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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
in Lexington, Kentucky
E-News Edition for March 29, 2012
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 Reflections and Thoughts from Fr. Brian Years ago, I watched a film about the Old Regular Baptist tradition. The film came out of Appalshop in Whitesburg, Kentucky. The film describes the rituals and rhythms of the Old Regular Baptists in eastern Kentucky, including their tradition of an annual observance of the Lord's Supper (communion) and a foot washing service.
"I wouldn't take the bread and the cup if I didn't wash feet," an elderly woman says in a matter of fact way to the young interviewer. Her simple declaration has stuck with me since I first heard it and is always brought back to mind whenever Maundy Thursday approaches. At Maundy Thursday, we hear each year the story of Jesus' washing of the disciples' feet and his invitation for us to serve each other in the community of those who follow in the way of Jesus.
In the Episcopal Church, we speak of the two Gospel sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist. During Holy Week at Good Shepherd, we will have opportunity this year to celebrate Eucharist several times and will also be witnesses to baptisms at the Vigil. I would also invite you to be present for the sacramental act of foot washing. Whether or not you wash the feet of others or have your feet washed, the action is also a visible sign of grace, a sacramental chance to experience healing, connection and service.
Holy Week is also a time for the Church to follow a different calendar, to mark time with palms and the Stations of the Cross, with foot washing and an altar stripped bare. It is a time to sit in darkness, even as days grow longer. It is a time, finally, to celebrate Resurrection in a world still addicted to violence.
"I wouldn't take the bread and the cup if I didn't wash feet." My prayer for us is that we will all find moments next week where ordinary actions take on extraordinary grace and meaning. May each Eucharist remind us that God seeks to be known to us in the ordinary, in bread and wine, in acts of service and healing, in the vulnerable offering of tired feet for washing.
Peace and prayers,
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Preparing for Worship
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
Collect
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings
Isaiah 50:4-9a / Psalm 31:9-16 / Philippians 2:5-11 / Mark 14:1--15:47
7:45 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II
Celebrant: Brian L. Cole
Preacher: Dominic Moore
Eucharistic Minister: Scott Drexler
Lector/Intercessor: Joseph Jacobs
Usher: John Kingsley
9:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II
Celebrant: Brian L. Cole
Preacher: Dominic Moore
Deacon: Lauren Villemuer
Canterbury Choir & YCMM Choir: John Linker, Organist/Choirmaster
Vergers: David Goodpaster, Amanda Stark
Acolytes: Spencer Branham, Lucy Beal, Christian Branham, Katie Beal, Jackson Young, Alison Beal
Eucharistic Ministers: Al Greenfield, Laura Greenfield, Kathy Gross, David Goodpaster, Amanda Stark
Lector/Intercessor: Alice Rogers, Bob Gibson
Ushers: Ken Miller, Mark Plummer, David Thompson, Andrew Burton
Greeters: Main St.-Jim Arnol; West Door-Steve and Renee Branham
Children's Chapel: Lauren Goodpaster, Stella Goren
11:15 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II
Celebrant: Brian L. Cole
Preacher: Dominic Moore
Deacon: Lauren Villemuer
Parish Choir & Treble Choir: John Linker, Organist/Choirmaster;
Verger: Dorothy Van Meter
Acolytes: Meredith Aker, Claire Campbell, Clarita Ledbetter
Eucharistic Ministers: Allissa Ferguson, Guy Graves, Dan Primm, Dorothy Van Meter
Lector/Intercessor: Barbara Mostert, Jesse Moore
Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Kim Scott
Ushers: Bryce Franklin, Mathew Kluesner, John Thomas, David Fogg
Greeters: Main St.-Graeme and Amy Lang; West Door-Guy and Terry Graves
Children's Chapel: No Chapel today
Others Serving This Sunday
Altar Guild: Nancy Jackson
Vestry on Duty: Jon Linder, Winn Stephens
Music
Hymns
154, 311, 170, 171
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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 Last Chance for Easter Memorials and Thanksgivings Contact the church office or call 859.252-1744 by Monday, April 2, to set up flower and music memorials/dedications for Easter. Information received after April 2 may not be published in the Easter Day bulletin. |
 Preparing the Church for Easter
Volunteers are needed on Saturday, April 7, to help our dedicated Flower Guild decorate the church for Easter Day. This labor of love begins at 9:00 a.m. and a light lunch will be provided. Come for the morning or any amount of time you can give.
The Flower Guild would also appreciate receiving any flowering branches from your yard or garden to use for decoration. Bring clippings to the church any time on Friday, April 6, or before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, and leave near the Bell Court entrance to the Undercroft.
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 Holy Week Service Schedule
Sunday, April 1 ~ Palm Sunday
Liturgy of the Palms, Passion Gospel and Holy Eucharist
7:45, 9:00, 11:15 a.m.
Holy Monday, April 2
Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Tuesday, April 3
Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Wednesday, April 4
Holy Eucharist and Healing at 12:05
Stations of the Cross (Children's Chapel) at 5:30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday, April 5
Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar at 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday, April 6
Good Friday Liturgy at 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 7 The Great Vigil of Easter and Solemn High Mass with Holy Baptism at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Easter Day, April 8
Holy Eucharist at 7:30, 9:00, 11:15 a.m.
No Christian Formation classes. |
 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: Delores, Ellie, Darrell, Mary, Ginny, Heather, Lisa, Hilda, Tabitha, Virginia, Freddie, Stephen. Ongoing Prayer Requests: Barb, Chrisie, Kelly, Cheryll, Howard, Rick, Litsa, Sherri, Chris, Art, Quinlan, Janie, Bill, Patricia, Ann, Betty, Tommy, Susan, Jane, Carolyn, Hazel, Cecilia, Katie, Pat G., Madeline, Jake. For the Departed: Military members who died in Afghanistan-Jamie, Dennis, Aaron. For Those Preparing for Holy Baptism: Hazel Adalyn Cooper, Aarilyn Yvonne Waletich-Silverio, Genevieve Austin Henrich. 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; Shannon McDonnell and Jared Woodford; Natasha Osbourne and Ryan Zellar.
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 It Makes Our Hearts Glad... ...to see the Nave filled this past Sunday for worship services and the Undercroft packed for the reception welcoming the Rev. Brian Cole and Susan Weatherford to Good Shepherd. Many thanks to all who provided food and especially to Jim and Pat Johnson for organizing the outstanding reception! ...that Jackson Young and members of the Henry Clay High School bowling team placed second at the recent regional bowling tournament which qualified them to compete in state competition last weekend in Louisville. "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
A Skeptic's Guide to Salvation and Atonement Led by the Rev. Dominic Moore April 1 at 10:15 a.m. Location: Undercroft Relationships and Financial Planning
Led by Henk H. Drenth, CFP April 1 at 10:15 a.m. Location: Library No Christian Formation classes on Easter Day, April 8.
New Classes begin April 15!
Rector's Forum
Led by the Rev. Brian Cole
April 15, 22, May 6, 13 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Undercroft
Episcopal 101
Led by the Rev. Dominic Moore
April 15, 22, May 6, 13 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Library
Lectio Divina Bible Study
Leader TBA
April 15, 22, May 6, 13 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Bride's Room
Bishop's Forum
Led by the Rt. Rev. Chilton Knudsen
May 20 at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Undercroft
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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Church Under the Bridge
Sunday, April 15, is the first time Good Shepherd will host Church Under the Bridge this year. We will be rejoicing in the Easter season and Fr. Brian will be preaching, so come to Mission House at the corner of Martin Luther King and 4th Street and share the joy with our homeless and minimally housed neighbors at 3:00 that afternoon. Please donate simple desserts like cookies or brownies and come with us to offer our friends a warm meal, beautiful music, a church service and friendship. It's always a delightful way to spend any afternoon, but especially in the spring. |
 Golf Tournament
The Good Shepherd Day School is hosting a golf scramble on Monday, April 16, at Houston Oaks Golf Course in Paris, Kentucky. Registration is $75 per golfer or $275 per team, which includes 18 holes of golf on a premier course, cart, lunch and goodie bags.
The day begins at 11:30 a.m. with registration and a catered box lunch and continues with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Come for a day of food, fun, and fabulous prizes!
Registration forms are available in the church office and must be returned to the Day School office by Monday, April 10. Proceeds benefit the Day School's scholarship/financial assistance program. For more information, contact Graeme or Amy Lang at 859-321-0917 or Penny Bass at 859-255-9734.
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 St. George's Day and Spring Festival
Join your diocesan family at the Cathedral Domain the weekend of April 20-22 to celebrate St. George's Day and the annual diocesan Spring Festival. Come for the entire weekend or just for Saturday; there will be something for everyone!
Click HERE for complete information about the weekend including meal prices, lodging registration and payment instructions. |
 Mission Lexington News The Mission Lexington Dental Clinic is seeking a Dental Assistant to work 10-15 hours per week. Interested professionals should fax a resume and this application to 859.254.3492 (attn: Mission Lexington).
Mission Lexington is also seeking volunteer receptionists. If you would like to donate your volunteer services at the Medical Clinic, please call 859.272.0219 or if you wish to serve at the Dental Clinic, you may call 869.519.8157. The Medical Clinic also needs nurses, nursing assistants, and medical assistants.
The Mission Lexington Dental Clinic will be holding a Trivia Night fundraiser on Wednesday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Penguin, 517 West Main Street. If you or any business you know would be willing to sponsor the event, please call Sarah Humphreys at 770-328-9963.
The Mission Lexington Medical Clinic will hold a yard sale to benefit the clinic on Saturday, May 19 (rain date May 26) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Medical Clinic parking lot at 1393 Trent Blvd. If you have any gently used items to donate or if you can help by pricing and organizing the items before the sale, please call Peg Nethery at 859-608-1733. |
 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! |
 A Reminder
Please use caution if strangers approach you on the church grounds and ask for monetary assistance. Giving money this way bypasses safeguards set up to prevent abuse of your generosity and good intentions. Kindly ask persons making such requests to come back when the church office is open for necessary screening, possible assistance, and referrals as needed. |
 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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Calendar
The web page calendar has the most up to date information about everything happening at Good Shepherd.
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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
 The Rev. Brian L. Cole, Rector
533 East Main Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40508
859.252.1744 phone
859.252.1745 fax
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