Shepherd's Staff -- December 29, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of December 29, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of December 29, 2008
Erin Kistner
Diaper Drive for Needy Families

This Week at Good Shepherd

SATURDAY, January 3rd

10:00 a.m. The Outreach Committee we will be in Worsham Hall at 10:00 a.m. getting ready for the first Teen MOPS meeting on January 8. All are invited to help make decorations, name tags, and welcoming signs for the teens.

SUNDAY, January 4th

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist –Rite I
9:00 am Adult Discussion Group
10:00 am Holy Eucharist (Rite II)

Lectionary for the Week of December 29, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 2, 26; Isaiah 49:13-23; Matthew 18:1-14
PM Psalm 19, 126; Isaiah 54:1-13; Mark 10:13-16

Tuesday, Dec. 30:
AM Psalm 20, 21:1-7(8-14); PM Psalm 23, 27
Isa 25:1-9; Rev. 1:9-20; John 7:53-8:11

Wednesday, Dec. 31:
AM Psalm 46, 48
Isa. 26:1-9; 2 Cor. 5:16-6:2; John 8:12-19

Thursday, Jan. 1:
AM Psalm 103; PM Psalm 148
Gen. 17:1-12a,15-16; Col. 2:6-12; John 16:23b-30

Friday, Jan. 2:
AM Psalm 34; PM Psalm 33
Gen. 12:1-7; Heb. 11:1-12; John 6:35-42, 48-51

Saturday, Jan. 3:
AM Psalm 68; PM Psalm 72
Gen. 28:10-22; Heb. 11:13-22; John 10:7-17

Special Requests

ERIN KISTNER

A kidney donor has been found for Erin Kistner. The surgeries will be performed on January 6. Blood donors are desperately needed. At least one hundred units of blood will be needed on reserve. Anyone can donate, regardless of blood type. Blood donations can be made at any Florida Georgia Blood Alliance location. Please specify that the blood be reserved for the Erin Kistner account, #6445.

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the Calendar button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.

Shepherd's Staff -- December 22, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of December 22, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of December 22, 2008
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
Diaper Drive
Upcoming Events

Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Day Service
Blood Mobile

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, December 22nd

6:00 p.m. Vestry Meeting

WEDNESDAY, December 24th Christmas Eve

5:00 pm Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist
11:00 pm Festival Holy Eucharist (preludes begin at 10:35 pm)
IMPORTANT – Incense will be used

THURSDAY. December 25th Christmas Day

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

SUNDAY, December 28th

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist –Rite I
8:30 a.m. Parish Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Lessons & Carols

Nine Lessons and Carols

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a format for a service celebrating the birth of Jesus. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols and hymns.

The format was based on an Order drawn up by Edward White Benson, later Archbishop of Canterbury, for Christmas Eve in 1880 in Truro, Cornwall. It has since been adapted and used by churches all over the world

Sunday Breakfast - Sunday December 28th

The last Sunday of the month starting at 8:30 a.m., 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

Lectionary for the Week of December 22, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 61, 62; PM Psalm 112, 115
Isa. 11:1-9; Rev. 20:1-10; John 5:30-47

Tuesday, Dec. 23
AM Psalm 66, 67; PM Psalm 116, 117
Isa. 11:10-16; Rev. 20:11 - 21:8; Luke 1:5-25

Wednesday, Dec. 24
AM Psalm 45, 46;
Isa. 35:1-10; Rev. 22:12-17,21; Luke 1:67-80

Thursday, Christmas Day:
AM Psalm 2, 85; PM Psalm 110:1-5(6-7), 132
Zech. 2:10-13; 1 John 4:7-16; John 3:31-36

Friday, Dec. 26, St. Stephen:
AM Psalm 28, 30; 2 Chronicles 24:17-22; Acts 6:1-7
PM Psalm 118; Wisdom 4:7-15; Acts 7:59-8:8

Saturday, Dec. 27, St. John:
AM Psalm 97, 98; Proverbs 8:22-30; John 13:20-35
PM: Psalm 145; Isaiah 44:1-8; 1 John 5:1-12

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for November, December and January have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given to the glory of God by Jean and Ross Krueger in celebration of their family.

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

UPCOMING EVENTS

BLOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT ERIN KISTNER

Friday, December 26th - Blood Drive to benefit Erin Kistner. A kidney donor has been found for Erin Kistner. The surgeries will be performed on January 6. Blood donors are desperately needed. At least one hundred units of blood will be needed on reserve. Anyone can donate, regardless of blood type. Blood donations can be made at any Florida Georgia Blood Alliance location. Please specify that the blood be reserved for the Erin Kistner account, #6445. Also, you can donate Friday, December 26th, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Orange Park Town Hall. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 434-9306. ID is required to donate.

The Blood Alliance has asked that we have the mobile unit do a blood drive here at Good Shepherd. (We stopped doing our quarterly drives because we couldn’t get enough people to give). Please, if you can commit to give blood on January 6th, tell Dale Taylor so she can advise them if we have enough donors. They desperately need blood, so if you possibly can, please do! Dale’s phone number is 390-0459, cell 887-6587, if you miss her after church.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the Calendar button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.

Shepherd's Staff -- December 15, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of December 15, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of December 15, 2008
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
Diaper Drive
Christmas Flowers & Music
Upcoming Events –

Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Day Service
Blood Mobile

Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, December 16th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

WEDNESDAY, December 17th

5:30 p.m. – Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. – St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

SATURDAY, December 20th

2:00 p.m. - Peggy Ezzel’s Voice Studio presents Holiday Voice Recital in Craig Hall.

SUNDAY, December 21st

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist –Rite I
8:30 a.m. – Adult Discussion Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist – Rite II
11:30 a.m. – Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Christmas Luminaria Concert

Luminaria

Sundown on the 21st of December marks the beginning of RAP’s 24th Annual Luminaria, or Festival of Lights. The oldest and grandest of Jacksonville’s luminaria celebrations, this regional event has become a holiday tradition that helps sustain our sense of community.

Riverside & Avondale residents are proud to continue this tradition, and will be lining our streets with more than 40,000 bagged candles, and hosting numerous other events. Luminaria night events include Christmas musical concerts at the churches and parks, a live Nativity scene, a bike ride, and carriage rides for a truly traditional touring of the Historic District’s candle-lit streets on this special holiday night.

At 6:00 p.m. Good Shepherd will host a concert in the sanctuary, with the choir singing Christmas carols accompanied by our wonderful Skinner organ.

Schedule, information and volunteer sign-up lists are in the narthex.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Casting Call for All Children of Good Shepherd!

The Good Shepherd Christmas Pageant Needs YOU!

Children in grades pre-K through 12 are invited to participate in the annual Christmas Pageant to be held during 5:00 Christmas Eve service.

The next rehearsal is Sundays December 21st, immediately following the 10:00 service, in the sanctuary.

If you have friends who would like to be in our pageant, they are welcome! We aim for a cast of thousands!

Attention junior and senior high kids: There are many reading parts, so we hope that you will join in.

Call Mary Lyon Verlin if questions, 388-0490 or 72032@bellsouth.net

See you on December 21st!

Lectionary for the Week of December 15, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 41, 52; PM Psalm 44
Isa. 8:16-9:1; 2 Pet. 1:1-11; Luke 22:39-53

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 45; PM Psalm 47, 48
Isa. 9:1-7; 2 Pet. 1:12-21; Luke 22:54-69

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:49-72; PM Psalm 49, [53]
Isa. 9:8-17; 2 Pet. 2:1-10a; Mark 1:1-8

Thursday:
AM Psalm 50; PM Psalm [59, 60] or 33
Isa. 9:18-10:4; 2 Pet. 2:10b-16; Matt. 3:1-12

Friday:
AM Psalm 40, 54; PM Psalm 51
Isa. 10:5-19; 2 Pet. 2:17-22; Matt. 11:2-15

Saturday:
AM Psalm 55; PM Psalm 138, 139:1-17(18-23)
Isa. 10:20-27; Jude 17-25; Luke 3:1-9

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for November, December and January have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given to the glory of God and in loving memory for Amelia K. Ferber by Bill Gardner.

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

CHRISTMAS MUSIC & FLOWERS

Envelopes for those persons who would like to contribute toward the music and/or flowers for the Christmas services can be found in the narthex. Please complete them and return them along with your contribution to the church office or place them in the offering plate.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, December 26th - Blood Drive to benefit Erin Kistner, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Orange Park Town Hall.

For more information or to schedule an appointment call 434-9306. ID is required to donate.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Christmas Eve ~ Wednesday, December 24th

• Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist at 5:00 pm
• Festival Holy Eucharist at 11:00 pm (Music begins at 10:30 pm)(Incense will be burned at this service.)

Christmas Day ~ Thursday, December 25th

• Holy Eucharist at 10:00 am

The Blood Alliance has asked that we have the mobile unit do a blood drive here at Good Shepherd. (We stopped doing our quarterly drives because we couldn’t get enough people to give). Please, if you can commit to give blood on January 6th, tell Dale Taylor so she can advise them if we have enough donors. They desperately need blood, so if you possibly can, please do! Dale’s phone number is 390-0459, cell 887-6587, if you miss her after church.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the Calendar button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.

Shepherd's Staff -- December 8, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of December 8, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of December 8, 2008
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar and in the Urns
Diaper Drive
Christmas Flowers & Music
Upcoming Events –

2008 Christmas Luminaria
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Day Service
Celebration of Marriages
Blood Mobile

Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, December 8th

6:00 p.m. – Outreach Committee

TUESDAY, December 9th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

WEDNESDAY, December 10th

5:30 p.m. – Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. – St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

SATURDAY, December 13th

8:00 a.m. – Parish Workday

SUNDAY, December 14th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist –Rite I
8:30 a.m. – Adult Discussion Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist – Rite II
11:30 a.m. – Covered-Dish Luncheon
11:30 a.m. – Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

December Covered Dish\Potluck Luncheon
Sunday, December 14th – 11:30 am

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Casting Call for All Children of Good Shepherd!

The Good Shepherd Christmas Pageant Needs YOU!

Children in grades pre-K through 12 are invited to participate in the annual Christmas Pageant to be held during 5:00 Christmas Eve service.

There will be only two rehearsals, on Sundays December 14 and 21, immediately following the 10:00 service, in the sanctuary. Parents are asked to remain with their children at the first rehearsal.

If you have friends who would like to be in our pageant, they are welcome! We aim for a cast of thousands!

Attention junior and senior high kids: There are many reading parts, so we hope that you will join in.

See you on December 14! Call Mary Lyon Verlin if questions. (388-0490 or 72032@bellsouth.net)

Lectionary for the Week of December 8, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 25; PM Psalm 9, 15
Isa. 5:8-12,18-23; 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Luke 21:20-28

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 26, 28; PM Psalm 36, 39
Isa. 5:13-17, 24-25; 1 Thess. 5:12-28; Luke 21:29-38

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 38; PM Psalm 119:25-48
Isa. 6:1-13; 2 Thess. 1:1-12; John 7:53-8:11

Thursday:
AM Psalm 37:1-18; PM Psalm 37:19-42
Isa. 7:1-9; 2 Thess. 2:1-12; Luke 22:1-13

Friday:
AM Psalm 31; PM Psalm 35
Isa. 7:10-25; 2 Thess. 2:13-3:5; Luke 22:14-30

Saturday:
AM Psalm 30, 32; PM Psalm 42, 43
Isa. 8:1-15; 2 Thess. 3:6-18; Luke 22:31-38

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for November, December and January have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given to the glory of God and with thanksgiving for the 55th wedding anniversary of Dr. David and Mrs. Moomaw.

The flowers in the urns were given to the glory of God and with thanksgiving for the 3rd anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hornoi-Centerwall.

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

CHRISTMAS MUSIC & FLOWERS

Envelopes for those persons who would like to contribute toward the music and/or flowers for the Christmas services can be found in the narthex. Please complete them and return them along with your contribution to the church office or place them in the offering plate.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sundown on the 21st of December marks the beginning of RAP’s 24th Annual Luminaria, or Festival of Lights. The oldest and grandest of Jacksonville’s luminaria celebrations, this regional event has become a holiday tradition that helps sustain our sense of community.

Riverside & Avondale residents are proud to continue this tradition, and will be lining our streets with more than 40,000 bagged candles, and hosting numerous other events. Luminaria night events include Christmas musical concerts at the churches and parks, a live Nativity scene, a bike ride, and carriage rides for a truly traditional touring of the Historic District’s candle-lit streets on this special holiday night.

At 6:00 p.m. Good Shepherd will host a concert in the sanctuary, with the choir singing Christmas carols accompanied by our wonderful Skinner organ.

Schedule, information and volunteer sign-up lists are in the narthex.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Christmas Eve ~ Wednesday, December 24th

• Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist at 5:00 pm
• Festival Holy Eucharist at 11:00 pm (music begins at 10:30 pm)

Christmas Day ~ Thursday, December 25th

• Holy Eucharist at 10:00 am

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGES

The Episcopal Diocese of Florida extends an invitation to all couples who will have been married for 50+ years by the end of 2009 to be part of the 4th Celebration of Marriages of 50 Years or More on Saturday, April 25, 2009 @ St. John’s Cathedral. You may sign-up until December 14, 2008. The sign-up sheet can be found in the narthex.

The Blood Alliance has asked that we have the mobile unit do a blood drive here at Good Shepherd. (We stopped doing our quarterly drives because we couldn’t get enough people to give). Please, if you can commit to give blood on January 6th, tell Dale Taylor so she can advise them if we have enough donors. They desperately need blood, so if you possibly can, please do! Dale’s phone number is 390-0459, cell 887-6587, if you miss her after church.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the Calendar button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.

Shepherd's Staff -- December 3, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of December 1, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of December 1, 2008
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
Let’s Do Thanksgiving All Year
Diaper Drive for Needy Families
Christmas Cards For Military
Upcoming Events –

Fundraiser for Erin Kistner
Celebration of Flowers II
2008 Christmas Luminaria

Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, December 1st

6:00 p.m. – Building and Grounds

TUESDAY, December 2nd

3:00 p.m. – CEW

WEDNESDAY, December 3rd

5:30 p.m. – Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. – St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, December 5th

8:00 pm RFAA Concert - Preservation Hall Jazz Band

SUNDAY, December 6th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist –Rite I
8:30 a.m. – Adult Discussion Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist – Rite II

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND

Friday, December 5, 2008 at 8:00 PM
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty or the King of Thailand, this music embodies a joyful, timeless spirit. Under the auspices of current director, Ben Jaffe, the son of founders Allan and Sandra, Preservation Hall continues with a deep reverence and consciousness of its greatest attributes in the modern day as a venue, band, and record label.

“Honoring God in Our Life”
Through Thanks Giving

This past Sunday was our Parish In-gathering. Last week parishioners of Good Shepherd received a third and last of a series of mailings on our stewardship of God’s blessings. Included with the mailing was a pledge card for 2009. As Father Doug says in the flyer, “Making a pledge of one’s financial resources is an important part of our faith. It is a commitment to God in ‘thanks giving’ for God’s commitment of himself to us.” This Sunday the pledge cards will again be collected in the alms basin so that the offering may be presented at the altar as we together offer our worship and praise to God. If you did not have the opportunity to bring your pledge card last week please bring it this coming Sunday. If you cannot bring it in person you can mail it to Shep Colledge, the Chair of Stewardship Committee, at the Church office.

Lectionary for the Week of December 1, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 1, 2, 3; PM Psalm 4, 7
Isa. 1:10-20; 1 Thess. 1:1-10; Luke 20:1-8

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 5, 6; PM Psalm 10, 11
Isa. 1:21-31; 1 Thess. 2:1-12; Luke 20:9-18

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:1-24; PM Psalm 12, 13, 14
Isa. 2:1-11; 1 Thess. 2:13-20; Luke 20:19-26

Thursday:
AM Psalm 18:1-20; PM Psalm 18:21-50
Isa. 2:12-22; 1 Thess. 3:1-13; Luke 20:27-40

Friday:
AM Psalm 16, 17; PM Psalm 22
Isa. 3:8-15; 1 Thess. 4:1-12; Luke 20:41-21:4

Saturday:
AM Psalm 20, 21:1-7(8-14); PM Psalm 110:1-5(6-7), 116, 117
Isa. 4:2-6; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Luke 21:5-19

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for November, December and January have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given to the glory of God and in memory of Richard Zell.

Let’s Make Thanksgiving last all year...

In place of Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets this year, we would like to pledge to help keep the pantries at St. Mary’s and St. Catherine’s stocked throughout the entire year.

Items needed on a weekly basis throughout the year include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Canned vegetables and fruits
• Boxed meals (i.e. Mac ‘N Cheese...)
• Peanut Butter
• Canned meats
• Soups
• Rice and pasta
• Crackers
• Kid’s Snacks (i.e. Fruit Roll-ups, Poptarts)
• Boxed Cereals

Gift Cards for Winn-Dixie, Publix or Target and cash donations are welcomed! But it is so simple to add the needed items to our personal shopping trips to the grocery store. Don’t forget the “buy one, get one free” sales.

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

Christmas Cards For Military

Holiday Mail for Heroes
From the front lines to the home front, the American Red Cross provides service members, their families and veterans with the care and assistance they need.

The Red Cross is partnering with Pitney Bowes this holiday season for the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign. For the second year in a row, the Red Cross is collecting holiday cards to distribute to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world.

The goal is to collect and distribute one million holiday cards to spread holiday cheer and facilitate thanks to these brave individuals and families.

Please send cards to this address, following the guidelines listed below:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

Card Guidelines
Please follow these guidelines when mailing a card to ensure that your card will quickly reach service members, veterans and their families. Every card received will first be screened for hazardous materials by Pitney Bowes and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working in one of 16 sorting stations around the country.

• All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.
• Participants are encouraged to limit the number of cards they submit to 25 from any one person or 50 from any one class or group. If you are mailing a larger quantity, please bundle the cards and place them in large mailing envelopes. Each card does not need its own envelope or postage.
• Please ensure that all cards are signed.
• Please use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.” Cards addressed to specific individuals can not be delivered through this program.
• Please send cards as opposed to long letters which delay a quick review process.
• Please do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
• Please do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
• All cards received may be used in program publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online mediums.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Benefit Dinner for Erin Gillooly Kistner

Erin Gillooly Kistner, a choirmember at Good Shepherd, is suffering kidney failure and is currently on the transplant list through Mayo Clinic. As you may know, even with insurance, out of pocket expenses for transplant related care and medication are astronomical. A fund raiser and organ donor awareness night will be held at the Orange Park Women's Club on Tuesday, Dec 9th from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Timeline for the evening is

Dinner & Music: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Silent Auction: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Vocal performance: 8:00 - 8:30 pm (Cabaret style)
DJ/Dancing: 8:30 - 10:30 pm

Tickets are $40/person, $75/couple or $25 for just the show and dancing (no dinner.)

All proceeds will go to a VyStar donation account, set up for Erin's transplant related expenses.

For more information you may contact Eileen at emgop@aol.com, or the event planner Layla Smith layla@wedwithease.com, or go to the blog supportorgandonation.blogspot.com

CELEBRATION OF FLOWERS II
Celebrating the Christmas Season

On December 6th San Jose Episcopal Church is welcoming anyone who would like to learn how to arrange flowers for their church. This program will focus on arrangements for Christmas, Greening the Church, and Advent flowers.

In August San Jose hosted its first Celebration of Flowers; visitors from five Episcopal Churches, including Angela Taylor from Good Shepherd, joined them for the day, where they enjoyed fellowship as well as a joyous experience with flowers.

Saturday, December 6, 2008
San Jose Episcopal Church
7423 San Jose Blvd. Jax 32217 (across from The Bolles School)
Phone: 733-1811 Fax: 733-5782

E-mail Susan in the San Jose church office to make reservations: susan@sanjoseepiscopal.com

For questions contact: Susannah Sands susannahsands@hotmail.com or Martha Farris martha.farris@comcast.net (please include Celebration of Flowers II in the subject line)

SCHEDULE

9:00 Welcome and Sign In
9:30 Morning Prayer and Homily
10:00 Altar flowers demonstration
11:00 Hands on class, instruction, questions and answers
12:30 Lunch
Continue with arranging flowers (optional)

Morning coffee, pastries, and lunch provided
$30.00 per person
Bring your own container and clippers; San Jose will provide the flowers and greens!

Luminaria 2008

Sundown on the 21st of December marks the beginning of RAP’s 24th Annual Luminaria, or Festival of Lights. The oldest and grandest of Jacksonville’s luminaria celebrations, this regional event has become a holiday tradition that helps sustain our sense of community.

Riverside & Avondale residents are proud to continue this tradition, and will be lining our streets with more than 40,000 bagged candles, and hosting numerous other events. Luminaria night events include Christmas musical concerts at the churches and parks, a live Nativity scene, a bike ride, and carriage rides for a truly traditional touring of the Historic District’s candle-lit streets on this special holiday night.

At 6:00 p.m. Good Shepherd will host a concert in the sanctuary, with the choir singing Christmas carols accompanied by our wonderful Skinner organ.

Schedule, information and volunteer sign-up lists are in the narthex.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the Calendar button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.

Shepherd's Staff -- November 24, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of November 24, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd

Ingathering Sunday
Parish Breakfast
Advent Wreaths

Lectionary for the Week of November 24, 2008
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
Let’s Do Thanksgiving All Year
Diaper Drive for Needy Families
Christmas Cards For Military
Upcoming Events

Fundraiser for Erin Kistner
Celebration of Flowers II
2008 Christmas Luminaria

Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, November 24th

6:00 p.m. – Vestry Meeting

TUESDAY, November 25th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

WEDNESDAY, November 26th

5:30 p.m. – Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
(Note: No Bible Study this week.)
5:30 p.m. – St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, November 27th

10:00 a.m. – Thanksgiving Day Service

SUNDAY, November 30th - INGATHERING SUNDAY

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist –Rite I
8:30 a.m. – Sunday Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist – Rite II

“Honoring God in Our Life"
Through Thanks Giving

This Sunday is our Parish In-gathering. This week parishioners of Good Shepherd will receive a third and last of a series of mailings on our stewardship of God’s blessings. Included with the mailing is a pledge card for 2009. As Father Doug says in the flyer, “Making a pledge of one’s financial resources is an important part of our faith. It is a commitment to God in ‘thanks giving’ for God’s commitment of himself to us.” This Sunday the pledge cards will be collected in the alms basin so that the offering may be presented at the altar as we together offer our worship and praise to God. Please make a special point of coming to church this Sunday to join with our family of faith on this important day.

Sunday Breakfast – Sunday November 30th

The last Sunday of the month starting at 8:30 a.m., 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

ADVENT WREATHS

Once again this year we will be making Advent wreaths before and after the 10:00 a.m. service. Eat breakfast and make a wreath before the service or make a wreath following the service.

Lectionary for the Week of November 24, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 106:1-18; PM Psalm 106:19-48
Zech. 10:1-12; Gal. 6:1-10; Luke 18:15-30

Tuesday:
AM Psalm [120], 121, 122, 123; PM Psalm 124, 125, 126, [127]
Zech. 11:4-17; 1 Cor. 3:10-23; Luke 18:31-43

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:145-176; PM Psalm 128, 129, 130
Zech. 12:1-10; Eph. 1:3-14; Luke 19:1-10

Thursday:
AM Psalm 131, 132, [133]; PM Psalm 134, 135
Zech. 13:1-9; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 19:11-27

Thanksgiving Day
AM Psalm 147; Deuteronomy 26:1-11; John 6:26-35
PM: Psalm 145; Joel 2:21-27; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Friday:
AM Psalm 140, 142; PM Psalm 141, 143:1-11(12)
Zech. 14:1-11; Rom. 15:7-13; Luke 19:28-40

Saturday:
AM Psalm 137:1-6(7-9), 144; PM Psalm 104
Zech. 14:12-21; Phil. 2:1-11; Luke 19:41-48

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for November, December and January have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given by the chaplains of Baptist Medical Center to the Glory of God and in thanksgiving for all that Marilyn. Mayse brought to their lives and to the lives of countless others who knew her and were associated with her.

Let’s Make Thanksgiving last all year...

In place of Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets this year, we would like to pledge to help keep the pantries at St. Mary’s and St. Catherine’s stocked throughout the entire year.

Items needed on a weekly basis throughout the year include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Canned vegetables and fruits
• Boxed meals (i.e. Mac ‘N Cheese...)
• Peanut Butter
• Canned meats
• Soups
• Rice and pasta
• Crackers
• Kid’s Snacks (i.e. Fruit Roll-ups, Poptarts)
• Boxed Cereals

Gift Cards for Winn-Dixie, Publix or Target and cash donations are welcomed! But it is so simple to add the needed items to our personal shopping trips to the grocery store. Don’t forget the “buy one, get one free” sales.

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

Christmas Cards For Military

Holiday Mail for Heroes
From the front lines to the home front, the American Red Cross provides service members, their families and veterans with the care and assistance they need.

The Red Cross is partnering with Pitney Bowes this holiday season for the Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign. For the second year in a row, the Red Cross is collecting holiday cards to distribute to American service members, veterans and their families in the United States and around the world.

The goal is to collect and distribute one million holiday cards to spread holiday cheer and facilitate thanks to these brave individuals and families.

Please send cards to this address, following the guidelines listed below:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

Card Guidelines
Please follow these guidelines when mailing a card to ensure that your card will quickly reach service members, veterans and their families. Every card received will first be screened for hazardous materials by Pitney Bowes and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working in one of 16 sorting stations around the country.

• All cards must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Cards sent after this date will be returned to sender.


• Participants are encouraged to limit the number of cards they submit to 25 from any one person or 50 from any one class or group. If you are mailing a larger quantity, please bundle the cards and place them in large mailing envelopes. Each card does not need its own envelope or postage.


• Please ensure that all cards are signed.


• Please use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.” Cards addressed to specific individuals can not be delivered through this program.


• Please send cards as opposed to long letters which delay a quick review process.


• Please do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.


• Please do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process.


• All cards received may be used in program publicity efforts, including appearing in broadcast, print or online mediums.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Benefit Dinner for Erin Gillooly Kistner

Erin Gillooly Kistner, a choirmember at Good Shepherd, is suffering kidney failure and is currently on the transplant list through Mayo Clinic. As you may know, even with insurance, out of pocket expenses for transplant related care and medication are astronomical. A fund raiser and organ donor awareness night will be held at the Orange Park Women's Club on Tuesday, Dec 9th from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Timeline for the evening is

Dinner & Music: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Silent Auction: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Vocal performance: 8:00 - 8:30 pm (Cabaret style)
DJ/Dancing: 8:30 - 10:30 pm

Tickets are $40/person, $75/couple or $25 for just the show and dancing (no dinner.)

All proceeds will go to a VyStar donation account, set up for Erin's transplant related expenses.

For more information you may contact Eileen at emgop@aol.com, or the event planner Layla Smith layla@wedwithease.com, or go to the blog supportorgandonation.blogspot.com

CELEBRATION OF FLOWERS II
Celebrating the Christmas Season

On December 6th San Jose Episcopal Church is welcoming anyone who would like to learn how to arrange flowers for their church. This program will focus on arrangements for Christmas, Greening the Church, and Advent flowers.

In August San Jose hosted its first Celebration of Flowers; visitors from five Episcopal Churches, including Angela Taylor from Good Shepherd, joined them for the day, where they enjoyed fellowship as well as a joyous experience with flowers.

Saturday, December 6, 2008
San Jose Episcopal Church
7423 San Jose Blvd. Jax 32217 (across from The Bolles School)
Phone: 733-1811 Fax: 733-5782

E-mail Susan in the San Jose church office to make reservations: susan@sanjoseepiscopal.com

For questions contact: Susannah Sands susannahsands@hotmail.com or Martha Farris martha.farris@comcast.net (please include Celebration of Flowers II in the subject line)

SCHEDULE

9:00 Welcome and Sign In
9:30 Morning Prayer and Homily
10:00 Altar flowers demonstration
11:00 Hands on class, instruction, questions and answers
12:30 Lunch
Continue with arranging flowers (optional)

Morning coffee, pastries, and lunch provided
$30.00 per person
Bring your own container and clippers; San Jose will provide the flowers and greens!

Luminaria 2008

Sundown on the 21st of December marks the beginning of RAP’s 24th Annual Luminaria, or Festival of Lights. The oldest and grandest of Jacksonville’s luminaria celebrations, this regional event has become a holiday tradition that helps sustain our sense of community.

Riverside & Avondale residents are proud to continue this tradition, and will be lining our streets with more than 40,000 bagged candles, and hosting numerous other events. Luminaria night events include Christmas musical concerts at the churches and parks, a live Nativity scene, a bike ride, and carriage rides for a truly traditional touring of the Historic District’s candle-lit streets on this special holiday night.

At 6:00 p.m. Good Shepherd will host a concert in the sanctuary, with the choir singing Christmas carols accompanied by our wonderful Skinner organ.

Schedule, information and volunteer sign-up lists are in the narthex.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the Calendar button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.

Shepherd's Staff -- November 17, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of November 17, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of November 17, 2008
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
Marilyn Ann Mayse
Let’s Do Thanksgiving All Year
Upcoming Events
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, November 18th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

WEDNESDAY, November 19th

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, November 20th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

SUNDAY, November 23rd

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
8:30 a.m. – Adult Discussion Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II
6:00 p.m. – An Evening of Brass Masterworks

AN EVENING OF BRASS MASTERWORKS

Sunday, November 23rd @ 6:00 pm –
This concert is sponsored by the Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd and will feature the UNF Brass Ensemble, Randy Tinnin, conductor; the Navy Band Southeast Brass Ensemble, MUC Vinney Burrell, conductor; and Greg Spiess, organ.

Lectionary for the Week of November 17, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 89:1-18; PM Psalm 89:19-52
Hab. 2:1-4,9-20; James 2:14-26; Luke 16:19-31

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 97, 99, [100]; PM Psalm 94, [95]
Hab. 3:1-10(11-15)16-18; James 3:1-12; Luke 17:1-10

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 101, 109:1-4(5-19)20-30; PM Psalm 119:121-144
Mal. 1:1,6-14; James 3:13-4:12; Luke 17:11-19

Thursday:
AM Psalm 105:1-22; PM Psalm 105:23-45
Mal. 2:1-16; James 4:13-5:6; Luke 17:20-37

Friday:
AM Psalm 102; PM Psalm 107:1-32
Mal. 3:1-12; James 5:7-12; Luke 18:1-8

Saturday:
AM Psalm 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13); PM Psalm 33
Mal. 3:13-4:6; James 5:13-20; Luke 18:9-14

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for November, December and January have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given to the Glory of God.

MARILYN ANN MAYSE

Marilyn was born April 4, 1941 in St. Joseph’s, Missouri; the only child of Warren and Katherine Mayse. She died in the confident hope of the mystery that is resurrection on Sunday, November 16, 2008. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 22nd at Good Shepherd at 11:00 a.m.

Let’s Make Thanksgiving last all year...

In place of Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets this year, we would like to pledge to help keep the pantries at St. Mary’s and St. Catherine’s stocked throughout the entire year.

Items needed on a weekly basis throughout the year include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Canned vegetables and fruits
• Boxed meals (i.e. Mac ‘N Cheese...)
• Peanut Butter
• Canned meats
• Soups
• Rice and pasta
• Crackers
• Kid’s Snacks (i.e. Fruit Roll-ups, Poptarts)
• Boxed Cereals

Gift Cards for Winn-Dixie, Publix or Target and cash donations are welcomed! But it is so simple to add the needed items to our personal shopping trips to the grocery store. Don’t forget the “buy one, get one free” sales.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAY, November 24th

6:00 p.m. – Vestry Meeting

THURSDAY, November 27th

10:00 a.m. – Thanksgiving Day Service

Sunday Breakfast - Sunday November 30th

The last Sunday of the month starting at 8:30 a.m., 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

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the Calendar button at our website at http://www.goodshepherd23.org/.

Shepherd's Staff -- November 10, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of November 10, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of November 10, 2008
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
What Good Shepherd Means To Me
Upcoming Events (An Evening of Brass Masterworks)

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, November 10th

6:00 pm Buildings and Grounds Committee

TUESDAY, November 11th

3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101

WEDNESDAY, November 12th

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas & St. Cecilia choirs rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, November 13th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

FRIDAY, November 14th

8:00 pm - Fireworks Concert (Church)

SATURDAY, November 15th

Dinners For Eight

SUNDAY, November 16th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
8:30 a.m. – Adult Discussion Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II

Lectionary for the Week of November 10, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 80; PM Psalm 77, [79]
Joel 1:1-13; Rev. 18:15-24; Luke 14:12-24

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 78:1-39; PM Psalm 78:40-72
Joel 1:15-2:2(3-11); Rev. 19:1-10; Luke 14:25-35

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:97-120; PM Psalm 81, 82
Joel 2:12-19; Rev. 19:11-21; Luke 15:1-10

Thursday:
AM Psalm [83] or 23, 27; PM Psalm 85, 86
Joel 2:21-27; James 1:1-15; Luke 15:1-2,11-32

Friday:
AM Psalm 88; PM Psalm 91, 92
Joel 2:28-3:8; James 1:16-27; Luke 16:1-9

Saturday:
AM Psalm 87, 90; PM Psalm 136
Joel 3:9-17; James 2:1-13; Luke 16:10-17(18)

GOOD SHEPHERD 101

On TUESDAY evenings Father Doug has been presenting a series of special classes focusing on the Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular are held. Called “Good Shepherd 101,” these sessions provide information about our church for all newcomers, prospective members, any who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and ANY ONE interested in learning MORE about the church. This week’s class will be the last in this series. GS 101 will be offered again early in 2009.

FIREWORKS

Presented By Riverside Fine Arts Association
Friday, November 14, 2008 at 8:00 PM

Hailed as “the hottest classical band in New York,” Fireworks redefines the chamber music experience for a new generation of listeners. Founded with the goal of creating a single, small ensemble capable of representing the full scope of today’s musical diversity, Fireworks combines the talents of classically-trained but musically omnivorous young virtuosi who pride themselves on being able to play just about anything, regardless of style, time period, or instrumentation. Drawing on a vast musical palette, along with the creative vision and arranging skills of its director, Brian Coughlin, Fireworks develops innovative, eclectic programs which are both carefully unified and yet defy classification. Fireworks embraces eclecticism not for its own sake but in order to spotlight works it believes deserve wider recognition as vital, living art, regardless of style. The ensemble's thrilling performances and contagious enthusiasm for the music of our time continue to attract critical acclaim and large, diverse, and enthusiastic audiences wherever the ensemble performs.

“DINNERS FOR 8”

Saturday, November 15th @ 6:00 pm

Join us for food, fellowship and fun at individual homes, potluck style!!- a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners! Call now to participate. Call Alina at the church office or Susan Merrett (387-3418) and let us know you’re excited to be included.

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for November, December and January have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given to the Glory.

WHAT GOOD SHEPHERD MEANS TO ME By Jeanne Moomaw

When Allan asked me to speak on what Good Shepherd means to me, I got a little teary—even before he finished asking —- because Good Shepherd means so much to me. This Church and each of you mean more to me than any words could ever say.

David and I have worshiped here for over 50 years. This is the place of our family history:

• Our 3 daughters were baptized here.
• 2 were married here bringing us 2 greatly loved sons-in-law.
• 5 grandchildren were all baptized here.
• 1 God-child was married here recently
• and many more dear friends than I want to count have been buried from here.

Our closest and dearest friends are here—wonderful life long friends.

We’ve had a lot of fun here—

• Remember May Fetes,
• Fall Bazaars and the Canning Kitchen.
• Operettas by our choir.
• The Guild of the Christ Child and Easter Egg Hunts
• Now RFAA and art shows -— Breakfasts and Lunches and
• Dinners for 8

This is a place of great beauty, a place of outstanding spiritual teaching, a place of glorious music and art. All of us appreciate these qualities.

For me Good Shepherd is a refuge from an increasingly harsh world -— a place where dignity, respect and good sense prevail -— a place where I can worship God and learn about His Son, our Savior, in peace and freedom, a place where I can pray and feel comforted.

Though we are especially blessed in being able to worship in these absolutely gorgeous surroundings, the Church of the Good Shepherd is so much more -— it is the people who are special -— each of us has a place here to use our talents -— to carry out God’s work in the world -— you are the treasure of the Good Shepherd and I am honored to be among you. This is quite literally where I find my strength and my Redeemer.

The question now remains, what does Good Shepherd mean to you and how do we share our responsibilities in continuing these blessings?

Jeanne Moomaw, Sunday, November 9, 08

UPCOMING EVENTS

AN EVENING OF BRASS MASTERWORKS
Sunday, November 23rd @ 6:00 pm

This concert is sponsored by the Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd and will feature the UNF Brass Ensemble, Randy Tinnin, conductor; the Navy Band Southeast Brass Ensemble, MUC Vinney Burrell, conductor; and Greg Spiess, organ.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the Calendar button at our website at http://www.goodshepherd23.org/.

Shepherd's Staff -- November 5, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of November 3, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of November 3, 2008
Upcoming Events – Dinners For Eight
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Alter
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, November 3rd

6:00 pm Buildings and Grounds Committee

TUESDAY, November 4th

3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101

WEDNESDAY, November 5th

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, November 6th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

SUNDAY, November 9th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
8:30 a.m. – Adult Discussion Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II
11:00 a.m. Parish Luncheon (Worsham Hall)

Lectionary for the Week of November 3, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 56, 57, [58]; PM Psalm 64, 65
Ecclus. 38:24-34; Rev. 14:1-13; Luke 12:49-59

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 61, 62; PM Psalm 68:1-20(21-23)24-36
Ecclus. 43:1-22; Rev. 14:14-15:8; Luke 13:1-9

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 72; PM Psalm 119:73-96
Ecclus. 43:23-33; Rev. 16:1-11; Luke 13:10-17

Thursday:
AM Psalm [70], 71; PM Psalm 74
Ecclus. 44:1-15; Rev. 16:12-21; Luke 13:18-30

Friday:
AM Psalm 69:1-23(24-30)31-38; PM Psalm 73
Ecclus. 50:1,11-24; Rev. 17:1-18; Luke 13:31-35

Saturday:
AM Psalm 75, 76; PM Psalm 23, 27
Ecclus. 51:1-12; Rev. 18:1-14; Luke 14:1-11

GOOD SHEPHERD 101

On TUESDAY evenings a series of special classes focusing on the Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular are held. Called “Good Shepherd 101,” these sessions provide information about our church for all newcomers, prospective members, any who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and ANY ONE interested in learning MORE about the church. They will be held on successive Tuesdays beginning at 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. If you are not able to attend on Tuesday evenings, this series will be offered several times during the year.

Covered Dish\Potluck Luncheon

Sunday, November 9th – 11:30 am

UPCOMING EVENTS

“DINNERS FOR 8”
Saturday, November 15th @ 6:00 pm
Join us for food, fellowship and fun at individual homes, potluck style!!- a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners! Call now to participate. Call Alina at the church office or Susan Merrett (387-3418) and let us know you’re excited to be included.

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for November, December and January have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the alter this past Sunday were given to the Glory of God and in and in honor of Sunday evening’s concert by the UNF Chamber Singers.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by navigating to the "calendar" at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.

Shepherd's Staff -- October 29, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of October 27, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of October 27, 2008
Diaper Drive for Needy Families
Upcoming Events – Dinners For Eight
Forward Day By Day
Flowers at the Altar
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

MONDAY, October 27th

6:00 p.m. Vestry

TUESDAY, October 28th

3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101 (Not meeting this week.)

WEDNESDAY, October 29th

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas and St. Cecilia choirs Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend!
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, October 30th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

SUNDAY, November 2nd

Reminder! – Daylight Savings Time Ends On November 2nd ("Fall back").
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II
6:00 p.m. - The Jacksonville Premiere of Monteverdi's Vespers (1610).

Sunday, November 2nd, 6:00 p.m.

The Jacksonville Premiere of Monteverdi's Vespers (1610).

The UNF Chamber Singers, Soloists, and Ensemble, Cara Tasher, conductor, and the New York tenor Alex Richardson will be performing at Good Shepherd. The UNF Chamber Singers is an ensemble of 16 singers that performs at a professional level in ten to twenty concerts throughout the year. This versatile group has won applause and recognition. The concert is free and open to the public.

Lectionary for the Week of October 27, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 41, 52; PM Psalm 44
Ecclus. 19:4-17; Rev. 11:1-14; Luke 11:14-26

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 45; PM Psalm 47, 48
Ecclus. 24:1-12; Rev. 11:14-19; Luke 11:27-36

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:49-72; PM Psalm 49, [53]
Ecclus. 28:14-26; Rev. 12:1-6; Luke 11:37-52 Luke 13:22-30

Thursday:
AM Psalm 50; PM Psalm [59, 60] or 33
Ecclus. 31:12-18,25-32:2; Rev. 12:7-17; Luke 11:53-12:12

Friday:
AM Psalm 40, 54; PM Psalm 51
Ecclus. 34:1-8,18-22; Rev. 13:1-10; Luke 12:13-31

Saturday:
AM Psalm 55; PM Psalm 138, 139:1-17(18-23)
Ecclus. 35:1-17; Rev. 13:11-18; Luke 12:32-48

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

UPCOMING EVENTS

“DINNERS FOR 8”

Saturday, November 15th @ 6:00 pm

Join us for food, fellowship and fun at individual homes, potluck style!!- a great way to get to know your fellow parishioners! Call now to participate. Call Alina at the church office or Susan Merrett (387-3418) and let us know you’re excited to be included.

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for November, December and January have arrived. You may pick up your copy in the narthex or in the parish office.

The flowers at the altar this past Sunday were given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Rod Porter.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.

Shepherd's Staff -- October 22, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of October 20, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of October 20, 2008
Good Shepherd 101
Diaper Drive for Needy Families
Upcoming Events
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, October 21st

3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101

WEDNESDAY, October 22nd

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas and St. Cecilia choirs Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, October 23rd

3:00 p.m. – CEW

SUNDAY, October 26th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
8:30 a.m. – Parish Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II

MONDAY, October 27th

6:00 p.m. Vestry

GOOD SHEPHERD 101

On TUESDAY evenings a series of special classes focusing on the Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular are held. Called “Good Shepherd 101,” these sessions provide information about our church for all newcomers, prospective members, any who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and ANY ONE interested in learning MORE about the church. They will be held on successive Tuesdays beginning at 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. If you are not able to attend on Tuesday evenings, this series will be offered several times during the year.

Lectionary for the Week of October 20, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 25; PM Psalm 9, 15
Ecclus. 4:20-5:7; Rev. 7:1-8; Luke 9:51-62

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 26, 28; PM Psalm 36, 39
Ecclus. 6:5-17; Rev. 7:9-17; Luke 10:1-16

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 38; PM Psalm 119:25-48
Ecclus. 7:4-14; Rev. 8:1-13; Luke 10:17-24

Thursday:
AM Psalm 37:1-18; PM Psalm 37:19-42
Ecclus. 10:1-18; Rev. 9:1-12; Luke 10:25-37

Friday:
AM Psalm 31; PM Psalm 35
Ecclus. 11:2-20; Rev. 9:13-21; Luke 10:38-42

Saturday:
AM Psalm 30, 32; PM Psalm 42, 43
Ecclus. 15:9-20; Rev. 10:1-11; Luke 11:1-13

Sunday Breakfast - Sunday October 26th

The last Sunday of the month starting at 8:30 a.m., 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

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, November 2nd, 6:00 p.m.

The Jacksonville Premiere of Monteverdi's Vespers (1610).

The UNF Chamber Singers, Soloists, and Ensemble, Cara Tasher, conductor, and the New York tenor Alex Richardson will be performing at Good Shepherd. The UNF Chamber Singers is an ensemble of 16 singers that performs at a professional level in ten to twenty concerts throughout the year. This versatile group has won applause and recognition. The concert is free and open to the public.

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.
There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.

Shepherd's Staff -- October 13, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of October 13, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of October 13, 2008
Good Shepherd 101
Riverside Fine Arts – Chanson
The "Organ Spectacular" Performance
Flowers at the Alter
Diaper Drive for Needy Families
Upcoming Events
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, October 14th
3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101

WEDNESDAY, October 15th
5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas and St. Cecilia choirs Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, October 16th
3:00 p.m. – CEW

Friday, October 17th
8:00 PM - Chanson

SUNDAY, October 19th
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Adult Study Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II
6:00 p.m. - The "Organ Spectacular" Performance

GOOD SHEPHERD 101

On TUESDAY evenings a series of special classes focusing on the Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular are held. Called “Good Shepherd 101,” these sessions provide information about our church for all newcomers, prospective members, any who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and ANY ONE interested in learning MORE about the church. They will be held on successive Tuesdays beginning at 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. If you are not able to attend on Tuesday evenings, this series will be offered several times during the year.

CHANSON

Friday, October 17, 2008 at 8:00 PM
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Riverside Fine Arts opens its 2008-2009 Season with the six-voice male a cappella vocal ensemble Chanson was formed in 1997 at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where the young musicians were members of Concordia's famed traveling choir directed by René Clausen. The ensemble has since toured widely, released three compact disc recordings including "Come Sing to Me of Heaven" and "There is Sweet Music", and performed at the René Clausen Choral School. The ensemble is gaining a reputation for performing exciting choral music in a uniquely rich and expressive style. Audiences have responded to the ensemble's seamless blend, precise intonation, and warm, resonant sound. Chanson's engaging concerts feature a wide variety of musical styles, including creative folk song arrangements, Renaissance motets, passionate Russian anthems, and energetic spirituals. Many concerts feature a newly commissioned work.

Tickets $25/adults, $10/students. For more information call 389-6222 or visit RiversideFineArts.org.

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our families by Ann K. Lord and Katharine K. Patterson.

Lectionary for the Week of October 13, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 1, 2, 3; PM Psalm 4, 7
Micah 7:1-7; Acts 26:1-23; Luke 8:26-39

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 5, 6; PM Psalm 10, 11
Jonah 1:1-17a; Acts 26:24-27:8; Luke 8:40-56

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:1-24; PM Psalm 12, 13, 14
Jonah 1:17-2:10; Acts 27:9-26; Luke 9:1-17

Thursday:
AM Psalm 18:1-20; PM Psalm 18:21-50
Jonah 3:1-4:11; Acts 27:27-44; Luke 9:18-27

Friday:
AM Psalm 16, 17; PM Psalm 22
Ecclus. 1:1-10,18-27; Acts 28:1-16; Luke 9:28-36

Saturday:
AM Psalm 20, 21:1-7(8-14); PM Psalm 110:1-5(6-7), 116, 117
Ecclus. 3:17-31; Acts 28:17-31; Luke 9:37-50

THE "ORGAN SPECTACULAR" PERFORMANCE

History will be made on Oct. 19th when the world's largest organ concert is planned, and Jacksonville will be one of the more than 200 sites participating. The "Organ Spectacular" performance at Good Shepherd will feature two internationally renowned duo concert organists ­Isabelle Demers and Daniel Sullivan - who will present Sergei Prokofiev's classic musical children's tale "Peter and the Wolf' at 6:00 p.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

Diaper Drive for Needy Families

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, October 25th: Parish Breakfast

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website at http://www.goodshepherd23.org/.

Shepherd's Staff -- October 08, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of October 6, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of October 6, 2008
Good Shepherd 101
Riverside Fine Arts – Chanson
Ann Bentley Rosengren
The "Organ Spectacular" Performance
Music Lessons with Linda Minke
Diaper Drive for Needy Families
Upcoming Events
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, October 7th

3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101

WEDNESDAY, October 8th

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas and St. Cecilia choirs Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark.
Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, October 9th

3:00 p.m. – CEW

SUNDAY, October 12th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Adult Study Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II
11:30 a.m. – Covered Dish\Potluck Lunch

GOOD SHEPHERD 101

On TUESDAY evenings a series of special classes focusing on the Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular are held. Called "Good Shepherd 101," these sessions provide information about our church for all newcomers, prospective members, any who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and ANY ONE interested in learning MORE about the church. They will be held on successive Tuesdays beginning at 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. If you are not able to attend on Tuesday evenings, this series will be offered several times during the year.

October Covered Dish\Potluck Luncheon

Sunday, October 12th – 11:30 am
Hosted by the Hospitality Committee

CHANSON

Friday, October 17, 2008 / 8:00 PM
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

Riverside Fine Arts opens its 2008-2009 Season with the six-voice male a cappella vocal ensemble Chanson was formed in 1997 at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where the young musicians were members of Concordia's famed traveling choir directed by René Clausen. The ensemble has since toured widely, released three compact disc recordings including "Come Sing to Me of Heaven" and "There is Sweet Music", and performed at the René Clausen Choral School. The ensemble is gaining a reputation for performing exciting choral music in a uniquely rich and expressive style. Audiences have responded to the ensemble's seamless blend, precise intonation, and warm, resonant sound. Chanson's engaging concerts feature a wide variety of musical styles, including creative folk song arrangements, Renaissance motets, passionate Russian anthems, and energetic spirituals. Many concerts feature a newly commissioned work.

Tickets $25/adults, $10/students. For more information call 389-6222 or visit www.RiversideFineArts.org.

Ann Bentley Rosengren, daughter of Katie and Brent, arrived Thursday October 2 at 10:30 AM. Grandparents, Deacon Linda and Gar, are happy to share pictures!

Lectionary for the Week of October 6, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 106:1-18;
PM Psalm 106:19-48
Hosea 14:1-9; Acts 22:30-23:11; Luke 6:39-49

Tuesday:
AM Psalm [120], 121, 122, 123;
PM Psalm 124, 125, 126, [127]
Micah 1:1-9; Acts 23:12-24; Luke 7:1-17

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 119:145-176;
PM Psalm 128, 129, 130
Micah 2:1-13; Acts 23:23-35; Luke 7:18-35

Thursday:
AM Psalm 131, 132, [133];
PM Psalm 134, 135
Micah 3:1-8; Acts 24:1-23; Luke 7:36-50

Friday:
AM Psalm 140, 142;
PM Psalm 141, 143:1-11(12)
Micah 3:9-4:5; Acts 24:24-25:12; Luke 8:1-15

Saturday:
AM Psalm 137:1-6(7-9), 144;
PM Psalm 104
Micah 5:1-4,10-15; Acts 25:13-27; Luke 8:16-25

THE "ORGAN SPECTACULAR" PERFORMANCE

History will be made on Oct. 19th when the world's largest organ concert is planned, and Jacksonville will be one of the more than 200 sites participating. The "Organ Spectacular" performance at Good Shepherd will feature two internationally renowned duo concert organists ­Isabelle Demers and Daniel Sullivan - who will present Sergei Prokofiev's classic musical children's tale "Peter and the Wolf' at 6:00 p.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

* * * * *

P.S. We welcome John Barry as our interim organist / choir director. John will be serving in this capacity until the search for a new organist and choir director is complete.

Music Lessons with Linda Minke

Linda Minke is available Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Good Shepherd to give private lessons in piano, violin, and cello lessons to parishioners' children.

Linda teaches violin classes for the Children's Enrichment Workshop at Good Shepherd, and teaches at Jacksonville University and FCCJ. She plays in the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, chamber music at Jacksonville University, with Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd, at UNF, and other church and community venues. Additionally she coaches chamber music at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and runs a sectional for the JSYO. She has taught chamber music and fiddle class at Prelude Chamber Music String Camp since its inception in 2003.

Linda can be reached at: 904-742-1234

Diaper Drive for Needy Families -

Emergency Pregnancy Services, a neighborhood non-profit, pro-life crisis center, provides free services to over 3,000 women and children each year. One of their greatest needs are diapers (especially newborn size) and baby bottles. Please consider adding either to your weekly shopping list and bringing them to the collection box in the narthex. Your generosity and help will be greatly appreciated!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, October 17th: Riverside Fine Arts - Chanson
Sunday, October 19th: The “Organ Spectacular” Performance

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.

There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website at http://www.goodshepherd23.org/.

Shepherd's Staff -- October 1, 2008

Welcome to the Shepherd's Staff Online for the week of September 29, 2008. This newsletter is sent weekly by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd to keep parish members and friends informed of current activities at the church.

IN THIS EDITION

This Week at Good Shepherd
Lectionary for the Week of September 29, 2008
Good Shepherd 101
Joy Krueger And Joel Roberson Wedding
Forward Day By Day
From the Diocesan Office
New Sign
Upcoming Events
How YOU Can Help
Special Requests

This Week at Good Shepherd

TUESDAY, September 30th

3:00 p.m. – CEW
6:00 p.m. – Good Shepherd 101

WEDNESDAY, October 1st

5:30 p.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
5:30 p.m. - St. Nicholas and St. Cecilia choirs Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres & Rector's Program in Craig Lounge
Father Doug is leading a Bible Study on the Gospel according to Mark. Bring a friend.
7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, October 2nd

3:00 p.m. – CEW

SATURDAY, October 4th

4:30 P.M. – Krueger\Roberson Wedding

SUNDAY, October 5th

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist -Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Adult Study Group
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist - Rite II

GOOD SHEPHERD 101

On TUESDAY evenings a series of special classes focusing on the Episcopal Church in general and Good Shepherd in particular are held. Called “Good Shepherd 101,” these sessions provide information about our church for all newcomers, prospective members, any who are interested in being confirmed in the Episcopal Church, and ANY ONE interested in learning MORE about the church. They will be held on successive Tuesdays beginning at 6:00 pm in Craig Hall. If you are not able to attend on Tuesday evenings, this series will be offered several times during the year.

JOY KRUEGER and JOEL ROBERSON WEDDING

Ross and Jean Kruger invite the Good Shepherd family to celebrate the marriage of Joy Krueger and Joel Roberson, Saturday, October 4th at 4:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. A private reception will be held following the ceremony for the wedding party.

Lectionary for the Week of September 29, 2008

Monday:
AM Psalm 89:1-18; PM Psalm 89:19-52
Hosea 2:14-23; Acts 20:17-38; Luke 5:1-11

Tuesday:
AM Psalm 97, 99, [100]; PM Psalm 94, [95]
Hosea 4:1-10; Acts 21:1-14; Luke 5:12-26

Wednesday:
AM Psalm 101, 109:1-4(5-19)20-30; PM Psalm 119:121-144
Hosea 4:11-19; Acts 21:15-26; Luke 5:27-39

Thursday:
AM Psalm 105:1-22; PM Psalm 105:23-45
Hosea 5:8-6:6; Acts 21:27-36; Luke 6:1-11

Friday:
AM Psalm 102; PM Psalm 107:1-32
Hosea 10:1-15; Acts 21:37-22:16; Luke 6:12-26

Saturday:
AM Psalm 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13); PM Psalm 33
Hosea 11:1-9; Acts 22:17-29; Luke 6:27-38

THE "ORGAN SPECTACULAR" PERFORMANCE

History will be made on Oct. 19th when the world's largest organ concert is planned, and Jacksonville will be one of the more than 200 sites participating. The "Organ Spectacular" performance at Good Shepherd will feature two internationally renowned duo concert organists ­ Isabelle Demers and Daniel Sullivan - who will present Sergei Prokofiev's classic musical children's tale "Peter and the Wolf' at 6:00 p.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

P.S. We welcome John Barry as our interim organist / choir director. John will be serving in this capacity until the search for a new organist and choir director is complete.

Forward Day By Day

The Forward Day By Day books for August, September and October may picked up in the narthex or in the parish office.

FROM THE DIOCESAN OFFICE

"We Need to Talk"

An Oct. 4 Program for Older Adults and Their Families

Cerveny Conference Center at Camp Weed, Live Oak, FL

Good communication is a key to positive family relationships; it's critical when the family includes an older person. Explore ways to start or facilitate these conversations in your family during this daylong program sponsored by your Diocesan Ministry with the Aging.

Program

9:30 Registration
10:00 Opening Comments and Introductions
10:15 Intergenerational Communications: The Scriptural Basis, Fr. Marty Pfab
10:45 Break
11:00 Intergenerational Communications: What are our goals? Judy Sayre, PhD
11:30 "A Conversation About Caring" (DVD)
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Major Intergenerational Issues: A Panel Discussion
1:30 Small Group Discussions
2:30 Eucharist
3:00 Adjourn

Registration Fee: $30 per person, lunch included.

Visit your Diocesan website, www.diocesefl.org , or fill out the form in last week's Sunday Shepherd Staff and send with check to Dr. Melody Marshall, 1935 NW 22"d St., Gainesville, FL 32605. Registrations are due by September 22. For more information contact Dr. Melody Marshall, Chair, Ministry With the Aging, marshmj@earthlink.net, 352-375-7876

FROM THE BISHOP

THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF FLORIDA

Dear brothers and sisters,

I know that all of you are aware of the devastation in Texas and Louisiana as a result of recent Hurricane Ike. Please remember to give generously to Episcopal Relief and Development which is active and very much on the scene assisting in relief and rebuilding efforts. I am told that in areas there is damage and destruction on the order of Hurricane Katrina's in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Please give generously.

Also: The effect of Ike and of earlier storms during this season has been keenly felt in Cuba. Please remember your companion parishes there and do all that you are able to - to be of assistance to them as they seek to heal and rebuild.

The Rt. Rev. Samuel Johnson Howard
Episcopal Diocese of Florida

NEW SIGN

Hoorah! We have a new sign at the corner of Park and Stockton Streets.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, October 12th: Covered Dish\Potluck Lunch
Sunday, October 19th: The “Organ Spectacular” Performance

Special Requests

HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS.
There are now forms in the back of the Church for you to update email addresses and/or phone numbers.

Or you can send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, Email addresses, etc to parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691

Let us know if you have any suggestions for changes, additions, announcements, articles, etc. or if you have someone that you think might enjoy being added to the list to receive the Shepherd’s Staff Online.

A calendar of all events at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd can be seen by selecting the button at our website at www.goodshepherd23.org.