On Sunday, January 18, 2004 , members of Christ Church gathered in the auditorium for the Annual Parish Meeting. At that time, the following parishioners were elected to the Vestry: Warden for a two-year term: Nancy Reiersen -Scromo; Vestry persons for a three-year term: Anne Devlin, Mark Gherzo, Johanna Gilbert and Sheila Hewitt; and Vestry person for a two-year term (to serve out the remaining term of Leslie Sullivan) Dorothy Thompson.

Father Michael welcomed the new Vestry persons and also commended the excellent work of those members whose term expired in January of 2004: Warden Richard Sigman and Vestry persons Susan Fowler , Ron Mazzucco and Barnett Shepherd. Mr. Sigman has been working especially hard for the past few years in the absence of a full time Treasurer. However, it was quite a pleasure when he introduced Phyllis Bath, who has graciously volunteered to take on this important job in February of this year (pending Vestry approval.)

In his Rector's Address, Fr. Michael spoke of the many challenges that faced us in 2003 and spoke of the important work that needs to be done in the year ahead in the areas of Evangelism and church growth and Stewardship. He also discussed the ongoing efforts of the Long Range Planning Committee and the importance of parishioner responses to the Long Range Planning questionnaires last summer.

One of the highlights of the meeting was when Fr. Michael awarded the Rector's Cross to three deserving members of the Christ Church family. Congratulations and thanks go to Susan Fowler , Nicholas Lettiere and Victor Stanwick for their dedication and hard work.