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Yesterday was my last Sunday at Holy Family Parish.  It was a bit emotional to be presiding my last Masses at the parish.  I got a very nice surprise when a group of friends of mine from the Wednesday night “Sing” and the Monday night Sea Chanty group showed up!

In the afternoon, the parishioners had a “going away” party for me in the parish hall.  There was a lot of food, including this beautiful cake:

And another group of music friends showed up, and added live music to the mix!

After came the evening Brazilian Mass:

and we had another going away dinner, with another delicious cake:

THANK YOU to everyone for all you’ve done for me during my time at Holy Family Parish!  The outpouring of support yesterday – kind words, business cards, greeting cards, gifts, music, hugs, etc. – reminded me once again that I have WICKED AWESOME friends in this amazing Cape Ann community! I hope to get out thank-you notes to those people who gave gifts and for whom I have a name and address, but if I miss you, please accept my thanks here!

Of course, although I am leaving Holy Family Parish, I am not leaving Gloucester or GMG! Why leave, when I am in such a great place with so many wonderful, talented, generous people?  I am starting to move my things into a new apartment today, and will hopefully finish moving my things and myself tomorrow. I hope to support myself in part by selling prints of photos, teaching origami and photography workshops (at The Hive for teens and adults and Art Haven for kids, and anywhere else I can), and possibly doing some translation work and/or language tutoring (Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and/or maybe Italian, although my Italian is a little rusty).

From tomorrow on, Fr. Linus Mendis will take my place here at Holy Family Parish. As of July 1, I will formally be on a year of leave of absence with permission from the Cardinal.   That implies that, although I continue to be a priest in good standing, I will not be doing any priestly ministry.  The archdiocesan policy with these things is that, since I am taking a year off,  I am not allowed to wear my clerical clothing or celebrate the sacraments in public (although I will continue to celebrate Mass in private – I am looking for a small altar for my apartment… ). Some people have asked if I should still be called “Father Matthew”, or just “Matthew”, or “Matt”, or whatever. Since I don’t know what will be going on at the end of this year (continuing as a priest for the archdiocese? seeking another option within priestly ministry, or taking another path outside of ministry?),  just call me whatever makes you comfortable. My preference is Matthew (with or without “Father”). For now, I will be signing my posts like this:

– Matthew Green

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Could this photo have been taken from Patty Poore’s front yard?

Museum Offers Early Childhood Program

The Cape Ann Museum invites children and families to Young at Art on select Wednesdays this summer. Young at Art is a program for 3 to 5 year olds accompanied by an adult. Visit the Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a story, a gallery or house exploration, and an art project. On Wednesday June 5^th, learn more about children’s book author and illustrator, and Folly Cove Designer, Virginia Lee Burton. This program is free for members or with museum admission. Reservations are required. Please call Liza Browning 978-283-0455 ext.16 or email lizabrowning@capeannmuseum.org.

The Cape Ann Museum is located at 27 Pleasant Street in Gloucester. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum is closed during the month of February, on Mondays, and major holidays. Admission is $10.00 adults, $8.00 Cape Ann residents, seniors, students. Children under 12 and Museum members are free. The second Saturday of the month is Family Free Day. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. For more information please call: (978) 283-0455. Additional information can be found online at www.capeannmuseum.org.

Cape Ann Museum’s Saturday Showcase presents Stories and Songs with Daisy Nell.

The Cape Ann Museum invites families to a performance by musician, singer, and author Daisy Nell. On Saturday, June 8 at 11:00 a.m. Daisy Nell, author of Rocky at the Dockside and Stowaway Mouse, will read her stories and lead a sing-along with her husband and musical partner Captain Stan Collinson. This is a free family event. After the performance examine photographs from the Museum Archives related to music and musicians on Cape Ann and visit the Activity Center to create your own multi-media Rocky the parrot and schooner.

Introduced in September 2005, Saturday Showcase is designed to bring parents and children into the Museum to share enriching experiences. The focus is on the visual and performing arts, with strong ties to Cape Ann. Painters, musicians, dancers, and storytellers are among the artists who have presented programs. Funding to support the Saturday Showcase series has been provided by The Goldhirsh Foundation.

Hey Gloucester dancers!

A small but dedicated group of people has been working to re-establish regular contra dancing on Cape Ann. Because of a generous donation of space from the First Baptist Church on GLoucester Ave, dances will be held on Sunday evenings, June 9 and 23rd. The evenings will begin with pot luck (table ready please, we don’t have stoves for our use) from 5-6:30.  Dancing will follow from 7-10:00. Wellknown caller Cammy Kaynor, who has been teaching and calling dances for 35 years, will call the dances, and musicians of all levels are invited to join the musician’s jam. Sheet music will be provided. A free will offering will be taken to pay the janitor.
Contra dancing is a form of traditional dance  usually done in lines or circles and occasional squares. All dances will be taught and all ages are welcome. Contra dancing is great excercise, and a great intergenerational activity.  Please join us for fun-filled social event!
Caroline Haines

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Last week was crazy fun.  Tons of FOBs showed up for our Gallery opening and first mug up of the season.

Well EJ is doing it again.  We want to see you.  Whether you are and old school FOB or if you are a lurker that occasionally reads the blog.  We want youto come on down to our Gallery on Madfish Wharf and tip back some coffee and swap stories.  GMG is nothing without the GMG communty and if you are reading this then you ARE part of that community!

9AM Sunday Madfish Wharf, Rocky Neck- Be There!

Don’t make us come find you!  Come see us!

Hi,

I am writing to everyone that I know I can trust.  We rescued a cockatoo from an abusive tortuous situation and now we need to find a very experienced handler who can take him home.  We can’t keep him for very long because we both work long hours and cannot rehab poor Fred the way he needs.  Please see the attached and contact me @ 978-281-6222 or 978-852-6228 with any assistance or information.

Thank you, in advance, for you r help

Lin