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Parish given all clear after fumes force evacuation
March 11 -- Lee County investigators have given All Souls Episcopal Church in North Fort Myers the OK to resume normal activity the day after mysterious fumes forced an evacuation of the church’s parish hall. Read More
Deacon Barbara Carmine dies
Deacon Barbara Evelyn Carmine, one of the first women ordained in the Diocese of Southwest Florida and a longtime fixture at DaySpring Conference Center in Parrish, died March 1, 2010. She was 85. Read More
Sharing ministry means sharing costs and rewards
More parishes in Southwest Florida are sharing ministry resources to survive the ups and downs of the Florida economy. Read More

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Lenten tradition

Clergy of the diocese gathered Feb. 18, at St. Peter’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg,, for what has become a tradition in Southwest Florida — the blessing of chrism and oils of infirmatum on the day after Ash Wednesday.

Above, Bishop Dabney Smith, assisted by the Rev. Fred Robinson, blesses oil used for blessing and healing services.
Diocese involved in Haitian relief efforts
UPDATED: In Southwest Florida, efforts are cranking up for short-term and long-term Haitian relief, as well as new plans to minister to the growing Haitian community in Collier and Lee counties. Read More
The Southern Cross

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The March/April 2010 issue of The Southern Cross is available in Episcopal churches in Southwest Florida.

If you have news items, feature ideas or photos to share with the diocese, contact Jim DeLa, director of communications, at (941) 556-0315, ext. 268.
 

The Scoop

An e-mail newsletter, geared toward clergy, church administrators and lay leaders, is sent every other week to more than 1,000 people. To view an archive of newsletters, click here.
Deadlines

The Southern Cross:
The Southern Cross is the diocese's bimonthly newsmagazine. Upcoming deadlines are:

January/February 2010: December 1
March/April 2010: February 1
May/June: April 1
July/August: June 1
September/October: Aug. 1
November/December: Oct. 1

The Scoop:
The Scoop is the bi-weekly e-mail newsletter for clergy and lay leaders. Send items of interest anytime to share with the diocesan community. To share an item or to be added to the distribution list, contact Jim DeLa.