ONLINE PARISH NOTES

SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2015

FROM THE RECTOR

This Sunday we conclude another liturgical year with the last Sunday after Pentecost, the celebration of the Feast of Christ the King. At a time of growing anxiety in the world at large, we do well to remember that Christ is King; he reigns over all creation, and in the end all will be subjected to his most gracious rule. Come join us as we worship him who alone commands our ultimate allegiance.
-- Fr. John D. Alexander

THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS

Proper 29, Year B
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Psalm 93
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Altar Flowers today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Robert Mortimer Marsh, whose funeral was here Friday.

Thanksgiving Day Services – Masses for Thanksgiving Day will be offered on Wednesday 25 November at 6 pm (preceded by Evening Prayer at 5:30 pm) and Thursday 26 November at 9:30 am (preceded by Morning Prayer at 9 am). It is fitting to begin our Thanksgiving Day festivities by coming to Mass to give thanks to God for our many blessings.

Advent Lessons & Carols – Next Sunday 29 November at 5:30 pm we will offer our annual service of Lessons & Carols. Seasonal readings and musical selections set the stage as we prepare for the coming of the Lord. A reception follows in the Great Hall. All are welcome and invited to attend.

Advent Quiet Day – On Saturday 12 December from 9 am to 2:30 pm, we will offer our annual Advent Quiet Day, with addresses by The Rt. Rev. Daniel Martins, Bishop of Springfield, Illinois. We will begin as usual with Morning Prayer at 9 am, and Mass at 9:30 am followed by a light breakfast. The day will include a simple catered lunch, and we will conclude at 2:30 pm. The donation is $15 per person, payable on the day, which will help cover the cost of both breakfast and lunch. (Assistance is available to anyone for whom this may be a hardship.) So we have an idea of how many to plan for, please RSVP the parish office by Friday, December 11, indicating your plans to attend, via email to office@sstephens.necoxmail.com, or by calling Cory MacLean at 421-6702, ext. 1.

FOR YOUR PRAYERS

Prayers have been requested for – Nicholas, Robert, Patricia, Nancy, Townsend, Norman, Elva, Ethel, Andrea, Michael, Mark, Sue, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Deborah, Peter, Harrington, Kate, Davaughn, Bernice, Ellen-Jean, Richard, Maureen, Sandy, Donald, Stephen, Angela, Bobby, Laura, Sally, Rhoda, Ned, Charles, Frederick, Henry, James, and Dianne.

Birthdays this week – Michael D’Alesandre (November 27).

The faithful departed – Year’s mind: Frederick Corcoran (24 November 2007); Mary Morgan (28 November 2013). Recently Departed: Robert Marsh.

Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Diocese of Wangaratta (Victoria, Australia): The Rt. Rev’d John Parkes; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples.

THE SUNDAY ROTA

Acolytes - MC D Latimer SD W Dilworth; Thurifer R Armidon, R Noble; Crucifer J Rice; Torches E Benziger, G Benziger
Lector – J Steiny
Ushers – S Brazil, T Bledsoe
Coffee Hour – T & C Bledsoe

THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S

PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS

Sunday 29 November
Advent Lessons & Carols Reception (following 5:30 pm service)

EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S

Saturday 28 November
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2 pm

LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE

Sunday 22 November
LAST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: CHRIST THE KING (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 29, Year 1

Monday 23 November
Clement, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c. 100 (R)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm

Tuesday 24 November
Columbanus, Abbot of Luxeuil and Bobbio, 615 (W)
Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs at Rome, c. 304
Chrysogonus, Martyr at Aquileia, c. 304Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am

Wednesday 25 November
EVE OF THANKSGIVING DAY (W)
Catherine of Alexandria, Martyr, 4th century (R)
James O.S. Huntington, Monk, Founder of the Order of the Holy Cross, 1935Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm

Thursday 26 November
THANKSGIVING DAY (W)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am

Friday 27 November
Feria (G)
Angelus 12 Noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm

Saturday 28 November
Feria (G)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am

Sunday 29 November
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (V)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Advent Lessons & Carols 5:30 pm

* EMBR = Episcopal Ministry at Brown and RISD

NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (November 29)

Advent I, Year C
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm 25:1-9
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-36