Diocese of Florida Daughters of the King
Archive - August - October 2003

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President's Corner

July was a busy month for Daughters of the King.  Several DOK members in the Diocese of Florida attended Triennial and were fed spiritually by our own Bishop Jecko, the National Chaplain, who led all of the worship services and delivered each homily.

We have posted a few highlights about Triennial, but I also want to tell you a few things.  First, all the amendments on membership were tabled and sent back to the National Counsel.  Second, dues were raised to $35.00 for Senior Daughters and $15.00 for Junior Daughters effective 9/1/2003.  Lifetime dues were raised from $500.00 to $700.00. 

Please make a note of this change if you plan to pay your dues after September 1^st.  If paying before, the old rate is still in effect.  Also remember that the dues envelope was in the last issue of the Royal Cross.  Notices or envelopes will not be sent to you in the mail.

I am sure that all of you are well informed concerning the actions at General Convention.  What is our role?  Prayer, prayer, prayer for all parties involved.  In addition, please remain calm and seek counsel from your clergy or our chaplain, Canon Pete Wait as needed.

Never before has the church needed our prayers more than they do today. Please pray and especially lift up our Bishop, Steven Jecko as he faithfully seeks God’s counsel and pastors to the Diocese of Florida.

Installation at Epiphany Church - August 24th

The Naomi Chapter of Epiphany Church, Jacksonville, installed three new members on Sunday, August 24, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Photos coming soon.

Submitted by Karen Barr

Diocese of Florida
Fall Assembly

Hosted by
Ruth Chapter,
Church of the Advent, Tallahassee, Florida

 Saturday, October 25, 2003
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

       Speaker: The Rev. Canon Gil Crosby
Rector, St. Francis of Assisi, Tallahassee

“An Introduction to Franciscan Spirituality”

The Rev. Canon Gil Crosby has been a priest in the Diocese of Florida for eighteen years.  He has encouraged the formation of a Daughters of the King chapter in both congregations he has served, and is a past chaplain for the Diocese.  Father Gil has led DOK Diocesan Retreats and has conducted workshops at the Province IV Assembly and at the Daughters of the King Triennial.  He has been married to our Province IV president, Jacque, for thirty years.

DIRECTIONS TO CHURCH: Take Interstate 10 West to Exit 203.  Turn left on Thomasville Rd. Continue to Piedmont and turn right.  Stay on Piedmont until you come to the Church of the Advent on the left hand side of the road.

The cost of lunch is $12.00.  Make checks payable to Church of the Advent, marked DOK .  Send payment and registration information to: Jeanie Jackson, 1317 Leewood Dr.  Tallahassee, Florida  32312. Deadline for registration is October 20, 2003. 

Please include: Name, Chapter, Parish, Address, Phone number, and amount enclosed.

If you have any questions, you may e-mail Jeanie Jackson.

DOK Endowment Fund

November 1st is the traditional time for the ingathering of the DOK Endowment Fund.  Do you know how the Order uses those funds and how you can contribute?  Click here for details.