Dear Friends,
Someone told me that summers here are supposed to be slow. But right now, I am feeling the engines rev! We’ve got opportunities to serve, and new ministries forming or being reformed. I look forward to the months ahead as we also delve into strategic planning. Your participation will be requisite for this work to be successful.
While we look forward to our new Director of Music Ministries, Kyler Brown, to begin on August 31, I want to give some thanks. I deeply appreciate so many who have helped us bridge this transition. I give thanks to the Music Director Search Committee, comprising esteemed members such as Dick Rumpf (a long-time choir member and current vestry member), Joanie Schumacher (a seasoned choir singer), Theresa Miller (a dedicated music teacher), Susan Beauregard (a church music director with forty years of experience), and Marilyn Dessauer (a former singer with the Naples Philharmonic and previous church cantor). We are particularly indebted to Gordon, Susan, and Marilyn who offered their musical talents and time for planning – I wouldn’t want to imagine the last few months without their help.
As always, pray for our ministries and let me know if you would like to discuss any spiritual concerns or how you can become more involved in serving Christ through the ministries of St. Monica’s.
In Christ,
Fr. Jonathan