COMING EVENTS:

North Dade Deanery Youth Retreat - Aug. 3-4, Duncan Center

Altar Guild Retreat- Aug. 4, 9:30-12:30, Holy Family, Miami Gardens

Safeguarding God's Children- Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Holy Family, Miami Gardens; Aug. 15, 2-5 p.m., St. Thomas, Coral Gables; Aug. 18, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach; Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Mark’s, Palm Beach Gardens; Sept. 22, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Gregory's, Boca Raton; Sept. 22, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach; Oct. 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach; Dec. 15, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach

Happening Training Workshop- Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mark the Evangelist, Ft. Lauderdale

North Dade Deanery Youth Picnic- Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Morningside Park, Miami

Ordination of Scott Petersen  to the Priesthood - Aug. 11, 4 p.m., Good Shepherd, Tequesta

Diocesan Ultreyas-  Aug. 11, 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. Ultreya, St. Kevin's, Opa-locka; Aug. 11, 6-9 p.m., Grace, West Palm Beach

Workshop for Candidates for Youth Cabinet-  Aug. 12, 2 p.m., Christ Church, Miami

Men's Cursillo  - Aug. 23-26, Duncan Center

Clergy Family Picnic- Aug. 25, 11 a.m-2 p.m., Colony Beach & Cabana Club, Delray Beach

Evensong & reception honoring  Archdeacon Mary Gray-Reeves - Aug. 25, 6 p.m., All Saints, Ft. Lauderdale

Sea Sunday Observance- Aug. 26, 3 p.m., Port Everglades

Fall Clergy Conference   - Sept. 11-13, Duncan Center

Diocesan Youth Convention - Sept. 14-15, Duncan Center

CANCELLED Happening Weekend  - Oct. 5-7, St. Mark the Evangelist, Ft. Lauderdale CANCELLED

Hispanic Heritage Celebration- Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., St. James in the Hills, Hollywood

Celebration of Bishop Frade's 30^th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood- Oct. 17, noon, Holy Cross, Miami

Diocesan Convention- Nov. 2-3, Trinity Cathedral

Episcopal Lawyers of Miami-Dade- Nov. 7, 8 a. m., Northern Trust Bank

Ordination & Consecration of Mary Gray-Reeves as  Third Bishop of El Camino Real -  Nov. 10, St. Andrew's, Saratoga, Calif.

Youth Christmas Ball Dec. 8, All Souls’, Miami Beach

Diocesan School—Fall semester classes at the Diocesan School for Christian Studies begin Sept. 15. A revised catalog for the school, including links to registration forms for both the school course offerings and Eucharistic Visitor training, is posted at www.diosef.org/dscs. The registration forms can also be found separately at www.diosef.org/register.html. The deadline to register for fall semester courses is Sept. 27. The cost per course at the Diocesan School is $100. Scholarship assistance is available; the deadline for scholarship requests is Sept. 4 for the fall semester and Jan. 2, 2008, for the spring semester. Requests for scholarships and other questions about the Diocesan School should be directed to the Rev. Dr. Perry T. Fuller at 561-254-4548 (office) or by email at dioschool@aol.com.      

Hurricane readiness—We certainly should know the drill by now, but if you haven't already completed your preparations for hurricane season, check the information at http://www.diosef.org/hurricane.html. Be sure the Diocesan Office has current contact information, not only for clergy, but also for the person designated as an emergency contact for the parish when the rector is on vacation. Miami-Dade County is reminding all faith-based organizations to make sure that their older members and those with special needs are prepared to be safe during a storm; churches are also asked to call 311 after a storm to report anyone who needs assistance from the county.

Wal-Mart cards for Katrina Disaster Relief--The Office of Disaster Response of the Diocese of Louisiana is requesting donations of Wal-Mart gift cards for its Katrina Disaster Relief program. The cards are used to supplement regular disaster assistance.     The cards most needed are for $25. Cards should be sent to: Anthony Johnson, Case Manager Supervisor, Office of Disaster Response, Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, 1623 Seventh Street, New Orleans, LA 70115.

Altar Guild Retreat--There will be a retreat for members of all altar guilds in the diocese on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Holy Family, Miami Gardens.  Led by Deacon Joanne Katon, the retreat will have the theme, “I come among you as one who serves,” and will focus on the meaning and holiness of the altar guild's ministry. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and a continental breakfast will be provided. All who plan to attend should call Monica Allen at Holy Family, 305-652-6797.

Safeguarding God's Children— Three Safeguarding God’s Children workshops have been scheduled for this month, three in September, and two more later in the fall: Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-noon, at Holy Family, Miami Gardens—contact Deacon Ken Sims, 305-785-5318 (cell), 305-652-6797 (church), 305-621-9330 (home) to register; Aug. 15, 2-5 p.m. at St. Thomas, Coral Gables (primarily aimed at teachers)—call 305-661-3436; Aug. 18, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach, for parents, grandparents and volunteers, breakfast and lunch provided—contact Reed Sprague, 561-655-4554, ext. 14, or e-mail sprague@bbts.org. to register; Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-noon, at St. Mark’s, Palm Beach Gardens—contact Pastor Lisa Barrowclough at pastorlisa@stmarkspbg.org, or 561-622-0956, ext. 226 to register; Sept. 22, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Gregory’s, Boca Raton—call the church, 561-395-8285, for details and registration; Sept. 22, Oct. 13 and Dec. 15, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Palm Beach—call Kim at 561-655-4554 to register.

Happening Training Workshop—All youth who have attended Happening are invited to a Happening Training Workshop on Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Mark the Evangelist, Ft. Lauderdale. Participants will learn more about Happening, and will have the opportunity to become part of the leadership for Happening in our diocese. The team for Happening #23, scheduled for Oct. 5-7, will be selected from those who attend this workshop. For further information and to register contact Mary Cobiella, mary@diosef.org or 800-268-9993 ext. 29, or Fr. Hallock Martin at Holy Spirit, West Palm Beach, holyspiritec@bellsouth.net or 561-833-7605.

Diocesan Youth Convention—The 2007 Diocesan Youth Convention will be held Sept. 14-15 at the Duncan Center, beginning at 6:30 p.m. (dinner not provided) on Friday and ending with dinner on Saturday. Registration is online at www.diosef.org/register.html. Each parish is encouraged to send two delegates (Senior High), two alternates (Junior High) and one observer. There must be one adult chaperone for every five youth from a parish. At the conference the youth will elect the cabinet members (officers) of the Youth Commission (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Administrative Assistant). Those who are interested in becoming cabinet members should send name, email address, phone number and the position for which they wish to be nominated to Mary Cobiella at mary@diosef.org. A workshop has been scheduled for Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. at Christ Church, Coconut Grove, for those interested in serving as cabinet members; lunch will be provided.

McGregors' visit—Our missionaries, Bishop Todd McGregor and his wife, the Rev. Patsy McGregor, are in Florida this month and will be here, as well as in other parts of the country, into the fall. Todd's schedule during their visit is nearly full, and he will leave Oct. 1, but Patsy will stay through Nov. 10.  She plans to be at our Diocesan Convention, Nov. 2-3, and may still have open dates on her calendar during October. For an up-to-date schedule of their visit, contact them at: revmctodd@yahoo.com (Bishop Toddwww.seafarershouse.org McGregor) or ackstjulians@swiftkenya.com (The Rev. Patsy McGregor).

Resolutions and nominations for Diocesan Convention—If you are planning to submit resolutions or nominations for the Diocesan Convention, Nov. 2-3, remember that resolution must be submitted by Sept. 18 and nominations by Oct. 19. 

Seafarers' House Interfaith Luncheon--The Annual Seafarers' House Interfaith Luncheon will take place Aug. 18 aboard Royal Caribbean International's “Enchantment of the Seas” which will be docked in Port Everglades Terminal 25. The event will begin with registration and embarkation at 11:15 a.m., followed by a cocktail reception at 12:15 p.m. and luncheon at 1:30 p.m. Disembarkation is at 2:30 pm. Open seating is $40 per person. All proceeds from this event will benefit the ministry of Seafarers' House at Port Everglades. This event is open to only 200 guests. Registration—and information about sponsorships--is at ; click on special events.

Sea Sunday Observance—Bishop Frade is scheduled to be one of the participants in an interfaith prayer service sponsored by Seafarers' House on Aug. 26 at 3 p.m. at Berth XX at Port Everglades. Sea Sunday is a day set aside annually by those involved in maritime ministry to pray for seafarers and to draw the attention of the community and the world to those who work at sea. Members of the community who wish to attend will need a photo ID in order to enter the port. For additional information contact Beth Masino at 954-467-7330.

Fall Clergy Conference—The annual Fall Clergy Conference will be held Sept 11-13 at the Duncan Center, beginning Tuesday evening and ending after lunch on Thursday. The conference leader will be the Rev. Dr. James Lemler, director of Mission for The Episcopal Church. As administrator for the mission program groups, Dr. Lemler travels throughout the church as a teacher, preacher and conference leader. He has also written extensively on mission, leadership, stewardship, spirituality and congregational life and development. Registration will be online at www.diosef.org/register.html.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebration--The diocesan Hispanic Commission has announced an all-day celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. James in-the-Hills, Hollywood. Events are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., including praise music by an Hispanic Christian band and a combined choir from the Hispanic congregations of the diocese, a service in thanksgiving for the uniqueness and diversity of the Hispanic cultures represented in our diocese, dinner with traditional Latin foods and dancing to Latin music. All events are open to the public and are free.

Holy Land Pilgrimage--Bishop Frade is planning another pilgrimage to the Holy Land; the trip is scheduled for Jan. 15-29, 2008. The pilgrimage will include visits to Jerusalem, Nazareth, Cana, Capernaum, Mt. Nebo, Jericho and other significant biblical sites, as well as a day in Jordan and a day in the historic city of Petra. The cost is $3,845 per person, double occupancy (additional $595 for single accommodations); included in the cost is a $200 tax-deductible donation to Our Little Roses Ministries. Click here for complete details.

Pastoral Crisis Intervention workshop--On Oct. 2 and 3 the Duncan Center will offer a workshop on Pastoral Crisis Intervention presented by the Rev. Dr. Robert E. Steinke, a Lutheran pastor who is affiliated with the Department of Homeland Security and the Frederick County (Md.) Emergency Management Policy Group and was one of the first responders ministering to those in trauma and crisis on 9/11. The workshop sessions will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 2, with lunch provided, and 9 a.m.-noon on Oct.3. The fees are: $45 for both sessions with lunch; $35 for one day with lunch; and $20 for the half-day with no lunch. Call 561-496-4130 or email vlorraine@duncancenter.org for information or to register. For information on other programs offered by the Duncan Center in the coming months go to www.duncancenter.org. 

Revised Common Lectionary materials--Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI), official publisher of the worship materials of the Episcopal Church, is introducing a complete line of Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) resources, including lectionary books, gospel books, music and electronic resources. The 2006 General Convention authorized a transition to the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) for Sunday use beginning the first Sunday of Advent (Dec. 2) 2007. Go to www.churchpublishing.org and click on Revised Common Lectionary Resources to see what's available or to place an order.

Volunteer tutors are needed--for Project L.E.A.D. (Literacy for Every Adult in Dade), the Miami-Dade Public Library System's adult literacy program, which is designed to reach out to English speaking adults who are functionally illiterate (i.e. reading below the fifth grade level) and offer them free, one-on-one, confidential tutoring to improve their reading and writing skills. For more information call 305-375-5323 or email projectlead@mdpls.org, or go to http://www.mdpls.org/services/outreach/lead.asp.

“Let's Eat Shrimp for Mississippi”—The Hurricane Katrina relief agency, LESM (Lutheran Episcopal Services in Mississippi) is inviting communities from around the church to participate in its second annual “Let's Eat Shrimp for Mississippi” fundraising effort. On Saturday, Sept. 1, LESM is hosting its own shrimp-fest fundraiser, and is urging groups around the country to hold satellite “LESM”events (with or without Gulf shrimp on the menu) on or around that time. For information contact Lutheran Episcopal Services of Mississippi, PO Box 23815, Jackson, MS  39225, 601-352-7125, www.lesm.org.

Methodist-Episcopal Study Guide--General Convention 2006 approved a relationship of Interim Sharing of the Eucharist between the United Methodist Church and the Episcopal Church. “Make Us One in Christ”, a study guide for facilitating this relationship, will be sent to all parishes, and can be found online at http://episcopalchurch.org/documents/MUOCFINAL.pdf. As part of this ongoing relationship, the speaker for our Diocesan convention in November will be Bishop Timothy Whitaker of the Florida Council of the United Methodist Church.

Resource for learning Spanish Mass—Recorded versions of the Rite Two (Rito Dos) Mass in Spanish are available as downloadable MP3 files at http://www.madreanna.org/massrecording/index.htm. There are two recordings--one at normal speed and the other recorded at a slower speed for listening and learning.

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CLERGY CHANGES

Jones, The Rev. Scott - Ordained to the priesthood 7/14/07 at Good Shepherd of the Hills, Cave Creek, Az.

Maconaughey, The Rev. Debra Andrew - Ordained to the priesthood 7/14/07 at St. Columba, Marathon.

Martz, The Rev. Jeannie- Accepted a call to be rector of Trinity Episcopal Church,Orange, Calif., effective 9/1/07.

Potter, The Rev. Spencer- Began 7/15/07 as associate rector at St. Mark's, Palm Beach Gardens.

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Parishes in Transition:

St. Mark the Evangelist, Ft. Lauderdale—Fr. Gary Hamp, interim; search process continuing

Holy Trinity, West Palm Beach—Fr. Perry Fuller, interim; receiving names

St. Christopher's, Key Biscayne—Fr. Tom Bruttell, interim; receiving names

St. Andrew's, Miami—Fr. Gary Verell, interim

Guardian Angels, Lantana—Fr. David Kennedy, interim; search process continuing

Transfiguration, Miami Gardens—Fr. Tom Shepherd, interim

St. Peter's, Key West—Rector resigned to pursue further education; using supply clergy

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F.Y.I.—Information from our Parishes and Around the Church

St. Mary Magdalene, Coral Springs, will celebrate Jamaican Independence Day with a special Eucharist at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. The guest preacher will be the Very Rev. Winston Wright, rector of Grace Church, West Palm Beach, and dean of the North Palm Beach Deanery.

St. James the Fisherman, Islamorada, will hold its Vacation Bible School for children ages 2-13 Aug. 6-10 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  The theme is Avalanche Ranch:  A wild ride through God's Word.  There is a $20 registration fee. Contact Michelle at 305-852-8468 for additional information.

St. Nicholas, Pompano Beach, will observe the Feast of St. Mary the Virgin with a special service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15. For information call 954-942-5763.

St. David's-in-the-Pines, Wellington, will offer a U2charist on Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. The service will feature the music of the Irish rock band U2, performed by St. David's Praise Band, and prayer led by St. David's youth group. The theme of the service is social justice, calling all participants to do their part to bring about the reign of God. All donations collected at the service in Wellington will be sent to the international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) called PlayPumps International.  PlayPumps is a nonprofit organization that enables individuals, governments, foundations, and companies to donate PlayPump™ water systems to rural African communities and schools. 

On Sunday, Aug. 19 at 5 p.m., St. Andrew's, Lake Worth, will present its annual Chocolate & Wine Extravaganza, featuring chocolates from Mexico, Java, the Caribbean and Africa, with wines and foods that enhance them. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased by calling the church office, 561-582-6609. Tickets must be reserved in advance. All proceeds will benefit St. Andrew's ministries.

St. Martin’s, Pompano Beach, is offering a “Fear of Airline Flying A-Z” course on Aug. 29 and Sept. 5 and 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Topics range from airplane construction to security concerns and passenger rights. There is no charge for the course, which will be taught by parishioners Bill and Susan Morgan, both of whom have many years experience in various aspects of the aviation industry. Click here for details.

St. Mark the Evangelist, Fort Lauderdale, is accepting applications for the position of Parish Administrator. The position will become available the week of Sept. 9. Please send your resume to: LaVerne Comerie-Turck, email laverne@stmarksepiscopal.net; fax 954-561-7324; mail--St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1750 E. Oakland Park Blvd.,Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334. For additional information call 954-563-5155.

St. Bernard de Clairvaux, North Miami Beach, will celebrate its 43rd anniversary and patronal festival with an organ concert and tea party on Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. The guest organist will be Jay C. Brooks. Tickets are $20. To reserve a ticket or for more information, call Pam Hylton, 305-653-0604.

St. Matthew's, Delray Beach, will celebrate its patronal festival with a week of events Sept. 16-23. Click here for details or call the church, 561-272-4143, for information.

Church of the Atonement, Lauderdale Lakes, is seeking a part-time organist/choir director. Call the church office at 954-731-6100 for information, or send resume to Church of the Atonement, 4401 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes, FL  33313.

St. Kevin's, Opa-locka, has a virtually unused Riso copier, with supplies, to sell. Click here for what's included. The asking price is $8,000, but the vestry will consider all reasonable offers.  Contact Deacon Joanne Katon, 305-898-8732, or deaconjoanne@peoplepc.com. 

St. Stephen's, Miami, has brand new Ricoh Type M1 ink cartridges (three black, one magenta, one cyan and one yellow) that the parish no longer needs, and which they'd like to offer at a discount to a parish that can use them. Call Deacon Charles Humphries at St. Stephen's, 305-448-2601, for information 

St. Joseph's, Boyton Beach, is seeking a full-time youth minister.  Salary based on experience, with individual medical and pension benefits. For complete job description go to:  www.stjosephboyntonbeach.org.

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Additional Events and Opportunities
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• Reviving Our Souls, Restoring Our Politics"--Oct. 19-21, Cleveland, Ohio
  

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