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Warden's Note
Wardens’ Note (week of May 6, 2024)
Hello, everyone!
We hope folks are able to enjoy some of Springtime…perhaps sitting outside or looking out a window. We still have four seasons here in Northern New Jersey, so let’s feel the buds opening, or listen to the grass rustling, or a beloved pet snoring (or a child giggle!).
It can be difficult to slow down at times and be present in the here and now. Our society today seems to be focused on the “hamster wheel” of activities. Next game, next performance review, next doctor’s visit. This writer found a little book called “Simple Prayers for Complicated Lives,” by Jennifer Phillips. This meditation spoke to her.
The Bustle of Work
God my wisdom and strength:
in the bustle and busy-ness of work,
fill me with your energetic spirit,
and remind me to pause and recall
that my labor should find favor in your sight,
so that all my work would do you honor,
by helping you renew the face of the earth.
May your Spirit bless and increase
the creativity of my mind,
the effort of my hands,
my collaborations with colleagues,
my consideration of those I serve,
and my gladness for your love and guidance.
This prayer reminds this writer to pause and re-set their priorities. What is our goal of our task at hand? What is/are the process(es)? Just like some of the Serendipity Stitchers may say a quick prayer with each loop or row, perhaps we should slow down a little bit and remind ourselves of what is truly important.
Turning to some “housekeeping” matters:
1. Amy Endres is getting married this month! And, it’s at Redeemer! Heartfelt congratulations! Kindly review the section below, because a few volunteers would be greatly appreciated.
2. This week the Diocese presented the “Churches without Clergy” Zoom meeting on Monday, May 6th. A few Redeemerites were on the call. Bree was struck by the following: Click here-Churches without Clergy mtg 05062024
3. Regarding the proposed bar/”establishment” across the street, proposed by the Walsh family… As of Monday, May 6th, there is no date set yet for the next (final?) meeting of the ABC liquor license stage. You are welcome to call the Morristown Town Clerk, Margot Kaye. Her telephone is: 973-292-6747. The next meeting is crucial, as the opposing attorney, representing the condo association next to the proposed bar, will present his side of the case.
4. The very beginning of the roof repair is inching along. The bids are due on June 11th, 2024, at the architectural firm of Connolly and Hickey.
As always, we are thankful for your presence at Redeemer, either in the pews or from your home. See you soon!
Brian Malcolm & Briceyda (“Bree”) Rodriguez-Cancio, Wardens
Vestry Members: Melissa Allman, Jennifer Corrieri, Agnes Clyne, Leslie Harden, Colleen Hintz, Carolyn Moody, Joe Sienko.
