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May you know the wisdom of deep learning,
The healing of wholesome words,
The encouragement of the appreciative gaze,
The decorum of held dignity,
The springtime edge of the bleak question.
May you have a mind that loves frontiers
So that you can evoke the bright fields
That lie beyond the view of the regular eye.
May you have good friends
To mirror your blind spots.
May leadership be for you
A true adventure of growth.
Part Four of "For a Leader," by John O'Donohue
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Photo of the Week
 A New Creation: Holy Cross, Carlsbad has moved to a new location and celebrated its first mass there last Sunday. The new address is 2510 Gateway Road, Carlsbad. Congratulations, Holy Cross!
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Communication is Mission
[from "Putting the I-T in Spirit"] Mission is primarily about making the presence of God incarnate, that is, visible and tangible, in a particular place and a particular time, wherever the Body is lacking, and therefore most needed.
I have just returned from the Episcopal Communicator's Conference in Kanuga, NC. This is an annual conference where many of the communications people from the Episcopal Church come together for workshops, plenary talks, renewal and fellowship. It is a great opportunity to share ideas and recharge for the work we have to do in the coming year. One of the themes that came out of this year's conference is "Communication is Mission." I'd like to share an experience that happened for some of us after the conference that helped to bring that message home. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Synopsis video from the Episcopal Communicators' Conference PHOTOS: A set of photos from the aforementioned conference |
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Maundy Thursday Footwashing
 All people of the diocese are invited to 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. 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. 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. |
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Via Crucis: Way of the Cross to the Border
Via Crucis: Way of the Cross Border Eucharist, a communion service will highlight the plight of immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. The service, which falls on the Monday before Easter, will be on Monday, April 2, 2012 at Friendship Park. A group of Mexican nationals will participate from the Tijuana side of the border fence at Playas de Tijuana, around the Monument a los Toros. Members of the Episcopal Dioceses of Los Angeles and San Diego, including the Rt. Rev. Diane Jardine Bruce, bishop suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and the Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes, bishop diocesan of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, will draw attention to the plight of immigrants as they travel the way of the cross. The pilgrims will stop along the way to the border to pray the stations of the cross, ending at the border for the last station. There they will share the memory that Jesus was also received as an unwelcomed immigrant -- from heaven to earth. "Indeed, the constellation of issues that we catalog as immigration comprises the civil rights challenge of our generation," said Bishop Mathes. "This is our Selma. This is our Birmingham." For more information visit the diocesan web site or contact Ms. Nancy Holland, 619-823-8998. |
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Diocesan Events
Safeguarding God's People Saturday, March 31 at St. Dunstan's, San Diego. Attend this one day training to help protect one another from sexual misconduct, as directed by General Convention and the canons of our Church. $30 includes lunch and materials. 8:30a - 4p. Register here.
Renewal of Ordination Vows April 3 at St. Paul's Cathedral at 10:30am. All are welcome to attend this holy service when Episcopal and Lutheran clergy gather to renew their ordination vows. RSVP to rsvp@edsd.org
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.
Fragile Earth Symposium 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. Register by emailing Becky Lawton. $15 includes lunch and materials. More Info
Let's Go Fly a Kite Party All Mission Plan congregational point persons are encouraged to attend these social gatherings. Communications kits will be distributed, as well as commemorative pins and goodwill. Saturday, St. Bartholomew's, Poway, April 21, 3p-3:45p and Sunday, St. Paul's Cathedral, May 6, 4:30p-5p.For more information or to RSVP, contact Hannah Wilder.
New Beginnings A weekend retreat for middle school students in grades 6-8. A team of mostly high school students, a few adults, and a spiritual advisor(s) leads the weekend. The weekend takes us through a discovery about ourselves, our friends, our families, our faith, and how to live out our faith in our daily lives. May 5-6. Register here.
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.
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.
Service Summit, April 21 Calling all service/outreach coordinators! Come to the EDSD Service Coalition Spring Summit! Our next gathering of parish outreach coordinators is Saturday, April 21 from 10a-2 p at St. Peter's, Del Mar. Come share ideas, network, and discuss topics of interest relating to our mission diocese's outreach efforts county-wide. Help choose next quarter's collaborative service project. For more information and to sign up, contact Sarah Shealy Stump, 619-200-6408. Hope to see you there!
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Lenten Events
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.
Cathedral 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.
Temecula Stations of the Cross followed by a soup and bread supper and community outreach presentation begins at 6:30 pm on the Fridays of Lent. Presentations include: March 30, Dorcas House. For more information, contact the Rev.Robert Nagy.
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Around Our Diocese
Open Enrollment at St. John's Episcopal Parish Day School Are you looking for a school that combines academic excellence with spiritual development? St. John's Episcopal Parish Day School, serving grades PK-8, is the place for you! With its commitment to small class sizes, high moral and academic standards, and ongoing service projects, St. John's is a hidden gem in the heart of Chula Vista. Come tour our beautiful campus and see how St. John's is right for your family. To schedule a tour, contact our school office at 619-422-4141. Visit our web site.
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
Spring Qigong Classes Starting Wednesday, April 11, these eight classes will be held in the parish hall at St. Bartholomew's, Poway at 6:30pm. Classes are open to men, women and anyone over the age of 16 who is interested in learning and practicing a self-healing art that combines gentle flowing movements, relaxed breathing, meditation and self-massage. The cost for all 8 classes will be $25 per person and can be paid the evening of April 11.
Spring Fling Talent Celebration Held at St. Thomas of Canterbury, Temecula on Saturday, April 21, beginning at 1pm. A free concert by local performers, an art show, bounce house, kiddie games, bake sale, and barbeque will add to the festivities. Please join us to celebrate the creative gifts God has given us. More info: Pam Bowen.
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.
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Music
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 .
Bach Collegium St. John's Passion The Collegium is presenting a Lenten/Passiontide cornerstone of classical music, J.S. Bach's St. John Passion on April 13 at St. James by-the-Sea, La Jolla. For more information, contact Anne Marie Dicce.
Bill and Kate Isles Concert for Interfaith Community Services Award winning folksinger-songwriters, Bill and Kate Isles, will give a special concert at St. Bartholomew's, Poway on Sunday, April 15 at 4pm to benefit Interfaith Community Services. Critics have described them as "the perfect blend of two voices." Tickets, at $10, may be purchased at http://www.stbartschurch.org/signup/ or at St. Bartholomew's, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064.
Cathedral Canterbury Choir of Men and Boys St. Margaret's, Palm Desert From the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury this incredible choir will sing music from the 13th century and newly composed works. These choristers sing services six days a week, making a vital contribution to a tradition which has existed for over 1400 years! As the final concert of this season, it promises to be memorable. Enjoy Anglican music at its finest. Monday, April 16, 7pm. $35 and $20.
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Beyond Our Diocese
Buildings for a New Tomorrow The annual symposium of the Episcopal Church Building Fund will be held in Maryland from April 15-17. This conference is geared to lay leaders and rectors and is interactive, informative and engaging. The focus is on how to use your building more wisely. Canon Julie Young attended last year and found it valuable. Deadline for registration is April 1, 2012. For more information, see the ECBF website.
Earth Day Observance: Use Episcopal Church Webcast on Poverty and the Environment On April 21, the day before Earth Day, the Episcopal Church will hold a forum on poverty and the environment. It will be based at St. Mark's Cathedral, Salt Lake City, Utah and webcast for individuals, classes and groups to watch and participate in on Saturday, or for on-demand viewing on Sunday. Panelists include Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, a former oceanographer, House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson, author of Spirituality and the Earth, and experts in related fields. Kim Lawton of PBS's Religion & Ethics will moderate the two-hour event, which will also feature videos and thought-provoking discussion. Link here for full press release from the Episcopal Church.
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