[Magdalen] Eastern USA weather

[Jay Weigel]

All services at Reformation Lutheran Church in New Market, VA, were
canceled today. I haven't heard what our bishop said. Our pastor told us to
stay home, stay warm, and pray for all whose jobs required them to be out
in this weather.

On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 6:43 AM, Christopher Hart <cervus51 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I heard on the news that the area northwest of Washington DC got the worst
> of this storm. That;s pretty much Kate Conant land. Hey Georgia, are you
> glad you moved to Oregon?
>
> On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 2:02 AM, Kate Conant <kate.conant at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > When I last checked at about 1:30 pm, we had 36" (yes, 3') here and then
> it
> > kept snowing until about midnight.  I suspect it was close to 40".
> >
> > Have I mentioned that I share Jay's hatred of snow?   My late
> mother-in-law
> > always said "Snow is a 4-letter word" and I agree.
> >
> > It'll take a week to really dig out.
> >
> > BTW, I noticed this online:
> >
> > A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP BRANSFIELD TO THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN WEST
> > VIRGINIA:
> >
> > My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
> >
> > Because of the heavy snow blanketing much of West Virginia and the
> region,
> > the lay faithful of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston are relieved of
> > their obligation to attend Mass this weekend.
> >
> > Travel conditions vary across the diocese, but in most cases roads remain
> > treacherous, and safety must remain our paramount consideration.
> >
> > I urge you to please check on your neighbors, especially those who are
> ill,
> > at risk or who are elderly. I also ask you to pray individually or as a
> > family, remembering all those who are affected so drastically as a result
> > of the snow.
> >
> > Know that you remain in my prayers as we prepare to recover from this
> > massive snow storm.
> >
> > Sincerely yours in Christ,
> >
> > +Most Reverend Michael J. Bransfield
> > Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston
> >
> >
> >
> > ​And from my priest:
> >
> > My beloved in the Lord and dear friends,
> >
> > The Divine Liturgy scheduled for Sunday, January 24 has been cancelled
> due
> > to Winter Storm Jonas, the predicted heavy snow and dangerous driving
> > conditions.
> >
> > If possible, please stay home and be safe. God bless.
> > In
> > ​His Service
> > ,
> >
> > *Protopresbyter Panagiotis Papanikolaou*
> > Presiding Priest
> > Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church
> > 1700 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601
> > Tel: 540.667.1416     Fax: 540.667.1990 ​
> >
> > "What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, love mercy, and
> walk
> > humbly with your God?"
> > Micah 6:8
> >
>
>
>
> --
>
> Christopher Hart
>
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