Cancellations because of Synod

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Because of the Synod (and the preparations in advance of the Synod), most parish activities will be cancelled the week of August 12th. There will be no Bridge Group on Monday, no Knitting Group on Thursday, and no Bible Study, either with Brock Johnson on Thursday afternoon or with Fr Hawtin on Friday morning. . . . → Read More: Cancellations because of Synod

Ordination of Deacon Dan Bursi

Nicolas Poussin The Sacrament of Ordination (Christ Presenting the Keys to Saint Peter)

God willing, on August 14th, the Right Reverend John Vaughan, Bishop of the Diocese of the Eastern United States, will ordain Deacon Dan Bursi to the order of priest. The ordination will take place during the Synod Solemn High Mass at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to this momentous occasion in the life of the . . . → Read More: Ordination of Deacon Dan Bursi

Sermon for the Consecration of Fr. John Vaughan

The Ven. Guy P. Hawtin preached the following sermon at the Consecration of Fr. John Vaughan, Bishop-elect of the Diocese of the Eastern United States, Wednesday in the First Week After Easter, April 18th, 2012.

✠ In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen ✠.

It is . . . → Read More: Sermon for the Consecration of Fr. John Vaughan

A jolly good time was had by one and all!

The Annual Diocesan Synod was held at St. Barnabas Church, Picayune, Mississippi at the end of January, 2012. The rector of the parish is Father Jon Filkins, formerly a much–loved vicar at St, Stephen’s. Fr. Filkins, who is also Dean of the West and an Examining Chaplain, traditionally plays the part of King Henry VIII . . . → Read More: A jolly good time was had by one and all!