Thursday, October 8, 2015

ONLINE PARISH NOTES
SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER 2015

Heinrich Hoffman, Jesus and the Rich Young Man, 1889

FROM THE RECTOR

From this Sunday's Gospel, one of the "difficult sayings" of our Lord: "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Come join us at Sunday Mass where we will explore the implications of this Gospel and other New Testament passages for the Church's teachings concerning Christian attitudes towards wealth and possessions. -- Fr. John D. Alexander

THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS

 Proper 23, Year B (RCL)
Amos 5:6-7 10-15 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Columbus Day (October 12) – As with all public holidays falling on Monday, Low Mass will be offered at 9:30 am, preceded by Morning Prayer at 9 am.

Stewardship Brunch – By now you should have received your invitation to our Brunch to be held on Sunday 25 October following the 10 am Mass. (Please let us know if you have not received an invitation and would like to come; you are definitely welcome to attend if you want to.) Please let us know whether or not you will be able to attend by returning the form enclosed with the letter, by leaving a message with the parish office at 421-6702, ext. 1, or via email to office@sstephens.necoxmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there.

All Souls Day – Requiem for the Commemoration of all Faithful Departed will be kept on Monday 2 November at 6 pm, preceded by Evening Prayer in the Lady Chapel at 5:30 pm. If you would like the names of departed loved ones read at the Mass, please legibly fill out the form included in today’s Kalendar, and either give it to an usher or slip it through the office door mail slot before you leave. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, October 29th.

Goodwill Industries – There is a clothing collection box in the Great Hall for the next few weeks on behalf of Goodwill Industries. One of their objectives is helping people in need to find employment, and to that end, they are accepting donations of clothing suitable for job interviews. If you have anything at home you can spare, please bring it.

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, Michael, 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.

The faithful departed: Year’s mind: James K. Walker (11 October 2008), David W. Marsland (14 October 1993), and William N. H. Potterton (17 October 1997).

Birthdays this week – Deborah Abel (October 11)

Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Church in Tamale, Ghana (West Africa): The Rt. Rev’d Dr. Jacob Ayeebo; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the members and ministry of the Episcopal Church Women.

THE SUNDAY ROTA

Acolytes - MC D Latimer SD S Brazil; Thurifer R Armidon; Crucifer Z Painter; Torches K Rejto, J Rice
Lector – T Oakes
Ushers – N Gingrich, J Chamberlin
Coffee Hour – L Latimer, Ed Hooks

THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S

PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS

Tuesday 13 October
Vestry Meeting 7 pm

EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S

Saturday 17 October
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2 pm

LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE

Sunday 11 October
TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (W)
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 23, Year 1

Monday 12 October
Wilfrid of Ripon, Bishop, Missionary, 709 (W)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am

Tuesday 13 October
Edward the Confessor, King of England, 1066 (W)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am

Wednesday 14 October
Samuel Isaac Joseph Scherechewsky, Bishop, Translator of the Scriptures, 1906 (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm

Thursday 15 October
Teresa of Avila, Carmelite Nun, Teacher, 1582 (W)
Translation of the Image of Our Lady of Walsingham, 1931
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am

Friday 16 October
Gall, Hermit, 670 (W)
Hugh Latimer & Nicholas Ridley, Bishops, Reformation Martyrs, 1555
Angelus 12 Noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm

Saturday 17 October
Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr, c. 107 (R)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am

Sunday 18 October
SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST (R)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR 5:30 pm

NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (October 18)

Saint Luke the Evangelist
Ecclesiasticus 38:1-4, 6-10, 12-14 
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