The Journal of the Diocese of Southwest Florida
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The Journal of the Diocese of Southwest Florida 2010 nd The 42 Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of SW Florida 1 5 Marks of Mission nd 2 The 42 Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of SW Florida 5 Marks of Mission JOURNAL OF THE FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA meeting at Charlotte Harbor Events & Conference Center Punta Gorda, Florida October 9, 2010 nd The 42 Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of SW Florida 3 5 Marks of Mission nd 4 The 42 Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of SW Florida 5 Marks of Mission Table of Contents In Memoriam ................................................................................................... 7 Diocesan Staff ................................................................................................. 8 Elections, Appointments, Boards, Committees (2009-2011) ............................ 9 Episcopal Agencies, Organizations & Resources .......................................... 18 Episcopal Schools ......................................................................................... 20 Congregations by City ................................................................................... 23 Congregations by Deanery ............................................................................ 24 Diocesan Deaneries ...................................................................................... 25 Church Listing with 2009 Parochial Data ....................................................... 29 Total Diocese 2009 Parochial Data .............................................................. 184 Directory of Bishops .................................................................................... 185 Directory of Presbyters ................................................................................ 187 Directory of Deacons ................................................................................... 223 Students in Ordination Process ................................................................... 233 Forty-Second Annual Convention Actions: Canonical List .............................................................................................. 237 Lay Delegates ............................................................................................. 243 Bishop Dabney T. Smith’s Address .............................................................. 249 Agenda of the 42nd Convention .................................................................... 253 Minutes of the 42nd Convention .................................................................... 255 Committee Reports to Convention: Believe in a Miracle. .................................................................................... 281 Canons Pastor. ............................................................................................ 281 Committee on Constitution and Canons....................................................... 283 Congregational Development Committee .................................................... 284 Disaster Preparation and Response ............................................................ 284 Diocesan Council Meeting Minutes (Oct. 2009 – Nov. 2010) ....................... 285 Dominican Development Group ................................................................... 311 Episcopal Church Women ........................................................................... 312 Episcopal Men’s Ministries (1999-2010) ...................................................... 312 Episcopal Relief & Development .................................................................. 314 Finance Committee ..................................................................................... 315 Standing Committee .................................................................................... 315 Audit 2009 ................................................................................................... 317 Budget 2011 ................................................................................................ 339 The Calendar of The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith ........................................... 349 The Constitution and Canons (as adopted October 9, 2010)........................ 357 nd The 42 Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of SW Florida 5 5 Marks of Mission Members of St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in Bradenton celebrate as their congregation is received as a parish at the beginning of the Convention of the Diocese of Southwest Florida on Oct. 9, 2010. (Photo by Jim DeLa for the Southern Cross) nd 6 The 42 Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of SW Florida 5 Marks of Mission In Memoriam The Rev. Charles D. Barksdale, II The Rev. Walter W. Cawthorne The Rev. Joseph G. Drawdy The Rev. James D.B. Hubbs The Rev. Roy C. Lightfoot The Rev. Frank C. Rainey The Rev. Barbara E. Carmine The Rev. Stanley E. Turner Mrs. Sarah Baxter Mrs. Susan Gardner “Grant them, O Lord, eternal rest; And may light perpetual shine on them.” nd The 42 Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of SW Florida 7 5 Marks of Mission THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 7313 Merchant Court, Sarasota, FL 34240 Phone: 941-556-0315 / Fax: 941-556-0321 Web Site: www.episcopalswfl.org Officers of the Diocese President: The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith, D.Min., Bishop Vice President: The Rev. Cesar Olivero Chancellor: Mr. Theodore L. Tripp, Jr. Secretary/Treasurer: Mrs. Anne Vickers, CFA Diocesan Staff The Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith, D.Min. Bishops’ Administrative Ms. Jan Nothum - Ext. 259 Assistant: Cellular: 941-306-9582 / [email protected] Canon to the Ordinary; The Rev. Michael P. Durning - Ext. 271 Deployment Office: Cellular: 941- 993-3101 / [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Tana Sembiante - Ext. 271 [email protected] Canon for Mission & The Ven. Dennis R. McManis - Ext. 249 Outreach: Cellular: 941- 373-5656 / [email protected] Canon for Christian The Rev. Dr. James G. Williamson - Ext. 260 Formation: Cellular: 941-465-8280 / [email protected] Administrative Asst. Mrs. Michelle Mercurio - Ext. 274 Youth Ministry/School Cellular: 941-518-4628 / [email protected] For Ministry: Development Officer The Rev. Christopher N. Gray Cellular: 941-321-0249 / [email protected] Director of Communications: Mr. Jim DeLa - Ext. 268 Cellular: 941- 586-3661 / [email protected] Chief Financial Officer: Mrs. Anne Vickers, CFA - Ext. 273 Cellular: 813-760-4630 / [email protected] Parish Admin. Specialist: Nora Ortiz - Ext. 203 Cellular: 941-323-7912 / [email protected] Bookkeeper: Mrs. Karen Rettler - Ext. 201 [email protected] Receptionist: Mrs. Connie Salyers - Ext. 200 Cellular: 941-302-0706 / [email protected] Exec. Director, DaySpring Ms. Carla Odell Episcopal Conference Ctr.: Phone: 941- 776-1018 / [email protected] nd 8 The 42 Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of SW Florida 5 Marks of Mission Elections, Appointments, Boards, Committees (2009 – 2010) The Standing Committee (Three-year term/No more than two consecutive terms/Election to fill an unexpired term is counted as a full term) President: The Very Rev. Cesar Olivero [2011 –2nd term] Vice President: Ms. Sheree Graves [2013 –2nd term] Recording Sec.: Ms. Maisie L. Reddy [2011 –1st term] Presbyters: The Rev. Robert S. Hennagin [2011 –Unexpired term] The Rev. Douglas F. Scharf [2012 – 1st term] The Very Rev. Kathryn M. Schillreff [2013 –2nd term]] The Rev. Douglas L. Zimmerman [2012 –2nd term] Lay Members: Mr. Joseph W. “Jay” Fleece , III [2012 –1st term] Mr. Wayne Ford [2013–1t term] Diocesan Council Members-at-Large (Two-year term/No more than three consecutive terms) The Rev. Glad R. McCurtain [2012 –3rd term] Mr. Steven R. “Rusty” Whitley [2011 –1st term] Dr. William L. Moore, MD [2011 –2nd term] Deanery Representatives (Two-year term/No more than three consecutive terms/Election to fill an unexpired term is counted as a full term) Clearwater: Mr. Michael H. Kline [2012 – 2nd term] The Rev. Shanda M.H. Mahurin [2011 – 1st term] Fort Myers: Mr. Birger Anderson [2012 – 3rd term] The Rev. Dr. John S. Adler [2011 – 1st term] Manasota: Ms. Augusta “Gussie” Haeffner [2011 – 2nd term] The Rev. Joel J. Morsch [2012 – 2nd term] Naples: Ms. Betty Gamel [2012 – 2nd term] The Rev. Alice I. Sadler [2011 – 3rd term] St. Petersburg: Brian Trimble [2012 – 1st term] The Rev. John C. Suhar [2011 – 3rd term] Tampa: Mr. Stephen B. Straske [2011 – 1st term] The Rev. Edward J. Henley [2012 – 1st term] Venice: Mr. James “Jim” D. Park [2011 – 3rd term] st The Rev. Eric S. Cooter [2012 – 1 term] nd The 42 Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of SW Florida 9 5 Marks of Mission Diocesan Committees Anti-Racism Committee Dr. Navita Cummings James, Chair 15810 Spring Crest Circle Tampa, FL 33624 Phone: 813-751-9997 Email: [email protected] Archdeacon The Ven. Canon Dennis R. McManis Bishop Gray Inns Foundation (Three-year term/No more than two consecutive terms) The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith, Vice President Ms. Lori Van Wagner [2011 – 1st term] Dr. C. Thomas Gooding [2011 – 1st term] Mr. James Mullen [2011 – 1st term] Brotherhood of St. Andrew Mr. John McCoy, Diocesan Assembly President 5690 Dunfries Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33709-1320 (H) 727-544-6486 / (B) 727-893-7582 Chancellors (Appointed annually by the Bishop at Convention) Chancellor of the Diocese: Mr. Theodore L. Tripp, Jr. Diocesan Vice Chancellors: Ms. Susan H. Churuti