JULY 2008
The Shrine of Holy Wisdom
A
radically inclusive and affirming spiritual community seeking gnosis
through the inner teachings of the Christos-Sophia: a western path to enlightenment
4625 S. Ash Ave.
Most Rev. Dr.
(480) 219-9633
www.christofdivinelife.org / retablos@cox.net
Divine Energy of
the Eucharist – Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
JULY 6 –
The Grail Liturgy – A poetic liturgy that emphasizes the spiritual quest for the
chalice of light, love, and eternal life. Bishop Mark Newman celebrates the
Eucharist today during which seminarian William Gameson will be elevated to
the order of cleric.
Acolyte: Connie Harmsen
/ Greeter: Bro. Kieran OSB / Music:
Anna Kalusa
JULY 13 Divine Liturgy of the
Five Scrolls of Light - Select Gospel readings emphasize the process of Ascension to
fuller Christ Consciousness.
Acolyte: Bro. Kieran OSB / Greeter:
Jennifer King OSB / Music: Anna Kalusa
JULY 20 – Liturgy of Simple Profession
of Vows - Today
three of our congregants ~ Dyanna Gough, David Garner, & Jennifer King
~ will be invested with the habit of the order of St. Benedict and make profession
of simple vows during our liturgy.
Acolyte: Anna Kalusa / Reader: Ingrid Bayer / Greeter: Melissa Fletcher
Music: Cheryl Cross Stay for Social Hour afterwards.
JULY 27 – East Indian Pooja Liturgy
- A devotional liturgy from
Special Gatherings & Classes
DEEKSHA Every
Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Cheryl Cross
and Lisa Peterson offer Deeksha - a transmission of divine energy which
assists in the flowering of the Heart, God realization and enlightenment.
Inspirational readings from a diversity
of spiritual paths, sacred music, & meditation are included. A donation
of $25 is suggested.
Thursday, July 3rd & 17th - 7:00 pm. Evening Prayer with the Gray Robe Benedictines You are invited to join the community
of Benedictine monks for a Vespers
service that includes chanting the psalms, lectio divina, and the celebration
of the Eucharist. The Gray-Robe Benedictines are an ecumenical order consisting
of Christians from a diversity of denominations and seekers from other authentic
spiritual paths. They follow the Rule of St. Benedict through daily prayer, work,
cultivating the spirit of contemplation and community outreach.
Monday, July 14 - 7:30 p.m. The Sanctum of the Blessed Archangels This evening, members of the Sanctum gather to celebrate the powerful ritual known as “The Summoning of the Shining Ones.” The ritual is preceded by chanting of the divine names and an angelic meditation. A love offering is requested.
July’s Featured
Third Saturday Experience:
Mary Magdalene ~ The One who Knew the All
Saturday,
July 19th ~ 9 a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Maida Caballero, teacher of esoteric mysteries
with the Academy of Sacred Sciences, invites you to experience the essence
of Mary Magdalene as the female disciple possessing the higher gnosis. Maida
will use the Pistis Sophia, an early Christian document of paramount historical
importance and the recently unearthed Gospel of Mary Magdalene as starting
points for a journey, guided by the Magdalene, deep into our own souls. A
$45
offering is suggested. A minimum offering of $ 20 is requested. To reserve
or speak with Maida call: 602 579-4686
Tuesday, July 22nd ~ 7:00 p.m. A Tribute to Mary Magdalene
Sufi devotee Joyce Carlson
teaches
the deeply feminine rhythms of life as expressed
through sacred movement and chanting the sacred names and phrases of power
in the ancient middle eastern goddess traditions. An offering of $15 is
suggested.
Total contributions received from 4/20 – 5/23 were $3,700.00
Total contributions received from 5/20 - 6/23 were $2,250.00
Between May & June our donations decreased by $1,450.00
JUNE Expenses: Rental = $1,310 ~ Cleaning Service = $190 ~
Electricity = $ 132
Church Supplies = $ 311 Total June expenses = $1,943.00
Earnings = + $307.00 / Rental increase of $45/mo.
goes into effect July 1.