John Hall candidate for Maryland bishop
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 CHANDLER - The Rev. Dr. John Hall, of St. Matthew's, Chandler, has been nominated as a candidate in the election of the 14th Bishop of the Diocese of Maryland. A portion of the letter he wrote to his parish on Jan 8 says:"After many months of discernment, the Search Committee of the Diocese of Maryland is announcing its slate of candidates for the next Bishop of Maryland. I want you to know that I have been nominated as a candidate along with several other Episcopal priests from across the country. On March 29, 2008, delegates from the Diocese of Maryland will gather in a special convention in Baltimore to cast their votes for their new Bishop. Then, on June 28, 2008, the one they elect will be consecrated the 14th Bishop of Maryland." Please keep the candiates and the Diocese of Maryland in prayer as they gather on Saturday at St. James' Church, Lafayette Square in Baltimore. | | U2charist to benefit MDGs |
| | Alleluia Fund Sunday on April 6 |  Remember Arizona's Alleluia Fund Sunday on April 6!
Building new churches! Supporting new growth initiatives in existing churches!
Your contribution of money, stocks, or land make a vital difference right here, right now!
For more information, contact
Carol D. Maher at either (623) 455-9515 or
alleluiafund@azdiocese.org.
You can also support the Alleluia Fund by purchasing items from our CafePress store.
 | | All Saints' Green Festival in April | 
| | Arizona Cursillo resumes |
 Cursillo is back in the diocese. Upcoming events and weekends are:
Teams are forming, candidates are being registered, and the Spring Weekends are just around the corner. Please join us as we pray, learn, and support each other on our journeys.
2008 Cursillo Weekends Do you have a candidate? Have you spoken to your parish priest? Applications can be found on the cursillo website. You may print and make as many copies as you like. Spread the word at your parish.
2009 Cursillo Weekends Men's Weekend - Mar. 5-8, 2009 | | Gluten-free wafers available in Phoenix |
PHOENIX - Sts. Sergius & Bacchus Circle of Integrity is supporting Trinity Cathedral's inclusion ministry by providing gluten-free wafers. "We actually bake these in house at Trinity Cathedral on a regular basis," said Ian Chamberlin. "Our baking environment is thoroughly prepared and cleaned to ensure that not only is it sanitized but also that it is free of gluten or other allergens." Currently they are baking about 10 wafers per month. They would like to offer their ministry to parishes in the Phoenix Metro area who may need gluten-free wafers to provide Holy Eucharist to people who are celiac or gluten intolerant. Ingredients are: rice flour, potato flour, tapioca flour, and water. No other ingredients are used. Currently they will provide and hand deliver wafers to parishes in the Phoenix Metro area without cost. Please contact Chamberlin at either ian.chamberlin@integrityssb.org or (602) 366-5360 for more information. On the net: http://www.integrityssb.org/blessedsacrament | Get W.I.L.D. with Harry, More or Less
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 PRESCOTT - You are invited to accompany Mr. Harry Potter on a fantastic journey at Hogwarts School this Summer. Your adventure will begin at Platform 9 3/4 as you board the Hogwarts Express. You'll wander through the streets of Diagon Alley, attend transformation class, and practice your Quidditch skills. Toward the end of your stay, you'll be ready for the Snares, Dares, and Potions challenge, and you'll finish off your visit discovering a little bit more about yourself with a look into the Mirror of Erised. Throughout the week, you will be introduced to the "magic" of a changed life through a commitment to Jesus by Living Through Your Baptismal Covenant. We shall all be waiting for you, Your friends, Harry, Hermione, Ron, & Professor Dumbledore P.S. There will also be a Junior High Camp, Senior High Camp, three Wilderness Introduction to Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.) courses, and a Camp 60's More or Less experience for Muggles or Squibs too old for a Hogwarts experience. On the Net: http://chapelrock.net | Shameless commerce department . . .
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 Laura Smith, Bishop Smith's wife, has a website about icons for contemplative prayer at ikonarts.net. Net proceeds from sales of all icons, prints, cards, and commissions go to relieve extreme global poverty through participation in the Millennium Development Goals. | | Space available at Chapel Rock | Looking for a great spot for your next youth event or men's women's, or family retreat? Chapel Rock offers a variety of lodging and meeting space choices, great food, and beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Chapel Rock is open (and busy!) year round, but the following resources are available in the coming months. Dates Lodgings ________ Meeting Spaces March 28-30 Non-linen buildings Cox Hall
April 4-6 Non-linen buildings Cox Hall
May 2-4 Non-linen buildings Taylor Lodge
May 9-11 Non-linen buildings Kleindienst Lodge
Newell Hall
May 16-18 Non-linen buildings Cox Hall
July 25-27 St. James (linen service) St. James
July 26-27 Harte Lodge (linen service) Harte Lodge
August 1 St. Barnabas, Harte (linen service) St. Barnabas
Harte Lodge For more information, contact Joan or Leslie at Chapel Rock, 1-877-445-3499 toll free. | A Final Thought
| Archbishop Rowan Williams is not the easiest writer to understand. His prose is dense and has to be read over slowly a few times. A case is point is this passage from his book, Resurrection. But hang on tight, it is worth the ride! Continued at: http://www.azdiocese.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/287
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| | To the best of my knowledge, every single church, mission, and preaching station within the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona now has a very basic website. Please go to www.azdiocese.org/map/list.html and check your church's website and its posted information and let me know of any changes that need to be made. Peace, Greta Huls
Communications Officer
Episcopal Diocese of Arizona | | | | Bishop Smith's E-pistle | The Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Smith
Bishop of Arizona |  The Holy Week reports from parishes around the Diocese are coming in and they seem to have a theme in common: Large (sometimes record-breaking) attendance for Easter Day services. As for Good Friday, well, generally not so hot.
Click here for more.
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