Father Don and Lois Barton Day

Bishop Howe's Visitation

Rogation Sunday - April 27, 2008

 

Lois and Father Don Barton Planting the "Barton Tree"

 Shepherd of the Hills honored Father Barton, Vicar and first Rector of the Church, with a special celebration April 27.  Bishop Barry Howe presided and preached at the Eucharist, and a festive reception followed.

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Mother Virginia and Bishop Howe at the reception

Commissioning of Eucharistic Ministers and Visitors

Presentation of a Certificate to Fr. Barton - a gift in his honor to Episcopal Relief and Development

Celebrating the Rogation Days and Earth Day, the congregation plant a tree in honor of the Bartons

Fr. Barton and Lois observed the tree planting

The baby redbud joins the dogwoods and redbuds alongside the church.

The Senior and Junior Wardens inspect the newly planted tree.

The reception - a good time being had by all!

Photos courtesy of Mary Howe