Author Archives: +Gregory

My name is Gregory Ortiz (greg@cechome.com) and I am the Priest and Pastor of Christ the King CEC in New Paltz NY. I am married to Cathy for 30 years and we have 2 grown children. Some non-work related things I like: cooking, sports cars (I have a ‘99 Miata), the ocean, mechanical watches and audio equipment.

Daily Office Lectionary Bookmarks for September

Here are the Daily Office Bookmarks for September 2010.

September Bookmarks

From Tyranny to Freedom

Dr. John Vandenberg, a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Ellicott City, MD. has written a new book chronicling his family’s ordeal in World War II. As a boy John spent his early years under the horrors of Nazi occupation. His home city of Rotterdam was repeatedly bombed and when Holland […]

Patriarch to Lead Tour of Holy Lands

Visit the Holy Land with Patriarch Craig Bates.

As you approach Israel from the Mediterranean Sea, you will look out the window of the airplane, as we get ready to land at Tel Aviv Airport. You will scan the beach and in your mind and heart you will know that you have come “home.” […]

Prayers for Pakistan and Bishop Prakash Yuhanna

by Patriarch Craig Bates

Bishop Prakash and family
I just returned from having a wonderful couple of hours with Bishop Prakash Yuhanna, the Primate of Pakistan. I have known Bishop Prakash from the time he was a CEC Priest serving in Alabama. I remember when his name was presented to the House of Bishops for […]

CEC for Life Live Broadcast

From Fr. Terry Gensemer
Director, CEC for Life
Live Video Broadcast, Tuesday, August 10th at 7pm CST, 8pm EST and 5pm Pacific. Join us with Special On Air Guest Rev. Pat Mahoney who will be speaking about the event “A Time to Stand” August 13-14. We will also be discussing current Pro-life News. Log onto http://www.ustream.tv/channel/all-life-is-sacred

Bishop Elmer Belmonte visits Mississauga, Canada

By Rosemary Watters
‘Who is my neighbour?’ was the question posed by Bishop Elmer during the sermon he gave during his visit to the Parish Church St. Peter and St. Paul, the Apostle in Mississauga, Canada. On June 11th Bp Elmer was able to visit the church to bring an encouraging word to the congregation […]

Churches That Witness Grow

Lauren, Jeff, Addie, Steve, Chad and Sarah attended a 1-2-3 Witness workshop developed and led by Dn. Rick Zepernick and share their experience.

For more, visit www.123witness.com
or email: rick@123witness.com

Pro-life Freedom Rides This Week!

The first pro-life freedom ride is this weekend!
Please make every effort possible to join us in Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia! In particular, please help us to fill up the BJCC Theatre on Friday Evening, 7:00 PM.
Please see the schedule listed below and make your plans now to attend.
You may join us […]

Bonnie Bar Installed as Order of St. Luke Convener

Bonnie Bar, a member of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg, GA, was recently installed as the Convener for the Jehovah Rapha Chapter of the International Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL). She was installed at an OSL Healing Conference by the Rev’d William De Arteaga of Canton, GA who represented […]

Pro-life Freedom Ride Update

Join Dr. Alveda King and others in Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia for the First Pro-Life Freedom Ride!

Dr. Alveda King, who is a full-time member of the Pastoral Team of Priests for Life and niece of Martin Luther King, Jr., will be leading the “Pro-life Freedom Rides Campaign” this July, building on a method that […]

Patriarch and Cathy Bates Visit the Church of the Reconciler in Birmingham.

On Saturday and Sunday, June 19th and 20th, the parishioners at the Church of the Reconciler (COTR) in Birmingham, Alabama were strengthened and encouraged by a special visit from Archbishop Craig Bates, his wife Cathy, his daughter Sarah, and his grandson Aaron.
As a liturgical communion, we are accustomed to the observation of ordinary time. […]

Healing Conference with Archbishop Charles Jones

The Order of Saint Luke the Physician is sponsoring a healing conference featuring the teaching and ministry of The Most Rev’d Charles Jones, Archbishop of the Southeast Province of the International Charismatic Episcopal Church. The conference is June 25-26 Friday 7:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 – 4:30 PM at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 4881 […]

Bishop Epps Leads Memorial Day Observance

Bishop David Epps (the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mid-South Diocese) served, for the 12th consecutive year, as the Master of Ceremonies for the Peachtree City (Georgia) Memorial Day Observation. Sponsored by the city, the Kiwanis Club, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Marine Corps League, and local businesses, a large number […]

Daily Office Lectionary Bookmarks for June

Here are the Daily Office Bookmarks for June 2010.

June Bookmarks

New CEC North America Website

We have launched a new website: www.cec-na.org. (CEC-North America)
This web site is designed for the CEC in North America; the www.iccec.org web site will soon be redesigned to better reflect its international purpose.
This new web site has a new look, more resources, a translator and more information about the CEC.
Click on the Development link to […]