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Archbishop to Visit Diocese
The Most Rev. Fidele Dirokpa, Archbishop Emeritus of the Province of the Congo, will make a brief visit to the diocese on Wednesday, October 17, to raise awareness for SowHope, a Congo-based organization with offices in Michigan, which is very dear to his heart.
SowHope (which takes its name from the Francis of Assisi prayer) supports programs that promote the wellness of women, especially in the Congo. Its ministries include AIDS care and prevention, prevention of abuse, rape and sex trafficking, and literacy and technical training. A full description of SowHope's work may be found on www.sowhope.org.
Archbishop Dirokpa will celebrate the 10:30 Eucharist at Calvary Church, East Liberty (315 Shady Avenue) on Wednesday, October 17, after which he will make a presentation.
Calvary is inviting anyone who might be interested, especially diocesan clergy and representatives of parish ECW groups. Please call Weezie at Calvary, 412-661-0120, ext. 10, to let her know if you are coming.
We hope you will make every effort to be present.
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 Bishop Consecration Ticket Update
Tickets are still available for the Consecration of the Rev. Dorsey W. M. McConnell as Eighth Episcopal Bishop of Pittsburgh, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, at Calvary Episcopal Church in East Liberty.
If you are interested in attending and have NOT already reserved tickets through your parish, contact Daryl Walker, Consecration Ticket Coordinator, at walkerdc@upmc.edu or 412-231-1180 immediately.
Daryl will confirm your request, and you can pick up your "Will Call" tickets at Calvary on October 20. Daryl will also send you important information on free parking/transportation for the service.
Remember, due to limited seating, unless you are a participant, you must have a ticket to attend the Consecration.
This will be an historic and beautiful service, led by the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori.
Reserve your tickets today.
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Complete Schedule of Consecration Events
A very complete and detailed schedule of events surrounding the upcoming Ordination and Consecration of our new bishop has been released.
Don't know what time you need to be there or where you need to be? Check the schedule! Click here. |
Consecration Webcast
Those unable to attend the Ordination and Consecration of our new bishop may watch the event live on the Internet.
DVDs and photos from this special day will be available and ordering information will be available soon. |
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2012 Diocesan Preconvention Journal Available
Materials for the 147th Annual Convention of the Diocese are now available online.
The Convention will be held Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10, at Trinity Cathedral, 328 Sixth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh.
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 From the Diocesan Treasurer
Carl Hockenberry reports, "On September 26, 2012, the third quarter spending policy distributions from Pool I were made to the parishes." |
 A Special Dedication Service at St. Margaret Chapel
a set of Stations of the Cross. These will be dedicated and blessed for use in the Hospital Chapel at the regular monthly chapel service on Wednesday, October 10 at noon. For this service, Fr. Jeffrey Murph, Hospital Chaplain, will be joined by Bishop Kenneth Price and Bishop-elect Dorsey McConnell. The Auxiliary cordially invites the diocesan family to join us for this special event. A light luncheon will follow the service. |
Click here for information about many other area Crop Walks including Carnegie, Donegal, Greensburg, Ligonier, North Hills, Penn Trafford, Somerset, and Washington County. |
 Jazz @ Emmanuel
Using themes inspired by notable authors, musicians, and key figures whose lives coincide with the second Sunday of each month, the historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 957 West North Avenue on the North Side presents a series of creative services featuring great jazz music and inspiration readings. Each service starts at 5 p.m. October 14 - The Enormous Room or "i thank you God for the most amazing... featuring the work of ee cummings.
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 Auctionfest at Redeemer
The Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill, will hold its tenth annual community auction on Saturday, October 27, with doors opening at 6 p.m. A full buffet dinner with complimentary beverages, live music and door prizes are included in your $15 admission. Main events are silent and live auctions with a professional auctioneer. For details, check the website at www.redeemerpittsburgh.org as the auction date approaches, but mark your calendars now! |
 Fine Art Fest at Christ Church
Christ Episcopal Church, North Hills, is offering a venue for artists to show and sell their work to the public. For their first year, they will exhibit juried paintings and sculpture. Best of Show prizes will be awarded on the last day of the show based on votes from the attending public.
Show times for this event are: Thursday, October, 25 - 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday, October 26 - 3 p.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, October 27 - Noon - 8 p.m.
Featured artists include William Rock, Internationally-known artist; and local sculptors Amber Bierkan and Harry Price. We hope to feature at least fifty local artists. Exhibited art will be offered for sale throughout the show and purchased art may be collected once the show is closed. Cash checks and credit cards will be accepted.
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 UTO Ingathering
Saturday, November 3, at Church of the Nativity in Crafton, 33 Alice Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Bishop Dorsey McConnell will be celebrating Holy Eucharist.
Watch for registration details and more information in the upcoming weeks.
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 Around the Diocese
Bishop Price Visitations
St. David's, Peters Twp., Sunday, October 14
The Ordination and Consecration of the Rev. Dorsey W. M. McConnell as the Eighth Bishop of Pittsburgh at Calvary Church on Saturday, October 20, at 11 a.m.
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, will celebrate the Eucharist at the Church of the Holy Cross, 7507 Kelly Street (corner of Collier Street) in Homewood at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 21.
Bishop Dorsey McConnell Leads First Parish Service as Bishop at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 600 Pitt Street (corner of Franklin Avenue) in Wilkinsburg at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 21.
The Seating of the Bishop at Trinity Cathedral during worship at the convention, scheduled for Nov. 9 and 10.
Hold The Date: The luncheon for retired clergy and spouses will be on Tuesday, November 27. Details will be available soon.
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Parting Shots
Youth Gathering at PNC Park
Sheldon Calvary Camp and the Pittsburgh Youth Initiative enjoyed a day with the Pirates at PNC Park on Sunday, September 30, 2012. More photos available on the diocesan Facebook page.
--Photos courtesy Julie Muhl
Bishop Price Gets To Work At Christ Church, North Hills A great morning of baptisms, confirmations, receptions, reaffirmations and Oktoberfest! It was Bishop Price's last visit to Christ Church, and he got down to business painting a pumpkin. Many more photos of his visit are available on the Christ Church, North Hills Facebook page.
--Photos courtesy Eric O'Brien
Elsewhere in the Diocese: Above right: The Rev. Chips Koehler points out his hole-in-one on Friday, October 5. |
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