COMING EVENTS:

Spring Deanery Convocations—May 1--ND, 10 a.m., St. Paul et les Martyrs d’Haiti, Miami; SD, 9:30 a.m., St. Faith’s, Miami; Keys, 10 a.m., St. Columba, Marathon; May 5—SPB, 5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s, Delray Beach

Institution of Fr. Derrick “Tony” Martin as Rector—May 2, 3 p.m., St. Kevin’s, Opa-locka

Diocesan Acolyte Festival —May 8, 3-7:30 p.m., St. Benedict’s, Plantation

Clergy Spring Conference  —May 11-13, Duncan Center

Twelve-Step Retreat—May 14-16, Duncan Center

COPE (Parish Lay Staff) Conference—May 21-22, Duncan Center

Episcopal Marriage Encounter—May 21-23, Duncan Center

Mission Retreat—May 22-23, Holy Comforter, Miami

Institution of Fr. F. Wilson Brown as Rector — May 23, 3 p.m., Holy Sacrament, Pembroke Pines

Haitian Ministry Leadership Retreat—May 30-31, Duncan Center

Groundbreaking for Schofield Chapel and Stahl Conference Building —Jun. 5, 3 p.m., Duncan Center

Workshops on PowerPoint—Jun. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mark’s, Ft. Lauderdale; Jun. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Philip’s, Coral Gables

Summer Camp --
Middle School—Jun. 6-11, DaySpring (SW Florida)
Elementary, Sr. High, Extreme Camp—Jun. 13-18, DaySpring (SW Florida)

Mission Trip to Dominican Republic—Jul. 17-25

Youth Convention—Aug. 27-28, Chapel of St. Andrew, Boca Raton

World Mission Fair —Sept.18, 2-5 p.m., Chapel of Saint Andrew, Boca Raton

Note: The Diocesan Offices will be closed Apr. 9 and 12, Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Help for Haiti—Bishop Frade has called for an offering of a dollar per person in every congregation, to be collected during the Easter season, “for the resurrection of Haiti”. The funds will be sent directly to Bishop Duracin to help the Diocese of Haiti meet some of the urgent needs resulting from the political turmoil there. Make checks payable to Diocese of Southeast Florida, marked for “Easter offering for Haiti”, and mail to 525 NE 15 St., Miami, FL  33132. Donations may also be made online: Go to www.diosef.org and click on “Donations”. Be sure to indicate that your donation is for Haiti.

Clergy Conference—The Spring Clergy Conference will be held at the Duncan Center, May 11-13, beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and ending with lunch on Thursday. The conference will be led by Bishop Steven Charleston, President and Dean of Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) in Cambridge, Mass. The theme is “Christ’s Mission of Reconciliation: The Heart of Ordained Ministry”. Registration is online.

Twelve-Step Retreat—The annual Twelve Step Retreat sponsored by the Task Force on Addiction and Recovery will be held at the Duncan Center, beginning the evening of May 14 and continuing through lunch on May 16.  The cost is $150 for all six meals and two nights' lodging, double occupancy.  For information, contact Archdeacon Paul Rasmus, 561-656-0868 or paul@diosef.org.

Bike to Church—May is Clean Air Month. As an example of good stewardship of creation, environmental groups are encouraging us to leave cars at home on Sunday, May 16, and ride bicycles to church.

COPE Conference—The annual COPE Conference for parish secretaries, administrators and other lay staff is scheduled for May 21-22 at the Duncan Center, beginning with lunch on Friday and ending at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Deacon Mary Beth Wells will lead participants in a spiritual gifts inventory; and there will be workshops on effective use of email and the Internet, and publicizing your parish. Bishop Frade will join the group on Friday afternoon for an informal question and answer period and dinner. There will also be a humorous look (with special guest performers) at horror stories from the church office; Christian yoga; labyrinth walks and time for sharing information and ideas on topics from church software to how to handle “sticky situations”. For more information, contact Mary Cox at the Diocesan Office, episcorat@aol.com or 305-373-0881. Click here to register online.

Episcopal Marriage Encounter--An Episcopal Marriage Encounter weekend will be held at the Duncan Center May 21-23. Check-in is after 4 p.m. Friday (dinner is optional, $26 per couple extra); the program starts at 8 p.m. and ends Sunday at 4:30 pm. The registration deadline is April 15; space is limited. There is a non-refundable $45 registration fee when you sign up for an Episcopal Marriage Encounter (E.M.E.) weekend and that is the only fixed cost. You will be given an opportunity to make a free-will confidential donation. Couples will have the opportunity to experience a weekend-regardless of their financial circumstances. Make checks payable to the Duncan Conference Center. For additional information or to register, contact Mary at the Duncan Conference Center @ 561-496-4130 or email duncancenter@adelphia.net.

Haitian Ministry Leadership Retreat—The diocesan Haitian Commission is sponsoring a leadership retreat, May 30-31 at the Duncan Center, beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday and ending at 5 p.m. on Monday. It’s Memorial Day weekend, so most people will have Monday, May 31, as a holiday. The gathering will provide an opportunity for lay leaders and clergy in our Haitian congregations to come together for worship, reflection and planning for future ministries. For information, contact Haitian Commission Chairman Fr. Frantz Casseus, fcasseus@yahoo.com or 305-769-4783.

Seafarers’ House Luncheon—Seafarers’ House will have its Interfaith Luncheon aboard Celebrity's Century at Port Everglades on Saturday, June 5 from 11a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsorships are available at $1000 (reserved seating for eight), $500 (reserved seating for four) and $250 (reserved seating for two). Individual tickets will also be available for $30. All proceeds will benefit the ministries of Seafarers’ House. All sponsors receive program recognition. All guests must provide name, date of birth and drivers license information for security reasons. For reservations or information, call Seafarers House at 954-467-7330 or contact Fr. Bob Deshaies at 954-473-6578 or revdeshaies@saintbenedicts.org.

“Come Gather at the Table”—This conference, June 10-12 at St. Luke’s in Atlanta, GA, is described as a “hands-on experiential conference for clergy and other church leaders who are looking to move past recent divisions and get on with the work of the church”. The conference was designed in response to those parishes who are still dealing with the aftermath of General Convention and who are seeking ways to bring divided factions into a community of wholeness. However, rather than focusing directly on the topics of General Convention or advocating for any particular position, the conference will focus on building community. For specific information, contact LeaderResources at 800-941-2218, or go to the website, www.leaderresources.org.

PowerPoint Workshops—To help us begin to use some of the ideas presented at the “E-Church” Conference, the diocese is offering two workshops on using PowerPoint to create visual images for use in worship, education or fellowship events. Dates and locations are: Jun. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mark’s, Ft. Lauderdale and  Jun. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Philip’s, Coral Gables. Each workshop will be limited to 20 people; watch for online registration for these.

Missions--The Diocesan World Mission Commission is planning several mission events in the coming months. A May 22-23 Mission Retreat will take a 24-member team to help parishioners at Holy Comforter, Miami, paint the inside of their church. The WMC will also sponsor a nine-day mission for 15 participants to San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Jul. 17-25. The team will be doing some construction work to complete the new retreat center, as well as providing a Vacation Bible School for neighborhood children. -- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!-- There will be a World Mission Fair at Chapel of St. Andrew, Boca Raton, on Sept. 18, from 2-5 p.m. For more information on mission trips, contact Mission Trip Coordinator Doug Drouin at 561-866-1978 or doug@diosef.org, or go to www.diosef.org and click on “missions”.

Summer Camp—Diocesan Youth Ministry is co-sponsoring with the Diocese of Southwest Florida four summer camp sessions in June at DaySpring, the camp and conference facility of the Diocese of SW Florida in Ellenton, FL. Save these dates: June 6-11, Middle School Camp; June 13-18, Elementary Camp, High School Camp and Extreme High School Camp. The theme for all four sessions is “It’s All God’s Work”. Counselors are needed. For more information contact Diocesan Youth Missioner Fr. Terrence Taylor, 800-268-9993 or 305-373-0881, ext. 28, ttaylor@diosef.org or Mary Cobiella, ext. 29 or mary@diosef.org. Click here to download the camp brochure and necessary forms for registration.

Two more youth opportunities—“Come to the Feast: A Gathering to Renew and Inspire Young Adult Ministry” will be held May 28-31, at the Wyndham Harbour Island Hotel in Tampa, FL. More information and a downloadable brochure are available at www.cometothefeast.org. The Province IV Provincial Youth Event will be held July 20-25, 2003 at Berea College, Berea Kentucky.  Please contact the Youth Missioner, Fr. Terrence Taylor, for more information.

2004 Graduates-- In an effort to expand ministry to young adults, to identify potential young adult leaders and to encourage their involvement in the church, the National Church is developing a database with the names of Episcopal youth who have recently graduated from high school. Youth Missioner Fr. Terrence Taylor is requesting that each parish provide the names of all youth who will graduate from high school this year, so that this information can be submitted to the National Church for this purpose. Click here for a downloadable form for providing this information. Email information to mary@diosef.org, or mail forms to Mary Cobiella, Diocese of Southeast Florida, 525 NE 15 St., Miami, FL  33132.

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.

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CLERGY CHANGES

Encinosa, The Rev. Christina—Ordained to the diaconate at Trinity Cathedral, Miami, 4/17.

Hall, The Rev. Donna—Ordained to the diaconate at Trinity Cathedral, Miami, 4/17.

Jones, The Rev. Tyler —Ordained to the diaconate at Trinity Cathedral, Miami, 4/17.

Joseph, The Rev. Hyvenson—Ordained to the diaconate at Trinity Cathedral, Miami, 4/17.

Morris, The Rev. Kevin—Ordained to the diaconate at Trinity Cathedral, Miami, 4/17.

Olsen, The Rev. Corinna (Cori)—Ordained to the diaconate at Trinity Cathedral, Miami, 4/17.

Self, The Rev. Debra—Ordained to the diaconate at Trinity Cathedral, Miami, 4/17.

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Parishes in Transition:

Holy Redeemer, Lake Worth—The Rev. Bonnie Jones, supply; Fr. Robert Carlson, Spanish service

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

St. Peter’s, Key West—using supply clergy

St. Christopher’s, West Palm Beach—Deacon Charles Cannon, interim

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—Using supply clergy

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

The Mothers’ Union at Church of the Atonement, Lauderdale Lakes, will sponsor a tea party and fashion show on Saturday, May 15, at 4 p.m. in the church hall at 4401 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes. The suggested donation is $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12. For information, call the church office at 954-731-6100 or Mazel Medley, 954-717-3020.

Trinity Cathedral, Miami, will offer a service of Choral Evensong, featuring the music of Marc-Antoine Charpentier, on Sunday, May 16, at 4 p.m. The singers will be the Bach Cantorei, under the direction of Dr. Donald Oglesby.

St. Simon’s and St. Thomas, Miami, will present “Melodies of the Heart: A Concert of Andean Music by Duchicela” on Friday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas, 5690 N. Kendall Dr., Coral Gables. The concert is free, but a free-will donation is requested. Duchicela is a group of folk musicians from Ecuador who are touring the United States. The ensemble dedicates most of its time to the study of rhythms, instruments and sounds which are part of Andean traditional music. The group implements western arrangements and techniques to some of the traditional melodies and the group's original compositions. Duchicela will also offer a music workshop for Hispanic congregations on May 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Holy Cross, Miami.

Are you ready for an energized worship experience? St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 140 SE 28th Ave in Pompano Beach, invites everyone to a Celebration Service, Saturday, May 8, at 7 p.m. For more information call 954-941-4843.

The Chapel of Saint Andrew, Boca Raton, now has a new weekly 9:15 a.m. service, aimed at people with little or no Church background. The service is held in the Parish Hall and features current themes, contemporary live music and dramatic performances. www.chapelsta.org

Trinity Cathedral’s weekly mass in Spanish is now on Saturday evenings at 6:30 p.m., with the Rev. Cruz Zenaida Cardona as celebrant. For information on Hispanic Ministry at the cathedral, call Rev. Cardona at 786-487-7157.

Sainte Croix de Jesus, the Haitian Congregation at St. Joseph’s, Boynton Beach, is planning a Youth Camp, Jul. 12-17, at St. John’s, Belle Glade. All Haitian children and youth in grades two through twelve, whether or not they’re enrolled in the after-school program, are welcome. Cost for the week is $25. Campers need to bring a sleeping bag, towels, soap and toothbrush. For information, contact Fr. Sebastien Guillaume, 561-676-3108 or sebclara20032000@yahoo.com, or call the church office at St. Joseph’s, 561-732-3060.

St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Pompano Beach, is seeking a new parish secretary/administrator. This is a fulltime position, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday–Friday. Contact Fr. Bernie Pecaro at 954-941-4843.

Church of the Holy Family, 18501 NW 7th Avenue will host an Ultreya on June 5. The gathering will begin with a potluck supper at 6 p.m, followed by the Ultreya.

Balere, Inc., a non-profit organization established to promote, encourage, and facilitate the teaching and learning of foreign cultures and languages, will offer a Summer Language Camp at St. Faith's, Miami, July 14-Aug. 6. Cost is $70 per week. Register online at www.balere.org/summer camp.htm or call 305-232-9797 for more information.

Funny stories needed--The Rev. Fred Northup, a priest in the Diocese of Atlanta, is preparing a book that compiles funny stories from clergy about weddings and funerals they have done. Please send your submissions to Fred: fnorthup@aol.com.

DOCC Summer Conference--The annual Disciples of Christ in Community (DOCC) Summer Conference, "Come to the Mountain," will be held June 19-22, 2004, at Sewanee: The University of the South's School of Theology in Sewanee, Tenn. DOCC is a congregationally based program of lay Christian education, formation, and spiritual growth, through presentations followed by small group discussions to help participants grow in their faith. This year's conference offers training in DOCC Year One, the introductory course that uses core materials and hands-on experiences to train presenters and facilitators in the core curriculum. Whether you are a newcomer to DOCC or a veteran, you'll find yourself renewed and energized by the conference while learning creative, tried and true ways to offer DOCC. For more information, call: 1-800-722-1974 or e-mail:theology@Sewanee.edu.

Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church will hold its annual Gathering in Cape Cod, MA, June 3-5. The registration fee is $195 and includes meals, workshops and special events.  The cost of rooms at the Seacrest is $149 per room.  Reservations may be called in to 1-800-225- 3110.  For further information, call Joyce Hofstra at 508-533-6378 or contact Recovery Ministries at 1-888-306-1542, episcopalrecovery.org

Minister of Music position available: Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 1150 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL, is seeking a full time Minister of Music. Skills for Organist/keyboard desired; ability to grow and lead choir, praise and worship team and lead traditional/blended service. Adult handbells. Children's vocal and handbells choirs. Occasional weddings/funerals. Apply by email @ Gdsamoffice@aol.com or mail to: Good Samaritan Episcopal @ 1150 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, FL 32065 ATTN.: Search Committee.

On October 1-3, 2004 (Friday evening through Sunday), there will be a Labyrinth Retreat at the Roman Catholic Cenacle House 1400 S. Dixie Highway, Lantana, Fl, providing an introduction to the labyrinth as a tool for spiritual growth. the retreat will be led by Aimee Dominique, a certified Labyrinth Facilitator trained by the Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress. Full Retreat $150, Commute Retreat $110. Please register by September 15.

 

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

• National Happening Leadership Conference
• Sewanee Church Music Conference

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Prayers are requested for--

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;

Kitty Evans, wife of diocesan computer consultant Bill Evans, medical tests scheduled for 5/21;

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;

Ken Hobbs, father of Archdeacon Bryan Hobbs, healing;

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

Claudia Monroe, secretary at Trinity Cathedral, continued healing;

Fr. Steve Fregeau, continued healing;

Bishop Leo Frade, continued healing of torn tendon in ankle;

Allison O’Brien, wife of Executive Board member Tom O’Brien, diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis; knee surgery postponed;

Fr. Roy Strainge, healing;

Janice Ronkowitz, wife of Fr. George Ronkowitz, undergoing treatment;

Fr. Tom Ryan, continued healing;

Diocesan transition consultant Susy Miller, healing;

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

Ken Hobbs, Jr., brother of Archdeacon Bryan Hobbs, recovering from heart attack;

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

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

LaDonne Neds, wife of Fr. Walter Neds, lung cancer;

Eason Evans, son of Fr. Ralph Evans, pray for successful treatment for severe back pain;

Fr. Sam Frock, continued healing;

Fr. Leonel Ortez, continued healing;

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

Ben Brown, cousin of Deacon Holly Ostlund, facing long recovery from serious shark bite injuries;

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

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

Chuck Nickerson, brother of diocesan accounting clerk Sally James, colon cancer;

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;

Canon SuzeAnne Silla's family: Daughter Stephanie, still in pain, will need additional jaw surgery; mother Iola Steeves, abdominal aortic aneurysm and many other health problems;

Cn. Max Salvador, continued healing;

for the repose of the souls of those who have died, for comfort for Fr. Fred Masterman, whose mother, Marion Masterman, died on Easter Day, Apr. 11, and for all those who have lost loved ones in the continued conflict in Iraq.

 

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Anglican Cycle of Prayer

May 9--V Easter

The Church of Ireland

The Berry Islands:  St. Bartholomew, Bullock's Harbour; Community Chapel, Chubb Cay; Our Lady of the Sea, Little Whale Cay; St. Philip, Little Harbour

Church of the Advent, Palm City

St. Christopher, West Palm Beach

May 16—VI Easter

The Nippon Sei Ko Kai

Commission on Ministry

Hispanic Commission

May 23—VII Easter

The Anglican Communion

Cat Island: St. Andrew, Arthur's Town; Holy Cross,Dumfries; St. Catherine, Cove; St. Agnes, Orange Creek;  St. Benedict, Bennett's Harbor

Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach

May 30—Pentecost

Anglican Communicators

Cat Island: St. Luke, Smith's Bay; St. Mark, Port Howe; St. Mary, Old Bight; St. Paul, Rocker; St. Peter, Knowles; St. Augustine, San Salvador

St. James-in-the-Hills, Hollywood

St. Luke's, Port Salerno     

June 6—Trinity Sunday

The Anglican Church of Kenya

St. Agnes, Nassau

St. Benedict, Plantation

St. Matthew, Miami

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Last updated 05/20/04