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In the News
The Rt. Rev. Gary R. Lillibridge
Bishop of the Diocese
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February 17-19, 2011, San Marcos
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Volume 68 Number 1 -
January/February 2011
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The Diocese of West Texas is
A family of 23,000 members in 90
congregations across 60 counties
and 69,000 square miles in
South Central Texas.
Bishop of West Texas:
The Rt. Rev. Gary R. Lillibridge
Bishop Suffragan:
The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed
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The Bishop Jones Center
111 Torcido Dr.
San Antonio, Texas, 78209
Telephone: 210/888-824-5387
FAX: 210-824-2164
e-mail: general.mail@dwtx.org
website: www.dwtx.org
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Lillibridge to talk about how the diocese will live out this theme in 2011
and what other matters might come before the 2011 Council.
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theme for 2011?
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will present ways they are living into being missional churches by getting
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interesting to offer our common life.
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engage people.
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consider how the Church might be a light on
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state of the diocese? Are we well?
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I hope that in 2011 we will take seriously
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all that we do - begun, continued, and ended
in Christ - may we remember that loving our
neighbor is the most complete way to love
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The 107th Annual Church News

Diocesan Council
February 17-19, 2011
San Marcos, Texas Saint Stephen’s,
Wimberley,
A sower goes out to sow. The gospel message (Mat- host church
thew 13:3) tell us that his attempts are not always successful.
Some seed falls on poor soil, or rocky ground, or is choked out
by the cares of the world; and it does not take root. Some seed T en tati ve Agenda
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the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center.
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Pre-council meetings
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pieces of information that will be taken up at Council will be distrib-
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begin with a light supper at 6:00 pm. The Central Convocation meet-
ing will begin with coffee and a light dessert at 6:15 pm. All presenta-
tions will start at 6:45 pm.
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Online Registration at www.council-dwtx.org

Business
Council Registration
Clergy, delegates, alternates - $110
includes Friday night banquet As Christian people we are accountable for the right
use of the gifts and skills with which our Father has
Clergy spouses - $65 blessed us. We are called to budget wisely and well
includes Friday night banquet the resources we have been given, to report back to the
9LVLWRUV people whom we serve, and to raise up leaders who will
no meals included help the bishops in guiding the diocesan body.
At the 107th Council we will elect diocesan leadership
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Thursday Christian Faith in Action Luncheon - $17 (SLVFRSDO&KXUFK&RUSRUDWLRQWKHWUXVWHHVRI70,7KH
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Extra Banquet Tickets - $35 vention of 2012, and trustees of the University of the
South. (The names of nominees are on the last page of
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Council will receive from the Department of Finance
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age Sunday Attendance in 2009. which funds diocesan ministries. Council will also re-
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secretary, and the Council registration chair.
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2011.
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tion – Grace Church, San Antonio. The congregation has
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Episcopal School of Texas. This new church plant on
the northwest side of San Antonio has been in formation
for four years and began with only the church planter
and his family. The congregation now numbers about 75
every Sunday.

The Venue
Hotels Everything - hotel rooms, Council business sessions,
Eucharist, Friday evening banquet, exhibits, and Saturday
All Embassy Suites hotel rooms are suites with one or two beds, a separate
morning workshops - happens at the Embassy Suites Hotel
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hotel atrium. (This hotel has reached capacity.)
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turn to it until Saturday afternoon.
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about 11 miles or 15 minutes south of the Embassy Suites and Conference Cen-
malls. There is even a bus from the Embassy Suites to the
ter.
mall.
All rooms can be booked at discount rates from the diocesan website at
www.council-dwtx.org.

Childcare
There is never a childcare fee for children of clergy, delegates, and alternates, but children
must be pre-registered. Drop-ins cannot be accommodated. Ages are infants through eight
years. Childcare is provided during all Council business sessions, the Council Eucharist, the
Luncheons, the Banquet, and the Saturday morning workshops. Childcare is on premises at
Embassy Suites. Go to www.council-dwtx.org to register.

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Fellowship, Action Ed Dickey will be the speaker for the annual Christian Faith in Ac-

and Renewal
tion luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 17. Dickey is Chair of Education and
At our Annual Diocesan Council, we take time to worship
together, celebrate together, and work together. The Council
Eucharist on Thursday evening is open to all with no registration
required.
On Friday morning of Council, we will hear from our bishop on
his vision for the mission and ministry of our diocese for the year
ahead, and throughout Council our bishops will lead us in Bible
studies and explore our theme for the year.
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from congregations across our diocese as we support one
another in the ministries to which we have each been called in our
particular locations and communities.
And we go out beyond our walls through our Council in Action
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program seeks to live out in a small way the part of our mis-
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events have collected personal supplies for hurricane victims,
provided underwear to the Salvation Army for their distribution, and
collected schools supplies for underprivileged children.
Last year, we raised $19,000 through Council in Action to send
young people from the Good Samaritan Community Services
neighborhood to Camp Capers for a weeklong camp.
We will continue that effort with the goal that every child in the
GSCS neighborhood who wants to will get the chance to attend
Camp Capers.
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predominantly low-income community in Wimberley.
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illness can be alleviated through education and support. Cost is $17.
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Stewardship during which the Rev. Lisa Mason will introduce partici-
pants to the new Year-Round Stewardship Calendar. The calendar of-
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The Council Banquet is Friday evening, with the social hour at 6:30
p.m. and dinner served starting at 7 p.m. The evening offers clergy and
delegates an opportunity to relax in the company of friends while they
enjoy an excellent meal. Cost of the banquet is included in registration
for clergy, delegates, and clergy spouses. Extra banquet tickets are $35
and may be purchased online at www.council-dwtx.org.
Council Worship
Even the Council Eucharist will take place at the Embassy Suites
as one of the large spaces is transformed into a worship space.
The service is Thursday evening, beginning at 6 p.m. Celebrant is
Bishop Gary Lillibridge; preacher is Bishop Suffragan David Reed.
Congregations are invited to bring their church banners and pro-
cess in the opening of the Eucharist service.
On Friday evening, we come together for an informal Compline
service in the hotel atrium. Given the layout of the Embassy Suites,
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son and Matt Wise.
Morning Prayer will be offered on Friday and Saturday mornings
during Council.
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Projects will range from landscaping and grounds cleaning to build-
ing ramps and light construction/repairs.
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Church) adjacent to the campus of Texas State University. Evening
activities include frisbee golf, obstacle course blow ups, and bungee
races at Sewall Park.
Sunday morning is worship at 9 a.m. before heading home.
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12 and their sponsors.
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STANDING COMMITTEE
elect 1 clergyperson and 1 layperson TRUSTEE - CHURCH CORP Lay
Clergy elect 1 clergyperson and 1 layperson Joan Cook Carabin St. Paul's, San Antonio
Scott Brown St. Alban's, Harlingen Clergy Drew Cauthorn St. Mark's, San Antonio
John Hardie St. Mark's, Corpus Christi Randy Melton Messiah, Gonzales Elizabeth Cauthorn St. Mark's, San Antonio
Lisa Mason St. David's, San Antonio Paul Frey Christ Church, Laredo Marthe Curry Christ Church, San Antonio
Scott Penrod Trinity, Pharr Tim Vellom St. Matthew's, Universal Cty Steve Denney St. Thomas, San Antonio
Lay Lay Elizabeth Evans St. Paul's, San Antonio
Elizabeth Evans St. Paul's, San Antonio Rusty Biechlin St. Thomas, San Antonio Donnelle Gooch St. Mark's, San Marcos
Kelley Kimble St. Philip's, Uvalde Granger MacDonald St. Peter's, Kerrville Carrie Guerra St. John's, McAllen
Ella Mason All Saints', Corpus Christi Rob Schneider Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs Mike Horridge St. Thomas, San Antonio
Richard Mosty St. Peter's, Kerrville Mark Williams St. Andrew's, Seguin Kelley Kimble St. Philip's, Uvalde
Rob Schneider Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs Rawley McCoy St. Francis, Victoria
Morey M. Weldon St. Barnabas, Fredericksburg TRUSTEE - UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH Ron Morrison St. John's, New Braunfels
elect 1 layperson for a 3-year term and 1 Richard Mosty St. Peter's, Kerrville
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EXECUTIVE BOARD elect 1 clergyperson for a 2-year unexpired Robin Walker St. Andrew's, Seguin
elect 2 clergypersons for 3-year terms and term John Warren Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi
1 clergyperson for an unexpired 1-year clergy
term; elect 4 laypersons Stephen Carson St. Luke’s, San Antonio
Clergy Sean Maloney St. Bartholomew’s PROVINCE VII SYNOD DELEGATES
Bill Allport St. Helena's, Boerne lay elect 4 clergy and 4 lay delegates plus 4
Philip Cunningham St. Margaret's, San Antonio Paige Wilson Christ Church, San Antonio clergy and 4 lay alternates
Kevin Dellaria St. Andrew's, Seguin Julie Carson St. Luke's, San Antonio Clergy
Scott Penrod Trinity, Pharr Chris Caddell St. Alban's, Harlingen
Chuck Sharrow St. Paul's, Brownsville Stephen Carson St. Luke's, San Antonio
Patrick Soule St. Andrew's, Corpus Christi GENERAL CONVENTION DEPUTIES Ray Cole St. John's, McAllen
Lay elect 4 clergy and 4 lay deputies plus 4 Nancy Coon Retired
Susan Alwais St. George, San Antonio clergy and 4 lay alternates Kevin Dellaria St. Andrew's, Seguin
Dustin Barrows St. Stephen's, San Antonio Gina Frnka Eastern PIM
Gary Chatham All Saints', Corpus Christi Clergy Jim Friedel St. Peter's, Rockport
Kimberly Dozier Trinity, Pharr Bill Allport St. Helena's, Boerne Lisa Mason St. David's, San Antonio
Betty Jo Elder Trinity, Victoria David Chalk St. Francis, Canyon Lake Philip May Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi
Carrie Guerra St. John's, McAllen Kevin Dellaria St. Andrew's, Seguin Jonathan Melton St. Christopher's, Portland
Rodney Hart St. Mark's, Corpus Christi Bur Dobbins Trinity, Victoria Richard Speer Grace, Weslaco
Mike Horridge St. Thomas, San Antonio Paul Frey Christ Church, Laredo Keith Turbeville St. Elizabeth's, Buda
William Cash Keith St. Philip's, Uvalde Ram Lopez St. George, San Antonio Jonathan Wickham St. Mark's, San Antonio
Zoila Martinez San Antonio James Murguia St. David's, San Antonio Matt Wise Reconciliation, San Antonio
D. "Barry" McBurnett Good Shepherd, Corpus Ch. Scott Penrod Trinity, Pharr Lay
David Phipps St. Mark's, San Antonio David Read St. Luke's, San Antonio Patricia Brooke St. David's, San Antonio
John Upper St. Andrew's, Seguin Patrick Soule St. Andrew's, Corpus Christi Angie de los Santos St. Andrew's, Seguin
David Wallace Christ Church, San Antonio Keith Turbeville St. Elizabeth's, Buda Donnelle Gooch St. Mark's, San Marcos
Dave Weekley St. Peter's, Kerrville Stockton Williams St. Peter's, Kerrville Charles Green St. Barnabas, Fredericksburg
Matt Wise Reconciliation, San Antonio Tru Hiatt St. Philip's, Uvalde
TRUSTEE - TMI, The Episcopal School of William Cash Keith St. Philip's, Uvalde
Texas Melanie Klotzman St. Francis, Victoria
elect 2 persons, clergy or lay Zoila Martinez Grace, Weslaco
Clergy Kirk Mason St. David's, San Antonio
John Barrett Christ Church, San Antonio Paula Nersesian Trinity, Victoria
Keith Turbeville St. Elizabeth's, Buda Carla Pineda St. Mark's, San Antonio
Lay David Spencer St. Barnabas, Fredericksburg
Joan Cook Carabin St. Paul's, San Antonio Jennifer Wickham St. Mark's, San Antonio
Daniel Clark St. George, San Antonio
Ann Nettles Fleming St. Philip's, Uvalde
Charles Stephens St. Thomas, San Antonio

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For details and online registration (when available) for these events, visit the diocesan website at www.dwtx.org and click on the
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The  Church  and  the  Common  Good:   in the Cursillo world.
What  is  the  Role  of  the  Church  in  Our  Shared  Public  Life?  
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Guest  Lecturer  and  Panel  Facilitator:   &HQWHU/D\UHFWRULV(OL]DEHWK1HDOO\6W$QGUHZ¶V3RUW,VDEHODQG
 Mr.  Ray  Suarez   Spiritual Director, the Rev. Richard Speer, Grace, Weslaco.
Senior  Correspondent,  PBS  NewsHour     1RYHPEHU&XUVLOOR:HHNHQGDW&DPS&DSHUV/D\UHFWRULV
Author  of  The  Holy  Vote:  The  Politics  of  Faith  in  America   Stephanie Schuette, Good Shepherd, George West; and Spiritual Direc-
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St.  Mark’s  Episcopal  Church  
315  E.  Pecan  St.,  San  Antonio,  Texas  78205   1RYHPEHU6HUYDQW&RPPXQLW\PHHWLQJDW*RRG6KHSKHUG*HRUJH
West, beginning at 10 am with a pot luck lunch.
Guest  Lecture,  Saturday,  Mar.  26:  8:45–10:15  am  
Facilitated  Panel  Discussion:  Saturday,  Mar.  26:  
10:30  am–12  noon   Happening Events
Adult  Education  Class,  Sunday,  Mar.  27:  10:10–10:50  am   Happening is a spiritual renewal weekend for high-school students,
grades 10 through 12. The weekends are led by high-school students
Saturday  Panelists:   with adult supervision on site. The diocese sponsors three weekends
The  Hon.  Julián  Castro,  Mayor  of  San  Antonio     a year in various locations. For more information about Happening,
contact your clergy person, youth minister, or the diocesan Happening
Mr.  Rick  Casey,  Columnist,  Houston  Chronicle  
Spiritual Director, the Rev. Stockton Williams at (830) 257-8162.
œǯȱ’••ȱŽĴ’—Ž›,  CEO,  Good  Samaritan  Community  
Services   March 4-6, Happening #118 at St. Thomas, San Antonio.
Ms.  Nancy  Reed,  President/CEO,  Communities  in   August 5-7, Happening #119 at Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus
Schools  of  San  Antonio Christi.

Admission  is  FREE,  but  registration  is  required  

For  information,  contact  Katherine    
(kbuzzini@theworkshop-­‐‑sa.org  or  210-­‐‑599-­‐‑4224)  
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