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FROM AROUND THE ECDInformation for this page comes from a
variety of sources from all over the country. I post them here for
all to read and keep up to date on what is happening around the ECD. If you have a ministry among the Deaf
in your Church or Diocese, I would like to take note and post
information on that ministry here. THE DEAF EPISCOPALIAN February, 6, 2008 "Sign Language Interpreting in Christian Liturgical Settings (Episcopal, Lutheran, and Catholic)" January 24, 2008 Dear Friends, January 16, 2008 On January 13, the Presiding Bishop was celebrant and preacher for a Sunday morning Eucharist at St. Stephen's, Birmingham, and visited the neighboring St. John's Deaf Church, where services are conducted in American Sign Language. October 13, 2007 Dear members and friends of St. Barnabas' and personal friends of Phoebe Tharp, July 29, 2007 The Rev. Ann Christine Selfe-Verrone is now serving as Supply Priest at
St. Francis Chapel, 3621 Brunswick Avenue, Los Angeles, California
90039. July 15, 2007 St. Thomas Church for the Deaf, St. Louis, MO now has a Vicar after 12 years of lay leadership following the second retirement of the Rev. Arthur Steidemann in 1995. The Vicar's name is the Rev. Emily Davis, a 40 year old woman who was ordained a priest on June 29, 2007. She will be the Grace Episcopal Church's curate 80% of her 50 hour week and Vicar of St. Thomas Church for the Deaf for 20% She has a Ph.D. in German Studies and also speaks French and expects to learn American Sign Language by attending the local Community College Deaf Studies program four hours per week, along with tutoring by church members. The Rev. Arthur Steidemann will be her mentor. The Rev. Emily Davis is married and the mother of three teen age children. The eldest will be a foreign exchange high school freshman this year in France, living with a French family. May 30, 2007 On Saturday, May 19, 2007 Palmer Theological Seminary, of Wynnewood, Pa., gave an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree to the Rev. Virginia W. Nagel. The Rev. Nagel, better known by many as Mother Ginger, earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1988 from the seminary in 1988 and since that time she has served as vicar of Ephphatha Parish of the Deaf in the Diocese of Central New York. She is also licensed in the Diocese of Albany and Rochester and has services for the deaf there also. March 24, 2007 On March 17, 2007, Ted Fagan died after triple bypass heart surgery. Ted and his wife Zelma both served on the current vestry at St John's. Ted, as Senior Warden, was just beginning his term and his kind leadership will be greatly missed. He also served as president of the Birmingham Deaf Seniors group and was a member of the Alabama Association of the Deaf. Many members of the Deaf Community from far and wide came to St John's to give respects and support to Ted's wife and family. The service was held at St John's with 85 friends and family present with the Rev. Marianne Stephens officiating. He was buried in Cove Springs Grove along side his first wife, Virginia, with many members of his family in attendance. God give His beloved servant good rest, and eternal peace. March 8, 2007 I want to let all of you know that our dear friend Kimball Nash, long-time member of the ECD and St. Andrew's Church of the Deaf, as well as a strong advocate and leader of the Deaf Community died at home
this morning. His wife Barbara, her two adult children Rita & Russell and myself were with him. January 24, 2007 Clifford Leach, a member of Ephphatha Church of the Deaf in Rochester, NY is 104 years old. You can read a very nice article about him at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle January 24, 2007 Quoted from The Living Church. Congratulations Marianne!! January 5, 2007 Members and friends of St John's, and the Stephens and Desmarais families celebrated a new chapter together. St John's Episcopal Deaf Church celebrated the installation of their new rector, the Reverend Marianne D. Stephens on October 26th, with Bishop Henry N. Parsley. The Rev. Camille Desmarais and the Rev. Jay Croft, both retired rectors of St John's participated in the installation service. On December 16, 2007, the Reverend Camille Desmarais celebrated his 40 year anniversary of ordination to the priesthood at St John's Episcopal Deaf Church with a renewal of vows. The Rt Rev. Robert Miller, retired Bishop of Alabama was celebrant and the Rev. Marianne Stephens was preacher. Henry Morgan, daughter, Cathy Kunz and granddaughter, Carly Stephens participated with the reading of the lessons along with the Rev. Jay Croft, past rector of St John's. Cam Desmarais served as vicar of St John's from 1972 to 1996. He began his ministry in the Diocese of Connecticut, and served from 1966 to 1972. Currently, he resides in Saraland, Alabama and is an active member of St Mark's Deaf Church in Mobile. December 10, 2006 The Rev. Noel Knelange, wife of the Rev. Deacon Bill Mosier and Vicar St. Hilda's Church, Monmouth, OR lost her fight with cancer on Friday Dec. 8th. Noel said, "The Church is not the Vicar or the priest. The Church is the people and the priest's job is to love them." Our thoughts and prayer go out to Bill and the members of St. Hilda's in this difficult time. December 9, 2006 Juliet D. Buzzard died, December 8, 2006. She was 79. She was born April 15, 1927 in Stamford, CT to Robert and Emma Barnett. She attended the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School on the campus of Gallaudet
University in Washington, DC and received her Bachelors from Gallaudet University, also in Washington, DC where she was a member of Phi Kappa Zeta. Juliet was a substitute teacher at the NY School for the Deaf for ten years. She was also a member of the Gallaudet University Alumni Association, the National Association of the Deaf and St. Ann's Episcopal Church for the Deaf in NYC. Juliet loved her family and took pride in her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, the Rev. Henry Buzzard, retired Vicar of St. Ann's Episcopal Church for the Deaf in NYC, of White Plains and her two children, Richard (Maura) Buzzard of White Plains and Irene Drennan of Valparaiso, IN. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Bradley Drennan and Eileen and John Buzzard and a brother, Dr. Robert A. (Carolyn) Barnett of Rockville, MD. October 9, 2006 One of the faithful members of St. Thomas Episcopal Church for the Deaf, Ralph McLaughlin affectionately known as “Mac” died October 9, 2006. October 1, 2006 Suzanne Johnston was installed as Lay Missioner to the Deaf in The Dioceses of Rochester August 21, 2006 The St. Barnabas' website: stbarnabasdeaf.edow.org now has streaming video of a recent July Morning Prayer service led by Lay Eucharistic Minister Tom Hattaway and featuring lay readers Ginny Lindsay, Shelley Simms and Kary Hattaway. Next we will also be updating the website soon with a streaming video of a Holy Eucharist service. June 10, 2006 Brian Daniel Hartman and Holly Lynn Clement were married at St. Hilda's Episcopal Church June 10. Brian is the psychologist at Oregon State School for the Deaf. Holly is a student at Western Oregon University. June 5, 2006 Audrey Partney, who with her brother, the Rev. Arthur Steideman, was a familiar figure at Diocesan Conventions and other events for many years as an interpreter for the deaf, died Friday evening in St. Charles. Her funeral service was held on June 10th at Trinity Church, 318 S. Duchesne, St. Charles. Her ashes will be buried in the Memorial Garden at Trinity. Mrs. Partney was a member of Trinity and St. Thomas Church for the Deaf in Kirkwood and had remained active as an interpreter for the deaf even after her diagnosis of cancer late last year. She is survived by her brother and three daughters. February 14, 2006 All the 2005 St. Barnabas' "Messenger" newsletters have been uploaded to stbarnabasdeaf.edow.org November 29, 2005 The Rev. Elsa Pressentin's father died Friday November 25 after a long
struggle with COPD/Emphysema. A memorial service will be held at St. Gregory's in Muskegon
(date to be announced). Memorials may be made to Michigan Chapter of American Lung Association
or to Odyssey Hospice or to your local hospice. November 13, 2005 This article was lifted from the E-letter "Deaf Digest." News of the Week: October 5, 2005 The Diocese of Alabama is seeking a new diocesan Missioner for the Deaf
Community. The missioner will also be rector of St. John's Church for
the Deaf, Birmingham, and will have oversight of a new congregation
forming in Montgomery. The position will be available January 1, 2006 or
as soon after as possible. September 6, 2005 Re: Hurricane Katrina relief Gallaudet has begun a relief for deaf, hard of hearing and deaf/blind. I will send you the info on that. I have it at the office. Hope all of you are well and ready to start a new year. Tom Hattaway and Kary Dyer finally "tied the knot" last Sat. evening in a beautiful wedding. One our couples has announced they are expecting twins next spring. Had a new couple in church last Sun. so I am feeling very positive about St. B's. Also, Mary Malz will be my assistant at Gally this year. Lots of good things. Thanks for your prayers. Barb September 6, 2005 .........................Zoning permits for the All Souls' Chapel here at SCI are being sought right now... Hooray!! That means the Chapel construction is just that much closer to being started, and completed! Pray for smooth Sailing! Blessings to you all, Marianne From Westerville Ohio St. Matthew's, Westerville has an
interpreter every Sunday. Richelle Thompson Director of Communications Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio 1-0311/1-800-582-1712
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