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Summer Soltice
The first day of summer arrive with a modest Sunrise, partially blocked by the remainder of “L92”; the Tropical Wave, no-longer named nor followed as she dissipated over Haiti and Puerto Rico after dumping up to four inches of rain; we had storms for three days on Saint Croix; BUT she regrouped and now has been renamed “L93”! She is headed toward the Gulf of Mexico, across Cuba. Monday, June 21st will be the longest day of the year; earliest Sunrise and latest Sunset. Welcome summer wherever you are; it’s not new here as Summer is all year round, just days a little longer now!
Last Vestry Meeting
Leaving my “Last Vestry Meeting” on Monday evening as a great joy! St. Peter’s functions as a “Family Church” and does a lot of business in committee of the whole; few committees meet for business. I pray my guidance has directed their corporate decision making into a smoother process. I introduced a three step process for the Agenda: Items for announcement, Items for discussion, items for decision; then normal reports. It’s an orderly process similar to the motion steps for voting……our meetings are shorter and more concentrated.
Guest teacher arrives
Rev. Dr. Raulston Nembhart from the Diocese of Central Florida, retired Rector of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Orlando; the Teaching Mission went full swing; we gather at 7pm, sang, prayed and listened to the speaker on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening. Fr. Raulston was the guest key-note speaker at the Friday night banquet. Good turn out, we averaged 45 people each night.
Adopted Father’s Day presence
What a nice home made gift I received from Naya Turnbull, age five!
The youth presented a special poetic interpretation of the meaning of Fatherhood at the conclusion of the Mass on June 20th; the children and teens presented gifts to their Dads; those “without Fathers present” adopted another male to receive their gift; I was given a picture frame and DAD card from Naya!
How sweet and thoughtful!
More auto/taxi “names”
“Jesus Now”, PUSH, Nobody Knows Me, Tom Cat, Fordy, Rise Again, Joy Ride, One Bad Boy, Blessings, TEK DAT!, Cool Rider, Who Feels it Knows it, BBQ, Celebration of Completion, Success Implied, Centerlane, The Frame Up,
I will rise, The Maid, FONS
Local “road house” closes
Chicken Charlie’s has been an East End local tradition for years; on Tuesday night (6/22nd) they closed the doors after a well advertised week of $2 all beverages-drink-up-the-stock; On Saturday a giant “yard sale” for equipment, chairs, tables, etc. The sale continued all week at selected hours; stuff walked out the door! Another business goes “south” because of the economy: ie, raised the rent!
Come See Me Mon!
La Paz y Buen Camino!
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Two weeks left!
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3rd Sunday after Pentecost
17 June 2010
More wind-shield “names”:
God Speed, White Fang, Rich Duffer-Poor Golfer, Gone Fish’in,
Man Sized, Fruit of the Loom, Nutty Fruit Cake, First & Last Nights,
Dark Horse, What see is what ya Get! I AM Here, 100% Fisherman,
Everyone Deserves Music, Good Bears Eat their Honey, Freeker,
Power to the Peaceful!, One Horn Butt Fish, Devine Beauty, 4x4,
Papillan, Dip, EZ@Home, Let them say, Better off Alone, My Lord and I,
Dream Catcher, Deadly Eyes, Ghost
Final Diocesan Clericus
Last Thursday (6/10) I met with the Bishop and clergy of the Diocese of the V.I.
For the final quarterly meeting before I depart from the V.I. +Ambrose calls the Deacons and Priests to meet together, pray, read Holy Scripture and share ones joys and sorrows in support with each other; we hear what’s on the mind of the Bishop and he listens to our concerns. I left the Diocesan Office a little sad; it was my last meeting on St. Thomas.
VEEP screws up air space
On Sunday, June 13th @ All Saint’s Cathedral, St. Thomas, a special Mass to honor the 39th anniversary of the Ordination as Priest, Canon Lionel Rymer; I was invited to participate; accordingly I did a “turbo Mass” in exactly One Hour;
Departing St. Pete’s @ 0930 and planned to fly over to STT via Seaborne Airlines, seaplane @ 10:20, allowing enough time to catch a taxi and make the 11:00 service at the Cathedral. The plane did not take off until 11:10am; held up by “the Presidential Aircraft” in the St. Thomas airspace! Vice President Joe Biden
Was flying in for a few days, spending fun and sun at a friend’s home! I arrived in time for the sermon, near 11:45. In a small space as the Virgin Islands, any different pattern always messes up other systems!
Last Trip to St. Thomas
On Sunday, I was invited to share in the celebration and Eucharistic service for the 39th Anniversary of Ordination; upon returning to STX from SST I realized this was my last flight over and back; all good things come to an end!
Clear horizon and Island View
The last few days have been exceptionally clear and stiff breezes cleared the horizon; the evenings and mornings brilliant with a Lovely Sun rise and Sun Set!
Sewing Machines set up in Parish Hall
Babs has returned to Clarkesville, but she would be right at home among the folks at St. Peter’s this week as they brought their sewing machines and set up a production of sewing chair backs and tie backs for the Patronal festival banquet; two of our men brought machines! In all seven people were sewing at the same time!
Two weeks till Georgia!
Today in two weeks I will be back home! I depart on July 1st; We’re on a down hill slide; I am mailing and giving stuff away; ship home via USPS in flat rate boxes.
Taking Holy Communion to shut-ins
On Monday and Wednesday (6/14 & 15) I delivered the Holy sacrament of Eucharist to eight shut-ins of the parish; this was my final visit with these faithful folks; many listen to the Sunday service over the radio broadcast. Pastoral care has been a top priority for me in this Interim Ministry task at St. Peter’s. My predecessors were unfortunately not that diligent and some even neglected the shut-ins! What a joy to sing and pray with our people, accompanied by two or three laity.
Come See Me Mon!
La Paz y Buen Camino!
DEO+
3rd Sunday after Pentecost
17 June 2010
More wind-shield “names”:
God Speed, White Fang, Rich Duffer-Poor Golfer, Gone Fish’in,
Man Sized, Fruit of the Loom, Nutty Fruit Cake, First & Last Nights,
Dark Horse, What see is what ya Get! I AM Here, 100% Fisherman,
Everyone Deserves Music, Good Bears Eat their Honey, Freeker,
Power to the Peaceful!, One Horn Butt Fish, Devine Beauty, 4x4,
Papillan, Dip, EZ@Home, Let them say, Better off Alone, My Lord and I,
Dream Catcher, Deadly Eyes, Ghost
Final Diocesan Clericus
Last Thursday (6/10) I met with the Bishop and clergy of the Diocese of the V.I.
For the final quarterly meeting before I depart from the V.I. +Ambrose calls the Deacons and Priests to meet together, pray, read Holy Scripture and share ones joys and sorrows in support with each other; we hear what’s on the mind of the Bishop and he listens to our concerns. I left the Diocesan Office a little sad; it was my last meeting on St. Thomas.
VEEP screws up air space
On Sunday, June 13th @ All Saint’s Cathedral, St. Thomas, a special Mass to honor the 39th anniversary of the Ordination as Priest, Canon Lionel Rymer; I was invited to participate; accordingly I did a “turbo Mass” in exactly One Hour;
Departing St. Pete’s @ 0930 and planned to fly over to STT via Seaborne Airlines, seaplane @ 10:20, allowing enough time to catch a taxi and make the 11:00 service at the Cathedral. The plane did not take off until 11:10am; held up by “the Presidential Aircraft” in the St. Thomas airspace! Vice President Joe Biden
Was flying in for a few days, spending fun and sun at a friend’s home! I arrived in time for the sermon, near 11:45. In a small space as the Virgin Islands, any different pattern always messes up other systems!
Last Trip to St. Thomas
On Sunday, I was invited to share in the celebration and Eucharistic service for the 39th Anniversary of Ordination; upon returning to STX from SST I realized this was my last flight over and back; all good things come to an end!
Clear horizon and Island View
The last few days have been exceptionally clear and stiff breezes cleared the horizon; the evenings and mornings brilliant with a Lovely Sun rise and Sun Set!
Sewing Machines set up in Parish Hall
Babs has returned to Clarkesville, but she would be right at home among the folks at St. Peter’s this week as they brought their sewing machines and set up a production of sewing chair backs and tie backs for the Patronal festival banquet; two of our men brought machines! In all seven people were sewing at the same time!
Two weeks till Georgia!
Today in two weeks I will be back home! I depart on July 1st; We’re on a down hill slide; I am mailing and giving stuff away; ship home via USPS in flat rate boxes.
Taking Holy Communion to shut-ins
On Monday and Wednesday (6/14 & 15) I delivered the Holy sacrament of Eucharist to eight shut-ins of the parish; this was my final visit with these faithful folks; many listen to the Sunday service over the radio broadcast. Pastoral care has been a top priority for me in this Interim Ministry task at St. Peter’s. My predecessors were unfortunately not that diligent and some even neglected the shut-ins! What a joy to sing and pray with our people, accompanied by two or three laity.
Come See Me Mon!
La Paz y Buen Camino!
DEO+
Sunday, June 6, 2010
2nd Sunday after Pentecost
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June 6th, 2010
Second Sunday after Pentecost
More auto/taxi/truck wind-shield “Names”:
Looks can Be Deceiv’in, Low Flying Angel II, Psalm 23, Little Man Big Feet,
A Child of Jesus, Son of the King, No Other Than Me, All One Krew, Gospel Train,
In My Charge, The Lord is my Shepherd, White Charger, Believe it!, Mi No Beg No Fern, God is Allah!, Dodged!, Jah Guidance, Tuff Country
Confirmation Class
The students build a note book of hand-outs. My goal is for each student to become friends with The Book of Common Prayer so using as a life resource, they will grow into their faith as they mature intellectually and spiritually. I hope each teen or adult to establish and make a personal relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior. Deacon Gumbs taught the class on Saturday, June 5th, based on “prayer.” We practiced different postures and worked on the gestures of “making the sign of the cross” and genuflection.
Wednesday night $5 hamburgers
Chenay Bay, Mahi restaurant serves $5 hamburgers every Wednesday night;
$2 Budweiser Bottled Beer; the extras (cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, etc. are added on $) but it’s still a good deal and social outlet; many friends show up; always a group from The Reef! My bill is usually about $11!
Doctor Pepper and the Pool
When I was a little boy, we all knew that Doctor Pepper was made from prune juice! The ads and logo said: Drink Dr. Pepper: Ten, Two and Four!
There was a clock dial with 10, 2 & 4 highlighted. It has occurred to me, I swim two, three or four times per day, usually around or near: 10pm, 4 to 6:30am, maybe 10am, and 2pm. One can’t set the watch but I’m there late night before bed, just after or near sunrise, and mid-afternoon. It’ stimulating and refreshing.
The 80 degree+ water temp makes for great sleeping and awakening. I jump in like a “Dr. Pepper,” 10, 2 & 4! It’s a sweet dip without the prune juice!
40th anniversary planning committee
The well rounded and representative committee planning the 40th anniversary celebration has been working diligently and regularly; I attend when needed; the neat thing it’s moving along.
Just Me and Charlotte at Duggan’s
Sunday brunch at Duggan’s Restaurant is a “tradition” for Dendlters, Ogiers, Christmons, and “others” from our circle of friends at The Reef. Today it was just Charlotte and I as both our spouses were on the mainland and the Christmons had flown to Kentucky for a family emergency funeral.
Sunday first clear day in ten!“The African Dust” has blown over; the breezes are constant; the sun is high and hot; No rain the last 48 hours; seas are calm; slight breaking on the reef; winds out of the East North East; cumulus clouds billowing up after the Sunrise; Moon still up at quarter slice @ 5am: “That’s the weather observations from the North east end of Saint Croix, looking down on Teague Bay with Buck Island in clear view, this is W4DEO.” That was my radio report today on the TWO meter weather net @ 6:40am AST on 146.360 MHz frequency (St. John’s repeater). I’m on the air daily with regular Ham Radio friends and their familiar voices! We are very connected in the Virgin Islands.
ACOLYTES in “high heals”St. Peter’s has dedicated acolytes; the best are the females; our battle is for the young women to wear low black shoes with toes covered; some how they don’t seem to get the dress requirements; they look lovely in Sunday dresses with modern high heal shoes, but the semi-bare feet in dashing strapped high heal pumps takes away the dignity of their acolyte vestments! It’s not just an Island “problem” but everywhere I seem to go………….at least we have dedicated youth show up and serve at the Altar with us on Sunday morning! I think I’ll take the high heals even though some of the younger women topple and sway.
Come See Me Mon!
La Paz y Buen Camino!
DEO+
June 6th, 2010
Second Sunday after Pentecost
More auto/taxi/truck wind-shield “Names”:
Looks can Be Deceiv’in, Low Flying Angel II, Psalm 23, Little Man Big Feet,
A Child of Jesus, Son of the King, No Other Than Me, All One Krew, Gospel Train,
In My Charge, The Lord is my Shepherd, White Charger, Believe it!, Mi No Beg No Fern, God is Allah!, Dodged!, Jah Guidance, Tuff Country
Confirmation Class
The students build a note book of hand-outs. My goal is for each student to become friends with The Book of Common Prayer so using as a life resource, they will grow into their faith as they mature intellectually and spiritually. I hope each teen or adult to establish and make a personal relationship with Jesus as Lord and Savior. Deacon Gumbs taught the class on Saturday, June 5th, based on “prayer.” We practiced different postures and worked on the gestures of “making the sign of the cross” and genuflection.
Wednesday night $5 hamburgers
Chenay Bay, Mahi restaurant serves $5 hamburgers every Wednesday night;
$2 Budweiser Bottled Beer; the extras (cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, etc. are added on $) but it’s still a good deal and social outlet; many friends show up; always a group from The Reef! My bill is usually about $11!
Doctor Pepper and the Pool
When I was a little boy, we all knew that Doctor Pepper was made from prune juice! The ads and logo said: Drink Dr. Pepper: Ten, Two and Four!
There was a clock dial with 10, 2 & 4 highlighted. It has occurred to me, I swim two, three or four times per day, usually around or near: 10pm, 4 to 6:30am, maybe 10am, and 2pm. One can’t set the watch but I’m there late night before bed, just after or near sunrise, and mid-afternoon. It’ stimulating and refreshing.
The 80 degree+ water temp makes for great sleeping and awakening. I jump in like a “Dr. Pepper,” 10, 2 & 4! It’s a sweet dip without the prune juice!
40th anniversary planning committee
The well rounded and representative committee planning the 40th anniversary celebration has been working diligently and regularly; I attend when needed; the neat thing it’s moving along.
Just Me and Charlotte at Duggan’s
Sunday brunch at Duggan’s Restaurant is a “tradition” for Dendlters, Ogiers, Christmons, and “others” from our circle of friends at The Reef. Today it was just Charlotte and I as both our spouses were on the mainland and the Christmons had flown to Kentucky for a family emergency funeral.
Sunday first clear day in ten!“The African Dust” has blown over; the breezes are constant; the sun is high and hot; No rain the last 48 hours; seas are calm; slight breaking on the reef; winds out of the East North East; cumulus clouds billowing up after the Sunrise; Moon still up at quarter slice @ 5am: “That’s the weather observations from the North east end of Saint Croix, looking down on Teague Bay with Buck Island in clear view, this is W4DEO.” That was my radio report today on the TWO meter weather net @ 6:40am AST on 146.360 MHz frequency (St. John’s repeater). I’m on the air daily with regular Ham Radio friends and their familiar voices! We are very connected in the Virgin Islands.
ACOLYTES in “high heals”St. Peter’s has dedicated acolytes; the best are the females; our battle is for the young women to wear low black shoes with toes covered; some how they don’t seem to get the dress requirements; they look lovely in Sunday dresses with modern high heal shoes, but the semi-bare feet in dashing strapped high heal pumps takes away the dignity of their acolyte vestments! It’s not just an Island “problem” but everywhere I seem to go………….at least we have dedicated youth show up and serve at the Altar with us on Sunday morning! I think I’ll take the high heals even though some of the younger women topple and sway.
Come See Me Mon!
La Paz y Buen Camino!
DEO+
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