June 2008 Welcoming Bishop Katharine to Our Diverse Diocese

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA www.episcopalsouthflorida.org

Volume 39 No. 3 June 2008 Welcoming Bishop Katharine to our diverse diocese

By Mary W. Cox, editor

In less than three days, April 15-17, Save the date Presiding Bishop January 25, 2009! Katharine Jefferts Schori got much morethanatasteof Presiding Bishop our sprawling and di- Katharine Jefferts verse diocese. Schori has accepted Visiting five Bishop Leo Frade’s churches, worshiping invitation to return to in three languages our diocese on Jan. and meeting with 25, 2009, to preach at diocesan clergy and a celebration of the leaders of various 25th anniversary of ministries, she his consecration as a brought—and heard bishop. Mark your cal- — a message of hospitality, commitment endars now for this to mission and a vi- event and watch for brant, multicultural additional information Episcopal Church in in the coming months. which “the big middle” are faithfully working to be part of “the reign of God.” Photo by Steve Vinik BETHESDA-BY-THE-SEA, WELCOME GUEST PALM BEACH Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori admires the mosaic over the doors of Trinity Cathedral, Miami, The first public event of her visit was a Eucharist as she waits to enter for the April 16 Eucharist. With her are (left) Char Vinik, verger from St. Gregory’s, Boca Raton, and (right) Deacon Miguel Bageur, of St. Christopher’s, Key Biscayne. Members of the dioce- See PRESIDING BISHOP, Page 2 san Vergers Guild and clergy from throughout the diocese participated in the service. Frade among more than 650 bishops expected at Lambeth Conference

From July 16 through Au- gust 3 Bishop Leo Frade will A Prayer for the Lambeth Conference join with more than 650 other bishops of the Anglican Com- Pour down upon us, O God, the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that those who munion at the University of Kent, in Canterbury, England, prepare for the Lambeth Conference may be filled with wisdom and for the Lambeth Conference. understanding. May they know at work within them that creative energy This gathering of Anglican and vision which belong to our humanity, made in your image and redeemed bishops at the invitation of the by your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Archbishop of Canterbury for worship, study and conversa- encounter—a time when people are en- many issues confronting the Church, tion has been held roughly every 10 countering God as they encounter one including the proposal for an Anglican years since 1867. another.” Covenant. On May 12 our diocesan Conferences in the past have tended A special focus will be on the deputies and alternates to General to pass resolutions on the governance bishop’s particular tasks of leadership Convention 2009 met to discuss the of the church, its ministry and liturgy in the church and on equipping the most recent draft of an Anglican and its engagement with the world, but bishop as enabler and encourager of Covenant and are submitting their Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan God’s people in their purpose and mis- comments to Frade in preparation for Williams has said that the 2008 Lam- sion. beth Conference is to be a “spiritual There will also be discussion on See LAMBETH CONFERENCE, Page 5 Photo by Carols Baez

MORE COVERAGE OF THE PRESIDING BISHOP’S VISIT TO SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.DIOSEF.ORG. PRESIDING Bishop Leo Frade receives a blessing from the Presiding Bishop at the end of the service at Trinity Cathedral. BISHOP from Page 1 took questions from both the congre- sponded with “a very old one—going the vision of how “the whole body of gation in the church and the overflow back to my baptism: ‘the gift of joy and Christ comes together to sing one on the evening of April 15 at crowd in the parish hall. Some ques- wonder in all God’s works.’” song,” she said. Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach, tioners touched on the current contro- “A spiritual discipline I follow,” she “It is when you sing your song with attended by more than 750 people. versies in the church — differences continued, “is to see that in every person someone who differs with you that your Reflecting on her visit to Jerusalem within the Anglican Communion, the I meet.” own song grows stronger,” she contin- during Holy Week, the Presiding Bishop legal and property disputes in some dio- ued. spoke of hospitality, welcoming the ceses, the “gay issue” — but others “Give thanks for the song God sings stranger, loving neighbor — and enemy covered a wide range of topics: reduc- in you. Give thanks for the song God — and making peace through vulnera- ing our carbon footprint, how to foster sings in your neighbor. Give thanks for bility. peace in Jerusalem, addiction and the the song you sing together.” “If we want peace, we have to put struggle to find unity in diversity. In conversation with the clergy she down all urges to resort to legalism and To questions about diversity and emphasized the importance of seeing live together,” she said. eliminating segregation, she called living ourselves as beloved of God. “You don’t just have to love your en- with diversity “one of our great Anglican “How we see our neighbors is based, emies, but go out there and meet them charisms,” saying, “It’s when we insist at the deepest level, on how we see our- undefended, because that very vulnera- that there’s only one way to understand selves…I get resistance for starting bility will destroy their defenses.” something that we can’t get along with there [with “beloved of God”], rather “How we live on this earth is our pri- each other.” than with ‘I am a miserable sinner.’ mary peacemaking, world-reconciling, “I think the future of the Episcopal They’re both true, but it makes a differ- baptismal ministry,” she continued. “Be- Church is primarily multicultural,” she ence which one you start with.” cause it is most centrally about those said. “We have to be more intentional… “Realizing that God is pleased with things that Jesus urged on all those he to be uncomfortable occasionally.” us helps us to change what God isn’t sent out: spending enough time with oth- She told young people, “You have a pleased with,” she said. ers to see them as neighbors and children duty to challenge your elders” about The conversation with the clergy of the same God.” moral and ethical decisions they are Photo by Rhea Lewis/www. touched on missions, liturgy, the reor- impressionsrhea.com She concluded, “Travel light, an- making on the use of technology and ganization of the church center, the nounce peace, eat and heal, and you, too “what they’ve done to the planet they’re parochial report, the future of Hispanic will be a bringer of the reign of God — leaving you.” MEETING WITH CLERGY ministry and the challenges of staying maybe even in Jerusalem.” When asked, “What is the most im- On the morning of April 16, the in conversation with those with whom Following the service Jefferts Schori portant spiritual gift in your life?” she re- Presiding Bishop met with diocesan we disagree. clergy at the Duncan Center for a Asked about the Lambeth Confer- Eucharist and conversation. ence, she said, “This Lambeth has the More than 100 clergy were pres- possibility of being much more positive ent, and Fr. Donald Sullivan par- than the last one…the angriest people ticipated by video-conference have said they aren’t coming, and the from Key West. bishops are more prepared…the conver- Worship included lively sation may start at a different place.” music led by the St. Joe’s Un- plugged Band from St. Joseph’s, TRINITY CATHEDRAL, Boynton Beach, with the words of the songs and texts of the MIAMI liturgy flashed on screens behind Trinity Cathedral, Miami, hosted the the altar. second public Eucharist and conversa- In her homily Jefferts Schori tion with the Presiding Bishop on the spoke of “singing together, as evening of April 16. boldly as we can, in parts.” She Following the ancient tradition, she noted that at the previous knocked on the cathedral’s door three evening’s Eucharist the first les- times before entering for the service, son was read in Braille (by which included readings and prayers in Joseph Abate from St. Luke’s, the three major languages of the dio- Photo by Mary W. Cox Port Salerno). cese, English, Spanish and French. The Presiding Bishop answers reporters’ questions at a press conference at Trinity “The blind leading us in hear- Cathedral. ing the word of God” reflected See PRESIDING BISHOP, Page 4

2 The Net, June 2008 Top right: At St. Paul et les Martyrs d’Haiti the Presiding Bishop joins Deacon Marivel Mi- lien (left), Fr. Smith Milien and the Rev. Cruz Cardona (right) in a gospel song sung in French, Spanish and English.

Center: The Presiding Bishop autographs a copy of her book at the reception following the service at Bethesda-by-the-Sea. Photo by Marvin Elis

Below: Bishop Leo Frade and Presiding Bishop Katharine Jef- ferets Schori wait together to begin the Eucharist with clergy at the Duncan Center.

Above: Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said she was honored to meet Canon Winnie Bolle, the first woman ordained to the priesthood in our diocese (June 5, 1982), and thanked Bolle for her trail- blazing ministry, which “made my ministry possible.” Photo by Ric Filer Photo by Rhea Lewis/www.impressionsrhea.com

Right: At Todos los Santos, Miami, the Rev. Cruz Car- dona and Fr. Dwight Morgan present a plaque on behalf of the diocesan Hispanic Commission.

Photos by Mary W. Cox (above and three photos on right)

Center right: Erica McKinney presents the Presiding Bishop with the key to Miami-Dade County.

Bottom right: Bishop Katharine greets a parishioner at Historic St. Agnes, Miami.

The Net, June 2008 3 Dean Winston Wright (center) of the North Palm Beach Deanery assists the Pre- siding Bishop in giving communion at Bethesda-by- the-Sea, Palm PRESIDING BISHOP Beach. from Page 2 Photo by Rhea Lewis/www.impressionsrhea.com In her sermon Jefferts Schori “My sense is that young people was given a tour through the home of with laughter at a few moments of con- praised the ministries of the diocese have particular gifts to offer the diocesan Vice-chancellor Bob McKin- fusion as she moved back and forth be- as examples of “being ‘God with church, and the church grows when ney in the Villas of St. Agnes, the own- tween the languages. skin on’ to people who need physical we use these gifts,” she said. "I think ership housing development completed Archdeacon Fritz Bazin, former evidence that someone else cares.” you have the ability to teach the rest of nearly two years ago by the church, in rector of St. Paul’s and now archdea- Echoing her words to the clergy ear- the church about the challenges and collaboration with community agencies con for Immigration and Social Con- lier in the day, she spoke of singing: gifts of our technology. Your very root- and private funding sources. cerns, presented the Presiding Bishop “When the world is restored to God’s edness in that culture gives you a per- At McKinney’s home Jefferts Schori with a plaque from the diocesan Hait- dream, creation breaks out in song.” spective that your adults will never ian Commission “Pour son engage- She told of the songs of the hump- have.” ment en faveur des refugies haitiens en back whales, who live all over the Pa- What about the future? quète d’asile aux Etats Unis”—for her cific Ocean, but come together once a “Our churches will continue to offer involvement on behalf of Haitian year to breed and feed, bringing with services on Sunday morning," she said to refugees seeking asylum in the United them their individual songs. enthusiastic applause, “and Episco- States. “While they are together in one place, palians are going to continue to serve At Todos los Santos, Miami, they begin to sing the same song. Then their neighbors here and around the Bishop Frade welcomed Jefferts Schori they spread out again all over the ocean, world. There are a handful of archbish- to “the church where I was con- and their songs slowly change. And then ops who are unhappy with us and the firmed.” a year or more later, they come back to- Anglican Church of Canada. Increas- The rector, Fr. Alejandro Hernan- gether again, with a great variety of ingly in other provinces people are say- dez, provided a PowerPoint presenta- songs, that slowly morph and merge into ing, ‘In our provinces we have children tion on the history of Hispanic a brand new song that they all begin to dying of disease and no jobs and we ministry in Southeast Florida, and the sing together. And the cycle repeats it- need to focus on that.’ The relationships presiding bishop answered questions self.” we have with other parts of the Anglican from parishioners, conversing with “I think that’s a fitting image for the Communion for mission purposes are them in fluent Spanish. work that any Christian community can important.” “Gracias por su ministerios y su do,” she said. “When we come together Photo by Carlos Baez passion,” she said. as a bunch of fractious individuals, we She told them that she expects the bring a broad variety of tunes and musi- VISITS TO THREE Bishop Katharine blesses the congre- Episcopal Church to become “less gation at Trinity Cathedral. cal tastes…When we share a common CHURCHES English, more Hispanic, more immi- gospel vision, we do begin to sing the The Presiding Bishop’s schedule for received a key to Miami-Dade County, grant… with more languages.” same song, whether it’s in Spanish or April 17 began with a breakfast meeting presented by McKinney’s daughter, The diocesan Hispanic Commission English, Tagalog or whale song.” with clergy and lay leaders of congrega- Erica McKinney, who worked for the also presented her with a plaque ex- During the service Bishop Leo Frade tions involved in the Nehemiah Process. office of the county mayor for 12 years. pressing appreciation for her support. presented the Presiding Bishop with two After hearing their stories of change “It doesn’t open all doors,” she said Following the public meeting in the checks: The first, for $14,720.04, was to and growth in their parishes, she praised as she handed the ornate key to the Pre- church, Frade invited the Presiding fulfill his promise from last September the program, saying that she had ob- siding Bishop, “but it opens our hearts.” Bishop to meet privately with him and of a response from our diocese to her reserved around the church that “congre- At St. Paul et les Martyrs d’Haiti in a small group of Cuban exile leaders quest for hurricane aid to the dioceses of gations that are growing are focused on the Little Haiti section of Miami, Jef- from the community to exchange Mississippi and Louisiana; and the sec- people outside themselves…focused on ferts Schori was greeted in both French thoughts on the future of Cuba and the ond, for $4299.35, was for the Good Fri- mission.” and Spanish by the priest-in-charge, Fr. church in Cuba. He said everyone day collection for the church in At Historic St. Agnes, Miami, Jef- Smith Milien, and his wife, Deacon found the meeting positive and helpful. Jerusalem. ferts Schori met with a group of parish- Marivel Milien, along with the Rev. The Presiding Bishop’s visit con- The offering from both this service ioners and heard from the rector, Canon Cruz Cardona, priest-in-charge of Igle- cluded, like many visits to Miami, and the previous evening at Bethesda Richard L.M. Barry, the story of the sia Episcopal Trinidad, the Hispanic with lunch in a Cuban restaurant. As went to support the ministry of the Rev. parish’s history, its tradition of Afro- congregation that now shares the facili- she walked down the stairs to leave, Patsy McGregor in Madagascar. Anglican worship and its many min- ties at St. Paul’s. the clergy and lay leaders at the ta- In the question-and-answer period istries in the community. The Presiding Bishop joined in a bles stood and applauded. The restau- after the service Jefferts Schori re- “I am grateful for your passion for brief worship service with songs in rant waitstaff applauded, too — they sponded to questions from the congrega- mission and your commitment to trans- three languages, including a version of didn’t know who she was, but they tion of about 450 concerning Episcopal forming communities,” the Presiding “When the roll is called up yonder,” could tell that the woman who was Relief and Development (ERD), the Bishop told Barry and his parishioners. sung in French, Spanish and English. leaving was someone special, some- Mothers Union, interfaith relations and She briefly visited a computer center She addressed members of both one who’d been a loved and wel- her vision for Episcopal youth. for children operated by the parish, and congregations in French and Spanish, comed guest. ■

4 The Net, June 2008 Collegial atmosphere marks Convenant conference

By the Ven. Thomas Bruttell ologian Dr. Jenny Plane Te Paa, the similar case of understanding the essen- "ahorangi" or dean of Te Rau Kahikatea tials of the elements upon which “com- The General Theological Seminary (College of St. John the Evangelist) in munion” with other churches would be (GTS) and the seminaries of the Epis- Auckland, New based. The work of this endeavor was copal Church and Anglican Church of Zealand. The documented in what is known as the Canada sponsored a conference April third speaker was Chicago Quadrilaterial, which was sub- 10-12 at the Desmond Tutu Center in the Rev. Canon sequently presented to the Lambeth New York City on the topic: “An An- Gregory Meeting of Bishops in 1888, where it glican Covenant: Divisive or Recon- Cameron, deputy was modified slightly and given its more ciling?” More than 100 participants secretary of the recognizable name as the Chicago-Lam- gathered to discuss whether or not Anglican Com- beth Quadlaterial. This simple articula- the Anglican Communion should munion and di- tion of the essentials of “communion” LAMBETH adopt an official covenant. rector of can be found in the Book of Common Archdeacons Thomas Ecumenical Af- Bruttell Prayer on pages 876-877. CONFERENCE from Bruttell and Fritz Bazin fairs and Studies in The most recent draft of the pro- Page 1 represented our diocese at London. Audio files posed Anglican Covenant (the “St. An- his conversations at Lambeth on this this conference. with these keynote addresses and the drew's Draft”), can be found on the topic. A report by Archdeacon panel discussions that followed, as well Anglican Communion website under Thomas Bruttell (right) discusses the There has been much in the news as many documents related to the confer- www.anglicancommunion.org/commis- proposed covenant. both from the media and the gossip ence, are available as audio files at sion/covenant/. One will recognize Frade will have a blog linked to circles regarding the concept of an http://www.gts.edu/tcarchiveANG- many elements from and references to our diocesan website, Anglican Covenant. The idea for an COVT.asp. the Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilaterial www.diosef.org, where he will post Anglican Covenant came from the Ten of the Episcopal Church's eleven within this text. reports and reflections from Lambeth. Windsor Report, published in Octo- seminaries were represented by their The consensus wisdom of the Angli- In addition to our bishop’s re- ber 2004 after a year's deliberations deans or senior professors, as well as stu- can Covenant Conference at GTS is that ports, complete information on the by the Lambeth Commission on dent scholars, who offered papers or fol- the inclusion of the essentials and sim- Lambeth Conference can be found Communion, a group appointed by the low-up questions for panelists on the plicities of the Chicago-Lambeth now and throughout the conference at Archbishop of Canterbury to explore Covenant's pros and cons. Quadrilaterial into more recent draft of www.lambethconference.org and at ways the Communion could maintain The most impressive and encourag- the covenant is very productive. Episcopal Life Online (www.episco- unity amid differing viewpoints. ing aspect of this conference was the col- The gravest concerns expressed at palchurch.org/elife/), which has a link The basic thinking is that a covenant legial atmosphere that existed among the the conference concerned the policing to news about and from Lambeth. could help solve some of the differences presenters themselves and the audience. actions included in the draft’s appendix The Archbishop of Canterbury has causing a stir within the Anglican Com- Ideas were shared, discussed and de- which attempts to set up a hierarchal asked the people of the Anglican Com- munion. bated in a spirit of mutual respect. For legislative means of authority that is munion to join in prayer with their Unfortunately, much of the news re- the most part, all were seeking points of contrary to the Episcopal Church. This bishops in preparation for the confer- garding the process of designing a agreement from which to build agree- is also contrary to the basic understand- ence, and Presiding Bishop Katharine covenant has focused on protests by ex- ment. Most importantly, all worshiped ing of community articulated in the New Jefferts Schori has called for a day of tremists on both sides, each warning together and shared Eucharist with one Testament: “If the eye says to the ear we about what would be lost from each per- another. Communion, the essential ele- have no need of you, where will the prayer for Lambeth on June 22. ■ spective. The news generally focuses on ment of our vision and mission, was rec- hearing be?” The covenant must provide statements of, “We are never agreeing ognized and celebrated. for minority voices, and following the BISHOP’S NET COLUMN to that!” or “Agree or else!” The wisdom and intellectual leader- witness of the conference, I am con- In April I attended a very enlighten- ship from the Episcopal seminaries is as- vinced and encouraged by our leader- RECEIVES POLLY BOND ing conference sponsored by General tounding and inspirational. That ship that the proper inclusions will be AWARD Theological Seminary on the proposed wisdom's overwhelming message is that made. Anglican Covenant. there is still much to discern regarding a In any family or organizational sys- A column by Bishop Leo Frade Three international keynote speakers Covenant, and much work remains to be tem the self-differentiation, non-anx- was among the work honored in this were invited to give papers on their own done before its consideration. The mes- iousness and strength of the leadership year’s annual Polly Bond Awards at perspectives on the Covenant design. sage from this conference is clear: Suc- is key to that organism's success. I am the Episcopal Communicators confer- The conference opened with the Most cessful covenants are based on points of convinced our leadership has these qual- ence April 9-12 in Seattle, Wash. Rev. Drexel W. Gomez, Archbishop of agreement, not on matters of divergence. ities, and I look forward to living more The bishop’s column, “Keeping the the West Indies and Bishop of the Dio- While focusing on divisions is death, de- fully into our national motto —“E cracks in the Episcopal Church,” pub- cese of the Bahamas and the Turks and claring our mutual agreement is produc- Pluribus Unum”(“Out of many, One”) lished in the August 2007 issue of The Caicos Islands. The second keynote ad- tive and life giving. — and even more into the fullness of the Net, received the Award of Excellence dress was given by Maori Anglican the- In 1886 the Episcopal Church faced a Body of Christ. ■ (first place) for theological reflection in a publication with circulation of 12,000 or above. TRACES OF THE TRADE DEBUTS bers as they retraced the route of the "Triangle Trade" in The judge called Frade “a writer THIS MONTH ON PBS slaves, rum, sugar and other goods between Rhode Is- with a broad vision for the world,” and land, Ghana, Cuba and back to Rhode Island. The group traveled together to the original homes and factories in praised his “directness and honesty.” Traces of the Trade, a film produced, directed and Rhode Island, to the family’s former holdings and sugar The Net also received three awards written by Katrina Browne, niece of Ann Strickland, a plantations in Cuba and to the slave forts of Ghana in for photography: an Award of Merit parishioner at St. Stephen’s, Coconut Grove (Miami), West Africa. (second place) for overall use of pho- will have its national broadcast premiere on Public One of the participants portrayed in the documentary, tography in the August 2007 issue, and Broadcasting System's “Point of View” (POV) series on Tom DeWolf, has written about the journey in Inheriting two Honorable Mentions for individ- June 24. (Check local listings for time.) It was one of the Trade: A Northern Family Confronts Its Legacy as the ual front page photos—Dot Galfond’s only three documentaries bought by POV at the Sun- Largest Slave-Trading Dynasty in U.S. History, which picture of Bishop Frade holding a dance Film Festival in January. was published in January of this year by Beacon Press. baby wearing the miter, in the April Traces is the feature documentary that tells the story It was the goal of Browne and her relatives to have 2007 issue, and Ana Maria Iglesias’ of the DeWolf family, the largest slave-trading family in both the film and book debut in January 2008, to coin- picture of bishops’ hands as they or- U.S. history and also a prominent part of the Episcopal cide with the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the dained Bishop Suffragan Nerva Cot Church in Rhode Island. James DeWolf Perry was the slave trade in the United States. Aguilera of the Diocese of Cuba, pub- 18th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. For more information on the film, go to www.trace- lished in the August issue. In the film, Browne, a DeWolf descendant, narrated softhetrade.org. Since 2000, diocesan publications while cameras followed her and nine other family mem- Adapted from Episcopal News Service reports. have received 33 Polly Bond Awards. ■

The Net, June 2008 5 SAFEGUARDING GOD’S administrators, and the online program is already being CHILDREN PROGRAM used to provide vestries, mission teams and new clergy with this workshop in protecting children from abuse. NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Training of trainers has begun for “Safeguarding God’s People,” an update of the mandatory training for Safeguarding God’s Children, the program designed clergy in protecting adults from sexual misconduct, and for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse in two of our clergy have already been trained in facilitat- everyday life and ministry, is now available as an on- ing this program. The new program has two compo- line course. nents: Preventing Exploitation in Communities of Faith The intent is for every congregation and parochial and Preventing Sexual Harassment of Church Workers. school to have an administrator trained to facilitate this For additional information, contact Diocesan Coor- program, which is mandated for clergy, as well as for dinator Gail McShane, 800-268-9993 or 305-373-0881, laypersons in many areas of ministry, both paid and vol- ext. 26, or [email protected]; or learn more about these unteer, especially those dealing with children and youth. programs at www.cpg.org, under “Preventing Sexual EXECUTIVE BOARD Sixty of the congregations in our diocese now have such Misconduct.” ■ APPROVES SPENDING ADJUSTMENTS IN 2008 BUDGET Trinity Cathedral installs Weeks Concerned about the effects of the current economic downturn on congre- gational incomes, the diocesan Execu- as honorary canon tive Board at its May 13 meeting At a 6 p.m. service of Choral Even- her native state of Utah. approved adjusted spending guidelines song on Sunday, April 27, Trinity She has served the diocese and the for the 2008 budget passed at Dioce- Cathedral installed the Rev. Dr. Marta community in a variety of leadership san Convention last November. S. Weeks as the cathedral’s newest roles. As a member of the board of the After a thorough review of honorary canon. Bishop Gray Inns she was one of the all diocesan programs, the Weeks was to have been facilitators of the transition to new Budget Committee pre- installed on Dec. 9, 2007, ownership. She has also served on the sented the board with pro- along with four other new board of Episcopal Charities and the posed spending cuts at three levels: canons — Caroline Brumbaugh of St. diocesan World Mission Commission. $100,000; $200,000; and $300,000. Thomas, Coral Gables; Diocesan She was recently appointed chair of With the board’s approval, the Treasurer Tom Huston of St. Matthew the Board of Trustees of the University $100,000 adjustment is now in effect. the Apostle, Miami; the Rev. J. Ken- of Miami; she first served on the board The cuts affect all areas of the budget neth Major, rector of Church of the in the 1980s and since 2004 has been to some extent, but have been de- Incarnation, Miami; and Richard vice-chair. signed to minimize as much as possi- Miller of Holy Family, Miami Gar- Weeks and her late husband, L. ble the impact on active, ongoing dens—but was not able to be present Austin Weeks, have been generous ministries and programs. for that service due to illness. donors to a wide range of community The board’s approval also ex- The Apr. 27 service also cele- and educational organizations, as well tended to the implementation of the ad- brated the twentieth anniversary of or- as supporters of manydiocesan min- ditional adjustments, which would dination to the priesthood of Cathedral NEW CANON istries. Much of the Weeks’ support mean total cuts of $200,000 or Dean Douglas Wm McCaleb. The Rev. Canon Marta S. Weeks has been offered quietly and anony- $300,000 if circumstances later in the The preacher was the Rev. Willie accepts the applause of the Trinity mously, but has played a large role in year should require such action. Cathedral congregation at her in- Allen-Faiella, rector of St. Stephen’s, stallation as the cathedral’s newest stabilizing several struggling min- In a May 20 memo to conveners and Coconut Grove (Miami), who was or- honorary canon istries. chairs of all diocesan programs, Chief dained to the diaconate with McCaleb Unlike working canons, whose ti- Operating Officer Cris Valdes urged in June of 1987. She ended with a challenge to the tles indicate particular duties in a them to adjust their plans to accommo- She spoke of the cathedral’s call to congregation: “How can our cathedral cathedral or as a member of diocesan date the lower level—or levels—of bring the vision of the holy city, the be even more that place where God’s staff, honorary canons (nominated by funding for the balance of the year. heavenly Jerusalem, into the broken holy city can already be seen and ex- the bishop, the dean and the Cathedral “Certainly we pray further action is world around us. perienced in the here and now?” Chapter) carry the title for life, in not needed,” she said, “but as stewards “We are on a journey to the holy Weeks began her ministry as a recognition of their exemplary service of funds entrusted to and disbursed by city,” she said. “Someday we shall chaplain at Jackson Memorial Hospital to their parishes, the diocese, the us, we believe it prudent to be ready to reach it in all its fullness and glory. in Miami, and has also assisted in con- cathedral and the mission of the whole respond effectively to whatever finan- ■ But for now we seek to find traces of it gregations in this diocese, as well as in Church. cial circumstances may arise.” ■ in the here and now…”

KINARD TO COORDINATE rectional Institution he spent two years teaching a Kinard is beginning his new work by develop- DIOCESAN PRISON MINISTRY pre-release course to inmates scheduled for release, ing a database of existing volunteers who are active and was a chaplain there for about three years, until in the state prisons and county jails. The immediate Deacon George Kinard of Church of the Advent, state budget cuts recently eliminated his position. goal for the ministry is not only to coordinate the Palm City, was recently asked by Bishop Leo Frade Although he is still a part-time volunteer chap- work of current volunteers, but also to recruit and to establish and direct an Office of lain at MCI, Kinard will now devote a large part of train new volunteers. Prison Ministry for the Diocese of his ministry to implementing Frade’s frequently-ex- Longer-term goals include programs to assist re- Southeast Florida. pressed vision of having an Episcopal presence in leased inmates in reintegrating into the community, Kinard, who was ordained to the every detention facility in the diocese. (Within and ultimately, the establishment of a halfway diaconate in March of last year, first diocesan boundaries there are seven state prisons house for ex-offenders. felt his call to prison ministry in and two federal facilities.) Kinard would welcome the opportunity to Topeka, Kan., where he worked in Kinard notes that pending additional cuts in the speak at churches about plans for prison ministry in the Lansing Prison with Chuck Col- Kinnard Department of Corrections budget that will result in the diocese and the need for Episcopal volunteers. son's Prison Fellowship Ministry. In the elimination of 80 more fulltime chaplaincy po- If you are a prison ministry volunteer at this Florida he worked for eight years with sitions throughout the state. time--or if you are interested in participating in this Kairos Prison Ministry and served two years as a “It is important that volunteers pitch in and try ministry or having Kinard present a program in Vista Volunteer at the Indian River Correctional In- to fill the void that has been created in the state your church--contact him at 772-546-1027 or stitution for youthful offenders. At the Martin Cor- prison system religion departments,” he said. email [email protected]. ■

6 The Net, June 2008 SPACE AVAILABLE FOR FRADES’ JAN. 2009 PILGRIMAGES Photo by Susan Miller NEW PRIEST Reservations for the two January Following her April 19 ordination to the priesthood, the Rev. Valerie Miller (second from right) stands on 2009 pilgrimages to be led by Bishop the campus of Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Mass, with Bishop Steven Charleston, EDS Leo Frade and his wife, Diana, are president and dean, and (left to right) the Rev. Ann Franklin, Miller’s mentor at the parish where she still available, but space is beginning served in her senior year as a seminarian, and classmates April Alford and Michael Diaz. to fill up for both the 15-day trip to Egypt and Rome, departing Jan. 2, and the 10-day Holy Land pilgrim- Three diocesan seminarians graduate; age, departing Jan. 27. The Holy Land trip will include visits to Capernaum, Nazareth, Beth- Harris receives award for preaching lehem and Bethany, as well as three full days in Jerusalem. There will be Three women from Southeast opportunities to meet residents of Is- Florida recently completed their semi- rael and Palestine, and to talk and nary studies. The Rev. Valerie Miller worship with local Episcopalians. graduated May 15 from Episcopal Di- The cost for the trip is $3,375 per vinity School (EDS) in Cambridge, person, double occupancy. Mass., and the Revs. Anne Harris and The Egypt-Rome trip begins with Gwendolyn (Wendy) Tobias graduated a visit to the Monastery of St. Cather- May 22 from Virginia Theological ine in the Sinai and includes the Cop- Seminary (VTS) in Alexandria, Va. tic Christmas Eve service at the Harris was one of two VTS gradu- Coptic Cathedral in Cairo on the eve ates to receive the seminary’s first ever of Jan. 6, sightseeing in Cairo and a Martha Horne Award in Preaching, Nile cruise to Luxor and other ancient “created to honor the ministry of the sites, concluding with two days in Rev. Martha J. Horne, former Dean and Rome with an opportunity for an au- President of Virginia Seminary, and to dience with the pope. recognize VTS graduates who demon- The cost is $4,755 per person, strate great promise in the ministry of double occupancy. proclamation.” Complete itineraries are posted at Harris said she is “very honored” to www.diosef.org. receive the award, especially because it Photo by Susan Shillinglaw/VTS Space is very limited for both honors the ministry of Dean Horne, “a lovely, lovely woman.” trips, and reservations will be hon- HONORED ored on a first-come first-served Harris will be ordained to the priesthood June 22, at 4 p.m., at Chapel of The Rev. Anne Harris receives the Martha Horne Award in Preaching from the basis. A $300 per person tax-de- Rev. Dr. Samuel T. Lloyd III, dean of the Washington National Cathedral. ductible donation to Our Little Roses St. Andrew, Boca Raton. She is “still Ministries is included in the cost of discerning where God wants me to be.” position as priest associate for liturgy process of finalizing plans to devote a the tickets for each trip. Tobias’s ordination to the priest- at Washington National Cathedral. year to mission work at Our Little For information and reservations, hood is scheduled for July 1, at 7 p.m., at St. Joseph’s, Boynton Beach. Miller was ordained to the priest- Roses home and school in San Pedro call Globe Travel, 305-823-3939. ■ On July 7 she will begin a one-year hood April 19 at EDS. She is in the Sula, Honduras. ■

CAMPAIGN URGES GIVING FROM nomically, but [also] environmentally and morally.” sumption--and to give people a chance to put their “ECONOMIC STIMULUS CHECKS” The organization is calling on everyone to give all or treasure where their heart is.” part of the check (or a similar amount for those not “We call it ‘choosing compassion over consump- eligible for a check) to ministries working to alleviate tion,’” says the Rev. Mike Kinman, EGR executive Through a campaign called “Give It 4 Good” global poverty and achieve the Millennium Develop- director. “It’s recognizing the link between our every- Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation (EGR) is ment Goals. day consumer decisions and the economic systems asking Episcopalians — and others — to use the Give It 4 Good is not primarily a fundraising cam- that produce and sustain extreme poverty.” “economic stimulus checks” they receive this sum- paign, though raising money for ministries and organ- In order to make the campaign accessible to mer for “compassion, not consumption.” izations working to end extreme poverty is certainly everyone, several levels of giving are suggested-- The funds being sent to taxpayers are intended to an intended consequence. EGR says that the primary from 100% to 10% (a tithe) to as little as 0.7%. bolster a stagnant economy, but EGR believes that purpose of Give It 4 Good is “to foster a conversation For more information about Give It 4 Good go to “the call to consume more isn’t just indefensible eco- about how to follow Christ in a culture of overcon- www.giveit4good.org. ■

The Net, June 2008 7 ■ Seven new members were inducted awarded a scholarship ■ NAUTICAL BLESSING into the Daughters of the King chapter at All The Outreach Committee at St. An- Bishop Leo Frade blesses Saints’, Jensen Beach, on April 20. drew’s, Palmetto Bay, is responding to the boats from the U.S. Coast ■ On Pentecost, May 11, St. Mary’s, needs of the children attending the Good Guard, the Coast Guard Stuart, honored 90 new or returning mem- Samaritan School in Haiti. Food donations Auxiliary, the Power bers who have joined the parish family in given by parishioners and friends are being Squadron and the Broward the past year. These new parishioners repre- flown to Haiti to address the severe food Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit, sent seven percent of the active membership shortages at the school. Three suitcases as well as private craft, as of the congregation. weighing 50 pounds each can be sent to Haiti they cruise past St. Martin’s, Pompano Beach, on the In- ■ On their parish’s Youth Sunday nine every month. The suitcases will be trans- tracoastal Waterway. St. ported by a member of St. Andrew’s who is graduating eighth graders at Good Shep- Martin’s first Blessing of the herd, Tequesta, crossed a bridge symboliz- employed by American Airlines and will be Fleet, on May 24, was both ing their steps toward adulthood as they delivered to the Rev. Jean Ali Millien, super- a Memorial Day weekend begin a year of preparation for confirmation. intendent of the school. Donations of carry- observance and a part of the ■ Sixty-three middle school students at on size suitcases on wheels would be greatly centennial celebration of the St. Mark’s School, Palm Beach Gardens, appreciated. Suggested food items are: pow- City of Pompano Beach. To received the President's Volunteer Service dered milk, dried soups, macaroni and Kamla Bhagwandin the right is seminarian Lee Award for combined volunteer time of 5,446 cheese, dried beans, rice and large cans of Davis of St. Martin’s, who acted as the bishop’s chap- hours of service. meat or fish. Cash donations are also being STAYING WELL Fr. Norbert Cooper, rector of Church of the Ascension, lain for the event. ■ Members of the J2A group at St. accepted. Mail checks to: St. Andrew’s Epis- Miami, has his blood pressure checked by Sally Trim, RN, Paul's, Delray Beach, are taking a pilgrim- copal Church, 14260 Old Cutler Rd., Pal- Mary W. Cox metto Bay, FL 33158, and note on the memo at Ascension’s annual Health Fair, an event that was first age to Canterbury this month. During their organized 10 years ago by the congregation’s Nursing Min- line of the check “Food Donation – Good pilgrimage the youth pilgrims will learn istry. More than 80 people took advantage of opportunity Lee Graves HAPPY BIRTHDAY about their Anglican heritage as they visit Samaritan School.” after Sunday services on April 27 for free screenings for The congregation of Holy Trin- St. Andrew’s has begun a monthly “Girls’ SPIRITED CELEBRATION blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, glaucoma, osteo- such sacred places as King's College, Cam- ity, West Palm Beach, gathered Night Out”: On the third Monday of the The Pentecost service at Grace Church, West porosis and Alzheimer’s. A chiropractor and a podiatrist bridge; Westminster Abbey; St Paul's Cathe- in front of the church after the month, women of the congregation are invited Palm Beach, began with the spirited beat of the were on hand, and information was available on nutrition, dral; Salisbury Cathedral and Norwich service on May 18 for a 100th parish’s Youth Drummers (front to back) Wayne smoking cessation and Medicare, Medicaid and help for Cathedral, where they’ll see the chapel/cell to the home of a parishioner for an informal birthday commemorative photo, Barnes, Jr., Germaine Scott, Morrell Barnes and the uninsured. of Julian of Norwich. The culmination of evening of fellowship. Everyone brings followed by a birthday party in snacks, but the primary purpose is conversa- C.J. Ridgell. The West Indian rhythms of the Grace their journey will be a celebration of the Steel Band were also part of the special music for the parish hall. Bishop Leo Holy Eucharist in Canterbury Cathedral tion and getting to know each other better. the festive Eucharist. Frade was celebrant for the where they will renew their Baptismal ■ In a special liturgy on Sunday, May 18, parish’s Centennial Eucharist. Promises. the rector of St. Stephen’s, Coconut Grove ■ At all services the weekend of April (Mimi), Pastor Willie Allen-Faiella, asked for 26-27 St. Benedict’s, Plantation, commis- the congregation's blessing as she prepared to sioned for ministry all parishioners who are leave for a three-month sabbatical, and Eucharistic Visitors or participate in Elder passed symbols of authority to the wardens Care and Pastoral Care programs. and to Fr. Howard Stowe, who will be priest- ■ St. Mary’s, Deerfield Beach, is cele- in-charge during her absence. Senior Warden brating its 90th anniversary the weekend of Camilla Cochrane received the book of June 21-22. At least, parishioners think it’s canons, Junior Warden Joyce Harrington, the the 90th anniversary, because the corner- church keys and Fr. Stowe, the altar service stone of the church building says June 1918. book. The senior warden prayed for a bless- However, some members believe that the ing on Pastor Willie’s “Sabbath rest.” Follow- stone is from the second church building, the ing the service, the congregation gathered for first having been destroyed by a hurricane. a potluck send-off lunch for their rector. For now, the 90th anniversary celebration The J2A Youth Group at St. Stephen’s is will go on as planned, but if the congrega- raising money for this summer’s “urban ad- tion proves to be even older, there may be a venture” in New York City by taking orders different anniversary to celebrate later. for special souvenir postcards from the ■ Cathedral of St. John the Divine or Ground All Saints, Ft. Lauderdale, is “going Helen Hanna green,” with recycling bins for cans, bottles Zero: one card for $25, two for $40. For information email [email protected]. and paper located around the church prop- FUTURE LAWYER ■ St. Philip’s, Coral Gables, declared erty, and a change in the way the parish At a parish observance of Law Day on May 18 at April 27 “Guayabera Sunday.” Everyone was newsletter, Current, will be delivered. St. Monica’s, Stuart, parishioner Kristen Hanna, Parishioners will now be notified by email encouraged to wear one of the cool and com- who will enter law school this fall, appreciated en- when the newsletter is available to read on fortable Cuban-style shirts to the combined couragement from the guest speaker, the Hon. the parish website, though they may request service in English and Spanish, which was Dwight L. Geiger of the 19th Judicial Circuit. a paid subscription for a printed copy deliv- followed by a feast of Latin foods, accompa- ered each month by first class mail. The new nied by Latin music. publication method will save money—and ■ On the afternoon of June 1, historian trees. Dr. Paul George of Miami-Dade College led a Carolyn Brown ■ On Sunday, June 8, Trinity Cathe- group of parishioners from St. Matthew the BIBLE WOMEN dral, Miami, presented a fund-raising con- Apostle, Miami, on a tour of historic Miami At the May 17 ECW tea party at Holy cert and candlelight memorial for the churches. Spirit, West Palm Beach, a fashion show earthquake victims in Sichuan, China, fea- ■ May 25 was Fr. Ron Johnson’s last featured women of the Bible in costumes turing local artists on piano, percussion, Sunday as rector of St. James the Fisher- of their time. Front row, left to right, are Ashley Rowen as Rebecca, Dawn Roog as voice, and poetry. Proceeds are going to the man, Islamorada; he and his wife, Johnnie, Mary Magdalene, and Anne Desormeaux Episcopal Relief and Development fund set are retiring and have built a house in Virginia. The congregation said goodbye with a festive and Claire Schrotenboer as Mary and up for the earthquake victims. Martha of Bethany; on the back row are ■ On Sunday, June 29, St. Faith’s, Cut- dinner on May 10. Sharon Teets as Dorcas, Courtney Ammer ler Bay, is celebrating the high school grad- On May 8 St. James held a spaghetti as Miriam, Kathi Smith as Priscilla, Joy uation of one of its youth, Nerissa Sturrup, dinner in honor of Marie Weiler, who has Sheffield as Sarah, Edith Wood as Lydia, with a “college freshman shower.” Fellow worked for 24 years with children in the Katie Phillips as Ruth, Carol Richardson as parishioners will provide the student with church and the Children’s Center. More Esther, Katie McGiveron as Elizabeth and items she’ll need when she moves into a than 140 people, including alumni of both Gail Steinmetz as the woman of Samaria. The event helped to raise funds for schol- dormitory this fall at Mt. Holyoke College in the church and the school, attended the arships for the parish’s graduating seniors. South Hadley, Mass., where she has been dinner. ■ Leonardbryant.lifepics.com

8 The Net, April 2008 The Net, June 2008 9 What will you do with that check? Before you spend, tithe

“What do you think that people are going to do when they get their money?” Spend it, save it, pay bills? The discussion went on for a whole hour Suggestions for Giving while the TV commentator and his guests wondered how people were going to spend the money from ■ Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida the Economic Stimulus Payments Initiative and www.ecsefl.org also pondered the effect that the disbursement of 8895 North Military Trail, Suite 205C, Palm millions of dollars Beach Gardens, FL 33410 from the govern- ■ Bishop Todd and the Rev. Patsy McGregor ment to individu- c/o Diocese of Southeast Florida, 525 NE 15 als and couples will have St., Miami, FL 33161 on our impoverished econ- ■ Episcopal Relief and Development omy. www.er-d.org Official publication of the Probably the money Mail donations to: Episcopal Relief and De- Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida being sent will help the velopment, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA Episcopal Communicators’ Award of Excellence economy, but I am certain 22116-7058. “General Excellence” for the year 2000 that it is bound to have a To donate by phone, call 1-800-334-7626, positive effect on our pock- ext. 5129. etbooks and that it will be The Rt. Rev. Leo Frade, Bishop ■ Food for the Poor for some like an answer to www.foodforthepoor.org The Rt. Rev. Calvin O. Schofield, Jr. prayers. As I write this column my check has not ar- Food For The Poor, 6401 Lyons Road, Dept. S.T.D., Retired Bishop rived yet, but I keep checking my mailbox, hoping 9662, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 that it will get here before I leave for Lambeth. If it The Rt. Rev. John L. Said doesn’t, there will be slim pickings indeed for my Retired Bishop Suffragan stay in the U.K, considering the low exchange for a difference in the lives of our sisters and brothers Kathryn Blanton the dollar against the pound sterling. who have so much less than we through the small Convener of Communications Ministry What are we going to do with our checks? Spend sacrifice of tithing these unexpected gifts them, save them, pay bills? Whatever we choose to Mary W. Cox Dan Clifford One last thing — please keep Diana and me in do, we should not forget another important choice Editor Designer your prayers during the upcoming Lambeth Confer- we have: giving. ence to be held from July 16 until August 4 in Can- Catherine Kohn/PSPress John T. Cox An organization in our church called Episco- terbury, England. Bishops and their spouses from Layout Editor Proofreader palians for Global Reconciliation has started a cam- around the world who have been invited by the paign called “Give It 4 Good,” which urges us to Letters to the Editor Archbishop of Canterbury will pray and worship to- “choose compassion over consumption,” and even The Net welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must gether and deliberate on matters concerning our An- include the name, address, phone number, and if available, — for those who can — to give all of the check to- glican Communion. This is my third Lambeth and I email address, of the writer. Parish affiliation is also ward ministries and organizations working to end can assure you that it has been a source of blessing requested, when applicable. extreme poverty. 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10 The Net, June 2008 Birth of Riley inspires his parents to make “prudent provision” for the future

By Spencer Potter

Fr. Spencer Potter is associate rector at St. Mark’s, Palm Beach Gardens. This essay was published in the June issue of the parish newsletter, The Mes- senger.

As many of you know, Erin and I have a six-month old son, Riley. He has brought tremendous joy to our lives. I especially like his giggle. Riley has also brought new responsibilities to our lives; responsibilities that Erin and I Also, if you are able, please remem- had never thought about before. What ber the church and/or other charitable happens if Erin or I get injured in a car organizations in your will. “Temporal crash? Who will take care of Riley? Do goods” are gifts from God that should Erin and/or I need life insurance? We be cared for in accordance with God’s hope nothing bad is imminent, but Erin will. We are stewards of God’s re- and I are trying to be responsible and sources. do some planning just in case. Some of us who have grown chil- Even the Book of Common Prayer dren or no children may be able to be encourages us to do so. On page 445, very generous, while others of us who just after the Thanksgiving Service for LOOKING TO THE FUTURE are just starting a family may need to be a Child the prayer book says: Riley Potter’s birth inspired his parents, Spencer and Erin, to think about their more cautious in our estate planning. The minister of the Congregation is responsibilities for the future. Maybe one percent it right for you. It directed to instruct the people, from was right for me and my family. Some time to time, about the duty of Christian of us will have more resources and will parents to make prudent provision for what and what will go where. It is not cese of Southeast Florida in my will. be able to be more generous. the well-being of their families, and of very complicated. Riley goes to a rela- As a minister in the congregation The point is we, as Christians, are all persons to make wills, while they are tive and the vast majority of any money and as a parent, I encourage you to invited to plan for the well being of our in health, arranging for the disposal of we have will go to the surviving spouse make a will for yourself. I know it is no families and “leave bequests for reli- their temporal goods, not neglecting, if and then to Riley. Also, a small portion, fun to think about that time in our lives, gious and charitable uses as we are they are able, to leave bequests for reli- one percent, of any estate will go to St. but it is prudent for us to do so. It is able.” gious and charitable uses. Mark’s. This will is being written for prudent for us to make a will while we For information about the Heritage This week Erin and I are having a us and we should be able to sign it next are healthy. The care of loved ones is Society or for help with wills and finan- will made. We are asking ourselves all week. You will also notice that from important and should not be left to cial planning for your family’s future, those questions about money and now on I will be wearing a Heritage chance. It is Christian to care for our call Episcopal Charities of Southeast guardianship. We are trying to make Society pin, indicating that I have children and spouses and it is Christian Florida, 561-799-6424, or go to ■ “prudent provision” — who will get named an Episcopal Church or the Dio- to make a will. www.ecsefl.org. Loss of physical images points to “real and lasting treasure”

By Ellen Kentner pected, as it was a gathering and bless- car in the beach parking lot, I found a cheer us all, that I realized the camera ing at a church where all is warmly of- shower of green glass beside the pas- had been in the large straw purse I have suffered a loss — not as fered and events senger door — and no purse on the along with the graduation programs, devastating as the loss of life or love, are spiritedly floor where I had so carelessly stowed church bulletins and hotel confirma- but a loss. I lost representative images planned and en- it. Startled, I realized that my casually tions from the past weekend. I burst — symbols — created out of light and joyed. The circle expressed wish moments earlier might into tears thinking of the photographs, love, evoking memories. This loss has was widened become reality. Whoever picked up the symbols I could never share, ex- been a gift of clarity for me. This un- with close my purse was in possession of my cept in memory, or with those in at- derstanding is the gift: The love we friends in atten- every liquid asset — my checkbook, tendance, of that weekend brimming know, the faith we claim and the dance; many debit card to bank accounts, credit with joy: the culmination of eighteen memories we share are the real and more photo- cards — all were in the hands of years of child-rearing, mentoring, lov- lasting treasure. graphs were cap- someone I had never met. ing — and not single-handedly, but Last month there was an historic tured; there was Doesn’t God have a strange sense with the help of a tight-knit commu- occasion for our small family. Rela- another lovely Kentner of humor, I thought! And suddenly I nity of loving friends and family. At tives, who hadn’t spoken to each other meal in a paradise cared very much about those funds I that moment the physical symbols of in seven years, gathered to celebrate of a garden. The photographs as I re- imagined floating away. That rela- that grace-filled weekend — those the graduation and blessing of my viewed them in the camera seemed as tively penniless state did not, in real- photographs — seemed the greatest daughter, Isobel. Photographs were real and precious as the moments re- ity, seem quite so ideal or appealing loss imaginable. taken of blended families that had counted and shared in memory. as it had a few moments earlier, as I But what do we really possess, in never met before, and a meal was The next day gave way to temporal stood there beside my rather badly the end? Those memories, that faith shared where only goodwill and good concerns — plans and financing for beaten up car with only my cell and that love we share are the intangi- humor were passed with the bread and the college-bound graduate were the phone, a car key, and a beach towel. ble realities that live on in us, an in- wine. A generosity of spirit and kind topic of discussion. I escaped at one As I listed the items taken that day ward and invisible grace in our hearts words flowed effortlessly between point for a brief walk on the beach and for the police officer who came to and souls—these are our everlasting family members. And I captured every (never without my cell phone!) as- take the report, I did not remember treasure. possible moment in a still frame of serted aloud to a friend as I walked the camera. It was only the following memory with my fine new camera. that I hated money and wished I could day, feeling despondent as I drove the Ellen Kentner, is a youth leader at The following day seemed another be free of all dependence on it. car in for repair, thinking how I would St. Paul’s, Delray beach, and a member precious gift, if perhaps more ex- A few minutes later, walking to my enjoy the photos and how they would of the diocesan Youth Commission. ■

The Net, June 2008 11 Missionary tells ECW gathering how to “Grow In Grace”

By Mary Lou Ricker

About 200 members of Episco- pal Church Women (ECW) from around the diocese, along with clergy and visitors, including President Inger Saunders and Secretary Pamela Chan- dler of the Anglican Church Women from our companion diocese, the Diocese of the Bahamas, attended the 39th Annual Meeting of the diocesan ECW, held April 25-26 at the Embassy Suites Hotel-Miami Airport. The Rev. Patsy McGregor, A THANK-YOU formerly director of St. Julian's FROM THE MCGREGORS Retreat and Conference Center in Limuru, Kenya, and now mis- GRACEFUL GIVING Bishop Leo Frade asked the diocese for sionary in Tolaria, Madagascar, The Rev. Patsy McGregor illustrates the principle of growing a special offering on Mothers’ Day to sup- where her husband is area in grace by giving, instructing Polly Bobb (center) of Holy port the ministry of the Rev. Patsy McGre- bishop, was the keynote speaker Family, Miami Gardens, to give Gwen Thomas (left) of Historic gor in Tularia, Madagascar, where she now for the meeting. St. Agnes, Miami, a tithe of the money that was just handed to works as a priest of the Diocese of Antana- Her talks focused on the theme her. narivo and after July 31 will no longer re- “Grow in Grace,” offering practi- ceive support as a missionary of The cal—if not easy—suggestions for Bishop Leo Frade: President — Lillie Clarke, Episcopal Church. Donations can still be applying the principles of grace both to our per- Transfiguration, Miami Gardens; First Vice-presi- made; send checks marked for “Mothers’ sonal lives and to our roles in the church. dent/President-elect — Rose Brown, Holy Family, Day Offering — Patsy McGregor,” to Epis- Four disciplines—prayer, giving, obedience Miami Gardens; Church Periodical Club Chair — copal Charities, 8895 N. Military Trail, and fasting—can help us experience God’s grace Judith Lynch, St. Christopher’s, Ft. Lauderdale; Suite 205-C, Palm Beach Gardens, FL in our lives, she said in her opening presentation, United Thank Offering Coordinator — Andrea 33410, or make donations online at offering examples from her own life and ministry Hintzen, St. Christopher’s, West Palm Beach; Tri- www.diosef.org: Click on “donations” and of how “what first was very ennial Delegate/Social Justice Chair — Shirley indicate that your gift is for the Mothers’ difficult has now become Hunte, Ascension, Miami; North Palm Beach Day offering. Below is a thank-you mes- the greatest joy.” Deanery Director — Maureen George, Grace, sage to the diocese from the McGregors. On the second day she West Palm Beach; Broward Deanery Director — told the women that they Carol Higgs, St. Christopher’s, Ft. Lauderdale; Bishop Todd and I want to thank you would grow in grace by de- North Dade Deanery Director — Gloria Clausell, for your generous donations and gifts liberately allowing them- Transfiguration, Miami Gardens. selves to be in situations of collected by the diocese for our work All officers are elected for a three-year term. discomfort; allowing grace Kathleen Walker of Incarnation, Miami, was and ministry in Africa. Truly God is to be tested and strength- elected the Most Honored Woman of 2008. doing a great work all around the world ened through suffering; and Clarke Other nominees were Emma Christie Poole, and what a privilege for us to be People admitting their own weak- North Palm Beach Deanery; Mary Ellen Sands, Reaching People all over the globe! nesses in order to accept and Broward Deanery; and Barbara E. Gordon, South As a family, we have truly felt the rely on God’s strength. Dade Deanery. support of the Diocese of Southeast She challenged them to pass on their knowl- Two new or newly activated ECW branches Florida during this time of transition, edge and experience of grace to others, choosing were recognized: Todos Los Santos, Miami, and and we praise God for each individual teachers and leaders with character, compe- St. Mary Magdalene, Coral Springs. and church that have been a part of the tence and “the right chemistry” to The Corporate Missionary body of Christ working together in this work collaboratively with oth- Gift, which is divided ers. “... Leaders must partnership of the gospel. equally between one “Strong leadership is ministry inside the dio- It has been a pleasure for me (Patsy) not enough to create create a system to cese and one outside, to visit so many of your churches and healthy ministries,” she reproduce and train went to the Bone to speak at the ECW Annual Meeting in said. “Handing over the Marrow Donation April. Thank you for your kind invita- mantle to new leaders other leaders to Awareness Program tions to have me speak and share our must also be a part of at St. Luke the Physi- mission experiences. ministry development. perpetuate the ministry.” cian, Miami, and In- We hope that many of you take up Leaders must create a sys- verness Primary School our invitation for you to ‘come and see” tem to reproduce and train in St. Ann, Jamaica. what God is doing in Africa. It would other leaders to perpetuate the The winners of the Catherine be our joy to host your team! ministry.” Brown Scholarship, selected from 14 (The full text of the April 26 presentations is May God bless you and your applicants, were: McKenzie Payne, Incarnation, available at www.diosef.org under “news & Miami — first place, $1,000; Delia Anderson, In- churches in a special way. ■ events, current postings.”) carnation, Miami — second place — $800; and Her talks were accompanied by a slide show Kathy Johnson, Transfiguration, Miami Gardens Serving Christ Together, and highlighted with her own songs, accompanied — third place, $550. ■ Rev. Patsy and Bishop Todd McGregor by the guitar. At the closing Eucharist the following newly Mary Lou Ricker, a member of St. Gregory’s, elected diocesan ECW officers were installed by Boca Raton, serves on the diocesan ECW Board.

12 The Net, June 2008 Bethesda combats climate change with “Lighter Footprint”

“How many Episcopalians room. does it take to change a light Thermostats in public meet- bulb?” ing rooms have been changed to As many as possible, suggests cycle back after two hours to an the Lighter Footprint Task Force unoccupied room temperature. at Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Low flush toilets have been Beach. This group of parishioners installed wherever feasible. is working to get everyone in- The use of solar power is volved in exercising better stew- being investigated for some ardship of creation by reducing areas of the church. greenhouse gases that contribute Small bottles of water are no to climate change. longer being purchased; instead, Early this year the Task pitchers of water are being filled Force began to look at ways that with filtered water. the parish could “lighten its car- Recycling containers have Obituaries bon footprint” by reducing its been placed strategically around energy consumption and in- the building. THE REV. PHILIP C. BENTLEY, creasing its recycling efforts. Styrofoam dinnerware has Photo by Marcia Merritt RETIRED NAVY CHAPLAIN By the end of April the been replaced wherever possible Lighter Footprint team could re- with paper or ceramic. A NO-JOKE LIGHT port these changes: The Bethesda Bookshop has Fr. Philip Bentley, a retired Navy chaplain who BULB served as interim, supply or assistant in parishes Florida Power and Light did switched from plastic to paper a free energy audit of all No, this isn’t a skit about “How bags. throughout the diocese, died April 17 at the age of 89. many Episcopalians does it Bethesda properties and gave In addition, Bethesda is en- Born July 26, 1918 in Boston, Mass, Bentley re- take to change a light bulb?” ceived his Master in Divinity Degree in 1943 from the valuable tips for energy savings. Denny Lanier, head sexton at couraging its parishioners to look Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Va. He Light bulbs have been Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm at their own energy usage, as it was on active duty in the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps changed to low energy bulbs Beach, assisted by Alison posts hints for reducing, reusing from 1944 to 1967, ministering aboard four ships. wherever possible (and to avoid O’Brien, Bethesda Bookshop and recycling in its monthly Some of his service was with Amphibious Forces in potential mercury pollution, the Manager, replaces an old light newsletter. the Pacific during the atomic bomb testing at Bikini compact fluorescent bulbs will bulb with a “greener”—more en- “We hope other churches in ergy efficient--one. Lanier and Atoll. be properly disposed of when the diocese will consider the O’Brien are both members of He came to this diocese in 1974 to be assistant at burned out). same efforts,” said Marcia Mer- Lights in meeting rooms and Bethesda’s Lighter Footprint ritt, a Lighter Footprint Task St. Paul’s, Delray Beach, and after his retirement in Task Force. 1978 served as assistant at St. Gregory’s, Boca Raton, offices are used only when the force facilitator. and later, St. Mark’s, Ft. Lauderdale. He was twice in- room is occupied, and only if terim at St. Martin’s, Clewiston, and once at All needed. places that are not being used. For information on how to get Saints’, Jensen Beach. To keep sun and heat out, Ceiling fans are turned off started, contact Merritt at His final position was as staff chaplain from 1995 blinds and drapes are drawn in when no one is occupying the [email protected]. ■ to 1999 at the Veterans Administration Medical Cen- ter, West Palm Beach. Dean Bernie Pecaro of the Broward Deanery, a KEY WEST MINISTRY SAYS Coast Guard chaplain, said of Bentley, “He was very THANK YOU TO FRIENDS proud of his priesthood and chaplaincy within the Navy.” AT HOLY TRINITY Bentley is survived by his wife, Norma, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ■ By Andrea Thomas

At Fr. David Wilt’s service of institution on April THE REV. CANON KENNETH 27 as rector of Holy Trinity, West Palm Beach, he MACDONALD, ASSOCIATE AT was not surprised to see his friend from Key West, the Rev. Stephen E. Braddock, Ph.D., president and HOLY SACRAMENT executive director of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition sitting in the congregation. The Rev. Canon Kenneth MacDonald, who served Braddock asked if he could say a few words as associate at Holy Sacrament, Pembroke Pines, died about his friend. He commended Fr. David on the May 29. He was 91. work he had done as vice chair of the FKOC while THANKS FROM KEY WEST Born February 28, 1917 in Crofts Hill, Clarendon, serving as rector of St. Paul’s, Key West, and pre- At his service of institution as rector of Holy Trinity, Jamaica, he came to this country in the 1950s. He sented him with a plaque in recognition of that serv- West Palm Beach, Fr. David Wilt (left), former rec- served as rector of several churches in the Diocese of ice. tor of St. Paul’s, Key West, and Bonnie Weaver of New Jersey, where he was made an honorary canon of The real surprise came, however, when Braddock Episcopal Charities receive recognition from the Trinity Cathedral, Trenton, in 1967. read a letter from Morgan McPherson, mayor of the Rev. Stephen E. Braddock (right), president and He subsequently served as rector of church of the City of Key West, thanking Fr. David and his wife, executive director of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, for their service to the organization. Resurrection in East Elmhurst, NY, in the Diocese of Sandy, for their “extraordinary leadership provided Long Island. during their years of ministry at St. Paul’s.” He came to this diocese after his retirement in “It is people like you that have helped so many very rare honor of receiving the Key to the City of 1987 and served briefly at St. Benedict's Church, of our homeless and most needy brothers and sis- Key West. Plantation. For the past 20 years he has had an active ters get through their daily lives,” wrote Mayor Bonnie Weaver, the new Program, Grants and ministry as associate priest at Holy Sacrament, Pem- McPherson. “You have been role models of our Resource Director for Episcopal Charities, was also broke Pines. city’s official philosophy of ‘One Human Family’, honored with an award for her efforts in working He is survived by his wife, Flo, daughters Jennifer regardless of race, religion, sexuality or socio-eco- with Episcopal Charities to provide over $49,000 ■ Morgan and Patricia Szala and four grandchildren. nomic status.” since 2001 to the FKOC food pantry program Fr. David and Sandy were then presented the Loaves and Fishes. ■

The Net, June 2008 13 Hairy events raise awareness, funds, and laughter

By Mary W. Cox, editor

“Hair today, gone tomorrow.” That hoary, hairy pun came to life at three parishes this spring, as clergy (and others) submitted to some shearing for good causes—including general merriment. Photo by Ginny Warner On Saturday, March 30, Chapel of the Ven- erable Bede, Coral Gables, hosted a head-shaving event for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization that raises funds and awareness CAREFUL SHEARING for children’s cancers. Professional stylist Robin Organized by University of Miami fresh- Courtade concentrates on man Alyssa Mische, who is active at the Epis- the tricky part of shaving Fr. copal Church Center at UM, the event provided Mark Sims’ beard. a licensed hair stylist to shave the heads of volunteers (including Fr. Frank Corbishley, rector of Venerable Bede and Episcopal campus chaplain). Each volunteer to be shorn collected pledges from sponsors, and the event raised over $2,000. On April 27 Fr. Mark Sims, rector of St. Mary Magdalene, Coral Springs, sacrificed a lush beard, cultivated over several months, to the parish youth group’s “Shearing the Shep- herd” event. For three Sundays the youth sold tickets for a drawing to determine who would have the privilege of shaving the rector. The holder of the winning ticket, parishioner Patti Blanchette, chose not to do the “shearing,” so while she and the rest of the congregation en- joyed the show, former hair salon manager Robin Courtade did the barbering. The youth raised close to $300 for their trip to the youth conference at Kanuga this month. Perhaps the hairiest and most ambitious project was the brainchild of Sunday School director Michelle Pariseleti at Good Shepherd, Tequesta, who challenged the congregation to join her and her nine-year-old stepdaughter, Abby, in an event to benefit “Locks of Love; the charity collects donations of long hair to Photo by Martha LeFevre make wigs for children who are losing their hair to cancer treatment. GETTING THE RED OUT A month before the great shearing on Chil- Fr. Scott Petersen looks a bit relieved to be losing the bright red hair, even if it meant going bald dren’s Sunday, May 18, Fr. Scott Petersen, for a while. Good Shepherd’s curate, issued his own challenge: For $500 donated to Locks of Love, he’d dye his hair whatever color the donor (or ST. BALDRICK’S donors) selected; for another $500, he’d dye it DISCIPLES another color; and for a total of $2000 donated, As the stylist Yolanda(right) he’d have his head shaved on May 18. holds up her razor, mem- The congregation and the community rose bers of Venerable Bede and to the challenge: The first week Petersen the Episcopal Church Cen- processed into church with Day-Glo green hair; ter show off her handiwork. Left to right are Kelvin the second week it was Ronald McDonald red; Limonte, Nathan Laxague, and on May 18, when his wife and daughter, Alyssa Mische, Fr. Frank along with about 20 other parishioners, had Corbishley, Devon Nameroff long braids chopped off to be made into wigs, and another student who Petersen went bald. participated in the fund- More than $2,500 was raised for Locks of raiser for a cancer research Love. ■ organization.

14 The Net, June 2008 Acolyte Festival reveals “colors of faith”

Looking at the full pews in St. Martin’s, Pom- pano Beach, on Saturday, April 19, Bishop Leo Frade ACOLYTES RECOGNIZED FOR exclaimed, “There are young people in the Episcopal OUTSTANDING SERVICE Church—just look at this place!” Frade was celebrant for the closing Eucharist at Delia Anderson, Incarnation, Miami; David Balise, St. the annual diocesan Acolyte Festival. For several David-in-the-Pines, Wellington; LaToya Carter, St. years this annual gathering of acolytes for a day of Matthew’s, Delray Beach; Miguel Colon, Todos Los learning, fellowship, fun and worship has sur- Santos, Miami; Dahonna Culmer, Christ Church, Co- passed even Diocesan Convention in the num- conut Grove (Miami); David Davenport, St. Anne’s, ber of participants, and this year’s event drew a Hallandale Beach; Simone Douglas, St. Mary Magda- crowd of close to 500 acolytes, representing some 35 lene, Coral Springs; Elizabeth Drueke, St. Andrew’s, congregations and five deaneries. (Only the Keys Deanery Miami; Michael Dusek, St. John’s, Hollywood; Mark acolytes were unable to attend because of distance.) ELEVEN SE FLORIDA Ellis, St. Margaret’s, Miami Lakes; Christian The day began with a welcome from Dean Bernie YOUTH TO ATTEND EYE Figueroa, St. Bernard de Clairvaux, North Miami Pecaro, rector of St. Martin’s and dean of the Broward Beach; Rudy Ford, Jr., St. Philip’s, Pompano Beach; Deanery, and introductions and ice-breakers, led by Eleven young people and four Telisha Glover, Intercession, Ft. Lauderdale; Charlotte members of the diocesan Youth Commission, followed adult advisors will represent the Dio- Gorant, St. Joseph’s, Boynton Beach; Justin Griffin, by a variety of workshops. Acolytes could cese of Southeast Florida at Trinity Cathedral, Miami; Mark Hadley, St. Faith’s, choose hands-on practice with “holy smoke” or the triennial Episcopal Miami; Marjorie Hamilton, St. Martin’s, Pompano bells and chimes; participate in craft activities Youth Event (EYE), to be Beach; Gavin Hanley, St. Christopher’s, West Palm designed for different ages; or learn about litur- held July 8-13 at Trinity Uni- Beach; David Jackson, Ascension, Miami; Richard gical vestments or the Order of St. Vincent. versity in San Antonio, Texas. Johnson, Holy Family, Miami; Soraya Kelly, Church The featured workshop, which all attended, focused Our youth representatives will be of the Atonement, Lauderdale Lakes; Milton Lanier, on the theme of the day: “The Colors of Faith.” three members of our Youth Cabinet St. Monica’s, Stuart; Desmond Lewis, St. Benedict’s, Seminarian Lee Davis of St. Martin’s offered a mul- — President Michael Sahdev, St. Plantation; Francela Lire, Holy Comforter, Miami; timedia presentation, using video images, color and up- Benedict’s, Plantation; Vice-presi- Michael Mena, All Angels’, Miami Springs; Maggie beat music to draw the young people into reflection on dent Jessica Palmer, Holy Family, Miller, St. James-in-the-Hills, Hollywood; Ashley their identity as “children of the King” in a society that Miami Gardens; and Administra- Oates, Grace Church, West Palm Beach; Crystal Pala- often puts negative labels on people. tive Assistant Sophia Faiella, St. cio, All Saints’, Jensen Beach; Jennifer Price, St. An- Yellow, he said, represents the light of Jesus Christ; Stephen’s, Coconut Grove (Miami) drew’s, Lake Worth; Christina Reynolds, St. Mark’s, black is the sin that pushes God away and tells us to ac- — and Sara Burley, St. Benedict's, Ft. Lauderdale; Kandyse Samuel, St. Kevin’s, Miami; cept the labels that society gives us. Red is the blood of Plantation; David Jackson, Ascension, Sierra Smith, Transfiguration, Miami Gardens; Ruth Christ, reminding us that “his label is the only one that mat- Miami; Wisleidy Nery, Holy Cross, White, St. Nicholas, Pompano Beach. ■ Miami; Bryan Ocampo, Holy Cross, ters: forgiven.” Green represents new life; blue is the water Miami; Georgell Peckoo, St. Bernard of baptism; white is the holiness with which we are fed in de Clairvaux, North Miami Beach; Jor- the Eucharist; and purple is the royal color of our true iden- As has become traditional at the Acolyte Festival, the Eu- dan Powell, Incarnation, Miami; Flo- tity — “God’s children.” charist began with a parade, as traffic stopped to allow the rencia Quevedo, Holy Cross, Miami; Davis urged the young people to “listen to the voice of fully-vested acolytes with their banners, streamers and and Nichelle Singletary, St. Benedict's, vocation… ask about serving God in the church.” — and torches to process from the north parking lot down the mid- Plantation. asked adults to “listen to the children in the church.” dle of the street in front of St Martin’s, around the south Adult advisors accompanying the He continued the theme of vocation in his homily at the parking lot and through the south doors of the church. youth are: Cheryl Burley, St. Bene- Eucharist, reminding the acolytes, “You are the love of God At the service the bishop presented awards of honor to dict's, Plantation; Vashti Dozier, Christ in the world… God’s given you a story, your story, and God the acolytes chosen by each parish to be recognized for faith- Church, Coconut Grove (Miami); will give you the words — share them!” ful service. (See box.) ■ Pamela Ellis-Sahdev, St. Benedict's, Plantation; and Deacon Kenneth Sims, Holy Family, Miami Gardens. ■

CONVENTION TO OFFER VARIED WORKSHOPS

The annual diocesan Youth Conven- tion, scheduled for Aug. 8-9 at St. Benedict’s, Plantation, will follow a different format this year. In keeping with the theme, “Empowering Episco- pal Youth to Lead — NOW,” the convention will offer a number of hands-on workshops to provide participants with new skills to enhance their ministries. Specific details are still being devel- oped by the Youth Commission, but planned workshops currently include peer ministry; liturgical dance; small group leadership; drama in church; and technology for worship. The convention will also include legislative sessions and the election of Youth Commission officers. Complete information will be sent Photo b y Mary W. Cox to rectors and youth ministers. Regis- CHIMING IN tration will be online at ■ www.diosef.org/register.html. Acolytes take turns practicing their technique with the sanctus bell at tha annual Acolyte Festival.

The Net, June 2008 15 Listening, Looking, Loving: a mission to Southern Sudan Photo by David Lynn By the Rev. Debra The Episcopal Andrew Maconaughey Church of Sudan FROM MARATHON TO SUDAN had reserved places The Rev. Debra Andrew Maconaughey presents Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul with a stole woven at From April 14 through May 1, six for guests from all the Iona Art Gallery at St. Columba, Marathon. members of St. Columba, Marathon, led over the world to by the Rev. Debra Andrew Maconaughey, stay at the White meeting between him and the bishops of order to learn more about the situation in the congregation’s priest-in-charge, were Nile, so when we were not involved di- Sudan. It was a fruitful meeting. The Epis- the diocese. in Southern Sudan. The group attended rectly at the church we had additional op- copal Church of Sudan is very busy in Malakal is nearly on the front lines be- the enthronement of the Most Rev. Daniel portunities to meet with people from the Southern Sudan, working on clean water, tween the north and the south — it is a one Deng Bul as archbishop of Sudan and schools, education and clinics for people day drive to the north — so there is a mili- spent five days in the Diocese of Malakal. in their areas, continuing work that they tary presence there at all times. We saw Through Andrew Maconaughey’s involve- For information on American began and struggled with during the war. soldiers, and we were careful about not ment with American Friends of the Epis- Friends of the Episcopal Church We flew out of Juba north to the very taking photos when they were about town. copal Church of Sudan, St. Columba and of Sudan and how to help, go to hot area of Malakal, the diocese where we Malakal is anchored by a market place neighboring congregation St. Francis-in- http://www.afrecs.org/. If you are have been doing our work. Due to some that is both Christian and Muslim. People the-Keys, Big Pine Key, have had a rela- interested in a future mission trip unrest we were unable to visit our school, were generally nice — they were reserved, tionship with Malakal for several years to Southern Sudan, or for addi- but learned a great deal about it and were but many seemed happy to see us and and have helped to build a school there. tional information about the Dio- able to give the gift of money that will add greeted us with blessings. The following is an excerpt from a report cese of Malakal, contact the Rev. an additional classroom to the school, We experienced a rainstorm that shut written by Andrew Maconaughey for her Debra Andrew Maconaughey at bringing the number of classes to three down the city, due to the depth of the mud parishioners after the group’s return. [email protected] or and the number of children that we are ed- everywhere. It dried within five hours and We spent two weeks in Southern 305-743-6412. ucating each day to approximately 240. we were able to take a boat trip on the Nile Sudan in two different areas, Juba and The school is located in Panreing, in River. It was beautiful, but sights along Malakal. During our time in Sudan we the Unity State, which is very isolated and the riverbanks gave a better picture of the fulfilled our mission of “Listening, Look- United Kingdom, Kenya, South Africa, difficult to reach. The diocese has been devastation of the war. Massive river boats ing and Loving” and have now returned Canada, Egypt to talk about what had able to partner with Christian Aid, which that had been bombed lay on their sides; home to let you know what we have wit- brought us to Southern Sudan. For most, has provided clean water and latrines for ruined power and rice plants were being nessed. We were amazed at the faithful the enthronement of the Most Rev. Daniel the school; the government of Southern rebuilt; electrical plants were operating at spirit of the people of Southern Sudan, at Deng Bul as archbishop of Sudan was the Sudan is paying the teacher salaries; and partial capacity. the depth and the strength of their belief in event that drew longtime partners for this the World Food Programme is providing a We went to church on Sunday, and I the Risen Christ, and though we went celebratory day. I was glad to see my old meal at school and a meal for the girls to was invited to celebrate the Eucharist-- there as helpers, I believe that their friends at the celebration. take home to ensure their attendance at what a moving experience, looking out strength as helped our faith to grow. And what a celebration it was. There school. It is a blessing to think that here in into the congregation and seeing our team Juba is a war-torn city; there are were thousands of people at the service, the Florida Keys, through our faith we, in the midst of so many new friends. There bombed and crumbling buildings every- the service lasted four hours (but did not too, are part of the partnership that is help- is a very hopeful air coming from the dio- where. The roads are difficult and the dis- feel long) and included a great deal of ing these children in another part of the cese, as the people begin rebuilding their placed refugees crowd every inch of the singing, a sermon of hope delivered by the world. lives. city. There is a lot of clay in the soil, so archbishop of Rwanda and some remarks We were able to give the supplies that I ask that you pray for peace in Sudan, the dust that tinges everything is reddish in by the president of Southern Sudan. It was we brought to Peter, the assistant to and for the people of Southern Sudan, our color. There is a shortage of clean drink- a wonderful celebration of new birth. Bishop Hilary [Deng, bishop of Malakal] brothers and sisters in Christ. We know ing water sources, so the people often We remained in Juba for several days and he will deliver them on our behalf. that our school will soon have an addi- drink dirty water. and participated in the Sudan Census, it In Malakal we encountered difficult tional room, and that we have begun rais- We stayed in tents in the White Nile was interesting because due to the census, living conditions--no running water, little ing money for another room. We also plan Lodge Camp, located on the Nile River. It no one was allowed to move from where electricity and high heat. We stocked up to begin a revolving loan fund for the was very basic, but very beautiful. We they were staying. We filled out forms as on peanut butter and canned fruit and Diocese of Malakal to use on different slept under the mango trees at night, and visitors, and as a result of that experience, managed to stay healthy through that diet. projects, most likely beginning with a could hear the mangoes as they fell, hitting I do not think that I will ever be able to We visited a school, met with teachers guest house in Malakal. (We have first- our tents and the ground. During the read about the census during the time of and students, visited the clinic that the dio- hand experience with the current limited mornings, orphan children came up from Jesus with the same eyes. We were cese had built (the major illness treated in accommodations) the riverbanks where they lived to pick up counted. the clinic was malaria), toured the local We plan to return to Southern Sudan the fruit to eat and to sell. There were We met with the consul general of the hospital and met with people from the dio- in three years and invite your prayers to many children, and it was extremely sad. United States and were able to arrange a cese and from the Mothers’ Union, in discern your call for such a trip. ■

16 The Net, June 2008