ONLINE PARISH NOTES
5 JULY 2015
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| The Twelve Apostles |
FROM THE RECTOR
The 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church is now concluding (as of Friday 3 July) in Salt Lake City. We give thanks for the election of the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry of North Carolina as Presiding Bishop (he is actually Presiding Bishop-Elect until November 1 when he formally takes office), and we pray for God's blessing upon his Primacy. Thanks are due to the Rhode Island Deputation for their many hours of hard work. I hope to post a summary of the legislative actions of the Convention in the near future. There is much to study and assimilate. Meanwhile, the life of worship, service, and fellowship in the parish continues; we look forward to seeing you on Sunday. -- Fr. John D. Alexander
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Proper 9, Year B (RCL)
Ezekiel 2:1-5
Ezekiel 2:1-5
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.
Sunday Mass in Lady Chapel – The Sunday 10 am Mass continues to be offered in the Lady Chapel. The work on the sanctuary floor is scheduled to be completed in about a month’s time.
Society of Mary – will meet this Saturday, July 11th for 9 am Morning Prayer, 9:30 Mass, then recitation of the Rosary. Everyone is invited.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Nicholas, Patricia, Jonno, Nancy, Townsend, Norman, Elva, Ethel, Andrea, Marion, Sue, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Harrington, Kate, Davaughn, Bernice, Ellen-Jean, Sandy, Angela, Bobby, Sally, Rhoda, Ned, Henry, James, and Dianne.
The faithful departed: Year’s mind: Albert S. Cook (7 July 1998), Marian Higgins (10 July 2000), and Hamilton Webb (11 July 2011). Recently Departed: The Rev. Dr. Richard Cornish Martin.
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Church in Oyo - (Ibadan, Nigeria): The Rt. Rev’d Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for our country, the President of the United States and all in civil authority, for Congress & Courts of Justice, and for sound government.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Ushers – B Lennihan, J Steiny
Coffee Hour – Rejto/Elliot Family
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
Saturday 11 July
Society of Mary (Following Mass & Recitation of the Rosary)
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Saturday 11 July
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 5 July
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Sung Mass 10 am (Lady Chapel)
Daily Office & Mass Lectionary: Proper 9, Year 1
Monday 6 July
Thomas More, Scholar, and John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, Martyrs, 1535 (or June 22) (R)
Sexburga, Abbess of Ely, 699
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 7 July
Palladius, Apostle of Ireland, 5th century (W)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 8 July
Aquila and Priscilla, Companions of Saint Paul, Martyrs, 1st century (R)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 9 July
Feria (G)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 10 July
Feria (G)
Angelus 12 Noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 11 July
Benedict of Nursia, Abbot, Father of Western Monasticism, Patron of Europe, c. 550 (W)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Holy Rosary 10 am
Sunday 12 July
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Sung Mass 10 am (Lady Chapel)
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (July 12)
Proper 10, Year B
Amos 7:7-15
