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Sisters and Brothers,
I am excited about the 56th Diocesan Annual Convention. Now you could say that my excitement might be related to seeing the backside of the Tour Against Trafficking, that is, the completion of 750 miles and 18 days of cycling. There are two things I wish to write, firstly, given my present physical and health condition, I shouldn't think I will be covering all 750 miles/18 days on the saddle. I will cover it, whether it is on saddle or on carseat remains to be seen. Secondly, I have never been one to look to the "end of an event," in other words, it is not in me to wish October away for any reason. My excitement about Convention involves my joy at the prospect of our diocese getting together. My joy involves a celebration around the great work we all did during the Tour Against Trafficking. My joy involves launching a "vision focus" for the diocese. And my joy involves praying and playing with the people I love.
Please share my joy and my anticipation. Your joy and anticipation can be no more evident than by registering now for Convention. I ask that you register as soon as possible and for efficiency, I invite you register and pay online. Click here.
You are in my prayers.
Blessings
+David
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Tour Against Trafficking Donations
 $13,026.00
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Volunteers Needed for the Tour
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Volunteer's needed with Medical Background
Dear People of San Joaquin,
I am l looking for volunteers with professional medical background that we could call if needed during the Tour Against Trafficking.
We have made arrangements with an ambulance service however it would be nice if something were to occur that we have a list of people to touch base concerning medical advise.
Bishop David
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Support Tour Against Trafficking
How?
Support a Rider:
Go to www.touragainsttrafficking.org and support a rider.
Friendly reminder to Facebook friends: send this link: touragainsttrafficking to each of your Facebook Friends.
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Tour Against Trafficking Store:
You can find niffy items that show your support of our Tour Against Trafficking. Great for yourself, family, and friends and fantastic for the organizations that will benefit from your purchase! Click here to shop! A taste of what you can find shown here:
   T-Shirt Coffee Cup Button
For Rider's- New!
Rider's Kit Click here to preorder. |
Pre- Convention Central Deanery Meeting, Sunday, September 13, 3:00 pm
Northern Deanery Clericus, Tuesday, September, 15, 11:00 am., St. Anne's, Stockton
SfD-School for Deacons, Friday September 18, 6 pm-8 pm,
Saturday, September 19, 8 am -6 pm, Holy Family, Fresno
Pre-Convention Southern Deanery Meeting, Saturday, September 19, 2:00 pm, St. Paul's, Bakersfield
Pre-Convention Northern Deanery Meeting, September 26, 2015, 10:00 am- 12 noon, St. John the Evangelist, Stockton
Tour Against Trafficking, October 2, 2015, Taft through October 23, Modesto
Annual Convention, October 23-24, St. Paul's, Modesto
Diaconal Ministry in Context, Friday, November 13, 6 pm-9 pm,
Saturday, November 14,8 am-6 pm, Holy Family, Fresno
Clergy Retreat, December 15-17, St. Anthony's
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Parish and Mission News and Events
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Diocesan Annual Convention
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The 56th Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Diocese of San Joaquin will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Modesto on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, 24, 2015.
This year we will navigate through and prayerfully consider what it means to be an Episcopalian. Our theme is
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Trafficking Awareness Events
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Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission and Centro La Familia "The Trafficked Life" Saturday, September 12 at 5.00 pm and 7.30 pm Sanctuary Theater 2336 Calaveras St. ("N" Street & Calaveras), Fresno
St. James, Sonora
5:00 pm -7:00 pm Sonora Opera Hall 250 S Washington St, Sonora
St. Paul's, Modesto
St. Francis, Turlock
Thursday, September 17
6:30 pm refreshments
7:00 pm Presentation
Modesto Centre Plaza, Stanislaus Room
1000 L Street, Modesto
St. Paul's, Bakersfield
September 19
Human Trafficking Summit
5:30 pm dinner
6:30 pm showing of
"the Trafficked Life"
St. Paul's, Bakersfield
2216 17th Street
St. Clare of Assisi, Avery
Tuesday, October 6
Murphys, CA
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Yellow Bag and Human Trafficking Inspire Action
Fr. Nick Lorenzetti,
St. Paul's, Modesto At the monthly meeting of the Central Valley Realtors Association in Modesto on Wednesday September 9th, I was fortunate to speak to an audience of about 40 people about the church's efforts regarding the fight against human trafficking as well as our yellow bag project. The intensity with which the message was received resulted in an audience which became dramatically silent. Read more...
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Articles for Friday Reflection are needed:
Stories of the Bag, Missional Days, Special Events
Articles can be submitted to the Diocesan Office at emeyer@diosanjoaquin.org. All submissions are due no later than the Tuesday before the FridayReflection. Pictures submitted are to be in jpeg format and forms to be attached to the FridayReflection are best in PDF format.
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