PARISH NOTES
Sunday 17 May 2020
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| Paul Preaching in the Areopagus (copy after Raphael) (1729-1731) by James Thornhill (1675/1676-1734). Oil on canvas. Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK. |
THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS
Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 66:7-18
1 Peter 3:13-22
John 14:15-21
THIS SUNDAY’S MUSIC
(Recorded on 13 May 2020 by James Busby, Organist)
Sigfred Karg-Elert (1877 – 1933)—Chorale-trio “Christus, der ist mein Leben,” Op. 78(Recorded on 13 May 2020 by James Busby, Organist)
Improvisation on hymn tune "Kingsfold"
"Oh Jesus, crowned with all renown, since thou the earth hast trod, thou reignest and by thee come down henceforth the gifts of God" -E. W. Benson (1829 – 1896)
Sigfred Karg-Elert—March-Triomphale - Nun danket alle Gott, Op. 65
A WORD OF WELCOME
Welcome to Saint Stephen’s – S. Stephen’s Church is in the midst of Brown University and serves the communities of the East Side of Providence, North Providence, East Providence, and beyond. It is a parish of the Diocese of Rhode Island in the Episcopal Church in the worldwide Anglican Communion. The Anglo-Catholic tradition informs and shapes our life together. We are a diverse community uniting all sorts and conditions in the worship of Our Lord Jesus Christ and aim to offer up the best we have in liturgy, music, preaching, teaching, fellowship, and service.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Note About Easing Restrictions – Plans to progressively reopen the church are still in their early stages. We will keep you apprised of any new developments as they arise. Thank you for your patience!
Virtual Offices and Masses – To access and view the LIVE (and archived) services, please visit the parish Facebook page here (you do not need a FB account to tune in). To access accompanying Daily Office and Low Mass readings and resources (as well as archived services), please visit the parish website sermon page here.
Virtual Coffee Hour – Please join us for our eighth Virtual Sunday Coffee Hour tomorrow, 17 May, at 11:30 am. To attend, please click here. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact Junior Warden Alison Huff via call or text at 401-465-8029 or email at alisonhuff12@gmail.com, or me via call or text at 712-348-5848 or email at jacob_ihnen@alumni.brown.edu. Thank you!
Virtual Catechesis Class – Fr. Mead leads a Virtual Class, “Mead and Creed,” on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm this Eastertide continuing to the end of May. It features items of Doctrine, the Creeds, and the Prayer Book Catechism. The classes are within one hour in length. Special Note: For class this Tuesday, please read pp. 856-857 on Prayer and Worship in the BCP and read this poem by George Herbert. To join in, please click here. Those who are interested can contact Alison Huff with any questions or difficulties in joining via call or text at 401-465-8029 or email at alisonhuff12@gmail.com.
Mead and Creed Recordings – If you would like access to audio recordings of “Mead and Creed” class sessions, please contact Alison Huff or Jacob Ihnen via email.
Digital Spring Cleaning – I am in the process of tidying up our digital databases. If you think we might not have your most up-to-date contact information, please contact me with the correct information via email at jacob_ihnen@alumni.brown.edu. More generally, please send your birthdays and wedding anniversaries in as well! We would love to commemorate them, but do not have as many on file as we would like. Thank you! – Jacob Ihnen
Exterior Architectural Lighting – If you drive by S. Stephen’s in the evening, you will now find it illuminated by lovely exterior architectural lighting. This lighting was given to the parish by an anonymous donor to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Fr. Alan Maynard, assisting priest at S. Stephen’s for many years. May he rest in peace. (d. 7 September 2006)
Concerning Pledges and the Sunday Offering – A key worry in this time of physical distancing is that our inability to gather as a church damages our income. We have heard nothing from the public health authorities about the risks of virus transmission through the mail, so feel free to mail your check to the church. Alternatively, it is quite straightforward to give online by clicking here to visit S. Stephen’s online giving page, where you can use the payment portal week by week or set up a recurring direct deposit program with your bank. We are grateful for your generous response to our appeal for pledges in this transition year. Now the challenge is for us to receive and collect these pledges. We don’t know how long this period of physical distancing will have to last. If you are experiencing financial difficulties which hurt your ability to keep a pledge you made before this crisis of the coronavirus, please do not hesitate to let us know. You may contact Father Mead at 917-592-5947 or email him at andrewcraigmead1@gmail.com. Thank you for your love of S. Stephen’s.
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Prayers have been requested for: Virginia, Richard, Beverly, Patti, Maxcine, Ethel, Chipper, Donna, Carl, Kade, Sherri, Norman, John, Shannah, Terri, Lynne, Gus, Harrington, Joan, Robyn, Sandy, John, Dylan, Phebe, Jack, Hunter, Bruce, Richard, Ann, Sandy, Nancy, Antonio, Emma, Olivia, Raphael, Kiersten, Katie, Beverly, Tom, Gail, Deborah, Bryan, Angela, Bobby, Susan, Beverly, Empy, Elizabeth, Carlos, Rhoda, William, Crystal, Roger, Christopher, Beth, Sarah, Diana, Ruby, and Lola.
Belated Birthday: Beth Shirley (Friday 5/15).
Birthdays this week: Noah Butler-Rose (Tuesday 5/19), Andrew Grover (Wednesday 5/20), Kathleen MacLean (Wednesday 5/20), and Bobby Rose (Friday 5/22).
The faithful departed: Year’s Mind: David A. Ross (18 May 1997), Elizabeth Kellum (18 May 1997), Janice Dobson (19 May 2000), Elise Jackson Steedman (19 May 1985), Tyrone Gene Gingrich (19 May 2014), Martha S. Fearson (20 May 1987), Allen Burnett Williams (20 May 2010), Henry Butler (20 May 2019), Royal Martin Disley (21 May 2005), and Clinton Nickerson Williams II (21 May 1991). Recently Departed: Beth Dancause and Geraldine Millham.
Anglican and Diocesan Cycles of Prayer – In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we are asked to pray for the Anglican Church of Korea: The Most Rev’d Moses Nagjun Yoo, Primate of Korea and Bishop of Daejeon; in the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for the people and clergy of The Church of the Ascension/La Iglesia de la Ascension, Cranston, and Ascension, Wakefield.
THIS WEEK AT S. STEPHEN’S
PARISH PROGRAMS, EVENTS & MEETINGS
Tuesday 19 May
“Mead and Creed” 5:30 pm
LITURGICAL CALENDAR & SERVICE SCHEDULE
* ALL IN-PERSON SUNDAY AND WEEKDAY SERVICES CANCELLED
* ALL SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS
Sunday 17 May
THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (W)
Virtual Low Mass 10 am
Daily Office Lectionary: Easter VI, Year Two
Daily Mass Lectionary: Easter VI, Year A
Monday 18 May
NO SERVICES (Rest day for clergy and staff)
Tuesday 19 May
Tuesday of Easter VI (W)
Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, 988
Virtual Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Virtual Low Mass 12:10 pm
Wednesday 20 May
Wednesday of Easter VI (W)
Alcuin of York, Deacon, Abbot, 820
Virtual Evening Prayer 5:30 pm
Virtual Low Mass 6 pm
Thursday 21 May
THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (W)
Helena, Empress, Protector of the Holy Places, 330
Virtual Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Virtual Low Mass 12:10 pm
Friday 22 May
Friday of Easter VI (W)
Virtual Noonday Prayer 12 noon
Virtual Low Mass 12:10 pm
Saturday 23 May
Saturday of Easter VI (W)
Vincent of Lerins, Priest, Teacher, 450
Virtual Morning Prayer 9:30 am
Virtual Low Mass 10 am
Sunday 24 May
THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (W)
Virtual Low Mass 10 am
NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS (24 May)
Seventh Sunday of Easter (Year A)
Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
