 Training offered to help vets
re-enter civilian life Soldiers in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were trained as warriors, to complete difficult tasks in frightening and dangerous circumstances. Now many of those veterans have finished their service, returned to the United States and found that re-entering civilian life is a challenge that makes them feel much of their purpose and many of their relationships have been lost. Help is available, according to Caldwell Williams, whose IA (Iraq-Afghanistan) Veteran Transition Training program will offer a three-day intensive training Jan. 14 - 16 at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul for veterans returning to the civilian world. Read more here.
 Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving feast at Cathedral Center The Cathedral Center Congregation of St. Athanasius will offer its annual feast for all comers on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, co-sponsored by the bishops of the diocese. The congregation is seeking volunteers to prepare, serve and clean up after the meal. Preparation will begin at 7 a.m. Eucharist is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., and food service will begin at 12 noon and end at about 3 p.m. Food and monetary donations are welcome. To volunteer or to donate food, contact coordinator Francisco Torrero at 213.482.2040 or ftor1@sbcglobal.net. Monetary donations may be sent to the Congregation of St. Athanasius (please denote "Thanksgiving meal" in the memo line), c/o the Rev. Frank Alton, The Cathedral Center, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026.
 Thanksgiving holiday closures
at the Cathedral Center Diocesan offices at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Cathedral Center will be open for the Thanksgiving Day feast on Thursday (see above) and normal Congregation of St. Athanasius services and activities.
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Visitors welcome at Diocesan Convention Dec. 6 - 7 Reservations for Friday night
dinner due Nov. 29
Diocesan Convention will be held on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 - 7 at the Ontario Convention Center. The convention will continue the theme "Seeds of Hope: Serving Together in Abundant Vineyards," introduced at last year's meeting.  Visitors to conventionVisitors are welcome at convention, and will be seated in a gallery just off the convention floor during business sessions. They also will be welcome to attend a highlight of this year's meeting, the Margaret Parker Memorial Lecture, to be delivered by the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris (pictured at left), the first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion. Visitors do not need to sign in or register. They are invited to roam the exhibit hall, where many ministries and organizations will have information about their work and opportunities, and vendors will have items for sale -- a good place to get a jump on Christmas shopping.
Convention dinner
This year's convention will again include a Friday night dinner, featuring elegant entrees: choose from Santa Maria BBQ tri-tip, grilled salmon filet, Greek cheese potato cake (vegetarian) or lobster macaroni & cheese. Dinner will also include a house salad and cappuccino cake. (Diabetic-friendly, gluten-free and other special-needs dinners are available upon request; see the reservation form.) Tickets are now available, and should be ordered as soon as possible. An order form with complete menu choices and all other information is here. Deadline for reservations is Nov. 29. Convention forms and detailed information may be found on the convention web page. For further information, contact Janet Wylie at 213.482.2040, ext. 276, or by email at jwylie@ladiocese.org.
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Just Action ...
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Just Action: Thanksgiving
In this week's Just Action video, Bishops Jon Bruno, Diane Jardine Bruce and Mary Glasspool share some thoughts about the holiness of giving thanks in our daily lives.
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REQUIESCAT
 Victor Ventigan Jr.
April 10, 1940 - November 13, 2013
Victor Ventigan Jr., father of Abigail (Gail) Urquidi, executive secretary to Bishop Diocesan J. Jon Bruno, died on Nov. 13. He was 73. Survivors include Mr. Ventigan's wife Rebecca; son Ben and his wife Livia; daughter Jennifer Terrazas and her husband David; Gail Urquidi and her husband Pedro; and nine grandchildren. Viewing will take place on Thursday, Nov. 21, 4 - 8 p.m. at Cabot & Sons Mortuary, 27 Chestnut Street, Pasadena. The funeral service and Mass will be on Friday, Nov. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, 2005 Merton Avenue, Eagle Rock (Los Angeles) 90041. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn, 1712 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale. Mr. Ventigan was born April 10, 1940 in Baguio City in the Philippines. He earned a bachelor's degree in commerce from Far Eastern University in Manila. After immigrating to the United States, he began a career in law enforcement at the age of 22, retiring from the Los Angeles Police Department's Van Nuys Division in 2002 at the age of 62.  E. Marshall Harris, Jr. 1921 - 2003E. Marshall Harris, Jr., 92, father of the Rev. Lee Harris, deacon at St. Mark's Church, Upland, died on Nov. 14. After graduating from Pasadena City College and St. Anselm's College in New Hampshire, he served in the Army Air Corp as a pilot during World War II. As a lifelong resident of Pasadena, he worked as a wall-covering contractor for most of his career. He was a long-time member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Pasadena Presbyterian Church, and served as a volunteer at Huntington Memorial Hospital for more than 20 years. Survivors also include his wife, Louise; a daughter, Susan; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
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 Advent retreat to study Miriam stories, anticipate holy nativity The Community of Divine Love monastic order will offer "O Come, O come Emmanuel: An Advent Retreat" on December 19 - 22 at Mount Calvary Monastery in Santa Barbara. Led by the Rev. Dennis Gibbs, CDL, the retreat will concentrate on the Miriam stories, using scripture, guided meditation, contemplative practice and the praying of the divine offices with the monks. Cost is $360 per person, including program, three nights' lodging and all meals. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. For information and reservations contact Mt. Calvary Monastery at 805.682.4117 or mtcalvary1@aol.com.
 Save the date: Conference on 'healing and wholeness' March 1 The International Order of St. Luke the Physician chapter at St. Cross Episcopal Church, Hermosa Beach, will sponsor "Listen, Love, Pray: A Conference on Healing and Wholeness" on Saturday, Mar 1, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bishop J. Jon Bruno will be the featured speaker. Several workshops will consider topics related to healing and wholeness, and the day will end with a healing service. Cost is $40, which includes lunch. For information, contact the Rev. David Erickson at 310.376.8989 or Patricia Terry at 310.783.0648. St. Cross Church is located at 1818 Monterey Blvd., Hermosa Beach. OSL is an ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministry.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
A Conversation on Racism with Sheldon Epps
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: 626.796.1172
Ed Bacon, rector of All Saints Church, will engage in a conversation about racism with Sheldon Epps, artistic director of The Pasadena Playhouse, centering on Epps' production of
Twelve Angry Men, in performance at the Playhouse through Dec. 1.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 - 24, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
E-waste Roundup
St. John's Episcopal Church
4745 Wheeler Avenue, La Verne
Information: 909.596.1321 or office@stjohnslaverne.org
Computers, monitors, printers, cables, copiers, mice, modems, calculators, typewriters, shredders, gaming systems, DVD and VCR players, radios, speakers, laptops, power supplies, iPods, speakers, computer parts, telephones,scanners, vacuums, irons -- anything that plugs in -- for recycling. (Light bulbs, batteries and hazardous waste will not be accepted.) Local pickup can be arranged for large items.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 12 noon
Service and Luncheon: Naming of LaRue Shepard Hall
St. Philip the Evangelist Episcopal Church
2800 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles 90011
Information: 323.232.3494
St Philip the Evangelist will name the assembly room in its parish hall in honor of the late Canon LaRue E. Shepard, a parishioner from 1926, when he was seven years old, until his death in 2011. For luncheon tickets at $35 per person, send name(s) and payment to the church at the address above. Proceeds from the event will help support the congregation's ministry. Tickets are limited, but donations are welcome.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 3 - 6 p.m.
'Art Saves Lives' Fundraiser for GAIA
Noor Event Space
260 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena
Information/Tickets: 415.461.7196 or here Don Thomas, a physician and member of All Saints Church, Pasadena, will be honored at this event sponsored by GAIA, an affiliated ministry of All Saints that was founded in response to the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. It will raise money for a new mobile health clinic, to be dedicated in Thomas' name, that will deliver more than 40,000 patient visits annually in remote impoverished areas of Malawi. The program will feature live jazz music by Yellowjackets founding member Russ Ferrante. Other guests include Dr. Drew Pinsky (TV host), Dr. Michael Gottlieb (medical advisor to GAIA), the Rev. Zelda Kennedy (senior associate, All Saints Church), and Todd Schafer (GAIA president and CEO). There will a live Fund-A-Need auction and a silent auction of artworks by acclaimed artists including Pam Keeley, Joyce Kohl, Karen Nagamoto, Kenton Nelson, Richard Parker, Mary Regas, James Richardson, Jean Richardson, Stanley Wilson, and fine craft pieces by Malawian artisans. The reception will feature gourmet appetizers and an open bar. Tickets: $250 per person.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 8:30 p.m.
Benjamin Britten 100th Birthday Concert
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Choir of St. James', UCLA Camarada String Ensemble, L.A. Opera's James Conlon conducting. Free, but tickets are required.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 6 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with N2K
ProCathedral of St. John
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Information: 213.747.6285
Recently named artists-in-residence at St. John's, this unusual ensemble -- Katherine Cash, violin, and the Rev. Norm Freeman, vibraphone -- will be joined by pianist Theo Saunders, bassist Putter Smith and drummer Abe Lagrimas. A free-will offering will be received. The service will be followed by a light reception.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 4 p.m.
Music of Bach and Telemann
Church of the Angels
1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena 91105
information: www.coa-pasadena.org/concert-series
Concordia Clarimontis of the Claremont Graduate University School of Music performers: John Barcellona (flauto traverso), Shanon Zusman (viola da gamba), and Robert Zappulla (harpsichord and director).
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 10 - 11 a.m.
Centering Prayer
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena
Information: 626.798.6747
St. Mark's offers Centering Prayer most Monday mornings.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 7 p.m.
Centering Prayer
St. James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Information: 626.799.9194
The centering prayer group meets each Monday evening, except holidays.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 6:15 p.m.
Centering Prayer
The Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626-282-5147
No previous experience is necessary. Centering Prayer group meets every Tuesday in St. Luke's Chapel.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 7 p.m.
Taizé Service for Thanksgiving
St. Francis Episcopal Church (chapel)
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617
A meditative Taizé service of healing and wholeness that includes candlelight, periods of silence, chants and intercessory prayer with a prayer team leader. Followed by a reception with light refreshments. Taizé is a calming and beautiful form of sung contemplative prayer developed in an ecumenical monastery in France. Taizé services are offered throughout the year on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Donations are welcome. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 7 p.m.Thanksgiving Service
St. Peter's Episcopal Church 1648 W. Ninth Street, San Pedro 90732 Information: 310.831.2361 |
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 4:30 p.m.
Advent Lessons and Carols
Church of Our Saviour
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626.282.5147
All Our Saviour choirs and handbells. A free-will offering will be taken, and a reception will follow the service.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 10 - 11 a.m.
Centering Prayer
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena
Information: 626.798.6747
St. Mark's offers Centering Prayer most Monday mornings.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 7 p.m.
Centering Prayer
St. James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Information: 626.799.9194
The centering prayer group meets each Monday evening, except holidays.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 6:15 p.m.
Centering Prayer
The Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626-282-5147
No previous experience is necessary. Centering Prayer group meets every Tuesday in St. Luke's Chapel.of St. James', James Buonemani, director. There is no charge
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TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE
Pilgrimage: The Holy Land
February 13 - 24, 2014
Led by the Rev. Judy Turberg of the Diocese of Arizona. Cost is $3,250, which includes roundtrip airfare from Phoenix to Tel Aviv, accommodations for 10 nights, breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, transportation in a deluxe coach, guiding fees, all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary, guest speakers, porterage at all hotels, tips for bus driver, restaurant and hotel staff, and farewell dinner. Contact: judy.turberg@gmail.com. More information is here.
Pilgrimage: The Holy Lands
May 20 - June 2, 2014
Sponsored by All Saints by-the-Sea Church; led by Karen Telleen-Lawton, Canon Iyad Qumri and the Rev. Bob Honeychurch. Anyone of any faith who would like to experience Palestine and Israel is welcome to take part in this religious experience. For information, contact Telleen-Lawton at
k.telleenlawton@alumni.stanford.edu.
Pilgrimage: Spain in the Age of Faith
June 16 - 28, 2014. St. Edmund's Church, San Marino, invites you on the most enjoyable 13-day tour of southern Spain ever. Visits to Madrid, Avila, Segovia,Seville,Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Toledo and more -- including Spain's most glorious art. For a brochure contact cssmythe@charter.net with your name and address.
Pilgrimage:The Best of France
October 31 - November 12, 2014
Led by the Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno and Mary Bruno, and the Rev. Canon James Newman. Stops include Nice, Carcassonne, Limoges, the Loire Valley, Brittany, Normandy, Rouen, Chartres and Paris. The cost from Los Angeles is $4081 ($3,399 + $682 in taxes & airline fuel surcharges). More information here. A brochure may be downloaded here.
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EMPLOYMENT
HAWTHORNE: Pianist. St. George's Church. One Sunday morning service plus choir practice before service - 3 hours per week, 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact: vicar.dina@gmail.com
LONG BEACH: Taizé Music Coordinator
St. Luke's Episcopal Church seeks once-a-month music coordinator for 10 year Taizé ministry. Familiarity with Taizé music preferable but not critical; however, interest in meditative styles of prayer and music is essential. Desired candidate would have music skills in piano or other instrument, and leading singers/musicians. For more information contact Katie at the church office: 562.436.4047.
OAKLAND (California): Minister of Music. St. John's Episcopal Church seeks an organist-choirmaster to work with adult and children's choirs. 20 - 25 hours/week. Full job description, qualifications and application information here.
SAN CLEMENTE: Organist/Choir/Music Director. Historic St. Clement's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, in San Clemente, seeks an organist/choir/music director for Sunday worship. Qualified candidate will lead mid-week choir rehearsal, will assist clergy in liturgical planning, and will facilitate in the hiring and managing of paid and volunteer choir members. Salary commensurate with experience. Position is part-time. Submit cover letter and resume to: organandchoir@gmail.com
SANTA PAULA: Parish Administrator. St. Paul's Episcopal & Emmanuel Lutheran Church seeks a part-time parish administrator. Candidate would have strong communications and interpersonal skills; proficiency with computers, especially Word and Publisher; good organization skills; and experience in managing an office environment. Work hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Contact mkfincher@gmail.com.
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TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT
Preschool furniture and toys:
Holy Trinity Church, Covina, has preschool tables, chairs, toys, etc. for sale. For information, call the church office at 626.967.3939 Tuesday thru Friday between 8 a.m. and 12 noon, or email to holytrinitycovina@yahoo.com.
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