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DECEMBER 2023

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Karen Tuschen

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Karen Tuschen
Victor Kauffman

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Tomizou Sonoda
Akiko Sonoda

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Tomizou Sonoda
Akiko Sonoda
Ryuich Saitou
Betty Reichardt †

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Robert Loveall
Edward Elliott †

† indicates Memorial Prayer

On the evening of January 5th, Epiphany Eve in the Second Advent Calendar and the Twelfth Day of Christmas, resident members of The Community, their families, and guests were invited to the Rectory-Abbey by Bishop Gene Savoy, Jr. to celebrate the holiday with dinner and a visit from Santa Claus. The event was well attended by members of The Community and guests. Some of the action was captured in photos by attendees, and the Communique staff put together a gallery of these photos for your enjoyment. To welcome guests to the Rectory, Bishop Gene briefly addressed the company. (Please see his remarks below.)

Everything is set for the start of the banquet.

The banquet is underway.

Helena Savoy dressed for Epiphany Eve.

Bishop Gene Savoy, Jr. addresses the attendees. Click here to read the Address.

The children’s table

Douglas Savoy III

The Candles of Remembrance have been lit.

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NOVEMBER 2023

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the People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Setsuyo Soejima

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Setsuyo Soejima

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Fred Tabrizi

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Fred Tabrizi
Deborah Bittencourt

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Jim Eaglesmith
Rev. Mother Ileana Isfan †

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Jim Eaglesmith
Rev. Mother Ileana Isfan †

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Joseph Gallata and his partner and family remaining in Gaza

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The People of Ukraine
Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
Joseph Gallata and his partner and family remaining in Gaza
Xuing Zhao †
Jim Whitney †
Murril Curtis

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Prayer for Peace in Eastern Europe
The People of Israel and Palestine
Prayer for Peace in the Middle East

† indicates Memorial Prayer

After the Sunrise Divine Service on the morning of Sunday, January 31, 2023 — the 7th day of Christmas of the Christmas-Epiphany Sunrise Vigil –the Reno Community gathered at the End Times Parsonage for breakfast and the annual Blessing of the Children.

The Children’s Service was presided over by the Reverend Noriko Roy with the assistance of Acolyte Sabrina Savoy. In a short address, Reverend Roy reminded the youngsters that they are the hope of The Church.

Reverend Roy extended to them The Community’s appreciation for their devotion and faith in The Church and commended them into God’s Hands so they may learn and understand further the meaning of charity and truth in the Service of God.

Finally, on behalf of the Head Bishop and the clergy of the Second Advent Church, she invoked God’s blessings upon all the children and offered a special prayer for them.

Below is a selection of photos from that event.

Preparing for the Blessing of the Children

Blessing of the Children conducted by Reverend Noriko Roy and assisted by Sabrina Savoy

Blessing of the Children

Blessing of the Children

Click the image below to play a video of the event.

The Reverend Jo Ann Hainline, born into this world on November 7, 1949, in Davenport, Iowa, passed into the Light on September 17, 2023 in Reno, Nevada.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 in the Chapel of the Holy Child. The Right Reverend Father Gene Savoy, Jr. delivered the first scriptural reading, the Final Blessing, and the Seal of Blessing.

The Reverend Father Robert Petrovich delivered the second scriptural reading, the Closing Prayer, and the Benediction of Committal.

The Reverend Bruce Kanzelmeyer, husband of Jo Ann, delivered the Eulogy. (click here to read the eulogy from Bruce).

Click here to listen to the hymn “O Euchari” by the 12th-century mystic Abbess Hildegard of Bingen.

Jo Ann’s sister, Sandy also eulogised her. (click here to read the eulogy from Sandy).

Gabriel Kanzelmeyer, the youngest of Jo Ann’s children, also delivered a Eulogy. (click here to read the eulogy from Gabriel).

A reception was held at the Rectory-Abbey following the service.

Read the obituary published in the Reno Gazette-Journal here.

The Thirty-Eighth Annual
Nevada Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Thankful for the Peacemakers
A Worship Service of Prayer and Music
From A Variety of Faith Traditions
Sponsored by the Nevada Interfaith Association

Click here to open a PDF of the flyer for download.

Bishop Gene Savoy, Jr. was asked to present at the 31st Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, “Thankful for the Peacemakers”, which was held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. It was a worship service of prayers, readings, and music from a variety of faith traditions sponsored by the Nevada Interfaith Association. This year’s event was graciously hosted by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Reno, Nevada. This event is a much-revered tradition in the local community and one that is largely unique nationwide in its scope of faith diversity—something to be very proud of. Bishop Gene was the president of the Association from 1999-2017. A transcript of his message is below.

38th ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Nevada Interfaith Association
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (Reno, NV)
Address Delivered by The Right Reverend Gene Savoy, Jr.

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