PARISH NOTES
SUNDAY 17 APRIL 2016
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| Christ the Good Shepherd 19th Century Mosaic, St. Lawrence outside the Walls, Rome |
FROM THE RECTOR
On the fourth Sunday in Easter, the Gospel reading is always taken from that part of the tenth chapter of John's Gospel in which Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd. This Sunday affords us the opportunity to celebrate the great joy of belonging to the flock of Christ.
-- Fr. John D. Alexander
Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C
Acts 9:36-43
Psalm 23
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
Aton Bruckner, Messe in C-dur "Windhaagermesse", WAB 25 for alto solo and French horns
John Taverner, Christe Jesus, pastor bone
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Episcopal Visitation – Next 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.
Ascension Day – On Thursday 5 May, we will keep the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord in the Lady Chapel with Evensong at 5:30 pm and Sung Mass at 6 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C
Acts 9:36-43
Psalm 23
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
THIS SUNDAY'S MUSIC
Aton Bruckner, Messe in C-dur "Windhaagermesse", WAB 25 for alto solo and French horns
John Taverner, Christe Jesus, pastor bone
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Episcopal Visitation – Next 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.
Ascension Day – On Thursday 5 May, we will keep the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord in the Lady Chapel with Evensong at 5:30 pm and Sung Mass at 6 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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 Sowerby. A reception follows in our Great Hall. All are welcome and invited to attend.
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: Susan Brazil (April 18).
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Cristine Marie Parrillo (17 April 1989), John Rankin Laird (19 April 1991), Winifred D. Bonner (20 April 1983), Frances Cecilia Jarvis Hall (20 April 1987), and King David Stamps (22 April 1985); Recently Departed: David Brooks, Wendell Pols.
Acolytes - MC R Armidon; SD Z Painter; Thurifer D Malo; Crucifer J Rice; Torches L Rejto, K Rejto
Lector – J Steiny
Ushers – T Oakes, K Benziger
Coffee Hour – A Huff
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
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
Weekday Office Lectionary: Easter IV, Year Two
Weekday Mass Lectionary: Easter IV
Monday 18 April
Monday in Easter IV (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 19 April
Tuesday in Easter IV (W)
Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1012
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 20 April
Wednesday in Easter IV (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 21 April
Thursday in Easter IV
Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher, 1109 (W)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 22 April
Friday in Easter IV (W)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 23 April
Saturday in Easter IV
George, Martyr, Patron of England, c. 304 (R)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Sunday 24 April
THE FIFTH 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 24)
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C
Acts 11:1-18
Psalm 148
Revelation 21:1-6
John 13:31-35
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: Susan Brazil (April 18).
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Cristine Marie Parrillo (17 April 1989), John Rankin Laird (19 April 1991), Winifred D. Bonner (20 April 1983), Frances Cecilia Jarvis Hall (20 April 1987), and King David Stamps (22 April 1985); Recently Departed: David Brooks, Wendell Pols.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes - MC R Armidon; SD Z Painter; Thurifer D Malo; Crucifer J Rice; Torches L Rejto, K Rejto
Lector – J Steiny
Ushers – T Oakes, K Benziger
Coffee Hour – A Huff
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
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
Weekday Office Lectionary: Easter IV, Year Two
Weekday Mass Lectionary: Easter IV
Monday 18 April
Monday in Easter IV (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 19 April
Tuesday in Easter IV (W)
Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1012
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Wednesday 20 April
Wednesday in Easter IV (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 21 April
Thursday in Easter IV
Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher, 1109 (W)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:30 am
Friday 22 April
Friday in Easter IV (W)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 23 April
Saturday in Easter IV
George, Martyr, Patron of England, c. 304 (R)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Sunday 24 April
THE FIFTH 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 24)
Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C
Acts 11:1-18
Psalm 148
Revelation 21:1-6
John 13:31-35
