Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Priests

Ordinations to the
Sacred Order of Priests
The Feast of Richard Hooker
November 7, 2026
Ten O’Clock in the Morning
Saint John’s Cathedral
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THE ORDER OF PROCESSION
Thurifer
Torch + Cross + Torch
Choir
Verger
Chair of the Commission on Ministry
President of the Standing Committee
Lectors
Verger
St. Aidan’s, Boulder Banner
Presenters
Kevin Conrad Patrick Criley
St. John’s, Boulder Banner
Presenters
Cate Colburn-Smith
Saint John’s Cathedral, Denver Banner
Presenters
Angela Hummel
Calvary Church, Golden Banner
Presenters
John D. Thexton
Vested Clergy
Verger
Sub-Deacon
The Cathedral Chapter
The Bishop’s Canons
The Bishop
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THE ORDER OF SERVICE
VOLUNTARY Adagio: Organ Symphony No. 5, Op. 42, No. 1 Charles-Marie Widor
All stand for the procession.
HYMN 412 Earth and all stars Earth and All Stars
THE OPENING ACCLAMATION and COLLECT FOR PURITY
Bishop Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse
the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and
worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
All sit.
THE PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES
The Presenters address the Bishop, saying
Kym, Bishop in the Church of God, on behalf of the Clergy and People of the Diocese of Colorado,
we present to you Kevin, Cate, Angela, and John to be ordained priests in Christ’s holy catholic
Church.
The Bishop asks
Have they been selected in accordance with the canons of this Church?
And do you believe their manner of life to be suitable to the exercise of this ministry?
The Presenters declare
We certify to you that they have satisfied the requirements of the canons,
and we believe them qualified for these orders.
The Bishop then says to the Ordinands
Will you be loyal to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of Christ as this Church has received them?
And will you, in accordance with the canons of this Church, obey your Bishop and other ministers
who may have authority over you and your work?
The Ordinands answer
I am willing and ready to do so; and I solemnly declare that I do believe the Holy Scriptures of the
Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation; and
I do solemnly engage to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of The Episcopal Church.
The Candidates sign the Oath of Conformity. All then stand.
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The Bishop addresses all present, saying
Dear friends in Christ, you know the importance of these ministries, and the weight of your
responsibility in presenting Kevin, Cate, Angela, and John for ordination to the sacred priesthood.
Therefore if any of you know any impediment or crime because of which we should not proceed, come
forward now and make it known.
If no objection is made, the Bishop continues asking the People
Bishop Is it your will that Kevin, Cate, Angela, and John be ordained priests?
People It is.
Bishop Will you uphold them in these ministries?
People We will.
Bishop In peace let us pray to the Lord.
As the Bishop kneels, all kneel.
The Ordinands prostrate themselves on the floor in front of the Chancel steps.
THE LITANY FOR ORDINATIONS
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For all members of your Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve you in a true and
godly life, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For Sean, our Presiding Bishop; for Kym, our Bishop; for Sarah, Archbishop of Canterbury; and for all
bishops, priests, and deacons, that they may be filled with your love,
may hunger for truth, and may thirst after righteousness, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For Kevin, Cate, Angela, and John, chosen priests in your Church; we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
That they may faithfully fulfill the duties of these ministries, build up your Church, and glorify your
Name, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
That by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit they may be sustained and encouraged to persevere to the
end, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For their families, that they may be adorned with all Christian virtues, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease and that all may be
one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness we may preach the Gospel to the ends of the
earth, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the
light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and
peoples, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For those in positions of public trust, especially the President of the United States; the Governor
of this State; and the Mayor of this City; that they may serve justice and promote the dignity and
freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may
be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
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For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in
danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and for those whose faith is known to you
alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life
eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever-blessèd Virgin Mary, and all your saints, let us commend
ourselves, and one another,
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

Bishop The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Bishop Let us pray.
O God of truth and peace, you raised up your servant Richard Hooker in a day of bitter controversy
to defend with sound reasoning and great charity the catholic and reformed religion: Grant that we
may maintain that middle way, not as a compromise for the sake of peace, but as a comprehension for
the sake of truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
All sit.
THE FIRST LESSON Ecclesiasticus 44:10-15 Madeleine Turner Lector
These also were godly men, whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten; their wealth will remain
with their descendants, and their inheritance with their children’s children. Their descendants stand
by the covenants; their children also, for their sake. Their offspring will continue for ever, and their
glory will never be blotted out. Their bodies are buried in peace, but their name lives on generation
after generation. The assembly declares their wisdom, and the congregation proclaims their praise.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
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PSALM 37:1-9 Saint Martin’s Psalter
Sung by the choir.
1 Do not fret yourself because of evildoers; *
do not be jealous of those who do wrong.
2 For they shall soon wither like the grass, *
and like the green grass fade away.
3 Put your trust in the Lord and do good; *
dwell in the land and feed on its riches.
4 Take delight in the Lord, *
and he shall give you your heart’s desire.
5 Commit your way to the Lord and put your trust in him, *
and he will bring it to pass.
6 He will make your righteousness as clear as the light *
and your just dealing as the noonday.
7 Be still before the Lord *
and wait patiently for him.
8 Do not fret yourself over the one who prospers, *
the one who succeeds in evil schemes.
9 Refrain from anger, leave rage alone; *
do not fret yourself; it leads only to evil.
THE SECOND LESSON 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Sarah McAfee Lector
Among the mature we do speak wisdom, though it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this
age, who are doomed to perish. But we speak God’s wisdom, secret and hidden, which God decreed
before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this; for if they had, they
would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,
nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him”—these things God
has revealed to us through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For
what human being knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one
comprehends what is truly God’s except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of
the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by
God. And we speak of these things in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit,
interpreting spiritual things to those who are spiritual. Those who are unspiritual do not receive the
gifts of God’s Spirit, for they are foolishness to them, and they are unable to understand them because
they are spiritually discerned. Those who are spiritual discern all things, and they are themselves
subject to no one else’s scrutiny. “For who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But
we have the mind of Christ.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
All stand for the proclamation of the Gospel.
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THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
The choir sings the Alleluia, followed by the Congregation. All repeat after the verse.
Verse The commandments of the Lord are sure; they stand fast forever and ever.
THE GOSPEL John 17:18-23
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Looking up to heaven, Jesus said, “As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the
world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth. “I ask not only
on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they
may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may
believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be
one, as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world
may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, O Christ.
All sit.
THE SERMON The Right Reverend Kimberly D. Lucas Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Colorado
All stand.
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THE NICENE CREED
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father,
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
All sit.
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THE EXAMINATION OF THE CANDIDATES FOR THE PRIESTHOOD
The candidates come forward and stand before the Bishop.
Bishop
Kevin, Cate, Angela, and John: the Church is the family of God, the body of Christ, and the temple of
the Holy Spirit. All baptized people are called to make Christ known as Savior and Lord, and to share
in the renewing of his world. Now you are called to work as pastor, priest, and teacher, together with
your bishop and fellow presbyters, and to take your share in the councils of the Church.
As a priest, it will be your task to proclaim by word and deed the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to
fashion your life in accordance with its precepts. You are to love and serve the people among whom
you work, caring alike for young and old, strong and weak, rich and poor. You are to preach, to declare
God’s forgiveness to penitent sinners, to pronounce God’s blessing, to share in the administration of
Holy Baptism and in the celebration of the mysteries of Christ’s Body and Blood, and to perform the
other ministrations entrusted to you.
In all that you do, you are to nourish Christ’s people from the riches of his grace, and strengthen them
to glorify God in this life and in the life to come.
Bishop Kevin, Cate, Angela, and John, do you believe that you are truly called by God and his
Church to this priesthood?
Ordinands I believe I am so called.
Bishop Do you now in the presence of the Church commit yourself to this trust and
responsibility?
Ordinands I do.
Bishop Will you respect and be guided by the pastoral direction and leadership of your Bishop?
Ordinands I will.
Bishop Will you be diligent in the reading and study of the Holy Scriptures, and in seeking
the knowledge of such things as may make you a stronger and more able minister of
Christ?
Ordinands I will.
Bishop Will you endeavor so to minister the Word of God and the sacraments of the New
Covenant, that the reconciling love of Christ may be known and received?
Ordinands I will.
Bishop Will you undertake to be a faithful pastor to all whom you are called to serve, laboring
together with them and with your fellow ministers to build up the family of God?
Ordinands I will.
Bishop Will you do your best to pattern your life in accordance with the teachings of Christ,
so that you may be a wholesome example to your people?
Ordinands I will.
Bishop Will you persevere in prayer, both in public and in private, asking God’s grace, both
for yourself and for others, offering all your labors to God, through the mediation of
Jesus Christ, and in the sanctification of the Holy Spirit?
Ordinands I will.
Bishop May the Lord who has given you the will to do these things give you the grace and
power to perform them.
Ordinands Amen.
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The Ordinands kneel.
The Congregation stands and the choir sings Veni Creator Spiritus.
THE CONSECRATION OF THE PRIESTS
Silent prayer is kept and the Bishop says the Prayer of Consecration over the Ordinands.
God and Father of all, we praise you for your infinite love in calling us to be a holy people in the
kingdom of your Son Jesus our Lord, who is the image of your eternal and invisible glory, the firstborn
among many brethren, and the head of the Church. We thank you that by his death he has overcome
death, and, having ascended into heaven, has poured his gifts abundantly upon your people, making
some apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the
work of ministry and the building up of his body.
Each Ordinand comes before the Bishop. The Bishop lays hands upon the head of each Ordinand and prays
Therefore, Father, through Jesus Christ your Son, give your Holy Spirit to N; fill them with grace and
power, and make them a priest in your Church.
May they exalt you, O Lord, in the midst of your people; offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to you;
boldly proclaim the gospel of salvation; and rightly administer the sacraments of the New Covenant.
Make them a faithful pastor, a patient teacher, and a wise councilor. Grant that in all things they may
serve without reproach, so that your people may be strengthened and your Name glorified in all the
world. All this we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and
reigns, one God, for ever and ever.
The People in a loud voice respond
Amen.
The newly ordained Priests are then vested according to the Order of Priests.
At the vesting, the Bishop says
Receive this stole and chausuble, the symbols of service to which you are called. Our Lord Jesus
Christ, whose servant you are, support you with his grace, that you may always be a sign of the love
and care which God has for all creation. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
The Bishop now anoints the hands of the new priests, saying
Grant, O gracious Lord, to consecrate and sanctify these hands by this unction, and by our blessing; that
whatsoever they shall bless may be blessed, and whatsoever they shall consecrate may be consecrated
and sanctified in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
The new Priests are presented with a Bible and Prayer Book as the Bishop says
Receive this Bible and Prayer Book as signs of the authority given you to preach the Word of God and
to administer his holy Sacraments. Do not forget the trust committed to you as a priest of the Church
of God.
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The newly ordained Priests then move to the chancel.
The Bishop presents the new Priests to the People, saying
Greet your new Priests.
All rejoice with applause.
THE PEACE
With the Bishop’s blessing, the new priests extend the Peace of God, saying

The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
ANNOUCEMENTS The Very Reverend Patrick Gahan Interim Dean
OFFERTORY ANTHEM The King of love my shepherd is Harry Rowe Shelley
Sung by the choir.
The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His, and he is
mine forever. Where streams of living water flow, my ransom’d soul he leadeth, and where the verdant
pastures grow, with food celestial feedeth. Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed, but yet in love he sought
me, and on his shoulder gently laid, and home rejoicing brought me. In death’s dark vale I fear no ill,
with thee, dear Lord, beside me; thy rod and staff my comfort still, they cross before to guide me. Thou
spread’st a table in my sight, thy unction grace bestoweth, and O the transport of delight, with which
my cup o’er floweth. And so through all the length of days, thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd
may I sing thy praise within thy house for ever! Amen.

All stand at the invitation of the Bishop.
THE HOLY COMMUNION
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer A
Presider The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Presider Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth. Through the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after
his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised
to be with them always, even to the end of the ages. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with
Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim
the glory of your Name:
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SANCTUS and BENEDICTUS William Mathias
Presider
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen
into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and
eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God
and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your
will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when
he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my
Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said,
“Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for
the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving.
Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy
food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this
holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your
saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
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All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity
of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
Silence.
And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
The Bishop breaks the consecrated bread and the People sing
PASCHA NOSTRUM David Hurd
THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Following the invitation to Communion, all are invited forward. Extend your hands to receive a wafer from the priest.
Gluten-free is available upon request. You may stand or kneel at the altar rail; please fill in from the outside toward the
center. A verger is present if you need assistance. For those desiring to receive wine, it is available from the common Cup or
you are invited to intinct your wafer in the chalice. When receiving the wine from the chalice, please help guide the chalice
to your lips. If you choose to receive a blessing, please cross your arms over your chest.
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ANTHEM Here, O my Lord Percy Whitlock
Sung by the choir.
Here, O my Lord, I see Thee face to face; here faith can touch and handle things unseen; Here would
I grasp with firmer hands thy grade; and all my weariness upon Thee lean. Here would I feed upon
the Bread of God; here drink with Thee the royal wine of Heav’n; Here would I lay aside each earthly
load, and taste a-fresh the calm of sin forgiv’n.
HYMN 655 O Jesus, I have promised Nyland
THE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray.
Almighty Father, we thank you for feeding us with the holy food of the Body and Blood of your Son,
and for uniting us through him in the fellowship of your Holy Spirit. We thank you for raising up
among us faithful servants for the ministry of your Word and Sacraments. We pray that Kevin, Cate,
Angela, and John may be to us an effective example in word and action, in love and patience, and
in holiness of life. Grant that we, with them, may serve you now, and always rejoice in your glory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. Amen.
THE BLESSING
At the Bishop’s invitation, the new priests bless the People, saying
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be upon you, and remain with
you forever.Amen.
HYMN 475 God himself is with us Tysk
THE DISMISSAL
The Bishop invites the newly ordained Priests to dismiss the people saying
Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
VOLUNTARY Finale: from Organ Symphony No. 6, Op. 42, No. 2 Charles-Marie Widor
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Presider & Preacher
The Right Reverend Kimberly D. Lucas Bishop of Colorado
Bishop’s Canons
The Reverend Canon Sarah Bjornebo
The Reverend Canon Greg Foraker
The Reverend Canon Vanessa Stickler-Glass
Cathedral Chapter
The Very Reverend Patrick Gahan Interim Dean
The Reverend Canon Paul Keene Canon for Parish Life
The Reverend Deacon Jack Karn Deacon for Community Partnerships
Deacon of the Word
The Reverend Deacon Gary Darress
Deacon of the Table
The Reverend Deacon Jan Pearson
President of the Standing Committee
Chuck Theobold
Representative of the Commission on Ministry
The Reverend Doug Bleyle
Musicians
Dr. Michael Boney Director of Music
Aaron Hirsch Guest Organist
Saint John’s Cathedral Choir
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ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD
The Reverend Kevin Conrad Patrick Criley
Sending Parish: St Aidan’s, Boulder
Serving At: St John’s, Boulder
Presenters: The Reverend Steve Wengrovius, The Reverend Zach Parris,
Jennifer Garcia, Sarah Rhodes
Vesters: Scott Criley and Stacy Hommel
Banner Bearer: Alec Celecki
The Reverend Cate Colburn-Smith
Sending Parish: St John’s, Boulder
Serving At: St Aidan’s, Boulder
Presenters: The Reverend Janine Schenone, Mark Guzzi,
The Reverend Amanda Barker, The Reverend Mike Kornelsen
Vesters: Frank Colburn, Charlotte Smith, Mary Smith
Banner Bearer: Lu Walters
The Reverend Dr. Angela Hummel
Sending Parish: Saint John’s Cathedral, Denver
Serving At: Trinity Episcopal Church, Greeley
Presenters: The Reverend Brian Winter, Gaile Koehler, and Dirk DeVries
Vesters: The Reverend Janet Fullmer and Terrie Abbot
Banner Bearer: Merrie Berthel, Judy Gregory
The Reverend John D. Thexton
Sending Parish: Calvary Church, Golden
Serving At: Church of the Ascension & Holy Trinity, Pueblo
Presenters: The Reverend Denis Ford, The Reverend Jo Ann Ford, Rachelle Werme
Vesters: The Reverend Tim Phenna, The Reverend Scott Campbell
Banner Bearer: Ann Ladd
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Thank Yous from the Ordinands
The Reverend Cate Coleburn-Smith
My ordination to the priesthood marks the culmination of a decades-long journey of listening and discernment,
learning and unlearning, striving and surrendering, shedding and becoming. I offer my deepest thanks to all who have
walked with me and sometimes carried me.
To my husband Chris, daughters Charlotte and Mary, parents Frank and Charlotte, extended family, and seminary
classmates: thank you for loving me, believing in me, and cheering me on.
To my sending parish, St. John’s Boulder, especially my discernment committee, my field ed parish, St. Thomas Denver, my curacy parish, St. Aidan’s Boulder, my seminary professors, and my Clinical Pastoral Education colleagues:
thank you for teaching me to live more fully into my calling as a baptized Christian, and now as a pastor, priest, and
teacher.
To my amazing friends: thank you for your loyalty and patience when I’ve been too caught up in work, seminary, and
family to tend to our friendship. Know that I love you.
To God, thank you for your persistence, faithfulness, and sustenance.
For your prayers and love, I am forever grateful. I pray that I may be of service to each of you as I begin the next
chapter of my life in Christ.
The Reverend Kevin Criley
Thank you all who have supported and prayed for me throughout this journey. I owe special gratitude to my wife,
Sarah, my parents, Scott and Stacy, my sister, Megan, and my grandparents, Mary, Edward, Paul, and Marilyn. I have
been blessed to have friends who have been incredibly supportive of this call from the first. I am very grateful to my
sending parish, St. Aidan’s – Boulder. Mthrs. Mary Kate & Kay, and Fr. Steve are amazing priests, thank you for all of
the guidance, prayer, and support! Thank you to Frs. Durango and Charles for their guidance. Thank you to my amazing discernment committee for walking with me on this journey: Carina, Jennie, Chris, Fran, and Neil. I am grateful
for the Bread and Belonging Campus Ministry and Pastor Zach providing a space to grow in faith. I am also incredibly
thankful for the formation I received as an intern at Christ Church – Alexandria. Thank you to Rev. Noelle, Rev. Robbie, and Brett for welcoming me into that wonderful community. In addition, thank you to all my Friends at VTS,
Sko Friars! Lastly, I am thankful to Mthr. Janine and St. John’s for the opportunity to serve such a great congregation.
The Reverend John Thexton
There are far too many people to thank, and far too little space in this bulletin to do so properly!
To the friends, family, pastors, teachers, and congregations who have nurtured, challenged, encouraged, and prayed
for me along this journey: thank you. Your faithfulness has shaped my own, and I carry something of each of you into
this new chapter of ministry.
To Richard and Brenda, thank you for being wonderful exemplars of a life lived faithfully in Christ. Your love, wisdom, and encouragement have been gifts beyond measure.
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To Tanya, my beloved wife and faith-filled partner: thank you for walking this road with me, for your patience, laughter, prayers, and unwavering love.
To my children, Chariss, Andrew, Isaac, and Hannah: thank you for encouraging and supporting me in a life of ministry, with all that has meant for our lives together. I appreciate you more than you know.
To the congregations who have welcomed me and entrusted me with their stories: you have taught me much about
being a pastor.
My prayer is simple: that by God’s grace, I may serve as faithfully and generously as you have served me.
With deep gratitude and love,
John
The Reverend Dr. Angela Hummel
Sappho, You always put everything into such wonderful perspective. It means so much to celebrate this day with
you.
Rev. Katie Pearson, I cannot put into words all that your mentorship and walking alongside me on this journey has
meant to me!
Erica, my biggest cheerleader, thank you for the gift of your friendship, being here, and supporting me every step of
the way.
To all the Episcopal churches in Colorado where I offered retreats, classes, and workshops…you have no idea how
you all helped me to understand and accept my calling to the priesthood.
Judy, Merrie, Gaile, Dirk, Kate, and Jack I will forever cherish our discernment meetings and all that you helped me
to see within myself and my calling.
Fr. Brian, Rev. Janet, and everyone at Christ Episcopal Church, my internship with you all was such a blessed and
holy time, thank you for all that you taught me!
Trinity Episcopal church, it is one of the greatest joys of my life to serve you as Deacon in Charge, I cannot wait to
be able to serve you now as Priest in Charge!
Thank you all so much.
Love,
Angela

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