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It
is a joy to report of so many happenings that are taking place in the
Diocese of Fort Worth. Our committees and commissions are hard at work
providing ministry to so many throughout the diocese and to so many
outside of our borders.
Each
year Bishop Iker’s wife, Donna, takes it upon herself to host a retreat
for the clergy wives at Camp Crucis. Provided for them is a couple days
of fellowship, spiritual development, and relaxation in the setting of
our newly refurbished camp. This year the Clergy
Wives’ Retreat will take place Friday, April 12, through
Sunday, April 14.
In
addition to this, please note the article in the April edition of Forward
in Mission regarding La Consulta
at Camp Crucis Tuesday, April 16, through Thursday, April 18. It is
our distinct pleasure to host the clergy and people who will be attending
from the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Mexico and those who join us
from several dioceses in Texas to support this relationship. This serves
as a fine extension of the outreach that is done by the World Mission
Committee in Fort Worth. If you wish to become more involved in this
ministry you are encouraged to attend La Consulta. I have attended several
over the past few years and have always come away with a sense of gratitude
for the many friends in Christ that we meet from our companion diocese.
(La Consulta has been cancelled this year
by Bishop Martinez because of unforeseen circumstances.)
The
Bishop’s Cowtown Ball, an event for our youth in the
diocese, will take place Saturday, April 13, at St. Peter & St.
Paul Church, 3900 Morris Lane, Arlington. The evening begins with dinner
at 6 p.m.; dancing starts at 7 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity
for our youth and their sponsors and friends to be with the Bishop for
an evening of fellowship and celebration.
We
are also very excited about a new Camp Crucis
summer camp session during the week of June 23. This will be a bilingual
session for youngsters who have completed grades 3, 4, 5,
and 6. Camp Crucis applications are available through the parish offices.
For more information please contact camp director Marie Cullen at 817.573.3343.
Just
a few dates to put on your calendar: Don’t forget about the Second
Annual Bishop Iker Golf Tournament on Friday, June 21, which
benefits Camp Crucis. This year’s Diocesan
Convention, where we will celebrate our 20th anniversary
as a diocese, will be hosted by the Fort Worth East Deanery at the Best
Western Inn & Suites at 2000 Beach Street in Fort
Worth. The convention begins with Holy Eucharist Friday, Nov. 8, and
continues with business sessions on Saturday, Nov. 9. More details will
be communicated to all delegates and clergy as the date approaches.
Finally,
we welcome by way of ordination to the diaconate the
Rev.Timothy Matkin, who was ordained on Saturday, March 16,
at his home parish of Our Lady of the Lake, Laguna Park. Deacon Matkin
will graduate from Nashotah House in May and will begin as Diocesan
Curate at All Saints’, Fort Worth, in July. We would also like
to congratulate Deacon Matkin and his fiancée, Melisa
Johnson, who will be married in May.
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