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2007 Confirmations are set for the following
dates and times:
Aquidneck Deanery: April 14th at 10am
East Bay Deanery: April 14th at 4pm
Central Deanery: May 12th at 10am
Blackstone Deanery: May 12th at 4pm
Narragansett Deanery: May 19th at 10am
West Bay Deanery: May 19th at 4pm
Cathedral Confirmations will be held on
Decmeber 8th, 2007 at 10am.
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Meet the Author Book Presentation
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Book presentation by Flora A. Keshgegian of
Time for Hope: Practices for Living in Today's
World
When: Thursday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Barrington Public Library, 281 County
Rd., Barrington, RI
Additional info: The Rev. Flora Keshgegian
will read from and discuss her new book on hope in
the world today.
Contact: Library for directions and
information: 247-1920, www.barringtonlibrary.org
Flora Keshgegian for further information: 228-6443,
fkeshgegian@alumni.upenn.edu
Another opportunity ...
Meet the Author and Book Discussion at St.
David's
"Time for Hope: Practices for Living in Today's World"
by Flora Keshgegian.
When: Tuesday, May 8 at 7:30
Where: St. David's on-the-Hill
200 Meshanticut Valley Parkway
Cranston, RI 02920
Info: The Rev. Flora Keshgegian won the
2005 Trinity
Prize for this book that offers a remedy for the crisis of
hope in our time. For more information visit St. David's
website at www.stdavidsonthehill.org.
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eRISEN Newsletter
The Episcopal Calendar for RI
April 11th, 2007
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Greetings!
You may have heard the rumor about our very own
Bishop Wolf getting married this month to Mr. Thomas
Charles Bair, Jr. ... but did you know that you are
invited?
Cathedral of St. John (271 North Main Street)
Saturday April 21st at 11:00 AM
Public seating begins at 9:30 am at the Great West
Doors and will end at 10:30 AM. It is on a first-come,
first-served basis. Overflow seating will be in Synod
Hall. No photography.
The lastest print issue of RISEN should be in your
mailbox if you have not already received it. The next
issue will focus on Youth & Young Adult Leadership
and should be out in early June.
Peace,
Jessica Gates
Editor of RISEN and eRISEN
AND AS USUAL...
Would you like to see something in eRISEN
that is currently not featured? Let us know by
emailing risen@episcopalri.org.
This is YOUR calendar tool. We send out eRISEN
twice a month to keep you updated on current
events happening around you. Pass it on!
For information on how to submit events (and the
next deadline), see the bottom of this
email.
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Diocesan Events
April 14th & 28th,
May 5th & 19th.
Info: For additional information contact The
Rev. Wayne Runner at Trinity Church in
Cranston.
CASE STUDIES-The Rev. Mary Canavan and
the Rev. Greg Cole
When: Saturday May 6, 2007
Where: The Cathedral of St. John, 271 N. Main
Street, Providence
Cost: $15 per person
Registration Deadline: May 4, 2007
Limited to 75 people
Contact: The Rev. Cn. Dr. Rich Bardusch, 274-
4500
Rich@EpiscopalRi.org; Betsy Fornal, 274-4500,
Betsy@EpiscopalRi.org
More Info: In 2004, Leadership Teams from
Calvary Pascoag and Emmanuel Newport participated
in the first Learning Community program. In the past
three years average Sunday attendance and pledging
have almost doubled. Hear their stories and
participate in a question and answer time.
NOTE: The MAY Workshop is on Saturday, May 5th
and NOT the 9th as printed in brochure!
The Episcopal Scholarship Fund Committee
will accept formal applications until June 15, 2007.
The Committee will not accept applications after that
date. Please see the Episcopal Scholarship Fund
Committee's rules and detailed information on how to
submit your application.
The 217th Diocesan Convention will be held
on Friday and Saturday, October 26 & 27, 2007 at the
Providence Biltmore Hotel.
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Parish Events
Where: Church of the Redeemer, 655 Hope
St. Providence / www.churchof
redeemer.net
Dates:
Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 pm: The Rev. David
Ames, Interim Rector, St. Mark’s, Riverside; Adjunct
Faculty, Department of Philosophy, Rhode Island
College - "Re-introducing God"
Extra Info: A recording of the March lecture by
Prof. Nancy Kendrick is available online
http://redeemeronair.blogspot.com
Contact: Henry_Gould@brown.edu
Gallery Night Choral Music will be sung by
candlelight
on Thursday, April 19th, at 7 p.m. at Grace Church. A
reception will follow. Grace Church is located at
Westminster & Mathewson Streets. Call 401-331-
3225 for information. Our website is
www.gracechurchprovidence.org .
BOOKS, BOOKS & MORE BOOKS! Book Sale
at St. Luke's. East Greenwich.
When: Saturday & Sunday April 21st 8:30
a.m. - 3:30 p.m.and April 22nd following services.
Where: St. Luke's, East Greenwich
Info: Books in good condition may be left on
the stage in the auditorium. Also accepting CDs and
DVDs
Please! No National Geographic, textbooks,
periodicals or dictionaries.Proceeds from this sale will
provide funds for choir scholarships, the
Jubilate Ringers Mission Outreach Program and
special educationalevents. Help us to keep your
books in circulation and provide pleasant
reading for many people.
Earth Day program at Holy Trinity
When: Thursday, April 26, 2007; 7:00 p.m.
Where: Holy Trinity Church, 1956 Main Road,
Tiverton, RI
Additional Info: Showing of documentary
film "An Inconvenient Truth."
Steven Hamburg, associate professor of
environmental studies at Brown
University, will introduce and discuss the film.
Contact: Marilyn May; 401.245.5566;
marilynrmay@hotmail.com
Saint John's Sesquicentennial (150th
Anniversary)
When: Throughout 2007
Where: Saint John's, Ashton
April Events:
Saturday April 28th... OPEN HOUSE. This event will
provide an opportunity for us to welcome the general
public to our church and to share with them our past,
present and future. Parish volunteers will be available
to provide information and answer questions.
Historical materials and artifacts will also be on
display.
Info: In 2007, Saint John's Episcopal Church
of
Ashton, RI will celebrate its 150th Anniversary with a
variety of events throughout the entire year. There will
be concerts and speaker series and other events
marking our Sesquicentennial. (See the full list here.)
There will be a fully documented history of the church
and its historical environment, as well as a collection
of historical documents and photographs.
Contact: 401.333.0936
info@rekindlethelight.org
Children's & Youth Choir Evensong Hosted by St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wickford,
When: Sunday April 29th at 4:00 PM.
Where: St. Paul's, 55 Main Street in
Wickford
Info: Choirs and musicians from St. Paul’s,
Pawtucket, St. Luke’s, East Greenwich, St. Martin’s,
Providence and Epiphany, Rumford will be
participating in this festival evensong. There will be a
reception following in the Parish Hall. In honor of the
300th Anniversary Celebration of St. Paul’s there will
be a tour of the Old Narraganesett Church (built in
1707) immediately following the service.
All are welcome to support the talents and
enthusiasm of these young musicians. Admission is
Free. Handicapped accessible. For information call
294-4357.
St. Mark's Church May Breakfast
When: Saturday, May 5 from 7:30 - 11:00
AM
Where: St. Mark's Church, 16 School Street,
Warren
Info: $7.00 for Adults $3.00 children 8 and
under. Featuring Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, French
Toast, Homefries, Bacon, Sausage, Applesauce,
Muffins, Danish, Juice, Coffee & Tea.
For Tickets call: 723-0321 /
E-mail: stmarksri@yahoo.com
Web:
www.stmarkswarren.org
87th May Breakfast at St. James Episcopal
Church
When: Saturday, May 5th from 7:00-12:00
Where: 24 Hamlet Avenue, Woonsocket, RI
Details: Children $3.00, Adults $6.00
St. David's May Breakfast
When: Sunday, May 6th, 9:00 AM
Where: St. David's on-the-Hill
200 Meshanticut Valley Parkway,
Cranston, RI 02920
Cost: $6 per person
Info: website
www.stdavidsonthehill.org
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News from Episcopal Charities
As of today, we are just one month into the 2007
Episcopal Charities Annual Campaign. And, what a
wonderful response we have had. Out pledges total
$200,000 as of our count today. Our goal is
$525,000. Volunteers continue to walk in the door with
more gifts and our mailbox is stuffed with gifts. Our
counting continues.
We are grateful and thankful for the generosity of all
the people in our parishes throughout the state. You
are giving thousands of others each day to begin a
new life. Gifts to Episcopal Charities help to support
and protect people in many different kinds of crisis;
take care of the elderly and give access to healthcare;
feed the hungry and shelter the homeless; and to
guide our youth in positive directions.
The pain of losing a loved one, tragically, is a fact of
life for many children. The
loss may come as a sudden or unexpected
nightmare. Fear . . . anger . . . confusion . . . lonliness,
brings radical changes to a child’s life.
FRIENDS WAY is there to help.
Adults with disabilities and individuals with
Alzheimer’s can remain in their
homes with their families and in the community for as
long as possible with
training and education. Caregivers can receive respite
and continue working,
knowing their loved ones are cared for.
CORNERSTONE ADULT SERVICES is there to
help.
Homeless and/or indigent men, women and children,
often unable to pay for rent
or food, do not have resources to pay for prescriptions
or eyeglasses
to maintain their health, while struggling in many other
ways. Stable health is
important in seeking and keeping employment.
AMOS HOUSE is there to help.
These are just a few agencies that are there, working
hard every day to help so many who are in fragile
situations. Your gift to Episcopal Charities will do so
much for so many. If you have not make a donation,
please think about all your neighbors throughout
Rhode Island who will have a better life.
You can make a contribution today by;
Contacting your parish representative for
Episcopal Charities
Going online at
www.episcopalri.org/charities
Use the tear-out and return envelope from
the brochure mailed to you earlier
Mail your donation to Episcopal Charities,
274 North Main Street,
Providence, RI 02903
If you have any questions, call the Charities Office, 274-
4500. Peggy, ext. 234, or Jack, ext. 233 will be happy
to assist you.
We thank our volunteers and donors for their very big
part in continuing this important work to make our
state a better place to live and thrive.
“Beautiful things happen when, like snowflakes ,
we join together.”
A Blizzard of Support Has Begun!
Sincerely,
The Board of Trustees and Staff of Episcopal Charities
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Diocesan Poster Contest
15th ANNUAL DIOCESAN ENVIRONMENTAL
POSTER CONTEST
Celebrate Earth Day!
Open to all in the Diocese
7 Contestant Categories:
Pre-School to Adult
Prizes awarded in each category
DEADLINE TO ENTER:
APRIL 16, 2007
Posters should be delivered to
Diocesan House – 275 North Main Street –
Providence
WINNING POSTERS WILL BE DISPLAYED
Rules for 15th Annual Diocesan
Environmental Poster Contest
1. All persons in the diocese are eligible to enter.
There are 7 contestant categories:
Pre-School and Kindergarten: Small children up
through Kindergarten years
Lower Elementary: Children in Grades 1, 2 and 3
Middle Elementary: Children in Grades 4, 5 and 6
Upper Elementary: Students in Grades 7 and 8
High School: Students in Grades 9 through 12
College: Those in a school who have completed High
School
General Adult: Persons 18 years of age or older
(College students can choose either category)
2. Any subject, as long as it expresses a concern for
our environment, particularly
how we believe God wishes us to treat Creation.
3. Entries are to be at the following address NO
LATER than Monday, April 16, 2007:
Environmental Poster Contest
Attn: The Rev. Dn. Mary L. Hitt
Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
275 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
4. Dimensions of any poster MUST be between 8 1/2”
x 11” and 9” x 12”
5. Each contestant should place a paper with his/her
name, address, phone number
and parish/town inside a sealed envelope attached
securely (but not so securely
that it can’t be removed without damaging the poster!)
on the back of the poster.
On the outside of the envelope should be indicated the
contestant’s category. The
envelope will be opened only after judging is
completed, to insure fair treatment for
all. Contestant’s names should not be on the
posters!
6. Decisions of the judge (s), not connected with the
Diocese, will be final. Judging will
be on the basis of originality, artistic merit and
environmental concern shown.
7. The winner in each category will receive a $20
award, with display of posters
connected with Earth Day Activities!
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ECW News
SAVE THE DATE:
ECW of Rhode Island Retreat
October 11-13
Episcopal Conference Center
“Side by Side” by Sondheim
When: Thursday, May 17th - 8:00 pm
Where: Barker Playhouse,
400 Benefit Street, Providence
Tickets are $20.00
Proceeds will benefit the Washington National
Cathedral
For tickets or more information, please call Virginia
Chase at 401-521-0834
UTO Spring Ingathering
When: Saturday, May 19, 2007
Where: Church of the Ascension,
Cranston
Speaker: Dorothy Smith, Province I UTO
Representative to National Board, from the Diocese of
Connecticut
Schedule:
10:00 am- Coffee and Pastry
11:00 am- Eucharist/Ingathering
12:00 noon- Speaker with Luncheon to follow
Food provided by: Greenhouse Caterers
Cost: $7 per person
Please make checks payable to: ECW Diocese of RI
and mail to Elaine DiRosa, 824 Hatchery Road, North
Kingstown, RI 02852
DEADLINE: May 1st
Next ECW Meeting:
April 23 at 10:00 am
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In Closing...
Does your parish have an important event
approaching? Do you want to let everyone in the
diocese know?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:
April 24th, 2007
Please use the following format for submitting
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