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Please complete a visitation questionnaire concerning
the upcoming bishop visitation to your parish in consultation with your
wardens at least ten (10) days prior to the visitation.
Visitation
questionnaire
Also, please be reminded that the loose plate offering
received on the visitation day is to be designated for the Bishop’s
Discretionary Fund.
Please read the following suggested information:
FOR BISHOP CHANE’S
VISITATION
It would be helpful if:
1. A parking space is reserved for him near the church.
2. The parish records (Service Book and Register) be
set out, up-to-date and ready to be signed where appropriate.
3. You would designate your preference of vestments:
a) Rochet and Chimere (red and white)
b) Cope and Mitre (white, red or gold cape and bishop’s hat)
4. We suggest you announce that the loose plate offering
at each service today is designated for the Bishop’s Discretionary
Fund. These funds are used to assist with the pastoral care and continuing
needs of all the baptized in the diocese. Please be generous.
Please note the following:
1. The Bishop is not expected to be at the 7:30 am service.
If there is a compelling reason for him to attend, that may be negotiated.
2. The Bishop likes to have an opportunity to participate
in a forum with the congregation so that he has a chance to entertain
questions from them and to offer information about the life and ministry
of the diocese. Please keep this in mind during your planning process.
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