10 May 2021                  

Rev. Nick's Vacation

Nick is away on vacation May 10-24. While away all pastoral emergencies should be directed to our wardens, Dave McSweeney and Suzanne Owayda, or the parish offices. We are grateful to the Rev. Thea Keith-Lucas who will be offering clergy support during this time.

Remembrances and Celebrations

We share the news that Richard Bone, of Marlborough, MA died on March 13. His wife, Anna Bone, is the sister of Johanna Hill. 

Robert and Stephanie Haile welcomed baby Robert George Haile IV (Robbie) on April 20. 

If you have something to share with the parish, please email the parish office.


Epiphany Is on Instagram!

Epiphany is now on Instagram! If you are an Instagram user, we invite you to follow our new account at @parishoftheepiphany. Following us is a great way to stay connected and to help spread the word about Epiphany! 

COVID Surge in India

As you've seen in the news, India is currently experiencing a terrible surge of COVID infections, and the hospitals and government agencies are being overwhelmed by the need for oxygen, ventilators, and even supplies of food. 

Many of you will remember the Athyal family, who were parishioners here for a number of years, and in particular Jacob Athyal who served as our youth minister. Das and Dina, Jacob's parents, have moved back to South India, and thankfully they themselves are safe and well. However, Das has appealed for donations to the Covid-19 Emergency Response and Civic Coordination Team, a coalition of social justice groups serving the area around New Delhi, where needs are most critical. They have set up a website with some information about their work, and it is now able accept funds from outside India. We invite you to consider a gift to support our sisters and brothers in South Asia at this difficult time. You can donate online here

Regathering for In-Person Worship on May 30th

The Epiphany Staff, Vestry, Wardens, and Regathering Committee are excited to share that we will begin to gather again in person on May 30th.  Having followed all the Diocesan guidelines, completed necessary preparations to open safely, and practiced an in-person test service, Rev. Nick, ushers, greeters, and service participants are ready to welcome you back to in-person services.   

On April 21st, the Vestry approved the Regathering Plan, which was then sent to our Diocesan Regathering Shepherd, Jane Hamel, who approved it for submission to the Bishop's office.  We are now submitting the final paperwork to the Diocese where it is expected to be approved.

Look for a Welcome Home video that will be shared in mid-May as well as the user-friendly seat reservation system on our website homepage at www.3crowns.org.  Final details on Registration will be forthcoming, but our intention is that registration will be live Monday through Wednesday each week prior to the upcoming Sunday service until it fills up.  

To meet current social distancing regulations, seating for the 8am and 10am services will be limited to 50 people per service (not including clergy and others serving during the service), and pews have been roped off to ensure safe distances between parishioners. Masks must always be worn except for the moment during communion when you accept the consecrated bread. Singing will be limited to a few choristers stationed in the choir loft, and parishioners will not be allowed into any spaces except the nave and the restrooms outside the rector’s study. Follow the signs that have been set up to guide you throughout the building.

We will continue to video the 10am Sunday services with cameras that have been discreetly set up around the church so everyone else can attend virtually. 

COVID Vaccination Note

I am an occupational health physician, and one of my long-term clients is Moderna. My staff has been running COVID vaccine clinics at their Norwood site since December. Our nurse practitioner who has been in charge of these clinics is telling me that frequently (and now almost every clinic) there are "leftover" doses that would be discarded if they couldn't find someone to take them. My wife and 20-year-old son got their vaccines by being ready to drop everything and go to Norwood at the end of the day (usually about 1-2 hour window).

If you want the vaccine and are willing to drive to Norwood with relatively short notice, please send me your name and phone number, and I will have her put you on the "on-call" list. I realize that the vaccine is becoming more widely available now, but if this is an option for you or a family member or friend or friend of a friend, we could stop wasting valuable doses.

If you get the first dose this way, you will automatically be scheduled for the second dose. By the way, there is an EMT in the waiting room in case of allergic reactions. Oh, and lollipops.

~Reid Boswell 

Team Epiphany: Updated Link

Team Epiphany will be participating in a COVID-safe, socially distanced, mask-wearing in-person ride to support the ALS Therapy Development Institute. Like last year, some on the team will participate virtually and record our miles on an athletics website called Strava.com

You can help in many ways:

1. Navigate to our team page and contribute to the ALS Therapy Development Institute:
http://team-epiphany.org

2. Come ride with us – even if it’s virtually. We are planning some appropriately socially distanced group rides. Runners, walkers, and other exercisers are also welcome.Check it out at:  
https://tst.als.net/the-ride/ride-options/

3. Cheer us on! Pray for us! You can check out all the riders clocking miles virtually here: 
https://www.strava.com/clubs/trekyourway2021

    Thanks in advance for your support. And please stay safe and be well.

    -Team Epiphany

    This Week's Calendar

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    Tuesday, May 11

    Noonday Prayer via Zoom, 12pm

    Circle of Life via Zoom, 5pm


    Wednesday, May 12
    Morning Prayer via Zoom, 7:30am


    Thursday, May 13

    Men's Group via Zoom, 5:30-6:30pm

    Online Healing Prayer via Zoom, 7pm

    Compline via Zoom, 9pm


    For More Information

    Our website can be found here.
    Family Newsletter for parents, youth, and children is found here. 
    Information on our Worship Services is here.
    If you are new to Epiphany, click here.
    Our complete Parish calendar
    is here.
    Sign-up for online pledge payments here.

    3 Crowns

    70 Church Street, Winchester, MA  01890
    781-729-1922
    www.3crowns.org

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