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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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| THANKSGIVING EDITION OF THE GRAPEVINE |
Happy Thanksgiving from the
Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida |
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"Almighty and gracious Father, we give thee thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvested them. Make us, we beseech thee, faithful stewards of thy great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen."
~ The Book of Common Prayer, pg. 194, for Thanksgiving Day
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| AN UPDATE FROM EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT
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ALL THINGS MEDIA WORKSHOP
 Session III - Art of Using Social Media and Online Giving
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Duncan Center
Introduction of Social Media Tools: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, QR codes, etc.
The ATM workshops are sponsored by the Bishop's Ministry Grants Program and are offered at no charge. Please contact Linda Schlepp-Gray by tomorrow if you wish to attend.
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"WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?"
 Friday, November 30, 2012 12:15 p.m. CRAVE in Merrick Park
St. Thomas has organized an Outreach Lunch Club for the parish and all interested in sharing. Join them as they read Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? by Martin Luther King, Jr. while discussing the key points and enjoying diocesan fellowship. The cost of the lunch is $30 and includes soft drinks, salad, an entree, and dessert. RSVP to Rev. Jabriel Ballentine. |
TRYING TO LOVE TWO . . .
 Saturday, December 1, 2012 Doors 6 p.m. Curtain 7 p.m. Gibson Hall 3481 Hibiscus Street, Coconut Grove
Christ Church presents the local stage play "Trying to Love Two (It's Not Easy to Do)." Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Contact Andrea Honor via email or phone: 305.607.5553. |
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Workshop
Saturday, December 1, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
St. Gregory's, Boca Raton
Do you want to start a Mission-Oriented Young Adult Group in your church? Do you know what young adults are looking for? Do you know how social media can attract young adults?
Presenters: Rev. Angela Cortinas, Assistant for Youth and Family Ministry, St. Gregory's
Wendy Tobias, Associate Priest, oversees 20's & 30's ministry, St. Joseph's Teresa Pasquale, leader of 20's and 30's Faith Seekers Worship Service, St. Paul's
EC Messenger lunch will be provided following the workshop. RSVP with Carol via email or call 561.799.6424 for the workshop/lunch.
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ST. MARK'S CELEBRATES
50TH ANNIVERSARY
 Sunday, December 2, 2012
St. Mark's Palm Beach Gardens
The celebration will include a festival Eucharist with choir, brass and tympani, followed by a brunch and joyful reflection of St. Mark's past.
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FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS
Monday, December 3, 2012
6:30 p.m.
St. Bernard De Clairvaux
16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach
All Clergy and Clergy Spouses, are invited to join the Clergy Spouse Planning Committee and Bishop Leo and Diana Frade for food, fun, and fellowship! Single clergy are welcome to bring a guest.
There will also be a visit by the Bishop of Myra.
A babysitter will be provided. Please make that request when RSVPing to Jackie: 305.373.0881.
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ADVENT ICON RETREAT
 Writing Workshop December 3 - 7, 2012 Holy Trinity - West Palm Beach
This Advent, Holy Trinity will host iconographer Teresa Harrison as she conducts her Icon Writing Workshop. Participants will learn the prayerful practice of painting or 'writing' a Byzantine style icon. No art experience is required when painting an icon.
Tuition is $400 per person which includes lunch and all materials. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at registration and the class is limited to 12 participants.
For more information contact Diane Popalis: 336.848.8903.
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ADVENT MORNING PRAYER
Mondays, December 3, 10, and 17, 2012
Anglin's Beach Cafe
2 Commercial Blvd.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Join a group of fun loving ladies during the season of Advent. Meet at 8:15 a.m. after drop off at the beach near Commercial Blvd. Pier for prayer, worship, and fellowship - followed by coffee at the cafe.
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J2A TRAINING
December 7, 6 - 9:30 p.m. ANDDecember 8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. St. Stephen's, Miami
Journey to Adulthood is a complete youth ministry program of spiritual formation for 6th to 12th graders led by Tracey E. Herzer, Leader Resources. It encourages relational ministry and uses Bible study, prayer, rites of passage, outreach ministries with both serious and playful activities to stimulate and encourage spiritual formation in youth and their leaders.
Cost is $25 for members of the Diocese of Southeast Florida; $50 for all others. Price includes materials, refreshments, light supper, and lunch. Register by clicking here. The deadline is December 2, 2012. |
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VOICES OUT OF DARKNESS
 Saturday, December 8, 2012 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. St. Paul's, Delray
Awareness + Prevention event on issues of addiction, trauma, suicide and emotional distress in 18 - 30 somethings.
This event is for those who have suffered, family or friends who have suffered and all the people of our local Southeast Florida community.
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3rd ANNUAL DRIVE
HAITI FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Shoes and Balls
Saturday, December 8, 2012
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The youth from the North Dade Deanery are collecting new and slightly used shoes (baby and adults) and soccer balls for those in Haiti.
Volunteers are needed to sort items and prepare for transport. Contact Kathy Walker, Deanery Youth Coordinator: 786.417.3261 for more information.
Drop off locations:
Trinity Cathedral, 464 NE 16th Street, Miami
Holy Family, 18501 NW 7th Avenue, Miami Gardens
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MUSICAL CONCERT FUNDRAISER
Saturday, December 8, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Church of the Resurrection
Join in to help restore the pipe organ! The tickets are $25 each which includes refreshments. It will be an evening of songs and music under the leadership of The Rev. Dr. Fred Fleischer, Music Director at Resurrection, and joined by St. Cecilia's Choir, Church of the Incarnation.
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Provide your name and church affiliation. |
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YOUNG ADULTS BI-ANNUAL MEETING
 Saturday, December 15, 2012 2 - 5 p.m. All Souls, Miami Beach 4025 Pine Tree Drive
For young adults 18 - 30 somethings
Food will be served, voting will be conducted, and discussion about the exciting opportunities for collaborating, community building, and program development in parishes, deaneries, and diocese-wide ahead for 2013.
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ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER
November 25 - Pentecost 26 Faulkland Islands Provincial to Canterbury Bahamas: St. Patrick, Governor's Harbour St. Agnes, Gregory Town St. Columba, Tarpon Bay St. Margaret, Savannah Sound St. Simon's, Miami Commission on Ministry Hispanic Commission December 2 - Advent 1 Kaduna, Nigeria The Berry Islands: St. Bartholomew, Bullock's Harbour Community Chapel, Chubb Cay Our Lady of the Sea, Little Whale Cay St. Philip, Little Harbour Church of the Advent, Palm City St. Christopher, West Palm Beach December 9 - Advent 2 Kigezi - (Uganda) Cat Island: St. Andrew, Arthur's Town Holy Cross, Dumfries St. Catherine, Cove St. Agnes, Orange Creek St. Benedict, Bennett's Harbor Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach December 16 - Advent 3 Kisangani - (Congo) St. Mark, Port Howe St. Mary, Old Bright St. Paul, Rocker St. Peter, Knowles St. Augustine, San Salvador St. James-in-the-Hills, Hollywood St. Luke's, Port Salerno |
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NOVEMBER 2012 CLERGY PRAYER LIST
Please contact communications if a clergy member needs to be added to the list, or if you know of an update.
1 Robert M.G. Libby Birthday
Frederick H. Pratley, Jr. Priesthood
2 Richard Aguilar Birthday
Matthew & Danielle Kozlowski Marriage
3 W. Steven Thomas Birthday
Roger Allee Priesthood
Michael McManus Birthday
4 Monte Tiller Birthday & Priesthood
5 David P. Karcher Birthday
Wendy Tobias Birthday
6 Miguel Baguer Diaconate
Kathleen Gannon Priesthood
7 Cecily J. Titcomb Diaconate
Lisa Barrowclough Priesthood
Mary Ellen Cassini Diaconate
Joanne Karcher Birthday
Faye Somers Birthday
8 Dolores (Dee) Eichler Birthday
Carmen Henry Birthday
Gregory Mansfield Birthday
9 Lorna Terhune Birthday
Donna Hall Priesthood
James & Carolanne Reho Marriage
Hayden Crawford Birthday
11 Clinton Williams Birthday
12 George H. Price Birthday
Beverly & Pamela Shives Marriage
13 Julie Milian Birthday
14 Richard L.M. Barry Birthday
Elizabeth Harlan Birthday
15 Henry N.F. Minich Priesthood
Paul & Brenda Rasmus Marriage
Robert Perrino Diaconate
Susan Bruttell Diaconate
16 Gary A. Verell Birthday
17 Onell Soto Birthday
18 Robert H. Preston Birthday
Jim & Jane Silcox Marriage
19 Frank & Deborah Corbishley Marriage
Ricot Gay Birthday
Sherod Mallow Diaconate
Mario Milian Birthday
20 Frederick P. LaCrone Birthday
Mimi Howard Birthday
Doris Ingraham Birthday
Deborah Self Priesthood
21 Yvrose Casseus Birthday
22 Jim Silcox Birthday
Judith Kinard Birthday
Helen Voth Birthday
23 Barbara Baptiste-Williams Diaconate
Paul Howard Birthday
Sandra Wilt Birthday
26 Maud Paraison Birthday
Mimi & Paul Howard Marriage
Thayer Preece Woodcock Birthday
27 Ralph F. Johnson Birthday
Lois Noetzel Diaconate
Patricia Swift Birthday
Patsy McGregor Diaconate
28 Lydia Joy Martin Birthday
Carter Smith Birthday
29 Terrence Taylor Birthday
30 G. Kerry Robb Priesthood
Nancy H. McCarthy Priesthood
Marta S. Weeks Diaconate
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PARISHES IN TRANSITION/CLERGY CHANGES
PARISHES IN TRANSITION Christ Church, Miami - Transition process continuing. Search Committee has completed the Parish Profile and finalizing the Clergy Profile.
St. Mark's, Palm Beach Gardens - Receiving names for school chaplain/associate priest. Interested Clergy should contact the rector, Father Jim Cook.
The Church of the Incarnation, Miami - Called the Rev. Errol Harvey as Interim Pastor.
CLERGY CHANGES The Rev. Errol Harvey begins his ministry as Interim Pastor of the Incarnation as of November 1, 2012. |
COMING EVENTS
MORE DETAILS IN THE COMING
MONTHS AS THE EVENTS DRAW NEAR
January 7 - 9 AND 9 - 11, 2013 Duncan Center, Delray Beach
January 18-25, 2013
January 31, 2013 Trinity Cathedral, Miami
February 2, 2013 St. Andrew, Boca Raton
Annual ECW Sunday February 3, 2013, 4 p.m. Duncan Center, Delray Beach
Absalom Jones Service Special Guest: The Right Reverend Robert Wright February 16, 2013, 10 a.m. Church of the Incarnation, Miami |
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The Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida
525 NE 15th Street
Miami, Florida 33132
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About the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida
The Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida includes 76 congregations, with approximately 38,000 parishioners, from Key West north to Jensen Beach and west to Clewiston. The mission of The Dioceses of Southeast Florida is to amke know to all people the transforming power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, including ALL,
excluding none.
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