when I came to the parish and had to adjust to the mysteries of the sanctuary! He is stepping down as Head Acolyte, but not, of course from continuing ministry and worship.
I pay tribute to all the acolytes, to Norma Dreyer and the altar guild, to Laura Shell and the flower guild, and to all those who help in so many ways: readers, sidesmen, greeters, coffee hour hosts, etc. There is also our stewardship committee, fund-raising committee, outreach committee and other specific groups. So many people are involved in the worship and life of our parish. Thank you everyone.
PERSONAL THANKS
There are many people I would like to thank personally. Firstly to Fr Krulak. He is a wonderful assistant who is of great support to me. Thanks, Father! To the other associate priests, Fathers Edwards, Thrumston and Barta - thank you for your support and counsel. The Wardens, Vestry and the Secretary, Clare Gates, have been worked hard by the Rector, but not without laughter at our meetings! Thank you for your response and support, and for your vision of our parish.
Although I may be a good administrator, I rely very much on the office staff. Thank you to Jean, my secretary, Jim Mickelson and all who assist in the office: George Garrison, Charles Randall, Michael Lockridge, and our army of counters. Special thanks also to Kathryn Dreyer for the magazine and George Dreyer for the website. These are both very important in our communications and publicity.
2006 has been a year when I have gradually recovered from surgery in 2005. You, the parishioners, continue to express your prayers and love, for which I am very grateful. I repeat what I said in my report last year: God has richly blessed me with a loving parish family. Thank you for the privilege of being your priest.