The Ordination of Alumnus
John James Derkits, Jr. *
Jan. 6, 2007

St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Cyprus, Texas

Laura helping James with his
new stole, which he made.
 
Musicians rehearsing before the service: Cecilia Allen (James'
sister), Colby Mischefsky, & Andrew Karnes (James' nephew)
The orchestra rehearsing
Alumni Colby Mischefsky & Kristin Sluder
With Bishop Wimberley
San Marcos friends: Alumni Kevin Schubert, Susan Hanson, Rachel Graves, Laura Derkits, James, David, Billy Tweedie, Jim Burke, Colby (in back), Kristin
Congratulations from Susan and Larry

Deacon James Derkits

Christ Church Cathedral, Houston
June 2006

James and his mom
James, his sister Cecilia, and Laura
 
Alumni Laura & Billy Tweedie, James, Bryce & Leanne Boddie
James & Cecilia
Leanne, Bryce, & Laura
Billy, Laura, & Susan
Larry, Laura, & Chris Jackson
Cecilia reading a proclamation honoring James

* James was a peer minister 1996-1998. Other former peer ministers pictured here are Bryce Boddie, Leanne (Richey) Boddie, Laura (Keelan) Derkits, Rachel Graves, and Billy Tweedie. All other alumni pictured were active Canterburians or friends of Canterbury.