A Prayer Attributed to St. Francis

Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is discord, union;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

A Prayer Attributed to St. Francis

Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is discord, union;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

2019 Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

2019 Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

My dear brothers and sisters,   The theme of this year's Diocesan Convention is what I am calling the mustard seed revolution: "For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20 In my last three years, I have seen that truly nothing is impossible. There is so much creativity, innovation, and faith among us. Together, we are stronger. Together, we are growing. The 236th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania will begin on Friday, November 1, with Eucharist followed by dinner and continue on Saturday, November 2. (Specific times will be sent out next month.) Both dates will be held at The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral. We will also hold a special program on Thursday, October 31, for the diocese and community at the new Diocesan House located at 23 E. Airy St. in Norristown. Specific times for the all the programming and how to register will be shared via email and on social media next month. I also write to remind you that according to our canons, the following items are due from each parish vestry no later than the opening of Convention if they have not already been submitted: * The Annual Parochial Report for the Calendar year 2018 * An audit of parish finances for the Calendar year 2018 * Your commitment of Sacred Gifts (formerly "canonical" assessment and a voluntary pledge) If your vestry is unable to submit these items prior to Convention, a written explanation is requested so that the Convention may have a greater understanding for its consideration regarding seat, voice and vote for the parish delegation to Convention.  As I begin my fourth year of ministry with you, I am constantly amazed at the level of service and devotion in this community.  Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do. Your brother in Christ, The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez XVI Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

#KnowJesus#ChangetheWorld Visit our website: www.diopa.org

2019 Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

2019 Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

My dear brothers and sisters,   The theme of this year's Diocesan Convention is what I am calling the mustard seed revolution: "For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20 In my last three years, I have seen that truly nothing is impossible. There is so much creativity, innovation, and faith among us. Together, we are stronger. Together, we are growing. The 236th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania will begin on Friday, November 1, with Eucharist followed by dinner and continue on Saturday, November 2. (Specific times will be sent out next month.) Both dates will be held at The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral. We will also hold a special program on Thursday, October 31, for the diocese and community at the new Diocesan House located at 23 E. Airy St. in Norristown. Specific times for the all the programming and how to register will be shared via email and on social media next month. I also write to remind you that according to our canons, the following items are due from each parish vestry no later than the opening of Convention if they have not already been submitted: * The Annual Parochial Report for the Calendar year 2018 * An audit of parish finances for the Calendar year 2018 * Your commitment of Sacred Gifts (formerly "canonical" assessment and a voluntary pledge) If your vestry is unable to submit these items prior to Convention, a written explanation is requested so that the Convention may have a greater understanding for its consideration regarding seat, voice and vote for the parish delegation to Convention.  As I begin my fourth year of ministry with you, I am constantly amazed at the level of service and devotion in this community.  Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do. Your brother in Christ, The Rt. Rev. Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez XVI Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

#KnowJesus#ChangetheWorld Visit our website: www.diopa.org

Revive

Thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, "I dwell in the high and holy place and also with the one who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite." Isaiah 57:15