Month: August 2009

Budget Plan Lowers Parish Assessments

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Most parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh will be charged a lower diocesan assessment next year, according to a proposed budget approved August 24th… Read More

Youth, Walking and Talking, Playing and Praying

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About sixty junior and senior high school students experienced something last weekend that many said they had never been able to do before. They got… Read More

Religious Education Survey

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The Christian Education Director at St. Brendan’s, Franklin Park, Joyce Donadee, has offered to form a network of religious educators among the parishes of the… Read More

In The Spirit of Sam Shoemaker

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The Rev. Samuel Shoemaker, Calvary Episcopal Church’s 12th Rector (1952–1961), was nominated and ratified by the General Convention in July 2009 and is now listed… Read More

Rector Helps Community Mourn Loss of Special Civil Servant

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It’s not everyday that an Episcopal priest leads a funeral procession for a dog. But it’s not everyday that a community comes together to mourn… Read More

Record Year for Helping Others

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Episcopal Relief & Development served a record 3 million people in 46 countries last year, according to the new diocesan coordinator, Jacqui Och. The cause… Read More

Convention Planning Update

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Timely notes concerning Diocesan Convention, October 16 & 17, 2009, Trinity Cathedral Proposed Resolutions may still be submitted by any parish or individual. Each must… Read More

Alex Heidengren, Son of Hopewell Rector: May He Rest In Peace

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The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh extends sympathy to the Rev. John and Blanche Heidengren, their children, and the members of Prince of Peace Church, Hopewell… Read More

Committee On Canons Issues Report

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The Committee on Canons has issued its recommendations in advance of a public forum on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s… Read More

Redeemer Concert Features Julia Mente, Julie Hanify & David Mahler

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The Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill,  presents a concert featuring Julia Mente singing solos, and duos and trios with Julie Hanify & David Mahler… Read More