New York to Elect Bishop Coadjutor
The Committee to Elect a Bishop Coadjutor for The Episcopal Diocese of New York has completed its work of selecting nominees. On October 29, 2011, it will nominate the following persons for Bishop Coadjutor:
- The Very Rev. Peter Eaton, who is presently from Denver, Colorado where he is the Dean of St. John's Cathedral.
- The Rev. Cathy Hagstrom George, who is presently from Dorchester, MA., where she serves as Priest-in-Charge at St. Mary's in Dorchester, MA
- The Rev. Canon John T. W. Harmon, wo presently serves as Rector at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, DC
- The Very Rev. Tracey Lind, who presently serves as the Dean of Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, Ohio
- The Rt. Rev. Pierre Whalon, Bishop-in-charge of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, and presently in Paris, France
Two floor nominations have been received:
- The Rev. Canon Andrew M.L. Dietsche, who serves the Diocese of New York already as Canon for Pastoral Care
- The Rev. Canon Petero A.N. Sabune, currently the Africa Partnership officer for the Episcopal Church
The election of a coadjutor is to take place on October 29, 2011 at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine.
Episcopal Diocese of Haiti announces three nominees for Bishop Suffragan
[September 16, 2011 ENS] Three nominees for Bishop Suffragan for the Diocese of Haiti have been announced.
The nominees are:
- The Rev. Ogé Beauvoir, Dean of the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Haiti.
- The Rev. Bernier Noe, priest in charge of Cap Haitien in Haiti.
- The Rev. Joseph Jean Jeannot Priest in Charge of St Pierre, Archdeacon Centre, Mirebalais, Haiti.
The election will be held on November 25. Pending all necessary consents, the consecration will be held on a date to be determined in 2012.
This marks the first time that the Diocese of Haiti will elect a Bishop Suffragan.
The Bishop Suffragan of Haiti will assist Bishop Jean Zaché Duracin as he serves the needs of the people and clergy of the diocese, the largest diocese in the Episcopal Church, which continues to recover from a devastating January 2010 earthquake.
For more information contact Bishop Clay Matthews, Office of Pastoral Development, cmatthews@episcopalchurch.org .
A Service in Honor of the 128th Anniversary of the Founding of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Sponsored by Province II, Brotherhood of St. Andrew (flyer)
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Celebration Begins at 7.30 PM
Contact: Hamilton Simpson, Antonio Pilgrim, Richard Williams, Donald Bookal, Charles Harewood, Keith Anderson, Wendell Bristol, Murtland Yaw, Garfield DaCosta, Lonnie Barnes, Samuel Gill, Vincent Welch, Allan Inniss, or any member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Allan Inniss, Province II President , 718-712-3014
Initial Plans for Provincial Synod 2012
Please note: this represents a work in progress and was the plan in September 2011. The most recent plans are on the Province II website.
Synod 212 will be held at the Holiday Inn, Wolf Rd, Albany, NY on May 3 & 4, 2012 in preparation for the coming General Convention, which will be held on July 4 -12, 2012 in Indianapolis, IL.
There will be free parking and complimentary van transportation to and from the airport. Wired internet access will be provided in sleeping rooms and there is WiFi in the general spaces. All areas are handicapped accessible. Gluten-free and vegetarian meals can be provided.
Tentative Program Outline & Agenda
Thursday
- 10:00 – 11:30 AM…Registration
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM…Luncheon
- 12:30 – 2:15 Provincial Business Session
- Welcome
- Elections
- Triennium Budget
- Resolutions
- 2:15 – 3:30 First Workshop Period
- 3:30 Break (Move to Second Workshop)
- 3:45 – 5:00 Second Workshop Period
- 5:15 – 6:15 Eucharist
- 6:15 – 7:00 Hospitality
- 7:00 – 8:00 Dinner
- 8:00 – 8:45 Keynote…Haiti Rebuild – Donald Romanik (his office contacted)
Four workshops will be presented twice, allowing all attendees to attend two: Denominational Health Plan, Anglican Covenant, Title IV, Economic Justice.
Friday (Breakfast on your own)
- 8:15 – 8:30AM Morning Prayer
- 9:00 - 12:00PM General Convention Office Presentations
- Bonnie Anderson
- Gregory Straub
- PB&F - Budget
- 12:00 – 1:00 Luncheon
- 1:00 – 3:00 Plenary – Same Sex Blessing
- 3:00 Adjourn (Brief meeting of the Provincial Council may be held)
Watch for registration information and further details.
Episcopal Church Women National Board Meeting
Margaret Cash,the Province II Representative
Greetings from the National Episcopal Church Women Board. Please share the comments of this letter with all who are interested in the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church Women.
The National Board met at the Franciscan Retreat and Conference Center at Mount Saint Francis in Colorado Springs, Colorado from July 13-19, 2011. The Center was a place that provided a quiet, reflective and beautiful environment that provided a sense of serenity and calmness that allowed us to focus on the work we are called to perform. We were warmly welcomed each day by the staff and many deer that peacefully roamed the grounds of the center.
We were delighted to meet and welcome the Rev. Deborah Jennings, Vicar, St. Basil Episcopal Church in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, who will serve as the Chaplain for the 47th Triennial Meeting. Rev. Jennings was the Celebrant for the Opening Eucharist and the Officiant for the Closing Worship Service. The Worship Committee along with Rev. Jennings are working hard to ensure a meaningful and inspiring devotional experience for everyone.
We were pleased to welcome fourteen of our sisters from Province 6 on Saturday, July 16th. Among those in attendance was Harriet Neer, one of our beloved past Presidents. Following a delicious lunch, a lively and provocative conversation was held regarding ECW accomplishments, concerns and challenges. On Sunday, we worshipped at St. Michael's The Archangel Parish, along with the women from Province 6, who were attending their Province Meeting which occurred that weekend.
The Rev. Gregory Straub, Secretary of General Convention and Secretary of Executive Council, joined us for several days and shared insights and highlights of the upcoming General Convention.
The National Episcopal Church Women will once again partner with the Episcopal Woman's Caucus and the Anglican Women's Empowerment in the 16 Days Activism program which will begin November 25th-December 10th, 2011. Additional information will be forthcoming.
The Social Justice Initiatives for this Triennial are aimed at improving the quality of life for women and children. We urgently need your prayers and financial support for all or any of the following projects:
"Nets for Life" (Unified Gift) This program is a major push for Episcopal Relief and Development and six major corporations to eliminate Malaria in Africa. The goal for NECW during this triennium is to provide 1000 Nets, at a cost of $12.00 per Net.
Craine House (Community Gift) Craine House is in the city of Indianapolis which is the host site for the General Convention and the Triennial Meeting. The Community Gift is an outreach project for Episcopal Church Women and others to support and contribute to a deserving local community organization. Further information about this organization and its mission is available on their website, http://crainehouse.org/. Donations of items or monies as well as your prayers are appreciated. A Wish List of needs from the agency will be made available in the fall Communique. Information may also be found on the agency's website which is noted above.
Lillian Vallely School. This is the only boarding school for Native American children. It is in the Diocese of Idaho.
El Buen Centro Pasteur. We are assisting the Sisters of Transfiguration in the Dominican Republic as they care and educate girls in need within their communities.
Women to Women Program Grants for women are made available for education, improving job skills or financing a business (i.e. sewing machine, seeds and tools for farming, chickens for eggs and meat, etc.
A grant of $2500 was approved for the Five Talents Organization in the Sudan to help provide grants for education and job training for women and their families. We continue to be concerned and offer prayers for those in the Sudan as they face change, turmoil and loss from the North.
The focus of the upcoming edition of Communique will feature our clergy. The original focus, Health Ministries, will be featured in the winter edition along with a full description of the first 5K Walk which will be held during the Triennial Meeting in July, 2012. If you submitted articles to the communication officers regarding your health ministries, they will appear in the winter edition. There is still time to submit health ministries information. Please send it and other information regarding your diocesan program to me, including dates, for the Calendar at macash401@aol.com no later than October10, 2011.
Hopefully, you have received information regarding the Distinguished Woman Award Program. Information regarding the award was mailed to Diocesan Presidents and Contact persons in March, 2011. It is also available in the summer edition of the Communique, the July/August Communique and on the NECW website. We look forward to receiving your information no later than December 31, 2011.
Green Envelopes with Certification information will be sent to ECW Delegates in March 2012.
Respectfully,
Margaret A. Cash, Province II Representative