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THE SAN JOAQUIN
November 12, 2008 (Wednesday Edition) NUMEROUS BELATED THANK’S FOR OUR CONVENTION: Many folks helped to make our Convention so wonderful and so very different from recent years past. Much of the initial planning was done by Fr.’s Howard Giles, Richard James, Carlos Raines, Andy Watson, Deacon Frances Levy, June Waltenberger, our Bishop, and myself. All the final details were handled by a multitude of volunteers and our Diocesan Staff. I’ll be shot if I don’t name all the people, but we do wish to thank the Cathedral Staff, especially Mary Kay Edwards and Susan Sanders (who share the role of Cathedral Secretary and numerous other tasks) John Downing (who handled all our sound requirements), Melinda Zarate (who arranged all six of the testimonies presented (June, Chris Whitehead, Jonathan Hart, Molly Neely, Gary Facciani, & Fr. Michael Jun), Royce Nickel the Cathedral Organist, Susie Gazlay (who organized & directed the massed Bell Choir), Nat Tibpha and Moon Kala (who set up/broke down the rooms we shared),. We thank whoever moved the altar over the rails to the front of the chancel steps!!! We thank Dean Carlos for acting as MC for the worship. Our other musicians were fabulous, and we must start with Dcn. Don Rees who led an outstanding jazz trio (Don on clarinet/sax/vocals; Dick Dowdy; bass/tuba/etc.; Robert Epson: piano/trombone & vocal), playing gospel swing and other favorites; the Poverello House group, again organized by Susie Gazley; and Joseph Sampson (son of Fr. Jeff Sampson) who not only organized and led the praise band that played Friday night and Saturday morning, but who wowed us all by playing the Irish bagpipes so powerfully on the first evening. As usual, the staff at Diocesan House pulled out numerous miracles, creating materials, printing (& reprinting), folding, stuffing, ballot prep, setting up registration, etc., etc., etc, and we could not have done it without Debbie Roberts, Christina Gomez-Vidal, Daniel Marker, Amanda Roberts, Fr. Van McCalister, and – of course!, June. There were many behind the scenes who DON’T want their names listed. Finally, all that work would have never succeeded without the participation of the lay and clergy Delegates, and the numerous church members who accompanied them to carry fabulous banners, encourage the speakers and presenters, and accomplish the business and celebration of the 49th Annual Convention of the Diocese of San Joaquin. Some folks reported that they left our Convention “refreshed!” Yes!!! THANK YOU TO CANON DAVID ROSEBERRY Belated thank you to the Rev. David H. Roseberry who served us so magnificently at our Annual Convention. Sermons and teachings may be found on our website, www.sjoaquin.net. I’m certain that he will appreciate any notes from you that you feel would be appropriate, care of Christ Church, 4550 Legacy Dr Plano, TX 75024 ST JOHN’S, STOCKTON, CALLS NEW RECTOR: The Rev. Lee Nelson, of Saint Laurence Church; Southlake, Texas (FW) has been called to be the new Rector of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Stockton. Fr. Lee will be joined in the new ministry by Ela, his wife, and his two young children Moira and Oliver, and will be here on December 1st. Welcome and congratulations to both the Church and their new Rector and family!!! NEW PRIEST IN CHARGE AT ST. MARK’S, TRACY: The Rev. Edward Dondi has been assigned as the new Priest at St. Mark’s, starting this coming Sunday, November 16th. Fr. Edward and Elizabeth reside just over the Altamont and are being transferred by Archbishop Nzimbi from the Province of Kenya. They have three grown children, all in college or grad-school. Fr. Edward will remain employed as a full time Chaplain at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward as he serves the good people of St. Mark’s. DIOCESE OF QUINCY, IL. JOINS THE PROVINCE OF THE SOUTHERN CONE: After voting to depart The Episcopal Church, the Diocese of Quincy became the 3rd domestic diocese to join with us. Pray for the Diocese of Fort Worth and Bishop Jack Iker this Friday and Saturday as we project they will do the same. Pray for the Standing Committees of both Dioceses but especially for the members in Quincy who are dealing with the loss of their wonderful and courageous Bishop Keith Ackerman, who was forced to retire due to medical problems. He appears to be on the mend and we pray for a full recovery. BISHOP VISITING DEANERIES: Bishop Schofield continues visiting the Deaneries on a regular basis to meet with anyone who wishes to speak with him, not only his clergy. The following schedule for the remainder of this year. If you would like an appointment with him, please contact your Rural Dean for an appointment time.
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DEAN MISSIONARY PRAYER REQUESTS: For Frank & Anna Bernardi, who had prayer requests forwarded to Clergy Info and Parish Notices on the First Class System. For Dcn.. Dottie Gleason, SAMS Missionary to Hondorus. Her newsletter was forwarded to Parish Info in the past few days. Prayer Requests included in her Hondorus Report posted under Parish Notices/Clergy Info. Fr. Martin and Rose Bunsy and the Lao Mission and for their safe return to Laos. Fr. Jim & Philista Short, now back to Africa. Nancy Norton, Exec. Dir, at 412-216-0277. Anglican Relief and Development Fund, 535 Smithfield St., Ste. 910, Pittsburgh, PA? 15222 www.anglicanaid.net. PRAYER REQUESTS/ANSWERS: Prayers for June Waltenberger, who broke her foot Tuesday evening at home. Thanksgiving that Petty Officer Cody Miller (of St. James’ Cathedral) and his team have returned from their tour in Iraq with the Riverines. He thanks you for all your prayers for him and for his unit. Please advise of other service men and women to add to this listing. Thanksgiving for successful eye surgery for Sue Gandenberger’s mother in NJ. Prayers for Prayers for the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Archbishops and Primates of the World Wide Anglican Communion, especially as they prepare for their meeting in Alexandria, Egypt January 31-Feb 6, 2009. Prayers for ++Greg & Sylvia Venables, our Bishop, the Bishops of the other Dioceses of the Southern Cone, Bishop’s Duncan, Ackerman (retired) & (this week) Iker. Prayers for full recover of Deacon Tom Hunt after surgery. Fr. Jerry Roberts who suffered a stroke and continues rehabilitation. Continued prayers for Dcn. Roger Riggsby recovering from surgery. Prayers for healing for Fr. John Combs, as he continues chemo and radiation for his cancer. . Prayers for Pat Corrigan, Shirley Eastman, wife of Fr. Bill Eastman; for, Dcn. Millie Cooke, for Fr. Jim Thompson. Prayers for Israel, and the entire Middle East. for TEC and Presiding Bishop Schori, and David Booth Beers; the Anglican Church of Canada, Bishop Robert Duncan, Moderator of the Anglican Communion Network and Common Cause Partners. For our country, our current and new President, the federal, state & local governments, and our troops - especially those in harms way. INFORMATION FROM PRIOR FLYERS NEW APPLICATIONS FOR LIFE, DENTAL & DISABILITY INSURANCE: Debbie Matley has sent new applications to all our Clergy regarding new Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance Policies. You should know that the policies we currently hold will not continue beyond December except for clergy who remain part of the Episcopal Church. Our newer policies include the same benefits at slightly less cost. There is optional life insurance above the $50,000 basic policy but you, or your employer, must pay that separately. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The beneficiary designation form which was enclosed with the packet was for the optional policies up to $200,000. The form for the basic $50,000 was mailed Tuesday in a separate mailing today. Please call Debbie with any questions about how to complete the forms, etc. PENSION REMINDER: We recommend that any clergy who were named in Bishop Lamb’s notice of inhibition please contact the Church Pension Group to confirm that they are not affected in any way. Our understanding is that “depositions” DO, indeed, end the CPG’s ability to receive contributions, but inhibitions do not. I am awaiting a confirmation from them at this writing.
CLERGY RETREAT MOVED TO JANUARY: THE REV. MICHAEL BREEN, CONDUCTOR: The Rev. Michael Breen, former Rector of St Thomas' Church in Sheffield - the largest church in the north of England, and co-Author of the wonderfully effective series on discipleship, The Passionate Life/ The Passionate Church/ aka “LifeShapes”, will be our Retreat Conductor focusing on the Kingdom of God. ECCO will play host again on January 5-7. Having participating in his teachings on the LifeShapes series, I can testify that Fr. Mike is a dynamic teacher, and I am told a great retreat leader as well. Make your reservations on the ECCO website, www.conferencecenter.org. NEW DIOCESAN BLOG: Please check out our new web log, Soundings, created by Fr. Van and named by our Bishop! http://www.sanjoaquinsoundings.blogspot.com/ UPDATE YOUR PARISH/MINISTRY INFORMATION ON OUR DIOCESAN WEBSITE: Please check your church listing on the “Churches” page and contact Daniel Marker at (559) 244-4828, or daniel[at]sjoaquin[dot]net to make corrections and add any church website links. |
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