ONLINE PARISH NOTES
Sunday 5 October 2014
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| The Rt. Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely XIII Bishop of Rhode Island |
FROM THE RECTOR
This Sunday, October 5, we have the great pleasure of welcoming Bishop W. Nicholas Knisely to S. Stephen's. The Bishop will be celebrating and preaching at all our Sunday morning services for the annual celebration of the Anniversary of the Dedication of our church building. The Mass setting will be the tremendously exciting traditional Congolese Missa Luba. Please join us and help welcome Bishop Knisely to S. Stephen's on his first official Episcopal Visitation to our parish. -- Fr. John D. Alexander
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Feast of the Dedication
Genesis 28:10-17, (Psalm 84:1-6), 1 Peter 2:1-5, 9, Matthew 21:12-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to all visitors and guests – we’re glad that you’re here. Please join us after the 10 am Mass for coffee and refreshments in the Great Hall, upstairs. Today’s coffee hour is hosted by Sue Brazil and Nancy Gingrich. In addition to a celebration of our monthly birthdays, Bishop Knisely will speak and answer questions.
October Year’s Mind – Departed parishioners whose anniversaries fall during October will be prayed for at the Requiem Mass this Monday, October 6, at 6 pm (preceded by Evening Prayer at 5:30). If you have any additional names of the departed to be remembered, please let Fr. Alexander know.
The Guild of All Souls -- will meet following the 6 pm Requiem Mass this Monday, October 6. Please join us if you like to learn more about the life and work of the Guild.
Vestry Meeting – The Vestry will meet this Tuesday evening, October 7, in the library at 7 pm (and not on the 14th as originally scheduled).
Society of Mary – will meet this Saturday, October 11, and not on the first Saturday as customarily scheduled. Please note the change is for this month only.
Memorial Organ Recital – On Sunday 19 October at 5:30 pm, organist/choirmaster James Busby will play his annual memorial organ recital, featuring Aaron Copland’s Preamble (for a Solemn Occasion), Messe Solemnelle á l'usage de pariosses of François Couperin with plainchant versets sung by the gentlemen of the Schola Cantorum, and Leo Sowerby’s organo-deco masterpiece Symphony in G. A reception follows in our Great Hall.
Episcopal Ministry at Brown / RISD (EMBR) – The Student Group continues its activities for the academic year with Evening Prayer in the Lady Chapel at 5:30 pm followed by supper. All students, undergraduate and graduate, are welcome and invited. For more information, please see Fr. Sawicky.
Wednesday Afternoon Teas – We continue offering tea in the Narthex Wednesday afternoons at 4 pm. This is a great opportunity to open the church to students and passersby, offer hospitality, and enjoy one another’s company. Any parishioners interested in helping out (for example, by bringing baked goods, cookies, or cupcakes) are invited to contact Fr. Sawicky. In any case, drop by, have a cup of tea and say hello! We pack up in time for Evening Prayer at 5:30.
Windows and Floors – you may have noticed the absence of the rugs in the sanctuary, as well as the removal of one of the vent panels in the Ames memorial window on the north wall. These are preliminary steps in two exciting projects now in the works; the repair and refinishing of the sanctuary floor, and the restoration of the stained glass windows along the north aisle of the nave. We’ll keep you posted on further developments.
Brass and Silver Polishing – We are looking for capable volunteers to polish our brass and silver fixtures and accoutrements. In fact, the need is urgent. If you are willing to help, please see Fr. Alexander.
Flower Memorial Opportunities – If you would like to order flowers for the High Altar or the statue of our Lady in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for blessings received, the cost per vase for the High Altar is $80 (both vases $160), and $65 for a vase at the Statue of our Lady. Please send a check to the parish office for the amount, and let Cory MacLean know the intentions for which the flowers are offered.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Nicholas, Jonno, Nancy, Patrick, Will, Townsend, Norman, David, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Harrington, Davaughn, Hugh, Beverly, Angela, Rhoda, Henry, Thomas, James, Richard, Lynne, Kathleen, and Richard.
The faithful departed: Year’s mind: Lawrence W. Seamans (5 October 1987), Lester Wilkinson (9 October 1983), Elizabeth A. Olsen (10 October 1999), and James K. Walker (11 October 2008)
Birthdays this week: James Busby (October 5th), Devon Callanan (October 7th), Deborah Abel (October 11th)
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for The Church in Wales: The Most Rev’d Dr. Barry Morgan, Archbishop of Wales & Bishop of Llandaff; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the leadership and people of St. Francis, Coventry: Sean Manchester; and for clergy widows of the Diocese: Priscilla Martin, Betty Usher, Virginia Hastings, and Virginia Chase.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes - MC R Noble; SD W Dilworth; Thurifer D Latimer; Crucifer R Rose; Torches V Johnson, K Hooks
Lector – J Steiny
Ushers – B Lennihan, Simon Newby
Coffee Hour – S Brazil, N Gingrich
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
Monday 6 October
Guild of All Souls (following the 6 pm Mass)
Tuesday 7 October
Vestry Meeting 7 pm
Wednesday 8 October
Afternoon Tea 4 pm
Saturday 11 October
Society of Mary (following the 9:30 am Mass)
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2 pm
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Friday 10 October
Reformed University Fellowship 7 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 5 October
FEAST OF THE DEDICATION (W)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Pontifical Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
Weekday Office and Mass Lectionary: Proper 22, Year Two
Monday 6 October
Bruno, Founder of the Carthusian Order, 1101 (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 7 October
Our Lady of the Rosary (B)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 8 October
Feria (G)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 9 October
Denys, Bishop of Paris, and Companions, Martyrs, c. 258 (R)
Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln, 1253
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 10 October
Paulinus, Bishop of York, Missionary, 644 (W)
Thomas Traherne, Poet, Spiritual Writer, 1674
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 11 October
Ethelburga, Abbess of Barking, 675 (W)
James the Deacon, Companion of Paulinus, 7th century
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Sunday 12 October
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
*EMBR = Episcopal Ministry at Brown and RISD
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (October 12)
Proper 23, Year A – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 25:1-9, Psalm 23, Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-14
