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changed, or what our communities are doing take a look here first, or subscribe to our News here:
(most recent news items
are first)
March 10, 2011
The Celtic
Christian Church
is
pleased to announce
a concordat of
intercommunion with
The Apostolic
Catholic Church
For a full
list of Churches with whom we share
intercommunion visit:
Intercommunion
The Celtic Christian Church
announces
on January 16, 2011
the ordination to
the priesthood of:
Rev. Judy Kahler of Lake Wales, FL
and the ordination on November 14, 2010 to
the priesthood of:
Rev.
Thomas J. Marble
and on October 30, 2010
Rev. TommyLee Whitlock, OSM
of
Reston VA
From Lakeland Florida:
Environmental Outings
Saint Bridget’s is once again
scheduling Environmental Outings starting in the fall when
the weather cools off. Environmental Outings include worship
outdoors in God’s beautiful creation, a shared meal and a
hike on protected county lands that are teeming with local
flora and fauna. Gail Bagley is planning outings for the
following days and locations:
October 16, 2010 Saddle
Creek Park
November 13, 2010 Gator Creek
Preserve
So put the dates on your calendar. More
information will follow in the coming month.
A Pilgrimage to Ireland
Your pastor and your board of directors
are always looking at ways to bring Celtic Christianity
alive at Saint Bridget’s. We are planning a Pilgrimage to
Ireland for next summer (2011). We are meeting with a travel
agent at our August board meeting, and will have more
information after that. But be assured that the holy sites
of the Ancient Isle will enrich our worship experiences for
years to come. More info later!
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On Saturday, August 14,
2010 at 5:30 PM Father James Bradley will officially begin
Holy Trinity Celtic Christian Community in the Poconos.
Father's community has been welcomed to worship at Trinity
Episcopal Church in Mt. Pocono. All are welcomed to join!
For information please contact Fr Jim at:
FrJimBrad@gmail.com. For directions click
here.
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 Bishop
Joseph Grenier of St. Ciaran's Jurisdiction announces that Rev.
James Bradley will be incardinated into the Celtic Christian
Church. Father James is beginning a Celtic Christian
Community in Mt. Pocono, PA You can contact him for
information at: Rev.
James Bradley, OSF
- "The
Independent Catholic, the Blogtalkradio Show hosted by Mother
Cait Finnegan has had a name change to :
"Celtic Christian Church Radio".
It will continue to air on Monday nights at 11 PM Eastern time.
- Latest
NEWS from St. Brigid's Community in Lakeland Florida:
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Interfaith School for
Contemplative Living
Information Day, Sat., July 31, 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m.
$25 (includes
lunch) |
Based on the
Zen Buddhist and Celtic Christian
models of
contemplative living
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Preview of course offerings
Immersion in the
contemplative dimensions
of two great faith traditions
Balanced day centered on
shared work, study and prayer
Question & answer sessions
Lunch included
Registration Required
(863) 937-9202
730 S. Florida
Avenue
Lakeland, FL
33801
Sample Topics for the School
Opening Retreat October 8-10
1. Contemplative
Living Overview (Retreat)
1. Simple
Living: Finding and/or Striking a
Balance
2. Living
in Community
3. Establishing
a Rhythm of Daily Life
4. Rebirth
and Conversion
5. Centering
Prayer and Zazen
6. Mindful
Eating
7. The
Body Temple
8. The
Sanctity of Work
9. Study:
the Feeding of the Mind and Soul
10.
Ecological Consciousness
11.
Charity:
the Heart of Faith
12.
The Contemplative Call to Social
Action (Retreat)
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- The CCC announces the scheduled
ordination of Mr. Thomas Marble to the diaconate on Saturday, May
22, 2010 in Cresco, PA.
- The
CCCis happy to announce the Ordination to the Diaconate of Rev. Mrs. Judy
Kahler!
Judy
was ordained in Lake Wales, Florida on May 8, 2010.
Judy has been busy
working with
St. Bridget's Celtic Christian Church, with three communities meeting in
Lake Wales, Lakeland, and Winter Haven, Florida. For
information contact her at: (863)
221-8556. To read about St. Bridget's check
out their newsletter:
"The Celtic Bard"
For pictures of the ordination be sure to check our
Photo Directory
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THE CCC to offer ONLINE Ongoing
Formation Courses... We
will be offering courses to all those interested in ongoing studies.
Currently being planned: Scripture, StoryTelling, Mysticism.
These courses will be entirely online and interactive, and will last
anywhere from 6 weeks to a year and are open to members of the
Celtic Christian Church as well as anyone else who is interested.
For information go to our
Online Formation Classes webpage.
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The
2010 Celtic Christian Church Synod is planned for
November 12 -14, 2010 and will be held at St. Francis Spiritual
Center in Ringwood, NJ. Our Synod is open to all who are
interested. For more information
click here.
- Father Art Conquest,
in a quiet ceremony and Eucharist with his community members, began his
year of formation as a secular Franciscan on January 1, 2010.
- December 12, 2009
found Bishop Grenier, Revs Arthur Conquest and Cait Finnegan celebrating
the great Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with our brothers and sisters
in NJ at
Old
Catholic Church in America.
This is ALWAYS a wonderful shared feast
filled with joy. For those who'd like to participate yearly, put
it on the
calendar now for 2010.
- Bishop Joseph Grenier
was honored in August to participate in the ordination to diaconate of
Rev. Mr. William Beute, Ph.D. of the
Old
Catholic Church in America.
The communities of the CCC pray for God's
blessing on Rev. Mr. Beute and all those he serves as deacon.
New Ministries Begun by CCC members:
- Rev. Patricia McClellan has begun
St. Columba Ministries offering
spiritual direction to individuals, and marriage preparation to couples.
- Pio Ministries,
begun by Father Arthur Conquest will be serving those in need of
prayerful presence and support,
who are suffering in various ways
and have need of
both spiritual and physical healing,
including those who need a companion while in hospice, or who are
suffering from cancer. Referrals are also made locally in NEPA for
other needs such as massage therapy and holistic healing.
Pio Ministries
includes counseling, oxygen therapy, massage therapy,
homeopathic remedies.
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Solace Of
Souls
a
ministry of spiritual direction to specific populations on the fringe
who have been wounded, ignored or even shunned by the Church,
specifically, those abused by clergy, GLBT, the disabled, and
priests transitioning from the clerical state. Visit the website
at
http://www.solaceofsouls.org
Visit
Celtic Christian Chats
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Mrs. Judy Kahler has been accepted
into the Formation Program for Holy Orders. In addition she has
been busy already beginning
St. Bridget's Celtic Christian Church, with three communities meeting in
Lake Wales, Lakeland, and Winter Haven, Florida. These three
communities will join together monthly for a larger celebration. For
information contact her at: (863)
221-8556. To read about St. Bridget's check
out the first edition of their newsletter:
"The Celtic Bard"
New Internet Radio Talk Shows begun by CCC
members:
ST.
FIACRE'S GARDEN on the First
Saturday of each month at 9 AM PACIFIC TIME,
Hosted by Mr. Thomas Marble, Healer in
the CCC.
This radio program is dedicated to healing and
wholeness in body, mind and spirit.
THE INDEPENDENT
CATHOLIC
on Mondays at 11PM
hosted by Mother Cait Finnegan
Here there will be
discussions and talks about Independent Catholicism or the Independent
Sacramental Movement, as well as catholic issues that affect various
denominations and society. Hecklers will not be entertained!
Spirituali-TEA on
Wednesday afternoons at 4 PM
Hosted by Mother Cait Finnegan
This show discusses religion and
spirituality in the family.
You
can call in to talk, and a live CHAT ROOM is available to
listeners--come join in.
Stay tuned for more programs coming on
this network!
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