by Joanne Fisher | Jan 23, 2021 | Announcement, Bishop's Blog, Covid 19, General News
Bishop’s Epiphany and Lenten Appeal 2021Feast of the Confession of Peter (January 18) “…Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me…” (Matthew 23: 40) ‘Hunger isn’t a deferred option’ (Bishop San)...
by Joanne Fisher | Jan 6, 2021 | Announcement, Bishop's Blog, Covid 19, General News
Bishop’s Pastoral Directive Regathering for In-Person Indoor Worship Feast of the Epiphany 2021 My Beloved Diocesan Family, In my previous Pastoral Directive issued in December, I communicated to the diocese that parishes are advised to suspend In-Person...
by Joanne Fisher | Dec 21, 2020 | Announcement, Bishop's Blog, Covid 19, General News
Bishop’s Christmas Message “Be silent, all people, before the Lord; for he has roused himself from his holy dwelling”(Zechariah 2: 13) At Christmas we hold true to the faith that genuine hope and new life are breathed into our lives, so we may start afresh, once again...
by Joanne Fisher | Dec 17, 2020 | Announcement, Bishop's Blog, Covid 19
Bishop’s Pastoral Exception In a Period of Global Pandemic Administration of Holy Communion in Special Circumstances Pursuant to Title I. Canon 1.17.2 (a) All members of this Church who have received Holy Communion in this Church at least three times during the...
by Joanne Fisher | Dec 16, 2020 | Announcement, Bishop's Blog, Covid 19
Bishop’s Pastoral DirectiveSuspension of In-Person Worship Indoors “And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family you did it to me’” (Matthew 25:40) Mother Teresa was famously admired as...
by Joanne Fisher | Nov 13, 2020 | Announcement, Bishop's Blog, Covid 19
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10) Jesus said, “but take courage, I have conquered the world!”(John 16:33) My beloved family...
