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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for July 28, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
A bug got my attention on my morning walk and reminded me that sometimes, it is the little things that bother us most. READ MORE .
I'll see you in Church!
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 Preparing for Worship
Sunday, July 31, 2011 The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Collect Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Readings Genesis 32:22-31 / Psalm 17:1-7, 16 / Romans 9:1-5 / Matthew 14:13-21 Services 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Dominic Moore; Lector/Intercessor, Wilson Eastland; Eucharistic Minister, Nancy Jackson; Usher, John Kingsley.
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon
s, Lauren Villemuer and Dominic Moore; Verger, Taylor Beegle; Acolytes, Clay Huguelet, Maddie Butler, Katherine Wright, Mary Burton, Sarah Elliott, Philip Priest; Eucharistic Ministers, Katherine Bihl, Juanita Peterson, David Goodpaster, Taylor Beegle; Lector, Jim Green; Intercessor, Erin Young; Ushers, David Fogg, Dan Primm, TBA; Greeters, Main St.- Alan and Susan Martin; West Door - Jim Arnold.
5:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Dominic Moore; Lector/Intercessor, Whitty Bohmer; Eucharistic Minister, Joseph Jacobs; Usher, George VanMeter.
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Martha Tarrant (5th week)
Vestry on Duty: Anne Helmers, Jon Linder
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Bob Gibson
Altar Flowers: Cyndy Miller
Altar Flower Delivery: Dorothea Tate, Karen and Terry Furlow, Ann Maggard, Alice Dehner, Barbara Priest, Deana Brashear
Music
Hymns
523, 194, 343, 321, 690
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 Voluntary: Deuxième Livre d'Orgue ~ Louis Marchand
Closing Voluntary: In dir ist Freude, BWV 615 ~ J.S. Bach
Offertory Anthem
The King of Love My Shepherd Is ~ E.C. Bairstow
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 Altar Flowers The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Charlotte Rich and Frank Price in memory of her father, Charles Clayton Rich.
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Music Notes
Sunday's Opening Voluntary represents the work of Louis Marchand, who was the leading virtuoso of France of his time. Like many French Baroque composers, Marchand wrote several books of organ music for liturgical use (livres d'orgue) with individual movements titled to indicate the registration to be used, such as Grand Jeu (full organ without mixtures), Jeu doux (soft stops), plein jeu (a principal chorus with mixtures) and so on. In 1717 Marchand was to have been in a competition with J.S. Bach in Dresden, but when Marchand didn't turn up, Bach won by default. The Closing Voluntary comes from Bach's Orgelbüchlein (Little Organ Book), which he started compiling around 1714. As Bach did with so many other forms, he elevated the short organ chorale to a level of excellence never previously achieved.
Sunday's Anthem is an arrangement of the Irish melody St. Columba by English composer Edward C. Bairstow. Bairstow was organist of York Minster, and was succeeded there by his student Francis Jackson. The story of Hymn 523 is rooted in the Second World War. The tune was composed on a Sunday morning in 1941 by Canon Cyril Vincent Taylor, a priest who was Assistant to the Head of Religious Broadcasting of the BBC in their wartime headquarters in Abbot's Leigh, a village near Bristol, England. The tune was written as an alternative to the more familiar tune (found at Hymn 522), which was also the tune used for the German national anthem (Deutschland, Deutschland uber alles), and therefore not politically acceptable during WWII.
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Loaves and Fishes Sunday, July 31
"You give them something to eat."
This Sunday we will read St. Matthew's account of the feeding of the multitude (Matthew 14:13-21). Jesus had been teaching and healing people all day. Late in the day, when the disciples proposed sending them away to the villages so they could buy food, Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat."
The disciples protested that in all that crowd there were only five loaves and two fish. J esus took them, blessed them, distributed them, and the people ate until their hunger was satisfied. Matthew tells us that after the meal the disciples collected 12 baskets of leftover pieces.
The retelling of this amazing story provides us with an opp ortunity to extend the feeding of the multitude to th ose who have hungers in our mission field. We have been collecting food and funds for the pantry at St. Agnes' House during the month of July. This Sunday, we will bring that campaign to a conclusion as we observe "Loaves and Fishes Sunday."
St. Agnes' House, a hospitality ministry of the Diocese of Lexington, provides lodging for patients and caregivers seeking treatment for very serious illnesses in Lexington medical care facilities who cannot afford to rent a hotel room for the duration of their treatment. The cost at St. Agn es' House is $10 per night, although no one is ever turned away due to their inability to pay.
Please make a special offering for St. Agnes' House on Su nday, July 31. Your gift will be used to purchase food for the pantry and to pay utility bills. Be sure to identify your contribution for "St. Agnes' House" on the memo line of your check. You may also make your contribution online by clicking here.
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 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 ~ Bill, Nathan, Mike, Mason, Jarot, Steve, Barby, Don, Lisa, Jake, Sherri, Cindy, Anna, Lavenia, Panchito, James, Darren.
Ongoing Prayer Requests ~ Lisa, Katherine, Jawanda, Rick, Doug, Katie, Pat H, Pat G. Ray, Kay, Joyce R, Royce L, Melissa, Rachel, Edith, Frank, Margie, Madeline, Jake, Paul, Patrick, Carla, Hazel.
For the Departed and Those Who Mourn ~ Maryellen Smicklas Buxton. Those in the military who died Afghanistan - Omar, Jacob, James, Benjamin.
Prayer For The Election Of A Rector ~ Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries: through Jesus Christ our lord. Amen.
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 News from the Diocese of Lexington Many things are happening as the diocese prepares for our Bishop Stacy Sauls' departure at the beginning of September. Click HERE for information about what the Standing Committee has been doing to plan for coverage of our diocese and for the election of a new bishop.
We also need your help in saying goodbye to Bishop Sauls. As an expression of our appreciation and in thanksgiving for the life and ministry of our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Stacy F. Sauls, you are invited to contribute to a purse for the restoration of the earthquake damaged Holy Trinity Cathedral in Haiti in solidarity with and support of our brothers and sisters of our Companion Diocese of Haiti. Please make your checks payable to the Diocese of Lexington, memo Sauls/Rebuild our Church in Haiti Gift. |
Organ Project Questions and Answers Sessions
There will be three opportunities in the near future for the entire congregation to attend question and answer sessions about our organ project presented by members of the Organ Committee. There is no need to sign up for these sessions; they are open to all parishioners.
Please plan to attend at one of the following times:
(1) Following the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, August 7 (at approximately 11:30 a.m.);
(2) Following the 5:00 p.m. service on Sunday, August 7 (at approximately 6:00 p.m.);
(3) At 9:00 .a.m on Sunday, August 14.
Dr. George Zack's Presentation
On Sunday, June 19, Dr. George Zack, chair of the capital campaign for A New Organ for Good Shepherd, addressed the 10:00 a.m. congregation. Click HERE to listen to a recording of his talk and read the case statement that has been developed for this worthy project. At present, the committee is seeking major gifts. The campaign will expand in August and continue through September. |
 Piano and Organ Recital You are invited to a recital this Sunday, July 31, featuring the piano and organ students of John Linker. The program will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Undercroft and then move to the church. Free and open to the public.
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 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
...that the Good Shepherd Day School completed another successful year of summer day camp.
...that Julia Villemuer was invited to join the National Honor Society for college students after completing her freshman year at Furman University with an A in every class both semesters.
"It Makes Our Hearts Glad" provides a way for members and friends to strengthen the fabric of our community by sharing good news or offer affirmations. The word "glad" is derived from Old and Middle English words meaning shining or bright. Add to the weekly "Glad Report" by email or by calling 859.252.1744.
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Parish Office Update
Parish Secretary Cindy McKee now has a hard cast on her fractured right foot, making it unsafe to drive an automobile. She will be unable to return to work for at least another month. But, the good news is she is now working from home a few hours per week.
Angelia (Angel) McGillivray will be working part time at Good Shepherd temporarily while Cindy recovers. Angel is currently the Office Manager for Church of the Resurrection in Nicholasville. She works there part time. Her husband, James, works for IBM from home where he can take breaks and play with their 2-year-old lab mix, Daisy Mae. Angel enjoys traveling and driving the church bus on mission trips with the Youth Group at Resurrection. Angel has two children, Emily, who is 18 and will be attending Sewanee in the Fall, and Robert, who will be junior at Dunbar High School.
A big thank you to all the dedicated office helpers who also give their time each week to assist with everything that goes on at Good Shepherd--Judi Woodford, Nancy Jackson, Janie Catron, Barbara Groves, Erin Young, Leslie McCoskey, Leeann Murphy, Lori Martin and Bob Gibson.
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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. |
 Christian Education Day The Christian Education Committees for the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington and the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky are co-sponsoring a Christian Education Day for anyone interested and/or involved in formation ministries for children, youth, college, young adults and adults. They have worked extremely hard over the last several months to put together an outstanding conference of practical workshops and nationally known leaders in education and formation. Deacon Lauren will be leading a workshop on Youth Ministry and Lois Howard will be leading a workshop on Godly Play instruction. Christ Church Cathedral is hosting the event.
Contact Deacon Lauren immediately if you would like to attend.
When: Saturday, August 13, 8:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 166 Market Street, Lexington
This event qualifies for continuing formation credit for licensed lay ministers. |
Contribute Online
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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. |
 Banns of Marriage We publish the Banns of Marriage between Susanne Railey Brown and Edward Ross Testerman III. 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.
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Stay Informed
The web page calendar has the most up to date information about everything happening at Good Shepherd. Click the Image >
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Don't Send Your Pledge on Vacation!
...and many Good Shepherd parishioners are heading off to distant places. However, most of the expenses of our church are ongoing--salaries, insurance and utility bills have to be paid year round. To help us stay current on our expenses, please try to stay current on your pledge throughout the summer months.
You can, of course, prepay your pledge. You might also consider setting up an automatic debit to your checking account for either the summer or the rest of the year. And don't forget that you can now go to the Good Shepherd web page or click the online giving button at the start of this newsletter and pay your pledge online.
For more information about automatic bank draft, online giving or any other financial issue, please contact Parish Administrator Dale Chapman. Then go on vacation knowing that your church is being taken care of while you're gone.
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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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