ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, July 6, 1996 TAG: 9607080024
SECTION: RELIGION PAGE: C-5 EDITION: METRO
Catholic bishop appoints assistants
Bishop Walter F. Sullivan of Richmond has appointed three priests to assist him in keeping in closer touch with members of the Roman Catholic church. His Diocese of Richmond covers most of Virginia. Sullivan, 67, said the three are seasoned clergy who "will alert me about local needs and concerns of a region in the vicarate." The Rev. James Grealish, pastor of St. Jude Church of Radford, will serve the Western Virginia Regions 9, 10 and 11. The Eastern leader will be a former Roanoke pastor, the Rev. Thomas Caroluzza. Sullivan noted that in the 26 years he has been bishop, 25 new parishes have been established in an area of 36,000 square miles. The new regional vicars will continue to serve their parishes.
Methodist delegates to elect bishops
When nearly 1,700 lay and clergy delegates gather July 16-19 in five locations in the United States to elect bishops for the United Methodist Church, they will choose 17 men and women. One of the women may be named in the Southeastern Jurisdiction, the region of the nation which includes the Virginia and Holston Conferences; it is the only jurisdiction that has not yet elected a female bishop. Lake Junaluska, N.C., will be the site of the Southeastern election at which successors to both Thomas Stockton of Virginia and Clay Lee of Holston will be elected, consecrated and assigned to their areas. Both Stockton and Lee are retiring and were honored at their recent annual conferences.
Council of Churches condemns burnings
In response to the outbreak of arsons of both black and white churches, mainstream denominations are taking up special offerings, sending letters of condolence and condemning the burnings. The National Council of Churches is coordinating help efforts for those groups that are part of its membership; Virginia's Council of Churches is taking a similar role.
Baptist Association to hear director
The Rev. Dr. Reginald McDonough, executive director for the Virginia (Southern) Baptist General Board, will be the featured speaker for the New River Baptist Association Thursday night at Snow Hill Church near Galax. Music for the meeting at 7 will be provided by Country Friends of the host church and an ensemble from First Baptist in Galax. The association, which coordinates ministries, includes 31 congregations in Carroll, Grayson and Wythe counties.
Piedmont Presbyterian to mark homecoming
Homecoming will be observed July 14 at Piedmont Presbyterian Church in Callaway. Worship at 11 a.m. will be followed by a picnic and special music by the Sunrise Quartet and the Spencer Family. Call 483-5485 for more information.
Zion Lutheran plans outdoor music
Zion Lutheran Church in Floyd is sponsoring Saturday night outdoor music programs at 8 through August. A variety of Western Virginia country and folk musicians will perform in the church pavilion. An offering will be taken. Call 745-2096 for more information.
Registration open for Spirituality Seminars
Registration is open for the 1996-97 Spirituality Seminars held monthly at the Phoebe Needles Retreat Center in Franklin County. The gatherings - free except for cost of study books - will be held on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Books to be studied include "Radical Optimism," "The Dark Night of the Soul and the Living Flame of Love," and "Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism." For a full schedule, call the Rev. Chris Payden-Travers at 483-3381. The series begins Sept. 17 and 21 and continues through the spring.
Violin-viola recital at Episcopal church
As part of its celebration of the 150th anniversary year, St. John's Episcopal Church in Wytheville will present a violin-viola recital by Tamara Meinecke and Clare Yang on July 14 at 3 p.m. Both performers are members of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. The program is free.
Methodists donate kits for world's poor
At the recent meeting of the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach, four types of kits to provide basic needs for the destitute throughout the world were donated by church members. Distribution is through the ecumenical Church World Service agency. The gifts included 1,400 layettes, 4,289 sewing kits, 6,023 school boxes and 14,077 health kits. Donations to pay for shipping amounted to $8,200.
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