ONLINE PARISH NOTES
Sunday 12 October 2014
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| Parable of the Wedding Banquet 14th Century Russian Icon |
FROM THE RECTOR
"Many are called, but few are chosen." The wedding banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) is one of our Lord's more challenging parables of the Kingdom. Many of those invited refuse to come and suffer the consequences. Of those who accept the invitation, however, at least one guest is found unworthy to attend when he appears without the proper wedding garment. Join us this Sunday at S. Stephen's as we explore the meaning of this and the other appointed scriptural readings. -- Fr. John D. Alexander
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Proper 23, Year A – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 25:1-9, Psalm 23, Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Columbus Day – As on all public holidays falling on Monday, Low Mass tomorrow, Monday 13 October, will be celebrated at 9:30 am, preceded by Morning Prayer at 9.
Saint Luke the Evangelist (October 18) – a major Holy Day of the Church year, will be kept this Saturday with the Morning Prayer at 9 am and Low Mass at 9:30.
Eucharistic Adoration – On Saturday 18 October, the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament will sponsor approximately an hour of silent prayer and meditation in the Lady Chapel before the Blessed Sacrament, beginning shortly after the end of the 9:30 am Mass, and concluding by 11 am. All are welcome and invited to participate.
Memorial Organ Recital – Next 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 à l'usage de paroisses 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. If you have a location where you are willing to post a publicity flyer, please see Cory MacLean.
Memorial Organ Recital – Next 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 à l'usage de paroisses 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. If you have a location where you are willing to post a publicity flyer, please see Cory MacLean.
Stewardship Brunch – Yes, talking about Church finances and money can be fun! To help make it so, we are planning two catered brunches for members (and regular attendees) of the parish following both Sunday morning Masses on October 26. It will be an opportunity to sit down, enjoy breakfast in the company of fellow parishioners, and hear a brief presentation on our stewardship goals for 2015. Letters of invitation are being sent to our regular mailing list; but in case you do not receive yours, this is your invitation. Please RSVP by calling the parish office at 401-421-6702 and leaving a message for Cory at extension 1; or by emailing office@sstephen's.necoxmail.com.
Housing Needed – If anyone has or knows of an apartment or similar accommodation suitable for a single S. Stephen's parishioner returning to the area after a number of years away, please contact Fr. Alexander.
Episcopal Ministry at Brown / RISD – 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. 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.
Prayers have been requested for: Nicholas, Jonno, Nancy, Patrick, Will, Townsend, Norman, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Harrington, Davaughn, Hugh, Beverly, Angela, Rhoda, Henry, Thomas, James, Richard, Lynne, Kathleen, and Richard.
The faithful departed: Year’s mind: David W. Marsland (14 October 1993) and William N. H. Potterton (17 October 1997)
Birthdays this week: Christine Sylvia (October 16th)
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for The Church of the Province of West Africa: The Most Rev’d Dr. Solomon Tilewa Johnson, Primate & Metropolitan, CPWA; Archbishop of Internal province of West Africa and Bishop of Gambia; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the leadership and students of St. George’s School, Newport and their chaplain, Jeff Lewis; and for clergy of the Diocese: Henry Fairman and Ted Hallenbeck.
Acolytes - MC R Rose; SD R Armidon; Thurifer J Starks; Crucifer L Bledsoe; Torches E Benziger, C Sylvia
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. 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, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Harrington, Davaughn, Hugh, Beverly, Angela, Rhoda, Henry, Thomas, James, Richard, Lynne, Kathleen, and Richard.
The faithful departed: Year’s mind: David W. Marsland (14 October 1993) and William N. H. Potterton (17 October 1997)
Birthdays this week: Christine Sylvia (October 16th)
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for The Church of the Province of West Africa: The Most Rev’d Dr. Solomon Tilewa Johnson, Primate & Metropolitan, CPWA; Archbishop of Internal province of West Africa and Bishop of Gambia; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the leadership and students of St. George’s School, Newport and their chaplain, Jeff Lewis; and for clergy of the Diocese: Henry Fairman and Ted Hallenbeck.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes - MC R Rose; SD R Armidon; Thurifer J Starks; Crucifer L Bledsoe; Torches E Benziger, C Sylvia
Lector – J Chamberlin
Ushers – B Dilworth R Widmer
Coffee Hour – Society of Mary
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
Wednesday 15 October
Afternoon Tea 4 pm
Saturday 18 October
Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (following Eucharistic Adoration)
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2 pm
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Friday 17 October
Reformed University Fellowship 7 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
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
Weekday Office and Mass Lectionary: Proper 23, Year Two
Monday 13 October
Edward the Confessor, King of England, 1066 (W)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Tuesday 14 October
Samuel Isaac Joseph Scherechewsky, Bishop, Translator of the Scriptures, 1906 (W)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 15 October
Teresa of Avila, Carmelite Nun, Teacher, 1582 (W)
Translation of the Image of Our Lady of Walsingham, 1931
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 16 October
Gall, Hermit, 670 (W)
Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, Bishops, Reformation Martyrs, 1555
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 17 October
Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr, c. 107 (R)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 18 October
SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST (R)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration 10 am
Sunday 19 October
NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
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
Weekday Office and Mass Lectionary: Proper 23, Year Two
Monday 13 October
Edward the Confessor, King of England, 1066 (W)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Tuesday 14 October
Samuel Isaac Joseph Scherechewsky, Bishop, Translator of the Scriptures, 1906 (W)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 15 October
Teresa of Avila, Carmelite Nun, Teacher, 1582 (W)
Translation of the Image of Our Lady of Walsingham, 1931
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 16 October
Gall, Hermit, 670 (W)
Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, Bishops, Reformation Martyrs, 1555
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 17 October
Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr, c. 107 (R)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 18 October
SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST (R)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration 10 am
Sunday 19 October
NINETEENTH 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 19)
Proper 24, Year A – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 45:1-7, Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13), 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
