 9 am – 10 am

September 2011
	• SUN 4	Last Outdoor Chapel Service: 8:00 am
	• SUN 11	Coffee at the Rectory 9:30 am
	• SUN 25	CLOSING SUNDAY

2011 Spring Newsletter (PDF)
2010 Winter Newsletter (PDF)
2009 Winter Newsletter (PDF)
2010 Fall Newsletter (PDF)