Lord, I believe in you: increase my faith.
I trust in you: strengthen my trust.
I love you: let me love you more and more.
I am sorry for my sins: deepen my sorrow.
I worship you as my first beginning,
I long for you as my last end,
I praise you as my constant helper,
And call on you as my loving protector.
Guide me by your wisdom,
Correct me with your justice,
Comfort me with your mercy,
Protect me with your power.
Pope Clement IX
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New Face Leading a New Initiative  | |
Ms. Nancy Holland, the new director of
the Episcopal Church Center in Ocean Beach.
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Bishop Mathes appointed Nancy Holland to be the new director of the Episcopal Church Center, former known as Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
"Nancy Holland is a stellar individual," said Bishop Mathes. "She offers boundless enthusiasm and energy to this project of creating a diocesan center in Ocean Beach."
The center will be a gathering place for diocesan meetings and business as well as a haven for people in need. Bishop Mathes envisions the Episcopal Church Center as a training campus for new priests, deacons and laypersons.
"I'm really excited about this," said Holland as she talked about future plans for the center. "A conscious decision has been made to place this diocesan center in a neighborhood with some special needs."
Among her responsibilities as director, Holland will coordinate all activities at the center, including managing the budget and scheduling programs. She works closely with the bishop and his staff to refine and advance the center's vision. Perhaps most importantly she will build relationships in the local community to help bring about the vision, making it a reality in a place where so many need so much.
"I look out every day and I see God's abundance everywhere," she said. "Part of my responsibility is to give back."
Stay tuned for more information about the Episcopal Church Center.
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Take the Strategic Planning Survey! 
At last month's Diocesan Convention, the Strategic Planning Committee shared a draft Preamble, Vision, Mission and interpretation of the Baptismal Covenant-- all unique to our context here in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. The committee would like to hear from those who were not at convention as well.
Please follow the link below, pray through their drafts, and give them feedback to three questions.
The survey will be live till April 13.
Read Draft
Respond to Survey
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Save the Date: July 15 is Episcopal Night at the Padres! 
Remind your congregations to save Friday, July 15 for Episcopal Night at the Padres!
This year, we will cheer on the Padres as they take on the San Francisco Giants.
Please put an announcement in your bulletins, newsletters and other communiques. Use the text below, or create your own. Thanks for supporting this fun, diocesan-wide event!
Save the Date: Episcopal Night at the Padres Baseball season is officially here! That means it's time to start planning for Episcopal Night at the Padres -- the ultimate diocesan event that gets Episcopalians out of the pews and into the stands at Petco Park. This year, we'll cheer on the Padres as they take on the San Francisco Giants. So save the date on your calendars and look for upcoming news about ticket sales and more! Friday, July 15 at Petco Park in San Diego, 7:05pm. For more information, contact Hannah Wilder: hwilder@edsd.org 619-481-5456.
Friday, July 15
Petco Park vs. SF Giants
7:05pm
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Chili Cook-Off  | |
Chili raises funds for campus minsitry at SDSU
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Join Agape House for their 8th Annual "Hotter than Thou" Chili Cook-off to benefit the Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry at San Diego State University.
Featuring the best chili recipes submitted by local congregations, great food, childcare, entertainment, and don't miss out on entering your favorite cookie creation in the "Cookie Chill-Off" competition!
All are welcome! Invite your friends and neighbors!
If you are unable to attend, you can still show your
support for Campus Ministry by making a donation today!
Gifts received by the end of the event will be credited toward
your congregation's chili. The congregation raising the most
money will receive bragging rights and the highly coveted
Golden Ladle and Golden Spatula awards!
For more information, call 619-583-3972 or email agapehousesdsu@gmail.com
Sunday, April 10
Christ Lutheran Church, Pacific Beach
4761 Cass Street
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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An Amazing Journey: Passport to Hope 
The Episcopal Refugee Network invites you to attend their first special event featuring a silent auction, opportunity drawings, live entertainment, fantastic food and beverages. Tickets are $75 per person. 100% of the proceeds benefit The Episcopal Refugee Network.
To purchase tickets, visit the web site.
For more information, contact Shere Martinez-Little.
VIDEO: About the Episcopal Refugee Network
Saturday, April 30
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church
4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92121
6:00pm - 10:00pm
$75
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Write and Plan Your Fall Pledge Campaign in Just Six Hours  | |
The Rev. Laurel Johnston joins us from the Episcopal Church Center in New York.
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Have you ever panicked in September when you realized you didn't have a stewardship campaign planned and ready? Don't let it happen this fall!
Plan your fall pledge campaign as part of a year-round stewardship program in this workshop style seminar. It's the perfect opportunity for your congregation to draft and finalize your 2011-2012 plan in just one day.
Learn from the inspiring stewardship expert, the Rev. Laurel Johnston, Staff Officer for Stewardship from the Episcopal Church Center in this one day ecumenical retreat designed for stewardship committees, teams, staff or chair people. Your team will come away with a complete and creative plan tailored for your specific congregation and situation.
Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch.
Send registration and $25 per person registering to: St. David's Episcopal Church; 5050 Milton St.; San Diego, CA 92110.
Mail in your registration form by Wednesday, May 18, 2011.
Questions? Contact the Rev. Suzanne Watson, 619-276-4567
VIDEO: Interview with Walter Bruggemann
Saturday, May 21
St. David's Episcopal Church
5050 Milton Street, San Diego, 92110
9:00am - 3:00pm
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Icon Writing: Windows to Heaven
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A five-day retreat led by iconographer Teresa Harrison
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Experience a spiritual journey walked for centuries by icon writers as you transform a blank board to a window into the spiritual world. Framed by prayer and reflection, this process is rewarding for all; no artistic experience or ability required. The retreat will begin at 7:00pm Sunday and conclude at 2:00pm Friday and includes daily Eucharist led by our retreat chaplain, the Rev. Terry Dirbas, associate rector at Christ Episcopal Church, Coronado.
Cost is $950 double occupancy, or $1025 single, and includes all painting supplies, step by step instruction, five nights lodging and 14 meals. Icons will be painted using Jo Sonia acrylics and 23ct. gold leaf on specially prepared boards.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to register. Send to Teresa Harrison, 626 Pomona Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118.
For more information visit Teresa's web site or contact Teresa Harrison, 619-319-5327.
August 21-26, 2011
Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center
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Spa for the Soul Day
Massage your mind with the sweetness of God's love.
Have you ever felt healing hands resting on your shoulders? Have you walked a labyrinth? Have you ever closed your eyes, reflecting on God's grace and glory?
You now have that opportunity! All are welcome to join the St. David's community as they seek peace and serenity during this Lenten season.
More questions? Gail Decker 858-277-2806 or Leslie Cohan 858-268-4120. Light refreshments will be served.
Saturday, April 2
St. David's Episcopal Church
5050 Milton Street, San Diego
9:00am - 1:00pm
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A Course in Healing with the Rev. Mike Flynn
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The Rev. Flynn offers a course on healing.
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FreshWind Ministries was founded by the Rev. Mike Flynn in 1985. For its first 11 years, it was an outreach arm of St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Burbank, California. FreshWind was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1995, and Father Flynn began leading the ministry full-time in 1996.
For more information, contact Father Kevin Warner, 619-460-6442.
$50, includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
Friday, April 8 - Saturday, April 9
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6556 Park Ridge Blvd., San Diego, 92120
7:00pm - 9:00pm on Friday
9:00am - 4:00pm on Saturday
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Three Club Golf Tournament  | |
Grab your friends and your golf clubs and have fun with St. Dunstan's!
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Format
Two Person Scramble: sign up with a partner (or one can be assigned for you). Each team member hits a tee shot. You choose the best ball and each team member hits the ball from there. Continue this way until one team member sinks it. You receive one score for the two person team.
Each player is limited to three clubs. No sharing. One of your three clubs must be a putter.
Cost
$65 per person includes green fees, prizes for top golfers; one complimentary mulligan per person; lunch
Carts can be purchased on an availability basis for $10 per person.
Added Bonus
Opportunity Drawing: Winning ticket receives a cash prize of $100. Additional mulligans can be purchased for $2.50, not to exceed two per person.
For more information, contact: Fred Dominico, 619-463-1022. Reserve your spot by returning a completed registration form, along with a check payable to St. Dunstan's by Friday, April 8 to: St. Dunstans's Three Club Golf Tournament, 6556 Park Ridge Blvd., San Diego, CA 92120. Attn: Fred Dominico.
Saturday, April 16
Sycuan Golf and Tennis Resort
Pine Glen Executive Par 3 Course
3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
8:00am Registration
9:00am Start
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Spring Festival and Craft Fair 
You're invited to St. David's annual festival and craft fair! Everyone is invited to enjoy yummy food, live music, cake walk, silent auction, games with prizes, jumper, and the biggest craft fair they've ever had!
100% of the proceeds benefit the preschool's education program.
For more information, please call, 619-276-7048 or 619-276-4567.
Saturday, April 16
St. David's Episcopal Church
5050 Milton Street, San Diego
11:00am - 3:00pm
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The Struggle to Live with Faith in the
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Runyeon speaks to young and old alike.
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Media Age
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church is presenting stage and screen star Frank Runyeon in a dramatic play; "The Struggle to Live with Faith in the Media Age." Over the last 20 years Frank has starred in over 1,000 television shows including As the World Turns, Santa Barbara, General Hospital and Melrose Place. Reviewers have said that "Frank will change the way you will view the mass media forever. Few people are speaking the language that captures the attention of both youth and adults that sheds new light and ignites laughter as does Runyeon." Cost is $10 per person, children and youth under 18 are free.
For more information, contact Louise Lawson.
Wednesday, April 20
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064
7:00pm
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