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Happy Cyril & Methodius Day! (aka Valentine's Day)
 Today as we focus on matters of the heart. I invite you to prayerful open your heart and mind in order that the love of Christ be made manifest in your daily life in a way that transforms the lives of those around you.
In the spirit and teaching of Charles de Foucauld and the religious order that he founded, the Little Brothers of Jesus, we discover that our own failure to love destroys faith and the necessity of love in our lives is formational to our faith. For the love of God in Jesus Christ must flow through us and to us in order for faith to be real. So in the simple gestures of affection we share are found the substance of our life in Christ, and with each other a building up of the Body of Christ that sustains us and makes us fully alive.
Have a good & blessed day! +LCP
CYRIL AND METHODIUS
MISSIONARIES TO THE SLAVS (14 FEB 869)
http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/Cyril&Methodius.htm
Almighty and everlasting God, who by the power of the Holy Spirit moved your servant Cyril and his brother Methodius to bring the light of the Gospel to a hostile and divided people: Overcome all bitterness and strife among us by the love of Christ, and make us one united family under the banner of the Prince of Peace; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
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Deadline for Provincial Nominations is Tomorrow, Feb. 15!
The deadline for nominations was January 20th. To be sure everyone gets a fair chance to be nominated, the Provincial Council has agreed to extend the date to February 15th. So, the Council would appreciate it if you could spread the word in your diocese that the window is still open. We are accepting nominations for Treasurer, Executive Council Representative, Provincial Council - Clergy, and Provincial Council - Lay. Details and nominating form can be found on the website
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 Scholarships from the Episcopal Church | Solicitudes para las becas de la Iglesia EpiscopalFrom the Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 awarding of more than 60 scholarships from the Episcopal Church. Scholarships are available for ethnic communities, children of missionaries, bishops and clergy, and other particular wide-ranging eligibility for education and training. Read More (English y Espaņol)...
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Episcopal, Anglican Women Gather in NYC for Annual UN Commission Meeting
Women and men from the Episcopal Church and 20 Anglican Communion Provinces will gather for the 56th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) in New York City February 27 to March 9.
The 2012 theme of UNCSW is the empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges. Read more...
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News from Camp DeWolfe Leave a Legacy Deadline Extended
 We are pleased to share the opportunity for yourself, your parish and your organizations to Leave A Legacy at Camp DeWolfe... it is an engraved brick for the new Meeting Hall patio area...
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A Community Ministry Survey Deadline Feb. 22nd
In Dieter T. Hessel's Preface to his book Social Ministry, he states:All church members share one common ministry, which is social in all of its aspects. Thus there is no question as to whether the church will be involved in social ministry; the only questions are why and how. As the social crisis deepens, will congregations retreat from troubling events into quiet sanctuaries, or will they become proactive communities of shalom?
The following survey is a first start at shining a light on the ways that our congregations already live as "communities of shalom", and an aid in our moving forward together in our diocesan community as proactive agents of change and help in our local communities.
Please take a few minutes to reflect on these questions in this survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ECSLI and answer them, identifying your parish affiliation. We ask that you complete the survey by Ash Wednesday, February 22. Thank you in advance for your help and assistance. We will share the results with the diocese by Easter. If you have any questions or issues with accessing the on-line survey please contact us at 516-248-4800 ext. 15 or email us at wratuchny45@ecslongisland.net
The Board of Directors and Staff of Diocesan Community Services (ECSLI)
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Day of Discernment for Ordained Ministry Deadline: Feb. 24
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Bishop Provenzano's Visitation Schedule
February
26 Holy Trinity, Valley Stream
March
11 St Bede's, Syosset (9 am)
25 St. George's, Hempstead (8am and 10am)
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