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May you have the grace and wisdom
to act kindly, learning
to distinguish between what is
personal and what is not.
May you be hospitable to criticism.
May you never put yourself at the center of things.
May you act not from arrogance but out of service.
Part One of "For a Leader," by John O'Donohue
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Photo of the Week
Light of Christ: The sanctuary cross illuminated beautifully during a candlelight service at St. John's, Chula Vista.
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Standing Commission on Liturgy & Music Statement on Inconsistencies in Holy Week Liturgies
The SCLM issued a statement concerning inconsistencies between the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) and the Holy Week Liturgies in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). The statement begins: "The 2006 General Convention resolved that 'the RCL shall be the Lectionary of this Church, amending the Lectionary on pp. 889-921 of the BCP,' but did not deal with the resultant inconsistencies of pages within the BCP itself. In anticipation of Holy Week 2012, the second year that the RCL is required for use in the Episcopal Church, the SCLM recommends that congregations us the RCL lections during Holy Week 2012. In our report to the 77th General Convention, the SCLM will formally propose a resolution to remove the inconsistencies between the RCL and BCP.' For the full statement, visit the General Convention web site.
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Godly Plan/Catechesis Support Network Forming
Does your church offer Godly Play or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd? Would you like to learn more about these wonderful programs for children? We are forming a local support network that will gather periodically for training, trading notes, sharing materials, and inspiration. If you would like join or find out more, contact the Rev. Rebecca Edwards.
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New Event Registration and Online Donation Software
The Office of the Bishop launched its new event registration and online donation system this week. Provided by ACS, the new system streamlines the money-changing process on the diocesan web site and links directly to our database, which will save time for repeat attendees and donors. Visit the diocesan web site and click "Register for an Event" to try out the new system. You will need to set up an account the first time. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Lawton, 619-481-5455.
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Timely Tax Info
Tax Credit Available to Small Employers The small employer tax credit is available again this year to employers with less than 25 employees that provide health insurance benefits to their employees. Some of our churches filed the necessary paperwork last year and were successful in receiving a credit on their payroll taxes. For more information, please see the CPG memo on the credit available on the diocesan web site.
2012 Tax Guide The 2012 Tax Guide for Episcopal Ministers is now available on the diocesan web site. This guide provides information to clergy on filing their 2011 tax return.
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Diocesan Events
Licensed Eucharistic Visitor Training A one-day training for all who want to take the Eucharist to homebound people. Required for all diocesan LEVs. Saturday, March 24, 9a-3p at St. John's, Chula Vista. $15 includes lunch and materials. Register by emailing Becky Lawton by Friday, March 16. Include "LEV" in the subject line of your email. Thank you.
Interfaith Community Footwashing This quarterly service project of the Diocesan Service Coalition takes place on Maundy Thursday, April 5 at the Episcopal Church Center, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., 10a - 1p. We will wash the feet of homeless people in Ocean Beach at the Center, where they will also be able to connect with social services that will help them long-term. Each church is asked to donate 25 pairs of new shoes or $125. More info? Contact Ms. Nancy Holland or visit the diocesan web site. Volunteers wanted.
Fragile Earth Symposium All are welcome to attend this symposium about caring for our earth, as a church, as individuals and as a community. Join the conversation as we think about how to exponentially decrease our carbon footprints in an effort to honor God's creation, this fragile earth, our island home. Saturday, April 21, 9a-3p at St. Bartholomew's, Poway. More Info
Legacy Evensong Bishop Mathes will host the first Bishop's Legacy Society Evensong on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 5pm at St. Paul's Cathedral. For those who have remembered an Episcopal church or ministry in their estate plans. Followed by a reception in the Great Hall. For more information, please contact Canon Howard Smith.
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Youth Events
May 5-6 - New Beginnings
A weekend retreat for youth in middle school grades at the Episcopal Church Center in Ocean Beach. Register here.
May 25 - EpiscoProm
All youth of the diocese are invited to attend the EpiscoProm at St. Bartholomew's, Poway. 7pm - 10pm. It's a great big fun party spun by DJ Sam Hay of Grace, San Marcos with loads of diocesan friends dressed to the nines. For more info, contact Greg Tuttle.
Summer Camp and Summer Mission Trip
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Youth Events
May 5-6 - New Beginnings
A weekend retreat for youth in middle school grades at the Episcopal Church Center in Ocean Beach. Register here.
Summer Camp and Summer Mission Trip
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Lenten Events
The Lenten Fast: A Hunger for God All are invited to a Lenten Quiet Day at St. Michael's by-the-Sea on Saturday, March 24 from 8:45 am to 12 noon in the chapel. Fr. Peter Guilianotti, rector of The Orthodox Church of St. John the Wonderworker, will conduct meditations.Sign up by Thursday, March 22 by calling the church: 760-729-8901, or signup online.
Lenten University 2012 Join St. Bartholomew's, Poway for an opportunity to learn more about five world religions - Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity. Wednesdays at 6pm. For more information, please call 858-487-2159.
Stations of the Cross Every Friday in Lent in the Cathedral, we will meditate on the Stations of the Cross for 30 minutes beginning at 6pm. All are welcome to participate in this ancient practice that retraces Christ's journey to his crucifixion. Dramatic final meditation on March 30. For more information, please call the church office: 619-298-7261.
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Around Our Diocese
Human Trafficking Discussion A free educational outreach program to discuss the problem of human trafficking in Temecula on March 9 at 7:30p. For more information on this event, call the church office at 951-302-4566, or visit the church web site.
Islamaphobia in the Context of Empire Professor of Arabic andArab Culture and director of the Arabic program at the University of South Carolina, Stephen Sheehi, will teach this session about the ideological campaign against Muslims on Friday, March 9, 10am - 11:30a at St. Paul's Cathedral. RSVP to Lisa Maldonado: ezliabeth@icwj.org or 619-584-5740.
Going Green Recycling Event Help the ministries of St. Mark's and help yourself at the same time! Get rid of used and broken electronics such as computers, monitors, cell phones, chargers, cords, televisions, mp3 players, ink cartridges, printers, microwaves, laptops and all electronics on Saturday, March 17, 10a - 4p. Questions? Contact Ms. Heather Nunnery Smith. She can help coordinate pick up on the day of, too.
Spring Break Vacation Bible School Trinity, Escondido invites you to join their VBS, Mon-Fri, April 2-6, 9a-12p, at Trinity.This week coincides with Holy Week and is an excellent opportunity to include children in the life of the church. VBS ends with a Good Friday observance to take place in Grape Day Park in Escondido. Elementary school age children are invited to participate, and teens are invited to help lead. For more information, call 760-743-1629 or email rector@trinityescondido.org
Public Good Friday Observance Trinity in Escondido invites the diocese to join in a public observance of Good Friday on Good Friday, April 6, 12p at Grape Day Park in Escondido. The service will consist of music, prayers and symbolic offerings and is appropriate for children and adults. Grape Day Park is located downtown in Escondido on Broadway, next to City Hall.
Daughters of the King Celtic Quiet Day The DOK invites all to join us for a journey on the Celtic way. Saturday, April 21 at St. Stephen's, 26705 Murietta Rd., Menifee, CA 92585 9:30a - 2p. Lunch is provided and carpooling is encouraged. Reservations contact: Rebecca Costello or 951-679-6425.
Call for Artists: Fourth Annual Quilt Exhibit This year's art quilt exhibit will feature work that depicts "Romancing the Mandala," and that are symbolic of the universe, humankind, science, therapy, New Age, chakras, sacred geometry, tantric wisdom, mystical visions, etc. The exhibit will be on display May 20 - June 18. Works will be accepted on May 14-15 at St. Paul's Cathedral. For more information, contact the Rev. Canon Richard Lief or Artist-in-Residence, Mr. Ric Todd.
Open Enrollment for All Saints' Preschool Are you looking for an affordable private first school for your child with academic excellence and that is centrally located? Look no further! All Saints' Episcopal Preschool is located at 3674 Seventh Avenue in San Diego. Open enrollment for children ages 24months to 5years of age is happening now. Our full-time tuition is $585; part-time tuition is $525. Call 619-298-1671 for more information.
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Music
Rarely Heard Renaissance Works Cappella Gloriana, San Diego's professional chamber choir, presents a Lenten-themed concert of two rarely-performed Renaissance works on Saturday, March 24 at St. Paul's Cathedral, 7p. General admission tickets are $20 and are available only at the door on the night of the concert. For more information, please call 619-990-5751.
Lenten Lauds Come and experience Lauds on Saturday mornings in the Cathedral chapel at 9a, except March 17. Lauds is a quietly beautiful and peaceful ancient monastic office (prayer time) that draws the church together in prayers and praise at the start of the day. All are welcome! No singing, music or chanting background necessary. Listen or participate as the Spirit moves you. For more information, contact Leanne Shawler .
Nathan Laube Organ Concert At the age of twenty-three, a star among young classical musicians, concert organist Nathan Laube has quickly earned a place among the organ world's elite performers. He is known for his colorful and virtuoso transcriptions of orchestral works by Liszt, Mendelssohn, Mahler, Rossini, and Strauss. Reception following. Contact John Wright at 760-346-2697 x 109 for more information.
Free Weekly Organ Concerts Open to the public, these 30 minute concerts are the perfect respite from a busy day. Tuesdays at 12:30p at St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave., San Diego.
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Beyond Our Diocese
Crossing Over: Borderlands as Blessing; Immigration as Opportunity Engage in dialogue and action around our current border and immigration challenges, April 12-14, 2012. The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori will participate as a guide as she delivers an important address prior to the 7th annual "God Has No Borders" procession at the Naco border. We will process from Arizona into Mexico as a show of unity and mutual respect with all in God's kingdom. The all-inclusive registration fee includes: round-trip transportation from the Tuscon airport to Douglas, Arizona, bilingual guides, all meals, and local transportation. Airfare and lodging not included. $225. For more information and to register, please visit: www.episcopalborder.com
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