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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for March 31, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
When our lives are illumined by the Light of Christ, we become lights. The Light of Christ shining in us disperses the darkness wherever we may be. Read More.
Remember the second Holy Conversation tonight from 6:00 until 8:00 in the parish hall of the Second Presbyterian Church, followed by a service of Healing and Reconciliation at Good Shepherd with Bishop Sauls. The Rector Nominating Committee and the Diocesan Leadership Team are ready to hear your stories about hurts and disappointments.
Register now for Holy Conversations - Session #3 - April 11.
I'll see you in church!
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 Assistant Rector Called to Lead Holy Trinity, Georgetown
Many of you heard the news this past Sunday, I wanted to share that while Good Shepherd has been discerning where God is calling the parish in terms of its permanent rector, I too have been discerning where I am called to serve as a priest. I have been called as the Priest in Charge of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Georgetown, Kentucky. My last Sunday at Good Shepherd will be May 8 and I will begin at Holy Trinity on Sunday, June 12.
I have been so blessed to serve with each one of you, as has my family. The nearly six years I have served at Good Shepherd have been so formational for me and it has been my privilege and honor to walk beside you as we have experienced together what it is to be the Body of Christ. Ryan and Walter join me in saying thank you for this wonderful time. I know that God is faithful and God will continue to be with each of you as you continue this journey. This is a truly blessed place.
A few people have asked what the difference is between a rector and a priest in charge. There is one major difference. A priest in charge has all the same canonical authority a rector does and has the same responsibilities over worship, administration, and the buildings under her care. The difference is that I have an agreement that I will serve there for a period of three years. At the end of that three years, if the parish and I discern that I am called to continue as its leader, then I become the rector and I basically have "tenure." If, at the end of that time, the parish or I discern that God is calling me somewhere else, then I may go there.
As the near future unfolds, we will share with you how we can celebrate our time together here at Good Shepherd. Again, thank you for allowing me to be a part of helping to shape this congregation as the Body of Christ. It has been a very humbling experience.
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 Preparing for Worship
Sunday, April 3, 2011
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Collect
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Readings
1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
Services
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant/Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Lector/Intercessor, Wilson Eastland; Eucharistic Minister, Scott Drexler; Usher, Joseph Jacobs.
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant, Elise B. Johnstone; Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Verger, Hans Flueck; Acolytes, Rachel Elliott, Stacy Wilk, Sarah Elliott, Mary Burton; Eucharistic Ministers, Jim Arnold, Skip Kimbrough, Liz Samuel, Amanda Stark, Hans Flueck; Lector, Karen Furlow; Intercessor, Kat Luchtefeld; Ushers, Ken Miller, Mark Plummer, Phil Roeder, George VanMeter; Greeters, Main St.: Winn and Nancy Stephens; West Door: Rick and Julie Elliott; Children's Chapel, No Chapel.
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I ~ Celebrant, Elise B. Johnstone; Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue;Deacon, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, January Haile; Acolytes, Katherine Wright, Jackson Campbell, Anna Stahlman; Eucharistic Ministers, Cary Blankenship, Judy Endicott, Guy Graves, January Haile; Lector, TBA; Intercessor, Juanita Peterson; Ushers, David Fogg, Dan Primm, TBA; Greeters, Main St.: Kevin and Christy Ellis, West Door: Herb and Cyndy Miller; Children's Chapel, Kristy Deep, Elizabeth Beal.
Music Hymns ~ 645, 144, 490, 429
Click HERE for a link to an online index to the 1982 Hymnal that will allow you to read the texts and listen to the tunes for Sunday's hymns.
Organ ~
Opening and closing voluntaries are omitted during Lent.
Others Serving This Sunday Altar Guild: Martha Tarrant
Vestry on Duty: Chuck Goodpaster, Sarah Leer
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Katherine Bihl
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 Music Notes for Sunday Hymn 645 is one of the most beloved paraphrases of Psalm 23 within the Anglican Communion, and has been in Episcopal hymnals since 1871. The text is a paraphrase by Sir Henry William Baker, first appearing in Hymns Ancient & Modern in 1868. Following the lead of Luther and Watts, Baker introduces New Testament Christianity into the psalm version: the cup becomes the eucharistic chalice, the cross takes it place with the rod and staff, and the pastoral caretaker assumes the role of the "Good Shepherd" as found in John 10:11-18. The tune matched with this text is a traditional Irish melody, collected by George Petri around 1855. Hymn 429, a doxological hymn of praise by Isaac Watts, first appeared for use by Episcopalians in the Hymnal of 1832. It was deleted in the 1892 edition and restored in 1982. The text is a paraphrase of Psalm 146 and the tune is one of the most important and influential of those composed during the earliest period of hymn writing in the 16th century. The tune was likely composed by Matthaus Greiter, Cantor in Strassburg, for his own metrical version of Psalm 119. John Calvin encountered this tune in Strassburg in 1538 and included it within his metrical psalter issued in 1539. Both the Anthem and psalm chant are the work of Sir John Goss, who was organist at St. Paul's Cathedral in London from 1838-1872. His part writing is always clear and direct, having very few awkward leaps. His anthem O Saviour of the world, with its repetition of text and largely homophonic texture, not only adorns the liturgy with the sublime art of marrying music to text, but becomes somewhat of a litany in and of itself. |
Sunday Adult Christian Formation Opportunities
The Discovery Series
This class is for those interested in becoming a member at Good Shepherd, renewing their membership, or just learning more about the Episcopal Church Sundays, April 3-May 15 at 10:15 a.m. Location: Undercroft Christianity for the Rest of Us
Based on "Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighborhood Church is Transforming the Faith" by Diana Butler Bass.
Led by Keila Thomas and George VanMeter
Sundays, April 3, 10, 17 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Library
Lectio Divina
Latin for divine reading, spiritual reading, or "holy reading," Lectio Divina represents a traditional practice of prayer and scriptural reading intended to promote communion with God and to increase in the knowledge of God's Word.
Led by Terry Samuel and Kevin Ellis
Sundays, April 3, 10, 17 at 10:15 a.m.
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Holy Conversations Continue
Please plan to make a special effort to be a part of Holy Conversation Session #3 "When My Safe Place Changes...on the Way to Wishes, Hopes and Dreams" on Monday, April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Second Presbyterian's Parish Hall. A light supper will be provided. In addition, there will be a special program at Good Shepherd for children and youth under age 16 each evening. Transportation assistance is available. Register by clicking the image to the right, on the separate e-mail sent to you, or by calling the church office at 252-1744
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 Lenten Wednesday Evenings ~
Hallowed Be Thy Name in Government
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Good Shepherd Day School Seeks Interim Director
Sandy Emerson, Good Shepherd Day School director, is retiring at the end of June after 15 years of leadership. The Board of Directors is seeking an interim director. Details Here
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 April Book Club
Everyone is invited to join us on Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Library to discuss Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard by Liz Murray. Click here for more information about this book.
Those who wish are invited to stay after Book Club to discuss starting a Backpack Ministry here at Good Shepherd that will help children who are in situations similar to Liz's.
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Easter Memorials and Thanksgivings
During Lent we have the opportunity to contribute towards the flowers and music that add so much to our Easter services. What a wonderful way to share in this most joyful celebration of Our Lord's Resurrection in the name of your loved ones! As in the past, the Easter service bulletin will list contributors and their memorial or thanksgiving dedications.
Please fill out a form (located at the back of the church and in the Loggia) and return to the church office with your donation. The deadline for notifying the office is Friday, April 15.
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 Palm Cross Workshop The annual Palm Cross workshop will take place on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the Undercroft. Making the crosses we receive on Palm Sunday is a long-standing tradition at Good Shepherd. The good news for newcomers to the tradition is that no experience is needed and plenty of people will be on hand to show you how to make the crosses. Refreshments will be provided. Call the church office at 252-1744 or take a moment to sign up in the Loggia on Sunday.
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 Africa Mission Trip Opportunity Deacon Lauren Villemuer will be taking a group of college age young adults to Uganda July 22 through August 7 to work with a medical mission team at an orphanage. Originally, only four people could go, but now more can be involved. To go, you must be an active member of Good Shepherd, have completed high school, be at least 18 years of age, and be able to know immediately if you can go. The cost is $3,500 which covers all travel, food, and supply expenses.
In Uganda, the effects of hunger, disease, and extreme poverty are devastating. It is estimated there are 2 million children orphaned because of AIDS in Uganda alone. Embrace Uganda has been working with 1,800 orphans and 27 widows. The Good Shepherd group will also visit Ntinda with Agape Ministries where on any given Saturday some 300 children come and play, most of them orphaned with nowhere else to go. The Agape Children's Village, located in Bukerere, houses 87 orphans and is in the process of building a school. A wide range of activities is planned--healing, helping, loving, feeding, building, teaching, and sharing the love of God.
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Living Board Game to Support St. Agnes' House
Youth and college age young adults are invited to participate in St. Agnes' House first Living Board Game. Participants will get sponsors before the game day, when they will receive an identity card for the role playing part of the game and a team map to the next station. At each station, there will be a challenge to complete to the satisfaction of a judge before they will be given a map to go to the next station. All participants are required to wear the game shirt that costs about $10. All participants must have signed permission and medical form available from their youth director or St. Agnes' House.
Ways to get involved
Play the game!
Bake cookies and brownies for the last station's refreshment!
Work a station! Support St. Agnes' House by sponsoring one of our game players!
Contact Deacon Lauren to sign up or for more information!
The details
When: April 16, 1 p.m.
Where: Mission House, 203 E. Fourth Street, Lexington
Cost: About $10 for game t-shirt
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 Save the Date
The 50+ age group is having a Spring Fling on Sunday, May 15, at The Oaks Clubhouse. More information available soon.
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 Pastoral Emergencies
If you have a pastoral emergency at night or on the weekend, please call the church number (859-252-1744), press 3 when prompted and your call will be forwarded to the mobile phone of the clergy person on call. Remain on the line through ringing, periods of silence and a second dial tone before your call is answered or goes to voice mail. If you leave a message be sure to include your callback number. |
 In Memory of Carole Bizzack
The Carole P. Bizzack Memorial Foundation is a fitting tribute to a kind, gentle and loving woman who dedicated her life to her animals. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic accident of Comair Flight 5191. In honor of Carole, her family is putting together a fundraiser to help support future students who plan to dedicate their lives to animal science and veterinary medicine. The work of the Carole P. Bizzack Memorial Foundation is only possible with the assistance of donations provided by members of the community.
The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Pro-Matx Health Club on Winchester Road. The Foundation is looking for supporters who would be willing to donate their time and/or services (including gift cards, gift certificates or items for auction) to help raise money for future students. If you would like to advertise for the day and donate a gift certificate we will have tables for $20 dollars. There will be food and music and loads of activities for children as well. Please come and celebrate a great local cause!
Carole was a Good Shepherd member and the wife of John Bizzack.
Carole P. Bizzack Memorial Foundation
3321 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
293-1771
www.carolebizzackfoundation.com
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Cathedral Domain News and Summer Camp Schedule
A work weekend will be held at the Cathedral Domain April 15-17. Volunteers are needed to assist with repairs and preparation for this summer's camping season. Contact Chris Vogel for more information.
The Cathedral Domain has been a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington for 98 years and is dedicated to providing an atmosphere promoting spiritual renewal, recreation, relaxation, and education in a Christ centered environment. The camp is located in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky and offers traditional or adventure programs at its 800 acre center. The people of The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington are committed to making camp available to every family and child who wants to go to camp. Funds are available for partial or full camp scholarships.
2011 Camp Schedule
Senior High Conference (Grades 9-12) June 12-18
Mini Camp 1 (Grade 1-2) June 19-22
Mini Camp 2 (Grades 1-2) June 22-25
Junior High Conference (Grades 7-8) June 26- July 2
High School Adventure Mission (Grade 9-12) June 26-July 2
Middle School Adventure Mission (Grades 7-8) July 3-9
Girls Camp 1 (Grades 3-4) July 3-9
Girls Camp 2 (Grades 5-6) July 10-16
Boys Camp 1 (Grades 3-4) July 3-9
Boys Camp 2 (Grades 5-6) July 10-16
Co-Ed Camp (Grades 3-5) July 24-30
Camp Jim Bickford Environmental Camp (Grades 6-8) July 24-30
For more information, to register for camp, or to request a camp brochure, please contact Cindy Sigmon or Andy Sigmon or call 216-932-5815.
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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
533 East Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
859.252.1744 phone
859.252.1745 fax
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The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue, Interim Rector
859.252.1744 office
859.309.0488 residence
832.576.9019 mobile
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