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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for June 5, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
What was begun at Christmas is brought full circle and proclaimed again in a different way at the Ascension. You might say that while the message of the Incarnation is "The Word became flesh," the message of the Ascension is "The flesh became Word." READ MORE.
I'll see you in Church!
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 Preparing for Worship
Sunday, June 5, 2011
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Collect
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Readings
Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36; 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
Services
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Lector/Intercessor, Terri Koontz; Eucharistic Minister, Barbara Groves; Usher, John Kingsley.
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ Celebrant/Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, Hans Flueck; Acolytes, Spencer Branham, Stacy Wilk, Alina Snowden, Mary Burton, Christian Branham, Olivia Brewer; Eucharistic Ministers, Dee Beegle, Barbara Priest, Taylor Beegle, Hans Flueck; Lector, Virginia Carter; Intercessor, Kevin Ellis; Ushers, Ken Miller, Mark Plummer, David Thompson, George VanMeter; Greeters, Main St.: George VanMeter; West Door, John and Keila Thomas; Children's Chapel, Pyddney Jones, Cathy Penberthy.
Music
Hymns ~ 214, 380, LEVAS 183, 307, 215
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 ~
L'Ascension: I (Majesty of Christ) ~ Olivier Messiaen
L'Ascension: III (Outbursts of Joy) ~ Olivier Messiaen
Others Serving This Sunday Altar Guild: Martha Tarrant
Vestry on Duty: Chuck Goodpaster, Lucy Cox
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Katherine Bihl
Altar Flowers: Ann Miller
Altar Flower Delivery: Lucy Cox, Ema Jean Niles, Sue Cole, Sherry Owen, Christy and Kevin Ellis
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Music Notes
With this past Thursday having been the feast of the Ascension, this morning we are enriched by much of the glorious music composed for this holy day. The Voluntaries are from Olivier Messiaen's four symphonic meditations on Ascension Day. Originally written for orchestra, these movements were later transcribed by the composer for organ. Messiaen was one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, incorporating unique elements into his music such as Hindu rhythms, birdsong, and his technique of "communicable language." Hymn 214 is one of many examples of fine Welsh tunes in our Hymnal. The text by Charles Wesley first appeared in 1739 and was later matched with this tune, which appeared in 1837. Llanfair is a typical Welsh tune of its period, melodically strongly based on the notes of the tonic chord of G in a simple AABA structure. The tune of Hymn 215 is also in AABA structure, but is a Dutch melody. It was introduced to Anglican hymnals through its inclusion in the English Hymnal where it was matched with this text. The Anthem by Gerald Finzi is one of the traditional musical "war horses" of the Church. Finzi was a student of E.C. Bairstow at York Minster and was influenced by Stanford, Vaughan Williams, and others. God is gone up is in large ABA form with the A sections characterized by fanfares sounding from both organ and choir. The B section in particular has many examples of text painting, such as chromatic dissonances on "heartcramping notes," ascending scale passages on "as it did ascend," and canonic imitation occuring at "mixing their music." |
 Altar Flowers The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Christy and Kevin Ellis in memory of her father, Joseph H. Smith III.
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 Bishop Sauls named Chief Operating Officer
of The Episcopal Church The Presiding Bishop has called The Right Reverend Stacy F. Sauls, Bishop of Lexington, to become the Chief Operating Officer of The Episcopal Church.
Read Bishop Sauls' Pastoral Letter.
Read the Episcopal News Service article. |
 Prayers This is the Good Shepherd Prayer List. Each day at noon, the persons on this list are lifted up in prayer. On Sundays during the Prayers of the People, the Intercessor pauses while we pray aloud or silently for each of those on the prayer list, which is published in the bulletin. You are also invited to add these names to your personal prayer list.
For Healing: Joyce, Mary Ellen, Pyddney, Madeline, Delaney, Helen, Cary, Sidney, Beverly, Debbie, Aya, Larry, John
For the Departed and Those Who Mourn: Dorothy, Charles, Gordon, the Mitchell family, the Rich family, the Scott family, Those in the military who died in Afghanistan - Christopher, John, Joseph, Kristoffer, Adam, Louie, Thomas, Ergin, Edward, John, Adam, and Peter.
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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. |
 Summer Christian Formation
Summer is usually the time we slow down a little, but the Christian Formation program uses the summer to try new things, introduce new programs and to just have fun. This year, our program kicks off with Pandamania Vacation Bible School from June 6-10, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. each day. Children and youth will explore how God is wild about them through stories, songs and crafts. Everyone is invited to the closing program on Friday, June 10, at 10:50 a.m. for a joyous celebration of the week.
Youth in grades 6-12 will have a chance to explore Lexington with new eyes and with new friends with the Wonderful Wednesdays Program. On June 8, the youth will meet at Good Shepherd at 12:30 p.m. We will go on a Scavenger Hunt (walking, so wear good shoes). Please bring about $15 to cover lunch at one place and dessert at another. Cameras are encouraged and sunscreen is a must. Future Wednesdays promise Gatti-town, Champs, miniature golf and more.
Lots more to come later in the summer, so stay tuned! Contact Deacon Lauren for more information about any of these activities. |
Summer Thursday Mornings ~ Current Events Bible Study
Thursdays, June 2 through August 18
(Will not meet on June 9.)
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Library
Open to men and women of all ages, this class examines current events making the news and looks at the issues through the eyes of scripture, Christian tradition and ethics. Led by the Rev. Deacon Lauren Villemuer.
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 Daughters of the King
Daughters of the King will meet on Sunday, June 12, at 4 p.m. in the Library. June Hopemobile sandwich team members are Ema Jean Niles, Barbara Mostert, Phyllis Campbell, Izzie Purdon and Kitty Mattingly.
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United Thank Offering
Are you thankful for anyone or anything? Every penny collected for the United Thank Offering (UTO) In-Gathering is allocated each year for grants. Your thankful offerings combined with those of others have fed the hungry, clothed the poor, provided shelter for the homeless, made needed renovations, helped children improve reading skills, provided medical care, offered support to the children of prisoners, extended hospitality to cancer patients undergoing treatment far from home, and supported innovation in meeting these compelling human needs.
UTO is a ministry of the Episcopal Church that provides a way for men, women and children of the parish to give daily thanks to God. The mission of UTO is to expand the circle of thankful people by encouraging daily prayers, offerings and awareness of the abundance of God's blessings.
The Good Shepherd UTO In-Gathering will be on Sunday, June 12.
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 Welcome Our New Assistant We have a Curate! Bishop Stacy Sauls has assigned Dominic Moore as Curate at Church of the Good Shepherd. Dominic graduated from Church Divinity School of the Pacific in May. He and his wife, Jesse, will be moving to Lexington in June. Dominic will be ordained in his home diocese, Rochester, on June 18 and will begin his duties at Good Shepherd on July 5. Dominic is a native of South Carolina and graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Jesse, who is a native of New York State, teaches high school history. As our Curate, Dominic will have a wide range of pastoral duties, with an emphasis on pastoral care and evangelism. He will be participating in the diocese's Network for Pastoral Leadership and Congregational Development for three years.
If you would like to send a message of welcome to Dominic and Jesse, you may use their e-mail addresses to do so: Dominic--dominiccmoore@gmail.com; Jesse--jessewmoore@gmail.com.
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 Banns of Marriage
We publish the Banns of Marriage between Jennifer Terrell Jarvis and Patrick Anderson Lewis. If any of you know just cause why they should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony, you are bidden to declare it. This is the first time of asking. |
 Worship Leadership Assignments The monthly page of assignments is mailed to everyone scheduled to serve during the month. The same list is also available on the church webpage. Click the words Worship, Music, Events on the navigational banner, then the monthly schedule you want to look at. The schedule is posted at least a week before the beginning of the month in which you are scheduled to serve.
Are you planning to frequently attend the 5 p.m. Sunday service? Contact Cindy McKee with your availability in June, July and August to be scheduled as eucharistic minister, lector, intercessor and/or usher for this service. |
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Everything is now in place to contribute online by credit card or bank account. You can even use your smart phone to scan a QR Code (image
to the right) and be linked to the Good Shepherd online contribution page. You'll need an app for that, but most QR Code Reader apps are free from your phone maker's app store. No smart phone? No problem, just click on the QR code. READ MORE. |
 It makes our hearts glad...
...when we learn that Dominic Moore, our new Curate, and his wife, Jesse, are moving to Lexington.
...when we celebrate the Baptism of Anna Elizabeth Skarbek-Borowska, great-granddaughter of Sara Thompson.
...when Kindergarteners from Good Shepherd Day School graduate. |
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Stay Informed
The web page calendar has the most up to date information about everything happening at Good Shepherd.
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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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