"FORTNIGHTLY "
FEBRUARY 20, 2010
This bulletin will come on alternate Saturday mornings to provide a quick summary of what is happening in the Diocese and beyond. Rectors, especially those in the DHC, may wish to copy this Fortnightly to parishioners who have e-mail, or to have parishioners’ e-mail addresses sent to afdv1@yahoo.com.
South Carolina
Columbia – Church of the Epiphany, 6-26 FebruaryChurch of the Epiphany, 6-26 February. Diocesan Synod, April 29-30, hosted by the Church of the Epiphany in Columbia. The Banquet Speaker on Friday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Palmetto Club will be the Rev. Mark W. Korbitz, Rector of St. Matthew's, La Junta, Colorado, on the subject of “The Contest of Theologies: Christianity and Islam.”
Greenwood – St. Andrew's, Episcopal Visit, April 24-25
NORTH CAROLINA
Southern Pines – Christ Church, Episcopal Visit, April 17-18
OHIO
Columbus – Federation of Anglican Churches of America, plenary meeting on Tuesday, May 4 at Christ Church, 43 W. 4 th Avenue, 9 am to 3 pm.
Youth Testimonials – our young people of all ages are invited to write an essay on “What the Anglican Church means to me.” The essays will be posted on the Diocesan web site and displayed at the Synod this April 30 in Columbia, SC, and the best ones awarded, as judged by the Bishop's Essay Competition Panel. Essays may be sent to afdv1@yahoo.com .
Two momentous festivals – in Mayesville, South Carolina, on February 6, the Octave Day of the Feast of St. Charles the Martyr was observed in the Chapel of that name with a Pontifical High Mass and Benediction celebrated by the Rt. Rev. Keith L. Ackerman, SSC, Episcopal Patron of the Society of King Charles the Martyr. During the elevations of the Host and Chalice, canons were fired in the churchyard in lieu of Sanctus Bells. After the Liturgy, Bishop Ackerman consecrated a Chapel for Confederate soldiers, and the Congregation retired to the home of our hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hines, of Mayesville, for a reception and lunch.
In Stateburg, South Carolina, on February 14, at 3:00 p.m., the Bishop of South Carolina, the Rt. Rev. Mark Lawrence, rededicated the Church of the Holy Cross in the presence of many clergy and hundreds of parishioners, friends and neighbors. The Rector, the Rev. Thomas W. Allen, told how the present church was built in 1852 of rammed earth and that, through anonymous donations, the entire structure has just been restored. It sits, as a gem, on its corner, 2 miles west of Shaw Air Force base, and 25 miles east of Columbia.
Chambers of Commerce – Yesterday the Church of the Epiphany, Columbia, SC, joined the local Chamber of Commerce. The Church of the Transfiguration, Phoenixville, PA, is also a member of its local Chamber. Membership is a good way to connect with the business community, and in many cases, have access to outstanding, economical group health insurance for the clergy and their families.
Recommended music – The St. Paul's Service and other music by Herbert Howells (1892-1983) on Hyperion CDD22038, especially the fourth track, the Jubilate from the “Collegium Regale.” Howells is a great composer, teacher and organist in the “Second English Renaissance” of the 20 th century.
