Grace Episcopal, St. Joe’s Bless Palms Together

For over 30 years Medford’s St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church and Grace Episcopal Church have joined together to bless palms on Palm Sunday. The Reverend Noah H. Evans, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church and Father Chip Hines, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Parish presided jointly in the Blessing of Palms, before each congregation returned to its respective church for the remaining of their Palm Sunday worship. Pictured above: The Reverend Noah H. Evans, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church and Father Chip Hines, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Parish greet one another at the beginning of the joint celebration.

– Submitted by Rev. Noah Evans