Clergy Staff & Leaders

Bishop Hughes To Meet with Lay Members

Thursday, August 20

Bishop Hughes is eager to spend time in continued conversation with the members of the diocese, to reflect and consider what we, our churches, and our communities have learned and experienced as we have adjusted to the changes this time has demanded of us. On Thursday, August 20 19 at 6pm she will host a Zoom Conference for all members of Holy Spirit Verona and our South Central cluster of churches. Login information will be shared via email.

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Considerations for In-Person Worship

Submitted by Jerry Racioppi on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 10:03am

This document was compiled by Churchwarden Patti Walsh on behalf of the Worship and Program Committee in planning for the journey forward to in-person worship and gatherings; lots of things to consider. The document was presented and discussed at our State of the Church meeting held on Sunday, June 28 at 10:30am.

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The Journey Forward

Submitted by Jerry Racioppi on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 9:58am

As we begin the journey forward and discuss returning to in-person worship and gatherings, our Bishop, the Right Rev. Carlye J. Hughes, offers some important thoughts: "In-person worship will require all of us, clergy and laity alike, to prioritize the needs of others over our own. It is not simply our own safety we watch over, is it the safety of all those we interact with at home, church, work, and school." Click here for more info.

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A Discussion About Race

Monday, August 3

On three consecutive Mondays (July 20, 27 and August 3) we will "gather" online to view the three-part documentary "Race: The Power of An Illusion." To enroll in these sessions, please email Father Jerry to receive access to the videos and login information. You would watch the one-hour video ahead of each meeting date, or join at 6:30pm each night to view the video together. Our discussion will begin each night at 7:30pm.

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A Discussion About Race

Monday, July 27

On three consecutive Mondays (July 20, 27 and August 3) we will "gather" online to view the three-part documentary "Race: The Power of An Illusion." To enroll in these sessions, please email Father Jerry to receive access to the videos and login information. You would watch the one-hour video ahead of each meeting date, or join at 6:30pm each night to view the video together. Our discussion will begin each night at 7:30pm.

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A Discussion About Race

Monday, July 20

On three consecutive Mondays (July 20, 27 and August 3) we will "gather" online to view the three-part documentary "Race: The Power of An Illusion." To enroll in these sessions, please email Father Jerry to receive access to the videos and login information. You would watch the one-hour video ahead of each meeting date, or join at 6:30pm each night to view the video together. Our discussion will begin each night at 7:30pm.

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Virch - Virtual Church Sunday Worship

Submitted by Jerry Racioppi on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 9:55pm

At Holy Spirit Verona, we continue to "fast from public worship" in order to maintain physical distancing. Everyone is invited to attend an 8am or 10am service on Sunday via a Zoom (online video) Conference. For those without access to a computer or camera, a phone number is provided from which a person could listen to the service. We hope that you will consider joining us virtually. Click photo (or see below) for Login Information.

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Bishop Hughes To Meet with Lay Members (Make-Up)

Tuesday, June 9

Bishop Hughes is eager to spend time in conversation with the members of the diocese, to reflect and consider what we, our churches, and our communities have learned and experienced as we have adjusted to the changes this time has demanded of us. On Tuesday, June 9 at 6pm she will host a **make-up** Zoom Conference for all members of Holy Spirit Verona and our South Central cluster of churches for anyone who missed the May 19 session.

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Virch - Virtual Church Sunday Worship

Submitted by Jerry Racioppi on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 9:49am

At Holy Spirit Verona, we continue to "fast from public worship" in order to maintain physical distancing. Everyone is invited to attend an 8am or 10am service on Sunday via a Zoom (online video) Conference. For those without access to a computer or camera, a phone number is provided from which a person could listen to the service. We hope that you will consider joining us virtually. Click photo (or see below) for Login Information.