The Rt. Rev.
Scott B. Hayashi
Eleventh Bishop of Utah
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The Rev. Deborah Hughes-Habel
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The Rev. Deborah Hughes-Habel and her husband Bill enjoy the festive day
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Bishop ordains new priest
A journey that took the Rev. Deborah Hughes-Habel through discernment, study at the Seminary of the Southwest in Texas, and time as a deacon has now reached her ordination to the priesthood. The festive celebration and Eucharist took place at St. Stephen's in West Valley City on Saturday, May 21st.
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The Rev. Deborah Hughes-Habel is surrounded by the Bishop and other clergy members prior to the May 21st service.
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Clergy at the service included those who served with her during her time as a parishioner at All Saints, including the rector, the Rev. Mike Mayor and long time priest, the Rev. Ernie Bebb.
The priest has been a transitional deacon for the past year serving St. Stephen's in West Valley City. She was first ordained deacon by former Utah Bishop Carolyn Tanner Irish in June, 2011.
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TWO MORE ORDINATIONS ARE SCHEDULED!
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| Anita Catron and the Rev. Susan Fischer are scheduled for June ordinations
By the grace of God and the consent of the people, faithful All Saints parishioner Anita Catron will be ordained a deacon at All Saints on June 11th at 10:00 in the morning. Anita has studied to be a vocational deacon in the Utah Ministry Formation Program. All Saints is located at 1710 Foothill Blvd. in Salt Lake City.
The following week, June 18th, the Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi is scheduled to ordain the Rev. Susan Fischer to the Sacred Order of Priests. Deacon Fishcher's ordination is planned for 4:00 at St. Peters in Clearfield which is located at 1579 South State Street.
The festive color is red for both ordinations.
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Companion Dioceses
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Pentecost Offering
Traditionally, the Diocese of Utah asks our churches to present the loose offering and any special gifts to our companion dioceses. They are the Diocese of Myitkyina in Myanmar and the Diocese of Mexico. The needs are many. In the upper right photo, Myikyina Bishop David Than Lwin stands with parishioners in front of a truck that was a gift from the Diocese of Utah. The truck is a primary form of transport in Myanmar and is used for a range of purposes from being a hearse to hauling animals.
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| The Rev. Cn. Pablo Ramos of Utah visits with Archbishop Carlos of Mexico |
Myanmar continues to struggle in poverty and under difficult conditions of restrictive rule.
Additionally, the Diocese of Utah continues to support our good friends in the Diocese of Mexico. The Mexico City based diocese has benefited from the generous members of Utah churches in the repair of churches and support of the seminary.
Remember our friends this Pentecost, June 12th!
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The Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayasahi
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| Thirty-five new bishops met at the Lake Logan Episcopal Center in North Carolina |
Bishop attends College for Bishops "Living Our Vows" program.
(by Herbert Gunn, Communications Director, CREDO)
Newly elected Bishops of the Episcopal Church started a three-year formation program to support their spiritual health and personal development. The Living our Vows (LOV) Residency provides opportunities to reflect on gifts, power and authority of the episcopate.
Our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Scott B Hayashi was elected a year ago and is part of the program that offers monthly peer coaching and five-day residency. Bishop Hayashi says one of the main benefits is meeting with other new bishops.
He says, "I look forward to connecting with my fellow bishops and to learn more about my new role in order that I might serve the people of the Diocese of Utah as effective and faithfully as I can and as the Holy Spirit leads."
Bishop Hayashi completes the week-long session tomorrow.
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The Perpetual Trust of St. Peter and
St. Paul
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| Trust meeting announced
The trustees of the Perpetual Trust of St. Peter and St. Paul  will meet June 8th at 9:30 at the Episcopal Church Center of Utah. The Trust is the major source of funds that has blessed our Diocese since the sale of St. Mark's Hospital. The meetings are open for the public to observe. Trust documents are also available for public inspection. The link to the documents is on the home page of the Diocesan website, www.episcopal-ut.org.
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IT IS STILL EASTER!!!!!
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| Bishop Hayashi delivers his sermon on Easter. The pipes of the old Cathedral organ are reflected to the right |
The 50-day season ends June 12
As Easter season starts to wind down over the next two weeks, we are reminded that the glory of the resurrection lives on. You are invited to renew that glory by taking another look at the festive Easter Sunday Eucharist from St. Mark's Cathedral April 24, 2011. Click here to renew the joy of that day when the Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi celebrated his first Easter as Bishop.
Additionally, it was the last time the old Cathedral organ sounded, as it is being replaced. The diocese is delighted to note over 200 people have viewed the service on the web. We will continue to post special services and messages after the Easter service. Additionally, special services including the Consecration of Bishop Hayashi, Christmas Eve, and Easter remain available on the diocesan video hub page. It is linked to the diocesan home page, or available by clicking here.
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CONVENTION 2011
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St. James in Midvale will be the site of the 2011 Diocesan Convention
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Diocesan Convention in planning stage
The Convention Dispatch of Business Committee is making plans for the return of two-day conventions to the Diocese of Utah. This year's convention will be held at St. James, 7486 Union Park Ave, Midvale. The Diocese will be announcing deadlines for resolutions and nominations for offices including Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, and Treasurer.
The diocese continues its move to being paperless for the convention in respect to costs, the environment, and efficiency. This year, nomination forms may be completed on-line. The convention committee will announce specifics in the next few weeks.
Also, regional meetings will be held concurrently on a Saturday in September to be announced. They will be linked together via webcast.
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DAY OF DISCOVERY
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Episcopalians ponder discernment
On Saturday, May 21, fourteen people from nine different congregations took part in the Day of Discovery sponsored by the diocesan Commission on Ministry. The program's purpose is to introduce people to a program of discernment for ministry in the Episcopal Church.
Facilitators for the Day this year were: The Rev. Charles Robinson, Ms. Bonnie Brown, the Rev. Mary Janda, and Ms. Vicki Evans.
Of the people who attended the Day of Discovery, eight enrolled in the actual discernment course called Time of Discovery: Context for Ministry. They will be doing individual prayer and discernment exercises every day during the week for the prescribed 12-week period and then return for a reunion meeting on August 13, when they will share their experience and the outcome of their discernment.
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Education for Ministry plans summer reunion
If you've ever been a participant in EFM, if you're a graduate, if you are curious about EfM , the Rev. Lyn Briggs invites you to join the Diocesan EfM family for a gathering this summer. The reunion is Sunday, July 10 at 4:00 pm.
Bishop Scott B. Hayashi will join the gathering at St. James, 7455 S. Union Park Blvd, Midvale, to recognize the 2011 graduates and close the year with a celebratory Eucharist. Then its a party! Organizers ask that you bring something to put on the grill and a side dish to share along with someone you think might be interested in the EfM program. RSVP by July 3 to the Rev. Lyn Briggs.
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