PARISH NOTES
Sunday 15 September 2019
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| El Buen Pastor (1657) by Cristóbal García Salmerón (1603-1666). Oil on canvas. Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain. |
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Luke 15:1-10
THIS SUNDAY’S MUSIC
maestoso
Steffano Bernardi (c. 1577–1937)—Missa Praeparate corda
vestra
Kellow John Pye (1812–1901)—Anglican Chant: Psalm 14
C. Hubert H. Parry (1848–1918)—I was glad when they said
unto me
Edward Elgar—Sonata in G, Op. 28: IV. Presto (comodo)
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 8 am Mass in the Narthex and 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.
Joining us with small children? – We are so glad you are here! Our Sunday School program and nursery care resume today. The ushers would be happy to direct you.
Choir Season – begins this Sunday! We welcome back the Schola Cantorum at the 10 am Mass for another program year. The 2019-2020 Liturgical Music Prospectus is available in the Narthex and on the parish website.
Altar Flowers – The altar flowers at the high altar today are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the ministry of James Busby and the Schola Cantorum, from a parishioner.
My S. Stephen’s Ministry: Lynne deBenedette – I cannot recall exactly how many years I have sung in the Schola Cantorum, but that is partly because for me singing in the choir is inseparable from being part of the congregation. It's a humbling honor and enormous privilege to be able contribute to Sunday worship as a choir member, and a joy to sing under James's wonderful direction and with so many talented and dedicated musicians.
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| Lynne deBenedette |
Organ Voluntaries – The organ selections played before and after Mass are chosen to reflect or comment on the mood of the liturgy. Before Mass, they are normally five or six minutes in duration beginning in advance of the hour. After the Mass, you are invited to remain seated to listen or to proceed directly to coffee hour! –JCB
Community discussions – Please RSVP (or just come!) to one or more of our upcoming group discussions. We're counting on input from all parishioners on what we cherish about S. Stephen's and our shared vision for the future of the parish. See the website for more information or contact Office Assistant Susan Rozzero at office@sstephens.necoxmail.com or (401) 421-6702.
Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (September 21st) – a major feast of the church year will be kept this coming Saturday with Morning Prayer at 9:30 am, and Low Mass following at 10 am.
Monthly Commemoration of the Departed – whose year’s mind falls during September will be offered Saturday 21 September at 10 am (preceded by Morning Prayer at 9:30 am). If you have any names to add to those to be remembered, please let Nancy Gingrich know. This Mass is sponsored by the Guild of All Souls, St. Stephen Protomartyr Branch: all are welcome and invited to attend!
Stewardship Program – It’s that time of year again! If you are on our mailing list, you should have received an invitation to make your pledge of financial contributions to S. Stephen’s for 2020, along with a pledge card. If you would like to make your pledge online instead, you can do so by visiting the Give page on the parish website. The goal is to receive most pledges by November 24th. In the meantime, please consider prayerfully what you can offer; S. Stephen’s is counting on your support and generosity in this period of transition.
College Ministry – Welcome to all new and returning students! The Episcopal Ministry at Brown and RISD (EMBR) continues this Sunday, 15 September, with Evening Prayer at 5:30 and dinner and conversation to follow. All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome and invited to attend.
Volunteer for Acolyte Rota – S. Stephen’s has a need for some additional volunteers, aged anywhere from 9 to 99, 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 speak to Richard Noble, who can arrange for training. Thank you!
Unable to get to Mass or want to review a sermon? – Sunday sermons are now available on the parish website in text and audio — check it out! While you are at it, spend a few minutes listening to "Mead's Meanderings,” two minutes of pithy observations made each week by our interim rector about S. Stephen's.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Virginia, Richard, Beverly, Maxcine, Ethel, Carl, Kade, Sherri, Norman, John, Shannah, Terri, Beth, Lynne, Gus, Harrington, Joan, Sandy, John, Phebe, Jack, Hunter, Richard, Priscilla, Ann, Sandy, Antonio, Emma, Olivia, Raphael, Kiersten, Katie, Beverly, Tom, Gail, Deborah, Tree, Bryan, Angela, Bobby, Beverly, Carlos, Rhoda, William, Roger, James, and Christopher.
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Hana Widmer (21 September 2010).
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we are asked to pray for the Anglican Church of Tanzania: The Most Rev’d Dr. Maimbo Mndolwa, Archbishop of Tanzania & Bishop of Tanga; in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for the people and clergy of Sts. Matthew and Mark, Barrington and of St. Matthew's, Jamestown.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Acolytes – MC R Noble, SD J Ihnen, Th J Starks, Cr B Rose, Torches C Sylvia, L Verdelotti
Lector at 8 am – J Malone
Lector at 10 am – J Steiny
Ushers – Bruce Lennihan and Sharon Lloyd Clark
Coffee Hour – Muriel Jobbers and Leana Hooks
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
Sunday 15 September
Community Discussion One 12-2 pm (Great Hall)
Saturday 21 September
Guild of All Souls 10 am (Lady Chapel)
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Saturday 21 September
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm (Great Hall)
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 15 September
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:10 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer w/ EMBR 5:30 pm
Daily Office Lectionary: Proper 19, Year One
Daily Mass Lectionary: Proper 19
Monday 16 September
Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage and Martyr, 258, and Cornelius, Pope and Martyr, 253 (R)
Ninian, Bishop of Galloway, Apostle of the Picts, c. 432
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 17 September
FERIA (G)
Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, Visionary, 1179
Lambert, Bishop of Maastricht, Martyr, c. 705
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Wednesday 18 September
FERIA (G)
Edward Bouverie Pusey, Priest, Tractarian, 1882
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 19 September
FERIA (G)
Theodore of Tarsus, Archbishop of Canterbury, 690
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Friday 20 September
FERIA (G)
John Coleridge Patteson, First Bishop of Melanesia, and Companions, Martyrs, 1871
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 21 September
SAINT MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST (R)
Morning Prayer 9:30 am
Low Mass with Commemoration of September Departed 10 am
Sunday 22 September
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (G)
Morning Prayer 8 am
Low Mass 8:10 am
Solemn Mass 10 am
Evening Prayer w/ EMBR 5:30 pm
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (22 September)
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
1 Timothy 2:1-7
