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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for October 13, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
The Pharisees and the Herodians sent their followers to Jesus with a question that was intended to entrap him. "Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor or not?" He asked them to show him the coin used for the tax. They were amazed at his response. READ MORE.
I'll see you in Church!
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Preparing for Worship
 Sunday, October 16, 2011 The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Collect Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Readings Exodus 33:12-23 / Psalm 99 / 1 Thessalonians 1:1-19 / Matthew 22:15-22 Services 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher and Deacon, Dominic Moore; Lector/Intercessor, Joseph Jacobs; Usher, John Kingsley; Eucharistic Minister, Nancy Jackson. 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Dominic Moore; Deacons, Dominic Moore, Jeff Howe; Verger, Amanda Stark; Acolytes, Amanda Stark, Stacy Wilk, Mary Burton, Sarah Elliott, Olivia Fishback, Julia Peoples; Eucharistic Ministers, Jim Green, Jim Johnson, Pat Johnson, Amanda Stark; Lector, George VanMeter; Intercessor, Elizabeth Leppman; Ushers, Stephen Crutcher, Bob Gibson, George VanMeter, Forrest Hellebusch; Greeters, Main St.-Ray and Betty Larson; West Door-Elizabeth Leppman; Children's Chapel, Lauren Goodpaster, Jesse Moore.
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Dominic Moore; Deacons, Dominic Moore, Jeff Howe; Verger, Dorothy Van Meter; Acolytes, Katherine Wright, Grace Campbell, Clarita Ledbetter; Eucharistic Ministers, Buzz Carmichael, Ellie Fogg, Phyllis Spears, Dorothy Van Meter; Lector, Judi Woodford; Intercessor, Lucy Cox; Ushers, Jim Carroll, Bill Cox, David Deaton, TBA; Greeters, Main St.-David and Erin Young; West Door-Herb and Cyndy Miller; Children's Chapel, Johnathon Watson, Amerah Rayyan.
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Janice MacNeil
Vestry on Duty: Anne Helmers, Jack Brown
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Bob Gibson
Altar Flowers: Mary Tyng Atkinson
Altar Flower Delivery: Debbie Jackson, Mary Tyng Atkinson, Ann Plummer, Nancy Weir, Michael Wilcox, Gaye Mansfield
Music
Hymns 408, 706, 591, 544
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: Prelude in b minor (BWV 544) ~ Johann Sebastian Bach
Closing Voluntary: Fugue in b minor (BWV 544) ~ Johann Sebastian Bach
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 Faithful Stewards of Thy Bounty
Commitment cards have been mailed to those who did not turn in a commitment card on October 9. Please watch your mailbox and respond to our invitation to grow in faithful stewardship of God's bounty.
Thus far, 111 households have made commitments totalling $320,250. Thank you to those who have already turned in their commitment cards:
Robert Adams, Doris Barnes, Steve and Catherine Barton, Anne Baxter, Bud and Dee Beegle, Headley and Nancy Bell, Sam and Margaret Ann Bennett, Richard and Jill Bertelson, Katherine Bihl, Whitty Bohmer, Mary Bolin, Deana Brashear, Jack and Pam Brown, Buzz Carmichael, Jim Carroll, Janie Catron, Jane Combs, Nathan and Amanda Copas, Josh and Jocelyn Cowen, Bill and Lucy Cox, Clark Cramer, Stephen Crutcher, Tim and Michele Curry, Charley and Nancy Davis, Cliff and Betty Denny, Matt and April Elliott, Kevin and Christy Ellis, Phil and Carlisle Farmer, Allissa Ferguson, Hans and Cherie Flueck, Bryce and Kathy Franklin, Elinor Goodnight, Chuck and Brenda Goodpaster, David and Lauren Goodpaster, Alan and Stella Goren, Al and Jo Greenfield, Bonnie Greeson, Dianne Griffith, Mary Anne Harper, Roland and Dava Hauser, Art and Jan Hellebusch, Margaret Hill, Mary Hood, Guy and Ann Huguelet, David and Sue Humphrey, Mary Kay Insko, Karla Isaac, Michael and Debbie Jackson, Joseph Jacobs, Lee Jenkins, Jim and Pat Johnson, David Jones, Trevor and Cally Jones, Skip and Joy Kimbrough, Matt and Julie Kluesner, Terri Koontz, Paul and Marsha Kowalski, Greg and Kay Landon, Charles Landon, James Landon,
Graeme and Amy Lang, Ray and Penny Lastinger, Brian and Cynthia Lee, Sarah Leer, Elizabeth Leppman, Jon and Kathleen Linder, John and Molly Linker, Bill and Cynthia Matthews, Charles and Tia Matthews, Margot McCullers, Genevieve Melcher, Shannon and Barbara Messer, Betty Meyer,
William Mitchell, Dominic and Jesse Moore, Sam and Laurel Morton, Paul and Barbara Mostert,
Catherine Penberthy, Juanita Betz Peterson, Mark and Ann Plummer, Ron and Gay Pogue, Graham and Barbara Priest, Dewitt and Izzie Purdon, Sandy Reid, Bob and Ann Rogers, Wayne and Alice Rogers, David and Joyce Roth, Mark and Mary Ryles, Judy Sanders, Kim Scott, Cindy Seaver, Vicky Shore, Julia Steanson, Winn and Nancy Stephens, Hazel Sullivan, Warren Thompson, Ed and Jane Tipton, Chris and Wendy Van Meter, Carol Vaughan, Paolo and Monica Visona, Meredith Nelson and Johnathan Watson, Nancy Weir, Whit Whitaker, Susan Dudley and Jamie Wigglesworth, Jim and Marian Willard, Martin and Judi Woodford, Sarah Charles Wright, Stephen and Julie Wrinn, David and Erin Young.
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. Messages From Fellow Parishioners  | | Phil and Carlisle Farmer |
Phil and Carlisle Farmer spoke to worshipers on Sunday, September 25. Listen to their message HERE.  | | Keila Thomas |
Keila Thomas wrote an article for The Shepherd's Voice about what Good Shepherd means to her. Read it HERE. 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.  | |
Erin Young and Family
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Erin Young spoke to the congregation on Sunday, October 2. Listen to her message HERE.
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Nancy Stephens and Family
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Click HERE to read what Good Shepherd means to Nancy Stephens.
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Liz Samuel
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Liz Samuel wrote an article for The Shepherd's Voice telling what Good Shepherd means to her. Read it HERE.
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 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. |
 Diocese of Lexington Transition News The Rt. Rev. Chilton R. Knudsen, retired bishop of Maine, will begin serving as Interim Assisting Bishop for the Diocese of Lexington later this month. During the next year, Bishop Knudsen will be with us for two weeks per month and three weekends. Her office will be at Mission House and her residence will be at St. Agnes House.
Called to the priesthood long before the Episcopal Church accepted the ordination of women, she finally enrolled at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, receiving the M.Div. in 1980. She was ordained deacon in 1980 and priest in 1981, first serving a new mission in Bolingbrook, Illinois, and later in other congregations, rural and inner-city. She was called as Pastoral Care Officer in 1987 (later named Canon for Pastoral Care) in the Diocese of Chicago, where she developed a nation-wide ministry of consulting and training about professional misconduct conduct in church settings. The material she developed (including a chapter in the book Restoring the Soul of the Church, Alban Institute, 1995), continues to be widely used. Elected Bishop of Maine in 1997, she served until retirement in September 2008.
Since retirement, Bishop Knudsen has been a missionary in Haiti and a retreat leader, consultant and spiritual director in the Episcopal Church and ecumenical settings. She lives in Bath, Maine with her husband, Dr. Michael Knudsen, a retired computer scientist.
Click HERE for Bishop Knudsen's greeting to the Diocese of Lexington and additional biographical information. |
 Sorrow in Our Parish Long-time member and former parish secretary Rebecca Van Meter died Sunday, September 25. A memorial service for Rebecca will be held at The Church of the Good Shepherd this Saturday, October 15, at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow in the Undercroft.
Read her obituary HERE.
Delores Barton, mother of Good Shepherd member Steve Barton, died on October 11 in Houston, Texas. Messages of condolence may be sent to the Barton family at 176 Louisiana Ave., Lexington, KY 40502. |
 Sunday's Music
Sunday morning's Anthem is one of the best-loved works of Richard DeLong. For 12 years he was organist at St. Mark the Evangelist RC Church in Plano, Texas, a position he held until his death. His own choir sang the premiere performances of nearly 100 choral works. He was also a past dean of the Dallas Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and was an advocate for the performance of new liturgical music. His anthem Just as I am is a tuneful arrangement of the famous text by Christina Rossetti. The melody outlines triadic harmonies, and the final stanza is crowned by a brilliant descant.
Hymn 408 first appeared for American Episcopalians in The Hymnal 1940 under the tune name Bohemian Brethren, matched with the text "Lord Christ, when first thou cam'st to men." Indeed the first appearance of the tune was in the hymnal of the Bohemian Brethren in 1566 where it was set to the text "Mit Freuden zart zu diester Fahrt" by Georg Vetter. The tune was later matched with the German text "Sei Lob und Ehr' dem höchsten Gut," the text on which "Sing praise to God who reigns above" is derived. Hymn 544 uses one of the best known poems of Isaac Watts matched with an 18th-century psalm tune.The text first appeared in 1719 in England and made it to the U.S. in the 1826 Hymnal. The tune first appeared anonymously in Glasgow in 1793 matched with text from Psalm 19. In 1805 the tune was attributed to John Hatton in a hymn tune book, and assigned the name Duke Street. It has also been known by the names Windle, St. Helen's, and Newry. The last name occurs in The Methodist Harmonist (New York, 1822), the first official tunebook of American Methodism.
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 A Visit to St. Mark's, Hazard
by Keila Thomas
This past Sunday I experienced a real treat. I rode with Deacon Jeff to Hazard to attend the service at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. We left Lexington at 6:30 a.m., and as we pulled out I commented to Jeff that he must really love these people. He responded that he did, and it wasn't long until I figured out why. I was so warmly welcomed and immediately felt at home. The Rev. Coke McClure is Priest-in-Charge at both Christ Church in Harlan and St. Mark's in Hazard. He comes to the 8:30 service at Hazard and then leaves immediately for the 11:00 service in Harlan. The participation of the 12 of us in the service was so open and genuine.
After the service Deacon Jeff supported some of the parishioners with pastoral care, while I visited with others. They were so happy to have someone from Good Shepherd visit their church. I invited everyone to come and worship with us, and I really hope they do. Please let me encourage you to think about making the trip to St. Mark's. Even though it is quite a drive, the fellowship and communion with our brothers and sisters made it worth the trip. Besides, I was home in time to have lunch with my family after they attended Good Shepherd.
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Deacon Diatribe
by Deacon Lauren Villemuer
Deacon Jeff Howe and I will be writing an article for the newsletter about our ministries and our insights into different aspects of the church from a Vocational Deacon's perspective.
Deacon Jeff and I are Vocational Deacons. Those being called to the order of priests become Transitional Deacons as a step to the priesthood. The ministry of the deacon takes place outside the walls of the sanctuary. and we are to be the bridge of the church to the world. Deacons remind the church of the needs out in the world and our responsibility to respond to those needs. Each deacon is called to different areas of a diaconal ministry. Deacon Jeff will be using his gifts to oversee the Outreach Ministry at Good Shepherd. He will help us stay focused on the poor, the needy, the forgotten, the lonely, the hungry, and our neighbors who need a helping hand. As a deacon, he will be reminding all of us to live out our Baptismal Covenant. He will urge each of us to use our gifts to help in an area where our hands become the heart of God.
As Jeff's ministry is focused on actions and doing, my diaconal ministry is focused on teaching. Next to regular worship, Christian Formation through classes, trying new things, going beyond our comfort zones, and sharing the things we have learned along our spiritual path is to me, the most important part of living out our Christianity. I have chosen Christian Formation for all, followed by children and youth involvement and growth as my area of ministry to focus on. Christian Formation is more than Sunday morning classes, although that is a must start place. It involves growth experiences that challenge our beliefs, that make us work harder than we thought we could, that get us to look at things differently, and to expand beyond what we thought we believed about ourselves, our faith, our church, and our God. It contains lots of learning, but then applying what we have learned to our lives, and then pushing beyond that to the next level. Also as Chaplain of the Day School, it involves encouragement of living our Christian faith and practicing that learning from the time we are born. Even the two year olds at our Day School attend chapel and are encouraged to pray, sing songs of praise, listen to Bible stories and then do something in their lives about what they just experienced.
Good Shepherd's deacons and priests welcome any questions you may have, so don't hesitate to contact any of us! |
 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, Elizabeth, Chris, Helen, Donna, Peg, Janie.
Ongoing Prayer Requests ~ Hazel, Dava, Cecilia, Kelly, Bill, Michael, Jay, Sherri, Dan, Nathan, Mike, Lisa, Bill, Katherine, Jawanda, Rick, Doug, Katie, Pat H., Pat G., Ray, Kay, Joyce R., Madeline, Jake.
For the Departed ~ Delores Barton; Military members who died in Iraq-James-and in Afghanistan-Benjamin, Ricardo, Joshua, Drew, Nathan.
For Those Who Mourn ~ The Barton family.
For Those Preparing for Holy Marriage ~ Katie Nelson and Charles Landon; Stephanie Case and Townsend Miller; Natasha Osbourne and Ryan Zellar.
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. |
 Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of Rebecca Cunningham Van Meter, former parish secretary and long-time Good Shepherd member.
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 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
...that in 2010 nearly 400,000 students raised $10.4 million to feed the hungry through 30 Hour Famine.
...that Martin and Judi Woodford are going to be grandparents in April because Fraser and Wendy Woodford are expecting!
...that a new family - Fekisha Van Wright and her son, Jaime Hill - has moved into our Refuge House.
...that with more than 100 commitment cards already turned in, our fall stewardship campaign is off to a strong start.
"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. |
 Christian Formation Classes ~ Adult Schedule
Creeds
Led by the Rev. Dominic Moore
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
October 16
Location: Library
Bible study on Paul's letter to the Christians of Philippi, a Roman colony.
Preview of Upcoming Sunday Classes October 23: Adult Forum: The King James Version - When God First Spoke English
Location: Undercroft
Guest speaker David Baynham will discuss the King James Bible on the 400th anniversary of the release of this translation.
October 30: Adult Forum
Location: Children's Chapel
Come to the Chapel to view our new Stations of the Cross as they are blessed. (See next article for additional information.)
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. |
 New Stations of the Cross
Good Shepherd purchased Stations of the Cross in May 2011. The beautiful, colorful depictions painted on wood crosses were created and delivered to us this summer and have been hung in the Children's Chapel. There will be a ceremony on Sunday, October 30 at 10:15 a.m. in Children's Chapel to bless the stations and give everyone a chance to look at them. Prayer books for using the stations have been created and are available for use at Good Shepherd or may be purchased for a small fee to take home.
The stations are hand painted by Fair Trade artisans, mostly women in other countries who are the sole wage-earner in their homes. This purchase has not only brought us beautiful artwork but also helps improve the quality of life and promote human dignity for these hardworking families.
The chapel will be open at various times of the year so the Stations of the Cross may be prayed. Adult and older youth will have access to the Station prayer and meditations from the Book of Occasional Services.
The Stations of the Cross are given to the glory of God and in memory of Clair Bierman, Connor Bierman, and Edna Monk Hager.
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 Men's Breakfast The monthly men's breakfast will be held on Saturday, October 15, at 8:30 a.m. in the Undercroft.
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 Vestry Meeting
The vestry will meet on Tuesday, October 18, at 7 p.m. in the Undercroft. Meetings are open and you are invited to attend.
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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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 Trunk or Treat for Halloween Children ages 3 through 3rd grade and their parents are invited to join Parish Life for an afternoon of games, crafts and treats! We will meet in the back parking lot/playground area on Sunday, October 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sign up in the Loggia or call Renee Branham at 619-6807.
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Refuge House Welcomes a New Family
The board of Refuge Inc. is pleased to announce that a new family, Fekisha Van Wright and her son, Jaime Hill, have moved into the home. Fekisha works at a Lexington call center and Jamie is a talented musician and straight-A student at Lafayette High School.
In order to better equip Refuge House for its ongoing ministry, the board is requesting donations of the following items:
1. A full-size box spring
2. Two sets of sheets and pillowcases (full-size)
3. Towels and wash cloths
4. Used sheets and pillow-cases
5. Blankets
6. A couch or loveseat
7. A lawn mower.
If you have any of these items and would like to see them go to a worthy cause, please contact Nancy Davis. |
 Outreach Ministry Gala ~
Good Shepherd's annual Outreach Ministry Gala will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012. Read MORE about this event.
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 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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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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