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Diocesan Prayers
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For all the Sundays during December please pray for the organizations that deal with children with special needs, especially for the work of the Sheltering Arms Foundation and Episcopal Community Services. Please pray also for those who work in Child Protection agencies throughout the State of Minnesota.
Sunday, December 13 is
3 Advent
Anniversaries
12/14 Charles Preble, p 1962
12/14 Jerald Loper, d 1981
12/15 Nancy Brantingham, p 2005
12/15 Marta Maddy, p 2005
12/15 Mary Phelps, p 2005
12/15 Margaret W. Thomas, p 1997
12/16 Richard Bormes, p 1989
12/16 Thomas Elko, p 2004
12/16 Michele Morgan, p 2004
12/17 Kathleen Brusco, p 1999
12/17 Richard Cogill, p 2002
12/17 Mildred Cox, p 1999
12/17 Neil Elliott, p 2002
12/17 Lawrence Green, p 1999
12/17 Mark William Kelm, p 1999
12/17 Stephen Lander, p 2002
12/18 Margaret Dostal Fell, p 2003
12/18 Marlene Jacobs, p 2005
12/18 Michael Merriman, p 1966
12/19 Edward Barnett, p 1959
12/19 R. George Richmond, p 1959
12/19 Richard Matthews, p 1986
12/19 Reed VanDeventer, p 1958
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
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Rummage Sale
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Choir/Acolyte Cassock Albs - FREE
St Paul's on-the-Hill, St. Paul, is offering 24 cassock albs
to any church or church institution in need of vestments. Robes are all in a variety of adult sizes and
lengths appropriate for choir members or acolytes. Made of dark teal polyester, the robes need
washing but are in excellent condition otherwise. Sorry, no cinctures. If interested, please
call the Rev. Diana Rogers at 651-698-0371, ext 2, and leave a message.
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Around the Diocese
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New websites debut
As a result of time and resource grants from the Communications Department, several communities have launched websites:
These websites continue to expand as each community lives into this online ministry.
Videos featuring bishop-elect Brian N. Prior to be available in January
In early January, two new videos will be available as background information on the election and consecration of the Rev. Brian Prior as IX Bishop of Minnesota. The first will be a brief profile of Rev. Prior and his ministry over the years. The second will be more topical. Each will be 7-8 minutes in length and available on the diocesan website as well as on DVD by special request. These are perfect for viewing and discussing in adult forums, youth groups, and other Christian education formats. Please contact Wendy Johnson, 612-870-3303, wendy.j@episcopalmn.org, if you would like a DVD.
Consecration video will be available following event
A short video featuring highlights of the Ordination and consecration of the IX Bishop of Minnesota will be produced and available for viewing by the Wednesday following the event. A DVD will also be available by special request. Please contact Wendy Johnson, 612-870-3303, wendy.j@episcopalmn.org, if you would like a DVD.
New directories available online
The diocesan directories have been updated on the diocesan website. Previously, these documents have been printed, bound and distributed. However, they are now available primarily online with a very limited number available as print-outs.
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Receptions and Ordinations
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Ordinations
upcoming
Sunday, December 20, 2009, 4:00 pm, Christ Church, Grand Rapids
God willing and the people consenting, on Sunday, December 20, 2009,
Carla Hodgson and Jill Marie Schubert will be Ordained to the
vocational diaconate, and Sally Cummings,
Jeanne Rasmussen, Rhonda Ruder, John Undem, and Paula Gillman are set
to be Ordained to the priesthood. Clergy are encouraged to attend and
vest in red.
Receptions upcoming
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 7:00 pm, St. Marks Cathedral, Minneapolis
God willing and the people consenting, on Thursday, January 7, 2010, the Rev. Neptali Rodriguez Espinel, the Rev. Jeffrey Scott Francis Nelson, and the Rev. Timothy Hodapp
will be received as priests. Clergy are encouraged to attend and vest in red.
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Around the Church
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Los Angeles women bishops' election create 'bit of a wave'
[Episcopal News Service] Los Angeles
diocesan Bishop Jon Bruno's Dec. 5 acknowledgement that the weekend
elections of two women suffragan bishops could create "a bit of a wave"
across the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion, may have been an understatement.
Read the full article.
Presiding Bishop's Christmas Message 2009
"The mornings are dark, pitch black
until after most of us have begun our days. The hints of dawn in the eastern
sky, those streaks of rose and pink that promise more and brighter light, bring
hope even in the dark mid-winter. Where do you look for that kind of hope
borne on slim rays of light?" Read the full article.
Other headlines from the national church
Church bells to ring climate alarm as faith joins science in Denmark
Presiding Bishop says church opposes proposed Ugandan legislation
The making of bishops is topic of December 13 bulletin inserts
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Youth and Young Adults
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Young Adult Service Corps (YASC)
A little known
resource of the Episcopal Church is the Young Adult Service Corps (YASC).
Each year a dozen or so young adults are sent out across the globe to
partner with dioceses of the Anglican Communion. They spend a year in
service and as mission partners in effecting the gospel mandate 'on the
ground.' This program, which is open to those aged 21-30, is intended
to bring young adults into the life of the Anglican Communion and into
the daily work of a particular community. The application process begins with a four-day discernment weekend (February 4 to
February 7, 2010) held at an
Episcopal conference center in Florida. All costs for travel,
accommodation and meals are covered (i.e. it's free!).
The
application deadline is Monday, January 4, 2010. For more information, and for application materials, click here.
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CANCELLATION: January 12-14th Commission on Ministry diocesan discernment conference
This event is in the process of being re-scheduled for late
spring or early summer. The new date will be published as soon as possible.
For more information contact the Rev Gayle Marsh, Vocations Officer, at (612) 870-3301.
Art show featuring two of our own!
Sunday, December 20, 2:00 pm, St. Matthew's, St. Paul
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and the Undercroft Gallery is proud to present the artwork of the Rev. Canon Robert Two Bulls and the Rev. Johnson Loud. The show will run from December 20th -
January 29th with an opening reception for the Artists to be held at 2pm on Sunday, Dec. 20th in the Undercroft Gallery. Please come and support these two talented priests. For more information, or for directions, please call 651-645-3058 or visit the St. Matthew's website.
WindCradle Retreat: bread baking and meditation
January
7-10, 2010, WindCradle Retreat,
2909 E
Highway 61, Grand Marais
Nurture your soul as we learn to bake
bread. We will mix,
knead, and bake whole wheat, rye, oat, sourdough, and sweet rolls and reflect
on how parts of the process represent the experiences in our lives.
You will
leave refreshed AND with recipes, skills, insights and new friends. We encourage
you to register early as space is limited to 10 participants. Bring a
friend and receive $25 off the registration fee. Cost is $350
(price includes lodging, meals, bread making materials). Please register by calling or e-mailing Mary Ellen Ashcroft at windcradle@boreal.org or toll free 1-866-586-2224.
WindCradle Retreat: knitting and handwork
January 21-24, 2010, WindCradle Retreat,
2909 E
Highway 61, Grand Marais
During this
Retreat, we will bring our handwork projects and sit overlooking Lake Superior
or in front of the fire, and learn some methods of meditation and prayer. We
will experiment with joining them with our handwork.
We encourage
people to register early as space is limited to 10. Bring a
friend and receive $25 off the registration fee. Cost is $350 (includes lodging, meals, and materials). Please register by calling or e-mailing Mary Ellen Ashcroft at windcradle@boreal.org or toll free
1-866-586-2224.
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| This Week in the Diocese |
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** Cancelled due to weather ** December 9, Department of Indian Work clericus, St. John's, St. Cloud
December 10, 10 am: Multicultural Network meeting, All Saints, Minneapolis
December 11, 10:30 pm: La fiesta de Nuestra Seņora de Guadalupe, El Santo Niņo Jesus, St. Paul
December 13, 6 pm: Senior High Youth Rally, Messiah, St. Paul
December 14, 9 am: Metro area faith formation leaders spiritual direction, St. Mark's Cathedral, Mpls
December 14, 10 am: Metro-area faith formation leaders meeting, St. Mark's Cathedral, Mpls
December 16, 10 am: Department of Indian Work clericus, St. John's, St. Cloud
A complete Calendar of Events is available on our website. Other events can be found on the community calendar, the Region 7 Calendar and the Episcopal Music Calendar. | |
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