A Solemn Proclamation from the Supreme Executive Committee of Lent Madness
Be it known to all unto whom these present letters may come, that the Episcopal Church is preparing to gather in its General Convention, said Convention to be held in Salt Lake City and in the Diocese of Utah in the Beehive State; and
Whereas, It would be madness if no one lent the Convention a bit of holy humor and saintly piety; and
Whereas, The Supreme Executive Committee has taken unto itself to improve and saintify the General Convention; now therefore be it
Resolved, That Thursday, June 25, 2015 is hereby declared as Lent Madness Day; and be it further
Resolved, That Francis of Assisi, or a life-size cardboard image thereof, shall be present for those who wish to have their photographs taken or portraits painted with the winner of the Golden Halo in Lent Madness 2015; and be it further
Resolved, That a play-in match for Lent Madness 2016 shall be held on this day, allowing General Convention guests, bishops, and deputies the opportunity to cast the most important vote of the entire Convention; and be it further
Resolved, That the entire Supreme Executive Committee shall be present at the Forward Movement booth of the exhibit hall to offer autographs of the aforementioned Supreme Executive Committee.
Given under our hand, seal, and smirk on this day, the eighteenth day of June in the two thousand and fifteenth year of our Lord’s grace and in the fourth year of our reign over the Saintly Smackdown.
What fun! I love the creativity and fun behind this!
God Bless you and may your wonderful humour and laughter continue to bring frivolity and joy to the entire global Anglican Community.
Heehee! Go for it!
Yes – let’s not take ourselves too seriously!
THANK Goodness !
Sorry I’m going to miss that!
Had I known that St. Francis’ cardboard avatar and you were going to be at convention, I would have robed a bank to get the money that would have allowed me to go. I was new to Lent Madness this year, but never again will I go through Lent without the Madness.
What a fun way to begin the day. I’m a Lector on Sunday – do you suppose I would get in trouble if I read the proclamation along with 1 Samuel?
There’s one way to find out. Would you dress for the proclamation? My husband thinks all future proclamations should be accompanied by the photo.
nah- go for it!!!
Uh-oh.
Makes me joyful to think that lent madness will be represented @ convention
Love you and your sense of humor. No Brigid of Kildare cardboard figure to get your picture taken with?
And you are enjoined, by at least one of your dedicated supporters, to start the saintly ball rolling for the blessed Fred Rodgers and the blessed Pete Seeger to get on the saintly calendar. (we know that the 50 year ‘rule’ has been thrown out the window a few times) Doesn’t the ghost of brackets yet to come beckon you to instigate?
yes to fred
Be it further resolved that the entire executive committee is Crackers!!
Amen and Amen. Imagine my surprise and delight when I found that for a session of the Florida Historical Society Annual Meeting and Symposium this year a paper presented by Judith Wilmot of St. Augustine was on St. David Pendleton Oakerhater and his time in St. Augustine as a prisoner. Wish I could be there in Utah to thank the Supreme Executive Committee in person.
Such a relief to know that you and all the saints will be overseeing the doings of said General Convention.
What a delightful way to start my day, reading this Proclamation. I hope lots of people discover the fun of Lenten Madness from/at your display.
And how appropriate to do this in the city of the Latter Day Saints!!! Be sure to take in their marvelous choir while you are there.
Truly, truly, good news!
Methinks I hear the full celestial choir now chanting clear, their awful anthem raise: ALLELUIA! (Lent and all it’s wonderful madness notwithstanding.)
Go guys
So who is in the play-in match? I’ll be there, but I’d like to do a little homework first….
Amen! and I hope Iowa is well represented in said photographs.
Wherefore doth we not has’t a comparable image of St. Brigid, a mistress of rare libational skills and next only to St. Francis in the popular affection of all God’s people, abreast of we may has’t our portrait rendered for all eternity?
Missed you folk ! Recovering from quadruple bypass surgery and now in assisted living and NO more driving…LENT MADNESS may well be one of my few last links to sanity. Give my best to Lady Jane P. who’s the Head Honcho as we all know.
You’re in our prayers, Aleathia. Good to hear from you.
I have missed you, Aleathia! May God bless and heal and strengthen your heart.
A most excellent idea. Prayers for a productive, positive meeting for all concerned.
Where will you be? What booth number?
At last! Something to make following the Annual Meeting a real pleasure.
As an Anglican in Northern BC who won’t have the joy of meeting the cardboard standing in persona Francis, all I can say is thanks for brightening my day with your wit!
Will there be ice cream?
Love the insanity of you two…. my kind of people!
Yes!! I’m so glad you are going.
Bless you! Bless you! You brighten my day.
Jackson Kemper would have won if his supporters had been allowed to draft his bio information! Please let us draft it next year! 🙂
Amen and Alleluia!! Now I really wish I were going to General Convention! Prayers and good wishes for all who are!
Thank goodness. Let the fun begin!!
Thank You.You brought added joy to my day!
I’ve no plans for a summer trip to Utah, and felt no empty spot in my life until now.
Unfair ,SEC!
Now I have to constantly tell myself, “You wouldn’t be able to have a photo with St. Brigid anyway.”
Oh I wish I could be there! Just for that one day.
I absolutely love the idea! 🙂
“Oh when the saints go marching in …” then the fun truly begins!
Jeffery Rickatd, It’s so nice to read your comments. I agree. Alleluia it is from our choirs as well as the celestial one.
verily, there shall be many garbed in purple who may vote in the holy play-in.
Great idea! Glad Lentmadness is going to be there. Wish I could be there and have my picture taken!!’
Awesome! I love your reverent humor!! Many thanks.
Can it be proclaimed that all congregations in
the United States participate in the voting next year?
Yea! Bring on the fun of Lent Madness!
Go for it, guys! I wish I could be there. I’d love to have a picture of myself with St. Francis!
Salt Lake City? What were they thinking?
This time of year? What WERE they thinking?
Love your musings…