Living the Good Life: The Faith and Wellness Journey 

Plan now to join us this Saturday, August 25 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for "Living the Good Life: The Faith and Wellness Journey," an afternoon of learning, exploration and fun for the entire parish featuring workshops and presentations on wellness-related subjects along with booths, fabulous door prizes and healthy snacks. This event has been planned and organized by a caring group of parishioners and you don't want to miss it. Come and bring your family and friends!   

Church Picnic and Ministry Fair
Next Sunday, September 2 following the 10:00 a.m. service
Wear your picnic clothes and stay after the service on September 2 for a potluck picnic with your church family! Hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks and table service will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Chairpersons of our many lay ministries will be on hand with information about ways you can be involved.  

Rector's Book Club 

The Rector's Book Club kicks off on Thursday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Please join Fr. Brian for a discussion of Wendell Berry's novel Jayber Crow. The story unfolds slowly and beautifully as a failed preacher/town barber observes the rural Kentucky community of Port William during the middle years of the 20th century. Berry's prose is poetic and he is able to find deep wisdom in the ordinary and everyday. Contact Fr. Brian for more information.  

Return to Regular Schedule  

On Sunday, September 9 we return to our regular schedule with Holy Eucharist at 7:45, 9:00, 11:15 and 5:00 and Christian Formation classes for all ages at 10:15. The list of adult offerings will be published next week, so be sure to watch for that. 

Preparing for Worship

August 26, 2012  - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost   

Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 

Altar Flowers

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Karl and Anne Peschke in loving memory of Ronald Peschke.

Sunday's Music

Sunday's soprano soloist, Carrie Shirley, was a member of Good Shepherd's Choir program for eight years during her youth through her high school years. She is a Henry Clay high school graduate and is currently attending Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. This year will be her last at Williams, where she will graduate with a Bachelor's in Art History and English. Carrie is the daughter of Nori Hall and Wilson Shirley.  

Liturgical Minister Assignments  

Click HERE to see if you are scheduled to serve this Sunday. Click HERE to see the dates you are scheduled to serve in September.   

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 for each name 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: Clark Cramer, Elsbeth Johnson, Peggy Mahan, Vanessa Peyton, Bonnie, Nancy, Lela, Catherine "Tootie" Murphy, Savannah Noe, Mark Vaughan, Walt, Doug McCullough.    

Ongoing Prayer Requests: Gaye Mansfield, Bob Horine, Bill Matthews, Ginny Green, Rick Elliott, Sherri McVay, Chris Brannock-Wanter, Art Hellebusch, Susan, Jane Armistead, Carolyn, Hazel Sullivan, Cecilia Roberts, Katie Bolin, Pat G., Madeline Shore, Jake Trainor.

For the Departed: Litsa Prather, Ronald Peschke (Karl Peschke's brother); Military members who died in Afghanistan: Eric Holman, Brian Hornsby, Suresh Krause, Sean Carson, Patrick Feeks, Richard Esex, Luis Galbreath, David Warsen, Michael Demarsico II, Darrell Enos, Gregory Copes, James Justice, David Williams, Coater Debose.

For Those Who Mourn: The Prather family, the Roberts family.

For Those Preparing for Holy Marriage: Shannon McDonnell and Jared Woodford; Lauren Damron and Jesse Yannelli; Natasha Osbourne and Ryan Zellar; Colleen Cox and Tyler Madison.

As the choir program gears up for another year of camaraderie, spiritual and musical education, and offering praise to God in many musical styles, we invite you to join us! All of our choirs are presently open for enrollment:

Training Choir, ages 5-7 [Formerly YCMM]

St. Nicholas Boys' Choir, ages 8 through voice change

St. Cecilia Girls' Choir, ages 8-18

Canterbury Choir, mixed ages

Parish Choir, mixed ages

Come join us! Much of this year will be used in musical and financial preparation for our tour to Italy and France in the summer of 2013. New recruits this fall are eligible to make this trip. For further information, contact John Linker or call 859.252.1744.   

...that Lucy Cox's excellent work on the diocesan transition committee and overseeing such a smooth electing convention was evident last Saturday when The Very Rev. Dr. Doug Hahn was elected as the 7th Bishop of Lexington. Thank you, Lucy!

...that Andrew Burton's musical offerings on the clarinet greatly enriched our worship last Sunday.

...that Good Shepherd is now a Blue Grass Bike Partner, offering our cycling friends water and access to phones and restrooms.

...that 54 people attended the Godly Play family breakfast last Sunday and the Rev. Deacon Lois Howard shared her gift of storytelling with us.

...to announce that the Sunday 5:00 p.m. service will continue through the fall.

Choir Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Continues on Sunday

For $7, you get a certificate worth a dozen glazed doughnuts from a participating Krispy Kreme Store, (costing $7 plus tax if you had no certificate) and 50% of that $7 goes to the Good Shepherd choirs. You can redeem your certificate in Lexington at the store on Richmond Road, between Todds and Mt. Tabor. Stop by our table in the Loggia this Sunday! Why buy them?

Do you have meetings at work?  

You probably have a least one meeting a month where a dozen doughnuts could get you off to a good start. Plan ahead! Buy 12 Krispy Kreme certificates this Sunday. You will be set for the entire year. Just stop by our table in the loggia to purchase or pre-order certificates

Do you have stockings to stuff?

Once Santa has filled the stockings, there's might be a little space left. Why not put a Krispy Kreme certificate in that space? Santa won't mind. Stop by our table on Sunday and buy a few certificates. They have no expiration date.

Do you have teachers to appreciate?

What a great idea for end-of-year or end-of-semester teacher gifts. Krispy Kreme certificates are easy on the pocketbook, yet still make a statement. Buy them now to use at the end of the semester or year. Come see us on Sunday in the loggia.

Do you have a sweet tooth?

We want you to eat a healthy balanced diet, but it is okay to splurge from time to time. Make a plan to buy and share a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts once a month. Stop by our table on Sunday and purchase 12 Krispy Kreme certificates.

Good Shepherd Choirs thank you for helping us in our fundraising efforts.  

We want to significantly add to the number of photos we have of our members and friends in the Courtyard online pictorial directory. Hans Flueck will be set up on Sunday in the Loggia/Concourse area after the 8:00 service and before and after the 10:00 service to take pictures for anyone who doesn't currently have their image in Courtyard.