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Chur ch Catoctin
Spotlight Episcopal
Parish –
Harriet Chapel
by Theresa Dardanell
I recently visited the Catoctin first Thursday in October, ends
Episcopal Parish, more commonly on February 1. Everyone in the
known as Harriet Chapel. I asked community was invited to bring a
some of the members to tell me lunch to eat while watching a video
what is special about their church. and relaxing with coloring books
Their responses were: “a welcoming and markers.
community...a most loving church... A Mutual Support Group for
members who are very close...one big anyone grieving the loss of a
family...wonderful incredible hearts.” Photo by Theresa Dardanell loved one will be held the second
I’m sure that’s the reason that, Thursday of the month in February,
along with people who live in March, April, and May, from noon-
the area, members travel from 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to
Gaithersburg, Mount Pleasant, bring a lunch or something to share.
Myersville, and Frederick in Fundraisers held by the church
Maryland, as well as Waynesboro not only provide needed funds,
in Pennsylvania, to attend Sunday but also bring the community
services. together. In partnership with the
“We have an emphasis on Catoctin Furnace Historical Society,
scripture and prayer in our worship. they participate in the Spring in
To enhance our prayer lives, we the Village and Christmas in the
make and give away Anglican prayer Village. Sarah’s Garden Social
beads that have been requested by Pastor Sally Joyner Giffin and members of the Catoctin Episcopal Parish – Harriet Chapel. is held during the Spring event.
people all over the world, and we Flowers, plants, homemade baked
have a prayer team that prays for iron-making operations in 1776. As church members interred in the goods, and food are sold. Christmas
anyone in need. We have Bible study the numbers of workers and their garden. items along with baked goods
and there is a Bible challenge, where families in the area grew, the owner Parishioners are very involved and food are available during the
I challenge parishioners to read all of Catoctin Furnace donated land in community outreach activities. Christmas event. Craft vendors
of one of the Gospels during Advent. for a meeting house, completed in Pastor Sally, who is also the are invited to participate in both
This year, everyone read the Gospel 1828. Services were originally led manager of the Thurmont Food events, as well as the extremely
of Luke and The Book of Acts. by a Moravian Minister. After the Bank, a non-profit ministry of the popular Yard Sale/Fall Fest event,
Everyone who finished reading is furnace was torn down, the stones Thurmont Ministerium, said that which is held the weekend of
invited to my house for a reception from the stacks were used in the most of the members are involved Colorfest. Spring in the Village
and discussion,” said Pastor Sally construction of the beautiful arches in some way with this activity. They will be held May 5-6, 2018, and
Joyner Giffen. in the church, as well as the walls donate food, supplies, and funds; Christmas in the Village will be on
Catoctin Episcopal Parish-Harriet of the office area. In 1833, the help with deliveries; and distribute December 1, 2018.
Chapel is located in the village of church became a mission church of food when the food bank is open. Two services with communion
Catoctin Furnace, which is three the Frederick All Saints’ Episcopal In addition, the parishioners are held each Sunday. The 8:00 a.m.
miles south of Thurmont. Catoctin Church until 1921, when it became provide Christmas gifts for families traditional service uses the Rite 1
Furnace Iron Works, originally a separate parish. Some of the and senior citizens who might liturgy, and traditional hymns are
known as Johnson furnace, began interesting facts from the website otherwise go without; donate “back sung with organ accompaniment.
are: Harriet Chapel is named to school” supplies for students in The music at the 10:30 a.m.
after Harriet McPherson Brien, the area; send Christmas cards to contemporary service (Rite 2) is
who was the wife of the owner of inmates at the Frederick detention accompanied by organ and guitar.
the furnace when the church was center; and organize Bingo parties The choir sings on special
constructed; Harriet died in April at Montevue Assisted Living. occasions, but they practice every
1827, prior to the construction One of the favorite outreach week and help lead the congregation
being completed; Several presidents activities is participation in the in song during the weekly services.
have worshiped at Harriet Chapel, Thurmont Ministerium summer Sunday school for all ages is
including Lyndon B. Johnson, lunch program for students in held during the 10:30 a.m. service,
Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter; the Catoctin feeder area. Each and children are brought to the
Catoctin Episcopal Parish – Harriet participating church provides lunch, sanctuary for Holy Communion.
Chapel is the only Episcopal along with games, arts, and crafts, Newcomers are invited to
Church located in Northern for one week during the summer. participate in all the activities and
Frederick County. All of this community service is services. The church is located at
The church maintains a beautiful given by the approximately one 12625 Catoctin Furnace Road in
memorial garden that provides a hundred families in the parish. Thurmont. For more information,
place for reflection, inspiration, Special events are held please call 301-271-4554 or visit
and reassurance. A plaque inside throughout the year. “Peaceful the website at www.harrietchapel.
the church lists the names of the Thursdays,” which began with the com.
