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August 1, 2018

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This Sunday, August 5, will be

The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

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August 12th at both services.
With the new school year starting, all children can bring their backpacks to either service on Sunday for a blessing. This will be a great way to make sure the school year starts off well.

We are looking for Youth to be more involved with our services. For all youth 4th grade and older, please consider volunteering to either acolyte or being a reader. Lessons for new acolytes will begin in September. Please contact Tom Reid if you are interested in either. His email is treid44@bellsouth.net

Enjoy this video of our diocese youth --- including our own Laura Walton and Felix Sipra --- as they serve this summer to help locals in the diocese's ministry "To Guatemala with Love". Also, check out the fundraiser dinner in the dioces's news section below.

Presiding Bishop’s Letter Regarding Upcoming Surgery

Prayers Welcomed

July 25, 2018

Dear Friends in Christ,

A few months ago, through my annual physical, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After a variety of tests, consultations, and conversations with my wife and daughters, I decided on a surgical treatment course. On this coming Tuesday, July 31st, I will have surgery to remove the prostate gland.

I am happy to say that the prognosis looks very good and quite positive. I have spoken with several others who have gone through this, and who have offered both encouragement and helpful advice. I will be in the hospital for at least a day, then at home to recuperate.

I’ve been told that 4-6 weeks is a reasonable time to anticipate. I plan to resume my duties in early September and I do not anticipate any significant changes in my commitments.

I am very blessed with a wonderful family, a first-rate medical team, a great staff, dear colleagues and friends, a calling to which I have given my life, and above all a good, great and loving God in whose hands we always remain. So, do say a prayer. And know that I look forward to being back at my post in September.

God bless you, and keep the faith,

+Michael

The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry
Presiding Bishop and Primate
The Episcopal Church

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Ixtacapa Youth Fundraiser Dinner

Saturday, August 11

5 - 8 p.m.

Good Samaritan, 4321 Eastgate Mall Rd., San Diego

Please join the youth of our diocese for a delicious barbecue dinner and hear stories of their time in Guatemala this summer. Proceeds from the dinner will fund computers, WiFi and a printer for the tutoring room in the Guatemalan village of Ixtacapa (pronounced eesh-ta-ca-pa).

$25 for adults

$10 for children 17 and under

This Just In! We have reduced pricing for everyone aged 17 and under. If you have young people in your congregation interested in mission trips, please make sure they come!

Questions? Ask Charlette Preslar

Event Information

Stewardship Workshop

Saturday, August 11

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

St. Michael's, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad

$20 per person, includes lunch

The Rev. Lance Ousley, reputed stewardship expert from the Diocese of Olympia, will help us gain a deeper theological and spiritual understanding of stewardship. He will help us use that foundation to construct a meaningful and effective annual pledge drive and explore tips for how to deepen your congregation’s year-round stewardship development. Lunch included.

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About the Presenter

The Rev. Lance Ousley is canon for stewardship and development for the Diocese of Olympia, Seattle, and priest-in-charge at St. John’s, Kirkland, Washington. He has led the congregation from the brink of closure to thriving in mission through community outreach, financial sustainability, and new membership. Under his short tenure, the church has reduced its debt over $450,000 eliminating a 2020 balloon payment, while simultaneously addressing deferred maintenance. Canon Ousley has served as keynote speaker and preacher at numerous diocesan conventions and stewardship conferences throughout the Episcopal Church.

Friday - Saturday, November 9 - 10

St. Dunstan's, 6556 Park Ridge Blvd., San Diego, CA 92120

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Important Dates & Deadlines

April 30: Deadline for Lay Delegate Certificates. If you have not yet sent yours in, please contact Keren Mondaca, 619-481-5454.

July 21: Deadline for Nominations

August 1: Deadline for proposed Constitution and Canons changes

October 1: Deadline for Resolutions & Deadline for All Material to be included in the convention booklet

October 27: Deadline for Registration

November 9-10: Forty-Fifth Annual Diocesan Convention

November 15: Deadline for Common Life Share Pledges. Please submit your pledge to the diocesan office by this date. A budget will be presented to Convention with estimated pledges.

Draft Agenda

Friday, November 9

8 a.m. Registration Opens

9 a.m. Morning Prayer with Bishop Katharine

9:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plenary Session with Keynote Speaker

12 - 1 p.m. Lunch

1 - 2 p.m. Budget Hearing & Resolution Hearing

2 - 2:15 p.m. Break

2:15 p.m. Opening Worship

2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Business Session

5 - 7 p.m. Reception

Saturday, November 10

7:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal

8 a.m. Registration Opens

9 - 10:30 a.m. Eucharist

10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. Plenary by the Bishop Nominating Committee, Transition Committee and Standing Committee

12 - 1 p.m. Lunch

1 - 4:30 p.m. Business

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