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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for March 8, 2012
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The Rev. Brian Cole to Preach on Day1 Radio Program
Our new rector, the Rev. Brian Cole, will again be the featured preacher March 11 on Day1 with host Peter Wallace, a nationally syndicated radio program. His sermon, "Foolish Wisdom," is based on St. Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. The programs include interviews with Cole conducted by Wallace, who is also executive producer.
Click here to read the sermon, for a list of radio stations and broadcast times, or to download a podcast.
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 Time to Spring Ahead Daylight Saving Time returns at 2:00 a.m. this Sunday! Remember to set your clock ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. |
Preparing for Worship Sunday, March 11, 2012
Third Sunday in Lent
Collect
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings
Exodus 20:1-17 / Psalm 19 / 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 / John 2:13-22
Services
7:45 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite I
Celebrant and Preacher: Dominic Moore
Eucharistic Minister: Tom Grunwald
Lector/Intercessor: Terri Koontz
Usher: John Kingsley
9:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II
Celebrant and Preacher: Dominic Moore
Deacons: Lauren Villemuer, Jeff Howe
Canterbury Choir & Treble Choir: John Linker, Organist/ Choirmaster; Henk Linker, Visiting Artist in Residence
Verger: Jim Willard
Acolytes: Clay Huguelet, Kate Samuel, Stacy Wilk, Olivia Fishback, Emma Samuel
Eucharistic Ministers: Ray Larson, Liz Samuel, Winn Stephens, John Tarrant, Jim Willard
Lector: Virginia Carter
Intercessor: Karen Furlow
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Bob Gibson
Ushers: Stephen Crutcher, Bob Gibson, Phil Roeder, Forrest Hellebusch
Greeters: Main St.-Joyce Roth
West Door-Ken and Ann Miller
Children's Chapel: Hans Flueck, Lauren Goodpaster
11:15 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite I
Celebrant and Preacher: Dominic Moore
Deacons: Lauren Villemuer, Jeff Howe
Parish Choir: John Linker, Organist/Choirmaster; Henk Linker, Visiting Artist in Residence
Verger: Dorothy Van Meter
Acolytes: Jackson Campbell, Grace Campbell, Katherine Wright, Ellie Fogg
Eucharistic Ministers: Judy Endicott, Ellie Fogg, Juanita Peterson, Keila Thomas, Dorothy Van Meter
Lector: Jesse Moore
Intercessor: Lucy Cox
Ushers: Bryce Franklin, Mathew Kluesner, John Thomas, David Fogg
Greeters: Main St.-John and Alicia Landon
West Door-Graeme and Amy Lang
Children's Chapel: Whit Whitaker, Julie Kluesner
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Dorothea Tate
Vestry on Duty: Winn Stephens, Lucy Cox
Music
Hymns
148, 151, LEVAS 203 (9:00), 685 (11:15), 409
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
Voluntaries are omitted during the season of Lent. |
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Calendar
The web page calendar has the most up to date information about everything happening at Good Shepherd.
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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: Freddie, Stephen, Howard, Mary, Chris, Patrice, Patricia, William, Robin, Judy, Eulene, Darrell, Steven.
Ongoing Prayer Requests: Brian, Susan, Jess, Cheryll, Rick, Litsa, Scott, Sherri, Grace, Art, Quinlan, Janie, Bill, Patricia, Ann, Betty, Tommy, Susan, Jane, Carolyn, Hazel, Cecilia, Katie, Pat G., Madeline, Jake.
For the Departed: Thomas Goldy; Military members who died in Afghanistan-Payton, Jordan, Conner.
For Those Preparing for Holy Baptism: Hazel Adalyn Cooper and Aarilyn Yvonne Waletich-Silverio.
For Those Who Mourn: Chuck Goodpaster and the Goldy family.
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.
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 Welcome Reception We are excited about the upcoming first Sunday with our new Rector, Brian Cole, and would love your help in welcoming him and Susan to Good Shepherd. We will hold a welcome reception for everyone at Good Shepherd on Sunday, March 25, after the 11:15 service and are in need of volunteers to help bring food for the reception. Please contact Pat Johnson at 859.278.2009 if you can assist with this important and fun event. We hope to see everyone there! |
Wednesday Evening Lenten Study
Our Lenten study on Embracing an Adult Faith: Marcus Borg on What it Means to Be Christian continues on Wednesday, March 14, with a light soup supper from 5:30 to 6:00 followed by discussion from 6:00 to 7:00.
Many participants like to come to the group conversation after considering individually some of the issues that will be raised. Questions to ponder for this week's study on Salvation:
What words, images, memories and experiences do you associate with the word salvation?
Sin is another problematic word for many. What is your current understanding of this word? How has that changed from earlier years?
What influential forces shaped the way you see God, afterlife, salvation, sin and faith today?
When were the times in your life that you would say, in the words of Psalm 23, that you were in "the darkest valley"? What made it possible for you to move beyond that time? If you are still in that time, in what ways do you feel accompanied?
What images, symbols, words, rituals and practices support you on the way?
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 Purim and a Night of Esther
Children and youth of all ages--join us on Wednesday, March 14, at 6:00 p.m. for an evening of Esther, whose story is better than that of any Disney princess! The evening includes crafts and games. A light soup supper is available at 5:30 p.m. Please sign up for the meal and the Esther evening in the Loggia on Sunday or contact Deacon Lauren. Crafts will be available only for those who sign up! |
 Daughters of the King Daughters of the King will on Sunday, March 11, at 4:00 p.m. in the Library. March sandwich team members are Dorothy Nichols, Ema Jean Niles, Barbara Mostert, Phyllis Campell, Izzie Purdon, and Kitty Mattingly. |
 It Makes Our Hearts Glad...
...that Abby Clayton recently placed first in the district science fair and second in the regional science fair in her category of Plant Sciences. She'll be presenting her project at the Kentucky State science fair later this month and has also been invited to present at the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering and Environmental Project fair in Houston, Texas in early May. There will be participants from over 70 countries at the ISWEEP fair!
...that the 30 Hour Famine took place despite destructive storms in the area and that over $5,000 has so far been raised to feed hungry children. "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. |
 You Are Invited The Governor's School for the Arts Alumni Showcase will be held on Sunday, March 11, at the Lexington Children's Theatre. The gallery opens at 1:00 and the show is at 2:00, including artwork, monologues, dancing and singing. Liz Samuel, daughter of Terry and Jane Samuel, is co-producing this fundraiser for the Kentucky Center for the Arts and all proceeds from ticket sales go directly to fund the GSA program.
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 Sunday's Music A new Lenten Gospel Acclamation has just been composed by Visiting Artist in Residence Henk Linker. The acclamation uses text from Joel (2:12-13) and is set in Phrygian Mode. While most modern music is composed in just two modes (major = Ionian Mode, and minor = Aeolian Mode) many ancient chants use other colorful modes. Each mode has inherent emotional characteristics, the most basic being "happy" for major and "sad" for minor. Dorian Mode is thought to instill to the listener a sense of piety, whereas Phrygian Mode is considered to stir excitement. Modes are named for the ancient ethnic regions from whence they came. Modes can be best defined by the location of half steps within the scale. For instance, in Ionian mode (our "regular" major mode) the half steps occur between scale degrees 3-4 and 7-8, and all other intervals are whole steps. In solfege this is Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do, with half steps occurring between Mi-Fa and Ti-Do. Phrygian Mode, by contrast, has half steps occurring between scale degrees 1-2 and 5-6 and the 3rd scale degree is lowered, sounding "minor" to our ears. In solfege, Phrygian Mode is Do-Rah-Me-Fa-Sol-Le-Te-Do.
Hymn 148 uses a contemporary Lenten text describing the reality of the human condition in strong, vivid language echoing this penitential season. The author of the text had just begun composing poetry before his early death. Although the opening address to God would seem to be the beginning of a hymn of praise, the text is actually a prayer of confession and petition: for wisdom, grace, strength, and the Spirit's guidance in human life. The tune is by Jeremiah Clarke, who also composed the famous Trumpet Voluntary used as processional music for countless weddings. Uffingham was first published in 1701, but it did not appear in any American Episcopal publications until our present Hymnal.
Charles Villiers Stanford was a key player in the revival of fresh, refined church music in the early 20th century. Having taught the most important British composers of the twentieth century (Vaughan Williams, Ireland, Holst, Howells to name a few) his influence was immeasurable. The Three motets, Op.38 for unaccompanied choir were published in 1905, and dedicated to his successor at Trinity College, Cambridge, Alan Gray, and the college choir, and are amongst the finest of his choral compositions. The third of the set, Beati quorum via, is in six parts, with divided sopranos and basses, and is meditative in character. Effective use is made of contrasting the three upper and three lower voices, and the piece is regarded as one of Stanford's most exquisite compositions.
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Christian Formation Classes ~ Adult Schedule
A Skeptic's Guide to Salvation and Atonement
March 11, 18, April 1
Led by the Rev. Dominic Moore
Location: Undercroft
If you've ever seen a sign that proclaimed "Jesus Saves" and asked "saves who?" or "saves from what?" Or if you've wondered what it means to say that "Jesus died for your sins," then this is the class for you! This Lenten offering will seek to answer those questions and more, looking at historical answers from within the Christian tradition as well as the work of more contemporary theologians.
Relationships and Financial Planning
March 11, 18, April 1
Led by Henk H. Drenth, CFP
Location: Library
As an Economist (Economics, International Finances & Marketing), Henk Drenth has been active in the financial and legal industry his entire professional career. He retired having advised the president of a major international financial company while running his own consulting agency for over 15 years in Indianapolis. He still advises individuals and companies on a selective basis. In 2003, he moved to the West (Jackson Hole) from where he spent a lot of time in Lexington due to his interest in horses.
His credentials range from being a Certified Financial Planner, Stockbroker, Licensed Insurance agent (Life, Accident and Health), annual graduate from the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning (Miami School of Law) as well as a graduate from the Renaissance Institute on Charitable Giving.
Drenth enjoys teaching financial planning (family planning, estate planning and income tax planning) and has a passion for American politics and world economics.
Adult Forum: The Importance of Place
March 25
Led by the Rev. Brian Cole
Location: Undercroft
Please join Fr. Brianon March 25 as he addresses the importance of Place--the tangible and spiritual landscapes that shape us--and how it informs our ministries and mission. This will be an opportunity for Brian to speak about the places that have shaped him and his fondness for parish ministry.
Additional weekly offering
Women's Bible Study ~ meets on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Library. Led by the Rev. Deacon Lauren Villemuer.
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 Palm Cross Workshop The annual Palm Cross workshop will take place on Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the Undercroft. Making the crosses we receive on Palm Sunday is a long-standing tradition at Good Shepherd. The good news for newcomers to the tradition is that no experience is needed and plenty of people will be on hand to show you how to make the crosses. Refreshments will be provided. Sign up in the Loggia on Sunday or contact the church office if you plan to attend. |
 Easter Memorials and Thanksgivings During Lent we have the opportunity to contribute towards the flowers and music that add so much to our Easter Day services. What a wonderful way to share in this most joyful celebration of Our Lord's Resurrection in the name of your loved ones! The Easter service bulletin will list contributors and their memorial or thanksgiving dedications.
Please fill out a form (located at the back of the church and in the Loggia) and return to the church office with your donation. The deadline for notifying the office is Monday, April 2. |
 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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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
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