Episcopal Diocese of Albany - Priests and Deacons Update

Business Office: 68 South Swan Street - Albany, NY 12210 - (518) 465-4737
Christ the King Spiritual Life Center: 575 Burton Road - Greenwich, NY 12834 - (518) 692-9550

Blessed Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop
September 26th, 2006

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Ten days have elapsed since Bishop Bill's consecration at the State Convention Center. Multiple thanks go to the Volunteers and staff who labored so hard. Carol Drummond and Micki Thomas coordinated the details and Dean Vang the Liturgy. Christ the King SLC provided invaluable support. On Friday night friends, relatives, diocesan officials and visiting bishops joined together for Evensong led by Fr John Scott with a splendid sermon by Bishop Harold Miller. We were honored to welcome our Presiding Bishop and all the bishops who came for the Liturgy.

Thanks too to Vonda Cannon and her many helpers at the cathedral who put on such a splendid reception.

The next day Bishop Bill made his first visitation back to Saint Mary's, Lake Luzerne where he confirmed his first class of candidates, including son Chris. He then caught a plane to Houston for his first bishops' meeting at Camp Allen. He was one of the signatories of the letter last week distributed as a PDU Addendum. He returned last Saturday and has been enmeshed in a variety of gatherings, meetings and services. He preached an especially good sermon at the Noon Mass today at the Cathedral for the feast of Lancelot Andrewes.

The Sunday after the consecration Bp Dave was at Catskill where he reports much vitality. I did a visitation to Christ Church, Schenectady, a particular treat, bringing Bp Miller and Archdeacon McCamley who were heading out to Quebec. Late in the afternoon Bp Miller telephoned to say that the McCamley’s had forgotten their passports at Bp Bena's home. So Carol and I enjoyed a nice drive up the Northway, rendezvoused with them, drove over to Ticonderoga for supper and came home.

Last Sunday was more tranquil. Visitation at St Matthew's, Latham for Confirmation and lovely dinner. Needed folding chairs in the aisle at the 2nd Mass. Bp Dave was in Malone helping Fr Gus Calvo and the folks at St Mark's celebrate their 175th Anniversary.

Yesterday was the first Planning Meeting for Convention 2007. The theme will be TRANSFORMATION "Behold, I make all things new."

Tomorrow Bp Dave and Bp Bill and I will spend the day away combining prayer and planning.

Saturday is the Combined Leadership meeting at Christ the King, beginning with coffee at 9:30. It includes the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Trustees and the Deans.

Sunday Bishop Dave will be at Gloria Dei, Palenville. Bp Bill will be at Messiah, Glens Falls. I will begin a 2 month sabbatical for some prayer and study. On the following Tuesday leave for Down and Dromore where I will be speaking at the Clergy Conference, along with presenters Canon Bob Haskell and Fr Christopher Brown. During the Oct/Nov schedule events should go to Canon Jerry Carroll jcarroll@albanydiocese.org and bishop matters to Bp Dave & Bp Bill.

The Brotherhood of St Andrew is having a Workday at Christ the King on Saturday beginning at 8 AM

The Healing Ministry at Christ the King has several upcoming events. See at the bottom of this PDU.

St. John's Church in Johnstown has 50 copies of the Hymnal "Lift Every Voice and Sing II" for sale. They are in excellent condition. If interested, contact Fr. Monica at 518-762-9210.

Spiritual Gifts Workshop with Jean Nolting

October 13-15, 2006 at St. John's Church, Troy, NY for information and registration please contact the church office at 518-274-5884 or Linda Stevens at LFStevens@aol.com. The event begins with a Friday evening presentation from 6:30-9pm; Saturday, presentation and discussion from 9am-3pm including a lite lunch, and ending with Holy Eucharist at 4pm. The Sunday Services at 8am and 10am will include Healing with Mrs. Nolting and others.

Our sympathy and prayers to John White, husband of the Rev'd Mary, on the death of his mother Isabel. Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord. Also to Jeannie Shevlin, wife of Deacon Jim, on the death at home of her Mom. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen. In your charity, pray for Marianne Gorchov, wife of Fr Michael, who is having additional surgery on her ankle today.

The October Eucharistic Holy Hour will be at Noon, Tuesday, Oct 3, at the Healing Ministry Chapel. Lunch follows.

LORD JESUS, fill our hearts with a renewed love for You and commitment to your kingdom. Surround Bishop Bill with your holy angels to protect him and guide him in this new ministry of apostolic leadership. Amen.

In Christ,
+ Dan

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