John 3:6

"That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is Spirit"

Thursday, May 9, 2013

 

St. Augustine's Episcopal Church

St. Petersburg, Florida

 
Worship at the Beach 2006
Emile and Laura DeCosmo
Emile DeCosmo
Some people naturally give more than others. I am sad to announce that Emile DeCosmo, our wonderful musician and dynamic parishioner, passed last Friday morning. Laura and Emile were the most creative and dynamic church musicians I have encountered in my 40 years of service in the church. I believe we are the only church that has had a consistent thread of Jazz Music as our norm on Sunday mornings. We will not just miss Emile, our celebrations will never be the same as they were under the wonderful embellishments of his clarinet and saxophone. If you've never heard "Someone to Watch over Me" during a quiet, prayerful time in your church, you haven't experienced the same wonderful chill that comes with the quiet presence of the Holy Spirit as we were privileged to enjoy with this gifted man. Keep him, Laura, and others in your prayers. May His soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercies of God rest in peace now and forevermore.

Posted by Meditation Meister at 11:59 AM

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