PARISH NOTES
Sunday 20 November 2016
Sunday 20 November 2016
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| Christ Pantocrator Apse Mosaic, Cefalù Cathedral, Sicily, 1145-60 |
FROM THE RECTOR
The last Sunday after Pentecost marks the end of the liturgical year with the Feast of Christ the King. A relative latecomer to the Church calendar, this solemnity was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 as a reminder -- against modern secularism as well as against twentieth century totalitarian ideologies -- that the Risen and Ascended Christ is the sovereign Lord of all creation and of all human history. Now more than ever we need this affirmation that no earthly ruler or power can claim our ultimate loyalty and allegiance because all are subject to Christ and all stand or fall under his judgment. That is good news indeed. -- Fr. John D. Alexander
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Proper 29, Year C
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Psalm 46
Colossians 1:11-20
Luke 23:33-43
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Altar Flowers today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Tyrone Gingrich, by his wife Nancy, on the occasion of their wedding anniversary yesterday.
Episcopal Ministry at Brown/RISD resumes today with Evening Prayer at 5:30, followed by fellowship.
Thanksgiving Day Services – Mass for Thanksgiving Day will be offered this Thursday 24 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 his many blessings.
Advent Lessons & Carols – Next Sunday 27 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, invited, and encouraged to attend.
Advent Quiet Day – On Saturday 10 December from 9 am to 2 pm, we will offer our annual Advent Quiet Day, with addresses by The Rev’d Andrew C. Mead, Rector Emeritus, St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York City. 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 pm. The donation is $15 per person, payable on the day, which will help cover the cost of both breakfast and lunch. (Financial assistance is available if this may cause a hardship; please speak confidentially to one of the clergy.) So we have an idea of how many to plan for, please RSVP the parish office by Friday, December 9, indicating your intention to attend, via email to office@sstephens.necoxmail.com, or by calling Cory MacLean at 421-6702, ext. 1.
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.
Prayers have been requested for: Virginia, Martha, Donald, Townsend, Norman, John, Shannah, Peter, Sister Carolyn, Michael, Richard, Mark, Michael, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Stephanie, Leonard, Harrington, John, Ed, Jan, Richard, Jerry, Joel, Beverly, Sandra, Yolanda, Angela, Bobby, Sally, Carlos, Loretto, Rhoda, Ned, Michael, Henry, James, Weldon, Dianne, and Elizabeth.
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Florence Ingram (20 November 1998), Stanley Cozzens Bodell (20 November 2010), and Frederick Corcoran (24 November 2007); Flowers: Tyrone Gingrich.
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Falkland Islands (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury) Falkland Islands (Parish of) - (Canterbury, Falkland Islands): The Rt. Rev’d Nigel William Stock; 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.
Acolytes - MC S Brazil; SD W Dilworth; Thurifers; D Malo & R Noble; Crucifer Z Painter; Torches E Benziger, K Rejto
Lector – E Alexander
Ushers – TBA
Coffee Hour – K Vorbeck Williams, T Oakes & P Fuller
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
Advent Lessons & Carols – Next Sunday 27 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, invited, and encouraged to attend.
Advent Quiet Day – On Saturday 10 December from 9 am to 2 pm, we will offer our annual Advent Quiet Day, with addresses by The Rev’d Andrew C. Mead, Rector Emeritus, St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York City. 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 pm. The donation is $15 per person, payable on the day, which will help cover the cost of both breakfast and lunch. (Financial assistance is available if this may cause a hardship; please speak confidentially to one of the clergy.) So we have an idea of how many to plan for, please RSVP the parish office by Friday, December 9, indicating your intention to attend, via email to office@sstephens.necoxmail.com, or by calling Cory MacLean at 421-6702, ext. 1.
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: Virginia, Martha, Donald, Townsend, Norman, John, Shannah, Peter, Sister Carolyn, Michael, Richard, Mark, Michael, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Stephanie, Leonard, Harrington, John, Ed, Jan, Richard, Jerry, Joel, Beverly, Sandra, Yolanda, Angela, Bobby, Sally, Carlos, Loretto, Rhoda, Ned, Michael, Henry, James, Weldon, Dianne, and Elizabeth.
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Florence Ingram (20 November 1998), Stanley Cozzens Bodell (20 November 2010), and Frederick Corcoran (24 November 2007); Flowers: Tyrone Gingrich.
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Falkland Islands (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury) Falkland Islands (Parish of) - (Canterbury, Falkland Islands): The Rt. Rev’d Nigel William Stock; 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 S Brazil; SD W Dilworth; Thurifers; D Malo & R Noble; Crucifer Z Painter; Torches E Benziger, K Rejto
Lector – E Alexander
Ushers – TBA
Coffee Hour – K Vorbeck Williams, T Oakes & P Fuller
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
Sunday 27 November
Advent Lessons & Carols Reception (following 5:30 pm service)
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Saturday 26 November
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 20 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
Weekday Office and Mass Lectionary: Proper 29, Year Two
Monday 21 November
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Blue)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 22 November
Cecilia, Martyr at Rome, c. 230 (R)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Wednesday 23 November
Clement, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c. 100 (R)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 24 November
THANKSGIVING DAY (W)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Friday 25 November
Catherine of Alexandria, Martyr, 4th century (G or R)
James O.S. Huntington, Monk, Founder of the Order of the Holy Cross, 1935
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 26 November
Feria -- Votive of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Blue)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Sunday 4 December
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (V)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (4 December)
First Sunday of Advent, Year A
Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm 122
Romans 13:11-14
Matthew 24:36-44
Advent Lessons & Carols Reception (following 5:30 pm service)
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Saturday 26 November
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 20 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
Weekday Office and Mass Lectionary: Proper 29, Year Two
Monday 21 November
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Blue)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 22 November
Cecilia, Martyr at Rome, c. 230 (R)
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Wednesday 23 November
Clement, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c. 100 (R)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 24 November
THANKSGIVING DAY (W)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Friday 25 November
Catherine of Alexandria, Martyr, 4th century (G or R)
James O.S. Huntington, Monk, Founder of the Order of the Holy Cross, 1935
Angelus 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 26 November
Feria -- Votive of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Blue)
Morning Prayer 9 am
Low Mass 9:30 am
Sunday 4 December
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (V)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer with EMBR* 5:30 pm
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (4 December)
First Sunday of Advent, Year A
Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm 122
Romans 13:11-14
Matthew 24:36-44
