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Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania - 3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - (215) 627-6434
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A weekly publication of the Diocese of Pennsylvania's Communication Network. These brief
"classifieds"
are intended to keep the members of the Diocese abreast of programs and activities in our parishes, share position openings throughout the Diocese, and to let others know if we have excess good/items they might be able to use. As in many "Classified Ads", articles should not exceed 150 words in length (total, and no graphics) and may be submitted to J.D. Lafrance (
[email protected]
) no later than Wednesday 10 a.m. each week for distribution via e-mail to the Diocese later that day. Text should be in the body of an email or in an attached Word document. Photos and graphics should be attached separately; no PDFs or documents with embedded photos please. This document may be copied for distribution as desired.
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YOU CAN TOO!
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Together the Diocese is reading the Bible,
bringing God into our lives, and it is transformative."
Bishop
Gutiérrez
PLEASE Join us
Go to App Store and download the Diopa Bible App on your smart phone -
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Register on our website at
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- Bishop's Bible Challenge
Listen during your daily run or commute to work
Begin with today's reading or an earlier one!
For additional information call the Offices of the Diocese at 215.627.6434.
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Programs
Education for Ministry
in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania 2017 Graduation Ceremony at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Monica, 3600 Baring Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, on Sunday, May 21st, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Join us!
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Music
A
Choral Evensong
will be presented by the Senior Choir of
Holy Spirit, Harleysville
at 7:30 p.m. on Ascension
Thursday, May 25
at the church at 2871 Barndt Road at Sumneytown Pike in Upper Salford. The choir will also be joined by friends who will travel with them to England in the Summer of 2018 to sing at the Lincoln Cathedral. Come join us as we sing prayers for the end of the day on the Feast of the Ascension. For more information, contact the church at 215-234-8020 or the web page at
www.churchoftheholyspirit.us
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Forums/Discussion Groups
The Adult Education Ministry at
Trinity Episcopal Church
at 6587 Upper York Road in Solebury, PA is pleased to announce a two-part Conservation Series for May. These educational forums will focuson
The Fifth Mark of Mission: safeguarding the integrity of creation and sustaining and renewing the life of the earth.
Part I of the Conservation series will be held on
Sunday, May 14
, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. "Mother Earth" will be our featured Mother's Day honoree, as we welcome Patricia Walsh-Collins as our speaker. Patricia is a 37-year resident of Bucks County and creator and owner of Art of Spirit, and Art of Spirit's Earth School. Continuing the Conservation theme, Part II will be presented on
Sunday May 21
, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. This program is appropriate for all ages and will be held in the Chapel. For additional information, please call 215-297-5135 or visit our website at
www.trinitysolebury.org
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Food
St. George's Chicken BBQ for Veterans
. Come enjoy a delicious BBQ Chicken meal at St. George's Episcopal Church on the corner of Darby Rd. and Ardmore Ave., Ardmore this Saturday, May 20 starting at 11 a.m. until we run out of chicken! All proceeds go to IMPACT Services, which provides supportive housing for homeless veterans. For $12 you'll get half a chicken, potato salad, roll, brownie and a drink. An extra half chicken is $8 more. Eat in or take out. A great way to support our vets!
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Services
Stations of the Resurrection
at Church of the Redeemer, Springfield. Join us on Sunday, May 28 at 4 p.m. for a service celebrating our Lord's Resurrection. As with the Stations of the Cross, we move from station to station, reading an appropriate Bible passage and meditating on it. By using the resurrection appearances as a focus for reflection and meditation we have an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the Easter mysteries of the resurrection of our Lord. For directions please telephone the parish office at 610-544-8113 or visit our website redeemerspringfield.net.
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Items Free/For Sale to Parishes
An
Open House
will be held at the
Diocesan Warehouse
on
Saturday, May 20
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please register with
[email protected]
. A listing of the items at the warehouse is also available. Email the same address.
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Rummages/Fairs/Flea Markets
Saturday, May 20, 2017
, 12 noon, Episcopal Church Women will be hosting a Spring Festival outdoors at House of Prayer Episcopal Church located at Church Lane and Limekiln Pike, off Ogontz Avenue. There will be food to buy, games, music, face painting, things to buy/sell. If you bring your table to sell your wares it will cost $20. Or rent our table for $30. To be held inside, in case of rain. So come out and enjoy. Bring your wares to sell. Bring your children, grandchildren, family and friends. There will be FUN, FUN, FUN. For further information, contact Wendy Carrington at: 215-485-0924.
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Programs
The 3 Jewels of Yoga
at St. Luke's (1946 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, PA) will resume on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. - outdoors, weather permitting, with yoga therapist Ram Phuyal. Just $10 per class, tailored for beginners. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Please do not eat for 4 hrs. prior to the beginning of the class. We'll also practice meditation and breathing exercises that, together with the movement, promote calmness, mindfulness and healing. Contact Number: 215-969-3645.
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Music
A Saturday Afternoon of Jazz
at the Church of St. Andrew & St. Monica. Guitarist Monnette Sudler - July 15, 2017. Pianist Joe Stevenson - October 28, 2017. Saxophonist Bootsie Barnes - December 9, 2017. All concerts go from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 and $25 at the door. The church is located at 3600 Baring Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info, call 215-222-7606 or visit the website at
www.ssandrewmonica.org
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For ticket information, call 267-235-6061 or 856-986-7757.
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Requests for Items
Grace Epiphany Church
is seeking Library Carrels for use in their offices. If anyone in the Diocese can donate some that are not being used in their buildings, please call Grace Epiphany Church at (215) 248-2950.
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Church Services
Saint Clement's Church
, 20th & Cherry Streets, welcomes you to Sunday Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 4 p.m. Vespers is chanted entirely in Latin. This weekly service is followed by sherry and light refreshments.
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Accommodations/Space for Rent
St. Alban's, Newtown Square
, offers parish hall as "Alban's Garden" for party rental space, Friday nights and Saturdays.
Accommodates a maximum of 130 for sit-down or buffet meal. Adjoining kitchen is commercial facility enjoyed by many a caterer. French doors open from hall onto patio onto country setting of expansive grounds with shrubs and trees...lovely and green late spring through early fall. Contact the Office Manager, 610-356-0459, x21,
[email protected]
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Gift/Thrift Shops
Trinity Thrift Shop @ Trinity Episcopal Church Swarthmore.
Housewares, small appliances, furniture, books, clothing, toys, jewelry, vintage linens, silver, one-of-a-kind items and fine collectibles. You never know what "treasures" you'll find! Remaining Sale Dates: Friday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Final Sale for this season: Friday, June 2 from 8:30 a.m. - Noon. Check out the bargains galore at our final sale for this season!
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Clergy
The
Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr
, is seeking a full-time
Associate Rector who, together with the clergy and staff, will share in the comprehensive ministry of the parish. The chief responsibilities of this position will be sharing in liturgical leadership and pastoral care; overseeing the administration and advancement of formation programs for children and youth in collaboration with the Director of Children's Ministries and youth group leaders; and developing peer and intergenerational opportunities in outreach. The Church of the Redeemer is a vibrant parish in the broad church tradition. We are looking for energetic applicants who are able to work with persons of all ages and are committed to the centrality of worship, the nurturing of habits of thoughtfulness and prayer, and the integration of faith and life. A fuller job description can be found at (
www.theredeemer.org
). CDOs or resumés should be sent to The Rev. Peter Vanderveen (
[email protected]
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Musicians
The organist at
Saint John's, Concord (Glen Mills)
has had to retire due to illness. We are looking for an
Interim Organist
(s) for the Spring+, and will be searching for a new incumbent over the Summer. Organ & Keyboard skills needed to accompany choir or soloists in season. There is a separate Choir director. Two services until Memorial Day weekend (9:15 & 11). One 10 a.m. liturgy over the Summer. Allen 3-manual. Contact John Sorensen, Rector, 610-389-9278. Email:
[email protected]
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Church Staff
Parish Administrator - St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Ardmore, PA.
The Parish Administrator serves as first contact to those inside and outside the parish and is the administrative assistant, receptionist, publisher of social and print media including worship bulletins and weekly E-newsletter, parish website and Facebook page. This position also entails scheduling parish events and building rentals, retrieving and sorting mail each day, completing payment vouchers to bills, submitting checks for signature, and filing paperwork for bills in accounting files. Strong computer and organization skills including the use of electronic and social media. Familiarity with the Episcopal Church preferred. This position is expected to average 28 hours per week. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday. This position is eligible for Episcopal Church pension benefits. It is not eligible for health care benefits. Deadline for applying: June 1. Contact: St. Mary's Episcopal Church, c/o The Rev. Michael Giansiracusa, Rector, 36 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003;
[email protected]
(610) 348-0390
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Youth/Family Ministries
Director of Children's and Youth Ministries.
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, Glenside
is seeking a creative and energetic individual to coordinate and oversee our children's and youth programs. In this twenty hour/week paid position, the Director of Children's and Youth Ministries will work with a group of volunteers, the Rector, and other parish staff to engage, equip, and empower our young people to deepen their relationship with God, inspiring them to live their lives in service of others. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children and youth, engaging our young people and their parents in ministry within and outside of the parish. Experience with youth as well as volunteer coordination is preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to The Very Rev. Emily Richards at
[email protected]
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Volunteers
Volunteers needed at the Cathedral Food Pantry
. Every Monday the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral Food Pantry distributes nourishing food to 150 households. We need help with food distribution on Mondays and help with receiving the food on alternate Wednesdays. If you are interested in participating in this vital ministry, please contact Archdeacon Pam Nesbit -
[email protected]
or 267-374-6952.
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