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´´THE TOWN CRIER´´
Diocesan Bulletin #15
Advent - December 2014
BI-NATIONAL WOMEN’S MEETING
Casa Vianney, in Rincón de Melilla, has peaceful, spacious sunny lawns shaded with old-growth indigenous
trees. Its facilities include a large, well-appointed auditorium and plentiful guest accommodation. In this
privileged environment in rural Montevideo, over 100 Anglican women from Brazil and Uruguay met on
8 and 9 November 2014. We also welcomed a significant number of men: church leaders, clergy and
husbands of women participants.
We engaged in a rich and varied program focused on the church’s social work, especially by and for
women. Through presentations, role play and
group work, we reflected on the reality of our
communities, their social outreach and the
situation of women, including violence against
women – a problem for the whole church,
according to the bishop primate of Brazil.
Rev. Cristina Carvalho gave a splendid biblical
exposition of the passage on Tabitha/Dorcas
(Acts 9:36-43). Tabitha was a Christian disciple
in Joffa who “spent all her time doing good and
helping the poor” (9:36b). She became ill and
died, and was mourned by all the local widows.
However, she returned to life, and was given
back alive to her community. The reflection
was profound and wide-ranging, and women
acted out the events in a silent tableau.
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During the Sunday Eucharist presided by Rev. Carmen Etel Gomes and concelebrated by all the bishops
and priests present, hundreds of rag dolls were presented in offering before the altar. They were equal in
size but all individually
distinct, made by hand
with great love, real
works of art, to be
given to the children in
the CAIFs run by the
Diocese of Uruguay.
Songs, dance,
devotionals and prayer
were an integral part of
the meeting. The
common life in the dining-hall, dormitories and leisure time strengthened existing friendships and
encouraged the formation of new bonds between participants. Overnight travel, early rising and a long
active day ensured we all slept well!
A bi-national meeting is necessarily bi-lingual, as not all of us speak or understand the other language. For
future presentations perhaps some thought
and planning could go into giving time and
space for women to take their turn at the
important task of translation. Instrumental
and/or choral groups of women could also
be encouraged to take part in the music
ministry. And personally, I would have liked
to spend more time meeting in small
groups, which is always so enriching.
A very special thank-you to Vilma Quadros, the go-to person who made the organization of the event run
so smoothly, and to all those women and men who worked for, participated in, and supported it.
Next Bi-National Women’s Meeting: 2016, in the
Diocese Sul-Ocidental, Brazil. Join in!
Valerie Dee
For further news:
http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2014/11/25/womens-conference-gathers-episcopalians-
from-brazil-uruguay/
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Cooking Workshop
The Workshop took place at our Child-care Center (CAIF)
"LOS GRANJERITOS”
It was an enjoyable time of learning and tasting the dishes which had been prepared!
Our thanks to CHEFF Alejandro Romero, for having shared his gifts within this context of the life of our Church
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May God bless the Santiago Apóstol Community!
Happy First Communions in our parish. congratulations to the Young Folk and their Teachers!
Bidding Liz farewell, who is leaving to go on holiday. We shared a lovely afternoon together as a Community and enjoyed delicious food which was prepared in the Cooking Workshop.
May God bless Liz and her time in England.
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“I am making all things
new´´
(Revelation 21:5)
Assembly & XXXIV Synod 22 & 23 November
We give thanks for F Paco
Browne from Chile who
shared his experiences, his
ideas, his dreams so that we,
within the Anglican Church
of Uruguay, may begin to
dream our future, together...
Pls note = On page 12 we share some comments received re our diocesan gathering
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ECUMENICAL INSTANCES IN THE
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF URUGUAY (IAU)
1) The Council of Christian Churches of Uruguay (CICU by its Spanish abbreviature).
http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/latin-america/uruguay/cicu On November 7th at 10 a.m. the CICU met for its monthly session, at the Armenian Evangelical Church under the chairmanship of Pr. Boyadjián. Armenian, United and German Lutheran, Waldensian, Anglican, Roman-Catholic, Methodist and Pentecostal full-member Churches, and the Old Episcopal (as observer), were present. It was decided: a) to write a Christmas message addressed to Uruguayan society that would be released through mass media and especially within the Churches belonging to the Council; b) to communicate that the CICU blog is active (consejodeiglesiasdeluruguay.blogspot.com) and to encourage the members to use it; c) on the occasion of the remembrance of the Armenian holocaust (1915) by the Turkish government, there will be a religious service with the support and active participation of CICU as such and also of each member Church on April 10, 2015 @ 19:30 @ the Central Methodist Church. This will be a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian holocaust.
2) LATIN AMERICAN COUNCIL OF CHURCHES (CLAI) "The role of Uruguayan Churches and Christian organizations and their political and public incidence" was the theme of that formative moment under the auspices and coordination of the Latin American Council of Churches (CLAI in Spanish) at the Waldensian Church on November 7, from 18 to 21 p.m., gathering around 30 people from 6 different Churches. The seminar was conducted by Mr. Fernando Rodríguez (former Director of Social Promotion of our Church, from 1995 to 2006) and latterly Ombudsman for the city of Montevideo. He spoke on the existing potential the Churches and other Christian groups have to influence and promote the values of the Kingdom of God, in order that they may be incorporated and executed within the political policies. During this session Mr Rodríguez shared the stand with Ms Stefanie Kreher, who presented the biblical basis for what had been presented. Mr. Rodríguez also emphasized the need for a good formation of Christian people, to achieve a better engagement in this area and for attaining the goals in the areas of citizenship and politics. The Anglican Church took part with two members present – out of a total of 30 people and 7 churches.
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3) "DIALOGUE": another moment of a cycle of Inter-Faith relations. At the German Evangelical Congregation there was another gathering of "Dialogue" which is part of the Inter-Faith cycle of
conferences, organized by Pr. Armin Ihle. The theme this time was: "Education in Uruguay and the contribution of religion in a non-confessional State." Speakers were: Ms. Marcos Rocchietti (Methodist), Lic. Jorge Scuro (RC) and Prof. Rafael Winter (Jewish). There were 26 people present. The speakers were well informed and lively in their presentations. At the end as is customary, snacks and soft drinks were offered by the hosting congregation, allowing a good space for fellowship.
4) PRESENCE AT THE REMEMBRANCE DAY OF "KRISTALNACHT". Our Bishop Michele was invited and participated in the memorial ceremony of Kristalnacht held at the beginning of the Nazi regime in Germany.
The event took place at the B'nai B'rith in Montevideo. The main speaker was the Roman Catholic Archbishop, Msgr. Daniel Sturla.
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Religion in Latin America
Widespread Change in a Historically Catholic Region
To Access this information ….
1) English
http://www.pewforum.org/2014/11/13/religion-in-latin-america/
2) Spanish .
http://www.pewforum.org/files/2014/11/PEW-RESEARCH-CENTER-Religion-in-Latin-
America-Overview-SPANISH-TRANSLATION-for-publication-11-13.pdf
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ANGLICAN CHURCH OF URUGUAY
ADVENT, CHRISTMAS & SUMMER 2015
ACTIVITIES
Parish of Santiago Apóstol - COLÓN
ALPHA course 2014 – Tuesday November 25th as from 15:00 hs
December 12 @ 18,00 hs – CAIF Creciendo closure of term
DECEMBER 20 @ 19:30 – REDEEMING CHRISTMAS – @ Santa Mónica Chapel (Ecumencial venue with
the Palotine Fathers and the Methodist Betel Church)
December 24th @ 17:00 - Christmas Eve Eucharist
During summer months:
January: everyone´s invited to share in Holy Trinity Cathedral´s services of Holy Communion
February: Holy Communion in our Chapel – Thursdays @ 17:00
ALL WELCOME
Our address: Camino Lecocq 1573
Parish of ESPIRITU SANTO - MALVIN
December 20 @ 19:30 – REDEEMING CHRISTMAS @ Santa Mónica Chapel (Ecumenical venue with the
Palotine Fathers and the Methodist Betel Church)
December 22 @ 19:00 at our Chapel – Sharing Christmas with AGUAS CLARAS
December 24 @ 19:00 – Christmas Eve Eucharist
During summer months
January & February - Holy Communion within our
Chapel every Thursday @ 19:00
AlL WELCOME
Our address: GALLINAL 1852
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Parish of Santos Pedro y Pablo
December 23 @ 19:30
Eucharist and Creche on Plazoleta ARTIGAS
Everyone´s very welcome!
Our address: RUTA 5 Km 32 – VILLA FELICIDAD - PROGRESO
The Community of San Esteban
Christmas Eve: the community share within Holy
Trinity Cathedral
December 26 @ 19:00 we celebrate our patronal
festival: San Esteban & following the service there will be a time of
sharing/agape
January & February: the services continue as usual: Sundays @ 10:00
HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL
Noche Buena – December 24 @ 18:00 Misa Christmas Day -- December 25 @ 10:30 Eucharist
Welcome!!
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Parish of San Agustín de Canterbury - Alsacia 3842
Jardines del Hipódromo
ADVEMT `PRGRAMME – CHRISTMAS 2014
In order that a new world may be born, we need to recycle our hearts with the 3Rs´s
(Reduce, Re-use, Recycle)
With Humility and Forgiveness, searching for God and open to Mission,
with those who need me most
FIRST SUNDAY
(SATURDAY 29/11. 16:30 hs.)
Isaías 64, 1-9
Salmo 80, 1-7.17-19
1 Corintios 1, 3-9
Marcos 13, 24-37
SECOND SUNDAY
(SATURDAY 6/12. 16:30 hs.)
Isaías 40, 1-11
Salmo 85, 1-2.8-13
2 Pedro 3, 8-15ª
Marcos 1, 1-8 THIRD SUNDAY
(SATURDAY 13/12. 16:30 hs.)
Isaías 61, 1-4.8-11
Salmo 126 o Lucas 1, 47-55
Santiago 5, 16-24
Juan 1, 6-8.19-28
FOURTH SUNDAY
(SATURDAY 20/12. 16:30 hs.)
2 Samuel 7, 1-11.16
Lucas 1,47-55 o Salmo 89, 1-4.19-26
Romanos 16, 25-27
Lucas 1, 26-38
CHRISTMAS
(TUESDAY 23/12. 8:00 hs.)
Isaías 9, 2-7
Salmo 96
Tito 2, 11-14
Lucas 2, 1-14 (15-20)
FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
(SATURDAY 27/12. 16:30 hs.)
Isaías 61, 10 –62,3
Salmo 148
Gálatas 4, 4-7
Lucas 2, 22-40
During January, taking the holiday-time into account,
the services will be led by the laity.
Every Saturday at a time yet to be confirmed
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Reflections / Words which we have received following our annual
diocesan assembly, within the framework of the
XXXIV Synod
BREATH OF FRESH AIR! AGILE JOY!
VERY GOOD ATMOSPHERE HOPE! EDUCATIONAL
´´Reflecting upon our annual diocesan assembly, one thing comes to mind: our Lord
Jesus is always with us, despite our ways of being.
He loves our Church and each one of us.
We need to find the other, in order to find Him. That is the road. Our divisions
alienate us even more from God.
It was a blessing that the women from El
Timón de Santiago were able to be with us. If
we look carefully, we find Christ within them.
It was a good idea to invite them and really
good that they were able to come.
May our Lord Jesus bless our Church which we
love so much.´´
… PROFOUND MESSAGES, WHICH LEAD US TO REFLECT…
DIALOGUE… SEARCH… CHANGE… FELLOWSHIP!
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SALE
of SECOND-HAND CLOTHES &
HAND CRAFTS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 as from 14:00 hs SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 as from 10:00 hs
@ LAFONE HALL, Reconquista 522
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WE PRAY & GIVE THANKS FOR
The Anglican Church of Uruguay and our mission to be God´s instrument in the midst of our society; our clergy and their families and the workers at each Project and their families.
For each person who draws near to a Parish / Mission / Project … May we be open to welcome every one of them …
For the sick, the lonely, the homeless, those who haven’t sufficient food…
We give thanks for the presence of Bishop Ed Konieczny from the Diocese of Oklahoma (TEC) and the Rev Patricio Browne from the Diocese of Chile during our annual assembly, within the XXXIV diocesan Synod.
We give thanks for the time of fellowship we enjoyed with our brothers and sisters who travelled from Salto, Rivera and Fray Bentos for the diocesan Synod …
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