The 15th annual multi-denominational Dallas Benedictine Experience will take place at The Catholic Conference and Formation Center in Dallas from Wednesday, June 20 through Saturday, June 23, 2012. This monastic experience is presented by The Friends of St. Benedict, Washington, D.C. and is open to both men and women, laity and clergy of all denominations. Participants will live on the campus of the center for four days, forming a temporary monastic community to experience the balanced way of life of The Rule of St. Benedict as it divides each day into private and group prayer, study, work, and leisure. Four Benedictine Offices (Lauds, Sext, Vespers, and Compline) will be chanted each day in English in Gregorian Chant. There will also be two classes each day on Benedictine spirituality.

Please call 214-339-8483 (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM in Dallas) or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

The monastic experience will be led by two extraordinarily talented religious figures. Sister Mary Donald Corcoran, O.S.B.Cam., is the Superior of Transfiguration Monastery (Roman Catholic) in Windsor, New York. A Camaldolese Benedictine nun, Sister Mary Donald holds the Ph.D. in Theology from Fordham University. She has directed the M.A. program in spirituality at St. Louis University and has taught in the summer spirituality program at Fordham. The co-author of the book Spiritual Sisters and numerous articles, she serves on the Board of Directors of In the Spirit Foundation, and is a well-known teacher, writer, and leader of Benedictine retreats all over the country. This year will be her seventh time as a leader of the Dallas Benedictine Experience.

Father Daniel Forsythe, a Byzantine Catholic priest of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, is the Pastor of St. Basil the Great Byzantine Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. Ordained to the priesthood in 2009, Fr. Daniel has also served as the pastor of four Byzantine parishes in central Pennsylvania. He is the director of the Metropolitan Cantor Institute, which is charged with training congregational cantors in the Byzantine tradition. He holds a B.A. in Classical Languages from Franciscan University and a Master’s in Divinity from Saints Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Seminary. Fr. Daniel has spoken on a range of spiritual and Biblical topics at retreats, conferences, and teen events. This will be Fr. Daniel’s first time as a leader of the Dallas Benedictine Experience.

Sister Mary Donald and Father Daniel will give presentations on Benedictine values and their applications to life today. Both are also available for private spiritual meetings for those who wish it.

 

 

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Reunion: Resurrection

Saturday, May 19th

Prelude concert at 6:30 pm
Worship begins at 7:00 pm
Fellowship and refreshments following the service.

Prelude music by Fr. Marc Dobson - Grace, Mesquite
Worship music by Praise Band from St. Paul's, Greenville
Preacher is Fr. Jerry Hill
Celebrant is Fr. Charlie Keen
Hospitality by Church of the Resurrection

http://www.roomforyou.org/calendar/
http://www.facebook.com/events/398497246837398/

 

 

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

10:00am - 3:00pm

Our Saviour, Dallas
1616 N. Jim Miller Road, 75217

Join the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas for a Rogation Celebration and Community Garden Conference. You will enjoy a pot-luck lunch and an afternoon of garden demonstrations, Q&A and round-table discussions with master gardeners and community garden experts.

There will be time for learning and sharing is as Don Lambert , Executive Director Gardeners in Community Development (GICD).

Groups will be taken through either a brief history of community gardens, involving the community and volunteers, refugees, donation gardening, Plot Against Hunger family plots, chickens, composting and vermiculture; or they will  cover the greenhouse, making compost tea (set up is in the greenhouse) rain harvesting, irrigation, Just Greens urban "farm" row crops, for pantry donations, vineyard and orchards.

This will be a fun and informative time for everyone in attendance, no matter what your expertise level. If you are interested in starting a garden in your neighborhood, parish, or own back yard, join us at the exciting event!

For more information or to RSVP contact Becky Smith at 214-564-5801 or by email.

Patriot Paws has named a puppy Trinity, for Holy Trinity Episcopal Church to sponsor (see attatched).  Read more about Trinity, Patriot Paws and how to become a "Dog Parent" on our website:

http://www.holytrinitygarland.org/NewsDetail.asp?id=108.

You can donate directly to support Trinity's training by sending checks to Patriot Paws, 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall 75032 or through the Church by writing "Patriot Paws" in the memorandum section of the check.  You can also join the Golf Tournament put on by the Brotherhood of St Andrew, Dallas Assembly on 29 May.  Proceeds from the tournament will go to support Patriot Paws.

We will monitor Trinity as she negotiates the wickets of her training and provide updates as they become available.  We will also alert you to any opportunity to meet her in person.  Meantime, please add her, her trainers and her eventual veteran to your prayers.

Starting on Thursday, April 26th at 7:00PM, Good Samaritan in Dallas will host  "Men, Movies, and God." This is an exciting opportunity to gather for food, fellowship, and a great discussion on matters of life and theology with Dr. Fred Schmidt as the discussion leader.

Good Samaritan
1522 Highland Road
Dallas, TX

Reserve a spot today: 214-328-3883

 

The Stanton Center is offering a weekend intensive on a topic of great importance in our diocese: ministry with people of different cultural backgrounds. Building relationships across cultural lines is essential in today’s world and in our church, and this class will provide the skills needed for relational ministry. 

The class will be May 25th (6-9 p.m.) 26th (9-4) and 27th (12:30-4:30) at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, and will be led by Toni Luc-Tayengo, who has a degree in anthropology, spent two years working as a missionary in Africa, and is currently involved in ministry with Latinos and youth.  Tuition is $125 to attend or $175 to take the course for credit towards a diploma from the Stanton Center.

Please contact Deacon Nancy Powers, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register.