Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Shepherd's Staff Online - 05/06/08

Welcome to the Shepherd’s Staff Online for the week of May 11, 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:
Pentecost – May 11
Mother’s Day Pot Luck Lunch – May 11
Outreach Committee Meeting – May 12
How YOU can help – Donate flowers
Special requests
Coming Attractions

The Day of Pentecost – May 11 – 8:00 am & 10:00 am Eucharists
“On this day The Holy Spirit came down from heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel to all nations.” (BCP, page 380) RED is the liturgical color for Pentecost. Let’s wear red in celebration.

Mother’s Day – May 11
Calling all mothers. Join us as we commemorate the women who have had important places in our lives. AND stay for the covered-dish lunch.

Covered-dish Lunch – Worsham Hall - After 10:00am Eucharist
Wouldn’t it be great if everyone brought their favorite covered dish, picked up something at the store, or just came and joined the festivities of Pentecost and Mother’s Day?

Outreach Committee Meeting – May 12 - 6:00pm
We will continue planning our ministries to others. This meeting is open to all. For more information contact Paul Arrington at 386-3576 or
venue1@bellsouth.net.

How YOU can help – Donate Flowers for the Altar
Make out your check to Good Shepherd and mark “altar flowers” on it. We give thanks to those who arranged the beautiful Easter flowers as well as those who donated money for the special music and flowers.

Special requests
  1. HELP US UPDATE OUR PARISH RECORDS. Please send corrections, additions, changes, birthdays, etc to swilliams@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691.
  2. PLEASE SEND US YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. We will keep you posted about the parish activities and opportunities for service. [parish@goodshepherd23.org or call the church office 387-5691]

Coming Attractions
Vestry Meeting – May 19 - 6:00pm – Craig Lounge

SUNDAY May 11
8:00 am Eucharist –Rite I
9:00 am Adult Study Group – Craig Lounge
10:00am Eucharist – Rite II
11:15 am Covered-dish Lunch – Worsham Hall

WEDNESDAY May 14
5:30pm Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
6:00pm Hors d’oeuvres & Rector’s Program in Craig Lounge
7:00pm Chancel Choir in Choir room

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.