On Oct. 18 the Lambeth Commission on Communion released the report of its year-long deliberations on how to maintain the highest degree of communion possible following the decisions made by the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church of Canada on issues involving homosexuality. “The Windsor Report” and helpful resources for studying and reflecting on it can also be found on our website at http://www.diosef.org/windsor_report.html

      Information on the effects of the hurricanes in our diocese is still posted, as are updates on how to help with hurricane recovery in Florida and throughout the Caribbean. This information is at http://www.diosef.org/hurricane_updates.html

      Our latest news is Bishop Frade’s appointment of a new Archdeacon for Deployment—the Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves, rector of St. Margaret’s, Miami Lakes, will begin her ministry as archdeacon in January.

COMING EVENTS:

Women’s Cursillo   — Nov. 4-7, Duncan Center

Daughters of the King International Assembly   — Nov. 6, Trinity Cathedral

Ordination of Miguel Baguer to the Diaconate    — Nov. 6, 11 a.m., St. Christopher’s-by-the-Sea, Key Biscayne

Ordination of Cecie Titcomb to the Diaconate   — Nov. 7, Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach

Executive Board Orientation   — Nov. 8-9, Duncan Center

Ordination of Donna Hall to the Priesthood  — Nov. 9, Holy Spirit, West Palm Beach

New Member Ministry Workshop — Nov. 13, 9 a.m-3 p.m., St. Mark the Evangelist, Ft. Lauderdale

Bishop Holly Service— Nov. 14, 4 p.m., Trinity Cathedral

Anti-Racism Workshop — Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Trinity Cathedral, Miami

Bishop’s Lay Ministry Awards    — Nov. 20, 11 a.m., St. Gregory’s, Boca Raton

Ordination of Debbie Self to the Priesthood    — Nov. 20, St. Gregory’s, Boca Raton

Diocesan Offices closed for Thanksgiving   — Nov. 25-26

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

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

Clergy Conference    — Dec. 7-8, Duncan Center

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

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

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

New Member Ministry Workshop — Jan. 22, place TBA

Some dates to save in 2005:

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

Clergy Retreat — Jan. 31-Feb. 3, Cenacle House, Lantana

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

Wardens & Treasurers Conference — Mar. 19, Trinity Cathedral

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

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

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

Update your website!—In anticipation of Thanksgiving and Christmas, we plan 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 Thanksgiving, 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. Please don’t let someone who wants to be in church for Christmas find a webpage that hasn’t been updated since your Lenten listing of Easter services! If you don’t have a website and would like your Thanksgiving and/or 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.

Bishop’s Lay Ministry Awards—The deadline for parishes to submit their nominations for the second annual Bishop’s Awards for Lay Ministry is now. Send the names to Bishop Frade’s secretary, Sally James, by email (sally@diosef.org) or call her at 800-268-9993 or 305-373-00881, ext. 20, by Nov. 1. The awards will be presented at a service Nov. 20, at 11 a.m., at St. Gregory’s, Boca Raton.

New Member Ministry Workshop— On Nov. 13, Archdeacon Bryan Hobbs will lead a workshop for rectors and parish lay leaders on New Member Ministry. The location is the school dining hall at St. Mark the Evangelist, Ft. Lauderdale, and the time is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $5 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.

Episcopal World Hunger Sunday-- Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) has designated Nov. 14 as Episcopal World Hunger Sunday. Episcopal World Hunger Sunday is a coordinated hunger awareness and action initiative in support of the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals, in which every parish in the Episcopal Church is helping to cut in half by 2015 the number of children who suffer from hunger in the U.S. and worldwide. ERD statistics state that this goal can be met if each person contributed 7 cents a day. Material on this initiative has been sent to parishes; for more information, call 800-334-7626 ext. 5129 or visit http://www.er-d.org.

Want to learn Spanish? It’s not too late to register for the Conversational Spanish course at the Diocesan School, at St. Mark the Evangelist, 1750 East Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale. Although this semester’s classes have already started, with a little extra study, you could catch up. The course would be very helpful for someone is interested in going on a mission trip to a Spanish speaking area. The remaining classes for this semester are from 10:20 to 11:50 a.m. on Nov. 6 and 20; Dec. 4 and 11. Spring semester class dates for 2005 are: Jan. 15, 29; Feb. 12, 26; Mar. 12; Apr. 2, 16, 30. Anyone interested in taking the class should contact the the Rev. Mary Beth Wells, M.A., M. Ed., Director of the Diocesan School for Christian Studies, at 1-561-276-4541/mbtwells@aol.com

Anti-Racism Workshop-- The Diocesan Commission on Diversity, with the assistance of the National Anti-Racism Committee of the Episcopal Church, will provide an anti-racism workshop for clergy and lay leaders and diocesan staff on Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral, Miami. This is the first workshop to offer this training, which will be required for clergy, diocesan staff and members of the Executive Board and Standing Committee, and urged for as many people as possible throughout the diocese.

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 a location to be announced. 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—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.

Planning for the Acreage—For the past year our diocese has been working on plans to start a new Episcopal congregation in the Acreage in the Callery-Judge Grove area. Callery-Judge Grove has extended an invitation to all interested parties to participate in creating a master plan for their property at various events scheduled during November 5- 11. This is an opportunity for the diocese to have a voice in laying the groundwork in an area where we intend to plant a new church. If you are interested in participating in this process, contact Linda Schlepp-Gray at linda@diosef.org or call 954-450-7247.

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.

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. More information will be sent to youth ministers as soon as it is available.

 “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

Encinosa, The Rev. Christina — Ordained to the priesthood 10/17, at Holy Redeember, Lake Worth.

Gray-Reeves, The Rev. Mary — Appointed Archdeacon for Deployment, effective 1/05.

Jones, The Rev, Tyler — Ordained to the priesthood 10/30, in Munich, Germany.

Joseph, The Rev. Hyvenson — Ordained to the priesthood 10/23, at St. Peter’s, Key West.

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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

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

Good Shepherd, Tequesta, will present Artie’s Party, “An Evening of Art In Vienna”, Friday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The party, which benefits the many Outreach Programs of Good Shepherd, begins in the church’s courtyard with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a Silent Art Auction.  An elegant Viennese Dinner will follow, including a live auction, live music with dancing, plus a sneak preview of the next day’s Fall Fest Showcase. Tickets for Artie’s Party are $30. For tickets and additional information, call the church office, 561-746-4674.

Saint Benedict's, 7801 NW 5th Street, Plantation, will host a Faith Alive weekend Nov. 12-14.

The weekend begins with a Festive Dinner on Friday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m., with program until 9:30 p.m., and continues on Saturday with programs for all ages, including children's and teen programs from 9: 30 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Luncheon and dinner on Saturday are included. Youth from other parishes are invited to participate; if you plan to attend, please RSVP to Sharon Braun at 954-473-6578 or sbraun@saintbenedicts.org.

St. Thomas, Coral Gables, will sponsor a concert of sacred and secular music by Ensemble Amarcord, an award-wining a cappella vocal quintet from Leipzig, Germany, Friday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 5690 North Kendall Drive, Coral Gables. Tickets--Adults $25, Students and Seniors $20--are available from the parish office, (305) 661-3436.

Church of the Intercession, 501 NW 17 St., Ft. Lauderdale, is holding a Holiday Craft Sale, Saturday, Nov. 20. In addition to holiday gift items, there will be homemade treats, island spices, Caribbean crafts and “pre-owned” items for sale. For additional information call 954-783-5986.

Sainte Croix de Jesus, the Haitian mission at St. Joseph’s, Boynton Beach, is sponsoring a pre-Thanksgiving Dinner-Dance on Nov. 20, beginning at 7 p.m., in St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 3300 Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. The event is a fund-raiser for the ministries of the Haitian congregation. Admission is $45 per couple, $25 for individual and $15 for children under 14. For more information, call Fr. Sebastien Guillaume, 561-676-3108.

The choir of Holy Sacrament, 2801 N. University Dr., Pembroke Pines, will present a Festival of Music on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m. Artists include, among others: The Jamaica Folk Review, Steve Higgins (tenor), Holly Bowen (soprano), the Parkway Baptist Church Choir (under the leadership of Sheila Miller) and Michael Edwards (baritone). Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Call the church office, 954-432-8686 for tickets and information. Refreshments will be served following the concert.

On Sunday, Nov. 21, at 4 p.m., the choir of St. Paul’s, Delray Beach, and the Pro Arte Chamber Ensemble will present a program including music by Handel, Schubert, Brahms and Pergolesi. For more information, call St. Paul’s music line at (561) 278-6003 or email stpauldb4@aol.com

The Master Chorale of South Florida and the Empire Brass will present a concert at Trinity Cathedral, Miami, at 3 p.m. on Nov. 21. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For information, call 954-418-6232 or go to www.masterchoraleofsouthflorida.org

Trinity Cathedral, Miami, is offering an Advent Quiet Day, led by Canon Michael Seward of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, on Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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.

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

• Help requested for Anglican church in Baghdad
• Webcast Nov. 16 on the Role of Religion in the 2004 Presidential Election

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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;

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;

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

Gail Krickbaum, wife of retired Dean Donald Krickbaum, successful knee replacement surgery 11/1—pray for complete 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 the family of Fr. James Stoutsenberger, who died Oct. 6; 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

November 14--XXIV Pentecost

The Diocese of Bermuda

St. Christopher's, Nassau

Holy Nativity, Pahokee

November 21--Last Pentecost

The Lusitanian Church of Portugal

Diocesan Officers and Staff

Canonically Resident Clergy

Nehemiah Congregations

November 28--I Advent

The Spanish Reformed Episcopal Church

St. George, Nassau

St. Ambrose, Ft. Lauderdale

St. John's, Hollywood

December 5—II Advent

The Episcopal Church in Puerto Rico

Andros Island, Bahamas

    St. Margaret's, Nicholls Town

    St. Mary Magdalene, Mastic Point

St. John's, Homestead

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Last updated 11/23/04