The office move is complete
by Fr. Bill Van Oss
Here are a few important things that I want you to be aware of:
- Please remember that we are requiring masks for all indoor gatherings due to the rise in COVID-19 infections. It is a good idea to wear a mask anytime you are indoors with others (like at the grocery store) whether they are vaccinated or not.
- We have made the move into our new office! The unpacking continues. Many thanks to the staff and volunteers who helped with the move.
- I will be offering “porch visits” with groups of parishioners once we are settled in. These visits will give me an opportunity to get to know you better. Stay tuned for details on how to register.
- You have an opportunity to provide input to the Bishop Search Committee at a gathering tomorrow, Saturday, August 7 at 10:00 a.m. at St Hillary’s. You can also participate by Zoom. Check out https://www.episcopalswfl.org/ for details.
Be safe and well,
Bill+
Moving Forward Updates from Fr. Bill
Today's Excitement Dear Friends, Today was a day to celebrate! LCEC trucks arrived to install the new meter and energize it so the new HVAC system in the sanctuary can be started up! Then a couple hours later, we passed the City of Sanibel final inspection and we were given the Certificate of Completion; the final step in our permit process which started last May. We are very grateful to Councilwoman Holly Smith, City Manager Dana Souza and all the city and LCEC employees who assisted in these final steps and of course to all the FP workers and their subs for all their hard work these past several months and the Property Restoration Team; the working group was there to receive the good news today. We are very busy getting the spaces ready for opening weekend starting with our 4th Advent services this Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 8am and 10:30am (livestreamed). Then we will have 3 Christmas Services at 4pm, 8pm (livestreamed) and 10:30am. Thanks to the volunteer teams who have been washing dishes in the kitchen, putting books on the bookshelf, hanging wreaths and a 100 other details. It is a stunningly beautiful space and we can't wait for all to experience it again for the first time in 15 months! Bill +
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