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St. Peter’s KeySummer 2017

In This Issue2 ......... Rector’s Message3 ......... 110th Anniversary Celebration con’t4 ......... Endowment Fund Letter5 ......... Property/Stewardship Corner6 ......... Ministry Spotlight: Legal Eagles7 ......... Parishioner Spotlight8 ......... Remembering Daphne W. Shields10 ....... Good News/Recipe Corner11 ....... Additional Events and Activities12 ....... Youth Night Service13 ....... Photo Gallery15 ....... Calendar of Events

By Karen Mayne-Lee & Yvonne Robinson

Schedule of ServicesSunday

8:00 am - Said Mass (Rite I)10:00 am - Sung Mass (Rite II)

10:00 am - Sunday School (Sept. - June)

Summer Schedule begins on July 2ndMass at 9:00am

Wednesday 9:30 am - Morning Prayer

10:00 am - The Holy Eucharist(followed by Bible Study)

CHURCH OFFICE HOURSTuesday & Friday11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday & Thursday10:00 am - 3:00 pm

(718) [email protected]

fb@stpetersrosedale

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church137- 28 244th StreetRosedale, New York 11422

Acknowledgements Coordinators/Editors:

Latoya Lee, Donalee Thomas & Patti Rookwood

Photographer: Latoya Lee & Patti Rookwood

Layout Designer: Dianne Darbouze

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110th Anniversary Celebration

On Thursday June 29th St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will be celebrat-ing its 110th Anniversary as the first church in Rosedale. This 110th year milestone will be celebrated under the theme “Lighting The Path In our Community” and will be marked with a year-

long celebration including the amplification of our regular annual schedule of events during the year.

We will kick off our celebration on June 29th with a week of praise and wor-ship for St. Peter’s week.

Lighting The Path ~ 1907-2017

St. Peter's Day Service

St. Peter's Mass on the

Grass

St. Peter's BBQ & Movie

at 7pm

St. Peter's Youth Service St. Peter's

Prayer Breakfast

Thursday June 29th

7pm

Friday June 30th

7pmSaturday July 1st9:30am

Tuesday July 4th

3pm

Sunday July 2nd

9am



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What’s next?...

We eagerly anticipated and experienced the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pen-tecost, now that the Great Fifty days are past. If we recall in the Acts of the Apostles, Jesus told the disciples to remain in Jerusalem and await the power coming from on high (Acts 1). It is interesting to note that after Jesus’ ascent into heaven (forty days after Easter), the disciples remained looking up to heaven, perhaps paralyzed or fearful of what is next or where do we go from here. For many who may have graduated from college or high school these may be questions you are pondering, but where are you looking for answers? Perhaps, as the body of Christ, these are the questions we are asking – Where do we go from here?

Revisiting Acts 1, the now eleven apostles as they waited did not remain mo-tionless and forlorn for too long, but rather devoted themselves to prayer. Like the disciples, we too are challenged to listen to the voice of the angels and return to Jerusalem for the encounter and outpouring of the Holy Spirit. I believe we cannot stand still and become lost to those questions but rather commit ourselves to prayer, and discern the Holy Spirit to guide and empower us for the work of ministry.

The season of Pentecost is depicted by green. During summer, crops are grow-ing, and there is the hope for a bounty. Similarly, this is the season of growth for the church. I invite us during the days of summer to deeply reflect and pray, asking the Triune God to order our steps, guide us as individuals, and to discern what's next for the community of St. Peter’s Rosedale.

As we honor the belief of an eternal God: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, let us continue to strengthen our faith through prayer, spiritual worship and fellowship. Following this path, the members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is embarking on a journey to renew and strengthen St. Peter’s for its 110th Anniversary through an $110,000 endowment fund. This fund will ensure that St. Peter’s is here for another 110 years providing services to members of the community. This issue of the Key will provide additional information about our endowment fund as well as highlight upcoming events for our 110th An-niversary. You will also read about the improvements being made to St. Peter’s, new ministries and our pa-rishioner spotlight. It is our hope that you will be able to attend our upcom-ing events and support the growth of St. Peter’s Church. Have a blessed summer. Coordinators/EditorsLatoya LeeDonalee ThomasPatti Rookwood

P.S. Due to a relocaton, Latoya's role as editor will be limited. Donalee and Patti will carry on the reigns as coordinator and editor of the Key newsletter.

Editors' NoteJUNE 17....................St. Luke’s Guild - Health Fair 18....................Father’s Day Luncheon 20....................244th Street Block Assoc. Meeting 8PM-10PM 24....................THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - Mass 10:00AM 24....................Dancing Under the Stars 25....................PATRONAL FESTIVAL WEEK- Sunday School Awards - Solemn Evening Song 29....................PATRONAL FESTIVAL - ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL Procession - 7:00PM 30....................Youth Service - 7:00PM JULY 1......................St. Peter's Prayer Breakfast - 9:30AM 2......................Mass on the Grass - USA’s 241st Independence Anniversary Celebration Summer Schedule - Mass 9:00AM -

July 2 - September 10 4......................Community BBQ 7......................Movie Night 15....................Annual Summer Festival 18....................244th Street Block Assoc. Meeting 8PM-10PM 22....................ST. MARY MAGDALENE - Mass 10:00AM 25....................SAINT JAMES, APOSTLE - MASS 10:00AM 30....................Parish BBQ on Lawn after Mass

AUGUST 6......................Jamaica’s 55th Independence Anniversary Celebration 11....................Move Night 15....................ST. MARY THE VIRGIN - Mass 10:00AM 18....................244th Street Block Assoc. Meeting 8PM-10PM 20....................Parish BBQ on Lawn after Mass 24....................ST. BARTHOLOMEW, APOSTLE - Mass 10AM 27....................Trinidad and Tobago’s 55th Independence

Rector’s MessageGlory to you, Lord God of our

Fathers; you are worthy of praise; glory to you.

Upcoming Events

The Reverend Steve L. Foster



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continued from page 1Photo Gallery

~ Palm Sunday Procession ~

~ St. Peter's Men Can Cook ~ ~ Men of St. Peter's - Easter Sunday ~

~ St. Peter's Pastoral Care - Paint Night ~

Allow me to share a glimpse of the next year, as we celebrate the 110th anniver-sary of the founding of St. Peter’s. Follow-ing the legacy of Mrs. George Perzed, the Women’s Guild, and the Rock Club among others, whose hope was borne from the need to have a house of worship in Rose-dale, we will trust in our faith, pray and discern where God is leading. We were endowed with a building over 110 years ago and now it is our job to pass this vision forward and create an endowment for the next 110 years. As 21st century witnesses, we are challenged to confront our discon-nect with the geographical parish in which we reside. How do we bridge the gap? How do we reconnect? What’s next?

We cannot stand like the disciples looking up or longing for the church of the past, hoping to reclaim the glory days. We need to continue growing in faith, encountering the Triune God through our work in the community and being agents of reconcili-ation, justice, mercy, kindness, compas-sion and love. I invite and encourage you, my sisters and brothers, over this season of growth to pray and discern where is God calling and inviting us to participate in God’s mission. How would that look? What would it entail? What’s next? It is my hope we can have listening sessions and conversations in the coming year to discern our common life together as St. Peter’s continues on it's mission to light a path in the community of Rosedale.

I bid you a Spirit filled Pentecost season and a restful and rejuvenating summer.

Your Brother and friend in Christ

Other events and activities to look out for in 2017 include the Annual Summer Festival (7/15/17), International Homecoming (9/16/17), Spe-cial All Souls Day Service, honoring the memory of deceased members (11/2/17) and our Annual Dinner Dance (11/17/17) including a Red-Carpet Photo session.

We will also have monthly trivia questions on St. Peter’s history during our fellowship hour to sharpen your knowledge of St. Peter’s. In 2018 look out for the special 110th Anniversary themed Tea Party (4/21/18), Mother’s Day Brunch (5/13/18) and Father’s Day Brunch (6/17/18) in ad-dition to our St. Peter’s Got Talent Show (6/2/18). There will be a special St. Peter’s Day service on Friday, June 29, 2018 in recognition of St. Peter’s present parishioners, for the reconfirmation of faith and renewal of bap-tismal covenant, and a special trip to wrap up the celebration.

To mark this 110th year milestone we will have memorabilia for purchase and a special 110th Anniversary Journal available at our Fall Dinner Dance. The year-long celebration will culminate with a 110th Anniver-sary Commemorative Journal that will include highlights of events and photos of the celebration throughout the year.

As the 110th Anniversary theme indicates, “Lighting The Path In Our Community”, our focus is to sustain St. Peter’s service to our community for many years to come and in order to do this proceeds from the 110th Anniversary events will be used towards establishing our endowment fund.n

~ Holy Innocence Day - Blessing of the Toys ~~ Graduation Picture ~



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Photo Gallery

~ Legal Assistance Day ~

~ Easter Sunday - Egg Hunt ~ ~ Women of St. Peter's - Easter Sunday ~

~ St. Peter's Praise Dancers ~

~ Breast Cancer Awareness Walkathon ~~ Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation ~

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 137-28 244TH Street, Rosedale, NY 11422

Phone: (718) 528 1356 Fax: (718) 341 8635 E-mail Address: [email protected]

Website: www.stpetersrosedale.org

June 4th 2017

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ,On Thursday, June 29 2017 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church celebrates its 110th year Anniversary. As we continue “lighting the path of our community,” I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for your contribution to St. Peter’s over the years. We have seen the growth at St. Peter’s in the new Ministries that are being offered, but there is still work to be done. By being the beloved sons and daughters of God and by becoming the beloved community that God intends us to be, we can transform this troubled world into God’s vineyard. To do this, we must continue to be passionate in our baptismal covenant as we continue to respond to God’s call to be agents of peace.

In 1907, when the thirty-five worshippers came together in a home and started St. Peter’s Church, Rosedale, the result of their vision and hard work is what we are enjoying today. What are we doing to build on that legacy? What will be the legacy of the congregation of 2017? It is incumbent on us to build on the foundation laid by the thirty-five worshippers so that we may continue on for another 110 years and more. To realize this, we at St. Peter’s are putting in place an Endowment Fund to fund future Ministries and also to ensure the continuation of current Ministries. To achieve this, I am asking each adult member to contribute $110 and children under 18 years old to contribute $11 towards this fund. This can be in the form of a one-time contribution or in installments.

If you are a member of a Ministry, continue to engage and work for the Lord, if you’re not, please discern which Ministry can utilize your gifts and skills so we can continue to build up the beloved community of God here in Rosedale and also in the larger community. It is my fervent prayer that you will join me in this effort and share of your time, talent and treasure as we embark upon this our 110th year under the theme “Lighting The Path In Our Community.

Please make sure to get involved and be a part of the festivities planned for the year. May God continue to bless you as a beloved child of God.

Yours in Christ,

The Rev. Steve L. FosterRector



Most of us as Christians have given to the church.

It’s a blessing to be able to contribute to the

work of the Lord. Are we cheerful givers? Do

we write our check with the right attitude? Do we write it

first? Is it looked upon as an expense, a bill to pay, rather

than a privilege to give thanks? God doesn’t need our

money. God could get money anyway God chooses. Yet

God gives us the opportunity to partner as we engage and

participate in God’s mission. When we pay our pledges or

put money in the plate and do it begrudgingly, it’s like giv-

ing a gift to someone that we would rather not give. It was

given under compulsion, not freely. A gift shows our ap-

preciation for the person. It conveys we value them highly.

If it is a chore for us to give there is something wrong with

our hearts. We have forgotten to whom our money rightly

belongs. Money doesn’t belong to us. Like every thing else,

it‘s a loan. We should joyfully give it back! n

“Charge them to do good, to be rich in good works

and generous, sharing what they have.”

1 Timothy 6:18

Cheerful Steward

Stewardship Corner

By Henrietta Kerr

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Building and Proper ty Corner

During the past year and a half the commit-

tee has accomplished many enhancements:

(1) power-washed and plastered the church's

exterior walls; (2) painted the main entry;

(3) cleaned the gutters; (4) installed security cameras

around the Church and Rectory; (5) beautify outside

of the church with flowers and miniature pine trees; (6)

replaced two red doors with security locks at the Church’s

side entrance; (7) installed a new roof on the rectory and a

new bathroom.

Although we have accomplished a lot in the past year,

there are still many items that need to be addressed such

as: a welcome sign, handicap accessibility, expansion of

the building, and new office space, kitchen, bathrooms

and sewer system to prevent flooding.

I am thankful to the committee members of the prop-

erty committee for their unwavering support; committee

members include: Adolphus Cameron, Arthur McKen-

zie, Bruce Joseph, Father Foster, Graham Elcock, Hux-

ley Smith, Lewis Thomas, Norman Newman, Pearson

Griffith, Richard Connell and Willett LaFleur. n

The goal of the Property Committee is to survey

the Church and the Rectory for any issues and also to enhance the properties. The issues are then brought to the

vestry to be discussed.

By Phyllis E. Harris Williams, Chairperson

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137-28 244th Street Rosedale, NY 11422



The Legal Eagles of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church was established by parishioners, Pam Jackman Brown and her sister Gail Adams. After joining St. Peter's

Episcopal Church of Rosedale in 2015 they immediately began brainstorming ways in which their services could be utilized within the church community. They approached other church members in the legal field who endorsed their vision and with the support of others the duo submitted a proposal to Father Foster to start this new ministry.

Legal Eagles is co-chaired by Jennie Weekes and Marlene Probherbs. The group’s mission is to provide legal educa-tion as it applies to life, health, financial and family mat-ters to parishioners and the surrounding communities of St. Peter’s. In the short amount of time that has elapsed since their inception, Legal Eagles has sponsored forums on wills, trusts and estates, guardianship, power of attor-ney, health care proxies, and tax preparation. In addition, they have even brought in the services of a legal Mobile

Van! The feedback from church members so far has been positive; with members stating that the services provided are valuable and beneficial. Upcoming events from Legal Eagles include the breast cancer screening van on Septem-ber 17th and know your rights with the Fire Department and NYPD.

The group envisions a collaborative approach, teaming up with other church missions so that together they can accomplish more and on a much larger scale. Legal Eagles hope is to reach more people by reaching out to the sur-rounding communities. To further this goal, the commit-tee is encouraging other members of the church to join the mission, especially young adult members of the com-munity. The aim is to foster a more diverse, passionate, and cohesive group that can ultimately address both legal and non-legal issues. With the motto of “Spill the infor-mation” so that everyone can “Sip the tea of knowledge” Legal Eagles is well on its way to making an impact on our community. n

By Marcelle Pennycooke

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Community Health & Wellness Fair

SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2017

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

wDiabeteswCancerwHeart DiseasewSickle Cell wDisease

wNutrition & Exercise

wVision ScreeningwHolistic Medicine~And many more activities!

Activities will include Blood Pressure

Screening & Education/Information on:

Father's Day Luncheon CelebrationSUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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at VFW HALL

65 East Merrick Rd, Valley Stream

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Adults: $55 ~ Ages 5-10: $20

Jamaica's 55th Independence AUGUST 6thvvvvvvv

Trinidad & Tobago's 55th IndependenceAUGUST 27th

Additional Events and Activties to Look out For

Dancing Under The Stars

SATURDAY, JUNE 24th

at 8PM-11PM

at St. Peter's Episcopal Church

$15 (includes refreshments)

3 DAYS AND 2 NIGHTS VACATION

Tour of Baltimore Harbor,

Washington, D.C.

Tour of National Museum of African

American History and Culture

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 -

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

Contact Info: 718-528-1356 OR

Email: [email protected]

Annual Parish BBQ

SUNDAY, JULY 30 &

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

following 9am mass



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Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients:1 - Medium eggplant¼ - cup olive oil1 - Tbsp Chili powder1 - Zucchini1 - Small sweet potato1 - Red bell pepper1 - 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies1 - 15 oz can black beans, drained1 - 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained5oz frozen cornSalt and pepper to tasteAvocado

Directions:Cut the eggplant into ½ inch cubes. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the eggplant with the chili powder for about 5 minutes on medium heat. Stir frequently. While eggplant cooks, cut the zucchini, sweet potato and bell pepper into ½-inch cubes. Add the potatoes to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Add the peppers and zucchini and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, corn and beans and cook for 10 minutes, or until all the vegetables are cooked through. Serve with avocado.

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By Donalee Thomas

Monica Carrington, husband Edward (de-ceased) and son Darrell relocated from Brooklyn to Laurelton NY in 1976. She became an active member of St Peter’s, at-

tending the 8am service for over 30 years. During those years Monica supported her son, Darrell and daughter, Desiree as they participated in Sunday school, Junior choir, Acolyte, and Youth Group. As a grandmother, she now attends 10 am service with her grandson, Zechariah. She is a member of the Pastoral Care Committee, and is active with The Episcopal Ministries. In January 2016, Monica was elected to the vestry and accepted with honor to serve in this capacity. Professionally, she is a Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience. Monica’s passion is working with parents and caretakers of children born premature, low birth weight, developmental delays and various other diagnoses. She assists with obtaining Inter-vention services and entitlements. She also enjoys provid-ing therapeutic services and advocating for adults with disabilities and long term illnesses. Monica is also actively involved in the community: as Founder and President of “The Promise”, a community-based volunteer organiza-tion of parents, children and young adults. “The Promise” serves low income, and less fortunate, talented children and families in Brooklyn. Monica was also honored at the Brooklyn Museum by WIADCA for her dedication to culture in teaching, mentoring, and grooming young leaders. She was honored at Gracie Mansion by Mayor Michael Bloomberg for bringing Carnival to its present greatness in New York and for her 21 years of community service. n

Aretha Campbell & Luke Robinson will be getting married on June 17th 2017 at St Peter's Church.

Robert and Patricia Newton are celebrating their Fiftieth wedding anniversary on June 24.

Theodore Robinson celebrating 18th birthday on July 3rd & graduation from high school

Pamela Michael will be celebrating her 70th birthday on the 16th of July.

Yvonne Robinson celebrating birthday July 17th

Renee and Michael Adetimirin celebrating wedding Anniversary July 25th.

Bertram Gunn III, celebrating 3rd birthday on August 6th

Layla Adetimirin celebrating 1st birthday on August 17th

Congratulations are in order for: Danae Antoine, graduating from V.S. Central H.S. Attending York College.

Emeregilado M. Clark Jr., graduating from SUNY Downstate with his M.P.H.

Jessica Clarke, graduating from Hofstra University with her M.P.H.

Itzel Connell, graduating from Touro Colloege with her M.S.

Nadia Darbouze, displaying her art work at the Guggenheim museum.

Latoya A. Lee, graduating from Binghamton University with her Ph.D.

Saul E. McCoy, graduating from Bayside High School. At-tending Alfred University Joseph E. McCoy, graduating from George J. Ryan-Middle School. Attending Thomas Edison H.S. Barbara McDowall, retiring from the Port Authority of NY & NJ. Phyllis E Harris Williams, receiving the 25 years Merit award from NYS Department of Health, the Past President award from The Laurelton Club, & the Lifetime achievement award from African American/Caribbean Education Association, Inc.

Did you ever wonder what the symbols around the pulpit represent. Many of us may not know they represent the Twelve Disciples.

This edition we will start by focusing on Peter. Peter’s emblem shows an upside down cross and two crossed keys which symbolize the confes-sion of faith upon which the Christian Church is founded. The inverted cross symbolizes his cru-cifixion, Peter requested that his head might be where his master’s feet were nailed to the cross, as he was not worthy to be crucified in the same manner as Jesus.

Jesus said, “I will give you the keys to the king-dom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Mat-thew 16:19). Whoever possesses this same faith which St. Peter voiced so clearly and firmly has the keys to enter into the kingdom. n

ParishionerSpotlight

Monica Carrington

By Pearson Griffith

By Shadiyah Evans



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By Zavi Gunn

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10.

Daphne Watson Shields affectionately known as “Peggy” was born in Jamaica on De-cember 17, 1933. She embodied the above verse written by the apostle St. Peter. In 1966 Daphne migrated to the United States of America, and attended Long Is-land University where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance and

was employed with the Bank of Trust for 23 years. Later she accepted a teaching position at Queens Community Early Childhood Center in Rosedale where she worked until retirement.

Described by folks as caring and sharing, Mrs. Shields was gifted with the skill of en-couraging, supporting and mentoring. She attended Jamaica’s Bethlehem Moravian Col-lege in 1954 to pursue a teaching career. After graduation, she was employed at sev-eral elementary and junior high schools. She also worked with underprivileged youth by leading a Cub Scout Troop and organizing the Anglican Young People's Association.

Mrs. Shields was an active parishioner and long-standing member of both St. Gabriel’s Episco-pal Church in Brooklyn and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Rosedale. In 1988, she was one of the founding members of St. Peter’s Stewardship Committee and previously served diligently on this ministry at her other parish. She was a proponent of stewardship and frequently discussed its three principles of using our time, talent and treasure to do God’s work. In addition, she was an advocate for tithing. Mrs. Shields held leadership position on St. Peter’s Vestry from 1988 to 1993.

“A connoisseur of people, Daphne saw the best in everyone” reminiscences a retired priest of St. Gabriel's. During her time at that church, Mrs. Shields served on several commit-tees and was on the forefront of new ministries and successful initiatives. As one of the coor-dinators for Sharing and Caring group, she outreached to the sick and homebound parishioners. She was also an instrumental member of the Fundraising committee to erect a new building. At St. Peter’s Church, a congregant recalled fondly “During service, as a Lay Reader she vocal-ized the epistles and old testaments with eloquence and reverence.” In speech and writing, Mrs. Shields was an effective and articulate communicator. In her correspondences, she would fre-quently include a Bible verse or an inspirational quote. As an avid reader, she enjoyed poetry and Shakespeare. She was often inclined to use her witty sense of humor. Her talent was dem-

onstrated as a writer and co-editor for this newsletter, St. Peter’s Key, in which she introduced the Stewardship Corner. Mrs. Shields volunteered in various capacities including Chairper-son of the Summer Bazaar Committee and a member of the Daughter’s of St. Peter’s Ministry.

In addition, Mrs. Shields was enthusiastically involved with events and fundraising for New York Chapter of her alma mater Bethlehem Moravian College Alumni Association. This organization will be honoring her memory; in addition to acknowledging St. Peter’s rector, The Reverend Steve Foster for his community involvement on October 16, 2016 at Antun’s. Reverend Foster stated “Mrs. Shields who I often referred to as my girlfriend was the quintessential lady, who spoke frankly and loved dearly, had a heart and passion for stewardship. She lived, breathed and spoke about our re-sponsibility to God and each other as Stewards. Her witness as a fellow sojourner will be missed.”

In 1983, Daphne married her be-loved and best friend, Sam Shields at St. Gabriel’s Church. She was a loving and devoted wife. When her husband became ill Peggy, as he adoringly called her, took care of him unwaveringly until his passing. In 2012, Mrs. Daphne Watson Shields was diagnosed with a terminal illness, she was poised with unwavering faith, hope and grace. Mrs. Shields went to be with the Lord on March 1st, 2016. Perhaps, when, St. Peter’s opened the pearly gates to Heav-en, Jesus said “Well done, good and faithful servant...enter the joy of your Lord.” - Matthew 25:23 n

A Graceful Lady: Daphne Watson Shields

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