Dear Friends,

I am writing to inform you of news that affects our parish life.

Kelso Isom Funeral: I shared in church on Sunday the news that Kelso (Sonny) Isom, brother of Marie Hubbard and Marion Wood, died on Sunday morning. His funeral service will be held on Friday October 21, at 10 am, here at St. John’s, with Visiting Hours at 8:30 am at the Carr Funeral Home.

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The Rev. Brian Murdoch: We also received the sad news that the Rev. Brian Murdoch, who served as the eleventh rector of St. John’s, died on Sunday. Brian served here from 1985-1989. Brian had been serving as Priest in Charge at Grace Episcopal Church in Vineyard Haven. Visitation will be tonight in Vineyard Haven, with a memorial service there tomorrow. There will be a Vigil at St. Paul’s Cathedral this Friday night, with a funeral service at 4 pm at the Cathedral on Saturday the 22nd. Information about these services, as well as an account of Brian’s ministry, may be found here:  Brian Murdoch Services

May Brian rest in peace and rise in glory.

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Funeral Planning Seminar Postponed:  The seminar scheduled for Saturday, October 22 is being postponed and will be rescheduled for another date before the end of the year. Thank you for your understanding.