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St. Raphael's by the Sea Anglican Church Announces
Grant Approved to Help New Church on Fort Myers Beach
Fort Myers Beach, Florida- September 27, 2010 - St. Raphael's by the Sea Anglican Church on Fort Myers Beach has been approved for a generous grant from Christ Church Anglican of Phoenix, Arizona. This grant is usually given only to other parishes within Christ Church's local diocese, but after reading about St. Raphael's by the Sea's story on their reasons for leaving the Episcopal Church an exception was made.
Frank Woods, Grant Committee Chair of Christ Church, stated, "We can well relate to your (St. Raphael's by the Sea) issues and problems because we have been down the same path. We admire and have high regard for your ministry and are impressed with your drive, determination, courage, and your faith in God. We are all pulling for you to succeed. We would like to help you with that."
The Rev. Alice Marcrum, Rector of St. Raphael's by the Sea Anglican, informed the parishioners of this generous gift at this past Saturday evening's worship service at the Beach Methodist Church, where the newly formed parish is currently holding services. This grant will allow St. Raphael's by the Sea to have the confidence to rent the recently closed Beach Theatre on Fort Myers Beach where they can begin holding Sunday morning worship services. Sunday morning worship services will begin at the Beach Theatre on October 24th at 10:00 AM. On the Calendar of Saints Feast Days, October 24th is also the Archangel St. Raphael's Feast Day, which is a fitting day for the parishioners of St. Raphael's by the Sea Anglican Church to celebrate having their own place of worship. St. Raphael's by the Sea Rosary services will continue to be held at the San Damiano Monastery of Saint Clare on Fort Myers Beach on Thursdays at 1:30 PM. All are welcome to join with the parishioners of St. Raphaels by the Sea in their spiritual journey to know Christ and to make Christ known. For further information, please contact the Reverend Alice Marcrum at 239-464-9823. |
