[Magdalen] New position

[Ann Markle]

I have also failed retirement, serving as part time rector of Trinity
Church, Lancaster, NY. I never thought I’d do anything but supply again - I
really liked the extended supply work I did with 2 local parishes. I can’t
really imagine a retirement that includes no work at all, though that may
come to me later in my life. I do love what I’m doing, and this parish
feels like such a blessing.

On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 3:02 PM Suzie Buchanan <buchanan.suzie at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > 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!
> >>>>
> >>
>
-- 
Ann

The Rev. Ann Markle
Buffalo, NY
www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com