Dcn Sally Lambert - Deacon
Gail Thompson, Senior WardenThe King College Choir wishes you a Merry Christmas, and so do we here at Episcopal Cafe.
St Philip The Deacon Episcopal Church
120 NE Knott St
(503)-281-5802
Sunday Eucharist (Rite II) at 9 AM
Wednesday Eucharist (Rite I) at 6:30 PM
Mission Statement
"We are called to worship God, to show forth Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, to be a vital presence in the lives of individuals, families, and the community. Amen."
Events & Information
Christmas Service Schedule
New Year's Day: Feast of the Holy Name. 10:00 a.m.
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Reflections from the Rectory
by Mother Alcena Boozer
My Dear Parish Family,
“Prepare the Way for the Lord”
It is time for us as a parish family to begin to prepare the way for the Lord. This is not a new or different process for anyone who is of the household of faith. We prepare the way for the Lord in all that we do in the name of Christ’s love. This parish has been ministering in this community for almost 100 years. Those of you now here are especially blessed and privileged to be able to celebrate what the faith, work and love of earlier generations left for you to build upon…..a beacon of help and hope for those seeking to find the God who comes among us as one of us.
As I write I am acutely aware that this is the last Christmas letter I shall send as rector of St. Philip the Deacon. Years roll by and one reaches retirement age, I accept that fact as part of the discipline of my vocation. It’s time to step aside to enable this parish to find new leadership and new ways to carry on what we’ve been about for the seventeen years that I have served as rector.
Finding new leadership will require the participation of all of you. I pray that you will accept whatever role God calls you to as the parish enters the next stage of growth and ministry. In our secular culture Christmas is about presents, in our faith community Christmas is about a present and a presence, the Son of God Incarnate. My fervent prayer is that you will come out this Christmas Eve to celebrate my last Christmas with you and to thank God for the present and presence of Jesus as the real head of this parish family.
I also encourage you to prayerfully consider what you can give back to God from the resources that you have been given, to continue the work we have been given to do.
Have a Blessed Advent and Holy Christmas Season.
Peace and Love,
Presiding Bishop's Christmas Message 2009
The mornings are dark, pitch black until after most of us have begun our days. The hints of dawn in the eastern sky, those streaks of rose and pink that promise more and brighter light, bring hope even in the dark mid-winter. Where do you look for that kind of hope borne on slim rays of light?
Jesus is already abroad, even in the darkness. The hungry one fed, the street people who have their feet cared for, the humble and honored guest at your dinner table – each one offers a glimpse of that dawn, if you look closely enough.
What we have waited long for, ages and eons for, has been born among us. He comes among us quietly, almost stealthily, in an obscure barn, long ago. This child holds all our hope for light. This tiny frame seems too frail to bear our yearning. Yet the nations come streaming to this light even before he is weaned. The divine has come to dwell in our midst, and God’s eternal promise of peace, restoration, and home is made flesh.
Where and how will you seek out this light of the world? In what other frail frames will light expunge darkness? The light grows with our own eager searching, light reaching out to light, divine reflection yearning for its source. May the light of Christ light your way in the darkness, may his light spread through nations besieged by war and hunger, may we continue to search out his light in the dark places of our own hearts.
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop
The Episcopal Church
Jesus is already abroad, even in the darkness. The hungry one fed, the street people who have their feet cared for, the humble and honored guest at your dinner table – each one offers a glimpse of that dawn, if you look closely enough.
What we have waited long for, ages and eons for, has been born among us. He comes among us quietly, almost stealthily, in an obscure barn, long ago. This child holds all our hope for light. This tiny frame seems too frail to bear our yearning. Yet the nations come streaming to this light even before he is weaned. The divine has come to dwell in our midst, and God’s eternal promise of peace, restoration, and home is made flesh.
Where and how will you seek out this light of the world? In what other frail frames will light expunge darkness? The light grows with our own eager searching, light reaching out to light, divine reflection yearning for its source. May the light of Christ light your way in the darkness, may his light spread through nations besieged by war and hunger, may we continue to search out his light in the dark places of our own hearts.
The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop
The Episcopal Church
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Straight Talk: Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori
October 11, 2007
Eyewitness News 5's Tyler Suiters has a revealing interview with Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.
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| Director of Communications Change
The Standing Committee is pleased to announce that J.T. Quanbeck joined the diocesan staff on December 14 as our new interim director of communications. J will be replacing Deirdre Steinberg, who is retiring effective December 22. Deirdre has been a key member of the diocesan staff for the past six years. Originally hired to serve as editor of our diocesan newspaper and director of public and media relations for the diocese, Deirdre’s responsibilities expanded last summer to include producing the diocesan e-Board and managing the diocesan website. Deirdre assumed these additional responsibilities with both competence and grace.
Now that Deirdre is preparing to join her husband in retirement, J comes to the diocesan staff from St. Michael & All Angels, where he has been serving as their assistant for communications while also serving non-profits and related businesses as a graphic artist. His skills in communications and graphic design will allow him to assume all the responsibilities currently being filled by Deirdre. The Standing Committee is grateful to both Deirdre for her service to the diocese as well as to J for being willing to take on this position at this exciting time in the life of our diocese. We are truly blessed. | |
Shalom, Deirdre Steinberg | |
Register on-line for Safeguarding God’s Children trainings
2010 children's day activities scheduled for Portland and Waldport Holy Smokes, it’s time to be thinking about Children’s Day again! The theme for 2010 is "Come Holy Spirit: Wind and Fire." Children’s Day at the Cathedral has been set for Saturday, February 27. Children’s Day at the Coast will be held May 1 at St. Luke’s by the Sea in Waldport. Please put the dates on your 2010 calendars. More information will be coming. We are still hoping to do a Children’s Day South. If you would like to host it, please contact Barbara Ross, missioner for lifelong Christian formation, at 1-800-452-2562x111, 971-204-4111, or barbarar@diocese-oregon.org. Ecumenical and Interfaith Opportunities Bishop-Elect Now that the Diocese of Oregon has elected Michael Hanley as Tenth Bishop of | |
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This month, and every month, your special
gift supports the Clergy Discretionary Fund. Through this fund the clergy assists individuals in need, supports special outreach, and seeds new ministries. Use the envelope in your service bulletins or a check noted "Discretionary Fund." Every gift of any size makes a crucial difference.
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Willing Hands and Hearts are ALWAYS Welcome to help in the Deacon's Dining Room on Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM.
If you can only spare a couple hours, please
come anyway!
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If You Miss Sunday, There's Wednesday!
Did you miss service on Sunday? Do you need a mid-week pick-me-up? There's the Wednesday evening service at St Philip at 6:30 pm.
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Baptism and Confirmation Classes
Interested in Baptism, Confirmation, or learning more about the Episcopal Church? Please contact Deacon Sally Lambert at (503)807-0223 or Mother Boozer at (503)544-9773 for further information.
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Computer Class Welcomes You
It's not too late to join the St Philip Computer Computer Club! Classes are open to everyone in the Community and run from 10 AM - Noon every Thursday. For more information see Dale Gillette, Geoffrey Brooks or Nate Jones.
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Thought to Ponder
One day we’re gonna stand before God and he is going to ask two questions.
The first question is, "What did you do with my Son Jesus Christ?" Not
"What religion were you?" Not what denomination, not what background, where
did you go to church. We were created for a relationship, not a religion--not
rituals, not rules, not regulations. Then the second question is, "What did
you do with what you were given?"
The first question is, "What did you do with my Son Jesus Christ?" Not
"What religion were you?" Not what denomination, not what background, where
did you go to church. We were created for a relationship, not a religion--not
rituals, not rules, not regulations. Then the second question is, "What did
you do with what you were given?"
- Rick Warren
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