PARISH NOTES
SUNDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2016
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| Temptation of Christ, c. 1125 Hermitage of San Baudelio de Berlanga |
FROM THE RECTOR
In the early centuries of Christianity, the first Sunday of Lent was the day when the catechumens would be enrolled as candidates for Holy Baptism at Easter. The Gospel of the Temptation of Christ would remind them that they were embarking on a journey of fasting and prayer in which they would face many temptations, but if they stayed close to Christ he would give them the power to overcome temptations and remain faithful to him. The Season of Lent similarly invites us on a journey of fasting and prayer with Christ. Come to Mass this Sunday so that we can all make a good beginning of the journey.
-- Fr. John D. Alexander
First Sunday of Lent, Year C
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
Romans 10:8b-13
Luke 4:1-13
Washington’s Birthday (February 15) – As on all federal holidays falling on Monday, Low Mass tomorrow will be offered at 9:30 am, preceded by Morning Prayer at 9.
Stations of the Cross & Lenten Series – This year’s Lenten Series, entitled “Christianity, War, and Peace: Five Ethical Traditions” will be on Friday evenings in Lent (February 19 & 26, March 4, 11, & 18). The evening will begin at 6 pm with Stations of the Cross, followed by a light dinner and Fr. Alexander’s talk.
Eucharistic Adoration – This Saturday 20 February, 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.
Lenten Quiet Day – On Saturday 5 March, we will offer our annual Lenten Quiet Day, with meditations by The Rt. Rev. Russell E. Jacobus, Retired Bishop of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The day begins with Morning Prayer at 9 am, followed by Low Mass and a light breakfast. Silence begins at 10:30 am with Fr. Jacobus’s first meditation. Following a second meditation we will celebrate Angelus and Noonday Prayer at 12:15, followed by luncheon, a final meditation and tea and discussion at 2 pm. The suggested donation is $15 per person, payable on the day. Please let the parish office know in advance if you plan to attend; via phone 421-6702, ext. 1 or email office@sstephens.necoxmail.com. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Easter Flowers – If you would like to make a flower offering at Easter – in thanksgiving or in memoriam - please fill out the enclosed envelope and either put it in the offering plate or return it to the parish office no later than Wednesday 16 March.
Prayers have been requested for: Elizabeth, Nicholas, Patricia, Nancy, Townsend, Norman, Elva, Ethel, Andrea, Michael, Mark, Benjamin, Michael, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Deborah, Peter, Harrington, Kate, Davaughn, Bernice, Richard, Ellen-Jean, Sandy, Thom, Stephen, Michael, Angela, Bobby, Laura, Sally, Rhoda, Ned, Charles, Frederick, Henry, James, and Dianne.
Birthdays this week – Lucas Bledsoe (February 17).
Ordination – Please pray for David Robert Radzik, who will be ordained to the Priesthood on Thursday 18 February. (David occasionally attended S. Stephen’s several years ago when he was a student at U. Mass Dartmouth; he is being ordained at Nashotah House by the Rt. Rev. William Love, Bishop of Albany, New York.)
The faithful departed: Year’s mind: Alan Reniere (15 February 2013), Christopher Dunstan (16 February 1994), Gary Lee Stamps (17 February 1991), James W. Randolph (17 February 1985), John Walker (18 February 2008), and Frederick A. Starks, Sr. (19 February 1985).
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for The Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa: The Most Rev’d Albert Chama, Archbishop of Central Africa & Bishop of Northern Zambia; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for retired clergy of our Diocese.
Acolytes - MC R Noble SD R Armidon; Thurifer Z Painter; Crucifer W Dilworth; Torches E Benziger, J Rice
Lector – M Johnson
Ushers – S Newby, G Ryan
Coffee Hour – S Brazil, N Gingrich, L Verdelotti
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
First Sunday of Lent, Year C
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
Romans 10:8b-13
Luke 4:1-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Washington’s Birthday (February 15) – As on all federal holidays falling on Monday, Low Mass tomorrow will be offered at 9:30 am, preceded by Morning Prayer at 9.
Stations of the Cross & Lenten Series – This year’s Lenten Series, entitled “Christianity, War, and Peace: Five Ethical Traditions” will be on Friday evenings in Lent (February 19 & 26, March 4, 11, & 18). The evening will begin at 6 pm with Stations of the Cross, followed by a light dinner and Fr. Alexander’s talk.
Eucharistic Adoration – This Saturday 20 February, 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.
Lenten Quiet Day – On Saturday 5 March, we will offer our annual Lenten Quiet Day, with meditations by The Rt. Rev. Russell E. Jacobus, Retired Bishop of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The day begins with Morning Prayer at 9 am, followed by Low Mass and a light breakfast. Silence begins at 10:30 am with Fr. Jacobus’s first meditation. Following a second meditation we will celebrate Angelus and Noonday Prayer at 12:15, followed by luncheon, a final meditation and tea and discussion at 2 pm. The suggested donation is $15 per person, payable on the day. Please let the parish office know in advance if you plan to attend; via phone 421-6702, ext. 1 or email office@sstephens.necoxmail.com. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Easter Flowers – If you would like to make a flower offering at Easter – in thanksgiving or in memoriam - please fill out the enclosed envelope and either put it in the offering plate or return it to the parish office no later than Wednesday 16 March.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Elizabeth, Nicholas, Patricia, Nancy, Townsend, Norman, Elva, Ethel, Andrea, Michael, Mark, Benjamin, Michael, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Deborah, Peter, Harrington, Kate, Davaughn, Bernice, Richard, Ellen-Jean, Sandy, Thom, Stephen, Michael, Angela, Bobby, Laura, Sally, Rhoda, Ned, Charles, Frederick, Henry, James, and Dianne.
Birthdays this week – Lucas Bledsoe (February 17).
Ordination – Please pray for David Robert Radzik, who will be ordained to the Priesthood on Thursday 18 February. (David occasionally attended S. Stephen’s several years ago when he was a student at U. Mass Dartmouth; he is being ordained at Nashotah House by the Rt. Rev. William Love, Bishop of Albany, New York.)
The faithful departed: Year’s mind: Alan Reniere (15 February 2013), Christopher Dunstan (16 February 1994), Gary Lee Stamps (17 February 1991), James W. Randolph (17 February 1985), John Walker (18 February 2008), and Frederick A. Starks, Sr. (19 February 1985).
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for The Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa: The Most Rev’d Albert Chama, Archbishop of Central Africa & Bishop of Northern Zambia; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for retired clergy of our Diocese.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes - MC R Noble SD R Armidon; Thurifer Z Painter; Crucifer W Dilworth; Torches E Benziger, J Rice
Lector – M Johnson
Ushers – S Newby, G Ryan
Coffee Hour – S Brazil, N Gingrich, L Verdelotti
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
Tuesday 16 February
Vestry Meeting 7 pm
Friday 19 February
Tuesday 16 February
Vestry Meeting 7 pm
Friday 19 February
Stations, Dinner & Lenten Series 6 pm
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Saturday 20 February
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 14 February
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (LA)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
Daily Office Lectionary: Week of Lent I, Year Two
Daily Mass Lectionary: Week of Lent I
Monday 15 February
(Sigfrid, Bishop, Apostle of Sweden, 1045
Thomas Bray, Priest, Missionary, Founder of the SPCK, 1730)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Tuesday 16 February
Tuesday in I Lent (V)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 17 February
Wednesday in I Lent (V)
(Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda, Martyr, 1977)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 18 February
Thursday in I Lent (V)
(Simeon of Jerusalem, 1st century )
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 19 February
Friday in I Lent (V)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Stations of the Cross 6 pm
Saturday 20 February
Saturday in I Lent (V)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration 10 am (until 11 am)
Sunday 21 February
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (LA)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
*EMBR=Episcopal Ministry at Brown and RISD
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (February 21)
Second Sunday of Lent, Year C
Genesis 15:1-12,17-18
Psalm 27
Philippians 3:17--4:1
Luke 13:31-35
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
Daily Office Lectionary: Week of Lent I, Year Two
Daily Mass Lectionary: Week of Lent I
Monday 15 February
(Sigfrid, Bishop, Apostle of Sweden, 1045
Thomas Bray, Priest, Missionary, Founder of the SPCK, 1730)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Tuesday 16 February
Tuesday in I Lent (V)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 17 February
Wednesday in I Lent (V)
(Janani Luwum, Archbishop of Uganda, Martyr, 1977)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 18 February
Thursday in I Lent (V)
(Simeon of Jerusalem, 1st century )
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 19 February
Friday in I Lent (V)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Stations of the Cross 6 pm
Saturday 20 February
Saturday in I Lent (V)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration 10 am (until 11 am)
Sunday 21 February
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (LA)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
*EMBR=Episcopal Ministry at Brown and RISD
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (February 21)
Second Sunday of Lent, Year C
Genesis 15:1-12,17-18
Psalm 27
Philippians 3:17--4:1
Luke 13:31-35
