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Companion Diocese Uruguay
Holy God, source of healing and of peace, bless with your grace the companion dioceses of Oklahoma and Uruguay. Through our partnership one with another may we grow in mutual affection and communion, seek a more profound experience of truth, build up the Church in unity and give glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
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The Next Issue of this Newsletter will be on Friday, May13. |
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We Are Epiok.org
May 6, 2011
Issue 14 |
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We apologize that you did not receive the newsletter last week. There was an error in formatting that wouldn't allow it to be sent out! That has now been resolved resolved and all the news from last week is included in this week's newsletter! |
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Overall Themes as the Great Fifty Days Unfold
· The role of the church is to continue the proclamation of the resurrection expressed with such joy at that first Easter. We hear the proclamation of the resurrection in order to pass on the Good News.
· In a sense, Christ rose again within the church. Through the Holy Spirit, the risen Christ is revealed in every new generation. The apostles found themselves filled with the power to continue the acts of Jesus that revealed God's presence: Peter healed the man at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3:1-10); "Many signs and wonders were done among the people through the apostles" (Acts 5:12a); Philip unfolded the meaning of God's word to the Ethiopian eunuch on the road to Gaza (Acts 8:26-39).
· The Great Fifty Days traditionally were a time when the mysteries of the faith were revealed to the recently baptized. The meaning of all that the candidates experienced in Holy Week and the Easter Vigil unfolds in this time of intense theological reflection on just what it means to live as a covenant people.
· For congregations involved in the catechumenal process, the Great Fifty Days are a time of reflection on baptism. "What difference does my baptism make?" ask the recently baptized as they gather with priest, catechist, sponsor, and those who have reaffirmed their Baptismal Covenant.
· A question to ask each week: How will we know the risen Christ in our lives today?
Taken from The Prayer Book Guide to Christian Education, 3rd edition
by Sharon Ely Pearson & Robyn Szoke (2009: Church Publishing)
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Bishop's Schedule
May 8 St. Paul's, Claremore - 100th Anniversary
May 15 St. Dunstan's, Tulsa
May 22 St. Patrick's, Broken Arrow
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Uruguay Prayer Brochure Available
As a part of the presentation at the ECW Bishop's Day and Conference, a Prayer Brochure was provided in every packet. So that you may use this brochure in your own parish, you may download it from this web site.
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Safeguarding God's Children Training
Train the Trainer will be offered on Saturday, May 7 at St. Andrew's Lawton.
Another Train the Trailer will be offered on Wednesday, May 11, at the Diocesan Offices starting at 9 a.m.
Bring a sack lunch and $5 to cover your drinks and snacks for either of these events.
A regular Safeguarding will be offered at the Diocesan Offices on May 21 at 9 a.m. until 12.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church Shawnee, will offer a regular Safeguarding training on Sunday, May 22. Please contact Tim Sean Youmans at timsean@me.com for details.
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Joe Norton Named Headmaster
Kaye Nelson, Head of School, for St. John's Episcopal school is retiring after 25 years of teaching and administration. The school will miss Mrs. Nelson dearly but at the same time is overjoyed at the decision to move Joe Norton, current Kindergarten teacher, into the position of Headmaster. Joe came to St. John's at the beginning of the 10-11 school year and has already become loved and respected by children, parents and staff.
Joe Norton, graduated in 1985 with his Masters in Elementary Education from Southern Nazarene University. He began his teaching career in the Oklahoma City area and ended up in Los Angeles, CA at Mirman School for Gifted Children where he taught for 20 years before retiring. While at Mirman he served on their Admissions Committee, and served as chair of the Affective Committee which intervened with students who were having academic and discipline issues. In 2005, he joined the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. This council has written five content and five process standards that are used by most independent schools in the United States. Joe is a member of the California Association of Gifted, which set the standards for all levels of education.
The Board of Trustees for St. John's Episcopal School will be hosting a reception for parents and friends to meet Joe Norton on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 in Wade-Dalton Hall from 5 to 7 pm. The teachers, staff and parents at St. John's are all very excited at the opportunities that are about to happen and feel that Mr. Norton will be a great asset to the school and will continue to move us in a positive, rewarding future. You can check the schools website at www.stjohnsokc.com or call the school at 405-943-8583. |
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Lobsterpalooza Set for May 14th
The Annual St. Dunstan's Church and Preschool sponsors their Lobsterpalooza on May 14th. Check out their newsletter on the web at http://www.stduntulsa.org/C&T/Chalice&Tongs.pdf for order information.
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Day of Deeper Understanding
The Cursillo community is offering a Day of Deeper Understanding at St. Crispin's on Saturday, May 14, from 10 am to 3 pm. The cost of the day is $7 which covers lunch. This Ultreya is open to all who have made their Cursillo and to those who are interested in learning about the Cursillo experience. For details, contact Jeannie Haas at 524-7812 or at jbhaas@okcps.org.
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Summer Camp Registration Forms
Available Online
Summer Camp at St. Crispin's is quickly approaching. Don't miss out on all of the amazing worship, outdoor activities, and rekindled friendships! We offer week-long sessions for those who have completed 3rd-12th grades and a special overnight for our young campers-to-be. Information and registration forms can be found at http://www.epiok.org/camps/stcrispins.html and questions can be answered by Summer Camp Director Aaron Mooney at StCrispinsDirector@gmail.com.
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Summer Camp Staff Lunches on Saturday Need Help
Hello Everyone,
My name is Aaron Mooney and I am the new Summer Camp Director at St. Crispin's. While I've met many of you, I look forward to meeting the rest of you and having you come visit us this summer. I'm writing to you today with a request. But first a little background.
Last summer, as a money-saving endeavor, the summer camp committee decided to cancel the Saturday staff-only lunch service provided by the conference center. We decided to provide for ourselves. Sometimes we would eat sandwiches, sometimes a member of the staff would prepare the meal for us or order something in, etc. While this indeed saved us money, it took one or more of the staff out of the community for a period of time.
So, here's the pitch. We are looking for parishes to come prepare lunch for the camp staff on Saturdays this summer. Our staff usually numbers about 25 people. We can offer the use of the small kitchen in the staff lounge as well as $50 in reimbursement for food costs. Food could be prepared here or at the home parish. It could be as simple or as complex as your volunteers wish. If you or someone in your parish has any interest In helping us out, please contact me at StCrispinsDirector@gmail.com.
Looking forward to this summer, Aaron
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Embroidery thread (for friendship bracelets)
Glitter
Clean jars with lids (all sizes)
Christmas ornament hooks
Aluminum/tin cans CLEANED
Scrabble letters
Large jewels
Epsom salt
Lavender, peppermint, lemon oils
Votive/tea lights
Dominoes
Grated paraffin wax
Magnetic tape (self-adhesive)
Box Fans - as many as 9
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St. Mary's Chancel Choir Outreach Ministry
St. Mary's is reshaping its self-concept and its understanding of ministry. On Good Friday, St. Mary's Chancel Choir did not participate in the parish's observation of the Holy Day. Instead, the choir traveled to Moore and joined the choir of New Life Methodist Church in their observation. The congregation regarded the trip from the perspective of missional service, extending the resources of the parish beyond its parochial boundaries. Fr. Mark Story applauded the initiative saying, "We are rediscovering what it means to be the Church and to be sent into the world. The choir's desire to share ministry beyond the parish is particularly meaningful when we consider the words we prayed on Easter when we asked God to help us "live no longer for ourselves, but for him who died and rose for us'."
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Weaving God's Promises
There will be two webinars offered by Joanna Leiserson on how to use Weaving God's Promises at 3PM ET on May 11 and May 26. To sign up for the presentation, simply e-mail mer@cpg.org.
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Christian Formation and Youth Minister Listserve
It has been suggested that we form a listserve so we can share information, ideas, and curricula. Well, now you can use okformation@listserve.com to do so. You will need to go to this site to register to use the above email address.
http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/okformation. Let's begin the sharing!
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A Women's Retreat
CREATION
CENTERED
SPIRITUALITY:
And God Called
Creation
"Good"
8-9 October 2011
St. Crispin's Camp and Conference Center
Retreat Facilitator: The Rev. Debora L. Jennings
Want more information, contact Pam Hudson, 2800 N.W. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. |
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Closing - Prayer for May
Lord God our Father,
through our Saviour Jesus Christ
you have assured your children of eternal life
and in baptism have made us one with him:
deliver us from the death of sin
and raise us to new life in your love,
in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
From the Church of Ireland
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Contact Information
Sabrina Evans
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