Teamwork mixes
football and mission
Teamwork mixes
football and mission
[Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio]
When the Ohio State Buckeyes take on
the Louisiana State University Tigers
at the BCS National Championship
Game on January 7, more than
bragging rights are on the line. The
Episcopal dioceses of Southern Ohio
and Louisiana have found a way to
make sure everyone comes out a
winner — regardless of the score.
[Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio]
When the Ohio State Buckeyes take on
the Louisiana State University Tigers
at the BCS National Championship
Game on January 7, more than
bragging rights are on the line. The
Episcopal dioceses of Southern Ohio
and Louisiana have found a way to
make sure everyone comes out a
winner — regardless of the score.
In the Win-Win Episcopal Buckeye
Challenge, Southern Ohio Bishop
Thomas E. Breidenthal has pledged to
support the “Bundles of Hope” recovery
efforts in the Episcopal Diocese
of Louisiana. For each touchdown
scored by the Buckeyes, he’ll donate
$250 from his discretionary fund for
a “Bundle of Volunteers,” money that
will help house and feed volunteers
who have come to New Orleans to
help rebuild. For each Buckeye field
goal, the bishop will pitch in $100.
In the Win-Win Episcopal Buckeye
Challenge, Southern Ohio Bishop
Thomas E. Breidenthal has pledged to
support the “Bundles of Hope” recovery
efforts in the Episcopal Diocese
of Louisiana. For each touchdown
scored by the Buckeyes, he’ll donate
$250 from his discretionary fund for
a “Bundle of Volunteers,” money that
will help house and feed volunteers
who have come to New Orleans to
help rebuild. For each Buckeye field
goal, the bishop will pitch in $100.
“I’m ready to write a big check,” says
Breidenthal, a new fan of the Ohio
State Buckeyes. “It will be great to see
Ohio State win another championship,
but it’s even better to know that these
dollars will help families get back in
their own homes.”
The bishop issued a challenge to the
more than 25,000 Episcopalians in
Southern Ohio — and to Episcopalians
and football fans across the country.
“I’m calling on everyone to join in
this win-win challenge. This is a way
to support our team as well as our
brothers and sisters in Louisiana who
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An Epiphany moment in Episcopal Church history:
Cesar Chavez, the late leader of United Farm Workers, preaches in 1966 in the Episcopal Church of
the Epiphany, East Los Angeles. Parish continues
as a leader in Latino ministry, building on its historic
advocacy during the Chicano and wider civil rights
movements. For more on Epiphany Parish, visit:
http://iglesiaepifania.org
Epiphany:
El Dia de los Reyes
On January 6, people throughout
the world observe the celebration of
Epiphany, also known as Three Kings
Day, or El Día de los Reyes (The Day
of the Kings).
Honored on that day is the story of
the arrival of the three Kings to visit
the Christ Child, guided by a star and
bringing gifts of gold, frankincense
and myrrh.
Traditional celebrations include the
exchange of gifts or the search for a
special gift or coin found in a baked
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“I’m ready to write a big check,” says
Breidenthal, a new fan of the Ohio
State Buckeyes. “It will be great to see
Ohio State win another championship,
but it’s even better to know that these
dollars will help families get back in
their own homes.”
The bishop issued a challenge to the
more than 25,000 Episcopalians in
Southern Ohio — and to Episcopalians
and football fans across the country.
“I’m calling on everyone to join in
this win-win challenge. This is a way
to support our team as well as our
brothers and sisters in Louisiana who
www.episcopalchurch.org
An Epiphany moment in Episcopal Church history:
Cesar Chavez, the late leader of United Farm Workers, preaches in 1966 in the Episcopal Church of
the Epiphany, East Los Angeles. Parish continues
as a leader in Latino ministry, building on its historic
advocacy during the Chicano and wider civil rights
movements. For more on Epiphany Parish, visit:
http://iglesiaepifania.org
Epiphany:
El Dia de los Reyes
On January 6, people throughout
the world observe the celebration of
Epiphany, also known as Three Kings
Day, or El Día de los Reyes (The Day
of the Kings).
Honored on that day is the story of
the arrival of the three Kings to visit
the Christ Child, guided by a star and
bringing gifts of gold, frankincense
and myrrh.
Traditional celebrations include the
exchange of gifts or the search for a
special gift or coin found in a baked
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are still picking up the pieces from
Hurricane Katrina,” he said. “There’s
no mention of Love thy Buckeyes in
the Bible — but God does call upon us
to Love our Neighbors. This challenge
lets us do both.”
Hundreds of volunteers from the
Diocese of Southern Ohio have helped
in the recovery efforts in Louisiana
and Mississippi. Still, two years later,
thousands of families in New Orleans
and along the Gulf Coast remain
homeless.
With the championship game being
played in New Orleans, the Win-Win
Episcopal Buckeye Challenge offers
an opportunity for Southern Ohio
to specifically support the Diocese
of Louisiana and the people of New
Orleans in practical, tangible ways.
Louisiana Bishop Charles Jenkins
welcomes the assistance from
Southern Ohio.
“I wholeheartedly accept Bishop
Breidenthal’s generous challenge,
although I am concerned that the
Buckeye fans won’t have to buy very
many Bundles of Hope. We know
they will have a hard time scoring
against the Tiger defense,” he said.
“We truly appreciate the volunteers
and the donations from the Diocese of
Southern Ohio, and we are grateful for
the help in rebuilding New Orleans.”
The Diocese of Louisiana has
established a program for supporting
the recovery effort called “Bundles of
Hope.” Learn more about the Bundles
of Hope here: http://www.edola.org/
bundlesofhope.php.
Anyone can participate in this challenge.
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sweet. In other places, items are
placed under the Christmas tree, such
as shoes, letters, sweets, fruit or hay
(for the Three Kings’ camels).
According to Lesser Feasts and Fasts,
“The name “Epiphany” is derived from
a Greek word meaning “manifestation”
or “appearing.” A Christian observance
on January 6 is found as early as the
end of the second century in Egypt.
The feast combined commemorations
of the visit of the Magi, led by the star
of Bethlehem; the Baptism of Jesus
in the waters of the River Jordan;
and Jesus’ first recorded miracle,
the changing of water into wine at
the marriage of Cana of Galilee - all
thought of as manifestations of the
incarnate Lord. The Epiphany is still
the primary Feast of the Incarnation in
Eastern Churches, and the three-fold
emphasis is still prominent. In the West,
however, including Anglican churches,
the story of the Wise Men has tended
to overshadow the other two events.
Numerous Anglican churches are also
named Epiphany in honor of the feast
day.
Report planned pledges to Richelle
Thompson at dsocommunications@
yahoo.com or by filling out a pledge
card online here. Watch Southern
Ohio’s website (http://www.episcopaldso.org) for challenge updates.
After the game, donations can be
made safely and securely online here
or checks sent directly to the Diocese
of Louisiana at Episcopal Diocese
of Louisiana, P.O. Box 5026, Baton
Rouge, LA 70821
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are still picking up the pieces from
Hurricane Katrina,” he said. “There’s
no mention of Love thy Buckeyes in
the Bible — but God does call upon us
to Love our Neighbors. This challenge
lets us do both.”
Hundreds of volunteers from the
Diocese of Southern Ohio have helped
in the recovery efforts in Louisiana
and Mississippi. Still, two years later,
thousands of families in New Orleans
and along the Gulf Coast remain
homeless.
With the championship game being
played in New Orleans, the Win-Win
Episcopal Buckeye Challenge offers
an opportunity for Southern Ohio
to specifically support the Diocese
of Louisiana and the people of New
Orleans in practical, tangible ways.
Louisiana Bishop Charles Jenkins
welcomes the assistance from
Southern Ohio.
“I wholeheartedly accept Bishop
Breidenthal’s generous challenge,
although I am concerned that the
Buckeye fans won’t have to buy very
many Bundles of Hope. We know
they will have a hard time scoring
against the Tiger defense,” he said.
“We truly appreciate the volunteers
and the donations from the Diocese of
Southern Ohio, and we are grateful for
the help in rebuilding New Orleans.”
The Diocese of Louisiana has
established a program for supporting
the recovery effort called “Bundles of
Hope.” Learn more about the Bundles
of Hope here: http://www.edola.org/
bundlesofhope.php.
Anyone can participate in this challenge.
www.episcopalchurch.org
sweet. In other places, items are
placed under the Christmas tree, such
as shoes, letters, sweets, fruit or hay
(for the Three Kings’ camels).
According to Lesser Feasts and Fasts,
“The name “Epiphany” is derived from
a Greek word meaning “manifestation”
or “appearing.” A Christian observance
on January 6 is found as early as the
end of the second century in Egypt.
The feast combined commemorations
of the visit of the Magi, led by the star
of Bethlehem; the Baptism of Jesus
in the waters of the River Jordan;
and Jesus’ first recorded miracle,
the changing of water into wine at
the marriage of Cana of Galilee - all
thought of as manifestations of the
incarnate Lord. The Epiphany is still
the primary Feast of the Incarnation in
Eastern Churches, and the three-fold
emphasis is still prominent. In the West,
however, including Anglican churches,
the story of the Wise Men has tended
to overshadow the other two events.
Numerous Anglican churches are also
named Epiphany in honor of the feast
day.
Report planned pledges to Richelle
Thompson at dsocommunications@
yahoo.com or by filling out a pledge
card online here. Watch Southern
Ohio’s website (http://www.episcopaldso.org) for challenge updates.
After the game, donations can be
made safely and securely online here
or checks sent directly to the Diocese
of Louisiana at Episcopal Diocese
of Louisiana, P.O. Box 5026, Baton
Rouge, LA 70821
Episcopal Life/Episcopal News Service