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NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Convention 2014

118th Convention of the Diocese of Lexington

February 20-22

Marriott at River Center, Covington, KY

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Nominee information is now available at diolex.org/nomineedetail. Consider your votes carefully.

From the Bishop

What's God Up To?

The story of St Patrick's Episcopal Church in Somerset began in 1891 as Christ Mission under the Diocese of Kentucky and in 1895 when Kentucky was divided into two Dicoceses the congregation being in the eastern portion of the state became a part of the Diocese of Lexington and remained active until the congregation ceased to exist in 1920 due to finances of the time and lack of a resident priest. However the desire for an Episcopal witness did not die but lay dormant until Phoenix-like it surfaced and rose in 1956 through the faith and commitment of Ed and Mary Ann Boss, Hugh Fuller, Dr. and Mrs Hill, along with the Irwins, the Axons, Sally Cain, Ron Mallory and Mrs Cooper. Before long the historic Fox House was purchased and later a beautiful church was built. They had a purpose and a plan.

Rector's Reflection by Reverend Marcia Hunter

On my drive from Lexington to St Patrick's Somerset I passed a church sign which said, " The first Valentine was sent by God". I didn't catch the rest, but you know what it said, "I love you. Will you be my Valentine?" For many of us our formal "yes" to that question began at the font, but our movement to the font was preceded by intention-ours, our parents or guardians. God's love was already active calling us to the water and to be marked as Christ's own forever.

On Your Behalf

In the week ending 2/8/2014, the bishop represented Christ, his Church and you in the following ways:

Visited St. Raphael's, Lexington, including confirmation, adult formation, and meeting with vestry
Visited with people St. James, Prestonsburg to see vandalism damage, share a meal with leadership and parish, and celebrate the liturgy, "Restoring of Things Profaned"
Meeting with Standing Committee to preview Convention
Meet with Cathedral Domain Budget Committee to address future challenges
Diocesan Budget Committee planning Diocesan presentation
Several meetings with priests and laity on issues of Stewardship, and strengthening congregations

What's New

Living Waters for the World Training Camps prepare you to help our companion Diocese of Haiti

A Lenten Quiet Day with Bishop Hahn
Christ Church Cathedral, March 29

What's Happening

Novelist Denise Giardina reading, book signing, and reception
Good Shepherd, Lexington, February 13

My Funny Valentine Cabaret to benefit
St. Michael's Endowment Fund
St. Michael's, Lexington, February 15

DeAlba performs organ recital at Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral, February 16

The Well envisions two-year outreach program
Good Shepherd, Lexington, February 19

Visit Highland Heights City Barbecue to support
St. Agnes House
City Barbecue, Highland Heights, February 20

Other Events

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