November 6
The
Episcopal News Weekly www.episcopalnews.com
serving the six-county diocese of Los Angeles
Go and vote. Vote your conscience ... informed by what it means to love your neighbor. To participate in the process of seeking the common good. To participate in the process of making this a better world. However you vote, go and vote. And do that as a follower of Jesus. — Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry
Scan to subscribe to
The Episcopal News
November 6, 2016
Prayers for Elections
T
he following litany for an election was written by the Rev. Shannon Kelly, missioner for Young Adult and Campus Ministries of the Episcopal Church. Intercessor: Loving God, creator of this world who is the source of our wisdom and understanding, watch over this nation during this time of election. Help us to see how our faith informs our principles and actions. After each petition: Intercessor: God, our creator, People: Guide us in truth and love.
janet kawamoto
We give thanks for the right to vote. Help us to hold this privilege and responsibility with the care and awareness it merits, realizing that our vote matters and that it is an act of faith.
Deanery gatherings to preview convention
A
s Diocesan Convention approaches, each geographic deanery in the Diocese of Los Angeles will hold a meeting at which clergy and lay members of the diocese can consider the proposed budget, resolutions and other matters to come before the convention, meeting Dec. 2 - 3 at the Ontario Convention Center. Clergy and delegates are expected to attend, but all Episcopalians are welcome. Each meeting will last about two hours. Note: The meeting for Deanery 3 was held on Oct. 29 at Christ the Good Shepherd Church, Los Angeles. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 9:30 a.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10 a.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State Street, Santa Barbara 93101 Information: 805.965.7419
St. John’s Church 526 Old Magnolia, Corona 92878 Information: 951.737.1363
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10 a.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1:30 p.m.
St. Andrew & St. Charles Church 16651 Rinaldi Street, Granada Hills 91344 Information: 818.366.7541
St. Francis’ Church 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 Information: 310.375.4617
Deanery 1 Pre-Convention Meeting
Deanery 2 Pre-Convention Meeting
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2 p.m.
Deanery 4 Pre-Convention Meeting
All Saints’ Church 5619 Monte Vista Street, Los Angeles 90042 Information: 323.255.6806
Deanery 7 Pre-Convention Meeting
Deanery 8 Pre-Convention Meeting
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 9 a.m.
Deanery 9 and 10 Pre-Convention Meeting St. Andrew’s Church 1231 East Chapman Avenue, Fullerton 92831 Information: 714.871.4350 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 10 a.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 3 p.m.
Deanery 5 and 6 Pre-Convention Meeting
Pre-Convention Meeting for Youth Delegates and Volunteers
Church of the Ascension 25 East Laurel Avenue, Sierra Madre 91024 Information: 626.355.1133
Cathedral Center of St. Paul 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026 Information: 213.482.2040
Guide us through this election as a nation, state, and community as we vote for people to do work on our behalf and on the behalf of our communities. Help us to vote for people and ballot initiatives that will better our community and our world so it may reflect the values Christ taught us. Help us create communities that will build your kingdom here on earth — communities that will protect the poor, stand up for the vulnerable, advocate for those who are not seen and heard, and listen to everyone’s voice. We pray for this nation that is deeply divided. May we come together for the common good and do as you have called us to do — to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you through creation. Help us act out of love, mercy and justice rather than out of arrogance or fear. Lord, continue to guide us as we work for the welfare of this world. We pray for places that are torn by violence, that they may know peace. We pray for communities who are struggling with inequality, unrest, and fear. May we all work toward reconciliation with one another and with God. Help us to listen in love, work together in peace, and collaborate with one another as we seek the betterment of our community and world. ?
around the diocese
From the bishops
— Through NOVEMBER 12 — 9:30 a.m - 3 p.m. Brass Rubbing Center St. Luke’s Church 525 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach Information: [email protected]
You can meet them in school, or in lanes, or at sea ...
— SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 — 4 p.m. All Saints Evensong St. Francis Episcopal Church 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 Information: www.stfrancispalosverdes.org
By Diane Jardine Bruce
5 p.m. Choral Evensong All Saints’ Episcopal Church 504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210 Information: www.allsaintsbh.org — MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 — 7 p.m. Organ Concert: James Welch Trinity Episcopal Church 419 South 4th Street, Redlands Information: 909.793.2014 8 p.m. Organ Concert All Saints’ Episcopal Church 504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210 Information: www.allsaintsbh.org — SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 — 9 a.m - 3 p.m. Holly Faire St. Gregory’s Church 6201 E. Willow Street, Long Beach 90815 Information: 562.420.1311 9:30 a.m. The Diakonia of All Believers Bloy House 1325 N. College Avenue, Claremont 91711 Registration: www.bloyhouse.org 4 p.m. Gospel Choir Concert St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena 91001 Information: 626.798.6747 — SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 —
4 p.m. L.A. Baroque Orchestra Debut Concert St. James’ Episcopal Church 1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena 91030 Information: www.losangelesbaroque.org More events and details at www.ladiocese.org THE
Volume 5, Number 38
Episcopal News Weekly Editor: Janet Kawamoto, [email protected] Advertising: Bob Williams, [email protected]
A
lmighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
T
oday many of our churches are celebrating All Saints Day, transferred from earlier this week. This feast day was and still is one of my favorite days in the church calendar. When I was a child I was fascinated with the lives of the saints. So much so that I eventually read my way through every book on the lives of different saints in my Catholic school library. The nuns used to write notes to my mother: “Mrs. Jardine, please tell Diane that she should read something other than biographies of the saints.” My mother’s typical reply went something like this: “There is nothing wrong with reading about the lives of saints. Diane will read something else when she is
ready.” That kept the nuns at bay for a while. I was fascinated by the lives of the saints because they were ordinary people who made mistakes. They were people just like you and me, yet at some point in their lives they realized that God was calling them to live out their faith in a new way. They turned their lives over to God and while this didn’t insulate them from hurt or struggle, their faith gave them the strength to meet whatever came their way. As we celebrate All Saints — not only the “famous” ones, but all the saints in our lives — may we pray that we can attain the level of faith they had — one that gave them so much strength for their journey. ?
Altadena Christmas tree sale to benefit charity
S
t. Mark's Church, Altadena, is holding its sixth annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser to support Friends in Deed, a Pasadena service agency that works to meet the needs of the area's most vulnerable residents. Trees may be pre-purchased now through Nov. 14, and will be available for pickup on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 8 to 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Church, located at 1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena 91001. Trees are priced according to height, from
5 to 10 feet. Available varieties are Douglas Fir, Noble Fir and Grand Fir. Local delivery is available for an additional fee. Buyers also can donate a tree to a local family (in cooperation with the Pasadena Police Activities League). For more information and to order a tree, visit www.SaintMarksChristmasTrees.org. For additional information, contact Tom Horner at [email protected] or 626.379.8533. ?
Episcopal News Weekly www.episcopalnews.com
serving the six-county diocese of Los Angeles
Go and vote. Vote your conscience ... informed by what it means to love your neighbor. To participate in the process of seeking the common good. To participate in the process of making this a better world. However you vote, go and vote. And do that as a follower of Jesus. — Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry
Scan to subscribe to
The Episcopal News
November 6, 2016
Prayers for Elections
T
he following litany for an election was written by the Rev. Shannon Kelly, missioner for Young Adult and Campus Ministries of the Episcopal Church. Intercessor: Loving God, creator of this world who is the source of our wisdom and understanding, watch over this nation during this time of election. Help us to see how our faith informs our principles and actions. After each petition: Intercessor: God, our creator, People: Guide us in truth and love.
janet kawamoto
We give thanks for the right to vote. Help us to hold this privilege and responsibility with the care and awareness it merits, realizing that our vote matters and that it is an act of faith.
Deanery gatherings to preview convention
A
s Diocesan Convention approaches, each geographic deanery in the Diocese of Los Angeles will hold a meeting at which clergy and lay members of the diocese can consider the proposed budget, resolutions and other matters to come before the convention, meeting Dec. 2 - 3 at the Ontario Convention Center. Clergy and delegates are expected to attend, but all Episcopalians are welcome. Each meeting will last about two hours. Note: The meeting for Deanery 3 was held on Oct. 29 at Christ the Good Shepherd Church, Los Angeles. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 9:30 a.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10 a.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State Street, Santa Barbara 93101 Information: 805.965.7419
St. John’s Church 526 Old Magnolia, Corona 92878 Information: 951.737.1363
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10 a.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1:30 p.m.
St. Andrew & St. Charles Church 16651 Rinaldi Street, Granada Hills 91344 Information: 818.366.7541
St. Francis’ Church 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 Information: 310.375.4617
Deanery 1 Pre-Convention Meeting
Deanery 2 Pre-Convention Meeting
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2 p.m.
Deanery 4 Pre-Convention Meeting
All Saints’ Church 5619 Monte Vista Street, Los Angeles 90042 Information: 323.255.6806
Deanery 7 Pre-Convention Meeting
Deanery 8 Pre-Convention Meeting
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 9 a.m.
Deanery 9 and 10 Pre-Convention Meeting St. Andrew’s Church 1231 East Chapman Avenue, Fullerton 92831 Information: 714.871.4350 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 10 a.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 3 p.m.
Deanery 5 and 6 Pre-Convention Meeting
Pre-Convention Meeting for Youth Delegates and Volunteers
Church of the Ascension 25 East Laurel Avenue, Sierra Madre 91024 Information: 626.355.1133
Cathedral Center of St. Paul 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026 Information: 213.482.2040
Guide us through this election as a nation, state, and community as we vote for people to do work on our behalf and on the behalf of our communities. Help us to vote for people and ballot initiatives that will better our community and our world so it may reflect the values Christ taught us. Help us create communities that will build your kingdom here on earth — communities that will protect the poor, stand up for the vulnerable, advocate for those who are not seen and heard, and listen to everyone’s voice. We pray for this nation that is deeply divided. May we come together for the common good and do as you have called us to do — to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you through creation. Help us act out of love, mercy and justice rather than out of arrogance or fear. Lord, continue to guide us as we work for the welfare of this world. We pray for places that are torn by violence, that they may know peace. We pray for communities who are struggling with inequality, unrest, and fear. May we all work toward reconciliation with one another and with God. Help us to listen in love, work together in peace, and collaborate with one another as we seek the betterment of our community and world. ?
around the diocese
From the bishops
— Through NOVEMBER 12 — 9:30 a.m - 3 p.m. Brass Rubbing Center St. Luke’s Church 525 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach Information: [email protected]
You can meet them in school, or in lanes, or at sea ...
— SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 — 4 p.m. All Saints Evensong St. Francis Episcopal Church 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates 90274 Information: www.stfrancispalosverdes.org
By Diane Jardine Bruce
5 p.m. Choral Evensong All Saints’ Episcopal Church 504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210 Information: www.allsaintsbh.org — MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 — 7 p.m. Organ Concert: James Welch Trinity Episcopal Church 419 South 4th Street, Redlands Information: 909.793.2014 8 p.m. Organ Concert All Saints’ Episcopal Church 504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210 Information: www.allsaintsbh.org — SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 — 9 a.m - 3 p.m. Holly Faire St. Gregory’s Church 6201 E. Willow Street, Long Beach 90815 Information: 562.420.1311 9:30 a.m. The Diakonia of All Believers Bloy House 1325 N. College Avenue, Claremont 91711 Registration: www.bloyhouse.org 4 p.m. Gospel Choir Concert St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena 91001 Information: 626.798.6747 — SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 —
4 p.m. L.A. Baroque Orchestra Debut Concert St. James’ Episcopal Church 1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena 91030 Information: www.losangelesbaroque.org More events and details at www.ladiocese.org THE
Volume 5, Number 38
Episcopal News Weekly Editor: Janet Kawamoto, [email protected] Advertising: Bob Williams, [email protected]
A
lmighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
T
oday many of our churches are celebrating All Saints Day, transferred from earlier this week. This feast day was and still is one of my favorite days in the church calendar. When I was a child I was fascinated with the lives of the saints. So much so that I eventually read my way through every book on the lives of different saints in my Catholic school library. The nuns used to write notes to my mother: “Mrs. Jardine, please tell Diane that she should read something other than biographies of the saints.” My mother’s typical reply went something like this: “There is nothing wrong with reading about the lives of saints. Diane will read something else when she is
ready.” That kept the nuns at bay for a while. I was fascinated by the lives of the saints because they were ordinary people who made mistakes. They were people just like you and me, yet at some point in their lives they realized that God was calling them to live out their faith in a new way. They turned their lives over to God and while this didn’t insulate them from hurt or struggle, their faith gave them the strength to meet whatever came their way. As we celebrate All Saints — not only the “famous” ones, but all the saints in our lives — may we pray that we can attain the level of faith they had — one that gave them so much strength for their journey. ?
Altadena Christmas tree sale to benefit charity
S
t. Mark's Church, Altadena, is holding its sixth annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser to support Friends in Deed, a Pasadena service agency that works to meet the needs of the area's most vulnerable residents. Trees may be pre-purchased now through Nov. 14, and will be available for pickup on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 8 to 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Church, located at 1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena 91001. Trees are priced according to height, from
5 to 10 feet. Available varieties are Douglas Fir, Noble Fir and Grand Fir. Local delivery is available for an additional fee. Buyers also can donate a tree to a local family (in cooperation with the Pasadena Police Activities League). For more information and to order a tree, visit www.SaintMarksChristmasTrees.org. For additional information, contact Tom Horner at [email protected] or 626.379.8533. ?
