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The Winds of Pentecost

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and assistant have taken a salary reduction so that the parish budget could fund an outreach tithe—that is ten percent given outside of the parish.

As the winds of Pentecost blow upon us, we feel the Holy Spirit move among us and moving us to engage in transformational ministry. It is my sense that one of the ways we are growing stronger in our diocese is in our connectedness. At the diocesan convention, I spoke of our diocese as a constellation of communities of heart and hope. Indeed, this is what I encounter as I visit you. What I am also learning is that,

A Growing Diocese: Bishop Mathes stands in the Labyrinth, an organic community garden at St. Mary’s, Ramona. This is just one of many ways we’re serving our communities as a diocese.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

In Temecula, a new church rises from the ground. This new building for St. Thomas-of- Canterbury will be dedicated on September 20, 2009. In Fallbrook, our parish community returned to the historic building after two and one half years. In July, I will have the privilege of dedicating a new ministry center at St. Dunstan’s. In Ramona, a community garden has begun, and St. Mary’s is building a Labyrinth in the midst of it.

“Even in these diffi cult economic times we shine the light of Christ into places of darkness.”

Music ministries are growing at Trinity, Escondido; St Peter’s, Del Mar; St. Matthew’s, National City; and Christ the King, Alpine. At St. Paul’s, Yuma, the rector

“As you read this issue of the Messenger, you will feel the pulse of our diocesan heart.”

more and more, you are sharing with each other ways to support one another in ministry.

As you read this issue of the Messenger, you will feel the pulse of our diocesan heart. You will sense how even in these diffi cult economic times we shine the light of Christ into places of darkness. I hope you are as impressed as I am with how our congregations and ministries radiate the gospel. This constellation of communities of heart and hope that make up the Diocese of San Diego is on the move; the Spirit is upon us. We seek Christ by serving others. And it is in the face of those whom we serve that we see the face of God.

Faithfully,

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Bishop’s Calendar

Visitations

June 14 St. John’s, Chula Vista June 21 St. Alban’s, El Cajon June 28 St. Philip’s, Lemon Grove

July 5 St. Dunstan’s, San Diego July 19 St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego

Post-General Convention Town Hall Meetings

The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes Bishop

Los Vientos de Pentecostés

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: Una nueva parroquia se construye en

Temecula, la parroquia de St. Thomas será dedicada al servicio de Dios el próximo 20 de Septiembre de 2009. En Fallbrook, nuestra comunidad parroquial regresó al histórico edifi cio después de dos años y medio. En Julio, tendré el privilegio de dedicar un nuevo centro de ministerio en St. Dunstan’s. En Ramona, se ha comenzado a construir un jardín de la comunidad, mientras tanto en St. Mary’s, Ramona se esta construyendo un Laberinto de oración.

“Sentirán como aún en estos tiempos tan difíciles económicamente, brillamos con la luz de Cristo desde los lugares más obscuros.”

El ministerio musical esta creciendo en Trinity, Escondido; St. Peter’s, Del Mar, St. Matthew’s, National City; y Christ the King, Alpine. En St. Paul’s en Yuma, tanto el rector como el asistente han tomado

una reducción de salario para que el presupuesto de la parroquia pueda tener fondos para caridad, la cual por cierto, consiste en dar el diez por ciento fuera de la parroquia.

“Mientras lean esta edición de el Messenger, creo que sentirán el latido del corazón Diocesano.”

Mientras los vientos de Pentecostés soplan nuevamente, podemos sentir el Espíritu Santo moviéndose hacia nosotros para hacer que nos comprometamos a transformar nuestro ministerio. Siento que la forma en que estamos ganando fuerza, es debido a que estamos constantemente conectados. En la convención diocesana hable sobre la constelación de

comunidades con corazón y esperanza. Defi nitivamente, esto es lo que veo cuando los visito.

Lo que también he aprendido es que ustedes están compartiendo constantemente las formas de apoyarse uno al otro en sus ministerios.

Bishop Mathes encourages all people of the diocese to attend these meetings during which he and a representative of our deputation will report on the outcomes of General Convention and the effects of the new legislation on church life. There will be time for your questions.

July 21 St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego, 7:00pm

July 28 Grace, San Marcos, 7:00pm

July 30 St. Margaret’s, Palm Desert, 6:00pm

Mientras lean esta edición de The Messenger, creo que sentirán el latido del corazón Diocesano. Sentirán como aún en estos tiempos tan difíciles económicamente, brillamos con la luz de Cristo desde los lugares más obscuros. Espero que estén impresionados tanto como yo, y de cómo nuestras congregaciones y ministerios demuestran el Evangelio. Esta constelación de comunidades de corazón y esperanza que hacen de la diócesis de San Diego mover el espíritu hacia nosotros. Buscamos a Cristo sirviendo a otros, y en la cara de quienes servimos es que vemos la cara de Dios.

Fielmente,

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