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There has been so much happening in the church that I have not been able to keep up with the posts. Here are some highlights. To see more pictures, click on the picture of the event in this post and it will take you to the photo gallery.

Our own Rev Doreen Oughton and Quentin Lewis got married in a beautiful ceremony this past July. Many of the parishioners were able to attend. Everyone said they had a wonderful time. Congratulations Doreen and Quentin.

The Harvest Fair was another huge success. We were a little worried when Cindy was in the hospital the week before. Actually, we were in a panic. She does all the planning and organizing for the apple crisp we sell at the fair. But she rallied and was home in time to lead us to another both profitable and fun day. We sold 34 pans of apple crisp. Ron and Quentin sold popcorn and soda. Lenny directed traffic and Bob Kelly ran back and forth with hot pans of apple crisp that Deb E. and Carol M were baking in the church. An added table was the Busy Fingers. Bonnalee volunteered to put out a table of the knitted goods that we sell at the Church Fair. The hats were going as fast as the apple crisp!

Collin Edward Burtt was baptized on Sunday, September 26, 2010. His parents are Craig and Mandy. Collin is Marie Frascolla’s great grandson. The godparents are Amber and Jamie. Rev. Doreen Oughton performed the ceremony with the help of Deacon Ann Orsi.

Spare Me Bowling – held at the Auburn Ten Pins was another huge success. This was the first time we held a bowling fundraiser; everyone was asking when we are going to hold the next one. We raised over $500 and all we did was have a good time. It was good to get together for an activity outside of the church. In addition to our members there were a lot of people from outside the church filling all 20 lanes that AMF Bowling had donated. We want to thank them for their generosity. Everyone there was so nice.

The annual church picnic at the LaPointe’s house was extra special this year. Marie Feeney and Paul Gravina got married! Standing under an arch overlooking Stiles Lake, Rev Doreen Oughton performed a beautiful wedding ceremony as Marie and Paul exchanged vows. Most of the members were able to attend and everyone agreed that it was a perfect day.

A champagne toast was given to for the new married couple; wishing them many more years of wedded bliss.

There was then the traditional cutting of the wedding cake (Christine Cathcart made the cake).

Cindy LaPointe presented them with a gift that included a very fun reading with different products being opened to finish the sentences. The church picnic then continued with lots of food and boat rides around the lake. It was a magical day. Congratulations Paul and Marie.

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Our own Judy Ivel was presented with an award in appreciation for all her hard work and dedication in bringing Leicester their summer Concerts on the Common.

CLICK HERE to read the completer article in TheDailyLeicester.com

Concerts on the Common are fun nights for the whole family. Every week is a different style of music by very professional entertainers. Our church is having another successful year selling hotdogs, popcorn, soda and a variety of wonderful homemade desserts. If you want to help, just come on down. Most of all – support the music.

A surprise wedding shower was held after church on Sunday, July 11, 10 for Doreen and Quentin. As usual, the women put out a fabulous luncheon. In bridal shower tradition, we played some games. First we tested the new couples shopping skills by playing our version of the “Price Is Right”. Bonnalee Bohlman and Debbie Arsenault served as game show hosts. Bonnalee was definitely a rival for Vanna White. Prizes were given out in three different rounds. We have to say that Quentin has very keen shopping skills, winning the $10 shopping test. Some of the parishioners were pretty impressive too. Ann Orsi nailed one of the prices right on the money and came within two cents of the other item; winning the first round. Then we found out how well this couple knows each other. About a week before the shower, Quentin had answered about 30 questions about either himself or Doreen (i.e. What is your favorite color?). Then Doreen had to see if she could match his answer. We were a little worried at first, it took about 10 questions before Doreen got one right. We were about ready to recommend counseling for this couple  but they rallied in the end.

The beautiful cake that Marie Frascolla had made was served and then they opened presents. It was a really fun party. Best Wishes and blessings to Doreen and Quentin on their wedding day and for many years to come.

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This year the children built an A.R.K. Each week, as the Acts of Random Kindness were recorded, we saw the ARK get bigger and bigger. On Children’s Sunday, the superintendent, Chris Cathcart, shared with the congregation many examples of the acts of random kindness as the Children received their awards. Anne Mulrain created a wonderful slide show of the children learning, growing and playing throughout the year. Joshua St. Laurent and Andrew Cathcart were presented with their own Bibles. Thank you to our teachers, Chris and Jim Cathcart, Louise Do, Anne and Kelli Mulrain and to all the children for a wonderful Children’s Sunday and another great year.
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Installation Service and Dinner

On April 25, 2010 was the church was filled to capacity as we celebrated the installation of Rev Doreen Oughton as the pastor of the First Congregational Church of Leicester. Members of our church, clergy from the Central Association and friends of Doreen’s participated in the service, making it a memorable event. After the service, we gathered in Russell Hall to celebrate and enjoy a delicious turkey dinner.

Welcome Doreen. May we grow together in our faith.

Click on the video below to see the Charge given by the pastor of First Parish Church United in Westford, Mass (Doreen’s home church), Rev. Cindy Worthington-Berry.  She is a dynamic speaker, well worth the time to view.

Charge to Rev Doreen Oughton by Rev Cindy Worthington-Berry from Deborah Arsenault on Vimeo.

You are warmly invited to celebrate with us the installation of our called Pastor, the Reverend Doreen Cullen Oughton. The Service of Installation will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. The service will be followed by a turkey dinner. If you would like to stay for the dinner, please RSVP by Friday, April 16, by phone to 508-892-3274, or by e-mail to pastorfccleicester@verizon.net so that we have plenty of food for all. We hope you will come to share in this joyous event.

Rev. Elizabeth Magill was the guest minister on Sunday, March 21, 2010.  Click here to learn more about the service and her ministry.