Friday, June 5, 2020
Diocese of Southwest Florida Bi-weekly Email Newsletter
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June 4 Statement from the Province IV Bishops
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A statement from Province IV, known as the Sewanee Province, the southern dioceses of The Episcopal Church:
Recent events are a shocking reminder of what we have left undone. The white vigilante murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia; the unwarranted killing by police of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky while she was sleeping in her own bed; and now the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota also at the hands of police, scream out to us of our work left undone. Sadly, these racist murders are by no means the only ones, and they were not committed simply by a few bad actors. What we are seeing is the work of a conscious and unconscious system designed to deny dignity and safety to some of God’s children. MORE
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Diocesan & DaySpring News
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Tribute to the History and Future of DaySpring
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PARRISH - As DaySpring begins construction on its Spring of Support donor recognition gathering area this summer, the Diocese of Southwest Florida presents a series of videos to share a variety of perspectives on the history and future for our ‘Sacred Place’.
Our first video in the series, seen above, features the family of Ted and Debby Tripp.
We thank God for the generous support of the entire Tripp family over the last several decades. They have not only experienced, but faithfully served the mission of DaySpring with the time, talent and treasure of three generations. Clearly, the Tripp family legacy is a monumental part of what DaySpring Episcopal Center is today. We are thrilled to honor their legacy by naming a special place in their honor - the Tripp Family Pavilion in honor of Paula Jones Tripp and Deborah Tripp.
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July Summer Camp Opening Plans Detailed
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PARRISH - DaySpring Summer Camp continues to plan for three full sessions in July. DaySpring and diocesan staff are committed to following guidelines recommended by the CDC and American Camping Association to mitigate the spread of the virus while offering our young people an opportunity to gather for fun, fellowship and Christian formation.
Some of the changes that our staff will implement for safety this summer include:
- Prior to arrival, parents/families will record campers’ body temperatures and possible symptoms on the “Pre-Camp Medical Update” form,
- "Quick screening" each day of all campers and staff by Camp Nurse, MORE
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Sacred Ground Releases Statement
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ST. PETERSBURG - Parishioners from across the Diocese of Southwest Florida gathered in November 2019 with Katrina Brown, the curriculum developer for Sacred Ground. Sacred Ground is a film and readings-based dialogue series on race that is grounded in faith. Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity.
A group of parishioners from the St. Petersburg Deanery formed a circle that began meeting in February and has met regularly even through the pandemic. In light of the current events unfolding, they are offering a statement which they hope will serve as a call to others to join them in learning about and dismantling racist systems in our communities and nation. MORE
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Aug. 22 Stewardship Workshop Features Training
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PARRISH - The yearly diocesan Stewardship Workshop, this year set for Aug. 22, 2020, helps prepare congregation leadership in the Diocese of Southwest Florida for their upcoming stewardship campaigns.
This year, a team from Horizons Stewardship, a consultancy on capital campaigns and ministry funding, will lead the day-long training, which is open to all in the diocese. It will be offered in Zoom.
Facilitated by the Rev. Canon Chris Gray, the Stewardship Workshop includes training from three staff experts at Horizons. Partners Scott McKenzie and Kristine Miller, and Senior Vice President Terry Goolsby will share a proven framework for engaging the parish and elevating your capacity to meet the needs of ministry. MORE
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Kathleen Marie Scotto, 1949-2020
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PUNTA GORDA - The Diocese of Southwest Florida has received notice that Kathleen Marie Scotto, the wife of the Rev. Vince Scotto, has died.
Kathleen Marie Scotto entered into everlasting glory on June 4, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She was 71. She had resided in Charlotte County Florida since 2001and passed away at Tidewell Hospice House, Port Charlotte. Born March 11, 1949 in Weymouth, MA she was the daughter of Alvin Hicks and Mary Lockary. MORE
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Prayer from Bishop Smith & Presiding Bishop
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PARRISH - On this the Feast of Pentecost I draw our attention to the second Collect of the day in which we pray: O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things...” MORE
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Nat'l Council of Churches Statement on George Floyd
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Council of Churches USA is outraged by the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer who mercilessly pinned him down with his knee on his neck until Floyd died. Floyd, who is Black, could be heard repeatedly saying, “I can’t breathe,” to the officer, who is white. Onlookers also begged the four officers on the scene to let Floyd up from the ground, video footage showed. Floyd was handcuffed at the time. MORE
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Graduation Mozart from Saint Stephens School
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BRADENTON - Above, special music offered for an online Evensong at Christ Church honoring Saint Stephen's Graduating Class of 2020. The music is 'Alleluja' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from the Motet “Exsultate Jubilate.” The soprano is senior Maria Erquiaga, accompanied by William L. Holt, organist.
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- Parish Employment: St. Mark's is looking for a bookkeeper. Visit our Lay Employment page HERE.
- Clergy Transitions: Currently, there are two positions in the search process in the diocese, Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota, and St. Mark's, Venice. Find out more on our TRANSITIONS page.
- To Share: St. John's Naples has 24 pew cushions (10' x 1/2" depth) available for any church willing to pick them up. Call 239-261-2355
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A roundup of useful links on coronavirus from the diocese,
wider church, and government:
Episcopal Church
Diocese
Federal & Florida Resources
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PARRISH - Below and HERE are upcoming diocesan events. Note that camp dates have been updated because of COVID-19. Please call the diocese at 941-556-0315 if any questions.
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Above, St. Mary, Bonita Springs, in our upcoming Cycle of Prayer
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June 7
St. Luke's, Fort Myers; St. Margaret of Scotland, Sarasota; St. Mark's, Marco Island; St. Mark's, Tampa; St. Mark's, Venice; St. Martin's, Hudson
June 14
St. Mary Magdalene, Bradenton; St. Mary's, Bonita Springs; St. Mary's, Dade City; St. Mary's, Palmetto; St. Mary's, Tampa; St. Matthew's, St. Petersburg
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Links, Publications and Resources
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Parishes By Deanery
Other Resources
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Useful Links
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