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The Bishop's Blessings

The second Sunday of Advent is celebrated with a visit by Bishop Beckwith.

The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, visited St. Andrew and Holy Communion on Sunday, a service that marked by calling for continued support for the nearly 34 million people living with HIV around the world.

The Episcopal Church is encouraging renewed education and advocacy efforts to bring an end to the global pandemic. During his sermon to parishioners in South Orange, the Bishop recalled the fear and confusion – and avoidance of those with the AIDS when the virus was first diagnosed 30 years ago.

He called on parishioners to renew their commitments to help those infected and others troubled by lingering economic worries as the church readies for the holiday season.

Bishop Beckwith celebrated the Eucharist on this second Sunday of Advent and also addressed youngest parishioners, explaining the history behind his fancy hat (mitre) and shepherd’s crook (crozier).

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