PARISH NOTES
Sunday 14 August 2016
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FROM THE RECTOR
This Sunday's Epistle reminds us that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, cheering us on in our earthly race. The saints in heaven pray for us and rejoice in our perseverance in the Christian life. The fellowship of the Body of Christ is not limited to our visible fellow church members in this life, but comprises all who have completed the race before us. Strengthened by their fellowship, encouraged by their examples, and aided by their prayers, we come Sunday by Sunday to join in worship so that we may persevere in running the race that is set before us in our own day. -- Fr. John D. Alexander
Proper 15, Year C
Jeremiah 23:23-29
Psalm 82
Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Luke 12:49-56
Institution of Fr. Nathan Humphrey as Rector of St. John’s, Newport – will take place this afternoon at 4 pm. After several years as a diocesan mission with Fr. Humphrey as Vicar, St. John’s has recently regained parish status and their Vestry has elected Fr. Humphrey as Rector. This is an occasion for celebration. Bishop Knisely will preside at the Institution Mass and the Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, III, former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, will preach. Please note that this liturgy will also serve as our two parishes’ joint celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15th). Parishioners and friends of S. Stephen’s are cordially invited to attend.
Prayers have been requested for: Ed, Jane, Elizabeth, Townsend, Norman, John, Peter, Michael, Michael, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Stephanie, Harrington, Kate, Richard, Jerry, Joel, Sandra, Yolanda, Angela, Bobby, Sally, Loretto, Rhoda, Ned, Michael, Henry, James, Weldon, Dianne, and Elizabeth.
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Proper 15, Year C
Jeremiah 23:23-29
Psalm 82
Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Luke 12:49-56
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Institution of Fr. Nathan Humphrey as Rector of St. John’s, Newport – will take place this afternoon at 4 pm. After several years as a diocesan mission with Fr. Humphrey as Vicar, St. John’s has recently regained parish status and their Vestry has elected Fr. Humphrey as Rector. This is an occasion for celebration. Bishop Knisely will preside at the Institution Mass and the Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, III, former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, will preach. Please note that this liturgy will also serve as our two parishes’ joint celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15th). Parishioners and friends of S. Stephen’s are cordially invited to attend.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Ed, Jane, Elizabeth, Townsend, Norman, John, Peter, Michael, Michael, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Stephanie, Harrington, Kate, Richard, Jerry, Joel, Sandra, Yolanda, Angela, Bobby, Sally, Loretto, Rhoda, Ned, Michael, Henry, James, Weldon, Dianne, and Elizabeth.
Birthdays this week: Phoebe Pettingell (August 14), Bruce Lennihan (August 17).
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: J. Thomas Kershaw (14 August 2001), Myra F. Craven and Naomi Lane Babson Grieder (15 August 1985), Sybil Moss (16 August 2006), and Frank B. Mauk (20 August 1987).
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the leadership and people of St. Mary's, Portsmouth, of St. Mary's, East Providence, and for the leadership, staff, and students of St. Mary's Home for Children.
Acolytes - MC W Dilworth; 2nd Chalice Z Painter; Thurifer R Armidon; Crucifer S Brazil; Torches DO Latimer, L Hooks
Lector – P Pettingell
Ushers – L Verdelotti, P Pettingell
Coffee Hour – L Latimer
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Saturday 20 August
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 14 August
THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Sung Mass 10 am
Weekday Office and Mass Lectionary: Proper 15, Year Two
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: J. Thomas Kershaw (14 August 2001), Myra F. Craven and Naomi Lane Babson Grieder (15 August 1985), Sybil Moss (16 August 2006), and Frank B. Mauk (20 August 1987).
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the leadership and people of St. Mary's, Portsmouth, of St. Mary's, East Providence, and for the leadership, staff, and students of St. Mary's Home for Children.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes - MC W Dilworth; 2nd Chalice Z Painter; Thurifer R Armidon; Crucifer S Brazil; Torches DO Latimer, L Hooks
Lector – P Pettingell
Ushers – L Verdelotti, P Pettingell
Coffee Hour – L Latimer
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Saturday 20 August
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 14 August
THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Sung Mass 10 am
Weekday Office and Mass Lectionary: Proper 15, Year Two
Monday 15 August
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Blue)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 16 August
Stephen, King of Hungary, 1038 (G or W)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Wednesday 17 August
Feria (G)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 18 August
Feria (G)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Friday 19 August
Feria (G)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 20 August
Bernard of Clairvaux, Abbot, Teacher, 1153 (W)
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Blue)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 16 August
Stephen, King of Hungary, 1038 (G or W)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Wednesday 17 August
Feria (G)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 18 August
Feria (G)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Friday 19 August
Feria (G)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 20 August
Bernard of Clairvaux, Abbot, Teacher, 1153 (W)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Sunday 21 August
THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Sung Mass 10 am
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (August 21)
Low Mass 9:30 am
Sunday 21 August
THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Sung Mass 10 am
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (August 21)
