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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for January 5, 2012
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From the Interim Rector
Greetings!
There were two groups of pilgrims at the manger in Bethlehem, Shepherds and Wise Men. Both groups were on a journey of faith. You'll find both groups in church and synagogue, just as surely as you would have found them at the manger so long ago. It's a fact of human intellectual and psychological make up and neither group is preferred over the other.
I'll see you in Church!
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Preparing for Worship ~ Sunday, January 8, 2012
The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord
Collect
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Readings
Services
7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Lector/Inter-
cessor/Eucharistic Minister, Nancy Jackson; Usher, Wilson Eastland.
9:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant, Dominic Moore; Preacher, Ron Pogue; Deacon, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, Jim Willard; Acolytes, Laura Greenfield, Alina Snowden, Thomas Priest, Olivia Fishback, Mary Greenfield, Naomi Clayton; Eucharistic Ministers, Tony Baxter, Dee Beegle, Jim Green, Jim Willard; Lector/Intercessor, Scott and Sara Smith; Ushers, Ken Miller, Mark Plummer, David Thompson, George VanMeter, Andrew Burton; Greeters, Main St.-Jim Arnold; West Door-Skip and Joy Kimbrough; Children's Chapel, Cherie Flueck, Jesse Moore.
11:15 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II ~ Celebrant and Preacher, Ronald D. Pogue; Deacon, Lauren Villemuer; Verger, Martin Woodford; Acolytes, Meredith Aker, Jackson Campbell, Ellie Fogg, Clarita Ledbetter; Eucharistic Ministers, Kevin Ellis, Ellie Fogg, Dan Primm, Martin Woodford; Lector, Isaac Sefa; Ushers, Bryce Franklin, Mathew Kluesner, John Thomas, David Fogg; Greeters, Main St.-Kevin and Christy Ellis; West Door-Guy and Terry Graves; Children's Chapel, Baptism-no Chapel.
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Nancy Jackson
Vestry on Duty: Jon Linder, Sarah Leer
Music
Hymns
497, 126, LEVAS 134 (9:00), 300 (11:15), 616
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: Partita on WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET ~ Bert Matter (b. 1937)
Closing Voluntary: Praeludium A-Moll, BuxWV 153 ~ Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Christian and April Ramsey
in thanksgiving for the baptism of their son, Owen Christian Ramsey.
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 Solemn High Mass with Holy Baptism this Sunday at 11:15
In months that contain five Sundays we offer a Solemn High Mass at the 11:15 service on one of those Sundays, the next one being January 8. Owen Christian Ramsey, son of April and Christian Ramsey, will be baptized at this service.
During a service like this incense is used and the option of singing all of the parts of the service is exercised. A High Mass is traditionally considered the main community service of a worshiping body, since all liturgical activity can be heard because it is sung (i.e., to "heightened speech") instead of spoken by a single priest. While some parishes offer a high mass each week, other parishes may not have the resources to celebrate a high mass. The clergy at Good Shepherd are pleased to offer a variety of worship experiences, including the quarterly Solemn High mass.
**Incense will be used at this service**
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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: Billie, Keila, Mary, Janie, Peg, Bill, Ann, Lyn.
Ongoing Prayer Requests: Ann, Betty, Tommy, Susan, Jane, Carolyn, Hazel, Cecilia, Kelly, Michael, Jay, Sherri, Dan, Nathan, Mike, Katie, Pat G., Joyce R., Madeline, Jake.
For the Departed: Arthur W. "Bill" Underhill; Military members who died in Afghanistan - Stacy, Mikayla, Joseph, Noah, Kurt, Justin, Pernell, Chad.
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; Shannon McDonnell and Jared Woodford.
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. |
 Sunday's Music Sunday is both the Baptism of Christ and the First Sunday after the Epiphany, and as such our music reflects the annual convergence of these two events.
Hymn 497, reflecting the Epiphany, is originally a sturdy German chorale written by Philip Nicolai toward the end of the 16th century. The English translation by William Mercer enjoyed several incarnations before it arrived to its present state in our Hymnal. This tune is known as the "Queen of Chorales" written by Philip Nicolai included in his Frewden Spiegel dess ewigen Lebens (Frankfurt, 1599), a volume prompted by the devastation of the plague upon the citizens of Unna in Westphalia. The harmonization is by J.S. Bach, who used this tune in his cantatas 1, 36, 37, 49, 61, and 172.
The Opening Voluntary, a few short but inspired variations on this chorale, is by Dutch composer Bert Matter, organist at St.-Walburgiskerk at Zutphen from 1969 until his retirement in 2002.
The text of Hymn 616, reflecting the Baptism of Christ and based on Psalm 72, was written by James Montgomery in 1821 to be used in a Christmas Ode at a Moravian settlement in England. The text has been in our Hymnal since 1826, and was first matched with this tune in The Hymnal 1940. The tune name ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN translates to "There flew a little woodbird," the opening line of the secular words with which this music was originally associated. The tune is also called WOODBIRD in some hymnals, including H40.
This morning's Anthem, written in 1986 by Richard Shephard, is a setting of Charles Wesley's text Baptismal Prayer set in the ponderous key of F Minor. Shephard's career started as a chorister at Gloucester Cathedral under Herbert Sumsion, and today is one of the most celebrated composers in Britain.
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Welcome to Our Visiting Artist in Residence
Good Shepherd extends a warm welcome to Henk Linker as our Visiting Artist in Residence for three months (January through March). Henk is from Almelo in the Netherlands (the Eastern part of the country, near Germany). He is Organist/Choirmaster at St. George's Roman Catholic Basilica in Almelo, Organist in the protestant Grote Kerk in Vriezenveen, and second Organist in the protestant church of Ootmarsum. Henk is also conductor of Holtens Gemengd Koor, a secular community choir in the village of Holten. He is able to join us for three months as he was awarded a three-month sabbatical from his positions in the Netherlands. Henk is marrie
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d to Russian mezzo-soprano Valeria Boermistrova who will be staying in the Netherlands tending to Henk's choirs and their five cats during his three-month sabbatical.
Though sharing the same surname, Henk Linker and John Linker are not related, but do consider each other to be long lost relatives. They have undertaken concert tours together both here in the United States and in the Netherlands and are well acquainted with each other's work. Henk will be absorbing American Anglican liturgical practice while he is here and in turn will be teaching us some traditional Dutch liturgical music. We are pleased for this cultural exchange to take place, which will serve to enrich the choirs and people of Good Shepherd. e information about Henk. |
Calendar
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 A Dream Deferred: A Celebration of the Life of a Martyr
Featuring Whit Whitaker, tenor, accompanied by Diana Hallman
Sunday, January 8, at 2:00 p.m.
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour
2323 Lexington Road
Richmond, Kentucky
$5 donation suggested to support Hope's Wings
"This program is a remembrance and a celebration of the life and vision of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though Dr. King has long been taken from us, his words, actions, and promising vision should continue to live on within each one of us, and it is my hope that this musical narrative will help to remind us all of the progress that we have made and the work that still needs to continue on if we are to ever be truly free from the bonds of racism and discrimination" ~ Whit Whitaker |
 Daughters of the King Daughters of the King will meet in the Library on Sunday, January 8, at 4 p.m. Sandwich team members for January are Lynn Tudor, Sherry Owen, Faye Leverton, Phyllis Spears, Carol Vaughan, Ann Plummer and June Fargo.
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Janie Catron Ordination
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Christian Formation Classes ~ Adult Schedule
Minor Prophets
Led by the Rev. Ron Pogue
Sundays, January 8, 15, 22 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Library
An overview of the minor prophets of the Old Testament with a historical perspective.
The Rite Stuff
Led by the Rev. Dominic Moore
Sundays, January 8, 15, 22 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Undercroft
"The Lord be with you" or "with thy spirit?" What's the difference? Does it matter? This series will explore the historical and theological differences between the Rite I and Rite II forms of Holy Eucharist in the Book of Common Prayer, including a brief survey of their development and use within the Episcopal Church.
Additional weekly offerings
Women's Bible Study ~ meets on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Library. Led by the Rev. Deacon 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 Kathy Bihl (859-967-9818) or Kim Scott (859-433-8747) for more information. |
 Deepen Your Faith with 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 February 24-26 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. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Dominic Moore.
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 Outreach Ministry News
The first edition of the Outreach Ministry newsletter was delivered to your e-mail box earlier this week. The purpose of that newsletter is to keep parishioners informed about Good Shepherd outreach ministries. Click HERE to read more.
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 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
....that Lauren Villemuer and Henk Drenth were united in Holy Matrimony in a service held at Good Shepherd on December 31. Congratulations!
...to welcome Visiting Artist in Residence Henk Linker to Good Shepherd and Lexington.
...that our Blessings in a Backpack program has doubled the number of children being served, from 30 to 60.
"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. |
 Kroger Cards Cards that benefit Good Shepherd are available at the reception desk in the parish office during the week and on Sundays. Using your Kroger card is easy with no additional expense to you. Buy a preloaded card for $5 and "charge it up" at Kroger for an additional amount you expect to spend. Use it to purchase food, gas and household items. Good Shepherd receives 4% of the amount spent which enables us to share ministry with St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Hazard. Thank you for remembering to use your Kroger card! |
 Online Pictorial Directory Good Shepherd's 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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 Box Tops for Education Remember to clip boxtops and labels with the logo shown to the right and bring them to church office. The Day School gets 10¢ for every box top collected. Money raised this year will be used to fund improvements to our playground.
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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
The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue, Interim Rector
859.252.1744 office
859.309.0488 residence
832.576.9019 mobile
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