Visitation of Bishop Strawn to Holy Spirit and St Margaret Parishes, August 9-10, 2014
His Grace, the Rt. Rev'd Stephen Strawn, bishop of the Diocese of the Missouri Valley visited two parishes in Indiana on August 10 and 11, 2014: the Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit in Greenfield, Indiana; and also St. Margaret of Scotland in Indianapolis. This was actually Bishop Strawn's first visit to Indiana in two years due to the fact that there were scheduling conflicts in 2013 and, as a result, Bishop and Mrs. Williams visited in his place in 2013.
This was a "first" for Bishop Strawn in the fact that this was his first visit to the Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit in Greenfield. Mrs. Annette Strawn was unable to make the trip this year but the bishop's brother, Mr. Rick Strawn was able to join Bishop Strawn in the trip from Quincy to Indiana.
(Pictured above: Left, Mr. Rick Strawn; Right, Bishop Stephen Strawn)
Mass was scheduled for 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 9th, 2014 at the Chapel in the Park in Greenfield. Bishop Strawn celebrated the Mass and preached the homily. Assisting at Mass was the Rev'd Father Stephen Sommerrock and the Rev'd Father Todd Bragg. Holy Spirit had very good attendance for Mass as many wonderful members turned out to welcome Bishop Strawn on his first visit to the parish.
After Mass was finished, the members went to the home of a member of Holy Spirit where we had a wonderful dinner in honour of the bishop and his brother. Wonderful food; nice drinks; delicious desserts; and even better company was on tap where everyone seemed to enjoy themselves very much. There were even members of St. Margaret Parish in Indianapolis on hand which accepted the invitation to join Holy Spirit for the dinner in honour of the bishop's visitation.
On Sunday, August 10th, 2014, Bishop Strawn made his visitation to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in Indianapolis. It was a joyous event due to the fact, as mentioned above, that this was his first visit to the parish since 2012. Bishop Strawn again celebrated the Mass along with preaching the sermon. Assisting Bishop Strawn were: The Rev'd Father Stephen Sommerrock; the Rev'd Father Todd Bragg; and Mr. Geoff Michels, Senior Warden.
(Pictured above: Left to Right: Mr. Geoff Michels; Mr. Rick Strawn; Bishop Strawn; Fr. Sommerrock)
After the sermon was finished, Mr. David Lovell was confirmed by Bishop Strawn. David is a very faithful member of Holy Spirit Parish in Greenfield. This was a pleasure for the members of St. Margaret to witness because this was the first confirmation we had at St. Margaret since we were in our old church on College Avenue.
(Pictured above: Left Mrs. Jennifer Lovell; Center: Bishop Strawn; Right: Mr. David Lovell.
Pictured Below:Bishop Strawn along with Mr. David Lovell)
After Mass was finished, a reception in honour of the bishop and his brother was hosted by St. Margaret Parish. Again, wonderful food along with the opportunity for the members of St. Margaret Parish to visit with Bishop Strawn.
(Pictured above: Father Todd Bragg along with His Grace, the Rt. Rev'd Stephen Strawn)
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