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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for September 22, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
Jesus told some religious leaders a story about two sons. One son refused to do what he was asked to do, but ended up doing it anyway. The other son said he would do what he was asked to do, but didn't follow through. Jesus wanted the religious leaders to know that they were the ones who were not following through and that the people they most despised were going to catch on and get it. READ MORE. I'll see you in Church!
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 Preparing for Worship
Sunday, September 25, 2011 The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Collect O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Readings Exodus 17:1-7 / Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 / Philippians 2:1-13 / Matthew 21:23-32 Services 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Timothy Dombek; Deacon, Dominic Moore; Lector/Intercessor/Eucharistic Minister, Nancy Jackson; Usher, Wilson Eastland. 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Timothy Dombek; Deacon, Dominic Moore; Verger, Hans Flueck; Acolytes, Laura Greenfield, Alina Snowden, Stacy Wilk, Mary Greenfield, Julia Peoples, Thomas Ward; Eucharistic Ministers, Al Greenfield, Laura
Greenfield, Graham Priest, Hans Flueck; Lector,Amanda Stark; Intercessor, George VanMeter; Ushers, Stephen Crutcher, Bob and Patsy Gibson, Phil Roeder, Forrest Hellebusch; Children's Chapel, Hans Flueck, Lauren Goodpaster; Greeters, Main St.- Jim Arnold; West Door - Steve and Renee Branham. 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Timothy Dombek; Deacon, Dominic Moore; Verger, Martin Woodford; Acolytes, Katherine Wright, Anna Stalmann, Katie Beal, Lucy Beal; Eucharistic Ministers, Cary Blankenship, Guy Graves, Keila Thomas, Martin Woodford; Lector, Christy Ellis; Intercessor, Patricia Bergman; Ushers, Jim Carroll, Bill Cox, John Grider, David Deaton; Children's Chapel,Beth McGee, Julie Kluesner; Greeters, Main St.- Bill and Lucy Cox; West Door - Guy and Terry Graves.
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Nancy Jackson
Vestry on Duty: Winn Stephens, Graeme Wilson
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Elizabeth Leppman
Altar Flowers: Greg Hofelich
Altar Flower Delivery: Doris Barnes, Margie Jacobs, Mary Kay Insko, Kathy and Bryce Franklin
Music
Hymns 411, 574, LEVAS 193, 339, 492
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: Fuga à 4, SSWV 129 ~ Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)
Closing Voluntary: Praeludium ~ Nikolaus Bruhns (1605-1697)
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 Welcome Canon Timothy Dombek to the
Good Shepherd Pulpit
The Rev. Canon Timothy M. Dombek will be our guest preacher for Sunday, September 25. Canon Dombeck is the keynote speaker at the Diocese of Lexington Stewardship Conference at St. Michael's on Saturday. He has served as Canon to the Ordinary in the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona since October 2007. He has also served congregations and schools in Texas and in the Diocese of Upper South Carolina. Prior to entering seminary, Canon Dombek was a Certified Financial Planner, and before that a radio disc jockey for stations in Northern Indiana. He and his wife Beth have one child, Jonathan, a 17-year-old with Down Syndrome
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 Faithful Stewards of Thy Bounty
My Fair Layman 
All Star Cast Lee Jenkins as Fr. Pogue Mary Bolin as Ms. Goodness John Linker as Howard Hopeful Allissa Ferguson as Eliza Givelittle Whit Whitaker as Stanley Givelittle Andrew Gollan as Curate Moore Debbie Jackson as Deacon Villemuer Mary Hood as Secretary McKee Cathy Taylor as Parish Administrator Chapman David Goodpaster as the Narrator Be sure to make your reservation for My Fair Layman, an evening of fellowship, food, and musical theatre by our own Good Shepherd musicians. The musical is a fun look at the often serious subject of stewardship. There is no childcare but children are welcome. There is no charge but there will be a basket for freewill donations. The reservation deadline is noon on Tuesday, September 27! 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 Click HERE to read Brenda Riddle's reflection about what Good Shepherd means to her. 
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Hans and Cherie Flueck and family
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Hans and Cherie Flueck spoke to the congregation on Sunday, September 18. Listen to their message HERE.
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Nancy Davis
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Nancy Davis wrote an article for The 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. |
 Vestry Stewardship Statement
Christian Stewardship is our personal ministry and thanksgiving for God's unconditional love and his gifts of joyful living, hope, and forgiveness. Through our stewardship at Good Shepherd, we strengthen our spiritual life with God and each other, receive his blessings, learn and teach life's important values, nurture friendships, and serve our Diocese and our community.
We acknowledge that faith without action is meaningless. We accept the principles of proportionate, regular giving of the gifts we have received from God. We endorse striving to reach, with God's help, the tithe (ten percent) which is the biblical standard for Christian stewardship.
All members of the parish family of Good Shepherd are needed to join together to experience God through their personal stewardship of services and giving.
Therefore, the Clergy and Vestry call on all the members of Good Shepherd to acknowledge their responsibilities by offering their money, as well as their time and talents, to sustain the Church and create a future that will assure innovative and resourceful leadership and provide for the continued growth of programs offering spiritual enrichment, education, and outreach. |
Music Notes
Sunday's Voluntaries are from 17th century Germany, the organ repertoire most suited for our limited neo-Baroque organ. Samuel Scheidt and Nikolaus Bruhns pre-date J.S. Bach, and both composers' works were influential to Bach. At an early age Scheidt went to Amsterdam to study with the eminent composer Sweelinck, who had a great influence on many young German composers. Bruhns was equally adept at the violin and the organ, and is said to have accompanied himself on the violin with the pedals on the organ. An example of the stylus fantasticus ("showy" or "fantasy" style), Bruhns's Praeludium resembles the style of his teacher Dieterich Buxtehude.
Sunday's hymns are a blend of both old and new traditions, exemplary of the Episcopal Church. Hymn 411, a favorite in the English-speaking world for more than a century, is a paraphrase of Ps.103:1-5 by Scottish hymn writer James Montgomery, and first appeared in 1819. The peculiar tune name St. Thomas (Williams) always generates conversation. The tune in its original form was much longer, and later it was discovered that the second half of the tune made a good tune by itself; what is printed today is only the second half. Originally named Holborn, the tune became known as St. Thomas with Williams added later to avoid confusion with Wade's tune of the same name (see Hymn 58). The descant and re-harmonization is by English composer Geoffrey Shaw, who was great-grandfather to the present day popular singer Emma Bonner-Morgan. Hymn 492 is an old text matched with a new tune. The text first appeared in the 1892 edition of the Hymnal but was subsequently deleted until it appeared in Hymns III in the mid-70s. The tune was composed in 1966 by Christopher Dearnley on the date of birth of his youngest child. The tune name Finnian is derived from the name of a sixth century Irish saint, whose name was one of the names given to Dearnley's child. The descant and re-harmonization of the last stanza are by John Linker.
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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 the Departed and Those Who Mourn ~ Those in the military who died in Afghanistan - Rodolfo, Jonathan, Michael, Mycal, Garrick, Michael, Chazray.
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 164 pledges/gifts for a total of $760,361. We are especially thankful for the following people who have responded since September 15 with their support:
Howard and Jean Feasby, David and Philippa Fogg, Bryce and Kathy Franklin, Greg and Kay Landon, Jasir and Yusra Rayyan, Dan and Michelle Primm, Lynn Tudor, Nancy Yeaste.
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 altar flowers are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for the marriage of Katherine Elaine Willard and Peter Zachary Hilligoss.
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 Christian Formation Classes ~ Adult Schedule
Creeds
Led by the Rev. Dominic Moore
September 25 - 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 25 - 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. |
 Walk to End Hunger
Plan to join other Good Shepherd members and friends on Sunday, September 25, at 2:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church for this year's CROP Walk.
Can't walk? No problem--it is easy to support this worthwhile project. 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 this 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. |
Evensong with Chorister and  Acolyte Installation
Join us this Sunday, September 25, at 6 p.m. for a special Evensong service where we officially commission the ministries of singers and acolytes. This beautiful service, a living relic of our Anglican tradition, will affirm the calling of those to the ministries of choristers and acolytes. A reception provided by the Choir Guild follows this service.
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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.
As you know, 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 at 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. |
 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
..that Katherine Elaine Willard and Peter Zachary Hilligoss were joined in Holy Matrimony yesterday.
...that parish secretary Cindy McKee will return to work in the Good Shepherd office on Monday.
"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. |
 Celtic Eucharist at Christ Church Cathedral Sunday, September 25 at 5 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral 166 Market St. Downtown Lexington This Eucharist is a contemporary service similar to the liturgy celebrated in a Celi De community in the early ninth century and is drawn from the book A Celtic Eucharist by Father Brendan O'Malley.
The evening service includes a Ceremony of Light, incense, prayer bells and chants sung by the Cathedral Schola, a choir of adult women. Call the Cathedral at 254-4497 for more information. |
 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. |
 October Book Club
Everyone is invited to Book Club on Thursday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Library. The book to read is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
This fable is told through the story of a Shepherd boy, Santiago who is troubled by recurring dreams of a buried treasure in the sands of Egypt. Initially afraid to venture out of his homeland, Santiago finally becomes convinced of these prophetic messages and decides to undertake a long journey in search of The Alchemist who will guide him towards this treasure.Santiago meets many new people during his long and tiring journey and through interaction with each one of them, he learns something new and valuable about the nature of human life and also learns to read the signs that nature shows. Slowly he begins to understand the ways of the world. After falling in love with a girl called Fatima, he realizes the power of love and its purpose. Blessings in a Backpack will follow.
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 20s/30s Group Kick-off The kick-off for the 20s/30s group get together will be held on Friday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of the Rev. Dominic and Jesse Moore (889 Gerardi Rd.). All are invited to attend, but please RSVP to Dominic Moore or sign up for the event in the Loggia. Please bring finger food and/or a drink to share. We look forward to this opportunity to build community at Good Shepherd!
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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! |
 Help Wanted for Room in the Inn
Room in the Inn (RITI) is in need of a breakfast team for the second Wednesday of every month. This would entail cooking only five breakfasts a year, November through March. If you find that once a month you're already up at 3:30 or 4:00 a.m. and would really like to feel a sense of accomplishment, you could be at the church around 4:30 to feed a hearty breakfast to our 14 to 16 overnight guests. Our guests leave by 6:30, well fed and ready to face the day. For more information, call Pat Johnson at 278-2009.
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 Deepen Your Faith with Upcoming Discovery Series New to the Episcopal Church or interested in expanding your knowledge of it? The upcoming Discovery Series is the perfect opportunity for you! This three-day event will be held October 21-23 at Good Shepherd and meals will be provided. Our team of clergy and laity will lead the series, which involves video presentations, talks, and group discussion. Brochures with more information are available in the Loggia or electronically upon request. Please RSVP to Dominic Moore.
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 Search for the Seventh Bishop of Lexington
Standing Committee Names Chairs and Members of Nominating and Transition Committees
Click HERE for the latest information Standing Committee actions and progress on the search for a bishop. |
 Connect with the New Online Pictorial Directory Good Shepherd's new online directory is up and running. This exciting new platform allows you to edit and customize your own information, search for information on other members and connect with the rest of the Good Shepherd family. If you're already received an invitation and setup your account, you can click HERE to login or find the link under the "About Us" menu on the church web site.
If you failed to receive an invitation, please contact the church office and we will make sure you gain access to this valuable resource.
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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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