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I tested negative this morning, but got two positives this afternoon. The 5-6pm Harrisburg Team meeting with the Bennetts and Harrison is still on, in the Parish Hall, pizza provided, but CAYG and the Parents Gathering are cancelled. So sad to finish out the academic year like this, but thankful we got this far! And … Continue reading CAYG Cancelled

Please let me know if so! I am still planning on CAYG this Sunday, but if I hear that lots of CAYG-ers and volunteer leaders are COVID positive, that might have to change… I know that three great volunteer leaders are already out (including the usual author of CAYG news – sadly I can’t summon … Continue reading Got COVID?

Hello hello, Dear Readers! How are you this BEAUTIFUL sunny day! I am generally doing much better since last we spoke! My forced “br-ay-k” was filled with gardening, baking cupcakes, taking down my Christmas tree, and taking my chonky cat Rosie on her first walk of the year. It’s really cute because at first she’s … Continue reading You May Ask Begins!

HELLO DEAR READERS!!! Happy MAY to you! I’m doing well- the SUN IS SHINING, the WEATHER IS WARM, and today was the last day of class for the spring semester! So I will be taking the next few days to have a… *glances at notes* A br… a “break”? (Pronounced br-ay-k?) Anyway whatever it is … Continue reading Mother’s Day! You May Ask!

Hello hello dear readers!!! How are you all in this, the downward spiral of our typical Pittsburgh yo-yo weather? Here’s a fun fact I learned today: Apparently when volcanoes erupt, static electricity can fire through the ash and other particles, creating volcanic lighting. As the heat and residue swirls, it can THEN create ash and/or … Continue reading Saturday: Church, Lasagna Dinner, AND Marathon Overnight!

Hello hello dear readers! Happy Wednesday-after-Easter! How’s your week been? Mine’s been lovely, in fact I have a story to tell you! Imagine if you will, there was a rector at a church called… let’s call it “Ascension.” And for the sake of argument suppose one of the receptionists who also works in the youth office … Continue reading Sign up for DINNER! Or STARVE!!!

Happy Holy Week Dear Readers! How is everyone? I’m doing fabulously- On top of giving an in-class homily yesterday that didn’t suck, I ALSO received word that I’m cleared to finally begin my doctoral work at Trinity this summer, AND I have been given an 85% scholarship!! Woot woot! And SPEAKING OF EXCITING THINGS… Lasagna … Continue reading Holy Week, and Lasagna Sign-Ups

Hello hello dear readers! Tis Kelsey, and I am back! Eye sensitivity is doing much better, thanks for asking! (Seriously, people have been asking all week. Not entirely sure what the urgency was- Alex did really well with announcements in my absence! He even had a joke* at the end! (*that I wrote, but that’s … Continue reading Palm Sunday! NO CAYG!

Ascension’s Children’s Choir (directed by my lovely wife) is looking for helpers. They rehearse in Ascension’s room 104 on the following six Saturday mornings from 10-11am. Email me to find out more if you’re interested. April 2nd, April 9th & April 23rd (with cellist) – leading the congregation on Sunday April 24th. May 7th, 14th, 21st … Continue reading Need service hours?

Sign up by 11:59pm on Thursday March 31st if you want to join us for the Marathon Overnight on April 30-May 1st. Thrilled that so many have signed up already, but there are a few places left so don’t miss out. ALSO, I just learnt from the marathon organizers that all volunteers get a free … Continue reading Deadline tomorrow!