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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for November 10, 2011
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the Sunday readings focus more and more on the events of the end of all time, "The Day of the Lord." Really, every day should be lived as if it were The Day of the Lord. Being prepared for God's appearance in our lives involves wise investment of the resources entrusted to us. READ MORE
I'll see you in Church!
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Preparing for Worship
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Collect
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings
Judges 4:1-7 / Psalm 123 / 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 / Matthew 25:14-30
Services
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Jeff Howe; Lector/Intercessor, Nancy Jackson; Usher, John Kingsley; Eucharistic Minister, Nancy Jackson.
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacons, Lauren Villemuer and Jeff Howe; Verger, David Goodpaster; Acolytes, Laura Greenfield, Thomas Priest, Alina Snowden, Olivia Brewer, Philip Priest, Annie Griffith; Eucharistic Ministers, Tony Baxter, Liz Samuel, Jim Willard, David Goodpaster; Lector, Ed Tipton; Intercessor, Dianne Griffith; Ushers, Stephen Crutcher, Bob Gibson, Phil Roeder, Forrest Hellebusch; Greeters, Main St.-Winn and Nancy Stephens; West Door-Ed and Jane Tipton; Children's Chapel, Deacon, TBA.
11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacons, Lauren Villemuer and Jeff Howe; Verger, Martin Woodford; Acolytes, Meredith Aker, Clarita Ledbetter, January Haile; Eucharistic Ministers, Judy Endicott, Guy Graves, Keila Thomas, Martin Woodford; Lector, Frank Price; Intercessor, Lucy Cox; Ushers, Charley and Nancy Davis, Hoppy Hopkins, Jim Martin; Greeters, Main St.-Patrick and Lori Eidson; West Door-John and Keila Thomas; Children's Chapel, Johnathon Watson, Julie Kluesner.
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Dorothea Tate
Vestry on Duty: Lucy Cox, Winn Stephens
Altar Flowers: Philippa Fogg
Altar Flower Delivery: No flower delivery.
Music
Hymns
621, 598, 311 (11:15), 312, 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: Méditation (from 24 Pièces en style libre) ~ Louis Vierne
Closing Voluntary: Marche Triomphale (from Douze Pièces Nouvelles) ~ Théodore Dubois
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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, payable at the door), concluding with our Annual Meeting. You may attend the meeting without eating dinner.
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 Faithful Stewards of Thy Bounty
Thus far, 265 households have made commitments totaling $874,630. Thank you to those listed below who have recently returned their commitment cards:
Doris Benson, Steve and Renee Branham, Phyllis Campbell, Wilson Eastland, Jim and Ginny Green, Marty and Katherine Marchaterre, Patrick and Beth McGee, Karl and Anne Peschke, Morrow and Carson Richards, Brian and Susan Wright.
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 .
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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 HEREto read what Good Shepherd means to Nancy Stephens.
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Liz Samuel
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Liz Samuel wrote an article forThe Shepherd's Voice telling what Good Shepherd means to her. Read itHERE .
 | | Doris Barnes |
Click HERE to read what Good Shepherd means to Doris Barnes.
 | | Katherine Bihl |
Click HERE toread what Good Shepherd means to Katherine Bihl.
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 Sunday's Music
Hymn 621 is sung fairly infrequently though it has been in Episcopal hymnals since 1892. The tune Rhuddlan is a Welsh national melody from the harp tradition, where it is known as Dowch I'r Frwdyr ("Come to battle"). Rhuddlan is one of the Welsh tunes introduced to English hymn singing in the English Hymnal (1906), from which this arrangement, probably by Vaughan Williams, is taken. The name is that of a town on the North Wales coast, the scene of many battles, where the ruins of a Norman castle indicate its strategic impor-tance. Hymn 541 has 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, professor of organ at Indiana University and formerly organist of Christ Church Cathedral here in Lexington.
This morning's Anthem is a short work by English composer John Rutter, whose zenith of compositional output occurred in the early 1980s. God be in my head is an excellent example of Rutter's stepwise, triadic approach at harmony, and lies very comfortably in each voice part. While his music is wildly popular here in the U.S., English audiences often find his music "excessively tuneful."
This morning's voluntaries represent the French Romantic school. Unfortunately our present neo-Baroque instrument is not the best vehicle for this music, but the music is so rich it would be a shame to prevent it from being heard entirely. Louis Vierne was the blind French organist who famously died while playing an organ recital at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Assisting him at the console was the young Maurice Duruflé, and the old organ bench is on display in the tribune (organ loft) at Notre Dame. Vierne's 24 Pieces in Free Style meets a demand for accessible organ music, and since the pedal part is optional, they can also be played on the then-fashionable harmonium. Théodore Dubois succeeded Camille Saint-Saëns as organist at La Madeleine in Paris. Marche Triomphale is representative of his style, which includes pianistic octave doubling, dramatic opera-influenced elements, and a stepwise cantabile secondary theme. |
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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 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 ~ Darren, Lola, Kathleen, Mary, Janet, Betty, Karla.
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., Joyce R., Madeline, Jake.
For the Departed ~ Sidney Schein, George Wilcox, Myron Wilcox. Military members who died in Afghanistan - Ari, Christopher, Nickolas.
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. |
 Ladies Holiday Tea
All Good Shepherd Ladies are invited to attend a holiday tea on Saturday, December 10, at 12 noon at Greentree Tea Room, 521 W. Short Street. The tea will be an opportunity to relax during the holidays and take a break from the hustle and bustle. The cost is $24.75 per person which includes tax and gratuity. Payment (either cash or credit card) will be made directly to Greentree that day.
To register, contact Christy Ellis or call her at 859-256-0042. Space is limited so register as soon as you can. The deadline to register is Friday, December 2.
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 Vestry Meeting
The vestry will meet on Tuesday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Undercroft. Meetings are open and you are invited to attend.
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Deacon Diatribe
by Jeff Howe
'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.' This is a passage from the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25 that many of you may be familiar with. I have read this passage many times in my life, but one day it took on a new meaning. It was this simple little sentence that started my call for the deaconate. As a deacon, I am called to be there for the "least of these". This simple little sentence is also an excellent guide for all of us to live by in order to live out our Baptismal Covenant and live as the Christians we are all called to be.
Fortunately at the Church of the Good Shepherd we have tremendous opportunities to live out our call, not only as deacons, but as lay Christians. We at Good Shepherd are blessed with an
extraordinarily rich and varied Outreach Ministry Program. My last count suggests 21 different outreach ministries! This is the greatest dream of every deacon, to work with a church that expresses such compassion through so many ministries that are caring for the "least of these". Our ministries care for our neighbor that sits in our own pews as well as our neighbors on the other side of the world. Our ministries tap into the many different gifts that we have been blessed with in order to help the "least of these". There is work to be done by each and every one of you using the unique gifts that you alone bring to the table.
In the future, I will occasionally highlight some of the individual outreach ministries in this column. If you are unfamiliar with our Outreach Ministry Program and the many mission opportunities
available to all of us, don't wait until I highlight them. Please contact me or one of our staff or clergy to learn more about what you can do to further our ministries and to help the "least of these."
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 Wreaths for Sale
The Good Shepherd Men's Group will be taking orders for live wreaths beginning this Sunday, November 13, and continuing through November 27. Look for the table in the Loggia before and after each service.
Sizes: 25", 28" and 36"
Cost: $25, $30 and $38
Bows: $5 each
All proceeds from the wreath sales are used to fund Good Shepherd projects that are not or cannot be included in the operating budget. The wreaths will be available for pickup on Sunday, December 4. Contact Bill Cox at 859-227-6435 if you have any questions.
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 Altar Flowers
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Michael Wilcox in memory of Capt. Sidney Schein, Lt. George Milo Wilcox, Sgt. Myron Wilcox and Armistice Day.
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 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
...that we hosted Clergy Day on Tuesday and welcomed diocesan clergy and Interim Assisting Bishop Chilton Knudsen to Good Shepherd.
...that seven children received the sacrament of Holy Baptism last Sunday at the 11:15 service.
...that Bryan Lee Maddocks and Alexis Brooke Rothenberg were married on November 5 in New Jersey. Notes of congratulations may be sent to them at 45 Neal Path, S. Setauket, NY 11720.
...that UK News published a story about Art Hellebusch and his being cancer free. Click HERE to read the article.
"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 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 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 For more than 120 years people have used the blue envelopes as an extension of their thankfulness for God's blessings, great and small. As Christians we are called to give thanks for the many blessings God has given us. Each of the contributions is brought together to provide a fund that helps people in need. Good Shepherd is one of the parishes that benefited from a grant used to help establish a clinic for the working poor.
The Fall In-Gathering for UTO will be all of the month of November. The money that is donated will be combined with the donations of other parishes to help people in compelling human need. None of the money is used for fundraising or administrative costs. We can become God's hands and feet by supporting the ministry of the United Thank Offering. |
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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 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 either location.
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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
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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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