ONLINE PARISH NOTES
27 SEPTEMBER 2015
FROM THE RECTOR
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| Rogier van der Weyden, "Extreme Unction," Detail from The Seven Sacraments Altarpiece, 1445 |
FROM THE RECTOR
From this Sunday's Epistle reading from the Letter of James: "Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven" (5:14-15). These verses supply the biblical warrant for the Sacrament of Unction, also known as the Anointing of the Sick, depicted in the Van Der Weyden painting above. In this Sunday's homily we'll explore Christian understandings of (and common misperceptions concerning) sickness, healing, faith, anointing, and prayer for healing. Come join us. -- Fr. John D. Alexander
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Proper 21, Year B
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29
Psalm 19:7-14
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50
Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the wedding of Deborah Abel and Mark Barr, celebrated here on Saturday.
Solemn Evensong & Benediction – Next 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.
Mark Your Calendars – for a parish brunch to take place following the 10 am Mass on Sunday 25 October. More details will be forthcoming soon.
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.
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, Richard, Stephen, Angela, Bobby, Sally, Rhoda, Ned, Henry, James, and Dianne.
Birthdays this week – Ransom Widmer (September 27), William Ripley (September 30), and Erica Medvedev (October 1).
Recently Departed – Sister Margaretta Kraft, SHN.
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Church in Spokane (VIII, The Episcopal Church): The Rt. Rev’d James Waggoner; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the leadership and people of St. Michael’s Bristol.
Acolytes - MC W Dilworth SD D Latimer; Thurifer L Verdelotti; Crucifer L Hooks; Torches J Rice, G Benziger
Lector – J Steiny
Ushers – G Ryan, T Bledsoe
Coffee Hour – M Johnson & family
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Saturday 3 October
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
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
Daily Office & Mass Lectionary: Proper 21, Year 1
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29
Psalm 19:7-14
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Altar Flowers are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the wedding of Deborah Abel and Mark Barr, celebrated here on Saturday.
Solemn Evensong & Benediction – Next 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.
Mark Your Calendars – for a parish brunch to take place following the 10 am Mass on Sunday 25 October. More details will be forthcoming soon.
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, Richard, Stephen, Angela, Bobby, Sally, Rhoda, Ned, Henry, James, and Dianne.
Birthdays this week – Ransom Widmer (September 27), William Ripley (September 30), and Erica Medvedev (October 1).
Recently Departed – Sister Margaretta Kraft, SHN.
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Church in Spokane (VIII, The Episcopal Church): The Rt. Rev’d James Waggoner; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the leadership and people of St. Michael’s Bristol.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes - MC W Dilworth SD D Latimer; Thurifer L Verdelotti; Crucifer L Hooks; Torches J Rice, G Benziger
Lector – J Steiny
Ushers – G Ryan, T Bledsoe
Coffee Hour – M Johnson & family
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Saturday 3 October
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
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
Daily Office & Mass Lectionary: Proper 21, Year 1
Monday 28 September
Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia, Martyr, 929 (R)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 29 September
SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS (W)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 30 September
Jerome, Translator of the Scriptures, Teacher, 420 (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 1 October
Remigius, Bishop of Rheims, Apostle of the Franks, 533 (W)
Thérèse of Lisieux, Carmelite Nun, Spiritual Writer, 1897
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 2 October
The Holy Guardian Angels (W)
Angelus 12 Noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 3 October
Feria (G)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration 10 am (until 11 am)
Abel/Barr Wedding 4 pm
Sunday 4 October
FEAST OF THE DEDICATION (W)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Solemn Evensong and Benediction 5:30 pm (reception following)
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (October 4)
Feast of the Dedication
I Kings 8:22-30 OR Genesis 28:10-17
Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia, Martyr, 929 (R)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 29 September
SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS (W)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 30 September
Jerome, Translator of the Scriptures, Teacher, 420 (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 1 October
Remigius, Bishop of Rheims, Apostle of the Franks, 533 (W)
Thérèse of Lisieux, Carmelite Nun, Spiritual Writer, 1897
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 2 October
The Holy Guardian Angels (W)
Angelus 12 Noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 3 October
Feria (G)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration 10 am (until 11 am)
Abel/Barr Wedding 4 pm
Sunday 4 October
FEAST OF THE DEDICATION (W)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Solemn Evensong and Benediction 5:30 pm (reception following)
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (October 4)
Feast of the Dedication
I Kings 8:22-30 OR Genesis 28:10-17
Psalm 84:1-6
