A funeral service for the Rev. Brian J. P. Murdoch will be held at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Tremont Street this Saturday, October 22, at 4 pm. In addition, Visiting Hours and a Vigil will be held on Friday, October 21st from 6 to 8 pm at the cathedral.

Brian died at his home in Vineyard Haven on October 16th.  He served St. John’s as its eleventh rector, from 1985-1989. Recently, he had been appointed Priest-in Charge of Grace Episcopal Church in Vineyard Haven. His ministry touched many people both in the parish settings where he served, and in ministries beyond the parish in prisons and with the homeless community.

Contributions and gifts in lieu of flowers can be sent ,”In Memory of Fr Brian Murdoch” to the Fr Brian Memorial Fund, Grace Episcopal Church, PO Box 1197, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Contribution may also be sent to the “Fr Brian Fund” at Boston Rescue Mission, PO Box 12009, Boston, MA 02112, or go online to donate at BRM.org.