Canon Liz Beasley returns from Sabbatical and into a new position

Canon Liz Beasley returned from her four month sabbatical on July 1, and into her new title role of "Canon to the Ordinary".  In her new position, she is functionally Bishop Fitzpatrick's "executive officer". 

Welcome back & Congratulations Canon Liz!

Beasley's Blog:

Folks were able to track Canon Liz' sabbatical adventures in Ireland through her link on the diocesan website called Beasley's Blog .  Now that she has returned, Canon Liz will continue to share her thoughts and knowledge on a regular basis through this blog.  Be sure to check-in regularly!

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New Hours for the Office of the Bishop

Effective August 1, 2011, the office hours for the Office of the Bishop will be changed from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

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Diocesan Altar Guild Seeks Help

Sewing help is needed!

The Diocesan Altar Guild is looking for persons interested in sewing (by hand or machine) items that will be used as gifts for the newly ordained and to replace worn items used in worship.  The work can be done by groups meeting at their home, at church sites, or by individuals joining the Diocesan Altar Guild. 

Four ordinations will be taking place at the Annual Meeting of the Convention in October, and a number of new priests will be joining the Diocese later this year.  Local-style vestments would make a great welcome gift for all of our new clergy.  

The Diocesan Altar Guild gathers every Tuesday, at St. Andrew's Cathedral in the Von Holt Room, and is a wonderful opportunity to pray and work together.  Father Darrow Aiona usually holds a brief worship beforehand.  A special gathering, led by Rosella Newell, will be taking place at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, on Tuesday, July 26, at 9:30 a.m.  Anyone with an interest in sewing is invited to attend.

For more information, you may contact Lani Ka'aihue, Diocesan Event Coordinator & Office Manager at 808-536-7776, ext. 309. 

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Announcing the Province VIII Altar Guild Meeting:

Hands and Hearts and Minds

The First General Meeting of the Province VIII Altar Guild will be taking place September 30 - October 2, 2011, in Burlingame, California.  The weekend will be filled with workshops and worship at the beautiful Mercy Center Retreat House and grounds.  Selected topics include: Yes, You Can Make a Purificator!, Arranging Flowers for the Altar, Praying the Labyrinth, Is Your Altar Guild Green?, Writing Icons, Making Cinctures, and more.  Space fills up quickly, so register early.  Deadline is September 15, 2011. 

For more information and to register, go to the event listing on the diocesan website here.  

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United Thank Offering Fall Ingathering approaching 
 The United Thank Offering (UTO) Fall ingathering will be taking place on Sunday, September 11, 2011.  All churches should plan accordingly, and arrange for collections on this date.  This ingathering is a major event and program of the Episcopal Church Women of the USA.  We need your kokua to be successful for this ECW biannual event.  Your General Offering will significantly impact the lives of less fortunate women and children in the USA and worldwide.  To learn more about the UTO and to order supplies, visit the website here . 

For more information, please email ECW UTO Coordinator, Joyce Kim, or call her at 808-536-5307.

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September Women's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Mt. Sinai Desert Camel Trek offering 
 Two fabulous travel opportunities are being offered by former rector of St. Elizabeth's, Jodene Hawkins.  As an Episcopal priest with over twenty years experience with groups in the Holy Land and Sinai 

Jodene & the Egyptian Christian Guide

Desert, these offerings are sure to be both spiritually transformative and educational.  Women from Oahu, Maui, Kaua'i,  Washington state and Virginia have already signed up to participate, and there are only a few more spaces available.  There will even be a guest specialist on Mary Magdalene joining the group from the National Cathedral. 

For more information, click on the links below to view the travel fliers or visit her website at www.sacredsojourns.net. 

Women's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Pilgrimage Camel Treks for Women in the Sinai Desert

Rev. Jodene can also be reached on Maui at 808-276-9006, or email her at jodene.sacredsojourns@gmail.com. 

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Become a friend of SAM! 
 Did you know that that one of the best-selling books in the Episcopal Church in recent years is written by one of our own clergy in Hawai'i?  Yes, The Gospel According to Sam: Animal Stories for the Soul, written by Fr. Bill Miller, Rector of St. Michael's and All Angels' Church on Kaua'i, has been selling like hotcakes.  There is now a Facebook page where you can become a friend of Sam and keep up with Fr. Bill's busy schedule!  Here he will share inspirational stories, quotes, upcoming speaking engagements and new publications.  Once on Facebook, type in the following link:  http://www.facebook.com/The.Gospel.According.to.Sam, and be sure to friend SAM!

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What's Happening in The Episcopal Church?

The following persons have been named in their new positions:

Patricia E. Holley, Senior Human Resources Officer:  Holley will serve as the strategic planner and supervisor for various human resources practices including performance management, training and development, and employee relations and work-life issues.

Mission Leadership Positions announced: Canon Sam McDonald has been named Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director of Mission; Antoinette Daniels has been named Associate Director of Mission for Administration, and The Rev. Margaret Rose has been named Associate Director of Mission for Program.  "These appointments are intended to help all of us work most creatively as we seek to better serve the Church," said Bishop Stacy Sauls, Episcopal Chief Operating Officer.  

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Episcopal Church joins "DREAM Sabbath" Campaign

The Episcopal Church has joined other religious denominations and faith-based organizations in supporting the DREAM Act, and asks churches to participate in a Dream Sabbath between September 18 to October 9.

DREAM stands for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors.  The DREAM Act 2011 is bipartisan legislation that would grant legalized status to undocumented young people with good moral character, who have lived in the U.S. for at least five years, and have graduated from high school.  Permanent resident status would be available upon completion of two years of higher education or military service.  Each year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools.  Passage of the DREAM Act is one important step towards the just and humane reform that the broken immigration system needs.

For more information and resources, contact awhite@episcopalchurch.org, or visit www.episcopalchurch.org/newsline_128976_ENG_HTM.htm

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In case you missed it, here are important announcements from the last issue of the E-Chronicle.   

Bishop's Summer Reading List

Be sure to visit the diocesan website to read Bishop Bob's message and summer reading list, which includes a recommendation for all DJ11 and Convention delegates.  Click here to read all about it.   

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Disciple's Journey 2011: Born of Water, Born of Spirit

The pilgrimage we have called Disciple's Journey, continues in 2011.  DJ11 will take its theme, Born of Water, Born of Spirit, from the book by the same name. DJ11 is scheduled for Friday, October 28, immediately preceding the Annual Convention of the Diocese, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew.  All members of the Diocese are welcome to attend DJ11, and every delegate to Diocesan Convention is urged to attend.  To read more about DJ11 on the diocesan website, click here.   

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Announcing the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Convention

This year's Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i, will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew.  To read Bishop Bob's letter in its entirety announcing this year's annual meeting, click here.  

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Did you miss an edition of the E-News?  Listed below are the titles of some recently published announcements to be aware of. To see the complete article, visit Previous E-News Editions on the diocesan website,and click on the desired issue.

7/6/2011:

Announcing the Pre-Convention Budget Presentation Meetings

(View the schedule of meetings coming to your island.)

The Rev. Walter Brownridge Called to be Dean of the Cathedral

(Bishop Fitzpatrick announces the new Dean of the Cathedral of St. Andrew's.)

Open Auditions for a Unique Child & Adult choir

Island-wide auditions are now being held for the Hawai'i Sacred Choir.

COPIM Focuses on Needs of Pacific Islanders

How much do you know about The Iolani Guild?

Learn more at a meeting on Saturday, September 10.

Grant Applications being accepted for Episcopal Church innovative leadership development progams

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Roanridge Grants.

6/15/2011:

Diocesan Legacy Society Celebrations

Celebrating those that have remembered the Church in their estate plans.

6/1/2011:

New Parking Procedures at St. Andrew's Cathedral

Save the Date! Cool Congregations: An Earth Stewardship Program

Training and workshops on Saturday, September 17

Pilot Program nurtures leadership for Episcopal Young Adults

Applications being accepted for the next session in Seattle, WA, August 27-September 1

Everyone, Everywhere 2011 Event

Four-day conference in Estes Park, Colorado, October 13-16

5/2/2011:

Vaughn Park 2012 Residential Scholarship

Deadline for applications is August 19. 

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