ONLINE PARISH NOTES
SUNDAY 10 APRIL 2016
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| Appearance of the Risen Christ at Lake Tiberias After Duccio di Buoninsegna, c. 1308-1311 |
FROM THE RECTOR
The Gospel readings for the Third Sunday of Easter emphasize the link between the appearances of the Risen Christ and the Church's mission. Christ appears to Saul on the Road to Damascus and calls him to conversion and a new life as Apostle to the Gentiles. Christ appears to the disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) and commissions Peter to "feed my sheep." As our celebration of Easter continues, we contemplate the ways in which the Risen Christ calls us to mission in our own time. -- Fr. John D. Alexander
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Third Sunday of Easter, Year C
Acts 9:1-6 (7-20)
Psalm 30
Revelation 5:11-14
John 21:1-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS
April Year’s Mind – Departed parishioners whose anniversaries fall during April will be prayed for at the Mass tomorrow, Monday 11 April at 6 pm, preceded by Evening Prayer at 5:30. If you have any additional names to be remembered, please let Fr. Alexander or Fr. Yost know.
Eucharistic Adoration – This Saturday 16 April, 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.
Episcopal Visitation – On Sunday 24 April the Rt. Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely, XIII Bishop of Rhode Island, will be visiting S. Stephen’s and celebrating and preaching at both the 8 am and 10 am Masses. Please plan on attending and helping us welcome our bishop.
Seven Times Salt – The Boston-based early music ensemble specializing in the music of the 16th and 17th centuries, will perform in the Great Hall at S. Stephen’s on Sunday May 1 at 4 pm, in conjunction with the Shakespeare’s First Folio Exhibit at Brown University. For more information, visit their website at www.seventimessalt.com.
Annual Memorial Recital – At 5:30 pm on Sunday 8 May, James Busby will play his annual memorial recital. He is joined by harpist Megan Sesma, tenor Jason Connell, and Kevin Darrow on English Horn, in a program which includes works by Bach Finzi, Grandjany, Ravel, and Jongen. A reception follows in our Great Hall.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Adam, Raymond, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Patricia, Townsend, Norman, John, Elva, Ethel, Peter, Andrea, Michael, Mark, Michael, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Stephanie, Deborah, Peter, Harrington, Kate, Edith, Davaughn, Bernice, Richard, Ellen-Jean, Sandy, Thom, Stephen, Michael, Beverly, Angela, Bobby, Robert, Laura, Loretto, Sally, Ned, Charles, Frederick, Henry, James, and Dianne.
Birthdays this week: John Chamberlin & Korrie Hooks (April 12), Fr. John Alexander & Brian Ehlers (April 14), Rhoda Steinhart (April 16).
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Carl Randolph (11 April 1983), Doris Johnson (13 April 2004), Marie Lopez (14 April 2004), and Steele Wade Martin, Priest (14 April 2005); Recently Departed: Nancy Bredbeck
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes - MC D Malo; SD R Armidon; Thurifer L Verdelotti; Crucifer R Noble; Torches V Johnson, E Benziger
Lector – P Pettingell
Ushers – S Brazil, J Steiny
Coffee Hour – Society of Mary
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 10 April
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (W)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
Weekday Office Lectionary: Easter III, Year Two
Weekday Mass Lectionary: Easter III
Monday 11 April
Monday in Easter III (W)
George Augustus Selwyn, first Bishop of New Zealand, 1878
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 12 April
Tuesday in Easter III (W)
Zeno, Bishop of Verona, Martyr, 371
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 13 April
Wednesday in Easter III (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 14 April
Thursday in Easter III (W)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 15 April
Friday in Easter III (W)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 16 April
Saturday in Easter III (W)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration 10 am
Sunday 17 April
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (W)
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 (April 17)
Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C
Acts 9:36-43
Psalm 23
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
