PARISH NOTES

Sunday 25 June 2017

Baptism of Paul by Ananias
Palatine Chapel, Palermo, Sicily, c. 1140-1170

FROM THE RECTOR

This week we resume the Sundays of "the green season," also known (somewhat inaccurately) as "Ordinary Time." We have completed the annual cycle of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost; the task now is to live into the mysteries we have commemorated. The color green (used for the vestments and hangings at Mass) symbolizes growth and fecundity in the Christian life. This Sunday also marks two important annual milestones in our life together: Sunday School Recognition, and the Annual Parish Barbecue. We look forward to seeing you there. -- Fr. John D. Alexander

THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS

Third Sunday after Pentecost -- Proper 7, Year A
Jeremiah 20:7-13
Ps. 69: 8-11 (12-17) 18-20
Romans 6:1b-11
Matthew 10:24-39

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome to all visitors and guests – we’re glad that you’re here. Please join us in our Great Hall after the 10 am Mass for our annual parish barbecue, graciously hosted by the Benziger and Rejto/Elliot families. All are welcome and invited to attend.

Sunday Morning Eight O'Clock Service – During the months of July and August, the Sunday 8 o'clock Mass will begin with an abbreviated form of Morning Prayer followed immediately by the Eucharist. (During this period Morning Prayer will not be said at 7:30 a.m.) Please make a note of the change.

Saint Peter and Saint Paul (June 29) – a major Holy Day of the Church year, will be kept this Thursday with Noonday Prayer at 12 noon and Low Mass at 12:10 pm.

Society of Mary – will meet this Saturday 1 July for 9:30 am Morning Prayer, 10 am Low Mass, then recitation of the Rosary. Everyone is invited.

Memorial Service at First Baptist – At 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, June 29, the First Baptist Church, 75 North Main Street, Providence, is hosting a memorial event for the 1,500 people who have died from opioid overdose. Sponsored by Faith Infused Recovery Efforts (FIRE), this event is entitled “United: An Evening of Remembrance and Hope.” All churches in the state have been invited to ring their bells at 8 p.m. to mark a three-minute moment of silence. For more information, please contact Event Coordinator Diego Arene Morley.

Sunday School Recognition – This morning at the 10 am Solemn Mass, we will recognize the students and teachers who participated in the Sunday School program this year. Please make every effort to attend.

Change to Daily Mass Schedule – Effective this Saturday 1 July, the schedule for Saturday and federal Public Holidays will shift back a half hour to Morning Prayer at 9:30 am and Mass at 10 am. Please make a note of the change.

FOR YOUR PRAYERS

Prayers have been requested for: Townsend, Norman, John, Shannah, Sister Carolyn, Mark, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Leonard, Harrington, Joan, Robert, Katherine, Sally, John, Ed, Virginia, Kirsten, Beverly, Deborah, Yolanda, Angela, Bobby, George, Carlos, Rhoda, William, and James.

Birthdays this week: Louis Verdelotti (26 June) and Richard Viti (27 June).

The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Mortimer G. Hitt, Priest (25 June 1994).

Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the church in the Nyahururu (Kenya): The Rt. Rev’d Stephen Kabora Nyahururu Maralal Area (Kenya): The Rt. Rev’d Jacob Lesuuda; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the leadership and people of St. Peter's, Narragansett; and St. Peter’s & St. Andrew’s, Providence.

THE SUNDAY ROTA

Acolytes – MC J Ihnen SD D Malo; Thurifers J Starks; Crucifer S Brazil; Torches V Johnson, K Rejto
Lector – P Martin
Ushers – T Bledsoe, S Newby
Coffee Hour – ANNUAL PARISH BARBECUE

THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S

PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS

Sunday 25 June
Annual Parish Barbecue (following the 10 am Mass)

Saturday 1 July
Society of Mary (following Mass and Recitation of the Rosary)

EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S

Saturday 1 July

Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm

LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE

Sunday 25 June
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 7:30 am
Low Mass 8 am
Sung Mass 10 am

Daily Office and Mass Lectionaries: Proper 7, Year One

Monday 26 June
John and Paul, Martyrs at Rome, c. 362 (G or R)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm

Tuesday 27 June
Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria, 444 (G or W)
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm

Wednesday 28 June
Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons, c. 202 (W)

Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass with 6 pm

Thursday 29 June
SAINT PETER AND SAINT PAUL, APOSTLES (R)
[PATRONS OF THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL, WASHINGTON, DC]
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm

Friday 30 June
First Martyrs of the Church of Rome, 1st century (G or R)
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm

Saturday 1 July
Feria (G)
Morning Prayer 9:30 am
Low Mass 10 am
Holy Rosary 10:30 am

Sunday 2 July
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer & Low Mass 8 am
Sung Mass 10 am

NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (2 July)

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 8, Year A
Jeremiah 28:5-9
Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:40-42