News from around the ECD

News from The Rev. Deacon Bill Mosier

posted Jan 23, 2012 2:19 PM by Ed Knight

I am now serving St. James Episcopal Church in Fremont as deacon. I moved here with my new wife Beverly Cannon / Mosier. I am still going through the required back ground checks for becoming a licensed minister in the Diocese of N. California. I have approval from the diocese to begin liturgical presence at St. James and serve as deacon in that parish on Wednesday mornings as once a month for the Sunday Liturgy on the third Sunday's of the month I have met with the Cannon to the Ordinary Micheal Barlowe and we are in dialogue about possible re establishing ministry among Deaf People in the Diocese. The Ministry of Holy Spirit has been dissolved and only two people from the old deaf congregation attend St. Paul's in Walnut Creek.

We continue to be in touch with our people at St. Hilda's in the diocese of Oregon through Skype and VP communication. They gave us a wonderful send off. Bev is a teacher at CSDF and I have applied for volunteer work at the school. In addition I hope to become active in the residential care facility, Fremont Oaks Gardens.

Things are very much in the planning stages. I will most likely be having hip surgery in February or March.

Mean while prayers for our work in Fremont would be most appreciated.

Retirement of The Rev. Maria Isabel Santiviago

posted Jan 22, 2012 2:32 PM by Ed Knight

The Rev. Maria Isabel Santiviago, formerly vicar of St. Ann's Church of for the Deaf in New York City, reports "only news from my side is my retirement thus, no longer at St Ann's. On Sun Dec 17 they gave me a surprise farewell party. It was very well attended...around 50.

Great food, delicious cake, many presents, interesting PowerPoint, and excellent decorations... Now, Evelyn Schafer, Mariza Luzk and Dr. Melissa Enniss are in charged/running the church."

The Rev. J. Barry Kramer

posted Dec 6, 2011 6:15 PM by Ed Knight

Sarah Reith reported on our Facebook page: "The Rev. J. Barry Kramer, former Missionary to the Deaf in the Diocese of North Carolina, died of a heart attack in Green Mountain, NC (Diocese of Western North Carolina) on November 16, 2011. Funeral arrangements are not clear yet but the service will be in 2012. I did not know Barry but know he had a rich ministry. I spoke with him on 10-31 as part of my research on Deaf ministry in the Diocese of NC. May he rest in eternal peace and may God comfort all who mourn."

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Gilbert Maxson

posted Nov 3, 2011 4:33 AM by Ed Knight

Gilbert Maxson of Rochester, NY passed away today after a brief illness. He was resident of Unity Living Center in Rochester, NY, and is predeceased by his wife, Gladys Maxson.

Gil was active in the Ephphatha Rochester Ministry for many years. He grew up in Rochester and attended school at Rochester School for the Deaf, then worked at Kodak. He served as Ephphatha Treasurer and Warden and acted as acolyte and Chalice bearer as well as Layreader for Ephphatha as well as the hearing church with which it was associated. Gil will be remembered as a kind and intelligent man who loved his God and his neighbor. It is fitting that he has passed on All Saints Day - he is certainly one of our blessed and remembered saints!

Thank you and God Bless,

Rev. Suzanne Johnston

Deacon for Deaf Ministry

Episcopal Diocese of Rochester

Reverend Silas J. Hirte

posted Oct 14, 2011 8:21 AM by Ed Knight

Reverend Silas J. Hirte

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Reverend Silas J. Hirte, age 91, of Delavan, Wi., passed away Friday
October 7, 2011 at Willowfield Nursing Home in Delavan. He was born
February 10, 1920 in Sparta Wi., the son of Christian and Laura (Lang)
Hirte. Rev. Hirte was a graduate from the Wisconsin School for the
Deaf in Delavan, Wi. And a graduate from Galluadet University.

He was ordained on December 3rd, 1950 in St. Louis Mo. He has
ministered to the deaf for 65 years from various churches. Starting in
St. Louis Mo. To Il., Ky. To Ark., going into semi-retirement in
Syracuse N.Y., then being called back to work in Mobile, Alabama.
Finally retiring to Delavan, Wi.

Silas was the first deaf Mason and Shriner. He was also a very avid
stamp collector, often knowing of news of current events before they
happened through his stamps. As a young man he was a polit who flew
bi-planes and his love for aviation is carried on by his twin sons who
both fly. He has co-authored and was involved with several sign
lanuage books and was also involved in the "Clown Ministry".

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty of Delavan, a daughter,
Patricia (Richard) Gustafson, twin sons, Christian (Cheryl) and
Richard (Grace). 5 grandchildren, Michael, Benjamin, Jonathan, Joseph
and Katherine. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be 1:00pm Monday, October 10, 2011 at Christ
Episcopal Church in Delavan, Wi. With Fr. William Myrick officiating.
Visitation will be from 12:00pm to service time at 1:00pm at the
church. Memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church or to the
Wisconsin School for the Deaf Museum. MONROE FUNERAL HOME in Delavan,
Wi. Is assisting the family. Visit us at monroefh.com

News from the ECD Convention

posted Jul 27, 2011 5:56 AM by Ed Knight [ updated Jul 28, 2011 3:10 PM ]

Convention went well, and I was really proud of our host committee from St. Thomas, led by Steve Deshetler and Peggy McLaughlin with the strong support of Jean McElwee and lots of help from most of our members.

The New Board:

Pres. -- Marianne Stuart.

VPs -- (only I'm not sure who's 1st or 2nd) Erich Anderson-Krengel and Maria Santiviago.

Treasurer -- Steve Holst.

Secretary -- Cass Martinson.

Members at Large -- Greg Randall and Laurie Anderson.

~emily+

The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis

Vicar, St. Thomas Deaf Church

c/o Grace Episcopal Church

514 E. Argonne Dr.

Kirkwood, Missouri, 63122

ELDA Liturgical Church Interpreting Workshop

posted Jun 21, 2011 10:15 PM by Ed Knight [ updated Jul 28, 2011 3:22 PM ]

Thanks to Rayelenn Casey for forwarding this from our friends at the Evangelical Lutheran Deaf Association:

Dear friends--

Attached is a PDF flyer for the new dates of the church interpreter's workshop October 21--22, 2011. We welcome you to friendly West Chester, PA for a time of learning, networking, and personal enrichment as well as CEUs! Please share the information with others who would be interested and RSVP as soon as you can as the presenters need to make flight arrangements.

Joy,

Rev. Beth Lockard

Evangelical Lutheran Deaf Ministries coordinator

| Attachments: 2011_terp_workshop_flyer.pdf

Bishop Chane Visitation to St. Barnabas

posted Jun 19, 2011 9:25 PM by Ed Knight [ updated Jul 28, 2011 3:25 PM ]

Sunday June 19 -- St. Barnabas was visited by Bishop John Bryson Chane for our Trinity Sunday Service. Bishop Chane will be retiring in the Fall. The Bishop served as Celebrant and Preacher. Our Vicar, the Rev. Barbara Allen, served as Assistant and Con-celebrant. Tom Hattaway served as the Bishop's Chaplain and Ed Knight was LEM. The interpreter was Carie Palmer. The service included a blessing by the Bishop of the 44th Wedding Anniversary of Jim and Ginny Lindsay.

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