PARISH NOTES
Sunday 1 October 2017
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| Early 18th-century Russian Icon of King Solomon with a model of the Temple |
FROM THE RECTOR
This Sunday we welcome back the Schola Cantorum after the summer to begin the 2017-2018 Choir Season. And what better occasion to do so than the official celebration of the Anniversary of the Dedication of S. Stephen's current church building 155 years ago. (Just as the Queen of England has an "official" Birthday in the summer separate from her actual birthday, so with the Bishop's permission we take advantage of the ancient custom of celebrating the Dedication on the first Sunday in October, since the actual anniversary usually falls in Lent.)
In the Old Testament reading appointed for the feast, King Solomon dedicates the Temple in Jerusalem, asking "But will God indeed dwell on earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain thee, much less this house which I have built." Still, as the Ancient Preface of the Dedication reminds us, "these visible buildings are but the figures" of the true heavenly Temple where Angels and Saints offer unceasing praise to God Almighty. Come join in the celebration this Sunday!
-- Fr. John D. Alexander
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
The Feast of the Dedication
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome Back – to the Schola Cantorum, which begins its 2017-2018 choir season at today's 10 am Mass. Brochures listing the liturgical music of the program year were mailed out several weeks ago and extra copies are available in the narthex. Please take and distribute them freely.
Recital for Organ and Voice – On Sunday 22 October, there will be a recital for organ and voice featuring our own James Busby and a visiting voice artist, Maggie Finnegan. Flyers for the event are included in this Sunday’s Kalendar. Please take these flyers and distribute them freely.
Episcopal Relief and Development – In the past month we've witnessed the devastating effects of Hurricanes Harvey and Maria on the Gulf Coast, Florida, and the Caribbean, as well as repeated earthquakes in Mexico. Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) aids people and congregations in disaster zones where help is most needed. Please visit their website by following this link to learn how you can help with donations designated for particular areas. Thank you for your care and generosity.
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 they make an improvement.
October Requiem – for the repose of the souls of the Departed whose anniversaries fall during the month will be offered Monday 2 October at 6 pm in the Lady Chapel. If there is anyone you would like remembered, please email Fr. Alexander.
October Requiem – for the repose of the souls of the Departed whose anniversaries fall during the month will be offered Monday 2 October at 6 pm in the Lady Chapel. If there is anyone you would like remembered, please email Fr. Alexander.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Norman, Shannah, Sister Carolyn, William, Gerald, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Leonard, Harrington, Joan, Robert, Katherine, Sally, Sandy, John, Ed, Virginia, Richard, Kiersten, Beverly, Deborah, Angela, Bobby, Douglas, Beverly, Allora, Carlos, Rhoda, William, and James.
Birthdays: Mason Butler-Rose (Tuesday 10/3), James Busby (Thursday 10/5), Devan Latimer (Friday 10/6), Devon Callanan (Saturday 10/7), and Joy D’Ambra (Saturday 10/7).
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Daniel Webster Latham (4 October 1986), Madge Lillian Hover Holmes (4 October 1992), and Lawrence W. Seamans (5 October 1987); Recently Departed: Derek Hall.
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the Diocese of Southern Philippines: The Rt Revd Danilo Labacanacruz Bustamante; and in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, please pray for the people and clergy of St. Francis, Coventry.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes – MC F Pisaturo; Subdeacon R Noble; Thurifer J Starks; Crucifer L Verdelotti; Torches V Johnson, C Sylvia
Lector – RG Noble
Ushers – Chris Martel and Patricia Barnes
Coffee Hour – Susan, Nancy, and Louis
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Monday 2 October
Frank Pisaturo Parish Discernment Team Meeting 7:00 pm
Saturday 7 October
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 1 October
THE FEAST OF THE DEDICATION (W)
Morning Prayer & Low Mass 8:00 am
Solemn Mass 10:00 am
Daily Office and Mass Lectionaries: Proper 21, Year One
Monday 2 October
The Holy Guardian Angels
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Requiem Mass 6:00 pm (Black)
Tuesday 3 October
FERIA (G)
Noonday Prayer 12:00 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Wednesday 4 October
Francis of Assisi, Friar, Deacon, Founder of the Friars Minor, 1226 (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6:00 pm
Thursday 5 October
FERIA (G)
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 PM
Friday 6 October
Bruno, Founder of the Carthusian Order, 1101 (W)
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 7 October
Our Lady of the Rosary (Blue)
Morning Prayer 9:30 am
Low Mass 10:00 am
Holy Rosary 10:30 am
Sunday 8 October
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer & Low Mass 8:00 am
Solemn Mass 10:00 am
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (8 October)
The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost – Proper 22, Year A
