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Please remember to "fall back" on Sunday, November 1.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. that morning so turn your clocks back before bedtime on Saturday night.
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 Convention Venue Changed
Dear Attendees to Diocesan Convention and 150th Anniversary Celebration:
As noted in our general invitation last week, the elevator at Trinity Cathedral will be out of order on Friday and Saturday, November 13th and 14th. We had hoped to be able to provide alternative arrangements to guarantee the comfort, safety and dignity of all who wished to attend. However, this has proven impossible. Therefore, we will hold both the Friday night Anniversary Celebration and the Convention itself at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mt. Lebanon.
We regret the short notice of this change in locale, and apologize for any inconvenience you may experience. We are grateful for the hospitality offered by the good folks at St. Paul's. We look forward to a wonderful party (all welcome!) in honor of our 150th on Friday night, and a blessed, efficient and fulfilling Convention on Saturday.
More information will be available on the diocesan website in the coming days at www.episcopalpgh.org.
Please share this information with anyone else you know who may be planning to attend this year's Convention in any capacity, and feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns at rector@christchurchnorthhills.org.
In Christ,
The Rev. Canon Jim Shoucair
Secretary to Convention
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Join Bishops, Guests to Witness Installation of Next Presiding Bishop!
Live webcast online spreads historic event across the church
 The installation of Bishop Michael Bruce Curry as the next presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church takes place beginning at noon on Sunday. The service will be webcast live from Washington National Cathedral. Read more here. Timing makes this ideal for watching in groups either in parishes after morning worship or at home. This is a great opportunity to celebrate and educate! (Also the day we turn back our clocks an hour.) Even the worship bulletin is now available online here. A video of the Eucharist will be available on demand after the event. On Saturday at 11 a.m., the Union of Black Episcopalians will host a Vigil Celebration and Eucharist at the Armory in Washington, D.C. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefforts Schori will preside and Bishop Curry will celebrate. More here. If you're following either event on Twitter, the hashtag is #MichaelCurry. For details on these events, click here.
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 Pittsburgh Youth Initiative
Due to the change in venue for Diocesan Convention, the outreach work planned by youth of the diocese outside of the Cathedral has been cancelled.
We would still be happy to collect leftover Halloween candy and treats to distribute to people in need.
An alternate outreach event will be scheduled in the near future. Please continue to check Grace Happens, the diocesan webpage, and Pittsburgh Youth Initiative's Facebook page for upcoming events.
Thank you,
Brent
 Get to the Point, Call for Submissions
The Pittsburgh Youth Initiative is looking for student submissions to feature in Grace Happens. Show off your talents through brief written-word or other art form and it may be featured in an upcoming issue. The world needs to hear from you, speak up!
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Stephanie Brown of St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon, recently completed a brief video titled "Unfinished Grace," highlighting the true meaning and impact of participating in mission work.
"I chose to address the lack of familiarity with mission work," said Stephanie, who produced this video as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award. Great job, Stephanie!
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 St. Matthew's Organ Concert
St. Matthew's in Homestead is hosting an organ concert with Dr. Michael Kaminski, an internationally acclaimed, Julliard trained organist, on Sunday, November 15 at 3 p.m. to aid their Moller Pipe Organ Fund.Kaminski is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Organ at Brooklyn College and Adjunct Professor of Music at St. Francis College. He is Director of Music Ministries at St. Francis Xavier Church and Associate Organist at Our Lady of Angels Church, both in Brooklyn, New York. He has earned the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Julliard School and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Catholic University of America. His teachers have included Rollin Smith, Vernon de Tar, Leonard Raver, Peter Marshall, Russell Saunders and Delbert Disselhorst.Ticket prices are $10, $15, and $100. Call 412-461-5291 for tickets.St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 336 East Tenth Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120 |
 Arts & Crafts in Franklin Park
St. Brendan's Episcopal Church presents its annual Arts and Crafts Show and Famous Cookie Walk on Saturday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 50 vendors will be on hand to sell items including handmade clothing and accessories, gourmet foods, home d�cor, woodcrafts, holiday greenery, stationery, jewelry, ornaments, candles and more! Come early for the best selection of delicious homemade, gourmet cookies--dozens of varieties. $2 admission includes a raffle ticket for door prizes.
St. Brendan's is located in Franklin Park at 2365 McAleer Road (Sewickley, PA 15143), at the corner of McAleer and Rochester Roads, across from the Franklin Park Fire Hall and close to I-79 and I-279. For more information, call 412-364-5794 or visit www.stbrendans.org.
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The Rev. David Else: 50 Years of Ministry 
Dear Friends,
You are cordially invited to attend "A Celebration of 50 Years in Ministry" for the Rev. David Else on Sunday, November 22 at 12:00PM at the Westwood Golf Club, 825 Commonwealth Avenue, West Mifflin 15122.
We will be enjoying a sit-down luncheon with your choice of: sliced roast beef, chicken Marsala or baked cod. The cost of the luncheon is $25 with a portion of that going to one of Fr. Dave's favorite charities.
 RSVP to Sharon at 412-664-9379 with your luncheon choice by November 8. Your payment should be sent in advance of the luncheon to: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 220 Eighth Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Please make checks payable to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. You can also register and pay online by going to: http://bit.ly/else50. |
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Growth Fund Applications Due November 23
If your parish is interested in applying for a loan or grant from the Growth Fund for 2015, please submit a completed application to Kathi Workman or mail it to the Diocesan Offices at 325 Oliver Ave, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 by Monday, November 23rd. The application can be found on the diocesan website here. Please remember to include quotes from contractors and a copy of your budget and year-to-date financial report with your application. If you have any questions or need help please contact Amy Shelley, Chair, at ashelley@controlledclimatesystems.com or Kathi Workman at kworkman@episcopalpgh.org with any questions or for more information. |
In Celebration of Women
(and the Fall U. T. O. Ingathering)
Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Saturday, November 7, 2015 10am - noon
Trinity Cathedral Parish Hall
328 Sixth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Join us as we celebrate one another through sharing, learning and fellowship
and enjoy a delicious free brunch!
Guest Speaker: Dr. Joan Gundersen, Diocesan Historian.
Dr. Gundersen will celebrate women whose lives and dedication had a direct impact
on the growth of our Church.
Registration Deadline - November 2, 2015
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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, sponsored by the Social Justice and Outreach Committee. We'll be working in the Repack Center at GPCFB's main Duquesne warehouse facility (1 North Linden St, Duquesne, PA 15110) from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, November 14. We had to schedule this date a year ahead because of the popularity of this volunteer activity.
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.
 We'll assist the GPCFB repack team by inspecting, sorting, and repacking groceries. The exact project will depend on their inventory at the time. In the past we've had most rewarding times repacking food ranging from cereals to oranges. The Food Bank is always well organized and makes excellent use of our volunteer time.
If you are looking for a rewarding activity in the Thanksgiving spirit, contact Jerry Stephenson at JJmestephenson@verizon.net or 412 367-1032 by November 9 to reserve your slot. We'll need your name, email/phone and church for the roster sheet. Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older and be able to stand for two or more consecutive hours. We are limited to 30 volunteers. Volunteer spaces will be reserved on a first-come first-served basis.
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Tony Norman
Acclaimed Columnist, Commentator and Editorial Writer
How to Be a Christian in the Modern World
(Without Losing One's Soul)
November 15 at 7:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres at 7 p.m.
2365 McAleer Road, Sewickley 15143
Tickets: $12 at the door; $10 phone reserved; $7 student.
Call 412-364-5974
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 Tidbits from the Archives
October 19, 1873, the first building for Church of the Nativity in Crafton was consecrated in a service led by the rector of Trinity, Pittsburgh. Music was provided by the Trinity choir.
The diocese will celebrate its 150th anniversary this November at convention. To help get us all in the proper historical spirit for the occasion, the archive has provided small historical tidbits from the appropriate month for each Grace Happens. Watch to see if your parish shows up in one of them!
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Bishop McConnell's Visitation Schedule:
November 8: St. Peter's, Blairsville
November 15: All Saints, Brighton Heights
November 22: St. Paul's, Kittanning
November 29: Good Shepherd, Hazelwood
Parish leadership is reminded to complete and submit this form at least two weeks in advance of their visitation.
Pre-Holiday Craft Fair at Holy Cross, Homewood: Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7507 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Beautifully handcrafted items available - knit, crochet, sewn - various crafts - decorations, handmade napkins, jewelry, dolls, ceramics and so much more to be enjoyed by all ages.
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Parting Shots
Virginia Theological Seminary's new Immanuel Chapel
The Rev. Lou Hays, rector of St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon, attended the consecration of his alma mater's new chapel at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA on October 13. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori lead the consecration. Immanuel Episcopal Church-on-the-Hill was rebuilt after it was destroyed by fire in 2010. Alyse Viggianno, a member of St. Paul's and a seminarian at VTS, also participated in the festivities.
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The deadline for submissions for upcoming issues of Grace Happens:
November 10, 2015 - Submissions due Nov 3
November 24, 2015 - Submissions due Nov 17
December 8, 2015 - Submissions due Dec 1
December 22, 2015 - Submissions due Dec 15
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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