PARISH NOTES
Sunday 27 August 2017
 |
|
Pietro Perugini, Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter, 1480 |
FROM THE RECTOR
In this Sunday's Gospel, Peter confesses Jesus to be the Messiah, the Christ, and Jesus in turn proclaims Peter the rock on whom he will build his Church and to whom he will entrust the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Come join us at Mass this Sunday as we explore the implications of this exchange for the life of the Church in our own day. -- Fr. John D. Alexander
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 16, Year A
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Guest Organist – we welcome Daryl Bichel at the organ today while James Busby is on vacation.
Epiphany Soup Kitchen (ESK) Fundraiser – a gathering to generate publicity for ESK and raise funds towards purchase of a new freezer will be held at the Portuguese-American Social Club, 32 Sheldon Street, Providence, Thursday 28 September from 6 pm to 8 pm. The event includes appetizers and cash bar. Tickets are $20 and are available today from Susan Brazil or Bruce Lennihan.
Society of Mary– will meet on Saturday 2 September for Holy Rosary following the 10 a.m. Mass. A short meeting will follow in the Great Hall. (This meeting has now been postponed to next Saturday, 9 September.)
Epiphany Soup Kitchen (ESK) Fundraiser – a gathering to generate publicity for ESK and raise funds towards purchase of a new freezer will be held at the Portuguese-American Social Club, 32 Sheldon Street, Providence, Thursday 28 September from 6 pm to 8 pm. The event includes appetizers and cash bar. Tickets are $20 and are available today from Susan Brazil or Bruce Lennihan.
Society of Mary
Sunday Eight O'Clock Service – During the months of July and August, the Sunday 8 o'clock Mass has begun with an abbreviated form of Morning Prayer followed immediately by the Eucharist. Regular attendees of the 8 o'clock Mass are welcome and invited to discuss with the Rector how they have found this change before we set about making it permanent. Fr. Alexander will be glad to hear thoughts about it following the 8 am Masses over the coming several Sundays.
Nave Flooring Project – We are pleased to announce that over the coming few months the entire tile floor under the pews will be covered over with a layer of birch paneling that will vastly improve the church's appearance and create a smooth surface underfoot. This project will not impact our Sunday worship schedule; but please exercise all due care and avoid any areas that have been cordoned off for this construction.
New Lights – Meanwhile, overhead, you may notice new lights shining in the hanging lanterns in the nave. These LED bulbs give increased light at greatly reduced energy usage and cost. We hope that they make an improvement.
New Lights – Meanwhile, overhead, you may notice new lights shining in the hanging lanterns in the nave. These LED bulbs give increased light at greatly reduced energy usage and cost. We hope that they make an improvement.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Norman, John, Shannah, Sister Carolyn, Mark, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Leonard, Harrington, Joan, Robert, Katherine, Sally, John, Ed, Virginia, Kirsten, Beverly, Deborah, Angela, Bobby, Douglas, George, Carlos, Rhoda, William, and James.
Birthdays this week: Simon Newby (29 August)
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Eleanor Fayerweather (30 August 1992), and Robert Thomas McElligott (2 September 1989); Recently Departed: Townsend Cass, Jan Wantland.
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the church in Ruvuma (Tanzania): The Rt. Rev’d Maternus Kapinga; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for students and leaders of our campus ministries at URI and Brown/RISD.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes – MC F Pisaturo; Thurifer L Verdelotti; Torches R Callanan, V Johnson
Lector – P Pettingell
Ushers – E Drew, T Oakes
Coffee Hour – The Rejto / Elliot Family
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Saturday 2 September
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 27 August
TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer & Low Mass 8 am
Sung Mass 10 am
Monday 28 August
Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, Teacher, 430 (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Requiem Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 29 August
Beheading of John the Baptist (G or R)
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Wednesday 30 August
Charles Chapman Grafton, Bishop of Fond du Lac, 1912 (G or W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass with 6 pm
Thursday 31 August
Aidan, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionary, 651 (G or W)
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Friday 1 September
Giles of Provence, Hermit, c. 710 (G or W)
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 2 September
The Martyrs of Papua New Guinea, 1942 (G or R)
Morning Prayer 9:30 am
Low Mass 10 am
Sunday 3 September
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer & Low Mass 8 am
Sung Mass 10 am
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (3 September)
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 17, Year A
