8/27/2010

 

Dear Friends,

 

Memorial Service for the Rev. Eric Yeoman ~ September 18, 2010

 

It has just been confirmed that a memorial service will be held at St. John the Baptist in Lodi at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 18. Fr. Yeoman passed away this last Wednesday. A long time resident in this diocese, Fr. Eric served as assisting priest at both St. Anne’s, Stockton and St. John’s, Lodi. He also has been a supply priest at many churches in the diocese.

 

Please join in prayer for the repose of Fr. Eric’s soul and for the comfort of his family, especially his wife Norma.

 

Clergy attending the service should vest wearing white stoles.

 

Peace,

+Jerry

 

 

From the Diocesan office…

 

Convention Schedule: The convention planning committee has set a tentative schedule for the Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Diocese of San Joaquin. The two-day convention will be held October 15 and 16 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Modesto, California. Registration forms available on the diocesan Web site, www.diosanjoaquin.org.

 

Friday, October 15: 3:00-7:00 p.m. Registration open

5:00-6:30 p.m. Workshop #1

6:45 p.m. Dinner

Speaker--Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies

 

Saturday, October 16 7:30 a.m. Registration open

Exhibits open

Coffee in the Exhibit area/Parish Hall

8:00-9:15 Workshop #2

9:30 a.m. Brunch in the Parish Hall

10:45 a.m-2:00 p.m. Convention Business Meeting

2:00 p.m. Convention Eucharist

3:00-4:00 p.m. Workshop #3

4:00 p.m. Sandwich and Salad Buffet. Parish Hall

 

Convention Exhibitor information: Information for organizations and individuals that would like to have an exhibit at the diocesan convention is available on the Web site www.diosanjoaquin.org. Vendors selling products are asked to pay a fee, which includes one registration. All exhibitors must fill out the exhibit request form, also available on the diocesan Web site. Exhibitors may contact Juanita Weber at 209-576-0104 for more information.

 

Nominations for Diocesan Offices: Nominations will be accepted through August 30 for diocesan elective offices. Open seats of Diocesan Council will be filled at pre-convention regional (deanery) meetings. Voting for all other elective offices will take place on October 16 during the diocesan convention business meeting.

 

Diocesan Council: The Diocesan Council acts on behalf of the Diocesan Convention between its annual meetings. Diocesan Council oversees and approves financial matters--finance, insurance, pensions, real estate--for the diocese. Diocesan Council meets at least six times per year.

Delta Deanery 1 clergy (3year term), 1 lay (3 year term)

Yosemite Deanery 1 lay (3 year term)

Fresno Deanery 1 clergy (3 year term)

Standing Committee: The Standing Committee is the council of advice for the Bishop. If the Bishop's seat is vacant, the Standing Committee acts as the ecclesiastical authority within the diocese. Each year one clergy and one layperson are elected to fill a four-year term. Standing Committee meets at least six times per year. 1 clergy (4 year term) 1 lay (4 year term)

Deputy to General Convention: The 77^th triennial General Convention is scheduled for July 5 – 12, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. As the governing body of the Episcopal Church (TEC), General Convention is a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies, which has more than 800 members (up to four clergy and four lay persons from each diocese), and the House of Bishops, which is comprised of nearly 300 active and retired bishops. Responsibilities for deputies at the 77th General Convention will include: Adopting legislation of concern to the Church; Amending the Book of Common Prayer, the Constitution, or the Canons of the Church; Adopting a triennial budget for the Episcopal Church; and Electing candidates to offices and committees for the coming triennium

Prior to serving at General Convention 2012, deputies and alternates will periodically meet for preparation and training. Deputies may also be asked to participate in pre- and post-convention duties throughout the diocese.

4 clergy (3 year term), 4 lay (3 year term)
(4 alternates will also be named in both clergy and lay orders)

Delegate to Provincial Synod: The diocese is a member of Province VIII. Along with the bishop, one clergy and two lay delegates will represent the Diocese of San Joaquin. The Province provides networks for communication and ministry in the western part of the United States. More information is available at www.provinceviii.org.

1 clergy (3 year term), 2 lay (3 year term)

(1 clergy and 2 lay alternates will also be elected)

Nomination forms may be found on the website (under "Diocesan Convention 2010") or at this link http://diosanjoaquin.org/convention/forms.html . Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. If you are nominating another person, you must have their consent. All nominees will be asked to submit a 75-150 words statement/bio and a photograph to be used in the Voter's Guide that will be distributed prior to the election. The deadline for nominations is August 30. Completed nomination forms may be submitted via e-mail or by post (see details on the form).

For questions on the nominations process, please contact the Diocesan Office at 209.576.0104 or Cindy Smith, Nominations Committee Chair at 661.201.2631.

 

Regional Preconvention Meetings: Three regional preconvention meetings are planned for 5:00 p.m. on three Sundays in September. Clergy and delegates are expected to attend and should mark their calendars, however, the meetings are open to anyone in the region. Further details will be available soon.

 

The central region (Fresno and Sequoia deaneries: Holy Family, Church of the Saviour, Holy Trinity, St. Paul’s-Visalia, St. Raphael’s, St. John’s-Tulare) will meet at the Church of the Saviour in Hanford on September 12.

 

The southern region (Kern and Sierra Deaneries: Grace Church, St Brigid’s, St. Sherrian’s, All Souls, St. Andrew’s) is tentatively planned for a meeting with St. Brigid’s at their meeting place, Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Bakersfield on September 19.

 

The northern Deaneries, Delta and Yosemite, will meet at St. Paul’s in Modesto on September 26 (St. Nicholas, St. Clare of Assisi, St. John the Baptist-Lodi, St. Paul’s-Modesto, Christ the King, St. Matthew’s, St. Mary in the Mountains, St. Anne’s, St. Mark’s, St. Francis).

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Diocesan Altar Guild Cookbook: There's no doubt about it: We have a lot of great cooks here in the Diocese of San Joaquin! Diocesan Altar Guild is publishing a cookbook to showcase your culinary specialties. Do you have one or more really terrific recipes you'd like to share? We'd love to have them for the DAG cookbook!

Items to Include in your Recipes:

Name of recipe

Name of person contributing recipe

Brief history of recipe, if desired

Ingredients and quantities needed, in order in which they appear in the directions

Cooking directions

Cooking time

Number of people recipe serves

Any special tips or advice.

Your name, parish, and contact inf0

Please submit your favorite recipes to DAG Cookbook Chair, Johnnie Mae Tibbens at dragonlady.32@juno.com. Deadline for submission is January 15, 2011. Bon Appetit!

 

Diocesan Altar Guild North Regional Gathering: Diocesan Altar Guild announces the first of three regional gatherings, the first to be held in the North Region at St. Matthew's Church in San Andreas on Saturday, September 11th, 2010, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. It will begin with Mass, celebrated by Fr. John H. Shumaker with Deacon George Cano from The Church of Christ the King in Riverbank, followed by workshops in the traditional preparation of the Altar and Eucharistic Vestments for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. We will also learn how to care for altar linens from laundering to folding. In addition, we will discuss the variety of "Holy hardware" usage in Eucharistic Worship and devotion. We will conclude our day at St. Matthew's in the beautiful Gold Country with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Luncheon will be hosted by the Episcopal Church Women of St. Matthew's. All are welcome to join us in what promises to be an enjoyable, informative gathering. Tickets are $10 at the door. Please RSVP by September 1st, 2010 to Diocesan Altar Guild North Valley Representatives Barbara Weeden at weedenbabes@yahoo.com or Sue Nestor at Nest2065@aol.com .

Looking forward with the Diocesan Altar Guild: In the coming months, Diocesan Altar Guild will hold gatherings in each of the three regions--North Region, Central region, and South Region. Our diocesan territory is vast, and we would like to make it more convenient for Altar Guild Members to participate without having to travel such great distances. Locations, dates and times will be announced soon for the Central Region and South region gatherings, so please stay tuned! Each is designed to be an informative meeting where altar guild members can get to know one another better and share information and ideas--but all are welcome to attend!

We always welcome new parish altar guild members. If your parish is not yet active and participating in Diocesan Altar Guild, please join us! We are currently planning a Sewing Workshop at Fall Convention with Fr. Luis Rodriguez, and Iconography Chair Joyce Tanner will give a presentation, Learning to Read an Icon. We will also have our annual fall DAG meeting at Convention. The Altar Guild of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin is an active member of Province VIII and The National Altar Guild Association. For more information, please contact Directress Susan Ohanneson at sko355@aol.com or 661-391-8735.

Video Available “Celebrate What’s Right with the World”: The diocesan office now has a copy of this video that was shown at the “Strength for the Journey” conference. Hosted by National Geographic Magazine photographer Dewitt Jones, the stunning photography and powerful dialogue challenge us to approach life with celebration, confidence and grace. Please call or e-mail Juanita 209-576-0104, jweber@diosanjoaquin.org to request the DVD. If you are planning to use it for a particular event or study session let Juanita know right away to reserve it for a particular time. It will be mailed with a return label enclosed.

 

Cycles for Leadership with Demi Prentiss August 27 and 28 in Fresno: Cycles for Leadership will be held at Holy Family August 27 and 28. The schedule is for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, and 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday. There will be a $5.00 registration fee to cover costs (snacks, coffee, etc.) payable at the door. Pre-registration is requested. A Cycles for Leadership workshop is also scheduled for Bakersfield at Grace Episcopal Church, September 17 and 18, and in Modesto October 1 and 2 at St. Paul’s. More workshops will be announced in other locations as soon as plans are firm.

 

Please complete the form for the dates you will attend. Registration forms are posted on the Web page. http://www.diosanjoaquin.org/doc/CyclesForLeadershipRegFormDOC (Word format) http://www.diosanjoaquin.org/doc/CyclesForLeadershipRegFormPDF (PDF format

 

Fall Online Courses at CALL: The Center for Anglican Learning & Leadership (CALL) at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) is delighted to announce the fall line-up of online classes.  The selections range from courses in Anglican liturgy and Christian history, to compelling and current themes in theological and biblical studies, as well as new offerings in the areas of spiritual guidance, sustainable food practices and dreamwork.  Join us for a class and experience how rewarding online learning can be!

 

Cost is $190 or $150 for groups of 3 or more. 

Check out the full fall course list at http://cdsp.edu/center_online.php#Fall2010

Contact: call@cdsp.edu

 

Check the 2010 Calendar: A monthly and yearly calendar is posted on the diocesan Web site. www.diosanjoaquin.org Commission and committee members are encouraged to plan their meetings ahead and get them on the calendar. Congregations are encouraged to check the calendar when they plan events so conflicts with diocesan events can be avoided. They also can notify the diocesan office of parish events that will be of interest to others in the diocese so all events can be coordinated.

 

Sponsor Episcopal Life San Joaquin: In addition to subscriptions, additional sponsorships for each issue will be required to fund the publication and mailing. This practice is continued from this past year. St. Paul’s, Visalia is a new sponsor. Please contact Doris Hall ddhhaall@aol.com if you, a group in the church, or the whole congregation will sponsor an issue of Episcopal Life in 2010. To continue sending to the current subscription and donation list, one or more sponsorships of $200 for each issue will be necessary to maintain the funding this year.

 

God did not sit back and wait for people to volunteer. He often went to extraordinary measures to call workers. God used a burning bush to get Moses' attention. He used a storm and a big fish to emphasize to Jonah that he was serious about him going to Nineveh. It wasn't until after Isaiah saw a vision of the Lord on His throne that he said, "Here am I. Send me!" Paul accepted the call of God in his life after hearing the Lord's voice in a blinding light. Jesus met common, ordinary people where they were in calling the twelve disciples. Simon Peter and Andrew were "casting a net into the lake" when Jesus said, "Come, follow me" (Matthew 4:18-19 ). James and John "were in a boat with their father" (Matthew 4:21). Matthew was "sitting at the tax collector's booth (Matthew 9:9).
 Hopefully you pattern your invitation to volunteers through a theology of call instead of one of recruitment. Here are some ideas how!

 

Blessings as you take sabbath time and plan for the coming season!

Sharon Ely Pearson, Christian Formation Specialist, Church Pension Group

 

(note: Sharon Pearson will be at the Diocesan Convention in October to present workshops, exhibit education resources, and be available for conversation. Plan to attend if you are interested in Christian formation--church school, youth group, or adult education in your congregation.)

 

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News and Notes from Congregations...

 

This is a section of the Friday Reflection to post reports and information about special events at your church, especially if the event will be of interest to others in the diocese.  Send the information to Juanita at jweber@diosanjoaquin.org. Note: Deadline for information to be published in the Friday Reflection is Thursday, 12 noon.

 

Please keep Sunday, September 12 marked in your calendars for a very special celebration for the church community in Hanford. To commemorate the 100^th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone in the “new” Church of the Saviour, a special Dedication Festival Eucharist will be celebrated, after which an old fashioned picnic is planned. It promised to be a wonderful time of fellowship and celebration. Among the entertainments at the picnic will be Pipe on the Hob, a local Fresno group specializing in Celtic music. Desserts and soft drinks will be provided, but do bring your own picnic lunch. For those who will be attending the central region preconvention meeting at 5:00 p.m. the same day, the Church of the Saviour invites you to make a whole day of it, to come early and join in the celebration!

 

Christ the King announces coming events in Riverbank.

• August 29 Friendship Sunday, one service at 9:00 a.m. A-L bring salads and M-Z bring desserts for a potluck.
• August 29 Regional Youth Group Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
• August 30 CTK goes for pizza and ice cream. CTK will be doing a fund raiser at the Mountain Mike's Pizza and Baskin Robbins ice cream in the O' Brien's shopping center on the corner of Patterson and Oakdale Roads. Bring family and friends. CTK gets a portion of the sales if you have a flyer. These flyers will be available in the church office.
• September 25 Rummage Sale--We will be in partnership with the City of Riverbank. It will be held at the old Ammo Depot from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Clean, gently used items are needed. You can call the church office (209-869-1075) for pick-up. Please no electronics or unsellable items.

 

St. Paul’s, Modesto is holding a raffle. The winner will enjoy a week at the Westin Ka’anapali North Shores resort in Maui, Hawaii, January 15-22, 2011. Airfare for two is included. The tickets are $10 each or three for $25. The drawing will be on September 18, 2010. All proceeds will benefit the ministries of St. Paul’s. Call the church office for tickets. 209-522-3267

 

 

Bishop Lamb's Calendar

August 29 Bishop Visitation St. Andrew’s, Taft

Septermber Fallen Leaf Lake

October 3 St. John’s, Tulare

October 9 Joint meeting of Standing Committee, Diocesan Council

October 10 Grace Church, Bakersfield

October 15, 16 Diocesan Convention

October 17 St. Nicholas, Atwater/Merced

October 24 Holy Family, Fresno

October 31 The Church of the Saviour, Hanford

 

 

Canon Hall’s Calendar

August 29 Christ the King, Riverbank

September 12 Church of the Saviour, Hanford

September 12 Central region preconvention meeting, Church of the Saviour, Hanford 5 p.m.

September 21-24 Transition Officers Meeting, Spokane, Washington

October 9 Joint meeting of Standing Committee, Diocesan Council

October 15, 16 Diocesan Convention

 

 

jweber@diosanjoaquin.org