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Spreading the Word in Kentucky
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September 30, 2011
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Weekly
Prayer Calendar
Oct. 2: Pray for the Diocese of St Asaph (Wales) in the Anglican Communion, and for St. Mary's Church, Madisonville, the Rev. Candyce Loescher, rector, in our diocese.
Oct. 9: Pray for the Diocese of Swaziland (Southern Africa) in the Anglican Communion, and for St. John's Church, Murray, the Rev. Matt Bradley rector, in our diocese.
Oct. 16: Pray for the Diocese of Tasmania (Australia) in the Anglican Communion, and for St. Luke's Church, Anchorage, the Rev. Joe Smith, rector, in our diocese.
Oct. 23: Pray for the Diocese of The Murray (Australia) in the Anglican Communion, and for the Diocese of Kentucky's Department of Finance and Stewardship.
Oct. 30: Pray for the Diocese of Toronto (Canada) in the Anglican Communion, and for Grace Church, Paducah, the Rev. Libby Wade, rector, in our diocese.
In the Diocese
& Beyond
Sept. 30: Convention documents due from parishes.
Oct. 1: All Saints' Board Meeting, All Saints Conference Center, 833 Hickory Grove Road, Leitchfield. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (CDT).
Oct. 1: Blessing of Animals, St. Thomas, 9616 Westport Road, Louisville. 3:30 p.m. (EDT).
Oct. 2: Bishop Visitation: St. Mary's Church, 163 N. Main St., Madisonville.
Oct. 2: Appreciation Sunday at Resurrection Church, 4100 Southern Parkway, Louisville. 9:45 a.m. (EDT).
Oct. 2: Adult Forum on Evangelism, Calvary Church, 821 S. Fourth St., Louisville. 10 a.m. (EDT).
Oct. 2: Blessing of Animals, Calvary Church, 821 S. Fourth St., Louisville. 11 a.m. (EDT).
Oct. 2: Blessing of Animals, Church of the Ascension, 211 N. Third St., Bardstown. 2 p.m. (EDT).
Oct. 2: Concert by pianist Bruce Neswick, St. Francis in the Fields Church, Harrods Creek. 5 p.m. (EDT)
Oct. 5: Beargrass Deanery Meeting, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 330 N. Hubbards Lane, Louisville. 9:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. (EDT).
Morning Prayer at 9.
Oct. 6-8: Cursillo, All Saints Episcopal Conference Center, 833 Hickory Grove Road, Leitchfield.
Oct. 9: Bishop Visitation: St. John's Church, 1620 W. Main St., Murray, KY.
Oct. 9: Cathedral Arts Conert and Evensong, Christ Church Cathedral, 421 S. Second St., Louisville. 5 p.m. (EDT).
Oct. 11: Trustees & Council Meeting. Place to be announced. 4-8 p.m. (EDT).
Oct. 14-16: Fall Gathering:
A Diocesan Retreat for 7-12 Graders, All Saints Episcopal Conference Center, 833 Hickory Grove Road, Leitchfield.
Oct. 14-15: School of Ministry, All Saints Episcopal Conference Center, 833 Hickory Grove Road, Leitchfield.
Oct. 14-15: School of Ministry, All Saints Episcopal Conference Center, 833 Hickory Grove Road, Leitchfield.
Oct. 16: Bishop Visitation at St. Luke's Church, 1206 Maple Lane, Anchorage.
Oct. 20: St. George's Community Center Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser, Brown & Williamson Room, U of L Papa John's Stadium, 2800 South Floyd Street, Louisville.
Oct. 21-23: Relax-Connect-Renew Retreat, All Saints Conference Center, 833 Hickory Grove Road, Leitchfield.
Oct. 21: Early Music concert, Christ Church Cathedral, 421 S. Second St., Louisville. 7:30 p.m. (EDT).
Oct. 25: Commission on Ministry, place to be determined. 5 to 9 p.m.
Oct. 30: Bishop Visitation at Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Broadway, Paducah.
Looking Ahead
Nov. 11-12: 184th Convention of the Diocese of Kentucky, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2233 Woodbourne Ave., Louisville.
Jan. 13-14: Godly Play Intermediate Training, Grace Church, 820 Broadway, Paducah.
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New Seeds internship program already producing new seeds through service
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New Seeds interns join Cathedral Dean Mark Bourlakas and others on an outing to a Louisville Bats game. Photo posted on facebook.
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A new residential young adult internship program based at Christ Church Cathedral in Louisville has been launched in the Diocese of Kentucky, bringing interns to serve various Louisville parishes and organizations.
Administered by the Rev. Canon Amy Coultas, young adults missioner, the program is funded in part by a grant from Trinity Wall Street's grant program, working with the Episcopal Service Corps, and by churches and organizations in the diocese.
Locally named the "New Seeds Internship Program," the new initiative provides spiritual and service opportunities for young adult "millennial" Episcopalians, who Coultas describes on her web page "as the new seeds of a Church that is experiencing the world shifting in radical ways." The program name, she wrote, is influenced by Thomas Merton's work New Seeds of Contemplation. "Merton experienced his famous 'epiphany' just two blocks from our building. He was overcome with God's love for humanity and was called to begin living his contemplative life in a new way that reached out to those outside the monastery, and he began rethinking the connection between prayer and service...."
"The contemplative discipline produces new seeds in our life as Christians. The interns' service to the poor and vulnerable in our world will plant new seeds of mercy and compassion in the lives of those they serve and in our community.... We expect the intern experience will not just be a 'gap year' but will plant new seeds that will grow throughout your [the intern's] life as a 21st century Christian."
Only weeks here, the interns are already planting seeds through service. Read the article below to see one program involving their service. Look for more about the interns in future issues.
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Resurrection tutoring program seeks volunteers
By the Rev. Suzanne Warner, Resurrection Church
Beginning in October, Resurrection Episcopal Church will launch a pilot program for Karen and Karenni students primarily from our church families. The program will meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after school and will include homework help and tutoring, worship and a light meal, followed by a youth activity.
Episcopal churches and others in the community who are interested in this ministry will join Resurrection to provide staffing. Coordinating the new program will be a newcomer to the diocese, Corin Hooper, one of the five interns from the Episcopal Church's New Seeds Intern Program, and the Rev. Mary Abrams, a deacon at resurrection.
Volunteers will commit time from 3 to 7 p.m. on some Tuesdays or Thursdays. They have three ways to serve: they may provide homework help and tutoring in the English language and other subjects for middle and high school students; bring a simple supper for the youth and adult helpers; or organize a small group of friends to simplify transportation and make the afternoon even more fun. Financial support in any amount is always welcomed to provide for the program.
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Register online by Oct. 15
First set of pre-convention materials now available
Sent by U.S. mail in previous years to clergy and parish leaders, the first set of pre-convention materials, including registration instruction, is now available online at "Convention 2011" on the Diocese of Kentucky website (http://www.episcopalky.org).
The materials offer information about registration, hotels, the tentative agenda and more information about the upcoming 184th Convention of the Diocese of Kentucky, which will be Nov. 11 and 12 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Louisville. This is the second diocesan convention to be held this year as the diocese transitions to a Fall annual gathering. (A list of links to specific information may be found at the end of this article).
An important change for this convention: registration will be done entirely online at http://www.episcopalky.org/convention-registration.html. Those who have previously registered online for diocesan events may find the registration form and process familiar. For those who have not registered on the diocese's website before, the convention registration form includes detailed instructions. However, those having difficulties in completing the form may contact Mary Jane Cherry, the diocese's communications director, for assistance. She may be reached at the diocesan office (502-584-7148) or at maryjane@episcopalky.org
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If you haven't already
Nominees for diocesan office asked to send bios, photos
Nominees take note: The deadline is Monday, Oct. 3, to send your biographical information to the Rev. Rose Bogal-Allbritten, the chair of the diocese's nominations committee. Send the completed forms to her at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1620 W. Main St., Murray, Ky., 42071.
Photos are to be sent, preferably by email, to Mary Jane Cherry, Communications Director, at maryjane@episcopalky.org or to the Diocesan Office, 425 S. Second St., Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40202.
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The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones to receive 2011 Oates Award
 The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones, a priest with St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Louisville and former Norton Healthcare chaplain, has been named the recipient of the 2011 Oates Award.
The award, established by the Long Run Baptist Association in 1989, is given to a person "that has demonstrated exceptional qualities in the field of Pastoral Care and Counseling" for their ministry, leadership and personal integrity.
She will receive the award at a banquet co-hosted by the Long Run Association and the Wayne E. Oates Institute, to be held October 6, 2011 in Louisville. During the banquet she will give an address on "Sitting Down Together." Read more
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Holy Trinity helps local food pantry, clothes closet destroyed by fire
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Photo from the Meade County Messenger
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On Sept. 7, members from the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Brandenburg donated $1,127 to the Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry, which lost everything this summer in a fire.
The organization has had to relocate and replenish its stock of food and clothes since a fire on July 2 destroyed the shopping center building where it was located.
Pictured are, left to right, Holy Trinity members Midge Thomas and Marguerite Kingston, the nonprofit's director Linda Whelan, Holy Trinity Warden Beverly Nichols and the parish's priest, the Rev. E. Moray Peoples Jr.
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Welcome the new vicar of Trinity, Fulton
The Rev. Richard Galloway of South Carolina accepted a call to become the new vicar of Trinity Church in Fulton and began serving there on Sunday, September 18.
Galloway comes to Kentucky from the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, where he was ordained a transitional deacon. The date of his ordination to the priesthood will be announced soon. Richard's email address is rgalloway@gts.edu
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Former parishioner designs costumes for new ABC show
From St. Paul's [Henderson] Good News, October 2011
Be sure to watch the new show "Pan Am," broadcast at 7 p.m. Sundays on ABC. Former St. Paul's parishioner, Linda (Ane) Crabtree, is the costume designer for the 1963 based show.
In a recent Gleaner article [Henderson, Ky.], Ane told the reporter that the "elegant women of St. Paul's" captured her fashion imagination at an early age. Ane is the daughter of Charles and Kim Crabtree. |
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Trinity's organ for sale
Trinity Episcopal Church in Russellville is selling its Allen organ, which they say is in good condition. They will sell it for $950 or best offer.
Following are the specifications:
Allen Organ MDC Classic 20 2 manual, speakers enclosed, 32 note pedal board, but not AGO specification. Transposer.
Interested? Contact the Rev. Geoffrey Butcher at Trinity Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 162
Russellville, KY or call him at 615-830-8635.
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A Saturday blessing of the pets
Owners of pets, large and small (or favorite stuffed animals), are invited to bring them to St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Louisville tomorrow (Saturday).
The church, at 9616 Westport Road, will have an outdoor blessing of the animals at 3:30 p.m. (EDT) in honor of St. Francis Day, the patron saint of animals. Treats for pets and their people will follow. Rain date is Sun. Oct. 2 at 3:30 p.m. (EDT).
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 Let the experts help you relax, connect and renew at All Saints
Take a weekend of true retreat Oct. 21-23 by attending the Relax-Connect-Renew retreat at All Saints' Episcopal Conference Center.
Presented by the Paducah Yoga Center, the retreat will give participants a chance to work with experienced teachers on subjects of meditation, tai chi, yoga and sacred space. It will begin at 7 p.m. (CDT) Friday, Oct. 21, and end at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23.
All Saints is located on Rough River Lake at 833 Hickory Grove Road near Leitchfield. For more information and to register, visit http://allsaints.episcopalky.org/event1.html
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 Yeager awards announced Join host Darrell Griffith Oct. 20
to celebrate center, service
St. George's Community Center is pleased to announce its upcoming Celebration of Success & Lillian Yeager Community Service Awards.This year's Honorary Chair is Darrell Griffith.
The celebration will take place at the Brown & Williamson Club on Thursday, October 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. (EDT).
Tickets cost $40. Come enjoy live music by the Jerry Tolson Quartet featuring Robin Shaw, a silent auction, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a brief awards presentation.
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Blessing the animals in Bardstown
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 211 N. Third St., Bardstown, will host the annual observance of the Blessing of the Animals in conjunction with St. Francis' Day this Sunday (October 2).
"St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of all animals, and we offer God's blessing of all creatures great and small on that day," said the Rev. Karl Lusk, Ascension's pastor. "People may bring their pets on leash or in a carrier, and we will offer prayers of thanksgiving for what our pets mean to us as part of God's creation in the church yard. We had a considerable number of pets and owners last year."
The brief service and blessing, which will begin at 2 p.m. (EDT), have become an annual event at Ascension. The public is invited to participate. For more information, please call the church office at 348-4317. Or email questions@ascensionbardstown.org
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Cathedral to host two concerts, an Evensong this month
Pianist Agnes Wan of Nashville will give a concert Sunday, October 9, at Christ Church Cathedral as part of the Cathedral Arts Evensong and Concert Series. Evensong will follow, with music by American composers sung by the Cathedral Choir.
The 30-minute concert will begin at 5 p.m. (EDT). The cathedral is located at 421 S. Second St. in downtown Louisville.
The cathedral is also host to an Early Music concert series. The next one will be at 7:30 p.m. (EDT) Friday, October 21. The program, "Concerts royaux: Music for the Bourbon Kings," will feature pieces for viola da gamba and harpsichord performed by Brent Wissick, viola da gamba (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and Jack Ashworth (University of Louisville). A bourbon themed reception will follow.
For tickets, call 502-587-1354. The cost is $10 for students with ID and Seniors 65+ and $15 for all others. Tickets can also be reserved on-line at www.christchurchlouky.org
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Evangelism, movies and pets--all at Calvary this Sunday
All who serve as ushers and greeters are invited to attend a special adult forum on "Evangelism" at Calvary Episcopal Church, 821 S. Fourth St., Louisville this Sunday (Oct. 2). The adult forums begin at 10 a.m. (EDT).
Calvary also holds a Fall Sunday Movie Matinee from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (EDT) in Parker Hall. Popcorn and beverages will be provided, but feel free to bring a snack.
Also on this Sunday, congregants are invited to bring their pets to church with them for the 11 a.m. Eucharist. This Sunday is set aside for the traditional Blessing of the Animals, which has a long history at Calvary. The animals will be blessed at the beginning of the service. All animals are to be properly restrained, and owners are to come prepared for accidents should they occur. Congregants are also invited to bring dog or cat food for Calvary's food clients.
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Seminar offered on end-of-life ministries
The Norton Healthcare Office of Church and Health Ministries is sponsoring a one-day seminar next month for faith community nurses, health ministers and others who care for church members at the end of life and are often called to facilitate meaningful and peaceful transitions.
The seminar, "End-of-Life Care: A Health Ministries Perspective," will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EDT) at the Norton Healthcare Pavillion, 315 E. Broadway, Louisville. Registration and a continental breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Norton's Cranmer Auditorium.
During this seminar, experienced clinicians, faith community nurses, and clergy will share their experiences learned while serving the dying. Nursing contact hours are available. To register or to find out more information, visit NortonHealthcare.com/CHM
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Well-known organist to give recital Sunday
Bruce Neswick, an internationally known organist, will perform at 5 p.m. (EDT) Sunday, October 2, at St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, located on U.S. 42 at Wolf Pen Branch Road in Louisville. The recital is free.
Neswick has just been appointed to the organ faculty at Indiana University in Bloomington. He previously served positions as organist and choirmaster at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York City; St. Phillips Cathedral, Atlanta; and Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, Ky.
Choral Evensong will follow the recital with repertoire by Spicer, Howells, Shank and Neswick.
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Intermediate Godly Play training offered in January
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Godly Play Foundation
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Grace Episcopal Church in Paducah will be offering two days of accredited intermediate training in Godly Play this January.
Godly Play is a Christian Formation approach to teaching youngsters about Christian religion in ways that will provide them with a foundation that centers them in their faith yet keep them "open to others and the future in creative ways."
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Join Province IV mailing list
The Rev. Jerry Cappel, Province IV Environmental Network Coordinator
I would like to extend a invitation to join the mailing list the of the Province IV Environmental Network. Also, if you know of someone who would like to join the list, please forward this email to them.
To add your name to the list, click on this link: http://eepurl.com/f2eQT
If you have gifts or services to share with others, I would love to help you make connections with others. Please let me know the extent to which you would like me to connect you to others, or others to you.
In the same way, if you have connections to resources, people or any other sources that could be of service to others in this work, I would welcome your letting me know. On our EM4 website, we try to collect and distribute that kind of information.
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Dear Readers,
If you or your church or organization have news of interest to Episcopalians, please send us your stories and, if possible, photos for possible publication online and in the E-blast. Preferably, the articles will be sent as Word documents by email to maryjane@episcopalky.org.
Video Buffs, Photogs and Audiophiles: We have a media center where you may submit videos, audio files and images that you believe may be of interest to Kentucky Episcopalians and visitors to our website. Please give me a call at 502-584-7148 or send an email if you would like to learn more about the media center and ways it may be used to spotlight your congregation's people and ministries.
Faithfully,
Mary Jane
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Contact
Mary Jane Cherry, Communications Director
Diocese of Kentucky
502-584-7148 maryjane@episcopalky.org
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