The Diocese of the South Of the Anglican Catholic Church
The SOUTHERN CROSS The Most Rev’d Mark Haverland, Managing Editor The Rev’d Fr. T.L. Crowder, Content Editor
Octave of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 22 August, A.D. 2014
Out of the Ordinary
I did not renew my subscription to The Economist some years ago when they endorsed a presidential candidate with the observation that while the editors had no idea what he would do, he could not be worse than the incumbent. People who say ‘Things can’t get worse’ are usually wrong. Later I let three magazine subscriptions lapse. One of the three was a magazine I read for over 30 years. Perhaps as I get older I become testier and harder to please. I certainly would also like to cancel my Banner- Herald subscription, as it is a source of regular annoyance, but I think the obituaries and police blotter are professionally necessary. In any case I find myself now reading more books and fewer periodicals. I am probably better off. I also have dropped Internet access and e-mail at home – though I still have them at the church office – and find that my time is better spent without them. Both e-mail and the Internet are very useful, but they easily become sources of tremendous time wastage. They tend to distort priorities by making ephemeral communication both very easy and also apparently urgent. Or so they did for me. People with more self-discipline probably don’t have that problem. The one magazine that I do enjoy is FIRST THINGS. This monthly is devoted to religion and public affairs, particularly as the two intersect. Its articles and reviews are consistently informative and thoughtful. Some years ago I read an article in FIRST THINGS that developed an idea from John Paul II in a rather striking way. I did not keep the article and, unfortunately, do not remember the author’s name. In any case, the author developed a distinction between the ‘Church of Peter’ and the ‘Church of Mary’. The Church of Peter is the institutional Church. It is the Church with fairly clear boundaries, a visible structure, and external laws and rules and discipline to govern its life. For Roman Catholics the Church of Peter is the visible, Holy Roman Church of bishops in communion with the Pope and of baptized and confirmed members in an outwardly clear relationship of communion with these Roman bishops. This is the Church whose membership figures can be tabulated. John may be a very worldly man who goes to church from habit and who really lowers the spiritual tone of his parish. He may never pray privately, and the idea that he should attempt to discern and obey the will of God may seldom occur to him. But John does go to Mass and he puts a check in the plate and he does nothing that would get himself excommunicated. John is a member of the Church of Peter. The Church of Mary is the Church of devotion to God, love of God, longing for sanctity, and sincerity of commitment. There is nothing nominal or merely external and juridical about membership in this body. It is of course impossible to tabulate membership figures for this ‘company of all faithful people’. This Church we might, to paraphrase C.S. Lewis, call ‘the deep Church’. This is the Church where the nominal ideas of the Church of Peter are taken to heart and are pursued in sincerity and truth. Nevertheless, the Church of Peter is important. Without discipline and an external structure the Church of Mary could dissolve into a vague, New Age mush. Furthermore, the depths of the Church of Mary are supported and sustained by the more shallow but also more extensive membership of the Church of Peter. Sometime people with a nominal membership are more deeply converted. Naturally there is much overlap between these bodies. The author, however, noted that there also are people in both ‘Churches’ who are members of one body and not the other. There are nominal Roman Catholics such as John who seem distant from the Church of Mary. Likewise there are devout Christians who are not in visible communion with the Pope, but who hold far more of the substance of the faith taught by the Pope than, say, our hypothetical John, or many of the evil Renaissance Popes, or our average ‘personally opposed but...’ pro-abortion politician. A deeply serious Protestant, the author suggested, might be a member of the Church of Mary, though not that of Peter. One wishes that the two bodies might be exactly coterminous. In our imperfect world they never will be. The distinction is helpful, I think. While the author wrote from a Roman Catholic perspective, the ideas can be applied to any Church which has both an external structure and nominal membership and also a deeper core of more committed folk who seek to go beyond the bare minimum of religious duty.
A note from the Editor
Your Grace, Beloved Brethren, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Jesus:
In looking-over this issue, you will, no-doubt, notice several Parishes for whom nothing was submitted. NO item of news is too trivial to be included herein; anything that shows life, or the love and presence of the Christ, is suitable. Unless your Parish has ceased to exist, some thing happened at some time, in some place. If nothing else, submit your schedule of Services, a profile of your Clergy, or of a long-time member of the Parish. Anything that you can conceive, related to the Parish, will be printed. I’ve received several notes, enquiring about the on-line availability of The Southern Cross. When each issue is completed, I distribute it to the Clergy of each Parish and Mission, whose responsibility it then becomes to distribute it, however they see fit, to their Cure, whether by electronic means, or hard-copy. I believe that Fr. Foggin is going to post this edition to the Provincial website, so that it will be available for viewing there, as-well. I hope that this answers your queries. I remain
in His Service,
The Rev’d Fr. T. L. Crowder
P.S. The glaring error ~ not so much error, as lesser of evils ~ noted in this space, ‘last issue, was the Diocesan shield, in the upper-left corner of the first page. In that issue, the shield used was actually that of the DMAS. Thanks to Fr. Foggin, the proper shield has now been obtained, and put to use. ‘Kudos to the Archdeacon, who alone noted the error to the Editor. From the Diocese
Diocesan Administration
From the Diocesan Secretary
Holy Oils blessed at our recent synod are available to clergy through the Diocesan office. Please contact Fr. Athanaelos at [email protected] or 706-543-8657 to request a set.
The Very Rev. Nicholas C. Athanaelos DOS Secretary
New Clergy
Beau McClarin Davis was Ordered Deacon by Bishop Terry Lowe, of the Diocese of New Orleans, at the DNO Synod, in May. The new Deacon and his wife, Becky, have returned to the DOS this Summer, as he has been transferred to the DOS by Letters Dimissory.
From the Province
The third report of the construction of Birindwa Primary School (completed).
The ACC-Missionary Diocese of Congo is very glad to thank Anglican Aid Abroad, through Father Nixon, for the assistance received via the Missionary Society of Saint Paul for completing the construction of Birindwa Primary School in the village of Ikoma, Territory of Walungu. We received the first funds in our account the beginning of September, 2013; the amount sent from the account of ACC- Diocese of South was $US 1,550.00. The second donation for the construction of the same school was $US 650.00, which was a total of $US 2,200.00 received last year to start the construction of six classrooms as was reported in our first donation report for the construction of Birindwa Primary School, with the picture sent previously. In February, 2014, we received a second donation of $US 3,100.00 from the Anglican Aid Abroad- Australia, through the Missionary Society of Saint Paul, for continuing the construction of Birindwa Primary School. Lastly, at the beginning of July, 2014, through MSSP we have received $US 2,675.00 from Anglican Aid Abroad- Australia to complete the construction of Birindwa Primary School. The expense of the last grants received ~ $US 2,675 ~ were used as following:
30 Sheet metals for roofing the school = $US 300.00 100 Planks = $US 300.00 15 Kgs of nail (5 cm) = $US 45.00 10 Kgs of sheet metals’ nails = $US 30.00 7 Doors = $US 350.00 14 Windows = $US 420.00 35 bags of cement of 50 kg each x $US18 = $US 630.00 Sands (8 m³) x $US 22 = $US 176.00 Labors = $US 215.00 Transport = $US 200.00 ------Total used = $US 2,666.00
We plan to build Birindwa Secondary School in the village of Mugogo, groupment of Rurhala, Territory of Walungu, before the end of August, 2014, which may help children to start the new school year on September 4th, 2014. We need $US 3,500.00 to start the construction of three or four classrooms. The total budget to complete the entire school is about: $US 7,500.00. Thanks to the Anglican Aid Abroad through Father Nixon, and Archbishop Mark Haverland to push the Missionary Society of Saint Paul’s bursars for sending the grant to us; this has resulted in the completion the construction of the school as it is seen on the picture attached.
For the Anglican Catholic Church, Missionary Diocese of Congo,
+The Right Reverend Steven AYULE-MILENGE, Bishop Ordinary
Original Province Represented
On 16 & 17 July, the ACC-OP was represented at the Diocesan Synod of the Diocese of the Eastern United States (Anglican Province of America) by Archbishop Haverland, and Canon Richmond Bridge from the DOS. Bishop Stephen Scarlett from the Diocese of the Holy Trinity was also present, to present a workshop on parish evangelism. The Synod Mass and a barbecue were held at Saint Alban's Church, Oviedo, Florida, and the business meetings at an airport hotel.
Requiescat in Pace
Margaret Sturtridge Charles Lang, 91, of Port Charlotte, FL, died on 8 July, A.D. 2014. Born on December 6, 1922, in Blaenau-Ffestiniog, Wales, UK, she was the elder daughter of Albert Charles and Emily Sturtridge Charles, who emigrated to the U.S. in 1925 and settled in Locust Valley, Long Island, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, The Very Reverend N. Frederick Lang, in 1999. At age 16, Margo graduated from high school and began her studies at the University of Vermont, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics in 1943. After graduation, she worked for the New York Telephone Company in New York City, where she met Fred Lang, a recent Harvard University graduate and a student at General Theological Seminary. They were married on May 25, 1946 after Fred's ordination as an Episcopal priest. They lived in several locations throughout New England, including Cambridge, MA, where Fred served in several Episcopal parishes as he continued his studies at Harvard University, earning his master's degree and doctorate in theology in 1952. In 1955, Fred began his career as an officer and chaplain in the Air Force, which allowed Margo to realize her dream of travel throughout the world. They were stationed in Evreux (France), California, The Philippines, New Mexico, Louisiana and Japan. During this time and in later years, Margo traveled throughout Europe but also Thailand, India, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Greece, Russia and China. She collected treasures throughout the world, furnishing her home with special furniture, art and antiques. During Fred's Air Force career, Margo worked in the education field as a teacher and then guidance counselor. She earned a Master of Arts degree in counseling and guidance at New Mexico State University in 1968 as well as the Educational Specialist (Ed.S) certification in 1971. Arriving in Port Charlotte in 1977 after Fred's Air Force retirement, Margo served as a school psychologist for Charlotte County for 16 years, retiring at age 70. Shortly after moving to Port Charlotte, she began her association with Charlotte Community Mental Health Services, now known as Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC), serving as president for two years and more recently as a Board member. In 1999, after Fred's death, the Fred Lang Foundation was created upon Margo's initiative and she served as its first president, Board member and president emeritus. The Foundation is focused on Margo's mission to increase the availability of mental health services to those who can least afford it. The CBHC has announced that it has renamed its children's crisis unit to "The Margo Lang Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit" to honor her service to the organization. Margo was also a volunteer for United Way and served on the boards of directors of Youth Museum (now known as the Charlotte County Historical Society) and Center for Abuse and Rape. She was a member of the Harvard Club, Charlotte Harbor Military Officers Association, Zonta International and Delta Kappa Gamma. She was always active in church and was instrumental in the building and development of St. Paul's Anglican Church in the 1980s and '90s. More recently, she was a founding member of Trinity Anglican Church, serving as a delegate to various conferences. Her history would not be complete without mention of her love of dancing, cooking and entertaining, gardening (recognized locally for xeriscape landscaping for her home) and artistic talent, which included painting many scenes from her travels. Margo joined the jogging craze of the 1970s and her dedication to physical fitness continued up to her ninth decade with almost daily visits to the gym to walk fast on the treadmill (like a New Yorker) and lift weights.
From the Parishes and Religious Orders
The Franciscan Order of the Divine Compassion
The Franciscan Order of the Divine Compassion (FODC) is a religious order of the Anglican Catholic Church, founded in 1991 by Brother John-Charles Vockler (1924-2014), a First Order Franciscan friar, and former Metropolitan Archbishop of the Anglican Catholic Church. The FODC took its name from that of the first American society of Anglican Franciscans. Currently, Archbishop Haverland is the Protector of the FODC. The FODC’s Third Order, also known as the Brothers and Sisters of Penance, is composed of men and women, single and married, clerical and lay, who live in the world, working in their various life callings. They follow a structured Franciscan Rule, pray the Daily Offices of the Church, assist at Mass, perform works of spiritual and corporal mercy, and follow a regimen of meditation and spiritual discipline. Their vows are adapted for secular living and are professed as Simplicity, Purity and Fidelity. Professed members (also called “Tertiaries”) wear Profession Crosses. With permission of their Parish Priest, Tertiaries participating at Mass as servers, acolytes, or lay readers may wear the Third Order habit (Profession Cross, brown scapular, and white cord) with cassock and surplice. The Third Order currently has four novices discerning their calling, three of whom are members of Parishes in the Diocese of the South: Dave Gibson (Saint Hilda of Whitby, Atlanta, Georgia), Sid Blankenship (Saint Francis of Assisi, Gainesville, Georgia) and Don Contreras (Saint Stephen's, Athens, Georgia). The Guardian of the Third Order is also a parishioner at Saint Stephen's. The FODC also includes an organization called The Companions of Saint Francis, who are associate members of the Franciscan Order of the Divine Compassion. Drawn to the example, spirituality, life, and witness of Saint Francis and Saint Clare, the Companions are an invaluable source of joy and fellowship to our Franciscan family through their prayer life and almsgiving. Companions follow a limited Rule of Life based on Franciscan spirituality.
All Saints ~ Aiken, SC
The Eighth Sunday after Trinity was the first Sunday, in the Parish, for Deacon Beau Davis, who has been called to serve the Parish, and his wife, Becky. They have moved to Aiken from Tennessee. There was a welcoming celebration at the coffee hour, following the 10:30 Service. The Classic Book Club recently discussed Walden, by Thoreau, and will next read Heart of Darkness, by Conrad. In the last edition of the ‘Herald, the monthly Parish newsletter, there was an excellent article on the Saint of the month, S. Clare. On 1 June, the Archbishop confirmed the following: Mitchell Lee Collins, Mason Delaney Collins; also Elizabeth Kirsten Collins, sub conditione. On the same day, he received the following: George James Burke, Mona Steffens Burke, Cheryl Beth Cobb, Lawrence Berryl Kurland, Harry Lee Long, Mary Lee Long and Charles Lloyd Spillman. Father George and Betty Alexander recently enjoyed a June visit to the British Isles, during which Father Eugene Rosenkranz and Archbishop Haverland supplied for Father Alexander at All Saints'.
All Saints ~ Chattanooga, TN
No submission.
All Saints ~ Macon, GA
No submission.
Church of our Redeemer, Marietta, GA
In-addition to the usual Sunday Service, Evening Prayer is said every Wednesday, at 6:00 P.M. Holy Communion is also offered every Thursday, at Noon. A Parish workday was held on 16 August, and Fr. Rosenkranz was at the Soup Kitchen on the Seventeenth. In the current issue of the Redeemer Register, there is an interesting article on Stephen Grellet, a well-known American Quaker missionary of the Nineteenth Century, who preached throughout this country, and much of Europe.
Church of the Resurrection, Ocala, FL
No submission.
Good Shepherd, Palm Bay, FL
God continues to bless Good Shepherd Church in wonderful ways. Since joining the Diocese three years ago, He has provided us with everything we need to furnish a church – literally everything, from our altar to our organ, our processional cross, Stations of the Cross, Hymnals... the list is long. Our Diocese is amazingly generous! The last missing item of furniture was pews. We needed pews. About 6 months ago, our Archdeacon, Fr. Kennedy called, and said that he knew of a funeral home which was planning to remodel its chapel, and they would be looking for a church in need of... yes! Pews! A few weeks ago, Good Shepherd Church took possession of 23 beautiful, solid oak pews, with kneelers!
Holy Guardian Angels, Lantana, FL
We have had a reflective and spiritually fulfilling Lenten season. In addition to regular services, there were Lenten suppers followed by a reading and study C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce. Stations of the Cross services were held on Fridays throughout Lent. On February 25 to 27 Holy Guardian Angels hosted members of The Society of The Holy Cross, with six priests attending. There was a Mass on Wednesday February 26. We are overjoyed to warmly welcome Father Sandy Sears, who has started in a new role at Holy Guardian Angels as assistant priest to Father David Kennedy, rector; and to extend our welcome to his wife, Erika, as well. Father Sandy, as we call him, has been quite busy celebrating mass, preaching and teaching a class on Biblical history covering such topics as our creeds, the councils, heresies and apostolic succession among others. The classes have been well attended and are continuing after mass on Sundays. Our building project to enhance the church has started. The existing Narthex of the church will be replaced by a larger facility, including a columbarium. A portico will be added and the paved driveway will be adjusted to provide for a covered drop-off area; and parking will be enhanced to add 4 parking spaces for the handicapped. A covered walkway will also be constructed between the new Narthex and the existing administration building.
Holy Trinity, Greenville, SC
No Submission.
Oratory of S. George, Neptune Beach, FL
No submission.
Our Lady of the Angels, New Smyrna Beach, FL
No submission.
Our Saviour, Florence, SC
No submission.
S. Alban’s, Albany, GA
No submission.
S. Andrew’s, Tallahassee, FL
Saint Andrew’s Church was established on 8 November, 1977, soon after the Convocation Meeting in St. Louis. The Church’s Priest-in- Charge was at the St. Louis meeting, and subsequently played several key roles as an early “mover and shaker” in the Anglican Catholic Church. The current church building, a former residence that was remodelled to serve as an Anglican Church, was consecrated on 9 September, 1987. In November, 2014, St. Andrew’s Church will celebrate its 37th anniversary. The Church has undertaken several strategies to engage the community. First, because several members are health care practitioners, including a medical doctor, two nurse practitioners, several nurses, and a social worker, the church has offered community health clinics. Persons who have attended the clinics receive free and reduced health care services. The church has attracted new members through these neighborhood clinic offerings. Because many attendees do not have medical coverage, this has served a need, and, is a way of engaging the community culture, consistent with the spirit of Matthew 25:36. Even in a world flooded with digital media, the church has found its website and Facebook pages effective in sharing information about the church. Most importantly, the church has been able to send Christ’s message far beyond the city limits of Tallahassee. Saint Andrew’s Church has welcomed a sister “traditional” church – a traditional Roman Catholic Mission. Saint Andrew’s Church granted the Mission permission to share our facilities. The Roman mission had rented various facilities for many years, before approaching Saint Andrew’s Church about the possibility of sharing the building. Saint Andrew’s readily agreed. Good relations exist between the two congregations. Occasionally, the two churches collaborate on various projects such as church cleaning and rummage sales to raise funds for outreach projects. As was noted by one of the members, “We try to meet people where they are and provide ‘hospitality’, as S. Patrick did, to share Christ with the community.
S. Barbara’s, Jacksonville, NC
Saint Barbara’s recently attended the local, annual Chamber of Commerce Expo. We handed out pens, pamphlets and information about Saint Barbara’s, and the ACC. We have also just finished our study of the book of 1 Maccabees, and are well into the Second Book. In other exciting news, we are in the process of having heating and air conditioning put into our church building!
S. Bartholomew’s, New Bern, NC
Our Parish family lost one of its long-time members last month, with the passing of Deacon Frank Rago. Deacon Rago was very active in all phases of our Parish’s ministries, and could be counted on for most anything. He is sorely missed, and our prayers go out to his wife Lois, who, as was Deacon Frank, is a very active member of our family. May he rest in peace. As of 3 August, Fr. John Leahy has returned to St. Bartholomew's, as Priest in Residence. Fr. Leahy has also been filling in as Assistant Priest for Bishop Lerow at St. Barbara's, and so will be juggling services times for a while. He is humbled and grateful that His Grace has given him the opportunity to shepherd Saint Bartholomew's during this interim time, and looks forward to serving this wonderful Parish liturgically, pastorally and spiritually. Finally, beginning this month, the Men of the Parish will meet in fellowship and good conversation with the men of Reformation Lutheran Church (NALC) on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Being a fairly small parish (at the moment), it is not always possible to have various ministries or activities oneself, but in joining with other Christians, faithful to Christ and His Holy Word, we can be active. We will be looking at ways in which the Women of the Parish can also connect in like outreach or bible studies with other groups. S. Benedict’s, Chapel Hill, NC
The Archbishop’s scheduled visitation is set for 5 October, A.D. 2014.
S. Francis of Assisi, Gainesville, FL The Parish of St. Francis of Assisi has been a busy place of late. We now have an enquirers' class with 6 people (following the Archbishop's confirmation/reception of 9 back in the early spring), and are excited about sharing the Faith with new people. The Parish held a low-country boil on the Feast of St. Anne (July 26); there were 47 in attendance, including 18 guests invited by parishioners. We had excellent food, and another opportunity to share our Faith. Earlier in the day on July 26, the Parish held the Requiem Mass for our long-term and beloved parishioner, Elaine Crowe. There were 55 in attendance, many of whom were visitors to our parish, and all of whom commented on the beauty and reverence of our rite. So in all the circumstances of life, we are blessed to be ministering to our community in a powerful way, and are looking forward to God's work among us in the days to come.
S. George’s, Fayetteville, NC
Pictured are Senior Warden Paul Monroe, with Fr. McCleary; next pictured is the Saint Michael the Archangel Maronite Church, where Saint George’s Celebrates every Sunday, at 8:30 A.M.
S. Hilda of Whitby, Atlanta, GA
Our parish had long discussed the replacement of our slowly deteriorating wooden cross with something more permanent and in a style that perhaps reflects our parish a bit more succinctly. This Celtic cross is what we came up with. We are very pleased with it, and we have received extraordinarily positive comments from the community around us. Of course, given the historical value of the old cross to our parish, we have retained it with the intention of restoring it and finding a place for it in our parish archives if possible.
We have a short video showing the new cross on our web site at http://www.sthildasacc.org/ and more on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Hildas-ACC/359377984149070
S. Luke’s, Augusta, GA
What does Evangelion mean? How does one pronounce it? Beginning with the July issue of the Parish newsletter of St. Luke’s Anglican Catholic Church, the name changes to the Winge’d Bull, the symbol of St. Luke the Evangelist. While on vacation, Fr. Otwell of St. Luke's, Augusta, served as Deacon of the Mass at St. Stephen's, Oakville, California (APCK). Fr. Charles "Rusty" Dillon warmly greeted Angela and Father. Angela enjoyed meeting Fr. and Mrs. Dillon, and the people of St. Stephen's. As always, Fr. Otwell appreciated worshipping with our sister jurisdiction, and the Priest and people of St. Stephen's Church. Fr. Dillon's sermon was most excellent, and provided insight into some of the challenges facing Fr. Otwell at home. Fr. Dillon is rector of St. Stephen's and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Province of Christ the King's Diocese of the Western States. St. Stephen's, Oakville, worships in an old vinyard community church in the famous Napa Valley. Coffee hour is served outside under tents surrounded by fields of grape vines. Several years back, a hot-air balloon in distress came down in the field behind the parish during coffee hour. Deacon Beau Davis led worship at St. Luke's, Augusta, while the Otwells were in California, in what is colloquially known as a “Deacon’s Mass.” In actuality, it is no Mass at all. The Sacrament is not be Celebrated. Instead, the Deacon leads the prayers, preaches the sermon, and distributes the previously Consecrated Blessed Body of Christ to the faithful communicants. Parishioners report that his homily was lovely, he had an excellent manner, and the ladies very much enjoyed meeting Mrs. Davis during coffee hour. The fourth Bishop of the Diocese of the South, our own Archbishop Mark Haverland, will make his official Archiepiscopal visitation to our Parish on Sunday, November 2nd. We are looking forward to his good company, fine sermon, and Sacramental ministry as he Confirms at least one, and maybe more, new members.
S. Mary’s, Winter Haven, FL
No submission.
S. Michael & All Angels, Orange Park, FL
S. Michael and All Angels, Fleming Island, Florida, has resumed its mid-week Service and Bible Study on Wednesday Evenings, with Evening Prayer and a discussion of Matthew's Gospel lead by Richard Tarsitano.
On July 20, a covered dish luncheon was held to honor the retirement of Fr. Wells, after 34 years of service.
S. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, Athens, GA
Since the last edition of the Southern Cross, another synod has come and gone. It was our pleasure to once again host the DOS synod here in Athens. Apart from the required business sessions, delegates and guests came together for daily Mass and Morning and Evening Prayer, and lots of great food! During the synod banquet, St. Stephen’s was presented with a beautiful mosaic San Damiano crucifix donated by Mr. & Mrs. Mitch (Rita) Hamby. The crucifix, pictured below, given in memory of the late Most Reverend Brother John Charles Vokler, FODC, was received by members of the Franciscan Order of the Divine Compassion, including our own Brother Nicholas Lawrence (Chris Davis). The crucifix will hang in Lewis hall. Our church cemetery project is nearing its final phase. Thanks to a number of donations and bequests, the consecration will take place ahead of schedule. The cemetery for cremated remains is located in a wooded area adjacent to Timothy road. Natural stone similar to that in our Founder’s garden aligns the pathway and serves as an enclosure for the burial area. A massive lych gate with stone benches and a slate roof will mark the entrance. A few plots will be made available to non-St. Stephen’s parishioners. The $1,250 fee includes the vault, granite marker, opening/closing the grave, and perpetual care. Please contact Fr. Athanaelos for additional information. On the Feast of Saint Peter, June 29th, Saint Stephen’s welcomed nine new members to our parish family during a 10:00 a.m. Solemn Mass celebrated by Archbishop Haverland. Robert McDowell, Beverly McDowell, Larry Gill, and Diane Gill were received, and Jessica Campbell, Maegan Campbell, Liam Campbell, William Foggin, and Julie Perkins were confirmed. The Reverend Jonathan Foggin presented the candidates and The Reverend Nicholas Athanaelos assisted at the Mass. A covered dish luncheon followed in the Parish Hall. This past spring, St. Stephen’s welcomed Ms. Lucy Hudgens to speak on behalf of the ARK, our local social service/community outreach agency. Addressing parishioners following the Sunday Masses, Ms. Hudgens spoke about the work of the ARK including job training and financial assistance to local families in need. St. Stephen’s presented Mrs. Hudgens with a check for $950 for their continued charitable efforts. Parishioners recently completed a seventh month Sunday morning study on The Acts of the Apostles and a Sunday afternoon Inquirer’s class based on Anglican Catholic Faith and Practice. A survey of the Books of the Apocrypha will begin in September.
S. Timothy’s, Charleston, SC
YOU ARE INVITED
Saint Timothy’s Homecoming – Sunday - September 21st It is the custom in most country Churches that in the Fall they have a “Homecoming”, when all past, present (and moved away) members try to assemble for a service. It is a time for special music, food and fellowship. Homecoming Sunday is also a great time to invite guests and make a special effort to plan to be there. Coming Events at Saint Timothy’s
Saint Timothy’s Homecoming – Sunday - September 21st The Rib Dinner is on its way again – Saturday – September 27th Veterans Day Weekend – Sunday - November 9th Fall Arts & Crafts Bazaar, featuring Demonstrations - Saturday, November 22nd The Rib Dinner is on its way again – Saturday – September 27th. A Southern Slow- Cooked style rib dinner with all the fixings will be a take-out or sit down. If everyone can take some tickets, and buy or sell a few, it will help. We have three of these real good dinners as fund raisers for ladies projects a year.
Trinity, Port Charlotte, SC
The Archbishop said a Requiem Mass for founding member, Margaret (Margo) Charles Lang, on 15 July. Margo was an active parishioner, the widow of the late Father Frederick Lang, and a participant in Diocesan Synods in her later years. Bishop Stanley Lazarczyk is returning to the area, in mid- September, and will resume duty as Bishop-in-Charge of the Congregation.
Reflections
“America, it is said, is suffering from intolerance – it is not. It is suffering from tolerance. Tolerance of right and wrong, truth and error, virtue and evil, Christ and chaos. Our country is not nearly so overrun with the bigoted as it is overrun with the broadminded.” Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
“Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within the reach of every hand.” Mother Teresa
~Taken from The Winge’d Bull, the newsletter of Saint Luke Parish, Augusta, Georgia ______
"I expect to pass though this world just once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again" Stephen Grellet
~Taken from the Redeemer Register, the newsletter of The Church of the Redeemer, Marietta, Georgia