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Vol. VII, No. 2 1.
A Prayer Honoring the Life of Coretta Scott King, by the Rev. Elder Darlene
Garner (MCC) 2. The
Passing of Betty Berzon 4.
May We Suggest
"Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse"? -------------------------------------------------- This issue's Quote: "My husband, Martin Luther King Jr., understood that
all forms of discrimination and persecution were unjust and unacceptable for a
great democracy. He believed that none of us could be free until all of us were
free, that a person of conscience had no alternative but to defend the human
rights of all people.... The civil rights movement that I believe in thrives on
unity and inclusion, not division and exclusion. All of us who oppose
discrimination and support equal rights should stand together to resist every
attempt to restrict civil rights in this country." Coretta Scott King, Feb. 29, 2000 ***** Welcome once again to the Chi Rho Connection, the
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1. A Prayer honoring the Life of Coretta Scott King, by
the Rev. Elder Darlene Garner (MCC) Coretta Scott King: 1927 2006 God of our weary years: The sun has set for another drum major for justice.
So today we join our hearts with those of people around the world who grieve the
passing of Coretta Scott King. We thank You for her uplifting ministry and
courageous life. In a world too often filled with hatred and rancor of every
sort, she was steadfast to the end in her faith that Your justice could roll
down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream. God of our silent tears: You have brought us, Your people, this far on the
way. Yet together we acknowledge: We are still traveling
the road that leads to justice. The struggle is not yet over. The destination is
not yet reached. Ours is a journey that has just begun. Now that the voice of Coretta Scott King is silent,
we pray that You will cause to rise up within each one of us a new voice that
will sustain us on this journey. As Coretta walked with Martin, so allow us to
journey together in our pursuit of justice. Give us, we pray, the courage to work hand-in-hand
for equality. Give us, we pray, the compassion of a heart-to-heart
connection in the struggle for human rights for all people. Even more, O God, We pray that we, like Coretta, will be: Wise enough ... to seek justice that is not just for
us. Strong enough ... to lift others up as we rise. Humble enough ... to seek right relationship with one
another. And with ourselves. And with You. So walk with us, Jesus. And let us walk on till victory is won. Amen. Return to table of contents 2.
The Passing of Betty Berzon Chi Rho Press also mourns the passing of Betty Berzon,
1928-2006, which we learned about from the Lambda Literary Foundation. Here is
what they wrote: "Pioneer gay rights activist, psychotherapist,
and writer, Betty Berzon died peacefully in her sleep on January 24, 2006.
She was 78. Her tireless activism shaped the launch of numerous significant
organizations that continue to impact and promote the well-being of the
lesbian and gay community. She was architect and founder of Southern
California Women for Understanding, as well as co-founder of the California
Gay Academic Union. "She was a founding board chair of Gay and
Lesbian Adolescent Social Services and board member of numerous gay and
lesbian advocacy organizations, including the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian
Center, where she developed a gay and lesbian peer counselor training
program; Whitman-Radclyffe Foundation where she created the personal growth
program that resulted in the book, "Positively Gay" (1979); National Gay
Rights Advocates, the first public interest law firm to focus on gay rights,
and the Community Guild, a groundbreaking effort to assist low-income gay
and lesbian seniors. She was also producer of Gaythink, the first national
conference to bring together gay and lesbian faculty and students. "In 1971, during a UCLA conference called "The
Homosexual in America," Berzon became the first psychotherapist in the
country to publicly declare herself as a gay mental health professional.
Today, Division 44 of the American Psychological Association has more than
1,500 members. "An expert in small group process, Berzon worked
with renowned researcher Evelyn Hooker to develop a series of encounter
groups for gays and lesbians, called the Quest for Love. Later, she
developed a series for Bell and Howell called The EncountetTpes, a growth
program for leaderless groups, which led to her first edited book,
"Encounter Groups: First Facts." "Berzon practiced psychotherapy with groups and
couples for the last twenty-five years of her life, during which time she
also wrote four more books, including the perennial best-selling "Permanent
Partners: Building Gay and Lesbian Relationships that Last "(1988); "The
Intimacy Dance: A Guide to Long-Term Success in Gay and Lesbian
Relationships" (1996); "Setting Them Straight: You CAN Do Something About
Bigotry and Homophobia in Your Life" (1996); and "Surviving Madness: A
Therapist's Own Story," which won the Lambda Literary Award for best
autobiography in 2003. "Berzon is survived by her life partner of
thirty-three years, Teresa DeCrescenzo, and is also survived by her sister,
Dr. Stephanie Miller of Lancaster Ohio; step-mother, Trude Berzon of Des
Moines Iowa and North Palm Beach, Florida; stepsister Barbara Kaplan of
North Palm Beach, Florida; cousins Sidney, Shirley, Jerry, Sandy, Mary, Dan,
and Abbe Wool; and eight nieces and nephews. "Funeral services and interment (were) held at
Pierce Brothers Westwood Memorial Park … on Friday, January 27. A
Celebration of Life will be held at the Omni Hotel, 251 South Olive Street,
on Sunday, February 26, at 5:00 p.m. "Teresa DeCrescenzo has requested that in lieu of
flowers or other tributes, donations be made in Betty's honor to the
following organizations: "Gay
and Lesbian Adolescent Social Services 650
North Robertson Blvd. West
Hollywood, CA, 90069
"Lambda Literary Foundation P.O.
Box 1957 Old
Chelsea Station New
York, NY, 10113 Chi Rho Press founder and director Adam DeBaugh worked
closely with Betty on the book "Positively Gay," and he wrote the chapter on
individual lobbying of our representatives in government. "Positively Gay"
continues to be available at Chi Rho Press for $14.85 each ($12.70 each for six
or more copies) plus shipping and handling, at
http://www.chirhopress.com/products/product_details/BookRevPositivelyGay.htm Adam says, "Betty Berzon was a pioneer in so many
areas and a true saint in the LGBT community. I will miss her terribly and mourn
her loss. Luckily we still have the groundbreaking book that she assembled
almost 30 years ago, and Positively Gay remains among the many lasting tributes
to this remarkable woman. I am proud to have been associated with Betty."
Return to table of contents Lent begins on Wednesday, March 1, just a month away,
and Chi Rho Press is very proud of our two books of Lenten devotions. Here is a
description of each one. "'You Need Only To Be Still:' Using the Hebrew
Scriptures to Journey Through Lent," by Randy Jedele. Spiral bound, 5½" x 8½",
100 pages. A book of daily devotions for Lent, in which author Randy Jedele
takes us on a journey through the Old Testament. A lay Christian Education
minister in the United Church of Christ in Iowa, Randy Jedele has drawn on his
strong Protestant and Congregationalist background to enliven the Hebrew
Testament for us in new ways in these Lenten devotions. View it on our Web site
at this link:
http://www.chirhopress.com/products/product_details/BookRevYouNeedOnlyToBeStill.htm
In "You Need Only to be Still," each of the 40 days
of Lent, starting with Ash Wednesday, features a Hebrew Testament passage,
followed by two questions for your consideration to bring the passage into our
own lives. Then Randy provides his own "Thoughts for Meditating," a few
paragraphs reflecting on the ancient Bible story in which he offers some
background information where it is needed and his own thoughts on the two
questions. On the right hand page for each day in Lent there is space for the
reader to write his or her own "Personal Reflections," an opportunity for the
reader to respond and record thoughts and feelings. Each day concludes with a
prayer, a personal moment between the reader and God. For each Friday, Randy has
chosen a passage from the Psalms. The six Sundays of Lent in "You Need Only to be
Still" have a very different format with two blank pages for each Sunday, one
for "Reflections from the Past Week" and one for "Opportunities to Seek in the
New Week." Randy writes, "I have chosen the Sunday format for a couple of
reasons. First of all, I have chosen not to have a Scripture passage for Sundays
because I did not want to interfere with the scripture passages used in the
regular lectionary for the day. Secondly, it is my practice to do just as I have
suggested on Sundays. I spend my devotional time on Sundays to reflect on the
events of my past week and contemplate on opportunities that may lie before me
in the new week. I think it is important for us to remind ourselves of the
lessons we have learned, the joys we have known, and the pains that have pierced
our hearts. It is also good for us to make plans for the days that come before
us. Reflecting is truly a time of quiet meditation and being still before God." The title, "You Need Only to be Still," comes from
Exodus 14:13-14, "Moses answered the people, 'Do not be afraid. Stand firm and
you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you
see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only
to be still.'" Randy Jedele writes, in the Introduction, "Too often we
Christians ignore the Hebrew Scriptures and build our relationships with God on
the New Testament. However, as I have journeyed through the Hebrew Scriptures
through the years, I have always marked passages that spoke to me. It has not
surprised me to discover a wealth of spiritual wisdom throughout the Hebrew
Scriptures. It is my hope and prayer that those who use this devotional as they
journey through Lent will also discover the richness of the God of the Hebrew
Scriptures. Truly, there is much to be learned as we discover the God of
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of Hannah, Ruth, and Esther, a God who was a
powerful source in the lives of those who learned to seek the presence of the
living God and to live in the stillness of God's grace." "Over and over, God calls us to be still, so that God
can minister to our hearts and prepare us to journey each day as a new day. . .
. I have envisioned that [this devotional] will mostly be a personally journey,
a quiet time each day when the readers will, on their own, seek the stillness of
God. . . . As you read, meditate, and pray through this devotional, may God
bless and enrich your life. It is my prayer that each of you will find God in
the stillness of your busy lives and that God will provide you with wisdom, fill
you with peace, and shower you with love." We know you will be blessed by this book of devotions
for Lent. You may order it on our Web site at this link:
http://www.chirhopress.com/products/product_details/BookRevYouNeedOnlyToBeStill.htm
$10.95 each, six or more copies for $8.95 each, plus
shipping and handling. ***** Our first book of Lenten Meditations was "For Another
Flock," written from a Gay Roman Catholic point of view. "For Another Flock:
Rainbow Meditations and Study Guide for Lent," by Jeffrey Lea. ($10.95 each,
$8.95 each for six or more copies, plus shipping and handling.) View it on our
Web site at:
http://www.chirhopress.com/products/product_details/BookRevForAnotherFlock.htm
Written out of the deep faith and learning of a gay
practicing Roman Catholic and from a Catholic perspective, "For Another Flock"
includes daily meditations for all the days of Lent and Holy Week, beginning
with Ash Wednesday (which this year is Feb. 9), and ending with Easter Sunday.
Scripture readings are provided for every day in Lent and Holy Week followed by
a reflection from a uniquely gay and Catholic point of view and a prayer. Following the daily meditations is a seven-week Lenten
Bible Study Guide. Jeff Lea's introduction explores Lent as a penitential
season, discussing penance and repentance. Each weekly Bible Study starts with a
Gospel reading. There is a Lenten theme for each of the seven sessions. Week One
is "An Ash Wednesday Ritual and Discussion of the Nature of Penance." Week Two
is "The Nature of Temptation." Week Three is "The Meaning of Sin in our Lives."
Week Four is "Faithfulness and Homosexuality." Week Five is "The Joy of Being
Gay." Week Six is "The Meaning of Judgment." And the concluding session is “The
Last Supper and the Mandatum" (New Commandment). Seven Appendices conclude the book: Solemnities and
Feasts in Lent, Lectionary Cycle Calendar, The Books of the Old Testament of the
Various Biblical Traditions, Small Group Study Guidelines, an Ash Wednesday
Liturgy, a Maundy Thursday Liturgy, and a Bibliography. Jeff Lea writes, "Far too many gay women and men
continue to view the primary Christian scripture, the Holy Bible, as a document
hostile to people whose expression of intimate love is homosexual. Nothing can
be further from the truth. While the Bible does condemn the ritualistic abuse of
human sexuality it does not ever express a view of same-sex love as an
abomination. In fact it affirms it in the love story of Jonathan and David. "The Bible's primary message is Love. To love God,
ourselves, and each other as God has loved us. The Bible is not a handbook on
how to hate sin. It is a transcript of the ongoing love story between God and
the people of God. "Lent is the primary renewing and penitential season
of the Church year. It is the time of personal examination and purification
before we enter into the Paschal mystery on Easter Sunday. We are at the door to
salvation during this time. Gay people are also at that door and we too have an
experience of conversion and faith. These meditations present the point of view
of a gay male Christian exploring the liminal experience of coming out gay,
coming out Christian, and discovering affirmation in the Bible. The book
provides both a daily meditation on the scriptural readings for Lent, and a
seven-week group study that explores penance from a positive gay perspective." "For Another Flock: Rainbow Meditations and Study
Guide for Lent" is spiral bound, 5 ½" x 8 ½", 104 pages, and sells for $10.95
each, $8.95 each for six or more copies, plus shipping and handling.
http://www.chirhopress.com/products/product_details/BookRevForAnotherFlock.htm
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4.
Have you Read "Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse"? "Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse" by Dr. Rembert
Truluck is remarkable for many reasons. From a publishing standpoint, it is our
largest book to date with over 550 pages. And it is the fastest selling and most
popular book Chi Rho Press has ever produced. The reasons for the popularity of "Steps" are clear. Dr. Truluck speaks the language of ordinary people of
faith, his book is written in plain language that all can understand, and
concentrates on the basics, God's creation, love, and redemption of ALL
humanity. He has identified an important and lethal trend in the
religious community, the tendency to be legalistic and judgmental and to use the
faith and the Bible as a weapon to hurt people rather than a source of healing
and love. Truluck concentrates on the Good News of the Bible,
Good News that is for everyone, not just heterosexual white men. Too often LGBT
commentators concentrate on defending their position that the Bible doesn't
really say anything bad about homosexuality. This is true, and Dr. Truluck does
devote four chapters to the pitifully few verses that have been used to condemn
LGBT people. He effectively counters those who insist that the Bible condemns
Gay people. But most of "Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse"
doesn't dwell on a rebuttal to those who use the Bible to attack LGBT people,
but rather concentrates on those many passages of the Holy Scripture which speak
words of love, understanding, tolerance, and joy for God's lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender people and those who love them. Dr. Truluck proves
that the Bible is our friend! Lastly, Dr. Truluck offers a 12 Step program to
counteract a history of Bible abuse in effective and joyful ways. The 12 Steps,
plus a concluding thirteenth step, lead people through the pain inflicted on us
by misunderstanding of the Bible and legalistic, judgmental religion, and on
into the peace of God's love and acceptance. "Steps to Recovery from Bible
Abuse" leads people from hate to love, from fear to confidence, and from pain to
joy. It is a remarkable journey! We invite you to take this journey with us! Buy "Steps
to Recovery from Bible Abuse" on the Chi Rho Press Web site at
http://www.chirhopress.com/products/product_details/BookRevStepsToRecovery.html using your credit card on our secure shopping cart.
Return to table of contents Here is a selection from our second major book of
reflections, "Christian with a Twist: Reflections on Scripture that are a bit
more inclusive, a bit more relevant, and with a bit of a bite," by the late
William Gaston. "Christian with a Twist" is available for $19.95
each, $14.95 each for six or more copies, plus shipping and handling. You can
read more about it and order it at
http://www.chirhopress.com/products/product_details/BookRevChristianWithATwist.htm
As the subtitle suggests, Bill's writing has a bit of
a bite, and we believe you will enjoy his sharp, but loving take on Scripture,
life, and faith. Here is a selection entitled "Self Presentation" from
the Epiphany section of "Christian with a Twist." Please read Mark 1:4, 9-11 I once heard a preacher begin a sermon on this
passage by suggesting that we would wonder why Jesus would have to be baptized
since he was without sin. This made me think so much about having never wondered
such a thing that I pretty much missed the rest of the sermon. If I had been there with John at the Jordan River in
those days I may have been surprised at seeing Jesus arrive. I may have been
awestruck at his presence, but I do not think I would have been surprised to see
him get in line for baptism. Likewise, if Jesus were to worship with us, I would
fully expect to see him go up and take communion. Our own experience has a lot to do with how we relate
Jesus to our own lives. All of us have heard that baptism is to wash away our
sins, but how much washing we think we need depends on how we view ourselves.
That, in turn, depends on the signals we have gotten from others. To me it seems that the word sin is far overused. I
am sure I have sinned, but I do not think of myself as a sinner. Others do, I
suppose, but not the people who loved me in my formative years. I cannot believe
that God thinks of us as sinners either. I just cannot think that God says,
"Well, I had better check on how the sinners are doing." I know I am neglecting the concept of original sin
from which some think even a newborn baby must be cleansed. I remember hearing older women in church and family
asking in hushed tones when someone died, "Was he saved?" and seeing the sigh of
relief when the answer was yes. For me baptism was presenting myself to God in front
of a faith community who shared the commitment I was making. It was not a
turning away from a sinful past life, but rather a milestone in a life that I
had come to appreciate more fully as God-given and God-guided. Sin was simply
not on my mind. I was looking toward the future and I think God was, too. That Jesus presented himself before God as he began a
ministry that would change the world seems the most natural of acts to me. Jesus
had nothing to turn away from, but certainly much to move toward. That God's
voice was heard proclaiming, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well
pleased," may have been miraculous, but it was as naturally motivated as our
applause after one of our own comes up and is baptized. http://www.chirhopress.com/products/product_details/BookRevChristianWithATwist.htm
Return to table of contents As a regular feature in the Chi Rho Connection, we
are offering up traditional saints listed in the 2006 Liturgical Calendar and
Lectionary from today until our next scheduled electronic newsletter. ***** Tues., Jan. 31, St. John Bosco (Patron saint: boys,
editors). Love the children: We are called by Christ to love and care for
children, not just our own, but others' as well. Love may call for strictness
towards them, but that strictness must always be kind and never rough. "Anything
that a child regards as a punishment may be used as such. A word of praise to
one who deserves it, a word of rebuke to one who has forgotten himself, may
often be a real reward or a real punishment," St. John Bosco. Wed., Feb. 1, St. Ignatius of Antioch. Being one with
Christ: St. Ignatius exhorted others and now us to develop a union with Christ.
"I write to you while I am still alive, but longing for death. My Love has been
crucified, and there is no desire of earthly things in me," St. Ignatius. Diversity Date: February is African-American History
Month Thurs., Feb. 2, St. Francis Solano (Christ's
Presentation at the Temple). Making peace: The first degree of virtue is to keep
at peace with God; the second to keep peace with our neighbors; the third and
most perfect is to make peace between those who are enemies and to do this for
the sake of Christ, who is our peace. "When one's ways are pleasing to the Lord,
one makes even enemies live at peace with one" (Proverbs 16:7). Fri., Feb. 3, St. Blaise (Patron saint: throat
ailments). Healing: St. Blaise was a physician in Armenia before receiving his
vocation. During his lifetime in the fourth century, the persecution of
Christians was again undertaken. Blaise received a vision from God to escape
into the hills. He was later found in a cave surrounded by sick animals he was
tending. While awaiting his execution, he miraculously healed a young boy who
was choking on a fish bone. St. Blaise is one of the Catholic Church's 14
"auxiliary saints" or holy helpers, who provide cures for various illnesses. Sat., Feb. 4, St. Joan of Valois. Praying three times
daily: The sound of the bell calling St. Joan to prayer three times a day gave
her hope amidst her sorrows and unhappiness. "As nothing was made without the
Word, so nothing was remade without Mary, the mother of the Word," St. Damasus. Sun., Feb. 5, St. Paul Miki. Be thankful for grace:
If you are to keep the grace of God, you must be grateful when it is given and
patient when it is taken away. You must pray that it may be given back to you
and be careful and humble so that it is not lost again. Mon., Feb. 6, St. Titus. Sympathy for all: Christians
bring others to the faith by their willingness to be sympathetic to all and by
sharing their love of Christ with them. Titus was firm, respectful of others,
and a patient man. He was also quick to detect and bring out in others all that
was good in them. "Rejoice with those who persecute you; mourn with those who
mourn. Live in harmony with one another" (Romans 12:15-16). Tues., Feb. 7, St. Romuald. Making good out of bad:
Romuald's life teaches us that if we follow the impulses of the Holy Spirit, we
will only find good, even in the most unpleasant of circum-stances. Our own
sins, the sins of others, their ill will against us, or our own mistakes and
misfortunes, are equally capable of leading us to God's mercy, love, and
forgiveness. Wed., Feb. 8, St. Jerome Emiliani (Patron saint:
orphans). Love of Christ's little ones: St. Jerome's special love was for
deserted and orphaned children. Let us learn from him to exert ourselves on
their behalf. "The fatherless child is snatched from the breast, the infant of
the poor is seized for a debt, lacking clothes they go naked, they carry
sheaves, but still go hungry" (Job 24:9-10). Thurs., Feb. 9, St. John of Matha. Mercy: John was
consecrated to God's service at his birth. Through several visions, he was told
that he must devote himself to the redemption of captives and later founded the
Order of the Holy Trinity. "Be merciful, even as your Creator is merciful" (Luke
6:36).Fri., Feb. 10, St. Scholastica (Patron saint: bad weather). Family: Very
little is known about Scholastica apart from the fact that she was the sister of
the great patriarch of monks, St. Benedict. She loved her brother dearly and
would travel great distances every year to spend time with him and talk about
God's graces and mercy. Our relations with our families must be of love for and
in God. Sat., Feb. 11, St. Benedict of Aniane. Lukewarm
fervor: Monastic discipline decayed because of undue severity, indulgence by
superiors, and greed. St. Benedict's restoration of monastic life proved that
none is safe from loss of fervor but that it can be regained by being faithful
to grace. "Let us cast off this fatal Luke warmness which provokes God to reject
us," St. Bernard. Sun., Feb. 12, St. Alexis Falconieri. Devotion to the
Blessed Virgin: St. Alexis devoted his life to the founding of the Servants of
Mary. The Servites work to spread the devotion to Mary's sorrows: the great
grief she suffered at the sight of her son's crucifixion. "Then Simeon blessed
them and said to Mary, 'this child is destined to cause the falling and rising
of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the
thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul
too'" (Luke 2:34). Mon., Feb. 13, St. Catherine dei Ricci. Pray for the
dead: St. Catherine offered many prayers, fasts, and penances for a certain man
whom she believed was in purgatory. Because of her love for all humanity she
prayed to be allowed to suffer for all punishment that he had incurred. Her
prayer was granted and for forty days she underwent great suffering. "Help the
souls in purgatory by your prayers, deliver them by your good works," St. Albert
the Great. Tues., Feb. 14, Bd. John Baptist of Almodovar.
Stability: We need to beware of change for the sake of change as an illusion of
a more perfect service to God. When we make capricious changes, we distrust
God's providence and gratify our self-needs. "Therefore, my dear brothers and
sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the
work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain"
(1 Corinthians 15:58). Wed., Feb. 15, St. Raymond of Penyfort. Captives: Pray
for protection from fearful servitude, which is worse than slavery that even one
sinful habit tends to form. "An uncurbed will led to lust, and lust served
became habit, and habit not resisted became necessity. By which links joined
together (whence I called it a chain) a hard bondage held me enthralled," St.
Augustine. "They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of
depravity for one is a slave to whatever has mastered one" (2 Peter 2:19). Thurs., Feb. 16, St. Gilbert of Sempringham. Having a
good conscience: St. Gilbert teaches us that we need to care very little about
the judgments of others if our consciences are at rest and pure in the sight of
God. "Now this is our boast: our conscience testifies that we have conducted
ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, in the
holiness and sincerity that are from God" (2 Corinthians 1:12). Fri., Feb. 17, St. Anastasius the Persian. Sign of the
cross: Christ left the cross as the symbol of his religion. He seals our
foreheads, our lips, and our hearts with this triumphant sign; with it we begin
and end our days. "May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world"
(Galatians 6:14). Sat., Feb. 18, St. Flavian of Constantinople.
Reverence for those in authority: "And David's line will continue forever and
his throne endure before me like the sun; it will be established forever like
the moon, the faithful witness in the sky" (Psalm 89:36-37). ***** Order the 2005-2006 Liturgical Calendar and
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Return to table of contents The 2005-2006 Liturgical Calendar and Lectionary,
Year B is now on the Chi Rho Press Web site. You may view it and order it at
this link:
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sells for 11.95 each, $9.50 each for six or more copies, plus shipping and
handling. ***** We mourn the loss of Betty Berzon (please see story
number 2), who was a good friend and a role model. The book she assembled and
edited, "Positively Gay," in which I had a small part to play, writing one of
the chapters, is still in the Chi Rho Press catalog. If you do not yet own this
book, I encourage you to buy it today. http://www.chirhopress.com/products/product_details/BookRevPositivelyGay.htm ***** Please check out the Chi Rho Cards! Our line of
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