See You in Punta Gorda
 
 
 

PUNTA GORDA - The Diocese is preparing for annual convention. Visit our Convention page for all the information on speakers, parties, worship, elecctions and opportunities for fellowship. CLICK HERE  

 

Note to Clergy: Unless you already have a liturgical role at the Convention Opening Eucharist, it will not be necessary for you to bring vestments. Clergy will not be vesting or processing. We will not be taking a group photograph of the clergy this year. 

Diocesan Newswire

 

TAMPA - Funeral services will take place on Monday, October 22nd at 1:00 p.m. for Mrs. Constance Anne "Connie" Cave, wife of Father George Cave. ...»

 

 

NAPLES - The Rev. Bruce Blois, passed from this life October 9th, 2012.  He was a retired priest of the Diocese of Iowa serving at St. Paul's Naples....»


 

PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has created digital versions of logos for both the Diocesan Shield and DaySpring Conference Center....»

 

 

 

 

PALMETTO - School in Manatee County has been in session for approximately six weeks....»

 

 

PARRISH - The Diocese is putting together a listing page of Boy and Girl Scout troops that meet at our churches....»

 

 

PARRISH - The Council on Deacons has announced 2012 grants from the 2012 Bishop's Appeal and Episcopal Charities of Southwest Florida....»

 

 

PARRISH - October is the yearly season for open enrollment for medical benefits for 2013....»

 

 

PARRISH - The Diocese of Southwest Florida will send two youths to the upcoming Province IV Youth Ministries Leadership and Network Meeting....»

News Across Diocese

Faith of the Founding Fathers at Cathedral

  ST. PETERSBURG - The second speaker in a yearlong series at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter on "A History of American Faith" will examine the topic "Faith and the American Constitution: What Did the Founders Believe?"
...

 

LAKEWOOD RANCH - "I (We) can do all things through Christ who strengthensme (us)." Philippians 4.13 ...»

 

 

CLEARWATER - It's nicknamed Senior Speed Dating, but it's not what you would think. St. John, Clearwater's inter-generational "Conversations with the Saints" is affectionately known as "senior speed dating" as youth get a chance to come together for 15-minute conversations with older members of the parish. ...»

 

 

FT. MYERS - St. Hilary is having a Halloween Festival  on Oct. 28. The event will have games, prizes, fun, costumes and candy. For ages to age 12. Free. When: October 28th, 2012 5:00-7:00 PMWhere: St. Hilary's Episcopal Church5011 McGregor Blvd.Fort Myers, FL 33901 Youth party folllows from 7 to 9 p.m. for grades 6-12. See www.sainthilarys.org....»

 

 

PINELLAS PARK - Greetings, Special thanks to all of you who participated in the "Fall Cleaning" trilogy of Wednesday night gatherings which ended last night. Lots of good information was shared especially our our special guests, a financial planner and attorney.  All sessions helped us learn more about what is involved with no only making end of life plans and choices; but, making choices about how we LIVE our lives....»

 

 

BRADENTON - Seeking God in all things can be a challenge when life is handing us one challenge after another. As a person who has been given tasks to do most of his life, I have a tendency when I get busy to go into business mode....»

 

 

Check out the first article in the Stewardship Reflection Series Blessed to Be a Blessing  ...»

 

 

VENICE - St. Mark's Episcopal Church has set the dates for its Concert Series for 2012-13. ...»

 

 

DUNEDIN - Church of the Good Shepherd will host a celtic storyfest on Sunday, Nov. 18 at noon....»

Just for Fun: Top Stories on the Diocesan Website 

For the last 30 days, the top stories on the Diocese website. Click on story for more:
  1. Charles Milling on Contemporary Music 
  2. Diocese Dedicates New Diocesan House 
  3. Christian Spirit in Arcadia with Latino Mission 
  4. St. John's Curate on USF Panel 
  5. Diocesan Youth and Children's Ministry Leaders Gather  


Thursday, October 18
On the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist
A.D. 2012
Number XVIII

All of these stories are online at episcopalswfl.org

Click on the underlined blue headlines for a link to the full story.

 

PARRISH - Deacons from across the Diocese will meet for their annual retreat set for Nov. 3, 2012.

  

CLICK HERE   

 

 

 

TAMPA - This fall marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the USF Chapel Center, the first religious entity on the campus of the University of South Florida....»


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See You in P.G.!
Tutoring in Palmetto
Concert Series, Lobsters and News
Top Stories
Deacon Retreat
Thrift Shop Directory
Diocesan Calendar

 

Regularly scheduled monthly meeting....» 

 

 

Regular scheduled meeting....»

 
New Beginnings #52 on Nov. 2
 
The youth event for the fall. Contact the Diocese for program and registration information.

 

Commission on Ministry Members will gather for a working breakfast at 7:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Prayer & quiet time : St Thomas Chapel 12:00 noon Lunch 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Interviews 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. "Meet & Greet" Gathering...»

 

Session Topic: Power, Authority & Influence Help participants understand the dynamics of power, authority and influence in their congregations by conducting a power analysis and looking at dimensions of trust and agreement among those with formal and informal power. ...» 

 
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Diocesan Thrift Shop Directory


The Communications Office is putting together a directory page of Diocesan thrift shops. This is a simple listing of thrift stores, divided up by Deanery. Each store will get a short listing with contact information and a link to a web page.

Not only are these stores an excellent form of outreach and fund-raising for churches, but they are popular with visitors and help expand the visibility of the Diocese to new audiences.

Make sure your thrift shop is listed. Please email information and a photo to Garland Pollard, Director of Communications, at gpollard@episcopalswfl.org.

The draft page is HERE. 

 

St. Luke the Evangelist 
October 18 

Almighty God, who didst inspire thy servant Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of thy Son: Graciously continue in thy Church the like love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of thy Name; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

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