In this edition:
Sunday Breakfast
Choir Rehearsal
Blessing of the Animals
Fr Doug’s New Cell Phone Number
Abridged Vestry Meeting Minutes
Sunday Breakfast – Sunday September 30
The last Sunday of the month starting at 8:30am, Dr. Rupert Bliss and friends will be serving breakfast. Stay after the 8:00 AM service or come early for the 10:00 AM service for fellowship and a warm start to your Sunday morning. For more information, contact Dr. Bliss at rbjaxfl@bellsouth.net or 387-4827.
Choir Rehearsal – Wednesday September 26
The St. Nicholas Choir (4 and 5 year olds) and the St. Cecelia Choir (6 years old and up) will be rehearsing Wednesday, from 5:15 pm until 6:00 pm. Mr. Bowen will meet the combined St. Nicholas and St. Cecelia choirs in the choir room at 5:15pm. The Chancel Choir rehearses Wednesday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. For more information, contact David Bowen, at 387-5691 or davidbowen@goodshepherd23.org.
Blessing of the Animals – Sunday October 7
In recognition of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will celebrate with the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 7, at 4:00 PM in the Courtyard. All parishioners are welcome to bring their pets to the church to be blessed. Depending on the type of pet, i.e., snakes, alligators and other reptiles, the Rector has indicated that he may bless them from a safe distance. If you have animals other than normal household pets, such as camels, orangutans or bears, please contact the Rector prior to bringing the pet to the church. Your cooperation is appreciated. We look forward to seeing you and your pet at the Blessing of the Animals. For more information, contact Fr. Doug at 387-5691.
Wednesday Evening Program—October 10
5:30 pm — Holy Eucharist
6:15 pm — Supper (provided) with a program following.
The program will include a discussion of the future direction and frequency of these Wednesday evening events.
Fr Doug’s New Cell Phone Number
Fr. Doug has a new cell phone number. If you need to contact Fr. Doug outside normal office hours, he can be reached at 904-412-4361.
Abridged Vestry Meeting Minutes
The Vestry convened at 6:00 pm on Monday evening, September 24, 2007. Following an opening prayer and acceptance of previous minutes, Keith Sands and Jodie Coleman presented a current treasury/finance report. Following the finance report, Fr. Doug spoke to the Vestry regarding his plans for improving efficiencies in parish management. He indicated that he is very pleased with the liturgy and music in the church and does not want to change things that we are doing well. Following Fr. Doug’s comments, Nick Humphress, Jr. Warden, and Ross Krueger presented current topics discussed by the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Stan Bullock, Sr. Warden, introduced a motion to engage a roofing consultant to help oversee repairs and improvements to our roofs. The meeting was adjourned with a benediction by Fr. Doug at approximately 8:00 pm. Complete minutes of the meeting will be available for review in the church office after they are approved by the Vestry. The next meeting of the Vestry is scheduled for Monday, October 15, 2007.
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