 Funeral service 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21 in the sanctuary. Reception to follow in the Whiteman room.
Greenfield, MA - Gary Albert Brown, 71, of Greenfield, MA, passed away on April 5th, 2026. Gary was born in Greenfield, MA on September 6, 1954, son of Albert P. Brown and Jane (Schrang) Brown. Both parents have passed. Also, twin sons: Sean Albert and Ethan Gary passed in 1998. Gary graduated and attended; The Roberts School in Shelburne, MA, Bement School in Deerfield, MA, Greenfield High School and Academy of Arts in NYC. Gary had various employments in his life. He was Assistant manager to the Garden Theater, worked at Henri Bendel in NYC, Assistant manager of Human Resources at Lunt's Silversmith, Mayhew Steel Products and Ace Transportation. Gary had various interests; he was an avid reader, avid Red Sox fan, and music was his passion. Elvis Presley and the Beatles were a major enjoyment in his life. And movies were his specialty. He especially enjoyed his visits to North Truro/Provincetown, MA where his family had summered since 1961. In his earlier years he was a communicant at Saints James and Andrew Episcopal Church. Gary leaves the love of his life, son, Ian F. Brown of Amherst, MA, his beloved brother, Bob or Bobby Tito of Greenfield MA. Cousins: Suzanne and Mitch Hammer and their family, Linda Zamenski and her family and Kendra Bergeron and her family Gary had a wonderful sense of humor, always had a twinkle in his eye. He was very polite, kind, likable and generous. A Service will be held at The Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew, 8 Church Street, Greenfield, MA with the Rev. Heather Blais officiating on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM. A reception will follow the service. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be at Green River Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01195 or a charity of one's choice. May Gary rest in Peace, and Rise in glory. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.
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 Service will be held in the sanctuary April 18 at 11am followed by a potluck reception in the parish hall.
Charlene (Charlie) Houghton passed away February 10, 2026, surrounded by her family and her priest, Rev. Heather Blais at Baystate Franklin Hospital. Charlie was born April 24, 1953 to Veronica (Peabody) and Edward F. Kilgour and was the youngest of three children. She graduated from Frontier High School and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. At college she met her husband, Stephen Houghton, in her Freshman year and they married the following November. Together they had three children, Joshua, Patrick and Sara, while completing Charlie’s degree and moving to Illinois where Steve was stationed in the Air Force. On returning to New England they settled briefly in South Deerfield and then Greenfield. Charlie’s career included Executive Director of the United Way in Franklin County and later the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education which she left to partner with Steve in founding FireFact Investigations. Together they operated FireFact until its closing in 2020. Following the closure, Charlie’s love and concern for children brought her to work as an Instructional Assistant at Four Corners Elementary and Four Rivers Charter schools. Her faith and her concern for those less fortunate than she lead her to be an active and faithful participant in her church. She and her husband were a presenting couple for Marriage Encounter for nearly twenty years. At St James and later St James and Andrew Episcopal Church she was a member of the Vestry, Pastoral Care, Altar Guild, Altar Server, Usher, Lay Eucharistic Minister, and Lay Preacher. She and her husband founded and participated in Emmaus Companions, a ministry of companioning with those less fortunate in and around Greenfield. Charlie loved the ocean and particularly the Wells/Ogunquit area of Maine. She also loved the mountains and Mt. Greylock in particular where she and her husband met. The outdoors was her place to walk and relax no matter where she was. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Edward Francis Kilgour Jr. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Stephen; two sons, Joshua and his wife Michelle of Lovell, ME; Patrick and his wife Paula of Titusville, NJ; and a daughter Sara and her husband Eric of Bernardston. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; Alex, Matthew, Cody, Kelly, Elizabeth and Tyler of Bernardston and Greenfield; Isaac and Ezra of Lovell, ME; Zelda of Titusville, NJ, and her sister Judith Houde (husband Richard) of Naples, Florida. A memorial service will be held on April 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Sts James and Andrew Episcopal Church followed by a reception in the parish hall. Disposition of Charlie’s remains will be private at the convenience of the family.  This Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Children’s Chapel We invite children to gather for singing, stories, and crafts during the first half of Sunday services: Apr 12, 26; May 3, 17. If you have questions or interest in volunteering to help with Children's Chapel, please contact Cara Hins at [email protected]. 11:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation & Seeking Volunteers Join us for coffee and conversations in the Whiteman Room & Cloisters on the following Sundays: April 12; May 3; May 24 (Pentecost); June 7 (Bishop Visitation). We are also seeking volunteers to support this ministry. If you have expressed interest in helping in the past or would like to now, please let Allyson Michael know by sending her an email with your contact information at [email protected]. 3 p.m. - Bishop Doug Farewell at St. Matthew’s, Worcester Join us as we give thanks for Bishop Fisher’s 13+ years as our chief pastor and spiritual leader. This event is hosted by the parishes of Worcester County Corridor and will be the final in a series of three opportunities to gather, pray and share refreshment with the Bishop and his wife, the Rev. Betsy Fisher. Individuals are invited to make financial gifts in thanksgiving for Bishop Fisher’s service to Building Bridges Veterans Initiative. Make a Gift. Thank You - Grace in Haiti Thank you for supporting Grace in Haiti this Lent. We raised $2,545.51 to support Saint Matthieu School in Bayonnais, Haiti. The elementary school in rural Haiti has 279 students from pre-school to 9th grade served by 19 staff members, and provides a safe haven for children in a country continually beset by social turmoil, food insecurity, and gang violence. This week: April 13 at 6:30 p.m. - Interfaith Event The Interfaith Council of Franklin County invites all to attend the showing of the documentary, "Bad Faith," at the Greenfield Gardens Cinemas on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm. The film exposes how Christian Nationalism has become the most powerful anti-democratic force in America but may Americans know little about it. There will be a facilitated discussion afterwards to explore the presented information further. Thanks to the generosity of the Garden Cinema and co-sponsors of the event, there is no registration or fee, but purchase of refreshments is greatly appreciated. Along with ICFC, the program is co-sponsored with The Understanding Anti-semitism Committee, The Sunderland Human Rights Task Force, First Congregational Church of Sunderland, and the Hatfield Equity Alliance. Coming Soon April 18 at 11 a.m. - Charlie Houghton Celebration of Life Join us for a celebration of life for Charlie Houghton in the Church on Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck reception in the parish hall. Sign up to bring a dish to share. April 22 at 12:15 p.m. - Bach’s Lunch Concert The next Bach’s Lunch concert will take place on Wednesday, April 22 at 12:15 p.m. Pianist Steven Beck will perform music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms. The concert is free. Audience members are invited to bring their own lunch to eat during the concert. April 25 at 10 a.m. - Ordination and Consecration of Bishop-elect Howell Save the date. On April 25 at 10 a.m. we will gather as a diocese for the ordination and consecration of Bishop-elect Howell at Christ Church Cathedral. Information about how to watch will be available soon here. Make a gift. April 26 at 12:30 p.m. - Rabbi Cohen-Kiener on Ecological Crisis from Lens of Faith Many of us grew up with the idea that the Bible gives humans dominion over the Earth and its resources. How do we reconcile this with the need to care for our planet? Rabbi Andrea Cohen-Kiener will be speaking from her book, Claiming Earth as Common Ground: The Ecological Crisis through the Lens of Faith at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at All Souls Church, 399 Main Street, Greenfield, MA. This event is cosponsored by the Green Team at Saints James and Andrew and All Soul's Social Justice Committee. Please join us! June 7 at 10 a.m. - Bishop Visitation Save the date. Our new bishop will join us for a visitation that will feature baptisms, confirmations, receptions, and more. Notice: Office Closed The church office will be closed Monday, April 20 through Monday, April 27. Regular office hours resume Tuesday, April 28. Safe Church Training There is a new model for Safe Church Training in our diocese, being facilitated by Interim Safe Church Officer Rev. Dr. Molly Scherm and Safe Church Trainer Dan Carew. It requires watching modules at home through Praesidium, at your leisure, and then attending a 90 minute integration session for the first time attending safe church, or a 60 minute refresher (required every 3 years). Learn more here, and contact the office for SsJA’s Praesidium code to access modules. Safe church certificates should be forwarded to the office.  This Sunday
Egg Hunt Following the service, join the youth group for an egg hunt in the side yard. Kids 0 - 11 are welcome to join. Support Grace in Haiti this Lent Again this year we are partnering with Grace Church, Amherst, during Lent, to support the mission of Saint Matthieu School in Bayonnais, Haiti. The elementary school in rural Haiti has 279 students from pre-school to 9th grade served by 19 staff members, and provides a safe haven for children in a country continually beset by social turmoil, food insecurity, and gang violence. To contribute to this mission as part of your Lenten practice, you can send a donation to the office (or use tithely), noting that it is for St. Matthieu, Haiti. To date we have raised $2,520.51. Next Sunday April 12 at 10:00 a.m. - Children’s Chapel We invite children to gather for singing, stories, and crafts during the first half of Sunday services: Apr 12, 26; May 3, 17. If you have questions or interest in volunteering to help with Children's Chapel, please contact Cara Hins at [email protected]. April 12 at 11:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation & Seeking Volunteers Join us for coffee and conversations in the Whiteman Room & Cloisters on the following Sundays: April 12; May 3; May 24 (Pentecost); June 7 (Bishop Visitation). We are also seeking volunteers to support this ministry. If you have expressed interest in helping in the past or would like to now, please let Allyson Michael know by sending her an email with your contact information at [email protected]. April 12 at 3 p.m. - Bishop Doug Farewell at St. Matthew’s, Worcester Join us as we give thanks for Bishop Fisher’s 13+ years as our chief pastor and spiritual leader. This event is hosted by the parishes of Worcester County Corridor and will be the final in a series of three opportunities to gather, pray and share refreshment with the Bishop and his wife, the Rev. Betsy Fisher. Individuals are invited to make financial gifts in thanksgiving for Bishop Fisher’s service to Building Bridges Veterans Initiative. Make a Gift. Coming Soon April 13 at 6:30 p.m. - Interfaith Event The Interfaith Council of Franklin County invites all to attend the showing of the documentary, "Bad Faith," at the Greenfield Gardens Cinemas on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm. The film exposes how Christian Nationalism has become the most powerful anti-democratic force in America but may Americans know little about it. There will be a facilitated discussion afterwards to explore the presented information further. Thanks to the generosity of the Garden Cinema and co-sponsors of the event, there is no registration or fee, but purchase of refreshments is greatly appreciated. Along with ICFC, the program is co-sponsored with The Understanding Anti-semitism Committee, The Sunderland Human Rights Task Force, First Congregational Church of Sunderland, and the Hatfield Equity Alliance. April 18 at 11 a.m. - Charlie Houghton Celebration of Life Join us for a celebration of life for Charlie Houghton in the Church on Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck reception in the parish hall. Sign up to bring a dish to share. April 22 at 12:15 p.m. - Bach’s Lunch Concert The next Bach’s Lunch concert will take place on Wednesday, April 22 at 12:15 p.m. Pianist Steven Beck will perform music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms. The concert is free. Audience members are invited to bring their own lunch to eat during the concert. April 25 at 10 a.m. - Ordination and Consecration of Bishop-elect Howell Save the date. On April 25 at 10 a.m. we will gather as a diocese for the ordination and consecration of Bishop-elect Howell at Christ Church Cathedral. Information about how to watch will be available soon here. Make a gift. June 7 at 10 a.m. - Bishop Visitation Save the date. Our new bishop will join us for a visitation that will feature baptisms, confirmations, receptions, and more. Notice: Office Closed The church office will be closed Monday, April 20 through Monday, April 27. Regular office hours resume Tuesday, April 28. Safe Church Training There is a new model for Safe Church Training in our diocese, being facilitated by Interim Safe Church Officer Rev. Dr. Molly Scherm and Safe Church Trainer Dan Carew. It requires watching modules at home through Praesidium, at your leisure, and then attending a 90 minute integration session for the first time attending safe church, or a 60 minute refresher (required every 3 years). Learn more here, and contact the office for SsJA’s Praesidium code to access modules. Safe church certificates should be forwarded to the office.  Services are in-person and live streamed to YouTube.
Palm Sunday—March 29 at 10:00 a.m. This service recalls Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem through music and Holy Eucharist. Please note this liturgy is different from traditional Palm Sunday liturgies, in that the Passion Gospel is not read until Good Friday. Holy Monday—March 30 at 7:00 p.m. This contemplative service of worship in the Taize tradition includes sung and chanted prayer, brief readings, and silence for meditation. Holy Tuesday—March 31 at 7:00 p.m. A healing service where the community is invited to gather together to offer healing, hope, and thanksgiving. Holy Wednesday—April 1 at 7:00 p.m. This service of spoken Compline features soothing prayers for the soul at the end of the day. Maundy Thursday—April 2 at 7:00 p.m. This service features music, the ceremony of the foot washing, anointing oil, a celebration of the institution of the Eucharist, and the stripping of the altar. Good Friday—April 3 All Day - Prayer; Stations of the Cross The church will be open to pray, rest, be. Stations of the Cross booklets can be found on the floor near the baptismal font for a self-guided journey through our Stations of the Cross. 7:00 p.m. - Good Friday Worship This service commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus, and includes a reading of the Passion gospel, music, and solemn prayers. Easter Vigil—April 4 at 7:00 p.m. This service is the primary celebration of Easter, beginning in darkness. The worship features the kindling of new fire, lighting the Paschal candle, the Exsultet, music, readings from the Hebrew Scriptures, the renewal of our baptismal vows, and the Eucharist. Easter Sunday—April 5 6:45 a.m. - Easter Sunrise Hike and Devotional Celebrate that "He is Risen" by rising and shining for a sunrise hike. Meet Erin Donnally Drake and Erica Burns at the Poet's Seat parking lot at 6:00 am for a hike up to Poet's Seat. At the top, we will hold a brief morning devotional. Those who wish to simply join us at the top without the hike, should plan to drive up to the top by 6:45 am. We will walk down the road after we conclude. Questions? Contact Erin Donnally Drake ([email protected]) 10:00 a.m. - Easter Sunday Worship A celebration of Christ’s resurrection with music and Holy Eucharist. Following the service, join the youth group for an egg hunt in the side yard. Kids 0 - 11 are welcome to join.  To submit a parish announcement for the leaflet, please email the office by Monday for the following Sunday’s leaflet
This Sunday 10:00 a.m. - Children’s Chapel We invite children to gather for singing, stories, and crafts during the first half of Sunday services: Mar 29; Apr 12, 26; May 3, 17. If you have questions or interest in volunteering to help with Children's Chapel, please contact Cara Hins at [email protected]. 11:30 a.m. - War in the Middle East with Rev. Ted Thornton Please join us in the Meeting Room after worship on Palm Sunday, March 29 for a discussion of the latest war in the Middle East. I will bring some slides of maps and background material I've used in my teaching and talks around the area. We will include a brief update on Gaza. Bring a bag lunch if you wish along with your questions. We will conclude with a prayer for peace and reconciliation. - Ted Thornton Easter Flowers Due Today Consider giving flowers for Easter in thanksgiving for/or in memory of a loved one. We encourage you to use our online form to submit your memorials and thanksgivings HERE. It will help us be accurate. You can also make a donation in the traditional way, using the Easter Flower envelopes available with the ushers. Place your envelope in the collection plate or return to the office. Suggested donation of $25. Please write ‘Easter Flowers’ in the memo line. Support Grace in Haiti this Lent Again this year we are partnering with Grace Church, Amherst, during Lent, to support the mission of Saint Matthieu School in Bayonnais, Haiti. The elementary school in rural Haiti has 279 students from pre-school to 9th grade served by 19 staff members, and provides a safe haven for children in a country continually beset by social turmoil, food insecurity, and gang violence. To contribute to this mission as part of your Lenten practice, you can send a donation to the office (or use tithely), noting that it is for St. Matthieu, Haiti. To date we have raised $2,520.51. Last Day to Pick up Lost and Found Have you lost something at church? Lost and Found items live on the table outside the office in or near a blue basket. Remaining items will be recycled or donated after March 29. Journey through Holy Week Services are in-person and live streamed to YouTube. Palm Sunday—March 29 at 10:00 a.m. This service recalls Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem through music and Holy Eucharist. Please note this liturgy is different from traditional Palm Sunday liturgies, in that the Passion Gospel is not read until Good Friday. Holy Monday—March 30 at 7:00 p.m. This contemplative service of worship in the Taize tradition includes sung and chanted prayer, brief readings, and silence for meditation. Holy Tuesday—March 31 at 7:00 p.m. A healing service where the community is invited to gather together to offer healing, hope, and thanksgiving. Holy Wednesday—April 1 at 7:00 p.m. This service of spoken Compline features soothing prayers for the soul at the end of the day. Maundy Thursday—April 2 at 7:00 p.m. This service features music, the ceremony of the foot washing, anointing oil, a celebration of the institution of the Eucharist, and the stripping of the altar. Good Friday—April 3 All Day - Prayer; Stations of the Cross The church will be open to pray, rest, be. Stations of the Cross booklets can be found on the floor near the baptismal font for a self-guided journey through our Stations of the Cross. 7:00 p.m. - Good Friday Worship This service commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus, and includes a reading of the Passion gospel, music, and solemn prayers. Easter Vigil—April 4 at 7:00 p.m. This service is the primary celebration of Easter, beginning in darkness. The worship features the kindling of new fire, lighting the Paschal candle, the Exsultet, music, readings from the Hebrew Scriptures, the renewal of our baptismal vows, and the Eucharist. This special service will also feature the baptism of Desmond Drake. Easter Sunday—April 5 6:45 a.m. - Easter Sunrise Hike and Devotional Celebrate that "He is Risen" by rising and shining for a sunrise hike. Meet Erin Donnally Drake and Erica Burns at the Poet's Seat parking lot at 6:00 am for a hike up to Poet's Seat. At the top, we will hold a brief morning devotional. Those who wish to simply join us at the top without the hike, should plan to drive up to the top by 6:45 am. We will walk down the road after we conclude. Questions? Contact Erin Donnally Drake ([email protected]) 10:00 a.m. - Easter Sunday Worship A celebration of Christ’s resurrection with music and Holy Eucharist. Following the service, join the youth group for an egg hunt in the side yard. Kids 0 - 11 are welcome to join. Coming Soon April 12 at 11:30 a.m. Coffee & Conversation & Seeking Volunteers Join us for coffee and conversations in the Whiteman Room & Cloisters on the following Sundays: April 12; May 3; May 24 (Pentecost); June 7 (Bishop Visitation). We are also seeking volunteers to support this ministry. If you have expressed interest in helping in the past or would like to now, please let Allyson Michael know by sending her an email with your contact information at [email protected]. April 12 at 3 p.m. - Bishop Doug Farewell at St. Matthew’s, Worcester Join us as we give thanks for Bishop Fisher’s 13+ years as our chief pastor and spiritual leader. This event is hosted by the parishes of Worcester County Corridor and will be the final in a series of three opportunities to gather, pray and share refreshment with the Bishop and his wife, the Rev. Betsy Fisher. Individuals are invited to make financial gifts in thanksgiving for Bishop Fisher’s service to Building Bridges Veterans Initiative. Make a Gift. April 13 at 6:30 p.m. - Interfaith Event The Interfaith Council of Franklin County invites all to attend the showing of the documentary, "Bad Faith," at the Greenfield Gardens Cinemas on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm. The film exposes how Christian Nationalism has become the most powerful anti-democratic force in America but may Americans know little about it. There will be a facilitated discussion afterwards to explore the presented information further. Thanks to the generosity of the Garden Cinema and co-sponsors of the event, there is no registration or fee, but purchase of refreshments is greatly appreciated. Along with ICFC, the program is co-sponsored with The Understanding Anti-semitism Committee, The Sunderland Human Rights Task Force, First Congregational Church of Sunderland, the Hatfield Equity Alliance, and Temple Israel-Greenfield. April 18 at 11 a.m. - Charlie Houghton Join us for a celebration of life for Charlie Houghton in the Church on Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.m. followed by a potluck reception in the parish hall. Sign up to bring a dish to share. April 22 at 12:15 p.m. - Bach’s Lunch Concert The next Bach’s Lunch concert will take place on Wednesday, April 22 at 12:15 p.m. Pianist Steven Beck will perform music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms. The concert is free. Audience members are invited to bring their own lunch to eat during the concert. April 25 at 10 a.m. - Ordination and Consecration of Bishop-elect Howell Save the date. On April 25 at 10 a.m. we will gather as a diocese for the ordination and consecration of Bishop-elect Howell at Christ Church Cathedral. Information about how to watch will be available soon here. Make a gift. June 7 at 10 a.m. - Bishop Visitation Save the date. Our new bishop will join us for a visitation that will feature baptisms, confirmations, receptions, and more. Notice: Office Closed The church office will be closed Tuesday, April 21 through Monday, April 27. Regular office hours resume Tuesday, April 28. Announcements To submit a parish announcement for the leaflet, please email the office [email protected] by Monday for the following Sunday’s leaflet |
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