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Convocation Photos
RegistrationShelby and Katherine Rinkle along with Loretta Ennis getting the Registration table set up in the Parish Hall of Blessed Sacrament Celtic Episcopal Church in Salisbury, North Carolina who graciously hosted this historical event. |
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Fellowship with BishopsFrom left to right: Deacon Jacob, Saint Brendan Celtic Episcopal Mission, Charleston, WV; Archbishop Mark; Metropolitan John; and Brother William also from Charleston, WV enjoying a time of fellowship. |
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LuncheonMrs. Jo Devlin (Deacon Peter Devlin's wife) and Mrs. Alice Ruby (Archbishop Mark's wife) sharing in the conversation during the Registration time. |
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LuncheonMrs. Alice Ruby sitting beside The Rev Deacon Judith Hoskins, Deacon Pastor of Saint Kenneth Celtic Episcopal Mission in Corbin, KY as they enjoy one of the several lunch meals lovingly provided by the Blessed Sacrament Church and coordinated by the generosity and loving care of Loretta Ennis. |
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Checking Out Name TagL to R: Father Bill Agner; to be Deacon Peter Devlin; Alice Ruby; Jo Devlin; Katherine Rinkle; and Deacon Jacob. All are having fun as Katherine examines the name tag of Jo Devlin. |
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Evening Meal HostsMike and Mary Palovich attending to the many details necessary for the Evening meals that they so graciously provided in their home. A great big Thank You is lovingly sent to you dear ones. |
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Candid PhotoFather Jim Haack is caught in contemplation by his wife Karen who provided photo coverage all during the convocation thus we do not seem to have any pictures of her just yet. Needless the say, we really appreciate her skill in capturing a great many beautiful shots for the history book. Thanks Karen! |
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LuncheonPeter and Jo Devlin from Stoneham, MA enjoy a time of fellowship with Shelby Rinkle at one of our breaks for lunch. |
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Confering at SupperDuring the time of one of our evening meals, Archbishop Mark and Father Jim Haack share some things one with another. It is so much easier to share important subjects when two men of God can do so face to face. Praise the Lord! |
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Ordinands and SpouseSoon to be Deacons Peter Devlin and Timothy Delbridge along with Jo Devlin listen intently to something being spoken by Metropolitan John just out of the camera's view. Tim is from the Houston, TX area. |
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OrdinationThe Celebration of the Divine Liturgy has been opened, and the liturgy of Ordination of Deacons is begun by His Eminence, Metropolitan John. Holding the Crozier is Father Jim Haack who is serving as the Metropolitan's Chaplain and Archbishop Mark is to the left of the picture. |
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OrdinationThe Metropolitan preaching from the Propers for the day which had us all hanging on to the edge of our seat. We are so thankful that our Metropolitan is such a gifted and anointed preacher. |
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Awarding of DegreeAfter the Sermon and before the liturgy of ordination began, The Most Rev Oscar Joseph OCCO, Lord Archbishop and Abbot General of the Cistercin Order of the Holy Cross, Common Observance who is also the Dean and President of Saint Stephen Harding Theological College and Seminary presented to His Eminence, The Most Rev John W. Rinkle OCMA, Metropolitan, The Celtic Episcopal Church an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree in recognition of his long years of service to the Church of Jesus Christ with distinction. |
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OrdinationThe Liturgy of Ordination of Deacons continue with Timothy Delbridge and Peter Devlin being presented, questioned and about to receive the laying on of hands, presentation of the Bible, and vesting according to the Order of Deacon. |
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OrdinationMetropolitan John laying hands upon the ordinands and providing sufficient time for the All Holy Spirit to do His Holy work in the hearts of these fine men who have committed their life to serve the Church of Jesus Christ. |
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Ordination GroupL to R: Archbishop Mark; Metropolitan John; Deacon Peter; Deacon Tim; Father Jim; Deacon Jacob; and Father Bill. |
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Happy New DeaconThe Rev Deacon Thomas Peter Devlin Jr. and his wife, Jo are beaming with joy as they share together what God has just done in their life. |
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The PrelatesArchbishop Mark and Metropolitan John stand shoulder to shoulder as they reflect on the events of the weekend with great pleasure and contentment. |
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Honored Guest and FriendArchbishp Mark, Archbishop Oscar, and Metropolitan John share a Photo-Op following the completion of the Divine Liturgy and Ordination of Deacons. The Celtic Episcopal Church shares a Union of Prayer with the Cistercian Order of the Holy Cross, Common Observance which knits us together in the Love of our Lord Jesus and willingness to pray for one another in the Biblical principle of Unity. |
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