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O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself: We give you thanks for the blessings you have bestowed upon the Dirbases in giving them two children. Confirm their joy by a lively sense of your presence with them, and give them calm strength and patient wisdom as they seek to bring these children to love all that is true and noble, just and pure, lovable and gracious, excellent and admirable, following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, p. 443
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Photo of the Week
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Double the Dirbas Delight! The Rev. Joseph Dirbas and the Rev. Terry Shields Dirbas welcome their new bundles of joy: George Joseph and Jean Lyon. The babies were born on Monday, April 16. Congratulations!
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General Convention: July 5-12, 2012
Join the live web cast on all things General Convention on Wednesday, May 9 at 10:00am PST. The webcast, originating from Indianapolis, the site of this year's General Convention, can be accessed live or on demand at www.episcopalchurch.org. Participants will be: presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori; president of the House of Deputies Bonnie Anderson; executive officer and Secretary of the General Convention, the Rev. Gregory Straub; and Bishop Catherine Waynick of the Diocese of Indianapolis, the host diocese. Questions will be accepted via email. General Convention 2012 (GC12) will be held July 5 - 12 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The Episcopal Church's General Convention is held every three years, and is the bicameral governing body of the Church. It is composed of the House of Bishops, with upwards of 200 active and retired bishops and the House of Deputies, with clergy and lay representatives elected from the 110 dioceses of the Church, at more than 800 members. Twitter for General Convention: #GC2012 Presentation about the House of Deputies demographics: http://bit.ly/HZUUvq General Convention: http://generalconvention.org/gc Diocese of Indianapolis http://indydio.org/diocese2010/ The Episcopal Church: www.episcopalchurch.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/episcopalian Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamepiscopalian YouTube: www.youtube.com/TECtube |
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New Diocesan Registrar
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Welcome! Travis Thomas is the new registrar and program aide.
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The Office of the Bishop is pleased to welcome UCLA graduate Travis Thomas to our team as the new diocesan registrar. Travis began work on Thursday, April 12. He most recently worked as a web site manager for a furniture company in Chula Vista. Prior to that, he spent four years in marketing, sales, office management and special events. Among his many interests are woodworking, travel and photography; he just returned from a trip to see the aurora borealis in Alaska from a vantage point at Chena Hot Springs, Alaska. A former acolyte of St. James, La Jolla, Travis said, "I'm looking forward to working with the people of the diocese."
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Diocesan Events
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.
Cursillo Weekend April 26-29 at Camp Stevens, Julian. A renewal weekend for Christians wanting to deepen their faith in the context of community. More info: contact the Rev. George Calvert.
St. George's Day Evensong Sunday, April 29, 5p at St. Paul's Cathedral, San Diego. Anglophiles unite; all welcome. More Info
Preaching Conference Tuesday, May 8 at St. Bartholomew's, Poway. Dr. Lauren Winner and Dr. Bill Brosend, both Episcopal priests and professors, will present a workshop to the clergy of our diocese, and to any Lutheran clergy. More Info
Amazing Journey Episcopal Refugee Network Gala Saturday, May 5 at the Berkeley Maritime Museum on the San Diego bay. Tickets still available. More Info
Bishop's Legacy Society Evensong Sunday, May 6 at St. Paul's Cathedral, 5pm. An evensong to honor and thank all who have remembered an Episcopal Church, the Diocese of San Diego, the greater Church or an Episcopal entity (Episcopal Community Services, Episcopal Refugee Network, etc.) in their end of life plans. Champagne reception to follow in the Great Hall. RSVP to Canon Howard Smith.
Safeguarding God's People Saturday, June 2 at St. Thomas of Canterbury, Temecula. 8:30a-4p. $30 includes lunch and materials. Learn how to prevent sexual misconduct, and how to protect yourself and others. More Info and Registration
Advocacy & Outreach
Service Summit Saturday, April 21, 10a-2p 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!
Senior Resource Fair Wednesday, May 30, 9a-12p at St. Paul's Villa, 2340 Fourth Avenue, San Diego. Come hear engaging speakers on current senior health topics; opportunities to talk with health care professionals; drawings with great prizes and more. Free and open to the public. Contact Liam Dunfey for more information.
Interfaith Community Footwashing If you missed this event, but want to see what it's all about, check out this blog post filled with personal mini-stories about the day. There are also pictures posted on Facebook. We hope to make this an annual event, so put it on your calendar for Maundy Thursday 2013!
Fragile Earth Symposium Our April 21st event at St. Bartholomew's, Poway was canceled due to low registrations, however we are pleased to invite you to attend a fascinating webcast from the Episcopal Church on the Intersection of the Environment and Poverty. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori will speak; it will be moderated by PBS' Kim Lawton. Watch from the comfort of your own home at 9a on April 21. Learn more here.
Youth
Lawrence Waddy Scholarship for Young Talent in Music and Speaking Application due May 10 This scholarship is awarded to youth ages 8 -12 for talent in music and speaking. These scholarships can be used for music lessons, drama lessons, workshops, music camps and so on. Contact Judy McDonald for applications. Auditions held on May 19 at St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego.
New Beginnings Retreat for Middle School Students May 5-6 at the Episcopal Church Center in Ocean Beach. This is a renewal weekend for middle school students coordinated by the diocese and lead by high school students. More Info
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Around Our Diocese
Spring Fling Talent Celebration Held at St. Thomas of Canterbury, Temecula on Saturday, April 21, beginning at 1p. A free concert by local performers who were featured on the X Factor, the Brewer Boys, 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.
Dedication of New Home for Holy Cross Saturday, May 5, 1:30p at 2510 Gateway Road, Carlsbad. Join the party! Contact Linda Collier for more information.
Eagle Scout Project Open to the Diocese Gabe Hulbert, member of St. Paul's Cathedral and aspiring Eagle Scout, requests your participation in his Eagle Scout Project. On June 16 and 23, he will replace water-greedy grass with drought-tolerant plants. Not only will this reduce costs for the Cathedral, it will be an example to the community of water-wise gardening. His goal is to raise $7,000 to purchase plants and equipment, and he asks for your participation either with your funds or your presence on the day of the planting. For more information, contact Gabe Hulbert, 619-723-7280.
Baptism at St. Bartholomew's
Youth Minister Greg Tuttle submitted this photo after the Easter Vigil in Poway. He writes, "It's always fun to celebrate elder baptisms, especially when they're teens." Thanks, Greg, and congratulations to the newly baptized!
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Beyond Our Diocese
NetsForLife Receives Matching Grant A group of generous donors has agreed to match every gift Episcopal Relief and Development receives for the NetsforLife® Inspiration Fund through May 25 dollar-for-dollar up to $430,000. If you give $50, you'll generate $100 in assistance to prevent children and families from a needless, preventable death. The Episcopal Church has made NetsforLife Inspiration Fund the centerpiece of its prophetic response to the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals. Help ERD reach its goal of $5 million in donations by year's end. More Info
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"Bishop's Office Weekly" is a newsletter for the people involved in the life of The Diocese of San Diego. We welcome your feedback and submissions. Please submit all pertinent information about your event/announcement in a paragraph that includes date, time, location, cost and contact. Send to Hannah by Mondays at noon. Include a small photo or graphic if possible. Thank you for reading.
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