The end of the year brings several new appointments to diocesan positions. Fr. Marty Zlatic, rector of St. Joseph’s, Boynton Beach, will be the new chair of the World Mission Commission, succeeding Fr. Bernard Griffith, rector of Christ Church, Miami, who has served since the commission was organized in 2001.

          With the retirement of Fr. Tom Ryan, rector of All Saints’, Jensen Beach, on Dec. 31, Fr. Winston Wright, rector of Grace Church, West Palm Beach, will succeed him as convener of Human Needs Ministry and chair of the Human Needs Commission. Fr. Ryan has been a leader in “Social Concerns” or Human Needs Ministry throughout his ministry, and particularly in this diocese, where he was not only the first convener of Human Needs Ministry, but has also served as Jubilee Officer for the diocese.

            At the Bishop’s Lay Ministry Awards on Nov. 20, Bishop Frade informally installed Deacon Howarth “Hap” Lewis, deacon-in-charge at St. George’s, Riviera Beach, as Canon for Deacons, a new position created in response to Title III, Canon 7 of the national church canons, which calls for the appointment of a deacon “to assist the Bishop in the formation, deployment, supervision, and support of the Deacons or those in preparation to be Deacons, and in the implementation of this canon”.

COMING EVENTS:

White Sock Open House ¾ Dec. 5, 3-5 p.m., St. Laurence Chapel

Clergy & Spouses Christmas Party ¾ Dec. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m., St. Bernard, North Miami Beach

Safeguarding God’s Children ¾ Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-noon, Duncan Center

Clergy Conference ¾ Dec. 7-8, Monday lunch-Tuesday lunch, Duncan Center

Journey to Adulthood Training ¾ Dec. 10-11, St. Stephen’s, Coconut Grove (Miami)

Kenya Mission Orientation ¾ Dec. 11 & Jan. 29, 9 a.m., Chapel of St. Andrew, Boca Raton

Advent Youth Camp ¾ Dec. 19-21, Day Spring Conference Center

Diocesan Office closed for Christmas ¾ Dec. 24-Jan. 2

Some dates to save in 2005:

Missions Alive Luncheon ¾ Jan. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m, St. Benedict’s, Plantation POSTPONED

Short-Term Mission Leader Training ¾ Jan. 8, 2005, Chapel of St. Andrew, Boca Raton

New Member Ministry Workshop ¾ Jan. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Grace, West Palm Beach

Clergy Retreat¾ Jan. 31-Feb. 3, Cenacle House, Lantana

Absalom Jones Service ¾ Feb. 26, Trinity Cathedral, Miami

Diocesan Men’s Retreat ¾ Mar. 4-6, Lake Placid CANCELLED

Planning for Tomorrow (for clergy) ¾ Mar. 11-12, place TBA

Wardens & Treasurers Conference ¾ Mar. 19, Trinity Cathedral

Bishop’s Spring Conference ¾ Apr. 8-9, St. Mark the Evangelist, Ft. Lauderdale

Summer Camp ¾ June 12-17-Middle School; June 19-24-Elementary

Kenya Mission ¾ Dec. 23, 2005-Jan. 10, 2006

Update your website!—In anticipation of Christmas, we would like to have a special link on the front page of the diocesan website to the listing of parishes, so that seekers can find times of Advent and Christmas services at a church in their neighborhood. This is the time to post a webpage if you don’t have one, or to update your existing website to include times of special services. If you don’t have a website and would like your Christmas services to be posted, email a flyer with the name, address, phone number and email contact for your parish to Mary Cox, episcorat@aol.com by Dec. 17.

Safeguarding God’s Children —The required training for clergy in child-abuse prevention will be offered Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-noon, just prior to the clergy conference, at the Duncan Center. There is no charge for this training. Registration is available online; the deadline is midnight Dec. 3.

Open House at St. Laurence Chapel — Saint Laurence Chapel will hold its annual “White Sock Open House” on Dec. 5, from 3-5 p.m. there will be refreshments, as well as entertainment provided by the contemporary musical team from St. Martin-in-the-Fields, “24:7”. Everyone is requested to bring a pair of white socks or underwear to place under the Christmas tree for the Chapel’s clients.

Clergy & Spouses Christmas Party—Clergy and spouses are invited to a Christmas party on Dec. 6, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the cloister at St. Bernard de Clairvaux, North Miami Beach.

Smith Fund emergency grants—In response to the damage caused by this year’s hurricanes, the Southeast Florida Episcopal Foundation has made available funds from its Blair and Agnes Smith Charity Fund for parishes/parishioners of the Diocese of Southeast Florida who have emergency needs that fall within the focus areas of the Smith Charity Fund guidelines--feeding, clothing, shelter and healthcare needs for needy children and elderly. Checks will be written to the parish, with the rector or senior warden acting as administrator of the funds. The maximum allowable amount to be distributed to a parish from this Emergency Fund is $1,000 within a two-year period. The grant application is posted at http://www.diosef.org/hurrican/Smith_Fund_app.pdf . For additional information, call the foundation office at 561-799-6424.

Short-Term Mission Leader Training—There will be a Short-Term Mission Leader Training Jan. 8, 2005, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the chapel of St. Andrew, Boca Raton. The cost will be $15. For additional information, contact Archdeacon Bryan Hobbs, dochobbs@diosef.org, or Linda Schlepp-Gray, Linda@diosef.org, or call 954-450-7247.

Missions Alive in 2005—Diana Frade will be the speaker at a Caribbean Luncheon, “Missions Alive in 2005”, at St. Benedict’s, Plantation, Jan. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone interested in missions is invited to attend. For further information contact Deacon Mimi Howard, (w) 561-746-4674 or (cel) 561-358-1396, or Deacon Jennifer Wilson, (w) 561-753-5083.

New Member Ministry Workshop—On Jan. 22, Archdeacon Bryan Hobbs will lead a workshop for rectors and parish lay leaders on New Member Ministry. The location is Grace Church, West Palm Beach, and the time is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $10 charge to cover the cost of materials. Bring a bag lunch. For more information, contact Linda Schlepp-Gray, in the Broward office of the diocese, Linda@diosef.org or 954-450-7247. Click here to register.

Helping in the Glades—Many people in the area around Lake Okeechobee are still displaced or suffering severe economic problems due to the hurricanes. Holy Nativity, Pahokee, is collecting funds and goods to provide a happier Christmas for their neighbors in the Glades who suffered losses from the storms. To help, contact Pastor Denise Hudspeth, 561-924-3334 or churchstuff@juno.com.

Missions—The diocesan Missions webpage, www.diosef.org/missions, offers information on planned short-term missions and mission training events in the diocese. If you have a mission trip planned for next year or would like assistance with planning a short-term mission, contact Diocesan Missions Coordinator Doug Drouin, doug@diosef.org or 561-866-1978.

Journey to Adulthood Training—Diocesan Youth Ministry will sponsor leader training for Journey to Adulthood, Dec. 10-11 at St. Stephens, Coconut Grove (Miami). Advanced training will be offered Dec. 10 and a basic training Dec.11. Registration is available online.

 “Planning for Tomorrow”—The Church Pension Fund has scheduled a "Planning for Tomorrow" conference for clergy in our diocese (place TBA) March 11-12, 2005. Please mark your calendars for this opportunity to develop life and financial planning skills. For information about the content of Planning for Tomorrow conferences, go to http://www.cpg.org/cms/content/580_generic.cfm

Benefit Cruise for Our Little Roses—Bishop Frade hopes you will mark your calendars now for a 10-day cruise to the southern Caribbean, visiting Curacao, Aruba and Costa Rica and cruising through the Panama Canal, beginning Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2005. The proceeds will benefit Our Little Roses Home for Abandoned, Abused and Orphaned Girls in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Diana Frade is the founder and director of this ministry, and the bishop is chairman of its board of directors. Watch for further details soon—or call Indian River Travel, 800-782-1913 or 877-626-6110 now for information and reservations.

History of Women’s Ministries--The Episcopal Women's History Project invites proposals for individual papers and panels for a conference celebrating women's ministries (lay and ordained) in the Episcopal Church.  The conference will be held in Dallas, TX on September 22-24, 2005 and is being held in celebration of two anniversaries, the 30th anniversary of women's ordination to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church and the 25th anniversary of the Episcopal Women's History Project.  Send a one-page description of your paper, along with a brief biography, to the Program Committee, EWHP, c/o Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook, sherylkujawa1@msn.com, no later than March 1, 2005. Complete panel proposals should provide information on all panel participants.

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CLERGY CHANGES

Baguer, The Rev. Miguel—Ordained to the diaconate 11/6/04.

Hall, The Rev. Donna—Ordained to the priesthood, 11/9/04.

Ryan, The Rev. Thomas —Retiring as rector of All Saints’, Jensen Beach, effective 12/21/04.

Self, The Rev. Deborah—Ordained to the priesthood 11/20/04.

Titcomb, The Rev. Cecily —Ordained to the diaconate, 11/7/04.

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Parishes in Transition:

All Souls’, Miami Beach—Fr. Richard Maholm, supply

Trinity Cathedral—Fr. Bob Libby, interim dean

St. Gregory’s, Boca Raton—Fr. Birk Stathers, interim

St. Mark’s, Palm Beach Gardens—Fr. Hugh Bell, interim

St. James-in-the-Hills, Hollywood—Bishop Onell Soto, part-time interim

All Saints’, Jensen Beach—Rector retiring 12/31/04

St. Margaret’s, Miami Lakes—Rector leaving to become Archdeacon for Deployment, effective 1/10/04.

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F.Y.I.—Information from our Parishes and Around the Church

Trinity Cathedral, Miami, is offering an Advent Quiet Day, led by Canon Michael Saward of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, on Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $15, which includes lunch. For reservations, please contact the Cathedral Office at (305) 374-3372.

St. Nicholas, Pompano Beach, is also holding an Advent Quiet Day on Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call 954-942-5887.

Another opportunity for a Quiet Day on Dec. 4 is at Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach, where the meditations will be led by Rev. Celeste O. Cox, rector of  Historic Christ Episcopal Church in Dover, Del., and former Associate for Pastoral Ministry and Christian Formation at Bethesda. The theme is “The Art of Waiting: Spiritual Exercises for Advent”. A light lunch will be served; a donation of $3 is suggested. For information, call 561-655-4554.

For only $25, you can have a five-course gourmet Italian meal at St. Joseph’s, Boynton Beach, on Dec. 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen is under the direction of St. Josephs’ own gourmet chef, Fr. Marty Zlatic. Proceeds will go to help parishioners make a mission trip to Honduras in January. For information, call 561-732-3060.

Handel’s Messiah will be presented in its entirety on Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas, 5690 North Kendall Drive, Coral Gables. The oratorio will be performed by St. Thomas Episcopal Parish Choir, soloists, and a chamber orchestra, under the direction of Ken Willy. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for students and seniors. For information and tickets, call the parish office, (305) 661 3436.

A service of Lessons & Carols for Advent and Christmas will be held Sunday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Chapel of the Venerable Bede on the campus of the University of Miami.  The singing will be led by the Chamber Singers of the University’s Collegium Musicum under the direction of Dr. Donald Oglesby.  Refreshments will be served on the Chapel patio following the service.

On Dec. 18 the Music and Worship Committee of Trinity Cathedral will sponsor “A Mainly P.D.Q. Bach Salon Concert” at the home of “Professor Nigel Hornswoggle”, 527 NE 56 St., Miami. The fun and music begin at 4 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 per couple; proceeds will benefit the cathedral’s organ fund. For reservations call 305-758-1954 or 305-856-2827.

One of the most colorful and historic celebrations of the Christmas Season will be presented at St. Paul’s, Delray Beach on Sunday, Dec. 19.  At 3:30 p.m., there will be a recital of seasonal instrumental music presented by members of the Pro Arte Chamber Ensemble.  The traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols begins at 4 p.m.  Saint Paul’s Choir and Soloists and the Jubilate Youth Choir accompanied by the Pro Arte Chamber Ensemble will present ten special carols and the congregation will have the opportunity to sing several of the most beloved familiar carols. There is no charge for admission, but a voluntary offering will be received.  Phone 561-278-6003 or email stpauldb4@aol.com  or www.websaintpauls.org for more information.

On Dec. 19 at 5 p.m., St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Pompano Beach, will hold a Christmas sing-along and the traditional Swedish Santa Lucia celebration. Following the program there will be a covered dish supper--and a great spot for viewing Pompano Boat Parade. Like most services and activities at St. Martin’s, the program will be interpreted in sign language for the hearing-impaired. For information call 954-941-4843.

On Dec. 24, WLRN 91.3 FM in Miami will broadcast three holiday concerts recorded live at Trinity Cathedral. The Christmas Eve concerts begin with the New World School of the Arts Holiday Concert from 7-8 p.m. (simulcast with WLRN Channel 17), followed by the South Florida Master Chorale and Empire Brass Holiday Concert from 8-10 p.m. and a concert by the Miami Bach Society from 10 p.m. to midnight.

St. Christopher’s, Key Biscayne, has two pews to give away. They are approximately 14 feet long, solid wood with crosses on the ends and green cushions. There is also a panel that goes in front of the first pew. If you’re interested, contact the church office, 305-361-5080 or administrator@stchriskb.org.

A person in the Coral Gables community would like to donate an electronic Hammond Theater Organ, purchased in 1984. It’s in basically good working condition, though it may need some minor repairs. Anyone interested should contact Juanita Sessions at 305-444-8519.

 

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Additional Events and Opportunities
(click on links below for more information!)

• Help requested for Anglican church in Baghdad
• The Marriage Course at Chapel of St. Andrew

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Our country; for wisdom and guidance for our leaders and the leaders of all nations; for our armed forces, especially those now in places of danger; for our enemies; for peace, justice and reconciliation in all places where there is conflict;

For all who are suffering from the effects of recent hurricanes and tropical storms;

Florence Womack, mother of diocesan Director of Communications Mary Cox, declining health, now suffering from pneumonia;

Olive and Arthur Schlepp, parents of Linda Schlepp-Gray, assistant to Archdeacon Hobbs; healing for Olive, strength and comfort for Arthur;

Gladys Martin, wife of Fr. Tony Martin, scheduled to have surgery 11/19;

Deacon Beverly Jones, continued healing of detached retina;

Warren Preece, father-in-law of Fr. Bruce Woodcock, hospitalized with heart attacks and internal bleeding;

Gail Krickbaum, wife of retired Dean Donald Krickbaum, successful knee replacement surgery 11/1—pray for complete healing;

Erika Frade, daughter of Bishop Leo Frade and part-time accounting clerk in the Diocesan Office, healing;

Debbie and Christine, daughters of Executive Board member Judy Steinbauer, cancer;

Chris Williams, senior warden at St. Ambrose, Ft. Lauderdale, continued healing;

Fr. Bill Hamilton, continued healing;

Deacon Valerie Vernon, successful surgery 9/30--pray for continued healing;

Bill Thorstad, former diocesan EFM coordinator, undergoing treatment for brain tumor;

Bob Katon, husband of Deacon Joanne Katon, impending surgery;

Bishop Leo Frade, pray for successful treatment of torn tendon in ankle—without surgery;

Kitty Evans, wife of diocesan computer consultant Bill Evans, continued healing;

Irma N. Rodriguez, daughter of former Hispanic Commission member Irma M. Rodriguez and sister of Youth Commission members Luis and Gladys Rodriguez, healing;

Fr. Phil Bentley, healing;

Suzy Watters, daughter of former Trinity Cathedral Bookstore manager Harriet Norman, healing;

Linda Wilcox, former secretary at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, Pompano Beach, and Intercession, Ft. Lauderdale, continued healing;

Claudia Monroe, retired secretary at Trinity Cathedral, continued healing;

Fr. Tom Ryan, continued healing;

Lee Parker, brother-in-law of Canon Jim Rasnick, diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma;

Logan McCormack, father of Ann Said, wife of Bishop John Said, recovering from stroke;

For safety for Deacon Gigi Sharp’s son, Spc. Tim Reed, serving in Iraq;

Fr. Sam Frock, continued healing;

Annabel Hobbs, wife of Archdeacon Bryan Hobbs, continued healing;

Ben Brown, cousin of Deacon Holly Ostlund, continued healing;

Leah Rosato, secretary at Holy Spirit, West Palm Beach, healing;

Deborah Deshaies, wife of Fr. Bob Deshaies, healing;

Aspirant Peter Wallace, continued healing;

Chancellor Emeritus Fred Stanton, healing;

Fr. Gammon Jarrell, continued healing;

Fr. Miguel Restrepo, healing;

Florence Gray, mother of Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves continued healing;

Jim Gibson, husband of Mother Kate Gibson, continued healing;

Doris Dillenberger, sister of Diana Frade, healing;

Christie Hudspeth, daughter of Mother Denise Hudspeth, pray for complete healing;

Bridget Seward, sister of Deacon Jane Calderin, multiple myeloma;

Mthr. "Punkie" Dennis, healing;

for the repose of the souls of those who have died, and for comfort for Pat Evans, wife of Fr. Ralph Evans, in the death of her brother, Blake Winters, on Nov. 12; and for all those who have lost loved ones in the continued conflict in Iraq.

Give thanks for Janice Ronkowitz, wife of Fr. George Ronkowitz, who has completed cancer treatment and is doing well.

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Anglican Cycle of Prayer

December 12--III Advent

The Church of Venezuela

Eleuthera

     St.Joseph, Upper Bogue

     St. Paul, The Bluff

Non-Canonically Resident Clergy

December 19--IV Advent

The Church in Cuba

Seminarians

Candidates for Holy Orders

December 26—I Christmas

The Anglican Church of Ceylon

Grand Bahama Island

     St. Nicholas, East End

     St. Michael & All Angels, East End

St. Mary, Stuart

St. Monica, Stuart

January 2-II Christmas

The Diocese of Lahore, Pakistan

Grand Bahama Island

     Good Shepherd, Pinder's Point

     St. Jude, Smith's Point

St. Andrew, Lake Worth

Holy Redeemer, Lake Worth

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Last updated 12/09/04