Sutton Smith presented a paper in February on St. Basil of Ceasarea and his ecclesiology to a local meeting of SEAD, the Scholarly Engagement with Anglican Doctrine. A lively discussion followed, as Basil deals with a number of issues of great contemporary interest, such as the proper way for both clergy and laity to respond to openly heretical teaching. Sr. Mary Jean and Sutton’s husband, Father Elton Smith (also our Associate) attended that meeting. The Smiths are rejoicing over the birth of their daughter, Grafton Elizabeth, on May 1.
Our Associates Bill and Sue Taylor moved from St. Gabriel’s House this month. Their new address is 85 Coachlight Square, Montrose, NY 10548. They look forward to continuing in work and ministry in the local area — Bill as a treasurer at St. James the Less in Scarsborough, and Sue as deacon at the Church of the Divine Love in Montrose. We wish them the best and miss them both already!
New Associates
Deacon Linda Wilson was received at Mass on the Feast of the Presentation, February 2 by Father Simmons. She serves as deacon at St. Paul’ s Church, Bloomville, NY, in the Diocese of Albany. Linda and her husband H.L. Wilson also operate Bibliobarn, a rare and used book business. Their address is PO Box 154, South Kortright, NY 13842.
Father Joseph di Mauro, S.A., was received at Vespers on February 20 by FAther Simmons. He is a member of the Franciscan Society of the Atonement (the Graymoor Friars) in Garrison, NY.
Lawrence Oberhauser was received at Mass on February 25 by our Associate Father Thomas Mercer. A member of St. Peter’s Church in Peekskill, and a school bus driver, he frequently attends out weekday services. His address is PO Box 865, Verplank, NY 10596.
Bruce Richardson, a longtime friend of Sr. Catherine Clare and of the Community, was received at Mass on April 7 by our acting Chaplain, Father Perren Hayes. Bruce sent a year living at St. Gabriel’s House between jobs as a financial analyst in the Pacific Rim. He is now living in China.
Our longtime friend and lover of the serenity on the hilltop, Patricia Farewell, was received by Fr. Hayes on April 29. Her address is PO Box 198, Pleasantville, NY 10570.
Elizabeth (Holly) Outwin Tepe and Stephanie Ossendorf were received by Father Jerry Doublisky at the Memorial Day Retreat on May 26. Holly, an opera singer and music teacher, is a member of the St. Mary’s School Class of 1966. She and husband Jerry live at 714 Upper Straw Road, Hopkinton, NH 03229-2041. Stephanie is a new friend from the Diocese of Albany. Her address is PO Box 233, Claverack, NY 125-0233.