Episcopal Diocese of Oregon

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May 6th, 2008

DIOCESAN INFORMATION

Clergy Happy Birthday Greetings to:
The Rev. Dr. Rick Bullock (5/9)
The Rev. Dcn. Ann Rose (5/11)
(Information is taken from diocesan records, if we missed you please let editor know!)

A Prayer for a DIOCESAN Time of Transition
Almighty God, we pray that the power of Christ’s love may be present in our lives as we, the people of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, enter a time of prayerful discernment and transition to new leadership. May the Holy Spirit illumine the hearts and minds of those who have the responsibility to lead us as we prepare to build on the vision that is before us. Let not the prospect of change be an occasion for fear and confusion, but rather a time to build trust and increase understanding that Christ’s love may be made known between us and among us that your will may be done. Amen.
--The Rev. Alcena Boozer, Rector, St. Philip the Deacon, Portland and member of the Standing Committee

MESSAGE TO CONVOCATION DEANS AND PRESIDENTS
Please send names of your 1 clergy and 1 lay person elected to the Nominating Committee in your Convocation meetings. Several Convocations have not forwarded this information at this time. Please send to:
marko@diocese-oregon.org
Thank you all very much.

2008 DIOCESAN CONVENTION DATES:
Dates: Thursday and Friday, Nov. 6th and 7th.
Salem Conference Center and Phoenix Grand Hotel, Salem.

OUR ANNUAL CONVENTION ISN’T JUST FOR DELEGATES!
Have you ever wondered what takes place at the annual diocesan convention in Salem? Wonder no more! All are welcome to attend by registering as “Visitors”. Why not come to Salem and share in our diocesan “family reunion” this November? It starts with a wonderful music-filled Eucharist on Thursday evening and ends with a festive banquet of fellowship and good humor on Friday. Visitor registration forms will be available on the website this fall. Come with a spouse or friend and share in the fellowship of this annual diocesan-wide get-together.

RETIRED CLERGY LUNCHEON WITH BISHOP HAMPTON
Monday, June 2nd, 11:30 am
Trinity Cathedral, 147 NW 19th, Portland
Save the date! Trinity Cathedral is hosting a luncheon for retired Clergy and Assisting Bishop Sanford “Sandy” Hampton. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!! No walk-ins. Please make reservations no later than May 23rd with Lindsey Warren, Chaplin to the Retired Clergy, at 503-254-8978 or email them to you ldunew@msn.com

Congregations in the Search Process for Rector/Vicar
Please address all inquiries to The Very Rev. Hollinshead T. Knight:
link@diocese-oregon.org

St. Andrew's, Cottage Grove		Vicar Retiring, Planning Next Steps
Resurrection, Eugene		New Rector Begins July
St. Thomas', Eugene	Supply: Jack Shoemaker
St. Andrew's, Florence		Rector Leaves May 4
St. Michael & All Angels, Portland	Interim: Joan Yetter
St. Michael & All Angels, Portland		Looking for Hispanic Min
Trinity Cathedral, Portland		Final Interviews, Family Min. Priest
St. George's, Roseburg	Interim: Susan Hazen	Gathering Info. For Profile
St. Stephen's, Portland		Interviewing for Interim

PARISH EVENTS

LAST CHANCE…MOTHER’S DAY TEA AT ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, MILWAUKIE
SEATS STILL AVAILABLE for the Mother's Day Tea at St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukie on Saturday, May 10. In addition to providing a lovely tea-time for you and your family or friends, your $5.00 donation supports Rahab's Sisters, a collaborative ministry of presence and hospitality by women for women on 82nd Avenue. Rahab's Sisters operates at Sts. Peter & Paul Episcopal Church and is supported by volunteers and donations from parishes throughout our diocese. There is plenty of room at the tea from 3:00 on, and a variety of lovely gifts will also be for sale at the event. Call 503-653-5880 to make your reservation.

TAIZE SERVICE FOR HEALING AND WHOLENESS
Sunday, May 11, 2008, 7:00pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 NW 19th Avenue, Portland
Taize Service for Healing and Wholeness is a candle-lit, ecumenical worship service with scripture, meditative silence, healing prayer, and song held on the 2nd Sunday of every month and led by the Caritas community at Trinity Cathedral and singer and composer Barbara Bridge. Open to all. Contact: The Center for Spiritual Development
(503) 478-1218. www.center-for-spiritual-development.org

HEALTH FAIR AT ST. MARY’S, EUGENE
Sunday, May 18th, 8:45am – 1:00 pm
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 166 East. 13th, Eugene
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Eugene will hold it’s Sixth Health Fair May 18th. Please join us for health information, simple screening tests, healthy snacks, and fellowship. We plan a special emphasis on teens this year with raffle prizes specific to them.

CURSILLO BEYOND DAY IN SALEM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem will be hosting a Cursillo Beyond day / Ultreya on Saturday, May 31, from 10am to 1pm. Bring a potluck item to share for lunch. There will be a business meeting with election of Secretariat officers at 9am (open meeting).

UPCOMING MAY EVENTS AT ST. FRANCIS, WILSONVILLE
Labyrinth Walk, Thursday, May 8th, 10 am – 3 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm, St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 8818 SW Miley Rd, Wilsonville, OR. St. Francis offers this open labyrinth walk each Thursday of the month. For information, contact St. Francis Church office, 503-678-5422 or Gloria@paperglory.com.
Taizé Prayer Around the Cross, Sunday, May 18th, 7 pm, St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 8818 SW Miley Rd, Wilsonville, OR. All are welcome! Bring a friend and join us for this uplifting time of prayer! For information, contact St. Francis Church office, 503-678-5422 or Gloria@paperglory.com.

CELEBRATE PENTECOST AT ST. BARNABAS, MCMINNVILLE
Sunday, May 11th, 10:00 am (Rite II)
Celebrate the Feast of Pentecost with smells and bells and all forms of pomp and circumstance. A Birthday of the Church (with the traditional cake for each month of the year) reception will follow the service in the Parish Hall.
Since it is also Mothers’ Day, all women of the parish will receive a token of appreciation at both the 8 o’clock (Rite I) and 10 o’clock service. FMI, contact the church office, 503.472.5831 or see www.stbarnabasmcminnville.com, click on coming events.

EVENTS AT TRINITY CATHEDRAL

Lecture & Christian Meditation Practice Day on Teresa of Avila’s “The Interior Castle” with James Finley
Friday Evening Lecture: May 16, 2008, 7:30pm
$15 general, $10 Trinity members, $5 Students, No charge to Diocesan clergy
Saturday Christian Meditation Practice Day, May 17, 2008, 9:00am – 3:00pm
$50 general, $35 Trinity members, $25 Diocesan clergy, $15 Students, lunch provided
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 NW 19th Avenue, Portland
The Center for Spiritual Development is pleased to present a Friday lecture and Saturday contemplative practice day on Teresa of Avila’s great work “The Interior Castle” with James Finley. At the Friday lecture, James Finley will introduce the audience to Teresa of Avila and her book “The Interior Castle.” He will discuss the relevance of her book today and show how her work can be a guide in the spiritual journey. At the Saturday contemplative practice Day, Finley will use themes from “The Interior Castle” as inspiration for contemplative meditation practice. Audience members will receive instruction in Christian meditation and spend parts of the day in guided meditation and silence. An emphasis will be given to the challenges, potential stuck places and mystical awakenings that we experience in our contemplative practice. The Center for Spiritual Development. (503) 478-1218. www.center-for-spiritual-development.org

TAIZE SERVICE FOR HEALING AND WHOLENESS
Sunday, May 11th, 7:00pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 147 NW 19th Avenue, Portland
Taize Service for Healing and Wholeness is a candle-lit, ecumenical worship service with scripture, meditative silence, healing prayer, and song held on the 2nd Sunday of every month and led by the Caritas community at Trinity Cathedral and singer and composer Barbara Bridge. Open to all. Contact: The Center for Spiritual Development (503) 478-1218. www.center-for-spiritual-development.org

The Last Word: From The Very Rev. Lin Knight, Interim Admin. Team…

A photographer from a national magazine was assigned to cover a big fire. The magazine wanted to show some of the heroic work of the firefighters as they battled the blaze. When the photographer realized that the smoke was so thick it would be impossible for him to photograph anything from ground level he requested permission to rent a plane and take photos from the air. His request was approved and he was told to report to a nearby airport where a single engine plane would be waiting for him.

He arrived at the airport and saw a plane warming up near the gate. He jumped in with his bag and shouted, 'Let's go!' The pilot swung the plane into the wind, and within minutes they were in the air. The photographer said, 'Fly over the park and make two or three low passes so I can take some pictures.' 'Why?' asked the pilot. 'Because that's why I'm up here,' he said. 'I'm a photographer for a national magazine and I need some close-up shots.' The pilot was silent for a moment.

Finally he stammered, 'So, you're telling me you're not the flight instructor?'

DIOCESE OF OREGON E-BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
The E-Board publicizes programs and events consistent with the mission and ministry and established sources of authority of the Diocese of Oregon and the Episcopal Church, and that have the sponsorship of the official lay and clergy leadership of congregations and institutions of the Diocese. We appreciate submissions that have been previously reviewed by the clergy and/or wardens of the congregation. If possible, please limit the announcement to 50 words or less, in paragraph form. The Diocese of Oregon sends announcements every Tuesday afternoon except in special circumstances. We only run an announcement once due to the large volume of events. Most events are also placed on the website calendar of events. Past issues of the E-Board are available on the website, www.diocese-oregon.org under “News and Information” – E-Board Online. The deadline for weekly announcements is Monday at 4:00 pm. To submit an item, email marko@diocese-oregon.org. If you know someone would like to receive the much anticipated weekly E-Board, have a new email address or be removed from the E-Board list email Janice Lusk at: janicel@diocese-oregon.org.

And that’s the way it is…

Mark Ohlson
Missioner for Administrative Services
Direct Dial: 971-204-4113
Fax: 503-636-5616
Email: marko@diocese-oregon.org

April 29th, 2008

DIOCESAN INFORMATION

Clergy Happy Birthday Greetings to:
The Rev. Al Krueger (5/2)
The Rev. Tom Murdock (5/2)
The Rev. James Leovy (5/3)
The Rev. Dcn. Peggy Bernhard (5/5)
(Information is taken from diocesan records, if we missed you please let editor know!)

MESSAGE FROM JONATHAN WELDON
The Rev. Jonathan Weldon, former Canon to the Ordinary, sends this message to the people of the diocese: "I will begin a new ministry with St. Paul's Church in Bellingham, Washington on June 1. I leave the Diocese of Oregon with appreciation for the many years of shared ministry with many people of the Diocese."

ORCA MONTHLY CONFERENCE TELEPHONE CALL INFORMATION
The Oregon Clergy Association invites all active and retired clergy of the diocese of join us in our monthly telephone call. There is no cost to you or to the Association except for your own long-distance charge, and many mobile plans provide unlimited long-distance calling.
Day: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am, Pacific Daylight Time
Dialup Number: 1.218.339.7800
Access Code: 791743 followed by the pound key
Please identify yourself when you join in.
Items for conversation are at least: update on diocesan leadership, offer to assist at planning fall clergy conference, ORCA’s place on the eventual Episcopal transition and search process. Other suggested agenda items should be sent to Fr. Steve Norcross, snorcross@williamtemple.org.

2008 DIOCESAN CONVENTION DATES:
Dates: Thursday and Friday, Nov. 6th and 7th; Mission & Ministry Fair, Nov. 8th, 2008.
Salem Conference Center and Phoenix Grand Hotel, Salem.

OUR ANNUAL CONVENTION ISN’T JUST FOR DELEGATES!
Have you ever wondered what takes place at the annual diocesan convention in Salem? Wonder no more! All are welcome to attend by registering as “Visitors”. Why not come to Salem and share in our diocesan “family reunion” this November? It starts with a wonderful music-filled Eucharist on Thursday evening and ends with a festive banquet of fellowship and good humor on Friday. Stay over for the Saturday Mission and Ministry Fair, you’ll be able to attend up to four engaging workshops of your choice. Visitor registration forms will be available on the website this fall. Come with a spouse or friend and share in the fellowship of this annual diocesan-wide get-together.

CONVENTION DELEGATE CERTIFICATION FORMS NEEDED!
Many of our congregations have not returned the form with names and contact information for delegates and alternates to the Diocesan Convention in November. If you lost the one we sent you, not a problem. Please contact Mark Ohlson and I’ll be happy to email you a replacement. Thanks for your cooperation! marko@diocese-oregon.org.

RETIRED CLERGY LUNCHEON WITH BISHOP HAMPTON
Monday, June 2nd, 11:30 am
Trinity Cathedral, 147 NW 19th, Portland
Save the date! Trinity Cathedral is hosting a luncheon for retired Clergy and Assisting Bishop Sanford “Sandy” Hampton. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!! No walk-ins. Please make reservations no later than May 23rd with Lindsey Warren, Chaplin
To the Retired Clergy, at 503-254-8978 or email them to you ldunew@msn.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Position Description for Interim Administrative Team Secretary

The diocesan office is seeking a secretary to provide administrative support to the Assisting Bishop and Interim Administrative Team with additional emphasis on deployment and vocations. The position is for 30 hours each week, working Monday through Friday, for a period of 18 to 24 months (until a diocesan bishop is elected).

The successful candidate will have a calm presence, be highly skilled in office procedures and the use of office equipment, be able to maintain confidential information, work in a collegial manner, communicate effectively, be reliable, highly organized, conscientious, able to exercise initiative, and display a sense of humor. Knowledge concerning the Episcopal Church will be useful.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates computer word processing proficiency (Word, Windows XP, Outlook, Excel) in preparing and producing correspondence, committee minutes, reports, and certificates.
Coordinates and schedules meetings and other events.
Maintains files and accurate records for congregations, clergy, institutions, and those in the ordination process.
Assists in coordination and execution of diocesan convention.

Please submit resumes with a cover letter by Tuesday, May 6, to:

Interim Administrative Team
Episcopal Diocese of Oregon
11800 SW Military Lane
Portland OR 97219-8436

Please no phone calls.

INSTALLATION OF THE REV. JULIE SMITH, ST. BEDE, FOREST GROVE
The Rev. Julie Smith will be installed at St. Bede, Forest Grove, on Friday, May 30, 7 p.m. St. Bede’s is located at 1609 Elm St., Forest Grove. Contact info: 503-357-5300; office@stbedes.net. All are invited, clergy to wear red stoles, reception to follow in the fellowship hall.

2008 PENTECOST OFFERING INFORMATION
Because of the diocesan transition, no requests for proposals for the Pentecost Offering have been solicited. However, at its April 25th meeting, the Diocesan Council decided that the proceeds from this year’s Pentecost Offering (May 11) would be forwarded to the parish of St. Michael & All Angels in Portland to sustain and enhance Hispanic ministry there through the hiring of a half-time priest for a growing and thriving congregation. St. Michael & All Angels has committed to funding half of the salary and benefits for a half-time bilingual, bicultural priest for liturgical functions, Christian formation, and pastoral care for this growing congregation currently numbering more than 80 souls. In addition, Council will match the amount raised (up to $7,500) and forward the combined total to this ministry initiative. For more information, contact Deirdre Steinberg, diocesan communications director, at 971-204-4108 or deirdres@diocese-oregon.org. A PDF for church newsletters will be available on line shortly for downloading at www.diocese-oregon.org. Diocesan Council asks that we give generously to this ministry. There are a limited number of Pentecost Offering envelopes available to congregations from the diocesan office. If you need envelopes, e-mail Janice Lusk at janicel@diocese-oregon.org and state the number of envelopes your congregation would like to receive in the mail. Please make your requests by May 1. In future years it is anticipated that we will return to solicitation of grant requests for the Pentecost Offering and allocation of that offering to one or more requesting congregations.

PARISH EVENTS

LABYRINTH OPEN FOR WALKING
Sunday, May 4th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grace Episcopal, 1545 Franklin Ave, Astoria
Grace’s Labyrinth will be open for walking this Sunday in the parish hall. The Labyrinth is regularly open the first Sunday of each month.

Contemplative Prayer group
Monday, May 5th, 7:00 pm
St. Bartholomew, 112265 SW Cabot, Beaverton
All are invited to attend these sessions of Lectio Divina, Centering Prayer and sharing of faith stories. For further information call Donald Baxter at 503-598-9313 or email: donwan@comcast.net.

Rummage Sale at St. Barnabas Portland
Friday & Saturday, May 9th & 10th Sale Hours are: 9:00am to 5:00pm
2201 SW Vermont St. Portland
Women of St. Barnabas Rummage Sale & Boutique Corner.
Come look for treasures that you just cannot do without!
Weed whacker, Knick-Knacks, Jewelry to Juice Makers, Furniture,
Clothing to Craft Items and oh so much more!!!
Funds will be used for various Outreach Projects!

FUNDRAISING SUCCESS IN McMINNVILLE
St. James Catholic Church in McMinnville hosted a fundraiser for the St. Barnabas Soup Kitchen on April 13, featuring “The Occasional Quartet”. The event raised a total of $2,303.59. The St. Barnabas, McMinnville, Soup Kitchen is designated as a Jubilee Ministry.

Author Tea features popular Oregon author Jane Kirkpatrick
Saturday, May 3, Noon – 1:30
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 1536 NE 17th Avenue, Portland
Proceeds benefit Healing Ministry at Grace
Award-winning author of inspiring historical fiction, Jane Kirkpatrick will visit Grace to discuss Healing Stories: the metaphor of light in the context of her highly-acclaimed work for the Grace Healing Ministry’s annual Author Tea. The event also features a fantastic “high tea at noon” menu. Jane Kirkpatrick is the bestselling author of two nonfiction books and fourteen historical novels. Her award-winning essays and articles have appeared in more than fifty publications including Daily Guideposts and Decision. A winner of the coveted Western Heritage Wrangler Award, she is a licensed clinical social worker as well as an internationally recognized speaker and inspirational retreat leader. She and her husband, Jerry, ranch 160 acres in eastern Oregon. The final book in her latest Change and Cherish series, A Mending at the Edge, was just released April 15. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event. Tickets are $20 each; reservations are required; call the parish office at 503-287-0418 ext. 102 to make reservations or email mariannk@grace-memorial.org. Proceeds benefit the Healing Ministry at Grace.

EVENTS AT TRINITY CATHEDRAL

BUY YOUR MAY 9th GALA TICKETS NOW!
Artists Among Us Fine Arts Exhibit & Sale.
Gala Evening Friday, May 9th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Trinity Cathedral Arts Program is pleased to have 85 Trinity, Diocesan and invited NW professional and amateur artists participating in this year’s exhibit. We hope you will join us in celebrating their creativity in oil, watercolor, photography, wood, jewelry, fiber, ceramics, glass and drawing. $15 advance, $20 at door. Music by Dr. Tamara Still. An array of unique art will be available at the silent auction that same evening. The exhibit continues Sat. 5/10 10-4pm and Sun. 5/11 9-3pm. Purchase your Gala tickets in Kempton Hall this Sunday, or through the Bookstore during regular hours, leave a message: (503)478-1203 or email arts@trinity-episcopal.org. This is The Art Event of the Year!

OTHER EVENTS

OES to offer Vocal and Instrumental Music Camps for kids

Oregon Episcopal School is offering children’s music camps ranging from a boys choir to guitar music of the Beatles. The camps are taught by OES music faculty and professional instructors, and private lessons also are available.

In the Boys Chorister Camp, OES instructors Adam Steele and Sue Jensen will teach vocal and choral techniques to boys in grades two through seven. The boys will sing great sacred and secular musical literature.

Lewis & Clark College adjunct professor Allen Matthews will instruct a camp called “Beginning Guitar & Music of the Beatles.” The class for children in grades three to 12, will introduce students to fundamental classical techniques, notation, solo and ensemble performance and interpretation. It is geared for complete beginners as well as players who learned to play with a pick and want to learn to play with their fingers in the classical style.

Two camps will concentrate on playing string music of Italy. In the beginners camp, for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, OES violin teacher Neil Hollister will teach how to play the violin and will use the music of Italy to explore string techniques, music theory, and music appreciation. In the camp for students in grades six through 12, the daily schedule includes string technique, ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, and chamber music coaching. It will be taught by OES strings teacher Nelly Kovalev and professional bassist Dan Presley, who is on the adjunct music faculty for Marylhurst University.

A music performance class for grades four through eight will be taught by Margaret Harris, who will explore a variety of techniques for preparing musical performances. Private lessons will be offered in jazz bass, cello, viol da gamba, drums and percussion, classical guitar, organ & harpsichord, piano, cello and trombone.

Additional information about the camps can be found on the Oregon Episcopal School website at http://www.oes.edu/Summer/lessons.htm or by calling Summer Programs Director Joan Lowe at 503-768-3145.

The Boston Children's Chorus is coming to Portland!

Contance Hammond writes: They are coming to Eugene, first, as one of ten choruses invited to an international festival, and then they will come to Portland for a 7:00 p.m. performance at All Saints Episcopal Church, SE 40th and Woodstock, on July 1st. The singers on this tour range in age from 9 to 18, with most falling between the ages of 12 and 15. They come from the public schools of Boston and are an outstanding, internationally recognized group. What I am looking for is homes for the singers to stay. PLEASE ASK IF ANYONE IN YOUR CHURCH HAS SPACE to invite two (or more) young people to their homes for the nights of June 30th and July 1st. Here is the proposed schedule:

Monday, June 30th:
4:00 p.m.: Chorus arrives at All Saints, where singers are picked up to stay with their host family for dinner and the night.

Tuesday, July 1st:
8:00 or 9:00 a.m. (to be decided): Following breakfast, the host family drops singers off at All Saints, where they will take off for a day of sightseeing.
6:00 p.m.: Dinner at All Saints.
7:00 p.m.: Concert at All Saints.
8:30 p.m.: Host families pick up singers for remainder of the night.

Wednesday, July 2nd:
5:00 a.m.: After a light breakfast, drop off singers at Portland Airport (or 4:30 a.m. at All Saints) for departure.

Thank you for passing this information on for us.

Constance Hammond

PBS DOCUMENTARY OF INTEREST TO EPISCOPALIANS
A PBS documentary tracing the connections between slave trading and a prominent Rhode Island Episcopal family two centuries ago will be shown on public television on June 24 (check local listings for time). The documentary, “Traces of the Trade,” was produced and directed by Katrina Browne, a descendant of the DeWolf family of Rhode Island, the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history and also a prominent part of the Episcopal Church I Rhode Island. James DeWolf Perry was the church’s 18th presiding bishop. Says Katrina Browne: "In 'Traces of the Trade,' we wanted to ask this question: What is our responsibility? I'm less concerned with understanding the extreme inhumanity of my ancestors than with understanding the mundane, ordinary complicity of the majority of New Englanders who participated in a slave-based economy. That had more parallels to me and my family today: well-intentioned white folks who are still part of systems that do harm. It’s important to roll up our sleeves to deal with what we all inherited from our country’s history."

FUNERAL NOTICE
Agnes Francis, mother of Trinity parishioner David Tufenkian, died February 4, 2008. Her memorial service will be Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 1:00 pm, at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, 4040 Sunset Blvd, Lake Oswego.

The Last Word: Arlene Pickard sends this week’s chuckle…

The pastor of a church had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and then was afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed, offered warm milk, etc. The kitty would not come down. The tree was not sturdy enough to climb, so the pastor decided that if he tied a rope to his car and pulled it until the tree bent down, he could then reach up and get the kitten. That's what he did, all the while checking his progress in the car. He then figured if he went just a little bit further, the tree would be bent sufficiently for him to reach the kitten. But as he moved the car a little further forward, the rope broke. The tree went 'boing!' and the kitten instantly sailed through the air, out of sight.

The pastor felt terrible. He walked all over the neighborhood asking people if they'd seen a little kitten. No. Nobody had seen a stray kitten. So he prayed, 'Lord, I just commit this kitten to your keeping,' and went on about his business.

A few days later he was at the grocery store, and met one of his church members. He happened to look into her shopping cart and was amazed to see cat food. This woman was a cat hater and everyone knew it, so he asked her, 'Why are you buying cat food when you hate cats so much?'. She replied, 'You won't believe this,' and then told him how her little girl had been begging her for a cat, but she kept refusing. Then a few days before, the child had begged again, so the Mom finally told her little girl, 'Well, if God gives you a cat, I'll let you keep it', she told the pastor. 'I watched my child go out in the yard, get on her knees, and ask God for a cat.

And really, Pastor, you won't believe this, but I saw it with my own eyes. A kitten suddenly came flying out of he blue sky, with its paws outspread, and landed right in front of her.'

Never underestimate the Power of God and His unique sense of humor!!!

DIOCESE OF OREGON E-BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
The E-Board publicizes programs and events consistent with the mission and ministry and established sources of authority of the Diocese of Oregon and the Episcopal Church, and that have the sponsorship of the official lay and clergy leadership of congregations and institutions of the Diocese. We appreciate submissions that have been previously reviewed by the clergy and/or wardens of the congregation. If possible, please limit the announcement to 50 words or less, in paragraph form. The Diocese of Oregon sends announcements every Tuesday afternoon except in special circumstances. We only run an announcement once due to the large volume of events. Most events are also placed on the website calendar of events. Past issues of the E-Board are available on the website, www.diocese-oregon.org under “News and Information” – E-Board Online. The deadline for weekly announcements is Monday at 4:00 pm. To submit an item, email marko@diocese-oregon.org. If you know someone would like to receive the much anticipated weekly E-Board, have a new email address or be removed (heaven forbid!) from the E-Board list email Janice Lusk at: janicel@diocese-oregon.org.

And that’s the way it is…

Mark Ohlson
Missioner for Administrative Services
Direct Dial: 971-204-4113
Fax: 503-636-5616
Email: marko@diocese-oregon.org

April 22nd, 2008

DIOCESAN INFORMATION

Clergy Happy Birthday Greetings to:
The Rev. David Humphrey (4/22)
The Rev. Dcn. Tom Lang (4/22)
The Rev. L.D. Wood-Hull (4/22)
The Rev. Bonnie Roddy (4/24)
The Rev. Dcn. Tom Stanwood (4/24)
The Rev. Arlin Rothauge, Ph.D. (4/27)
The Rev. Dcn. Lucy Houser (4/28)
(Information is taken from diocesan records, if we missed you please let editor know!)

FUNERAL NOTICE: THE REV. BOB SOUTHWELL
Funeral for the Rev. Bob Southwell, who served in the Diocese of Olympia, will be held Wednesday, April 30th at 1:00 pm, Christ Church, Lake Oswego.

BISHOP LADEHOFF CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND PIANO OFFER…
Bishop Ladehoff reports he has a new mailing address. It is:

The Rt. Rev. Robert Ladehoff
1330 SW Third Ave. Apt. P-8 (Note new apt. number)
Portland, OR 97201
(No change in email or phone number)

In the course of moving, he has realized that he no longer needs a piano. He would be happy to give his piano as a gift to any church that could use it.
“It is a small, spinet piano, thirty-six inches high, and twenty-five inches deep. The brand name is Acrosonic, which, I understand, was a branch of the Baldwin Piano Co. It is not new - my wife bought it before we were married, fifty years ago. But it is in good shape. Everything works. It probably needs tuning. And it comes with a matching piano bench. If anyone wants more information, they call me directly:
(971-544-1800)…”, Bishop Ladehoff.

2008 DIOCESAN CONVENTION DATES:
Dates: Thursday and Friday, Nov. 6th and 7th; Mission & Ministry Fair, Nov. 8th

BISHOP’S CLOSE DIOCESAN ALTAR GUILD MEETING AND LUNCH
Saturday, May 3rd, 11:00 – 3:00
Bishop’s Close, 11800 SW Military Lane, Portland
Please join us to re-establish the Diocese of Oregon Altar Guild (Be a Charter Member!!!). A delicious light lunch will be provided. There will be a meeting and work party to organize various vestments and altar guild items in storage at the Bishop’s Close.
Please R.S.V.P. now to either:
Donna Anderson: anglican312@msn.com 541-673-17 14
Stephanie Wight: resource@diocese-oregon.org 971-204-4121

PLANNED GIVING WORKSHOP: “LEGACY OF GENEROSITY”
Saturday, May 3rd, 2:00 – 4:00
Nativity Hall, St. Michael & All Angels, 1704 NE 43rd, Portland
All are invited to attend “Legacy of Generosity,” a workshop on planned giving from a Christian perspective. Our featured speakers will be Connie Ross and elder law attorney and estate planning specialist Bruce Thompson. The seminar will provide an overview of basic estate planning and show you how your practice of legacy generosity can make a difference to future generations. This is a program for everyone, regardless of age or resources. All will be encouraged and inspired to consider new ways to respond to God’s abundance in our lives. Please join us. To help us plan for refreshments and handouts, please call (503) 284-4171 to confirm your attendance.

PARISH EVENTS

ANNUAL OUTREACH RUMMAGE SALE, ST. THOMAS, DALLAS
Friday and Saturday, May 2nd and 3rd, 9:00am – 3:00 pm
St. Thomas, 1486 SW Levens St.
This year we are also having a fund raiser for our Polk County Relay for ST. THOMAS EPI Life No Doubters of St. Thomas team. Come and join us for hamburgers or hotdogs while you shop or just come to eat. We will be serving from 11:00 to 1:00 so come on down. All proceeds will go towards our Relay fund. Prices are great on all things–rummage and lunch. Contact Rummage Sale Coordinator Julie Crook at (503) 623-8475 or Jo Martin in the office at (503) 623-8522.

EVENTS AT TRINITY CATHEDRAL

Artists Among Us Eighth Annual Fine Arts Exhibit and Sale
May 9-11
Trinity Cathedral, 147 NW 19th Ave (at Everett), Portland
Trinity Cathedral Arts Program is pleased to have 85 Trinity, Diocese and invited NW professional and amateur artists participating in this year’s exhibit. We hope you will join us in celebrating their creativity in oil, watercolor, photography, wood, jewelry, fiber, ceramics, glass and drawing. Gala Evening Fri. 5/9 6-9pm $15 advance, $20 at door. Music by Dr. Tamara Still. An array of unique art will be available at the silent auction that same evening The exhibit continues Sat. 5/10 10-4pm and Sun. 5/11 9-3pm. Purchase your Gala tickets in Kempton Hall April 27th and May 4th, through the Bookstore during regular hours, leave a message:(503) 478-1203 or email arts@trinity-episcopal.org. This is The Art Event of the Year!

OTHER EVENTS

Labyrinths: Taking the Next Step with Robert Ferré
Friday, April 25th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Meridian Park Hospital, Community Health Ed. Center,
19300 SW 65th, Tualatin, OR
Robert Ferré, founder of the Labyrinth Society and expert on Chartes Cathedral, will offer a public lecture entitled, “Chartes Cathedral: It’s Relevance, Yesterday and Today”. There will be an opening ceremony on the hospital labyrinth at 7:00 p.m. The Labyrinth Market Place will be open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets to the event are $15.00 each and may be obtained by contacting: Registrar@labyrinthNetworkNorthwest.com

Saturday & Sunday Labryrinth Training…read on:
Ferré will offer a Labyrinth Facilitator’s Training on Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 27, 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Meridian Park’s Community Health Education Center. The training also features a dinner and labyrinth walk on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral, 147 NW 19th, Portland, Oregon. The cost for the training is $175.00 including the Saturday lunch and a facilitator’s manual, and the cost for the Saturday evening dinner and labyrinth walk is $15.00. Scholarships are available. Space is limited. Additional information and on-line registration available at: http://www.labyrinthnetworknorthwest.org/calendar/080425workshop.html

EL PORVENIR BENEFIT CONCERT
Sunday, May 4th, at 7:30 pm
Laurelhurst Club, 3721 SE Ankeny St., Portland
Please come and support the mission of EL PORVENIR in providing clean water and sustainable development in rural Nicaragua! Singer-songwriter Alison Lentz will perform original music. Alison is a high school senior and a life-long member of St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church. Alison went to Nicaragua with the St. Michael's work mission team in January, 2007. Food and beverages as well as CDs of Alison's music will be available at the concert. El Porvenir was one of the beneficiaries of the diocesan water bottle project at the November, 2007 convention. This event is sponsored by Oregon Friends of El Porvenir.

EMO honors Saints Peter & Paul Community Service
Tuesday, May 6th, 7:00 pm (Silent Auction and Reception at 5:30)
Governor Hotel, 614 SW 11th, Portland
Tickets are $60 per person and table sponsorships are available for $600. For more information, call Carla Starrett-Bigg at (503) 221-1054 or csbigg@emoregon.org.
The award is presented in recognition of the church’s hope-inspiring, Christ-centered ecumenical community ministry in southeast Portland. Direct services Ss. Peter & Paul provides includes ministering to the homeless through Brigid's Table and to women in prostitution through Rahab's Sisters, and providing free dental services for those without insurance with regular visits by the Medical Teams International Dental Van. For over 20 years, Brigid's Table has ministered to the homeless. Their hot meal program serves more than 50 people struggling with poverty and homelessness every week . Rahab’s Sisters provides a ministry of presence to women working in the sex industry on Portland’s SE 82nd Avenue. The ministry gives hospitality and friendship to women of all faiths and women of no faith, offering food and a chance to come in off the streets to talk and pray in a safe place. The ministry has expanded rapidly since its inception in 2003, with about a dozen parishioners currently active as volunteers. Each Friday night, they visit with anywhere from eight to more than 20 women, who are among the poorest and most marginalized in southeast Portland.

The Last Word: Father Chet Falby (St. Catherine’s Manzanita) offers this…

A young man learns what's most important in life from the man next door. It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.

Over the phone, his mother told him, 'Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.' Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days. 'Jack, did you hear me?' 'Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,' Jack said.

'Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it,' Mom told him. 'I loved that old house he lived in,' Jack said. 'You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life,' she said.

'He's the one who taught me carpentry,' he said. 'I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important. Mom, I'll be there for the funeral,' Jack said. As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time. Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time. The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture....Jack stopped suddenly.

'What's wrong, Jack?' his Mom asked. 'The box is gone,' he said. 'What box?' Mom asked. 'There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most,'' Jack said. It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it. 'Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him,' Jack said. 'I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom.'

It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died. Returning home from work one day, Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. 'Signature required on a package. No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days,' the note read. Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. 'Mr. Harold Belser' it read. Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside.

'Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life.'

A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved: 'Jack, Thanks for your time! - Harold Belser.'

'The thing he valued most was...my time.' Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. 'Why?' Janet, his assistant asked. 'I need some time to spend with my son,' he said. 'Oh, by the way, Janet, thanks for your time!'

'Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.' Think about this. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.

1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
4. Every night, someone thinks about you before they go to sleep.
5. You mean the world to someone.
6. If not for you, someone may not be living.
7. You are special and unique.
8. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you trust God to do what's best, and wait on His time, sooner or later, you will get it or something better.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good can still come from it.
10. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
11. Someone that you don't even know exists, loves you.
12. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
13 . Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know and you'll both be happy.
14. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.

DIOCESE OF OREGON E-BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
The E-Board publicizes programs and events consistent with the mission and ministry and established sources of authority of the Diocese of Oregon and the Episcopal Church, and that have the sponsorship of the official lay and clergy leadership of congregations and institutions of the Diocese. We appreciate submissions that have been previously reviewed by the clergy and/or wardens of the congregation. If possible, please limit the announcement to 50 words or less, in paragraph form. The Diocese of Oregon sends announcements every Tuesday afternoon except in special circumstances. We only run an announcement once due to the large volume of events. Most events are also placed on the website calendar of events. Past issues of the E-Board are available on the website, www.diocese-oregon.org under “News and Information” – E-Board Online. The deadline for weekly announcements is Monday at 4:00 pm. To submit an item, email marko@diocese-oregon.org. If you would like to receive the much anticipated weekly E-Board, have a new email address or be removed (heaven forbid!) from the E-Board list email Janice Lusk at: janicel@diocese-oregon.org.

And that’s the way it is…

Mark Ohlson
Missioner for Administrative Services
Direct Dial: 971-204-4113
Fax: 503-636-5616
Email: marko@diocese-oregon.org

April 15th, 2008

DIOCESAN INFORMATION

Clergy Happy Birthday Greetings to:
The Rev. Dcn. John Hanley (4/16)
The Rev. Bob Burton (4/17)
The Rev. Dcn. Theresa Floyd (4/21)
The Very Rev. William Lupfer (4/21)
(Information is taken from diocesan records, if we missed you please let editor know!)

EMAIL ADDRESS FOR MARY CRAMER, PRES., STANDING COMMITTEE:
maryc@diocese-oregon.org is her email address at the Close.

NEW CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE REV. JEREMY TYNDALL
The Rectory, 55 Cove Rd, Farnborough, Hampshire
GU14 OEX, England
Phone: +44 1252 544544
JeremyTyndall@yahoo.co.uk

SAFE CHURCH TRAININGS TO GO ON AS SCHEDULED IN BEAVERTON AND SALEM
Saturday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 11265 SW Cabot St., Beaverton 97005
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 3295 Ladd Ave. NE, Salem 97303
Sunday, May 4, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
All Saints Episcopal Church, 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland 97202
We are pleased to announce that minimum registrations have been met, so the Safeguarding God’s Children trainings will go on as scheduled from 8:30-12:30 on Saturday, April 19 at St. Bartholomew’s in Beaverton and St. Timothy’s in Salem. Additional registrations will continue to be accepted throughout the week and at the door. Safeguarding God’s Children also will be held on Sunday afternoon, May 4 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Portland. A light lunch will be served at 12:00 noon and the training will begin promptly at 12:30. Safeguarding God’s Children is currently required for all clergy, senior wardens and all volunteers who work with children and youth. Beginning in the fall, it also will be required for all vestry and BAC members. According to our diocesan policy, this training must be renewed every ten years. Cost is $10 per person. To register on-line, go to www.diocese-oregon.org and click on the link right under the picture. For further information contact Barbara Ross, Missioner for Chrstian Education and Lifelong Formation, at 1-800-452-2562x111, 971-204-4111, or barbarar@diocese-oregon.org.

FUND FOR THE POOR AND HOMELESS GRANT APPLICATIONS
The diocesan Fund for the Poor and Homeless has money available to support congregations in addressing the root causes of homelessness and hunger. Grants of up to $1000 per church are available. Guidelines and the application form are now posted on the diocesan website www.diocese-oregon.org. Applications must be received by June 1. For further information, please contact Kathrine Wood@msn.com.

PARISH EVENTS

2nd Annual Tea to Honor all Women/RAHAB’S SISTERS BENEFIT
Tea, finger foods, live music.
Saturday, May 10th, 2:00 – 4:00
St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, 2036 SE Jefferson, Milwaukie
St. John’s invites you to a special Mother’s Day Tea in honor of all women and their mothering spirits - those caring folks who have birthed us in body and spirit, those who have mothered us when we needed it, those we have mothered, those here now, and those who have passed on. And in the spirit of mothering we ask only a $5 donation or a package of new "undies" for the women of Rahab’s Sisters. So come celebrate the many mothers in your life, while supporting a listening ministry to marginalized women on SE 82nd Ave. In exchange for this modest contribution, you will be richer in spirit for sharing your “mother stories” at the tea, and physically filled with the delicious teas and finger foods provided by the people of St. John’s. Additional donations will, of course, be gratefully accepted. Cost: $5 or a package of new underwear per person
Reservations: Please call the Church Office at 503-653-5880 to schedule as there will be multiple seatings to ensure that everyone has a place to sit when they arrive.
For Further Information Contact: Church Office at 503-653-5880, or access through the church website at http://www.stjohnsmilwaukie.org/

WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY DAY AT ST. MARY’S, EUGENE
Saturday, April 19th, 8:30 am – All Day
St. Mary’s, 166 East 13th, Eugene
All women in the diocese are invited to take part in the 17th Annual Spirituality Day.
The theme of the day is "Experiencing Grace in the Everyday" with keynote speaker being Marla Lowen, Organist and Music Director at St. Mary's. You may register ($25) in person for the day long event at 8:30 a.m. on the 19th. For further information about the workshops and other details please check out the Diocesan Web site or contact DECW Board President and Spirituality Committee Chair, The Rev. Nancy Crawford, Deacon, nancy@saint-marys.org

EVENTS AT TRINITY CATHEDRAL

EPISCOPAL PEACE FELLOWSHIP MEETING
Thursday, April 24th, 7:00 pm
Morrison Room, Trinity Cathedral, 147 NW 19th, Portland
Our April Peacemaker will be the Rt. Rev. William Spofford, retired bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Oregon and long-time EPF member. Bishop Spofford will give a history of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship and will speak on how the EPF continues to make a difference in our church and in our world. For more information about the Oregon Chapter of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship, please contact Deacon Marla McGarry-Lawrence at EPFOregon@aol.com or at 503-284-7141.

OTHER EVENTS

TWO MAY ENERGY CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS SPONSORED BY EMO
Facilities Managers “Save Your Congregation Energy and Money: A Consultation on Energy Stewardship for, Facilities Managers, Clergy and Building Committee Members.” Geared to the needs of congregations, the consultation will cover key principles of energy stewardship for congregations, low-cost and no-cost measures to save energy expense, energy ethics and funding efficiency projects for religious facilities.

“Energy Stewardship Workshop: A Dynamic Workshop Empowering Individuals and Congregations to Save Energy, Money and the Earth.” Topics include household energy efficiency, how your household or congregation can reduce its energy cost, incentives and financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, the ethics of energy stewardship, and renewable energy options that are clean and affordable.

Cost: $15 per workshop or $25 for both workshops. Youth are free. Scholarships available. For discounts available to groups from a single congregation, call (503) 221-1054, ext. 201. To register, please contact OIPL at (503) 221-1054, ext. 201, or e-mail ksharinghousen@emoregon.org by May 27.
WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 2008, 12 to 2:30 p.m., “Save Your Congregation Energy and Money: A Consultation on Energy Stewardship for Facilities Managers, Clergy and Building Committee Members.”
Thursday, May 29, 2008, 6 to 8:30 p.m., “Energy Stewardship Workshop: A Dynamic Workshop Empowering Individuals and Congregations to Save Energy, Money and the Earth.”
Keynote Speaker: Doug Boleyn, PE, who has over 30 years of experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
WHERE: Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Valley Road, Hood River, OR

The Last Word: It’s Tax Time…

A little boy wanted $100.00 very badly and prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. Then he decided to write God a letter requesting the $100.00. When the postal authorities received the letter to God, they decided to send it to the President.

The President was so amused that he instructed his secretary to send the little boy a $5.00 bill. The President thought this would appear to be a lot of money to a little boy.

The little boy was delighted with the $5.00 bill and sat down to write a thank-you note to God, which read:

Dear God: Thank you very much for sending the money. However, I noticed that for some reason you sent it through Washington, D.C., and the government deducted $95 in taxes!

DIOCESE OF OREGON E-BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
The E-Board publicizes programs and events consistent with the mission and ministry and established sources of authority of the Diocese of Oregon and the Episcopal Church, and that have the sponsorship of the official lay and clergy leadership of congregations and institutions of the Diocese. We appreciate submissions that have been previously reviewed by the clergy and/or wardens of the congregation. If possible, please limit the announcement to 50 words or less, in paragraph form. The Diocese of Oregon sends announcements every Tuesday afternoon except in special circumstances. We only run an announcement once due to the large volume of events. Most events are also placed on the website calendar of events. Past issues of the E-Board are available on the website, www.diocese-oregon.org under “News and Information” – E-Board Online. The deadline for weekly announcements is Monday at 4:00 pm. To submit an item, email marko@diocese-oregon.org. If you would like to receive the much anticipated weekly E-Board, have a new email address or be removed (heaven forbid!) from the E-Board list email Janice Lusk at: janicel@diocese-oregon.org.

And that’s the way it is…

Mark Ohlson
Missioner for Administrative Services
Direct Dial: 971-204-4113
Fax: 503-636-5616
Email: marko@diocese-oregon.org