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 Convention Weekend
The 150th Convention
of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
November 13 & 14, 2015
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1066 Washington Road
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Condensed Tentative Agenda Full agenda available here.
Friday, November 13
Noon to 4:00 p.m. - Exhibit Set-up - Parish Hall
Special 150th Anniversary Celebration
6:00 p.m. Informal dinner buffet, live music, and a multi-media display of our Diocesan history. The evening will feature a history scavenger hunt (prizes will be awarded.)
7:30 p.m. The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, Keynote Speaker, "The Next 150 Years"
8:00 p.m. Dessert and coffee - Parish Hall
Saturday, November 14
8:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. Opening Prayers 9:15 a.m. Business Session 11:00 a.m. Anniversary Festival Eucharist
12:30 p.m. Lunch and District Meetings
1:40 p.m. Bishop's Address, Chancellor's Report, and Business Session
3:20 p.m. Adjournment
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Convention Parking and Access
St. Paul's Episcopal Church is located at 1066 Washington Road (Rt. 19) at the intersection with Mayfair Drive in Mt. Lebanon. Parking lot access is from Mayfair Drive and the center door facing the lot is fully handicap accessible. Additional parking is available at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1100 Washington Road, an approximately three minute walk just south of St. Paul's.
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Health Ministry Opportunity
Episcopal Health Ministries (EHM) promotes wholeness in mind, body and soul of the individual sitting in the pews in our churches. This organization has been serving the church since the mid 1990. Programs and materials have been developed and provided for parishes on various topics, bullying, emergency preparedness, addiction and recovery, grief support, spiritual growth and many more.
EHM is a volunteer organization led by a board of directors and a group of regional representatives who meet by teleconference for planning and program implementation. Each diocese has a contact person to promote and coordinate programs and materials in the local parishes.
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is looking for a contact person who is willing to serve as a resource coordinator to our congregations and work with the other contacts within the Province III EHM network.
All questions can be directed to Sharon Logsdon, RN, EHM Coordinator for Province III at sll@atlanicbb.net or 301-520-6512 |
ECW Pack & Play For The Seamen's Church Institute
On Thursday, Friday, December 4, at 10 a.m., in the St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon, Parish Hall/Undercroft, ECW members from throughout the diocese to pack Christmas boxes that will be delivered to mariners prior to Christmas.
The Seamen's Church Institute is North America's largest and most comprehensive mariner's service agency, promoting safety, dignity and improved working and living conditions for millions of men and women serving in the maritime workplace. Founded in 1834, the Institute is a voluntary, ecumenical agency affiliated with the Episcopal Church.
A list of donated items needed is available here. Questions? Contact Berry Duckstein at bette520@msn.com. |
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| | Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry makes a point during his Nov. 1 sermon at Washington National Cathedral just after he was installed as The Episcopal Church's 27th presiding bishop and its primate. |
Evangelism, racial reconciliation rooted in love will anchor work ahead, he says
[Episcopal News Service - Washington, D.C.] At the start of his All Saints Sunday installation Eucharist in Washington National Cathedral, Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry declared his bona fides to the church.
After knocking on the west doors in the traditional manner at noon as the sun broke through the clouds and being admitted to the cathedral by the Very Rev. Gary Hall, the cathedral's dean, and Diocese of Washington Bishop Mariann Budde, Curry was asked to "tell us who you are."
"I am Michael Bruce Curry, a child of God, baptized in St. Simon of Cyrene Church, Maywood, Illinois, on May 3, 1953, and since that time I have sought to be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ," he replied.
"Michael, Bishop in the Church of God, we have anticipated your arrival with great joy," 26th Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori told him.
"In the Name of Christ, we greet you," she added, and the greeting was echoed by the more than 2,500 people in attendance.
--Photo: Mary Frances Schjonberg/Episcopal News Service
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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 Noon 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. |
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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 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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 Tidbits from the Archives
On November 9, 1930, St. Paul's, Mt. Lebanon, holds its first service in its newly constructed building. Happy 85th Anniversary!
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 15: All Saints, Brighton Heights November 22: St. Paul's, Kittanning November 29: Good Shepherd, Hazelwood December 6: Advent, Jeannette
Parish leadership is reminded to complete and submit this form at least two weeks in advance of their visitation.
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The deadline for submissions for upcoming issues of Grace Happens:
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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