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A festive brunch of gratitude followed the 9:00 service on Sunday. The potluck picnic to celebrate the success of Phase I of the Campaign for St. Aidan’s (launched last summer) attracted over 70 parishioners. The initial campaign goal was achieved successfully, and the robust response of the community was extraordinary! Thanks to all who donated…

The third Sunday of the season was sunny and breezy. Large numbers of parishioners attended the two services as our Presiding Clergy , Rev. Mike Dangelo, provided thoughtful sermons that gave the assembled plenty of spiritual fodder to consider. Summer is a valuable time for prayer and meditation as one looks at the sea and…

The second Sunday of our summer season was an uplifting experience. Early in the misty morning air, volunteers set up the chairs and altar, flowers were delivered, the fellowship table set and ushers greeted the assembled parishioners. Rev. Mike Dangelo presided over both services with grace, insight and wisdom. A baptism was held at the…

After many months of focused planning, innovative restorations and hard work, the chapel itself made its debut for the summer of 2025. The Rev Mike Dangelo, Presiding Clergy, welcomed parishioners back to worship together. The community enjoyed the beautiful enhancements to the interior chapel spaces, its updated infrastructure and the rectory as well. It has…

A spirited group of carolers met at the chapel on December 24 to celebrate the birth of Jesus and to mark the Christmas holiday. Ably led once again by Felicity Forbes, the singing was robust and enjoyed by all. Families, young and old, made time to come together and keep the spirit of St. Aidan’s…

The final worship services of the summer were held on Labor Day weekend. Led by The Rev. Kit Lonergan, a large number of congregants were inspired by her sermon that highlighted the biography and calling of St. Aidan. As always, our connections to the Gospel readings and one another were fortified by Rev. Kit’s thoughtful…

The food and refreshments were abundant as the annual summer social got underway at Salter’s Casino on August 16. This year, the event included a screening of a six-minute video reflecting the history of the chapel as told through the memories of the Houghton families who made the chapel a reality 107 years ago. Special…

Our visiting clergy are asked to respond to a quick question every year. This summer the question is: “If you were not an Episcopal priest, what other profession or calling might you have pursued?” Rev. Arlette: I’d definitely be in the corporate world, specifically in marketing. I would enjoy being somebody’s Chief Marketing Officer.

The Rev. Canon Arlette Benoit Joseph returned to St Aidan’s for her fourth summer on Sunday. The weather was less than ideal as the worshippers at 9:00 commenced under the beech tree. However, after the readings, Rev. Arlette suggested that the group move inside the chapel to avoid some uninvited raindrops. The switch worked like…

Another beautiful Sunday brought enthusiastic parishioners to the chapel and under the beech tree. The Rev. Kit Lonergan celebrated two communion services, inviting worshippers to join her at the table to offer assistance and blessings. The spirit was inclusive, joyful, and participatory. Thank you to Rev. Kit for bringing her thoughtful and inspiring ministry to…