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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for September 1, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
Psychologists tell us that people tend to remember the beginning and end of things better than what happens in between. That is probably why we mark beginnings and endings with rituals and ceremonies. The rituals may be jubilant or somber, but they draw us together around significant moments and act as a kind of preservative in the days and years ahead. READ MORE.
I'll see you in Church!
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 Preparing for Worship
Sunday, September 4, 2011 The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Collect Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Readings Exodus 12:1-14 / Psalm 149 / Romans 13:8-14 / Matthew 18:15-20 Services 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Jeff Howe; Deacon, Dominic Moore; Lector/Intercessor, Terri Koontz; Usher, John Kingsley. 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Jeff Howe; Deacons, Lauren Villemuer and Dominic Moore; Verger, Dorothy VanMeter; Acolytes, Ellie Fogg, Meredith Aker, Isabelle Kluesner, Katie Beal; Eucharistic Ministers, Tony Baxter, Barbara Messer, Shannon Messer, Dorothy VanMeter; Lector/Intercessor, Scott and Sara Smith; Ushers, Mark Cross, Phil Roeder, Bill Cox, Bud Beegle; Children's Chapel, Cathy Penberthy, Joni Snowden; Greeters, Main St.- Graeme and Nancy Wilson; West Door - Kevin and Christy Ellis.
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Martha Tarrant
Vestry on Duty: Jack Brown, Lucy Cox
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Katherine Bihl
Altar Flowers: Greg Hofelich
Altar Flower Delivery: Doris Barnes, Margie Jacobs, Mary Kay Insko, Kathy and Bryce Franklin
Music
Hymns 376, 593, 606, 347
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: Praeludium g-moll, BuxWV 149 ~ Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
Closing Voluntary: Improvisation on Litton ~ John Linker |
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Music Notes
With Sunday being our annual "rally day," the music is both festive and introspective, stirring us in our mission to serve God and to be the Church. The text of the Psalm instructs us Cantate Domino canticum novum - Sing to the Lord a new song, fitting as we start another program year at Good Shepherd. The text of the anthem wonderfully expresses the nature of the Christian family within a Eucharistic context. Harold Friedell, a native of New York, was organist at Manhattan's St. Bartholomew's Church and on the faculty of Union Theological Seminary. Perhaps the most poingnant text sung by the congregation today is that of Hymn 347, which instructs us to carry out the actions of our daily lives fortified by the richness we shared in the Eucharist. The hymntune Litton was commissioned in 1982 by the Choir of Trinity Parish, Princeton, New Jersey, to honor Dr. James Litton upon then end of his tenure there as organist.
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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 ~ Goff Family, Emily, Judi, Earl, George, Betsy, Mary, Hazel, Darren, Mason, Jarot, Steve, Don, Cindy, Panchito, James.
Ongoing Prayer Requests ~ Kelly, Bill, Michael, Jay, Sherri, Dan, Nathan, Mike, Lisa, Bill, Katherine, Jawanda, Rick, Doug, Katie, Pat H, Pat G., Ray, Kay, Joyce R, Joyce L, Melissa, Rachel, Edith, Frank, Margie, Madeline, Jake.
For the Departed and Those Who Mourn ~ Mary Batts Floyd; those in the military who died Afghanistan - Andrew, Brandon, Devin, Colby, Jesse, Michael, Douglas, Barry.
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. |
 The Campaign for a New Organ for Good Shepherd The campaign you've been hearing about to raise $1.4 million to replace our ailing pipe organ is well underway with pledges currently totaling $679,938. We are especially thankful for the following people who have responded since August 15 with their support:
Doris Barnes, Headley and Nancy Bell, Zach Bloomfield, Mary Bolin, Phyllis Campbell, Randy and Jan Clark, Richard and Sue Cole, Jane Combs, Mark Cowen, Larry and Millie Criswell, Stephen Crutcher, Bryan T. and Michelle Curry, Audrey Dorton, Scott Drexler, Gail Hart and Dan Featherston, Allissa Ferguson, Bill and Carol Forester, Terry and Karen Furlow, Andrew Gollan, Al and Jo Greenfield, Bonnie Greeson, Roland and Dava Hauser, Mary Hood, Chad and Chloe Hurley, Jim and Pat Johnson, Skip and Joy Kimbrough, Joyce Leverett, Faye Leverton, Susan Daugherty and Shane Lyle, Ann McCollum, Betty Meyer, Clay and Emily Mooring, Christopher Newell, Nancy Newton, Mike and Pam Noyes, Catherine Penberthy, Karl and Anne Peschke, O.D. and Izzie Purdon, Gus and Betty Rayyan, Sarah Razor, Jacqueline Resinger, Earl and Ashley Robbins, Phil and Carol Roeder, David and Joyce Roth, Terry and Jane Samuel, Hazel Sullivan, Patsy and Dorothea Tate, Warren Thompson, Ed and Jane Tipton, Paolo and Monica Visona, Anne Ward, Jim and Marie Ward, Nancy Weir, Jim and Marian Willard.
Please consider joining them and others who support this important project! Commitments can be fulfilled over a 36 month period (spanning four tax years), with completion due in October 2014. Contact parish administrator Dale Chapman for information about setting up an automatic deduction from your bank account to pay the pledge.
Click HERE to download a pledge card.
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 Sunday Worship Schedule
September 4
Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10 a.m.
September 11
Holy Eucharist at 7:45, 9:00 and 11:15 a.m.
Christian Formation classes for all ages at 10:15 a.m.
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 Ministry Fair and Church Picnic Wear your picnic clothes and stay after the 10 a.m. service this Sunday for a fun and informative time with your church family! The Parish Life Committee will be serving up a picnic of hot dogs, chips, baked beans and drinks. Appetizers and desserts will be provided by the various ministries of Good Shepherd. This is sure to be a relaxed, enjoyable time to get information about and consider what ministry areas you might be interested in. No need to do anything but show up. See you at the Fair! |
Welcome, Deacon Howe
The Rev. Jeff Howe, our new part-time vocational deacon, will be with us this Sunday, preaching at both services and then joining us for the Ministry Fair activities. Deacon Howe will divide his time between Good Shepherd and St. Mark's Church, Hazard, two weeks each per month. Like most vocational deacons, he serves with no compensation from the Church. Good Shepherd will make a monthly contribution to the diocesan Small Church Ministry Consortium from which his expenses will be reimbursed and other expenses related to this joint venture will be covered. It is hoped that most of this cost will come from the Kroger Card income. If you shop at Kroger, be sure to stop by the church office to get a Good Shepherd Kroger card. The cards cost $5 and have that amount pre-loaded. After you add your own additional funds, use it to pay for gas and groceries and Good Shepherd gets 4% of the total..
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 Children's Chapel Changes
We are moving to a true worship format using liturgy written by Dominic Moore and Lauren Villemuer. The liturgy follows a very successful Chapel program used in our Day School and in the Diocese of Kentucky. Parents of Chapel-aged children and interested adults, click HERE for complete information. |
Fall Mum Sale
The Men's Group will be taking orders for fall mums the next two Sundays, September 4 and 11. Look for them near the coffee area by the playground doors.
The mums come in two sizes, 9" and 10", and four colors- lavender, red/orange, yellow and white. The cost is $10 for the 9" and $12 for the 10". Payment is required when your order is placed, so bring your checkbook or cash. The mums will be available for pick up on Sunday, September 18, at all three services.
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 Church Office Closed The church office will be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day.. |
 Women's Bible Study Women's Bible Study ~ led by the Rev. Lauren Villemuer
Starts Thursday, September 8, at 9:30 a.m. then meets weekly.
Location: Library
Scripture is studied by reading texts aloud from the Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes and considering the impact on those who first heard the words as well as the impact of those same words on our lives today.
Consider yourself invited!
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 Calling All EfM Graduates
Please join us on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 for study and reflection. We are currently working with Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of The Holy Spirit by Francis Chan.
We meet on the second floor of the conference center, the brown house behind the church closest to the day school; enter from the side door on the day school driveway. For more information, contact Kim Scott, 268-4061.
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 Supper Groups Forming Newcomers and oldcomers alike are invited to sign up for Fall Supper Groups, a wonderful time of food and fellowship. Groups are usually 6-8 people who enjoy sharing in their homes, at a restaurant, a park, a bowling alley, whatever the group decides is appropriate for them. Families, singles, and couples are all encouraged to come; groups will be made up to meet your preferences.
The Kick-Off potluck supper will be held in the Undercroft on Sunday, September 18, at 6 p.m. Signup sheets will be at the Newcomer's booth during the Ministry Fair and in the Loggia until Sunday, September 11. You can also contact Joyce Roth or call the parish office at 252-1744.
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 We're Tuning Up For a Musical Year!
The Choirs are poised to begin another exciting year of musical leadership here at Good Shepherd, and we want YOU! With each of our fine choirs there are opportunities for all to participate. Children aged 8 through high school receive the benefit of weekly rehearsals and music theory instruction in the Treble Choir. Preschool-aged children through age 7 have the opportunity to learn about the church through movement and song in the Young Children's Music Ministry. Adult participation is through the Canterbury Choir and the Parish Choir.
The Trebles and Adults are beginning to make plans for a tour through France and Italy in the summer of 2013. Now is an excellent time to join the ranks of our world class choir program! Call choirmaster John Linker today at 252-1744 to discuss your involvement.
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 Banns of Marriage
We publish the Banns of Marriage between Katherine Elaine Willard and Peter Zachary Hilligoss. 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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 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
...that Joyce Roth has returned to her work as Minister to Newcomers. Joyce is still recovering and will be working on a limited basis. Welcome back Joyce!
...that the Blessings in a Backpack Ministry has resumed delivery, as of last week!
...that Good Shepherd Choirs have resumed with their beautiful offering of music for our congregation.
"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. |
 Online Directory Now Live
All members should have received an e-mail invitation from "Courtyard," the software company that administers the directory. If you have not received this invitation, or if you have other questions, feel free to e-mail Dominic Moore. We want to make sure you're included! We strongly encourage you to include an updated photo with your directory listing -- this helps us put names with faces and build the strength of this community! You can upload your own photo, or make arrangements for one of our staff to take a new one. We are confident this tool will be a useful resource.
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 A Service of Remembrance and Hope
on the Anniversary of 9/11
Sunday, September 11 at 5 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral
166 Market Street
Lexington, KY 40507
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 Church Under the Bridge Church Under the Bridge meets for the last time this year on
Sunday, September 18 at 3 p.m. at Mission House, 203 E.
Fourth Street. Come out and join us for a lovely afternoon of
sharing another of our yummy meals with our less fortunate
neighbors in Lexington. We're planning a feast of meatball
sandwiches, slaw, and potato chips. As always, your generous donations of desserts are requested - the simpler the better! And we always love having everyone out to serve and visit with our guests. Mark your calendars for September 18 at 3:00! See you there!
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 Diocesan Stewardship Conference Stewardship University 3.0: Generous Giving ~ Joyful Doing
The second annual Diocesan Stewardship Conference will be held on Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 2025 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, Kentucky. The conference leader will be the Rev. Canon Timothy Dombek from the Diocese of Arizona.
Lunch and materials will be provided for a cost of $15 per attendee. Click HERE to register online at the Diocese's new online event registration page. You will need to click "Need a login? Click here" to begin the registration.
Qualifies as continuing education for licensed lay ministers. |
 Diocesan Men's Retreat The 2011 retreat will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 15-16, at the Cathedral Domain. The retreat leader will be the Rev. Richard Burden from the Church of Our Saviour, Madison County. He has developed a meaningful retreat for all men. The cost is $100 per person which covers room and board for Friday through Sunday. You will need to bring your own bed and bath linens and any other "stuff" you might need.
Please go ahead and BLOCK OUT October 15 and 16 on your calendar for this time to Reflect, Retreat and Restore! This is an open weekend for UK football and is one weekend you do not want to miss. Some men will arrive at the Cathedral Domain on Friday, October 14, for some fun time and GREAT fellowship. Please call Bill Cox at 227-6435 for reservations and/or questions.
Peace to all and let us all come together on the Mountain! See you at the retreat! |
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Annual Parish Meeting and Election
The Annual Parish Meeting and Election will take place on Sunday, November 13. This year, we'll begin with a service of Choral Evensong at 5 p.m., then move to the Undercroft for a potluck supper. The Annual Meeting and Election will follow and we expect to adjourn by 7 p.m.
Nominations- The Rector Nominating Committee expects to present names of candidates to the vestry soon after the beginning of 2012. Normally, the new vestry members and wardens begin their service in January. It would be awkward for a new rector to arrive just as the vestry rotation occurs. Therefore, in consultation with and with the consent of the Bishop, the current vestry will remain intact until June of 2012. As that time approaches, there will be a special parish election to fill the vestry positions of the five members who would normally have rotated off at the beginning of the year. There will be no election of vestry members this fall.
However, we do need to elect deputies to the Diocesan Convention and that election will take place at the Annual Parish Meeting on November 13. The 2012 convention will be held on February 17-18 in Lexington. In addition, persons considering nomination as deputies should expect to be called to attend a special convention during 2012 for the purpose of electing the Seventh Bishop of Lexington. If you or someone in the parish may be called to serve as a deputy, contact Kathy Gross, Senior Warden (859-873-2227), no later than September 30. The vestry's nominating committee will consider all names submitted and present nominations to the parish in October, prior to the November 13 election. Nominees must be at least 16 years of age and confirmed communicants in good standing in Good Shepherd parish.
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Save the Date
Good Shepherd's annual Outreach Ministry Gala will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012. Put it on your calendar, you you don't want to miss this one! More information and all the details will be available soon.
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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. |
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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. |
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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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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