PARISH NOTES
Sunday 20 October 2019
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| The Unjust Judge by John Everett Millais (1829-1896). Watercolor and gouache on off-white wove paper. Fogg Museum, Cambridge, MA. |
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Jeremiah 31:27-34
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Luke 18:1-8
THIS SUNDAY’S MUSIC
Charles-Marie Widor (1844–1937)—Symphony Gothique, Op. 70: II. Andante sostenuto
M. Searle Wright (1918–2004)—Missa Incarnationis
Alec Wyton (1921–2007)—Gloria in Excelsis
H. Walford Davies (1869–1941)—Anglican Chant: Psalm 121
Zoltán Kodály (1882–1967)—Psalm 121
Léon Boëllmann (1862–1897)—Suite Gothique, Op. 25: IV. Toccata
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 are available throughout the program year, and the ushers would be happy to direct you.
Altar Flowers – The flowers at the high altar this Sunday are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Megda Dunham Hawkins (20 October 1984) by the Altar Guild in thanksgiving for her particular stewardship of our altar and the work of our altar guild and servers, all to the greater glory of God. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
Parish History Event – The next step in the rector search process is a Parish History Event this Sunday, 20 October, to be facilitated by Canon Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew at coffee hour after she joins us for Mass. Canon Dena will ask the help of the church members in sharing their memories and perspectives to answer the questions: What is our history? Who are we now? And Who do we hope to become? She writes that this “is a participatory event, and it is only with all of our voices that we can create the fullest and most accurate picture of St. Stephen’s so that we can enter discernment with priests who may feel called to serve as your next Rector. The Parish History Event is a large group enterprise and provides a different setting for input than the small group discussions you have already had.” Please make every effort to join us on Sunday if you are able!
Street Closures this Sunday – There will be several street closures this Sunday beginning at 5 am and ending at 12 noon. Please visit http://www.providenceri.gov/act/event-street-closures/ to see if your normal Sunday route will be affected.
Daily Mass – Please consider joining Fr. Mead, Fr. Pearson, Fr. Locke or Fr. Sturni at a weekday Mass or for Morning, Noonday, and Evening Prayer; it might be good for you!
Sick and Shut-in Ministry – A recurring theme from our community forums has been the need to be better as a parish in keeping track of and attending to our members who are sick or shut-in. We can do better. If you are interested in assisting with this important ministry, please speak to Tom Bledsoe or Alison Huff in person or by email (thomas_bledsoe@brown.edu, alisonhuff12@gmail.com).
Saint James of Jerusalem (October 23rd) – a major feast of the church year will be kept this coming Wednesday with Evening Prayer at 5:30 pm, and Low Mass following at 6 pm.
Stewardship Program – If you have not yet done so, please prayerfully consider making your pledge of financial contributions to S. Stephen’s for 2020 by filling out a physical or online pledge card. Physical pledge cards may be found in the Narthex or obtained from an Usher. 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. S. Stephen’s is counting on your support and generosity in this period of transition.
The Parish Directory – and other useful resources are available on the church website in the “members’ area.” To enter, click on "Log In" in the upper right corner of the home page and follow the directions to apply for a user account. For reasons of privacy and security, only parishioners and known members of the congregation will receive access.
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, Thomas, Maxcine, Ethel, Carl, Kade, Sherri, Norman, John, Shannah, Terri, Beth, Lynne, Gus, Harrington, Joan, Sandy, John, Phebe, Jack, Hunter, Richard, Ann, Sandy, Antonio, Emma, Olivia, Raphael, Kiersten, Katie, Beverly, Tom, Gail, Deborah, Tree, Bryan, Angela, Bobby, Beverly, Elizabeth, Carlos, Rhoda, William, Crystal, Roger, James, Christopher, and Geralyn.
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: Phyllis Hayden Potterton (20 October 1997), Megda Dunham Hawkins (20 October 1984), and Mary Elizabeth Moss (21 October 2017). Recently Departed: Michael J. DePetrillo and Charles Lopipero.
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we are asked to pray for the Church in the Province of the West Indies: Vacant; in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for the people and clergy of St. Martin’s, Providence.
THE SUNDAY ROTA
Lector at 8 am – J Leonard
Lector at 10 am – TBD
Ushers – Nancy Gingrich and Tom Bledsoe
Coffee Hour – Leana Hooks and Family
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
Sunday 20 October
Evening Prayer with EMBR 5:30 pm (Lady Chapel)
EXTRA-PAROCHIAL EVENTS HOSTED AT S. STEPHEN’S
Friday 25 October
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) Meeting 4-11 pm (Great Hall)
Saturday 26 October
Epiphany Soup Kitchen 2:30 pm (Great Hall)
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
Sunday 20 October
NINETEENTH 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 24, Year One
Daily Mass Lectionary: Proper 24
Monday 21 October
FERIA (G)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Tuesday 22 October
FERIA (G)
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Wednesday 23 October
SAINT JAMES OF JERUSALEM (R)
Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 24 October
FERIA (G)
Raphael, Archangel
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Friday 25 October
FERIA (G)
Crispin and Crispinian, Martyrs at Rome, c. 287
Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 26 October
FERIA (G)
Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, Scholar, 899
Cedd, Abbot, Bishop of the East Saxons, 664
Morning Prayer 9:30 am
Low Mass 10 am
Sunday 27 October
TWENTIETH 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 (27 October)
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Joel 2:23-32
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
