March 7, 2005
Fishers of Men
Our special service yesterday, March 6th, was a tremendous success. 173 parishioners and guests attended this Ordination of Deacons and Priest, Confirmation, and Formal Acceptance of New Members. The catered luncheon in the undercroft afterward was also a resounding success.
I would like to personally thank all church members who volunteered their time and worked hard to assure that St. Gabriel's looked Her best and that both the service and the luncheon ran smoothly. Thanks also to the five men of our Parish -- Timon Barr, Edward Knox, Rafael Carbajal, Bobby Hall and Scott Lay -- who recognized in them a higher calling and dedicated themselves in service of the Lord.
Our main church site's Clergy page has been updated to reflect the many changes that have occurred. Please click HERE to read about Father Timon Barr and all of our new volunteers. Please click HERE to read about our four new Deacons.
Thanks again to each of our parishioners for working hard to assure our guests felt welcome and this blessed event went smoothly. Thanks also to Bishop Reber for inspiring us to recognize and fulfill the calling God has for each of us.
Posted by frleo at 4:41 PM
February 28, 2005
Exciting Times at St. Gabriel's
This is a very busy and exciting time for St. Gabriel's and the UECNA. We returned from our trip to South India and went straight into preparations for Lent. Additionally, we've held confirmation classes and classes for four postulants to the Diaconate.
On Sunday, March 6th -- The Fourth Sunday in Lent -- Bishop Reber will be at St. Gabriel's presiding over what should be a magnificent ceremony. Beginning at 10:00 on this day, new members will be officially welcomed to the Church, confirmations will be performed, four postulants will be ordained as Deacons and our beloved Deacon Timon Barr will be ordained to the priesthood. Following this approximately two-hour ceremony, a catered luncheon will be held in the undercroft. All parishioners are invited -- indeed encouraged -- to attend.
This coming Saturday, March 5th, Deacon Sam Seamans in Mountain Home will also be ordained to the priesthood. While Fr. Leo is attending this ceremony, our parishioners will gather at St. Gabriel's for a work day in preparation for Sunday's extraordinary gathering. We must make God's house especially beautiful to celebrate these blessed events.
Our Senior Warden Ed Knox, Rafael Carbajal, Dr. Bobby Hall from Bella Vista, and Scott Lay will be ordained to the Diaconate. Our long-serving Deacon, Timon Barr, will be ordained to the priesthood. St. Gabriel's is indeed blessed to have several good men step forward to serve Christ and the Church in this way. These ordinations, along with the confirmations and formal acceptance of new members, indicates life and growth in our Parish. This is so vital in these troubled times where so many are fallen away from not just the Christian faith, but faith and belief in God in general. It is especially important for Christ's faithful to maintain and to grow the Church, and receiving strong, faithful men into the Diaconate and Priesthood is an indication that we are succeeding. May these blessed events serve as an example and inspire others to embrace a life devoted to Christ and Christian principles.
We invite all parishioners to attend Sunday's service at 10:00 a.m. We also invite everyone to join us Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to help beautify our church and organize in preparation for the Bishop's visit.
Posted by frleo at 11:06 AM
October 25, 2004
Fall Planting Day at St. Gabriel's
Attention Congregation Members:
This Saturday, October 30th will be our first annual Fall Planting Day at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church. All congregation members are invited to make a donation ($25.00 or so) to purchase shrubs, flowers and other foliage.
Everyone is also encouraged to join us in fellowship this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your tools and help us beautify the grounds of our church. Lunch will be served, and a good time will be had by all! If you need additional information, please contact Fr. Leo.
SEE YOU SATURDAY!!
Posted by frleo at 9:05 AM
July 13, 2004
Pot Luck and Annual Meeting
All congregation members are invited to our Annual Parish Meeting and Pot Luck which will be held on Sunday, July 18th after Mass. Please plan to attend as we will be electing new Vestry members. We encourage any parishioner with an interest in serving on the Vestry to contact Ed Knox, Senior Warden.
Posted by frleo at 4:25 PM