PARISH NOTES
Sunday 7 October 2018
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Marc Chagall, Jacob’s
Dream (1966)
Musée Marc Chagall, Nice, France |
FROM THE RECTOR
The Anniversary of the Dedication is our annual celebration of the consecration of our present church building on February 27, 1862. Since the actual anniversary often falls in Lent – and the Sundays of Lent always take precedence over anything else – we take advantage of an old English custom of celebrating the Dedication on the first Sunday in October. It is a time to give thanks for our church building, for our parish forebears who built it, and for the generations of faithful parishioners who have worshipped here. At the same time, we rededicate ourselves to our mission and ministry in this place, including stewardship of the wonderful architectural and artistic gifts we have inherited and will pass on to those who come after us. Do please join us for this joyous and festive celebration. – Fr. John D. Alexander
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Anniversary of the Dedication
Psalm 84:1-6Genesis 28:10-22
1 Peter 2:1-5, 9
Matthew 21:12-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to S. Stephen’s – especially to our visitors and guests! We’re glad to have you with us. Please join us for Coffee Hour following the 10 a.m. Mass in the Great Hall upstairs. If you have any questions or special needs, please speak to one of the ushers, who will be glad to assist you.
Parish Calendar 2018-2019 – will be mailed with The S. Stephen during the coming week. Both it and the Liturgical Music brochure are available to view and download on the parish website: sstephens.org
Public Holiday Schedule – On Columbus Day (Monday), we will hold Morning Prayer at 9:30 am, with Low Mass following at 10:00 am.
Vestry Meeting – The second Vestry meeting of the program year will take place this Tuesday, October 9, at 7:00 in the Library.
Memorial Organ Recital – On October 21st, at 5:30 pm, an organ recital at S. Stephen’s will feature Choirmaster and Organist James Busby and guest Kevin Darrow, oboe. With works of J. S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, César Franck, Guy Bovet, Joseph-Ermend Bonnal, and Louis Vierne. A reception follows the service. All are most welcome and invited to attend!
Budget Committee – The Vestry Committee charged with drafting a parish budget for 2019 will begin meeting soon, and needs to include some parishioners who are not Vestry members. Anyone interested in finding out more about this volunteer opportunity, please speak to Treasurer George Ryan or Senior Warden Tom Bledsoe.
Volunteer for Acolyte Rota – Fr. Alexander is seeking parishioners young and old who would like to be trained to serve as acolytes for the 10:00 am Mass on Sundays and for special services throughout the year. Please get in touch with him if you are willing or know someone else who would be. Thank you!
College Ministry – The Episcopal Ministry at Brown and RISD (EMBR) continues next Sunday with Evening Prayer at 5:30, with dinner and conversation to follow. All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome and invited to attend!
Parish Calendar 2018-2019 – will be mailed with The S. Stephen during the coming week. Both it and the Liturgical Music brochure are available to view and download on the parish website: sstephens.org
Public Holiday Schedule – On Columbus Day (Monday), we will hold Morning Prayer at 9:30 am, with Low Mass following at 10:00 am.
Vestry Meeting – The second Vestry meeting of the program year will take place this Tuesday, October 9, at 7:00 in the Library.
Memorial Organ Recital – On October 21st, at 5:30 pm, an organ recital at S. Stephen’s will feature Choirmaster and Organist James Busby and guest Kevin Darrow, oboe. With works of J. S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, César Franck, Guy Bovet, Joseph-Ermend Bonnal, and Louis Vierne. A reception follows the service. All are most welcome and invited to attend!
Budget Committee – The Vestry Committee charged with drafting a parish budget for 2019 will begin meeting soon, and needs to include some parishioners who are not Vestry members. Anyone interested in finding out more about this volunteer opportunity, please speak to Treasurer George Ryan or Senior Warden Tom Bledsoe.
Volunteer for Acolyte Rota – Fr. Alexander is seeking parishioners young and old who would like to be trained to serve as acolytes for the 10:00 am Mass on Sundays and for special services throughout the year. Please get in touch with him if you are willing or know someone else who would be. Thank you!
College Ministry – The Episcopal Ministry at Brown and RISD (EMBR) continues next Sunday with Evening Prayer at 5:30, with dinner and conversation to follow. All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome and invited to attend!
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Elizabeth, Richard, Norman, John, Shannah, Sister Carolyn, Lynne, William, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Mary, Gus, Leonard, Harrington, Joan, Patricia, Sandy, John, Phebe, Gregory, Jack, Richard, Colin, Sandy, Kiersten, Beverly, Deborah, Bryan, Angela, Bobby, Beverly, Allora, Carlos, Rhoda, William, and James.
Birthdays this week: Devon Callanan (Sunday 10/7), Joy D’Ambra (Sunday 10/7),
Jimmy Starks (Wednesday 10/10), and Deborah Abel (Thursday 10/11).
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Lester Wilkinson (9 October 1983), Elizabeth A. Olsen (10 October 1999), and James K. Walker (11 October 2008). Recently Departed: John Hall (Priest), Edward K. Hooks, and F. Washington (Tony) Jarvis (Priest).
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we are asked to pray for The Episcopal Church: The Most Rev’d Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of TEC; in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for the members and ministries of the Episcopal Church Women.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes – MC J Ihnen, SD F Pisaturo, Thurifer W Dilworth, Crucifer L Verdelotti, Torches TBD and C Sylvia
Lector – P Martin
Ushers – Karl Benziger and Patricia Barnes
Coffee Hour – Society of Mary
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
Sunday 7 October
Evening Prayer w/ EMBR 5:30 pm (Lady Chapel)
Tuesday 9 October
Vestry Meeting 7:00 pm (Library)
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Friday 12 October
RUF Meeting 4:00-11:00 pm (Great Hall)
Saturday 13 October
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm (Great Hall)
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
7 October
ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION (Observed) (W)
Morning Prayer 8:00 am
Low Mass 8:10 am
Solemn Mass 10:00 am
Evening Prayer w/ EMBR 5:30 pm
Daily Mass and Office Lectionaries: Proper 22, Year Two
Monday 8 October
FERIA (G)
Morning Prayer 9:30 am
Low Mass 10:00 am
Tuesday 9 October
Denys, Bishop of Paris, and Companions, Martyrs, c. 258 (R)
Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln, 1253 (W)
Ethelburga, Abbess of Barking, 675 (W)
James the Deacon, Companion of Paulinus, 7th century (W)
Morning Prayer 8:00 am
Low Mass 8:10 am
Solemn Mass 10:00 am
Evening Prayer w/ EMBR 5:30 pm
Amos 5:6-7,10-15
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31
Noonday Prayer 12:00 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Wednesday 10 October
Paulinus, Bishop of York, Missionary, 644 (W)
Thomas Traherne, Poet, Spiritual Writer, 1674 (W)
Thomas Traherne, Poet, Spiritual Writer, 1674 (W)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6:00 pm
Thursday 11 October
James the Deacon, Companion of Paulinus, 7th century (W)
Noonday Prayer 12:00 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Friday 12 October
Wilfrid of Ripon, Bishop, Missionary, 709 (W)
Noonday Prayer 12:00 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 13 October
Edward the Confessor, King of England, 1066 (W)
Morning Prayer 9:30 am
Low Mass 10:00 am
14 October
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G) Morning Prayer 8:00 am
Low Mass 8:10 am
Solemn Mass 10:00 am
Evening Prayer w/ EMBR 5:30 pm
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (14 October)
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost – Proper 23, Year B
Psalm 90:12-17Amos 5:6-7,10-15
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31
