ONLINE PARISH NOTES

20 SEPTEMBER 2015

"And he took a child, and put him in the midst of them; and taking him in his arms he said to them, 'Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me receives not me but him who sent me.'" Window by Franz Mayer Studios of Munich in the Mausoleum of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles

FROM THE RECTOR

Apologies for not publishing the online edition of Parish Notes last week. Much is going on at S. Stephen's. The Schola Cantorum is back singing full choral Mass settings and anthems at the 10 am Solemn High Mass. Church School is back in session. The Gospel is preached; the Church's Sacraments are administered. Won't you join us? -- Fr. John D. Alexander

THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS

Proper 20, Year B
Jeremiah 11:18-20
Psalm 54
James 3:13--4:3, 7-8
Mark 9:30-37

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (September 21st) – a major feast of the church year, will be kept tomorrow, Monday, with Evening Prayer at 5:30 and Low Mass at 6 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration – This Saturday 26 September, 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.

Abel/Barr Wedding – This Saturday 26 September at 4 pm, long-time Schola member and soprano soloist Deborah Abel will marry her intended, Mark Barr, here at S. Stephen’s. All are welcome and invited to attend.

Solemn Evensong & Benediction – On Sunday 4 October at 5:30 pm, we will celebrate the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels with Solemn Evensong and Benediction. A reception follows in our Great Hall.

Votive Candles – when lighting them please take great care NOT to drop burned matches or pieces of the lighter sticks into the candle holders. Doing so can create a hazardous condition and damage the glass. If you inadvertently do this, please notify one of the clergy immediately. Thank you for your care and cooperation.

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, Patricia, Jonno, Nancy, Townsend, Norman, Elva, Ethel, Andrea, Marion, Sue, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Deborah, Peter, Harrington, Kate, Davaughn, Bernice, Ondre, Ellen-Jean, Richard, Maureen, Sandy, Stephen, Angela, Bobby, Sally, Rhoda, Ned, Henry, James, and Dianne.

The faithful departed: Year’s mind: Hana Widmer (21 September 2010), June M. Gaudet (23 September 2000), Ernest A. Elderkin (24 September 1991), Ann Marie Starks (25 September 2010), and Donald B. Ward (26 September 1996).

Birthdays this week – Fr. Peter D’Alesandre (September 21st), Dolores Bliss (September 22nd)

Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Church in Southern Brazil: The Rt. Rev’d Humberto Maiztegue; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the leardership and people of Sts. Matthew and Mark, Barrington, and St. Matthew’s, Jamestown.

THE SUNDAY ROTA

Acolytes - MC R Armidon; SD W Dilworth; Thurifer R Noble; Crucifer D Latimer; Torches Z Painter, C Sylvia
Lector – RG Noble
Ushers – S Newby, K Benziger
Coffee Hour – S Brazil, N Gingrich

THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S

EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S

Saturday 26 September
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2 pm

LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE

Sunday 20 September
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm

Daily Office & Mass Lectionary: Proper 20, Year 1

Monday 21 September
SAINT MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST (R)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm

Tuesday 22 September
Feria (G)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am

Wednesday 23 September
Feria (G)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm

Thursday 24 September
Our Lady of Walsingham (Blue)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am

Friday 25 September
Sergei of Radonezh, Russian Monastic Reformer, Teacher, 1392 (W)
Angelus 12 Noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm

Saturday 26 September
Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester, Spiritual Writer, 1626 (W)
Cosmas & Damian, Martyrs at Aegea, c. 287
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration 10 am (until 11 am)
Abel/Barr Wedding 4 pm

Sunday 27 September
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

NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (September 27)

Proper 21, Year B
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29
Psalm 19:7-14
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50