Bishop’s Office
A Message from Bishop Rodney Michel…
July, 2010 – Dear friends, “In the good old summertime…” Some of us remember that old favorite song about taking life easier and enjoying God’s creation and one another during the lazy, hazy, days of summer. I used to think that life in the Church slowed down during the summertime but I have concluded that it doesn’t really, it just takes a different form. I hope and pray that our clergy in the Diocese of Pennsylvania are planning to enjoy some holiday time away from their parish for rest, refreshment, and recuperation. Being a parish priest is rather like being a “jack-of-all-trades” and it is important to have time away from all the demands and duties that confront the clergy. Lay leadership reading this are urged to encourage your clergy to make and take time away from the parish so that they can be more effective servants of God and God’s People.
The pictures herein were taken at a Phillies Game in early June when 600+ Episcopalians from the Merion Deanery attended the ball park and the Assisting Bishop threw out the first ball. There were more than 45,000 people in attendance that night and a wonderful three minute video on the work and ministry of the Episcopal Church was shown on the huge screen. It was a beautiful moment and lots of sports fans learned more about the Episcopal Church in a non-threatening, easy setting. We need to take every opportunity to tell our story and share all the great and wonderful things our Church has to offer. So brothers and sisters hold your heads high, be proud of our Episcopal heritage and tell the story of Jesus and His love in every way that you can. Have a blessed and happy summer.
+Rodney
Assisting Bishop for Pennsylvania
