PARISH NOTES

SUNDAY 19 JUNE 2016

Sebastien Bourdon, Exorcism of the Gerasene Demoniac, 1653

FROM THE RECTOR

At the outbreak of World War II, Bishop George Bell of Chichester (in England) remarked that in times of crisis the primary task of the Church is "to be still the Church" – to do what the Church does. The Church's mission has many dimensions, including fellowship, witness, and service; but first of all come worship and prayer. Much is happening in the world to cause us anxiety. That is all the more reason to come to Mass and participate in the Church's offering of praise and thanksgiving to God, along with prayers and intercessions for the world, and repentance for our own complicity in the ills that beset us. In times of crisis, our greatest service to the world is "to be still the Church," and to do what the Church does. -- Fr. John D. Alexander

THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS

Proper 7, Year C
Isaiah 65:1-9
Psalm 22:18-27
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome to all visitors and guests – we’re glad that you’re here. Please join us in the Great Hall upstairs after the 10 am Mass for Coffee Hour, hosted by Alison Huff and family.

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist (June 24) – a major holy day of the Church Year, will be kept this Friday with Angelus at noon and Low Mass at 12:10 pm.

Coffee Hour Contributions – We regret that owing to new diocesan regulations concerning the handling of cash in parishes, we are no longer able to receive donations at Coffee Hour for coffee, food, and supplies. The donations basket will no longer be available. We thank all those who have contributed to this important ministry. Those who wish to make donations to help defray Coffee Hour expenses are welcome to put a check in the collection plate during Mass, or mail a check to the parish office, with the notation “Coffee Hour” clearly marked in the memo line.

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 you can contribute, please bring it.

FOR YOUR PRAYERS

Prayers have been requested for: Elizabeth, Townsend, Norman, John, Peter, Michael, Richard, Michael, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Stephanie, Harrington, Kate, Richard, Richard, Jerry, Yolanda, Angela, Bobby, Sally, Loretto, Rhoda, Edwin, Michael, Henry, James, Dianne, and Elizabeth.

Birthdays this week – Julia Steiny (June 24).

The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Terry Wilkes (22 June 199), Dorothy Van Slyck Eagles (23 June 1997), Alfreida Louise Moore (24 June 1996), Mortimer G. Hitt (Priest, 25 June 1994);    Recently Departed: Francis Joseph Geogan, Bernice Howe.

Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the  Church of North India (United): the Most Rev'd Pradeep Samantaroy, Moderator of CNI and Bishop of Amritsar; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the campers, counselors, and staff of the Episcopal Conference Center as they begin another year of fun and faith.

THE SUNDAY ROTA

Acolytes - MC S Brazil; Thurifer R Noble; Crucifer L Verdelotti; Torches R Callanan, V Johnson; 2nd Chalice Z Painter.
Lector – E Alexander
Ushers – R Viti, L Verdelotti
Coffee Hour – A Huff & Family

THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S

PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS

Tuesday 21 June
Vestry 7 pm

EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S

Saturday 25 June
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm

LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE

Sunday 19 June
THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am

Weekday Office and Mass Lectionary: Proper 7, Year Two

Monday 20 June
John and Paul, Martyrs at Rome, c. 362 (G or R)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm

Tuesday 21 June
Aloysius Gonzaga, Jesuit, 1591 (G or W)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm

Wednesday 22 June
Alban, First Martyr in Britain, c. 304 (G or R)
Paulinus, Bishop of Nola, 431
Thomas More, Scholar, and John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, Martyrs, 1535
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm

Thursday 23 June
Etheldreda, Abbess of Ely, c. 678 (G or W)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm

Friday 24 June
THE NATIVITY OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST (W)
(PATRON OF THE CATHEDRAL AND DIOCESE OF RHODE ISLAND)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm

Saturday 25 June
Feria (G)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am

Sunday 26 June
THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am

NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (June 19)

Proper 8, Year C
1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Psalm 16
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Luke 9:51-62