Blessings to all at Epiphany. If you should need to talk with me, or set up an appointment call me@ 661 392-1281, (Home) 661 325 -1063 (Bakersfield Office) or 661-331-4611 (cell)
Don't forget I'll be in the church office on Friday's and Saturdays.
By Him, With Him, In Him. Fr. Jack+
Monday, December 29, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
CLERGY TRANSITIONS
From the December 16th Tuesday Night Flyer -
It is our pleasure to announce the following deployment transitions within our Diocese.
The Very Rev. Van McCalister has responded to the call to be the Assistant to the Dean of St. James’ Cathedral beginning January 1st. We are very pleased for him and Jacqui as they are remaining with us here, and Fr. Van will remain as Dean of the San Joaquin School for Ministries. Dean Raines and the Chapter are thrilled to have such a qualified Assistant, especially as attendance at the Cathedral has been growing noticeably.
The Rev. Jack Faucett has been called to be the Vicar of Epiphany, Corcoran, as of January 1st. Fr. Jack and Joan are planning to move to Corcoran, although he will continue on with the prison ministries in Kern County as well. This will be a great leap in faith for the people of Epiphany, building on the great work accomplished by Fr. Van at quarter-time availability, as Fr. Jack will be there at least half-time and resident in the neighborhood.
Congratulations to both Epiphany Church and St. James’ Cathedral.
We also wish to recognize that Fr. Lee Nelson has arrived at St. John’s in Stockton and attendance has jumped considerably. Bishop Jack Iker has agreed to be the preacher at Fr. Nelson’s installation as Rector on Saturday, February 7th, 10:AM.
- Fr Bill Gandenberger
It is our pleasure to announce the following deployment transitions within our Diocese.
The Very Rev. Van McCalister has responded to the call to be the Assistant to the Dean of St. James’ Cathedral beginning January 1st. We are very pleased for him and Jacqui as they are remaining with us here, and Fr. Van will remain as Dean of the San Joaquin School for Ministries. Dean Raines and the Chapter are thrilled to have such a qualified Assistant, especially as attendance at the Cathedral has been growing noticeably.
The Rev. Jack Faucett has been called to be the Vicar of Epiphany, Corcoran, as of January 1st. Fr. Jack and Joan are planning to move to Corcoran, although he will continue on with the prison ministries in Kern County as well. This will be a great leap in faith for the people of Epiphany, building on the great work accomplished by Fr. Van at quarter-time availability, as Fr. Jack will be there at least half-time and resident in the neighborhood.
Congratulations to both Epiphany Church and St. James’ Cathedral.
We also wish to recognize that Fr. Lee Nelson has arrived at St. John’s in Stockton and attendance has jumped considerably. Bishop Jack Iker has agreed to be the preacher at Fr. Nelson’s installation as Rector on Saturday, February 7th, 10:AM.
- Fr Bill Gandenberger
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Baptisms
There is one Body and one Spirit;
There is one hope in God's call to us;
One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism;
One God and Father of all.
Anglican Coalition in Canada Welcomes New Province
Written by aciccom
Saturday, 06 December 2008 18:06
Saturday, 06 December 2008 18:06
Dec 6th 2008- Vancouver, Canada
The Anglican Coalition in Canada is pleased to announce its full participation in the emerging Province called the Anglican Church in North America. This new province was called into existence by the GAFCON Primates, representing the vast majority of the Anglican Church worldwide.
The Rev Barclay Mayo, National ACiC Network Leader, commented: “Who would have believed 10 years ago when we were in the midst of painful challenges that we would see the day when faithful Anglicans would be working together in unity? We were told repeatedly that it couldn't be done, that we were too divided, that our differences were too great. God has shown the impossible to be possible.”
Peter Turner, a Canadian member of the Provincial ACiNA Council which just met in Chicago, said that “we are excited to be full founding partners with our other Canadian Anglican jurisdictions, including ANiC, CANA, and the Reformed Episcopal Church. We are committed to working together in unity for the sake of blessing Canada and North America.”
Over 700 congregations representing around 100,000 faithful Canadian and American Anglicans have come together in the birthing of a new Anglican Province for North America. We are uniting across theological, ethnic, and cultural lines that many thought would not be possible. Bishop Bob Duncan of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is functioning as the leader of this new province. A unique feature of the new Provincial constitutions and canons is that they are driven by mission rather than structure.
This new province is bringing order out of the recent Anglican chaos, and ensuring a vibrant united Anglican voice in North America. Eleven founding Anglican partners are coming together, some of which have been in existence for over 130 years. The gracious Provincial leadership is allowing for greater unity in essentials, while respecting appropriate diversity in non-essentials.
Provisional Canons http://www.united-anglicans.org/about/provisional-canons.html
Provisional Constitution http://www.united-anglicans.org/about/provisional-constitution.html
The original article is here.The Third Sunday of Advent
December 14th, 2008 - "Gaudete Sunday"
LESSONS -- “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
Advent Colors
By Greg Dues
"The traditional color of Advent is purple or violet. It symbolizes a penitential spirit that has been associated with this season. Liturgists and other church leaders have begun clarifying the theme of Advent, emphasizing that it has its own distinct theme and is not a "little Lent." Some liturgists have promoted a new, or renewed, Advent color: a dark blue. While at first a little shocking to parishioners, this color has foundation in the evolution of Advent. In northern European countries and England there was a tradition to use for Advent a shade of violet different from that used for Lent. It tended more toward dark blue because of the kind of dye used. This color seems proper also because of the role of Mary in the mystery of the Christmas event.
Traditionally on the third Sunday of Advent, rose-colored vestments have been used. This color anticipates and is symbolic of the Christmas joy announced in the first word of the Entrance Antiphon: "Rejoice" (Latin, Gaudete)."
-- Quoted from "Catholic Customs and Traditions"
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, December 14th – Holy Eucharist at 9:00AM
LESSONS -- “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
Isaiah 65:17-25
1 Thessalonians 5:(12-15)16-28
John 1:6-8,19-28
or John 3:23-30
Psalm 126 or Canticle 3 or 15
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Advent Colors
By Greg Dues
"The traditional color of Advent is purple or violet. It symbolizes a penitential spirit that has been associated with this season. Liturgists and other church leaders have begun clarifying the theme of Advent, emphasizing that it has its own distinct theme and is not a "little Lent." Some liturgists have promoted a new, or renewed, Advent color: a dark blue. While at first a little shocking to parishioners, this color has foundation in the evolution of Advent. In northern European countries and England there was a tradition to use for Advent a shade of violet different from that used for Lent. It tended more toward dark blue because of the kind of dye used. This color seems proper also because of the role of Mary in the mystery of the Christmas event.
Traditionally on the third Sunday of Advent, rose-colored vestments have been used. This color anticipates and is symbolic of the Christmas joy announced in the first word of the Entrance Antiphon: "Rejoice" (Latin, Gaudete)."
-- Quoted from "Catholic Customs and Traditions"
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, December 14th – Holy Eucharist at 9:00AM
- Loose Plate offering: Uganda Missionary Support
- Annual Meeting: This Sunday
- Christmas Eve Mass at 7PM
- Bishop Schofield’s annual visit: March 15, 2009
2 Samuel 7:4,8-16
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38
Psalm 132 or 132:8-15
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
WHEATON, IL: North American Anglican Province Formed As Rival To The Episcopal Church
Provisional Constitution and Nine Canons Approved
By David W. Virtue in Wheaton, Illinois
www.virtueonline.org
12/3/2008
A new Province of the Anglican Church in North America, a rival province to The Episcopal Church USA complete with a provisional constitution and nine canons was birthed today with 700 churches and 100,000 church-going members. A formal ratification of the constitution and canons will take place in a provincial assembly in six months in Bedford, Texas at St. Vincent's cathedral in the diocese of Ft. Worth.
It is historic and unprecedented, said Pittsburgh Bishop Robert Duncan moderator of the Anglican Communion Network. "It is an extraordinary day for us. We have reversed 40 years of Anglican history and years of division among The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church in Canada. Today we bring together 11 jurisdictions in Canada and across the US. Today marks 5 years of labor and attempts to come together."
Duncan said the Provisional Constitution is a response to what 7 Primates of the Anglican Communion asked us to do. "They (archbishops) represent the majority of the worlds' who met recently in Jerusalem recently. They asked us to form a provisional province that would be recognized by the bulk of the Anglican world. Today we have done that."
Duncan said the new province was a work in the spirit of unity and mutual submission and was as fine and as great as "I have ever known." The nine canons put in place were unanimously adopted by all the partners of Common cause, he said.
The article continues here on Virtue Online
By David W. Virtue in Wheaton, Illinois
www.virtueonline.org
12/3/2008
A new Province of the Anglican Church in North America, a rival province to The Episcopal Church USA complete with a provisional constitution and nine canons was birthed today with 700 churches and 100,000 church-going members. A formal ratification of the constitution and canons will take place in a provincial assembly in six months in Bedford, Texas at St. Vincent's cathedral in the diocese of Ft. Worth.
It is historic and unprecedented, said Pittsburgh Bishop Robert Duncan moderator of the Anglican Communion Network. "It is an extraordinary day for us. We have reversed 40 years of Anglican history and years of division among The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church in Canada. Today we bring together 11 jurisdictions in Canada and across the US. Today marks 5 years of labor and attempts to come together."
Duncan said the Provisional Constitution is a response to what 7 Primates of the Anglican Communion asked us to do. "They (archbishops) represent the majority of the worlds' who met recently in Jerusalem recently. They asked us to form a provisional province that would be recognized by the bulk of the Anglican world. Today we have done that."
Duncan said the new province was a work in the spirit of unity and mutual submission and was as fine and as great as "I have ever known." The nine canons put in place were unanimously adopted by all the partners of Common cause, he said.
The article continues here on Virtue Online
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