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Church of the Epiphany, 542 Potters Avenue, Providence requests donors of memorial gifts to call 401.941.5095 by year's end with preferences for disposition of gifts.
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Good morning!
Thank you all, for such a kind welcome to the Diocese. I am very excited to be here! Your former editor, Jessica Gates, has done us all a wonderful service in creating this newsletter to keep you informed about diocesan happenings, and I am so privileged to inherit her mission as she moves on to new adventures.
Here are are a few announcements:
Bishop Wolf and her husband, Tom Bair, departed yesterday for a visit to the Diocese of Ezo in the Sudan. After 5 days of travel, with the potential for many unforseeable delays, they will arrive as the guests of the Bishop of Ezo, the Rt. Rev. John Zawo and his wife Nancy. They will arrive back in Providence on December 29th.
Please keep Bishop Wolf and Tom, as well as Bishop John and his community in your prayers during this time.
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The Rev. David Lucey has accepted a call as Rector of St. Michael's Church in Bristol. David and his family will arrive in Bristol around February 1st. David is currently the Associate Rector of Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest, IL, and has served in the Dioceses of New York and Maine.
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The Bishop has appointed the Rev. John Pallard as Missioner for Coventry to provide consultation, direction and priestly oversight to the Episcopal Mission in Coventry (Christ Church and St. Matthias) beginning January 1, 2009. Fr. Pallard and his family have recently relocated to Rhode Island from Florida.
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The Diocesan House will close for the holidays at the end of the Business day December 23rd, and re-open the morning of Monday January 5th 2009. Due to the office closure eRISEN will skip the December 31st issue and resume its normal publication schedule after the holidays, with a January 14th issue.
May your Advent be blessed,
Ruth Meteer Communications Officer
Note: Submission deadline for the next eRISEN is Tuesday, January 13th.
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FROM THE DIOCESAN HOUSE |
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Safe Church/Healthy Church Practices Training
When: Saturday January 10, 2009 9am-4pm
Where: Christ Church, 7 Elm Street Westerly, RI
Information: Please send the $8.00 registration fee to Safe Church/Healthy Church Practices Training, Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, 275 North Main Street Providence, RI 02903.
Contact: Call (401)-274-4500 ext. 111 to register. Contact Gloria Williams or Mary Ann Kolakowski at (401)-274-4500 with questions.
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Bishop Wolf's Trip to the Sudan Debriefing
When: Sunday, January 18, 2009, 4:00pm
Where: Church of the Epiphany, 1336 Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford, RI.
Information:All are welcome to come and hear about Bishop Wolf and her husband Tom Blair's trip to Ezo, our new companion diocese in the Sudan!
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"30 Hour Famine" Planning for Youth Leaders
When: Tuesday January 13, 2009 at 7pm
Where: St John's Church, 191 County Rd, Barrington RI
Information: Millenium Development Goal #1 was to eradicate extreme world Hunger and Poverty. What can we do? To start, a group of parish youth leaders will meet to join their efforts in planning a Diocesan participation in World Vision's 30 hour famine for young people. (Visit http://www.30hourfamine.org for more information on this nation-wide fast). If you are a leader of youth in your parish, come to join our effort!
ECC RETREATS & CAMP
January 16-19, 2009
Reservation deadline January 6th
for grades 6-9 or ages 11-14.
A Hang out at ECC- It's winter. Sleep in (thats right, the bell will NOT ring at 7:30). Have a lazy breakfast, then choose to do things like watch movies, make jewlery, do art projects, drink hot chocolate, scrapbook, play winter sports, read, talk to friends, play music, etc. Registration begins 5:30 on friday, and ends with camper pickup at 2:00 on monday. Cost: $135 (Scholarships Available).
May 29-31, 2009
Registration Deadline May 19th 2009
Grades 8-12 or ages 13-18
Wilderness Survival Skills - With Harold Guise. spend the weekend exploring the wilds of ECC while learning how to survive in the woods. Cost: $85 (scholarships available)
Summer Program Dates:
June 28-July 4 Music and Creative Arts Camp
July 5-10 Teen Camp
July 12-17 Older Boys Camp
July 19-24 Older Girls Camp
July 26-Aug 1 Musical Theatre Week
Aug. 3-7 Younger Childrens Camp
Aug. 9-14 Summers End/Conference
To register or for more detailed information please call Barbara Sidla, ECC registrar and office manager, at (401) 568-4055.
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The Cathedral of St John
Music
December 24th, 2008 We are looking forward to singing for you on Christmas Eve. Our choral prelude begins at 10 pm. Please join us in hearing our choir sing some great Christmas music.
December 31, 2008 If you are in Boston this New Years Eve, St John's Organist and Choirmaster Brink Bush will be performing at Arlington Street Church in Boston for First Night at 10 pm.
January 18, 2009 St John's Choirmaster and Organist Brink Bush will be performing a 30 minute recital for Evensong at Church of the Advent, Boston.
Diversity Celebrations
The Cathedral of St John, in collaboration with the Social Justice Ministry Committee of the Diocese, will be celebrating a Year of Diversity - from the standpoint of both Cathedral and Diocese. The first events will be held during February, which is Black History Month. Future celebrations will spotlight the Hispanic, LIberian/Nigerian, and Native American people of our church. The first of these events is listed below. Keep an eye out for further announcements!
NAACP Anniversary Extravaganza
When: Saturday, February 7th 10am-3pm
Where: Synod Hall, The Cathedral of St John 271 North Main Street, 02903
Information: In honor of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the NAACP in February, St John's will be showing the documentary "Traces of the Trade" followed by discussion, a luncheon and an afternoon keynote speaker.
Contact: Dean Harry Krauss at the Cathedral (401)-331-4622 or Deacon Ricky Brightman, Social Justice Chair, at dlbrightman@aol.com.
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AROUND THE DIOCESE |
St. John's (Ashton) Food Pantry Grand Opening
When: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 10 a.m. to Noon
Where: St. John's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1509 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI
Information: Saint John's Episcopal Church (Ashton) is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our Food Pantry! Hunger is a problem and it knows no season. Hunger touches people of every age, race, ethnic group and neighborhood. It strikes individuals and families, adults and children, the elderly and the poor. It is our mission and our commitment to supplement the need for food to those who come to our door in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment. Going forward, the Food Pantry will be open on the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon.
Contact: For more information, please call Barbara Crowley, Food Pantry Director, at 401-333-0936.
Christmas Eve Services at Christ Church
When: Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th Where: 7 Elm Street, Westerly, RI 02891
5:00 pm Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist
7:30 pm Holy Eucharist with Christmas Carols
10:40 pm Christmas Carols by the Choir
11:00 pm Solemn Eucharist
Christmas Day Services at Christ Church
When: Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th
Where: 7 Elm Street, Westerly, RI 02891
10:00am Choral Eucharist
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OF INTEREST TO ALL
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches
100 Niantic Avenue Providence, RI 02907 Phone: 401-461-5558 E-mail: danderson@councilofchurchesri.org Web www.councilofchurchesri.org
COUNCIL CALENDAR
January 2009
Jan 6, 3:00 PM-Fighting Poverty with Faith Prayer Vigil - State House Rotunda
Jan 19, 7:00 AM-Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast
Jan 25, 3:00 PM-Week of Christian United Service, St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, 596 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886
Jan 29, 4:30 PM- RISCC Governing Board Meeting, 100 Niantic Avenue, Providence
Contact: danderson@councilofchurchesri.org
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St. Margaret's Convent
17 Highland Park Street Boston, MA 02119-1436 phone: 617-445-8961 Email: resbostonssm@yahoo.comwww.ssmbos.com EVENTS CALENDAR
Friday Dec. 19 - Saturday, Dec. 21:
Personal Prayer Weekend - Begins Friday evening and ends on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. An opportunity to savor Advent's final days and to prepare for Christmas in the setting of a private retreat supported by an atmosphere of prayerful silence, the Eucharist and the Daily Office. Suggested donation $60 per night. Deposit of $60 required when registering.
Wednesday, Dec. 24:
The Christ-Mass 9:00 p.m. Reception follows.
Wednesday, Dec. 31:
Welcoming the New Year: A Service of Lessons & Carols. 7:30 p.m. Reception follows.
Thursday, Jan. 01
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. Holy Eucharist 11:30 a.m. Dinner following. Please make reservations by Dec. 26
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Children's Memorial Breakfast
Margaret Sterling Cook Foundation
P.O. Box 14, Hope RI 02831
When: Saturday, January 10, 2009
Where: The Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossings
801 Greenwich Avenue
Warwick, RI
Information: This special event, hosted by the Margaret Sterling Cook Foundation, is for the bereaved parents, family, and friends of children who died at any age, for any reason.
A candle lighting ceremony will commemorate each child represented, and the Boston radio personality, international speaker, and bereaved parent, Carole Copeland Thomas will be the inspirational keynote speaker of the morning.
The doors will open at 9 AM and breakfast will be served at 9:30 AM. The cost is $10 for adults and $7.50 for children (3 to 12) free (under 3). Reservations must be made in advance, no later than December 28, 2008. Seats are limited.
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SERVANTSONG and Friends
Festival of Lights 2008 Christmas Concert
When: Sunday December 21, 2008, Illuminations at 5pm Concert at 7:45-9:00pm
Where:the Concert Hall of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park St, Attleboro, MA 02703
Information: Featuring:Melissa Roberts - Lead Vocals Donna Carpentier - Vocals & Acoustic Guitar, Damon Blair - Lead Guitar Mark David Johnson - Keyboard, Dave Gawron - Bass Marc Goulet - Drums. With Friends: Diana Bell, Jennifer Belleville, Katelyn Belleville, Amy Carpentier, Joseph Carpentier,Lauren Carpentier, Kaitlyn Dalpe, Adam Landry, Michael Riel. Come early at 5:00pm to enjoy the illuminations! Freewill Donations Accepted.
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EPISCOPAL CHARITIES |
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"Helping Rhode Islanders Cross the Bridge to a Better Life."
Episcopal Charities at 93% of its Goal for 2008
Advent is underway! It is a time when we prepare for the coming of our Lord Jesus, as we recall "Emmanuel", God Incarnate dwelling among us. It is a time for preparing our hearts to meet the Risen Lord amidst our present ordinary circumstances - in the people we encounter on our own Rhode Island "roads to Emmaus".
We are grateful to all who have contributed to our work this year! As of the end of November, we have received $467,097 in pledges, or 93.4% of our $500,000 goal in grants to agencies who serve Rhode Islanders needing health services, eldercare, counseling, shelter, and food. With another $33,000 in donations, our commitments for 2008 grants can be met in full!
Seeing this goal to its completion is important to the many agencies that receive support from Episcopal Charities. In the wake of a failing economy, their client lists and needs continue to increase even as their resources are in decline.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
PRAY DAILY. For our sisters and brothers in their situations of adversity, misfortune, poverty, despair, or loss. In this "season of giving", prayerfully consider how richly God has blessed you, and ask Jesus to lead your heart to a joyful and generous response.
GIVE GENEROUSLY. Mail your gift or pledge today! You can also call Episcopal Charities with your credit card number. (Online giving is temporarily unavailable. We'll be back online soon!). Give for yourself or in honor of someone special. We will let the person know you are thinking of them.
ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO PARTICIPATE. Consider being a NEW PLEDGER. Join the 4,000+ pledged households across Rhode Island.
BE JOYFUL AND THANKFUL! Praise God for the healing work and ministries of Charities, and for His blessings, miracles, and love, which shine through our work together.
Any questions? Contact the Episcopal Charities Office at 275 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903, 274-4500, ext. 234 for Peggy and 233 for Jack.
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