Connections 2.15.15
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Connections 2.15.15
The Rev. Dr. James Herbert Cooper, Rector announcements from trinity church & st. paul’s chapel The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer, Rector-Elect For Visitors and Newcomers Welcome to Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel. We’re glad you’re here. Come connect with us: FELLOWSHIP HOUR Visit with fellow worshipers over coffee and snacks after all of today’s services. After the 9am and 11:15am services at Trinity, stop in the back of Trinity Church, the Manning Room (beyond the left side of the altar) or visit the Parish Center at 2 Rector Street. And after the 8am and 9:15am services at St. Paul’s Chapel, gather at the center of the room. TRINITY TOUR Take a tour of the church following the 11:15am service. Gather by the pulpit where a docent will guide you around our historic building. VIDEO POSTCARD Send a video “hello” to family and friends, streamed live at trinitywallstreet.org and available on-demand. Gather at the eagle lectern after the 11:15am service and a guide will meet you to create your video postcard. Today February 15, 2015 Discovery: And none shall make them afraid—Gun Violence, NYC 10am, Trinity Church, Manning Room (formerly the museum) Discovery’s series, “And None Shall Make Them Afraid: God and Guns NYC,” explores the subject of gun violence in our communities and how, as people of faith, we can help to reduce it. Today: “A Holy Rage: Taking Steps toward Transformation” with David Wildman, General Secretary for Middle East, Human Rights, and Racial Justice; Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church. Celebrate the Ministry of Jim and Tay Cooper 1pm-4pm, Cipriani, Wall Street Come spend the afternoon together with food, music, dancing, singing, and the joy of all of Trinity’s community. Every Sunday Nursery Care (six months through age 5) 8:45am-1pm The Nursery, Trinity Church (beside the Sacristy) The Nursery is located in Trinity Church by taking the south aisle past the altar. Ask an usher to show the way to stroller parking, the activity room, and the crib room. Sundays at St. Paul’s Trinity has launched a new Sunday experience at St. Paul’s Chapel designed to be especially welcoming to families with young children and to the neighborhood as a whole. Sundays at St. Paul’s includes a worship service at 9:15am, followed at 10am by Sunday school and adult education at 14 Vesey St. Information: Emily Wachner at ewachner@trinitywallstreet.org (9:15am worship) or Kathy Bozzuti-Jones at kbozzuti-jones@trinitywallstreet.org (Sunday school). Sunday School for Children and Youth Stewardship Corner—Reputation The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. —Epictetus Stewardship is the spiritual discipline of generously giving of all that we have and all that we are. Each month we consider a different aspect of our response to God’s gifts. 10am, 14 Vesey Street (immediately north of St. Paul’s Chapel) Age-appropriate classes for children and youth ages 2-18 (and sessions for adults) begin at 10:15am and end at 11am. For information about Sunday school registration, adult education, or nursery care, contact Kathy Bozzuti-Jones at kbozzuti-jones@ trinitywallstreet.org or call 212.602.9622. The Gospel, Times, Journal, and You 10am, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Discussion centering on the editorial pages of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the day’s Gospel. Led by the Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones. Brown Bag Lunch Ministry—Packing Lunches 12:30pm, Trinity Church After the 11:15am service, come pack lunches in the sanctuary. Beginning February 1, additional distributions will also take place Sundays and Mondays in the Trinity churchyard. Information: Mandy Culbreath at mculbreath@trinitywallstreet.org. Compline by Candelight 8pm, St. Paul’s Chapel, Broadway and Fulton Street A candlelit service of music and prayers, based on the liturgy used for centuries by monastic communities to end the day. It is both ancient and contemporary, with chant and newly-composed music sung by members of the Choir of Trinity Wall Street. This week: Rachmaninoff ’s The Six Psalms and Praise the Name of the Lord. This Week Monday, February 16 The Blessing Group 7:30pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Learn how to bless your way through every day and bless others you meet along the way through a combination of prayer, “thank you” walking meditation, gratitude circles, inspirational readings, and daily gifts. Experience the results of your blessings on the world and yourself. Information: Catherine at catherine.stanke@gmail.com or 917.697.5200. Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday—Imposition of Ashes 7am–7:30pm, Trinity Church 7am–7pm, St. Paul’s Chapel Imposition of Ashes takes place continuously throughout the day. Tuesday, February 17 Liturgy of Ash Wednesday 8am, Trinity Church The Liturgy of Ash Wednesday. 12:05pm, Trinity Church Solemn Liturgy of Ash Wednesday: a choral Eucharist with congregational hymns and choral music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. 6pm-7pm, St. Paul’s Chapel A simple liturgy for Ash Wednesday that focuses on teaching about Ash Wednesday and Lent. Preacher: the Rev. Emily Wachner. 6pm-7:30pm, Trinity Church Solemn Liturgy of Ash Wednesday: a choral Eucharist with congregational hymns and choral music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. Mardi Gras 6pm-9pm, St. Paul’s Chapel Join the whole parish community for a festive supper with a multicultural Mardi Gras theme before we begin our Lenten fast and preparation for Easter. The Mardi Gras feasting and dancing to live music is for the whole family, with additional activities for children. This is a great chance to meet new people, celebrate the cultural tradition of Mardi Gras and Shrove Tuesday, and discover the partying side of this dynamic congregation! The evening will conclude with the burning of palms to make ashes for Ash Wednesday. Job Seekers’ Group 10:30am, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Job-hunting can seem like an isolating experience. Come join with other people who seek to improve and effectively market their skills, help one another feel more empowered to make progress in their search and stay motivated to find work. Not able to join the group in person? Join Job Seekers on The City, an online forum to share resources, job leads, ideas. and questions. For an invitation send an email to community@trinitywallstreet.org. The Broad Way 1pm–2pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Bring your lunch and join Bob Zito for lively discussion and fellowship. Information: rzito@trinitywallstreet.org. Death Café 7pm-9pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Join us for an informal gathering where you can safely share with others your questions, concerns, and/or experiences regarding any of the many aspects of death. We provide a respectful and confidential space, free of discrimination, where people can express their views safely. All are welcome. RSVP to community@trinitywallstreet.org. Information: deathcafe.com. Scripture, Reflection, and Compline 6pm, Tuesdays, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Gather for spiritual nourishment and fellowship. For questions, or for more information, contact the Rev. Kristin Miles at kmiles@ trinitywallstreet.org or 212.602.0895. Thursday, February 19 New Beginnings: Trinity’s Ministry of Seniors 10am, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. New Beginnings, Trinity’s ministry of seniors, meets weekly for gentle yoga, Bible study, to attend noonday service, and to help with the distribution of brown bag lunches to needy persons. Information: community@trinitywallstreet.org. Solemn Evensong 5:15pm, Trinity Church, All Saints’ Chapel This service features prayers for the evening, singing portions of the Psalter, Scripture reading, singing the evening canticles, and a brief homily. Most of the service is sung by the congregation, and the Family Choir is present for choral support. Lenten Spiritual Direction: Listening to God’s Voice in Sacred Writings 6:30pm, Thursdays, Feb. 19-March 26, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. The purpose of spiritual direction, in general, is for us to become more attentive to how God is speaking in and through our lives. The Lenten Spiritual Direction Group offers a place to practice listening—to become better at hearing God’s voice and attending to how God is walking with us. Together, we practice walking with one another, attentively and supportively, on our Lenten journeys of becoming more receptive to God. Come if you have a desire for quiet, to be moved by Scripture and poetry, and to give voice to what is deeply authentic, true, and meaningful for you. Group sessions begin with 15 minutes of silence. Friday, February 20 Spiritual Journaling 6pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Journaling helps us pay attention to God. It is a way to hear and respond to God—to develop a living relationship with God. Join us in the new year to enrich your spiritual pilgrimage through this art. Facilitated by Yvette Tsiropoulos. Contact: yt2179@caa.columbia.edu. Saturday, February 21 It’s Big! Ginastera and Ives 8pm, Carnegie Hall, 57th Street and Seventh Avenue 300 musicians. 5 ensembles. 2 conductors. The greatest 20th century masterpieces you’ve never heard—Ginastera’s Turbae ad Passionem Gregorianam and Ives’ Symphony No. 4. Tickets: $15-$120. available at carnegiehall.org or 212.247.7800. This concert pairs the seldom-performed, mature masterpieces of two of the most important composers of the last century. The concert features the conductor Julian Wachner and Trinity’s resident contemporary music orchestra, NOVUS NY, and a chorus comprised of the GRAMMY-nominated Choir of Trinity Wall Street, the Trinity Youth Chorus, GRAMMY-winning Washington Chorus, and the Washington National Cathedral Choir of Boys and Girls. Presented by Trinity Wall Street. Next Sunday Safe Church Training 2:30pm-5:30pm, Trinity Church, Manning Room Safeguarding God’s Children training provides participants with the information they need to protect the children they know and care for in their personal lives and in the ministries in which they serve at Trinity. The full educational session is required for adults who serve with children and youth, and is offered, as well, for parents and others in the congregation. Refreshments provided. Workbook, evaluation, and diocesan certificate of completion for participation in the full training are provided. Information or to register: kbozzuti-jones@trinitywallstreet.org. 2 | week beginning February 15, 2015 trinitywallstreet.org trinitywallstreet.org Congregational Council Nominations The Nominating Committee is pleased to place on the ballot the following persons for election to six positions on the Congregational Council. This year, in accordance with the by-laws, the Vicar will appoint three additional members. Furthermore, we are pleased to present the names of nominees to serve as Delegates to the 2015 Diocesan Convention. Voting will take place at all four services on Sunday, March 8. The results will be announced at the Annual Meeting of the Congregation for the election of Congregational Council members and delegates to the Diocesan Convention that afternoon in Trinity Church. Meet the candidates on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 1pm at a forum hosted by the Vicar, the Rev. Phil Jackson, in St. Paul’s Chapel. Candidates for the 2015-2016 Congregational Council are: Mark Alvino, Beverly Ffolkes-Bryant, Michael Cornelison, David Elliott, Toni Foy, Oliva George, Deborah Hope, Barbara Inniss, James Langford, Joyce Coppin-Mondesire. Nominees for Delegates to Diocesan Convention: Roslyn Hall, Heather Lorch, Tapua Tunduwani. Litany at Atlanta 1:30pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. This is a table reading of a work-in-progress to be read for Black History Month, including writings of J. Chester Johnson, W.E.B. DuBois, Mark Bozutti-Jones, Martin Luther King Jr., and Ruth Antoinette Foy. Coming Soon Trinity LGBT Integrity Group 6:30pm-8pm, Wednesday, February 25, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Trinity’s LGBT Integrity Group meets twice on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month beginning February 25. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Topics for discussion will center around issues faced by and roles of LGBT people in a faith-based community. On February 25: Canon Law—An understanding of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender resolutions in the American Episcopal Church. Information: TrinityIntegrityGroup@outlook.com. What Do You Envision for the New Parish Building? Boards open for contributions today Trinity Church, St. Paul’s Chapel, and Parish Center On February 28, you’re invited to participate in a community conversation about the mission of Trinity and its impact on a new parish building at 68/74 Trinity Place. Your voice is important to this process, which will last six months. To prepare for the conversation, reflection boards have been installed in Trinity Church, St. Paul’s Chapel, and the Parish Center at 2 Rector St., where you may share your thoughts and reflections on the parish mission and core values. What you write on the boards will help connections | 3 shape the major themes at the February 28 charette, which will be held 10am-4pm at St. Paul’s Chapel. This intitial charette, or gathering of all stakeholders in a project where diverse thoughts, hopes, and ideas are used to generate solutions, will be led by the Rev. Dr. William Lupfer and Trinity’s architects from Pelli Clarke Pelli, who will be using your ideas to create a mission-focused design for a new building at 68/74 Trinity. Stay tuned for more information on how the charettes will unfold. Dates and times for additional charettes will be announced soon. RSVP for the February 28 charette by calling 212.602.0736. Parishioners, staff, Trinity partners, and members of the Lower Manhattan community are invited to take part in this process. Evangelical to Episcopalian 6:30pm, Thursday, March 5, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Did you grow up or live in the Evangelical world? Do you find that it informs or complicates your experience in the Episcopal Church? Do you juggle reconciling the two? The group is a safe place to explore and discuss how our Evangelical formation affects our spiritual journey today by sharing stories and exploring how to sift through our past to have a richer experience with God, the Scriptures and our new spiritual home. Open to all, whether you experienced evangelicalism or are just curious. Information: Ellen Andrews at eandrews@trinitywallstreet.org or 212.602.0753. Bulletin Board Today’s Flowers The flowers in the chancel are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the ministries of the Rev. Dr. James Herbert Cooper, 17th Rector, and Tay Cooper. Trinity Gift Shop—New Location, New Hours The Trinity Gift Shop is now located at the back of the church at the Welcome Desk and open Monday through Friday (9:30am5pm) and Saturday (9:30am-3pm). The shop is closed Sundays. 2015 Stewardship If you have not yet made a new or renewed pledge of financial support of Trinity’s mission and ministry for 2015, please make a pledge today. Pledge cards are available at the back of Trinity Church and at St. Paul’s Chapel, and you may also pledge online at trinitywallstreet.org/pledge. We are deeply grateful to the many members and friends of Trinity who have already pledged for the new year. We give thanks for the blessings of God and for our abundant life at Trinity. Low Income Housing Initiative Members of the congregation, vestry, staff, and friends of Trinity are working together to form a Low Income Housing Initiative that represents Trinity and its people with service to those in need. The committee has begun to meet and will inform you of its progress. Members include: the Rev. Dr. Bill Lupfer (Chairman); Fred Bland; Gabriel Bonadie; the Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones; Nathan Brockman; Sanders Davies; Tanya Dwyer; Emory Edwards; Dall Forsythe; Cora Fung; Peter Genet; Sam Joanna Ghiggeri; James Gomez; Lawrence Graham; Helene Grossman; Roz Hall; Birgitta Hanan; Susan Hewitt; Dorothy Heyden; the Rev. Lauren Holder; Christian Hylton; Joel Motley; Westina Matthews-Shatteen; the Rev. Canon Ben4 | week beginning February 15, 2015 jamin Musoke-Lubega; Diane Pollard; Bob Schneck; Bill Wright. Questions can be answered by members of the group. Congregational Voice “People do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord” (Deuteronomy 8:3). Do you need answers? Then read the Bible and writings based on Bible truth. Solutions for all of life’s dilemmas are found within the pages of the inspired Word. The answer may not jump out at you the first time you read a Bible verse, but as you read consistently with an open heart, solutions will become apparent. An all-knowing, all-loving God has given you answers. It’s up to you to pick up the book and read them. —Dr. Beverly Ffolkes-Bryant, Congregational Council Menna Perper’s cousins); Al DiRaffaele; Helen Branch (mother of Richard Branch); Bob Lang (friend of Maria Menna Perper); Jeffrey Foster (Jennifer Chinn’s father); Kay Burns (friend of Emory Edwards); Colleen O’Leary; Earnestine Richard (mother of Antoinette Stratton); Patricia Bent-Robinson, Shedrack Robinson, and Glendon Bent (relatives of Victoria Robinson); Jill Sprague (friend of Colleen O’Leary); Ilona and Dominic Bruno, Shirley and Donald Jones, Georgene, Connie, Crystal, Morris, Trent, Darryl, Richard, and Lisa Walker (friends and relatives of Evadné Hodge); Janice Stanley (wife of Trinity staff member William Stanley); Andrea Tallent; Ed Andrews (Ellen Andrews’ father). Attendance Departed: Sham Chin (aunt of Allison Zhao, former member of Trinity Youth Chorus). Attendance at weekday services (week beginning February 1) Trinity Church 693 St. Paul’s Chapel 36 Pastoral Care We pray for our Indaba partner parishes: St. Mary’s, Mohegan Lake and All Souls, Harlem. Let us know In the military: Oliver Barnyak (Alex Burns’ friend); Randall Middleton, Christine, and Sean Reardon (Evadné Hodge’s friends); Samuel Davis (Dolores Osborne’s nephew); Paul Watson; Peter Martinez (Beverly Ffolkes-Bryant’s friend); Michael Dunn; Blaine Holt and Cameron Holt (Katie Basquin’s friends); Zane Kupper; Margo Protain (Anesia Protain’s sister); Col. Stephen Ryan (friend of Bob Zito); Rob Jones (Megan Jones’ brother). In case of illness, a death in the family, or other pastoral emergencies, please call 917.488.0717 to reach a member of the Pastoral Team on call for the week: Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Kristin Miles, Sister Ann, Sister Gloria, or Sister Promise. For other pastoral needs, especially pastoral conversation about life issues, call the Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Priest for Pastoral Care and Community (212.602.0765) or the Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles, Associate Priest for Pastoral Care and Community (212.602.0895). In our prayers To add names to the Sunday prayer list for the current month, email worshipbulletin@trinitywallstreet.org or call 212.602.0800. Eldra Hasbourne; Marcella Coulthurst; Cynthia Cartwright; Norma Rogers; Esther Rivers; Perpetue Dalmacy; Annette Andrews; Roy Watson; Delores Bennett; Evadné Hodge; Birtill Groves, Dorothy Kelly, Bruce Leffler, and Ernest McPherson (friends of Ruth Lovelock); Paul Englund (Don Englund’s brother); Frank Alvino (Mark Alvino’s father); Craig Battle (friend of Anesia Protain); Roy Burrowes; Owen Burrowes, Dennis Burrowes, and Leslie-Anne Burrowes (relatives of Roy Burrowes); Catherine Stanke; Elizabeth Werner (mother of Amanda Gomez); Lance Cunha (Heather Amato’s father); Howard Randolph (Denise Shockley’s brother); Jean Gibzom; Joy Carol (friend of Catherine Stanke); Walter Oerlemans; Kevin Reed (friend of James Gomez); Don Addison (Mark Addison’s father); Justin Sargeant (nephew of Roslyn Williams); Joyce de Jorna; Nicolaso “Niki” Benitez; Ted Smith, Diane, Carolyn and Jocelyn, Jean, Iwa, Oscar and Jules (friends of Udo Middelmann); Soyinka Ellis-Harding (friend of Patrice-Lou Thomas); James (friend of Trinity); Delores Smith (Jayne Smith’s mother); Cathie Craig (Dana Cole’s friend); Julie Morgan and Loris Harrington (friends of Maria Menna Perper); Marcia Talcott (Mackerrow Talcott’s mother); Russell (friend of Lorna Nembhard); Melvin Dixon, Christine, Milagros, and Robert (friends of Lorraine Westcarr); Lisa Campbell and Kevin Armstrong (Cynthia Moten’s relatives); Ondina Nieves; Joyce Austin; Cynthia Smith; Maria George; Shirley Jackman; Deborah Danner; Anne Collins (Catherine Stanke’s aunt); Vincenzo Autunno (Luciana Sikula’s father); Joanne Robinson Hill; Eduardo Richards (Carla Richards’ brother); John Wilkins (friend of Bob Zito and Dana Cole); Marie Polinsky (friend of Lonny Shockley); Maisy Curry; Ruth Spolansky (Eva Suárez’s grandmother); Maria Menna Perper; Mark Aiossa (son of Ann Marie Aiossa); Anne Marie Norman; Roslyn Williams; Salvatore Ulto, Frank Ulto and Joseph Ulto (Maria trinitywallstreet.org February 1, 2015 8am St. Paul’s 22 9:15am St. Paul’s 120 9am Trinity 54 11:15am Trinity 276 Laying on of hands 7 Compline St. Paul’s 44 Total 523 February 8, 2015 8am St. Paul’s 9:15am St. Paul’s 9am Trinity 11:15am Trinity Laying on of hands Compline St. Paul’s Total 23 81 69 264 2 53 492 Today in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Rt. Rev. David Nyi Nyi Naing and the Diocese of Mandalay (Myanmar). We pray in solidarity with the Millennium Development Goals. Congregational Council Committee Meetings Congregational Council—meets monthly, third Tuesday of the month, 6pm-8pm, St. Paul’s Chapel. RSVP: Susan Suliman, ssuliman@trinitywallstreet.org. Education Standing Committee—meets fourth Sunday of the month, 1pm-2:30pm. RSVP: Susan Ward at education@trinitywallstreet.org. Hospitality Standing Committee—meets second Sunday of the month, 1pm-2:30pm. RSVP: Sandy Blaine at hospitality@ trinitywallstreet.org. Community Standing Committee—meets second Wednesday of the month, 6pm-7:30pm. RSVP: Maribel Ruiz at community@trinitywallstreet.org. Witness & Outreach Standing Committee—meets first Wednesday of the month, 6pm-7:30pm. RSVP: Sam Ghiggeri at witnessandoutreach@trinitywallstreet.org. All are welcome to attend these meetings. trinitywallstreet.org connections | 5 Worship Schedule Sunday Staff Monday–Friday 8:15am Morning Prayer All Saints’ Chapel, Trinity Church 12:05pm Holy Eucharist Trinity Church (Following the Eucharist, there are Prayers for Healing in All Saints’ Chapel) 12:30pm Prayers for Peace St. Paul’s Chapel (including Saturdays & Sundays) 5:15pm Evening Prayer All Saints’ Chapel, Trinity Church (Solemn Evensong on Thursdays) 5:30pm Choral Evensong Trinity Church (Wednesdays) Ellen Andrews Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-Jones Program Manager, Pastoral Associate Director, Faith Care & Community Formation and Education Marilyn Haskel Music Associate, St. Paul’s Chapel The Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones Director for Pastoral Care & Community The Rev. Lauren Holder David Jette Senior Program Officer for Head Verger Community Engagement Jennifer Chinn Program Manager, Hospitality Carlos Mateo Verger Sunday* 8am St. Paul’s Chapel, Holy Eucharist 9am Trinity Church, Holy Eucharist 9:15am St. Paul’s Chapel, Holy Eucharist with music 11:15am Trinity Church, Holy Eucharist with the Choir of Trinity Wall Street The Rev. Kristin Miles The Rev. Canon Robert Scott Associate Priest for Pastoral Benjamin Musoke-Lubega Director, Faith Formation Care and Community Director, Faith in Action and Education The Rev. Daniel Simons Director for Liturgy, Hospitality, & Pilgrimage 8pm St. Paul’s Chapel, Compline by Candlelight with the Choir of Trinity Wall Street In an effort to reach a broad audience, Trinity Wall Street records its services and events for broadcast on the internet. Your attendance at a service or event constitutes your consent to be included in any filming, photographing, audio recording, or broadcast and for any other use in whole or in part, including publicity and promotion. If you prefer to avoid being filmed, please sit in the back pews on the side aisles. Avi Stein Associate Organist & Chorusmaster The Rev. Emily Wachner Dr. Julian Wachner Asst. Director of Liturgy, Director, Music & Hospitality, & Pilgrimage the Arts The Rev. Deacon Robert Zito Parish Deacon Sister Ann Whittaker Sisters of Saint Margaret Sister Promise Atelon Sisters of Saint Margaret *Sunday parking validation for the Battery Parking Garage is available at the Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Please ask an usher for directions. Connections is a weekly newsletter for parishioners and visitors to Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel. To submit an item for publication, please email lgoswick@ trinitywallstreet.org at least 10 days before you’d like the announcement to appear. As part of Trinity Wall Street’s commitment to responsible stewardship of the earth’s resources, Connections is printed on paper that is manufactured with 100% post-consumer fibers. 120 Broadway, new york, ny 10271 t 212.602.0800 • trinitywallstreet.org the rev. dr. james herbert cooper, rector the rev. dr. william lupfer, rector-elect Sister Gloria Shirley Sisters of Saint Margaret