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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for September 15, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
Occasionally, I am asked about tithing. Since we are entering the season when churches traditionally emphasize faithful stewardship, I thought it might be helpful to share a few thoughts on the subject HERE. I'll see you in Church!
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 Preparing for Worship
Sunday, September 18, 2011 The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Collect Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Readings Exodus 16:2-15 / Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 / Philippians 1:21-30 / Matthew 20:1-16
Services 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Dominic Moore; Lector/Intercessor/Eucharistic Minister, Joseph Jacobs; Usher, John Kingsley. 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacons, Lauren Villemuer, Jeff Howe; Verger, Taylor Beegle; Acolytes, Rachel Elliott, Philip Priest, Alli Peoples, Olivia Fishback, Kate Samuel, Sarah Elliott; Eucharistic Ministers, Liz Samuel, John Tarrant, Nancy Thompson, Amanda Stark, Taylor Beegle; Lector, Pat Johnson; Intercessor, George VanMeter; Ushers, Ken Miller, Mark Plummer, David Thompson, George VanMeter; Children's Chapel, Shawn Luchtefeld, Brenda Goodpaster; Greeters, Main St.- Robert and Margaret Foster; West Door - Elizabeth Leppman. 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacons, Jeff Howe, Dominic Moore; Verger, January Haile; Acolytes, Meredith Aker, Isabelle Kluesner, Clarita Ledbetter; Eucharistic Ministers, Buzz Carmichael, Kevin Ellis, Judy Endicott, Dan Primm, January Haile; Lector, Janie Catron; Ushers, Bryce Franklin, Mathew Kluesner, John Thomas, David Fogg; Children's Chapel, Baptism-no Chapel; Greeters, Main St.- Nancy Davis; West Door - Herb and Cyndy Miller.
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Janice MacNeil
Vestry on Duty: Jon Linder, Winn Stephens
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Kim Scott
Altar Flowers: Greg Hofelich
Altar Flower Delivery: Doris Barnes, Margie Jacobs, Mary Kay Insko, Kathy and Bryce Franklin
Music
Hymns 410, 551, 337, LEVAS 70, 541
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: Fantasie Op. 57, No. 2 ~ Alexandre Pierre François Boëly (1785-1858)
Closing Voluntary: Fantaisie et Fugue, Op. 18, No. 6 ~ A.P.F. Boëly
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 Faithful Stewards of Thy Bounty
My Fair Layman Be sure to make your reservation for My Fair Layman, an evening of fellowship, food, and musical theatre by our own Good Shepherd musicians.
Friday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. ~ Christ Church Cathedral Parish Hall
Click here to RSVP NOW! Or, click here if you can't make it.
Or, sign up in the Loggia on Sunday.
Or, call the church office at 859-252-1744.
Messages From Fellow Parishioners  | |
Laura Greenfield
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On Sunday, September 11, Laura Greenfield addressed the congregation at all three morning services. Listen to her message HERE.
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Nancy Davis
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Nancy Davis wrote an article for this week's Shepherd's Voice, "What does Good Shepherd mean to me?" Read it HERE. Commitment Sunday This year's annual stewardship commitment for the acceptable care and use of God's possessions, specifically this parish and her mission, will be held on Sunday, October 9, at all services. Almighty God, whose loving hand hath given us all that we possess: Grant us grace that we may honor thee with our substance, and, remembering the account which we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of thy bounty, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
Music Notes
Alexandre Pierre François Boëly was a pivotal figure in the history of French organ music. Opera was popular in Paris in the 17th century, and church organ music was quickly becoming less sophisticated and lighthearted. Boëly is credited with being an advocate for the old masters and bringing seriousness of purpose back to liturgical organ music. He was also said to be the only organist in France of his time to have the proper pedal technique to play the works of J.S. Bach. Boëly's works tend to be chromatic, anticipating the style of Schumann and Mendelssohn. Of Boëly's 300 works for organ, this morning's closing voluntary is his most famous. Boëly's music is rather difficult to authentically register on our organ, but while the tonal resources are limited, the contrapuntal nature of his writing is plainly heard.
Hymn 410 is among the most frequently sung and most famous hymns of the Anglican Communion. The text, a free paraphrase of Psalm 103, first appeared in 1834. The tune was composed for this specific text (though originally in the key of E), and has been sung at several royal weddings. Hymn 541 has also enjoyed great popularity since its original appearance in 1859. The broad unison melody by T. Tertius Noble (organist at St. Thomas Fifth Avenue, New York, from 1913-1943) was written to accompany this text when it entered our Hymnal in 1916. The descant is by Bruce Neswick, newly appointed professor of organ at Indiana University.
The Anthem by Parry is another of the time-venerated melodies of English church music. The text is taken from John Greenleaf Whittier's 17-stanza poem "The Brewing of Soma," first published in 1872. The tune name Repton honors one of the older and more distinguished British public schools where the tune, matched with these words, was first introduced in Repton School Hymns (London, 1924).
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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 ~ Katie, Wilda, Emily, Judi, Earl, George, Betsy, Mary, Hazel, Darren, Mason, Jarot, Steve, Don, Cindy, Panchito, James.
Ongoing Prayer Requests ~ Cecilia, 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 those Preparing for Marriage ~ Katherine Elaine Willard and Peter Zachary Hilligoss.
For the Departed and Those Who Mourn ~ Those in the military who died Afghanistan - Koran, Douglas, Brian, Tony, Christopher, Bret, Brett, Daniel, Keith.
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 The campaign to raise $1.4 million to replace our ailing pipe organ now has 156 pledges/gifts for a total of $738,723. We are especially thankful for the following people who have responded since September 15 with their support:
Sam Bennett, Allison Eastland, Hans and Cherie Flueck, Jim and Betty Kenan, Paul and Marsha Kowalski, Jim and Lori Martin, Bill and Mary Montague, Anna Stahlman, David and Nancy Thompson, Ryan and Virginia Valentin.
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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 Altar Flowers
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God in memory of The Rev. Dr. W. Robert Insko by Mary Kay Insko.
The flowers on the baptismal font are given to the glory of God by Catherine Barton in thanksgiving for the baptism of her grandson, Henry Graham Barton.
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 Christian Formation Classes Begin This Sunday ~ Adult Schedule
Creeds
Led by the Rev. Dominic Moore
September 18 - October 16
Location: Undercroft
Study the history of creeds, their meanings and how to apply them to our lives today.
Philippians: The Epistle of Joy
Led by Diane Griffith and Susie Lawrence
September 18 - October 16
Location: Library
Bible study on Paul's letter to the Christians of Philippi, a Roman colony.
Additional weekly offerings Women's Bible Study ~ meets on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Library. Led by the Rev. Lauren Villemuer.
EfM reunion group - EfM graduates are invited to meet together on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 for study and reflection. Location: second floor of the conference center, the brown house behind the church closest to the day school. Contact Kim Scott (268-4061) for more information. |
 Church Under the Bridge Church Under the Bridge meets for the last time this year on Sunday 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. See you there!
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 Vestry Meeting The monthly vestry meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 20, at 7 p.m. in the Undercroft. Meetings are open and you are encouraged to attend.. |
 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 third and final time of asking.
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 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
...that Adair Margaret Kaiser was born on September 10 to proud parents David andKate Kaiser and grandparents David and Nancy Thompson. Congratulations!
...that our EfM group is underway with 11 members.
...that SCAPA student Virginia Newsome, granddaughter of Bob and Mary Ellen Slone and Kay Collier McLaughlin and founder of heARTS, an organization that seeks to bring artistic expression to classrooms and clubs that have lost funding for art education, delivered supplies to Deep Springs Elementary.
...that Dr. Woodford VanMeter, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, has been named one of America's leading ophthalmologists by Becker's ASC Review, the leading source for business and legal news for ambulatory surgical centers.
"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. |
 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. |
 Walk to End Hunger
This year's Crop Walk will be held on Sunday, September 25, at 2:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church. Droughts and disasters have cause major food shortages and increased hunger levels worldwide. Locally, our Crop Walk supports the needs God's Pantry.
Last year our Crop Walk raised over $21,000 with Good Shepherd contributing $2,713 to the total. If you can't participate by walking for Crop Walk, perhaps you could make a monetary donation. Even the smallest amount adds to the whole!
There are two ways in which to contribute--click HERE to donate online, or make a check payable to Good Shepherd with Crop Walk on the memo line. |
 You Are Invited
Reginald Smith Jr. will present his Senior Voice Recital on Sunday, September 25, at 3 p.m. at the Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 405 Rose Street. This recital is in partial fulfillment of his degree in Vocal Performance. This concert is FREE and open to the public.
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Evensong with Chorister and Acolyte Installation
Join us on Sunday, September 25, at 6 p.m. for a special Evensong service where we officially commission the ministries of singers and acolytes.
The Office of Evensong h as been called a crown jewel of the Church. Its history lies in the deep roots of monastic observance of the hours. Thomas Cranmer artfully crafted the language of this service from Latin sources, and the form of this service has been relatively unchanged since its inclusion in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Music for this service will include Sumsion's G-Major setting of the Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (the traditional canticles for evensong) and Radcliffe's setting of the Responses, chanted in alternatim between Officiant and Choir. The Anthem text is the motto of the Royal School of Church Music, "I will sing with the Spirit and understanding," set to music by contemporary composer David Goodenough.
Please join us for this beautiful service, a living relic of our Anglican tradition, and join to affirm the calling of those to the ministries of choristers and acolytes. A reception provided by the Choir Guild follows this service. |
 Blessing of the Animals Our Annual Blessing of the animals will take place on Sunday, October 2, at 4 p.m. This is a wonderful event for animal lovers and our animal friends. If you have a special call for animals, have any ideas or would like to help with this special event, please contact the church office or call 252-1744 for more information about how you can help us keep this wonderful tradition alive.
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 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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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
Email
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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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