When someone fails or disappoints you,

May the graciousness with which you engage

Be their stairway to renewl and refinement.

May you treasure the gifts of the mind

Through reading and creative thinking

So that you continue as a servant of the frontier

Where the new will draw its enrichment from the old

And you never become a functionary.

Part Three of "For a Leader," by John O'Donohue

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Exercise: it's good for you!

The Mayo Clinic lists the following benefits of a regular exercise regime:

1. Exercise improves your mood by stimulating brain chemicals. A brisk 30 minute walk can be calming.
2. Exercise combats chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and certain types of cancer. 
3. Exercise helps with managing your weight. Take the stairs instead of the elevator; walk during lunch. Do jumping jacks during commercials. 
4. Exercise boosts your energy level. Physical activity delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your entire circulatory system.
5. Exercise promotes better sleep. A good night's sleep can improve your concentration, productivity and mood. Fall asleep quickly and sleep soundly with exercise.
6. Exercise can be fun. Like a ballroom dance class, or hiking a trail. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and go for it. If you get bored, try something new. Remember- as long as you're moving....it counts.

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. Include "LEV" in the subject line of your email. Thank you.

Concert to Benefit Interfaith Shelter Network Monday, March 26 at 7:30pm at Point Loma Nazarene University. This classical performance features San Diego symphony musicians and includes a solo piano performance by Dr. Paul Kenyon, and an exciting duo by San Diego jazz greats Joshua White and Ellen Weller. Proceeds benefit the Interfaith Shelter Network, now in its 26th year of providing shelter and other
services to homeless individuals and families and transitional housing
for homeless battered women with children. Suggested donation $25 per person. Free parking is available. Tickets available at the door. More Info

Agape House's Ninth Annual Chili Cook-Off April 22, 4p-6p at Christ Lutheran, 4761 Cass Street, Pacific Beach. This is a great opportunity for churches to support an important ministry, youth in our diocese, while enjoying great food and fellowship. Childcare is provided. If you want to enter your chili, or cookies, fill out and return this Registration Form. For more info, contact Ms. Jacqueline Bray. 

Advocacy & Outreach

Via Crucis to the Border Monday of Holy Week, April 2. This pilgrimage to the border will highlight the plight of immigrants even as we remember that our Lord was an immigrant. Travel the way of the cross with members of both the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and our own diocese. Bishop Suffragan Diane Bruce and Bishop Mathes will lead us in prayer. The day begins at 8:30am at MacArthur Park, 2230 W. 6th St., Los Angeles. You may also join at St John's, 760 First Ave., Chula Vista at 1:00pm or at Friendship Park, at the border of the U.S. and Mexico, at 2:15pm. For more info, contact the Rev. Jennifer Hughes.