The Flower of the Day is the Round-lobed Hepatica -- one of the early risers on the island. But this is also the time for the Large-leaved Trillium that can take over a hardwood forest with its ever-spreading beauty.

This past weekend we were in Marquette, MI, on the south shore of Lake Superior for the ordination of our new bishop, Rayford Ray. It was a fun and exciting time and St. Stephen's was well represented. Our Presiding Bishop, Kathrine Jefferts Schori, was present and visited with a group of us Friday morning talking about our relationship within the Anglican Communion -- the challenges and opportunities. She is a very lovely lady -- graceful and bright and we are very fortunate to have her as our PB. Sandra was also fortunate to have her picture taken with her.

The ordination service on Saturday was a good service -- well done, but cameras were not allowed, so there are no pictures of the service. I was able to get a picture of our new bishop with the PB and the consecrating bishops. The last picture is of four members of our St. Stephen's group. We were eating a light lunch that was provided by the diocese. As one person said early Friday, "Don't say there isn't a free lunch anymore -- you're getting two this weekend." And our friends at Christ Church, Lexington, will be interested in knowing that Bishop Field and his wife were there and we had a quick minute to say "hello" (Bishop Field is second from the right in the picture).

All of us from St. Stephen's felt fortunate to have been present for the ordination, for being with so many Episcopalians, and for the opportunity to visit with and get to know other people from throughout the diocese.