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Summary of Voting at 2013 Diocesan Convention
Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Trinity Cathedral
Elected at-large:
Board of Trustees
Russell W. Ayres, III, Calvary, East Liberty Amy Jennings, St. Thomas, Canonsburg
Cathedral Chapter The Rev. John R. Schaeffer, All Saints, Brighton Heights
Michele Baum, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon Commission on Ministry
Carolyn R. Booker, St. Stephen's, Wilkinsburg Constitution & Canons
The Rev. Charles B.W. Hamill, Christ Church, North Hills Michael E. Braxton, Calvary, East Liberty General Convention Deputies
Clergy:
1-The Rev. Nancy Chalfant-Walker, St. Stephen's, Wilkinsburg
2- The Rev. Dr. James B. Simons, St. Michael's, Ligonier 3- The Rev. Canon Scott T. Quinn, Nativity, Crafton 4- The Rev. Dr. Bruce M. Robison, St. Andrew's, Highland Park
Lay:
1-Jon Delano, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon
2- Jamie McMahon, Calvary, East Liberty 3- Steve Stagnitta, St. Andrew's, Highland Park 4- Mary C. Roehrich, St. Andrew's, Highland Park
Clergy Alternates:
1-The Rev. Dr. Moni McIntyre, Holy Cross, Homewood
2- The Rev. William L. Geiger, Christ Church, Indiana 3-(tie) The Rev. Kris McInnes, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon 3-(tie) The Rev. Jeffrey D. Murph, St. Thomas, Oakmont
Lay Alternates:
1- Michael E. Braxton, Calvary, East Liberty 2- Betsy Hetzler, Nativity, Crafton 3- Joan R. Gundersen, Redeemer, Squirrel Hill 4- Michele Baum, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon Disciplinary Board
The Rev. Ben DeHart, Nativity, Crafton The Rev. Kris McInnes, St. David's, Peters Township
Erin Harter Janiak, St. David's, Peters Township Standing Committee
The Rev. Chuck Weiss, St. Thomas, Canonsburg
Nick Hays, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon Elected by District:
District 1
Chair: Thomas Robinson, Christ Church, North Hills Vice-Chair: Janet Fesq, St. Brendan's, Franklin Park Council: Harvey Walker, All Saints, Brighton Heights District 2
Chair: The Rev. Carol Henley, Calvary, East Liberty
Vice-Chair: Theresa Dillon, Good Shepherd, Hazelwood Council: Steve Stagnitta, St. Andrew's, Highland Park District 3
Chair: Betsy Hetzler, Nativity, Crafton Vice-Chair: The Rev. Linda Tardy Wilson, All Souls, North Versailles Trustees: Joe Karas, St. Peter's, Brentwood District 4Chair: The Rev. Dr. James B. Simons, St. Michael's, Ligonier Vice-Chair: The Rev. Gwen Santiago, St. John's, Donora Council: Kathy Baird, St. Peter's, Blairsville Legislation
All matters put to a vote at Convention, with one exception, were approved. A proposal to amend Canon XII.3 was referred back to the Committee on Constitution & Canons for further consideration.
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 St. Brendan's Welcomes New Rector St. Brendan's in Franklin Park has hired a full-time rector, the Rev. D. Scott Russell, who celebrated his first Sunday service there on November 3.
Fr. Russell comes from Blacksburg, Virginia, where he was the associate rector at Christ Church for ten years and at the same time a chaplain at Virginia Tech. Prior to Christ Church, he served for several years at Church of the Nativity in Crafton, Pennsylvania, where he was ordained to the priesthood in 2002. He holds a Master of Divinity from Trinity School of Ministry in Ambridge and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Asbury University in Kentucky.
"I am excited to begin a new chapter at St. Brendan's filled with hope and possibility," said Fr. Russell. "I look forward to working with the parish to further share with the community the outreach, inclusiveness and liturgical tradition that makes St. Brendan's such a special place."
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 St. Michael's of the Valley, Ligonier, Third Annual Chili Cook-Off
Back by popular demand, the Chili Cook-Off and Gift Basket Auction, a fundraising event for future outreach projects, will be held Friday, November 8th, 6-8 p.m. in the parish hall.
Come for a Rootin' Tootin', Knee Slappin,' Fire Talkin', Chili Tastin', Good Time! Once again, ten local restaurants will be providing their favorite chili recipes, and of course, delicious homemade cornbread will be part of the menu.
The suggested donation has remained the same, $10.00 (adult) and $5.00 (children under 10 years.) While you are tasting this year's chili entries, take time to bid on one of many gift baskets, that will be displayed in the hall. Please call 724-238-9411 for further information. www.stmichaelsligonier.org
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Episcopal Workday at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
 Join fellow Episcopalians from across the Diocese at our next volunteer workday at the Repack Center of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. We'll be working in the Repack Center at GPCFB's main Duquesne warehouse facility (1 North Linden St, Duquesne, PA 15110) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 9. We'll assist the GPCFB repack team by inspecting, sorting, and repacking donated or purchased groceries. The exact project will depend on their inventory at the time. In the past we've had most enjoyable times repacking food ranging from cereals to oranges.  GPCFB serves as a central repository for over 350 local food pantries and distribution centers across 11 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. Because it works with such large volumes in its certified green facility, GPCFB's operations are efficient, economical and impressive.
If you would like to get in the Thanksgiving spirit by volunteering for this rewarding activity sponsored by the diocesan Social Justice and Outreach Committee, contact Jerry Stephenson (JJmestephenson@verizon.net or 412-367-1032) by November 4 to reserve your slot. Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older and be able to stand for two or more consecutive hours. We expect the 40 available slots to be reserved quickly. 
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PIIN Public Action Meeting
Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN) 2013 Public Action Meeting Fire of Faith: Rekindling Democracy and Community
Thursday, November 7, 2013, 7 p.m. at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Join 1,200 people as action is taken on local and regional issues. For more information visit piin.org.
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Fifty Years Later: The State of Racism in America
Live, free webcast on November 15
The Episcopal Church will devote two days to the exploration of a critical topic: Fifty Years Later: The State of Racism in America.
This year marks significant landmark anniversaries in the struggle to end discrimination, provide equal rights and combat racism: the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the 50th anniversary of the pivotal March on Washington, the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Medgar Evers, the 100th birthday of Rosa Parks. In 1964 the Civil Rights Act was signed into law.
On November 15, The Episcopal Church will host and produce the 90-minute live forum in collaboration with the Diocese of Mississippi. The forum will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern.
There is no fee to view this live forum. Access is available through the Episcopal Church website at www.episcopalchurch.org/page/state-racism.
The forum will be moderated by well-known journalist and PBS commentator Ray Suarez. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori will present the keynote address.
The forum will begin with a thought-provoking video that explores the roots of the anti-racism movement in America. The video features the stories of leaders active in the civil rights movement in Mississippi, their reflections on pre-Civil Rights Era injustices and where they see hope for the future.
Two panel discussions will focus on main themes: Racism in America today - why does it persist? and Racism in America's future - where is there hope for change?
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 Pittsburgh Youth Initiative Mission Trip/Youth Event Information Dinner
Come and learn about all the great events and mission opportunities that are available to diocesan youth this spring and summer of 2014.
 These events include: Episcopal Youth Event in Philadelphia, Middle School Mission to St. James School in Philadelphia, Mission Trip to Highland Education Project in West Virginia and more.
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 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show in Franklin Park
Saturday, November 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.St. Brendan's in Franklin Park presents more than 50 high-quality vendors selling jewelry, woodcrafts, stained glass, Christmas wreaths & ornaments, stationary, children's clothing, homemade chocolates, photographs, paintings, home d�cor, accessories, Pittsburgh themed items, and more. Great opportunity for holiday shopping!The Cookie Walk, with almost 100 different varieties is always a favorite, so come early to make your selection of favorite gourmet cookies. If you can resist them, the cookies can be frozen and kept for a later date.$2 admission fee buys a ticket for door prize drawings. For more information, visit www.stbrendans.org or call 412-364-5974.
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Children's Ministry Team Newsletter
A highlight from this issue is the Godly Play Training workshop coming to Pittsburgh on February 21-23, 2014. Over the course of three days, participants experience all aspects of the Godly Play method and begin to become fluent in the Godly Play core stories and lessons. This is an exciting way for you to discover and learn how to bring this wonderful experience to the children of your parish!
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 New Advent Meditations from Forward Movement
Forward Movement is pleased to announce the release of From the Holly Jolly to the Holy: Reclaiming the Sacred During Advent and Christmas by Jim Rosenthal.
The holiness of Advent and Christmas often gets lost in the busyness of the season. This year, explore Advent and Christmas through the lens of St. Nicholas and scripture, and find the holy in the midst of the secular traditions. Each day during Advent, From the Holly Jolly to the Holy will help you to reclaim this time as sacred and joy-filled.
"St. Nicholas' story can help unleash within us that holy virtue of bringing new life and new hope to people who come our way," Rosenthal explains. "As we anticipate the joy of Advent and journey through Christmas and Epiphany, we have a chance to recapture the holy and reclaim traditions, all to give glory to the blessed Christ Child."
The Rev. Canon Dr. Jim Rosenthal is the president of the UK/USA St. Nicholas Society. He is retired and now lives in a village called St Nicholas at Wade, Kent, near Canterbury, where he also serves as the parish priest of St. Nicholas Church. Originally from Chicago, Rosenthal served as communications officer of the Anglican Communion for 19 years and has visited more than 70 countries. He co-authored St. Nicholas: A Closer Look at Christmas, published by Thomas Nelson USA. He dons the robes of Bishop Nicholas in many locations every year but his favorite is the annual celebration in Canterbury, walking alongside the former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.
Forward Movement will grant permission to use up to three excerpts from our Advent books, and most of our other resources, in parish newsletters, websites, etc. Please indicate that it was used with permission by Forward Movement. A link to www.forwardmovement.org would be most welcome! |
Bishop McConnell Visitation Schedule:
November 10: St. Barnabas, Brackenridge
November 17: St. Matthew's, Homestead
December 1: St. Paul's, Kittanning
December 8: Advent, Jeannette
December 15: St. Bartholomew, Scottdale
December 22: Nativity, Crafton
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Parting Shot
Emma Schauf , from Calvary Episcopal Church in East Liberty, at the opening of the Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Busan, South Korea. This assembly of participants includes roughly 150 young stewards chosen through a competitive application process world wide. More information about the event is available here.
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