[Magdalen] New position

[Suzie Buchanan]

I am so glad for them and for you. My husband continues to be convinced that all clergy fail retirement. We shall see what happens when I reach that point. I have completed the interim training and that possibility certainly excites me for “retirement.”  

Susie

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> On Dec 20, 2019, at 2:56 PM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Yes, I get that.  Good Shepherd has a part time priest and another quarter
> time priest.  We are very blessed with these fine clergy to lead us.  Both
> are excellent liturgists and fine preachers.
> 
> Blessing on you and your congregation.
> Ginga
> 
>> On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 2:45 PM Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Thank you, Ginga. I failed to mention that this is a part-time position,
>> which is what I wanted. It’s a very small church, and more and more of our
>> smaller churches are moving to part-time clergy, because that’s what they
>> can afford.
>> 
>>>> On Dec 20, 2019, at 2:03 PM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Great news, Grace!  I am confident your full time ministry will bring the
>>> blessings of God to these people.
>>> 
>>> Ginga
>>> 
>>>> On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 1:16 PM Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> You’ll certainly be welcome, Cady!
>>>> 
>>>>> On Dec 20, 2019, at 1:14 PM, cady soukup <cadyasoukup at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Congratulations and welcome, Grace!
>>>>> 
>>>>> It is exciting to see the churches in our small, mostly rural region
>>>>> of the Diocese of Virginia get revitalized by having clergy,
>>>>> stability, and plans. (Of our 10 churches, 4 have been going through
>>>>> transitional periods recently.)
>>>>> 
>>>>> I hope to visit soon!
>>>>> 
>>>>> hugs - Cady
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 12/20/19, Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> After years of doing supply work, most recently a 6-month-long stint
>> at
>>>> one
>>>>>> church, I will be Priest-in-Charge at that church, Christ Church,
>> Brandy
>>>>>> Station, VA, beginning January 1st. This will be a one-year term,
>>>> renewable
>>>>>> with the Bishop’s permission.
>>>>>> It feels odd, but also exciting.
>>>>>> A friend of mine was asked recently if she had “failed” retirement
>>>> again!
>>>>>> She said yes.
>>>>>> I guess I have, too!
>>>> 
>>