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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for April 14, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
During Holy Week, we will walk with Jesus in the Way of the Cross. We should remember that Jesus carried two kinds of crosses. Read More.
Remember the fourth and final Holy Conversation is This evening, April 14, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the parish hall of the Second Presbyterian Church. The theme of the evening is "My Spiritual Preferences." The Rector Nominating Committee and the Diocesan Leadership Team are ready to hear your stories! They can't hear them if you aren't there.
I'll see you in church!
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 Preparing for Worship
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
Collect
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Readings
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66
Services
7:45 a.m. Blessing of the Palms and Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant/Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Lector/Intercessor, Nancy Jackson; Eucharistic Minister, Nancy Jackson; Usher, John Kingsley.
9:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms, Congregational Procession and Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant, Elise B. Johnstone; Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Verger, Hans Flueck; Acolytes, Liz Samuel, Camille Fishback, Christian Branham, Olivia Brewer, Philip Priest, Olivia Fishback; Eucharistic Ministers, Tony Baxter, Laura Greenfield, Jan Hellebusch, John Tarrant, Hans Flueck; Lector, Cynthia Matthews; Intercessor, Katherine Bihl; Ushers, Bill Farmer, Guy Huguelet, Steve Branham, David Jones; Greeters, Main St.: David and Nancy Thompson; West Door: Ken and Ann Miller; Children's Chapel, No Chapel.
11:15 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms, Congregational Procession and Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant, Elise B. Johnstone; Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, Martin Woodford; Acolytes, Andrew Derenge, Grace Campbell, Lucy Beal; Eucharistic Ministers, Buzz Carmichael, Allissa Ferguson, ellie Fogg, Martin Woodford; Lector, Judi Woodford; Intercessor, Janie Catron; Ushers, Jim Carroll, Bill Cox, TBA; Greeters, Main St.: Litsa Prather, West Door: John and Keila Thomas; Children's Chapel, Elizabeth Beal, Laurel Morton.
Music
Hymns ~ 154, 168, 311, 170, 171
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: Janice MacNeil
Vestry on Duty: Jack Brown, Lucy Cox
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Bob Gibson
The palms are given to the glory of God by Patsy and Dorothea Tate in memory of George and Margaret Miles and David Miles. |
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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 17-May 8 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 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 17 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Bride's Room
No Christian Formation classes on Easter Day, April 24!
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 Holy Week Service Schedule
Monday, April 18
Holy Eucharist, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19
Holy Eucharist, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20
Holy Eucharist and Healing, 12:05 p.m.
Tenebrae service, 5:30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday, April 21
Holy Eucharist with Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar, 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday, April 22
Good Friday Liturgy, 12 noon and 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Easter Eve, April 23
The Great Vigil and Solemn High Eucharist for Easter, 7:00 p.m.
**Incense will be used at this service**
Sunday, Easter Day, April 24
Holy Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:15 a.m.
No Christian Formation classes
Easter Egg Hunt following the 11:15 service
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 Lenten Wednesday Evenings ~
Hallowed Be Thy Name in Recreation and Home
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 Maundy Thursday Foot Washing
God calls us to love and serve one another. Jesus demonstrated this to his disciples by performing the act of a servant and he washed their feet. This Maundy Thursday, we will undertake this act of loving service; you will have the opportunity to have your feet washed by one of the clergy. This may be uncomfortable for some, and this is the kind of discomfort we live in when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable in loving service. We invite you to encounter this with us this Holy Week.
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 Decorate the Church for Easter
Volunteers are needed to help decorate the church for Easter Day. This labor of love begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, and a light lunch will be provided. Come for the morning or any amount of time you can give. The Flower Committee would appreciate receiving any flowering branches from your yard or garden to use for decorations. Bring them to the church on Friday or Saturday, April 22 or 23, and leave them near the Bell Court door that goes to the Undercroft.
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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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 Easter Egg Hunt
Children in third grade and younger are invited to hunt eggs on Easter Day, April 24, following the 11:15 a.m. service (approximately 12:30 p.m.) in the playground area. Be sure to bring your own baskets! Crafts, snacks and other fun activities for children of all ages follow the egg hunt. |
 Acolyte Festival
Good Shepherd's 5th Annual Acolyte Festival for the Diocese of Lexington is fast approaching. Acolytes of all ages and experience level are encouraged to come. The day begins with Eucharist with Acolyte Processional. Bishop Stacy Sauls will be attending. After the service, acolytes and their adult leaders will attend workshops and participate in the Acolyte Olympics. The festival is fun, informative, builds community, and is a no-miss opportunity to honor and teach our acolytes.
When: April 30, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Good Shepherd, 533 East Main St., Lexington
Cost: $10 per person for lunch
Contact Deacon Lauren to register or for more information.
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Church Under the Bridge
pring is in the air and it's time again for Church Under the Bridge on Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m. at Mission House, 203 E. Fourth Street. Save the date and join us for a pleasant afternoon serving our guests a picnic lunch. We also need your help with purchasing the food. There are specially marked red outreach envelopes for Church Under the Bridge at the display in the Loggia. Please stop by and pick up an envelope with the amount already marked for you. Our goal is $350 to pay for this event. You can drop the envelope in the can on the table or in the alms basin. Remember to include your name as the donation is tax deductible.
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 Reception for Elise Johnstone
The Rev. Elise B. Johnstone has accepted a call to serve as Priest in Charge at Holy Trinity Church, Georgetown and her last Sunday with us is May 8. In recognition of her six years of service to Good Shepherd, we will honor Elise with a reception following the 11:15 service.
Pat and Jim Johnson have graciously agreed to organize the reception. If you can contribute by preparing pick-up food (finger sandwiches, cookies, etc.), please contact the Johnsons at 278-2009.
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 Comedy Off Broadway Outing
The Parish Life committee invites you to join them at Comedy Off Broadway to see James Gregory on Friday, May 6, for the 7:15 p.m. showing. The cost is $20 per person. There is a sign up sheet in the Loggia for those who are interested in attending. You can either purchase tickets through Comedy Off Broadway or you may pay for your tickets through the church office by April 25. |
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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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 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. |
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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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