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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for November 3, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
To the saints of God, greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I called you "saints." Does that surprise you? If it does, perhaps it's because we've done such a good job of substituting other words to identify those who have been joined to the Risen Christ. Let's see how many I can name: members, communicants, parishioners, disciples, Christians, congregants, and, my least favorite, volunteers. There is more to being a saint than any of these words can possibly convey because, you see, only God can make a saint. READ MORE.
I'll see you in Church!
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Preparing for Worship
Sunday, November 6, 2011
All Saints' Sunday
Collect
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Readings
Revelation 7:9-17 / Psalm 34:1-10, 22 / 1 John 3:1-3 / Matthew 5:1-12
Services
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher and Deacon, Dominic Moore; Lector/Intercessor/Usher, Wilson Eastland; Eucharistic Minister, Scott Drexler.
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Dominic Moore; Deacons, Lauren Villemuer and Dominic Moore; Verger, Hans Flueck; Acolytes, Rachel Elliott, Mary Burton, Alli Peoples, Maddie Butler, Julia Peoples, Naomi Clayton; Eucharistic Ministers, Dee Beegle, Katherine Bihl, Elizabeth Leppman, Hans Flueck; Lector, George VanMeter; Intercessor, Janie Catron; Ushers, Ken Miller, Mark Plummer, David Thompson, George VanMeter, Andrew Burton; Greeters, Main St.-Alan and Susan Martin; West Door-Steve and Renee Branham; Children's Chapel, Whit Whitaker, Joni Snowden.
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant, Ronald D. Pogue; Preacher, Dominic Moore; Deacons, Lauren Villemuer, Dominic Moore; Verger, January Haile; Acolytes, Grace Campbell, Isabelle Kluesner, Mason Deep; Eucharistic Ministers, Buzz Carmichael, Ellie Fogg, Juanita Peterson, January Haile; Lector, Reba Roberts; Ushers, Jim Carroll, Bill Cox, David Deaton; Greeters, Main St.-Nancy Davis; West Door-Bill and Lucy Cox; Children's Chapel, no Chapel today.
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Martha Tarrant
Vestry on Duty: Graeme Wilson, Anne Helmers
Altar Flowers: Philippa Fogg
Altar Flower Delivery: Lucy Cox, Ema Jean Niles, Sue Cole, Sherry Owen, Christy and Kevin Ellis.
Music
Hymns
287, 656, 624 (11:15), 625
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: Variations on Sine Nomine ~ Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
I. Trio II. Canon
III. Gigue IV. Chorale
Closing Voluntary: Variations on Sine Nomine ~ Richard Proulx
V. Fugato
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 Fall Back
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7, at 2 a.m. Set your clocks back one hour!
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Calendar
The web page calendar has the most up to date information about everything happening at Good Shepherd. Click the Image >
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 Faithful Stewards of Thy Bounty
Thus far, 260 households have made commitments totaling $861,330. Thank you to those listed below who have recently returned their commitment cards:
Rachelle Aker, Phyllis Campbell, Wilson Eastland, Kim Edwards, Jim and Ginny Green, Guy and Terry Graves, Marty and Katherine Marchaterre, Don and June McDaniel, James and Emily Meek, Ed and Bobbie Newell, Karl and Anne Peschke, Christian and April Ramsey, Aaron Rodocker and January Haile, Jeff and Emily Thornbury,
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.
 | | Doris Barnes |
Click HERE to read what Good Shepherd means to Doris Barnes.
 | | Katherine Bihl |
Click HERE to read what Good Shepherd means to Katherine Bihl.
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 Rector Nominating Committee Update
It seems very appropriate that the Advent season is quickly approaching, as it is a time of waiting and anticipation. There is much anticipation and excitement about our upcoming transition with a new Rector at Good Shepherd. We are very pleased to announce that after much prayer and discussion, our finalists have been selected to move forward through this discernment process. Throughout the next two months, we will be meeting in person with the candidates to get to know each of them even better. We are incredibly happy with this group of potential leaders of Good Shepherd, and we are excited and anxious to move forward. As always, we appreciate your prayers and support. We need them now more than ever as we get closer to this important decision. Again, thank you!
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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 ~ Helen, Donna, Peg, Darren, Lola, Kathleen, Mary, Janet, Betty.
Ongoing Prayer Requests ~ Carolyn, Susan, Bill, Elizabeth, Jane, Hazel, 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 ~ Clemence Bloomfield; Military members who died in Iraq - David - and in Afghanistan - John, Stephen, Carlo, James, Christopher, David, Sarina, Christopher.
For Those Preparing for Holy Marriage ~ Katie Nelson and Charles Landon; Alice Bell and Peter Little Jr.; Stephanie Case and Townsend Miller; Inga Ryles and Robert Hardman; 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. |
 Pre-Gala Auction this Sunday
On Sunday, be sure to bid on lower level tickets (2) to the UK vs. Morehouse game on November 7 and the UK vs. Marist game on November 11. Click HERE for complete details.
Good Shepherd's annual Outreach Ministry Gala will be held on Friday, February 17, 2012. Read MORE about this event.
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All Saints' Concert
by John LInker
Our Annual All Saints' concert will be held this Sunday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m. As part of the rota of Good Shepherd's well-established choral traditions, this concert is an occasion to remember all who have gone before us through the performance of a major choral work. This year's work is the epic Requiem, Opus 9 by Maurice Duruflé. A suggested donation of $15 per person will be gratefully accepted at the door for the Choir Fund. An elegant reception will follow the performance in the Undercroft provided by the Choir Guild.
Though not prolific, Maurice Duruflé was one of the most important composers of organ and church music in the 20th century. The Gregorian chants from the ancient Missa pro defunctis, the Mass for the Dead, inspired his nine-movement setting of the Requiem. Many dramatic elements appear throughout the work, including jolting bass solos, ethereal treble lines, and colorful organ accompaniment throughout. During my 2009 sabbatical I had the privilege of staying for a week in the Paris apartment that housed Duruflé's own piano, an early 20th-century Erard, on which he composed much of his music. It was a great joy to open the large French windows and let the sounds of the piano spill onto the street below! Music is one of the only art forms that require live performance to perpetuate its existence.
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 Called to the Ministry of Pastoral Care? All people go through times of loneliness, struggle and heartbreak. Pastoral Care is the fundamental Christian ministry of presence - to be a loving and supportive voice and a listening and empathetic heart.
The Pastoral Care Team at Good Shepherd will endeavor to follow St. Paul's words to the Romans, that a mark of a true Christian is to "Rejoice with those who rejoice" and "weep with those who weep" as we extend our own ministry of presence to this community.
Our first meeting will be on Monday, November 7, to discuss issues related to pastoral care in this parish. If you feel called to this ministry, please contact the Rev. Dominic Moore for more information.
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 20s and 30s Get Together Please join us on Friday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Patrick and Lori Eidson. Bring finger food to share. Sign up in the Loggia on Sunday or contact Lori or Patrick. Join us for a fun evening!
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 Notice of Annual Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting of the Church of the Good
Shepherd will be held on Sunday, November 13, at 6 p.m. in
the Undercroft. Diocesan Convention deputies will be elected
at this meeting. Click HERE to view their bios and pictures.
Qualified voters at a Parish meeting shall be (a) all those who are confirmed communicants in good standing of the age of 16 years or older, and (b) any other baptized persons of such age who are regular worshipers in the Parish and who for six months imediately preceding the meeting have been regular contributors to the support of the Parish. Voting will be by written ballot and Parishioners must be present to vote.
Evensong and Soup Supper The evening will start with the Office of Evensong at 5 p.m.followed by a soup supper provided by the Choir Guild ($10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and younger; reservations requested), concluding with our Annual Meeting. Please contact the church office to make your reservation for the soup supper.
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 Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Karl and Anne Peschke in thanksgiving for and in memory of Ryan's baptism.
The flowers on the font are given to the glory of God by grandparents Michael and Debbie Jackson and Tim and Mary Webb and great grandmothers Jessie Jackson and Pat Snedgar in thanksgiving for the baptism of Fiona Jane Jackson.
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 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
...that that many Good Shepherd parishioners are supporting our shared ministry with St. Mark's in Hazard by using their Good Shepherd Kroger cards.
...that the Rev. Dominic Moore and his wife Jesse are back after a few well-deserved days off.
"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. |
 Provide a Thanksgiving Basket In just a few weeks we will be celebrating Thanksgiving with our friends and family, but unfortunately there are many of our neighbors who will not be able to do so. There are record numbers of requests for food from God's Pantry. Many families make a choice of either paying for food or paying for their rent, heat, utilities or medicines. Twenty-three percent of these families are working full- or part-time, and forty percent are disabled or in poor health and cannot work to provide for all their needs.
It is a Good Shepherd tradition to give monetary gifts to God's Pantry to help provide Thanksgiving baskets for many of these Kentucky families in need. If you want to help provide a meal, a gift of $40 will provide a turkey and all the trimmings, but any amount will be gratefully received. Special envelopes will be available at church through the month of November. Make your checks payable to Good Shepherd with God's Pantry on the memo line.
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 Box Tops for Education Good Shepherd Day School is participating in the Box Tops for Education fundraiser, and would like your help. The program is all about the difference one person can make. This logo above can be found on the box tops of hundreds of everyday products you probably use. Just clip them off, bring them to church, and deposit them in the special collection box that is in the church office. The Day School gets 10˘ for every box top collected. It's that simple! Money raised this year will be used to fund some additions to the playground, so it also benefits the church children as well. Thank you for your support!
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 Christian Formation Classes ~ Adult Schedule
General Convention: Upcoming Issues
Led by the Rev. Ron Pogue
November 6, 13, 20, 27 Location: Undercroft
Learn about the issues our General Convention will be facing and voting on next summer.
The Prophecies of Isaiah
Led by the Rev. Dominic Moore and Mr. Kevin Ellis
November 6, 13, 20, 27 Location: Library
What are the prophecies of Isaiah that led to the revelation that Jesus is the Messiah? How did Jesus fit them? What were the people expecting?
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. |
 United Thank Offering Take a moment to consider all the blessings in your life, then respond with a monetary gift to United Thank Offering (UTO). Offering envelopes and Blue Boxes will be available throughout the month of November. Place in the alms basin or return to the church office.. |
 HeartSong: Finding Our Voice This music workshop for the Diocese of Lexington is led by author and musician Ana Hernandez. Whether you're in a small church with few resources, a larger place that would like to begin a new service, looking for a way to help your community find and build its collective voice, or play together and be transformed, HeartSong is the workshop that will enable you to begin to build a community by shared creation of sound and silence. We will listen deeply to the spirit within, reclaim the joy of group learning by rote, utilize repetition, and engage our oft ignored ability to harmonize on the spot. With simple songs, chants, and global song, we'll have a day of transformation and deep fun. Sing your way to your sweetest identity, individually and collectively, each person open to sharing more of who they are becoming and confident that the spiritual work they do to become their best selves will be honored and be integrated into the larger community. There will be drumming, movement, and lots of singing, all of which will enable your community to include absolutely everyone.
When: Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Church of the Good Shepherd, 533 East Main Street, Lexington
Cost: Free; please bring your own lunch
Contact: The Rev. Christina Brannock-Wanter, 859.987.2760
This event qualifies for continuing education credit for licensed lay ministers.
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Diocesan Holy Conversations
The regional Holy Conversations sponsored by the Nominating Committee for the election of the 7th Bishop of Lexington will be held at the following times and places:
Sunday, November 13, 4:30 p.m.
Morehead, Morehead State University
Registration deadline ~ Thursday, November 10
Sunday, November 20, 4:30 p.m.
Frankfort, Church of the Ascension
Registration deadline ~ Thursday, November 17
Tuesday, November 29, 6:00 p.m.
Lexington, Christ Church Cathedral
Registration deadline ~ Wednesday, November 23
Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend one of these sessions. A simple supper will be served and child care will be available at each location. Come tell the story of the church as you have lived it and help articulate the vision for the Diocese as we all move forward. You may attend any session that you choose. Click HERE to register for any of the locations.
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 Jail-Prison Ministry Conference The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington invites you to its biannual Jail-Prison Ministry Conference. We have several dynamic and inspiring speakers with interesting and exciting presentations. If you are interested in ministry to the incarcerated or currently involved in ministry, please plan to come. There is no charge for the conference; lunch will be provided onsite and is also free.
When: November 19, 8:30 am to 2 p.m.
Where: Mission House, 203 East Fourth Street, Lexington
Registration: Contact Billie Stockton or call 859.893.3530. Please provide your name, address, and telephone number. Registration deadline is November 16.
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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. |
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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
Website
The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue, Interim Rector
859.252.1744 office
859.309.0488 residence
832.576.9019 mobile
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