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 Summary of Voting at the 149th Diocesan Convention
Saturday, November 8, 2014, Trinity Cathedral
Elected At-Large:
Board of Trustees:
Gerald W. Dalton, St. Stephen's, Wilkinsburg
Michael A. Donadee, St. Brendan's, Franklin Park
Cathedral Chapter:
The Rev. Charles B. W. Hamill, Christ Church, North Hills
Anne W. Kinsey, St. Peter's, Brentwood
Commission on Ministry:
The Rev. Scott Russell, St. Brendan's, Franklin Park
Committee on Constitution and Canons:
The Rev. Dr. Bruce M. Robison, St. Andrew's, Highland Park
Kenneth R. Stiles, Calvary, East Liberty
Disciplinary Board:
The Rev. Hebert T. Daly, Jr., St. Paul's, Kittanning
The Rev. William L. Geiger, Christ Church, Indiana
Wesley Rohrer, St. Andrew's, Highland Park
Growth Fund Committee:
Joyce C. Morgan, All Souls, North Versailles
Standing Committee:
The Rev. Kristian McInnes, St. David's, Peters Township
Kathy Baird, St. Peter's, Blairsville
Elected by District:
District 1
Chair: Bruce Quayle, Christ Church, North Hills
Vice Chair: Rick Mathews, Christ Church, North Hills
Council: Joyce Donadee, St. Brendan's, Franklin Park
Trustees: Lew Davis, Christ Church, North Hills
District 2
Chair: The Rev. Carol Henley, Calvary, East Liberty
Vice Chair: Teri Dillon, Good Shepherd, Hazelwood
Council: Terlene Brown, Holy Cross, Homewood
District 3
Chair: Jon Delano, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon
Vice Chair: The Rev. Linda Wilson, All Souls, North Versailles
Council: Jeff Dunbar, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon
District 4
Chair: The Rev. Gwen Santiago, St. John's, Donora
Vice Chair: The Rev. Martin Wright
Council: The Rev. Vicente Santiago, Advent, Jeannette
Trustees: John Hose, Advent, Jeannette
Legislative Actions: All matters presented to convention were adopted as submitted. |
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"Inequality for All" Screening at St. Andrew's, Highland Park
Friday, November 14, 7 p.m., at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
Sponsored by Progressive Episcopalians of Pittsburgh, the diocesan Social Justice and Outreach Committee, and the Commission on Race & Reconciliation, the award-winning documentary, Inequality for All, about income inequality, the shrinking middle class, and how this has affected America's economy and democracy, will be shown.
In Inequality for All, Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor under President Clinton, professor, pundit, and author of thirteen books, helps viewers understand what is happening in our economy and why we should find it alarming.
The screening is free and open to all. A brief discussion will follow the showing.
 Creating Common Good
A Practical Conference for Economic Equality
Anyone interested in participating in a deeper conversation about inequality and what can be done about it should consider joining the 2015 Trinity Institute Conference entitled "Creating Common Good: A Practical Conference for Economic Equality," January 22-24, 2015, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1066 Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon.
The documentary, Inequality for All, will also be shown as part of this conference. For additional information about the event, visit www.trinitywallstreet.org/trinity-institute/2015/home.
Additinal information about participating in the event at St. Paul's, co-sponsored by St. Paul's and the Social Justice and Outreach Committee, please visit www.stpaulspgh.org/creating-common-good/
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 Calling All Cursillistas!
The next Diocesan Cursillo Ultreya will be hosted by St. Thomas Church in Oakmont on Sunday, November. 23 from 2:45 - 5 p.m.
It will include song, group reunions, lay witness and responses, and a social hour. It is not necessary to be a Cursillista to attend. Come and bring interested friends. St. Thomas Church is located at 378 Delaware Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139.
A very joyous afternoon with Cursillistas from St. Thomas Church and the rest of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh is anticipated as the Cursillo Movement regains its momentum! The Diocesan Cursillo Secretariat has begun planning a spring 2016 Cursillo Weekend Retreat!
Nominations for Candidates and Team Members should be given to any member of the Secretariat on Nov. 23rd or at any time thereafter. |
Thanksgiving Vespers at Old Saint Luke's
Thanksgiving Vesper Service and Memorial Prayers with Bishop Dorsey McConnell
Sunday, November 23, 2014, 4 p.m.
Music for this service will be provided by the orchestra of the
Pittsburgh Historical Music Society. The musicians will perform on period instruments and will be dressed in early 1800's attire.
Old Saint Luke's Church, Burial Ground and Garden
330 Old Washington Pike
Scott Township, PA 15106
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 Special Thanksgiving Presentation in Oakmont
The Rev. Norman "Chips" Koehler, Associate Priest at St. Thomas Memorial in Oakmont, will preach at the Oakmont's community Thanksgiving service.
The service will also be a commemoration of the 125th anniversary of Oakmont's founding.
Sunday, November 23 at 4 p.m. in the Tenth Street Elementary School auditorium at 901 Pennsylvania Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139.
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 St. Matthew's - Cookies and Evensong
Saturday, December 6, 2014, 2 - 5 p.m.
A donation of $2 will be accepted for six homemade cookies and a beverage from a selection of hot chocolate, coffee, and teas.
A group will entertain us with holiday musical selections that will be sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit!
You are invited to join us for a service of Evensong immediately following the cookie tour event that will lift our spirits to end the day.
Please call 412-835-2887 or 412-461-5291 to reserve your spot for this enjoyable event.
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 336 East Tenth Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120
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Youth Service Opportunity at Shepherd's Heart Fellowship, Downtown
The Pittsburgh Youth Initiative and youth from the diocese will participate in Shepherd's Heart mission work and worship service on December 14 at 4:30 pm.
The theme will be Christmas Dinner and we are hoping to have individual parishes supply part of the meal. PYI will provide the ham, but we will also need a starch, bread, veggies, fruit, and dessert.
Christ Church North Hills has started a warm clothing drive for the event and PYI is collecting leftover Halloween candy and other sweets to donate.
The event provides an awesome opportunity for youth to serve others and appreciate their own blessings.
Please contact Brent Hansen for more information, to make a donation, or to register to help at bhansen@episcopalpgh.org or 412-491-9738
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Bishop McConnell's Visitation Schedule:
November 16: St. Bartholomew, Scottdale
November 23: Good Shepherd, Hazelwood
November 30: St. Paul's, Kittanning
December 7: Advent, Jeannette
Leadership at these parishes are reminded to complete and submit this form at least two weeks in advance of their visitation.
Godly Play - Winter Stories and Materials Workshop: Sunday, November 16, 2-4 p.m. at
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 336 East 10th Ave., Homestead, PA 15120. Details at www.episcopalpgh.org/godly-play-winter-stories-and-materials-workshop/
Epiphany Luncheon & Baby Shower: Benefits Jeremiah's Place, a newly opened crisis care children's nursery for ages newborn to six years. Saturday, January 10, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church in East Liberty. Details at www.episcopalpgh.org/epiphany-luncheon-baby-shower/
Save the Date I: Retired Clergy & Spouses Lunch,Tuesday, December 2, 12:00 Noon, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, McKeesport.
Save the Date II: Clergy Association Advent Quiet Day, December 3, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. James, Penn Hills.
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Parting Shots
Members of The Church of the Advent's congregation gave a warm welcome to trick or treaters of all ages during the City of Jeannette's Trick or Treat Night on Thursday,October 30. Hot chocolate, cider, cookies and the usual goodies were offered in the parish hall. It is believed that all who passed by the church that evening stopped in to enjoy the refreshments, whether for a brief respite from the evening's activities or for a longer visit.
Many of the parents welcomed the opportunity to take a break from walking the streets to sit and chat while enjoying a warm beverage. The parishioners welcomed the opportunity to meet and greet neighbors and to let them know that the parish is an interested and concerned neighbor. This was the first in what The Church of the Advent hopes to be an annual tradition.
--Photos courtesy the Rev. Vicente Santiago, Clown courtesy John Hose
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The deadline for submissions for the next issue of Grace Happens is November 18, 2014.
Future issues:
November 25 - Submissions due 11/18
December 9 - Submissions due 12/2
December 23 - Submissions due 12/16
All submissions to the Grace Happens newsletter and the diocesan web site are welcome and should be sent to info@episcopalpgh.org. When possible, the copy should be in a Word document and all original logos, pictures and artwork should be attached separately. Please be sure to include your contact information with any submission.
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