MARLBOROUGH – The Ordination Service of Russ Goliger took place Nov. 10 at the First Church in Marlborough, Congregational. Surrounded by family and friends, he now joins the ministry of word and sacrament in the United Church of Christ.
Formerly of Marlborough, Russ once served as music director of First Church, a position now held by his son, Timothy Goliger.
A musical family, Timothy joined his sister Olivia and brother William in the anthem, “May Peace Flow.”
Russ thanked his children for the joy they bring to his life and to his mother, Florence, and his late father, Eugene, for their unending love.
The Rev. Dr. Kazimierz Bem, pastor of First Church, was joined in the service by many including the Rev. Lee Atherton, the Rev. Sarah Hubbell and the Rev. Dr. M. Elisabeth Waters.
The local Church Discernment Team included Frank Marino, Clifford Fenton, Laurel Hill, Kim Beauchemin and Melissa Prunell.
Following the service the Women’s Fellowship of First Church hosted a reception in the Parish Hall.
When a friend asked Russ to autograph her Ordination bulletin, he signed it “Rev. Russ Goliger” and said it marked the first time he had written his name with his new title, Rev. (for “Reverend).
Russ continues his journey as the called minister of the First Congregational Church of Westminster in Westminster, Mass.
THE MARLBOROUGH LIONS CLUB recently hosted a special Senior Pasta Dinner for senior residents of Marlborough. The seniors enjoyed a delicious meal of pasta, meatballs and salad. Tim Maenpaa provided piano entertainment. Lion Kevin Boyle was the chairman of this event.
“CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM,” presented by the Marlborough Historical Society, will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Peter Rice Homestead, 377 Elm St. Sit by the fire and enjoy baked goods, hot chocolate and more for an old-time country Christmas. Admittance is $5 per family.
KRISTIN PERDUE, daughter of Suzanne Perdue of Marlborough, ran the New York Marathon Nov. 3 in New York City. Running with the Boston Children’s Hospital team, Kristin beat out over 13,000 other runners with a 42,095 place in the 55,646 runner competition. Runners came from 137 countries and all 50 states as well as D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam.
JIM AND SUE RENNIE joined family and friends as they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 2 at the Marlborough Country Club. The former Sue Dalbec and Jim Rennie were married on Nov. 4, 1974, in Worcester. They are parents of Andew Rennie and the late Jason Rennie and have three granddaughters, Andrea, Grace and Maggie. Jim and Sue marked their golden anniversary this past summer with a cruise.
“SILAS FELTON, CHILD OF THE REVOLUTION,” will be presented on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m., at the Peter Rice Homestead, 377 Elm St. Presented by the Marlborough Historical Society, this is the story of how a farm boy from Marlborough became a teacher, a merchant and then on to be a three-term state representative, an assessor and a justice of the peace. This presentation will be given by John Gately who serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Society. The presentation is free and refreshments will be served.
‘TIS THE SEASON for holiday events.
On Saturday, Nov. 23, visit the Meeting House Fair, 9 to 2, at the First Church in Marlborough, Congregational.
Also on Nov. 23, the Rotary’s Turkey Shoot begins at the Assabet Valley School at 6 p.m.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Nov. 8 – Nancy Dalbec
Nov. 10 – Aaron Dalbec
Nov. 20 – Samantha Dalbec
Nov. 22 – Joan Gregoire and Dave Williams
Nov. 24 – Dan Verrico
Nov. 25 – Steve Kotsopoulos
Nov. 26 – Peter Lane
Nov. 28 – Happy Thanksgiving
Nov. 30 – Tim Fiske and Mike Youngstrom
Dec. 1 – Kelsey Hanahan
Dec. 2 – Helen Barsamian, Gerard Boland and Erin Merritt
Dec. 3 – Judy Kellogg and Jim Moriarty
Dec. 4 – Andrea Hollis
